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Danforth

The Danforth, Toronto's Greektown, juggles east-enders' enviro-chic, vegan-friendly sensibilities with the city's biggest celebration of meat on a skewer; otherwise know as the Taste of the Danforth. Carrot Common is the central meeting point here and home to the ever-popular The Big Carrot. But venturing east and west along the main drag yields some great finds like the restored Danforth Music Hall, shopping at Lustre and Bullet and great eats at Globe, 7 Numbers and Athens Pastries.


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100 Mile Child / Fashion Stores

348 Danforth Avenue 416.254.0150 Website
100 Mile Child

The 100 Mile Child is a kids store on the Danforth that only stocks products made within one hundred miles of the store. This includes games, toys, clothes plus other...


7 Numbers / Restaurants

307 Danforth Avenue 416.469.5183 Website
7 Numbers

7 Numbers on the Danforth whips up Italian favourites like homemade lasagna, pasta fagioli and panfried calamari. Save room for "Tony's very small but tasty cannolis" for dessert. ...


Alexandros Take-Out / Restaurants

484 Danforth Ave.
Alexandros Take-Out

"NOBODY DARES TO COMPETE WITH US", says a bold statement in the front window. Located on the Danforth, that's a bit hard to believe - still, they're often busy up...


Allen's / Restaurants

143 Danforth Avenue 416.463.3086 Website
Allen's

Allen's restaurant and pub on the Danforth has won over fans for years for it's juicy burgers. But the menu goes beyond the traditional pub fare and features options like...


Amaro Pizza / Restaurants

962 Danforth Avenue 416.759.8484 Website
Amaro Pizza

Amaro Pizza on the Danforth does a brisk take-out and delivery service for its pizza (with available toppings including gourmet fare like scallops and brie), calzones and wings. ...


Aravind / Restaurants

596 Danforth Avenue 647.346.2766
Aravind

Aravind has been winning over Danforth locals and food critics from around the city since it debuted in early 2011. The Indian restaurant cooks up authentic dishes many of which...


Arya Home Bakery / Baked Goods

2644 Danforth Avenue 416.266.0836
Arya Home Bakery

Arya Home Bakery is a new addition to the east end of the Danforth. Inside, they sell some pretty unique baked goods including Afghan white and whole wheat bread, roghani...


Asia Bakery / Baked Goods

929 Danforth Avenue 416.778.8181
Asia Bakery

Asia Bakery on the Danforth has a random assortment of baked treats including Jamaican Patties, bagels and Middle Eastern specialties....



Asteria Souvlaki Place / Restaurants

292 Danforth Ave 416.463.9765
Asteria Souvlaki Place

Asteria is a family run restaurant with two locations on the Danforth - each is located on the polar ends of Greektown and maybe that's why they aren't often that...


Astoria / Restaurants

390 Danforth Ave. 416.463.2838 Website
Astoria

Astoria is probably the best-known Greek restaurant on the Danforth. And while the decor could use an update, the restaurant always offers solid takes on Greek classics. The secret to...


Athena Bakery / Baked Goods

598 Danforth Avenue 416.462.1411 Website
Athena Bakery

Athena Bakery might have a nondescript exterior, but inside awaits trays of more than a half dozen varieties of large, dense baklava ($1.75 each) baked on site "almost every day"....


Athens Pastries / Baked Goods

509 Danforth Avenue 416.463.5144
Athens Pastries

I ate Athens Pastries' spanakopita for five years without knowing where it was coming from. I used to work in a café that baked them from frozen every morning. We...


Auld Spot Pub / Restaurants

347 Danforth Avenue 416.406.4688 Website
Auld Spot Pub

Fish 'n chips, burgers and a pulled pork sandwich are some of the items you can wash down with one of the many fine Irish beers on tap. ...


Avec Plaisir / Fashion Stores

573 Danforth Avenue 416.466.5011 Website
Avec Plaisir

Avec Plaisir has a foot in Yorkville (124 Cumberland) and in the Danforth (573 Danforth), just a few doors away from rival Sophia's. European lingerie in a comprehensive range...


Avli / Restaurants

401 Danforth Ave. 416.461.9577 Website
Avli

Avli is everything you'd expect from a Danforth Greek restaurant; aging decor, a cozy dining room, patrons at the next table who talk too loudly, and some truly fantastic homemade...


Baitul Muqadus Halal Pizza & Wings / Restaurants

2584 Danforth Ave. 416.690.8700
Baitul Muqadus Halal Pizza & Wings

Baitul Muqadus Halal Pizza & Wings has cheap and tasty pizza and wings on the Danforth....



Balisi (The Danforth) / Fashion Stores

439 Danforth Avenue 416.463.4848 Website
Balisi (The Danforth)

Balisi is slowly taking over Toronto with its myriad of shoe boutiques including this one on the Danforth near Logan. Inside, there are plenty of designer shoes for both men...


Bangkok Spoon / Restaurants

469 Danforth Avenue 416.916.4388 Website
Bangkok Spoon

Bangkok Spoon boasts clean and modern decor and mouthwatering flavourful Thai dishes. The house specialties are Pad Thai Noodles and Tamarind Pork Ribs, made using chef's unique recipe. ...


Becker's Bridals / Fashion Stores

387 Danforth Avenue 416.463.6601 Website
Becker's Bridals

Becker's Bridals is the oldest studio in Toronto. They've been outfitting blushing brides since the 1940s. Having weathered post-war scarcity, polyester and the 80s, Becker's staff knows how to get...


Better Bulk / Grocery Stores

2035 Danforth Ave
Better Bulk

Better Bulk on Danforth East is a newish entrant to the Toronto bulk food scene. They have a clean, nice layout with sections and products marked that are organic, wheat...


Big Carrot / Grocery Stores

348 Danforth Avenue 416.466.2129 Website
Big Carrot

The Big Carrot is an institution on the Danforth. They have a great selection of organic vegetables, cereal, breads and other healthy food as well as a quick-service area serving...


Bob + Paige / Fashion Stores

412 Danforth Avenue 416.850.9719 Website
Bob + Paige

"Bangs and Behive" just wouldn't work as well. Salon with as much interior style as the haircuts. Photograph courtesy of Cathy Helbig. ...


Bob + Paige II / Fashion Stores

239 Danforth Avenue 416.519.4596 Website
Bob + Paige II

Bob + Paige has opened a second salon just minutes from its original. Now, admittedly, I know nothing about what it takes to run a successful business, but you would...


Book City (Danforth) / Bookstores

348 Danforth Ave 416.469.9997 Website
Book City (Danforth)

Book City is the largest mini-chain of bookstores in Toronto, stocking a good selection of fiction, non-fiction, magazines and kids books. This Danforth location is one of five in Toronto....



Brass Taps Pizza Pub / Restaurants

493 Danforth Avenue 416.466.3403
Brass Taps Pizza Pub

Brass Taps has been around since 1990 and has been a winner of a ton of Toronto Sun Reader's Choice Awards. The Danforth outlet (shown above) of this chain has...


Bread and Greens / Cafes

102 Danforth Ave 416.915.1515
Bread and Greens

Bread and Greens is an operation run by an incredibly friendly and genuine mother and daughter team. Build your own sandwich or salad, choosing from a multitude of breads,...


Broadview Espresso / Cafes

817 Broadview Ave 416.553.3833 Website
Broadview Espresso

So long, porno shop... hello Broadview Espresso! Wait, what? You heard me - Broadview Espresso is a 17-year-old porn store turned toasty cafe. And although it's barely four months old,...


Burak Supermarket / Grocery Stores

928 Danforth Avenue 647.346.8712 Website
Burak Supermarket

Burak touts itself to be "the best and biggest Turkish shop in Toronto" and carries an incredibly extensive selection of Turkish food. Inside, I find myself browsing what seems like...


Burrito House / Restaurants

818 Danforth Avenue 647.436.5099
Burrito House

The Burrito House on the Danforth serves basic, tasty beef and chicken burritos. Sadly, there aren't any fish burritos on the menu. ...


Bus Terminal Diner / Restaurants

1606 Danforth Ave 416.463.4680
Bus Terminal Diner

The Bus Terminal Diner has been an East Toronto landmark since 1948. The chrome details and colourful walls have hosted a slew of major motion pictures, but in between...


Cafe Fiorentina / Restaurants

236 Danforth Avenue 416.855.4240 Website
Cafe Fiorentina

Cafe Fiorentina is a cozy restaurant and cafe on the Danforth featuring local, house-made sandwiches, soups, sweets, coffee and tea. Sample menu items include their naturally raised porchetta sandwich on...


Cafe Frappe / Cafes

519 Danforth Avenue 416.462.0693
Cafe Frappe

Named after a Greek iced coffee drink, Cafe Frappe is a popular neighbourhood destination that strives to capture the atmosphere of a genuine European cafe....



Cake Town Cafe / Cafes

2039 Danforth Avenue 647.351.8696
Cake Town Cafe

Cake Town Cafe is all about fresh, local, and natural. Sprouting on Danforth Ave. near Woodbine just three months ago, this cafe has already established itself as the place to...


Caribbean Dutchpot / Restaurants

749 Broadview Avenue 416.465.7779
Caribbean Dutchpot

The Caribbean Dutchpot resurfaced on Broadview just south of the Danforth about four months ago. They were previously near Queen and Coxwell for many years. They offer a typical array...


Carter's Ice Cream / Restaurants

3 Woodmount Avenue 416.429.1550
Carter's Ice Cream

Carter's Ice Cream is newish ice cream parlour on Woodmount just steps from the Danforth. They sell Kawartha Dairy ice cream. ...


Casa di Giorgio (Danforth) / Restaurants

1419 Danforth Avenue 416.465.1561 Website
Casa di Giorgio (Danforth)

Casa di Giorgio is a family-style Italian restaurant on the Danforth, although they have another location on Queen East in the Beaches. They are most known for their pizza but...


Casa Sushi / Restaurants

469 Danforth Avenue 416.916.4388
Casa Sushi

Casa Sushi on the Danforth is located just a couple doors down from Sushi Delight and seems to want to lure some of its customers over with cheap sushi specials....


Celena's Bakery / Baked Goods

2036 Danforth Avenue East 416.425.2895 Website
Celena's Bakery

Celena's Bakery is renowned for its croissants, and after taking my first bite, I can confirm that the real thing lives up to the lore. Crispy and buttery with...


Champion / Restaurants

1075 Danforth Avenue 416.461.2293
Champion

The shawarmas at Champion are the definition of average. Stuffed with meat they're sadly way too short on veggies and those that made an appearance looked like they'd been sitting...


Christina's on the Danforth / Restaurants

492 Danforth Avenue 416.463.4418 Website
Christina's on the Danforth

Christina's on the Danforth has all the bases covered: enjoy the delightful Mediterranean cuisine, live music, belly dancing, and Toronto's largest year-round heated patio....



Circus Books and Music / Bookstores

866 Danforth Avenue 416.925.6116 Website
Circus Books and Music

Circus Books and Music relocated from Cabbagetown to its current location at Danforth and Jones in March of 2008. Owned and operated by Ron Duffy, the store stocks primarily...


Circus Coffee House / Cafes

7 Woodmount Avenue 416.423.3606 Website
Circus Coffee House

Circus Coffee House has that same know-your-name feel as Circus Books and Music, owner Ron Duffy's Danforth and Jones (mostly) secondhand bookstore. The cafe, which is just off of Danforth at...


Comics and More / Bookstores

1325 Danforth Avenue 416.778.8314 Website
Comics and More

Comics and More on the Danforth has been selling comics, cards, toys and board games since 1987. ...


Cozy Cafe & Bakery / Baked Goods

2075 Danforth Avenue 647.349.5251
Cozy Cafe & Bakery

Cozy Cafe & Bakery at Danforth and Woodbine has potential to grow neighbourhood roots but it really needs to de-emphasize the cafe portion of its name because it's the bake...


CreARTive Cakes / Baked Goods

2207 Danforth Avenue 416.587.6681 Website
CreARTive Cakes

CreARTive Cakes on the Danforth specializes in wedding cakes as well as custom cakes that look like barbies, buildings, cars and other random themes....


Crema Coffee (Danforth) / Cafes

508 Danforth Avenue Website
Crema Coffee (Danforth)

Crema Coffee has arrived on the Danforth, and the community is receiving it with open arms. While it's not exactly a traditional Greentown addition (but neither is Mark's Work Warehouse,...


Cyclepath (Danforth) / Services

1520 Danforth Avenue 416.463.5346 Website
Cyclepath (Danforth)

The Cyclepath Danforth has bikes of every kind to fit every budget. With over a thousand bikes in stock, they probably have just the bike you want. There is also...


Danforth Dragon / Restaurants

861 Danforth Avenue 416.461.9238 Website
Danforth Dragon

Danforth Dragon, with its quirky tropical decor, creates the impression of an oasis for Hakka food-seekers. A couple years ago, the friendly owners revamped their menu to focus on Hakka-style...



Danforth Pizza House / Restaurants

920 Danforth Avenue 416.463.4927
Danforth Pizza House

Danforth Pizza House makes some of the best pizza east of the DVP. Take-out is the name of the game here as the service is quick and the prices are...


Danforth Roti Shop / Restaurants

2844 Danforth Avenue 416.690.1308
Danforth Roti Shop

Danforth Roti, a nondescript shop in Toronto's east end, is an antidote to my patriotic concerns, a trip down memory lane, and a good spot for tasty nosh. You see,...


Detroit Eatery / Restaurants

389 Danforth Avenue 416.461.0136
Detroit Eatery

Nobody really knows why there's a Detroit-themed diner on the Danforth. You won't catch Leaf fans in here on a Saturday night watching HNIC. But the Detroit Eatery does have...


Diamond Pizza / Restaurants

510 Main Street 416.691.1777 Website
Diamond Pizza

Diamond Pizza is a bit of a hidden gem of a pizza place on Main north of the Danforth. Their specialty? Just great tasting pizza and panzerottis. They also have...


Diner's Thai / Restaurants

395 Danforth Avenue 416.466.9222 Website
Diner's Thai

Diner's Thai on the Danforth serves up usual That favourites like mango salad, red curry chicken and Thai style eggplant. They also offer a short list of Malaysian dishes....


Dora Keogh Pub / Bars

141 Danforth Avenue 416.778.1804 Website
Dora Keogh Pub

Dora Keogh is a sister pub of Allen's next door. They have one of the best imported beer selections in the city as well as occasional live celtic music performances....


Dough Bakeshop / Baked Goods

173 Danforth Avenue 416.465.2253 Website
Dough Bakeshop

"Dough? Mmmm...that sounds good." Leave it to Emma to immediately understand the visceral reaction invoked in me by the mere name of this new bakeshop on the Danforth. Linked to so...


Dressroom / Fashion Stores

269 Danforth Avenue 416.466.6842 Website
Dressroom

The Dressroom is the second Danforth bridal boutique from the owners of Becker's Bridals. The offerings here tend to me a bit cheaper (average price is $750) than Becker's, made-to-order...



Drysdale & Co. / Fashion Stores

107 Danforth Avenue 416.484.8592 Website
Drysdale & Co.

Drysdale & Co. (formerly Wash Up & Brush) on the Danforth carries a fun and eclectic selection of accessories, jewellery & gifts from Canada and around the world. There are...


Duckworth's Fish & Chips / Restaurants

2638 Danforth Avenue 416.699.5865
Duckworth's Fish & Chips

Duckworth's Fish & Chips makes some of the better fried fish in the east end. Located in the far reaches of the Danforth near Main St....


Dukem Restaurant / Restaurants

950 Danforth Avenue 416.406.6342 Website
Dukem Restaurant

Dukem is one of the better Ethiopian restaurants on Danforth near Woodbine. Spicy chicken stew, curried vegetables and lamb kebabs are all on the menu,...


Eight Clothing / Fashion Stores

541 Danforth Avenue 416.461.5339
Eight Clothing

Eight Clothing is a hip laid-back boutique, offering a little bit of everything (clothes and accessories for men and women) at competitive prices....


El Sol / Restaurants

1448 Danforth Ave 416.405.8074 Website
El Sol

I've been to El Sol twice - for the first and the last time. Walking in on a Wednesday night around 8pm, we find the restaurant almost empty. With bad...


Embrujo Flamenco / Restaurants

97 Danforth Avenue 416.778.0007 Website
Embrujo Flamenco

Embrujo Flamenco is a Spanish tapas restaurant on the Danforth that also features live flamenco Wednesdays through Sundays....


Energia Athletics / Fitness Clubs

164 Danforth Avenue 416.406.6664 Website
Energia Athletics

Energia Athletics offers spinning and kettleball, along with run clinics and yoga, for complete body workouts. The reception area doubles as a retail shop, supervised by April, the resident...


Extreme Fitness / Fitness Clubs

634 Danforth Avenue East 1.800.637.9045 Website
Extreme Fitness

Extreme Fitness is a ubiquitous fitness club chain in the Toronto area that now has six locations including the one pictured above on the Danforth. The gyms are generally clean,...



Factory Girl / Restaurants

193 Danforth Avenue 647.352.2799 Website
Factory Girl

Factory Girl is a casual Italian restaurant on the Danforth that serves up a wide variety of pizza, pasta, sandwiches and pub staples like chicken wings and nachos....


Faros by Night / Restaurants

937 Danforth Ave. 416.462.9301
Faros by Night

At first glance Faros by Night can be easily overlooked. It's exterior is unobtrusive and dimly lit and its interior is really outdated. Bring your appetite because they offer some...


Five-O-Seven Clothing / Fashion Stores

496 Danforth Avenue 416.466.5677 Website
Five-O-Seven Clothing

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Fresh Floral Creation / Design Stores

175 Danforth Avenue 416.968.1270 Website
Fresh Floral Creation

Getting their start in Mary Tripi's in Yorkville, Fresh Floral Creations now has its very own huge space on the Danforth. Natural sculpturals fill the front of the store....


Globe Bistro / Restaurants

124 Danforth Avenue 416.466.2000 Website
Globe Bistro

Globe Bistro offers three floors of drinking and dining including a spectacular rooftop patio (pictured above). The kitchen takes great pride in sourcing local ingredients for its menu that features...


Ha Gow Dim Sum House / Restaurants

988 Danforth Avenue 416.461.8294
Ha Gow Dim Sum House

Ha Gow Dim Sum House is just what it sounds like - a restaurant specializing in all day dim sum. Just don't expect Casa Imperial or anything fancy at this...


Happy Sushi / Restaurants

2143 Danforth Avenue 416.916.0901
Happy Sushi

Happy Sushi is a quaint little sushi joint on Danforth East that serves the usual sushi, sashimi and maki options....


Hirut / Restaurants

2050 Danforth Ave 416.551.7560 Website
Hirut

Hirut serves traditional Ethiopian food with live jazz on the weekends. Come by for a tasty, nutritious meal and experience their Ethiopian coffee ceremony for freshly roasted, ground, and brewed...



Il Fornello / Restaurants

576 Danforth Avenue 416.466.2931 Website
Il Fornello

Il Fornello now has nine restaurants in the Toronto area. Of them, the Danforth is arguably the best of the bunch, and usually bustling. Weekdays, they offer a buffet lunch...


India Kitchen (Danforth) / Restaurants

988 Danforth Avenue
India Kitchen (Danforth)

India Kitchen is a casual Indian restaurant that recently opened on the Danforth....


IQ Living / Design Stores

542 Danforth Avenue 416.466.2727 Website
IQ Living

IQ living carries a huge selection of high quality - not to mention beautiful - kitchen products like stainless steel toasters and bamboo cutting boards. They also have an excellent...


It's My Party / Fashion Stores

423 Danforth Avenue 416.469.2223 Website
It's My Party

With a well organized and kid-friendly atmosphere, this party shop has plenty of traditional supplies for birthdays, holidays and special occasions of all kinds. One of the best features is the...


Jean's Vegetarian / Restaurants

1262 Danforth Avenue 416.778.1388
Jean's Vegetarian

Jean's Vegetarian serves up good value, healthy Thai cuisine. As the name suggests, all the options are vegetarian. ...


Katsu Sushi / Restaurants

572 Danforth Ave. 416.466.3388 Website
Katsu Sushi

Katsu Sushi distinguishes itself with all you can east lunch and dinner buffets as well as some tasty (and value-priced) lunch combos....


Korry's / Fashion Stores

569 Danforth Avenue 416.463.1115 Website
Korry's

Korry's is an upscale men's boutique that offers formal and some casual clothing. Complete with a tailor shop and staffed by professional wardrobe consultants....


La Cabana / Restaurants

467 Danforth Avenue 416.461.0556
La Cabana

Decent Mexican food can be hard to come by in Toronto, but La Cabana on the Danforth ranks up there as one of the better options. ...



Lalibela (Danforth) / Restaurants

1405 Danforth Avenue 416.645.0486 Website
Lalibela (Danforth)

Lalibela, the popular Bloor St. West Ethiopian restaurant also has a location on the East Danforth....


Lee's Thai Spring Roll / Restaurants

1330 Danforth Avenue 416.461.9888
Lee's Thai Spring Roll

Lee's Thai Spring Roll serves authentic Thai and Malaysian cuisine on the Danforth. There are more than 60 items on the menu including crab meat satay, tofu goreng, beef, chicken...


Legacy Indoor Cycling / Fitness Clubs

1506 Danforth Avenue 647.351.7746 Website
Legacy Indoor Cycling

Legacy Indoor Cycling is where every-bo-dy knows your na-a-ame. Or your weight? Andy keeps track of every pound you lose, equating to a discount on services (ie. 30 pounds =...


LFS Gym / Fitness Clubs

2073 Danforth Avenue 647.707.4941 Website
LFS Gym

LFS Gym on the East Danforth specializes in a variety of combat and self defence practices including MMA, Krav Maga and Muay Thai....


Lolita's Lust / Restaurants

513 Danforth Avenue 416.465.1751 Website
Lolita's Lust

Lolita's Lust features an eclectic menu with Italian influences. Offerings are heavy on the seafood and include options like lobster dumplings, calamari, lamb shank, baked halibut and polenta fries. ...


Louis Authentic Gyros and Souvlaki / Restaurants

449 Danforth Ave. 416.465.3364
Louis Authentic Gyros and Souvlaki

Louis Authentic Gyros and Souvlaki is a small food stand housed in Louis Meat Market. This is a great concept because customers know they're buying fresh meat. For under $5,...


Mambo Lounge / Restaurants

120 Danforth Ave. 416.778.7004 Website
Mambo Lounge

Yes, we have a Cuban bistro in town! Mambo features succulent tapas and mains, live music and some of the best mojitos in town....


Maple Leaf Dairy / Restaurants

2861 Danforth Ave 416.699.1248
Maple Leaf Dairy

Maple Leaf Dairy is a local favourite for ice cream in Danforth East at Dawes Road. The ice cream store is known by locals as St. Clair's and is attached...



Masellis Supermarket / Grocery Stores

906 Danforth Avenue 416.465.7901
Masellis Supermarket

Masellis Supermarket on the Danforth stocks a good selection of fruit and vegetables, canned and dry goods as well as a number of imported Italian items. They also make their...


Melanie's Bistro / Restaurants

1870 Danforth Avenue 416.422.1870 Website
Melanie's Bistro

Melanie's Bistro is a popular local option for brunch, lunch and dinner. Try the Newfoundland breakfast special....


Messini / Restaurants

445 Danforth Avenue 416.778.4861 Website
Messini

Messini offers a range of typical Greek favourites including spanakopita, souvlaki and, of course, Gyros. Say you will about the fries in Messini's version, the restaurant certainly has no problem...


Mezes / Restaurants

456 Danforth Avenue 416.778.5150 Website
Mezes

Mezes is one Danforth restaurant where you can usually count on a wait. That's because the spot is often packed, buzzing with activity and chatter, as well as lots of...


Mike's Fish & Chips / Restaurants

2162 Danforth Ave 416.429.4665
Mike's Fish & Chips

Mike's Fish & Chips is the place to get light and flaky fish and chips on the Danforth. Their popularity and limited seating mean that it may be standing room...


Mocha Mocha / Cafes

489 Danforth Avenue 416.778.7896 Website
Mocha Mocha

Mocha Mocha blends Croation, Japanese and Peruvian culinary influences to serves unique and delicious salads and sandwiches....


Morgans on the Danforth / Restaurants

1282 Danforth Avenue 416.461.3020 Website
Morgans on the Danforth

Morgans on the Danforth has opened in what used to be the Taps & Tales space just east of Greenwood Avenue. On the menu? Pub food and craft beer....


Myth / Restaurants

417 Danforth Avenue 416.461.8383 Website
Myth

We admit it. This isn't the best photo of Myth but the guy with the car just wouldn't get out of that way. But don't let that deter you. Myth...



Ocean's Treasure Fish Market / Grocery Stores

563 Danforth Avenue 416.461.2998
Ocean's Treasure Fish Market

Ocean's Treasure Fish Market is a serviceable local fish monger on the Danforth. Their selection and prices don't make them a destination; but they're probably the best option in the...


Off the Hook / Restaurants

749 Broadview Avenue
Off the Hook

Off the Hook has a great name, and their fish isn't so bad either! Located on Broadview just south of the Danforth, it occupies what was once fish & chip...


Old Nick / Restaurants

123 Danforth Avenue 416.461.5546 Website
Old Nick

The Old Nick doesn't really redefine what pub food can be but this Danforth spot offers an organic brunch on the weekend, and the rest of the time serves stuff...


Omonia / Restaurants

426 Danforth Avenue 416.465.2129 Website
Omonia

Omonia is an elegantly decorated restaurant with an innovative Mediterranean menu and a respectable wine list. It's one of Greektown's true landmarks....


One In The Only / Cafes

966 Danforth Ave
One In The Only

The One In The Only is pretty much one of the only spots on the Danforth where a bean lover can find some espresso (the big guys holding down the...


Only Cafe / Bars

972 Danforth Avenue 416.463.7843 Website
Only Cafe

Despite the name, it's not mochas and espressos that you get to sip in the relaxed atmosphere of The Only Cafe, but pints and half-pints of cold beer, including some...


Ouzeri / Restaurants

500A Danforth Avenue 416.778.0500 Website
Ouzeri

Ouzeri's lovely patio is the perfect place to spend a summer evening while enjoying delicious Greek fare....


Pan on the Danforth / Restaurants

516 Danforth Avenue 416.466.8158 Website
Pan on the Danforth

Pan on the Danforth doesn't just do Greek food, there's also some rather stimulating entertainment. After all, what would a charming Greek restaurant be without a lone woman gyrating next...



Pantheon / Restaurants

405 Danforth Avenue 416.778.1929 Website
Pantheon

Pantheon is a family style Greek restaurant on the Danforth that draws crowds to its street front patio. The menu is packed with standard Greek fare....


Parade / Fashion Stores

261 Danforth Avenue 416.971.7767
Parade

Parade, on the Danforth between Broadview and Chester, has a great selection of women's clothing. ...


Patisserie La Cigogne (Danforth) / Baked Goods

1419 Danforth Avenue 416.466.2345 Website
Patisserie La Cigogne (Danforth)

Patisserie La Cigogne has expanded beyond its original Bayview location to a large outpost on the East Danforth. Check out the photos below: ...


Peter Paul's Flowers / Design Stores

319 Danforth Avenue 416.461.0704 Website
Peter Paul's Flowers

Founded in 1940, Peter Paul's Flowers offers a nice selection of floral arrangements and gifts in their store on the Danforth. ...


Pizzeria Libretto (Danforth) / Restaurants

550 Danforth Avenue 416.466.0400 Website
Pizzeria Libretto (Danforth)

Pizzeria Libretto Danforth is a lesson in nostalgia. Funkdadelic and Motown classics bounce off the walls in a room that recalls the Ossington original and it's easy to imagine that...


Prince Cut Kings / Fashion Stores

1974 Danforth Ave Website
Prince Cut Kings

Prince Cut Kings is a reminder that men should be grateful that a trend has been reversed and young barbers are plugging in their clippers in a trade that, a...


Re:Reading / Bookstores

548 Danforth Ave 647.347.8733 Website
Re:Reading

So, to begin with a little wordplay, let's call this post "Regarding: Re: Reading." Not working for you? Okay, I'll start again... As I enjoy few things...


Red Chilli / Restaurants

1266 Danforth Ave. 647.348.3028
Red Chilli

Red Chilli is a new Thai restaurant on the East Danforth that serves typical Thai favourites like phad thai....



Red Rocket (Danforth) / Cafes

1364 Danforth Ave 416.406.0880 Website
Red Rocket (Danforth)

Red Rocket (Danforth) is the original Leslieville location transposed. After five strong years on Queen East, the cafe's owners say they had no choice but to leave their former location....


Red Tent Sisters / Services

810 Danforth Avenue 416.463.8368 Website
Red Tent Sisters

Red Tent Sisters is more than a sex shop. While the rear of the store is home to enough vibrators and porn to compete with the big guns on this...


Relish / Restaurants

2152 Danforth Avenue 416.425.4664 Website
Relish

Relish on the Danforth bills itself as a tapas restaurant but what they're most known for is their amazing celiac menu for the gluten-free among us. There are plenty of...


Rendez-Vous / Restaurants

1408 Danforth Avenue 416.469.2513
Rendez-Vous

Rendez-Vous Restaurant Bar & Café, the aromas, ambiance and welcoming hosts will transport you to Ethiopia and back, if only for a shot time. My first taste of Ethiopian food...


Ritz Restaurant (Donlands) / Restaurants

310 Dondlands Avenue 416.421.4696
Ritz Restaurant (Donlands)

Ritz Restaurant offers an interesting mix of Filipino and Canadian (?) food advertised on a big menu behind the bar. Patrons can enjoy a tapsilog ($6.00) breakfast, kare-kare and rice...


Riverdale Perk / Cafes

633 Logan Ave 416.462.3538
Riverdale Perk

The Riverdale Perk is a classy little spot in a quiet, residential area. As I make my way through a sea of cute houses, looking for the patio umbrellas to...


Rodeo Brazilian Steakhouse / Restaurants

95 Danforth Ave. 416.465.0969
Rodeo Brazilian Steakhouse

Rodeo Brazilian Steakhouse on the Danforth is a re-brand of the Red Violin restaurant. The concept is still the same - all you can eat meat, meat and more meat...


Royal Beef / Grocery Stores

1968 Danforth Avenue 416.421.1029 Website
Royal Beef

Royal Beef just celebrated its 25th anniversary, due in no small part to Carmen Estrela's ability to connect with the people around her. "Hello there, hun!" she says to me as...



Sarah's Cafe and Bar / Restaurants

1426 Danforth Avenue 416.406.3121
Sarah's Cafe and Bar

Sarah's Cafe and Bar has one of the best street side patios on the east end of the Danforth. It's a popular spot for afternoon drinks; and on weekends it's...


Seb's Cappuccino / Cafes

1928 Danforth Ave 416.425.9833
Seb's Cappuccino

Sebs Cappucino has been a neighborhood mainstay since 1991. Formerly Sam's Cafe, Seb and his brother Matteo took over the business after a few months behind the counter learning how...


Serano Bakery / Baked Goods

830 Pape Avenue 416.462.2735 Website
Serano Bakery

Serano Bakery is the quintessential Greek bakery; family-run, bred from authentic recipes, and filled with lots--and I mean lots--of food. No dainty little lone pastries here. The first thing...


Sher-E-Punjab / Restaurants

351 Danforth Avenue 416.782.7877 Website
Sher-E-Punjab

Sher-E-Punjab on the Danforth serves a mix of mainly northern Indian dishes like Tandoori Chicken, Matar Paneer and Aloo Gobi....


Si Espresso Bar / Cafes

748 Broadview Ave. 416.463.5550
Si Espresso Bar

Si Espresso Bar, like a well-brewed Americano (which they've got here, incidentally), is the source of more fun and energy than you would expect to be contained in one, little...


Small Wonders Pet Emporium / Services

148 Danforth Avenue 416.462.3773
Small Wonders Pet Emporium

Small Wonders Pet Emporium is chock full everything pept. Two resident cats keep a close eye on customers as they browse a huge selection of toys and food and pet...


Sophia's Lingerie / Fashion Stores

527 Danforth Ave 416.461.6113
Sophia's Lingerie

Sophia's are expert bra (and swimsuit) fitters, and one of the first places your female friends in-the-know will recommend. Also a certified prosthetics vendor....


Square Boy / Restaurants

875 Danforth Ave. 416.461.2571
Square Boy

Square Boy has been a fixture on the Danforth since the 1960's and is home to Toronto's first square hamburger (sorry Wendy's). Walking into this place is something of a...



Stany Greek Bakery / Baked Goods

1015 Pape Avenue 416.423.9781
Stany Greek Bakery

Stany Greek bakery is tiny and might be easy to miss, tucked away on Pape Avenue but it definitely shouldn't be at any cost. Behind the glass sits the...


Strictly Bulk / Grocery Stores

638 Danforth Ave 416.466.6849 Website
Strictly Bulk

Strictly Bulk has three locations in Toronto including this one (pictured) on the Danforth. Inside is a standard selection of bulk food items like nuts and seeds; and a large...


Suckers / Grocery Stores

450 Danforth Ave 416.405.8946 Website
Suckers

Suckers on the Danforth is known to be a little pricier than other Toronto candy stores, but it has a great selection of bulk and packaged candy. Among the offerings...


Sultan Shawarma & Falafel / Restaurants

2558 Danforth Avenue
Sultan Shawarma & Falafel

Sultan Shawarma & Falafel on Danforth East is probably the area's best optional for fresh shawarma and falafel sandwiches. Prices are cheap and the take out spot is busy enough...


Sultan Shawarma & Falafel (Pape) / Restaurants

772 Pape Avenue
Sultan Shawarma & Falafel (Pape)

Sultan Shawarma and Falafel has expanded beyond its popular location at Danforth and Main to, thankfully, replace the old Champions shawarma outpost at Pape and Danforth....


Sunshine Caribbean Restaurant / Restaurants

937 Danforth Avenue 416.469.3777
Sunshine Caribbean Restaurant

Sunshine Caribbean Restaurant serves up standard eats like jerk chicken, rice and peas, roti and oxtail dinners....


Sushi Delight / Restaurants

461 Danforth Avenue 416.406.0288 Website
Sushi Delight

Sushi Delight is a popular sushi restaurant on the Danforth that hasn't updated their web site in a while. Check out the coupon on their home page that expired back...


Sushi Friends / Restaurants

397 Danforth Avenue 416.466.9933
Sushi Friends

Sushi Friends is the latest AYCE sushi restaurant to hit the Danforth. Prices are cheap - $10.99 for lunch and $18.99 for dinner. There's also a bunch of a la...



Taste of the Silk Road / Restaurants

341 Danforth Avenue 416.463.8660 Website
Taste of the Silk Road

Taste of the Silk Road is primarily a Chinese restaurant, but, true to its name, it also offers dishes inspired by the cuisines of Thailand, India, Indonesia, and other Silk...


Taste the 4th Sense / Grocery Stores

375 Danforth Avenue 416.649.0024
Taste the 4th Sense

Without doubt this is Toronto's hottest grocery store! Taste the 4th Sense specializes in hot sauces, appropriately named things like "Black Mamba" and "Satan's Blood". For those...


Teatree Cafe / Cafes

867 Danforth Avenue 416.901.9089 Website
Teatree Cafe

Teatree Cafe and Eatery offers a cozy respite on a busy street. The buzzing of the Danforth just east of Jones Ave seems to melt away as I push through...


The Big Carrot Organic Juice Bar / Restaurants

348 Danforth Avenue Website
The Big Carrot Organic Juice Bar

The Big Carrot Organic Juice Bar is next to the Big Carrot and blends and grates a huge variety of fresh juices and smoothies. ...


The Combine Eatery / Restaurants

162 Danforth Avenue 416.792.8088 Website
The Combine Eatery

The Combine Eatery is a new addition to the Danforth offering up southwestern comfort food like lobster fritters, fish tacos, burgers, creative cocktails and craft beer....


The Wally / Restaurants

302 O'Connor Drive 416.425.6136
The Wally

The Wally is a sausage fest at its finest. I recently walked into Wally around 2 p.m. to find a bar of middle-aged men and a stray pair at a...


Three's Company Cafe / Restaurants

673 Danforth Avenue 416-406-3233 Website
Three's Company Cafe

After a long night of beer soaked silliness, I'm generally game for a nice fat brunch. Saturday morning was no different. I decided to call upon some early...


Tips Nail Bar Toronto / Fashion Stores

844A Danforth Ave 416.405.8477 Website
Tips Nail Bar Toronto

Tips Nail Bar on the Danforth is one of the best places to go for a mani/pedi in Toronto. Its polish selection is fantastic, its space is warm and relaxing,...



Top Notch Pizza / Restaurants

1417 Danforth AVE 416.777.0777
Top Notch Pizza

Top Notch Pizza just might serve some of the most underrated pizza in Toronto. Located far enough east on the Danforth to be all but invisible to West-enders, this pizza...


Trapezzi / Restaurants

505 Danforth Avenue 416.465.8778 Website
Trapezzi

Though the decor will have you thinking this is a fancy and perhaps even somewhat intimidating establishment, Trapezzi is nothing of the sort. Yes, the succulent Mediterranean-inspired dishes are...


True Brew Cafe / Cafes

2116 Danforth Avenue 416.467.8783 Website
True Brew Cafe

True Brew is a cozy little cafe on Danforth East that serves salads, sandwiches and other basic lunch and breakfast options....


Tsaa Tea Shop / Cafes

412 Danforth Avenue 647.347.8720 Website
Tsaa Tea Shop

Tsaa Tea Shop is a little respite oasis on a busy strip of the Danforth. I manage to get through its glass doors just as the city around me seems...


Twelfth Fret / Services

2132 Danforth Avenue 416.423.1554 Website
Twelfth Fret

The Twelfth Fret on the Danforth is a shop that takes you back in time, as the electric instruments give way to acoustic guitars, then dobros, lap steels, banjos, bouzoukis,...


Uzel Olive & Olive Oil / Grocery Stores

974 Danforth 647.477.3170 Website
Uzel Olive & Olive Oil

Uzel on the Danforth lines its shelves exclusively with the shops' own brand of olive oil, made from the highest quality Turkish Gemlik olives. Mehmet Uzel, the store's manager, explains...


Valley Farm Produce / Grocery Stores

466 Danforth Ave 416.465.1238
Valley Farm Produce

Valley Farm on the Danforth has what might be the best selection (and prices) of fruit and vegetables in the east end. Among the best things to get here are...


Walima Cafe / Restaurants

1450 Danforth Ave 647.268.3327 Website
Walima Cafe

Walima Cafe is a great little family-run gem on the Danforth offering classic Moroccan dishes at affordable prices. Other venues in Toronto may offer plusher surroundings, but I opt...



Zeitoun Restaurant / Restaurants

980 Danforth Avenue 416.465.1989 Website
Zeitoun Restaurant

Zeitoun is a new Turkish restaurant on the Danforth that serves up standards like pide, falafel and shawarma as well as a wide variety of kebabs and Turkish ravioli....



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