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Roncesvalles Village

Roncesvalles Village still finds a way for authentic Polish butchers, bakeries and restaurants to thrive among a destination-worthy set of restaurants, boutiques and indie coffee houses. Mix in popular pubs like The Local, second-run flicks at the Revue Cinema and late night burgers and drinks at The Rude Boy and you've got yourself a neighbourhood that's no longer one of Toronto's best kept secrets.


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7th Sister Bakery / Baked Goods

53 Roncesvalles Avenue 647.349.5591 Website
7th Sister Bakery

The 7th Sister Bakery, a sugar oasis, has emerged amongst the asphalt labyrinth of Roncesvalles, marked with a yellow striped awning. Since it's recent opening on Labour Day weekend,...


A Good Read / Bookstores

341 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.538.2665
A Good Read

A Good Read is one the best places in the city to find rare books, with particular emphasis placed on first and signed editions. Opened in fall of 2007...


Alternative Grounds / Cafes

333 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.534.5543 Website
Alternative Grounds

Alternative Grounds started way back in the day when there was no fair trade coffee being roasted in the city. Today's they're still winning over the neighbourhood with their veggie...


Another Story / Bookstores

315 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.462.1104 Website
Another Story

Another Story Bookshop has a comprehensive collection of books for children and adults with an emphasis on social justice, equity and diversity. ...



Aris Place / Restaurants

229 Roncesvalles Ave. 416.533.0100
Aris Place

Aris Place has been grilling souvlaki for the Roncesvalles crowd for over 34 years now -- so you know they've got to be doing something right. I've passed their...


Balluchon / Cafes

221 Sorauren Avenue 416.516.8980 Website
Balluchon

Balluchon Raymond Inc. is back. Albeit, with a slightly longer name. But after about a six-month hiatus for owner Raymond Emes as he closed shop to tackle some personal issues,...


Barque Smokehouse / Restaurants

299 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.532.7700 Website
Barque Smokehouse

Barque Smokehouse is a new addition to Roncesvalles, located at the corner of Geoffery in the old Bistro 299 space. This casual smokehouse boasts an assortment of classic southern barbecue,...


Belljar Cafe / Cafes

2072 Dundas St West 416.535.0777 Website
Belljar Cafe

Belljar Cafe is a little less city, and a little more neighbourhood. Off the beaten path and away from the hustle and bustle, this cafe is the perfect spot for...



Benna's Bakery & Deli / Grocery Stores

135 Roncesvalles Ave. 416-535-8061
Benna's Bakery & Deli

Benna's Bakery and Deli has everything on their shelves I could ever think about needing. It's one of those typical small grocery stores -albeit a Polish one - found in...


Blacksmith Cycle / Services

345 Sorauren Ave 416.853.9852 Website
Blacksmith Cycle

Blacksmith Cycle is one of those stores that's bound to attract people who just want to talk about bikes. That's not to say that customers won't also purchase what the...


Bloor Street Boxing and Fitness / Fitness Clubs

2295 Dundas St. West 416.535.2699 Website
Bloor Street Boxing and Fitness

Bloor Street Boxing and Fitness is one of Toronto's most iconic gyms. Founded by former lightweight National Champion Paul Ryan as a non profit to get kids off the...


Blue Bay Cafe / Restaurants

2243 Dundas Street West 416.533.8838
Blue Bay Cafe

Blue Bay Cafe on Roncesvalles cooks up creole cuisine from Mauritius. Curried shrimp with green mango is among the favourites here. ...



Blue Plate / Restaurants

392 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.538.7500 Website
Blue Plate

Blue Plate is a welcome addition to Roncesvalles, serving up an interesting dinner menu and weekend brunch....


Bohemian Palace / Fitness Clubs

240 Roncesvalles Ave 416.907.8084 Website
Bohemian Palace

Bohemian Palace has a gorgeous interior and offers a nice variety of classes as well as deep-tissue massage. But don't expect their operations to be bohemian: this studio requires students...


Cafe Polonez / Restaurants

195 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.532.8432 Website
Cafe Polonez

Café Polonez is one of the final Polish strongholds left in Roncesvalles and a restaurant I always find myself coming back to. If I weren't Asian, I reckon I would...


Cardinal Rule / Restaurants

5 Roncesvalles Avenue 647.352.0202 Website
Cardinal Rule

Cardinal Rule is comfort food at its finest. The dim lighting, the cozy wood tables, and the food, oh the food. The place is perfect for a pub stop, some...



Cherry Bomb / Cafes

79 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.516.8212 Website
Cherry Bomb

It's very Zen like inside Cherry Bomb. The decor is sparse and simple. The place is impressively clean, as though scrubbed down and put into order moments before we arrived....


Chocolateria / Grocery Stores

361 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.588.0567 Website
Chocolateria

The Chocolateria, a cocoa lovers' dream on Roncesvalles, opened quietly without advertising in the middle of a construction nightmare. You might call it a bad business move. But, when a...


Chopin / Restaurants

165 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.536.6228 Website
Chopin

Chopin on Roncesvalles has been churning out its popular perogy dish for 25 years. The ample entree-sized portion is perfect for sharing over beers while catching a game on the...


Christopher Cutts Gallery / Galleries

21 Morrow Avenue 416.532.5566 Website
Christopher Cutts Gallery

Christopher Cutts Gallery is one of Toronto's most established commercial galleries, active on the scene since 1986. Located just off Dundas West near Lansdowne, it shares an unassuming cul-de-sac with...



Coffee & All That Jazz / Cafes

72 Howard Park Ave 416.531.7622 Website
Coffee & All That Jazz

More info coming soon. ...


Convenience Gallery / Galleries

58 Lansdowne Avenue Website
Convenience Gallery

More details coming soon!...


Doll Factory by Damzels (Roncesvalles) / Fashion Stores

394 Roncesvalles Website
Doll Factory by Damzels (Roncesvalles)

Doll Factory by Damzels has hit Roncesvalles after many years fulfilling the needs of modern day pin-up girls at their Leslieville boutique. The store's hardwood floors, warm lighting, and hot...


Domani Restaurant / Restaurants

335 Roncesvalles Ave 416.516.2147
Domani Restaurant

Domani Restaurant is a long time resident of Roncesvalles. Their menu features homemade pasta, pizza, salad and grilled meats....



Dressers / Fashion Stores

307 Roncesvalles Ave 416.531.7356
Dressers

Contributed by Jaime Kawamoto There is something charming about a place where everybody knows your name. Dressers, in Roncesvalles Village, is a place where locals go to browse and bond. ...


Ecotique / Design Stores

191 Roncesvalles Ave 416.516.2234 Website
Ecotique

Ecotique is Roncesvalles' very own eco-minded boutique. While the Roncy community does have more than a few green options in its neighbourhood — Sweetpea's for seasonal florals, Scout and Fresh...


Fat Cat Wine Bar / Restaurants

331 Roncesvalles Ave 416.535.4064 Website
Fat Cat Wine Bar

Fat Cat Wine Bar has two locations in Toronto including this one on Roncesvalles. As would be expected from the name, they offer many wines by the glass (3oz or...


Fresh Collective (Roncesvalles) / Fashion Stores

401 Roncesvalles 647.352.7123 Website
Fresh Collective (Roncesvalles)

Fresh Collective on Roncesvalles is the third Fresh Collective outlet in Toronto, and though just a month old, it's already being fully embraced by the neighbourhood. "It has totally exceeded my...



Frock / Fashion Stores

97 Roncesvalles Ave 416.516.1333 Website
Frock

More info coming soon. ...


Gate 403 / Bars

403 Roncesvalles Avenue (416) 588-2930 Website
Gate 403

With free live Jazz or Blues every night, GATE 403 is a nice (inexpensive) alternative to a typical laid-back evening out with friends. With an extensive martini, cocktail and...


Gourmet Pizza by the Slice / Restaurants

133 Roncesvalles Ave. 647.748.1112
Gourmet Pizza by the Slice

Gourmet Pizza by the Slice serves up an assortment of slices, including vegan. But they're not small-minded about it. There are also chicken wings, salads and a number of family...


Grateful Head / Fashion Stores

231 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.915.4323
Grateful Head

Grateful Head has held strong over the last few years as a Toronto salon with one of the best names around. And as long as I've been heading there for...



Green Light District Design / Design Stores

365 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.272.5005 Website
Green Light District Design

Green Light District Design is an import from Ottawa showcasing contemporary furniture from across the globe. While the recently opened Roncesvalles floor looks like the living room of a seasoned...


Gurts / Baked Goods

283 Roncesvalles Ave 647.725.2138 Website
Gurts

Gurts is Roncesvalles' answer to self-serve frozen yogurt. But unlike most fro-yo shops, Gurts has an extra element to help it through the slow winter months. That is, freshly baked...


Hey! / Restaurants

89 Roncesvalles Avenue 647.748.0439
Hey!

Hey! on Roncesvalles has been open for just a week in the space that long housed the 100-seater coffee shop, Tinto. My boyfriend and I are former residents of the...


Hopgood's Foodliner / Restaurants

325 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.533.2723 Website
Hopgood's Foodliner

Hopgood's Foodliner serves such impeccably executed fare that I scarcely realized the last time I had crab dip so delicious was at Aunt Dolly's church potluck. While the restaurant's name...



Hugh's Room / Bars

2261 Dundas Street West 416.531.6604 Website
Hugh's Room

Hugh's Room is one of the best venues in Canada for Llive folk/roots music. It features live acts regularly - both local and international musicians. ...


Imelda / Fashion Stores

123 Roncesvalles 647.344.1006
Imelda

Imelda is a shop that stocks those so-called "cute and comfortable" shoes that always look the same to me, despite the year or season--they all have chunky heels, round cuddly...


Inter Steer / Bars

357 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.588.8054
Inter Steer

Formally a dusty old restaurant that appeared to be called "Romantic Place" and whose facade looked like it dated back to 1970, Inter Steer underwent a big makeover a few...


JJ Sushi / Restaurants

431 Roncesvalles Ave 416.535.9290
JJ Sushi

JJ Sushi was the original sushi option on Roncesvalles but it now has plenty of competition. This place is tiny, making take-out the best option....



Kennel Cafe / Services

295 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.531.3177 Website
Kennel Cafe

Kennel Cafe doesn't serve coffee to dogs, but it does stock a wide variety of natural, organic and earth-friendly products. Check the website for nutritional seminars, or submit a photo...


Lit Espresso Bar / Cafes

221 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.538.9700 Website
Lit Espresso Bar

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Loons Restaurant & Pub / Restaurants

416 Roncesvalles Ave 416.535.8561 Website
Loons Restaurant & Pub

Scoping for a patio on a Thursday night on Roncesvalles, two friends and I end up at Loons, a restaurant and pub just up the street from the Revue Cinema....


Mabel's Bakery (Roncesvalles) / Baked Goods

323 Roncesvalles Ave 416.534.2333 Website
Mabel's Bakery (Roncesvalles)

Mabel's Bakery & Specialty Foods opened for business this fall in the old Warmia Deli space on Roncesvalles, and after a total rennovation and completely revamped offerings, the storefront now...



Macklem's / Fashion Stores

2223 Dundas Street West 416.531.7188 Website
Macklem's

Macklem's is a family-run business located at Dundas and Roncesvalles since 1945. They have a huge selection of strollers and carseats, as well as just about any other baby item...


Maggie's Farm Vintage / Fashion Stores

407 Roncesvalles Ave. 416.537.4356 Website
Maggie's Farm Vintage

Maggie's Farm Vintage is a delightful hodge-podge of a place, as one could probably tell from the treasures strewn outside and the "Holy Land Foods and Video" sign that dominates...


Maple Produce / Grocery Stores

225 Roncesvalles
Maple Produce

On a warm sunny day, Roncesvalles easily ranks as one of my favourite streets for a little food shopping. There's a lively atmosphere with local grocers, butchers, bakeries and cafes...


Mariclaro / Fashion Stores

435 Roncesvalles Ave 416.533.9161 Website
Mariclaro

Mariclaro is an open-concept boutique and workshop on Roncesvalles that makes women's bags, clothing and accessories....



Masquerade Waffles and Crepes / Restaurants

133 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.828.1698
Masquerade Waffles and Crepes

Masquerade Waffles and Crepes is a recently opened restaurant specializing in (you guessed it) waffles, crepes and other classic brunch offerings. ...


Mercantile / Grocery Stores

297 Roncesvalles Avenue 416-531-7563 Website
Mercantile

After nine years on College Street, The Mercantile has moved to Roncesvalles. With the new space, owner Shannon Doyle has been able to expand the stock of specialty foods...


Mitzi's / Restaurants

100 Sorauren Ave 416.588.1234
Mitzi's

On the quiet, tree-lined Sorauren Avenue, just north of Queen sits Mitzi's, a hugely popular cafe and brunch spot. The best thing about Mitzi's is the spiced potatoes. It's one...


Mrs. Huizenga / Design Stores

121 Roncesvalles Ave 416.533.2112
Mrs. Huizenga

More details coming soon!...



My Dog's Daycare / Services

111 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.533.7997 Website
My Dog's Daycare

My Dog's Daycare is a cute little daycare centre in Roncesvalles Village. Cheery staff keep numbers low in order to look after your best friend as if they were their...


Noodleholic / Restaurants

2210 Dundas Street West 416.819.6604
Noodleholic

Noodleholic is a brand new specialty noodle house that opened two weeks ago in upper Roncesvalles Village. It's an interesting concept dedicated to all things Asian in the land of...


Olga Korper Gallery / Galleries

17 Morrow Avenue 416.538.8220 Website
Olga Korper Gallery

Olga Korper Gallery has a lengthy and fascinating history. Started in the basement of Korper's former apartment on Markham Street, after a few years the then makeshift gallery moved...


Peak Gallery / Galleries

23 Morrow Ave 416.537.8108 Website
Peak Gallery

More details coming soon! ...



Phila Optical / Fashion Stores

359 Roncesvalles Ave 416.538.8580 Website
Phila Optical

Phila Optical is an eyewear shop on Roncesvalles that offers many unique and vintage-inspired designs....


Pizza Flora / Restaurants

167 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.588.4500 Website
Pizza Flora

Pizza Flora is a new entrant on Roncesvalles for take-out pizza and chicken wings. Pizza options range from the traditional (margherita) to the gourmet (shrimp scampi) to the indulgent (chicken...


Pizzeria Defina / Restaurants

321 Roncesvalles Ave 416.571.3939 Website
Pizzeria Defina

Pizzeria Defina is Roncesvalles' answer to wood-fired pizza. After months of teasing, the paper on the windows is finally down and neighbourhood residents are flocking to their new pizza...


Planet Kid / Fashion Stores

87 Roncesvalles Ave. 416.537.9233 Website
Planet Kid

More info soon!...



Qi Natural Foods / Grocery Stores

219 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.537.1428
Qi Natural Foods

Qi Natural is a health food store with three locations in Toronto including the one pictured above on Roncesvalles. The other two are on Bloor Street in Koreatown and on...


Roncesvalles Bakery / Baked Goods

173 Roncesvalles Ave (416) 535-7143 Website
Roncesvalles Bakery

The Roncesvalles Bakery & Deli is a lot smaller, but from my experience, friendlier then some of the other larger Polish bakeries on Roncesvalles. The Roncesvalles Bakery & Deli...


Roncy St. Gallery / Galleries

394 Roncesvalles Avenue
Roncy St. Gallery

Roncy St. Gallery is a new addition to the north end of Roncesvalles, showcasing contemporary work in a gallery space near Howard Park....


Roncy's Bean / Cafes

385 Roncesvalles Ave
Roncy's Bean

Roncy's Bean is not simply a new spot from which to grab a latte in Roncesvalles Village, but also a sort of mini-triumph for some of the people in the...



Rowe Farms / Grocery Stores

105 Roncesvalles Ave. 416.588.4383 Website
Rowe Farms

I've never had a particularly strong connection to meat. That's not because I don't like the stuff. In fact, it's just the opposite. I love it. But I've always been...


Scooter Girl / Services

187 Roncesvalles Ave 416.534.2211 Website
Scooter Girl

Scooter Girl is a one-stop kid's toy shop for the Roncesvalles/High Park areas, featuring everything from wooden toys, to furnished dollhouses, to railway sets....


Scout / Design Stores

405 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.546.6922 Website
Scout

Scout is a quaint little Roncesvalles gift boutique specializing in local and handmade goods. For some reason, the plum purple ceiling seems to tell me all I need to know...


Set Me Free / Services

381 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.532.4147 Website
Set Me Free

Set Me Free has locations on Roncesvalles), Little Italy (653 College St.) and the Beaches (2130 Queen St. E). They carry a variety of used bikes, as well as some...



Shala-Mar Restaurant / Restaurants

391 Roncesvalles Avenue 416-588-9877
Shala-Mar Restaurant

When you think "eastern" food on Roncesvalles, you'd be forgiven if your culinary map included a vast white space just past the Balkans with "here there be tygers" scrawled...


She Said Boom / Bookstores

393 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.341.6843 Website
She Said Boom

She Said Boom features two locations under once linked, but now separate, ownership. Both stores have been around for over ten years, with the College Street location acting as...


Smock Cafe / Cafes

287 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.530.0888 Website
Smock Cafe

Smock Cafe is a new Roncesvalles cafe that offers crafts for kids and respite for parents."The other day," owner Sara Wood begins as we sip coffees by the front-facing bar,...


Snap Fitness (Roncesvalles) / Fitness Clubs

183 Roncesvalles Avenue 647.351.7627 Website
Snap Fitness (Roncesvalles)

Snap Fitness in a fitness chain with locations across North America including this one on Roncesvalles. The best thing about this place is that it's 24 hours. ...



Soup 'n Such / Restaurants

2285 Dundas St. West 416.916.4131 Website
Soup 'n Such

Soup 'n Such is a breakfast and lunch spot where Dundas West meets Roncesvalles. The menu features plenty of soups (potato bacon, turkey veggie), salads (quinoa, spinach), panini and a...


Statis Local Foods / Grocery Stores

476 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.533.1079 Website
Statis Local Foods

Stasis Local Foods is all about eating locally all year round. That is, eating locally all year round without forgoing some of your favourite, though out-of-season foods. So, while you...


Sunny Joe's Cafe / Cafes

250 Sorauren Ave
Sunny Joe's Cafe

Sunny Joe's Cafe feels like a country corner stop, Now, I know it's kind of hokey to say, but I couldn't help thinking of an old Muskoka coffee and convenience...


Sushi on Roncy / Restaurants

293 Roncesvalles Avenue 647.347.7735
Sushi on Roncy

Sushi on Roncy is the newest sushi restaurant to open on Roncesvalles. Like the other options further south their menu is stacked with the usual sushi, sashimi and maki options....



Sweet Thrills / Grocery Stores

399 Roncesvalles Ave 416.535.9286
Sweet Thrills

Sweet Thrills is the epitome of a kid's dream candy store. It has board games right by the entrance, a wall of Jelly Bellys, a balloons and colourful candies just...


Sweetpea's / Design Stores

163 Roncesvalles Ave 416.537.3700 Website
Sweetpea's

Sweetpea's has brought eco-friendly, contemporary floral design to Roncesvalles. Finally. "There really wasn't anything like this before," owner Sara Jameson tells me, leaning over the counter. Jameson has lived in...


Ten Spot (Roncesvalles) / Fashion Stores

117 Roncesvalles Ave. 416.915.1010 Website
Ten Spot (Roncesvalles)

The Ten Spot has migrated to Roncesvalles, where it offers all of the pampering you'd expect, but without the zen vibe. They want to offer a social experience for...


Thai Chef Cuisine / Restaurants

233 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.915.0095 Website
Thai Chef Cuisine

More info coming soon. ...



The Ace / Restaurants

231 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.792.7729 Website
The Ace

The Ace Restaurant has experienced a rebirth after almost two decades of lying dormant. After reading about the diner back in May, I was intrigued by the history of the...


The Dizzy / Restaurants

305 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.538.8484 Website
The Dizzy

The Dizzy has flags from all over the world and is a welcoming Gastro Pub in the heart of Roncesvalles. While some might find its menu to be just standard...


The Friendly Thai / Restaurants

223 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.535.0111
The Friendly Thai

The Friendly Thai on Roncesvalles, one of the handful of outposts belonging to the popular local restaurant chain, serves up tasty Thai food in a contemporary ambiance. ...


The Little Hair Shop / Fashion Stores

477 Roncesvalles Ave 416.588.5552 Website
The Little Hair Shop

The Little Hair Shop is a Roncesvalles salon specializing in Kevin Murphy products and touting "low maintenance" style....



The Local / Restaurants

396 Roncesvalles Ave 416.535.6225 Website
The Local

The Local is an art-friendly pub on Roncesvalles that has lots of beers on tap, chili, burgers, salads and perogies. There's also a great back patio....


The Rude Boy / Restaurants

397 Roncesvalles Ave 416.533.3269
The Rude Boy

The Rude Boy opened rather quietly this past week on Roncesvalles Avenue in the location previously occupied by The Greek Spot. The foursome of chefs Liam Kelly, Faiez Bapoo, Paul...


The Westerly / Restaurants

413 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.551.6660 Website
The Westerly

The Westerly is the newest hot spot on Roncesvalles. Since opening in December it has generated a lot of buzz so I stopped by last week eager to get a...


Thin Blue Line / Grocery Stores

93 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.840.6966 Website
Thin Blue Line

The Thin Blue Line Cheese Boutique in Roncesvalles Village has a great selection of fresh, local artisan cheeses. ...



Vicky's Fish & Chips / Restaurants

414 Roncesvalles Ave. (416) 531-8822
Vicky's Fish & Chips

Two different menus, one for fish and chips and one for thai, with a LOT of variety for a very reasonable price. The fish and chips are worth raving...


Vincent Sushi / Restaurants

153 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.516.1956 Website
Vincent Sushi

Vincent Sushi has grown up and moved into much larger digs on Roncesvalles. They are open for lunch and dinner and even have a few Korean options on the menu....


West Side Cycle / Services

213 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.531.4648 Website
West Side Cycle

West Side Cycle caters to "moms and pops" - people who just want to hop on the bike and ride. Most new bikes are in the modest $300-400 price range...


Zagloba / Restaurants

317 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.530.0303
Zagloba

Zagloba is an old school Polish restaurant on Roncesvalles. The owner makes traditional dishes including all sorts of perogies. There's also weekend....



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