Originally Posted by Grimlock
I'll also add
Phat Moose Cycles: 98 Hawthorne Ave (on the corner of Hawthorne and Main St.) They're primarily SS/DH guys but are starting to carry more fixed stuff. Super helpful and ultra casual. It's a great place to sit around.
Just east of Vanier is
Full Cycle. They cater mostly to roadies but they're great if you're in a jam. It's the closest LBS so I'm usually there just loitering. Good people.
+1 on Phat Moose. They've been awesome with helping me get my track/fixie set up
just right.