Sheldon and Kyra’s Local Leslieville Guidebook
Shopping
Must check out stores
9 min walk- Leslieville’ down Canadian brand. Local and great quality. Their sweaters and 1/4 zips are a staple
Province of Canada
1004 Queen St E9 min walk- Leslieville’ down Canadian brand. Local and great quality. Their sweaters and 1/4 zips are a staple
6 min walk- Local shop with a well curated home and clothing selection
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Good Neighbour
935 Queen St E6 min walk- Local shop with a well curated home and clothing selection
Kotn Leslieville
Egyptian cotton store. Connected to it is Maha’s cafe
Arts Market
846 College St3 min walk- An eclectic mix of local artists and goods
Thyme Studio
779 Queen St E3 min walk- Section of fresh and dried flowers. Beautiful place to walk into
5 min walk- Well curated vintage clothes including a good selection of concert tees
Good Juice Box Vintage - Riverside
5 min walk- Well curated vintage clothes including a good selection of concert tees
Second Voyage (ONLINE ONLY www.secondvoyage.ca)
734 Queen St E5 min walk- clothing and vintage decorative items.
Common Sort - Riverside
760 Queen St E5 min walk- vintage clothing
20 min walk- Find some really special second hand goods at Gadabout. It’s full of 20th century memorabilia from the Edwardian era up to the 1970s. Beyond clothes (such as exquisite gowns) they have textiles, posters, cameras, jewellery, kitchenware and so much more. There’s even a “Manly Man Corner” of masculine ephemera and curiosities.
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Gadabout Vintage
1300 Queen St E20 min walk- Find some really special second hand goods at Gadabout. It’s full of 20th century memorabilia from the Edwardian era up to the 1970s. Beyond clothes (such as exquisite gowns) they have textiles, posters, cameras, jewellery, kitchenware and so much more. There’s even a “Manly Man Corner” of masculine ephemera and curiosities.
Coffee
3 min walk- A new local coffee shop a stone’s throw away. Opens at 7am
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Jimmy's Coffee
107 Portland St3 min walk- A new local coffee shop a stone’s throw away. Opens at 7am
VENOM COFFEE
91 Lewis Street5 min walk- Another great coffee shop near Queen and Broadview
20 min walk- Grab a coffee and baked good before hitting up the CN tower views at Riverdale park for sunrise or sunset
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Rooster Coffee House
479 Broadview Ave20 min walk- Grab a coffee and baked good before hitting up the CN tower views at Riverdale park for sunrise or sunset
Breakfast / Brunch
2 min walk- Right around the corner this is one of Toronto’s top rated French bakery. Enjoy some of the most delicious pastries and brunch. Their pastry menu isn’t posted online but must orders: Pain au chocolat, lemon twists, breakfast sandwich, vegetarian tart, blueberry royale.
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Bonjour Brioche
812 Queen St E2 min walk- Right around the corner this is one of Toronto’s top rated French bakery. Enjoy some of the most delicious pastries and brunch. Their pastry menu isn’t posted online but must orders: Pain au chocolat, lemon twists, breakfast sandwich, vegetarian tart, blueberry royale.
Purple Penguin Cafe
889 Queen St E5 min walk- Must try their fritters and coffee
10 min walk- Amazing brunch spot. One of the best in the city. Get there early as the line up can be long
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Lady Marmalade
265 Broadview Ave10 min walk- Amazing brunch spot. One of the best in the city. Get there early as the line up can be long
8 min walk- classic diner. Always a wait list for their brunch
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White Lily Diner
678 Queen St E8 min walk- classic diner. Always a wait list for their brunch
O'Somae
15 min walk- Great brunch spot. Must try their chicken and waffles
Takeout Food
4 min walk- my favourite takeout in the neighborhood. Their jerk chicken on rice is the best I’ve had. Also try their fresh Jamaican patties, don’t be shy to ask for their homemade hot sauce.
BlessedLove Caribbean Market inc
4 min walk- my favourite takeout in the neighborhood. Their jerk chicken on rice is the best I’ve had. Also try their fresh Jamaican patties, don’t be shy to ask for their homemade hot sauce.
6 min walk- Egyptian takeout. Try their chicken Half-N-Half (they also have vegan options). Really large quantities.
Osmow's Shawarma
861 Queen Street East6 min walk- Egyptian takeout. Try their chicken Half-N-Half (they also have vegan options). Really large quantities.
Animal Liberation Kitchen
100 Broadview AvenueVegan comfort eats, from smoky mac n cheese to BBQ pulled jackfruit buns
7 min walk- staple for late night comfort food for poutine, pulled pork, brisket, or Mac n cheese
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Leslieville Pumps General Store & Kitchen
913 Queen St E7 min walk- staple for late night comfort food for poutine, pulled pork, brisket, or Mac n cheese
9 min walk- Some of the best Vietnamese pho soup in the east end. Perfect on a cold day or after a late night.
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Mi Mi Restaurant
686A Gerrard St E9 min walk- Some of the best Vietnamese pho soup in the east end. Perfect on a cold day or after a late night.
8 min walk- Located right at Carlaw and Dundas in a warehouse. Their pizza is light and the cheese pulls like it’s from a cartoon. Highly recommend
Maker Pizza Carlaw
388 Carlaw Avenue8 min walk- Located right at Carlaw and Dundas in a warehouse. Their pizza is light and the cheese pulls like it’s from a cartoon. Highly recommend
Their pizzas are large, great crust, and unique combinations. This is a local favourite
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Blondie's Pizza
1555 Dundas St ETheir pizzas are large, great crust, and unique combinations. This is a local favourite
You’ll need to schedule in advance to secure a spot. Some east Enders believe this is the best pizza in Toronto
One Night Only Pizza (ONO Pizza)
You’ll need to schedule in advance to secure a spot. Some east Enders believe this is the best pizza in Toronto
If you’re craving Thai food, their Islamiz noodles, Thai iced tea, and Tom yum soup are a favourite
EAT BKK Thai Street Food (Queen West)
580 Queen Street WestIf you’re craving Thai food, their Islamiz noodles, Thai iced tea, and Tom yum soup are a favourite
Dinner and Drinks
10 minute walk. Opened May 2024 this is truly fun culinary experience. They also have a wine bar at the front to grab a drink.
Restaurant Ricky+Olivia
10 minute walk. Opened May 2024 this is truly fun culinary experience. They also have a wine bar at the front to grab a drink.
Tinga Kim Taqueria
20 min walk- one of our favorite taco spots. Fusion of Korean and Mexican cuisine
2 min walk- Grab fresh sandwiches for lunch and enjoy some authentic middle eastern dinner. Great date spot
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Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine
810 Queen Street East2 min walk- Grab fresh sandwiches for lunch and enjoy some authentic middle eastern dinner. Great date spot
Great date spot. Best Italian meatballs and pasta at a reasonable price
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Gio Rana's Really Really Nice
1220 Queen Street EastGreat date spot. Best Italian meatballs and pasta at a reasonable price
15 min walk- recommend for dinner. Named on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list. Make sure to order their freshly grilled foccacia
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Wynona Toronto
819 Gerrard St E15 min walk- recommend for dinner. Named on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list. Make sure to order their freshly grilled foccacia
Nodo Leslieville
1192 Queen St EAmazing food with the perfect vibe.
4 min walk- Cozy and fun spot known for its banquet prime burger (very rich in flavor so it’s good to split with sunshine). Recommend to grab drinks and apps
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The Comrade
758 Queen St E4 min walk- Cozy and fun spot known for its banquet prime burger (very rich in flavor so it’s good to split with sunshine). Recommend to grab drinks and apps
3 min walk- dimly lit local wine bar that’s a neighborhood favorite
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Chez Nous Wine Bar
798 Queen St E3 min walk- dimly lit local wine bar that’s a neighborhood favorite
6 min walk- One of the best covered roof top patios, with a view of the city. Main level also a great brunch spot
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The Broadview Hotel
106 Broadview Ave6 min walk- One of the best covered roof top patios, with a view of the city. Main level also a great brunch spot
Treats and dessert
5 min walk- Tasty unique cookies with a variety of wacky flavors
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Craig's Cookies
1332 Queen St W5 min walk- Tasty unique cookies with a variety of wacky flavors
5 min walk. THE best mini donuts you’ll try. If donuts and cake had a beautiful baby, this would be it.
COPS Coffee and Doughnuts
89 Matilda St5 min walk. THE best mini donuts you’ll try. If donuts and cake had a beautiful baby, this would be it.
5 min walk. The best tub/cone of ice cream you’ll have. Try their fresh strawberry ice cream, s’mores, and burnt marshmallows ice cream
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Ed's Real Scoop - Leslieville
920 Queen St E5 min walk. The best tub/cone of ice cream you’ll have. Try their fresh strawberry ice cream, s’mores, and burnt marshmallows ice cream
Fruitful Market
327 Carlaw AveTheir apple fritters and donuts are a favourite
Things to do
Catch sunset, go for a hike, play tennis, swim, or exercise, swim, and even run on the outdoor track. Go across the bridge to access baseball diamond.
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Riverdale Park
425 Carlton StCatch sunset, go for a hike, play tennis, swim, or exercise, swim, and even run on the outdoor track. Go across the bridge to access baseball diamond.
Beautiful park to have a picnic, view some of Toronto’s oldest homes, or take in the city skyline
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Withrow Park
725 Logan AveBeautiful park to have a picnic, view some of Toronto’s oldest homes, or take in the city skyline
Grab a tennis racquet or a basketball and shoot some hoops here. Nice place to bring a blanket and read a book under a tree
Jimmie Simpson Park
872 Queen St EGrab a tennis racquet or a basketball and shoot some hoops here. Nice place to bring a blanket and read a book under a tree
5 min walk- Grab tickets to a concert at an iconic venue
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The Opera House
735 Queen St E5 min walk- Grab tickets to a concert at an iconic venue