RPM Bakehouse is great for casual and not too expensive daytime eating. I mentioned some of the things we liked in this thread.
Unfortunately I am not particularly familiar with Oakville, aside from Cucci for fancier Italian.
If they are taking the train in to Toronto, there are a number of good options within walking distance of Union Station. Most are more upscale and expensive though, with a few exceptions.
- Pizzeria Libretto on University Ave. is a good bet for wood-fired pizzas.
- Byblos is great for upscale Middle Eastern.
- Estiatorio Volos is good for upscale Greek. My favourite casual Greek places are on the Danforth, but that’s a bit of hike from downtown.
- I would encourage them to walk over to the St. Lawrence Market. It’s a fun place to browse and there are lots of good things to eat. There is a thread here with some suggestions. I particularly recommend the Portuguese chicken sandwich at Churrasco St. Lawrence.
In terms of things to do, sure the CN Tower is a classic option. Most enjoy Ripley’s Aquarium, but it is very crowded. I would encourage you to consider Little Canada, which is great for detail-oriented kids.
