Toronto One Bedford | ?m | 32s | Lanterra | KPMB

[SP!RE]

Frankly, I think it's very immature for anyone to deem certain areas "above" a Swiss Chalet or Harveys.

By comparison, go to the upscale districts in many cities around the world. When I was on the Champs Elysees, I ate lunch at a McDonalds.

I really hope Lanterra (or whoever is in charge of the retail units) doesn't handpick retailers because they simply have a certain cache. The fact of the matter is that it's across from UofT, not to mention that even-- gasp-- people who are not students eat at Swiss Chalet and Harveys.

/end frustration

 

[androiduk]

Given the choice, I think landlords would prefer national chains as tenants. I think the failure rate for individual restaurants is very high.

 

[Tewder]

A point of interest: The Swiss Chalet that was formerly in this location was the very first Swiss Chalet restaurant.

Maybe a more kitschy retro type version of the chain would work well here?

 

[greenleaf]

Maybe a more kitschy retro type version of the chain would work well here?

Or something along the lines of Espresso Bar Mercurio just down the street. An indie coffee shop with solid healthy lunch options would do very well here. Perhaps another McEwan store? Or a version of Gilead Cafe?

 

[urbandreamer]

My prediction: A Milestone's or Boston Pizza and coffee franchise.

 

[SP!RE]

I can imagine something like a Milestones here.

Boston Pizza downtown would be nice!

 

[Automation Gallery]

I was thinking, wouldnt a Mandarin downtown do well.

 

[adma]

Actually, I *wouldn't* sneer at the idea of a Cara-sponsored "first Swiss Chalet at this location" plaque. (Though what other old-model SCs still exist? The persistence of the Yonge St Strip one is amazing...)

 

[androiduk]

^ Probably exclusively supported by the guests of the Delta Chelsea almost next door and the old folks home a block north.

 

[Mike in TO]

One Bedford from Afar

 

[ponyboy]

hope they put a Burger King in there...in part to see the high society types squirm. As someone often in the area, the more cheap food options the better. I miss the Pizza Hut down the street as a descent alternative to PizzaPizza.

 

[drum118]

Harveys since it was there first, then Swiss Chalet or Wendy's or ??

 

[Uncle Teddy]

The retail units seem to have high ceilings which means something more expensive than the typical fast food or dry cleaner.

 

[mysteryman]

Leases in condos like this pecifically exclude fast food restaurants as they cheapen the perception of the property. You're more likely to see high end retail shops attempt to move west across Bloor. An Apple store would be more likely...you have the intersection of University students and well moneyed residents. A perfect location.

 

[junctionist]

Leases in condos like this pecifically exclude fast food restaurants as they cheapen the perception of the property. You're more likely to see high end retail shops attempt to move west across Bloor. An Apple store would be more likely...you have the intersection of University students and well moneyed residents. A perfect location.

It's nearly perfect. "Yonge and Bloor" sounds better for the brand's elite but inclusive image.