I don't have kids, so what the heck do I know about buying gifts for them? Answer - nothing! And…read morethat's why a store like Little Peeps is great. I go in, explain the age and gender of the child I'm buying for, give a few adjectives about the parents, provide a budget, and BOOM they bring out a bunch of stuff to choose from. The store itself is really cute. The people who work there are pleasant, and they sell some fair-trade and environmentally friendly toy and clothing options. Worth a gander if you're in the neighbourhood.

Great assortment of kids stuff. Lots of super cute girls clothes. If you are shopping for a boy,…read moreshop early, as they sell out of sizes and stuff quickly. They have a great assortment of toys, clothes, and shoes. The staff are friendly and not pushy. It's a great independent store, and they have gift receipts, and will tie up the bag nicely, so you don't even need to wrap the gift if you are short on time!

We were on the hunt for a reasonably priced dress for my daughter's baptism. We visited two other…read morespots before stopping off at Kostatex. The lady who helped us (who I can only assume was the owner) was the sweetest and kindest sales person I've ever met. She made great suggestions, was so friendly and really was so patient with my super cranky daughter that would not stop crying. She tried to cheer her up and even gave her a lollipop. She put together a whole outfit which was all reasonably priced. You honestly can't pay for that kind of customer service these days so it was refreshing to see. I will definitely keep Kostatex in mind for future events. This place and its staff are just simply amazing!

Well today I went to Kostatex Children's Wear store on the Danforth…read more What a find it is. I looked everywhere to find a christening gown for my great nephew and it was pretty hard. So much is only available on the web. Well if you are looking for: - baptismal outfits - christening gowns (including the traditional long ones), and outfits for boys - formal wear for young girls or boys (for flower girl or confirmation or other such events) Well..... LOOK NO FURTHER!! This place is great! So much selection, and the staff and owner couldn't have been more helpful! My niece lives out of Toronto, so they let me take pictures and send to her, and then we discussed it on the phone and we made the choice over which one we wanted. This is a small family run business but they have been on the Danforth for a long time. That speaks for itself.... and frankly based on the service I had today, they'll be there for much longer! So if this is the type of clothing that you are looking for - head on over -- you won't be disappointed!! Outfits were available in every price range - so no matter what your needs and budget, you'll find something here! (BTW - some other lady was in there -- and like me, noticed their new sign and went in and found exactly what she was looking for). These folks are few and far between -- so to have a shop where you could see the goods, match shoes and socks etc to it --- wonderful!

This is an awesome store for all you ladies out there. For the guys, this is probably a place you…read moreshould check out when gift shopping for your special little lady. The store is mostly clothing but they have a good selection of handbags and purses. The front of the store and the area around the cash register is loaded with fun odds and ends like purse hangars, compact shopping bags, and umbrellas. The ladies working were friendly and helpful.

Went into this store and not only did they have what I was looking for, despite being busy a clerk…read morespent a lot of time with me as I decided between colours and styles of a handbag and wallet. Great little shop with lots of fun and cute accessories. I will definitely be back.

Very nice thrift store, it has lots to look through. Cloths are downstairs. They have a change…read moreroom for trying stuff on.

Love the amazing prices on clothes and the fact that all proceeds go to a good cause! LOVE their…read morefacelift as of September 2019, makes everything so much easier to find. Have scored some amazing designer pieces from here by going regularly! (Gucci, Missoni)

Terrible customer service and unfriendly sour faces. Been…read moreshopping there a few times before but I always get the same attitude. My last purchase was a Veja shoe and when i was at the store it seemed ok but when I tried at home with a sock it was a bit tight. I tried to exchange for one size larger and because I didn't have the box with me they didn't any to do anything about it. I didn't wear once and still sitting on my closet. I have always tried to support the local shops but I don't feel like going back there ever again. thank you so much for your good business " Good Neighbour"

Queen West meets Queen East at Good Neighbour, as they bring that hip west-side taste and retail…read moreexperience to the east end. Housed in a cute Victorian small-town cottage beside the Leslieville Pumps gas station/grub joint, the store is like a teleporter to that other side of Queen Street, that I wonder if I am even in my own neighbourhood anymore whenever I step inside. I guess it's a sign of the times in the east end, as much as it is an interesting addition to the Leslieville strip. I was forwarded a meme whilst contemplating this nonsense (because apparently no one else has yet, bloody hell), and on it, a satirical list of things purported to be signs your 'hood is gentrifying, including an "inexplicable general store." Inexplicable. General. Store. I guess that best explains Good Neighbour. True to form, the place is filled with all sorts of eclectic and stylish stuff of all random categories scattered everywhere, like greeting cards, clothes and outerwear, mugs, footwear, backpacks, cosmetics, stationery. It's sort of like a Drake General Store (or maybe even an Urban Outfitters), but with more emphasis on fashion and lifestyle goods... and less on random cheeky hipster gag gift kitsch. There's a small kids section tucked in the back by the fitting room stalls, with an assortment of dresses, toys, puzzles, and humourous books. The men's stuff upstairs kind of scares me with the quantity of soaps and toiletries for the discerning well-groomed hip man. The place itself is a marriage of curated hip(ster) tastes (oh wait, they even have a table of selected Drake General Store crap for sale), and Club Monaco chic. Thankfully like a good neighbour the folks here don't stink so much of that douchey we're-too-cool-for-thou attitude that many hipster businesses are known for--they instead stink of individual cheerful Queen West-esque personality and a level of helpfulness not normally seen in a more corporate fashion boutique. Pricey? Kinda expected that. What is not expected are the sale offers that do pop up time and time again. My sister claims she bought a pair of jeans here for less than what Hudson's Bay was charging for the same brand. But I usually end up with socks, or scarves, or cards. Or whatever. {TTC: take the 72 bus or the 501-2-3 to Queen/Carlaw}

This is for the 30 day non-food Yelp Challenge but I can't seem to have it on hold until then b/c…read moreit's a FTR and New Business. Before you think this is the children's line for the sultry Bebe's women fashion line, it is NOT. Back to your search before you start dressing your child like one of those Bratz dolls. And in most RANDOM stores I've found in Toronto, it's gotta be this one. Bebe is located just north of Pape Station and specializes in baptism and first communion clothing. It's Greek obvs. I know it's been around for over 20 years. I also know the window display just changed in 2010. It is the store that won't die. VIBE So for fun, I decided to go in here with a friend and it was so awkward because 1. we had to knock on the door to get in and 2. the lady didn't speak English. So naturally, we pretended we were married looking for a christening gown for our child. It didn't go over so well. The lady could hardly understand us. That said, man, there are a LOT of white mini-gowns in here. I'm not sure of the price points. We didn't get that far. OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK Bring a Greek friend with you. It may help if you're making a serious purchase. Otherwise, are you us? Do you pretend to have a husband so you can peep into a store you've wondered about for 20 years? Yeah...

This was my 4 the time making a purchase here at bebe. This ladies work is amazing there's a reason…read moreshe's been around for 20 years!! She created a dress for me this time pretty much from scratch she will do anything to please her clients. I would totally recommend this store for anyone looking for baptismal wear.

I have an awards ceremony to attend Friday, and need an outfit. My hydro has been off for days, I…read morefound out last-minute because of this, and shops have been closed for Christmas anyway. Sales staff are harried on Boxing Day. I have been one, and my kids are similar in age to the clerks I encountered today, thus it took a SERIES OF UNABASHED INSULTS to elicit this negative review. I apologize that I can't reproduce the literal lip-curling sneer with which the redhead said (and I am NOT kidding) "Are you here to BUY something? Or..." and "So you're done looking, then?" I was there about fifteen minutes, because (it being a BOGO sale) I could not find a second garment I wanted. I tried on two sets of items, and while in the change room with the last batch, heard the blond, and slightly older woman say "Make sure it doesn't smell before you put it back on the floor." I cracked the curtain to ascertain it was the blouse I'd tried the brunette held up to her face, and then decided to post this review. NOTE to YOKA: I am not deaf, stupid, dirty, or a thief. I may be disabled, and somewhat indifferent to fashion, but I am also a freelance journalist.

I love this place. No matter how much or how little I spend or if I'm just looking they always…read moredeliver impecceble service. They have a small staff so they actually know your name. They're smart busniess people they know what's going to fit/look good, sometimes before I've even tried something on. They always have great suggestions, they're not hard sell and they have their own tailor off site. The owner is the nicest woman who really knows her stuff (she's the stores buyer I believe) and the clothing they have here come from all over the world, so the likelihood of you showing up somewhere in the same outfit as someone else is next to impossible. The quality of the clothes is exceptional, the prices are reasonable if you're looking for pieces that will stand the test of time. I've purchased everything from shoes, to jewellery, casual sweaters and T shirts to dresses I've worn to film premiers. The also have amazing sales and mens clothes. I've been shopping here since I was 19 and broke as a joke. At this point the majority of my closet was purchased at this store... and everyone I know wants to borrow something :)