It takes a patient person to rummage through racks of unsorted clothes, sort the treasures from the crap, and withstand that distinct patchouli slash grandma smell that comes with second-hand adventures.

bungalow1Every blue moon, you’ll find that perfect dress or vintage coffee table for a steal, but why bother when the fine people at Bungalow have already done the hard work for you.

In Toronto’s stroll-friendly Kensington Market, this store is filled with hand-picked furniture, housewares and vintage clothing that have already passed the quality, style and smell tests.

So many stores are pushing new clothes and furniture styled “retro,” but here you can still get the real thing for much less. Everything is categorized neatly and according to size and colour.

bungalow2My last visit I found a brand new reversible windbreaker from the ’80s for my stylin’ man for only $25 Can. If I wasn’t from out of town, I’m sure I also would’ve hauled away a teak dining set too.

And since you’re in the neighbourhood, get your loonie’s worth with a Jamaican patty at Patty King or bliss out on Chilean food at Jumbo Empanada.

Bungalow, 273 Augusta Ave., Toronto, (416) 598-0204.
Open Mon-Thurs 11–6:30, Fri and Sat 11–7, Sun 11–6.
Patty King, 187 Baldwin St., Toronto, (416) 977-3191.
Jumbo Empanada, 245 Augusta Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-0056.