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Dufferin Mall
Category: Shopping Shopping Centres Shopping Centres [Edit]
900 Dufferin StreetToronto, ON M6H 4A9
Neighbourhood: Brockton Village
(416) 532-1152
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 10 am - 9 pm
Sat 9:30 am - 9 pm
Sun 11 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Street, Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
36 reviews for Dufferin Mall
Review Highlights
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"no frills - no frills is a zoo." In 16 reviews -
"...multi-use stores (Wal-Mart, Winners, Dollarrama), grocery..." In 12 reviews -
"...Mall other than the Eaton Centre south of Bloor Street that..." In 4 reviews
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35 reviews in English
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Review from Ayesha A.
12/12/2011
I grew up in the area and went to Dufferin Mall for all my needs (my, meaning our).
Groceries, gifts, whatever.
I hated it.
Now, not having gone for many years in between, I have rediscovered this mall on my own and I loooove it!!!
I don't go to the majority of shops, but it has literally everything and it's even better, no, so so so much better than the other malls in the city because it has the good clothes shops that one needs, with some of the cheaper, crappier ones thrown in, AND it has DOLLARAMA and a grocery store! Not just any grocery store: NO FRILLS.
It's like the downtown mall for people who are not trying to throw away their money.
As someone who shops too much, I love this place because unlike Eaton Centre, it is not jam packed, and even if it is, it's version of jam-packed aint nothin' compared to Eaton Centre.
All my needs are met: H&M, Winners and NoFrills, to get it all done in one trip, usually I'll go to Dollarama, there's a Timmys, and if I'm really really giving up on my morals, then I can even go to the Wal-Mart! It's all there!!
On the rare occasion that even H&M disappoints, there are a few other stores that one can rely on to get their need to buy something out of the way: Ardene and Bluenotes are there, too!
I love this place and it's only on one level, unlike another humungous mall I might mention once more... -
Review from Kent P.
2/23/2012 7 Check-ins Here
Dufferin Mall is awesome but also sort of weird and gross.
They've got an apt tag line of "Duferin Mall: Really".
Often you look at it and think it says "Dufferin Mall: Really?".
It's always getting better and better, though. GAP Factory store, H&M, Walmart with parking underground, Winners, 2 McDonalds, a Beer Store, Freshly Squeezed, No Frills, SWISS CHALET, amongst others.
Very, very attractive ladies working at the kiosks. Many have noted this. I think it may be caused by the richness and diversity found in the neighbouring neighbourhoods. -
Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
12/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
They have revamped the place since the last time I've been here. Unfortunately, even a makeover doesn't really change the crowds that come here. There are a lot of families, and young people, but there are also a lot of strange bearded people that like to talk to you.
With a no Frills, Walmart and Winners, the place is really busy, but there is also a high turnover in parking.
We came here because there was a photobooth ($5 for 2 poses and 8 photos). and to try the new Cream Brewery.
The stores here include and Aldo and Garage and a very big Source. I wouldn't recommend here for shopping, but if you're looking for a specific store it's fine. It's easier than going to Yorkdale. -
Review from Jorge L.
10/11/2011
Where can I start? I'm literally laughing as I type this.
Ok... here...
This mall has three purposes - contraception and Walmart and H&M shopping. Other than those three ...there isn't a lot.
Why contraception?
This is family madness! Staring at them, tons of kids in tow, will make you think twice of having kids. Mall goers are ...
The upside? Free parking. Zip. You don't have to pay unlike the nearby Eaton's Centre. And there's Walmart where everything cheap can be bought - not necessarily of good quality.
Ok, this is not a place to roam around...this is a "I have to buy something" mall. Go inside with a mission... a plan... buy it and run.Listed in: My 30-day challenge
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Review from Lisa C.
Toronto, ON
11/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
Wow - this place is pretty handy! I've lived in the general vicinity of Dufferin Mall for over a year and it took me that long to actually go in.
Out of Hallowe'en necessity, I made a trip to the Walmart here. But when I saw the line up for check out, I decided I would see if the rest of the mall had what I had come for instead.
It's a surprisingly decent mall considering I really had no idea what I was in for and the next closest mall is the Galleria at Dupont and Dufferin (which I also entered for the first time ever just prior to hitting Dufferin Mall - scary).
Dufferin Mall is by no means anything special, but H&M, Winners, and a handful of other typical mall stores in this much smaller venue means that you will quickly find what you need and get out - because who really wants to spend much time in a mall anyway?
Free parking too! -
Review from Howard H.
9/15/2011
"This ain'nt no Yorkdale, This ain't no Square One. This ain't no Eaton Centre!" to the tune of "Life During Wartime" and with my deepest apologies to the Talking Heads.
Ah, the Suffering Hall - Retail purgatory with convenient-ish TTC access and plenty of free parking.
The Dufferin Mall is Toronto's in-city down-market destination mall. Under one very large one level roof one can find almost 150 retail shops anchored by WalMart , NoFrills, and ToysRUs. No "flagship retail" in this port of commerce. People enter and exit the tastefully renovated premises with consumption on their minds and they tend to get in and get out having gotten things done. Pretty much the original design goal of the shopping centre.
It would be easy for me to deride the place as a little bit o' suburbia smacked in the midst of some truly dense urban real estate - oh that would be soooooo easy. But as I have come to realize, it obviously fulfills a need. The place is consistently busy (not Yorkdale stupid social busy, just busy) and forensic evidence of those multitudes going and coming there from parts beyond can be seen daily on the # 29 bus and Dufferin Station.
If Dufferin Mall wants to be the Mall of the People then I say "Let them eat Cinnabon!"
Did I really just say that? -
Review from Poonam S.
Etobicoke, ON
2/1/2012
You know, for its location, it's definitely not a bad mall. I grew up around the area and it was my go to mall then. Now that I'm older, I'll drop by every few months. I love that the mall finally has an H&M and I must say, it's one of the few H&M's that doesn't sell out of the smaller sizes as quick. The Wal-Mart is always extremely chaotic but I've found some things there that I haven't came across at other Wal-Marts. Overall,I think it's the type of mall where you go for specific things and specific stores opposed to a mall that you can spend hours walking around.
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Review from Nick P.
Toronto, ON
2/22/2012
Reading some of these negative reviews about Dufferin Mall it makes me wonder what those people actually experienced at the mall. *Spooked*
I've been going to this mall for quite a while and trust me, it's not haunted or disgusting. Sure there's a bunch of teens and older folk hanging around there, just like EVERY other mall in Canada. I think this mall is fairly decent, lots of traffic during peak shopping times but most people are fairly nice. Staff at many of the shops are younger but again are fairly nice and do a decent job for min wage. Lots of stores, the Big Walmart is there(two floors), no frills, gym, hair college, ebgames, winners. All in one place with as much seating as Yorkdale's food court.
Biggest down side, not enough washrooms. This is not a tourist mall like Eaton Center. It's just a plain mall, with lots of stores and mostly family shoppers on the weekend. -
Review from Nicole H.
Toronto, ON
1/31/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Dufferin Mall ticks a lot of useful boxes:
- Easy to get to using transit (bus/subway)
- A nice end-to-end one level sprawl means no real getting lost trying to find the store you're after
- It's got a good mix of stores so you can get a lot done while you're there.
The combo of Wal-Mart and No Frills, with the bonus Dollarama, usually does it for me. I'll occasionally pop into H&M or Reitmans/Suzy Shier, depending on my mall madness levels. Facilities are good, the mall's usually pretty clean, and even the food court isn't too hideous.
I still can't bring myself to give a mall more than 3 stars, but Dufferin Mall gets it easily. After all, i'm usually in and out of there before the urge to kill rises..Listed in: Shopping & Browsing in Toronto
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Review from Susu H.
Toronto, ON
8/11/2011
As my boyfriend says:
"Unless you're looking for character inspiration for a Cohen brothers-esque movie, Dufferin Mall, you make me frown."
And for those of you that only go to Dufferin Mall for Wal-Mart - don't worry, Target's coming soon. -
Review from Teena D.
11/25/2010
This has always been the closest mall wherever I've lived in Toronto (I've always lived in the west end).
When I moved to Toronto in 1987, the Dufferin Mall was a dump ... dirty with no food court. Over the years, it's cleaned itself up and has been renovated in the last two. Big brand name stores have pushed most of the independent stores out (some deserved to go).
The Dufferin Mall has pretty well everything I need ... except a liquor store (it left in the 1990s). Most of the time I'm not in the mood for a monstrosity like Square One or Yorkdale anyway. -
Review from Monica F.
12/3/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Dufferin Mall is a saving grace in the west-end of downtown Toronto. The only other Mall other than the Eaton Centre south of Bloor Street that you could spend hours in. And it's conveniently located just south of the Dufferin Subway.
Sooo many memories here. Got my ears pierced for the first time at Ardene's (not there anymore.) Shoulder tapping by the Beer Store in grade 7 with my friends. Buying outfits for dates in High School. Getting my hair done at one of their hairdressers for graduation, the list could go on....
It's definitely evolved over the years, but I think it's getting better and the stores are getting better too. Although it may be packed all the time with obnoxious people (which mall isn't?) it has soooo many stores worth visiting. Just to name a few: HMV, Soft Moc, H & M, Aeropostale, Bluenotes, DOLLERAMA, No Frills, WAL-MART, Beer Store, Winners, Le Chateau, Payless, etc...
The food court could be better but they have a McDonalds, Timmy's and New York Fries. Mmm I love New York Fries.
This mall is totally under appreciated but I love it! Don't know what I'd do without it... I'd have to do a lot more traveling, I guess?Listed in: 5 star reviews!, Clothes shopping! Yay!
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Review from Lauren M.
12/31/2010 7 Check-ins Here
Dufferin Mall aka "The Ghetto Mall" is really a mall meant to be loved by people who hate malls (such as me!)
It's not upscale by any means, nor is it huge. There are some shady characters around, sure, but not the types who make you feel unsafe.
Duff Mall does have an adequate selection of stores - mostly cheap to mid price-range. You can really get in and GET OUT. It has a simple 1 story floor plan, plus it is not packed.
For anyone who simply cannot handle the chaos of the Eaton Centre or Yorkdale, Dufferin Mall is a great alternative.
I especially like the H&M here. It's big and has lots of change rooms. I can actually try stuff on without having to wait in line! -
Review from Stephan J.
Toronto, ON
10/6/2010
It's an urban mall folks. It's a 5 minute walk from my home. I go there to get the stuff I need and I get out as quickly as possible.
@ Vanessa G. - "its unclean, dirty and dangerous reputation. However, Dufferin Mall is still located in a sketchy part of Toronto and still invites some sketchy clientele"??????
You actually think that Dufferin and Bloor is a sketchy part of town? I don't even know what to say to you except go back to North Toronto or surburbia or whatever uber-clean high-end neighbourhood you came from. -
Review from Tara Z.
2/7/2011
Okay, so I admit, I'm not a mall connoisseur. I only come here for the No Frills and the Beer Store, but they're across the mall from each other, so I've definitely made my way through the whole thing.
It's nice. Not super crowded, not filled with shrieking kids (though it's nearly impossible to find a seat in the food court, I'm telling you now), and it's got the only(?) subway-accessible Wal-Mart in all of Toronto. I just never seem to find anything I want to buy here, apart from groceries. Maybe that's my fault. -
Review from Christine H.
Toronto, ON
2/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
For all things on the cheap (read: good value), this is the place to go. ''Dufferin Mall: Really.''
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Review from Eric L.
7/28/2010 1 Check-in Here
This mall is how all malls should be; One long strip with stores on each side. If malls like Sherway Gardens drive you crazy because of their spider web like layout, then Dufferin Mall is for you.
It has all of the major "mall" stores and some eateries here and there.
It is pretty clean and hardly busy on weeknights. Definitely my go to mall for socks, underwear and chewing gum on a Wednesday night. -
Review from Keidi K.
9/16/2010 7 Check-ins Here
As soon as you enter you know this is no where close to a high end mall.
It's there it does the job. I have often found unique pieces and its a good way to kill time and fairly close to the Dufferin subway station.
Also helps that there is a Toys R Us in this mall for a board game geek :) -
Review from Amanda A.
Toronto, ON
12/12/2009 ROTD 2/20/2010
Up until now, I had a secret relationship with Dufferin Mall. You see, Dufferin Mall has a bit of a reputation, and I don't think my family would approve of me traipsing around here. Sure, we have had our ups and downs, but there is just something special about Dufferin Mall.. something that no other mall can give me, and with that, our love is now public knowledge.
I brought my dad here today to see what it is all about. I know "woo hoo, family trip to Dufferin Mall" right? Well I will tell you this. There are less than 2 weeks until Christmas and we A) found a parking spot with ease, B) got assistance at every single store we went to, and C) did not leave this mall with a bitter hatred and wishes to just cancel Christmas next year. The same cannot be said about our trip to Fairview mall later in the day.
Dufferin Mall has one of the best Winners locations, if you ask me. Bare Escentuals, Urban Decay and Too Faced makeup, China Glaze nail polish, cute winter jackets, and a huge accessory section. Other notable stores are H&M (with no line ups at the cash or change rooms), Trade Secrets, a large Marks Work Wearhouse, Reitmans, Toys R Us, many shoe stores, and a Wal-Mart that does not make me want to kill myself.
Notable Kiosks: Wowwow Nails - sells Konad supplies and Nubar nail polish (difficult to find in Ontario), A "make your own lipbalm" stand (I got them to make me a candy cane vanilla one for $2 today!), and a booth that will customize sports jerseys for a reasonable price.
Food court: Surprisingly decent. They have a Thai Express, which makes them a winner in my books.
So there you have it. I love Dufferin mall and I am only slightly ashamed to admit it. -
Review from Sandra T.
Toronto, ON
9/9/2010
I have only frequented this mall three times but I'm pretty impressed.
The Toys R Us has a somewhat limited baby section but it beats driving all the way to Etobicoke to buy parts for my medela pump.
Yay for No Frills!
The Walmart is a little crowded, the lighting a little bit dim, lines at the cash register are long but there is a produce section. Less depressing than the Walmart in Etobicoke. I generally tend to avoid Walmart and will only enter unless ABSOLUTELY necessary.
There is a broad range of cell phone providers - maybe even all of them!
I haven't really "shopped" at the mall yet so I can't comment on that aspect. However, the mall itself seems new, brightly lit, bustling with people, and a relatively fun place to be. Oh, and there is also a covered parking garage! -
Review from Jenna Marie W.
Toronto, ON
7/31/2009
Dear Dufferin Mall,
I love everything about you. I love that you have a fish counter at No Frills. I love that Dollarama has perfectly good whole wheat crackers. I love your garden centre man who always gives me extra basil plants if I'm wearing something revealing. Bless you. -
Review from Matt B.
Toronto, ON
2/20/2010
Dufferin Mall. you are within a ten minute walk from my house, so why did I bike? More importantly, did those sketchy kids who stole my bike seat think I would give up and just leave my bike there, sans seat? Screw you sketchy Dufferin Mall kids! I see you over there, watching me, laughing. I rode the bike home without a seat.
If it wasn't for Walmart I would never enter your recently glossed up doors. The paint may be new, but the feeling of hopelessness I feel every time I go inside isn't. -
Review from Michelle V.
Toronto, ON
4/27/2009
I won't deny that this mall has everything - and when I say "everything" I mean both the "everything" one needs out of convenience (Wal*Mart, No Frills, Rogers Wireless, Tim Hortons etc...) and the other "everything" (Toys 'R' Us, The Beers Store and various shoe stores). But if I may give you a word of advice, from me to you, plan what you need from that place, go in and get out.
Admittedly, I haven't been there in a while simply based on so many bad experiences there, all involving the Wal*Mart and all involving mediocre at best service. And I use the term "service" loosely.
Visit #1 (1998)
Employees playing hide and seek in the hanging floor rugs and completely ignoring me and my mother (this is before I lived here).
Visit #2 (2004)
Having just moved to Toronto, was treated very rudely by cashier.
Visit #3 (2004)
Two visits in one year? Clearly I'm a glutton for punishment. Actually, I had just moved into a new and bigger apartment and my mom was visiting and insisted on buying me stuff for my new place. Same rude service and filthy, cluttered aisles.
Visit #4 (2007 - last visit)
My sister stayed with me after our trip to Paris and had to deal with Wal*Mart's photo lab. This was the last straw: rude customer service who insisted the kiosk was working even though the screen was clearly black, and also told us the photos would be ready in a day, then it was two days, then three and denied telling us otherwise.
No place that is associated with that Wal*Mart (yes, that unfortunately means the other stores in the mall) will ever get my money. When at all possible, I like to spit in its general direction from time to time. -
Review from Michelle A.
Toronto, ON
8/21/2010
I love Dufferin Mall. It looks terrible from the outside and I avoided it for a long time, but if you live in the west end of the city, it's so much more convenient to walk over there instead of the crazy busy Eaton's Centre or Yorkdale.
My favourite part is the huge H&M. While the Walmart and No Frills at this mall are always ram-jammed, the H&M is never busy. They always have so many good sizes, no wait for the change room and lots of inventory. They also have a decent Winners and a few good shoe stores - Aldo and Spring.Listed in: Little black dresses, Malls!
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Review from Jennifer L.
Toronto, ON
1/21/2009
When you wander through the magic of what is the Dufferin Grove Park and walk over the hill and yonder, you see a retro looking marquee that says DUFFERIN MALL. This place is great when you feel the need to buy things, like athletic shoes, groceries, electronics, fancy underwear, Body Shop soap, a cool cardigan and...toys. What other mall in this town has a Winners, Walmart, Dollar Store, No Frills, Tim Hortons AND a Toys R Us all wrapped up into one?? And a giant Beer Store shares the same parking lot!!
It's also a good place to retreat to when it's 40 degrees celcius plus humidity and they've got the air conditioning jacked up and you can sit back in one of the comfortable massage chairs located near the south entrance of the mall.
No Frills is a war zone but at least here you can take a break from buying organics and other fresh produce from the Dufferin Grove Farmer's Market and get your can of Bravo Spaghetti sauce with no hassles. Did I also mention New York Fries??
TWO THUMBS UP! -
Review from Chris P.
5/21/2011 13 Check-ins Here
I was pleasantly surprised the other day coming here for the first time. I had been to the Walmart on a few occasions but never into the actual mall. It's a lot nicer than I was expecting. So many people complain about how crappy the mall is but I think it's pretty decent. They've obviously renovated in recent years as the space is clean and modern. Sure there isn't everything or every store you could possibly need in this mall but they get the job done here.
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Review from Catherine M.
ON
12/10/2008
I try to avoid it at all costs, unless an emergency of Wal-Mart sized proportions happens, I am generally successful in this. Unfortunately enough, Dufferin Mall has the reputation among people I know as being the place that induces panic attacks in even the calmest individuals.
Sure, there are some retail stores which are otherwise absent from the west side, and sure, sometimes a person just needs to eat Cinnabon and look at shiny stuff to buy. But the people who spend time here as a pleasurable activity are either teenagers or brain damaged, because this is one of the least pleasant places to be ANY time of year, let alone the holidays.
The depressingly necessary stops include Dollarama (where else can you get garbage bags and j-cloths for a buck?), Wal-Mart (where, really, there is never a line less than four billion people), No Frills. Places to avoid are any chains done better elsewhere - H&M, Winners, Payless, etc. A bright spot in a dark place is also the concentration of two plus-size women's clothing stores, Penningtons and Voluptuous, as well as a Reitmans that includes a plus section. -
Review from Melissa J.
Toronto, ON
12/10/2008
OK, maybe I wouldn't spend a whole day at Dufferin Mall, hanging out in the food court and playing on the coin-activated kids toys. BUT, as a place in the downtown core to get your shopping done, Dufferin Mall rules.
a) No Frills. The Dominion on College is expensive. No Frills is cheap. And they have President's Choice stuff. And they make you bring your own bags so you're not wasting plastic.
b) Wal-Mart. As much as you may hate Wal-Mart (especially after the trampling of that poor person on Black Friday), things are cheap. When you are a student, or if you pay high rent, having Wal-Mart is a godsend. Buy all of your toiletries here because Shoppers Drug Mart overcharges like all hell.
c) Winners. Unlike College Park's Winners, this one gets far less attention and is picked over less. More stuff, more selection, less people. How is that bad?
d) Dollarama. If you are ashamed to shop at Dollarama, you should probably get over yourself. Sometimes you just need something and you don't want to spend a lot of money on it. Like a tupperware container. Or an apron. Or gift wrap. Dollarama's your place for all of these things and more.
These are my key stops but it's also worth mentioning that they have a decent H&M (one that carries the Divided line, which a lot of them do not), Aeropostale for cheap generic clothes, a Toys R Us if you want to be surrounded by ravenous children, and a bunch of sports stores. Hate on it all you want, I still love going to Dufferin Mall. -
Review from Connie T.
Toronto, ON
12/28/2008
I agree with Emily -- Dufferin Mall gets a bad rap.
I'm not a mall person, and I don't have a need to go into a mall to do the browsing thing. I pretty much go in, do my business, and leave as quickly as possible.
And maybe that's why I don't notice the pain that "most people" tend to experience over here. Everyone whines about this mall, but talk to anyone, and they've had a need to come here for at least some pillows at Wal-Mart, or to visit an H&M location that actually has empty fitting rooms. Gasp!
Also, most importantly, I cannot resist the crazy cheapness of No Frills -- which is, by the way, the nicest and largest No Frills I've ever set foot in. It seems rare to have large, central malls to have a decent, cheap grocery store in it. This, combined with a visit to neighbouring Dollarama, is fantastic for the budget-minded shopper.
I don't know. I think it's all right. -
Review from Vanessa G.
Toronto, ON
9/16/2008
For those who are shopping on a budget, Dufferin Mall is your one stop shop. It's got a ton of discount stores like Payless, Wal-Mart, Ardene's, Bluenotes, Dollarama, Garage, H&M, Winners, No Frills, Le Chateau, etc.
It most recently underwent a makeover to wash away its unclean, dirty and dangerous reputation. However, Dufferin Mall is still located in a sketchy part of Toronto and still invites some sketchy clientele.
If you need to do some shopping on a budget, this is a great place to go. There's free parking and its located right on the TTC line. And although it features of 120 stores, it's not so big that you couldn't lap the mall in an hour. -
Review from Emily T.
Toronto, ON
11/21/2008
Dufferin Mall has a bad rap, and one that I don't feel is deserved. Yes, it isn't the Eaton Centre or Yorkdale mall either, but it is one of the last true urban malls left in the city and it caters to a huge west downtown population, who would otherwise have to shop much further up or down on the subway line without it.
Inside you will find clothing stores such as H&M, Smart Set, Le Chateau, Aeropostale, and La Senza, among others. There are also the discount multi-use stores (Wal-Mart, Winners, Dollarrama), grocery store (No Frills), specialty stores (Black's camera store, the Body Shop, a wine store, etc) and a huge food court.
Dufferin Mall also has a gym on the bottom floor, an Auto Share parking lot, and a Family Community Program for kids and parents. You can also find Immigration and Employment offices in the same building amongst the shopping.
It may not have the trendiness of Queen West, or the massive appeal of the Eaton Centre, but it shouldn't be compared to these locales. Dufferin Mall is in a great location and has just about anything you may need in a mini-mall. -
Review from Luke A.
Toronto, ON
10/12/2008 2 photos
Dufferin Mall has vastly improved since its most recent renovation and crime crackdown (stories are still told in law enforcement circles of the serious badness that used to go down here). It's quite pleasant inside, even though I'm not too interested in many of the stores (lots of clothes stores) there.
The parking has also been expanded; there's now a big underground lot accessible from the southern part of Dufferin, in addition to the above-ground parking at the northern end. It's nice to see a mid-urban mall that has been revitalized, so that a trip to the suburbs isn't necessarily the only way to get one's mall-shopping fix. -
Review from Anon O.
Toronto, ON
8/3/2011
this is the closest mall to me so obviously the one i frequent the most. i'm not a huge fan of malls, nor slow useless shopping but when i need something i tend to find myself here. a break down of stores i visit:
walmart- yes i understand this is the only walmart close to downtown, therefore the one that most people visit so one would expect a chaotic environment. but jeez. i know walmart is famous for attracting interesting people and this one is no exception. often times you will encounter someone arguing (or having a full fledged fist fight as i've witnessed), people wearing severely inappropriate clothing, and general rudeness. for instance, getting run over by a shopping cart or someone elbowing you out of the way to get that $1 shampoo. Even better are the rush hour times when people seem to walk extremely slow and congest the isles with their shopping carts. there is a lot of patience required when you visit a walmart. i come here to stock up on cleaning supplies for the prices are great. you can get a bottle of windex for $3, compared to the $5.99 price tag other stores have. you can also get great deals on laundry detergent, shampoo, general health care (vitamins, etc) and cosco sized staples like spices. i do not recommend buying food from here. even though it may be cheap, it's generally never fresh. i recall purchasing a salad kit that was only a dollar less then regular and found out at home that the salad itself was wilted and the additional add-ons, expired. was it worth saving a dollar? no for i ended up losing $3 in the end. the line-ups here are crazy long, sometimes i take my merch to the makeup counter to get out of there faster. also this walmart seems to never have anything in stock, especially house hold items. items that they are often short on include air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, bed linens, regular sized towels, closet storage and dvds. the selection is horrible. i guess you cannot expect much from walmart to begin with, so do not go there expecting to find what you're looking for.
winners- this is an okay winners. often times it's picked through and disorganized but if you go there early in the week, early in the morning you will find something nice, in your size even! (gasp). the clearance section is horrible. everything is picked through to death and you are left with horrid mustard colored shag sweaters. once again, it's often crowded to the extreme and the lines are ridiculous. the worst part of this winners is their shoe selection. i can never find a pair of shoes that i like in my size. they are incredibly low on stock and you will rarely find anything advertised in their online magazine here. your better bet is to try the lawrence & bathurst location which has a lot more designer choices and a huge selection of purses & shoes.
aldo accessories- horrible selection, tiny one in fact. but i have gotten a lot of deals here on last item jewelry or broken (and repairable) pieces of jewelry sold for 30-50%. otherwise, just another kiosk with not much left to choose from.
h&m - this h&m is actually my favorite. the quality of h&m clothing isn't that great but i always manage to find something that surprisingly lasts me a long time. my last purchase here was an incredible silk & leather trimmed blazer that is light-weight and feels perfect. i managed to snatch the last one in my size for $49. i always find my size, never have a problem with the stock and enjoy their low prices for tshirts, tanks and work out gear. it can get crazy here on the weekend but that is expected. i just wish they had a lingerie section here as well, then this store would be complete.
dufferin mall foodcourt - sucks. regular junk food, not much healthy food to choose from and minimal seating (everyone hangs out here). it's like your high school cafeteria but with much older folk. not impressive by any means.
no frills - no frills is a zoo. but at least it's fairly organized so you know exactly where you are going and what you want. this is one of the larger locations so it's better if you get there early. it can get extremely crowded and you may encounter more then enough rude people in a rush trying to do their shopping without giving much thought to others around them. the fruits & vegetables here are mediocre quality. oftentimes they are soft and on the verge of decay. however, like walmart you can get great deals on packaged food and larger sized staples like bags of rice. this supermarket isn't bad to visit, you just have to go prepared. ie: early, with lots of patience, wearing a helmet (in cast someone pushes you over) and with pepperspray (for the creeps that hang out in the back loitering). all jokes aside, it's like every other supermarket, don't expect much. -
Review from John F.
North York, ON
8/10/2009
Nice venue for downscale to midscale shopping in the usual chain stores of this level. Lots of parking for a mid-city (I mean midway out) location. Not too large -- good for destination shopping. Decent fast food offerings.
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Review from Mike S.
Toronto, ON
12/5/2008
I don't know how it keeps happening but I am constantly ending up at Dufferin Mall and then quickly remembering how much I dislike it. Dufferin Mall is one of the least pleasant malls I've ever visited and I find malls unpleasant at the best of times. The problem is that unfortunately this mall has everything you need. There is a grand total of one Wal-Mart in the downtown core and while I ideologically disagree with Wal-Mart it is an unfortunate necessity and so I am at Dufferin Mall again. The mall also has one of the only No-Frills grocery stores in the city and so it's very hard for me not to go to the mall. There are no two ways about it though the mall is very unpleasant and is in a constant state of being overcrowded and filled with crying babies. I do not like this mall but I can't avoid it. If you can avoid it I strongly urge you to do so and as soon as possible because maybe if you stop going it will be slightly more pleasant for me.
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