Beautiful little stationary store on the hip outstretches of Queen West. You can find all kinds of…read morestationaries, pens, ink, and other attractive knickknacks. This is a good place for you Japanese Kawai fix.

Confession: I'm the person who went to Japan and returned with a suitcase dedicated to stationery…read more So when I say this shop is dangerous, I mean it in the nicest possible way. After meaning to visit for over a year, I finally made the pilgrimage. My mission was simple: stop in for ink refills. I failed spectacularly. I walked out with a beautiful olive green Toyo steel box to finally give my calligraphy and art supplies a proper home, and a complete Traveler's Notebook system that has officially converted me from my Hobonichi ways. For me, the value is unbeatable--the cover is the main investment, and the ability to expand with affordable inserts is a huge plus. The staff were incredibly helpful and patient, guiding me through the Traveler's Notebook universe, even with the post-stationery-show crowd that had packed the store (which is why I have no photos!). The service was absolutely impeccable. This is clearly the place to go for a wider selection than the show itself. They carry the full lineup of Japanese writing staples you'd hope for, including all the refills and my personal favorite, the Uni Jetstream pens. On that note, I also grabbed a few Midori A5 grid notebooks to replace my Leuchtturms; their lay-flat binding is a game-changer for drawing across a two-page spread. The cherry on top? I had a 10% off coupon from the Toronto Stationery Show, which was conveniently just a 10-minute walk away. Coming from downtown, it's still incredibly easy to get to, with the 501 and 504 streetcars stopping right out front. Let's be real, quality stationery is an investment, so that coupon made the whole splurge possible. This shop is a must-visit for any paper and pen fanatic in the city. Just be prepared to leave with more than you bargained for and a significantly lighter wallet.

Poor customer service. Expensive tourist trap. Two visits just to be sure. Disorganized and not…read morehelpful. Stick with Laywines on 25 Bellair St, Toronto. Superb customer service in a nice neighborhood (not a tourist trap). Im NOT local and have no allegiance to Laywines. These are the only two visits during my trip to Toronto. This is a 2017, 2018, 2019 Yelp Elite who rarely posts anymore. Hope this helps

Found this new gem that is very unique... they sell fountain pens and exquisite notebooks. Wow! I…read morewas impress and reminiscing on the good old days of writing with a fountain pen. A gem indeed. Very exquisite. Wow! Owner knows his stuff. Very pleasant to talk to. Great with customers.

Friendly service and a a ton of art supplies can be found here at this staple of Spadina and art…read moreand architecture students alike. From RHODIA notebooks to Kaweco pens, they have it here. Although they have apparently discontinued carrying the RHODIA line they still have a good about of supply and are offering them at 50% off. Sweet deal! They also have tons of paper supplies and rare or harder to find Japanese pens and other ink supplies. Prices are good, staff is helpful! Worth the trip!

Gwartzman's is my "go to" store and has been for 40 years! Great reno and new online shopping.read more

I've been shopping at Laywine's for thirty years, which is a lot of paper and a lot of ink. I…read morestepped into the shop this afternoon to try out a couple of pens, to pick my next one, as I've had my faithful Waterman for more than a decade. I was helped my Abla, who is a knowledgable and passionate stylophile, as well as a patient and gracious customer service expert. I think I've narrowed it down to a Pelikan Souverain, but will sit with it for a bit longer. The one thing not in question is that I will be purchasing it at Laywine's, and not only because they are one of the jewels of Yorkville, or because shopping there is such a luxurious, sensuous experience, or because they know their product inside and out and can speak their clients' language, but because they are such good, decent folks. I can't recommend Laywine's in enthusiastic enough term.

Very knowledgeable and friendly. Ask me lots of questions and preferences. Gave me few…read morerecommendations and let me try and test them to make informed decisions. In the end, I got exactly what I wanted.

Friendly staff. Dropped in to get this embroidery kit as a gift. Lots of arts and crafty options!…read moreStaff are friendly. The space is big and compact.

A pretend artist (shhhh don't tell anyone I'm a fake), I love going into art/craft stores to see…read morewhat my crafty senses can come up with. This is a nice change from Michael's as it's not cookie cutter type of store. 2 levels with the 2nd floor mainly dealing with paints, fine arts, frames etc supplies and the first floor with fancy paper type of supplies you will definitely get inspired. I found both floors to be kind of crowded but since it wasn't busy when I went it was ok. There is also a register on the 2nd floor so you don't have to go downstairs and wait in line. The staff are really friendly and will make suggestions if you need some help or inspiration. The prices are decent but I didn't see much sales. Some of the stock is what you could find at other box stores but there are a lot of unique items that are catered to the artiste.

4.5 rounding up to 5…read more I've shopped here on a few occasions over the years. I always make a point of stopping in whenever I'm in Leaside. It's conveniently located on the corner. Easy to see, but parking is dicey as it always is along this section of Bayview. As you'd guess from the name, they carry a good selection of writing implements like Lamy as well as more affordable options (but you won't find a Montblanc.) They have wrapping paper you can buy cut to measure from rolls, and many high end greeting cards you won't find elsewhere. They have a decent but not exhaustive selection of notebooks and calendars. As you also might guess, there are loads of cute decor knickknacks, toys and puzzles, and personal items like wallets and purses. The best part is the uniqueness of their items. It's a good place to find gifts. I wound up finding a great Lego Animal Crossing set for a Christmas gift. The prices are a little high, but not outrageously so. The service on my recent visit was lovely. The lady obviously enjoys working there and her good mood is infectious. She had an especially friendly attitude toward the dog ahead of me with its owner in line. I'm glad they've continued to stay open. I always look forward to going in again.

Cheryl and her staff have always been able to bring to the neighbourhood a wonderful mix of Home…read more Decor and of course Greeting Cards! They have been part of my 'go to' for all things gif for many years! Thank you for helping me find just the perfect gift, the perfect card and making my experience in your gorgeous retail space so enjoyable.

This stationary store has an excellent selection of stickers, pens, and various trinkets / blind…read morebox type things. Prices are reasonable and staff are profile and friendly.

This little shop has become popular due to the hype of blind boxes. Their selection is always top…read morenotch. The staff here are very friendly, and they have some opened blind box items for trade.

If you are a stationary girly, then this is the place for you! I fell in love with The Paper Place…read morewhen I first moved downtown. It is conveniently located across from Trinity Bellwoods, with lots of lovely coffee shops nearby. The space inside is very inviting and organized. I love the origami paper section; the papers have so many beautiful designs and patterns. I don't think they sell any regular ball ink pens here but you will find lots of colourful, thin, marker-type pens and black drawing pens.

I always have grand ideas of being someone that sends letters, writes in journals, sketches in…read morenotebooks. I buy the supplies and then....nothing. Maybe a thank you card here and there. Holiday cards. But that's it. Yet, I still yearn for and cherish all things papier. So yeah, The Paper Place? Very VERY for me. They've got beautiful decorative papers, weights for different projects and needs, origami paper, notebooks, gifts, cards, calendars, etc etc. It's my dream come true! Even if you're not into such things, it's a beautiful place to browse. But I dare you to not want to start your own collection once you step inside!