St. Urbain Bagel Bakery

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895 Eglinton W, Toronto, ON, M6C2C1

Bagels: Being a native Montrealite, I'm still going to have to disagree with their "Montreal-style" claim (they're not dense/skinny enough), but this is nevertheless the BEST place to get fresh bagels in Toronto. I can't even tell you how excited I get about the fresh multigrain bagels. If I were a badly trained puppy, I'd probably pee a little bit.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• bagels

Strictly Bulk

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2436 Danforth Av, Toronto, ON, M4C1K9

Cheap health food-type groceries: At the sake of quoting Captain Beat-a-dead-horse, WOULD YA LOOK AT THOSE FOOD PRICES?! If being a consumer of organic/health food is old news to you, you're probably used to paying the premium for comestibles, but maybe the recent food price spike is hitting you extra hard. So far, this is the most reasonable place I've found to shop for your health food basics. It also has a good selection of natural cleaning products, so you can have a clean toilet, AND a clean environmental conscience! WINK!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• cheap health food-type groceries

Big Carrot Natural Food Market

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348 Danforth Ave #209, Toronto, ON, M4K1N8

Place to get groceries: Not only is the entire atmosphere totally different from a regular grocery store (shopping becomes an "experience" rather than a "chore") but you can find a huge & wonderful variety of eclectic, ethical, and most of all delicious food, plus the little "pharmacy" attached is a great place to find yummy smelling natural products to rub all over your bod. AND, as a bonus, the cashiers tend to be pretty rad-looking (rad= interesting bordering on weird).

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• place to get groceries

Toronto Healing Arts Centre

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717 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M6G1L5

Place to get re-aligned: After a couple of unlucky bicycle accidents that left me not only resentful of street car tracks but also fairly out-of-line, I had this place recommended to me. Specifically, Dr.Nicholas Ashfield (chiro) is wonderful and unlike most traditional doctors, has a refreshing holistic approach to treatments. He attends to the physical primarily, but also focuses on the energy channels & the psyche in relation to an injury. Oh, and you'll also see results pretty quickly. Must be all the magic.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• place to get re-aligned

The Clay Room

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279 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, M4K1N2

Place to spend a rainy afternoon: If you have any creative inklings, this is a great place for both artsy kids and grown-ups who miss the arts'n'crafts corner in primary school. They have a wide selection of gigantic mugs, plates, vases, etc that you can decorate however you like! A great activity that is the perfect blend between relaxation and effort, during which you'll find your tongue sticking out the corner of your mouth in concentration on a number of occasions...but who doesn't like the excuse to stick your tongue out??

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• place to spend a rainy afternoon