This is the coolest cafe I've been to. The decor is a mix of music lover, café and nightclub. The…read moremusic is played on the coolest record player I've ever seen. Food wise had an espresso, hot chocolate and some cookies. Here was an espresso where you could actually taste all the flavours. Hot chocolate was above average and cookies were alright. Staff was friendly. There is only a little bit of seating. Maybe 20 seats in the whole place. Highlight was the WiFi at 330/30. That's the fastest for any café I've ever tested. I saw a power outlet by my sofa seat so I think they've planned for working in the cafe. Definitely recommended. They've made it into the Toronto cafe list.

Rad coffee shop slash record store on Queen West. My husband and I stopped in out of curiosity…read more(anything that has "records" in it he has to investigate) and ended up staying for a good half hour talking music with the staff and sipping on delicious coffee. I had the flat white and it was fantastic. My husband had just a standard drip coffee and he reported it as quite good as well. They have plenty of seating, from tables and chairs to more lounge type couches and such. Wifi was also really solid, which we appreciated being in from the States (crazy data charges, you know!). Staff was beyond friendly and knowledgeable and we had a great time chatting with them. Great tunes played inside with plenty of fantastic vinyl to choose from to boot.

I spent a full day Downtown in the summer, getting delicious drinks, browsing around local shops,…read moreand walking the pretty streets. We stumbled upon this vintage store, and I had to check it out. I love thrifting and shopping vintage, the clothing and products just has a unique flare that shopping centres don't. Right off the bat, the store was incredibly big. There's a wide selection of items, such as sunglasses, clothing, bikinis, books, magazines, jewelry, shoes, trinkets, and so much more! The offerings they had were unbelievable. There's only issue I found was that there weren't many sizes left that fit me, but it's expected. The workers were very kind, and asked if we needed any help and guidance for finding specific pieces and sizes. The prices were pretty average, some pieces were definitely on the higher end, but that's due to higher quality and value. Majority of pieces were at good price points, great for a shopping spree. They had this really cute TV screen photo op area, so of course we snagged a few pictures. Definitely suits the vintage vibe!

Public Butter is a very interesting replacement of what was an iconic store in this location…read more There are all sorts of things worth seeking out here. There are records, and clothing, and magazines, and old toys... And license plates?? If you miss the feeling of thing to a flea market and being surrounded by chaos and the unknown, this is one of the best ways you can get that feeling back in a slightly more controlled environment!

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

Vintage Depot has a nice atmosphere and is worth browsing, but it's more of a modern resale shop…read morethan a true vintage store. The selection leans heavily toward newer clothing and graphic T-shirts rather than classic vintage pieces. If you're specifically hunting for authentic vintage, you may want to set your expectations accordingly. If you're into contemporary streetwear and casual finds, though, it's still worth a visit.

Great little place with some awesome finds. Most of the dresses that I've tried on are unique, in…read moregood shape and are well-priced. I recently stopped by with mother dearest and picked up a decent quality wool coat. Bonus star for the warm and cheerful owner.

This is an awesome little vintage dress boutique. All sorts of styles from all sorts of eras across…read morea range of prices. The last time I went here I spotted a crazy Jody of California cotton dress that looked more like a Renaissance Fair costume, giggled at it, put it back, couldn't stop thinking about it, decided I might as well try it on, discovered that it looked really darn good on me, found out that it was only twenty dollars, bought it, and rushed home to put it in the wash. (I asked an employee whether the store ever buys dresses, and he said, "Only if they're really fabulous!")

Great place for coffee and books. I love the environment and staff here is amazing. Very inviting…read moreand friendly environment

This used to be a great spot to pick up used books but when I went in a couple of months ago it had…read moreturned into a place to do your work when you don't want to do it at home. There is still coffee, and vinyl but No Books!

This is one of the tops for vintage in Kensington. For…read moreexample my sister was looking for a Hudson Bay original vintage blanket and they had several, take you pick for different prices and much lower than they would sell online, or anyone would sell for. We went to Exile around the corner and they had none, completely sold out from what they may have had earlier. I also got a great ugly xmas sweater for $10. Check this place first!

I can't believe no one has reviewed this store! I love walking in when the barbershop below is in…read morefull swing and you can smell the shaving lather. As the name suggests, this is one store in Kensington that caters a little more to the gentlemen. Having said that, there is a great selection of vintage dresses for the ladies. The gent who is usually there is also very helpful and will pull items for you to try on if you explain the general style you're going for. Deffo worth a gander!

This vintage shop in Kensington Market neighborhood in Toronto Ontario Canada clothing,…read moreaccessories, jewelry, retro housewares, unique home accessories and mid-century modern furniture. This large space gives you plenty of room to shop. I purchased some vintage earrings for $10. They look to be good quality. It's always fun to go thrifting.

Found such a variety of fun stuff here. New and old. Women's and men's. Clothes and knick knacks…read more It's like a hybrid of new boutique, curated consignment, and true vintage. Staff is friendly. This was my favorite stop in my Kensington Markwt wandering. Love the vintage dress I scored. And fun earrings. Nicely organized and not crazy prices.

It feels like a secret spot! Hidden in a little side street behind Queen West, this two-floor cafe…read moreis on the southwest edge of Trinity Bellwoods park. I wish there was more seating. Meanwhile, there is a small section of the cafe, right at the front window, that is dog friendly. I tried the London Fog, and it was really good, but I paid almost $9 for it, which was pretty pricey, no? I wish they had more to eat. I think if they even had some Japanese hand-held food like onigiri or cheese tarts, that could be really good.

A cool open concept cafe that has lots of seating as well as loft area for a cozier catch-up…read moresession with a friend/date. Also a great spot for working/studying. They also do workshops which was intriguing. I would love to look more into that and see what they have to offer. I ordered an iced Americano and it was okay. It had citrus notes which I'm not a big fan of but I think I should've specified which coffee beans I wanted. P.S. If you're visiting during the winter, please be careful. The sidewalks around this area and leading up to the cafe were not really salted so we were literally walking on ice.