The best used bike shops in Toronto offer a useful alternative to fending for yourself on Craigslist. While there's certainly some premium involved in buying from a store rather than some dude in sweatpants, you tend to get what you pay for. If you know a whole lot about bike maintenance, it probably makes sense to skip the middle man. For those of us, however, who prefer to ride rather than tinker, it's nice to know that your potential bike has been tuned and inspected by someone who knows what they're doing. As an added bonus, many of these shops will stand behind the bikes they sell in the event that you encounter problems post-purchase.

Toronto's used bike shops are typically geared to the commuter cyclist, though there are some exceptions where you'll find higher end single speed/fixie conversions of vintage steel framed rides. Because stock turns over quickly during the summer months, you'll want to check in at your shop(s) of choice on a regular basis if you have something specific in mind.

Here are the best used bike shops in Toronto.

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The best bike stores in Toronto
The best bike repair shops in Toronto

The best Caesar salad in Toronto makes me wonder if it's possible to classify greens as comfort food. While there's something to be said for the refined take on this classic that you'll find at upscale restaurants, my favourites are the less fussy versions that somehow transform a bunch of romaine lettuce into something as satisfying as a grilled cheese sandwich. And, is there anything better than the tableside preparation that you get to enjoy at some of the city's better steakhouses? There's a certain spectacle to it all that's both nostalgic and entertaining.

Everyone has their own preferences, of course — be it for extra garlic or the absence of anchovies (which aren't actually a traditional ingredient depending on who you talk to). With tableside preparations, you typically get a say in how your dressing is prepared, but even in the absence of this option, given the sheer variety of interpretations of the dish found across Toronto, there's sure to be one to please all manner of tastes.

The best Philly cheesesteak in Toronto is a sinfully greasy, lowbrow import from south of the border that owes its deliciousness to the simple and straightforward combination of griddled rib eye, oozing cheese (preferably provolone and/or Whiz) and a soft squishy bun.

Purists and expats might argue that the only acceptable preparation options are wit' onions or wit' out, but, here in Hogtown the addition of a fried egg, onion ring or even kimchi is something to be celebrated...then devoured.

The best microbreweries in Toronto used to comprise a pretty short list. In fact, the last time we did one of these lists, we were compelled to pad it with some great-in-their-own-right neighbouring brewers like Wellington Brewery in Guelph, County Durham Brewing Company in Pickering, Cameron's Brewing in Oakville, and Flying Monkeys in Barrie. These days, however, it's a testament to city's thriving craft beer scene that we not only easily populated a list with brewers from Toronto proper, but that there were so very many places making great beer in the city.

Here, with reader input, is a list of the best microbreweries in Toronto.

The best sliders in Toronto don't take the definition (griddle cooked mini beef patties) too literally and instead encompass all manner of delicious, miniaturized sandwiches on a bun. These sliders include everything from sweetbreads to pulled pork and even fish and tofu varieties — the most common criteria seemingly their diminutive sizes served in multiples. They may be small, but there are plenty of big flavours to go around.

Here is the list of the best sliders in Toronto.

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The Best Burger in Toronto
The Best Cheeseburgers in Toronto
The Best Old-School Burgers in Toronto

The best late night poutine in Toronto showcases the iconic comfort food in its best light. After dark (and after a few drinks), the satisfying mess of salty carbs, gooey cheese curds and soupy gravy starts looking more attractive than ever.

While daytime poutine tends to get dressed up with duck confit or even lobster, post-midnight poutine is a little more true to its down and dirty self. The traditional versions on this list all do it right (curds, never shredded cheese), but if you want to stick it to tradition altogether, there are some pretty monstrous variations to choose from... Epic Meal Time worthy stuff. To each his own!