Love this place, the staff are very kind and the drinks are always incredible. I wish they had more…read morevegan options, but their vegan banana walnut muffin is incredible.

It's summertime so I tried Coconut Island. It's Cold brew coffee with some coconut cream on top and…read morea sprinkle of coconut flakes. I enjoyed it, not too sweet and it tasted coconutnutty! Here is a hint always ask for light ice they still give you plenty of ice, even if the cold brew comes out cold. Otherwise you get a cup full of ice. De Mello coffee is expensivei. However, in the scheme of things it is a good value because the coffee beans they use have a good solid caffeine kick and it tastes good! (My overall favorite place is still across the street a couple blocks North at Himalayan coffee. It's folksy, a lot less expensive and I always feel happy there, especially after I get a cute latte art on my drink.). The Coconut island cost $8.50 plus tax or $9.60! De Mello Coffee is creative marketing their coffee beans. They have crazy names by cotton candy, lolipop, birthday cake, dead, man, walking, etc. however, a small bag of beans is super super expensive. But their marketing makes you wanna try it and then afterwards you're like oh I guess I taste something but it's still not worth the cost. I'm sorry if this review leaves you puzzled to go or not. It's worth trying. The baked goods look amazing and as long as you get one that is moist, are excellent. Well, I return? Yes.

Paris Baguette is fortunate to have exceedingly talented and creative pastry chefs…read more This chain is in constant product innovation mode and it is reflected by their stellar goods. This location at Yonge and Eglinton is one of my favourite spots. Spacious, bright, with courteous counter staff and spotlessly maintained product cabinets. Always a pleasure.

Good place to chill and grab some delicious pastries!…read more Very spacious but can get busy at random time. The mochi donut is a must try!

This is an adorable independent coffee shop. They also have a Himalayan dumpling shop across the…read morestreet and down a block or so which is also excellent. The chicken naan -Panini sandwich is amazing. You have to try it with a hot drink that you drink on the location. If you do that, they will draw the cutest latte art you've ever seen. I highly recommend Himalayan coffee.

This is a small tibetian cafe. They don't have wifi though so this is good just for catching up…read morewith friends or doing some studying. I ordered the matcha latte and it tasted alright. I got it hot since they only do latte art on hot beverages. The art was so cute ! Overall decent spot to get a drink with latte art.

Had the slice of the day - Lemon pie. I like finding out what's their slice of the day when I pass…read moreby.

I bought a pistachio-almond cake from La Rocca Creative Cakes for about $40, expecting something…read morespecial. It looked beautiful, but the taste was a big disappointment. The center was basically plain sponge cake with no real pistachio or almond flavor. The first bite was overwhelming sugar -- just sweetness, with no depth or balance. The outside is covered with pistachios and nuts, but that alone doesn't make it a pistachio-almond cake. Honestly, there was nothing unique about it. It wasn't better than a basic grocery store cake that might cost $12. For a place that positions itself as a premium cake shop, this was very underwhelming. I wouldn't recommend it.

I spent over $41 there yesterday. The quiche was cold in the middle so I ate around it. Plus it had…read morea terrible smell. The blueberry scone I took home and heated. It was dry and stale. The box of meringues I also took home. I was excited to enjoy these. The entire box was stale! These are supposed to be to be luscious and chewy. The minute I bit into then they crumbled and broke all over the counter. Not chewy. Stale. What a waste of money. The cappuccino was 5/10 because it wasn't hot enough. I will never step in that place again.

I've been coming here for many years, and it's always a treat! I love their latte and their baked…read moregoods (muffins are divine). In the summer, they have a lovely back patio. It's a great coffee shop to spend some time in the company of friends, and catch up on life. There is ample seating inside in the winter months.

I have used the Cupcake Shoppe on several occasions, personal and professional. I used them for my…read moresons birthday party and they delivered to my home with ease and the guests were wowed by the taste and personalization of the cupcakes. Through the company I work for we have had several special occasions and the Cupcake Shoppe again impresses. The staff are friendly and communicate well all of my orders have been problem free. Every flavour I have tried have been incredible. Thank you again Sam

The Cupcake Shoppe is around the corner from my doctor's office andmy family would always take me…read moreto get a cupcake if I behaved when I got a needle. I am 26 and I still get taken here if I behave when I get a needle. Also, it is the first stand alone cupcake shop I had ever been in when the cupcake craze started. So, this place is rather nostalgic for me. For a long time I thought it was the greatest cupcake shop in the world. Then I tried D'Liche cupcakes in Montreal so I know there are better cupcakes out there. With that said, the Cupcake Shoppe has pretty solid offerings. They have a variety of fun flavors that use either real buttercream or icing. Both toppings are great in their own right and usually quite flavorful, though the icing can be particularly sweet at times (I hve a sweet tooth so I'm okay with it but my mother wipes it off the top and just eats the cake with some icing). The base cakes are always moist and fresh. My preference is for their white or marble cakes but the chocolate is nice enough (just not my preference). While I no longer think these are the best cupcakes in the world, they still make me feel better after my needles and I am always happy when I walk away with these treats.

Brew + Brie Cafe located in Midtown Toronto along Castlefield and Yonge is a new cafe serving up…read morecoffee, pastries (lots of croissants, cupcakes, etc.), and will soon offer charcuterie. They share a space with Uptown Brie (a cheese and deli meat store) next door. They have some indoor benches where you can enjoy your coffee and pastries but they also have some outdoor seating available (when the weather is nice). The previous business in this space was also a coffee shop but the interior has now been renovated where it feels light, airy, and feminine. I stopped by Brew + Brie Cafe on their opening day. The barista was extremely friendly and the space looked amazing. I opted to grab a cortado which was made well. There were several pastries for sale at the counter. I did overhear that they will be doing take out charcuterie in the future (makes sense as they share a space with Uptown Brie) as well as lunch sandwiches! I was also able to browse at Uptown Brie which was nice as well. Overall, cute space, great coffee, and friendly staff. Can't wait to return to try their charcuterie!

Stumbled upon this place (in a relatively quiet location on Mount Pleasant) when I was looking for…read morean early Mother's Day gift. What a serendipitous discovery! I ordered their pastiera napoletana after the owner recommended it as a dessert which was not too sweet and unequivocally stated that he made one of the best in the city. He was definitely right to be confident. Light and fragrant, the smooth aroma of the orange balanced very well with the crispy, delicate crust. I only got in a few bites before the rest was devoured by my family. It is a slightly expensive treat, but one I can see myself not being able to resist on future special occasions. Speaking of the owner, what a charming and delightful character! Extremely amiable and welcoming, giving the place the vibe of an authentic Italian bakery. Give this underrated spot a try!

Sweetcultura may have just become my favourite Italian bakery in the city (and with all the amazing…read moreoptions here, that's saying something). It basically boils down to this: Chef Andrea knows his flavours. You could put a blindfold on me and I'd be able to tell you what flavour the cannoli or cookie is - it's that distinct and powerful and satisfying. My wife and I have had stuff delivered twice now, and both times were a big hit with our tastebuds and tummies. We got: - Cannolis: All assortments of flavours (I liked the ricotta, tiramisu and amarena ones the most). The filling was consistently smooth and creamy, and the shell was perfectly crunchy. - Cookies: Tried the mango cream and coconut ones. But were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. And wow did the flavours burst when you bit into them. - Chocolate Babka: A tad dry on the edges (though the inside was moist) but I loooooooooved how much dark chocolate there was swirling in and around the whole loaf. - Strawberry Tart (mini): Good amount of strawberries, really smooth base cream, and the shell was melt-in-your-mouth awesome. - Bolognese Lasagna and Garlic Bread: The lasagna was super cheesy, which I love. And the garlic bread, despite being delivered, tasted freshly baked and had just the right amount of garlic. Also, at $17 for a small tray of lasagna (good for 2-3 people), it was definitely great value for money. In addition, they gave us a couple of free mini samples to try: - Linzer Torte: Good quality raspberry jam with a nice nutty crust. - Torta Ricotta, Mascarpone and Chocolate Chips: Just the lightness of the cheese mixed with the sweet hits of the chocolate chips was a great balance. As you can see, we've tried quite a lot of the stuff on their menu, and every single one of them was a hit. That's really really hard to do. Sweetcultura's world may revolve around sweets, but its culture is surely grounded in excellence.

You can't buy 'em in a store, but these cupcakes are heaven. They're perfect tiny cakes with…read moreswirls of buttercream icing topped by edible sparkles and the most unbelievably gorgeous sugar flowers. Honestly, it lifts your spirits just to look at them. Go to their website if you don't believe me. Even better, they're charity cupcakes which support the Stephen Lewis Foundation - it's hard to find a better cause. So why only four stars? I can't possibly afford them. Charging $69 for a tiffany-blue box of ten cupcakes puts you so far out of my price bracket, I can only wave at you as you whiz by me. Yes, it's for charity, but I can't make myself do it.

Stunning cakes that are as delicious as they are beautiful. Perfect for weddings & special…read moreoccasions, stunning packaging and free delivery in the GTA. Plus they're the gift that gives back: proceeds support the Stephen Lewis Foundation for the treatment of Aids in South Africa. A win-win. Pricey, to be sure, but absolutely worth it.

I stopped by the social blend for a coffee and it didn't disappoint! I ordered a cortado and a…read morecheese croissant. The cortado was strong, just how I like it! The croissant was huge and had cheese on top and inside as well! Service was very quick, and inside is clean. The only thing was, the seats were not very comfortable so I didn't stay for very long.

I received this for my birthday during the panemic and I've seen so many Instagram contests for…read morethis bakery specifically for their macarons. The concept of a macaron cake is very clever and unique. However, the taste of these macarons were soooo mid. The ones that Costco sells I think taste better than these. I was really disappointed. They weren't bad per se but the hype that came with all the social media attention didn't live up to it.