Another well reputed patisserie to try, excitedly arrived…read more Stylish storefront suddenly appears in the unimpressive industrial area. From outside, I saw full of patrons ordering their food and beverage. Our expectation went high! Bought: - Plain croissant - Plain Beignet with Sugar - Canelé - Lemon Meringue Tarte - Pear Almond Tart - Opera Croissant was good, nothing outstanding, nothing lacking. BUT! $3.25 for this quality is super reasonable, I should be feeling blessed! (I know other places charge us over $5 in spite of their mediocre quality.) Beignet is like a donut. Flurry, not too sweet, a tad dry. Canele was very disappointing. The outer had a nice bitter taste but not crunchy (it should be crunchy) rather, sticky soft... Interior had a large air pocket, which I feel is a structural defect. Lemon Meringue Tart - each part (meringue, lemon custard, tart base) was good, but integration was not. Tart base was too hard for the other super soft filling. Opera was surprisingly good. Although its looks did not have the precision that I expect for opera cake, it had very delicate layers. Almond cake base, smooth chocolate ganache, coffee butter cream, crispy top layer, and detectable rum kick. I liked it. Nice texture as well. I regretted not buying tart tartan - because many people seem to like it. Also sourdough - I think I should come back to try these :) !!!!

What a wonderful French bakery. The selection was impressive, with so many delicious pastries and…read moretreats to choose from that it was difficult to decide what to take home. The cinnamon pecan Danish was absolutely perfect for breakfast, with just the right balance of sweetness and flavor. I'm already looking forward to returning to try even more items. I also picked up an éclair for later this evening and can't wait to enjoy it. Based on everything I've tried so far, I'm sure it will be just as delicious. This bakery has quickly become a place I plan to visit again and again.

I stumbled upon this bakery while getting my vehicle repaired in the area. The smell in the area…read morewas amazing. Located in a mainly industrial area, there is parking towards the side and rear of the building. Inside there are rows and shelves of fresh breads, danishes, strudels, pies, focaccia, cookies, croissants and even a grocery cart of baguettes. I tried an apple danish on this occasion. The pastry was flaky with a crispy exterior but a nice softness inside. The apple filing had real apple slices and was sweet and slightly sticky. Everything was well balanced and delicious. Definitely recommend if you're in the area to try this bakery!

Oh man... affordable, local, bakery…read more The danish are delicious. The cherry strudel hit the spot. The lady assisting was awesome. I hear they serve local business and are open to the public, and so it's not a place you'll sit and eat but where you go pick up to take and share with loved ones.

Sweets, sweets & more sweets! This spot has the most gorgeous & delicious Middle Eastern pastries…read more I was in absolute heaven. The variety is outstanding & the quality is top-tier. I discovered a new favorite: Halawet el Jibn (حلاوة الجبن), or sweet cheese dessert. These soft, delicate cheese-filled rolls are dusted with pistachio and dipped into the most divine, subtly fragrant rose-water syrup. To die for. Lovely little shoppe with excellent service! I may have also eaten about 20 pieces of baklava & assorted other delights. SO worth it!

Varieties of sweets to choose. You can ask for samples to try. They had $10 prepacked value desert…read morebox you can purchase and delicious mini cookie was $1 each. Karabige Madd with pistachio was recommended to buy.

Was running around doing errands (grocery shopping) and instead of picking up StarBees ... Decided…read moreto drop into Fran's (always dicey cause the parking situation is limited and you can get yourself stuck between goings and comings). We dropped in not for their hot stove, but for their espresso slushy crema. Oh my goodness what an amazing concoction!? Highly recommend, I am craving it right now!!

I am so late in finding (and visiting) this place even after living in Scarborough for 5+ years but…read morethis place has become one of my favourite Italian bakeries in the city for sure. They have so much variety from hot food to bread, sourdough, petit fours, gelato, a whole lot of cafe items and pastries that I was blown away! Their cafe crema is hands down the best in the city. Undoubtably. I also got their chicken sandwich and loved it. Their cannolis are also obviously made perfectly and the pastries are so different from any other bakeries. You must try the Sicilia pastry made with orange and pistachio. Uniquely combo but goes so well. I am definitely going to become a regular here.

One of my favourite coffee spots! Slow Bite's coffee beans are a collaboration with De Mello, so…read morethere's a good selection to choose from. Their iced Americano is really good -- refreshing, smooth, and definitely worth trying! I also really appreciate the thought they put into the ingredients and equipment they use. You can tell they care about the quality of their coffee and the overall experience, rather than just serving a cup of coffee. The attention to detail is a nice touch! I've been back multiple times, and it's definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to whenever I'm craving a good coffee. Highly recommend checking it out if you're a coffee lover!

Food 5/5 Drink 4/5…read moreService 3/5 Vibe 5/5 Super super aesthetically, pleasing store. Was very excited to try their drinks and food. I think service was all right, but I'm happy that a lot of their Bakery items are actually made in house which means it is mostly fresh. I got the ice latte and a couple pastry items. My personal favorite was the almond croissant as for the latte. I think it was quite smooth, i had pay for simple syrup as i like my latte with a bit of sugar, which I thought it was usually free (thats on me, I was just too focused on decor and didn't notice until I got home) The only pain is they don't have parking so it's not the most convenient to get there unless I walk over. Still cute store tho!

So when I kept my personal space. Then I ordered my food, my drink. Then the lady give to me the…read morechange. And also I had great time.

We went here for lamprais and it hit the spot. Lady that runs the place was extremely nice and…read moreaccommodated us with open arms. We got one regular lamprais and she made a veggie one specially for my partner that is vegan and tolerates less spice than myself (I've got a Sri Lankan trained tongue, so I always go extra spicy). The traditional lamprais had all of the parts, though maybe a few slight deviations from what you might have back in Sri Lanka. Overall the lamprias came together very well and tasted great. The Sambal Belacan was modified but very tasty and the eggplant was perhaps a tad sweet. That's part of the experience though, every place makes theirs a bit differently and it is for you to try out and discover the one you like best. Certainly give there's a try. Besides the lamprais, we got some buns, rolls, and other small eats which all tasted exactly how they should. Looking forward to visiting them again.

Heard about this hidden gem on CBC Metro Morning when Food Critic Suresh Doss described how this…read morerestaurant's Lamprais attract a devoted following. So I stopped by on a Thursday mid-afternoon to buy a vegetarian Kothu Roti ($5). It was rightly spiced (I asked for mild) and very flavourful. When I inquired about their Lamprais, I learned they are available on weekends and can be ordered as Classical (meat) or veggie version. I couldn't help but to try their veggie Samosas (4/$1) and the courteous lady asked if I would like samosa as well as patties(also 4/$1) and also gave me one extra as this was my first visit to their restaurant. Overall, I was impressed by their food and service. Will visit again.

Great bakery outlet! Nice staff. I witnessed very sanitary practices here during the COVID19…read moreepidemic. Very good to see. Good place to pickup FRESH bread (Rye, Raisin bread, Brown, Marble, Multigrain, Whole Wheat, White bread and more). They sell Hot Dog Buns, Hamburger Buns, Cinnamon Buns and cake loaves. They have Mini cupcakes, Sesame Baguettes, French Bread, English Muffins, Cherry Danish, Cheese Danish, Apple Turnovers, Palm Pastries, Danishes, Apple Strudel Sticks, muffin tops, muffins, bagels, breadcrumbs, Tastee patties, bread, and the FRESHEST croissants. They maintain the rules of physical distancing and allow only a small amount of customers in the store at a time. They have stickers on the floor that measure out recommended space between customers. It's nice to see businesses like this one, that care about their staff and customers. It's much more pleasant shopping at this outlet, rather than shopping at a busy grocery store!

Really great bakery!…read more I love coming here to pick up fresh tortillas, croissants and buns. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They also have a wide selection of daily specials like muffin tops, danishes and pretzel buns you don't really find at other bakeries.

Very cute bakery tucked inside Bamburgh Cir Shopping Mall! I'd heard so many good things about…read morethis bakery, so I decided to check it out. Oh boy, they have such a great variety of breads, and the service is superb! The server was so warm and welcoming, with a big smile on her face. They also have some incredibly yummy-looking, mouthwatering cakes! And here's the fun part--when checking out, they even had a lucky draw!

This place has an overall rating on Yelp of 4.7 stars Wowza…read more I gave it 5 stars And They deserve it. Let me tell you why Upon entering, I was greeted right away very pleasantly. The employees or owners? Made this visit extremely pleasing. They guided me through their offerings never upselling just needed information. Upon checkout, the lady (owner?) asked if it was my first time there which it was and proceeded to offer me some free cookies. And Let me tell you the pastries I purchased were all top notch Needless to say I will be back and an easy recommendation for your go-to Asian pastry shop.

A charming bakery addition to the Birchcliff community. The smell of freshly baked bread will lure…read moreyou through the door! They specialize in Sourdough bread products. I purchase the Sourdough loaf for $5 (no tax). Bread was a tad tough on the bottom but absolutely soft and delicious texture on the inside. I paired with soup and a sun-dried tomato spread. The bakery offers daily specials such as pretzel Saturdays and Focacchia Sundays. Specials are in limited supply so get there early to secure your eats! The owner said for pretzels they make 150 and estimated sell out time is by 1 pm.

Love the sourdough breads that are always fresh and crispy on the outside!…read moreSaturdays has delicious pretzels too!