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1. The Toy Space
Toronto, ON M5T 3M4
Canada
(416) 593-8697
Category:
Toy Stores
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
How can you say anything bad about a toy store? (Especially one NOT filled with screaming snot-buckets.) The Toy Space is at the northwest corner of Murray and Elm streets, across from the Mitchener Institute. Nestled at the base of a pretty…More »
2. The River Trading Company
Toronto, ON M6K 2S1
Canada
(416) 452-6727
Category:
Bookstores
Neighbourhood: Parkdale
Now, this is a bookstore.
Located just east of Queen St and Lansdowne Ave on the north side, The River Trading Company has all your bookshop essentials: soft lighting, creaky hardwood floors, a store cat, a robot made of sheet metal, an extensive…More »
3. Toronto Institute of Bartending
My obsession with cocktails has reached a juniper-soaked fever pitch. Just the other day I scraped together unused egg whites from breakfast to fashion an early afternoon bourbon flip. Totally unnecessary. So too are the infused simple syrups I make…More »
4. Rolo
Toronto, ON M5R 2C7
Canada
(416) 920-0100
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhood: Yorkville
I came here with my little sister convinced that ROLO was an acronym. Ridiculous Olio Life Organization? Rastafarian Organization of Les Objets? I pondered this impossible question as I browsed through the store and their ridiculous olio of laughable…More »
5. BYOB
Toronto, ON M6J 1H1
Canada
(877) 989-8980
Category:
Home Decor
Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
I was half-expecting one of those frou-frou home decor spaces where you're afraid to touch anything and gasp silently every time you glance at a price tag. This is not that place. BYOB is a "one stop shop" for your bar and cocktail needs and it…More »
6. Teatro Verde
Toronto, ON M5R 3R9
Canada
(416) 966-2227
Categories:
Florists,
Home & Garden
Neighbourhood: Yorkville
A bit dear for this poor yelper, Teatro Verde is a repository for all tastes Lucullan. Need a Chinoiserie vase? It's only $750. Or you could pick up the latest issue of Visionaire for only $468. Yes it's expensive but still a worthwhile inclusion in…More »
7. Graven Feather
Toronto, ON M6J 1G9
Canada
Category:
Art Galleries
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
Graven Feather is a relatively new addition to Queen St W. I happened upon it by chance when a modest sandwich board stopped me in my tracks. Graven... feather?
Following a short flight of stairs I was led down into a wee little basement gallery. This…More »
8. The Paper Place
Toronto, ON M6J 1G5
Canada
(416) 703-0089
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
There is no better name for this store. We're talking the aptest of nomenclature, son. The Paper Place is positively overflowing with paper EVerything: notebooks (including Rhodia), handmade and craft paper, cards and calendars, gift boxes,…More »
9. Drake General Store
Toronto, ON M6J 1J3
Canada
(416) 531-5042
Categories:
Bookstores,
Hobby Shops
Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village
Need a gift for a hipster?
Obligatory Title Pun: DRAKE me out to the ball game.
Menu Readability: Is that Din? Oh, you guys!
Need to mention: DIY Plain Wood Nesting Dolls. $20.
What this place teaches me about myself: Yeah, I love this ish.
10. Florabunda
Toronto, ON M4M 1K9
Canada
(416) 463-5672
Category:
Gardeners
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
Mom and pop flower shop in Leslieville. The owners are qualified florists who live in the area. I went there today for a money plant and also noticed their excellent selection for fresh cut flowers and tropical plants. I don't usually buy flowers…More »
11. Midoco Art and Office Supplies
Toronto, ON M4L 1H8
Canada
(416) 691-5676
Categories:
Office Equipment,
Art Supplies
Neighbourhood: The Beach
This is the only place in T.O. that I have seen stocking Leuchtturm 1917 notebooks and that alone is worth the trek out to The Beach. These notebooks are like "tricked out" Moleskines. They rock numbered pages, are available in grid, graph, lined and…More »
12. Red Pegasus
Toronto, ON M6G 1B4
Canada
(416) 536-3872
Categories:
Toy Stores,
Jewellery
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Bickford Park
As a Unicorn Afficionado, I'd be hard-pressed to dislike a store named for another mythical equine. Red Pegasus is a fantastic spot to grab a gift, especially if you are completely clueless on what to get. You WILL find her a gift here.
I had no idea…More »
13. Timmie Doggie Outfitters
Toronto, ON M6J 1G4
Canada
(416) 203-6789
Categories:
Pet Stores,
Pet Services
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
It's not often that I am looking for a birthday present for a pug, but, you know, it happens. A quick Yelp search for "gift" and "dog" led me to Timmie Doggie Outfitters just across from Trinity Bellwoods Park. It's a colourful spot, absolutely…More »
14. The Arthur
Dudley Moore might be six feet under, but The Arthur on College St is alive with smashing antiques, furniture and housewares! (Too soon?) This boutique shop (no wider than a Toyota Previa), is stuffed --like comedy into a Derek and Clive sketch--…More »
15. Cards and Presents
Toronto, ON M5V 1Z4
Canada
(416) 597-3900
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core
Need a gift for a dame? Head for this bright pink storefront on Queen street west. Inside you'll find any number of girl-oriented giftables, from kitchy boxes/tins, silk scarves, jewellery, greeting cards, pashminas, coffee mugs, etc.
Unlike other…More »
16. Kew Beach Galleries
Toronto, ON M4L 1J3
Canada
(416) 694-5915
Category:
Bookstores
Neighbourhood: The Beach
I would recommend this shop for anyone looking for "old books."
If you had a specific request like, "I need a first edition print of Brideshead Revisited" or a less specific request like "I am looking for a copy of La Peste," or an even less specific…More »
17. Umbra Concept Store
Toronto, ON M5T 1X3
Canada
(416) 599-0088
Category:
Home Decor
Neighbourhoods: Queen Street West, Downtown Core
I'm not sure I understand the concept of a concept store. I probably understand less the concept of Umbra; every item is practically tattooed with a conspicuous sense of Design and ultra-modern self-awareness. Sure, they have furniture and…More »
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