Best restaurants in Toronto to cure post-Kawhi blues

While Toronto Raptors fans have come to grips with Kawhi Leonard leaving for L.A., it still hurts, which is why these restaurants could provide comfort.

King Kawhi Leonard has now left Toronto, and while Raptors fans have come to terms with the loss, it’s still painful for many fans.

In times of sorrow, food can be the best comfort, which is why we have compiled the best restaurants in Toronto to (hopefully) cure those post-Kawhi blues. If you’re still a bit sad that King Kawhi has left his throne, this list is definitely for you. Be sure to let us know which is your favorite!

5. Hair of the Dog — Church-Wellesley Village

A lot of Toronto eaters swear by this place, which is a staple of the Church-Wellesley Village. In addition to their splendid breakfast poutine, make sure you grab their version of the Ceasar, which goes down smooth with a side of their fries.

4. Cabano’s Comfort Food — Downtown

It’s a simple place that goes big with its comfort food. Cabano’s has a wide range of comfort foods that will cure any post-Kawhi blues, from their juicy burgers to the veal sandwich that you absolutely must try.

3. The Ace — Roncesvalles

There are a lot of great places to chow down on some comfort food in Roncesvalles, but if you need a great brunch to wash down the thought of Kawhi Leonard leaving, check out The Ace. This Roncesvalles Avenue brunch spot doesn’t do fancy but does do waffles and other brunch staples a great as any other brunch spot in Toronto.

2. Insomnia Restaurant & Lounge — Harbord Village

If you’re still in the mood for some brunch but don’t live anywhere near Roncesvalles, maybe you should take a subway jaunt to Harbord Village and feat on the brunch at Insomnia. One of the crowd favorites here is the home fries, which, according to Yelp, shows up in over 108 reviews. The fans here love their home fries.

1. Bobbie Sue’s Mac & Cheese — Ossington Strip

I always get a kick of restaurants who turn a simple comfort food such as Mac & Cheese into a delicacy that no one can match. You can count Bobbie Sue’s Mac & Cheese as part of this, in which the classic Mac & Cheese dish is turned into the ultimate comfort food. There’s nothing like Mac & Cheese to help you mourn the loss of a beloved player.

So, what’s your go-to comfort food spot in Toronto, or anywhere for that matter? Let me know, I’d love to try them out!