The ultimate holiday gift guide for Toronto's Danforth Village neighbourhood
Have a long list of holiday gifts you need to shop for? Skip the mall crowds and extra delivery fees, and head out to Toronto's Danforth Village.
With local boutiques and beloved retailers aplenty, there's no shortage of unique presents ready to be snatched up. Grab your tote and get out there — here's where to shop for the holidays in the Danforth Village.
El Rincón Guerrerense*
Celebrate the season with the warmth of Mexico and shop El Rincón Guerrerense for a Mexican market experience. With over 1,000 authentic products from culinary treats, artisanal crafts, festive seasonal items, and home decor, the gifting possibilities are endless.
Known in the Danforth Village neighbourhood for its affordable prices, friendly staff, and iconic mascot Mapletina, El Rincón is the place to enjoy Mexican traditions and flavours without boarding a plane! Plus, it's a family-owned business too.
Surprise on Danforth
TikTok viral products and toys live here at Surprise on Danforth. Gift your friends and family with Sonny Angels, Labubus, Sylvanian Families, blind boxes, and more.
Perfect for holiday gifting, Surprise also sells exclusive fleece bouquets filled with adorable plushies and adorned with Christmas-themed pinecones, berries, and elves.
The Clay Room*
For a really one-of-a-kind gift, head to The Clay Room, a cozy paint-your-own-ceramics studio where creativity takes centre stage. Open for walk-ins seven days a week, it's the perfect spot to craft something heartfelt, like a hand-painted mug or a cute little trinket box.
With 40 colours and over 200 shapes to choose from, you can let your imagination run wild. It's a fun way to spend an afternoon with friends or family while you check someone off your gift list. The studio offers student discounts, gift certificates for the crafty people in your life, and adorable baby prints.
Finished pieces are usually ready in about a week — and anything painted by Dec. 20 will be fired and ready for pickup by Dec. 24.
Press Vinyl Cafe
The neighbourhood hangout for good coffee and vinyl shopping, Press Vinyl has music ready to be gifted. From today's chart-toppers like SZA and Lana del Rey to your dad's favourites like Elvis Costello and Led Zeppelin, you can bet on reasonably priced records across all genres.
Mashi Moosh*
Visit Mashi Moosh for beautiful Moroccan artisanal goods, and explore the shop's many products just waiting to be wrapped up and gifted. Here, you'll find accessories, home decor, and even furniture pieces.
Top gift idea: Embroidered pouffes! Made from genuine leather and handcrafted in Morocco, these beautiful, bold pouffes can be used as casual low tables, footstools, or even extra seating.
Supple leather and rich texture seamlessly blend functionality with global style, adding a touch of artisan charm to the home.
Mary's Brigadeiro
Give the gift of chocolate with Mary's Brigaderio, which serves up delicious, handcrafted Brazilian brigadeiros.
These fudge-y chocolate truffles are equally as tasty as they are beautiful and come in a ton of flavours. Favourites include The Classic, a semi-dark chocolate, and The White Coconut, caramelized white chocolate topped with coconut.
You can also watch the chefs at work here, thanks to the store's open-concept kitchen.
The Montessori Room*
Your destination for top-quality, Montessori-inspired toys, furniture, and learning materials in the village — The Montessori Room is the perfect place to find unique gifts for children.
The selection of products is carefully curated, and if you’re not sure where to begin, the friendly staff are always happy to share expert recommendations on the season’s most-loved finds.
For something unique, check out its collection of STEM toys and activities, designed to provide children with a hands-on experience that's both educational and fun.
Shopping for everyone on your holiday gift list just got a lot easier! Head out to Danforth Village and let the holiday shopping begin.
*El Rincon Guerrerense, Mashi Moosh, The Clay Room, and The Montessori Room are sponsored inclusions in this article.
Mashi Moosh
