A very authentic Italian bakery and cafe -- clearly a local spot, with customer hanging out both…read moreoutside and inside (at casual tables). Cannoli and cannoncini were awesome ($2.50 each), with sweet and rich cream filling in a crunchy shell. Calabrese bread ($4) was great too -- a crust browned and flavourful. Terrific value! Staff were helpful in explaining the many pastry options they have.

We found out about this place from Yelp reviews. We drove 20 min north from…read morewere staying to get this place-and it didn't disappoint! We got a plain croissant, chocolate croissant, tiramisu&2 lattes. The croissants we're delicious as was the tiramisu. The lattes were just what we expected not bitter, smooth and creamy. we were wanting European style treats and drinks and we got it.

Got 1 lb wings with both BBQ and Hot flavours. They tasted so so & similar, and some of them were…read morecold in parts. They weren't crispy. The wings were cheap at least. The Nasi goreng was not nasi goreng (Malaysian/Indonesian fried rice). It was so so - spicy, slightly sour rice. It didn't seem fried. I think it was just lemon rice with added flavouring. It had chicken, shrimp, fish, carrot & onion. The other (Sri Lankan) stuff was mostly good though - stuffed rotis, vadai, fish cutlets, samosas, kothu roti etc. And all pretty cheap. Home made ice cream was better than I expect. It was a small scoop but cheap. The vanilla flavour was decent & pretty creamy, though the store was too warm. Falooda came with 2 scoops ice cream, which was generous. It was good & tasted like the bandung drink (rich rose syrup & milk).

A small takeout place with such great paratha and food. Our favourite is their aloo sabzi and…read morecalamari curry. The service is fast and quick.

I'd been wanting to try the cannoli from St. Philip's Bakery for a while, and I finally stopped by!…read moreI picked up 2 classic chocolate cannolis, 2 pistachio cannolis. and 2 ricotta lobstertails Price & Size: Cannolis were around $4 each, not exactly cheap, but they were quite large. Taste: The shells were crispy, and the ricotta filling was smooth, not too sweet, and overall tasty. The lobstertails were also crispy and creamy. Verdict: After trying the 3 most famous cannoli spots in Vaughan, this one ranks 3rd for me. They were good, but nothing mind-blowing--I wouldn't go out of my way just for these. Of course, this is subjective, so this might be someone else's favorite! Bakery & Service: The store was clean, well-organized, and easy to browse. The staff was friendly, but I wish they had price tags on display. Beyond cannoli, this bakery offers a huge selection of pastries, bread, cakes, deli meats, ready-to-eat meals, coffee, and gelato--so I'd love to come back and try more!

I visited the store just before closing time (around 7:57 PM, with posted hours until 8:00 PM). The…read morestaff member at the counter made no effort to understand my purpose for being there. When I attempted to speak, she glanced at a colleague, checked the time, and rather dismissively stated, "We are closed." This was confusing, as several customers were still actively shopping and completing purchases. When I pointed this out, she responded that "this section is closed," despite remaining at the same counter and continuing her work. The interaction came across as unprofessional and discourteous. I would expect a more respectful and customer-oriented approach, particularly when the store is still open and serving others. I hope management is aware of such conduct, as it does not reflect well on the overall customer experience.

Delicious Portuguese pastries, I bought a whole pack to share with friends. I liked that they have…read morea variety of those. The service was very quick.

The food is authentic vouched my Portuguese friend!…read more Every time we went to my friends parties she would have platters of food from here, so I'm familiar with how great these pastries and goodies taste but no idea what they are called! They lack signage for food completely here, so newbies like me will repetitively inquire, "ooh what's that?" over and over. The cakes, the bread, deep fried things all have no signs or prices, so unless you know what it is you won't feel comfortable. The service was patient and friendly, but I caused a back log on the line up, but if they had signage I would know that the cod ball wasn't a dessert filled with cream. Things to try, names are referenced off the receipt. Sweet - Portuguese tarts (Natas) creamy smooth egg and medium torched in a flaky shell. Like a thicker version of creme brûlée - milk tart(quiej. De leite): like a Nata but without egg, so it's a lot lighter, not quite cupcake like as described but good Bread Milk egg sweet bread??: it's right by the cash, big huge top hat sized thing. It's very light inside and a touch sweet. It looks dry and tough on the outside though but it's not.. Makes great French toast if you have leftovers! Deep fried: R. Camarao: teardrop one is cod, flaky and light with mashed potatoes and parsley, even people who can't stand salmon will like this. The patty shape one is shrimp filled, also tasty.

It was cool to learn that Seara Bakery & Pastry offers Portuguese pastries and desserts in Vaughan…read more A recent Yelp experience brought me here. This bakery is located in a plaza with plenty of parking. I had no problem finding a parking spot coming from work. Sadly, all the Portuguese egg tarts (natas) were sold out when I had arrived at 5:30 pm. However, I did manage to get a pistachio loaf that looked yummy and ended up taking it home. I have had the following items at this place: - Iced latte - Portuguese vanilla custard-filled donut - Ham and cheese croissant My iced latte was awesome. The woman at the counter asked whether I wanted sugar. I declined it, which made this drink perfect. It was cold. The coffee was smooth. It had the perfect amount of milk. I loved it. My vanilla custard-filled donut came out next. It was cut in half, so I admired all the custard in it. It had sugar around it that was the only sweetness that I got from it. The custard had a mild vanilla flavour and had little sugar, which I appreciated. The donut was more on the egg side of things. If you don't like that eggy taste, it may not be for you. I personally loved how different it was compared to regular overly sweet donuts. My ham and cheese croissant had arrived. When you order a croissant warmed up, it gets pressed in a panini machine. It was different, but it worked. There was a single slice of ham and another slice of cheese in this croissant. It was yummy, but I was yearning for more filling. The croissant had a different type of flakiness when it was pressed to death. I used the washroom before I headed home. Staff here were constantly cleaning tables, chairs, and the washrooms during my visit. The women's washroom is a single stall and it was super clean. My pistachio loaf came up to $8. I paid with a debit card. I tipped and tapped. Done! There are nuts on top of the pistachio loaf, but not in the loaf itself. The loaf was closer to a pound cake, but without a whole lot of moisture. It also had a hint of vanilla or some other extract in it. It wasn't sweet, but it did require downing it with a drink. I ended up taking half of the loaf and making French toast out of it. It turned out nicely. I hope to return to get some natas. There were so many pastries that I want to try as many as possible. (245)

Seara Bakery & Pastry truly captures the essence of authentic Portuguese pastries & dessert! It's a…read moresmall, but spacious shop offering both take-out and a few dine-in spots. From the moment I walked in, the friendly staff made me feel right at home. They were incredibly friendly and helped make recommendations on their most popular pastries - there's so many to choose from! I got the Pistachio Tiramisu and the Sweet Egg Mille Feuille. The tiramisu was light, sweet, and had a subtle pistachio flavor. The Mille Feuille was massive! It had crispy, flaky layers and a nicely balanced sweet egg custard in between. Very reasonable prices for all their pastries. If you're in the area and craving some authentic Portuguese pastries, I highly recommend stopping by this charming bakery! :)

When a place has a queue outside it tells me two things, either over hyped or there's really…read moresomething about this place. And if it's a place in the middle of somewhere random, with no seating and looks like a factory, there must be something about this place. And I was very right. Bartholomew feels like a hidden gem with it's location and outlook, but inside are some of the best, or dareisay, the actual best pastries in the GTA. So much to choose from and so many options, you'll probably leave with boxes full like many of the others here. Be prepared to take out another mortgage with the amount you'll spend here. But it's so worth it. Buttery flaky goodness in literally every bite. I had the almond croissant and the chocolate cherry pastry and oh my gosh, their flavours are SO right. It's so fresh that it almost doesn't feel like I'm cheating. I'll be coming here again and again and again. Also, I reached out to the owners who confirmed that all of their pastries which don't have alcohol or meat items are otherwise fully halal, even down to the gel they use in some of the pastries! We love an inclusive bakery.

Bartholomew Bakery is a viral and super popular bakery serving sandwiches, pies, breads, coffee,…read moreand croissants/pastries of various types. It is a LONG wait if you come to purchase in person (aka not a pickup order). HIGHLY RECOMMEND pickup option. We waited 45-60 mins on a rainy day. It is super popular! Some items were sold out due to popularity, but honestly not worth the hype. It is good pastries and a bit more unique due to their flavor combinations, but the execution feels rushed and dry. We had their croissants, which should be freshly made, but somehow it was dry, stale, and the only thing saving it was the filling. Not sure what happened as I've heard good things about it. Very much a swing and a miss. If we try it again, will definitely try to order for a pickup. Their sandwiches were much better, but there is standing room only in the cafe so its a pickup and go place. It is in an industrial location, so driving and parking is out of the way. For the location, it probably is the better option around (aka Vaughan), but either a bit west or east, there are better options without the long wait times. Try it at least once though, and try at least one of every item, you might find something you like, for me, it was their sandwiches, even though I was there for their pastries.

Came here after our massage nearby. My husband got himself…read morean espresso (which he said was perfect) and he got me two pastries... since it was Valentine's Day, he got me a chocolate covered strawberry. Mutant strawberry for sure!! It was delicious nonetheless. The pecan tart was also really good, but I took a couple of days to eat it because I wanted to savour it.

This bakery is nice. You order at the counter and they'll pack it for you. I came here for the…read morezeppole, and was not disappointed. I got 2 original, 2 ricotta, and 1 pistachio flavoured zeppoles. They were all really tasty and rich. There is a seating area, and there is parking at the front.

Customer service was second to none! It was an absolute pleasure working with the Just Temptations…read moreteam from the initial request right through to eating the cake! We ordered a branded cake for an award our company had won and not only did it look amazing, it tasted even better. Their delivery chap was professional, super friendly and arrived on time. I will definitely order from Just Temptations for our corporate needs going forward. Thank you for making our day so special (and delicious)!

We first met Antonella in 2019 for our wedding cake. 4 years later and several postponed dates we…read morefinally got married in June 2023. Antonella was exceptional to deal with throughout the entire process. We never had any issues when having to postpone our dates, she was always helpful and she was always pleasant to speak to. Our wedding cake was even more beautiful than we had imagined. Antonella did a great job in helping us design it and really came through for us. We wanted something simple but elegant and she knocked it out of the park with that. Not only did it look beautiful but the flavours we chose were all delicious and our guests all felt the same. Since 2019 we have purchased several cakes for birthdays and they have always been delicious especially their cheesecakes which is the best we have ever tried and our go to which is now our family's go to as well. I highly recommend Just Temptations for any event you are looking to have a cake for. Give them a try and you will see what you have been missing out on.

My close friend chose this spot for her birthday! She ordered a chocolate cake from here and we…read morewere able to sit and eat the cake in the bakery! The bakery is on the smaller side but has a table that can seat 8 people. The owner/baker provided us plates, cutlery, and a knife to cut the cake with! The cake was delicious with whipped cream like frosting and creamy texture (not too sweet). Apparently the honey cake is a favourite here - I'll have to come back to try it! The hospitality here was amazing and they even helped take our group photos at the end!

Came to M&B driving through Vaughan to meet with a friend and I'm glad I did…read more The shop owner was so polite and kind. She explained what was in the display and even gave me a sample of her baklava which got me hooked on the first bite! She has walnut and pistachio varieties as well as cute cookies too. And.. psst! Behind her desk she has a secret stash of "healthy" baklava made with honey instead of syrup. On top of the bite size delicacies she also bakes beautiful custom cakes. All the sweets were delicious! Definitely come by this Turkish dessert spot when you're in Vaughan.

Perfect place to come for a late breakfast on a rainy day. I've been here before and it was always…read moredelicious! This time I tried a potato Latka which was delish and my friend had an equally delish vegetable Latka! Coffee was good - decaf. Service was amazing and friendly. Typical diner atmosphere- very pleasant. Check out the pics of what we took "to go"!

An aging deli that still delivers some of the best food around…read more Centre Street Deli is an older institution of food, being in the Thornhill area for over 35 years. It's been around that long because the food and the prices are that good. I've stopped by here multiple times and always get the Old Fashioned Center Street Special on rye, medium (not lean) with extra meat. I've never been disappointed with this deli, the food is always delicious and tasty, the cuts of meat are fantastic, thick and juicy, and the fries are golden and crisp. It's a good deal for a good portion of food. The service is always friendly, with servers who are attentive, chatty and friendly. My only comment would be that because this Deli has been around for so long (as have I), I remember when I was little and the paint was fresh. But now it's been worn down and it's noticeable from the doorways to the chairs and tables. This staple of Thornhill is still delivering great food, but the restaurant itself needs some love and upkeep. A fresh coat of paint will go a long way. Even the washrooms (while very clean) have a smell to them. I believe it's time to give Centre Street Deli some love and freshen it up a bit for the younger generation.