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Neighbourhoods of Taste: The Junction, Powered by Square
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Posted Dec 12, 2025
Neighbourhoods of Taste: The Junction, Powered by Square
Written By
Posted Dec 12, 2025
The Junction has this way of feeling both creative and familiar, a neighbourhood where heritage storefronts sit beside new cafés, and where artists, families, and longtime locals all share the same stretch of Dundas West. It’s a community built around independent businesses and people who put real care into what they do. With Square helping power everything from quick-service counters to small-batch breweries, the Junction’s mix of old character and new energy feels more connected than ever.
Junction Triangle
163 Sterling Rd
Coffee by Joy
Coffee By Joy brings a quiet kind of charm to the neighbourhood. Run by Monika and Tomas, the café is the result of a long held dream. They designed and built most of the space themselves, filling it with handmade ceramics and thoughtful details. The menu includes espresso, flat whites, matcha, and a rotating lineup of house baked pastries. There’s always a steady flow of customers stopping by for a morning coffee or afternoon reset. Service runs through a central island table they built by hand, giving the shop its open, communal feel. Square handles the busywork in the background so they can pour their energy into the coffee and the community that comes with it.
Coffee by Joy
Junction Triangle
163 Sterling Rd
Coffee By Joy brings a quiet kind of charm to the neighbourhood. Run by Monika and Tomas, the café is the result of a long held dream. They designed and built most of the space themselves, filling it with handmade ceramics and thoughtful details. The menu includes espresso, flat whites, matcha, and a rotating lineup of house baked pastries. There’s always a steady flow of customers stopping by for a morning coffee or afternoon reset. Service runs through a central island table they built by hand, giving the shop its open, communal feel. Square handles the busywork in the background so they can pour their energy into the coffee and the community that comes with it.
Junction Triangle
1334 Bloor St W
9 Mile Jamaican
9 Mile Jamaican has quickly become one of those spots people talk about with real enthusiasm. The kind of place that reminds you how good classic Jamaican dishes can be when they’re made with care. The menu is rooted in homestyle cooking with standout dishes like curry goat and fried chicken with rich gravies and rice. The space is simple and mostly geared toward takeout. Regulars rave about the roti, oxtail, and jerk, so on busy nights the line forms fast. That’s where Square comes in, keeping orders moving smoothly so everyone gets their favourites without the wait.
9 Mile Jamaican
Junction Triangle
1334 Bloor St W
9 Mile Jamaican has quickly become one of those spots people talk about with real enthusiasm. The kind of place that reminds you how good classic Jamaican dishes can be when they’re made with care. The menu is rooted in homestyle cooking with standout dishes like curry goat and fried chicken with rich gravies and rice. The space is simple and mostly geared toward takeout. Regulars rave about the roti, oxtail, and jerk, so on busy nights the line forms fast. That’s where Square comes in, keeping orders moving smoothly so everyone gets their favourites without the wait.
Junction Triangle
243 Wallace Ave
Neon Commissary
Neon Commissary. Part café, part bakery, part neighbourhood pantry. It’s the Junction Triangle outpost of the Café Neon family, and the shelves are always stocked with freshly baked breads, pastries, housemade dips, and ready made meals. Mornings usually mean coffee and something warm from the pastry case, while afternoons bring people in for salads, sandwiches, or a quick grocery top-up. If you swing by later in the day, you’ll often see locals grabbing soups, frozen pizzas, or take-home dinners on their way home. It’s easygoing, familiar, and very much a reflection of the community around it. Square helps keep the flow steady, from barista orders to grocery checkouts.
Neon Commissary
Junction Triangle
243 Wallace Ave
Neon Commissary. Part café, part bakery, part neighbourhood pantry. It’s the Junction Triangle outpost of the Café Neon family, and the shelves are always stocked with freshly baked breads, pastries, housemade dips, and ready made meals. Mornings usually mean coffee and something warm from the pastry case, while afternoons bring people in for salads, sandwiches, or a quick grocery top-up. If you swing by later in the day, you’ll often see locals grabbing soups, frozen pizzas, or take-home dinners on their way home. It’s easygoing, familiar, and very much a reflection of the community around it. Square helps keep the flow steady, from barista orders to grocery checkouts.
Junction Triangle
150 Symes Rd
Junction Craft Brewery
Junction Craft Brewery is one of those places that feels tied to the history of the neighbourhood while still looking ahead. What started in 2011 as a small brewery in the Junction has grown into a full craft beverage operation housed inside a restored 1930s art-deco incinerator, a landmark locals now know as The Destructor. Their lineup stretches well beyond classic beer. They’ve got small-batch brews, non-alcoholic options, RTDs, collabs, and more. The taproom is relaxed and welcoming, with long tables and space for big groups. A portion of sales supports local charities, and staff volunteer hours go toward neighbourhood initiatives. Square works like their backbar; keeping tabs organized, service moving, and weekends flowing from first pour to last call.
Junction Craft Brewery
Junction Triangle
150 Symes Rd
Junction Craft Brewery is one of those places that feels tied to the history of the neighbourhood while still looking ahead. What started in 2011 as a small brewery in the Junction has grown into a full craft beverage operation housed inside a restored 1930s art-deco incinerator, a landmark locals now know as The Destructor. Their lineup stretches well beyond classic beer. They’ve got small-batch brews, non-alcoholic options, RTDs, collabs, and more. The taproom is relaxed and welcoming, with long tables and space for big groups. A portion of sales supports local charities, and staff volunteer hours go toward neighbourhood initiatives. Square works like their backbar; keeping tabs organized, service moving, and weekends flowing from first pour to last call.
Junction Triangle
1543 Dupont St
Taqueria Vegana
In a neighbourhood known for creativity, Taqueria Vegana fits right in. The plant-based taqueria is run by Karla and Abel, a couple from Cuernavaca, Mexico, and has grown into one of the Junction’s most talked about spots. Their menu shows just how far plant-based cooking can go. Think crispy mushroom capeados, house-made chorizo folded into double tortillas, and seitan carnitas. Everything is made with intention and a level of care that comes from people who genuinely love what they do. Square helps the team move easily between dine-in and takeout, so their focus stays right where it belongs; on food that speaks for itself.
Taqueria Vegana
Junction Triangle
1543 Dupont St
In a neighbourhood known for creativity, Taqueria Vegana fits right in. The plant-based taqueria is run by Karla and Abel, a couple from Cuernavaca, Mexico, and has grown into one of the Junction’s most talked about spots. Their menu shows just how far plant-based cooking can go. Think crispy mushroom capeados, house-made chorizo folded into double tortillas, and seitan carnitas. Everything is made with intention and a level of care that comes from people who genuinely love what they do. Square helps the team move easily between dine-in and takeout, so their focus stays right where it belongs; on food that speaks for itself.