THE GREEN LINE
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Stroll Through East-End Danforth: Mural-Lined Streets and Global Eats
East-End Danforth: Where the green line (no pun intended) meets Greenwood to Main Street stations.
A quirky sign in East-End Danforth.
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ANTHONY LIPPA-HARDY
Mississauga native currently studying journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University. Loves to explore different visual mediums to tell impactful stories that need to be seen.
Adele Lukusa
A graduate of TMU, Kitchener native enamoured with Toronto and lover of Jamila Woods. Currently working on supporting mutual aid efforts and unpacking the nuances of Black haircare.
August 28, 2024
East-End Danforth, which was once home to a handful of brickyards, businesses and churches scattered around, is now a bustling part of east Toronto, just a few stops away from the Beaches and Scarborough Bluffs.
Nicknamed Danforth Village and colloquially called East Danforth, the neighbourhood has 20 per cent fewer visible minorities than Toronto as a whole. Its roots from the United Kingdom, as well as those from South and East Asia, make for a diverse mix of cuisine. Residents told us that East-End Danforth is a multicultural hotspot for foodies.
From Ireland to Italy, there are countless spots to check out for sweet and savoury eats. The neighbourhood has plenty of restaurants, bakeries and bars, including Len Duckworth Fish & Chips, Pavillion Pastries Cafe, and Gelato On The Danny & Espresso Bar. For those craving food outside of Europe, you can hit up places Sultan Shawarma & Falafel, the familiar Grillies chain and more.
Beyond food, visitors can also enjoy some retro fun at the bowling alley Danforth Bowl. And if you’re looking for a laugh, there’s Comedy Bar's Danforth location.
East-End Danforth is also a great neighbourhood for a good walk. In our video, residents cite places like the East Toronto Athletic Field park and the busy, mural-lined strip of Danforth Avenue as great backdrops for a stroll.
According to one interviewee, the neighbourhood is friendly but private, with locals greeting each other with warm smiles and hellos in cafes and on their walks outside.
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