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5 star reviews: Shopping in Toronto
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1. Lady Mosquito
Toronto, ON M6J 1H6
(647) 344-3266
Categories:
Jewellery,
Accessories
Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village
This store sells really beautiful and original jewelry and handbags from Peru. The owners of the store are lovely and they'll let you try on anything and give you suggestions and time to decide. All the product is on the website, but I recommend…More »
2. Alligator Party
Toronto, ON M6G 1Y6
(416) 532-1162
Categories:
Shopping,
Party & Event Planning
Neighbourhood: Seaton Village
$4 bucks to rent a dozen wine glasses! I got 6 dozen for $25 bucks. That is amazing. And I don't have to wash them, just empty whatever's left and put the dirty glasses back in the case, and return them to Alligator Party Rentals.
These guys are quick…More »
3. Davenport Garden Centre
Toronto, ON M5R 1K6
(416) 929-7222
Category:
Nurseries & Gardening
Neighbourhood: The Annex
Toronto is a very difficult city to shop for anything in the plant and garden category when you don't have a car.
Fortunately Davenport Garden Centre is accessible to bus and subway users. On top of that, the service is stellar and the selection is…More »
4. New Balance
Toronto, ON M4T 1Z6
(416) 962-8662
Categories:
Sporting Goods,
Shoe Stores
Neighbourhoods: Yonge and St. Clair, Deer Park
So I can be forgetful. Like, I bring my gym bag to the gym, get a locker and start getting dressed only to find I forgot to pack my gym shorts/pants. Yup. This has happened to me twice in the past 4 months. I have also forgotten socks, my lock and…More »
5. Bulk Mine
Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z9
(416) 513-0783
Category:
Specialty Food
Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core
I went back to this place yesterday for more candy and realized this is a great place to buy gifts. They have extra large pez with Star Wars and Shrek characters, fun retro lunchboxes and all kinds of vintage candy bars.
Interestingly, they also carry…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/2/2009
WOW, this place has it all! Seriously dangerous candy store. Pretty good prices, too. I went crazy… Read more »
6. Rolo
Toronto, ON M5R 2C7
(416) 920-0100
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhood: Yorkville
This store is the first place I go when I need to buy a gift for "the person who has everything" or "the person I don't know well enough to know what they want." Just walk in and start talking to the guy behind the counter and ENJOY!
The guy behind…More »
7. Marco's Shoe Repair
The best place to get your shoes fixed in the city. Marco is nice, friendly, likes opera and World Cup Soccer, and is a master with shoes. He always goes above and beyond. He'll not only fix your sole or replace your heel, he'll shine your shoes…More »
8. The Kitchen and Glass Place
Toronto, ON M4W 2H1
(416) 927-9925
Category:
Kitchen & Bath
Neighbourhood: Yorkville
I think this place is great. The men who run it are really nice, friendly and helpful. Don't worry about it being hard to find things: these guys know the whole store and they'll find it for you.
I think that's what I love about the store so much. As…More »
9. Strictly Bulk
Toronto, ON M6H 1L4
(416) 533-3242
Categories:
Specialty Food,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Dovercourt
Thanks to Yelp, I have found the Bulk store of my dreams! And steps away from my fave subway station too! (Ok, well maybe not my fave, but at least my home subway station. It is too smelly to be a fave anything.)
Yesterday it was time to make my…More »
10. Cindiloowho
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z5
(416) 538-7887
Category:
Florists
Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village
I cannot believe I haven't reviewed Cindiloowho/Jaiden's Petals yet!
Dani, the florist/shop owner is wonderful. She will make whatever you want for whatever occassion and you will love it! We have bought wreaths for our door, flower arrangements for…More »
11. Good Egg
Toronto, ON M5T 2M2
(416) 593-4663
Categories:
Bookstores,
Kitchen & Bath
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Great place to buy a housewarming gift, or a gift for anyone with a home or a kitchen!
Some of the products are super cute and/or funny. Most are really practical and useful.
Last time I was in there I was tempted to buy a few things - including but…More »
12. Telegramme Prints and Custom Framing
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z7
(647) 351-8998
Categories:
Cards & Stationery,
Framing
Neighbourhoods: Little Portugal, Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village
I have gotten several photographs and artworks framed here and they do a fantastic job.
The staff are very professional, and I like that they always offer multiple options at different price levels. They offer a wide selection of frames. The work they…More »
13. Cole Haan
Toronto, ON M5S 2Z7
(416) 926-7575
Category:
Shoe Stores
Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Yorkville, Downtown Core
I really love Cole Haan handbags. Since purchasing my first this past spring, I am now practically a salesperson for Cole Haan, I am such a fan! I now own three Cole Haan large handbags/totes and wear them regularly. They are my favorites.
Cole Haan…More »
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Yelping SinceAugust 2009
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