I can't recommend Ervin's place highly enough. It's a relaxing, quiet, comfortable, clean place that feels homely. There's a big desk and comfortable chair for those who need to weave work into a stay in Toronto. Because of the transport system- so frequent and cheap compared to the UK- it's perfectly situated in a quiet neighbourhood for getting to Greektown and it's independent shops (bookstore, organic supermarket, children's toy shop, loose tea supplier and tea shop) as well as catching the subway downtown. Additionally, a bakery and deli, organic grocers, tea shop and a Tanzanian takeaway are all a few minutes walk away.