Our Favourite Cabbagetown Small Businesses

07.19.22 | Toronto & Neighbourhoods

Charming and historic, Cabbagetown is one of Toronto’s most unique and perhaps most beloved neighbourhoods. With gorgeous homes, tree-lined streets and a bustling retail district, Cabbagetown is a great place to call home, or simply spend an afternoon. As long-time fans of the neighbourhood, we’re not shy about recommending some of our favourite places to eat, drink or shop. 

Here are a few of our favourite local businesses in the Patch! 

Want to learn more about one of our favourite Toronto neighbourhoods? Check out 5 things we love about Cabbagetown here.  

Jet Fuel Coffee Shop | 519 Parliament St

Founded in 1992, Jet Fuel Coffee Shop is nothing short of a neighbourhood staple in Cabbagetown. Over the past 30 years, the cafe has made a name for itself by selling incredible house-made pastries, serving up amazing coffee and simply being a great place to spend time. Uniquely, Jet Fuel also has a notable connection to Toronto’s cycling community, which helped inspire the cafe’s distinct culture and menu. Learn more about what makes Jet Fuel a Toronto landmark here

Chew Chew’s |186 Carlton St

For classic diner ambience and amazing comfort food, Chew Chew’s is the place to be. While the railroad-themed decor is quite lighthearted, the breakfast menu is nothing to laugh at. Chew Chew’s serves up some seriously good food, with the Conductor’s Special being a popular favourite. If you need a great meal to get your day started on the right foot, definitely check out Chew Chew’s. 


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House on Parliament | 454 Parliament St

The local neighbourhood pub spot, House on Parliament has been a community staple for more than 20 years. With a long list of beers on tap, there’s something for everyone. Or, if cocktails are more your style, try one of their acclaimed “fancy drinks”. The House also serves great pub fare, with a focus on using high-quality ingredients. Their weekend brunch is a Cabbagetown tradition and definitely worth checking out. The Steak & Stilton Sandwich also comes highly recommended. 

Cycle Solutions | 444 Parliament St

Located just across from the House on Parliament, Cycle Solutions is a family-owned bike shop that also happens to be one of the best in the city! They stock a variety of bikes for all kinds of different terrains, including road bikes, mountain bikes, hybrids and bikes for kids. They also carry a large range of cycling accessories and spare parts. In their on-site service centre, they offer repairs and tune-ups to keep your bike running smoothly. 


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Cabbagetown Pet Clinic | 239 Gerrard St E

For almost 40 years, Cabbagetown Pet Clinic has been the neighbourhood’s trusted veterinarian. Known for their compassionate relationship-centred approach to pet health care, the clinic offers a wide range of veterinary services.  From parasite protection to microchipping, diagnostics and surgeries they offer complete support for your pet’s health. The practice is also AAHA accredited the gold star for animal hospitals in North America. 

Blooming Flower Bar | 194A Carlton St

Netsled in a small shop along Carlton, Blooming Flower Bar is Cabbagetown’s neighbourhood florist. Despite that relatively simple description, Blooming is far more than your average flower shop. Customers can shop artfully designed bouquets, custom bundles, or buy freshly cut flowers by the stem! They also carry some unique gifts and planting accessories. It only takes one visit to Blooming Flower Bar to see why a number of local residents and loyal customers have nicknamed the shop  “the happy place”. 

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