1. Patachou
The petite, westerly sister to the Rosedale institution caters more to snacking mommies in fleece than lunching ladies in Fendi, tempting all with its famous croissants and brioches. 835 St. Clair Ave. W., 416-782-0122.

2. Insideout
This charming decor shop feels like a giant toy box for grown-ups. Finds include stuffed animals from Scandinavian designers Én Gry & Sif, tin heart-and-flower lunch boxes from U.K. designer Emma Bridgewater, and Lampe Bergers with such perfumes as wild peony. Tip: For the kids’ room, there’s hand-painted furniture from local artist Victoria Wallace. 814 St. Clair Ave. W., 416-653-2055.

3. Lit
Owner Linda Elfassy’s carefully curated boutique is stocked with all manner of saucy covetables. Among them, leather jackets from Alpha Industries (makers of U.S. military coats), silk dresses from L.A. line Sweeties, and mini-chalkboard pendants from designer D-Licious (for the fickle: you can re-doodle your look with every wear). 762 St. Clair Ave. W., 416-792-1377.

4. Filippo’s
This 20-year-old pizzeria—one of the first thin-crust pie-makers in town—began dressing dough back when eggplant was considered avant-garde. Today, the resto still offers a winsome selection (try the pie with fig, serrano ham and gorgonzola). Also, lots of daily specials. Says manager Giancarlo Catalano, “Menus are for tourists.” 744 St. Clair Ave. W., 416-658-0568.

5. The Rushton
Snug and slick, this relative newcomer comes courtesy of Frank Pronesti (co-owner of nearby Ferro), but the menu trades Italian for a trendy take on bistro. French onion soup, poutine (with pulled lamb shank and caramelized shallot jus), steak frites, and a braised endive and fennel salad are signature. 740 St. Clair Ave. W., 416-658-7874.

6. Pain Perdu
With a basket-bicycle parked beneath its blue and yellow awning, Pain Perdu has all the bustle and charm of a Left Bank boulangerie, complete with Parisian- pleasing croissants, gâteaux basques, casse-croûtes, and the eponymous toast (with fresh berries, crème anglaise, maple syrup and fruit coulis). 736 St. Clair Ave. W., 416-656-7246.

7. Kosoy & Bouchard
The voice mail message states that the studio is only open by appointment or chance, confirming that life’s finest pleasures can’t be planned. The lucky can look forward to Michelle Kosoy’s ceramics: bowls, trays and pedestals have the intricacy of Vichy lacework set to breakable form. Tip: Kosoy offers classes in the back. 651 St. Clair Ave. W., 416‑651‑4480.

8. Parpar
This crystal-chandeliered boutique has the nostalgic coziness mastered by American chain Anthropologie. Wastebaskets (made of tempered glass in cream and turquoise) are decadent; memo boards lined with damask make Post-It notes seem romantic; and for babies, days-of-the-week socks from Trum­pette might well be the sweetest toe warmers in town. 649 St. Clair Ave. W., 416-657-3333.