💎 Hidden Gems
27 businesses matching this vibein Toronto's Beaches neighbourhood.
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Ed's Lakeside Scoops
Handcrafted small-batch ice cream and gelato made fresh daily. Over 40 rotating flavours including local favourites like Maple Walnut, Peach Bellini, and our legendary Salted Caramel.
Queen East Collective
Curated lifestyle shop celebrating local Toronto makers. Find one-of-a-kind ceramics, textiles, prints, and gifts all made within 200km. We host monthly maker markets — check our events.
Ashbridges Arts Centre
Community arts hub offering classes, workshops, and gallery exhibitions year-round. Disciplines include painting, ceramics, photography, and printmaking.
Balmy Beach Club
A beloved Beaches institution since 1906, Balmy Beach Club sits right on the waterfront offering dining, events, and that quintessential neighbourhood gathering spirit. Whether you're catching a meal with a lake view or joining in on community activities, this is where locals come to celebrate what makes the Beaches special.
East End Realty Group
The Beaches neighbourhood's most trusted real estate team. Whether buying, selling or leasing, our local experts know every street, school catchment, and laneway opportunity.
Four Paws Pet Spa
Full-service grooming, boarding, and daycare for dogs and cats. Beachside location means your pup gets a boardwalk walk with every stay. Natural, organic grooming products only.
Lakeview Barbershop
Classic cuts in a modern space. Walk-ins welcome, appointments preferred. Specializing in fades, tapers, and traditional wet shaves. Family owned and operated since 2015.
Beaches Kids Academy
After-school programs, March Break camps, and summer day camps for ages 4–14. Activities include swimming, art, drama, coding, and nature exploration at Kew Gardens.
Kew Beach Renovations
Award-winning general contracting and home renovation specialists. Kitchens, bathrooms, basement apartments, and full gut renovations. Licensed, insured, and locally trusted.
The East End Bottle Shop
Toronto's east-end answer to a proper wine shop. Curated selection of natural, biodynamic, and small-production wines. Our wine bar opens Fridays and Saturdays — book a tasting flight.
Saltwater Studio
Reformer Pilates, barre, and infrared sauna treatments in a light-filled lakeside studio. Small class sizes, expert instruction, and a community that feels like home.
Boardwalk Coffee
Specialty coffee roasted in-house served in a bright, minimal space steps from the boardwalk. Full brunch menu on weekends. The best flat white east of the DVP.
Rosewood Florals
Studio floral shop specializing in locally grown seasonal arrangements, wedding flowers, and corporate installs. Walk-in bouquets available daily. Custom orders with 48h notice.
Beaches Physio & Wellness
Multidisciplinary clinic offering physiotherapy, registered massage therapy, chiropractic care, and acupuncture. Sports injury specialists with same-week appointments.
Beaches Electric
Licensed electrical contractors serving The Beaches and east Toronto since 2001. Panel upgrades, EV charging installation, basement wiring, and emergency service 24/7.
East End Plumbing
Family-run plumbing company serving east Toronto for 15 years. Drain cleaning, pipe repair, water heater installation, and bathroom renovations. No call-out fee within the Beaches.
Nana's Bakehouse
Three generations of baking on Kingston Road. Famous for butter tarts, strawberry rhubarb pie, and double-chocolate chunk cookies. Everything made from scratch every morning.
East Shore Dance Academy
The east end's premier dance school offering ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and acro. Classes for ages 3 through adult, from beginner to competitive. Annual recital each June.
Lake Shore Landscaping
Full-service landscape design and maintenance. Spring cleanup, seasonal planting, patio installation, and year-round lawn care. Serving over 150 Beaches households.
Beaches Vet Clinic
Full-service veterinary clinic offering wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, and emergency services. Accepting new patients. Walk-ins welcome for urgent cases.
Sandbar Music Hall
300-capacity live music venue on Queen East. Local and touring acts every Thursday through Sunday. Full bar, craft beer, and pub menu. Trivia Tuesdays, comedy Wednesdays.
Beach Brunch Club
The neighbourhood's favourite weekend brunch spot. Soufflé pancakes, eggs benny with hollandaise from scratch, and the best Caesars on the strip. Weekends only, 9am–3pm.
East End Books
Beloved independent bookshop celebrating Canadian literature and local stories. Curated fiction, non-fiction, and a strong kids section. Weekly author readings and book clubs.
Queen East Gallery
Contemporary art gallery on Queen East representing emerging and mid-career Toronto artists. Monthly exhibitions, opening receptions, and private art advisory services.
Lakeside SUP Co.
Paddle board and kayak rentals on Ashbridges Bay. Lessons for beginners, guided tours at sunset, and full-day rentals for experienced paddlers. Seasonal May–October.
BeachMac (Apple Authorized Service Provider) RiverdaleMac East
BeachMac is your go-to Apple Authorized Service Provider right on Queen Street East. Whether you need repairs, support, or technical help with your devices, this spot brings expert service to the neighbourhood. With a stellar 4.7-star rating, locals trust them for all things Apple.
Fearless Meat
Fearless Meat is a beloved destination for carnivores throughout Toronto's Beaches neighbourhood. This spot combines a quality butcher shop with a full restaurant experience, serving expertly prepared meat dishes that locals rave about. With a stellar 4.6-star rating from nearly 1,000 reviews, it's become a neighbourhood staple for those serious about their meat.