Came for the caffeine, stayed (and will keep coming back) for the cookies! This is such a great casual neighborhood haunt. It's got that perfect productive energy if you can snag a seat. It isn't necessarily "plush-cozy," but it feels lived-in and welcoming in the best way possible. Let's talk about the menu: * The Cookies: 1000/10. Easily one of the best in the city. I tell myself I'll try the food next time, but I always end up walking out with a cookie instead. * The Coffee: A bit of a mixed bag. My first Iced Americano was a miss (espresso tasted over-extracted/burnt), but don't let that deter you. I went back and a different barista made me a Flat White that was flawless. * The Food: Haven't tucked into the actual meals yet, but they look promising. Definitely worth a visit for the treats alone! read more

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I heard this was the place for cookies in Toronto, but unfortunately I wasn't as impressed as I thought I would be. Maybe my expectations were too high but for me, it was a pretty mediocre one. I went for a chocolate chip cookie, and a flat white. Was immediately disappointed when the barista asked me what size I'd like my flat white, as I knew it's going to be a "flat white" i.e cappuccino. And that was confirmed. Way too milky. Literally couldn't taste the coffee. The chocolate chip cookie was a little too crumbly and tasted a little burnt. Unfortunately won't be going again read more

I love this place. Their chocolate chip cookie is the best I have ever had. Their coffee drinks are okay, but that cookie is the star of the show. I also really like their bacon and egg wrap. It's a very cosy vibe, usually quite packed, friendly staff. read more

Lots of baked goods and had to give their breakfast burrito a try (something a out soft things inside, crispy grilled outside calls to me!)! The breakfast burrito isnt my favourite - missing that tart and sweet factor so all you get is soft, crispy, somewhat saltiness from the bacon and a hint of sweet from the tomatoes ---- and a WHOLE lot of grease, but not much else. Maybe I'll stick to their baked goods going forward. Aside from foods, the space is big and reminds me of Perk Cafe from Friends. Friendly quick staffs. read more

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We got their chocolate chip cookie and also flat white. The chocolate chip cookie was nice and soft, and the flat white was decent. For the price, I was expecting a bit more richer flat white, but it wasn't terrible. The interior has plenty of seating and it's located in a pretty busy part of town. Would definitely recommend for people to pay them a visit. read more

Le Gourmand - Flat white and cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Their chocolate chip walnut cookie is unmatched! Honestly, at first, I thought it was just hype, but then I realized that I was still thinking about it days later. Thanks to Toronto Life for the heads up about Le Gourmand! read more

Store front is under construction at the moment. Chocolate chip, chocolate chip walnut, oatmeal raisin and salted caramel cookies and an oat milk latte. C$34.84 The cookies look a tad burnt on a few cookies. They smell amazing. Seating for cookie, sandwich, salad and coffee enjoyment. The smell inside is worth a visit. The oatmeal cookie was dry, so was the chocolate walnut, which I believe is one of the factories here. Perhaps it was a two off, as I was wishing I had only bought one of these. The chocolate cookie is the better of all of the cookies, just a tad over baked is all. The salted caramel is not special. Suffice to say, the chocolate cookie is worth a try, but take a pass on the rest of them, wasn't worth it for us. read more

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Le Gourmaud in Toronto is a great cafe, and seems like a popular spot for Torontonians. We only spent 24 hours in Toronto, and this is one of the great stops that we made. I love Canadian pastries, because they are not as sweet as the ones in the US, and I'm not really a person who is big on sweets and desserts. My family and I stumbled upon this gem after eating at a spot on Queen Street, Walking by, we saw the sign outside saying "world-famous cookies," wnd decided to go in to try some of them. We ordered oatmeal raisin, white chocolate macadamia, and chocolate chip cookies, as well as an orange muffin. At first, I was not really excited about ordering anything, but since we were only visiting Canada for a couple of hours, I gave in, and I'm so glad I did! The chocolate chip cookie was delicious, it had crispy edges with a gooey center that wasn't overly soft. My parents loved the oatmeal raisin cookies, and my uncle and aunt, who initially passed on ordering, couldn't resist running back to get their own pastries once he tasted the muffin. In fact, he and my aunt stocked up on cookies and muffins before we left for New York. Le Gourmaud is a quiet and nice cafe with incredible pastries. I did not have the chance to try their sandwiches this time, but it's definitely on my list for my next visit to Toronto. If you're in the area and looking for top-tier baked goods in a welcoming atmosphere, this place is a must! read more

Le Gourmand - Chocolate chip cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I hate giving low reviews but this place is so awful. We also visited twice (not by my choice), so unfortunately, I know it is not a fluke. First, you have to traverse through a bunch of construction to find it (not their fault but does not help with the overall experience). All the tables were dirty from previous patrons, and we didn't see anyone wiping them down the two times we were there. You bus your own tables and the bussing station is in a similarly sorry state. They're also not that busy so not sure why the service is so awful. The blonde cashier that we encountered twice was just chatting with the other staff rather than taking our order. When she finally paid attention to us, she was unnecessarily cold like we were bothering her. Again, this happened twice. The first time we went, we only ordered a cookie and a cappuccino. The coffee was mid and the cookie took so long the another staff member noticed and apologized, which was nice of her. The second time we went, the sandwiches behind the glass looked sad, so I got the kathu roti, which was drowning in sauce and became very unpleasant to eat midway through. My partner got the egg bacon croissant - the eggs were rubber, croissant was also mid, and the whole thing was too salty. They also called the wrong order number (we were the only ones waiting for food). The only good thing about this place is the cookies (which bumped this up to two stars) but not worth the troubles. read more

Le Gourmand - Roti kathu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I come here occasionally for coffee or for their famous walnut chocolate chip cookies. The cookies definitely are delicious and high quality, but I wouldn't say they're the best in the city. They actually taste better the next day in my opinion. Service here is always friendly and fast even on the weekends when it can get busy. There's a good amount of seating for small groups inside as well as a few tables outside. The building is undergoing renovation, but it's still open read more

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To sum things up, the food here was great, but my experience dining in left a lot to be desired. The way the restaurant is run is a bit disorganized, which is particularly noticeable when it is busy. We waited for around 20 minutes to get our food, and were not able to hear our order being called when it was ready. There was also limited seating available, especially since this is both a cafe and brunch spot. I tried the Kothu Roti and Creme Brulee French Toast, both of which were delicious. I also tried their much hyped chocolate chip cookie, which was amazing. Since it is worth trying, I'd highly recommend just getting their food to go. read more

Le Gourmand - Kothu Roti - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I am so happy that Le Gourmand on Spadina Ave. is still here after all these years! It used to be my second office for over 10 years where I did sketches for my illustration business and had many meetings here since it opened in 2002. I loved getting their delicious Balzac's Farmers Blend with just a little honey early in the mornings and loved all their freshly baked treats! Today I enjoyed their famous giant chocolate chip cookie still hot from the oven and so crispy and chewy at same time. But it wasn't as giant as I remembered so I hope it was an off day for the baker. Also had their chocolate bomb that unfortunately didn't come warmed up as they usually are so it wasn't great. But the European atmosphere and warm ambiance hasn't changed one bit. It always feels like I've stepped into Paris when I walked in. My visit brought back many happy memories. I do miss the founder of Le Gourmand Milton Nunes who was always so friendly to me and everyone who came in the café. He sadly passed away in March 2019 at age of 47. Rest In Peace Milton, please know that your delicious legacy is alive and well! read more

Le Gourmand - One of the best oven fresh chocolate chip cookies in Toronto! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Love, love this spot. Their coffee is great and your cannot beat their baked goods. Located just south of Queen on Spadina, it's just off the streetcar spot. It's a local fave. Easily noted by the stream of customers - many just taking out. Beyond the coffee and baked goods. You can also enjoy some other options like breakfast sandwiches or eggs Benedict in the morning and a variety of luncheon items (soups, salads, sandwiches and light lunch fare). I've been going here for a while, and I've never had a bad meal or snack here. Fyi their chocolate chip cookies are the best! Today we had coffee, croissants and a lemon bichon. All great. And I couldn't resist. Some pastries were brought home. Don't look any further for a great French bakery. read more

Le Gourmand - Chocolate Soufflé, Almond Financier, Apricot galette and Fig galette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A small coffee shop near chinatown, with a fair amount of seating and seems to be a place where people go to work as well. I got the white chocolate matcha which was part of their spring menu - 4.5/5 loved it! I also got the apple tart which I would rate 3/5 - tasted ok but wish it was warmed up which would've made it taste better since it was kind of hard cold but I didn't realize until I had left. They had a few other items on their spring menu that I think is limited time, would come back again if I'm passing by read more

Le Gourmand - Apple pastry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place has gone downhill. The service is awful. The cashier was so rude to me and I told her there was no need for it. Also, they don't take cash anymore so I won't be spending my money there. It's a shame though because they have a really good smoked salmon sandwich that I love, but I can definitely do without it now. read more

The coffee, is good, the food is okay, the atmosphere, feels like a French cafe in Wyoming. Talking to our resident Italian interior designer, she likes the floor, she likes the chairs, she likes the table, she likes the art, but she does not like the walls. So I would say, if walls are a dealbreaker for you, maybe look elsewhere. read more

I had some visitors from out of town comve visit and we came here to pick up some chocolate chip cookies. The server was nice and friendly and able to answer questions my visitor had. The cookies are on the pricier side but worth every penny. They are large and bursting with flavour and chocolatiness. read more

This place is awesome. I was staying nearby and after my flight home got delayed, I wanted to squeeze in some work and breakfast before hitting the road. I found this spot on Yelp and arrived around 8:30-9am. It was right off Spadina and was easy to spot... next door to a Starbucks. Why would anyone choose the big box coffee shop over the little guy? I will never understand. The space is big with a giant area filled with seats and tables for dining and cranking out some work. There is a long L shaped counter with pastries behind it as well as the register/pick up area, and a small kitchen. There was a bit of a line when I got there but it moves pretty fast. I ordered an egg and cheese croissant and their turmeric latte. The service was fast af. I went to set up my laptop and hadn't even noticed them call my name because it was so quick. My sandwich was great and I ate every single bite. My latte was not very sweet at all and the turmeric was very forward. I also drank that down to the very last drop. I wouldn't hesitate to come here again! read more

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They claim they have a world famous chocolate chip cookie but I can't say it was the best one I've ever eaten or even close. It tasted similar to the toll house recipe. I loved the crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside taste. It was good but nothing I'd travel out of my way for. Their baked goods section is stocked though and I'd be curious to try some other things too! In addition, the lattes are good. I enjoyed my drink. Half the time I order decaf, it isn't actually decaf but it definitely was here which I appreciated. Service could be a bit friendlier. The mood wasn't great in there but there is a lot of space for people to sit and dine (with a max of 2 hours!) read more

Been to this place many times and it never disappoints. Great coffees. I have enjoyed their quiches and grilled veggie sandwiches for lunch. They have a great assortment of breakfast/brunch offerings. Personally liked the veggie omelet with cheese and the lemon ricotta pancakes. The reason I, actually my whole family, keeps coming back are the chocolate chip and chocolate walnut cookies. We've tried Levain and all the major NYC cookie places that always get hyped, and these are at a completely different level. Very rich, high quality chocolate, crisp exterior, nice gooey interior with just the right touch of sweetness. My favourite cookie bar none. read more

Hands down the best chocolate chip cookie I ever had, what I like about this place is it's not too sweet, service was quick, the cookie was warm it melts in your mouth, and the coffee was really good, perfect combinations , read more

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I was excited to try the gluten-free almond cake, so we ordered that along with salted caramel hot chocolate with coconut milk and whipped cream. The hot chocolate arrived cold, and there was no whipped cream and the cup was not full for a size large. It was so thin. It didn't seem like coconut milk was used to either. No matter, I couldn't drink it anyway it was a cheap fake flavor that was way too sweet. The cake tasted like someone mixed simple syrup with ground almonds which made it moist but again overly sweet so that I couldn't even get the full-on almond taste and ended up eating a lot of sugar I didn't expect. So disappointing. read more

Le Gourmand - Cold hot chocolate. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It easy very windy today when we past by we saw this SINGLE fried donut (Berliner) with custard like filling thru the window and I thought "wow that's beautiful and it's only one left so I gotta try it", went in and saw the trophy for best choco chip cookie award, why make a choice if I can get both?;) Berliner is actually not as crispy as I expected it to be but it is very delicious but THE CHOCOLATE COOKIE!!!!!!!!!! That is a 6 star cookie for sure. After one bite and I was just in tears! Why haven't my foodie friends told me about this gem? I'm never going to other places to eat choco chop cookie again this will be my go to! It is huge, and the chocolate are so gooey but the dough is so crunchy, perfect flavor and texture! 12/10 read more

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Ordered the Chocolate Chip Walnut and it was good, but a bit over baked for my liking. I definitely prefer my cookies tall, chewy, ooey-gooey, buttery, and warm. This one was a bit harder (brownish) on the outside and a tad drier/dense than I would've liked, but still a solid cookie. I enjoyed the walnuts. It pairs well with coffee. read more

The cookies here are fantastic - no question about it. The chocolate chip cookie is one of the best cookies I've ever had, and the walnut chocolate is great too. However I have to dock a star for the service, which is just so underwhelming. The cashier was rude and forgot about our cookie, and food took incredibly long to come out - I noticed other patrons having their dishes come out 15m apart, which is pretty brutally slow. Even our coffee took 15m+. Hopefully I can come back for breakfast to improved and efficient service! read more

Great place to get cookies! I went around 2pm on a Saturday and it was busy, but the line went quick. There's about 10 tables there to sit and enjoy your goodies. Staff is busy in the back and so once a table is freed, there's nobody to clean it. I got the chocolate chip walnut cookie and the Portuguese egg tart. Personally I would skip the Portuguese egg tart next time, but cookies are a must! Egg tart was cold and the shell was a little rubbery. The cookie was yummy and pairs great with a hot coffee read more

Le Gourmand - Chocolate and walnut cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came through here on a walking food tour. Cookie was good, solid and didn't disappoint. It's large and folks here were just pumping them out. A home made style cookie and I suggest eating it right as you get there, hot and messy and delicious. read more

Le Gourmand - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Be very careful if you have a severe food allergy! The staff have no clue and will treat you very rudely. We inquired about the chicken curry salad wrap if it had dairy. The cashier said she would check with the kitchen. She returns and says "it has coconut milk". We say "that's not dairy". She goes back to the kitchen and returns again quickly and says "it has cream" and rolls her eyes. We say "you seem to be annoyed by the question, it's a serious allergy". She says "I don't like you, I'm not serving you" and walks away. read more

First Visit: Lemon Bichon = excellent! Chocolate Chip Cookie = lived up to the hype! Service = brusque ... But it was *very* busy in the cafe, and I understand that 'what do you want? here it is!' energy - even though they forgot the cookie in the order of the customer ahead of us. However, Second Visit: Cafe was not even 10% full. No Lemon Bichon = we were disappointed but so it goes. Lots of empty spaces in the display case. Business was really good today? Production couldn't keep up? Don't know. There were cookies available but ... no one / NO ONE / came to ask what we wanted. There were 5 or 6 staff milling around behind the counter - not busy, just moving around - and not one made eye contact. That's not brusque. That's rude. Third Visit: I don't think so. read more

Overpriced, overhyped but what's new? The cookie was fine, it was dry, it's a cookie! Nothing else, nothing insanely good or memorable.. PSA hard to find seating on a weekend read more

If you've been to Levain cookie in NYC and loved their chocolate walnut cookie, you need to come here. It's comparable but different. Both are equally good, on different levels. Le Gourmand cookie is a slightly thinner version of the Levain cookie, but equally rich and delicious. Cookies here sell out fast. I tried to come in the afternoon one week day and it was sold out. The good thing is they bake them very fresh, but if you're in a pinch and can't wait 40 minutes, then it's best to come here early to secure your cookies!! I've passed by this place many times and have heard about their cookies. Now that I've been, I can't not go back. The moment you step in the store, there is a line. You don't notice this when you walk past the spot, but boy, is there always a line. You open the door and are also welcomed by a nice fragrance of fresh baked cookies. P.S. I've had other stuff from here (ie. oatmeal raisin cookie, a jam filled donut-like pastry, and a few other things), but honestly, if you're going to spend money here, don't waste it on anything but the cookie. Yes, the cookie is slightly expensive, but it is worth it! Just drink one less coffee this week and come get your cookie!! read more

Le Gourmand - The walnut chocolate chip cookie that you've seen a bajillion times in the photos. Pro tip: you can ask them to warm it up to eat in-store. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Had lunch with friend's here and not only was the food absolutely delicious, the service was excellent. Had the cauliflower soup, very tasty, an Avocado sandwich, an Italian panini, and a vegetable omelet. Everything was grilled and ready within 10 minutes. Very friendly staff and of course, finished with their classic Chocolate chip cookies which are still the best anywhere! After more than 20 years in business, still totally consistent and great vibe in the cafe. Milton, the original owner would be so proud! Compliments to all management, cooks and front of house staff. Highly recommend coming. read more

Le Gourmand - classic le gourmand cobb salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I have been here a few times in the past few months and there are some negative consistencies that are making this rating so low. Firstly, the manager doesn't properly wear his mask and is constantly readjusting it by pinching it by the nose and touching it, then not washing his hands and making drinks and serving food. This thin disposable mask isn't protecting anyone from him touching his nose and it's so gross. The rest of the staff are all wearing their masks properly and not touching their face, I don't understand what this particular guy's problem is. Second, service is horrendously slow, whether in person or via an app like Ritual where you order ahead. Today I waited 30 minutes from ordering just to get a drink. The manager was blaming the new cashier but it wasn't her fault, it is just way understaffed. One dude making every drink. Speaking of the new cashier, they definitely threw her on cash before she was properly done with training, as she didn't even know a 12 oz was a small and a 16 oz was a large, even though it is plastered everywhere. They do have customers coming in with their dogs (it's a seated cafe too so pretty sure this isn't allowed as they weren't service dogs). The sad part is the drink was good. Not worth it though read more

Le Gourmand - If all your staff can wear their masks properly, you surely can too. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Everyone raves about the chocolate chip cookies here that I had to try it. Although pricy for a single cookie, it was definitely WORTH it. The cookie was warm, and melted in my mouth. There was a nice balance and it wasn't too sweet. I would definitely come back to try the other baked goods! read more

Le Gourmand - Chocolate chip cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here after hearing that this was the best cookie in the city. In my head, I'd built it up to be something like levain in NYC but very honestly these are even better. AND it's an entire amazing cafe with so much more to offer. Wish we'd been able to have a weekend brunch here but as it was, I picked up a lemon bochon and a salted butter caramel cookie, both of which were out of this world. The lemon boxhon is this sort of compressed croissant with a caramelized skin. Inside there was an amazing lemon curd. The caramelization combined with croissant perfection made me wonder why it wasn't just natural for literally every cafe to have something like this. The cookie too was everything I wanted. Not so fat it's almost a meal like Levain's and in fact a much more traditional cookie shape, this guy was crisp everywhere I wanted a crunch and soft everywhere I wanted a chew. Would've been perfect with a glass of milk. read more

Le Gourmand - Salted butter caramel cookie and lemon bochon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

i was passing by the bakery and saw the cookies in the window so wanted to try them - later on my friend told me they had won best cookie and i could see why i stopped in for the cookies - i tried the chocolate chip, the chocolate chip and walnut and oatmeal raising. the chocolate chip + walnut was excellent, the oatmeal raisin was good and the chocolate chip was good. also, the cookie size was massive we also tried drinks - the iced lemon drink was good, the nutella hot chocolate was average read more

Le Gourmand - bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Cookies. You come here for the cookies. I'm sure everything else is really good too, but I can't speak on that just yet. And it's worth the trip. I tried both the regular chocolate chip and the white chocolate macadamia nut cookies, and they were both excellent. There hasn't been much about them that hasn't already been said. They're crispy on the outside, but nice and soft on the inside. They're sweet but not overly so, and they'll leave you satisfied. The store itself can be a bit chaotic at times, especially when it's busy, so leave yourself ample time if you go during heavier hours. Cheers. Check out @foodpharaoh on Instagram for more food! read more

Le Gourmand - Chocolate chip walnut cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My friends have hyped up their cookies so I was super excited to try them whey they brought some over. THEY WERE SO GOOD, I love me some cookies. I had the chocolate chip and white chocolate macadamia, both of which were really warm and soft and gooey (and this is hours after buying them!) I was also impressed by how HUGE they were; they were bigger than the size of my palm! The prices were decent too (website shows $3.75 for one, though you can buy them in a dozen for cheaper as well). read more

Le Gourmand - Boxes of cookies and a couple of Portuguese tarts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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TLDR: Way over rated cookie that was definitely not the best cookie ever. They are totally just OK and not something I'd recommend to anyone. I came here specifically for the famous Chocolate chip cookie. It was very tiny like a regular farmers market packaged cookie. I thought it would be a nice big cookie like I get from other fresh baked places. When I ordered, I asked for my cookie to be heated. After waiting awhile (I assumed the cookie was being heated) I got my cold cookie. I was quite disappointed so I decided to save it for later when I got home. I walked with it for 30 mins in its paper bag which became very greasy. It didn't have nice cripsy edges, any uniqueness to it, and it just seemed overly greasy. read more

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Really enjoy the cookies here. Chocolate chip FTW. They also know their coffee. I like the cappuccino a lot. I'd had both delivery and dine in. I'm not super close and the cappuccino still was pretty darn good! read more

Le Gourmand - The cookie and the Latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario