When this business was The Buttertart Factory, it was amazing. I'm not quite sure what's going on,…read morebut the standards have fallen drastically while the prices have climbed. It's very disappointing. For a while, I lived for their apple fritters. In May of 2024, I discovered that they no longer put apples in their apple fritters -- perhaps as a cost-saving measure. My family purchased half a dozen fritters, which turned out to be nothing but large slabs of dough with a cinnamon glaze. In June, all varieties of fritters (thankfully) appear to have been removed from the menu. The butter tarts, which once had a flaky pastry and an insanely good, buttery filling, have become worse than the generic tarts found in a No Frills supermarket. Clearly, costs are clearly being cut. Worst of all, the location (in Druro) has added an extremely pricey take-out stand. One of my friends paid a whopping 16 dollars for a chicken burger. No fries, no drink: just a piece of lettuce, a tomato, a gob of mayo and (an admittedly large) slice of fried chicken on a bun. I believe that the owners see this as an easy money grab, as they serve those commuting to Bancroft and back during cottage season. You'd think that for 16 dollars a pop for a chicken burger the owners would provide more than an outhouse to customers. You'd also hope that they'd make sure the outhouse was serviced often enough to prevent feces from piling to the rim. Nope. For obvious reasons, I will be ending my patronage of this establishment.

My son loves the cinnamon buns! Not much gluten free wise, they bring in gluten free tarts which…read moreare delicious of course just be nice to see more options. Friendly staff always.

Tiny place with an awesome amount of selection. For me the donuts were the hit. This place is just…read morea one min walk off of the Main Street. Been going for over 20 years. Breads are great as well. Selection becomes thinner in the afternoon. Absolutely worth the stop

Went here on a Saturday late morning and was expecting long lines or for them to be all sold out…read morebut there was no lines and plenty to choose from. We tried a variety of their donuts and they were all delicious. My favourite was the coconut key lime, but the chocolate coconut and apple fritter were delicious too. Prices are typical for a nice bakery (just under 3 dollars for lost donuts, 4$ for apple fritters)

I was quite surprised by this little shop. It was checked full of baked goods (single serving and…read morefamily sized), drinks and ice cream. They apparently also do hot dogs and other things as well according to the window ad. The service was okay if maybe a bit overbearing.

Elmvale bakery is a quaint bakery located in the heart of Elmvale. When we arrived around 1pm,…read morethere was a line to the back of the store, however it moved quickly. There are a variety of menu options including both sweet and savory pastries, breads and pies. We ordered a peach and mango strudel and a dessert square with assorted berries. Both desserts were flavourful and very tasty. Will definitely be back!

Cute local bakery in Elmvale. I tried their chocolate boston donut. They fill it with fresh, not…read moretoo sweet, whipped cream in front of you. It's was a nice treat. No seating inside and the service was fine, nothing special.

A group of my friends and I were looking for the closest place to grab some Kawartha Dairy ice…read morecream while we were up at the cottage and this place came up. The place only has street parking and you have to enter and walk through a tiny alley to get to the entrance which is located at the back of the building. They had friendly staff and a variety of different ice cream flavours. Their regular 1 scoop ($4) cone was huge and you have the option of getting it in a cup. I got the butter pecan and it was delicious! Their seating is only outdoor and minimal (only 3 picnic tables) located at the entrance of the establishment. I would totally recommend if you're near by the area!

Great stuff! Tried this place for the first time while in the area and I really enjoyed the ice…read morecream. This place sells kawartha dairy ice cream in a variety of flavours and it is very fresh. You can buy the ice cream in a cup, regular cone, or waffle cone.. and you have the option of getting 1 scoop, 2 scoops, or 3 scoops. There is a nice seating area outside which is super hip looking with pink and grey painted walls. There is also adequate benches and chairs outside for you to sit and enjoy the ice cream with friends. In addition to selling ice cream, this place also has a small market inside where they sell what looks like merch and random nick nacks. We were not able to see or experience the market as we went here close to closing time, but it looks pretty cool. Definitely give this place a try if you're in the area and are craving for some kawartha dairy ice cream!

3 large generous scoops of ice cream for $8.60 aftertax is a very good price these days for an ice…read morecream retail establishment. However, we tried 6 of their flavors. Moose Tracks, Nanaimo Bar, Tiger Tail, Strawberry, Salty Caramel Truffle and Chocolate Peanut Butter. All were very good. Service was very good. Friendly and efficient. Felt welcomed right away. Ambiance was very simple. No place to sit down inside but on a nice day you can sit outside on the stoney/cement blocks.

Been going here since I was a young child, highest quality ice cream! Just the best! Good prices,…read morequick service & enjoyed eating at the picnic tables outside.

Super cute bakery located steps from the waterfront. I was walking by in search for something to…read moresatisfy my sweet craving when this place caught my eye. A small, locally owned and operated bakery that caters to folks who need gluten free desserts - which isn't me but I'm always game to try! The selection of goods made it hard to choose just one, but I ended up getting a blueberry oatmeal muffin. Fresh, flavourful and filling!! As with many gluten free bakery items they can be a little on the sticky side but I enjoyed it just the same. The lady who served me was very kind and welcoming. Appreciative of the service and in fact before handing me the debit machine to pay, she skipped the tip option for me which I thought was very respectful. For anyone with gluten intolerance or anyone who loves their baked treats I would recommend you check out this place on your next visit to Orillia.

This place is a must stop! Get here early if you're looking for gluten and dairy free bread - They…read moreare a popular spot so the bread tends to be gone first thing. They did have plenty of bagels when we popped in later in the afternoon. They also keep items coming, so I'm sure you'll score something delicious! Stopped in with my mom on a Saturday and were warmly welcomed. I had stopped in a few weeks back for a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving that was delicious which is why I had to go back! On this occasion, we decided to try their flat bread and soup for a mid afternoon lunch - both were so flavourful. We both agreed we would order that again for sure. It was the perfect comfort meal on a cooler fall day. We also got some sweet treats to take with us. There was still plenty to select from. We opted for a date square, apple butter square, raspberry cheesecake square and kitchen sink cookies - They all disappeared before I remembered to take a photo - oops! :) Let me say, the date square was jam packed with dates! Everything had the right level of sweetness and tasted so good. I will definitely be back! They have so much more to try! Oh and they also offer a special brunch menu on Sundays. Highly recommend stopping in. You'll be supporting local and I'm certain you'll find a sweet/savoury treat or two!

OPEN AGAIN!!! Yippee!! Exceptionally good food, homemade with fresh ingredients! Had our first meal…read moreback after the closure due to a fire and I'm happy to say the food is still as great as it was before! We even took home a baby carrot cake to enjoy later and it's wonderful too. Try the quiche and the French onion soup and definitely the lemon tart - amazing!! Enjoy!!

Love the food. The best lemon tart I have ever had. Their soups are incredible. All the food is…read moregreat!

What a delight, olde bakery - as if Mr. Peabody & Sherman set their way back machine to 1945!…read more The butter tarts are superb and I regret not buying a few meat pies sample.

Wow this little bake shop has every type of butter tart and pastry you can think of. We choose a…read moretotal of 12 tarts. Lemon. Chocolate chip, raspberry, apple, plain and cherry. The family loved them. The service was friendly and the place is treat to see. They all tasted amazing. We will be back on our next run to cottage country.

Georgina must be nice in the summer (water, etc).. during winter it's pretty dismal/depressing…read more Elaine's and Burger Bandits '2' perks/pluses in the area. Coffee (latte, americano) excellent.

Best Buttertarts in York Region! If you haven't stopped by for a coffee or a snack...put it on your…read moretodo list! #thankyouthursday