Amazing date night desserts at Greektown's Demetres on Danforth. Ambiance was relaxed, service was attentive and the desserts were delicious. The aroma of freshly made crepes and waffles permeated the dining room which was delightful. The Unbrûlévable was unbelievably good. It was not as sweet as expected which was nice. We selected the crepe option, topped with dulce & banana ice cream with bits of Nutella folded into the ice cream, brûléed banana, butter caramel, and gold waferettes. Oh so good! read more

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I came here for the first time on a Sunday afternoon after grabbing lunch across the street. Since it was late afternoon, there was plenty of seating in the restaurant and the service was very attentive. Our server was kind and attentive and overall pretty knowledgeable about the items on the menu. The music that they were playing was also pretty great. read more

Demetres Danforth - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I enjoyed the variety of desserts offered - I liked the ice cream but would prefer more flavors instead of the basic ones. the cheesecake was tasty bit could be a little more rich. I did enjoy the drinks! I got the peach one and this was fizzy and delicious. read more

Demetres is one of those places you either love or hate because of how ridiculous it is. If you're looking for nuanced and delicate artistry in your desserts, stay far far away. Demetres is a carnival clown that bops you on the head with the OVER-THE-TOP SWEETNESS of it's offerings. Been to this location three times now, and each time my eyes (and my sweet tooth in overdrive) zeroed in on their crazy waffle/crepe selections. Got the Tongue Depressor (belgian waffle, cocoa chanel icecream, brownies, dark chocolate sauce), Unbrulevable (liege waffle, dulce and banana icecream, brule banana, butter caramel sauce, praline croquant) and Pomme Pilot (liege waffle, subbed the white chocolate icecream with cocoa chanel, warm apple crisps, butter caramel sauce, cinnamon crumble). Yes, each one of those alone is as much of a sugar shot the body can humanly take. And I loooove it! A few call-outs: - The liege waffle is a game-changer. While I will always love the belgian waffle, this is like a cross between the traditional waffle and brioche bread, making it more chewy and dense. - Prices are high, but really, one dessert can be split between at least 2 people. - Service at this location was excellent everytime: friendly without being intrusive, quick and efficient. So yeah, just like a carnival clown, Demetres isn't for everyone. But you know what, sometimes you're just in the mood to give your inner child an over-the-top treat. 5 stars! read more

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Good dessert spot! This location always feels very crowded, but somehow we were able to get a table for our party of 8. They offer an array of large desserts that can definitely be shared. The prices are a little high, but it's one of those "treat yourself" spots. Their menu is full of puns, which can prove to be entertaining on its own--granted you know your pop culture references. We got the New York style cheesecake with strawberries, which was pretty good. The cheesecake is pretty typical, while the strawberries are nice and plentiful. With so many locations around the GTA, you're bound to wander in here at some point. read more

Demetres Danforth - New York style cheesecake with strawberries - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Brownie points!! You can do no wrong with this rich, delicious treat. Chunky, smooth caramel, luscious chocolate ice cream. This dessert is perfect. Get it! 5/5. Lovely service. read more

Demetres Danforth - Brownie points - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I never realized I would come across a place that is dedicated to just desserts! We got the Cocoa Ono, which is honey vanilla ice cream with a chocolate cake with some chocolate sauce, and it was definitely a nice dessert to share after a light dinner. It was sweet, which was what we expected, and a lot of chocolate but in a good way. We also got a hot chocolate, but that was very average and not that amazing. The place seems to be kid and even adult friendly. You see people of all ages here enjoying what they came for, which is dessert. Overall, if you want to get dessert, I don't see why you would hesitate to come here if you have time and just want to eat dessert with others! read more

Demetres Danforth - Cocoa Ono - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The place itself lives upto the expectations in terms of food but not customer service. I would go back again but only for the desserts that they serve. We reached quite late just about 30 mins before into the place- you can say that they are bit frustrated by giving looks like "why now?". I think it's fine for anybody to go in 30 minutes before they close since it's a dessert place and also the desserts arrived in 5 mins after the order.. and we were done with 10 minutes to spare. Imagine how quick everything went but the server kept looking at us which was so uncomfortable while eating. This place is very accessible by transit (beside Chester subway stn) and also paid parking is available on Danforth Avenue read more

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I haven't been to demetres in years and I definitely have fond memories of coming here back in high school. We came on a Friday night after dinner and it was not too busy. We got a crepe with chocolate ice cream, brownie chunks, fresh strawberries and chocolate sauce. It's just as good as I remember and a great place for a date. This location is also very clean and looks a lot better than the demetres I used to go to back in high school which was kind of run down lol read more

They have a really good variety of ice cream flavours! Very tasty and the service was excellent! read more

Demetres Danforth - a variety of ice creams - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

One of the dessert places we consistently come to for the past 20 years! The menu constantly changes but you know you'll have plenty of options for dessert. Last time I went most options were variations on waffles/crepes or cake. There are always fun dessert options. A good place to come with friends. Desserts are quite big so plan to share unless you have a big appetite. read more

Demetres Danforth - Menu - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Demetres bring back fond memories of my childhood. I used to hang out with my friends after the movies at Demetres and share a large dessert . I remember the menu is always massive and you can see the kitchen staff making your delicious dessert too. My boyfriend and I were craving a crepe and we had to get the banana strawberry Nutella crepe with a vanilla ice cream. It's an absolute classic and this combination was divine I really liked the sweetness of the Nutella paired with the fruity banana and strawberry . The crepe and the ice cream gave the dessert a more complex texture too. I love homemade crepes, but buying one is always a little different and more satisfying. I want to get waffles from Demetres next time. read more

Demetres Danforth - strawberries and ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

For some odd unexplainable reason, I find this location has a slightly better edge over all the other Demetres. Their presentation seems more satisfying. The quality of the food is somehow better. I can't put my finger on it. read more

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Came here for dessert after dinner on the Danforth. It was as expected. Good consistency with Demetre. Ordered a latte, cappuccino and cookie crumble crepe. Was so yummy. Crepe was done perfectly. The Cookie butter ice cream was very nice as well, good density with the cookie element. They accept all forms of payment - visa, MasterCard, Amex, debit and cash. read more

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The desserts they make here are really pretty and served in gigantic portions. I got the Splitsonian Crepe which featured honey vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries and bananas, and nutella. The plate was massive to the point that I couldn't finish all of the dessert. You could tell that the ingredients they serve here are of high quality. The ice cream was made with real vanilla beans and the whipped cream was light and not overly sweet. The wait times here for food might test your patience but the dish that ultimately arrives at your table is always worth it. read more

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Stopped by here to satisfy a sweet tooth craving. We ordered what's called the Interstellar and the Sweetcar Named Devour. Both delicious and were very large portions, we both couldn't finish our plates. Service was good and the waitress always made sure we had water. Overall, nice place if you're really craving something sugary. Super cute for a date on the danforth. read more

Demetres Danforth - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I had mixed feelings about this place forever. On one hand it represents the excess that is North America i.e. monster sized desserts that can send one into a sugar induced coma and on the other hand they do make their crepes,waffles, toppings etc. fresh so that has to be appreciated. I hadn't been to this spot in eons as didn't want relive the sugar overload I associated with this place. The prices have gone up and now they do their ice creams in house. I settled for a waffle as if wants to indulge why settle on a crepe. Sure enough a monster sized serving that IMO should suffice for two people easy. Sugar nightmare realized as I felt awful after I woke up from this dream (sadly real). I can see the appeal of this spot as dessert only spots that are open late night are hard to come by I personally would rather have a smaller portioned richer dessert over a sweet one. 2 Stars. read more

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Overall: YUMMMY CREPE Price: A little pricey but that's what you get at a full dessert spot. Tax+ tip with a specialty crepe (with icecream ontop) easily bill comes up to 18$ Portion: Great portion, ice cream huge scoop, big crepe and lots of fruits Taste: AMAZING. The honey ice cream with the crepe is simply the best. I have had crepes at other places with the vanilla ice cream but that honey ice cream makes it just right. Service: usually pretty fast no complaints Venue: cute venue, always busy all types of people at all times of the day read more

Demetres Danforth - Splitsonian - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Cute dessert place It smelled really nice upon arriving. I ordered the Piece talks. It came with the red velvet cheesecake torte topled with cream cheese icing and white chocolate ice cream.It was very sweet but the ice cream balanced it out. Really enjoyed it. My friends ordered the splitsonian and tongue depressor. They really enjoyed their dishes too. Overall great experience but for some reason when I got home I felt like i had food posioning. Not 100 percent sure if this was the cause but i only ate this prior. Def will come back though because its worth it, very yummy desserts in greektown! read more

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When I think of 'Demetre's' (as it is affectionately known by us 905ers), I am suddenly transported back to my wild high school days, when a crazy Friday night constituted of a Tim Allen movie at the AMC Winston Churchill and an ice cream-topped crepe at Demetre's. These days, my visits are much rarer, what with many cheaper and just as tasty ice cream options in the big city. However, swinging by here off the cuff at about 11 pm on a weekday night proved to be quite a tasty treat! I can't imagine how I ever managed to handle one of their monster platters of cake/crepes topped with heaps of ice cream, so this time, I went for a single scoop of strawberry ice cream. At about $7, it ain't cheap, but you get WAY more than your average scoop. It is served in a freshly made warm waffle cone that has to sit in a sundae dish to handle all the ice cream they'll pile in, topped with whipped cream and a cherry. Sweet, deliciously creamy, and oh-so-much of it. I normally finish everything, but even some of this had to be left to melt in my dish. Service here is, unfortunately, pretty lackluster. It appears to be run by a bunch of dudes who meander about, and it'll take forever to flag one of them down. There were a couple of birthdays here, and it's cute that they play a pre-recorded birthday tune while flickering the lights (note: manually - and worth a good laugh to witness) throughout the restaurant, though they pretty much just drop off the sparkling dessert and get the hell away from your table without so much as a smile or "happy birthday". So imagine what it's like when it's not EVEN your birthday. However, for a late night run and a cheesy place to have good ice cream, it's A-OK, just keep your service expectations low and savour the good stuff when it arrives. read more

Demetres Danforth - The remnants of strawberry ice cream and wonderful looking mint-choco-chip. - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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According to the sign on the wall, this was the original Demetres location; however, it's never been my favourite place. It's small and cozy, that part I like! But they have always had limited hours compared to other locations. Many a night, I've gone with friends for an evening out and found them closed. Last night, I must say, I was surprised to find them open and somewhat busy. Granted it was Saturday night so why was I surprised? Servers appeared slightly overwhelmed but wasn't going to judge, it happens. Completely impressed that our server could remember two customized sundaes without writing anything down. I've never had a bad experience at Demetres nor have I ever had to complain but when my cousin and I were served two bowls of completely melted ice cream, I had to say something. Within 5 minutes we were presented two new frozen offerings that were delicious! Otherwise, everything was great as always! And would not hesitate to return! read more

What happened to this place!? It used to be good food, good company, and all the good stuff. Now the ice cream is no longer creamy (did it melt but was frozen again?), the red velvet cake was dry and crumbly, the waffle lacks texture (as though they watered down the batter). This is all on top of the major menu changes. Don't be fooled by the busy page, they're simmered down on variety of ingredients: all you get is different combinations of the same few things: chocolate, whipped cream, and strawberries. I miss all the different toppings they used to offer. Oh and the service. When you arrive, you'll be seated at any open table, but you'll have to wait 10 mins before anyone brings you a menu and utensils/ water. When you're ready to order, the waitress will probably take down orders of 3 other parties that were seated after you. It's chaos. Maybe when you finally run out of patience, you'll have to chase after the waitress if you want to place an order. Perhaps the place is under staffed, but when you'll done, good luck finding the waitress so you can pay for your unsatisfactory food or what they'll call dessert. I miss the old Demetres. read more

Food: Got the chocolate paradox w/ crepe and caramel drizzle (3/5) Service: Horrible! Male hostesses/manager rude and unpleasant. The waitress got our order wrong, we didn't say anything because it was already made. (1/5) Ambience: Really Bad! Kitchen is right where you get served. barely able to hear each other over the sound of the clinging dishes. 3 of the workers including the manager stepped outside to smoke leaving the door wide open making the inside of the cafe smell of cigarettes. Yuk! 0/5 Price/ Value: $13 For a crepe + ice cream. A little pricy but not outrageous. 2/5 We have both been to other locations and this by far has been the worst. It is clear that this franchise is family run. read more

Demetres Danforth - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here on a Thursday evening, it wasn't too busy and there was only one server working Pros - Ok price for based on quality, quantity and presentation (especially the waffle desserts) - Nice ambiance - Professional Cons - Don't get the Mango Sorbetto (tastes terrible) read more

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Great place to go to if you're sweet tooth hits late at night. There's a wide arrangement of desserts and at a large proportion as well. read more

Demetres Danforth - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

There is a lot of seating. The ice cream is beautifully displayed but the flavour is nothing special. It is not worth the price. read more

Demetres Danforth - Essentially an $18 banana split - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We have been coming here for 14 years and it is still a fav. I believe that they do brunch on the weekends but the best thing to come here for is their homemade ice cream. Demetre's desserts are the best. My fav is their Peanut Better Ice Cream in the Nut Job sundae. Put chocolate nut, chunks, fudge sauce and the ice cream together and you have a wonderful dessert. You can get crepes or waffles and ice cream too We have had them before also and I have never been disappointed. The Tiramisu and Chocolatta ice cream flavours are also great. They do have cakes and pies here also -- my niece raves about "The Fridges of Madison County" - which is a triple layer chocolate cake with chocolatta ice cream. I have never attempted it personally -- too close to the ledge! haha If you want some really creamy ice cream served up in lots of inventive ways, check out Demetre. They have multiple locations across the GTA also. They do a variety of types of coffees too. Enjoy! read more

They have great selection for ice cream, cakes, waffles and crepes. In most locations especially this one they're accommodating for larger groups and I've never had to wait longer than 5 minutes before I got seated regardless of party size (approximately 2-6 people, however I should mention I typically go during week days). Tonight we ordered Piece Talks ($12.5) and The Last Straw with crepe ($13.5). They were both delicious. For piece talks, I really enjoyed their red velvet cake. Previously in another review I mentioned Carole's cheesecake being the best cheesecake I've had in Toronto so far, however, since their locations aren't as convenient I would say Demetre's definitely has the second best red velvet cake. The pairing with the white chocolate silk ice cream created the perfect balance as both were not too sweet, and the textures of both cake and ice cream were unique in their respective ways. As for the last straw, this is my go-to whenever I come as they always manage to have sweet strawberries, the ice cream portions are generous beneath the crepe ! I should also mention that their portions overall are not small. We shared the two orders among four adults ! I came for the first time back in 2009 and it has yet to disappoint since. Looking forward to my next visit (: read more

Demetres Danforth - Piece talks ($12.5) on the left and the last straw ($13.5) on the right ! - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

After having dinner at a neighbouring greek restaurant I decided to hop on over to Demetres to satisfy my sweet tooth! The menu here is hugeee packed with an array of fresh made ice creams, crepes, waffles, cakes, shakes, and coffee drinks! I was craving ice cream and they had two flavours which immediately jumped out at me a peanut butter one and a coffee tiramisu ice cream. Our waitress was nice and gave us plenty of time and some suggestions because I couldn't decide on a flavour she said I should go for the peanut butter one but i could get two scoops for a $1 more so i decided on getting both! They serve two huge scoops in a fresh made waffle cone piled in a tall glass topped with whipped cream and a cherry on top! The coffee tiramisu ice cream was good but not my favourite..... i was expecting a stronger coffee flavour but it was much more milder with stronger cinnamon and honey flavours with graham crackers pieces in it. But the peanut butter ice cream was out of this world soooo good! Sweet cream ice cream blended with peanut butter with chopped peanuts just the perfect balance! and the waffle cone was nice and warm and sweet also! I will definately be returning for a double scoop of there fresh made peanut butter ice cream! read more

Demetres Danforth - Coffee tiramisu ice cream and peanut butter ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This used to be one of those places in the neighbourhood that we would go to as teenagers for dessert. Unfortunately even after the nice renovations and revamp, it was a disappointing evening. I ordered the Pomme Pilot Belgian Waffle and it was utterly disappointing because the waffle was undercooked and the ice cream was very melty even though I had ordered it on the side. The service could usually win me over but it was very slow and inaccurate... we waited a while before being greeted by any server after we sat down, and even getting water took forever. I doubt I'll be returning any time soon. read more

The most decadent deserts. Demetre is a chain now, but it started from the Greektown-Danforth location. The ice cream is so delicious and so fatty, one goes into sugar/fat induced coma after a portion. The 'baklava' crepe with baklava ice cream is so sweet and delicious. The cake and ice cream special (I had the caramel one) is a bit smaller portion, but just as filling and delicious. If you're gonna order the crepe+ice cream specials (their specialty) be sure to have A LOT of space in your stomach as the portions are HUGE :) read more

Demetres Danforth - Cake and ice cream special. Caramel edition. - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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So they say "fresh" strawberries tbh it was pretty sour tasted like it had gone bad... and the crust of my cake was so hard and pretty bland . Pretty surprised how meh it was comparing it to the last time I had it which was almost probably a year now but at the other location on bloor street by Royal York. read more

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I love their chocolate fudge cake! Get the Cocoa Ono, they warm up the slice of cake and give you a delicious scoop of vanilla ice cream. One of my favourite places to get cake! read more

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Went there during a busy time, i.e.Taste of Danforth. Despite being so busy, we received friendly service with prompt delivery of our desserts. Our table of 4 ordered one cake+ice cream, one waffle+ice cream, one ice cream and one ice cream cookie. The experience was great with my first timer friends overestimating their ability to consume a full serving of dessert. I enjoyed laughing at them and seeing them succumb to getting a take away box. In everyone's case, the ice cream was delicious and the added milk Belgian chocolate was amazing. The cookies were hard enough to cut but soft enough to chew without difficulty. Being able to give great service during a busy period is a true mark of a restaurant and worthy of leaving tips. I will return for more! read more

Demetres Danforth - Cookie ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Omg i cannot believe it's close to my neighborhood. The place is nice, the servers are wonderful. And plus the desserts are divine! I love that they have cake and coffee combo (i ordered the decaf) cos it was late at night but i wanted to try it. i was contented with what i got. The cake was so desserts we so tasty with a pretty generous serving. My new favorite dessert place in Danforth! And oh, they close at midnight read more

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This has been my favourite dessert place (and location) for years! I always order the same thing: Cocoa Chanel ice cream on a waffle topped with strawberries and chocolate drizzle. Cozy atmosphere, & friendly staff. The presentation of these desserts never fail. The menu layout changes quite often, but it's generally the same items. The prices have increased a bit over the years as well, but the portions are large so I guess it's worth it, especially if you're sharing with your significant other or friends. read more

Demetres Danforth - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If you want to fulfil a dessert craving, this is a great place to go! I also had the elderflower drink which I thought was quite good, and refreshing with the chocolate dessert. read more

Demetres Danforth - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Really good quality food with big portions. Great choice for celebration or to get together. The shakes are a little expensive but good though. read more

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I was in the area and craving a waffle so I decided to drop by Demetres. It's an establishment that I've been visiting since I was young so it's usually a safe choice. I ordered the "Moo la la" waffle which had Roche ice cream, banana, pralines and Nutella. The waffle was was delicious...very rich and filling (I shared it, I can never finish my own). However, the desserts here are quite pricey and at $15 a waffle, there are many other alternatives. read more

Demetres Danforth - Updated menu - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I'm not from Toronto so it shouldn't surprise you when I say "What the fuck? Caffe Demetre is a chain?" I don't believe it. I can't believe it. I am going to go ahead and deny I even know this information. The desserts here are too ridiculously delectable to be associated with a chain like status. But I guess that's the reason why there is more than one Caffe Demetre BECAUSE it is so fucking good. I had THEE best Carrot Cake of my life here. That's right as in never had better and probably never will have better. My life seems bleak knowing this but somehow I'll find a way to carry on my sad existence. read more