The Green Wood
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The Green Wood hopes to flourish with its fresh, local fare overseen by head chef and girl-boss Elisa Corrigan.
Read MoreTorq Ride brings feel-good indoor cycling to Leslieville
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Torq Ride is Leslieville's premier fitness boutique dedicated to calorie-torching, endorphin-surging and high-intensity indoor cycling. Its specialized group sessions have become a ritual for spin newbies and the super fit alike.
Read MoreJustB Salon creates bold, brave and beautiful looks for Leslieville
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JustB Salon’s ethos — B Bold, B Brave, B Beautiful — isn’t just a catchy motto. From the ambiance to the personalities to the custom-tailored looks, it’s a philosophy that permeates the salon. Since it opened in 2015, the gender-neutral salon has become a go-to for head-turning cuts, colouring and makeup expertise among the mix of trendy businesses popping up on the Queen East strip.
Read MoreGarden's Path Floral Design brightens Leslieville with fresh, vibrant blooms
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The variety is diverse at this Queen East florist: from delicate, petite bouquets to grand and bold arrangements, it offers a bit of floral chic for every taste. Well regarded for special occasions, event and wedding floristry, Garden’s Path is perfect for a polished, smart and hand-tied bouquet for the spontaneous romantic or discerning loved one. The shop also has the perfect card or special accent to accompany its arrangements.
Read MoreSandy Aleksander
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Party bites and prepped meals, charcuterie, cheese and chocolate — indeed, all essential food groups are covered off at Sandy Aleksander. The one-stop shop has become synonymous with specialty food in Leslieville.
Read MoreHastings Barber Shop
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When it opened in the fall of 2012, Hastings Barber Shop brought an immediate and time-worn presence to the neighbourhood that made it feel like it had been on the block for years. The cozy shop at the corner of Queen and Hastings has a no-nonsense, laidback approach to men's grooming, so it makes sense that it's gained a loyal following and become a home base for a good deal of local dudes to call their own.
Read MoreCommon Sort
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Having been on the east side for nearly eight years (and five at a second location in Parkdale), Common Sort is a fashion fixture in the city's second-hand game and a regular stop for shoppers along Queen East.
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Chino Locos
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Marrying asian flavours with a Tex Mex staple is the foundation of Chino Locos. They call them "Tasty Good Burritos", and the menu staples include "Sweeeeet" with slow roasted pork and "Pollo Loco" with shredded chicken tinga.
Read MoreBill Hicks Bar
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Thatched tiki meets dive den in this miniscule, second-story Queen Street bar posthumously named after legendary comic Bill Hicks.
Read MoreSully's Sandwich Kitchen
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Dedicated to "consciously crafted food," Sully's sandwich creations are made using naturally raised meats and ingredients made in-house
Read MoreLa Carnita
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The sanctuary for all things taco is every bit as loud, boisterous and awesome as the original.
Read MoreQueen’s Head Pub
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Hailing from the wilds of Scarborough, Queen’s Head Pub is a curious mix of generic sports bar and ye ol’ English-style pub. Exposed brick and British artifacts share wall space with high-def, flat screen TVs that bring in a full house during hockey games.
Read MoreRaise The Root
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Raise the Root offers the convenient alternative of a quick in-and-out pickup for quality organic produce.
Read MoreThe Frame Maker
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Inside The Frame Maker, owner Alexis Forti uses mounting and matting materials to bring art to life, squaring up frames as crafted as the paintings and photographs it borders.
Read MorePizza Pide
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Nobody would fault you for missing it. It’s just another nondescript storefront along the Gerrard strip you might’ve passed 100 times. But what’s cooking inside has all the makings worthy of a neighbourhood gem.
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