Neighbourhoods
Yonge & Wellesley
Yonge & Wellesley is a bustling intersection that's not notable for much except its subway stop and a higher than average concentration of sushi restaurants in the area. A block to the east, at Wellesley and Bay, government buildings are home to a steady supply of office workers who keep seats at local lunch spots at a premium.
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Artful Dodger / Restaurants
The Artful Dodger is local pub on Isabella St. that serves typical pub fare along with a range of Irish beers....
Bar Volo / Restaurants
Bar Volo opened on the corner of Yonge and Dundonald in 1985 and, while it was initially an Italian-focused cafe, it has found a new life — and hit its...
BiBimQ / Restaurants
BiBimQ is a casual, eat-in or take-out Korean spot on Yonge Street that serves fast and tasty bibimbap and other Korean specialties. ...
Biryani House (Wellesley) / Restaurants
Biryani House is a Yonge and Wellesley staple that doesn't look like much from the outside, but don't judge a book by its cover. It's a romantic date-worthy space with...
Bowl Fine Asian Cuisine / Restaurants
Bowl Fine Asian Cuisine has two location in Toronto including the cheap and cheerful one pictured above on Yonge just north of College. The menu features a range of Asian-inspired...
Brownstone Bistro / Restaurants
Brownstone Bistro serves up brunch, lunch and dinner. The menu features mostly Italian fare including calamari, pizza, pasta, sandwiches and wraps. ...
ChocoSol / Grocery Stores
ChocoSol isn't just about making chocolate. Its philosophy, Mathieu McFadden tells me, is about "community, social enterprise, and traditional methods." You'll find ChocoSol on the fourth floor of 6 St. Joseph...
Crown Princess / Restaurants
The Crown Princess offers some of the best dim sum south of Steeles and West of Kennedy (though I suppose the proprietors at Lai Wah Heen would have something to...
Darvish Restaurant / Restaurants
Darvish Restaurant is where to go for Persian eats near Yonge and College. The menu features a wide range of snacking plates, kabobs, salads, stews and rice dishes....
Duke of Gloucester / Restaurants
Duke of Gloucester is a local favourite on Yonge St. Found on the second floor it's easy to miss, but a venture inside will reveal a descent selection of beers...
Dynamic Conditioning Centre / Fitness Clubs
By all accounts Dynamic Conditioning Centre is no ordinary gym. Instead of row upon row of shiny exercise machines, DCC's equipment is an eclectic mix of items including sleds,...
Eliot's Bookshop / Bookstores
Eliot's Bookshop is a three story bookstore near Yonge and Wellesley that sells a huge variety of used books including many classic literature. ...
Ethiopian House / Restaurants
I drink coffee and I drink it black. Yes, because I enjoy coffee, not what you get if you put a shot of coffee in a 20oz cup...
Fire on the East Side / Restaurants
Fire on the East Side offers a southern-inspired menu for brunch, lunch and dinner with selections including Southern Fried Chicken, Pan Seared Black Cod, Jambalaya and Fried Oysters....
Fracshion / Fashion Stores
Fracshion is a dream for the discount designer hunter. As the outlet store for the four Balisi shops in Toronto, Fracshion has an eclectic mix of jewelry, accessories, shoes, and...
Glad Day Bookshop / Bookstores
As the first Canadian and second longest surviving lesbian and gay bookstore in the world after The Oscar Wilde, Glad Day knows a thing or two about what appeals to...
Istanbul Doner Kebap / Restaurants
Istanbul Doner Kebap is new spot on Yonge St. offering up shawarma, doner, kebap, falafel, soup and other Middle Eastern eats....
Juice Express / Restaurants
Juice Express is a good option near Yonge and Wellesley when looking for some fresh squeezed fruit or vegetables juices. They also sell subs and coffee based drinks....
Koyoi / Restaurants
Koyoi is a newish Japanese restaurant just off Yonge St.. They doesn't serve sushi here and instead focus more on Isakaya-style offerings....
Laughing Stuff / Fashion Stores
Laughing Stuff Novelty, Toys, Gifts and Games on Yonge Street is a crowded little closet crammed full of costumes and accessories of all kinds. Offering the best bang for your...
Local 4 / Restaurants
Local 4 is a neighbourhood pub just east of Yonge St. that serves up weekend brunch favourities like eggs benny and pancakes; as well as pub fare like pulled pork...
NDJ Books / Bookstores
Despite declining in numbers during the recent 10 years, the used bookstore is still a Toronto staple. The uniqueness of each store is what keeps customers coming back to their...
Northbound Leather / Services
Northbound Leather has been a supporter of fetishism in Toronto and hosting parties in honour of fetish culture for 20 years. The 3000 square foot Yonge Street store houses an...
Not Just Noodles / Restaurants
Not Just Noodles offers cheap lunch deals for $4.99. There are some seating options but this place tends to be more of a take out joint....
One Million Comix / Bookstores
One Million Comix on Yonge is deceptively deep. The store is broken into three well organized sections, one for anime, one for toys and figurines (with a massive display...
Papaya / Restaurants
Papaya is one of the many Asian restaurants around Toronto that serve a little bit of everything from Southeast Asia, albeit watered down to meet so-called North American tastes....
Papaya Hut / Restaurants
Feeling over-heated, nutrient-deprived, slightly hungover, or just plain thirsty? Slip away to the yummy Yonge Street oasis that is Papaya Hut (also known as Papaya Island). They claim to offer...
Refried Beats / Services
Refried Beats offers both new and used CDs and DVDs in a variety of populist genres. Located on Yonge Street between Bloor and Wellesley, the store is well organized and...
Ritz Caribbean Food / Restaurants
Ritz Caribbean Food is a quick-service Caribbean restaurant on Yonge Street near Wellesley that cooks up tasty jerk chicken, roti and other Jamaican food. ...
Second Vinyl / Services
Second Vinyl specializes in classical music, catering to a clientele that was never convinced by the digital revolution, and has kept prices high on operas, symphonies, string quartets and chamber...
Seduction / Fashion Stores
Seduction is a multilevel adult sex shop, with a full floor of erotic and bedroom attire. The size of the store allows for a wide selection of adult novelties, and...
Seduction Toronto / Services
Seduction may be a huge destination for bachelor party gags and Halloween shopping, but the massive 3-storey shop also stocks an impressive array of more serious goodies. Every sex toy,...
Segovia / Restaurants
Segovia is a Spanish restaurant that features live flamenco shows every Friday and Saturday. Traditional Spanish dishes including a variety of tapas, Gazpacho and Paella are on the menu....
Shi Shawarma / Restaurants
Shi Shawarma takes its name from its two most popular offerings - shawarma and shisha. Grab a seat on their front patio and indulge in both while watching Yonge St....
Sushi & BBQ (Yonge St.) / Restaurants
Sushi & BBQ is one of the many sushi options near Yonge and Wellesley. But the bonus here is that there are a few more Korean dishes on the menu....
Sushi Box / Restaurants
Sushi Box offers take-out sushi meals near Bay and Wellesley. Like Bento Nouveau and other fast-food sushi restaurants, Sushi Box sells pre-made nigiri, maki and other Japanese fare....
Sushi Garden / Restaurants
Sushi Garden is a hit and miss sushi joint just off Yonge St. at Wellesley. Service can be a bit slow but the food is standard for the area....
Sushi Hana / Restaurants
Sushi Hana is one of the many sushi restaurants near Yonge and Wellesley serving decent sushi, U-don noodles and donburi....
Sushi Supreme Fusion / Restaurants
Sushi Supreme Fusion is one of the newer sushi restaurants to open in the already saturated sushi landscape near Yonge and Wellesley. ...
Theatrics Plus / Fashion Stores
This party store just north of Wellesley has an excellent assortment of reasonably priced costumes and party goods. Despite having far too much crammed into a small space, the stores late...
Toko / Restaurants
Toko is a newish sushi restaurant to open up near Yonge and Wellesley. The interior leaves a little to be desired, but there's plenty of seating and the usual menu...
Wrap & Roll / Restaurants
Wrap & Roll was formerly known as Red & White. Sadly, with new ownership has come a decline in the quality of the shawarma. Service is amazing here as the...
Yogurt Spoon / Restaurants
Yogurt Spoon is a new self-serve frozen yogurt joint at Yonge and Wellesley touting itself as the "most affordable, and best tasting." That's at least according to owner Jin, who...
Yonge Street Fitness Club / Fitness Clubs
Yonge Street Fitness Club is a 20,000 square foot fitness club just off Yonge Street on Isabella. The club offers a range of classes and stocks all the requisite free...
Zelda's / Restaurants
Zelda's, a long time fixture on Church St., has now found a home a block west on Yonge where it continues to dish out meatloaf, shepherd's pie and other pub...
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