Torontovibe
Senior Member
Every time I walk through the Gay Village I see that Acme Burger is almost empty, while most other restaurants are quite busy. I can't see that place lasting very long. Even that central patio is not helping them.
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dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
The backers pulled out suddenly early last week. I like the Statler's type atmosphere when I rarely go out, but sadly I think it's finally time to put this puppy to bed.
I didn't think it would last, one too many burger joints in the area and it's a bad fit with that great patio and no liquor license. Give it until late this year and they'll disappear into the night. The owners of the property should have played ball with Zelda's. It was wildly successful, the food was good - not great though a little overpriced but it oozed fun and had great atmosphere, inside and out. The patio was legendary and in a perfect spot where music and frivolity could happen late into the night with few neighbours nearby to complain.
to_l
Active Member
Not in the village central but there's a new sandwich place opening up next to Bulldog; Brown Bag Sandwiches.
JasonParis
Moderator
Interesting. Aren't we losing that block to the big development proposal on the lot just south of it?
androiduk
Senior Member
The corner building will be untouched. The one immediately south will be demolished.
to_l
Active Member
The Second Cup is coming along speedily.
androiduk
Senior Member
The second coming of Second Cup. Just days away from opening. Instead of "the steps" maybe now we'll have "the patio".
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
I have it from a pretty good source that a deal may be close with another partner to re-open Statler's. We'll see in the next week or two.
Peepers
Banned
I walked by the new Second Cup and ACME burger location at noontime yesterday (12:30 PM) and there were as many patrons on the ACME patio as there were on the Second Cup patio shown in Androiduk's picture above , which is to say NONE! I can't see ACME lasting very long at this location. I have not tried their Burgers yet are they really that bad? Why are they so unpopular?
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
Their burgers and food is fine, but IMO we have one too many burger places in the Village. I'm not a big burger guy but on occasion when I do go for one I prefer Hero Burger.
If the weather warms up a bit I think Second Cup will find it's crowd again and the patio will be a popular place to enjoy a good cup of coffee. Too bad Starbucks didn't grab this spot, I'm a Starbucks guy and I like to sit outside in the summer and enjoy a cup of Java. Next spring the Second Cup patio will be hopping.
to_l
Active Member
Anyone know what the deal is with the new rubbish bin/solar-powered trash compactor in front of Wellesley Station? Are they testing it before replacing the rest of the bins in the city, or at least the ones in front of the subways?
Torontovibe
Senior Member
I noticed one by the King Eddy, just yesterday.
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
Where the heck did these things come from? These aren't part of the street furniture program. The handles are all ready gross and dirty plus they smell as you approach them. Two thumbs down.
to_l
Active Member
Walked by The Second Cup just now, just a little past 11, and the patio was full.
to_l
Active Member
Half the space of the old chocolate place is now a gallery. And it looks like Chikoroo has undergone a re-branding; it's now called Royal on Church. Also looks like Stadler's is gearing to be open by Halloween; saw some Halloween decorations in the windows.
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