Visited the Balzac's Coffee in Kleinburg on Sunday .. it's been on my list for a while! The café is…read moreinside an old home that's been beautifully converted, with seating both upstairs and outside that wraps around the house. Even though it was chilly, the patio was packed, which says a lot. I ordered the blueberry sparkling lemonade a bit on the sweet side, but refreshing once mixed properly. Stir it well so you're not sipping straight syrup at first. I also tried the seasonal iced caramel apple latte. At first, I wasn't a fan because the flavors felt separate ...caramel, apple, espresso but after letting it sit for a few minutes, everything blended together beautifully. Slightly sweet with a crisp apple note, and I ended up loving it. Lastly, the ginger molasses cookie was soft and had a nice texture, though I wished it had a stronger ginger kick. Overall, great atmosphere, friendly staff, and cozy vibes all around. 4/5. On the pricier for a cafe the two drinks in the cookie it cost me a little under $20

A great coffee shop, the pastries never let you down, and I've ordered several varieties from this…read moreplace, and I have to say it's all worth every calorie. I usually get an Americano with soy and a drop Of honey, which hits the spot every time! This store is always clean, bright and full of customers.

The ice cream isn't too special as it's Kawartha Dairy ice cream. It be cheaper to go to the main…read morestore in BC. Though the salted caramel one is one to order. They had pricey truffles sold by the piece and again nothing special. Service was friendly from the one staff member on hand. She was sweet and served with a smile. Always good imho. The ambiance is bright inside with chocolate, candy and popcorn. There was a table with 2 bar stools facing the front of the store if one eats inside. There's also some seating outside which is good for those who want to be there.

I ordered traditional hot chocolate, using real Belgium chocolate - it was delicious! Perfect…read morebalance of sweet! Whip cream helped cool and upped the sweetness. I wish I had more time to sit down and enjoy my hot chocolate here. It's a beautiful shop with an array of desserts and treats! Staff were very friendly!

So you order through a little window on the side and you can't see what and if the food looks like…read more We asked if there's any way to see the pastries and the man let us in to see them but still made us go around back to the window to place the order even though we were right in front of the cash register. Already off to an odd start. We placed our order: one lemonade, one regular coffee, a pistachio croissant and a poppyseed lemon muffin. All the pastries are obviously already made. We were the only ones ordering at this time. We waited 15 mins (!!) to receive everything. Why it took so long, I can't say. The poppyseed lemon muffin was very much lacking the lemon taste. I think they must've accidentally used almond extract in there instead because the almond flavour was strong. Good thing I'm not allergic! On the plus side, the pistachio croissant was delicious. Unfortunately that is my only positive note on this review.

Great service! Nice little restaurant near McMichael art museum, we ordered espresso, cappuccino,…read moretwo gelato and two croissants, the croissants are so good, definitely recommended. So was the gelato, flavour was excellent! The espresso and cappuccino were ok but decent.

Easy to find location which is located right beside the bus/subway terminal. Easy to grab a warm…read morebeverage to take with you while you travel or enjoy on site. Friendly staff who were able to show me their dairy free options! Very clean location! Parking is available 20 minutes free on the road or 1.25 every 20 minutes (just double check the time and days if the week in case it changes) Dessert was very fresh and served in sustainable packaging! Drink was also a delight with almond milk. Dessert with 2 12 oz drinks cost $20 but it's a more premium brand which shows with its taste (just maybe Not an everyday treat for the wallet)

Great Vibe, Disappointing Espresso (from an ex-Barista)…read moreStepped into this spot looking to grab some genuinely good coffee. As an ex-barista, I'm fussy--I hate spending money and not getting a quality product. Unfortunately, the coffee was a swing and a miss. I ordered one iced latte and one hot latte. In both drinks, the espresso was burnt. I actually watched the barista pulling the shots, and I could tell immediately. To make matters worse, the hot drink was barely a latte; it was essentially a cappuccino based on the absurd amount of foam on top. Plus, the milk itself was ruined. There's a certain temperature and texture for steaming milk, and this was clearly burnt milk that had been frothed way too aggressively. Aesthetically, the café is lovely--it's cute and a great spot to work from home. My recommendation? Skip the espresso drinks. Maybe try the matcha or a pastry instead. I definitely won't be back for the coffee.

A very nice a chill spot. Exactly the type of vibe where you can get work done, or bring a group to…read moresocialize in the lounge area with a nice cup of coffee! The team here really takes pride in their work! 100% recommend stopping by.

Delicious and nicely presented crepes!! Nice ambiance,…read morespecious and casual, nicely decorated and well illuminated interior. Wonderful service. We went for a weekend brunch. Had Nutella and Fruits Crepe and Chocolate Overdose Crepe. Both were good, fresh, nicely prepared and presented. The vanilla/chocolate ice cream inside made it amazing. The menu has wide range of nice selections of sweet and savoury items and desserts. Definitely it's a good place to recommend to my friends and family.

Cabin is a small restaurant located inside the main entrance of Mcmichael art museum. On their…read moremenu, they offered simple food such as sandwiches, burgers and salads with more proper cooking compared to food courts. I tried their grilled cheese sandwich which was delicious and came with side salad and potato chips. The serving speed was generally slow though.

Delicious Portuguese pastries, I bought a whole pack to share with friends. I liked that they have…read morea variety of those. The service was very quick.

The food is authentic vouched my Portuguese friend!…read more Every time we went to my friends parties she would have platters of food from here, so I'm familiar with how great these pastries and goodies taste but no idea what they are called! They lack signage for food completely here, so newbies like me will repetitively inquire, "ooh what's that?" over and over. The cakes, the bread, deep fried things all have no signs or prices, so unless you know what it is you won't feel comfortable. The service was patient and friendly, but I caused a back log on the line up, but if they had signage I would know that the cod ball wasn't a dessert filled with cream. Things to try, names are referenced off the receipt. Sweet - Portuguese tarts (Natas) creamy smooth egg and medium torched in a flaky shell. Like a thicker version of creme brûlée - milk tart(quiej. De leite): like a Nata but without egg, so it's a lot lighter, not quite cupcake like as described but good Bread Milk egg sweet bread??: it's right by the cash, big huge top hat sized thing. It's very light inside and a touch sweet. It looks dry and tough on the outside though but it's not.. Makes great French toast if you have leftovers! Deep fried: R. Camarao: teardrop one is cod, flaky and light with mashed potatoes and parsley, even people who can't stand salmon will like this. The patty shape one is shrimp filled, also tasty.

When a place has a queue outside it tells me two things, either over hyped or there's really…read moresomething about this place. And if it's a place in the middle of somewhere random, with no seating and looks like a factory, there must be something about this place. And I was very right. Bartholomew feels like a hidden gem with it's location and outlook, but inside are some of the best, or dareisay, the actual best pastries in the GTA. So much to choose from and so many options, you'll probably leave with boxes full like many of the others here. Be prepared to take out another mortgage with the amount you'll spend here. But it's so worth it. Buttery flaky goodness in literally every bite. I had the almond croissant and the chocolate cherry pastry and oh my gosh, their flavours are SO right. It's so fresh that it almost doesn't feel like I'm cheating. I'll be coming here again and again and again. Also, I reached out to the owners who confirmed that all of their pastries which don't have alcohol or meat items are otherwise fully halal, even down to the gel they use in some of the pastries! We love an inclusive bakery.

Bartholomew Bakery is a viral and super popular bakery serving sandwiches, pies, breads, coffee,…read moreand croissants/pastries of various types. It is a LONG wait if you come to purchase in person (aka not a pickup order). HIGHLY RECOMMEND pickup option. We waited 45-60 mins on a rainy day. It is super popular! Some items were sold out due to popularity, but honestly not worth the hype. It is good pastries and a bit more unique due to their flavor combinations, but the execution feels rushed and dry. We had their croissants, which should be freshly made, but somehow it was dry, stale, and the only thing saving it was the filling. Not sure what happened as I've heard good things about it. Very much a swing and a miss. If we try it again, will definitely try to order for a pickup. Their sandwiches were much better, but there is standing room only in the cafe so its a pickup and go place. It is in an industrial location, so driving and parking is out of the way. For the location, it probably is the better option around (aka Vaughan), but either a bit west or east, there are better options without the long wait times. Try it at least once though, and try at least one of every item, you might find something you like, for me, it was their sandwiches, even though I was there for their pastries.

Really nice clean location with friendly staff…read more A little on the pricier side BUT that reflects the brand and their clothing prices which are already high. They have dairy free milks YAY! Water station available on the side and the cleanest bathrooms I have ever experienced. The only weird thing was the no laptop policy.

i was really surprised by the A o k cafe! I did not expect it to have A good variety of coffee is…read morecoming.I thought it would only have basics . To my surprise , They had a lot of different drinks and a really cute Aesthetic that had a really quick wait time. I ordered the coconut pen and latte and I really enjoyed this , it was sweet And I love the color.. I would definitely go again.