Whether you’re looking to find something creative that’s handmade or you want to update your wardrobe with fashionable finds that’ll make you stand out, Toronto’s Riverside has our Vintage Shops and Markets tour to be your guide to checking out all of the unique local businesses right here.
STOP 1: Fevers Vintage
732 Queen St East
Founded by twin brothers, Fevers Vintage (in Riverside since 2025) has a highly curated, accessible, and high-quality collection of authentic vintage clothing, blending 80s/90s nostalgia with “peace-and-love” and grunge styles. It is recognized for offering premium, handpicked items—including rare deadstock 80s GWG denim—at great prices. Check them out on Instagram @fevers.vintage!
STOP 2: Coffee & Clothing
734 Queen St East
Coffee and Clothing, located at 734 Queen St. E, is a unique, community-focused hub combining a curated vintage clothing shop with an in-house roastery and cafe. It distinguishes itself through curated, unisex workwear and vintage finds, paired with brewed espresso and house-roasted coffee in a relaxed, rustic atmosphere.
STOP 3: St. John’s Eco Market
740 Queen St East
Opened in 2025, this environmentally-conscious social enterprise is a multi-purpose space featuring a thrift store, art gallery, and café counter with baked goods and preserves from St. John’s Bakery. Proceeds are in support of local charity St. John the Compassionate Mission. Read more about them here at their website!
STOP 4: The Vintage Hall
754 Queen St East
The Vintage Hall – the brainchild of the owner-operator of Second Voyage Vintage which is housed within its first floor – is a 2,700-square-foot, multi-vendor, two-floor market. It stands out by housing over 14 different specialized vintage sellers under one roof, offering curated clothing, homeware, furniture, and collectibles with a “treasure hunt” atmosphere. Visit their website and check out their Instagram @thevintagehallto!
STOP 5: Common Sort
760 Queen St East
A go-to destination in Riverside for buying, selling, and trading clothes since 2008. If you want to find fashionable clothing that’s in great condition or let go of some of your own items, Common Sort has it all. Check out their Instagram @commonsort and website for more information.
STOP 6: Good Juice Box Vintage
768 Queen St East
Good Juice Box Vintage, in Riverside since 2015, is unique for its highly curated, nostalgic 80s/90s, and early 2000s fashion, focusing on neon, graphic tees, denim, and whimsical accessories. Check them out on Instagram @goodjuiceboxvintage!
STOP 7: Arts Market
790 Queen St East
The Arts Market is truly a stand-out gem in Riverside and Toronto, with over 50 local, independent artisans stalls housed within offering everything from baked goods, to candles, to clothing, to gift cards. Its unique model also offers a great option for low-cost space for creators to showcase diverse, handmade, and curated goods directly to customers. Learn more at their website and be sure to follow their Instagram @artsmarket!
STOP 8: Ran’s Closet
747 Queen St East
Ran’s Closet – in Riverside since 2023 – stands out for incorporating South Korean fashion influences, including minimalist and “cottage core” styles, alongside a strong focus on sustainability. Learn more at their website and check out their Instagram @ranscloset_queeneast!
We’d love to see if you check out the stops on this tour! Be sure to tag the businesses along with us @riverside_bia on social media!
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This feature is part of our self-guided tours series curated by Richard – a Communication & Media Studies major at York University – in collaboration with the Riverside BIA.