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Gems of Kensington Market
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1. The Grilled Cheese
Toronto, ON M5T
(647) 347-7062
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
The kind of grilled cheese I always dream of making at home, but never actually succeed in doing... fortunately The Grilled Cheese is never far!
By far my favorites are "Pizza" and "The Works" which are also the biggest (and most expensive), but hey,…More »
2. Kid Icarus
Toronto, ON M5T 1M6
(416) 977-7236
Categories:
Cards & Stationery,
Screen Printing
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Sick of greeting cards that are all the same? Then Kid Icarus is really the spot for you!
Kid Icarus is full of unique, creative cards which are slliiiiightly on the pricey side (around $6 for a card that's blank inside), lots of gifts, and also…More »
3. Miss Cora's Kitchen
Toronto, ON M5T 2K2
(416) 593-2672
Categories:
Desserts,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
I discovered Miss Cora's on a weekend stroll through Kensington, on a search for food. I rarely make my way down Kensington Ave., but I am happy I took the (three minute) detour to explore!
They had great options for me as well as my vegetarian…More »
4. Blue Banana Market
Toronto, ON M5T 2L7
(416) 594-6600
Categories:
Home Decor,
Jewellery,
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Blue Banana is a definite stop if you're in the Kensington Market area.
It's the kind of place you can spend hours in if you're not careful, wandering around the different booths and seeing what's available. They have SO much stuff - it's the perfect…More »
5. Burger Bar
Toronto, ON M5T 2M2
(416) 922-7423
Category:
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Of all the millions of burger places that have popped up in Toronto, Burger Bar is my (current) favorite. I love the décor (watching old Westerns while I eat burgers works for me!) it has delicious burgers, great appetizers, tons of non-burger…More »
6. Mexican Salsas
Toronto, ON M5T 2L8
(416) 977-8226
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Salsas is a new, more "legit" Mexican food experience in Kensington Market (legit is in quotes because... I've never had real Mexican!). I ate there last week, and had a really good experience!
The food was not what I am used to when I think…More »
7. Global Cheese
Toronto, ON M5T 2K1
(416) 593-9251
Category:
Cheese Shops
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Being a cheese lover, I'm not sure why I haven't ventured into Global Cheese until recently, especially since I walk past it... probably every day.
I went in looking for a simple brie to go with my baguette from My Market Bakery next door. The…More »
8. Mr Cream
Toronto, ON M5T 2K2
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
I read about Mr. Cream in Blog TO, and being an ice cream lover, decided to check it out.
My overall experience is that it is an ok ice cream shop, but nothing special. The prices are pretty good, and the location is great, but there are limited…More »
9. My Market Bakery
Toronto, ON M5T 1L8
(416) 593-6772
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Even with Cobbs next door, I continue to shop at My Market Bakery for a great selection at really good prices!
I'm always drawn in by the various dinosaur and airplane shaped gingerbread cookies - I LOVE gingerbread, and those are pretty good! Their…More »
10. KOS Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5T 1M7
(416) 597-6912
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Kos is the perfect breakfast place to treat a hangover.
The prices are right, the menu has a good selection (breakfasts and delicious burgers - my personal fav is the Tex Mex Burger with salsa and sour cream), and decent service. They also have a…More »
11. Oxford Fruit
Toronto, ON M5T 2L8
(416) 979-1796
Category:
Fruits & Veggies
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Of all the fruit stands in Kensington Market, Oxford stands out to me as by far the best! (It's no grocery store-style clean fresh bright produce section though...)
I always head to Oxford for my produce needs - the staff are helpful (they will give…More »
12. Shai's
Toronto, ON M5T 1L8
(416) 597-0080
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Through my online research I've determined that Shais (now Baldwin Café) changed hands around a year ago. Well looking at these other reviews, it has definitely gone downhill since then.
I went there on a lazy slightly hungover Saturday morning for a…More »
13. Exile
Toronto, ON M5T 2J7
(416) 596-0827
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Exile is a vintage clothing dream in the heart of Kensington Market.
Exile has a lot of great vintage finds year-round, like gowns, suits, uniforms, etc. The real draw of Exile though, are the Halloween costumes that pop up around September each…More »
14. Zimmerman's Freshmart
Toronto, ON M5T 2L8
(416) 598-9000
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Zimmerman's is my local grocery store, and while I try my best to avoid going there (for various reasons) somehow, I end up there a few times a week.
The reasons why Freshmart is inferior to other grocery stores:
- They never ever have sales on…More »
15. Thai Noodle
Toronto, ON M5T 1L8
(416) 591-1555
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market
I can't believe I've lived so close to this place for so long, and haven't gone in until this weekend.
The food and service at this place gave it the five star review - because both are amazing! Sure, the decor could be spruced up a little, but with…More »
16. The Boat
Toronto, ON M5T 2L5
(416) 593-9218
Categories:
Music Venues,
Bars
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
The Boat is a classically Kensington place - cheap and nothing fancy.
While this is typically what people call a "Hipster Bar", I can tell it's making it's way out of actually being hipster and starting to become trendy. The crowd was definitely not…More »
17. Jumbo Empanadas
Toronto, ON M5T 2L8
(416) 977-0056
Category:
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
SO DELICIOUS!
I love this Kensington gem. It's one of those places that doesn't stand out too much, but is so insanely delicious.
My personal favorite order:
- Beef Empanada
- Salad (to be shared with my dining partner)
- San Pellegrino (Blood Orange,…More »
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Toronto, ON
Yelping SinceApril 2010
Things I LoveGoing to the movies, watching TV, eating at fancy restaurants, Star Wars, Harry Potter, General Nerdiness
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