As soon as I walked into this shop, I felt like I was in a very peaceful santuary…read more Owner, Melanie greeted me with such a friendly smile. She took time to show me a bunch of nice plants( resonable price) and very informative with plants care. All the plants were in either nursery pots or in pretty ceramic pots with different pricing. I could not stay longer because I had to be somewhere else, but I could spend hours chatting with her. Will definately go back. If you love indoor plants & gardening, check it out!

The customer service at this place is outstanding. I called to find out if they had a certain…read moreproduct and instead of getting a verbal confirmation they went to the trouble of texting me pictures of what they had and prices.

Always delighted with the quality and variety of flowers from East of Eliza. So nice to visit the…read moreoutdoor garden for unusual plants.

IQ Living is quite different than the other stores and business on the Danforth…read more Great to browse around and check out the cool office and kitchen gadgets. Maybe you can find a nice and unique house warming gift? I was carrying my yoga mat on my shoulder so as my usual clumsy self, I really worry that I might knock things off the shelves when I was browsing around.... I definitely be back again to check out the cool things IQ Living carries!

Store decided to lose me as a 10+ year customer rather than give $25 store credit over a defective…read morelunch tiffin. True, it didn't say "watertight" on the package, but a huge amount of the food inside leaked out...it did not do what it was supposed to do, but the store clerk decided this was an exception to their returns policy. I had been shopping here for years, happily paying their high prices, but retailers just couldn't care less about service anymore. I guess it's only Kitchen Stuff Plus or Amazon from now on.

4/18/21 Garden centres are one of the few retailers allowing…read morein-person shopping during this time. Oddly, I can only buy garden items in person at a garden centre but am forbidden to buy them at a Dollarama or big box store while I'm there. Uh okay, fine. With all the craze in the plant community, downtown big box stores are selling out of orchid mix and giant potting soil bags for online pickup. Local garden centres rarely carry stock online and aren't too helpful on the phone either, so you'll have to pay them a visit to pick it up. East End Garden Centre has all you need and more to get your outdoor urban garden started. They have lovely wooden trellises, stones and soil at reasonable prices. I picked up a few bags of veggie soil for only $5.99 for a 30L bag, a better deal than the commonly found Miracle-Gro in big box stores. Potting soil that is usable indoors is $1 more. All the reasons to shop local! If you don't have the room or time to start your seedlings, you can pick them up for $4. I see strawberries, peas, but no tomato plants yet. I came on a Sunday; it was bustling but not packed, so social distancing is possible. I browsed their houseplant section indoors briefly, not too attractive and slightly more expensive than other local shops I frequent. The drawing point continues to be their outdoor gardening and landscaping items, but if you're lucky to spot something nice, you can pick up a houseplant baby as well.

Really good foliage. Suuuuuuuuper rude people who work Here. They look down on you and treat you…read morelike a bother. Too bad. It's nice to shop local.

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.

Beautiful greenhouse-style space with a strong plant selection, and the hidden café is a lovely…read morebonus. That's my favorite part about it. Beautiful space to sit down for a coffee or beer.

Super cute outdoor cafe with tasty pastries and solid coffee! The staff were really friendly and…read moreoverall was a nice vibe to sit and drink your coffee, as well as browse the plants they have for sale

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!

They are having a sale. Come check them out. Furniture, plants, herbs for $1, compost, soil, pots…read more...

After going to farmers market, we swung over to the garden market to look for some plants. It's…read moregreat to see people out and about despite the distancing in effect. The garden market has a lot of plants for sale plus other equipment for gardening. Owners are great and helpful.

What you cannot get at Tap Phong Trading Company down the street.. you can probably get them in B &…read moreJ Trading Company!! Love to browse around and look at all the junkie merchandises... Great selections of incense.. Ommmmm I am ready for my yoga mediation sessions!

A great place to buy stocking stuffer toys. The most fun I ever have shopping for Christmas…read morepresents. And Cheap! What's not to love?

I was the lucky recipient of a $1000 gift certificate from Urban Barn, after I just moved to…read moreToronto from Los Angeles. When setting up my new apartment, I visited the store in Leaside on Wicksteed Avenue and Fernanda Salomao Costa helped me choose the most beautiful black out sea green drapes and the Anola Area Rug for my living room area. Fernanda is a person I will go back to see and have purchased many other items from her since we met. Fernanda is pleasant and efficient. The suggestions she made were excellent and I appreciate the time she took with me to choose the right pieces for my decor. She is the reason I will return to Urban Barn ! Thank you, Jude

I avoided this chain for the longest time because of the word "barn". After all, I didn't move to…read moreToronto so I could pretend to live in the middle of nowhere. Descriptions like "rustic" or "country living" make me uneasy. Fortunately, Urban Barn is decidedly modern, free of farmyard smells, and boasts great customer service. A knowledgeable and experienced staff member, Helen, helped us navigate the mysterious and unstable world of sofa choices. Who knew there were so many details to consider in the purchase process? Helen at Urban Barn does. She's mastered an expert line of questioning that can lead you from couch confusion to confidence. Arm height, length, tufted or non-tufted, leather or textile, pet/child friendly, budget conscious, straight-backed or tilted, and level of cushioning support...you'll need to consider these aspects (and a few more) before narrowing down your choices. Fortunately, the education process requires a lot of sitting down, relaxing, and putting your feet up, which is really the ideal way to make an important life decision. I will definitely be back here. The product quality and prices are quite good overall and I highly recommend you visit - this is one shopping destination that won't leave you tired or on your feet for very long!