My wife and I just went to St. Jacobs Market. We were on our way driving from Kitchener to…read moreMississauga. Somewhere in the middle, we were trying to find washroom and entered this pastries shop. While it was embarrassing, we thought might as well try their stuff. It is truly a hidden gem!

From the owner: We create decadent desserts for any occasion. Take your birthdays, weddings and every day to new…read morelevel of sweetness! Find us just steps away from the beautiful Carriage Crossing neighborhood, RIM Park facilities, and Grey Silo Golf Course.

For my 100th review, I picked this place because I like supporting small food businesses that…read moredeserve to be recognized for the amazing quality and taste of their food. I really can't say enough of how delicious the scones are at this shop inside St. Jacob's Market. I tried the savoury cheese and chive scone, blueberry, raspberry white chocolate, pumpkin, and cinnamon scone - all were so fresh and full of flavour. None of them were overly sweet, which I loved. Even better how they were $1 each since I came close to closing time on a Saturday afternoon. Yes, they're a bit on the smaller side but for $1 each, I really couldn't complain after tasting each one! I also tried the lavender and honey macaron, which was unbelievably delicious! I love trying unique macaron flavours at different macaron shops and this was definitely one of the best flavours I've ever had! The crisp macaron shell combined with the melt in your mouth strong lavender honey filling was heavenly! Support this cute bakery - they deserve so much more recognition for the quality of baked goods that they make! I'm looking forward to my next visit and can't wait to try their other scones and macaron flavours!

I found the yummiest macarons ever at a stall in the St. Jacobs Farmers Market today (Thurs Oct…read more2nd). Apparently it was their first day vending at the market. I'm sure they will be a huge success. These macarons are incredibly delicious. The shells are light as air, moist and delicate, with good feet. The fillings are so bright and flavourful. There were four flavours when I purchased my dozen today. Strawberry, lemon, vanilla, and pistachio. I purchased three of each type and I've so far tried the pistachio and strawberry. Both are exceptionally good. The strawberry has a dollop of strawberry jam in the centre of the buttercream which really punches up that fresh strawberry flavour. I have now tried the lemon and the vanilla. The lemon was divine. Sweetly tart with a bit of lemon curd in the middle of the buttercream. Yummers. I wasn't expecting to like the vanilla as much as I did. I mean, it's vanilla, right? How good could it be? The answer, my friend, is unbelievably good. This is pure vanilla at its florally best. Yeah, that's right, I said it. Florally. There are specks of vanilla bean throughout the cookie and that gourmand floral note really shines through. This vendor will do exceptionally well. I guarantee it. These macarons can go up against some of the best in Toronto and come out on top. I'm totally a fan now. I hope the pastry chef starts expanding his flavour selection, but I know I'm just being greedy. If he's talking suggestions, I would request salted caramel, rose, and lavender. I would love to taste his take on a salted caramel. Mmm.

It's a cute supermarket that offers homemade jams and pickles, many great baking products, deli and…read morecheese, freshly baked tarts and bread, frozen tarts and homemade entrees, prepackaged salads, and the best part, gelato. The staff are friendly and helpful, too.

you can't believe it is their small size icecream:) very friendly staff, super yummy ice creamread more

Sometimes it's really good, most of the time it really awful. Inconsistent quality, deplorable and…read moreimpersonator, arrogant services.

Went for the first time to enjoy some pastries, my girlfriend used to get when she went to…read moreuniversity in the area. Unfortunately we had a bad experience. You can barely hear the staff and when they come to you they seemed as if we had no time to look at which pastries we wanted. We spent roughly $40 on several items. Everything was put in a bag so all the delicate pastries and macarons were squished and did not make it home. I also grabbed a coffee which I couldn't even drink.

Just had a delicious cinnamon sugar pretzel donut. A wonderful Friday treat! This place is a…read moretreasure trove of wonderful baking. Well worth the drive.

Why haven't I discovered this place sooner! I've been going to school at the University for 7 years…read moreand I only just found this hidden treasure trove of fresh, delicious baked goodness. I wanted to eat so many things and I could! Most bakeries I've been to charge over $3 for their baked goods and I usually just get one thing to share with my boyfriend, but here we were able to get four different things for just $6! We got a pretzel ($1.35), a long pretzel bun ($0.80), an apple fritter ($1.50) and a blueberry square ($2.25). I was very very excited, everything looked so good and the best part was that everything we got was perfect!!! I really like the blueberry square, I didn't feel like sharing it with my boyfriend...but as a good girlfriend I did :). My boyfriend's favorite item was the apple fritter, it was not too sweet and had a good amount of apple and cinnamon in each bite. After we finished eating, we wanted to get a few more things for breakfast the next day so we picked up another apple fritter, pretzel, pretzel bun and a cherry danish. Unfortunately and fortunately, we ate it all on the same day. From now on, I am definitely going to be a regular.

Grampa's Pretzels inside Peddler's Village is an absolute must-try when you're at the St Jacobs…read moreMarket! Even if you're not typically a pretzel enthusiast, this place will convert you. While you won't find any actual grandpas on site, what you will discover is a team of three generations of skilled women meticulously crafting the ultimate soft pretzels right before your eyes. From shaping the dough to the boiling and baking process, it's a mesmerizing experience. Be prepared to wait in line for about 20 minutes to place your order, but trust me, it's worth it. Grampa's offers options, including sugar cinnamon and the classic butter and salt. They even provide a side package of mustard if that's your preference. What sets these pretzels apart is their perfect soft chewiness, unlike the typical hard, snack-type pretzels you might be used to. And they don't skimp on portions here - you'll receive a generous serving. Most patrons don't settle for just one; it's common to see people buying multiple pretzels. So, if you find yourself in line, embrace the opportunity to get a few more of these treats! Grab a beer from TWB across from it to complement that pretzel. As many shops in this area, it's just a counter but there's a few spots to sit inside the Peddler's Village and also outdoor patio seating.

The prices are crazy expensive for what you get. Definitely a tourist trap that doesn't deliver…read more The wife brought home a tray of butter tarts and when opened at home they were almost raw. I was going to throw them out but decided to bake them further at home. 20 minutes in a 350 oven until they were edible, thats how badly underdone when purchased. For the price and the very poor quality control I would give this establishment a pass in future.

Definitely worth a visit. Grabbed an iced mocha, muffin, and a morning ice cream of course. All…read moregood stuff. They're are 2 patios, one overlooking the river, one by the silos. Both are very cool. It was a popular spot on a quiet day so it seems consistently good. Recommended!

EcoCafe has done an incredible job creating a safe but also stunning space for its patrons. When…read moreyou order it is like you are buying movie theatre tickets through plexiglass and a speaker. You go down the hall and around the corner and see that the cafe has been completely walled but you can see it's stunning original space through the window. They have sliding drawers where you can pick up your coffee with zero human contact. Warning though! Their coffee is STRONG!!! I got a mocha and it was absolutely delicious but I did not sleep that night, hours and hours later. Yes, I am super sensitive to caffeine but even for me that was quite unbelievable. We took out hot beverages and walked the Health Valley Trail which was wonderful! Personal note: there are no garbages along the trail so hold onto your coffee!!! Littering is WRONG!!!