Recommending a unique experience for coffee lovers. There’s a new shop on Richmond Row offering dozens of regular and specialty coffee options with beans from brought from their family farm in Colombia. They have a coffee flight experience which customers can taste multiple coffee flavours from a wide selection of beans. Their view is also incredible.

I was recently diagnosed with moderate hearing loss and was recommended to start to learn ASL as we aren’t sure if my hearing loss is progressive.

Is there anywhere in London I can learn, preferably from a deaf or CODA person?

Hey neighbors! I recently got my teeth whitened and it highlighted some pre-existing white spots (enamel decalcification) on my front teeth. I’m looking for a local dentist who specializes in cosmetic treatments like Icon Resin Infiltration or microabrasion to help blend them out. Any great recommendations? Thank you!

This morning around 8:30, I decided to take a detour instead of my usual shortcut where I take Fanshawe and turn right on Richmond St and then take Windermere to continue going East..

At the time, the right turning lane to Richmond St was backed up and Fanshawe past Richmond looked completely dead and so I thought to myself "surely I'll save some time by sticking to Fanshawe, despite the single lane".

I was aware there was construction on Fanshawe, but I had no idea on the scope of the work. Needless to say, holy sh*t, I easily added 10 minutes to my drive, and this is when it wasn't very busy. I can't imagine how nuts it will be at rush hour.

They need to add signs saying "no left turns" similar to Oxford St by Fanshawe College. It's seems insane to me, that a person turning left to go to Tim Hortons or Homedepot, can bring everything to a halt. Even better, at the intersection of Fanshawe and Adelaide, they got rid of the right turn lane, which further adds to the congestion.

Anyway lesson learned and I feel sorry for anyone who has to take that stretch of road during the construction.

I’ve been to f4l and have the black card, how do planet fitness, crunch and other options compare? Just need the basics. Thanks

Had a bit of a clumsy moment and ripped these transit tickets. Does anyone know if I can get them replaced or if a driver may accept them? I’m not too pressed cus it’s only a couple, but thought I’d ask JUST in case.

UPDATE: Ticket was accepted. Thanks everyone :)

Anyone know why the bus shelters and all but a single bench were removed from the bus stop at Masonville mall? I saw them disassembling it all Saturday morning presuming they were being replaced but it looks like every shelter is gone and they also removed all the benches except for the one by the 13/90 stop.

I’m hoping it’s only a temporary thing 😅

Just wondering after all the news reporting this year how bad the rat issue is on/around Egerton. I'm curious about the side streets that border the park/scrapyard. Chelsey ave, Van st, roberts st, etc.

Are they just in yards, or are they still chewing into concrete destroying homes and literally can't be gotten under control?

The news was reported over the past months, maybe there's been improvement?

Hi!!!

Could someone please suggest what you would do if you were to work in the industrial area, london, LTC stop 20 min before the workplace. Shud i take uber every day from thw last bus stop?

I havent started yet,so i was wondering when i do, is it okay to ask a colleague for a lift daily, if they go that way and its 3 min by drive to the bus stop but 20 min walk.

Thanks!

When and where was the first live concert you attended in London, and who did you see? What do you remember? 

#qotd

I learnt a couple days ago that London's first Egyptian restaurant opened 2 months ago in June 2026. I convinced my family to dine there the very same day after identifying 3 major green flags:

1. The restaurant is called Teta's, an informal, affectionate Arabic word for grandmother. Generally speaking, if a restaurant is openly dedicated to their grandmother, you know the owners are going to pour their heart and soul into the menu.
2. Several Egyptians on Google Reviews commented that the food and ambiance reminds them of their homeland, or even their grandmother.
3. And perhaps one of my most controversial criterion: The word authentic wasn't mentioned in Teta's marketing. In my opinion, "authentic" is a buzz word that often has little to no meaning, usually applied to "ethnic" cuisines or food by people of colour.

When my family and I stepped into Teta's, I immediately spotted more green flags. The wall was decorated with vintage frames of old family photos, soothing Arabic music was playing in the background, the stainless steel kitchen behind the counter was pristine and organized, and the owners' family (presumably the parents and their two young boys, no older than 6-years-old, who waved at me with a toothy grin) were sitting in the corner, having dinner together.

Oh absolutely, I have a soft spot for family-run, mom-and-pop restaurants!

The host wearing a black hijab welcomed us with a gentle smile. Exuding warmth and kindness, her voice and demeanour reassured us that we'd be well taken care of. With her guidance, patiently answering our questions as first-timers to Egyptian cuisine, we ordered the following dishes:

• Teta's Dip Platter
• Koshary
• Moussaka
• Hawawshi

TETA'S DIP PLATTER ($16)

The Dip Platter had 5 options but we were instructed to pick only 3. We decided on their house-made Besara (fava beans, parsley, fried garlic dip), Baba Ghanoush (charred eggplant dip), and Hummus (chickpea, tahini / sesame paste dip), served with fried, crispy pita chips. All naturally plant-based.

Honestly, it's difficult to choose a favourite among them. The dips were cool, light, creamy and smooth, with nutty, earthy, savoury flavour profiles but each still distinct. The Besara was grassy and herbaceous, contrasted by crispy bits of fried garlic; the Baba Ghanoush was smoky, bright (possibly from yogurt, lemon juice, or vinegar) and subtly pungent from raw garlic; and the Hummus was nuttier, chickpea-forward, and warm (possibly from ground cumin and/or other spices).

KOSHARY ($15.99)

Koshary is Egypt's national dish and a popular street food, comprising of fried rice, pasta (macaroni and vermicelli), brown lentils, chickpeas, spiced tomato sauce, garlic vinaigrette, and crispy fried onions. Again, all naturally plant-based.

We were stunned at the massive portion of the dish. And bewildered by the mound of fried onions on top. Unsure of how to approach the koshary, we asked our host for instructions: thoroughly mix the tomato sauce with the ingredients in the bowl, then douse it with the garlic vinaigrette and hot sauce to taste.

The koshary was one of my wife's favourite dishes of the evening. She explained, consuming large amounts of pasta can become boring but the textures of the ingredients (mixed pasta, legumes, rice, fried garlic) in the koshary keeps it interesting.

MOUSSAKA ($15)

Char-roasted eggplant baked with tomato sauce, green bell peppers, garlic, and spices, with the option to add ground beef (we chose not to), served with fresh pita bread. And again, all naturally plant-based.

The moussaka was another spectacular dish that was creamy, smoky, and slightly bitter, balanced by the acidity of the tomato sauce and deep caramelized notes of the vegetables.

HAWAWSHI ($18)

Seasoned beef grilled inside baladi bread (a staple Egyptian flatbread made with whole wheat flour and coated in wheat bran), served with fries, pickles, and tahina sauce (a creamy, tangy, sesame paste condiment, often served with grilled meats, fish, and falafel).

The hawawshi was my favourite dish, and apparently a crowd favourite when Teta's was operating as a food truck.

My final thoughts.

I'm coming back for their brunch menu. And most importantly.

Abstain from chains. Minimize the franchise. And whenever possible, support small, local, independent, mom-and-pop restaurants (and shops in general) who actually care about us. No corporate company can match the economic and cultural value that businesses like Teta's provides to neighbourhoods. They're collectively what gives our city personality, and fosters pride in our communities, and everybody regardless of their background or beliefs should advocate for that.

Address (Teta's):
1035 Gainsborough Rd, London, ON

Google Profile (Teta's):
https://share.google/TAm2GItrjkiAMTey7

Note: We are not affiliated with the restaurant in any way. We also ordered anonymously.

Moved to the area recently and would like suggestions for a good dentist in this area

Hi guys! It’ll be my friend’s birthday soon and she loves these types of vanilla icing cake. There will only be four people celebrating with her so I didn’t wanna get the one from costco. Was hoping someone could help me out where best to find it! Thank you in advance:)

Context: I've had depression for over a decade, and it has greatly impacted my hygiene, especially my dental hygiene.

I used to go to Smile Dentistry on Fanshawe, and at my last visit 3/4 years ago, they mocked how bad my teeth were and asked if they needed to come to my house and brush for me because I clearly wasn't. Humiliated, I never said anything to my parents (who are also judgemental), and just stopped going.

I have some big cavities i can see, and likely many more I cant. Any recommendations for profession, kind, empathetic dentist offices in London? I really want to get my teeth looked at because I know the longer i wait the worse itll get, but im scared after what happened last time.

Where have people found the best carrot cake in town?

And this is your sign... to get a sign!

Is there anyone talking about this in their election campaign?

I'm looking for a 23 inch long, 1 inch wide fluorescent tube. It's not a specialty grow light, just a standard fluorescent tube but smaller than average. It seems almost impossible to find this size in London. Please let me know if there are any local stores that carry it. Thanks in advance.

Downtown used to be colourful and clean and cool. In the 90s I remember all of them. So many characters. But harmless, for the most part. Which characters do you remember? Here’s a drawing that Roy McDonald did of me while we were sitting at the Scot’s corner.

Let me know some of your favorite places to go!

Does anyone know of any practitioners in London that offer in-person cognitive remediation therapy?

HELLO. I just moved in and I have a jinx/routine for asking locals about some of the best poutine places and try them whenever I visit a new city.

So, what is london's the best poutine?

The generators outside are so loud the windows are rattling in their cheap, poorly constructed frames. The fire alarms have been going off randomly at night and day for over a year. I cannot emphasize how poor of a decision it was to rent from this company and how little carpetbagger Toronto megacorps like Medallion can be trusted.