Grabbed desserts to go…read more Vanilla Saint Honore and Vanilla Mille Feuille. Both average. Nothing too crazy.

I am bit biased towards this immaculate purveyor as IMO they are the benchmark by which all others…read moreare measured (not just their forte of macarons) so I was delighted to see them opening up a location downtown (their pop up spots had very limited variety). Their selection is still limited when compared with their flagship at yorkdale but this one does the job most times. I have ordered several times all deliveries and have been happy every time. A very special shout-out to the exceptional service after a mix up and remembering the mistake for the next order kudos! Now for delivery service hmmm can be tricky at times as they are inside a food court so can be trouble if a car is getting the order or the pickup person isn't familiar with the building. Rare 5 stars here folks

I've been meaning to try out this place for the longest time, but since this is their only location…read moreand I live quite far away I was super excited when I was nearby one day. I got 6 macarons, hk milk tea, black sesame, Oreo, creme brûlée, matcha and pistachio. Came to $21, but 6 no taxes. Every bite was delicious as the next. I really enjoyed the black sesame. I also wanted the ice cream sandwich but decided against the mess my kids would make in the car so I will get it for sure next time! I love the variety of their flavours. Definitely made it hard to choose!

I've been a patron of Dainties for years and I always get their Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches! We're…read moretalking about a 1-inch slab of ice cream between two flawless palm-sized macarons. You can't go wrong with any of their premium flavours. Each one of them is tuned to perfection, with an emphasis on Asian flavours. I always feel like a kid in a candy store here. Perhaps it's because of the colourful display from the moment you step inside, or the seemingly endless list of flavours on the wall staring back at you, or maybe it's because the moment you swing open the door, a friendly storeowner readily appears at your service? Hm... what will I have today? Pro tip: as the store owner would tell you, wait a few min for the ice cream sandwich to thaw before biting in. About 5 min is good and enough time to take Yelp pics. The only unfortunate thing for me is that they're downtown and I'm uptown! Regardless, I always make an effort to drop by whenever I can. Their opening hours are not too friendly though... But I guess you can say that adds to their appeal. This little shop could really use more publicity. I believe we have to get more people eating macaron ice cream sandwiches this summer. I highly recommend!!!

Ladurée is a world-renowned French luxury patisserie, founded in Paris in 1862. It is world famous…read morefor its gourmet macarons. They have introduced a high-end gourmet macaron with their iconic logo on it. It is called Eugenie, named after Empress Eugenie, patron of the arts. There are only 8 iconic flavours: Chocolate, Vanilla, Pistachio, Caramel, Rose, Orange Blossom, Blackcurrant Violette, and Marie Antoinette tea. Eugénie is an unexpected marriage of textures, with a crunchy biscuit, a melting heart and a crunchy chocolate coating. This Union Station location is only a kiosk, rather than a full patisserie. It opened in Oct 2024. They thought they were only going to be there until Feb 2025, but as of 2025-06-23, they are still there. It is opposite Union Samples. They mostly sell macarons ($4.50 each!) here, but there are also a few bottled drinks, chocolate bars, gift boxes, yule logs, and gift cards. The customer service was good. Louis-Ernest Ladurée was the founder of Ladurée in 1862. There is free WiFi from Union Station. The kiosk is wheelchair accessible. There are washrooms in Union Station. There is a paid (expensive!) parking lot. Review 2025-118

Oh my gosh, stepping into Ladurée feels like walking straight into a dream It's definitely the…read moremost Instagrammable spot in Yorkville - the soft mint walls and those gold details are just everything. I felt like I was back in Paris for a moment We had the afternoon tea, and the rose petal macaron is a total must-try - it's so delicate and literally tastes like a cloud The packaging is also beyond gorgeous; I honestly wanted to keep the box just for the aesthetic! It's the perfect place for a girls' date when you want to feel a little extra fancy and take some cute photos. Everything is so pink, so chic & so sweet. I'm obsessed!

This asian bakery is creating cute characters like Totoro into macarons. Currently, they are making…read moreLabubu macarons and I was lucky enough to try them! Each Labubu macaron in the set has a different flavor ranging from Ovaltine, Coffee Hazelnut to Jasmine. They also sell artistic cakes (, , ), cupcakes, cookies and Asian-inspired ice cream. To be honest, I did not expect those cakes to be good but I generally enjoyed every bite and detail of the cake. If you haven't tried egg tart, miso, kaya butter toast, lemon tea and durian as an ice cream flavor, this is your chance!! Staff was nice but the place is not too big.

Daan Go always the win when it comes to their cakes! Highly recommend the boba mini cake, though…read morethe "cup" is on the sweeter side (wont receive the quintessential asian compliment of "not too sweet") all the insides were perfection! Even the boba is better than boba from the different boba shops! Great variety of textures, mouth feel and taste profile. Highly recommended. If you order their ice cream just know some are vegan. I ordered online and this was not indicated unless you scrutinize the pics. But tbh you cant tell (with the taste) until you really analyze it. Also compliments to their designer! Look how fun and inviting the packaging look!

I must be getting old! It is true. I remember when cakes were $9. For example, a whole Uncle Tetsu…read morecheesecake was $10 before the pandemic. At Nadege, each small pastry is $9 now. I had not been in there for several years. They are in the PATH under Richmond And Bay and the times I had walked by recently after work were after their business hours. Never mind that everybody - not just them - in the PATH closes weekends. Never mind that. Not only this is Toronto and everything and everyone closes down in the afternoon making the city a ghost town past kiddie bedtime, but also Nadege is practically out of most items by mid-afternoon. Know before you go. Anyway, I finally made it there again. They have macarons galore and a selection of mini sandwiches. I do not like macarons, but do not say 'no' to cakes and pastry so bought myself a 'dark chocolate' pastry and a 'raspberry pastry' (I just realized that rhymes) and they are both best described as mini pastries. Neither is quite big or even regular sized. What they lack in price control or quantity they somewhat make up for in the quality department. That is their forte, after all, and indeed both pastries were delicious. I had one on Friday afternoon and the other Friday night... OK... yes, I am lying.. who am I kidding? I ate both on Friday at home. They were delicious, but not quite five-star delicious. I did appreciate the distinct tastes, the quality texture and that they were not too sweet. Having said that, it was not divine and I could have used with a slightly larger size, which would have allowed me to save one for the next day... maybe. I will go back for a sandwich, but in the meantime, the store is spic and span clean, which is always acknowledged and appreciated.

Not bad but they do not seal their cookie packages - just cookies in a box that is easily opened…read moreand reshut. The box of cookies that I got had a half eaten cookie inside. They need to seal their cookie packages to prevent tampering.

It's mango ice cream season, and I highly recommend trying it! It has a wonderfully creamy texture…read morewhile still delivering a rich, fresh mango flavor. It was absolutely delicious. I also bought my birthday cake here, and I know it's going to be a happy memory. Great desserts, great service, and definitely a place I'll keep coming back to!

Toronto Review 5/Many: The two of us stopped in here after going to the nearby location of…read moreMogouyan. As it was already pretty late in the evening and we were both pretty full, neither of us was in the mood for coffee and just wanted a small snack. There weren't that many options left, of course, as it was late, so, along with a 3.95 CAD Heartwood Farm & Cidery organic sour cherry drink, I ordered a Banana Caramel Cookie, and the friendly cashier there added a second one for free. Aside from being a very kind gesture, I presume the place was closing soon. The cookie was maybe 2.50 CAD, if I recall correctly, and it was good. I was slightly worried that it would be too sweet, but the caramel flavor wasn't super strong, and there was a good mixture of that and a light banana flavor. It was also surprisingly not too dry for how late it was. Overall, it was tasty, and the drink was also good.

A quaint little cafe tucked in a residential strip on St. Patrick Street. Love this mum & pop shop…read more It's a hidden gem, with so many other cafes nearby -- but be sure to check them out! This coffee & tea shop has lots of pastries and sandwiches offered as well. There's a small seating area with only a few tables. This is more of a grab & go place. Staff are nice and friendly. I LOVE their Ginger Latte, and other specialty drinks. Also enjoy their egg salad sandwich -- lots of filling and choice of white or whole wheat bread.

Very cute decorations with great service and delicious drinks! All three things I was looking…read moreforward to ever since I found this place on social media. It was very quiet when we went and I think more ppl need to check out this place! If you are looking for an aesthetic place to take some pics for your social, you should def check this place out ;)

Great little desssert place at Kensington Market. Love their creme brulee donut and fried cream…read moresando innovations and they have lots of other unique items like this - it's brilliant Japanese-French dessert fusion! The creme brulee donut - the brioche is wonderfully soft inside, while crispy on outside and with the creme topping with some creme inside the dough - and the crunchy bruleed sugar on top makes for an amazing combo that really works. A mix of different textures. I really loved the fried creme sando as well. Really crunchy and when you bit down there is the custard waiting for you oozing out. Just wonderful contrast of textures. Highly recommended.

While exploring Kensington Market with a group of 11 people, I popped into this small cafe to get…read moresome alone time. You walk inside, order at the front, and take steps down a half level to a nook with small tables and outlets. I charged my phone as I enjoyed a latte and a bulgogi breakfast bagel on sesame. Both were good and service was excellent.

We stopped by Nugateau and were blown away by their beautiful, handcrafted éclairs. Here's what we…read moretried: JULIETTE: A stunner with Mexique 66% dark chocolate mousse, raspberry cremeux, compote, and cocoa almond sponge. Almost too pretty to eat! Caramel Beurre Salé: Rich caramel filling, sea salt glaze, and caramel pearls--a sweet-salty dream. MI AMERE: Decadent 64% dark chocolate cremeux and a glossy chocolate glaze for true chocoholics. Pistachio Éclair: Creamy pistachio goodness in every bite. Chocolate Mousse Cake: Layers of flourless almond cake, dark chocolate mousse, raspberry compote, and whipped milk chocolate ganache. Divine! Raisin Cake: Classic, moist, and perfectly sweetened. Each dessert was stunning, delicious, and bursting with flavor. If you're on Queen Street, Nugateau is a must!

This place's eclairs are very well made with high attention to detail. We got the Rouge, which was…read moreone of the raspberry eclairs. The flavor definitely did not disappoint, but I just wish it was larger for the price ($10 after tax). Lady serving us today was extremely nice.

Heard about all the hype, came to check it out. I ordered a hojicha soft serve which was good,…read morehowever, the hojicha flavor wasn't as strong as I had anticipated despite the color. 4 stars because it's pretty humid inside & the shop is too small to hang out in & comfortably accommodate customers despite the size and variation of their menu, which is a bit of a bummer. I'd be open to returning to give their matcha a try since that's what they're mainly known for.

Tsujiri (Tsujiri Tea Store/Tsujiri Chaho/辻利茶舗) is a Japanese tea spot and bakery of well, Tsujiri…read morethe Kyoto/Uji tea company on Toronto's Dundas and Elizabeth. The company has been in business since 1860 making matcha, hojicha/houjicha and other green teas, and you happen to have this tea and dessert spot here and in multiple cities. (I usually don't get Tsujiri's teas as I have my usuals in Yamamoto and Itou En, but because I see the bad Ohtani/Ootani way too often on the latter's displays as in the one on the Bums obviously, Shouhei [with the good one being Ikue-san who for us non-Japanese residents mostly know her as the voice actress of "Pokemon's" Pikachu], I may have to start getting Tsujiri's more often and Itou En's less often for matcha and houjicha. [I intentionally add the "-san" honorific to the good Ohtani and drop it to the bad Ohtani.] Yes Toronto and Canada, I too wanted the bad Ohtani to go to the Jays, not the Bums, and if you have always wondered why the Dodgers are called that, when the Trolley Dodgers [people dodged incoming trolleys to get to work] and the Giants were still in New York City's Brooklyn and Manhattan respectively until 1958, "New York World-Telegram" cartoonist Willard Mullin back in the day called them that as they didn't win their first and only east coast title until 1955, though the fortunes are the total opposite since they moved out west to Los Angeles and San Francisco.) Just like what I did with my Jirou review, I'll in a bit point out what items I see here that are not in my local cafes and vice versa. This will be a good reference section for me should I have the power to return to the city, and it will also give both you Canadians that haven't visited any of their multiple locations yet and international visitors an idea of what to expect. While I sit at multiple spots in my temporary home inserting the usual "Yes guys, the ladies are cute!" statement, I better mention this important note. Do keep in mind that the place, with a simple tea house look, is narrow. There aren't many places to sit at. There are just 2, 3 tables? Right around there. Let me get the item comparison part out of the way. Items I recall seeing here that are not in my local Japanese/Japanese ties cafes/dessert spots (the latter type involves a place I reviewed in Satura, a mainly European cafe at one of my suburbs with Japanese ties, including a partnership with a cafe/bakery in Tokyo)? There are items such as yuzu kakigoori (Japanese shaved ice), shiratama dango, dango parfait, and soft serve ice creams of matcha and houjicha. Items I recall seeing in my usual spots that are not in Tsujiri? Besides the cute decorations (multiple Sanrio characters coming to my mind instantly), the local Japanese bakeries/cafes have items such as kouign amann, "Anpanman" pan, Japanese strawberry short cake, ube matcha latte, and Japanese sodas. The fun part section? Seeing that my K-foodie sis, her friend and I are in a tea shop, a (too) legit (to quit) Japanese tea shop, of course I had to get tea in some form, as I picked the cold houjicha latte. We also had the matcha houjicha soft serve, a daifuku and an order of dango. As expected, the foods and drink are so good. Even my sister's friend said that the place is a perfect 5/5, and my sis likes the place despite not being as fond of Asian cafes or Asian desserts/pastries that aren't Filipino as I am. (She does like European ones like kouign amann though.) The flaws section? Normally, I penalize a cafe a star if it doesn't carry a caffeine free drink as I seriously think about the kids and how I often don't need the insane amount of caffeine, but because Tsujiri is a Japanese green tea company, I can't deduct a point for not having a mugicha. Besides, outside of mugicha, houjicha is a good alternative for kids that are old enough anyway. So, with that said/typed, the only flaw I can think of is the limited parking, but of course, this is Downtown Toronto now. Tsujiri is that good of a tea spot. Though there isn't an ideal parking situation, the place is that good of a spot because of the good tea and food. It may never be my top Japanese cafe (I've known Clover for around 20 years or so), but it is that good never the less. If you're looking for a good cafe/dessert spot in Toronto or in multiple cities in Canada, go to a Tsujiri spot! +/Tsujiri is terrific at being hospitable and flashing dashing foods and drinks, and having multiple locations in the country shows how good the spots have been. -/There's limited parking, but of course, this is Downtown Toronto/whatever Canadian city you're from after all.