I walked into Fresh today to browse for some outdoor furniture. Wow this place is packed with great…read moreoutdoor ideas. Everything from storage, patio chairs, lounge chairs, outdoor dining tables, and more. The manufacturers this store has picked used great materials not usually found in typical outdoor furniture; materials that give color and texture. Lots of modern design with a traditional feel, if that makes any sense. If you are looking for great outdoor furniture this is the place. Just make sure you leave the cash at home and bring the plastic as some things can really hurt the bank.

One of the worst customer service experiences I've ever had. I purchased a $450 market umbrella…read morewhich snapped in half 8 days after I brought it home. When I went back to return it, I was told by the store's co-owner that they don't warrantee the product and that I was basically out of luck. Funny how this was not mentioned at the time of purchase, nor is it indicated anywhere on the receipt. No offer was made to contact the manufacturer on my behalf, no suggestions on repair services, no indication that the product could possibly have been faulty. This sort of lackluster, 'sux to be you', lazy customer service drives me crazy and is the reason people are abandoning independant retailers in favour of big box stores. Be forewarned: if you think you're paying top dollar for quality products and a safe purchasing environment, think again.

This is a great little store for browsing. I live quite close and this is my go to for small gifts,…read moreie hostess gifts etc. An amazing assortment of all things garden, as well as some furniture, and just fun stuff in general. Service is great! Especially Kyle who seems to know just what your looking for. Always super helpful. Recommend this place, AND their sister kitchen store, IQ Living, next door. If you're on the Danforth near Pape anytime soon, I'd totally drop in for a look. And they're online presence is also terrific.

Calling all Garden lovers! HELLOOOOO anybody out there?!? ah-hum.. Moss sounds like a cool name for…read morea hipster nightclub, but it's far from it. This is a garden store.. That's right, a store devoted to garden and other outdoorsy things. It may sound like a granny store, but it's really not! There's a lot of really neat things. Such as a wasp catcher, or wooden rocking chair (extremely comfy). They have items such as gardening gloves, or hats. Don't know where to buy your mom garden gnomes? They have a decent collection here! That in itself is reason enough to check out this store!

Outstanding customer service. Above and beyond.... purchased mattress, box spring and frame made in…read moreOntario....next day delivery. This is a real Mom and Pop business. Awesome!

I made purchase there first of all the owner mixed up my order gave me most uncomfortable and hard…read moremattress. I complained about he refused to exchange or give my money. He finally decided to give me a new one after I threaten him about how a customer has the legal right to return or exchange a product if they are dissatisfied with their purchase. He came to exchange the mattress as promised but it was still same as the first. Now I am stuck with a queen size matters which is absolutely worst thing ever to sleep on leading to back problems. I recommend anyone not to buy anything from store because the owner is scam artist, cheap, and has terrible customer service. This place should be reported to business bureau.

This place was absolutely amazing! Right when I walked in, I was greeted so nicely by who I presume…read moreto be the owner. I came in looking for a house plant for my boyfriend and the owner was so knowledgeable and helpful in answering my questions and getting the perfect plant. Not only that, but while potting the plant for me, he had wrapped it up very considerably knowing that I was walking (aka he had double bagged it and stapled it mostly shut since it was below 0 temp outside and he didn't want it affecting the plant). The selection of plants and prices were great! There's also a cute cafe underneath this plant shop which is great if you want a quick drink. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and recommend this place to anyone looking to purchase a house plant - thank you Plant Society!

While this is not a front for an undercover organization, Plant Society definitely seems like…read moreToronto's best kept botanical secret. This plant shop is tucked away but houses some of the most beautiful plants, planters, pots, tools and accessories. A friend happened upon their website and I needed to pop in to see it for myself. It was love at first sight! The selection at other plant shops/nurseries varies and that is similar to here. However, that's the exciting part. Plant Society not only carries your monsteras and money trees, but they also have some rare finds and imports, if you just ask. I always find something that intrigues me. Their plants are in good condition, well cared for, free of bugs, and decently priced. They also have some beautiful tools and accessories such as fancy watering cans that can boost the aesthetic in your place going from drab to fab in an instant. If live plants aren't your thing, they have some beautiful dried bouquets. The other aspect of this shop that brings me back is the top notch customer service. You can typically find Michael here and readily available to answer all your plant questions. He has been super helpful and has offered help by suggesting pet-friendly options to just entertaining my curiosity. I always leave happy and more than my arms can carry sometimes. The one good thing about breaking the bank here is that they have a rewards program, which other plant shops don't usually offer. It does curb a bit of the guilt because points will earn you certain dollars off your next purchase. If you're not signed up for their newsletter, you absolutely should because they have frequent sales. If you love plants or even just want to take a peek, go ahead and indulge your inner plant mom (or dad)! You won't regret it - I promise!

We purchased a $5000+ patio set just over a year ago and already have an issue with it. The product…read morehas a 5 year warranty so we contacted the company to have it services but receive an email from then that simply says "After careful evaluation, this is not covered under warranty." We've been trying for over 3 weeks to get an explanation as to why it is not covered under warranty but there are no response from the company. The product we purchase was of subpar quality and customer service is the worst.

Great service, amazing product and superb selection. Staff and management are delightful to deal…read morewith and delivery was on time, on scheduled date. Thank you so much!!

Love the bubble couches. Better furniture than the rest of king st east. Paul was very helpful. It…read moreis very expensive but this isn't Walmart. Most furniture is from Italy. Everyone should at least have a look to see what furniture should look like and how it should feel. The only negatives - (1)Their Mah Jong furniture isn't nice on the eyes (2) delivery takes weeks because of origin of the furniture (3) some of their fabrics are by fur loving fashionista Jean Paul Gauthier.

From the owner: Roche Bobois is a world leader of high-end furniture design and distribution. Working closely with…read morerenowned designers and with Haute Couture fashion houses, Roche Bobois offers a broad range of exclusive made-to-order designs, manufactured with a high level of customisation in small European workshops. Our full collection of premium-quality furniture includes sofas, armchairs, cocktail tables, dining chairs, sideboards, beds, wardrobes, storage and accessories including lighting, cushions and rugs

This shop is great, its unfortunate that they closed their retail storefront in Toronto, they were…read moremy go to shop. But they do still have an online shop, which i have ordered from many times. They have an excellent selection, and great prices, i get everything i need for my grows from these guys, they are still my go to shop. I will miss the retail shop though.

If you're looking to grow your plants semi or fully in water, this is a gem of a spot that you must…read morecheck out. It has all you need to get started and more. The prices are unbeatable - better than what you'll find on Amazon and big-box retailers, and with more selections to choose from. They carry some Canadian brands I haven't even heard of, so it's great to have an opportunity to shop local! They recently moved to this larger space, carrying more stock. I appreciate their up-to-date website with the products and prices, so definitely check it out before visiting. You can order for delivery or pick up in store. The staff is also great at educating and helping you choose the right product. Noteworthy finds - Heat mats as little as $20. Did you know that besides keeping your plants toasty warm in the winter or to start seedlings, you can use it to rise your dough quicker when you make bread at home? - Nutrients: Many brands, including the popular line of General Hydroponics - pH Adjuster: Various pH adjusters you can try from Nitric, Phosphorus to Citric acid. For the same price as the big box store, you'll get 4x the product here. - Bulk buys of Hydroton / Leca for a great deal - Quality fertilizers like worm castings you can amend in soil - Net pots of varying sizes and large nursery pots to line under your decorative pots for cheap - Affordable grow bags made with recycled materials As a houseplant enthusiast, even the small size 1L bottles of nutrients, ph adjuster or clearing solution would last me super long, especially when I'm mostly diluting 1mL to 1 gallon of water at a time. It's like walking into a warehouse here, not a place you want to stay for long. They have been more Ecommerce focused, but now that they have a bigger space, there is room to improve their store presence. The only feedback I have is to create more impactful displays and organization of their products so shoppers can explore, compare, and find other things they may want to pick up. I visited the website after and realize there are other things I want to pick up that I missed seeing in store.

I really wanted to like this store located on Merton St. in Toronto. It's a small business with…read moremuch of their products made in Canada. Customer service however was very much lacking. Mistakes were made and they refused to honour sale prices. The staff I dealt with also did not seem overly concerned that the mistakes were on their end. Will not be returning, unfortunately.

I recently bought a slipcovered sofa and three chairs from Hauser (their store on Merton Street)…read more The store itself is lovely, the staff friendly and very helpful. In the showroom they have a wide assortment of beautiful sofas and chairs set up as well as home accessories. There were many choices of fabrics to choose from which I appreciated as I had a certain scheme in mind and I had no problem whatsoever finding the colour and fabric I was looking for. If you have never bought slipcovered furniture before I suggest you give it some serious thought. I would never go back to buying any type of sofa or chair that isn't slipcovered. It takes a lot of worry out of preserving your furniture because all you have to do is remove the slipcover and wash it or have it dry-cleaned, when necessary. I am particular about my furniture and I am just so pleased with slipcovered furniture and especially Hauser's. Not to mention you can buy extra slipcovers in a different colour if you want to change the look depending on the season, if that's something you would like to have the option for. I really did my homework before I went to Hauser. Their choice of styles, the quality and the pricing were all the reasons why I decided to purchase my furniture at Hauser. I didn't have time to check out their other line of furniture (that isn't slipcovered) that is from Italy, although I did look at the furniture on the internet and it looks lovely. They also have a huge selection of outdoor furniture and accessories that appears to be very popular. I would highly recommend Hauser if you are looking for superior quality slipcovered furniture..there is not a better place in Toronto in my opinion. Thanks for reading my review!

Bought a chair and marble tray from them and it's the nicest thing in my house. Will definitely…read moreshop there again!

From the owner: We offer collectible designer furniture with meticulous attention to detail and design, sharing…read morewith you pieces that will stand the test of time through their beauty and construction Our objective has always been to offer furniture and home goods of the finest quality; we research meticulously to source high quality pieces with a focus on form and sustainable manufacturing practices.

Last Friday night, I was waiting for an order from Descendant and decided to check out some of the…read morebusinesses while I was waiting. I took a left from the pizza place and found Cookery. I looked at the sign placed on the sidewalk and it offers cooking classes. Cool! What drew me in was a pasta dryer. It was red and translucent. It looked cool. I walked in. There is a little ramp for those who may need a wheelchair to enter and exit the store. Perhaps I had luck on my side. I didn't have anyone asking whether I needed assistance. I like self-discovery when I have nothing in mind to shop for. A female staffer was assisting two other female customers. Judging from their conversation, they would be going at it for a while. One of them was awfully specific about the types of mini bowls that she had in mind. I was correct. They were still talking by the time I had completed by browsing excursion in this store. This store is more on the higher end of kitchen appliances and accessories. If you're looking for higher quality items, you want to shop here. I have a few examples. I found a stainless steel poacher for eggs. I frankly don't think that you need to get one for $15, but you can if you're dying to own one. I found a rather fancy-looking carbonation machine. It made my SodaStream machine that I love look like a toy. I love Le Creuset. It is truly an investment when you are buying pieces, so I don't own a lot of items. I normally hit an outlet or wait for a sale. This place had a silicone brush for basting turkeys or applying egg wash to your pastries before shoving them into the oven. It felt good in my hand until I saw that it was $25. Really? The cooking classes seem to happen at the back. There is a kitchen, but it had so many products around the cooking area that was obviously dormant. It was odd to me. You'd have to take all your products off before you have your cooking class. It seemed like a lot of work. Perhaps there's another kitchen area in the back that I wasn't aware of. Who knows? It was nice browsing around this store. I liked looking at the covered shopping carts. I grew up with a foldable metal one with two wheels. It was bigger that the ones offered here, but I like how your items are protected from the elements. The designed looked nice compared to my boxy ones that I've owned over the years when I didn't have a car and needed to walk to the supermarket down the street. I look forward to returning to this store and checking out their items some more. (31)