Biko B.
Google
I moved to Toronto and to Bloor Street about six months after Presse Internationale first opened, and I’ve lived just a few doors down ever since. In all those years, there has not been a single business on Bloor Street that has earned, consistently and without exception; a 100% A+ in every category that actually matters to me.
From day one, the owners have made me feel safe, welcomed, and genuinely respected. That kind of consistency over time is rare, and it is something you feel the moment you walk in.
The magazine selection is extraordinary. It’s not just large, it’s thoughtfully curated and globally minded. This is my go-to place for the most limited, hard-to-find, and truly special editions of fashion, culture, and nature magazines. The breadth and depth of what they carry is unmatched in the city, and it’s the kind of place where you discover things you didn’t even know you were looking for.
The couple who owns and runs Presse Internationale are charming, warm, and deeply committed to what they do. You can tell how much care, time, and heart they put into their shop, and it shows in every interaction. Their generosity; with their time, their knowledge, and their kindness, has never gone unnoticed or unappreciated.
It’s also, quite simply, the best place in Toronto to buy long-distance phone cards, reliable, straightforward, and always handled with care.
Like many independent businesses, their newer location is a little more tucked away, and I sense they may be facing the challenges that come with that. Which is exactly why places like this deserve support. Presse Internationale isn’t just a store: it’s a cultural institution, a refuge for readers, and a rare constant in a rapidly changing city.
Toronto is better because this place exists.
B.B
