Neighbourhood Spotlight: Eclectic Leslieville

In 2005 the New York Times, in an article aptly entitled Goodbye Gritty, Hello Trendy, stated “…Queen Street East is the new Queen Street West, with the formerly industrial stretch known as Leslieville emerging as Toronto’s hippest place to dine, drink, shop and live”. They weren’t wrong! This east end…

Coffee Shops: Mercury Espresso Bar in Leslieville

If you’re looking for some of the best coffee in the east end (if not the city) then do not miss out on this one! It is one of my absolute favourites. I’ve been going to this place for a number of years and have never been disappointed. The staff…