The service and ambience were really nice. The shop is located in the Food District, though it is…read moreon the smaller side. Although both were good, I simply can't justify $5-5.25 (after tax) for a single mini eclair. In other photos i expected slightly larger one? For context the eclair probably could be finished is a solid three bites for the average person. Still was enjoyable

Haven't been to Square One in ages! Happy to come across this gem in the (new to me) Food District…read more I tried the iced Turkish coffee - very good, no complaints! Hard to decide on which dessert treat to pick. So many options for their mini eclairs. All looking very fresh & delish! I picked the one with dark chocolate on top and raspberries. OMG... so lovely!! The berries were so fresh tasting and a nice complement to the cream/pastry & chocolate. The tiramisu & tres leches cakes looked good too.... Maybe next time for those!! Don't skip this place when you next visit Square One! Service was friendly!

We came to Etobicoke for the wonderful Lakeshore Garden Tour and discovered this lovely cafe!…read more Excellent choice of organic teas and yummy desserts. I wanted Gluten Free and my partner wanted something really chocolatey. We found both! In addition he had a delish egg/ cheddar focaccia. Great music choice. Very chill. We'll definitely come back next time we are in the area.

While waiting for my order at The Empanada Company, I saw Fair Grounds Cafe and it intrigued me. I…read moredecided to drop by a week later, as I was in the area to get more empanadas. I found parking right in front of the cafe. It's diagonal, pull-in street parking. I walked in. It's a push to get through the door. I was immediately greeted by a friendly, accommodating staff member. I wanted a hot chocolate and asked about the four different ounce sizes. He showed me all the paper white cups. I went with the second-largest size. I also asked that I get soy or some non-dairy beverage added to it. Done! I have a weakness for baked goods. This cafe has vegan options, including pumpkin vegan muffins during my visit. Everything looked so goods, from brownies, to cookies. I saw the large cookie jars staring at me. My gosh, each cookie is larger than the palm of my hand and I have big hands! I wanted a s'mores one so badly. You basically take the tongs, grab your cookie, and place it in a paper bag. I got my hot chocolate and cookie that came to $9. It's not cheap, but it's fair trade goods. I expect to pay slightly more. There is a draft in the cafe, so the merchant bill that I had ripped off the machine before getting my bill blew off the counter and onto the floor. I let the man know, which he appreciated. You can pay by cash, and debit and credit cards. I also provided a tip. As usual, it's up to you. It was a bit of a challenge with full hands to get out of the cafe when you need to pull on the door handle to get out. Luckily, I put my hot chocolate on the bar-like table, pulled the door open, used my foot to keep it open, grabbed my drink, and moved quickly through the door. Problem solved! The hot chocolate is dark chocolate. I happen to love it. If you are more of a milk hot chocolate lover, you might find the hot chocolate to be missing sugar and perhaps taste bitter. I loved it. There was probably more soy in my drink than there should have been, but it was perfect for my less sugary needs. The s'mores cookie is extremely yummy! OMG, if I lived in the neighbourhood, I would buy the jar of cookies every day. It was buttery, chocolatey, and marshmallowy (I know, not a word, but whatever) delicious. It paired nicely with my hot chocolate, as it had slightly more sugar. I would come back just for this cookie alone. There were plenty of seats to sit down. If you sit by the bar-like area with stools, you get a nice view of the area. People-watching is casual in this cafe. It has a nice vibe. You can get a number of fair-trade coffee varieties. I am personally not a coffee connoisseur, but I appreciated both the selection and the cause. I like this cafe. I'd come back to give the muffins and more drink items a taste the next time I'm here. (158)

August 20/2025: I found this place to be very untidy & seemingly less than well cared for. It was…read morekinda of a hot table set up. You made your selection & the counter staff served your food. The spaghetti carbonara with 2 meat balls + a small bottle of San Pellegrino was $25.00!!! 100% NOT low value products. All this topped off by the food not being NEARLY as hot as it should have been. It did have a pretty good dessert showcase but it doesn't make up for being grossly overcharged for a bowl of pasta. NOT a do-over!

Before I could notice it, a visit to this little family-owned cozy bakery has become a part of my…read morebimonthly routine. I usually go there with my partner and we skip the sweets section (we tried them a couple of times and have since decided to pass on those) and go straight to the back where hot, freshly made selection of brunch/lunch options are. Their chicken on a bun, and chicken with sides of potatoes, mushrooms, and vegetables is our favorite. But you don't just go to this bakery for heart-warming food. You also go there for the warm ladies who serve you the food and chat with you for a couple of minutes, the elderly people who, you can tell, have gotten into the habit of coming here since a long time for a cup of coffee, and the charming little seating area next to the breads section where you can enjoy your food while soaking in the bakery aromas. This place is like the hobbit land in the middle of the crowd of big brand coffee houses and I want just that sometimes in the middle of the day.

We've been coming here for YEARS (more than 10 for sure) & absolutely love it. Their signature roti…read more- more like a kulcha/naan - has been the same amazing quality all this time. Whenever we go, we see people buying 20-30 of them and loading up their cars! Recently I also tried a round slightly sweet bread of theirs that has semolina in it - perfect for tea time! We've always bought their perfectly golden pound cakes as well. Today when I went, they were coming right out of the oven & I couldn't resist! Hot, crispy and so fluffy inside! Perfection, I tell you. Their prices are also SO reasonable for the quality products you get, you can really afford to get a variety and take home to try all the goodness. Hope these guys stick around forever! Just a note that they only take cash, so come prepared!

Solid Bakery with some of the best of the best Afghan naan I've had in North America. The shop is…read morepretty tiny and the selection is limited but the bread we had was great. The white bread was $1.75 for the "small" nann which would easily feed 4 during a meal. The large naan is giant! The rogani (oil) naan was $2.75. Reasonable prices, friendly service, and good bread. I can see why this place has been open so long.

I moved from Montreal to Hamilton two years ago, and I never found in Hamilton or the surrounding…read morearea, great pastries like the ones in montreal. Until today! this place has the authentic taste nailed down! and the service was amazing, the owner gave us free traditional Moroccan ment tea! he will be seeing us regularly :D

I stopped in to purchase pastry to take to dinner the following evening. I mentioned to the server…read moreI needed them to serve the following evening. She made her suggestion which I took and purchased. They looked lovely but were not fresh. The fruit was old, the custard was cracked and drying out and the pastry itself was not fresh. They ended up being discarded, too bad as they were not inexpensive. I tried to support a new business but not again.

So, I ordered over the phone at the Fontana location. I got home and noticed I was missing the…read morehummus and was given a pound of rice! I called the store to let them know. I decided to give them a second chance and I went the next day to buy a whole chicken. I was told, it'll be fine in 30 min. I waited to be told it would be another 30 minutes! Food was alright, the delivery of service is what was completely off. Needless to say there won't be a 3rd time!

- POOR Customer Service - POOR Food Quality…read more - Watch out for plastic in the food. - Never Shopping their ever again! - Would not Recommend

We popped in for the first time about a month ago when we were going for a hike at Devil's…read morePunchbowl nearby. What an amazing find! Like other reviews have mentioned there are 2 areas for sundries and baked goods. You walk into the main area (sundries) and during COVID times there is a little line up area to go into the bakery. The bakery staff helps monitor the line and calls you into the bakery area when the area is clear enough in order to practice social distancing. The bakery is pretty fantastic, and worth the short wait. There is a large display case of homemade sweets, bars, and pastries, as well as a whole other savory section with things like empanadas. I love that there are also fresh and frozen breads, cookies, homemade dishes and soups. We've tried a variety of the sweets squares and loved every bite. We also tried a frozen chicken pot pie, which was delicious and the perfect size for 2 adults. Love the variety of apple ciders, tons of jam jars, special mustards, grilling spices and fresh produce. We even found a huge metal bin of extra virgin olive oil on sale. I always seem to find something special and delicious!

They offer amazing baked goods: pies, quiche, square bars, muffins, bread, truffles, donuts, cakes,…read morejams, etc. They also offer many more homemade sauces and spreads. You can find both frozen and fresh pies here. I always come here for treats and have tried many of their square bars and they have never disappointed me. They bake amazing pumpkin and banana breads which are good for weekends; trust me you will run out of them really soon.

While the coffee itself was genuinely good the overall experience left something to be desired…read more A cappuccino with almond milk and decaf came to $9.58 a price point that's hard to justify for a small cup. In my experience, most coffee shops, whether large or small chain or independent cafes don't charge separate for decaf and an additional surcharge for alternative milk on top of that feels excessive. Unfortunately, this pricing makes it difficult to see myself returning, especially when comparable or better options are available at reasonable price. I'd encourage management to revisit their pricing structure

The staff were very friendly and wanted to make sure my experience was good. The interior was…read morelovely. There was lots of seating indoors and out. I had the an Iced Matcha with Rose Cardamom syrup and it was super delicious. Just the right amount of sweetness.