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 1. Yasi's Place - CLOSED

299 Wallace Ave
Toronto, ON M6P 3N2
(416) 536-9888

Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: The Junction

5.0 star rating
  11/11/2008

Yasi's place is my favourite brunch spot in the city.  It's tiny, cluttered, and definitely eclectic, but it's most certainly awesome.  They make excellent soups, which pair well with equally impressive grilled cheese sandwiches.  I'd comment on…More »

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 2. Pho My Duyen

1208 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M4W 1A7
(416) 850-4993

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhoods: Brockton Village, Bloordale Village, Wallace Emerson

5.0 star rating
  8/22/2008 First to Review

I've been to lots of Pho places in the city: this is the best one.  Seriously  Pho My Duyen is bright and clean.  Granite tables and funky chairs seem a bit out of place at a pho restaurant.  The food is cheap, but very tasty.   The pho is excellent,…More »

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 3. Holy Oak Cafe

1241 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6H 1N6
(647) 345-2803

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Brockton Village, Bloordale Village, Wallace Emerson

4.0 star rating
  6/19/2009 First to Review

I've been to Holy Oak a few times now. It opened up recently in the Blansdowne neighbourhood, down the road from the sort-of-sketchy Coffee Time. To say it's a welcome addition to the area would be an understatement. Americano's are $2, and they are…More »

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 4. Starving Artist

584 Lansdowne Ave
Toronto, ON M6H 3
(647) 342-5058

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Wallace Emerson

4.0 star rating
  6/21/2009

Soul Food shut down, and has been replaced by this excellent waffle shop. Just North of Bloor on Lansdowne, next to a bunch of houses.  The shop is easy to miss if you aren't from the area. Starving Artist has both a front and backyard patio, and a…More »

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 5. Ciro's

1316 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6H 1P2
(416) 533-4914

Categories: Canadian (New), Thai, Dive Bars

Neighbourhoods: Brockton Village, Bloordale Village, Wallace Emerson

4.0 star rating
  8/22/2008 First to Review

I've been to Ciro's several times now, and have enjoyed it each time. It seems a bit out of place at the corner of Bloor and Lansdowne, as there are no other bars like it in the area. It has a very large selection of beers, which are sold at fairly…More »

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 6. The Caribbean Queen of Patties

1279 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6H 1N7
(416) 538-1732

Categories: Caribbean, Specialty Food

Neighbourhoods: Brockton Village, Bloordale Village, Wallace Emerson

4.0 star rating
  8/22/2008 First to Review

This has to be one of the best places to get beef patties in the city. The lady who runs the shop makes them fresh several times a day by the looks of things. They are excellent. The shop sells other Jamacian food as well, though I haven't had any…More »

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 7. South Indian Dosa Mahal Restaurant

1262 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6H 1N5
(416) 516-7701

Category: Indian

Neighbourhoods: Brockton Village, Bloordale Village, Wallace Emerson

4.0 star rating
  4/26/2009

A mom and pop South Indian place in Blansdowne: it's hard to be objective. The place is all kinds of authentic. The food is tasty, and they have a great selection of South Indian dishes. Don't show up expecting Butter Chicken or Tandoori. If you've…More »

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 8. Three Speed

1163 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6H 1M9
(647) 430-3834

Category: Bars

Neighbourhoods: Brockton Village, Bloordale Village, Wallace Emerson

4.0 star rating
  Update - 10/21/2009

3-speed opened up down the road from me, just a bit West of Dufferin and Bloor. So it's at the edge of Blansdowne. The bar is owned by the same people that own The Communist's Daughter. I've been there a couple times now. Each time I've found the…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    7/16/2009 First to Review

    I finally made it out to 3 Speed last night. It opened up the night before the BIG on BLOOR festival… Read more »

 9. Albany Pizza

222 Lansdowne Ave
Toronto, ON M6K
(416) 533-7300

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: Brockton Village

4.0 star rating
  1/14/2010 First to Review

Albany Pizza recently left a flyer wedged in my condo door. Proving that advertising does in fact work, my friends and I ordered a Pizza shortly after finding it there. I've walked passed their location several times. It's a dumpy looking shop next…More »

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 10. Kiss Cup Bar & Restaurant

1274 Bloor Street W
Toronto, ON M6H 1N8
(416) 531-5240

Neighbourhoods: Brockton Village, Bloordale Village, Wallace Emerson

2.0 star rating
  8/22/2008 First to Review

I won't lie, the place is a bit of a dive. Most of the customers are a bit sketchy, and some people may find that intimidating. I don't think it's a particularly rough bar, but I haven't spent much time there. I can say that the juke box was playing…More »

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 11. Galleria Shopping Centre

1245 Dupont St
Toronto, ON M6H 2A6
(416) 533-2317

Category: Shopping Centres

Neighbourhood: Wallace Emerson

2.0 star rating
  4/26/2009

Galleria Mall gets 2 stars because it's a quintessential example of those ugly 1970s malls that litter all of Toronto. If you are in desperate need of a dollar store, a no-name electronics shop where you can get no-name knock off electronics, phone…More »

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 12. Cc Kin Cleaners

675 Lansdowne Avenue
Toronto, ON M6H 3Y9
(416) 534-7676

Category: Dry Cleaning & Laundry

Neighbourhoods: Bloordale Village, Wallace Emerson

2.0 star rating
  Update - 7/28/2009

This place has changed owners. The new dude is there on time (!!) more often then not, though my wife seems to like the old couple more.

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  • 2.0 star rating
    2/19/2009 First to Review

    My wife continues to go here, against my protestations. It's a so-so dry cleaner, made a very so-so… Read more »

 13. Soul Food Restaurant

582 Lansdowne Ave
Toronto, ON M6H 3Y6
(647) 438-9730

Category: Soul Food

Neighbourhood: Wallace Emerson

3.0 star rating
  8/22/2008 First to Review

Soul Food serves food from St. Lucias.  The place has a very casual laid back vibe. You feel like you're eating in some dudes house.  It's actually very laid back.  Don't go here if you are in a rush, it will just make you crazy.    The food was…More »

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