20 Fun Family Food Joints in Toronto

Walking though the doorway of this cute Little Italy café feels like taking a step back in time—the soda jerks are in white paper hats and red bow ties, Buddy Holly is on the stereo, and everything, right down to the sodas is handmade. Our mini taste testers loved the savoury butter chicken pie and the apple pocket pie, and adored being able to pick their own ice cream flavours for their milkshakes and floats—which look pretty as a picture with whipped cream and a cherry on top. Parents will appreciate that the ‘bean' in their name refers to the full service espresso bar tucked next to the soda fountain. Hang out on the shop's red vinyl bar stools and take in the retro luncheonette atmosphere, or take your treats outside to enjoy a beautiful summer day—the shop is conveniently located next to Bickford Park.