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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

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 / Bookstore

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
Balluchon

Balluchon is a small, neighbourood cafe and specialty food store at Sorauren and Wright, just south of the park. It's more of a take-out spot than a place to settle...


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...


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 416.533.8830
Blue Bay Cafe

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


Brad's / Restaurants

325 Roncesvalles Ave 416.533.2723
Brad's

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

163 Roncesvalles Ave. 416.534.2007 Website
Buddha Dog

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

195 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.532.8432
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...


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....


Christopher Cutts Gallery / Galleries

21 Morrow Avenue 416.532.5566 Website
Christopher Cutts Gallery

Operating since 1986, the Christopher Cutts Gallery maintains an active roster of 46 established and emerging artists. ...


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!...


Curryer / Restaurants

100 Sorauren Avenue 416-533-3535 Website
Curryer

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

335 Roncesvalles Ave 416.516.2147
Domani Restaurant

Our review coming soon. Beat us to it! ...


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. ...


Fat Cat Wine Bar / Restaurants

331 Roncesvalles Ave 416.535.4064 Website
Fat Cat Wine Bar

More info coming soon. ...



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...


Granowska's / Cafes

175 Roncesvalles Ave (416) 533-7755 Website
Granowska's

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

476 RONCESVALLES AVENUE 416-588-4272 Website
Homebake Pizza Co.

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

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

More info coming soon. ...


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 / Baked Goods

323 Roncesvalles Ave 416.534.2333 Website
Mabel's

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...


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...


Marie Cla Ro / Fashion Stores

435 Roncesvalles Ave
Marie Cla Ro

Marie Cla Ro is a new eco-fashion boutique on Roncesvalles that stocks women's bags, clothing and accessories....


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...


Naturalis / Baked Goods

53 Roncesvalles Ave
Naturalis

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

2210 Dundas St. 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! ...


Planet Kid / Fashion Stores

87 Roncesvalles Ave. 416.537.9233 Website
Planet Kid

More info soon!...


Plastik Wrap / Fashion Stores

2235 Dundas Street West 416.778.4967 Website
Plastik Wrap

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

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...


River / Restaurants

413 Roncesvalles Ave 416.535.3422
River

Our review coming soon. ...


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...


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...


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 / Bookstore

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...


Simply Nosh Bistro / Restaurants

2210 Dundas St W 416.645.0237
Simply Nosh Bistro

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...


Thai Chef Cuisine / Restaurants

233 Roncesvalles Avenue 416.915.0095 Website
Thai Chef Cuisine

More info coming soon. ...


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 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....


Thin Blue Line / Grocery Stores

93B 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. ...


Tinto Coffee House / Cafes

89 Roncesvalles Ave 416.530.5885 Website
Tinto Coffee House

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

193 Sorauren Avenue Website
Urban Harvest

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

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...



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