Yesterday a friend and I visited the venue for my 1st time as Quickies Cup Noodle was having an…read moreopening party for their new outlet which is located in the corner. I found I Have A Crush On You to be a bright and colourful small shop with a wide variety of items for sale which are unique variations on typical items for sale that are good as gifts for others. They have small, humourous greeting cards, bottle openers, t-shirts and key chains among many other items. I recommend stopping by if you're in the neighbourhood and looking for a unique gift for someone and/or a souvenir.

Smitten Kitten is an award winning design studio based in the heart of downtown Toronto. Sometimes…read morecheeky, always charming. I am still one of those people whom writes in a journal with a pen. I use stationary all the time. I'm 100% in the digital world, however, there's a part of me that likes to go back to the basics of pen and paper. I like my stationary to be as vibrant as my personality. I also like a lot of my stationary to have some cheekiness to it. I've bought various items from them. The prices are $$$$, however, writing is my passion. Items I've bought throughout the years: Set of Balloons that read, "I never really liked you." = I sent those to my ex boss. Hipster Pencils Notebooks

A new boutique store in the Cabbagetown area that houses many local artists and talents! It is…read moregreat to get a one stop shop for stationery (cards/postcards) and gifts for any occasion. The owner is super friendly and helpful in assisting to find the perfect items. There is even an in house corgi!! Each time I visit, there is always something new to discover. Cant wait until the next time I stop by!

From the owner: Artisan MRKT is a one-of-a-kind store celebrating the creativity of Canadian small businesses,…read moreartists, and makers. Discover a curated selection of unique items that cater to all tastes and styles. From stunning artwork to thoughtful gifts, Artisan MRKT offers something special for everyone while supporting local talent and craftsmanship.

Personalized, friendly service. I'm in the US and needed to send flowers to a family member in…read moreToronto who's seriously ill. I decided to go with a local, independent shop, and I'm glad I did. Their website featured several arrangements, but I wanted to make sure that what I ordered was actually going to look like what I was seeing online. I called the shop and spoke to Eugene, who was very friendly and patient while helping me choose something. I admit I was a bit frazzled and emotional, so I really appreciated his guidance. Not once did I feel rushed. The flowers arrived today, and I was told they were absolutely beautiful. What a relief! I mean, sometimes you send flowers, and it doesn't even look at all like what you're promised. I'd definitely recommend this shop.

Beautiful flowers and excellent customer service, year after year. Very helpful when I need some…read moreinspiration.

Pacific Mall is home to lots of tiny little shops, selling all kinds of things, including cell…read morephones and accessories, clothing, herbs, bubble teas, and so much more. Its home to my favourite camera store, Aden Camera, where I purchase most of my hardware. They also have great tasting food from several outlets and stalls. A couple friends and I decided to do a food challenge to see what we could each get for CDN$20. We met the challenge and enjoyed some great tasting food. Our preferred vendors included QQ Noodle King, Go Curry, Chloe's Convenience, Hi Anna's Basket, Shark's Fin City, and Prairie Lamb Kabob. This mall has something for everyone. Check them out!

We were last there 8 years ago and sadly my last review still stands…read more The prevailing economic conditions have certainty not helped the situation. I hope that one day it revives itself to it's former self. I have so many happy memories of meandering through the PM. Food-wise, there remain good options on the upper floor.

Sparetime is a somewhat unique shop that primarily specializes in 3D puzzles and construction type…read morecrafts based on The Little Prince, Studio Ghibli, and Bandai brands. I was really happy to come across this store in Hillcrest Mall. In terms of Totoro merchandise, there were colour variations I don't normally see, especially green. Of course, there are many sizes and colours of plushies to choose from, but also tote bags, figurines, and some neat in-store art decor that were all different from what I normally find. The really neat section for me is The Little Prince merchandise, which you don't tend to find much of elsewhere. Here, it rivals the extent of the Ghibli selection, with books, clothing, mugs, plushies, and puzzles. I was really eyeing the $45 Fox plushie, which was really nicely made, but I turned to one of their wooden 3D laser cutting puzzles instead, along with a mug that actually is from France. There were several books to choose from that went from toddler to adult level, including an absolutely gorgeous pop-up that really was more like a work of art for the coffee table. It's not a large space, but the amount of stock is still pretty good. The staff were polite and efficient in ringing up my purchases. When I saw the payment terminal I was worried that I wouldn't be able to get a paper receipt, but thankfully, it was provided without a hitch. This store is good enough to make Hillcrest Mall a return destination for me. If you're into Studio Ghible, The Little Prince, or Bandai, I would highly recommend checking them out. If you're into wooden puzzles and unusually themed puzzles as well, same. You can also check out their their website first to see what kind of merchandise they carry. As for me, I will definitely be returning.

O' Canada! A novelty…read morespecialty company that offers souvenirs, clothing, food items with a Canadian flair. The Great Canadian Gift Company has a online catalog where customers can make purchases as I am able to attain my favorite Canadian maple cookies brought into the U.S. The Canadian maple is worldwide renowned and opening the box the aroma of maple is fragrant. The cookies are fresh. In the past I was able to purchase these same maple cookies at Cross Border U.S. - Canada shopping by vehicle Duty Free many years ago which I greatly missed. Since I am unable to return to The Great White North I can now bring something from Canada into the U.S. Purchasing direct from manufacturer is always great without any hurdles. The maple cookies are very tasty. I had no problems with shipping from Canada into U.S. N.B. The charge will be in Canadian dollars onto my credit/debit card but my bank converts into American dollars.

From the owner: In 2004 The Great Canadian Gift Company established itself as the quintessential online source for…read moreAll Things Canadian. Initially established in the Ancaster business park, it was not long before we expanded opening another location in Beautiful Blue Mountain in 2007. Most recently The Great Canadian Gift Company expanded to a substantially larger location in Ancaster.

I do all of my gift shopping at Impressionable Gifts, whether the gift is for me or someone else…read more Lydia is amazing at helping me find the perfect gift. The prices are reasonable, there is a lot of selection and it is nice to go in and browse as I never know what I am going to find. It is worth the time to go in for a visit and a bit of a shop. You won't be disappointed.

Fantastic store! Awesome selection, even better prices...I drive from Toronto to shop here. The…read morestaff, especially the owner, Lydia, make it worth the drive...personalized service, very unique items. I've been shopping here since she opened.

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!

This is the best place to get flowers from. I bought flowers at other shops including big chains…read moreand nothing stands up to the quality of flowers and workmanship to this place. I went to them for my bouquet, my bridesmaids bouquets, and all the centerpieces for my wedding. They were spectacular! For such high quality of flowers it is actually very well priced. And these flowers last a long time (people at my wedding were actually fighting over who got to take home the centerpiece). Additionally, their service is outstanding. The whole team there is super personable...they are willing to listen to what you want, your vision (or in my case my hubby's vision), put together gorgeous beautiful bouquets and stunning centerpieces. They can make it happen for you

Called from Calif and talked to Quan Ly about ordering flower arrangement for a funeral. I stated…read moreinterest in a basket arrangement in their catalog. Ms Ly said the item can be made as a stand spray. I indicated I will order the item in stand spray. Ms Ly said my order has to be placed by email. Through out the conversation, there was no mention of price variation for different presentations. I placed the order as instructed. The next day, I was informed by email that the price is 25% higher because of the deviation from catalog. When I reply complaining that was unethical, Ms Quan said "I sincerely apologize for you to misunderstanding our conversation." How can I misunderstand what was not said?