urbandreamer
recession proof
I heard Barque may be opening a second location, or at least an expanded kitchen around the corner from their Roncevalles location.
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androiduk
Senior Member
This is just north of Gerrard, across from Aura.
Application: Building Additions/Alterations Status: Not Started
Location: 407 YONGE ST
TORONTO ON M5B 1S9
Ward 27: Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Application#: 13 178034 BLD 00 BA Accepted Date: May 30, 2013
Project: Multiple Unit Building Interior Alterations
Description: Proposal for interior alterations for "Starbucks" with 29 seats. (139.89m2)
Application: Building Additions/Alterations Status: Not Started
Location: 407 YONGE ST
TORONTO ON M5B 1S9
Ward 27: Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Application#: 13 178034 BLD 00 BA Accepted Date: May 30, 2013
Project: Multiple Unit Building Interior Alterations
Description: Proposal for interior alterations for "Starbucks" with 29 seats. (139.89m2)
androiduk
Senior Member
Timothy's at Bay & Charles is now closed.
prosperegal
Senior Member
androiduk
Senior Member
Application: Building Additions/Alterations Status: Not Started
Location: 47 CHARLES ST W
TORONTO ON M4Y 2R4
Ward 27: Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Application#: 13 182954 BLD 00 BA Accepted Date: Jun 6, 2013
Project: Multiple Unit Building Interior Alterations
Description: Proposal for interior alterations to existing ground floor restaurant (30 seats) for new tenant - "Starbucks".
Location: 47 CHARLES ST W
TORONTO ON M4Y 2R4
Ward 27: Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Application#: 13 182954 BLD 00 BA Accepted Date: Jun 6, 2013
Project: Multiple Unit Building Interior Alterations
Description: Proposal for interior alterations to existing ground floor restaurant (30 seats) for new tenant - "Starbucks".
prosperegal
Senior Member
Peridot Resto-Lounge on Bloor, east of Yonge has closed its doors. I think they've been in trouble for the past couple of years because I have requested quotes for events and they told me that they were "looking to renovate" so they weren't able to book events two months ahead when I spoke with them about prices.
AlbertC
Superstar
The Clubhouse Sandwich Shop now open at 455 Spadina Ave.
Jonny5
Senior Member
Steep prices; comparable to Black Camel, except they let you choose toppings. Still worth a try though to see if that Po Boy is good.
TheKingEast
Senior Member
You're looking at $20 for a sandwich, fries and a drink. The prices at some of these places make no sense. Are Torontonians making more money than I thought they were?
Jonny5
Senior Member
I noticed the hot dog shop I mentioned a few days ago had prices in a similar range (some are $10 each).
There are enough people making enough money to sustain some of these places, but location is critical. Spadina is a bit far for Bay Street suits to trek at lunch time, of course I imagine rental rates in The PATH must be atrocious. Maybe they're after the King West marketing/advertising execs, or maybe just hoping enough people will want to treat themselves. Whatever the business plan, anyone charging $16 to $20 for a takeout lunch better have something really good.
FAC33
Active Member
Starbucks in the TD Centre (old Timothy's location) opened last week.
Anyone know the status on the new Cactus Club in FCP? They seem to have been working on this one forever, and I would have thought they'd want to open in time for patio season.
Anyone know the status on the new Cactus Club in FCP? They seem to have been working on this one forever, and I would have thought they'd want to open in time for patio season.
khris
Senior Member
Starbucks is either moving or opening a new location on Queen St. E. The old La Prep location at Queen and Victoria. There is an existing Starbucks in the same building at the corner of Queen and Yonge. I have a feeling they're probably just moving.
urbandreamer
recession proof
That sandwich shop is across the street from the Waverly Hotel so they're likely targeting students by day and clubbers by night. It replaced a curry joint.
With K-market proper becoming a latin market--Mexican esp--perhaps it's time that Spadina Av proper has a taco place?
With K-market proper becoming a latin market--Mexican esp--perhaps it's time that Spadina Av proper has a taco place?
Bayer
Senior Member
I have been there twice; beautiful café, but the espresso was breathtakingly awful - so awful (and I don't know if that makes any sense) that you just know it could be one of the best in town. It reminds me of Grano, where I once had a similar experience, just a couple of weeks after they served me the best espresso ever.
CityPainter
Active Member
Yup, exactly the same experience with Dineen. Loved the building and the decor, but the coffee was blech. Not even average. It's disappointing. A lot of places have consistency issues with making coffee, it really does require skill to work those espresso machines. I guess that's why the superstar baristas are superstars.
My other pet peeve was that there were available tables but they all had used coffee cups and trash on them. I don't mind moving it myself but there was no obvious station or place to dump it. I guess the staff is supposed to keep on top of it but they were slammed.