Comments on: The Danforth Guide: our 21 favourite spots along the east end’s main avenue

By: Jack

Jack — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:37:10 +0000

Sweet Tooth?? That place closed by March 2011 and their baked goods were sub par with terrible service! Not a surprise it shut down.

By: Don Rivers

Don Rivers — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:10:32 +0000

I’m glad the the Auld Spot didn’t make your list. Bad service, and the food went downhill years ago.

Not sure why iQ Living made the list — it’s overpriced goods are a rip off. Much better deals for similar items can be found at Cayne’s in Thornhill. Well worth the drive from the Danforth.

On the other hand, Mezes and Messini are always great choices.

By: Michele Wilson

Michele Wilson — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:39:10 +0000

Parade Boutique at 261 Danforth is an excellent addition to this list.

The staff are knowledgeable and very helpful. The fashions are WOW, supporting North American Designers as well as their own line (which I love).

Great accessories to top it all off!

http://www.paradeboutique.com

By: ozi

ozi — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 07:04:57 +0000

last couple years danforth really changed .i hope people still wants to come here,shop and dine.i noticed so many empty stores on the danforth.i believe bussiness not as good as before..

By: melvin

melvin — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:21:30 +0000

Mm, it’s an okay list but 2 of the places are on Broadview, not the Danforth.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:04:14 +0000

I think the list is good. As a Danforth dweller and shopper, I think all of the 21 places you listed are great. My only question is, how come only 21? ;) I agree with many other posts that there are other terrific places on the Danforth I can’t imagine mornings without the Detroit Diner. Evenings without The Auld Spot Pub and organic supplies from Grassroots. Thanks for putting the Danforth in the limelight~

By: n/a

n/a — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:49:24 +0000

Funny how there was no mention of the mediterrainian club Cutty’s Hideaway. Hmmm, I wonder why.

By: Yogi Bear

Yogi Bear — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:10:11 +0000

This list is simply an example of the writer being snooty, thinking that quality equals to anything that is an imitation-Yorkville lifestyle. The fact that this list barely pasts Chester and that most stores on this list seems like a yuppie’s wetdream rather than a reflection of true gems give this no credibility whatsoever. There are some great little mom and pop type shops that aren’t the most glamourous but great little spots and are worthwhile to check out. They won’t charge you an arm and a leg for pretentiousness either.

By: cf

cf — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:44:22 +0000

You missed one of the most unique spots on the street- a small business person opening up a shop that reflects the passion of the owner. Fermentations, a Danforth fixture for 17 years has been a mecca for people that love great beer and wine, and want to have a hand in making it their own. The shop has constantly punched above its weight, producing wines and beer that consistently outscore commercial products costing three times more. Danforth needs more stores like this- high quality, owner operated, and unique.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:34:03 +0000

How Messini is not on this list shows the writer doesn’t venture past Jackman that often. Great gyro which comes close to what you’d have in Greece. You can take a picture of the line up at 2:30am and decide where people favorite spot is.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 02:14:30 +0000

Wow TL – you made it all the way to Carlaw. Another article about all the places the white people like to go. How about you get out of the BMW next time and walk a little further down the Danforth to find some more restaurants.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:15:37 +0000

I don’t agree that Sweet Tooth belongs here. They don’t bake anything themselves – it’s all ordered in. There are better bakeries in the area that bake their own goods.

For the people moaning about the list not including anything further east, let’s face it. There isn’t much to offer. Sure there are some great places like The Only, Danforth Pizza House and Relish, but for every good place you will find ten horrible places that you would not step foot in.

Think of that Taco King joint at Donlands. They opened up, served disgusting food and closed in a couple weeks. That’s the Danforth east of Jones.

Plenty of young people are moving in the area so hopefully some decent bars, restaurants and shops will follow. When Tim Horton’s or does not have a shop for blocks, that says something (although Esso is bringing one in the coming weeks).

By: John

John — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:36:16 +0000

I have lived in the Danforth/Riverdale area since 97. I can’t say it is better or worse than it used to be. All I know is that it is a geat place to shop, dine, and drink. No neighborhood is perfect, but I feel very fortunate to live here. There really is something for almost everyone.

By: Andres

Andres — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:52:54 +0000

I would have added Seven Numbers , they always continue to amaze me .uhmn sexy duck

By: Priyanka

Priyanka — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 04:43:10 +0000

Where is Grassroots, Bookcity and Ten Thousand Villages?!