Yonge-Eglinton
Midtown's 'Young and Eligible' — where energy meets transit
About Yonge-Eglinton
Yonge-Eglinton is Toronto's unofficial midtown downtown, a neighbourhood that earned the nickname 'Young and Eligible' thanks to its concentration of young professionals, condominium towers, and a social scene that rivals anything south of Bloor. The intersection of Yonge and Eglinton is a genuine urban centre, with the Yonge Eglinton Centre mall, a cinema, and a dense ring of restaurants, bars, and cafes providing everything from date-night dining to post-work drinks. The Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Toronto's most significant transit expansion in a generation, will add a new east-west rapid transit line with a major station here. Beyond the Yonge Street energy, the neighbourhood's residential streets are remarkably pleasant. Tree-lined blocks of handsome brick houses run east and west, many of them home to families who chose the area for its walkability, excellent schools, and the rare combination of midtown density with residential calm. Eglinton Park provides neighbourhood green space with a hockey arena and tennis courts, and Mount Pleasant Cemetery, one of the most beautiful landscapes in the city, offers a peaceful walking retreat just to the east.
Key Highlights
Walkability
92/100 — Excellent walkability with the full range of urban amenities
Transit
Eglinton station (Line 1); Eglinton Crosstown LRT (Line 5) major interchange; bus 34 Eglinton
Vibe
Young-professional, midtown, buzzing
What Makes Yonge-Eglinton Special
Liveability Scores
Walk Score
Very Walkable
Transit Score
Great Transit
Bike Score
Bikeable
Local Favourites in Yonge-Eglinton
The best-rated spots right in the neighbourhood, from cosy cafes to beautiful parks.
Parks & Green Spaces
Parking
52401 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P 3H1, Canada
Kay Gardner Beltline Trail
4.8Kay Gardner Beltline Trail, Toronto, ON M5P 1B1, Canada
Forest Hill Road Park
4.7179 Forest Hill Rd, Toronto, ON M5P 2N3, Canada
Eglinton Park
4.6200 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M4R 1C3, Canada
Playgrounds
RC PARADISE
5243 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M4R 1B1, Canada
Tommy Flynn Playground
4.7200 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M4R 1A7, Canada
Fitness & Gyms
VRTU Muay Thai | Fitness | Kids | Midtown Toronto
5243 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M4R 1B1, Canada
Ferris360
4.91910 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4S 1Z5, Canada
Rumble Boxing Studio Midtown
4.92360 Yonge St Unit B1-2, Toronto, ON M4P 2E6, Canada
Sliving Studios - Reformer Pilates Yonge & Eglinton
4.8150 Eglinton Ave E Suite 406, Toronto, ON M4P 3E2, Canada
Oxygen Yoga and Fitness Midtown
4.8434 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1A2, Canada
Bars & Pubs
Twilight Cafe & Bar (Midtown)
4.82429 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P 2E7, Canada
Zezafoun Syrian Cuisine
4.64 Manor Rd E, Toronto, ON M4S 0E6, Canada
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Yonge + Eglinton
4.52201 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4S 2B2, Canada
MIA Brunch Bar
4.52140 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4S 2A8, Canada
Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine
4.52009 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4S 1Z8, Canada
Bakeries
Midnight Cookie
4.73 Manor Rd E, Toronto, ON M4S 1P8, Canada
Paris Baguette
4.62401 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P 3H1, Canada
Mizzica Gelateria & Cafe
4.62375 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P 2C8, Canada
Padaria Toronto - Midtown
4.65 Manor Rd E, Toronto, ON M4S 1P7, Canada
Circles & Squares Bakery Café
4.51909 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4S 1Z3, Canada
Cafes & Coffee Shops
Isle of Coffee (EGLINTON)
4.7380 A Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1A2, Canada
The Social Blend | Bakery & Cafe Toronto | Dessert Place
4.5130 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON M4P 2X9, Canada
Restaurants
Benny's Barbecue | Order Direct bennysbarbecue.ca
4.62409 Yonge St Unit 106, Toronto, ON M4P 2E7, Canada
Grazie Ristorante
4.52373 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P 2C8, Canada
PAI Northern Thai Kitchen
4.42335 Yonge St Upper Level, Toronto, ON M4P 2E6, Canada
Dave's Hot Chicken
4.42066 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4S 2A3, Canada
Libraries
Toronto Public Library - Northern District Branch
4.340 Orchard View Blvd, Toronto, ON M4R 1B9, Canada
Hillsdale & Yonge Outdoor Free Library Bookcase
4.354 Hillsdale Ave E, Toronto, ON M4S 1T5, Canada
Happening in Toronto
Upcoming events, festivals, and community gatherings across the city.
Hamilton at the Princess of Wales Theatre
Princess of Wales Theatre
St. Lawrence Market Saturday Artisan Market
St. Lawrence Market
AGO Exhibit: Canadian Modernism Reimagined
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
Toronto Tech Meetup: AI & the Future of Work
MaRS Discovery District
Jazz Nights at The Rex Hotel
The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar
Improv Comedy Night at Second City Toronto
The Second City Toronto
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