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RAID Gallery & Cafe

WKDYS 9-4 / WKNDS 10-5 / stop by for a coffee, enjoy some art, & discover some great books

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Riding West with Zafron in My Blood by @sarv.naz opens this summer at our gallery.
Born in the aftermath of Iran’s Women, Life, Freedom movement, the series imagines a post-apocalyptic Iran where women have broken free, moving through landscapes of resistance, survival, and renewal..
Opening night on June 6th!
🗓 Doors at 7:45 pm

Link in stories and bio.


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Few spots left! Grab your ticket through the link in bio on our Eventbrite before we sell out.
Doors open at 6:30 pm…see you tonight!


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Oh cookies… we’re not as lucky as Filburt. We don’t have a Thomas with a magic pen turning wishes into reality, but we can still take care of your midweek cravings
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Cookie trio promo
3 cookies, your choice of flavours, just $5!


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26 degrees and it already feels like summer in the city!
If you’re vacationing away this summer…good for you.
If you’re staying in the city, we’ve got you covered.

Our Sanpellegrino sodas bring a taste of the Riviera, and a warm calzone makes it feel like a proper un’estate italiana.
And don’t forget the fuzzy pink hug — a cold drink for your imaginary vacation in Greece.

Bonus pic of our manager Lizzie supervising the photo shoot.


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26 degrees and it already feels like summer in the city!
If you’re vacationing away this summer…good for you.
If you’re staying in the city, we’ve got you covered.

Our Sanpellegrino sodas bring a taste of the Riviera, and a warm calzone makes it feel like a proper un’estate italiana.
And don’t forget the fuzzy pink hug — a cold drink for your imaginary vacation in Greece.

Bonus pic of our manager Lizzie supervising the photo shoot.


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3 days ago

So many latte flavours it feels illegal ☕️✨
Hazelnut, Salted Caramel, Lavender, Toasted Marshmallow, Toffee Nut, Maple Walnut… and the flavour spiral continues!!!!

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#coffee #toronto #coffeenearme #cafeculture #placestogo


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This weekend you can meet Emilia at @fbdm_mtl, but if you can’t make the trip to la ville aux cent clochers, we’ve got you covered!
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Come meet her alongside Stephanie Cooke at our gallery on Thursday, May 21 at 7 PM.
More info in our stories… see you there!


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1 weeks ago

This weekend you can meet Emilia at @fbdm_mtl, but if you can’t make the trip to la ville aux cent clochers, we’ve got you covered!
📚
Come meet her alongside Stephanie Cooke at our gallery on Thursday, May 21 at 7 PM.
More info in our stories… see you there!


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1 weeks ago


This weekend you can meet Emilia at @fbdm_mtl, but if you can’t make the trip to la ville aux cent clochers, we’ve got you covered!
📚
Come meet her alongside Stephanie Cooke at our gallery on Thursday, May 21 at 7 PM.
More info in our stories… see you there!


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1 weeks ago

I like Big Brews and I cannot lie!

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#torontocafe #ParkdaleTO #queenstreetwest #coffeeshop #comics


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Join us for the opening night of Riding West with Zafron in My Blood by Sarvi Ghadim — her first Toronto exhibit featuring powerful large-scale oil paintings.

Opening night on Saturday June 6th, doors open at 7:45 PM
Ticket includes one complimentary drink

Born from the Women, Life, Freedom movement in Iran, this series imagines a post-revolution world where women have broken free — transformed into haunting silhouettes of survival, defiance, and renewal.
At its core, the work is about solidarity, resilience, and sisterhood: no woman is left behind.
A powerful exploration of freedom, resistance, and collective strength.
🎟 Tickets: IG story!

Featured work: “Daughters of Fire” by Sarvi Ghadim


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Finally, a sunny day! Though this spring, those haven’t exactly been an everyday occurrence. ☀️

Luckily, EVERYDAY by @cristytq is still here all month long.

Stop by the exhibit and pair your visit with our Blue Lazule Matcha — a drink just unique enough to match the show.


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1 weeks ago

Maple Syrup Season is officially over! 🍁
Celebrate the end of the harvest with our Maple Walnut Latte, made with the best Ontario maple syrup!! 🍁

Très foncé… goût prononcé! 🇨🇦🍁


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1 weeks ago

☕🌷 Happy Mother’s Day! 🌷☕
For the whole day:
BUY 1 COFFEE, GET 1 FREE

Bring your mom, your best friend, or just claim both coffees for yourself. We’re not asking questions. 💐

Illustration credit: Quentin Blake


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1 weeks ago

May 21 — As TCAF approaches ⏰ RAID is hosting Canadian-Ukrainian artist Emilia Strilchuk for a conversation on storytelling of the self, with writer Stephanie Cooke.
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Together, they’ll explore Emilia’s graphic memoir Be Yourself…Oh, Not Like That, about growing up and being diagnosed with autism later in life.

From everyday misunderstandings to moments of clarity, the work reflects on what it means to translate lived experience into story.

Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Your ticket includes a complimentary drink 🍹
Snacks and drinks available on site.

🎟️ Tickets via Eventbrite — link in stories.

See you there.


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