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Leslieville, Riverdale & Chinatown East
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1. Rose Cafe
Toronto, ON M4M 2G9
(416) 406-9906
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Riverdale
Rose cafe is a teeny Vietnamese Cafe on Broadview (in the *other* Chinatown) That has the best Bánh mì in the city. In university, we used to refer to these as "Saigon Buns." Back then, on Spadina you could get them for a $1 a piece, and many a…More »
2. Chino Locos
Toronto, ON M4L 2P4
(647) 345-5626
Categories:
Mexican,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
I am not really one for Burritos. I know that sounds suspect, but I never really got into them. That being said, the Burritos at Chino Locos are ridiculous. Un real, and have completely turned me into daydreaming about burritos and running down Queen…More »
3. Bill's Lobster Fish Market
Toronto, ON M4M 1Y2
(416) 778-0943
Category:
Seafood Markets
Neighbourhood: Riverdale
I really, truly wish that everyone would buy their seafood from places like this.
I used to shop at the Portuguese Fish Mongers in Kensington, but was tired of being attacked by flying scales, and wading through buckets of wetness and fish guts to…More »
4. Leslie Street Spit Trail
This is one of my favorite places in Toronto.
Also known as Tommy Thompson Park. I cannot believe I lived in the city for so many years without knowing this place existed. My partner and I get on our bicycles and visit at least once a week. Whenever…More »
5. Lady Marmalade
Toronto, ON M4M 1J3
(647) 351-7645
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Italian
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
Best in the neighborhood. I would go every weekend If I could justify Eggs Benedict Weekly.
Casual laid back, Always horrifically busy (I usually wait 30-45 min), excellent food. This place really utilizes the neighborhood offerings well, providing…More »
6. Ed's Real Scoop
Toronto, ON M4M 1J5
(416) 406-2525
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
Ed's is my favorite ice cream place for several reasons.
It is in Leslieville, as am I, and is literally moments from my house. The treats are fresh, delicious, creative, and and locally made. The service is friendly, and accommodating. I have called…More »
7. Rowe Farms
I have to update my original review.
I still love the idea of Rowe Farms, I am happy they are close to me, and I still visit almost weekly. However, now that Meating on Queen carries Free Run anti-biotics free eggs for almost $1 less, and Meating…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/12/2010
Living in the downtown core, I used to grocery shop at the Sobey's in my condo building which is… Read more »
8. The Ten Spot
Toronto, ON M4L 1C9
(416) 915-1010
Categories:
Hair Removal,
Nail Salons,
Skin Care
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
As a proud Leslievillian I have decided to fully embrace the east side and find a new everything over here. Hair Salon, Yoga Studio and now Waxing Place. It was bound to happen sooner or later, but then alas a Groupon.
I made an appointment for…More »
9. Jumbo Video
Toronto, ON M4M 1Z4
(416) 406-3303
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
As far as video stores go, yep this is as good as it gets.
Bonus Points
- Close to my house
- Smells like popcorn
- Has totally legit and unpretentious film nerds that don't talk down to you and KNOW THEIR SHIT- and if you geekout right back at them you…More »
10. Meating on Queen
Toronto, ON M4M 1L4
(416) 461-7500
Categories:
Grocery,
Meat Shops
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
Meating is a family run, independent butcher (and more) in Leslieville. Whereas I am not a huge meat eater, I can definitely appreciate the quality of the offerings, and the reasonable prices.
All meat at meeting is grass fed and sourced from a…More »
11. Bridgepoint Health
Toronto, ON M4M 2B5
(416) 461-8251
Categories:
Medical Clinics,
Hospitals
Neighbourhood: Riverdale
Bridgepoint is the best medical clinic I have ever visited. The staff is so friendly and relaxed and they make you feel so comfortable.
They are honest with you about wait times, allow you to book over the phone and try to see you within 24-48 hours…More »
12. Sushi Marche
I really hate to do this.
As mentioned in my other reviews, we live practically next door and get takeout Sushi Marche regularly.
Some things have changed. The little grocery area is gone, and there is seating now. Also Jon and Wife seem to be gone,…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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1/7/2011
I think its fair to upgrade sushi marche to 5 stars, as I said "all that waste" is what was holding… Read more »
13. Lolabar
Lolabar is a good time. I recently had my birthday here, as it is seconds from my house and I wanted to be within stumbling distance home. I am thrilled we chose LolaBar for our venue. It fits about 40 people, so it as great to have the whole place…More »
14. Gio Rana's Really Really Nice Restaurant
Toronto, ON M4M 1L7
(416) 469-5225
Categories:
Italian,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
I think Gio's is really nice. I really do.
It is the best choice in the neighborhood and is consistent. The food is always of consistent quality, the service is very good (no matter who you have) The drinks are reasonably priced and the atmosphere…More »
15. Bulk Barn
Toronto, ON M4M 3H9
(416) 466-4512
Categories:
Grocery,
Wholesale Stores
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
Just got back from Bulk Barn. Luckily, where I grew up there WAS a Bulk Barn, so I have BB fully integrated into my psyche. Thank Goodness. This one is moments from my place and perfect to grab random things. It is SOMETIMES cheaper. Being able to…More »
16. Globe Bistro
Toronto, ON M4K 1N1
(416) 466-2000
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: The Danforth, Riverdale
Globe Bistro is a beautiful restaurant located in a former entertainment complex/bowling alley from the 1920s. The dining area in the back retains the alley flooring, (keep an eye out for markings). They specialize in locally produced, and globally…More »
17. WAYLA Lounge
Toronto, ON M4M
(416) 901-5570
Categories:
Lounges,
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
I am definitely a fan. Not to mention WAYLA is soooo close to home that I can go home faster than queuing for the washroom.
Really nice, larger than expected, excellent location, and incredibly friendly staff. They have lounge nights, party nights…More »
18. Toast Restaurant - CLOSED
Toronto, ON M4M 1K2
(416) 469-8222
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
Sunday morning, long weekend. Closest brunch restaurant to us on Queen St. Within stumbling distance, guaranteed to serve coffee.
To be honest, I was worried after I checked the reviews on here. Maybe I was expecting the worst, but I LOVE eggs…More »
19. Ouzeri
Toronto, ON M4K 1P6
(416) 778-0500
Categories:
Greek,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhoods: The Danforth, Greektown
On my recent travels through Greece I completely fell in love with Greek salads, fresh thwacked & grilled Octopus and oregano potatoes with Tzitki. I never knew that I loved Greek food THIS MUCH until then, and I had been just waiting to have a…More »
20. Jean's Vegetarian Kitchen
Toronto, ON M4J 1M6
(416) 778-1388
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Thai,
Malaysian
Neighbourhood: The Danforth
Jean's is definitely one of the nicer vegetarian asian restaurants in the city. Run by a friendly Malaysian (?) family, we visited on a snowy (and relatively busy!) Tuesday evening for a late dinner.
I am a huge fan of faux meat. I travelled…More »
21. Pizza Pide
Toronto, ON M4M 1Z1
(416) 462-9666
Well that was a surprise. Always ignoring this inconspicuous pizza place across from G Square, I never realized that in fact, it is not a pizza place at all. They do serve Pizza, but they also serve Pide, a Turkish Flatbread that is really, seriously…More »
22. Brick Street Bread
I love Brick Street Bread. About once a week I visit Rowe Farms for Eggs and Brick Street for Bread and I go home and feast. Makes me so happy.
My favorite is yeast free sourdough, or Multigrain. They are $5 a loaf. Considering that our neighborhood…More »
23. The Big Carrot Natural Food Market
Toronto, ON M4K 1N8
(416) 466-2129
Categories:
Health Food Store,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Riverdale
Carrot Commons is a collection of shops all with enviro-conscious, health conscious, themes. As mentioned before, the Big Carrot and the dispensary are slightly more expensive than some of the other health food stores in Toronto (Essence of Life,…More »
24. Moksha Yoga Danforth
I have been to Moksha Downtown, Midtown, Markham and now Danforth and I see some similarity between them of course, but also some huge differences.
My ongoing complaint that there isn't any music, I am beginning to realize that this is a Moksha thing,…More »
25. Mi Mi Restaurant
I'm surprised this place doesn't have a better overall rating.
This is THE place we go for Vietnamese. There are so many choices in this neighborhood, and we have tried them all - always returning to Mi Mi's.
I don't eat Pho, but my partner is a bit…More »
26. Dave and Charlotte's No Frills
UPDATE: I went yesterday and suddenly Veggie Ground Round has appeared on their shelf, along with a very small selection of YVES veggie meat products.
Are Dave and Charlotte on Yelp perhaps?
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/16/2010
I remember when we moved to Leslieville I was excited to have a No Frills so close to home. Plus, it… Read more »
27. Shoppers Drug Mart
Toronto, ON M4M 1J8
(416) 462-0062
Categories:
Drugstores,
Cosmetics & Beauty Supply
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
This Shoppers has undergone a major renovation and is FINALLY completed. The scaffolding is gone, the aisles are all sorted and it has been officially upgraded to Shoppers-nouveau with the high end makeup counter, the grocery area and the…More »
28. Joy Bistro Bar
Toronto, ON M4M 1J3
(416) 465-8855
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Canadian (New),
Wine Bars
Neighbourhood: Riverdale
Joy Bistro is a neighborhood staple overlooking Jimmie Simpson park in Leslieville. Popular for brunch, I have visited on several occasions, spaning several years, and have definitely formed an opinion about Joy.
Recently renovated, Joy and the…More »
29. Chang'e Studio - CLOSED
Toronto, ON M4M
(416) 469-2600
Sunday afternoon restorative class at Chang'e Studio. With passport soon expiring, I decided to head to the closest studio to my place be far, only a few minutes down Queen.
Imagine my surprise when I arrived and the ladies present were buzzing about…More »
30. The Roy Public House
*disclaimer* I am REALLY not into pubs or pub food, and I cannot even imagine a pub I would say "yay I am a fan" to.
Regardless of my anti-pub tendancies, this is a pretty decent pub. This is my neighborhood pub, which is more frequented by my SO and…More »
31. Leslieville Diner
Toronto, ON M4M 1L4
(416) 778-4040
Categories:
Diners,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
Leslieville Diner is fine. Really. We visited on a cold Sunday morning for cheap breakfast. Spinach Omelette with very buttery toast and potatoes for $6.95. Eggs, Bacon, Potatoes and Toast for $5.80. Decent coffee.
The only negative was the lady…More »
32. Frankly Eatery
Toronto, ON M4M 1K9
(647) 350-1611
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
Frankly was regrettably only OK for now. I will definitely revisit at a later date to see if things change, but for the time being I cannot give more than 3 star rating.
One of the newer additions to the Leslieville brunch circut, Frankly offers an…More »
33. Swirl
Toronto, ON M4M 1J7
(647) 351-5453
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Wine Bars
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
Swirl is adorable. Teeny, tiny, cupboard like, patrons sit on reclaimed benches with either old doors or antique sewing machine tables. Your wine comes care of the very quiet and friendly server in a little clay carafe. Very dark and quiet with…More »
34. Leslie Jones
Toronto, ON M4M 1L4
(416) 463-5663
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
I feel bad. I wanted to like it. I really did.
Its so close to home, and the patio is nice, and the servers were pleasant. Its charming, really and would be fine for drinks with friends, but the food really left me wanting more.
Somewhere…More »
35. Gerrard Square Shopping Centre
Toronto, ON M4M 3G6
(416) 461-0964
Category:
Shopping Centres
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
I don't know why I still come here.
The Home Depot is key, of course and Jumbo Video is pretty awesome. Of course I would never step foot in Food Basics again, under any circumstances http://www.yelp.ca/biz... but sometimes I find myself wandering…More »
36. Great Burger Kitchen
I am updating this to give them one more star as they redeemed themselves in my eyes last night. the SO and I went for chicken burger with wrap and some enormous double patty beef burger. Both good and fresh, and we had excellent customer service.…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/13/2010
Attention Restaurant Owners. If you are going to go for a concept, WORK IT. Organic, free run, fresh… Read more »
37. TD Canada Trust
Toronto, ON M4M 1J3
(416) 461-2429
Category:
Banks & Credit Unions
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
This branch is awful. It really is. Waiting in line this evening to cash my cheque, i overheard the couple behind me discussing how lovely it is that the security guard greats everyone by name. Ok this is the "neighborhood" bank, and that would be…More »
38. Hanoi 3 Seasons
After Reading all of these reviews, I visited this Hanoi 3 Seasons locations to see what the buzz was about. I live *right* by the location on Queen, so I had not bothered to walk up to Gerrard, but last night we gave it a try. Hanoi 3 Seasons is…More »
39. Food Basics Food Stores
Worst Grocery Store Ever. Is this even Toronto?
Nope. I will never ever set foot in there again. I don't know whats worse, the fact that everything comes in heavily processed "Value pack" or the fact that the people in line with you are always…More »
40. New Tasty Chicken House
Toronto, ON M4M 1K1
(416) 461-3368
Category:
Chicken Wings
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
I feel like I have to chime in, considering this is steps from my house and the source of most of my agony.
Note *I know alot of people find something interesting in Dive Bars and I have been known to frequent some myself.. but this is NOT A DIVE BAR…More »
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