ASCARI ENOTECA
We love food. We love wine. We love racing. So we named Ascari Enoteca after one of our heroes, 1950’s Italian racing legend, Alberto Ascari. He was as famous for his appetite for food and wine as he was for his talent for racing, earning him the nickname “ciccio” – Italian for “chubby.”
Ascari Enoteca is a Leslieville neighborhood locale where people come to linger over a simple, delicious meal washed down by a superb bottle of wine (or two). Here you’ll find homemade pastas made fresh in house every single day, plus a wine list featuring well-known varietals from across the globe and more than a few undiscovered gems.
1111 Queen E ascarienoteca.ca. TW: @AscariEnoteca. See listing.
ASHDALE BRUNCH AND ESPRESSO
Locals lovingly call Ashdale Brunch and Espresso “The Ashdale.” In a short time, we’ve grown to be a local hangout for conversations over lattes and flat whites, or for friends and family to gather for a casual meal. Breakfast, lunch or brunch, this 30-seat venue is becoming a community hub, with staff expertly slinging espresso and serving up your standard breakfast – or something with for the more adventurous diner. Either way, there’s something for everyone in this most welcoming atmosphere.
1560 Queen E, 647-479-8170. FB: Ashdale B and E. See listing.
BREW NORTH
Brew North specializes in providing quality home brewing supplies to brewers of all levels of experience. Whether you are shopping for ingredients and equipment or looking for information to get started on your first brewing foray, our experienced staff can help you find what you need. We keep a rotating stock of fresh malted grain, extracts, adjuncts, dry and liquid yeast and hops from Canada and around the world, plus a wide variety of quality equipment for all your brewing needs. Dream it. Brew it. Drink it!
1578 Queen E, 416-461-9494, brewnorth.com. TW: @BrewNorthTO, IG: @brewnorth, FB: Brew North. See listing.
CARGO CABBIE
Local moving company Cargo Cabbie provides outstanding, awarding-winning moving and packing services downtown. Awarded Best Movers in Toronto for three years in a row from homestars.ca, this owner-operated company is happy to call Leslieville home. Our movers are friendly, professional and reliable.
The Box Shop is open six days per week, and carries a full line of moving boxes and essential packing supplies. We provide eco-friendly, plastic moving bins for weekly rentals to help make packing a breeze. Cargo Cabbie Bins are delivered to your home, and picked up at your new location for free.
1126 Dundas E, 647-478-5422, cargocabbie.ca. TW: @cargocabbie, FB: Cargo Cabbie. See listing.
COMPLETO
Completo serves Latin American food fresh and fast. We cater to the lunch and dinner customers of Leslieville, and while our interior is a bit small, we also have a beautiful patio. Whether you’re looking for a quick take-away lunch, a nice leisurely moment or dinner for the family, we are here for you. Having been open for just over a year, Completo would like to thank the businesses and residents of Leslieville, for having shown us such great support.
5 Coady, 416-901-9233. See listing.
THE FRIENDLY THAI
The Friendly Thai is now open in Leslieville! The casual, intimate and friendly atmosphere compliments our authentic Thai cuisine, freshly prepared using fine ingredients. There are always different daily specials so you are sure to find something to please. We can accommodate small parties and business gatherings. Call for reservations, take-out, all-day delivery and catering.
1218 Queen E, 416-461-8424, friendlythai.com. See listing.
HOLY COW MARKET
I travel the world and see many beautiful things
get excited, have no camera to share the experience
so I buy them all and bring them back to my store.
I got a little carried away and ended up with more stock than space
so now EVERYTHING IS ON SALE AT UP TO 75% OFF
i need more space to display the TURKISH TOWEL COLLECTION*
the largest – most diverse selection and at THE BEST PRICE ANYWHERE
* TURKISH TOWELS are 100% cotton, super absorbent, fast drying always smell fresh
They are beautiful when used as scarves, shawls or bed covers
1100 Queen E, 416-778-6555. See listing.
HOME JAMES
Looking for a unique piece of furniture, decor or work of art to complete your home or for a gift? Visit Home James. We offer an eclectic mix of vintage, contemporary and industrial styles in our 2500-square-foot, two-level level showroom. We believe good design does not have to be expensive. Our customers’ satisfaction makes everything we do worthwhile, and we believe that good design can transform how you live, and how you live can transform your life. We believe in life and design made simply and affordably.
998 Queen E, 647-560-3822, torontointeriordecorators.ca. See listing.
LESLIE JONES
Since 2006, Leslie Jones restaurant has provided the Leslieville community with a dining experience befitting of its vibrant surroundings. With a cozy, lounge-like interior and a warm, lush back patio, the Mediterranean-inspired menu is rich with home-cooked, comfort food favourites. Add to that our pleasantly simple wine list and renowned dessert menu, and you’ll see why so many people have made Leslie Jones their second home for nearly a decade.
1182 Queen E, 416-463-5663, www.lesliejones.ca. See listing.
LITTLE AAA
All are welcome at Little AAA, the little sister of the AAA Bar at Adelaide and Jarvis. The tradition of serving family friendly, central Texas BBQ favorites such as dry-rubbed ribs, brisket, pulled pork and chicken and waffles alongside comfort food like mac ‘n’ cheese and nachos continues in Leslieville. With award-winning BBQ and a rustic atmosphere, AAA is a hit with neighbourhood families. And with 10 draft taps, $3 tequila shots and $5 pints, it’s a fun destination for the adults as well.
1276 Queen E, 647-347-2677, tripleabar.ca. See listing.
QUEEN’S HEAD PUB
We now offer delivery from our Leslieville location. Queen’s Head Pub provides the perfect backdrop for get-togethers for large groups and friends. Serving a wide variety of dishes from Indian to Thai to classic pub fare, there is something to suit every palate. The comfortable setting and great service means that the Queen’s Head will quickly become a favourite place to visit. Open seven days a week, come in and join the friendly staff for their lunch club or visit the sports bar for live events on the big screen TV. Daily drink specials are always available as well as food at breakfast, lunch and dinner at this local English pub.
1214 Queen E, 416-469-4323, queensheadpub.ca. TW: @queensheadeast. See listing.
SPIRIT LOFT
Spirit Loft is a dynamic and inclusive yoga and movement studio. We are located in a beautiful, spacious hard loft in the heart of Leslieville. We believe in a balanced, sustainable and intelligent approach to well-being. Our unique programming promotes an adaptive and resilient body-mind, deep recovery and renewal and avoids the common pitfalls of repetitive strain injury and plateaus. Spirit Loft’s highly trained team offers instruction for varying levels of experience, intensity and abilities to meet you where you are. Join us for group and private practice in yoga, meditation, movement and strength.
290 Carlaw, Unit 201, 416-841-2000, spiritloft.com. See listing.
SUPPLY & DEMAND
We are a full-service print and design company with the capabilities and resources to handle all of your communication needs under one roof. With over 25 years experience with a wide range of clients, our quality, reliability and price is second to none. We’re a proud Canadian company with a highly trained in-house design team and state-of-the-art production facility in the heart of Leslieville. We specialize in small and large format print, and offer products ranging from business cards to booklets, annual reports, banners, display signage and more.
388 Carlaw, Unit 200, 416-510-1821, www.supplyanddemand.ca. TW: @supplydemandca, IG: @supplyandca, FB: www.facebook.com/supplydemandca. See listing.
SWEET BLISS
Open since 2006, we at Sweet Bliss believe strongly in giving our customers products with only the finest ingredients, from the best cinnamon buns in the city to our scrumptious lemon-ginger cookies – so chewy and plump. Our sought-after pies and tarts (pumpkin, apple and blueberry) were inspired from some of our country excursions. Nature meets passion in creating these delicious confections. Our cupcakes are to die for and perfect for any occasion, whether sharing them with friends or with that special someone, no occasion would be complete without them. We stand by our commitment to provide only the best to our customers. Come by and see why we are truly Sweet Bliss.
1304 Queen E, 416-916-7895, sweetblissleslieville.com. See listing.
URBAN BULK EMPORIUM
With more than 300 items in bulk, we offer a wide variety of wholesome, good foods! Organic, gluten-free, vegan-friendly, confectionery items and more.
1380 Queen E, 647-344-8075, urbanbulkemporium.com. See listing.
VELOTIQUE
Velotique has been servicing the needs of cross-country skiers and cyclists for over 29 years. Come in any day of the week to consult with our Nordic ski and bicycle experts. We specialize in bicycle sales, service and accessories as well as cross-country skis, fitting, maintenance and roller skis for summer training. We carry a selection of excellent Canadian and North American bicycle brands. Each bike comes with free annual tune-ups for as long as you own the bike, redeemable between July and February. Feel free to test ride our bikes before you buy to ensure of a good fit.
1592 Queen E, 416-466-3171, velotique.com. See listing.
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