BROD
This special division of the Danish Pastry House is all about bread, or “brød” in Danish (say “broy”). For company president Anita Lauritsen, bread occupied a very special place in her upbringing. In fact, in Danish households it’s customary to eat rye or French bread for breakfast with a cup of coffee. Drawing on family recipes, Lauritsen and her team of bakers have created several rustic breads for you to enjoy. Choose from Danish Rye Bread, “Rugbrød,” a dense, dark loaf; Danish Stone Age Bread, “Stenalder Brød,” a Paleo-friendly, gluten-free loaf that’s packed with protein; and Danish French Bread, “Fransk Brød,” a traditional white loaf topped with poppy seeds.
Village Juicery
Village Juicery was founded by nutritionists, so their signature cold-pressed juices taste good and are good for you. Plus, they’re certified organic and made fresh daily.
Fan faves include Be Nourished (a great green juice for beginners that contains apple, cucumber, and swiss chard), Be Active (a combo of beet, pear, apple, ginger, and lemon) and Be Radiant (carrot, sweet potato, lemon, apple, and turmeric).
The Village Juicery’s various “booster shots” are also extremely popular and sure to help cure whatever ails you, whether it’s a lingering cold or an upset stomach.
Patties Express
Try the delicious patties at Patties Express! With classic and vegetarian options, Patties is a great stop for every type of customer!
The Wine Shop and Tasting Room
Whoever said you need to leave the city to have a true winery experience, has never been to The Wine Shop and Tasting Room. The Wine Shop and Tasting Room proudly serves wines from the Niagara Peninsula and includes award-winning offerings from Peller Estates, Trius Winery, Wayne Gretzky Estates, and Thirty Bench. We believe that great wines should be experienced, not simply sipped.
Hale Coffee
Caffeine = shopping fuel. This Toronto-based specialty coffee roaster sources the best beans from around the world (think Colombia, Costa Rica, and Ethiopia), so you can have a delish cup of joe right here at home. Hale’s beans are roasted without chemicals or additives, so all you’re tasting is pure goodness. Need a light bite to eat with your flat white? You’ll also find satisfying salads, sandwiches, and baked goods. Lactose-intolerant and vegan coffee drinkers will love the oat milk Cappuccino. Craving a cold drink? Hale Coffee also serves kombucha and nitro cold brew. No matter what you’re looking for, this team of baristas will send you off shouting, #HaleYeah!
Sweet Jesus
Sweet Jesus was born out of a love for experimentation.
As leaders in the confectionery game, the goal is to combine conceptual thinking with high-quality ingredients and products, in an effort to make something that tastes and looks, unlike anything you’ve ever seen and had before.
Toronto born and globally grown; Sweet Jesus is the little ice cream shop that wouldn’t quit.
La Carnita
Locally designed with the help of some of Toronto’s best street style artists, La Carnita is the spot to enjoy delicious tacos, a handful of churros, run through a mixtape, and wash it all down with a fresh cocktail or beer. At the heart of what we do is always to serve up a dynamic menu, and connect with the community through our love of art and music.
Tao Tea Leaf
When it’s time for a cuppa, there’s no better place than Tao Tea Leaf. Take your pick from 180 varieties of tea, including chai, chamomile and everything in between, plus some award-winners (several of Tao Tea Leaf’s blends have taken top prize at the North American Tea Championship). For co-founders Tao Wu (a certified tea sommelier) and Mingzhu Gao (an accountant), tea is both a business and a pleasure, and they strive to share the world’s best brews with their customers.Beautiful tea ware is also part of the experience, and many items, such as the cast iron teapots, are steeped in Chinese tea-drinking tradition (see what we did there?).