I love this HomeSense location; the store is rather big and it always has a great selection of…read moreseasonal decorations, glassware, plates, serving plates, bowls and spoons; home decorations, bath and kitchen essentials, artworks, mirrors, photo frames, cushions, furniture, etc. It will never disappoint, whether you're buying a gift or for yourself, you can find something interesting to buy.

Of all the places we went to in Toronto, of all the things we saw... HomeSense was a favorite. I…read moremean, come on, the Canadian cousin of HomeGoods/Marshalls/TJMaxx? How could I NOT go into this store!? Looks-wise it's just like the standard HomeGoods we're used to in the States... except its bigger and better. And really roomy. Sometimes these types of stores are so packed you can barely move around - not this location. Set in a lower level/basement like space it felt modern and comfortable. Walking in - I instantly wished I had brought an extra duffle bag. Between the aisles of pillows, the kitchen/dining section, and the picture frames - I was in heaven. Fortunately for Hubs they also have tons of furniture, so he was able to find a {super cute} chair up front to relax in while I wandered. B/c my luggage could not accommodate all that I had seen I settled on a really beautiful picture frame to commemorate our visit to Toronto. Check out was super easy - seeing as how they had several cashiers available. And my frame, after $$ conversion was only $7. Yay for HomeSense!

What you cannot get at Tap Phong Trading Company down the street.. you can probably get them in B &…read moreJ Trading Company!! Love to browse around and look at all the junkie merchandises... Great selections of incense.. Ommmmm I am ready for my yoga mediation sessions!

A great place to buy stocking stuffer toys. The most fun I ever have shopping for Christmas…read morepresents. And Cheap! What's not to love?

I really enjoy this place! Over the years, it's come in handy at many different times as a go-to…read moreSpadina home goods store. An important note: if you are looking for bamboo, you have come to the right place. I have always found the Plaiter Place to have lots of bamboo products and sticks of various sizes. I could see myself building an outdoor structure of some sort with these things. Other wood products such as storage items, like baskets and boxes, are in high supply. Bu then, I went in recently and came out with salad tongs and a cheese knives. You never know what you're going to get. I think it all came out to less than $15, so definitely great bang for your buck.

If you have ever been in any shop in Chinatown (even grocery stores), you'll always have a bit of…read morean "ick" feeling sometimes when you come across the dust, dirt and grime they seem to avoid cleaning. This shop, is the total opposite. Immaculate. There isn't even any dust on any of the products, AMAZING. Everything is organized, neat, labeled, it looks like someone's home with the cute little handwritten signs saying: Please don't open! Please don't touch! You break item, you buy item! Great place for bamboo and everything to do with bamboo. I also love the paper lanterns there, and if I had an apartment I'd totally decorate it with a bamboo or paper lantern umbrella.. it's just gorgeous. Love. LOVE. Love. Also, the prices are uber cheap. $0.89 for a little bamboo spoon! Most places like Williams Sonoma would charge you $3 because it's an "eco-friendly sexy product". Here, bamboo it is what it is -- a cheap, renewable, green resource. I also like that they're frugal and eco-friendly. They wrap whatever you buy in newspaper rather than give you a bag. Love.

I've been through the store before. This summer made my first purchase here. Bought a patio dining…read moreset. The ladies were helpful checking with inventory since the furniture sale started. Also helped me to see if I can find some cushions the patio bench seat. Service was excellent for Toronto retail. I didn't catch her name but she helped me get an estimate for what the delivery fee would be and I had the option to take 2 chairs home and come pick up the rest another day. Part 2 of my pick up, she recognized me and helped me take the dining table out of its box so I can fit it in my car and carry it out easier. She carried all the way outside of the store. She's petite and I wasn't expecting her to help me right out the door and she did! I can't say the same happens at other stores even if it's someone taller stronger, they may not help carry out something so willingly. Thanks for the great shopping experience!

VdeV is one of my absolute favourite shops in the city! During the depths of Covid, I had to move…read moreinto a new apartment and shopping here made the process much more enjoyable. During my move, I worked close to their old location on Ossington, and drew so much inspiration from their aesthetic during my lunch breaks. I bought everything from mirrors to picture frames to dishes to adorable trinkets to bath towels. I even painted my new bedroom the exact same Benjamin Moore green that they had in their storefront window. The space of their newer location on Dundas is wonderful (aka much more room for cute things). Highly recommend. Everyone is always friendly and helpful as well.

Avoid unless you want to feel like a scumbag. As opposed to going to amazon and buying two…read morestainless steel bowls for half the price, I choose to support a local business. What a mistake! When paying, I used Apple Pay and AMEX and while it was accepted, the owner berated me on their fees, threw the receipt and said 'I just lost money on that bro!'.

I must admit I was super excited when I walked by and saw that a kitchen store was opening up so…read moreclose to my place home. It's a tiny space, but it's stocked to the rafters with every kitchen gadget, tool, pot, or pan you may need. The brands they stock are not inexpensive, so you know you're getting quality goods, however, quality does come at a price. If they stocked some affordable brands, I would have given them 4 stars.

This store focuses on furniture designed for smaller spaces. They design much of the furniture…read morein-house themselves. The difference here from other stores that focus on smaller living spaces, is that it's about being stylish in a small area instead of trying to maximize the use of each square inch of your apartment. I tried taking a picture of a piece of furniture I liked and was politely asked not to. The owner explained that they've had issues with people creating cheap knock-offs of their products. It's a pretty small store and the selection is very streamlined, but they only carry high quality products with a prices that matches that quality.

This store is a hidden gem; don't let be fooled by its small size. The store carries a great…read morevariety of contemporary furniture that fits small places. We had an outstanding customer service at the store as we were not sure what kind of sofa bed would suit our needs. In the end, the owners helped us pick the perfect piece of furniture. Frank, one of the owners, came in person to deliver us the sofa.

If you're looking for incredible food without emptying your wallet, this place is an absolute gem!…read moreThe prices were amazeballs--it's rare to find MGs this generous and flavors this outstanding at such reasonable prices.

What an awesome little dispensary. Immediately when you walk in you feel at home. The decor is more…read moreupscale than we are used to at the dispensaries in Buffalo which we really appreciated. It's not just a hippie stoner paradise like every other head shop at home. The wonderful woman who helped us pick out a nice sativa pre roll was so friendly and helpful in helping us decide. The prices here were MUCH better than all of the other shops we stopped at previously as well. Would definitely stop back in next time we come to Toronto.

My first time walking into an Umbra store! This is quite a big location (two floors of products)…read moreclose to Dundas are - and we walked in after spending time at the Art Gallery of Ontario. I've been such a fan of their products, and it was great to see their full selection on view! We were only browsing today but their products aren't the cheapest, but they aren't the most expensive either. My sister asked the sales associate if they sold water, as it was quite hot this day, and since they didn't sell refreshments they offered to refill out bottle! It was so sweet of her. I do purchase their products, so will be sure to look at their hanging shelves when I'm back home!

I am a huge fan of Umbra. My very first Umbra purchase was a huge, round mirror that I bought in…read moreWinnipeg from a store in Osborne Village. My friend and I carried it from this store to my apartment, roughly two blocks away. It was that heavy, but it was a minimalistic, practical item that looked good in a tiny space. Over a decade ago, I used to attend musicals in the entertainment district. I would often visit the Umbra store before a show. I got everything from the Bungee to photo frames. To this day, I travel with a Bungee, which stores various US credit cards and currency. I often swap them out with my Canadian ones when I'm am stateside, and vice-versa when I return home. The bungee part has never weakened after all these years. There isn't any parking by this store. I had parked across the street under Shoppers Drug Mart. I walked over to check this store out. It felt the same, except that the top floor is now a clearance section. I was so happy. I love penguins have been a fan of Umbra's penguin liquid soap pump since its inception in 2008. This clearance section had a modern version of the penguin pump dispenser, including an automatic version. These dispensers were 50% off. I got one of each. The only item that I didn't like was a coiled stool. It was not comfortable sitting on it. It was in the clearance section. Only folks who want to replace the coiled top with a comfortable cushion would be inclined to buy one. This store is kind of like a museum. It was fun seeing when items were first introduce by year and how they have endured. The Bungee and penguin pumps are two such items. It was nice seeing jewellery racks and vessels for plants and more. I tend to get inspired sprucing up my place whenever I see Umbra products. Strumba caught my attention, which is Umbra's version of the kalimba. If I didn't own a kalimba already, I would have bought the Strumba. It's a fun, small instrument to play. There's so much coolness at this store. Doorstoppers. Chess sets. Shoe racks. Tipsy bottle openers to match the sipper. I had the nicest man at the checkout. I paid with a credit card. He placed my items in a paper bag with handles and came out of his area to hand it to me. It was such a classy move and was a nice touch. I wished him a great evening. He reciprocated. I left happy with my clearance items. I hope to not wait over a decade to return to this store. Of note, my soap dispensers are awesome. (389)

Do you love junk? Do you love to walk around and look and touch old objects that you can't believe…read moreare still around in the original package? This place is crazy. There are vintage items, new items, things that you don't have any idea how long they have been there. Then strangely enough, there were shoes and clothes in the back. I bought the cutest little turquoise flats. I know I stayed in there an hour nosing around, it is the kind of place that my husband would have passed out if he had to hang out in there with me. It is on the list when I return to Toronto. Have I told you lately how much I heart Toronto?

I hope Sasmart lasts forever. It's clearly been around for a long time. This may be apparent from…read moreits somewhat-dated exterior, but mostly because of the assortment of surprisingly affordable great-quality, new-vintage house- and cookware. Agree with the previous 5-star reviews - it's a hard place to sum up in a sentence, because you really don't know what oddball kitschy gift or really useful gadget you'll end up finding. I've bought really cheap unused vintage wrapping paper and 2B pencils, a huge plastic washing/ bathing tub, new glass and wood storage canisters made in France (for an incredible deal), and a kitsch stationery holder shaped like a lion for a friend's birthday. You will find fantastic deals here on great-quality stuff - much cheaper than nearby carefully-curated kitchen stores. Because much if not most of the wares here are unused vintage, a lot of them are made in places like Canada/France/Italy and before everything became disposable. The folks that own/run the place are very friendly, and have a sweet old pug that sometimes sleeps behind the counter. I've generally stayed out of the clothing section, but thanks to a previous reviewer, it looks like I'll have to check it out! Sasmart sits opposite grungy Bellevue Square park, just off the beaten path of Augusta. I highly suggest that you pay a visit next time you're in the market!