Bakka-Phoenix Books, Harbord
21 people recommendvia r/askTO, r/toronto23 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Visitors recommend Bakka-Phoenix Books on Harbord Street widely, and many describe it as a science fiction and fantasy specialist. A few point to its long history. One calls the atmosphere lovely, and one expects a thinner used range than BMV.
Address
Bakka-Phoenix Books, 84 Harbord St, Toronto, ON M5S 1G5, Canada
At a glance
- Best for
- Specialist books, Browsing
- Known for
- Science fiction and fantasy
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Interesting_Pen_4281 in r/askTO · Jan 2026variety
Names Bakka Phoenix Books as the answer for sci-fi selection.
- Recommendsu/lszian in r/askTO · Jan 2026variety
Recommends it for sci-fi and fantasy, pointing to its long history, wide range and knowledgeable staff.
- Recommendsu/Giwars2489 in r/toronto · Mar 2024
Recommends this science-fiction bookstore as a good Toronto pick.
- Recommendsu/katrikling in r/askTO · Feb 2025
Includes this shop on the suggested route through several Toronto bookshops.
- Recommendsu/FearlessTomatillo911 in r/askTO · Jan 2026variety
Describes it as a bookstore centred on sci-fi that they find appealing.
- Recommendsu/Canadave in r/askTO · Oct 2024variety
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/FlyingTrilobite in r/askTO · Feb 2026variety
Praises Bakka-Phoenix as strong for sci-fi and fantasy titles.
- Recommendsu/BumbleBluff in r/askTO · Jun 2024variety
Praises it as a long-established sci-fi and fantasy specialist.
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- Recommendsu/balt_canuck in r/askTO · Jan 2026
Recommends Bakka-Phoenix with a map link.
- Recommendsu/cinderblock16 in r/askTO · Feb 2025variety
Recommends this shop directly as a fit, noting its focus on science fiction and fantasy.
- Recommendsu/begtognenmoxobna in r/askTO · Apr 2025variety
Visitor suggests this shop for speculative fiction picks.
- Recommendsu/lil_rufus_ in r/askTO · Oct 2024
Lists Bakka-Phoenix among a filmmaker's favourite local bookstores.
- Mixedu/gloriana232 in r/askTO · Aug 2026variety
Says it focuses on sci-fi and fantasy and is good for browsing, though pricing runs high.
- Recommendsu/mypantsjustgottight in r/askTO · Jan 2026
Strongly agrees it is the top shop in town and has been for a long while.
- Recommendsu/Usual_Law7889 in r/askTO · Jan 2026variety
Says it specializes in sci-fi.
- Recommendsu/Subo23 in r/askTO · Jan 2026variety
Notes its fantasy and sci-fi focus and says the used stock is good.
- Recommendsu/CapnStanky13 in r/askTO · Jun 2024
Recommends it to people nearby, misses visiting for sci-fi and fantasy, and calls the staff lovely.
- Mixedu/bravetailor in r/askTO · Sep 2026variety
Suggests checking this smaller shop for used stock, but expects a thinner range and no lower prices than BMV.
- Recommendsu/Wholesome_Serial in r/toronto · Oct 2024service
Visitor found the sci-fi book they wanted there; staff tracked down a copy and arranged import shipping.
- Recommendsu/tkingsbu in r/toronto · Mar 2024
Names this shop as one of their two favourite bookstores.
- Recommendsu/mantisshrimpwizard in r/askTO · Jun 2024variety
Calls it great for sci-fi and fantasy, with a lovely atmosphere and strong staff.
- Recommendsu/scrapeagainstmydick in r/askTO · Feb 2025
Only agrees with the route recommendation above, which includes this shop.
- Recommendsu/stump_84 in r/askTO · Aug 2026value
Notes the shop runs a points program for fantasy books and prefers local shops over chains.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.