I was walking around Kensington neighbourhood and saw this store. I walked in and was immediately…read moreimpressed by the variety of clothing and the abundance of each. I expected that they would only have a limited selection of each. The store is well organized and clean, though it could feel cramped in places. The service was good. There were many customers, but I avoided people in my pictures. After browsing around, I was told there is another floor! Impressive. Even more categories of clothing. There is no free WiFi. The store is not wheelchair accessible. There are no customer washrooms. There is paid and free neighbourhood street parking. Review 2023-227

Located in the famous Kensington Market neighborhood, this thrift shop is trendy without being…read moreoverwhelming, clean, orderly, with just a hint of chaos. The prices are a little higher than what I would normally pay to thrift, but they had some cool items (lots of denim) and friendly staff. I didn't get anything this time, but it's the kind of place you'll want to come back to for a more thorough lay of the land. I had fun sifting through the colorful abundant racks and sometimes, that's all you're looking for in a thrift experience.

Great shop, lovely owner, fantastic service!…read more I went in to the Refinery yesterday afternoon, admittedly in a bit of a tizzy, looking for a dress for a last-minute event. The owner of the shop, who I believe is named Cher, was just lovely! She was friendly, helpful and gave me a great price on a beautiful silk kaftan, which, I should mention, won me plenty of compliments last night. Cher helped me find a perfect last-minute outfit in a pinch and even did the necessary alteration the dress called for. Her shop has lots of other treasures (including a bridal boutique in the back half of the store) and I'll certainly be back for more! Thanks for being awesome, The Refinery!

Being somewhat on the larger size, but loving vintage fashion, I wandered into The Refinery/Vintage…read moreBridge in the hope that I might be able to find something both flattering and affordable for my non-trad retro ceremony. Although the shop is largely taken up with racks and racks of beautiful retro wedding frocks, there's also a good selection of vintage pieces, and the odd pair of shoes, belts, bags and other accessories. The store owner was above and beyond helpful, going through her back stock for several possible pieces, one of which was absolutely perfect. She also suggested several styling ideas, and recommended a seamstress across the street (at the Coal Miner's Daughter) who was able to do a few alterations at a very reasonable rate. And the dress was a bit of a bargain. All in all, for someone whose natural response to over-enthusiastic/invasive shop assistants is to say thank you and leave as quickly as possible, the experience was a delight. And the music is usually pretty cool.

Great name! The staff was friendly, happy I came…read moreacross/stopped in. Having been in a lot of antique shops, this spot desperately needs an 'organiser', someone to help arrange the aisles, make sense of the stock. A lot of it gets lost, missed due to the clutter. A few people inside makes it difficult to navigate the very tight thin aisles. Looking forward to returning.

Things I regret in life: Not finding out about this store years ago! After randomly passing by…read moreRansack the Universe earlier today while driving down Bloor St, I was able to snag a parking spot close by and make my way here. The store is packed with everything you could think of from old magazines, VHS tapes, vintage clothes (including an OJ Simpson jersey I regret not snagging), CDs, old jewelry, records, and a thousand other little knick-knacks and do-dads you would expect to find at a little antique shop. The store is two levels and features a few different rooms full of stuff to sort through. Sadly, I didn't find anything today that caught my eye but this is definitely the type of store that fills up with new merchandise weekly. I will definitely be making sure to stop in at least once a month to see what new stuff has entered the store!

Primo location for Kensington Mkt. Prices are on the HIGH…read moreside in comparison to other second hand shops on this area. Still a staple of the Mkt.

This wasn't what we were expecting, but I have to give them credit…read more We thought it would be a bargain-style thrift shop. Nope, it's a vintage clothing boutique. So yeah, we found tons of awesome things, but they weren't cheap. But I have to say, it's clean, well organized, and the staff are friendly and very helpful. And some of the pieces are so great it's fun just browsing. We didn't end up getting anything, because we are cheapskates, but I still think it's a great shop in a cool neighborhood.

I've been on the lookout for a vintage racer motorcycle jacket for awhile now and am I ever glad I…read morepopped into this hip Queen West spot. The owner was there and he was cool and pleasant. The shop is big with lots of room and mirrors so there's no claustrophobic feeling that you get in many of the other jam packed vintage shops. Lisa was amazingly vibrant and helpful and after trying on every Jacket on the rack I whittled it down to two. I bought both. Very pleased. Great selection of quality vintage goods. Awesome experience and I'll be going back.

One of my favourite vintage stores in Toronto. House of…read moreVintage staff is very friendly and helpful, and the owner always starts up a conversation. I always take time to stop by when I'm in the City. Can't wait to go back!

A very funky, welcoming place to visit. Well curated with really thoughtful vintage pieces. Good…read moreprices and very interesting pieces.

There is a lovely, welcoming and well-acquainted vibe when you enter Mama Loves You on Queen…read moreStreet. The shop itself seems to be an anomaly on the street: threadbare antique rugs on the floor, creaky, well-worn original floorboards and a tall, tin-plated ceiling all harken back to an older time. And the soothing sounds of Ray Charles play out of the vintage stereo as you shop. The selection of clothing is unlike any other store in the city. You get the impression you're in a high-end vintage store in Brooklyn or Manhattan. But without the New York City price tags. Everything seems to be excellently curated by the owner, Mahro, who is so knowledgeable about the history of clothing, and of each piece. She'll tell you straight up if something does or does not suit you. Every item is well priced and extremely well presented. Overall, this is an excellent vintage store, with plenty of goodies for both women and men.

This place is great! Huge, super well curated selection of vintage clothing. Well priced and…read moreeverything is 50% off right now because they are,sadly, closing in June. They have a large variety of sizes and have really nice packaging so its a perfect place to buy a really unique gift for someone. Their other location "Caravan" is only a couple of blocks away too! Visit before they're gone forever!

Hello Guff! We stopped by and found the perfect dining room table (we've been searching for…read moreawhile). And the next day we picked it up. We're happy to have it sitting in our home now. But that's not what I'm writing to you about -- I'm writing because shopping at your store was a great experience! ...from the moment we stepped through the door of Guff and were greeted (by Schroeder) to being assisted with checking out the table/being shown how the drop leafs work (by Schroeder) to paying for the table and a couple of ceramic cups and saucers (the latter just having arrived/but Schroeder looked them up/"no problem") to having our table prepped for pick up (by Paul and Schroeder) to being greeted the next day with a smile (by Paul) to the assist with the table being lifted into the back of our SUV (by Paul) ...it could not have been a better experience!! We will definitely be back -- AND we'll pass on to everyone we know and then some, what a great place to shop Guff is!

GUFF has some of the most unique furniture you will ever find. They have a huge space filled with…read moreitems that can fill your house from head to toe. Some really nice antique furniture in very great condition. The staff is very knowledgable and will spend a great deal of time helping you pick out the perfect piece. They have products ranging from beds, artwork, dining tables, cabinets, chairs, carpets, desks and everything else. They always have new products in store every time I check them out. 10/10 would recommend everyone to check them out for all your furniture needs.

Buyers Beware: Lafayette Consignment appears to be a total sham…read more Tried to contact the store several times via phone, email, and instagram DM to inquire about an Hermes Birkin bag advertised on their website. After nil response, I decided to order the bag anyways. Completed the online checkout process and received an order confirmation from Lafayette directly. It is worth noting that after I purchased the bag, there was a "sold out" note on the advertisement. 16 hours later, Lafayette cancelled my order without explanation. I quickly attempted to contact them directly (again), without success. Clearly Lafayette did not have this bag in their stock. They have still not released the hold on my credit card and will not pick up their phone or answer any emails. This has been one of the most frustrating customer experiences and I would never consider shopping with them again.

On Instagram, Lafayette has several authentic cosigned luxurious designer items. I have been eyeing…read morethe small Gucci bucket bag from the retailer but came across it on their IG. They were very communicative throughout the process and sent photos of the bag from different angles. Once I confirmed that I wanted it, I e-transferred the money, and they provided a tracking code; the bag arrived four days later. The bag was in immaculate condition, and I am delighted with my purchase.