B-Side courtyard, renovated in June 2008, is a fresh addition to the more formal Joy bistro and Over Joy (upstairs bar/ private events). Beneath the iron gates, you may feel like you've walked onto... read more
Keep your ear to the ground to find this inconspicuous gem. Thirty something locals have been lured in to its narrow, decadent enclave. Russian theme gets intense minus tall, exotic looking women. ... read more
Good ol' Wikipedia states "comrade" is a communist or military term for "friend." Indeed, this well designed watering hole is a place to commune with your close ones. Communist regalia flutters thr... read more
Yummy mommies and their brood feast on pizza and southern Italian fare made with love. New crop of homeowners and Terroni converts feel at home too - there's parking space for strollers and lots of... read more
Nestled in between Leslieville and The Beach, Red Rocket is located across from the streetcar yard, inspiration for its moniker. Reunion Island organic fair trade coffee is the base for the east en... read more
Coffee nuts get their fix and added bonus of beautiful cappuccino art. Its defining feature is a large communal table in the centre. Here, you don't have to revel in your cup o' joe in peace but ar... read more
Former co-owner of Lolita's Lust hits a mark with his new venture in Leslieville but doesn't have the same je ne sais quoi of his original brainchild. Enlarged pop culture photos by Malcolm Brown g... read more
What's better than fair trade coffee and the kickin' beats that come with it while waiting? The alternative, off the beaten option to Starbucks a block away, local 30-something java heads get their... read more
The excellent wait staff working here live in the neighbourhood, likening your chances of 6 degrees of separation. Such was the intent of owner George Wensley, who wanted to bring the loving dishes... read more
Although slightly refurbished, OK x 2 retains its retro diner feel. They even have the sliding glass door cooler behind the counter, straight out of your high school cafeteria. Antique TVs are perc... read more
Tables for two in this bright vegan eatery in the new "Queen West" area of Leslieville are filled by yuppie couples, gay and straight. A tad difficult to conduct conversation over the contrasting s... read more
On the edge of Leslieville, lies the little French brunch bistro that could. Francophone lovers and foodies flock over the River St. Bridge for in house made French brunch and pastries. Habitu&eacu... read more
Long before Leslieville became "Leslieville," infiltrated with yuppie couples and before it pulled a Diddy and was called "Hello Toast", Toast has been feeding neighbourhood locals for over 10 year... read more
You can always tell the sign of a dive when the patrons look like they're going to steal your wallet. There is no credit. There is no debit. There is no Jim. There is a George. He speaks Greek even... read more
Wicker and rattan chairs, coordinating bedroom sets, charming accent tables, endless throw pillow options and warm and homey decorating accessories stacked in cluttered but manageable showroom. Din... read more
Toronto's burger craze shows no sign of slowing down, and it's largely thanks to these guys, whose religious (get it?) following comes from far and wide to gorge on their classic American burgers. ... read more
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