Toronto Neighbourhood Spotlight – Yonge & Eglinton

Yonge & Eglinton is a bustling midtown intersection once part of the old town of North Toronto. Nicknamed “Yonge and Eligible” for the 20 something professional demographic, the area is surrounded by trendy restaurants and boutique shops. There’s a mix of detached homes and dazzling new condo developments. The Eglinton subway station nearby provides quick transit to downtown and with the development of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, this will surely make the area one of the busiest in Toronto. Property values in this area have steadily increase by about 11% year over year. According to Toronto Life magazine, Yonge & Eglinton is listed as their top neighbourhood this year.

What’s Nearby

Boom Breakfast & Co.: My personal favorite for brunch and breakfast. The line-up is crazy long at times so go early

Burger Shack, Burger’s Priest, Holy Chuck, Burger Cellar: See a theme here?

Cupcake Shoppe: Who doesn’t like cupcakes?

Pubs/Bars: Too many good ones to name

Cineplex: Movie night, anyone?

Toronto Public Library: Yes, they do exist still

Shopping: Tons of elegant boutique shops that caters to your style no matter what it is