Checked out this place when I was looking for nearby cafe that was open a little later (many cafes…read morein the area close around 7 but this one was open till 9!) The inside has a great layout/design and there is plenty of seating available inside. Service was great as well! We ordered: - Bear Coffee Latte - Hazelnut Muffin The latte was yummy (I liked the whipped cream on too with the biscuit crumbles). The muffin was also really good. I liked that it was really moist (would have loved it if there was just some more chocolate hazelnut flavour throughout the muffin instead of just at the bottom and a bit on top). Will definitely be back to try some of the other flavours! It's a great spot to enjoy some drinks/snacks and hangout with friends or chill solo. Will definitely be back!

Came here to warm up on on a cold and rainy day…read more Tried their signature 'bear' latte which came topped with whipped cream, biscoff crumbs and caramel drizzle. Their chocolate hazelnut muffins were moist, yet exactly tasted exactly how you would expect it would (still very tasty imo!)

My sister and I were recently visiting family in Toronto, and we visited Bayview Village to grab…read morelunch and visit a few stores. We chose to try Bread & Roses Bakery Cafe as we ordered a sandwich and salad for lunch. My sister enjoyed her food while I thought my sandwich was quite dry and not very tasty. Plus, we did not feel that staff were too helpful. While I'm not sure I'll stop by for lunch again, the desserts looked amazing, and I saw a number of people enjoying what they ordered. We placed an order at the register and received a buzzer for when the order was ready for pick-up at the counter. My sister ordered a chicken salad with corn, egg, avocado, and more. I ordered a turkey and brie sandwich. I didn't find the sandwich to be that tasty or moist but rather dry. We found a seat near the desserts, which were enjoyable to look at it and imagine which we may order in the future. We saw smaller and full-sized cake sizes of several of the cakes. They didn't provide me silverware when my order was ready (though they provided some to my sister). We also heard them ask a deaf couple next to us to move so other guests could sit at their table. They also dropped a cup and chose to leave it on the ground and ignore it at least while we were at the restaurant. While I still thought are experience was okay or fine, there was quite a bit of room for improvement. This restaurant is know to be a great place for crepes, delectable panini, flavorful soups, and tasty pastries. They are open on weekdays from 9:30 AM to 8 PM, Saturday from 9:30 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. While I couldn't find their website online, they have some marketing via the Bayview Village website. Some of their fancy desserts include a Degas cake consisting of dark chocolate mousse, dark chocolate biscuit, and milk chocolate creme on a chocolate brownie, a a Voltaire cake consisting of milk chocolate mousse, dark chocolate mouse on flourless chocolate biscuit, and Foret Noire consisting of dark chocolate sponge layered with dark chocolate mousse and whipped cream. Again, while we weren't impressed with lunch or the service, we would certainly consider coming back again for a dessert!

Came here for a meeting with a business associate. I had a coffee and blueberry Danish, she had a…read morepistachio matcha drink. The service was good, maybe too good because we were offered service before we even decided what we were going to get. Friendly staff. Nice clean, well lit, comfortable environment. Overall, I thought this was a very nice meeting place.

Subpar food for the price. Better value to be gotten from a grocery store bakery…read more - Danish: prob the best tasting thing I got - Chocolate Muffin: eh, taste-wise on par with grocery store bakery - Oatmeal Cookies: awful, I did not like these at all. They were one dimensional flavor. - Ham and Cheese Sandwich: Just a few slices of ham and cheese in between some bread and mayo. I can prob make something better at home I would only recommend coming here if you're in a rush to grab something to eat for breakfast lunch.

Excellent food and great service from very friendly staff…read more Try their smoked salmon wraps.

With the weather getting colder and the leaves changing colour, I was in search for a fall drink! I…read morecame to Dark Horse to try their pumpkin pie honeycomb matcha and it satisfied my craving perfectly. Loved the sweetness level, the pumpkin pie flavour came through, and the honeycomb was a nice touch. I like how the foam wasn't too heavy! The cup was quite small and I believe it was around $9 for the drink (a bit too expensive in my opinion). I also got a latte to try. They have a bunch of different syrups to choose from, I chose banana. Unfortunately when I tried it, it was really sour. I thought it was just the syrup so I asked for it to be remade with vanilla syrup and they were very accommodating. Unfortunately that one was quite acidic too, so it may be their espresso or ratios

I've walked by this place many times, but I finally took the time to step in. I originally wanted…read moreto order the PB & J Protein Latte, but unfortunately, they were out of the special milk they use to make it, which was a bit disappointing. Instead, I went with the Biscoff Latte and an Almond Croissant, while my party ordered a London Fog and a Regular Latte. The Biscoff Latte was pretty good, it wasn't overly sweet or bitter. However, the Almond Croissant was the real standout. It was perfectly crunchy on the outside, with a generous amount of almond paste in the middle. I'd definitely stop by again just for this. The cafe itself had a beautiful, open-concept design with an upscale feel, and I really regret not taking any photos. The service was also very good, as the drinks came out very quickly, but it also wasn't very busy. I'd definitely stop by again and hopefully, I'll finally get to try the PB & J Protein Latte!

I came here for a Yelp event before but they ran out of pastries. I was in the area with a friend…read moreand decided to give it another try. This time, I got the vanilla villa smoothie and my friend got the pistachio matcha drink. They were both great! The vanilla villa was tasty, creamy, healthy and full of protein. Also ordered the pizza pastry and the chicken cheese pastry. They were very fresh, crispy and both really good. They continuously replenish with new pastries. I was there from around 11-1pm and saw them bring so many different ones out from the kitchen. There's a small restroom that's located downstairs. There's some seating in the cafe but not very spacious. It's a cute corner cafe, in the summer it looks like they have some chairs outside too. I would not hesitate to come back here again.

I was in the area looking for local cafes, and I stumbled upon this place…read more First off, the desserts and sandwiches looked amazing! I've been trying to watch what I eat, so I only ordered the praline and hazelnut croissant, even though there were so many items I wanted to try. The croissant was amazing! It had a nice fluffy texture, and it was very sweet. Highly recommend! I also ordered the lotus latte. The latte was sweet, but not overly sweet. It had a biscoff like cookie layer on top which gave it a unique flavour. I enjoyed the drink, but I probably wouldn't get again. The service was quick, and the server was very helpful in helping me choose which drink I should select :) Definitely will be coming back to try more of the pastries!

What a find- only on streets like College can you go for a stroll in a Saturday morning looking for…read morea coffee where you come across this unique spot. For $2.75 walked out for a rich rich bold drip coffee and continued on my way. For those who aren't on a low carb, lots of delicious looking muffins and other baked goods to enjoy. In particular this giant muffin looked absolutely delicious and definately would have grabbed one but for the carb and glycemic thing. College is an amazing stretch of unique and independent shops and people. I highly recommend Manic Coffee and other shops on shops in which I encourage you to patronize. Enjoy your coffee! -Zuk

Fantastic ambience, food was delicious and tasty, service was fast and efficient. Perfect…read moreexperience!

Whenever I'm in Toronto, I always make a point to hunt down a new spot for matcha. I don't only…read morelook at dedicated tea shops because sometimes you stumble across the best hidden surprises at local cafés. On my latest trip, I visited Petite Thuet & Co (new location). The location itself is stunning and there's a lovely outdoor patio with umbrellas, though my mom and I chose to sit inside to escape the heat. The interior is bright, charming, and stylish, though seating inside is a bit limited, so if you visit during a busy rush you might end up sitting outdoors. Customer service was excellent and friendly, and the pricing was very fair for the quality. I ordered an iced matcha latte with vanilla syrup alongside three treats... a pretzel baguette sandwich with salami and cheese, a pistachio pastry, and a mini lemon meringue tart. Since it's a classic French bakery, matcha isn't really their specialty, so the drink was a bit watered down and lacked that deep matcha flavor. That was on me for ordering matcha at a French bakery, but it was still fine to sip on! The food, however, completely blew us away. The pretzel baguette with salami and cheese was so delicious that my mom ended up going back inside to buy four more just to bring back to my grandma and uncle. The pistachio pastry was fresh, flaky, and packed with incredible flavour easily one of the best pistachio baked goods I've ever had. And the lemon meringue tart? Absolutely divine. I'm not usually a huge fan of lemon meringue, but this was hand down the best version I've tried. I'll 1000% be back next time I'm in the city. I'll definitely skip the matcha and stick to coffee next time, as I'm sure their espresso programs match the phenomenal quality of their pastries!

Pretty disappointing. We went here on a weekend and it was so chaotic, no official queue. And the…read moremy iced latte was bitter and had no apple pie flavour. The tart was delicious though

A qualified 4 stars based on the fact that it's been some time since I last came to this location…read more.. Also, in relation to other locations of this chain. I'd say it's a lot like the Panera chain in general, except that there is a lot more variability between locations with Aroma Espresso. (Panera also offers a lot more as a bakery for takeaway breads and pastries but since I only do dine-in, neither here nor there in terms of my rating.) On the whole, AE is pricier than your average takeout coffee/food place, especially when you consider that, when it comes to food, it's a cafeteria style setup where you have to wait for your order and bring it to your table. The ingredients are fresh and the quality is pretty good, but it's a lot of money for a lunch option when you consider that it's that style of service. The portions are decent, at least. Having said that, I was a regular at this location for over about a 2 year period and I always loved my experience here. The location in the corner of the building afforded a large indoor area AND outdoor patio space as well. The selection of seats indoors ranged from basic tables and chairs to comfier booths, which always made it nicer for the extended stays on weekend afternoons when a friend and I would come in for a game of Scrabble. I never, ever won .. but I won't take that out on the venue :) Although I found the prices a bit on the premium end, I did appreciate that the staff were always efficient. I never got a rude or dismissive attitude and the condiments area was always well maintained. In spite of the fact that I had to pay extra for flavour shots, which I don't even really enjoy more than when you have the brewed flavour offerings at other places, I found the range of coffee condiments i.e. everything from skim to 18% milk, raw sugar, honey, etc., and the piece of chocolate, to be a fair offset. I also liked how they offer a range of takeout AND "to stay" size mugs, with saucers. Now when I go to any other Aroma Espresso location, this location is more or less the golden standard - I've never found any other of the locations I've hit, to be quite as good or better than this one.

Needed lunch. Decided to pick a personal sized Salmon sandwich. Good but expensive. At ten bucks,…read morethis is pricey. Saving grace - Only two hundred calories. Also got coffee after. Quite busy. Feel for the servers. Lots of seating and lots of people in those seats.