It’s National Takeout Day on the 15th of April, and we couldn’t be more excited to show some love to some of our local favourites. No matter the cuisine, we wanted to make it easy for you to pick and choose a place. And that is a why we’ve got a list of restaurants for you to browse by category.
We also wanted to highlight the fact that National Takeout Day has an extra bit of oomph this year. Canada Takeout is challenging Canadians to set a national takeout record in support of the foodservice industry. Want to get involved? All you have to do is order takeout on Thursday, 15th April and upload a photo of the receipt to the Takeout Tracker online. Restaurants and foodservice operators can take part by labelling their receipts as ‘takeout’ on 15th April. The Tracker will go live on Thursday and it will track the takeout submissions by city all over Canada.
SkipTheDishes is joining in to do their part as well, by offering free delivery in Toronto on 15th April! The Skip Network currently has 38,000 restaurant partners and the platform is available in over 250 cities and towns in Canada.
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Now without further ado, here is our roundup of some restaurants to check out for National Takeout Day.
Burgers
The Burgers Priest
Satisfy your cheeseburger cravings with their Bacon Double Cheeseburger, Fiery Furnace or any of their other endless options. And they have vegetarian items as well.
Top Gun Burger
If you’re a meat lover, you might want to try The Flying Zone burger from this joint. The burger is a combination of beef, fried chicken and beef bacon. The items have creative names too, like Avenger, Freedom Fighter, Destroyer and others.
RUDY
While their menu isn’t all that extensive, you can’t go wrong with their classic cheeseburger ‘The Rudy’. They also cater to chicken lovers with their ‘Valentino’ burger.
Holy Chuck
They offer plenty of burger options, including the signature one, ‘The Holy Chuck’. It comes with maple smoked bacon and caramelized onions.
Sushi
Miku
The main speciality at this sushi restaurant is flame seared sushi, also known as aburi sushi. The menu features a variety of sharing platters and meal kits.
The Haam
Japanese and Mexican cuisines blend together to form a delectable sushi taste that you can get from dishes at The Haam.
Chotto Matte
Get a taste of Nikkei cuisine at this Japanese-Peruvian themed restaurant.
Ki Modern Japanese + Bar
Find all sorts of premium sushi from nigiri and sashimis to makimono, grilled skewers and sushi sets.
Chicken Wings
Crown and Dragon
Home to the popular Dragon Wings, they come in varying levels of spice that be selected by the customer. Whether you’re a pro with the spice or want to try something mild, they’ve got you covered.
Duff’s Famous Wings
You can get these wings in flavours of Authentic Buffalo, Sweet, Sweet & Spicy and Dry. For those on the daring side, they also have Death Sauce and Armageddon Sauce.
Bistro on Avenue
Their wings come in both regular and large size, with spice levels ranging from mild and hot to Honey & Garlic and Cajun Dust.
Latin-American
Tanto
This Argentinian eatery serves wood-fire grilled meats. They also have a weekly prix-fixe menu.
Bar Bacan
You can find arepas and empanadas, which also come as sharing platters and combos. Sides include Chorizo Sandwich, Cachapa and Yuca Fries.
Pisac Bistro
The menu highlights authentic Peruvian cuisine, with dishes like Ceviche Clasico, Seco de Cordero, Anticuchos de Corazon and so much more.
Pizza
Blondie’s Pizza
This joint offers Red or Blonde sauce on their signature hand-stretched pizza, with dough made from scratch.
North of Brooklyn Pizzeria
It might sound like an odd combination, but you can’t go wrong with North of Brooklyn’s kale and bacon pizza. It also comes with the hand-crushed puttanesca sauce and the pizzas are known for their thin crust.
Pi Co.
Fast pizzas with the freshest ingredients? Yes please! The best part is that you can customize your pizzas at Pi Co. completely to suit your taste.
The Parlour
Oblong shaped pizzas are a speciality at this joint.
Italian
Piano Piano
Experience traditional Italian fare at Piano Piano. The menu features pizzas, pastas, raviolis and other main course items.
La Palma
You can find lasagna and pasta on the menu, along with pizzas, lamp chops and wood-fired chicken. They also offer ‘Cook @ Home’ packages.
Gusto 101
The menu at Gusto 101 is inspired by tastes of Southern Italy. You can find options for antipasti, insulate, along with pasta, pizza and even the Gusto “Americano Burger” and short ribs.
Bubble Tea
One Zo Tapioca
Colourful tea is the name of the game at One Zo Tapioca. They offer unique flavours like purple yam, cactus and black sesame.
Hey Sugar
Hailing from Taiwan, the brand aims to focus on a more healthier aspect when it comes to bubble tea. In addition to milk tea and fruit tea, you can also get some with a cheese top.
Yi Fang Fruit Tea
You can find fruit teas with all sorts of flavours at this place. One such is the YiFang Fruit Tea, which features Handcrafted Taiwan pineapple sauce and jade tea.
TRU Tea
If you’re looking for something on the low-cal list, then TRU Tea is the place to check out. They also have unique toppings like purple rice to go with the tea.
Machi Machi
Along with the teas being flavourful, the drinks at this place are served in creative bottles and cups.
Desserts
La Diperie
Find everything from ice-cream, donuts, and cheesecakes to cookies, pies and crepes.
Nadége Patisserie
The boutique offers a collection of cakes, macarons, ice-cream and even baking kits.
Craig’s Cookies
Get your cookie cravings fixed with this local favourite hotspot. You can choose from a variety of special flavours including the classic chocolate chip, cherry blasters, maple bacon, Nutella and lots more.
FUGO Desserts
The menu’s primary focus is mini-donuts, which comes in flavours like Rosewater Pistachio, Maple Walnut, Campfire S’mores and many others. They also have ice-cream and tiramisu.
Bunner’s Bakeshop
This bakery serves vegan and gluten-free items. Check out their collection of cakes, muffins, tarts & pies, brownies and more.