South Riverdale, Toronto: Things to Do & Map

A mix of historic Victorian homes and modern lofts, with a diverse culinary scene including popular spots like the White Lily Diner and Tabule Riverside.

The ComradeLounge
Pop MusicRecord Store
Queen BooksBookstore

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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in South Riverdale

Pop Music
★ 4.8 · 546
Record Store
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 7 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 6 PM
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Queen Books
★ 4.8 · 503
Bookstore
An independent general interest community bookshop located in Toronto's east end Leslieville neighbourhood.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 8 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 6 PM
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ONYX Chocolates
★ 4.9 · 158
Chocolate Shop
A small business in Toronto that handcrafts small-batch chocolates, creating bonbons and bars with unique flavors using fine ingredients.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
11 AM – 6 PM
Sat
11 AM – 5 PM
Sun
11 AM – 5 PM
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Where to eat & drink in South Riverdale

The Comrade
★ 4.5 · 918
Lounge· CA$20–70
Propaganda posters & Chinese lanterns decorate this laid-back, exposed-brick hangout.
Mon–Thu
5 PM – 12 AM
Fri
5 PM – 2 AM
Sat
5 PM – 2 AM
Sun
Closed
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White Lily Diner
★ 4.7 · 2.0k
Diner· CA$20–30
Old school diners are rare creatures these days, but ones that smoke their own bacon, make their own biscuits and donuts, bottle their own hot sauce and grow their own vegetables? Even rarer.
Mon–Tue
9 AM – 5 PM
Wed–Fri
9 AM – 10 PM
Sat
9 AM – 10 PM
Sun
9 AM – 10 PM
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Hailed Coffee - Riverdale
★ 4.8 · 580
Coffee Shop· CA$1–10
Minimal-chic storefront spot serving artisan coffee drinks with housemade chocolates & dried dates.
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 4 PM
Sat
8 AM – 4 PM
Sun
8 AM – 4 PM
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Aura
★ 4.8 · 471
Cocktail Bar· CA$20–50
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Issho Bakery
★ 4.9 · 340
Bakery· CA$1–10
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat
9 AM – 2:30 PM
Sun
9 AM – 4 PM
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Garden Bar & Bodega
★ 4.9 · 189
Bar· CA$20–30
Mon–Wed
11 AM – 12 AM
Thu–Fri
11 AM – 2 AM
Sat
11 AM – 2 AM
Sun
11 AM – 12 AM
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Lady Marmalade
★ 4.5 · 2.7k
Sandwich Shop· CA$20–30
Inventive breakfasts & globally inspired lunches served in a bright, art-filled space.
Every day
8:30 AM – 3 PM
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Bonjour Brioche
★ 4.4 · 1.3k
Bakery· CA$20–30
Busy French bakery/cafe serving breakfast & lunch, with croissants, quiches & sandwiches.
Mon
9 AM – 3 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed
9 AM – 3 PM
Thu–Fri
8 AM – 3 PM
Sat
8 AM – 3 PM
Sun
8 AM – 3 PM
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Chez Nous
★ 4.6 · 220
Wine Bar· CA$10–40
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