I live in Manulife - and it is not what it used to be. There is no more LCBO in the mall - Indigo…read more- Shoppers - cineplex still here and Eataly and now LL Bean (very very over priced and also Over the Rainbow store - lots of places never came back after covid. It is not the best anymore... even living here is not the greatest.

Manulife Center is an iconic building in the heart of Toronto. The Brutalist architecture has stood…read morethe test of time. Once they fill all the retail areas the potential of this center will increase- market, liquor store, flower shop, Shoppers Drug Mart, coffee, cleaners and Bloor and Bay subway access, Underground access.

Tip: If you are southbound on Kennedy Road and are turning left into Kennedy Commons, there are two…read moreleft turn lanes. You want the left one to head straight into this plaza and across William Kitchen Road. Use the right lane to pull into Kitchen Stuff Plus, Metro, and more stores on the right. I have hit 4000 reviews on Yelp. Wow! I was at Kennedy Commons earlier today. It seems fitting to write about it. When I moved back to the greater Toronto area (GTA), I spent a lot of time at Kennedy Commons. It was a cool plaza with businesses that I loved. The best part of it was an AMC that had twenty theatres. Movie prices were cheap. I got free popcorn every so often. The seats were comfy. I loved the entire movie experience. I was sad when AMC left the GTA. This AMC in Scarborough was demolished. Although I still enjoy going to the movies, it's not the same. Businesses have come and gone over last couple of decades. I used to grab dinner with a friend after taking in a movie. We'd head over to Casey's Bar and Grill. A burger. A Diet Coke. Apple pie with vanilla ice cream. Such fond memories! Sunset Grill and Meridian Credit Union now occupy that spot. The former is a winner if you love breakfast items, but closes at 3 pm every day. I never shopped at Mr Big & Tall. It has since been replaced by Hakka Boyz and Dosa Boyz. Well, it's still on the guy side of things, I guess. Two other businesses that I loved were Cafe Mirage and Chapters. The former had good desserts and yummy food. I frequented it often. I miss Chapters. I have fond memories spending a lazy Sunday afternoon checking out books and having a drink at Starbucks. It shuttered for good in January 2024. Sears. Sears Whole Home. George Richards. Mr Greek. Golf Town. Rona. Made in Japan. Rest in plaza peace. These days, I'm fortunate that I have a bunch of stores at Kennedy Commons that I love: - Sunset Grill - Jollibee - Foody World - Metro - Michaels - Kinton Ramen New to the list is McDonald's that I frequented today. It's got a two-lane drive-thru. Yummy food. Fast and friendly service. Awesome! The Jollibee is the closest one to my home. Pineapple drink. Peach mango pie. Filipino spaghetti. Burger steaks. It's all good. The Foody World is awesome. Yummy frozen treats. Snacks. There's a CoCo bubble tea and a food court. The Metro used to be open 24 hours. It's now scaled back to a 10 pm closing time. Staff have always been super helpful. I remember coming here a few days after experiencing horrible food poisoning. I had enough strength to get broth and salted crackers at 9:30 pm. It felt so good having solid food again, albeit bland. I also got raw honey and celery after a long day. Markham lost its Michaels store years ago. This one is the closest one to me. It has everything that I need, from yarn to calligraphy ink. Kinton Ramen is delightful. I've always dined in. Staff are attentive. The ramen and gyoza are yummy. I also like the pig mirror in the washroom. I like this plaza a lot. Business turnovers are high, but I have fond memories of special businesses that I frequented and miss while establishing new ones that I love. (116)

This is a very busy outdoor shopping centre in which all businesses have their own separate…read moreentrances to the outside. I frequent this mall because it has easy access to Hwy 401 at Kennedy Road. This is especially advantageous if you exit eastbound Hwy 401 which allows direct access into Kennedy Commons. It's a breeze compared to travelling northbound on Kennedy Rd from Ellesmere Rd. Many business choices here including my favourites which I have posted separate reviews for; a super Metro store, a huge Foody World, plus all the other notables of Petsmart, LCBO, Jolibee, Kitchen Stuff Plus, and Chapters to name a few. It's a zoo atmosphere with parking but you can shop and dine all day without leaving this property.

Humbertown is located north west of the Royal York / Dundas West overpass where the Kingsway breaks…read morenorth of Dundas. This really doesn't feel like a strip mall but it is. The corner area of the "L" almost seems covered but it's not and some of the stores here are more specialty shops it seems rather than regular strip mall type stores. Sure, you have a convenience store, a Baskin Robbins and even a Loblaws but a Laura Secord and even a jewelry store? Those seem more like they should be in an indoor mall. There's a Cob's bakery there too, bread is always good. There's professional offices I believe on the Cob's side of the mall and there's also an indoor portion on the north side. Parking here is a little hard. It always seems on any given day that the parking here especially in the U part of the mall is always packed. There's more parking on the south side as well as along the Kingsway. I come here only about once a year and that's to get my ice cream cake at Baskin Robbins for my birthday otherwise this place is sort of out of the way for where I live.

Here's a good argument against lousy urban planning. Humbertown Shopping Centre has a street that…read moregoes through its parking lot, and it's a bizarre hybrid of a plaza and a true shopping mall; some stores can only be entered from outside, while others have indoor entrances. One section at the south end covered like a mall, but open at one end. This sort of mall design might work in Florida, but it's not too inviting around here in January. Anyway, there are a few interesting stores at Humbertown, like Cobb's Bread and Alex Farm Products, and there's a Blockbuster and an LCBO out on the periphery. There are a number of doctors and other professional services, which reinforces the fact that this is a useful mall if you're coming for a specific purpose, but it's not necessarily built for browsing.

Woodside Centre is a shopping plaza across from First Markham Place, on Highway 7, just east of…read moreWoodbine Avenue, on the south side. I rarely call this place by its official name. It can be mistaken for Woodside Square, which is the shopping mall at McCowan and Finch in Scarborough. I used to come here often. Gone are stores such as Roots, Danier, Michaels, and Club Monaco. These days, I shop at Winners, Staples, Kitchen Stuff Plus, Chapters, and Longo's. I like the Kelsey's Roadhouse when I feel like wings and things. There's also a Home Depot and Winco Supermarket. I haven't been to either store. One of these days, I'll give them a try. There is lots of parking. A few years ago, a number of electric charging stations were set up across from Kelsey's. Often, you'll see folks sitting in their cars, waiting for them to charge up before they take off. The Chapters no longer has a Starbucks. It's a shame because I loved grabbing a drink and casually perusing the store while sipping. If you do need your Starbucks fix, you can get it at Longo's. You can earn double the points by scanning both your Starbucks rewards and Longo's barcodes. The old Michaels store is now a Joe Fresh outlet. I still need to drop by and see what goodies I can get. It's a decent plaza. I hope that the turnovers have stopped! (473)

This little shopping plaza/ mall is the sister of the Asian Mall - First Markham Place…read more There is quite the selection here ranging from Home Depot, Winners, Longos, Winco (Ethic supermarket), Staples and Roots to mention a few. If you are nippish, there is always Kelseys Steakhouse to curb the hunger pains. There is a HUGE parking lot with a Telse SuperCharging stop if you need a top up. Always fun to be here, grab a Starbucks and wander around an afternoon (post Covid)

Tip: The most chaotic part of this plaza is the parking lot in front of T&T Supermarket. Pack…read moreplenty of patience! Cachet Centre has been around for decades. I like this plaza. I don't frequent it as much as I should. I first came here with a friend roughly two decades ago to eat at All Star Wings. It's still alive and kicking. I will always have a soft spot for this eatery and ordering way too many wing flavours. We often boxed everything we couldn't finish up. There have been many Hong Kong-style eateries next to this wing place that have come and gone over the years. Sadly, one of these eateries had silver needle noodles that you don't see often on the menu. They were so good! I don't frequent the T&T Supermarket these days. It was a madhouse the few times that I did. It's the perfect storm of crazy shoppers who can't park for beans. The supermarket itself is decent. I live closer to the two T&T stores on Warden and Kennedy. This one is the third-closest one to my home. There is a Wellwise Home Health & Wellness store. It used to be under the Shoppers Drug Mart brand, but it got acquired by Verillium Health Care. It has served my family well over the years. I have got everything from washable bed pads to a wrist brace. Staff are helpful, especially when I didn't know much about these products! I like the Chatime-Bakecode store. I get my bubble tea and croissant fixes all under one roof. It's probably my favourite store at this plaza. I just noticed a Mr Sub. I will need to check it out someday. Same goes with the original Hana Don. I have been to the one at CF Fairview Mall. I need to drop by this one. Yesterday, I visited SportChek for the first time. I liked the merchandise. Customer service was excellent. There's a Tim Hortons here, too. It's got a drive-thru. It's another reason why this plaza gets busy. I like Cachet Centre, minus the craziness in front of T&T. Every time I'm here, I notice a business that I need to check out, which shows a lot of growth here. (226)

This shopping mall is located at the north-east corner of 16th Avenue and Woodbine in Markham…read more There are over 23 businesses. The main businesses are T & T Supermarket, Shoppers Drug Mart, Tim Hortons, SportsChek, CIBC, a spa, a medical centre, Canada Post, and many restaurants. The mall is open 08:00 to 24:00 but store hours may vary. There is no free wifi but individual business may have them.There is a large parking lot including accessible parking. 2021-058 You can also find me on Instagram @chuan_chee. Thanks.

First Canadian Place in Toronto is a striking landmark in the heart of downtown and financial…read moredistrict. With its towering 72-story office building, it stands as one of the tallest and most iconic structures in Canada. The complex offers a mix of office spaces, shops, and dining options, making it a convenient destination for both work and leisure. The building is well-maintained and features a modern white design. It's connected to PATH and underground shops and restaurants. Also, Cactus Club is a great addition to this building, offering 3-story restaurant with lounge and a beautiful patio.

I came here looking for Chatime Atealier, and thank goodness one of these Yelp reviews said it was…read moredown on the PATH, or I'd have been looking forever! The PATH is much nicer than I expected it to be, and there's lots of nice shops and restaurants to check out. I got lost just looking for the tea place, so it is hard to navigate. They have some cool interactive maps, but it switched off too quickly for me to figure out where I needed to go. The next time I'm in Toronto, I'd stop here again.

I'm NOT a mall guy, but this place is impressive. It's in the middle of the city with hundreds of…read moreshops under a roof that keeps you dry. A few standout spots are Eately and the food hall on the bottom level.

Eatons Centre is located at the heart of the town and it is always lovely ! It has something for…read moreevery budget. There are several popup shops happening through out the year too.

Scarborough Town Centre has been around for more than 40 years…read more I like the evolution of this mall. They are adding more stores soon since the big box retailers Bay and Sear are long gone. There's an Ikea city store and Urban Behavior clearance store with all items $10 or less. This new information kiosk is kind of cool. Its setup like a smartphone with widgets. If you are looking to do some Xmas shopping this holiday season then definitely come here. The food offerings here are excellent as well. They got a huge food court with lots of delicous food offerings across the globe. You want more of a dine in experience? Visit Moxies, Jack Astors, Scaddabush, Milestones, Hibachi, etc. The washrooms here need more TLC. The cleaning staff need to clean more frequently to make it a more pleasant shopping experience.

I came here to meet a friend for lunch. This place get really busy in the afternoon so I try to…read moreavoid malls in the late afternoon. Also the washrooms in this mall haven't been renovated & are usually dirty. One plus for this mall is the new Marry Me Mochi donut place near Moxie's. Also this Moxie's has a great cook. The food here has always been good when I eat at this location. I have been to other Moxie's and they are not good. A con for this mall is the transit is now outside the mall on one of the side roads. When the LRT used to be open there was a bus bay there the buses used to stop. So for transit users this mall isn't as convenient as it used to be. This mall is best for those who have a car.