7 Shops to Stop at on Fraser Street

That little tiny stretch of East 15th Ave between Fraser and Kingsway just keeps getting savvier and savvier. Make a day of it and check out these seven hot spots on Fraser Street.

A visit to award-winning Les Faux Bourgeois Bistro is a cheaper alternative than jetting off to Paris. Enjoy traditional French fare for a fraction of the European price.

Heartbreaker Salon knows that your heart is precious (and your wallet too). They take good care of your child's locks with haircuts for kids costing just $25. And if you're looking to break some hearts yourself, they offer styling for grownups as well.

The uber-cool Matchstick roasts its own coffee and serves fresh, ethical and delicious food. They work with local producers so you can be sure the treat you enjoy with your coffee is as fair as those beans.

A Spool of Thread Sewing Lounge is the place to be if you want to create something the old fashioned way: from scratch. They provide the equipment, the space and the help (if you need it) for your next sewing project.

Precious & Few is the Barefoot Contessa's parlay into kids' threads. Think of it as a treasure trove on the Kingsway where you can find unique and wonderful clothing for trendy tots.

The Gluten Free Epicurean is an all white space with tiny bistro tables that not only appeals to your gluten-free needs, but allows you to enjoy your treats while watching Jack and Jill play with wooden toys, books and a mini wooden kitchen close by.

SweetSalt was started by a local German mom who loves to bake, using only local organic ingredients and creating all her tasty treats from scratch. SweetSalt brings the German tradition of kaffeeklatsch (coffee and cake) to its up and coming Fraser Street neighbourhood and provides moms and dads with a chance to make adult conversation while the kids play in their own space. They serve a wide range of yummy sweet and savoury treats (think soft pretzels and freshly baked breads and sourdough buns), lunch, kid-sized treats and hot chocolate.