Glad Day Bookshop - Toronto Division

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The world's oldest LGBTQ Bookstore, established in 1970 in Toronto.

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Glad Day Bookshop is the first Canadian and the longest surviving lesbian and gay bookstore worldwide. Serving the queer community since 1970, we specialize in offering the widest possible selection of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans literature, both in and out of print, as well as DVD, magazines and novelties.
Glad Day also NOW A COFFEE SHOP & BAR serving fair trade, local, handcrafted and delicious drinks. We have also partnered with CARDINAL RULE and they are running our kitchen every day 11am-10pm, except for Mondays.

Address: 499 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C6, Canada

Phone: (416) 901-6600

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State: Ontario

County: Toronto Division

Zip Code: M4Y 2C6

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Reviews

Stopped in for brunch this past Sunday. 

Their brunch on the weekend is hosted by 2 Drag Queens, and they were great, sassy and engaging performers. 

Food was good and for those who are vegan, there are options for you! $4 mimosas are pretty awesome too.

 9 years ago (30-10-2017)

Great selection of LGBTQIA+ books in the store portion and helpful staff to help you find something if you need it. Occasionally there are some titles available at a discount, which is great. 

As for the menu, it's delicious. I've had items from both their brunch and lunch/dinner menu. (That said, I won't be having the vegan and gluten-free french toast again, which tasted fine, but the appearance was less than satisfactory.) Certain items take a long time to prepare, which makes food delivery for a large group of people in consistent. Love the back patio, and they also have a semi-closed off room in the back that groups can reserve from time to time. 

At night, the vibe sometimes changes to more of a club scene, so really, it serves a wide variety of needs for people in the LGBTQIA+ community.

 9 years ago (06-12-2017)

On a recommendation for the nachos, took my cousin who is visiting from Pennsylvania last night for dinner and a drink. The atmosphere was welcoming from the moment we walked in. We decided to sit at the Bar and were greeted immediately.  Our order was taken and we were checked on by various people to ensure we were enjoying our food and if we needed anything else, it was taken care of. I kept opening up My Shazam to find the songs they were playing and my cousin even chatted with one of the patrons (I think) about a plant they were watering. She commented on nice everyone was. For a cold and damp day, it was a warm environment that I will definitely be returning to.

 9 years ago (18-08-2017)

Came here to watch a performance done by a local (and amazing) artist. The atmosphere is nice and soothing, and the interior is just gorgeous. A great place to relax and read, but the drink prices are a bit too pricey for me. I would love to come here again though!

 9 years ago (04-09-2017)

One of my favourite spaces in the city! Great book selection, amazing staff (love Terrence!), and a great, inclusive atmosphere with good vegan eats and good coffee. Also, they hold inclusive events :)

 9 years ago (15-11-2017)

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