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1. Cobs Bread
Toronto, ON M5T 1L8
Canada
(416) 977-5700
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
as far as i'm concerned, this is the best loaf of sourdough in the city. one of the best i've ever had. prices are good, location is great, staff is friendly. the cinnamon scones are also really good. the only problem is that they sell out too…More »
2. Romni Wool
Toronto, ON M6J 1E5
Canada
(416) 703-0202
Category:
Knitting Supplies
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
yes! first to review romni. kickass.
romni is by far my favourite yarn store in toronto. it is absolutely HUGE. they have every yarn you will ever need, except they do not sell acrylics at all. they do have a huge selection of low- and high- end…More »
3. Active Surplus
Toronto, ON M5V 2A4
Canada
(416) 593-0909
Categories:
Computers,
Hardware Stores
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core
one of the best stores ever, as far as i'm concerned. their motto is "we buy and sell anything"-- and although its not entirely true, they do their best. i've bought everything here from batteries to spraypaint to poster-board to army men. they even…More »
4. Kernels Popcorn
Toronto, ON M5G 1Z3
Canada
(416) 644-0424
Category:
Specialty Food
Neighbourhoods: Ryerson, Downtown Core
kernels gets five stars for the air pop flavour alone. i LOVE caramel corn and i honestly think kernels is the best i've ever had.
for xmas last year, my husband bought me a big tin with the white cheddar and yellow cheddar and i couldnt even eat it.…More »
5. Burrito Boyz
Toronto, ON M5H 1W7
Canada
(647) 439-4065
Category:
Tex-Mex
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
best burritos in toronto, probably, but that's not saying too much. long waits around lunchtime. they change around the line system all the time which is very confusing, but it's all totally worth it.
not great quality, but try not to think about it…More »
6. Cambridge Suites Hotel
Toronto, ON M5C 1N2
Canada
(416) 867-3100
Category:
Hotels
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
pros: great location for tourists. free continental breakfast delivered to your room. clean, friendly.... etc etc. my parents are not easy people to please but they stay here every time they visit me. all the rooms are "suites" meaning there's a door…More »
7. Dollarama
Toronto, ON M4Y 2B7
Canada
(416) 924-1064
Category:
Dollar Store
Neighbourhoods: Yorkville, Downtown Core
as far as dollar stores go, dollarama is as good as it gets. this particular location is really great too.
as a native new yorker, i was shocked to see a chain of dollar stores within the downtown core of a city. the first time i lived in toronto i…More »
8. Terroni - CLOSED
Toronto, ON M4V 3B9
Canada
(416) 925-4020
delicious delicious delicious pizza. when my husband and i briefly lived in rosedale, we were here about once a week. at certain times, it gets VERY busy (think: 30 min wait and your back up to someone else's table). the pastas here are very good…More »
9. The Bay Furniture Warehouse
my husband and i came here in hopes of furnishing our toronto apartment. we managed to pick up a $3,000 leather couch for $300 and two solid wood nesting tables for $50. we brought our own truck and they helped us load it. when my parents visited us…More »
10. Salad King Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5B 1R8
Canada
(416) 593-0333
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhoods: Ryerson, Downtown Core
hands down best thai in toronto. i'm always totally satisfied in the food here, as is my non-thai-food-loving husband (that really says a lot). the place is styled like a cafeteria, though, and it's very loud and full of ryerson students. there's a…More »
11. Knitomatic
Toronto, ON M5R 3J1
Canada
(416) 653-7849
Category:
Knitting Supplies
Neighbourhoods: Casa Loma, Wychwood
i really like this store. the location is very weird so i rarely get to stop in, but its a very cozy shop. the prices are pretty good on what they have but the selection isn't huge. whenever i do go over there, they have misti cotton on sale which is…More »
12. Pickle Barrel
Toronto, ON M5B 1R4
Canada
(416) 977-6677
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Delis
Neighbourhoods: Ryerson, Downtown Core
surprisingly good food for a chain. the burgers, chicken fingers, bruchetta, and coconut shrimp are all very good compared to other places in toronto. as a new yorker, i don't feel right giving this place five stars, but it is very cute. the menu is…More »
13. Pearl Harbourfront Chinese Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5J 1A7
Canada
(416) 203-1233
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Harbourfront
this place is insanely expensive and very very busy, but the decor is beautiful, as are the views, and the food is fantastic. this is the place to take your wealthy family members who want to "do brunch"-- they have great dim sum and the waitstaff is…More »
14. The Naked Sheep
Toronto, ON M4E 1E3
Canada
(416) 691-6320
Category:
Knitting Supplies
Neighbourhood: The Beach
i just got to this store for the first time last week and i really liked it! they were having a sale, which might have been part of it, but the regular prices were good and the selection was very nice. they have all the standards (malabrigo, noro,…More »
15. Bibim Q
Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z4
Canada
(416) 922-6367
cheap and delicious
16. Daio Japanese Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5B 2H9
Canada
(416) 260-2116
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core
really excellent japanese food. they try to give you an "authentic" experience with private booths and traditional garb. i don't know how much of that is authentic and how much is totally offensive and overdone, but i do like the privacy. the servers…More »
17. Dolce Gelato
Toronto, ON M6G 1B9
Canada
(416) 915-0756
Categories:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Desserts
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Bickford Park
very good gelato but very expensive. my husband always gets the "granita" but never likes it-- it's more like a lemon slush than an authentic granita.
they have free unlimited wireless internet-- once you buy something they give you a password and you…More »
18. Jack Astors Bar & Grill
Toronto, ON M5J 2L7
Canada
(416) 585-2121
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core
love the blooper reel that plays on loop on half the tvs!
also, the garlic bread is TO DIE FOR.
drinks are good but expensive, lots of specialty stuff. they're not strong but they're delicious.
food is pretty good, kind of on the expensive end of pub…More »
19. Ho Su Bistro
Toronto, ON M5V 1Z8
Canada
(416) 848-9456
good, cheap korean and japanese food. the takeout menu is really cheap and grange park nearby is a great place to have a "picnic"... eat-in prices are still less than most restaurants and the waitstaff is pretty attentive. spring for the white meat…More »
20. Big Fat Burrito
Toronto, ON M5T 2M1
Canada
(416) 913-7487
burritos are not as good as burrito boyz but still pretty decent. cute location, but very expensive. i love that they let you pick your hot sauce brand.
21. Umbra Concept Store
Toronto, ON M5T 1X3
Canada
(416) 599-0088
Category:
Home Decor
Neighbourhoods: Queen Street West, Downtown Core
this is one of many industrially designed, mass produced, crap-selling stores that's ruining queen west. unfortunately, i kind of love it. karim rashid's design aesthetic is very cutesy-- lots of plastics and bright colours. the umbra store displays…More »
22. Mary Maxim
Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
Canada
(416) 644-1243
Categories:
Knitting Supplies,
Art Supplies
Neighbourhood: Yonge and Eglinton
this is a great store for acrylic yarns and some craft supplies. don't come here for high end, though. i like to come up here when i'm having a yarn craving but don't want to spend much. the selection isn't as good as a craft store like michaels, but…More »
23. Just Desserts Cafe
Toronto, ON M4Y 3A6
Canada
(416) 963-8089
Categories:
Desserts,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core
oh lord this place is expensive. i think a slice of cake a la mode is about $10. it's absolutely delicious, though. the decor is great, especially if you can get a seat on one of the couches. its a great place to just chill for the night. plus…More »
24. Duff's Famous Wings
Toronto, ON M6G 1B1
Canada
(416) 963-4446
Category:
Chicken Wings
Neighbourhood: Palmerston
best wings in the city, probably. cool atmosphere and they will serve boneless tenders in buffalo sauce, my favourite. potato wedges are decent-- not great, but a good accompaniment.
25. Queen Textiles
Toronto, ON M5V 2A8
Canada
(416) 504-0108
Category:
Fabric Stores
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West
this is one of the best priced fabric stores on the queen west strip. it's not pretentious-- if anything it's a bit run-down. when i wandered in i was the only person in the store and there was one quiet chinese woman behind the cutting table. she…More »
26. Fran's Restaurant
open 24/7/365-- can't argue with that! this is my and my husband's go-to place because there's never a wait and you don't have to worry about it being closed. the food is average-- sometimes better or worse depending on the day. i think overall this…More »
27. Gwartzman's Canvas & Art Supplies
Toronto, ON M5T 2G8
Canada
(416) 922-5429
Category:
Art Supplies
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
i'm a fan of this store. they don't have a massive selection, but they are very nice and helpful. prices are better than the chain art stores (loomis, curry's, aboveground). if it's a normal art supply, they will probably have it-- but don't expect…More »
28. Sushi Train - CLOSED
Toronto, ON M4Y 2B6
Canada
(416) 928-9423
Category:
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhoods: Yorkville, Downtown Core
heh. ok. i'm a sucker. i love the kitsch. aside from the most adorable conveyor belt of sushi, this place has pretty good salad and a nice waitstaff. there's hot water on tap and prices are moderate considering the invisible "having fun with your…More »
29. G & S Dye & Accessories
Toronto, ON M5T 2Z5
Canada
(416) 596-0550
Category:
Fabric Stores
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
great selection-- every kind of dye you will ever need. ever. the people seem to know what they're talking about, too, so don't be afraid to ask questions. my one gripe is that they are VERY expensive. if you can find one item somewhere else, chances…More »
30. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
after living in toronto for over a year, continuously getting totally screwed by pearson airport, i was SO excited when porter air, the carrier at the TCCA, announced service to NYC. i booked a flight immediately and i can honestly say it was the…More »
31. Delta Chelsea Inn
Toronto, ON M5G 1Z4
Canada
(416) 595-1975
Category:
Hotels
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
three words
indoor/outdoor waterslide
f'in sweet. i've never stayed at the actual hotel, but i'd recommend it just based off the waterslide
32. The Mod Club
Toronto, ON M6G 1C4
Canada
(416) 588-8663
Categories:
Bars,
Music Venues
Neighbourhood: Bickford Park
i was just at the mod club last night for a brmc show... it reminded me how awful the sound here is. and the lights. plus it's kind of hard to enjoy a show while the vent system above is leaking.
i'd still say that if a band you like is playing here,…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/7/2008 First to Review
this is a really cute venue with some great, intimate shows. the streetcar stops right in front so… Read more »
33. Lettuce Knit
Toronto, ON M5T 1M5
Canada
(416) 203-9970
Category:
Knitting Supplies
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
this store is the toronto equivalent of NY's Purl. very small, very nicely arranged and cute, but also very high-end. the first many times i walked into this store, it was extremely intimidating. and, as an american, the prices were insane. i learned…More »
34. Panago Pizza
Toronto, ON M5B 2K3
Canada
(416) 310-0001
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
pizza in toronto is 99% disappointment. there are a few exceptions, and one is panago. they deliver, do take out, and have a small seating area in the shop. prices are more expensive than domino's or pizza pizza but not outrageous.
let me interject…More »
35. World Sewing Centres
Toronto, ON M5V 2B4
Canada
(416) 703-1026
Category:
Fabric Stores
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West
i have mixed feelings about worldsew. it is one of the best-stocked fabric stores in the area. aside from having a ton of fabric, they have every notion your heart could desire. they even carry random things like knitting needles that have nothing to…More »
36. Masa Sushi Japanese Restaurant
Toronto, ON M4Y 1R9
Canada
(416) 920-3388
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core
my husband and i love hibachi, so we've tried out this place quite a few times. prices are average for the area, but we've never been blown away by the food. the staff is very grumpy and slow. if i wanted teppanyaki in downtown toronto, this would be…More »
37. Buck's Life
Toronto, ON M5T 2L4
Canada
(416) 979-0904
Category:
Dollar Store
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
this is one of those dollar stores that makes you feel itchy as you shop. they have some really great stuff but the aisles are teeny and you'll have to brush off the dust yourself. as far as dollar stores go, they have a great craft section. not as…More »
38. Toronto Eaton Centre
Toronto, ON M5B 2H1
Canada
(416) 598-8700
Category:
Shopping Centres
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
worth a trip if you're in toronto. the architecture is beautiful. the stores are pretty much what you will find at any other mall in the GTA-- gap, old navy, h&m, starbucks, etc. eaton centre happens to be very convenient and a very nice place to…More »
39. Above Ground Art Supplies
Toronto, ON M5T 3K2
Canada
(416) 591-1601
Category:
Art Supplies
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
only go here when ocad isn't in session. i stopped in a few times during the summer and thought prices were generally OK, but then had a huge shock when classes started up and there was a 1hr line that wrapped around the store. it dies down after the…More »
40. Rotate This
Toronto, ON M6J 1G1
Canada
(416) 504-8447
Categories:
Music & DVDs,
Vinyl Records
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
standard pretentious record shop-- one huge plus is that they sell tickets to all the mod club events, so you don't have to pay ticketmaster fees or get tickets mailed to you. NOTE: CONCERT TICKETS ARE CASH ONLY. and they charge a 10% service fee--…More »
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