Located in the heart of Queen Street, the Queen Mother Cafe is one of the first staple locations on the strip, some say that it is the one spot that helped to make Queen Street West what it is today. The chef, Noy Phangnanouvong, has been with the restaurant since 1989 and he combines flavours from South East Asia mixed with French traditions. He has created a menu that is unique and transformative. The ambiance is simple, and you can find books and paintings celebrating Queen Elizabeth I of England, and all her glory. As she smiles down on the guests feasting on savoury or sweet food, the restaurant lights up with the laughter and “Mmm’s” heard all around. If you’re visiting in the summer, be sure to dine on their patio out back, it is as if you were transported into another city.