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St. James Town Hot Spots

A lot is changing in the St. James Town/Cabbagetown/ Wellesley area. It's hard to get past the stigma of the St. James Town name, but once you do, there are some great places in the neighbourhood.

1. Absolute Bakery & Cafe

589 Parliament St
Toronto, ON M4X 1P9
(416) 929-2700

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Cabbagetown

12/22/2010

I love this place, Seriously. It takes me a lot to go even a little out of my way for groceries. I'm lazy. really lazy. But even in the dead of winter I love walking over to Absolute Bakery, and buying a white loaf (2 bucks) or a loaf of egg…More »

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2. The Blake House

449 Jarvis St
Toronto, ON M4Y 2G6
(416) 975-1867

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

7/28/2011

This place is great! As others have mentioned, it has totally transformed from its former "Red Lion" incarnation. It's got a similar vibe to other Jarvis Mansion conversions such as the Keg Mansion and the Grand Hive, but with a less corporate…More »

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3. Red Rocket Coffee

154 Wellesley Street
Toronto, ON M7A 1A5
(416) 640-1355

Category: Coffee & Tea

7/23/2010

I'm so happy this location opened in my neighborhood! I've only been there a couple of times, but I love it so far. There is a really friendly atmosphere in this tiny cafe with only a couple of tables. The coffee is good, though nothing…More »

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4. St. Jamestown Delicatessen

518 Parliament St
Toronto, ON M4X 1P4
(416) 925-7665

Categories: Sandwiches, Delis

Neighbourhood: Cabbagetown

7/6/2011

I kept passing this by, because there never seemed to be anyone in there....and frankly, I wasn't sure if it was a restaurant or a deli or what. But I'm so glad I finally made it in!

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5. Rashnaa Restaurant

307 Wellesley St E
Toronto, ON M4X 1H2
(416) 929-2099

Category: Indian

Neighbourhood: Cabbagetown

1/17/2010

After reading the positive reviews, I had to check it out myself. I got take-out and it was ready to pick up in 20 minutes. Vegetable samosas were some of the best I have had in Toronto. Not too greasy, but not too dry. I'm not sure if they make…More »

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6. Java Jive Coffee & Tea Company

585 Church St
Toronto, ON M4Y 2E4
(416) 923-7267

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

1/19/2010

Best part of this place is the really friendly staff! They are super nice, always recognize us when we go in, and go out of their way to be helpful. They have pretty good baked goods too. Nothing out of the ordinary, but definitely a pretty good…More »

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7. Honey's Beestro

504 Jarvis St
Toronto, ON M4Y 2H6
(647) 348-6520

Category: Southern

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

6/22/2010

I'd like to give this place at least 3.5 stars, but I'll be conservative. Went here for brunch with my parents while they were in town. We were tired and hungry, and stumbled in here on our way to Church street, but were pleasantly surprised. The…More »

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8. Rob's No Frills

555 Sherbourne St
Toronto, ON M4X 1W6
(416) 928-9158

Category: Grocery

1/11/2010

Really cheap, but very chaotic. Sometimes they are just out of stuff...ranging from ground beef to bananas to flour. They definitely need to work on their restocking time. Also, very small spice selection.

Though it's not great, some other reviews…More »

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