Things to Do in South Riverdale, Toronto 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.
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Pop Music ★ 4.8 · 531
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 7 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
Queen Books ★ 4.8 · 494
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
ONYX Chocolates ★ 4.9 · 150
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 Where to eat & drink in South Riverdale
The Comrade ★ 4.5 · 905· CA$20–70
Propaganda posters & Chinese lanterns decorate this laid-back, exposed-brick hangout.
Mon–Wed 5 PM – 12 AM
Thu–Fri 5 PM – 2 AM
Sat 5 PM – 2 AM
Sun Closed
White Lily Diner ★ 4.7 · 1.9k· 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
Hailed Coffee - Riverdale ★ 4.8 · 574· CA$1–10
Minimal-chic storefront spot serving artisan coffee drinks with housemade chocolates & dried dates.
Mon–Thu 7 AM – 4 PM
Fri 7 AM – 5 PM
Sat 8 AM – 5 PM
Sun 8 AM – 5 PM
Issho Bakery ★ 4.9 · 322· 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
Aura ★ 4.8 · 462· CA$20–50
Garden Bar & Bodega ★ 4.9 · 170· 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
Lady Marmalade ★ 4.5 · 2.7k· CA$20–30
Inventive breakfasts & globally inspired lunches served in a bright, art-filled space.
Every day 8:30 AM – 3 PM
Bonjour Brioche ★ 4.4 · 1.3k· 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
Chez Nous ★ 4.6 · 219· CA$10–40
More about South Riverdale The area is well-connected to downtown and has local parks like Jimmie Simpson Park for outdoor activities.
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