There are quite a few restaurants to choose from. Some good places to grab a bite are Bar Raval and Woodlot Restaurant. Venture a little further for a meal at La Carnita, DaiLo or Sidecar. If you love coffee, you're not too far from Manic Coffee located at 426 College St. Groceries can be found at Magnolia Fine Foods which is nearby and you'll find Stephanian Pharmacy not far as well. Cineforum and Royal Cinema are both in close proximity and can be a great way to spend some down time. You are a 6-minute walk from great parks like Bellevue Square Park, Alexandra Park and Harry Gairey Rink. Schools are readily available as well with Westside Montessori School and Pope Francis Catholic School a 5-minute walk.

Without a car, you can get around quite easily. The closest transit stop is a Streetcar Stop (COLLEGE ST AT EUCLID AVE) and is only steps away, but there is also a Subway stop, CHRISTIE STATION - EASTBOUND PLATFORM, a 11-minute walk connecting you to the TTC. It also has (Bus) route 306 Carlton, and (Streetcar) route 506 Carlton nearby. If you need to get on the highway often, Gardiner Expressway and Dan Leckie Way has both on and off ramps and is within a few minutes drive.