In the Loop Cafe

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Last Updated by smartygirl on 06/22/2008 at 15:21:59

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Address

1024 St Clair Ave W
Toronto, ON M6E
Phone: (416) 652-1024
URL: http://intheloopcafe.com

Store Hours

Monday-Wednesday: 10:00am-6:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am-9:00pm
Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm

Notes

New phone number added. They have free wireless access too!

Features

Seating
Snacks/Refreshments
Wifi
Spinning Supplies
Classes
Other Crafts

Ratings

Type	#	Rating	My Rating
Overall Average	21
Atmosphere	7
Selection	7
Service	7

Comments and Reviews about In the Loop Cafe

By iolarah on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 11:22AM PDT

They don't seem to stock a lot of selection, but they have some really nice stuff. A great place to go if you really want to treat yourself or someone you love to something special.

By anonymous on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 03:30PM PDT

I love this cafe
They are great help if you are new to knitting
They have great food and teas and coffees
Lots of classes are offered

By pinkgrrlygeek on Monday, October 29, 2007 at 07:53AM PDT

I happened in here on Friday, and the staff was very helpful. While they had beautiful yarns, they didn't have quite what I was looking for, so they suggested several other places I might look. I was in a hurry and didn't have my knitting along, so I didn't stop for coffee, but the good experience I had will definitely make me shop/knit/have coffee there in the future.

By anonymous on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 06:04PM PST

I hear they are closed... does anyone know?

By anonymous on Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 07:10PM PST

Sadly, they are closed.The new rumor on the block is that they may open again. We're all hopeful... it was so nice to have a place to buy yarn and good coffee!

By anonymous on Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 10:29AM PST

I just telephoned them and their voicemail still had their name on it. curious...

By anonymous on Wednesday, January 09, 2008 at 08:52AM PST

They are reopening! Saturday January 12 is their big opening celebration.

By anonymous on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 06:08AM PST

IN THE LOOP WAS FORMERLY ALTERKNIT, BUT CHANGED HANDS. JUST FOR THOSE WHO DIDN'T KNOW THE GOSSIP.

By sar on Friday, January 25, 2008 at 06:25AM PST

In the Loop has dramatically increased their selection of yarns, and has an impressive list of classes. I like this place a lot because they have YUMMY baked goods and its very spacious, unlike a few of the other hotspots in town. There's lots of room to spread out, even if its very busy.

By anonymous on Monday, February 25, 2008 at 02:05PM PST

In the Loop is wonderful! The atmosphere is warm and friendly. I wish that they would stalk more of each yarn. I know that is a problem for a lot of smaller stores, but there is usually not enough of any one dye lot or colourway to make a sweater. Although, that has probably saved me a lot of money, so I shouldn't really complain.

By anonymous on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 06:04PM PDT

I just went to this place today, it's wonderful,
I love the smell of the great baking food, and I love to see the colorful yarn.
I especially love their sock yarns, they have some specialities such as yarn from Ancient Threads Farm yarn and Elitespun yarn, they are just yummy and VERY soft !
And one more thing, the store lady is VERY NICE!!

By anonymous on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 05:41AM PDT

I first went to this cafe for Robin Melanson's book launch, it was a wonderful experience and they did Robin proud. I was so impressed that I purchased four skiens of beautiful Malabrigo lacy weight baby merino for a project I will get to sometime and vowed to find time to go and have a tea with scones and knit away for a few hours. This I did yesterday and hope, time allowing, to make it a weekly ritual. To my delight there is pet grooming available next door so I can leave pooch there and have many hours to look at books yarns and drink as much tea or coffee as I like.

By brella on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 07:31AM PDT

In its current incarnation: great selection in an amazing space that really encourages leisurely browsing, exploring, chatting, and generally hanging out. You can knit and snack at the bar, or just claim your own table and browse from their reference library of mags and books. No pressure and no sensory overload, but tons of cool stuff to admire, buy or eat. Easily accessible by local transit.

By jknitz on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 03:48PM PDT

WiFi! good foods, but the staff don't know what they are doing when they help you with yarns & projects. the woman with the red hair totally screwed me over!

By smartygirl on Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 03:17PM PDT

i found this place a month ago when looking for another ball of sublime baby cashmere merino (or whatever it's called) and they were great! will definitely be back soon - they are having a sale this week.