They don't have many assorted baked goods like other bakeries as it is a much smaller shop for take out. But every time I'm in the area, I make sure to stop by and get their delicious butter tarts, lemon tarts and their giant cookies Staff is super friendly and their goodies fill my sweet tooth cravings. I highly recommend if you have a sweet tooth and enjoy a nice tart. read more

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Gerrard street bakery was one of the most highly reviewed local bakeries to buy Nanaimo bars and butter tarts, so we tried both and they were great! The butter tart came in the traditional variety and it was probably my favorite traditional tart that I've had. Another spot here in town has my favorite tarts but this was definitely my favorite traditional one. 5 stars! This was our first time trying the Nanaimo bar, so we weren't sure what to expect. My first bite revealed a complex marriage of flavors and textures all coming together in harmony to create a delicious dessert that is sweet but harmonious in flavor and texture. It was better tasting than it looks by far, we were pleasantly surprised. The chocolate crunch on top to get to the soft creamy middle, to get the the nut based crust was such an amazing contrast in textures too!! 5 star dessert for sure. The lemon tart was okay, I've had better, it just wasn't giving / serving. This was a 3 star dessert. The blueberry cheesecake was soft, the crust was great, and the blueberry topping was yummy too. 4 star dessert! The ambiance here was very simple, a takeout bakery. The service, not sure if I have an opinion since I tried to call 5 times and each time they either picked up and couldn't hear me or they picked up and their fax machine came on and I couldn't hear than hahaha. read more

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A bit expensive at $5 for a small butter tart. The shell is a very soft and hard to grasp without it falling apart. Flavor is very buttery and the filling sweetness is just right. They also sell empanadas with some unique fillings (didn't try). read more

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One of my fav place to pick up some sweet treats when ever I am craving for cake, little tart, scone or just a cookies ! Yesterday I stopped by there to pick up a mini butter tart cake for a house party , and this cake was absolutely loved my everyone! read more

My brother told me about this place near where he works called black dog cafe that makes amazing pies. After some research (we couldn't find black dog cafe on yelp), we realized gerrard st bakery is supplying the cafe with baked goods so I'll leave my review here for now. Let me preface by saying that I am generally not a fan of meat pies (especially chicken pot pies). I find that after a few bites, there is something about meat pies - either the crust or the monotony that makes me full and disinterested quickly. We got two pies - beef and chicken. You know you're eating a great pie when each bite makes you want to take another bite! The beef pie was delicious. To me it was like a delicious beef stew, inserted into an amazing buttery pie crust that somehow did not get soggy while eating! The beef was seasoned well, carrots and mushrooms were tender. The sauce had savory, sweet and peppery notes. Amazing! 5/5 The chicken pot pie - a classic and one that I usually dread. Not this one though! Has that classic chicken pot pie flavor with carrots, corn and peas surrounded by the light flaky crust. Finished my whole portion. Price: It is well worth the added price especially given the quality and flavor surpasses any pies I've had in toronto thus far. Summary: Great pies - new gold standard as comparison in Toronto! read more

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Walked in because of the great smells wafting down the street. Overheard a lady ordering 6 butter tarts in addition to several other items. After getting coffee a few shops down, came back and got a butter tart, peach crumble tart, and pumpkin tart to go. All really tasty with light flaky crust. Home made flavor. Really great find! read more

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Ok so I actually haven't been to the location but Ive bought many of their baked goods from the black dog cafe on Kingston Rd, and everything has been amazingggg! Wife absolutely loves the pumpkin spice blondies, their pumpkin pies themselves are amazing as well. Butter tarts are killer and the sticky toffee pudding is moist and perfectly rich. Nothing is too sweet, and definitely one of the better bakeries in Toronto! Highly recommend read more

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Yum! So many yummy treats here. We got three tarts and they were all delicious. Butter tart, apple crumble and lemon tart. The first was a little sweeter than I'm used to but maybe it's because my family does raisins, nuts and coconut in them so there is less of the butter sauce. This place is a gem and easy to miss but worth stopping in! Their Instagram stories are drool worthy too read more

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I had to stop by this cute little bakery on my way to Riverdale Park because of the sign they had out front - "Best butter tarts in Toronto" and I have to say, they're not wrong! These butter tarts were so delicious and buttery. Although it was a little bit on the sweeter side, it was still incredibly delicious. I also tried the lemon tart and I wasn't as impressed. I personally was not a fan of the filling as it was a little too sour and tart for my taste but that doesn't mean it was bad! I would highly suggest you stop by this cute bakery if you're ever in the area and try out one of their famous butter tarts! read more

Got a really yummy California Pork Empanada here. I also saw spicy beef, curry chicken, and veggie varieties. Make sure to get it warmed up! These empanadas have that divine oven browned butter smell! The empanada had flakey buttery crispy outer layers and soft chewy inner layers. I really really liked the pork filling, it was soft pulled pork with a rich sweet and savoury marinade. Eating it reminded me of pulled pork chimichangas with many peppers and mexican chocolate discs. Maybe these have a similar recipe? Next time I'll try the tarts; they seem to be popular. read more

Gerrard Street Bakery - California Pork Empanada - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Please step inside and just breath in the great buttery scents that just hangs in the air. While I was there, they were baking the quiche and all I could smell was butter and the bubbly baked cheese. What an intoxicating scent. Andrea's bakery is a bit unique to the area. It sits right in the heart of Chinatown East right beside boxes of bok choi, rambutans, and litchis. I wouldnt have realized it's here but my yelp search yielded 3 gems in a small area of Gerrard and Im glad I found it. The place itself is quite plain and not a lot inside. It almost feels like a country grandma's kitchen with its wood paneling and that faded robin egg blue shade on the walls. It's mostly a take out spot but there are a few tables for you to sit down and it is clean. The windowed glass enclosures show a lot of sweet and savoury baked goods but it seems the sweets take centre stage. Service here is efficient and patient ... they need to be as it's really hard to make a decision. There's a lot of great choices in the cases. If sweets are not your thing, there's a bunch of savoury options as well. Seeing how there's at least 3 people in this small bakery working AND they're all ready to pause their work to come help, you're never really left waiting. They're really well known for more baking up the classic childhood treats you probably got from your relatives. It's not fancy with poured fondants or glazes and it might look simpler but the flavours are not. It was really hard to choose as they had thick cookies, scones, and small cute cakes that looks like an instagram version of the McCain cakes you might have had as a kid. I went with a spicy chicken hand pie, their famed butter tart, a seasonal strawberry rhubarb galette, and another tart. I have to admit, I was hoping to grab one of their lemon tarts but it seems the sold out. Spicy Chicken Hand Pie - I think Andrea's bakery definitely got the buttery crust down. This was fairly flakey and tender with a good dose of butter flavour. I liked how the crust was a nice bronze... nothing is more sad than a pale beige crust. The filling was plentiful with a good amount of cubed chicken. The sauce was also nice and coated every piece. My only reservations was that it wasn't even mild. Maybe if they called it Spiced Chicken, it would be more accurate. Definitely not spicy! Still tasty though. 3.5/5 Cherry Frangipane Tart - Another winner with the butter crust. This one was a bit more softer and tender. The filling was to the top and when you sliced through the tart, you can see all the cherries inside. I would say the fruit filling was good and not overly sweet... I liked how some of the natural cherry tartness came through. Nothing is worse than sugary filling that covers the fruit. As for the frangipane, this was interesting. It really added to overall creaminess of the tart. It was almost custard like but had a bit of soft jelly texture. I found the flavour a bit light... I was expecting more of a pronounced almond. Still a nice fruity bite. 3.5/5 Strawberry Rhubarb Galette - the rustic pie ... looks humble but it has a nice burst of flavour. Strawberries and rhubarb are tender and the fruit spilled a bit out to just give a hint of the red juices that make the filling. Similar to the Cherry Frangipane tart, it's not overly sweet but just enough to give it a dessert feel while highlighting a natural flavour. This one was a bit more tart than probably most bakeries ... I actually like that as it authentically showcases the rhubarb without hiding it under a mountain sugar. Similar crust to the others except this one soaked up a lot of the juices so it was more tender and softer. 4/5 Buttertart - Wow, this was good but also a warning that you will not need sugar for the rest of the day ... or the next. I liked how the filling flavour wasn't a typical sugar but rather a deeper caramel maple. It made me enjoy this much more. I have to admit that I love when the buttertart filling spills out and caramelizes a bit. The tart edges all had that nice crispy bruleed like detail. And the top crust of the tart is like a thin sliver of ice on top of a lake and breaking through with your fork is kinda satisfying. 4.5/5 A definite nice find on the east side of DVP and worthwhile for anyone in Chinatown East to pop in and quickly grab something delicious. I really recommend the buttertart and I would love to try the lemon tart next time. read more

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Had this place bookmarked for a while as had tried some of their items in the past including a lemon tart that was very good. However if one is to go by today's experience I would say some items are a miss. I picked up two tarts one being the classic butter tart and the other one was a rhubarb. Both had good crusts but the filling was off with the butter being a sugar overload and rhubarb being under cooked. I haven't tried but have heard that their empanadas are quite good. I them guess I can always update review after I have experienced first hand. So with a combined experience I have had here I would say 3 star. read more

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This bakery went above and beyond helping me make my boyfriend's birthday special during the lockdown. Even though they don't offer delivery directly, they helped me arrange a delivery service to make sure the cake arrived right on time. I appreciate how much care they took, even though I just had a small order. The butter tart cake itself was a big hit and the presentation is great! I especially like that they offer 4" cakes. It was the perfect size so we didn't have way too much leftover. read more

Wow, this place is amazing! We were craving something sweet after having dumplings and this did the trick! Just by walking in, it smelled delicious and everything looked so good! The tarts are amazing, not flaky but heavy and buttery, which is nice too! The portion sizes are really big and the prices are very reasonable! We only tried the Apple crumble tart ($4) and it was incredibly moist and crunchy at the same time! I kinda devoured it before taking a picture! read more

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What a great experience I had here. I was walking on the street and all of a sudden my nostrils and brain told me there was something good and authentic nearby: a bakery. When you know how a real bakery smells like, and you just had a whiff of a good one around, you can't ignore that signal and leave. You got to find it and try it out. And again, my nostrils didn't fail me. I walked in and right away I went to the display with all the goodies. Since I'm not a big fan of too sweet bites, I asked the girl behind the counter to guide me to those items that would have probably satisfy my growing need for a treat. And there it was my chosen one: a great size lemon tart. The crust was crumbly and not soggy how unfortunately often happens to be. When it holds the cream this well and crumbles when you dive your teeth in, that means the ingredients used are very good and that it is freshly made. The lemon cream, was tangy the right amount and just slightly sweet, exactly what I was looking for. I also needed some coffee. So I chose a medium roast from a local producer. Another great choice for me. The space is quite small (but I like it more this way). It can seats up to 8 people or 12 if one person stands at each table. It's clean and tidy. The people that work here are friendly and ready to answer to any question you may have. There is only one thing this place doesn't have: a washroom for its client. Or maybe there is but it's hidden somewhere and since I didn't need one, I haven't asked. Overall a great experience that made me want to come back again when I'll be in the neighbourhood. read more

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I enjoyed the lemon tart over the butterscotch tart. The lemon filling was sweet and sour, and very creamy. With a crunchy buttery crust, it was really good. The butterscotch had a very potent butterscotch taste, which was good flavouring, but it was pretty runny and got everywhere. Hence why I prefer the lemon tart cause it was less runny. Each tart is $4. It's on par with tarts at Dufflet but pretty pricey for broadview Chinatown. I like how they stride for perfection and didn't want to give us a tart that was cracked at the bottom. We wouldn't have noticed and it goes down the same, but enjoyed the attention to detail. They gave it to us for free so it's not wasted, which I also liked! I don't like wasting food. read more

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A production bakery that sells beautiful things out the front door, like butter tarts! It's worth the trip, even if it's just takeout.

I have been wanting to check out this bakery for over a year now and on a nice sunny Fall day, I finally made my way to buy some butter tarts. While I was there, I also picked up a chocolate fudge cake and carrot cake and some empanadas. The butter tarts were too sugary and sweet for my liking. I did happen to go on a day where the tarts were made smaller than usual so I got two for $4 instead of just one. The crust is good so I just ate around the edges. The two mini cakes were a hit at my in-laws' house and perfectly feed small pieces to everyone. Sometimes people just want a small taste. My absolute favorite were the empanadas. I got a beef and a coconut curry one. They were the equally delicious and now I want to try the other flavors. I did also notice that they sell frozen ones. I will be back because there's so much more I want to try! The staff was so helpful and friendly. read more

Gerrard Street Bakery - Chocolate fudge and carrot cake...these mini cakes are perfect to bring for dessert - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This shop makes the most DELICIOUS cakes, pies and other yummy things! Particularly wonderful are the small, tall cakes that are both elegant and packed with decadent flavour. They're the perfect size for an intimate gathering of friends. Once there to pick up a cake, the aroma of the shop "got me" and I just had to buy one of their pot pies... absolute heaven. Great service too! read more

I went it today and bought 4 tarts and a spicy chicken empanada. We tried the lemon and the butter tart already and they were delicious. Customer service was great! I read the review about the bad customer service but this isn't the case for us. The girl even showed us big apple pies in the oven when I asked "what's the smell here?". I agree the butter tart is on the sweet side. I can only ate 1/2 of it and my fiance ate the other half. Having said that, I still think the butter tart is so amazing! read more

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So I trekked over to Andrea's bakery from Milton, Ontario. Hahah, not really but I was spending a day in Toronto and took 3 transfers to get here after hearing how good it was. And let me tell you, it's good. I got a cappuccino (standard price) a spiced ginger cookie, chocolate chip cookie, and their chocolate peanut butter tart. I reheated the ginger cookie this morning and it came out warm and gooey, so yummy. Their cafe is also staked with tons of other awesome looking goodies. My only complaint is the staff. The girl helping me at the front was nice, although she couldn't make any recommendations which left me standing there for 2 minutes trying to decide on what to get. All she could say was "everything is good", which might be true but doesn't actually help me. Lastly, as I was leaving I yelled a nice goodbye and thanked all the employees for the wonderful treats in which they all stared and gawked at me without saying a word (weird ...). Then as I was walking out the door I hear the one girl say "sorry, as I was saying before ..." as if I interrupted them by telling them how awesome their stuff was before I left! A little personality would go a long way here considering their food is already on point. Food=10/10 Atmosphere=8/10 Staff=6/10 read more

Gerrard Street Bakery - chocolate peanut butter tart - super good, insanely rich. - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came to check out this small bakery a few weeks ago...I think on a Thursday morning presumably at their opening time which as indicated on Yelp and google maps...and probably on their website if I had remembered looking up their operating hours is at 8am during the week and 9am on weekends. However when I got there shortly after 8am there was a sign on the door saying that opening times during the week had now changed from 8am to 9am since...I think if I read correctly since March... well, there wasn't really any spots that I could check out for the next 50 minutes or so while waiting for 9am to come by so I had head towards Gerrard Square and peruse around until it got close to 9am just so I could return to the Andrea's to take a look. I think by now... an update on the change to their hours of operation would appreciated. At least now I know to go there at a different time. ...But I was not going to let this minor set back deter me from giving Andrea's look and to see what I could take home with me. I already had a chance to look at some of the pictures of the bakery on Yelp so I had my sights set on the empanadas and the meat pies and also the talked-about butter tarts... especially the empanadas and maybe also one of their chocolate fudge cakes. But once I got there I already knew what I wanted to pick... I got a pulled pork empanada and a butter tart. Both items were placed individually in parchment paper bag and then placed in a paper carry-on bag. On my way back home, I took care of some errands so in the heat of the day and probably I did a few rummaging around, the butter tart got titled in it's bag and some of the filling spilled out. But the empanada managed to keep it's hold during the tumult so I was able to take a picture of it. Just so I could save the butter tart filling I placed it and the empanada in the fridge and had the tart the next day. I can only be fair about the taste and say that I was simply good. But I did enjoy the empanada for breakfast the day after, which was a Saturday. And yeah, it's scrumptious after being warmed up properly in the toaster oven. I've included a "cross-section" of the empanada in the accompanying picture. If you are in the area go give Andrea's Bakery a look. The small selection of pastries and baked goods helps you decide easily what you would like to take home for your lunch break, afternoon tea, evening snack or breakfast treat. read more

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Today is really really cold, minus 15. I went there hoping something warm and sweet. Ordered Apple tart and chocolate chip cookie. I had the cookie before, it was really good, kind of soft. But this time,the cookie is cold and stiff. The apple tart is also cold and tasteless. So disappointed. read more

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Read about this bakery on BlogTO so decided to check it out since it was so close. Cute little place in the mid of Chinatown. Smelt amazing when we walked in. Walked out with the following: - carrot cake - ginger spice cookie - spicy chocolate cookie - gluten free peanut butter cookie The mini 5 inch cake was a good size not overly priced at $7. Was a bit on the sweet side but wasn't terrible. Just make sure you have it with tea or coffee (with no sugar). The cookies were $1.75 a piece, average for the size of the cookie. However they are the crunchy kind of cookies so if you are looking for a soft chewy cookie, you should skip it. Overall not bad, will be back to try other stuff! Can't wait until she adds more gluten free items on the menu! read more

This was a quick grab and go. My friend's been telling me about this place for years. But only recently I tried their butter tart. As soon as I walked in I have the smell of delicious baked goods invigorate my senses. We grabbed the butter tart. At the time I was dietting. I could not have carbs. But it was impossible to resist. Butter tart (5/5) The butter tart was amazing. The filling was had that creme brulee shell and inside would be this molasses like gooeyness. The tart itself was flakey and amazing. Worth it !!! read more

Great little bakery, and they have gluten free options too. Enjoyed their selections of desserts, and Pluck Teas. Give it a try and take home some delicious desserts today. read more

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Amazing cakes, tarts, and squares. The butter tarts are deservedly rated among the best in Toronto. I'm a big fan of their cakes, especially the chocolate cake, which are smaller than you find at most places, reasonably priced, and ideal for 4 or so people. Consistently fresh and delicious homemade baked goods. read more

Guys. GUYS. Shush, shush, just listen. We came here just for butter tarts, nothing else. Word on the street was that they're the best in town. And oh my God, did Andrea's ever deliver. I've tried a lot of butter tarts in my time (and my grandfather thinks himself a connoisseur), but these are the best I've ever had by miles. The crust was flakey, slightly soft, and perfectly proportional to the amount of filling. Unlike many other places I've seen, at Andrea's they know that it's not just what's inside that matters. Regardless, the filling was absolutely and incomparably phenomenal. Buttery but not overpoweringly so, sweet but not too sweet, rich but not too rich, viscous but not liquid-y. I initially thought that they might be too big, but trust me - once you bite in, you will not want to stop. I didn't even mind that they were raison-less. Anyways, I'll try to keep this one short and sweet. Just trust me and go. Like, right now. read more

Been here twice now. Was hesitant to enter from the beginning as I originally thought it was another Chinese bakery in the neighbourhood. However, upon entering I discover it is very far from it. As soon as the door opens, I'm greeted by a dose of rich butter. This is an absolute treat to my olfactory senses! Upon looking around I see nothing but mouth watering pastries. Tarts, squares, buns and cakes. All looks fantastic! The first time I was here I left with a fresh butter tart and carrot cake. Butter tart was too fresh and as a result the butter was still liquid and things got real messy. Carrot cake was delicious. Staff was great. Second visit I made sure I went a bit earlier during the day to have a better selection. Bought the peanut butter tart, cinnamon bun and carrot cake. Peanut butter tart was something I've never had before. Tasted like a nice mix of peanut butter with cream cheese on a nice flakey butter crust. Cinnamon bun was delicious and not overwhelming like Cinnabon. I think we may have a legit contender to Cinnabon! read more

4.5 Stars VIBE Andrea's is cozy but not cozy sit down. There's about three high tops where you can sit and munch. Otherwise, it's more of a grab and go type place. I ATE It really is all about the food here! There are so many pastries and other food selections to choose from that I wouldn't be surprised if this pops up on the "best bakeries of TO" list. Plus, the selections are all pretty affordable too! Andrea is known for her scones so we gorged on the cheese and chive scones. They're dense and worth it! She has other selections too. I also had a mushroom, cheese and chive quiche. For $5 this was quite filling! Andrea's does have lattes and coffee as well if you need that morning fix. The other cute thing she makes are these streetcar sandwiches that you can literally grab and go if you're running for the streetcar. It's like she read my mind! OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK Andrea is the name of my favourite cousin so how could I not be biased? That said, she's got the goods to prove it. I dare you not to be addicted! read more

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I had the carrot cake for $10 and it was underwhelming. The cake was a little bit on the drier side, and I wasn't a fan of the icing. For $10 I was expecting something a little more special. It looked better than it tasted read more

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I love this place. Everything here is so good. I never even liked butter tarts until I tried Andrea's. The scones, coconut cream pies, and carrot cake are also amazing. I have never been disappointed by any of the food here. They also serve the best coffee here, hot and iced. I would highly recommend that coffee. It's funny reading the other reviews about customer service, and I always thought the same but I come in here so often I've just become used to it. Sometimes they even greet you with a frown, but regardless of the customer service, everyone agrees that their baked goods are delectable. read more

If you look at my profile, I seldom write a bad review. I like to frequent Pearl Court for dim sum on Sundays. One day, a little while back, I noticed a tucked-away bakery next door. Great, I thought, a place to grab a coffee after dim sum. I walk in and received such a cold reception it really surprised me. Excitedly, I asked them how long they had been there and she was annoyed to let me know it had been 2 years (I believe). My friend and I purchased a coffee and left. Thought maybe the person was having a bad day. Second try. Thought I would pick something up for a snack later on. Walked in and same thing, NOT EVEN HELLO!! It's tiny btw. I asked about the best of the empanadas (which seemed to bother them). Purchased the chicken one and corn one and went home vowing to not ever return. They were OK, nothing spectacular. Third try. Walked in just to give it one last ditch effort. No hello, nothing. No thanks Andrea's, I'm happy to go out of my way to Bonjour Brioche for a coffee and pastry. read more

Everything I've had from here is delicious. The butter tarts are incredible and I love grabbing an empanada on the way home for a quick dinner. The reason for the low rating is the customer service that definitely leaves something to be desired. I've been here dozens of times and there is never a 'hello' or an acknowledgment of any kind. Even when I place my order, there is little exchange and I almost feel like I'm being served by robots. During one visit, I was in line and the man behind the counter started to serve the woman behind me. When I pointed out that I was next in line, he didn't apologize or take my order but simply said, "Well I've already started serving her..." I find the staff to be very automaton-like and even bordering on just plain rude. It's really a shame because everything else about the shop is great. read more

Butter tarts vary in so many ways and everybody has their favourite kind. Having heard that Andrea's butter tarts were the all time favourite of some friends of mine, I gave them a try. The crust is thick, and sturdy to hold all the filling for such a big tart. Personally I prefer them a bit smaller and flakier, but again, it's a matter of preference. The filling here is super SWEEEEET, as in make your teeth ache and your throat cry for milk to wash it down... so sweet that there is a thick sugar crust, similar in crunch to creme brulee but no burnt bitterness, just sugar. All I tasted was sugar, no butter, which is my favourite part of a butter tart! The lemon tart was more to my liking, but again, it had a very sturdy crust, that went much higher than the lemon filling. The pecan square was a flat butter tart with pecans on top, so again, super sweet. The croissant looked and smelled amazing but let me down in the flavour and texture department. The carrot cake was great, in that it was a nice tiny size to serve 2 - 4 and not have a ton of leftovers, but the cake was dry and the frosting was more sweet and lacked the cream cheese flavour I prefer. All in all, Andrea's is a great neighbourhood bakery for folks who have a super super duper sweet tooth/teeth(?), but it immediately reminded me I am overdue for a visit to Epi Breads who make the best croissant, lemon tart and carrot cake in my book. read more

I grew up in this neighbourhood and came down memory lane to grab a bite after lunch. The smell inside the store was amazing. The reason for the low review is the very disappointing cheddar chive scones I ordered and the lack of customer service as it appears the staff aren't trained? I was looking forward to the scones but they must have been a few days old or so as they were ROCK hard outside and densely dried up inside. I kid you not it banged to my plate rock hard. Got a few photos of them while the outer appearance looked nice and delicious but very contrary to reality. The other point I would like to mention is the lack of customer service especially for small business owners where service is imperative. The young gentleman spoke so softly under his breath perhaps he was even a bit shy. I asked him for a small cup of coffee and there was no acknowledgement but proceeded to make it. He rang up my order of the two scones and large bag of granola and asked me "how much is the granola?" I should have said $2 or something ridiculously low but all kidding aside...seriously you're asking a customer how much your products are??? He forgot to charge me for my coffee so another lady rang me through and looked at my small coffee and charged me for a medium. Again, seriously? There is very visual difference between two sizes and unless she was new but making that error? I said to her it's a small not medium and she glanced over at my coffee and said is that a 12oz? OMG again staff asking me? I have a problem when staff is asking me something you should have product knowledge over as that is YOUR job you're paid to do and my job to pay to get. I walked out in big disappointment as I really really really wanted to support my old neighbourhood. read more

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I love spending my early morning here with a green chile cheddar cheese scone with green tea. The best chile scone I have ever tasted read more

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Uh-oh, Andrea's delicious scones and baked goods have moved out of Cafe Belong (at the Brick Works) and into a small shop in the middle of Gerrard Street Chinatown, meaning easier access to my favourite scones in the city! Upon my visit to Andrea's Bakery today, I also realized that she has lowered her prices from what was being charged at the Brick Works. Hello, butter and good-bye diet!! I had the Cherry Chocolate Scone and Salted Caramel Brownie today. Both are to-die for! The scones are fluffy on the inside with a wonderful nice crust on the outside. They're generously sized, choc-full of fillings and finished with tasty castor sugar. The brownie is dense, rich and gooey. They also have a nice-looking espresso machine, altho I didn't try their coffee. Lastly, I salute Andrea for opening up in such an atypical part of the town. Nothing says amazing baked goods amongst rows of vegetable stands and hair salons. I can't wait to go back once I've worked-out enough to merit one of her tasty treats! read more

Recently discovered this nice little bakery on Gerrard. Their classic butter tart is crazy good. I don't have a sweet tooth, but this has converted. The warm sweet filling is perfectly complimented with the delicious and crispy crust. While you are there, I would also highly recommend the empanadas! So good! read more

Gerrard Street Bakery - Best butter tart in the city - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I wandered along Gerrard while waiting for bill from his seafood shop to open up and stumbled upon this gem. With the clapboard stating the best butter tarts in Toronto I figured this deserved a look-see. Well after my family devoured these huge and delicious and buttery sweet tarts they proclaimed BEST BUTTER TARTS EVER!!!! They are naturally gooey and runny and there is no need to warm them up. They are that good. I also grabbed a filone of bread or a french stick as they also say and it came from Black Bird Baking. This was one of the best french loaves I had because to me it needs to be crisp and crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Andrea brings her breads in as they are more of a pastry shop. I need to visit Black Bird myself when near Baldwin Street. Too bad I am up in the suburbs because this place offers some really good stuff. I also enjoyed a delicious organic fair trade coffee and they do sell some of the beans and artisinal products as well. One thing i noticed on their business card that has some great food porn photography is that they also sell Streetcar Sandwiches...not sure what that is but I do plan to drop by next time I am downtown to check it out. Needless to say they do offer the east chinatown citizens take out lunches, and pastries and the great bread in a cozy shop. Andrea is a godsend in baking home made goods from local ingredients and organic ingredients as best possible in a world of food factory goods that have no taste. read more