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1. The Bay
Toronto, ON M5C 2L7
(416) 861-9111
Category:
Department Stores
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
This location of the Bay has the best of both worlds -- it's like Holt's quality without the attitude. They've really stepped up their game in terms of luxury goods, with the ground level Burberry boutique, the souped up accessories and cosmetics…More »
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5/29/2011
I love this flagship store. They always have fun window displays, especially the holiday ones. Ever… Read more »
2. Holt Renfrew
Toronto, ON M4W 3L8
(416) 922-2333
Category:
Department Stores
Neighbourhoods: Yorkville, Downtown Core
Just stopped by this weekend because they had a sale for people on their email list. My friend was shopping for a new fragrance and we met Daniel, who works at the Tom Ford fragrance counter. He was UBER-helpful, genuine and kind, without being…More »
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2/12/2011
Just stopped by the Sherway Gardens location -- they brought back the fantastic Candy Bar idea (from… Read more »
3. Body Blue
Toronto, ON M6J 1E8
(416) 703-7601
Category:
Shopping
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
My go-to place to shop for denim. They know their jeans here and you can be sure you'll walk out with a great pair. I bought my last 2 pairs of Fidelity jeans (buy Canadian!) here during their big summer sales. I often find with jean sales the…More »
4. StyleSense
Stylesense (which also has locations in Oakville & at Vaughan Mills) is an accessories mecca owned by the same chain as Winners. This location is sort of annoying, as it is located in the Heartland Town Centre, which is the most poorly designed…More »
5. Betsey Johnson
Toronto, ON M5R 1B9
(416) 922-8164
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Yorkville
Even though some of the stuff here is a bit too "out there" for my personal tastes (especially the new fall stuff - lots of tulle and neon colours, which can look costume-y if not done right), I always enjoy stopping by this store. It's super-girly…More »
6. Club Monaco
Toronto, ON M5S 1P7
(416) 585-4101
Categories:
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Yorkville, Downtown Core
I enjoy Club Monaco and this is my favourite location in the city -- more spacious and everything is always nicely laid out and organized (unlike the Eaton Centre sale section...). As the other reviews mentioned, the place is cool as it was an old U…More »
7. Sephora
Toronto, ON M5B 2H1
(416) 595-7227
Category:
Cosmetics & Beauty Supply
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
I stop in here whenever I'm killing time in the area. Even if you're not looking for something specific, it's fun to browse. Everything is laid out so nicely. They have a really good selection of fragrances and if you ask really nicely, they will…More »
8. Second Vinyl
Toronto, ON M5T 1V5
(416) 977-3737
Category:
Music & DVDs
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core
*This second hand record store has actually relocated to Wellesley/Yonge now.
I have been coming here for years and it's always fun to browse around here. As most used CD stores have pretty limited classical/jazz sections, Second Vinyl is a haven for…More »
9. A2Zane
Toronto, ON M6J 1G1
(416) 803-7754
Categories:
Accessories,
Leather Goods
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
A2Zane is a gorgeous new shop for carefully curated bags and other accessories. I stopped by one day when I was walking in the area. The colourful purses in the window caught my eye! The shop is spacious enough for leisurely browsing and the staff…More »
10. Cubeshops
Toronto, ON M5T 1L1
(416) 260-0710
Category:
Home & Garden
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
This little Japanese design shop looks more like something you would find on King East than in the middle of a bunch of restaurants on Baldwin. As a result, I don't think they do as well, business-wise, as they could. It's one of those places you…More »
11. The Centre Shop
Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
(416) 973-4993
Categories:
Arts & Crafts,
Accessories
Neighbourhood: Harbourfront
This little design/gift shop in the Harbourfront Centre is a gem in a neighbourhood of uninspiring shopping (nearby Queens Quay Terminal has shops mostly selling Canadian souvenirs like maple syrup etc.). As Kris mentioned, it feels like an art…More »
12. BYOB
Toronto, ON M6J 1H1
(877) 989-8980
Category:
Home Decor
Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
I did some Christmas shopping here and found lots of fun stuff for the wine/beer/liquor drinkers on my list. You are guaranteed to find whatever you're looking for, as well as a few things you never knew you needed. They have all kinds of bar…More »
13. DeSerres
Toronto, ON M5V 2K8
(416) 703-4748
Category:
Art Supplies
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
I'm not much of an artist, but I still find reason to pop by this conveniently-located DeSerres from time to time. Mostly, I come here for scrapbooking supplies. They have a spacious layout and everything is easy to find. They have a good selection…More »
14. Things Japanese
I was early for a dinner in the 'hood, so stopped by this little shop on Harbord. This is a great place for little Japanese trinkets, kitchenware, and textiles. They have a nice selection of both traditional and more modern Japanese things -- tea…More »
15. Fashionably Yours
Toronto, ON M6J 1E4
(647) 802-9687
Category:
Used, Vintage & Consignment
Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
I stop by this cosignment store whenever I'm in the area. You never know what you'll find!
Like going to Winners, you definitely need to search. There are some real gems (a new with tags Cole Haan black leather hobo for $220, Christian Louboutin…More »
16. Holt Renfrew Last Call
I'm not crazy about this Holt's outlet, although there are a few good deals if you look really hard. It's just disappointing when you compare it to similar places in the US like Off 5th (Saks), Nordstrom Rack, Barney's outlet, etc. It's funny,…More »
17. Winners
Toronto, ON M5E 1B3
(416) 362-0213
Categories:
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
This is probably my preferred Winners location in the downtown core. It's not as big as the College Park or Bloor St. ones, but more manageable and way less crowded. Lots of great finds here if you take the time to sift through the rejects. On my…More »
18. UGG Australia
Toronto, ON M5S 1L7
Category:
Shoe Stores
Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Yorkville, Downtown Core
FTR! woot!
I happened across this newly opened stand alone UGG boutique (4 days old!) on my way to Theatre Books and came in for a peek. Personally, I am not a huge fan of these boots... I think they make one's feet look unflatteringly large, they…More »
19. Aritzia
Toronto, ON M5B 2H1
(416) 204-1318
Category:
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
Oh Aritzia... I am conflicted about this store. I'll just break it down into +/-.
The Good:
- Aesthetically pleasing place to browse
- They have nice leather chairs/sofas for your male shopping partner to sit
- Canadian (well, at least their house…More »
20. Preloved
Toronto, ON M6J 1G5
(416) 504-8704
Category:
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West
Yay! I'm a fan! Yes, that describes how I feel about preloved pretty well. This started off as a small Toronto shop selling clothing made from reclaimed vintages fabrics, and now there are offshoots in Montreal and Sydney! Pieces are pricey, but…More »
21. Cabaret Vintage
Toronto, ON M6J 1E5
(416) 504-7126
Categories:
Thrift Stores,
Used, Vintage & Consignment,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
Cabaret is pure class. I've been here twice with friends to help them look for formal wear. They have a beautiful selection of high-quality evening wear including bridal stuff. If you have a classic hourglass figure and are looking for something…More »
22. Bicyclette
Toronto, ON M6J 1G9
(416) 532-8048
Category:
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
1 year old Bicyclette is an unassuming little gem on West Queen West. It's all beautiful displays, pastel colours, and uber-girly details. Browsing the racks here feels like stepping into a Parisian boutique. You almost expect the salesgirl to speak…More »
23. Muskat & Brown
Toronto, ON M4P 2H7
(416) 489-4005
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Yonge and Eglinton
Muskat Brown is a women's clothing store that specializes in petite sizes. The clothes are really expensive! Great quality though. I would say this place is good for very petite women who want serious work clothes or nice, classic evening wear,…More »
24. Roots
Toronto, ON M5J 2T3
(416) 364-0582
Category:
Sports Wear
Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core
I like this Roots because it's never crowded and they actually have a pretty good selection. It's smaller than most locations, but they manage to cram a lot of stuff in there through efficient use of space. They renovated it a year or so ago and the…More »
25. Pacific Mall
Gotta love P-Mall in all its randomness. Under one roof, you can find:
- Bubble tea shops
- Chinese herbs
- Themed hair salons
- A music school
- Real estate agents & travel agents
- Trendy fashion from Hong Kong (be warned, many items are 'one size fits…More »
26. Katie
Toronto, ON M5T 2C2
(416) 479-9352
Category:
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Chinatown, Downtown Core
(2.5 stars)
This Chinatown women's clothing retailer has a couple other downtown locations. They sell mostly casual dresses and clubbing clothes to the teens-20's set at super-low prices ($10-30 per item). The quality is expectedly not great, but they…More »
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Yelping SinceApril 2010
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