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A Day in The Annex!

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Exploring Toronto Neighbourhood one at a time: My take on The Annex!

 1. Ahimsa Yoga Studio

440 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1Y2

Category: Yoga

Neighbourhood: The Annex

4.0 star rating
  1/23/2011 First to Review

Ahimsa Yoga Studio is a brand "NEW" yoga studio that opened in Annex. It took over the old studio of Octopus Garden and they did a good job in updating the studio by giving it a coat of new paint, brand new washrooms..and leave the layout of the…More »

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 2. Aroma Espresso Bar

500 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1Y3
(416) 536-7750
4.0 star rating
  12/7/2010

Aroma Espresso Bar is such a pleasant surprise!

I did not realized that there are so much seatings at the back of the shop! We have no problem securing a table where we sipped on coffee and enjoyed some girly talk on this Sunday evening!

Both our…More »

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 3. Bloor Superfresh

384 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1X2
(416) 964-8318

Categories: Grocery, Convenience Stores

Neighbourhood: The Annex

4.0 star rating
  12/7/2010

Annex is so lucky to have a 24/7 grocery store like Bloor Superfresh!

Though there is a Metro just couple of minutes away but the product brands they are carrying are quite different from what Bloor Superfresh carries!

Prices wise they are quite…More »

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 4. Crêpes à GoGo

750 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M4W 3Y8
(416) 922-6765

Categories: Desserts, French, Cafes, Creperies

Neighbourhoods: The Annex, University of Toronto, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/9/2011

Brand new Crepes a GoGo opened up right at the corner of Bloor and Spadina. I am excited!

Limited seating inside... with only 3 tables for 2, maybe some patio seating, but it wouldn't be available till spring! With no table services, this location is…More »

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 5. Kula Toronto

304 Brunswick Ave
Toronto, ON M5S
(416) 922-5852

Category: Yoga

4.0 star rating
  Update - 1/23/2011

Coming back to Kula Yoga for a revisit using my Passport to Prana ... and I am still a FAN!

Now Kula Yoga's website does allow you to reserve a spot in one of the more popular classes, so you won't be disappointed. But as a Passport user, this is not…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    12/1/2009

    Kula in Annex is another Yoga Studio that I visit with my Passport to Prana card!

    I went on Sunday at… Read more »

 6. The Outer Layer

430 Bloor Street W
Toronto, ON M5S 1X5
(416) 324-8333

Category: Shopping

Neighbourhood: The Annex

4.0 star rating
  12/7/2010

The Outer Layer is the funniest store on this whole Annex strip for browsing!!

They have so much and varieties wise so interesting!

Love their jewellery collection with necklace and charm for around $25..which makes a wonderful gifts.

Here you can…More »

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 7. Tutti Fruitti

402 Bloor Street W
Toronto, ON M5S 1X5
(416) 929-1693

Category: Candy Stores

Neighbourhood: The Annex

4.0 star rating
  11/9/2011

Bacon Cheddar Cheese Crickets or do you prefer the more original taste of Salt N Vinegar?

Or if you prefer, some Mexican Spiced Lavas? I wondering if the spicy is authentic enough?

Of course if you are vegetarian, there are also a lot of other strange…More »

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 8. Country Style Hungarian Restaurant

450 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1X8
(416) 536-5966

Category: Hungarian

Neighbourhood: The Annex

3.0 star rating
  5/7/2011

Country Style Hungarian Restaurant sure looks out of place in the sea of Japanese, Thai, pubs in the Annex area.

The yelp's photos of Schnitzel are just bizarre!! I probably would not have go in solo because no way I am going to eat that Schnitzel…More »

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 9. Guu SakaBar

559 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1Y6
(647) 343-1101

Category: Japanese

3.0 star rating
  Update - 6/25/2011

I am giving Guu SakaBar a second chance.. not because I have such a good experience the first time, but my Yelp Blogger Friend has never been to any Guu??!! How can that be? This has to be corrected and change! I willing to risk not getting any of…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    3/23/2011

    Guu Guu Guu.. my yelper's friends all excited at the new opening of Guu SakaBar.

    We walked by and… Read more »

 10. Green Beanery

565 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1Y6
(416) 964-9223

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: The Annex, Palmerston, Seaton Village

3.0 star rating
  10/29/2010

Visiting Green Beanery makes me appreciate the $4 cappuccino I drink at cafes from now on,

In order to make a good cup of coffee/espresso/cappuccino what people would have go through for the perfect cup.

If I have to
- buy the green bean
- get a…More »

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 11. Greg's Ice Cream

750 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5C 2J2
(416) 962-4734

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhoods: University of Toronto, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  10/30/2010

I went to Greg's Ice Cream before I read all these reviews and did not even this is such a popular ice cream parlour.

As usual I let my adventurous food crawl companion pick the ice cream flavours and he did a marvelous job!

Indian Summer
- creamy…More »

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 12. Insomnia Cafe

563 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1Y6
(416) 588-3907

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mediterranean

Neighbourhood: The Annex

3.0 star rating
  5/3/2011

3.5 stars

It was not the food that drawn me into Insomnia Cafe... it was their daily drink specials.

I was suppose to meet up with my yelp friend to have a quick bite before watching Yelp's Hot Doc Superhero. And since I was down at the Annex early and…More »

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 13. Kenzo Japanese Noodle House

372 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1X7
(416) 921-6787

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: The Annex

3.0 star rating
  12/7/2010 First to Review

Kenzo Japanese Noodle House opened a new location in the Annex.

The decoration is more chic and modern compared to their Dundas Street location which is more traditional Japanese. Bright lighting and a lot more spacious....

The service is fast and…More »

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 14. Labyrinth Lounge

298 Brunswick Ave
Toronto, ON M5S 2M7
(416) 925-7775

Categories: Dive Bars, Lounges

3.0 star rating
  11/11/2011

Labyrinth Lounge reminded me my days at a student. As student looking for cheap drinks and food and of course loud music...

Not a bad place for a drink or 2... relax and lay back... dark..really dark....zzzzzzzzzzzz

Food was the usual pub selections.…More »

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 15. Le Paradis Brasserie Bistro

166 Bedford Rd
Toronto, ON M5R 2K9
(416) 921-0995

Category: French

Neighbourhood: The Annex

3.0 star rating
  7/16/2011

Le Paradis Brasserie has such nice patios, both front and back! I would have really enjoy my lunch if I able to get a table there... but unfortunately if it was raining, I got one of tables inside the stuffy dining room.

Lunch Specials always the way…More »

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 16. Live Organic Food Bar

264 Dupont St
Toronto, ON M5R 1V7
(416) 515-2002

Categories: Vegan, Live/Raw Food

Neighbourhood: The Annex

3.0 star rating
  3/2/2012

I just cannot do it... I just cannot watch my "Vegan for Lent" friend to eat beans boiled in water with rice while I eat my meat.....

Now is her turn at Live Organic Food Bar where she can proudly announces that she can eat anything and everything on…More »

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 17. Marjane Cafe

170 Bedford Road
Toronto, ON M5R 1J8
(416) 829-0110

Category: Moroccan

Neighbourhood: The Annex

3.0 star rating
  6/28/2011 First to Review

3.5 Star

Marjane Cafe is more than a Moroccan cafe. Aside from food and drinks, it also a Moroccan home deco and furniture store.

There is no official opening hours for Marjane Cafe... no where in the front of the stores or online. The sole owner,…More »

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 18. Noka Contemporary Japanese Cuisine & Sushi

513 Bloor Street W
Toronto, ON M5S 1Y4
(647) 351-1188

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

3.0 star rating
  5/14/2012 First to Review

Noka.. a new Japanese restaurant just doing a soft opening in the Annex.

Service a little spotty... There was no wait for tables but I feel a little rushed and cannot really enjoy my dinner...

The price though is good... really good... but with all…More »

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 19. Pour House Irish Pub

182 Dupont St
Toronto, ON M5R 2E6
(416) 967-7687

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhood: The Annex

3.0 star rating
  7/15/2011

What better than having a beer out on a patio on nice evening before dinner??  Pour House Irish Pub is a good choice if you are in the neighbourhood.

I doubt I would have stay if I am going to have a drink inside at the bar or the dining area as it is…More »

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 20. Sushi Couture

456 Bloor Street W
Toronto, ON M5R
(416) 538-8618

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighbourhood: The Annex

3.0 star rating
  12/9/2010

Sushi Couture though is a step up from other Sushi joint in the Annex area but when compare to other Japanese restaurants I been to with the same price point, it is not as good or dare I say authentic?

We did not go for the Omakase menu but opted for…More »

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 21. The Annex HodgePodge

258 Dupont Ave
Toronto, ON M5R
(416) 513-1333

Categories: Vegan, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Delis

Neighbourhood: The Annex

3.0 star rating
  7/26/2011

Walking along Dupont on a Hot Summer afternoon.... Saw the sign "Moroccan Mint Tea" $1.99, hmmm sounded refreshing...

There are a couple of bar stools seatings inside Annex Hodge but it was unbearable hot inside with Air Conditioning. Luckily there…More »

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 22. YoYo's Yogurt Cafe

417 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1X6
(647) 346-2917
3.0 star rating
  7/16/2011

So many Fro Yo dessert places popping up all Toronto.. and Yo Yo's just another one of those. Good but not amazing!

Tasted a few of their offerings, non fat, non dairy, low fat or what not. I find the original is the best as I love the tartness in it.…More »

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 23. Spadina Road Library

10 Spadina Rd
Toronto, ON M5R
(416) 393-7666

Category: Libraries

Neighbourhood: The Annex

2.0 star rating
  11/8/2011 First to Review

Spadina Road Library is conveniently located just north of the Spadina Subway Station.  

It is kind of smallish, outdated with really uncomfortable furniture. The fluorescent lighting though so bright but it is so tiring to the eyes.

Hours not the best…More »

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 24. Starbucks Coffee

494 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1X8
(416) 535-9984

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: The Annex

2.0 star rating
  11/8/2011

This Starbucks is good for a take out place... that's it!!

Not enough seats (tables facing the front door and the washrooms?? I don't really want to chill there!).... Not enough electric outlets...

The worst is the WIFI.... I barely able to log in and…More »

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Location

Markham, ON

Yelping Since

November 2009

Things I Love

spicy food, sushi, ethnic food, yoga, dogs, travelling, beer

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