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Roncesvalles Village
Still undeniably Toronto's Little Poland, Roncesvalles Village finds a way for authentic Polish butchers, bakeries and restaurants to thrive among a growing spate of cafes serving fair trade brew, latte art and vegan treats. Mix in popular brunch spots like B, second-run flicks at the revitalized Revue Cinema and gourmet, locally sourced hot dogs at Buddha Dog and you've got yourself a neighbourhood that's no longer one of Toronto's best kept secrets.
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A Good Read / Bookstore
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
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 / Bookstore
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
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...
Belljar Cafe / Cafes
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
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...
Bloor Street Boxing and Fitness / Fitness Clubs
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
Blue Bay Cafe on Roncesvalles cooks up creole cuisine from Mauritius. Curried shrimp with green mango is among the favourites here. ...
Brad's / Restaurants
Brad's Takeout & Eatery is a new brunch, lunch and dinner joint in the village. Clean and friendly with a nice staff and good menu. Brunch on the...
Buddha Dog / Restaurants
There's a particularly stubborn old Zen koan in which a young pupil asks his master whether a dog can indeed posses Buddha-nature. The master (in typical zen obliquity) implies...
Cafe Polonez / Restaurants
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...
Cherry Bomb / Cafes
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....
Christopher Cutts Gallery / Galleries
Operating since 1986, the Christopher Cutts Gallery maintains an active roster of 46 established and emerging artists. ...
Curryer / Restaurants
The Curryer delivers Indian food to the boundaries of Jane, Annette and Dupont, Bathurst and Lake Ontario. It's tough to find location, behind Mitzi's, allows for take out or...
Domani Restaurant / Restaurants
Our review coming soon. Beat us to it! ...
Dressers / Fashion Stores
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. ...
Gate 403 / Bars
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...
Granowska's / Cafes
Granowska's continues to thrive after 36 years as a staple on Roncesvalles. Large patio to people watch and enjoy a selection of hand-made perogies, ice cream, award winning donuts...
Homebake Pizza Co. / Restaurants
Homebake Pizza Company in Roncesvalles is clearly onto something. While making fresh pizza from scratch at home is fun, it takes time and effort that I often don't have. Options...
Hugh's Room / Bars
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
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
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...
Kennel Cafe / Services
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...
Loons Restaurant & Pub / Restaurants
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 / Baked Goods
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
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...
Maple Produce / Grocery Stores
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...
Marie Cla Ro / Fashion Stores
Marie Cla Ro is a new eco-fashion boutique on Roncesvalles that stocks women's bags, clothing and accessories....
Mercantile / Grocery Stores
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
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...
My Dog's Daycare / Services
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...
Naturalis / Baked Goods
Naturalis Montreal Bagels is a nice addition to a neighborhood with a lot of character but not a lot of variety. Not only are the bagels delicious (try to...
Noodleholic / Restaurants
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
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...
Plastik Wrap / Fashion Stores
Contributed by Jessica Bartram Plastik Wrap is the kind of store I love to explore, full of slightly off-the-wall clothes that err on the side of goth, various fabrics augmented with...
Qi Natural Foods / Grocery Stores
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
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...
Rowe Farms / Grocery Stores
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...
Shala-Mar Restaurant / Restaurants
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 / Bookstore
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...
Simply Nosh Bistro / Restaurants
Simply Nosh Bistro has a sign that's been attracting my attention for the last couple of months. This Roncesvalles brunch spot, which replaced B in January but closed for two...
The Friendly Thai / Restaurants
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 Local / Restaurants
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....
Thin Blue Line / Grocery Stores
The Thin Blue Line Cheese Boutique in Roncesvalles Village has a great selection of fresh, local artisan cheeses. ...
Tinto Coffee House / Cafes
Here's my predicament: it's cold outside, and a hot drink from Tinto would really hit the spot right now. But confound it with this whole "having to brave the elements"...
Urban Harvest / Design Stores
Urban Harvest was the first urban agriculture business of its kind in Toronto, long before organic became a supermarket staple, specializing in ecologically sustainable garden alternatives. Owner Colette Murphy has been...
Vicky's Fish & Chips / Restaurants
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...
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