Toronto Cookbook Store

Iconic Yonge St. bookstore cooked by condo project

After 30 years at the corner of Yonge and Yorkville, the Cookbook Store is preparing to move on account of condo pressure. Quill & Quire reports that the building that houses the iconic Toronto bookstore and cooking studio has been sold to developers, leaving the shop's ownership to mull new locations. According to store manager Alison Fryer and owner Josh Josephson the plan is to take the business elsewhere, and that there are already "a number of options to relocate the store."
Details, however, remain scarce.

It's a fairly typical Toronto story, and one that doesn't always have a happy ending (see the fate of Pages Books). The area around the store has witnessed intense development over the last few years, so news of the building's sale comes as little surprise. That said, the store in question is one of the city's best speciality shops and boasts a passionate customer-base who will likely miss the familiar environs of the current location. Management promises to provide an update on its plans when possible.


Latest Videos



Latest Videos


Join the conversation Load comments

Latest in Eat & Drink

The 10 most anticipated Toronto restaurant openings this fall

Rats run rampant at Ontario university Tim Hortons

Sushi restaurant chain gets slammed with 11 infractions by Toronto health inspectors

Toronto's new viral croissant is $25 and bigger than your head

Toronto cafe expanding with 5 new locations and will also offer Japanese cocktails

Canada targets sky-high grocery and housing prices with a new bill

Toronto pizza joint has closed after 40 years and been replaced by its rival

Toronto actor confused after buying protein bar box with individually wrapped wood