Came here to try to find an owl themed birthday card for a close friend whose birthday was later in…read moreJuly as of date of review before going online, and I found one, plus it happened to be the last one left! Beautiful ambience, beautiful balance between being too empty and too cluttered, very neat and tidy, many interesting cards and other gift items, at much better prices than various major chain stores. The service was professional and very friendly, found an interesting music themed notebook at a price I can afford for a future visit. As this place is also very close to my cat's vet, it's pretty easy to make a visit or two within a two to three month period. Most likely coming back!

I shop with Pina, the owner every week. I always need cards and presents to send to friends along…read morewith particular presents. One valuable item I found was the candle lighter which is rechargable . The price is very reasonable and I purchased two for gifts. I never leave the store empty-handed and come away feeling pleasantly relieved that I found what I was looking for and even other items that will come in handy. A fabulous place to shop land feel good. Norma McGrath 83 yrs of age

Love this store! I came here at the recommendation of a friend as I wanted to buy eco-friendly…read moreCanadian clothing. I went after having lunch in the area & found a nice selection of tops that I tried on in one of their change rooms. I ended up buying 4 tops & a cardigan. Some of the tops were on sale so score! This shop isn't a large shop but they manage to pack a lot of things in here. Besides the ladies clothing they also have things like wallets, bags, jewellery & some kitchen stuff (mugs, linens). Their winter scarves & gloves were on sale so I got a very pretty blue scarf too! I'd never heard of this store before as I don't frequent the Danforth area much. But I'm glad I came here after my friend recommended it. This is the kind of store I like to support. Ironically they carry one of the brands I like: Blue Sky Clothing. I had been buying this brand's clothing online. So it's nice to be able to try on the clothing at El Pipil! I'm definitely coming back in the future to buy clothing & other things.

Always superb selection of fine clothing for discerning tastes. Different and special. Few people…read morewill be seen wearing the same if ever.

I was so amazed with the featured products on this place. They've been very helpful and…read moreknowledgeable of their products. Customer service was great!!!

What a fantastic store, and such a whimsical selection! We walked in, looking for a mirror...and…read morehappily purchased a wall mounted "Sun" that was screaming at us. Inspire will be a regular stop on our neighborhood walks. The shop-keeper was so knowledgeable, and eager to assist. Strongly recommend stopping in, and enjoying the warming comforts of a local, "brick and mortar" business. SHOP LOCAL, and support a family, not a huge corporation.

Beautiful high quality products. Ordered some gifts for a friend who lives in the area and was sent…read morean email saying one of the products was slightly warped and she gave me a larger size at no extra cost! She also wrote a hand written note which made me so happy since I could not write and send one myself with the gift. Everything was beautifully wrapped, the owner Jacqueline was extremely kind. I will definitely be coming back here when I visit my friend in Toronto!

So unexpected as you enter this gem of a store! Exciting and colorful and priced so well. The…read moreowner is both knowledgeable and helpful. Treat yourself to a visit - you're guaranteed to end up purchasing something!

Cute little place to pick up all kinds of gifts. Bought some punny thank you cards that say "A note…read morefor you" with musical notes.

I stopped by this shop after noticing their window display and wanted to check out their Jellycats…read more They have a small collection, so if you're into Jellycats, it's worth a visit. I spotted the cute snake keychain and the adorable new ram plush (the keychain was $33.95 though, when other retailers sell it for $32.50). They also carry various other knickknacks, but I was mainly there for the plushies.

The Arts Market is an organized store showcasing local artists products…read more The experience of walking around to find a unique one-of-a-kind gift made me feel like I was walking inside a trendy museum. I will definitely return to check out new items.

Need a nice hostess gift our birthday present. The Arts Market has everything from handmade scented…read morecandles to vintage clothing to beeswax food wraps. Something for every taste here. A great place to browse.

The Handwork Department store is a vintage and consignment shop with A LOT of amazing items. There…read moreis a downstairs section with household items that are very aesthetically pleasing to look at and purchase. My friend and I spend a good hour downstairs just playing different records and dancing around LOL. I came here because it was noted that they have a lot of cameras and I was surprised to see them all myself. Initially, I was a little nervous about buying a film camera because I am not very familiar with them but the representative that was there (Maggie) provided me with a lot of insights and useful information on each brand. She was very patient and helpful and made me feel at ease so I left the store confident. Also, the shop is located on Danforth so after my visit, I just went on an adventure and ate a lot of food. I truly loved everything at this store and it was an honour conversing with Maggie. I fully dedicate myself and wallet to this shop and I can't wait to come back!

New place for me to check out! Two floors of neat stuff, so I'll definitely be back to check this…read moreplace out again.

There's a gift-shop Battle Royale at the Front Street entry/exit of Toronto's St. Lawrence Market…read more I imagine the owners of the 43 year-old St. Lawrence Smoke & Gift Shop (SLS&GS), and the 10 year-old The Souvenir Market (TSM) shooting daggers with their eyes as they glare at each other across the walkway. I'll let you read my SLS&GS review (https://www.yelp.com/biz/st-lawrence-smoke-and-gift-shop-toronto) to find what's going on over there. As for TSM, there's plenty of cool stuff. IMHO, they win over the Smoke Shop when it comes to maple quality and selection. You'll find maple syrup, maple cookies, maple candies, maple butter, maple chocolate, and maple coffee and tea, just to name the most prominent. I also put TSM on top when it comes to sports stuff ... you'll find a sturdy amount of reasonably priced Toronto Raptors and Blue Jays gear. They also best their cross-walkway rivals in things the Smoke Shop just doesn't have (or has so little of I missed it): TSM wins on RCMP (a.k.a. The "Mounties") stuff, post cards (expensive, but excellent quality), Anne of Green Gables (the famed Canadian novel character) items, and on international flags. When it comes to the standard Toronto- and Canada-adorned items, both stores do well with t-shirts, magnets, mugs, bags, sunglasses, bags, and the rest. There isn't a lot of crossover, though, making both stores must-sees for the souvenir hunter. With a straightforward name like "The Souvenir Market" you expect an abundance and variety of great stuff ... and, boy, TSM delivers!

I adore this place! The shop's owner is so nice; every time I go in he always strikes up such…read morelovely conversation. Everything you see in here has so much character and for a tiny shop it has a plethora of different, unique items you'd have trouble finding anywhere else. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is a big fan of vintage and/or antique home decor.

A wonderfully eclectic mix of vintage items from all over the world, and a store owner who really…read moreknows his stuff! When they say "First we find the treasure, then we bury it again for you," they aren't kidding; the store is packed to the rafters with amazing finds. With a bit of help from the staff though, there's a 99.9999999% chance you'll find what you were looking for and three awesome things besides. Check it out!