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 1. Unihealth

1033 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M5S 3A5
(416) 920-3232

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core

1.0 star rating
  10/20/2011

I came here with a living deal voucher for an "acupuncture massage" and left with bruises.

Booking my appointment was easy enough.  Because I requested an evening appointment, I had to wait about 3 weeks. That's fine....

Su B. is right, the place is…More »

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 2. The Little Hair Shop

477 Roncesvalles Ave
Toronto, ON M6R 1X5
(416) 588-5552

Category: Hair Salons

Neighbourhoods: High Park, Roncesvalles

1.0 star rating
  11/11/2011

Here's my experience with the Little Hair Shop of HORRORS:

I gave my stylist, Jacob, a picture of what I was looking for and told him that I was very nervous about getting my hair done because it has been butchered many times in the past.  He assured…More »

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 3. Billy's Souvlaki Place

748 Dovercourt Rd
Toronto, ON M6H 2W8
(416) 535-8629

Category: Greek

Neighbourhood: Dufferin Grove

1.0 star rating
  9/5/2011

Ordered take-out.  Got home and they had given me the wrong order.  I called them and their moron waitress of the month was completely unapologetic. Told me to "come back and pick it up."  I asked if they could make me a new order, and they refused.…More »

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 4. Cafe Nervosa

75 Yorkville Ave
Toronto, ON M5R 1B8
(416) 961-4642

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Italian

Neighbourhood: Yorkville

2.0 star rating
  4/22/2011

What the hell is the appeal of this place? Service here is so bad.  Maybe they're all miserable from having to wear those ridiculously dorky suspenders as part of their uniform?  It's also the most crammed place I've ever eaten in.  I really don't…More »

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 5. Niagara College Residence & Conference Centre

137 Taylor Rd
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
(905) 641-4435

Category: Hotels & Travel

1.0 star rating
  5/30/2011 First to Review

THIS ENTIRE BUILDING IS INFESTED WITH BED BUGS.  

My whole experience here summed up in one word: Traumatic.

I lived here during my first year of college (2007-2008) and started noticing bed bugs in about October.  They fumigated my room two or three…More »

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 6. Marca College Hair and Esthetics

900 Dufferin St
Toronto, ON M6H 4B1
(416) 531-3131

Categories: Hair Salons, Colleges & Universities

Neighbourhood: Brockton Village

1.0 star rating
  9/27/2010 First to Review

AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS.  

The money you save is not worth it.

A few years ago I had a "senior" student cut and dye my hair.  During my time there, she bragged about how good she was and that I was lucky to be getting her services just 2 weeks…More »

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 7. Ichimi Sushi

66 Edward Street
Toronto, ON M5G 1C9
(416) 542-1266

Category: Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

1.0 star rating
  Update - 7/6/2011

Um yeah, not impressed.

Just picked-up over $50 worth of lunch specials from these guys and when I got back to the Office, I noticed they didn't include any miso soup and/or salad that usually comes with it.

I get all the way back to the office, notice…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    5/16/2011

    Warning: Don't eat here if you don't want to smell like a deep-fryer when you leave.  The restaurant… Read more »

 8. Pita Pure House

717 Bay St
Toronto, ON M5G 2J9
(416) 915-3394

Categories: Sandwiches, Middle Eastern

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core

1.0 star rating
  5/10/2011

Ewwwww.  

WORST SHAWARMA EVER!  Even "Fit for Life" has better Shawarma's.

The only toppings they added were tomato and lettuce and literally no, if not none at all tabouli or pickled turnip.  Chicken was okay, not too dry at least.  For $4.99 it was…More »

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 9. Dundas West Animal Hospital

2160 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M6R 1X3
(416) 535-8387

Category: Veterinarians

Neighbourhood: Roncesvalles

2.0 star rating
  4/26/2011

Was not impressed with how I was spoken to today by the gentleman running the Front Desk (I'm sure we all know who I'm talking about...).  Not the first time I've had a problem with him.

Have been here a few times and I always feel rushed whenever I…More »

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 10. Lucky 13 Tattoo Shop

533 Bloor Street W
Toronto, ON M5S 1Y5
(416) 537-7376

Categories: Tattoo, Piercing

2.0 star rating
  5/29/2011 First to Review

Had my eyebrow pierced many years ago by some idiot who literally pierced it with a 14-16 gauge needle and gave me a ring that made me look like a lesbian.  I went somewhere else a couple weeks later and had someone else look at it, they said whoever…More »

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 11. Aldo Shoes

332 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M5B 1R8
(416) 596-1390

Category: Shoe Stores

Neighbourhoods: Ryerson, Downtown Core

2.0 star rating
  6/9/2011

I've NEVER walked out of this location with anything.  Either none of the shoes appeal to me, they don't have my size, or the sales associates are just too busy to catch the attention of.

I don't consider this to be much of an "outlet" as every other…More »

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 12. Churrasqueira DO Sardinha

1213 Dundas Street W
Toronto, ON M6J 1X3
(416) 530-1777

Category: Portuguese

Neighbourhoods: Little Portugal, Beaconsfield Village

1.0 star rating
  5/29/2011

I love Portuguese Chicken and have had it from so many different Portuguese Chicken places in Toronto.  When I worked at the LCBO across the street, I had a craving and decided to treat myself to a 1/4 chicken dinner.  It was like $8 and the woman at…More »

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 13. Drift

1063 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6H 1M3
(647) 352-5335

Category: Lounges

Neighbourhoods: Dovercourt, Dufferin Grove

2.0 star rating
  8/2/2011

(This review's only based on the food I had....)

Two stars seems harsh but the phrase "Meh...I've experienced better" sums this place up to a tee.

The pork sandwich was one of the worst I've ever eaten.  Can you say DRY?  Jeeze.  You know when you bite…More »

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 14. St Stephen's Employment Resource Centre

1415 Bathurst St
Toronto, ON M5R 3H8
(416) 537-5477

Category: Employment Agencies

Neighbourhoods: Casa Loma, Wychwood

2.0 star rating
  5/20/2011 First to Review

My boyfriend tried this place out a couple of years ago.  He had an interview with a Job Counselor, told her what area's of work he was interested in, and got added to a list-serve where he automatically received job ad's directly to his e-mail…More »

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 15. Thai Bowl

444 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M5B 2H4
(416) 204-9831

Category: Thai

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

2.0 star rating
  5/12/2011

Definitely NOT Thai food.

$4.99 plus tax gets you 1 side of noodle/rice and 1 meat choice.  

The noodles are so bland.  So is the fried rice.  The sweet and sour pork looks way better than it tastes, same with the lemon chicken.  

With so many other…More »

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 16. South Beach

105 Main Street N
Sauble Beach, ON N0H 2G0
(519) 422-0291

Category: Jewellery

2.0 star rating
  5/29/2011 First to Review

Came here one year and got my ears pierced (my 4th holes going up my ear) with a needle.  I think it  was something like $50.  The guy piercing me was in his 20's and didn't seem really experienced. He kept trying to pressure my Mom into getting her…More »

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 17. Gabby's

556 Sherbourne St
Toronto, ON M4X 1L3
(416) 515-2000
2.0 star rating
  3/30/2011

Gabby's has decent food and an awesome patio.  Those are probably the only 2 reasons this place is still in existence!  

I don't know what Chris P is talking about, but the "customer service" here is TERRIBLE.  Every time I go there, I feel like the…More »

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 18. Vineland Estates Winery and Restaurant

3620 Moyer Rd
Vineland, ON L0R 2C0
(905) 562-4760

Categories: Diners, Wineries

2.0 star rating
  5/8/2011

22 of us had reservations for Dinner at the Vineland Estates Winery yesterday to celebrate Mothers Day / a 90th birthday.

Upon entering, we were "greeted" by a hostess who didn't smile, say "hello", or make eye contact for that matter. She simply…More »

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 19. Pam's Caribbean Kitchen

912 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6H 1L1
(416) 533-3588

Category: Caribbean

Neighbourhood: Dovercourt

1.0 star rating
  8/20/2010

Sure, the food is tasty.  

But the tastiest food in the WORLD served to me on a gold platter by 2 Adonis' would never make me  degrade myself  enough to go back to a place like Pam's Caribbean Kitchen.  I cannot believe she has been in business for…More »

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 20. Sushi Queen Izakaya

655 Bay St
Toronto, ON M5G 1H3
(416) 979-3288

Category: Sushi Bars

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core

1.0 star rating
  Update - 11/16/2011

My lunch special today was about half of the amount of food I usually get.  

I usually can't finish the whole thing but today I've eaten everything and am still hungry!!!!

Won't be ordering from here anymore.

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  • 3.0 star rating
    7/27/2011

    So after Mount Fuji jacked up their prices, and after the atrocious customer service I received at… Read more »

 21. Kingsbridge Inn

268 Main Street
Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 2N6
(705) 429-6364

Category: Hotels

1.0 star rating
  8/26/2010 First to Review

*** 1 and a half stars, and I'm being generous ***

Let's just clarify- this is a MOTEL not a HOTEL.  And it's pretty far from the Beach...not within walking distance, especially if you're lugging all your beach stuff with you.

My boyfriend and I got a…More »

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 22. Poison Ivy Hair by Design

342 Manning Ave
Toronto, ON M6J 2L1
(416) 588-3366

Categories: Hair Salons, Eyelash Service, Hair Removal

Neighbourhood: Little Italy

1.0 star rating
  6/4/2010

Walked in, needed a cut.  Wasn't expecting much since my hair always gets butchered.  Owner suggested a newbie stylist at a discounted price, I thought "why not".  Big mistake.  Forget the "stylist's" name... some skinny blond chick.  I explained…More »

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 23. Lakeside Village

815 Lakeshore Boulevard N
Sauble Beach, ON N0H 2G0
(519) 422-1590

2.0 star rating
  8/17/2010 First to Review

Since Dick Thomas' replacements have stepped in, my family and I no longer feel welcome when we walk through the doors of Lakeside Village.

I have been coming to Sauble Beach my entire life, and have always gone to Lakeside Village for everything from…More »

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 24. Alex Cuts

386 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON M5S 1X4
(416) 323-0111

Categories: Hair Salons, Barbers

Neighbourhood: The Annex

2.0 star rating
  8/9/2010 First to Review

A friend had her hair cut at Alex Cuts and it looked good to me, so I decided to give them a chance.  The cut was about $20 so I could not argue with the price either.  

HAH!  Well, as we all know... you get what you pay for.  The cut was shit.  Did…More »

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 25. Lusso Restaurant - CLOSED

207 Queen's Quay West
Toronto, ON M5J 1A7
(416) 848-0005

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Harbourfront

2.0 star rating
  3/22/2011

Would have wrote this one sooner, but I didn't know the name of the restaurant until now.

Came here with a date last year  in the early Spring.  It was the type of day where it was warm-ish because the sun was out during the day, but as soon as the…More »

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 26. Logitech Canada

2355 Skymark Ave
Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y6
(905) 625-2727
1.0 star rating
  8/6/2010

I just spent $30 at Wal-Mart getting these LS11 speakers by Logitech and my Cat chewed threw the power cord 20 minutes later!

No biggie, Logitech says they have a 2 year "limited" hardware warranty on the speakers.

When I called customer support to get…More »

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 27. Rock of Ages Tattoos

676 College St
Toronto, ON M6G 3E9
(416) 533-9900

Category: Tattoo

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Bickford Park

2.0 star rating
  7/27/2010 First to Review

I have gotten tattooed 3 times before I came here, so I am in no way an expert on tattoo's or anything...but I know a little bit about how things should work.

Things that I didn't like:

1) It was a walk-in appointment to get a previous tattoo I had…More »

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 28. Subway

717 College St
Toronto, ON M6G 1C2
(416) 516-8099

Category: Sandwiches

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Bickford Park

2.0 star rating
  8/27/2010

I think I know the woman that Nicole's talking about.  Yes, she is really nice, I'll give her credit for that.  But everyone else there is borderline retarded.  

I just hate this location in particular because they run out of cold-cut combo meat at…More »

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 29. Nosso Talho

1326 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1Y1
(416) 533-0101

Category: Meat Shops

Neighbourhoods: Dufferin Grove, Little Portugal, Beaconsfield Village

2.0 star rating
  1/8/2011

We just visited this location for boneless skinless chicken breasts and chicken wings..  The wings we bought were frozen and mangled.  They weren't normal chicken wings, they were more like bits of chicken wings.  All broken and gnarly.   Disgusting.…More »

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 30. Jack Astors

10 Dundas St E
Toronto, ON M5B 2G9
(416) 263-9800

Category: Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Ryerson, Downtown Core

2.0 star rating
  8/24/2010

I don't know why I came back here for a THIRD time...

The hostesses/waitresses are stuck up bitches, the food is overpriced and mediocre, wait times are ridiculous on Friday/Saturday nights, and I'm just over it.

I might come back if I had to just for…More »

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 31. Taco N Tequila

5355 Ferry Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1R8
(905) 371-8255

Category: Mexican

2.0 star rating
  11/23/2010

I used to come here every year with my Dad and brother and remembered it was a lively, CLEAN, fun place to be.  

But, the last couple times I have been to this place (sans family,), it has been stinky (literally smells like PUKE)  and the service and…More »

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 32. Mr Greenjeans Restaurant & Bar

220 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M5B 2H1
(416) 979-1212

Category: Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

2.0 star rating
  8/20/2010

Mr. Greenjeans lost it's charm with me when their Buffalo chips went from Buffalo Chips to just plain chips.  I remember they used to be thick cut (like, 5x thicker than a regular chip) and served HOT.  Now they're just chips.  Not even hot.  They…More »

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 33. Burger King

1194 King St W
Toronto, ON M6K 1E6
(416) 588-4955
2.0 star rating
  9/28/2010

The fries here are ALWAYS cold and my veggie burger's always taste like they have been sitting out for 8 hours.

I also resent the fact that they charge like, 60 cents for a single slice of processed cheese...something that probably costs them 1 penny.…More »

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 34. American Apparel

499 Queen Street W
Toronto, ON M5V 2B4
(416) 703-5146

Categories: Men's Clothing, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

2.0 star rating
  8/22/2010

** 4 stars for the clothing, 2 stars for the service **

I love the fact that American Apparel is made in the States by people getting paid a reasonable wage.  

I also agree with Sahra- their hoodies are the best.  

But at this location specifically, the…More »

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 35. Court Animal Hospital

61 Geneva St
St Catharines, ON L2R 4M6
(905) 688-3720

Category: Veterinarians

2.0 star rating
  9/27/2010 First to Review

I brought my 4 month old kitty to have his first vaccinations and his neutering procedure at Court Animal Hospital.  The prices were more reasonable than other clinics in St. Catharines, and they were located 2 minutes away from the house where I was…More »

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 36. Coffee Time

832 College St
Toronto, ON M6J 3A6
(416) 532-9009

Categories: Doughnuts, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Dufferin Grove, Little Italy, Bickford Park

1.0 star rating
  6/6/2011

Ummmm yeah,  WTF?!?

I ordered an ice coffee here and the cashier put white sugar in my cold drink.  Burnt, nasty, cold coffee with gritty sugar. Yum! Aren't they supposed to have liquid sweetener for that shit?

On top of the pure rudeness these people…More »

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Our Lady Peace

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From dusk til dawn, Office Space, Dumb and Dumber, The Green Mile and many more!

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Surf and Turf

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Ryan Gosling