They could be open on the days they are supposed to. Signs say they are but when several times and…read moreno one opened.

Walked into the Blue Shoe Box just to browse. Was looking for some red shoes to go with a red belt…read more There were some items that looked promising but when I saw the prices I was a bit turned off. The prices were quite high! Going from $100 to more than that. Mind you this isn't a shoe I was planning on using too often so the price didn't justify the amount of times I might wear it. As for the store layout, it's a narrow store. Kinda small. But they manage to pack in a lot of shoes! The person minding the store was so-so. He let me browse without harassing me. When I left I was polite & said thank you. But he didn't look happy I was leaving empty handed. Them's the breaks. Sometimes you find something you like in a store & sometimes you don't. All store owners should realize that.

Product: 4.5 Price: 4…read morePlace: 3.5 Service: 4.5 Today was another long day. After my friends' wedding ceremony, we planed to drop by New Balance on Danforth. New Balance is one of few brands that carry WIDE shoes, so this was the place for me to go :) Now you guys can tell that I have an issue with my feet. I stand and walk all day so I really need comfortable shoes that can support my feet. New Balance is a brand of shoes I trust. However, it's still hard to say if ALL STYLES of New Balance are good for everyone (or even me). It really depends on HOW TO you choose the right shoes for the right work. If you choose the right ones, it will serve you best! Today we were here looking for new comfy walking shoes. We need good ones that can support a long walk around the city. Sometime it's nicer to walk around the city than taking the TTC or a car. We spent a lot of time in the store. We tried many shoe styles and different sizes. Our salesperson 'Nicolas' (haha :D I got his name from his name tag) was attentive and helpful. He always smiled and was very funny. When he was helping us, he also tried to take care of other customers if he had a chance. We were ok with that because we were trying many shoes on. Unfortunately they weren't carrying the sizes of both shoes I wanted (I liked 2 different styles). So he offered to bring those shoes from another store/ and the warehouse for me to try them on tomorrow. We didn't want to come back another day to pick them up so we ordered them to be delivered to our house. They have a delivery service with free shipping within Ontario. It suits us! PS. The funny thing during the shopping was I choked when I was drinking my coffee. Nicolas tried to get me water. He talked to another staff maybe asking if he could get me water? However, he apologized that he couldn't get it for me because they didn't have a paper cup (--") At least he offered and tried to get it. I appreciated! (and was embarrassed at the same time :P)

Very disappointed with both the quality of these shoes and how this issue was handled…read more I purchased them in mid-February and only began wearing them in mid-March. By April 12th--after fewer than ten wears--the sole completely detached. That is a clear product defect, so I expected accountability from New Balance in resolving this. Instead of replacing a faulty product, I was told to return them, wait weeks for a gift card, and then repurchase them myself. With the price now higher than when I originally bought them, this would leave me paying an additional $36 out of pocket for a defective item, while also being without running shoes for an extended period. This shifts the responsibility entirely onto the customer, which is not reasonable. I expected far better in both product quality and customer service. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this brand.

This store is the only retail place in the World where I go to hug the merchandise…read more Charisma Furs has the most gorgeous fur coats for women with perhaps the best selections, with jackets dating back to the 1950's. There are pelts in almost all of the Canadian wildlife, from coyotes, foxes, mink, to beaver. There are services offered to the true fur aficionado, which include that thing which they do to stuff the faces of your pelt. It's one of the few places I go and strike up a conversation with the staff/owners of which that I am actually interested in having. My first time here was with my friend Claire, whose fondness for the velvety texture of all the things on the racks was as animated as a girl in a fur Shoppe can be. I was equally as ecstatic, but kept my emotions securely tucked under my stolid persona. Really though, I wanted to roll naked on the floor with these beautiful things! For foxtails and small items, Charisma has the best price among all the competing shops in the area. A fox jacket costs around $2100, which isn't that bad. The selection is quite impressive, and the service is very friendly. Not like; "Hello, hi, how are you?" friendly. But they actually engage in casual talks and both they and I were able to educate each other on the fur trade. More so them educating me than me--them.... I eventually bought Claire a foxtail from here, and through that I believe I've discovered the blankie equivlent for the adult female.

I love this family! These people are so amazing - they support so many small businesses and start…read moreup designers! I carry their product in my boutique and honestly, my clientele (mostly asian) love the quality of their furs. My clients are very particular when it comes to quality and they love Canadian Silver Fox, Cross Fox & Blue Fox as well as Canadian Blacklama Mink fur! Going with this company as my source was the best decision i made for my business!

Love this store! I came here at the recommendation of a friend as I wanted to buy eco-friendly…read moreCanadian clothing. I went after having lunch in the area & found a nice selection of tops that I tried on in one of their change rooms. I ended up buying 4 tops & a cardigan. Some of the tops were on sale so score! This shop isn't a large shop but they manage to pack a lot of things in here. Besides the ladies clothing they also have things like wallets, bags, jewellery & some kitchen stuff (mugs, linens). Their winter scarves & gloves were on sale so I got a very pretty blue scarf too! I'd never heard of this store before as I don't frequent the Danforth area much. But I'm glad I came here after my friend recommended it. This is the kind of store I like to support. Ironically they carry one of the brands I like: Blue Sky Clothing. I had been buying this brand's clothing online. So it's nice to be able to try on the clothing at El Pipil! I'm definitely coming back in the future to buy clothing & other things.

Always superb selection of fine clothing for discerning tastes. Different and special. Few people…read morewill be seen wearing the same if ever.

Local, independent women clothing. U can find unique or funky and quality pieces. Ive bought lots…read moreof different items im very happy with. They have desigual from spain i love and others from turkey etc. Very nice daughter n mom own th place.

Boutique La Villa is my one stop shop to go whenever I go to Danforth/ Pape area. Aside from the…read morefact that the boutique owner being one of the sweetest, warmest persons I've ever met, Boutique La Villa is one of the rare women's clothing boutiques where fashion meets art, style and great taste. Even if I am not going to buy anything, just stopping by to look at the paintings in the store, talk to the boutique owner Belcem, sorting through the shop gives me joy. It's one of the few places where you can buy unique, quality items that you are not likely to see at elsewhere or on another person, as most of the items you can find in this treasure place is based on the theme of "wearable art". So if you are an art-fan and have a unique style, you can be sure to find something for yourself here. Other than wearable art, the Dolcezza series, the boutique owner, Belcem, also carries Desigual items, a Spanish brand whose products I generally love. She also carries lovely, unique stuff from Turkey as well. The boutique is owned by a lovely mother and daughter duo, and though yes, the items sold may be a bit more pricier than mainstream big chains, big brands which are everywhere, one also shouldn't forget that this is a boutique, and items sold here are also unique, almost impossible to find or see any similar stuff elsewhere.

Our visit here was pretty serendipitous. When arriving in Toronto, I quickly realized within 5…read moreminutes of walking that I was ill-prepared for the cold weather. I was only wearing ankle socks and knew that if I was going to survive the weekend I would need warmer socks. What did I stumble upon no less than 10 seconds after saying this? The Great Canadian sox shop. The man working the shop was very kind in letting me change my socks in the store and even provided a stool for me to sit on. I would definitely stop back in here to grab more socks! They had a great selection of quality socks.

This store sells socks, socks, and ... sox! They have 2 retail stores and 1 factory outlet in…read moreToronto and 1 retail store in Cambridge. The novelty and hikers socks are their best sellers, and they are typically $10-$15. Most people purchase these socks for gifting, so they are crammed before Christmas. It was interesting just browsing to see what I could find. For some reason, there is one rack of men's boxer underwear, which makes up 1% of what they sell, while 97% are socks. They do have sales and a 50% off bin. There is no free customer WiFi.  The shop is wheelchair accessible, but there is no door-open button. There are no customer washrooms. There is paid and free neighbourhood street parking. They are dog-friendly. Review 2023-117

Great selection and service. The bras are not cheap but since I wear them for years my comfort is…read moreabsolutely worth it.

French lace lingerie, swimsuits, pyjamas, and some Victoria's Secret-worthy offerings on sale!…read moreLiterally something for everyone, from tweens to grandmas. Always thought this would cater towards the bigger-chested, but it definitely covers the spectrum-- I saw their sizes go down to a 30 A! Also they have mastectomy and lumpectomy bras too. Very kind staff make this experience quick and easy. Lots of things on sale right now-- see picture!

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!

This is for the 30 day non-food Yelp Challenge but I can't seem to have it on hold until then b/c…read moreit's a FTR and New Business. Before you think this is the children's line for the sultry Bebe's women fashion line, it is NOT. Back to your search before you start dressing your child like one of those Bratz dolls. And in most RANDOM stores I've found in Toronto, it's gotta be this one. Bebe is located just north of Pape Station and specializes in baptism and first communion clothing. It's Greek obvs. I know it's been around for over 20 years. I also know the window display just changed in 2010. It is the store that won't die. VIBE So for fun, I decided to go in here with a friend and it was so awkward because 1. we had to knock on the door to get in and 2. the lady didn't speak English. So naturally, we pretended we were married looking for a christening gown for our child. It didn't go over so well. The lady could hardly understand us. That said, man, there are a LOT of white mini-gowns in here. I'm not sure of the price points. We didn't get that far. OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK Bring a Greek friend with you. It may help if you're making a serious purchase. Otherwise, are you us? Do you pretend to have a husband so you can peep into a store you've wondered about for 20 years? Yeah...

This was my 4 the time making a purchase here at bebe. This ladies work is amazing there's a reason…read moreshe's been around for 20 years!! She created a dress for me this time pretty much from scratch she will do anything to please her clients. I would totally recommend this store for anyone looking for baptismal wear.

My wife asked me to buy some pantyhose for her as we are going to a wedding. I think pantyhose…read moredefinitely completes an outfit, so I obliged. Service was pretty good although the amount of inventory is intimidating. No real high end brands like Wilford or CdR, which is what I was really looking for. Might come back again.

Cool selection but it's very expensive and I was sold a pair of tights that ripped while putting…read morethem on for the first time (carefully). I called right away, 20 minutes after leaving the store, and was told there was nothing that could be done. Bad business practice. Won't be back.