Earlier today, Toronto’s sneakerheads (and foodies, for that matter) collectively rejoiced when it was officially announced that beloved KITH brand would soon hit Canadian soil, opening up shop in the city’s upscale Yorkville neighbourhood. Set to open on Friday, the sleek space was designed by KITH’s famous founder, Ronnie Fieg. It houses the cult-favourite KITH Treats (the brand’s iconic and creatively delicious ice cream shop), and is the third KITH location to feature New York City brunch staple spot, Sadelle’s. Here’s a first look at the anticipated space…
A little background on KITH and Ronnie Fieg
If you haven’t yet caught our latest read with all things KITH, Ronnie Fieg, and the highly anticipated first Canadian flagship opening this Friday, that’s a better place to start. KITH is not only a retail brand, it’s cultivated an extremely loyal fan base, exploding globally, with stores in Tokyo, Paris, London, Hawaii and right across the US. Known for his countless collaborations and even being dubbed for making certain shoes “a thing,” let’s just say that Fieg has a knack for it.
What’s inside the new KITH Toronto flagship boutique?
The walls are lined with sneaker walls on end, super clean and lavish green marble and metallic finishes, and their drool-worthy collections. This includes their exclusive New Balance collab that is exclusively launching first here at the KITH Toronto location this Friday. There’s no doubt KITH will breathe new life into the Yorkville Toronto area–complete with inevitable lineups.
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The spot lights up the corner of Yorkville and Bellair, right across from Trattoria Nervosa.
With a very minimalist approach to their signage, their stunning window-filled facade offers a look directly into the store.
Take a look inside the brand’s third outpost of their Major Food Group partnership that brings Sadelle’s at KITH to Toronto:
Within the same area as the KITH Treats counter service bar, there’s a complete dining room where guests have the option to order items from the distinctive Sadelle’s menu (one of MFG’s concepts: a globally hospitality titan). This menu includes classic offerings like bagels, freshly sliced salmon, chopped salads, and the internationally renowned French toast. Additionally, there are specialty breakfast sandwiches that pay tribute to the iconic deli-style sandwich culture of New York City. These sandwiches were previously exclusively available at the sole Sadelle’s location within the KITH outpost in Miami’s Design District.
The sandwich selection includes The Maia, featuring Sadelle’s turkey, Swiss and Muenster cheese, Russian dressing, and pickles on a kaiser roll; The Leo, with salmon, egg, schmaltz onion, and cream cheese on a bagel; and The Poppy, comprising bacon, coleslaw, and tomato on challah bread. These three sandwiches were crafted by Mario Carbone himself and are named after Ronnie Fieg’s and business partner Jeff Zalaznick’s children. To wrap up their meal, diners can indulge in desserts from the Kith Treats menu, which are served directly from the cereal bar to their table.
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How to get a reservation at Sadelle’s at KITH Toronto?
The Paris location is walk-in only, but Miami offers reservations via RESY. The brands has not confirmed either, but one can only hope that not having to wait in the retail lines to dine becomes an option.
Take a look at the highly anticipated KITH Treats counter inside the Sadelle’s at KITH Toronto:
Guests can anticipate the classic KITH Treats menu items that have garnered the brand a devoted following since its establishment in 2015.
The beloved customizable options like swirled ice creams, milkshakes, and cereal bowls all begin with a choice of ice cream flavor or milk type. They can also incorporate a wide range of iconic American cereals, such as Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cheerios, Lucky Charms, and Froot Loops. Many cereals available are not readily available in Canada, except through a dedicated “black market” for American cereals. Additionally, there’s the option to add other sweet ingredients like brownie bites, M&Ms, Kit Kat, and Twix Bars to enhance the experience.
The overall KITH Toronto VIBE breakdown:
Well worth the hype, lines, and wait times.
Location: 78 Yorkville Ave., Toronto, ON M5R 1B9 (in front of one of Drake’s Yorkville faves, Trattoria Nervosa)
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 11AM – 8PM; Sunday: 11AM – 7PM
Community: Bloor-Yorkville
Crowd/VIBE: Mixed, Student, Sneakerheads
Delivery: Not available
Reservations: To be available soon on RESY (check back for updates)
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All photos: Tobias Wang for KITH, and video courtesy of KITH.
