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Life is Sweet

4.2 (10 reviews)
ModerateDesserts, Bakeries
Closed • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Cute little shop with a very friendly owner. Would recommend for gifts and cupcakes/desserts!

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Amazing find! The cupcakes are WONDERFUL! They taste homemade. And the service is exceptional. So glad I found this place!!

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“Wonderful selection of regular size and mini cupcakes, their specialty, however lots of other yummy treats can be found.”

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Marvelous by Fred - Flemish Galette des rois - A brioche filled with a cream with a good taste of rum and generously powdered with icing sugar!

Marvelous by Fred

4.4(104 reviews)
8.4 km•Queen Street West, Downtown Core
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What a gem! We were looking for breakfast after the Foo Fighters concert in Toronto and found this…read moreplace on Yelp. It's right down the block from The Rivoli (IYKYK). When you walk in the door, if the case full of French-patisserie-class pastries, scones and things that you've never seen but you know on an existential level they are going to be amazing doesn't get your attention, then the massive crystal chandelier will. Okay, if you're not impressed by those, then how about the glass wall behind which a baker is preparing something that requires a massive amount of butter (there had to be 20 to 25 pounds sitting there)? The place is small and adorable. The staff is friendly, the coffee is fresh ground and brewed, and while a lot of people glide in, purchase, and leave there is some seating along the front wall. A great spot to get a scone, a coffee or tea, and watch Toronto go by. Marvelous indeed!

walking toward chinatown, this little french pâtisserie on the corner of queen st west and mccaul…read morecaught my eye. the black and white decor, french lettering and, most of all, that absolutely gorgeous chandelier were enough to pull me inside. the enormous crystal chandelier is almost theatrical, with layers of sparkling drops and ornate gold toned arms hanging in the centre of the store, over the pastry counter. between the marble like counters, glass display cases and big front windows looking out onto queen street, the whole space has a polished, old world french pâtisserie feel. no matcha here, so i switched things up with an oat milk latte instead, which was actually a nice change of pace. for the pastry, i went with the chocolate almond croissant. it looked every bit as tempting as the setting, with icing sugar and topped with a generous scattering of slivered almonds. after finding a table, i could also see an artisan baker working behind the glass, making what looked like raisin scones, which added a nice sense of theatre to the experience. aux merveilleux de fred is a french artisan pâtisserie known for its signature merveilleux, along with cramiques, waffles, meringues and viennoiseries, with the pastries made on site using traditional methods. texture wise, though, this one didn't quite hit the mark for me. there wasn't much lamination, and it lacked the crisp, flaky exterior i look for in a really good croissant. the slivered almonds also weren't toasted enough to give that extra nutty crunch. on the plus side, the chocolate and almond filling was generous, so there was no shortage of flavour in the middle. it just needed more of that buttery, layered pastry texture and a little more toasted almond flavour to really bring everything together. there was no cutlery provided, so this was very much a pastry you eat with your hands situation. fortunately, the icing sugar and filling were manageable with a few big bites and some paper napkins . sometimes you just have to commit. overall, this is a beautiful little stop on queen street west, especially if you're drawn in by aesthetic pâtisseries and elaborate interiors. the chandelier alone is worth looking up from the pastry case for, and being able to watch the bakers working behind the glass adds to the charm. i enjoyed the generous chocolate and almond filling, but for me, the croissant needed more layers, more crispness and more toasted almond flavour to make it truly memorable.

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Le Conciliabule Lab - Coffee menu

Le Conciliabule Lab

4.8(11 reviews)
6.5 km

I love eating here. I always order the quiche (3 types to…read morechoose) and salad. The salad really is always changing ingredients and it never is boring. I LOVE their SALAD. The pastries are buttery and oat milk latte needs no sugar. That's when you know it's made well. Come try it out. It's a hidden gem. Almost reluctant to share because it's starting to get too busy.

My wife wanted to go there so we went on 2023-01-31 mid-morning when there would more selection…read more They definitely have quite a selection of pastries and savoury food. My wife always judges a French Cafe by their Butter Croissant ($3.00) and she liked it! She also noticed all the  staff speak French sp it gives it even more legitimacy.  She also ordered a Flat White ($4.50) which was also good. I ordered a Plum Almond Tart ($7.25) because it was the prettiest. It was super delicious so it was definitely a good choice! Service was courteous and friendly. You place your order at the counter and bring it to your table. Someone will come around to clear the dishes when you are done It is a great place to have a nice casual time eating and socializing. They make all their food in-house in the basement. There are products for sale such as coffee beans, fruit syrup, maple syrup, smoked sauces, olive oil, scented soap, wine glassware, etc. I will definitely come back again to try other items. There is free WiFi. The neo-bisto is not wheelchair accessible since there are stairs leading up to the entrance. There are two gender-neutral washrooms. There is free street parking on their one-way south-bound street. Review 2023-017

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