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Neighbourhood focus: The Danforth

Allure Body Bar

Allure Body Bar is one of Toronto’s leading wax bars specializing in men’s and women’s waxing services. Not only did we create the Quickzilian Brazilian wax, but we were voted by NOW Magazine’s readers as the best beauty spa in 2014, and were were the runner-up in 2013 and 2015. Our team of professionals makes your waxing needs their business. From nose waxing to toes and everything in between, including skin lightening services.

You grow it, we mow it.

735 Danforth, 416-461-2400. TW: @allurebodybar, FB: Allure Body Bar. See listing.

Body Blue

It’s been two decades since owner Sam Nirenberg surveyed the Danforth and Broadview neighbourhood and decided it was the right location to flex his denim expertise and open Toronto’s top jean shop.

As the winner of the Best Jean Store for the past two years in NOW’s Readers’ Choice poll, this independently owned duo of denim stores boasts some of the best selection in town and in-store experts who will help you find just the right fit. More than just a spot to find your new favourite jeans, Body Blue also sells cozy knitwear from local brand Line and outerwear from Canadian line Mackage. Follow us on social media to take advantage of their frequent steals and deals.

199 Danforth, 416-778-7601, bodyblue.ca. TW: @BodyBlueDenim, FB: Body Blue Denim, IG: @BodyBlue_Toronto. See listing.

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The Clay Room

The Clay Room is a paint-your-own ceramics studio open for walk-ins six days a week, NO RESERVATION required. Paint that special gift for someone or treat yourself, or spend time with friends and family while doing something crafty. The studio offers over 300 shapes and 50 colours to select from, including mugs, décor, dinnerware, kitchenware, banks, boxes and seasonal wares. Host private adult parties for bridal showers, corporate teambuilding and groups, as well as kid birthday or school groups. We have something for every budget.  Student discounts, gift certificates and baby prints. Mention NOW and get 15 per cent off ceramics.

279 Danforth, 416-466-8474. TW: @The_Clay_Room, IG: @theclayroom, FB: The Clay Room, P: TheClayRoomSee listing.

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The Court Jester

This cozy neighbourhood pub has been an institution for more than 20 years! We offer great pub food (including traditional deli items, smokehouse and a fabulous weekend brunch), 16 draft taps, games, darts, pinball, great tunes and six monster 60-inch hi-definition TVs! We have amazing staff and friendly ambience! Don’t miss our Super Wing Special every day until 6 pm, and happy hour runs from Monday to Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm and includes $5 pints! Same great deal at our Monday industry night: from 6 pm until 11 pm for all hospitality staff. See you on the weekend for $5 caesars until 6 pm. Hope to see you soon!

681 Danforth, 416-465-6247. See listing.

Enter our #NOWDanforth Instagram contest sponsored by The Court Jester Pub here.

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Fermentations!

For 24 years, Fermentations! has been a fixture on Danforth as the go-to place to make wine, beer and cider. Working with wineries and grape farms in Chile, Spain, California and Niagara, Fermentations! has been making wines that rival and surpass commercial wines at over three times the cost. Beer of every imaginable style: IPA, bitter, stout, brown, lager, pilsner, trappist and more are made directly from barley, hops and yeast – no chemicals, preservatives or additives here! Love beer and wine? Drink well, spend less!

201 Danforth, 416-778-9000. TW: @fermentationsTO, FB: FermentationsDanforth. See listing.

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Fresh Floral Creations

Our approach to design has always been floral artistry. Our goal is to make every arrangement a piece of art for your home, office or special event. Every leaf, every branch, every bloom is a piece of art unto itself. Nature provides the inspiration for all of our designs. We combine organic materials using various techniques to both fascinate and engage the beholder.

175 Danforth, 416-968-1270, freshflorals.com. See listing.

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Globe Bistro

Since 2006, Globe has changed dining on the Danforth with a unique local food experience just minutes from downtown. Globe Bistro offers something for everybody: neighbourhood dining at its best!

Feel free to chat with the chef at the open kitchen or for more intimacy, a private dining room is available for groups. Fresh, seasonal and local ingredients inspire our culinary creations that incorporate flavours from around the world. Our wine list features Ontario wines prominently, plus an eclectic mix of wines from around the world.

Globe offers the best weekend brunch in the neighbourhood or come after work to enjoy wine bar features from 4 pm to 6 pm. And of course, don’t miss the rooftop patio in the summer. 

Think global. Eat local!

124 Danforth, 416-466-2000, thinkglobaleatlocal.ca. TW: @globeho, FB: GlobeBistro. See listing.

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Healthy Planet

At Healthy Planet, health and wellness is our passion, and we want to share that with you by providing highest quality products readily available and affordable for consumers far and wide. Healthy Planet has come a long way in a short time. We succeeded by making it one of the best-known brands in the health foods, supplements, sports nutrition and beauty care category in the GTA. Today, we enjoy a premium image that we will continue to build upon as we enter our next and most exciting phase: going from well-known to well-respected and, soon, to well-loved.

We are equally passionate about our great vision: “To help the people of the world live life healthy.”

568 Danforth, 416-465-9998. TW: @healthyplanetca, IG: @healthyplanet, P: HealthyPlanetCA, FB: Healthy Planet. See listing.

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Joy of Dance

For 10 years, Joy of Dance has been home to many people who have discovered that dancing is the quickest path to happiness. Offering almost every kind of dance you can think of, we’re a warm, friendly and non-judgmental place to let the dancer in you come out and play. 

The dance program for kids and teens is one of the most extensive and diverse in the city and many of the neighbourhood kids have grown up at Joy of Dance. We care about the well-being of your child as well as building the skills for a lifelong love of dance. There is a competitive program for teenagers and the adult program offers a full spectrum of dance.  Our staff is really friendly and willing to spend time with you to figure out what you want to do.  Check out the website and give us a call. You will be dancing in the street soon enough!

Try the $30 new student one-week unlimited card. You might be sore at the end of the week, but you will have a great idea of what you love to do!

 95 Danforth, 3rd and 4th floor, 416-406-3262, joyofdance.ca. TW: @JoyOfDanceTO. FB: JoyOfDanceSee listing.

Meat Department

A truly one of a kind experience, The Meat Department is a modern butcher shop with attitude. We specialize in custom cuts from meat of the highest quality. Our specialty is dry aged steak, cut and aged to order. All of our meat is hand-picked, local and naturally raised and sourced from local small traditional farmers wherever possible. We also offer a wide array of condiments, prepared foods, sauces, preserves and have one of the best burgers in the city.

207 Danforth. 416-320-8790, website. See listing.

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Messini

Messini Authentic Gyros has been serving up authentic Greek cuisine since 2002. The purveyor of Toronto’s most famed gyro sandwich, Messini’s is also renowned for being the first to introduce the now wildly popular Greek fries. We also have a great variety of other delicious food items like octopus, calamari and biftec filled with cheese.

Marinos Dafnas was born in Greece and came to Canada in 1992. He launched Messini’s in 2003, using a gyro recipe his restaurateur uncle created in 1969. A gyro is a Greek pita sandwich, typically stuffed with hand-cut meat, chopped tomatoes, mild white raw onions and a yoghurty-garlic tzatziki sauce. At Messini’s, the authentic gyros are prepared with French fries, as is the custom in many Greek cities, especially in Messini itself. The most difficult part of eating a gyro? Finding an appetite large enough to finish it!

445 Danforth, 416-778-4861, messini.ca. TW: @messinigyros. See listing.

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The Old Nick

The Old Nick is a neighbourhood favourite in Greektown, serving classic pub fare like burgers, sandwiches, wings and nachos – not to mention a killer award-winning brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. There are daily specials and 14 beers on tap, plus a beautiful secluded 40-seat patio and great staff who are here to help. M Factor Mondays feature local and international musical guests, and there’s also an open stage on Tuesdays as well as Singer-Songwriter Saturdays. Check the website to see who’s playing. 

123 Danforth, 416-461-5546. FB: Old Nick Pub. See listing

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180 Smoke

Get all of your vape supplies, vaporizers, e-cigarettes and e-juices from this vape store on Danforth, in Toronto’s Greektown. 

Conveniently located beside Pape subway station and across from Dollarama, we have ample parking. 

At this location you can find e-cigs, coils, batteries, mods, multi-matter vaporizers from brands like 180 Smoke, Kanger, Aspire, Eleaf and a variety of others.

Thank you for considering switching to vaping and we are confident you will find this alternative to combustion of a lot of value.

696 Danforth, 416-461-0333. TW: @180Smoke, IG: @180Smoke, FB: 180 Smoke Vape Store, P: 180 Smoke. See listing.

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Orthodontics on Danforth

Everyone deserves a beautiful, functional smile that they can be proud to show off. At Orthodontics on Danforth, we provide comprehensive orthodontic care in a friendly and family-oriented environment. Dr. Emily Trohatos spends one-on-one time with each patient, ensuring all their questions are answered and concerns are addressed. Your orthodontic treatment will be customized to your unique goals and needs, and may include traditional metal braces, clear braces, Incognito lingual braces or Invisalign clear aligners. Our knowledgeable staff looks forward to meeting you and your family. Contact our office to schedule your complimentary consultation.

758 Danforth, 416-465-8880, orthodonticsondanforth.com. FB: Orthodonics on Danforth. See listing.

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Riverdale Cleaners

Professional Wet Cleaning and Exquisite Finishing is Toronto’s trusted 100 per cent Toxin Free cleaner. Professional wet cleaning is the ultimate upgrade from dry cleaning. We deliver expert service, and fine finishing. Riverdale Cleaners specializes in cashmere, silk, linen, wool, suits, dresses, and our Premium Shirt Service is simply the very best. Riverdale Cleaners also provides a talented tailor for minor repairs, zipper replacement, moth damage repair, and custom sewing. Book a complimentary pick up and delivery for any order over $25.

746 Broadview, 647-343-4494, bestlaundry.ca. TW: @riverdaleclean, IG: @riverdalecleaners, FB: RiverdaleCleaners. See listing.

Simone’s Caribbean Restaurant

Simone’s Caribbean Restaurant enjoys a huge following of regular customers who keep coming back for authentic Caribbean dining experiences on the Danforth. If you are looking for great Caribbean food and a nice place to have a chill dinner, this is it! The cozy and bright atmosphere inside is complemented by a lovely back garden patio that is perfect for sipping a Jamaican beer. Owner/chef Simone takes great pride in her carefully crafted dishes and offers generous servings at affordable prices. Menu items range from goat curry to braised ox tail, jerk chicken, curried shrimp, rotis and savoury veggie and rice dishes. Save room for dessert!

596 Danforth, 416-792-5252. FB: Simone’s Caribbean Restaurant. See listing.

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Treasure Island Toys

Since 1988, Treasure Island Toys has been an independently owned and operated toy store on the Danforth.  We understand the value of a good toy – whether it is educational, developmental, active, artistic or just meant to put a smile on someone’s face.  

You can’t miss the “Toy Ahoy” as soon as you walk into Treasure Island Toys!  Our pirate ship is the centre of the action in a store dedicated to having fun and inspiring imagination. With multiple play stations around the shop, kids can play while adults shop stress-free!  

We carry well known brands such as Lego, Playmobil, Skip Hop, Hape and specialty brands such as Djeco, Aaron’s Putty, Moulin Roty, Maileg and so much more.  

581 Danforth, 416-778-4913, treasureislandtoys.ca. TW: @TreasureIslandT, FB: TreasureIslandToysToronto, P: TreasureIsleToy.

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