This east-end neighbourhood is constantly being labelled “the next big thing.” Yet it’s been seven years since Edward Levesque opened his eponymous restaurant at Queen and Alton, and nearly a decade since the first old industrial building was transformed into condos. Leslieville has not only arrived: its evolution is unique in the city. The tight-knit community of business owners—most live within blocks of their workplace—has allowed “Toronto’s Brooklyn” to avoid the fate of unruly and super-hyped Queen West and Ossington. Mainly untouched by big box retailers and uncharted by tour buses, this is one of the city’s most relaxing spots to spend a day. Here is our guide to the top cafés, shops, restaurants and dairy parlours for caffeine fanatics, curious day trippers and anyone who appreciates a scoop of really good ice cream.
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The Leslieville Guide: 26 essential destinations for shopping, eating and drinking
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But are these owners actually making any money? I’d like to hear from any of them. Because, I just think there are too many coffee places for sure, so, either the rent is very cheap or they are independently wealthy. I mean, how much coffee can they really sell in a day? How much volume are they doing? Inquiring minds want to know….
August 24, 2009 at 5:10 pm | by Shocker[...] The Leslieville Guide: 26 essential destinations for shopping … [...]
August 24, 2009 at 7:25 pm | by Home Vegetable Gardening Guide. | Goji BerryJust came across this post, sounds interesting, great job
August 25, 2009 at 5:59 am | by SophiaWhere is the Red Rocket, there are a few other new coffee shops but not the Rocket? What gives?
August 25, 2009 at 8:42 am | by DonglerDongler: Red Rocket isn’t in Leslieville. The official boundary, according to those Toronto neighbourhood street signs, is Greenwood, so Red Rocket is just East of Leslieville.
August 26, 2009 at 12:30 pm | by Alexander