Best of London: Coakleys
With thousands of nominations and votes cast over an 10-week period, London Inc. readers have determined this year’s Best of London 2026 winners, providing a roadmap for all Londoners on where to eat, what to see, where to be seen, who to hire — in a nutshell, the people and businesses doing their part and more to lift the city up. The Best of London 2026 winners include everything from the best places to eat, drink, shop and be entertained, and were structured under 12 main categories to best capture who and what our readers think is the best.
Meet the 2026 Best Shoe Repair business: Coakleys
COAKLEYS WAS ESTABLISHED in 2014 with a single mission: to consistently deliver unparalleled quality and service.
Located at 57 York Street, owner Gary Coakley and his team specialize in top-notch shoe repair services, and they also offer everything from key cutting and watch repairs to leather cleaning and knife sharpening. They’ve even tackled unique challenges like fixing boat covers and trampoline nets.
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Coakley, a cobbler for nearly 30 years, recently won the Gold Award at the Silver Cup, North America’s largest and most prestigious shoe repair competition.
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Renowned for its commitment to customer satisfaction, Coakleys unconditionally backs up all of its repairs — if you’re not happy with a repair, they’ll redo it for free, and if it’s still not right, you get a full refund.
Coakleys is also an authorized retailer for Boulet, Canada West, Redback & Redwing Boots, Loake & Lloyd men’s shoes, and Barmah Hats.
57 York Street, Unit 2
519-439-6868
coakleys.com