BLOOR WEST VILLAGE & THE KINGSWAY BUSINESSES
A Business Directory Listing...
A listing of fabulous shops and businesses, serving and located in Bloor West Village, The Kingsway, and surrounding areas.
Find Toronto's best home decor and improvement, beauty, food, gifts, real estate agents, health and wellness, clothing and accessory businesses, and much more. Listings include contact information, a brief write-up on products and services offered, and website links.
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Arka Shoes
2196 Bloor St. West • 416.763.1851
Arka Shoes carries lots of fabulous footwear that is normally only available in narrow-to-medium widths, including designers like STUART WEITZMAN and PETER KAISER. They also stock extra wide calf boots, so that everyone can enjoy wearing calf and knee high boots this winter season. Arka stocks mens and womens boots and shoes. Brands carried include Aquatalia, La Canadienne, ara, Pajar, Beautifeel, Romika, Ecco, and Finn Comfort.
Bloom Restaurant www.bloomrestaurant.com
2315 Bloor St. West • 416.767.1315
Located in the heart of Bloor West Village, Bloom Restaurant has delicious menu selections, incredible cocktails and is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a meal with friends and family. Menu selections include the best streak frites in Toronto. Made with a 10-oz Striploin that is Ontario corn fed and dry-aged for a minimum of 50 days (as is all their beef). It practically melts in your mouth. At $19, you can’t beat the price. Bloom also offer wine corkage for $5 on Tuesday & Wednesday, and $20 Thursday through Saturday. Bloom is open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner.
BRILHO Luxury Cleaning Services www.brilhoservices.com
578 Davenport Rd. • 416.923.3300
BRILHO is Toronto’s premium cleaning & services company serving residential, commercial and retail clients in the GTA. Their experience staff will ensure that you receive the best luxury cleaning & customer service at a competitive price. Staff is bonded and insured, and they provide all the necessary supplies and equipment. Call for a quote today.
Casual Affairs Clothing
2873 Bloor St. W. (at Prince Edward Dr.)
416.233.4779
This clothing shop has something for everyone in your family—children, men’s and women’s clothing—at great prices. Lines carried include Guess, Esprit, Parasuco, Diesel, MEXX, and more. Specializing in classics with an edge, beyond the usual they also carry special pieces you won’t find elsewhere. Open Mon–Sat, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thurs, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun, 12-5 p.m.
Cigar Studio www.cigarstudio.com
4 Willingdon Blvd. • 416.237.9470
Located in the Kingsway, Cigar Studio has a wide selection of cigars, pipe tobacco, and related accessories, including humidors, and the Max Benjamin Mini Cigar Bar. Also find gift items for the home—everything from themed bookends to desk and mantle accessories, and Forchino and Lampe Berge. Located close to Royal York subway station and with customer parking in front of the store. Open Mon-Wed, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun. noon to 5 p.m.
COBS Bread www.cobsbread.com
270 The Kingsway (Humbertown Centre)
416.236.3200
COBS Bread offers fresh, high quality baked goods every day. Their individually hand-crafted breads come in many flavours and textures, including traditional loaves such as White, Whole Wheat and Country Grain; and seeded loaves, including Lekkerbrot, Soy & Flaxseed, and popular Cape Seed. Also find sweet treats like Apple & Walnut Logs, Apple Scrolls, Cinnamon Buns and more.
Daniel Le Chocolat Belge www.danielchocolates.ca
4242 Dundas St. W. (at Royal York) • 416.234.0611
Daniel Le Chocolat Belge makes real chocolate, using cocoa mass, without any hydrogenated oils or artificial flavouring. Find more than 50 flavours to tempt you, including butter creams, ganache, fruits, caramels, pralines, and truffles in white, milk and dark chocolate.
DianeKroe.com www.dianekroe.com
Diane Kroe creates fun, functional fashions for women who love to travel. A long time fixture in the Lawrence Park neighbourhood, Diane Kroe may have closed her retail location on Avenue Road, but her fabulous fashions are still available! You can find her Signature Spa collections at leading hotels, resorts and destination spas, including the new Ritz-Carlton Spa Boutique in downtown Toronto. Shop online at www.dianekroe.com.
Dr. John Simpson www.smilecare.ca
270 Runnymede Rd. • 416.767.4151
Dr. John J. Simpson has an established Family and Cosmetic Dentistry practice in Bloor West Village and is a Certified Invisalign® Provider. Other services offered include: implants, orthodontics, natural-looking cosmetic makeovers and preventive care. Conveniently located across from Runnymede subway station. Office hours are Monday 9 am–6 pm, Tuesday 9 am–5 pm, Wednesday 8:30 am–5 pm, & Thursday 8:30 am–6 pm.
ELTE www.elte.com
80 Ronald Avenue • 416.785.7885
ELTE is one of North America’s largest retail establishments, specializing in carpets and home furnishings. Located in Toronto, ELTE stocks broadloom and rugs; sofas, sleepers and sectionals; coffee, side and occasional tables; dining tables; chairs, ottomans and benches; beds, dressers and chests, and fine leather furniture. Also find linens and mattresses, accessories, lighting and more. Ginger’s Bath and Summerhill Hardware are also part of ELTE.
Executive Planning International L.I. Ltd.
416-964.2221
Worried about having enough retirement money to live the way you want to live? Executive Planning International has a new concept to explore with you. This unique method of efficiently accumulating substantial amounts of money for your later years, is worth exploring. Call for a confidential, no commitment consultation.
Faulkner’s Appliance Centre www.faulknersappliance.com
2880 Lakeshore Blvd. West • 416.259.1195
Faulkner’s Appliance Centre has been serving the community for more than 60 years out of their 5,000 square-foot showroom, offering a wide selection of brand name appliances. They are well known for their excellent product knowledge and their emphasis on fulfilling their customer’s needs. A 2,000 square-foot clearance centre offers 40 to 50% off retail prices for discontinued, as well as scratch/dent, box-damaged products etc.
Fine Craft Upholstery www.finecraftupholstery.com
2891 Bloor St. W. (w. of Prince Edward Dr.) • 416.231.7353
Fine Craft Upholstery has been serving the Kingsway/Bloor West area for more than 20 years. They specialize in quality, custom-made furniture, upholstery and reupholstery. With thousand of fabric samples, in all colours, textures and patterns, you’ll find just the right look to suit your home’s decor. They also carry environmentally conscious options, like soy based foam, organic cotton, wool, and 100% recycled polyester fabrics.
The Floor Shop www.thefloorshop.com
4133 Dundas St. W. (E. of Prince Edward Dr.) • 416.234.0599
Discover the distinctive characteristics and rich wood tones of Domestic & Exotic hardwood flooring at The Floor Shop. With more than 20-years of serving customers, you’ll be assisted by a creative, knowledgeable staff from planning through professional installation. Bring your colour/material samples along and explore your ideas with their staff Interior Decorator. They also have samples you can take home with you.
Holly Sisson Photography www.hollysissonphotography.com
647-822-7176
A natural light photographer, Holly Sisson specializes in capturing families in natural settings, relaxed and at play. No staged, in-studio family photos here. Instead shoots take place at client’s home, in the backyard, at the local park, or any other place that offers an interesting backdrop. Visit website for a sample of Holly’s work.
JRD Supply Inc.
3079 Universal Drive • 905.206.9902
Your local source for residential, commercial and custom decorative hardware at wholesale prices, the JRD team are specialists in door hardware. Brands carried include Schlage, Brawn Safes, Emtek, KABA, St. Thomas Creations, Top Knobs and Valli & Valli, to name just a few. Also find a variety of cabinet hardware, bathroom accessories and toilets. Open six days a week: Monday-Thursday 9 am - 4 pm; Friday 9 am - 2 pm; and Saturday by appointment.
King’s Mill Construction www.kingsmillconstruction.com
416.834.0555
King’s Mill Construction is owned and operated by David Haslam. With more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry, David knows that quality and attention to detail is what makes the difference in the custom home business. King’s Mill’s services include new custom homes, additions and renovations, project management, remodeling, landscaping, and more, on projects big and small.
Mercedes-Benz Downtown www.mbtoronto.ca/downtown
761 Dundas St. East • 416.947.9000
The landmark downtown Mercedes-Benz dealership features a beautiful, contemporary car showroom with a bright open concept design that is split over 3 levels. In addition, there is an onsite Maybach, SLR Performance Centre, smart Centre and an entire floor dedicated to pre-owned sales. They also offer extended hours. Visit website for full details.
Metropolis Living www.metropolis-living.com
2989 Dundas St. West • 647.343.6900
Metropolis Living is a home décor store devoted to industrial loft-style living. Located in The Junction neighborhood of Toronto, they collect salvaged materials, recondition them for sale, or repurpose them into signature pieces. They also carry a small selection of exceptional reproductions with an industrial edge, and do custom work for specific requirements.
Nilli Salonspa www.nillisalonspa.com
521 Eglinton Ave. W. • 416.487.6139
Internationally recognized for her skill and creativity, Nilli Liman creates styles to fit your lifestyle and the natural tendencies of your hair. Styles so easy to care for that they fall naturally into place, even when left to air-dry. The salon uses only the gentlest products, resulting in soft, touchable hair with brilliant shine, for a difference you’ll see and feel.
Re/Max Professionals Inc. www.zello.ca
Zello Jovanovic • office: 416.236.1241 • cell: 416.880.4442
Living and working in Toronto's West End, Zello Jovanovic has spent close to 20 years helping clients navigate the Real Estate waters. His honest approach and ability to really listen inspire trust and confidence among his clients. Zello is a recipient of the Re/Max Platinum & Hall of Fame Awards, and is a consistent Top Producer in the Re/Max Professionals Kingsway Branch.
Roberts Gallery www.robertsgallery.net
641 Yonge St. • 416.924.8731
Roberts Gallery was established in 1842 and has been specializing in Canadian art for more than 50 years. Every 3–4 weeks there’s a new exhibit—an emerging artist to discover or an established artist’s work to rediscover. Open to the public—wander through their three floors to see great historical works by the Group of Seven and post war leading artists. Open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm.
Royal LePage West Group, Brokerage
Susan Quaglieri, Sales Representative www.susanqhomes.com
Office: 416.245.9933 | Cell: 416.524.0401
A licensed professional for more than 20 years, Susan has a reputation for taking initiative, with energy and persistence to see tasks through to completion in order to achieve maximum immediate or long term results. She works to identify customer needs and offers creative solutions.
Snappers Fish Market
263 Durie Street • 416.767.4083
Snappers Fish Market offers an impressive daily selection of fresh fish. Arctic char, steelhead trout, and wild pacific salmon are among some of what you’ll find in stock, when in season. Also find a fantastic selection of sweet Milford Bay smoke trout paté, Japanese seaweed salad, and smoked fishes, including lake trout and macerel.
Summerhill Nursery & Floral www.summerhillnursery.ca
301 MacPherson Avenue. • 416.922.6902
Summerhill Nursery and Floral is a destination garden centre. Located south east of Casa Loma, there’s simply nothing else like it in the GTA. At two and a half acres, Summerhill is huge by comparison to most other garden centres. Summerhill has a full selection of annuals, perennials, exotic tropicals and woody plants. There is an endless selection of accessories for the garden, too. From patio furniture, planters, fountains, and statues—this place has it all. You can spend hours browsing the enormous indoor showroom and outdoor yard. Complimentary parking on east side of the store makes visiting easy.
SupperWorks Etobicoke www.supperworks.com
301 MacPherson Avenue. • 416.922.6902
SupperWorks is a great concept in food preparation. They handle all the prep work, shopping and clean-up. You assemble up to 12 freezable dinners in less than two hours, all for under $5.00 per serving. Here’s how it works. Book a session date and make your meal selections on their website. At the session you breeze through food stations in their kitchen, assembling your meals from easy to follow instructions, using freshly prepared, raw ingredients. In the end you have healthy meals ready for final cooking at home. No fuss, no muss. Supper time is easy with SupperWorks.
West Toronto Paint & Wallpaper www.westtorontopaint.ca
2975 Dundas St. W. • 416.767.5171
Since 1909 West Toronto Paint & Wallpaper has been bringing colour to the homes of Junction and Bloor West residents. West Toronto Paint’s long history of outstanding customer service continues to be a top priority. They offer a variety of professional services designed to suit your home décor needs.