Comments on store: Godiva Chocolatier
From: ANGELO on Sep-03-2003
PLEASE TAKE OUT THE PRESERVATIVES AND IT WILL TASTE BETTER. PLUS THE PRICE YOU CHARGE, THEY SHOULD BE ORGANIC. UNTIL YOU CHANGE THAT, I WILL CONTINUE BUYING FROM TEUSCHER FOR MY CHAMPAGNE AND CHOCLATE PARTIES.

From: Angel on Jul-27-2008
PLEASE TAKE OUT THE PRESERVATIVES AND IT WILL TASTE BETTER. PLUS THE PRICE YOU CHARGE, THEY SHOULD BE ORGANIC. UNTIL YOU CHANGE THAT, I WILL CONTINUE BUYING FROM TEUSCHER FOR MY CHAMPAGNE AND CHOCLATE PARTIES.

From: Australia on Aug-23-2008
I praise God for answering my prayers. God, you are so wonderful, majestic. Jesus Christ, I adore Your Sacred Heart.t

From: Deutschland on Aug-26-2008
I have always wanted a compendium of novena prayers. Thank you for sharing all these prayers with us. It brings joy and happiness to everyone. I know, I do feel that way.

Comments on store: Pusateri's Fine Foods
From: Gillian on Feb-21-2003
I love your store and 22 years ago I used to live across the street from the St. Clair store and shopped there almost every week. Well I have come quite a long way from those days being a struggling graphic designer to having my own business and have also seen Pusateri’s grow into one of the best supermarkets in the greater Toronto area and here is my comment. I love buying my grocieries there but having moved to south Mississauga (Port Credit) for the last few years I find it difficult coming out every week. There is quite a clientele from Oakville, Lorne Park and the Mineola West, have you ever considered opening a store for us suburbinites, there is quite a market for it I can assure you, and there is nothing really around that comes close to your expertise. Thank you

From: GIgi on Mar-09-2003
I was just wondering if u would have a delivery service in the future

From: peter on Apr-22-2003
Pusateri's is a fabulous store but in response to a previous comment from a gentleman in Port Credit, there is a store named Jubilee in Oakville which is similar to Pusateri's in terms of quality and variety. It certainly isnt as diversed but a recommended option.

From: eowens on Jan-03-2004
Does your Bay St. Store carry Scottish Cheddar Cheese? Does it deliver? Thank you, E. J. OWENS eowensis@verizon.net

From: pombo on Jan-08-2004
pusateri's is shit the store is so small and too busy. also the customers get treated like garbage from the owners and head manager

From: Kingschild on Jan-28-2004
Nothing wrong with small and busy. I've found the head manager very helpful and quite nice. Found what I wanted and was happy when I left. The no parking hassle is great too.

From: letusbe on Jan-28-2004
I love the new store. The chef is much better than the one at the north store. The food has less of a mass produced taste.

From: Marjorie on Aug-18-2004
Pusateri's conveniently carries gourmet and hard-to-find food items. Whenever I need something "special", I think of Pusateri's first.

From: cheryl on Dec-06-2004
Whenever I want a real treat and go somewhere very special, I visit Pusateri's on Avenue Road. The music, the staff, the ambience make this store an absolute delight. I always come away feeling like I've had a unique experience in food shopping. When I need those few items that make entertaining an easy pleasure, I head straight to your store. Thank you for providing a store that can instantly lift my spirits and make food shopping a less painful experience!

From: bernie on Dec-10-2004
I find the quality of the food second to none. Although pricey it delivers on freshness and taste. Good range of specialty items. I shop early because the crowds later in the day can be humongous.

From: Lisa Murano on Mar-15-2005
Not that great.. have you ever visted Vincenzo's in Waterloo!!! Check this place out... it outshines any Fine Food store in the continent!

From: Monica on Apr-28-2006
I used to go there until I found the place on Mount Pleasant and Soudan, they're right next to the chocolatier....they have the some of the same products for much less. They serve coffee and have Dufflet desserts. Also the service is great and you get free inhouse coffee refills.

From: Natalie Samaroo on Jun-26-2006
We ordered food for our lunch meeting and everyone just went crazy. The food was fantastic and fresh and tasty. Also the presentation was amazing. It really is top of the line service and food. T

From: Natalie Samaroo on Jun-26-2006
We ordered food for our lunch meeting and everyone just went crazy. The food was fantastic and fresh and tasty. Also the presentation was amazing. It really is top of the line service and food. The catering dept was wonderful to deal with as well.

From: rosanna p on Sep-14-2006
pusateri's has always been an over-rated store. I have found rotten fruits and vegetables amongst their so called perfect produce. what this store really is, is for people to follow like cattle behind someone because they claim it to be 'the IN place". Pusateri customers shop there to say they shop there. Not because they know anything about fine food, etc. I've got news for you.....if you really know fine food, you will shop all over Toronto and get superb quality and choice for NOT Pusateri's rip off pricing

From: Anon on Nov-10-2006
I think that Pusateri's is the most overrated, over-priced establishment in the city of Toronto. I live in the Avenue & Lawrence area, and marvel each weekend at the stream of cars coming in and out of the parking lot. It is clear that the people who shop at Pusateri's are going there to uphold some type of image and know nothing about good food that is actually worth paying for!

From: Anna Nonomiss on Nov-24-2006
I only go to buy the PICI pasta from Morelli in Tuscany. Hard to find everywhere glad they have that to go along with my favourite Pesto Crespi right from the Genoa area. Only the real thing will do.

From: moroder on Apr-05-2007
Great stores with fine selection and some wild prices BUT I have yet to get a good coffee from the staff at Avenue/Lawrence they got the machine and the ILLY what gives? pretty much the worst execution of coffee , whre it should matter most it easy to pick on the big guy though pusateris is worth checking out

From: Jim on Apr-19-2007
Please don't compare Pusateri's to Fauchon or Harrod's. I is a bit sad that Torontonians are impressed by this store, i realize that most haven't see much outside Canada but still. It is not bad it has got some good products, great grilled chicken, some interesting chocolates and cakes but nothing wow in the pastry section where half the stuff is made at Rahier or Wanda's. Good meat selection but if you positioned this store in Paris or London as gourmet you won't have many people walking in. Sorry but this is the fact, but for Toronto it can be labelled as somehow good. Don't even try the ready to east pasta plates on Bay. There is a lot more room for the bar to go up.

From: Worker on May-16-2007
Let me just say that pusataris wouldnt be anything withought its fine staff the end!

From: Nadya Cupcakes on Oct-27-2007
O-V-E-R R-A-T-E-D; you guys seriously need to work on customer service for everyone not only the "chosen few" Many, if not all the products in this store can be purchased elsewhere, where you get treated well. Shape up Guys, nothing lasts forever!

From: name_unknown on Aug-23-2008
"Pusateris" - where customers are treated like majesties, and employees treated like shit by inconsiderate customers whose lives are totally attached to money and riches

From: KarlawithaK on Aug-26-2008
Speaking of Pusateri's, I find it very comical in light of the recent Maple Leaf recall, they have done their 'due diligence' in posting a sign on the doors stating they do not sell Maple Leaf wieners and bacon....DUH, that's not what the recall is about, they really should have a look at their Deli and their day old sandwiches that they 'refresh' each morning... I do agree, they are way over priced, I have 20 years in the industry and it always amazes me how the elite or wannabes in Toronto like to play 'follow the leader'. If anyone ever really honestly knew the behind the scenes stuff, like the people who work there do, they's just stick to their neighbourhood grocer. Obviously they have their place in this city, so do all the big supermarkets and specialty stores...I'd shop the Deli on the corner for exceptional service and quality products...even Whole Foods has entered the competition and made their mark...remember Brunos, and don't ever forget Longos!!

Comments on store: Petit Paris Bakery
From: Elyse on Sep-18-2004
Best strawberry rum cake in the world!

From: Lindsay on Sep-28-2004
I've been here, and must say, its worth sitting in the squishy store to eat - you'll keep wanting to 'sample' all of the treasures you find in the store front window! My girlfriends and i salvate just talking about this place!

From: Cora on Mar-19-2006
I visited Petit Paris today to sample their apple danish; although the dough lacked flavour and freshness, and obviously contained shortening, the apple topping tasted fabulous--perfectly crisp and tasty. Petit Paris also sells a variety of tiny cakes, which look messy, and truffles, which have appealable names, but do not look appealable themselves. I think Petit Paris is a perfect place to pick up pastry in a rush, but if you have the time, go somewhere else for quality!

From: Masta on Nov-16-2006
it's a nice touch of Dutch class in gloomy Toronto - the best pastry in the High Park area . One day I spotted a real wolf there - he swallowed his tail since he couldn't wait for cakes!

From: aquaholic on Mar-26-2007
A huge disappointment. The staff was rude, and non-attentive. I stood for a good 20 minutes before getting someone's attention, and it wasn't even busy! I felt like a bother, rather than a customer. Quality? No. I bought a few cute little items, all of which turned out to be stale! Go somewhere else. This is a fast food version of a 'specialty' bakery.

From: chocoholic on Jun-05-2007
One of my favourite places in the whole Etobicoke, the sweets are to die for and the atmosphere is warm and friendly, like in your grandma's kitchen on a snowy day. The little European touch combined with the kind owner and staff makes it just a perfect place to start your day.

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From: defygravity on Jan-14-2008
definetley the best little cafe in the whole toronto area, the staff were amazing and kind and helpful the owners are amazing its like family...and to the person above me i really doubt you were waiting 20 minutes to be served so stop lying

From: lovefood on Apr-04-2008
Sorry have to agree with the prevoius post about poor service. Even got to witness the staff squabbling with each other. Pastries were stale and our cake was previously frozen. A must not!

From: Vyvianne on Aug-25-2008
I bought a specialty chocolate cake from Petit Paris for a work colleague's birthday. Everyone in the office loved it. There were a few truffles on top of the cake which delighted the birhtday girl. I bought the cake on Saturday and served it on Monday. It was still fresh and tasted like heaven. As an individual who purchased cakes from various places for our work I would highly recommend this Pastry shop. I'm going back this week to pick up another cake.

Comments on store: Terroni
From: terroni on Dec-24-2003
sono un italiano e vivo in francia mi chiamo terroni pietro in italia mio paese si chiama monti di guinadi provincia di massa di carrara vicino a pontremoli vi mando un buon natale e felice anno nuovo 2004

From: gigi on Jun-23-2004
viva massa carrara viva la merda nel mondo viva terroni

From: A&A on Aug-12-2004
Serendipidous find on Queen Street: We were disappointed to find out that a restaurant where we had planned to dine only served until 10pm. On the hunger search...we stumbled across Terroni's across the street. Who knew we'd find the best pizza place in Toronto! Terroni's boasts a relaxed eclectic ambiance with the option of eating at the cooking counter where guests can watch the chefs in action. The menu is reasonably priced and has a great selection of pizzas and pastas. Oh...and on the way out, Terroni's has shelves full of difficult-to-find italian dried and preserved goods for purchase. Highly recommended! PS. Ever since the discovery last winter, we frequent Terroni's quite often...and we have never thought twice about trying that original restaurant accross the street.

From: Tom Henderson on Nov-02-2004
TheThe service at the Victoria street location is an absolute mess! From the very beginning when the female server took our order while scratching her head for at least a minute while showing us her unshaved arm pit.. all the way through to her sarcastic wave goodbye, it was appaling. First salads arrived (mediocre & overpriced) then we waited 35 minutes before our entres appeared. Along the way, I asked the server if there was a problem. With unbeliveable arrogance, she said "no.. why would there be a problem?" I knew she made a mistake with our order when I saw her look it up on the order screen and watched her confusion and consternation. No apology, no reason given.. only, "it'll be a few more minutes." A decent restaurant would have acknowleded the mistake, apologized and offered a free drink, entre or desert. None of that happned here! And at these prices, I'd expect at least a sincere "I'm sorry". I will never forget the defensiveness of this server when I noted we had been waiting an unacceptable amount of time for our food. Truly, spectacularly horrible service. If you have an enemy you want to annoy to death, Terroni on Victoria would be a good place to go. If you long to be treated with decency and respect for your money, go elsewhere. For the first time in my adult life I did not tip! I'll bet she experiences this a lot, so If you have a used bic shaver to donate, maybe this waitress can use it.

From: Marc on Mar-03-2005
the worst meal I have ever had, very dente pasta, poor service, and small portions when I mentioned my complaint to to the manager of the Queen street location he said "sorry you did not like it". This place is trendy and very busy , I can't understand why?

From: Jenniflower on May-16-2005
Terroni is a great restaurant! When I lived in Toronto, we lived very close so I went like... once a week! I miss it a lot now, but i give it a 5/5!

From: Dave Piehl from St. Louis on Jul-15-2005
We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Terroni's last evening. While it did get crowded, the food was hot and very tasty! We stayed and enjoyed Tiramisu for dessert. We highly recommend Terroni.

From: Franny on Dec-14-2005
Amazing food!!!!! Amazing atmosphere- it felt like I was in Italy!!!!! Amazing service!!!!!! Great place to go on a date, lunch, dinner with friends on a weekend!!!! WOW!!!!!

From: Matt on Oct-24-2006
Victoria street location. Mediocre food. BAD service. Conversation overheard at 5:30 pm ... Customer: "Hi, how long for a table for 4?" Little Guy at the Front: "Everyone wants a table for 4. Come back at 7." Niiice. Do you think he came back? Nope ... and neither will we.

From: Vi on Nov-26-2006
Regarding Queen St West location. I happened upon it by accident. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of food and bustling yet comfortable atmosphere. It turned into one of my favorite restaurants. I dine out often and made it a habit to share your experience with many friends and associates because I loved it! Unfortunately, I no longer frequent this establisment because I simply can not tolerate being waited on by kids with sassy attitudes -- specificaly an 18-22 yr old blonde boy. Sorry Terroni I will not return. You may want to look at a situation like this because I am sure I am not the first to stop dining at your restaurant for this reason. Thank You.

From: Chris on Dec-26-2006
Ignore those bad reviews. Terroni has the best pasta in the city. Plus, the pizza and salads are fantastic. There's nothing wrong with the service. Go there.

From: Carlos on Jun-04-2007
It was a long wait to get in and it just was not worth it. The food was very average, the tables were too close together and the waitresses were rude. Do I need to put up with attitude from a scrawny creature with hairy armpits dressed in an undershirt, while I'm trying to eat my food. Don't waste your time, go to a real restaurant.

From: oreo maria on Jun-23-2007
From the moement we arrived at Teroni at Yonge and Balmoral we encountered attitude from the hostess and wait staff. My brother oredered spaghetti with tomato sauce but it was lightly covered with it. When he asked for more he was told that they make only enough sauce for each dish. We could not believe that for we have never been refused extra sauce at other restaurants even if they had to whip some up (plus you need sauce on hand when making pizza). She also told him this want not home where you can get extra sauce (like we never eat out). In the end she gave us sauce (1 mintue after asking for it) but said we would be charged and again could not believe that. She gave us the impression though that she had waived the fee but lo and behold it was on the bill. Now the $2.50 is not going to break our bank but it is the prinicpal. We will never go there again. There are better Italian restaurants in City

From: Timothy on Sep-17-2007
Terroni's has a great atmosphere in the restaurants on Queen St. and Victoria St.. The staff are both pleasant and welcoming and the food is great. The portion size is fine and you don't leave the restaurant feeling stuffed. I have been going to Terroni since 1999 and I love the cozy atmosphere, the pizza is amazing and the staff have always been pleasant and friendly. I have introduced many people to these restaurants and everyone enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. I wish Terroni nothing but success and look forward to dining in the new larger location on King St.

From: Angela on Sep-19-2007
Our family with two young kids went to Terroni on Balmoral for an early dinner on a Saturday in August 2007 (it wasn't busy because it was 5pm). The staff was friendly enough but were somewhat pre-occupied by one of their staff members birthday and birthday cake. What was worse is that our 5 year old was starving and wanted butter for the bread as they only brought olive oil. Well, obviously we weren't versed in Terroni's no changes/subsitutions or whatever other crap they spew about not accommodating simple requests. They said they have butter in the kitchen but they won't give you any. Now please explain to me how being allowed butter for BREAD is changing the integrity of a dish. It's BREAD for crying out loud. Despite the butter request being turned down, I later decided to ask for balsamic vinegar for my $13 appetizer of bufala and tomatoes. I knew it was likely pointless but the nice waitress said she'd ask even though they don't give it out either. Amazingly, she came back with balsamic and said it must be my "lucky day"! While I appreciated getting the balsamic I hardly feel that I should feel "lucky" for getting some balsamic vinegar for an appetizer that I'm paying $13 for! And by the way....I've been to Italy and eaten at "authentic" Italian restaurants and guess what? They serve balsamic at the table with that dish I ordered. I strongly recommend NEVER GO TO TERRONI - ever. I certainly won't and I will tell whoever will listen...especially now that I've read other similar reviews about Terroni and at different locations too. An anti-customer establishment such as this should not be rewarded for such attitude on simple, reasonable requests. People aren't asking them to whip up dishes that aren't on the menu. Owners of Terroni - GET REAL. Your restaurant ain't no 4-star establishment. And quite frankly I hope you go out of business given your attitude to customers. I've been to 4 star restaurants and they generally try to accommodate people if the requests are reasonable. That's what people pay for...not attiutde!

From: anne on Sep-28-2007
This is kind of in response to the reviewer who couldn't get butter for her kids bread ... hey lady, you know where you can find butter? At your own freaking house --- eat there! Also, don't let your kid get that hungry- bring snacks! I am not an employee of this restaurant or good friends with its owners or anything but I do love the food and fun atmosphere. I also respect their wishes to stay true to the southern Italian menu. There are hundreds of restaurants that spew out mediocre food for the minivan majority, with little packets of butter and all that crap, but terroni is special and I certainly wouldn't discourage people from eating there -- I recommend it to everyone I know!

From: anonymous on Oct-02-2007
I went to the location on queen street west and it was not what i expected. The service was rough and the food not the greatest. Next time i will give my money to McDonalds, at least that way I know what to expect.

From: anonymous on Nov-21-2007
whoa lady, why so angry at a mother who wants butter for her child? the staff at the queen st. location can be crabby at times, this is true. Also, I have noticed that the quality is just not what it used to be. Went for dinner recently with a bunch of friends, the gnocci was tasteless, not the little bites of heaven that they used to be. Also, the bucatini is a good pasta but the rest were mediocre. Stick with the pizzas though, you can't go wrong with them or with the fungi assoluti salad.

From: Patrick on Dec-05-2007
Having been introduced to the Terroni on Queen by a good friend this summer, who as a result gained considerably in my estimation, I have become a Terroni's addict. It is a magical combination of amazing food, ambiance and the wonderfully mixture of patrons. If I don't Terroni on a regular basis I lose some of my, albeit minimal, humanity. So get out there and Terroni!!! If you can't stand hairy armpits and food served in a way slightly different then you are accustomed to it may be that instead of going off your nut, you just go elsewhere

From: Sabrina on Dec-12-2007
Yawn. It's an Italian restaurant, the food is okay (certainly not great, sometimes just terrible), the staff are rude, the atmosphere is fake, doesn't really make you feel you are in a little cafe in Tuscany. To the owners, get over yourselves, you are not rocket scientists, you sell pizza. You have moved into the Courthouse and you have big shoes to fill, no more lineups out the door of your little hole in the wall spot. There are many better, and more authentic, Italian restaurants in Toronto than this one.

From: Marlena on Jan-18-2008
Some visitors have commented how much they love the restaurant, hairy armpits and all. First of all, hairy armpits on their own do not create authenticity. Secondly, hairy armpits on a bunch of servers with attitude, who are too busy kissing up to certain customers who might give them a bigger tip, and don't have the time to actually do their job (which is bringing the food to your table, and then clearing away the dirty plates), is not something worth spending one's hard-earned money on.

From: Carlos on Feb-04-2008
Next time you go to Terroni on Adelaide and they tell you it's only a 45 minute wait (since it's a slow night), say goodbye and walk a block away to Mercatto on Toronto Street. They'll welcome you into a much nicer restaurant, with better food and without the arrogant attitude.

From: Victoria on Feb-12-2008
Just love your restaurant, the atmosphere is so real and so raw. The pizza is still the best in town. Preferred your other location, much more intimate.

From: LP Doren on Feb-23-2008
Been to Terroni's on Balmoral, and tried the new one on Adelaide East last night, and was crudely disappointed. Mind you, my friend had the pizza. But I had the misfortune to order the daily fish, swordfish that came oddly sliced thin laterally (!?!) , some slices with holes from the dubious enterprise, and as tasty as hospital food - no spices, no herbs, no nothing. Even the frisée that came with it had not a sprinkle of oil, vinegar, or even lemon let alone specks of parsley. The menu offered much done with ricotta, notorious for imbibing sauces and leaving them clumpy. Where's the marscarpone? They brought us the wrong lemon (ricotta!) cake at dessert too. This can only be southern Italian/North American cooking. While it may make for good food at home, it doesn't "cut" it in gastronomy.

From: LPD on Feb-23-2008
PS: For pizza, I would still go to Fillipo's, Marcello's and Caffè Doria who make pizza in wood burning ovens, before coming here again.

From: Margaret on Mar-01-2008
My friends and I were looking for the Courthouse, sure enough it was gone, but we decided to try Italian food instead. We were disappointed. We had a long wait and the food was very ordinary.

From: John on Mar-01-2008
I love Italian food, so I was interested to try a new restaurant. I don't think I will be returning, as it was quite mediocre.

From: Roberto on Mar-06-2008
Lots of hype, but actually quite ordinary. We had a long wait, the food was so-so and the servers were rude. I'd recommend not to bother.

From: chiara on Mar-11-2008
If you decide to run with the restaurant policies and the attitude that Terroni has, your food better be impeccable. And the food at Terroni is anything but. Calling it mediocre is complimenting it. Of course it tastes somewhat OK, because the ingredients are good quality. But to anybody that knows something about cooking, it's pretty obvious that Terroni doesn't. Rustic food is simple and can be really elegant, but what Terroni's doing is rustic in a very bad way - sloppy and tasteless. Pizzas are not what they used to be, somewhere along the way people forgot how to make the dough taste nice, paste are somewhat ok, depending on the day, but the secondi are just horrible. And their gnocchi and ravioli would turn off anybody - the first absolutely leaden and tasteless, the second missing their stuffing 4 out of 5 times. There's much better Italian food in the city, and they don't use the world 'traditional' as an explanation for not knowing how to cook.

From: pecka on Apr-12-2008
Where to begin? From the four slices of bread to be shared among the five of us at the table, served with tasteless oil, to the pasta and pizza entrees served with barely discernible toppings/fillings, to the arrogance of the manager lecturing the member of our party who dared to request balsamic vinegar for her bocconcini and tomato salad. First she was instructed by our server to try it as it was, which she did with the oil, salt and pepper she was grudgingly allowed. When she again requested some balsamic vinegar, the manage came to our table, and spent several minutes insisting that to serve this salad with balsamic vinegar would impinge on its "authenticity". Never mind that our friend had recently been in Italy, which is where she was first introduced to the combination of bocconcini and balsamic. The upshot is, my friend handed her salad over unfinished, and we enjoyed a lovely dessert and coffee across the street. We thoroughly enjoyed the great service at The LIttle Black Dress Shop in the afternoon, but recommend you give this Little Rude Restaurant a pass!

From: M on May-06-2008
I disagree with the above - and I do happen to know a thing or two about food. I go to Terroni's often, and au contraire - I find their olive oil and crusty calabrese divine. When I was there last, I had a lovely antipasti starter with fantastic speck and a crumbly parm - I find their ingredients fresh and the quality high. For my primi I had Spaghetti in Canna a Mare - (homemade spag. with fresh clams, mussells, scallops, tiger shrimp) in a tomato sauce that was light and fresh. The portion of seafood was generous too... My companion had the Tirolese pizza which was lovely as well. Furthermore, while I am aware they do not do any menu substitutions, I have never had bad service and always enjoy the food and environment when I visit Terroni's.

From: M on May-06-2008
One more thing, I always go to the Queen West or Balmoral location. Have never been to Adelaide's...

From: Imran on May-28-2008
What a load of pretentious bollocks this place is! The food is PONY and how dare they tell that I can't have basalmic with my buffalo due to the "integrity" of the dish being compromised, this from a place which doesn't know the meaning of integrity. I highly recommend you all go there and order the buffalo mozarella and DEFINITELY ask for the basalmic. Ensure that you have already started eating the dish and then once refused on the basalmic, send the almost fully eaten dish back and tell them to shove it where the sun don't shine and refuse to pay! Sweetmans!

From: Girl 22 on Jun-25-2008
What started out to be a birthday celebration ended up being a sickened and horrifying experience at Terroni - Yonge & St. Clair. The pasta was tasteless, dry, hard and served cold. We would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. First of all we were crammed on a table that accommodate 4...and it was five of us. We didn't think anything of it since we were out to have a good time and we didn't really cared....we were all very flexible. Secondly one of our friends ordered a drink. She looked nothing like a teenager but was requested to show an ID. We know its the law and abide by it. Still having lots of fun. We give the waiter a health card with picture, DOB etc etc everything that you will think is required to check proof of age. He denied that saying that 'they' take only drivers license. We were all taken back, but humbly obliged and give him the drivers license. We were still having fun at this time. Thirdly, we ordered a round of Ice Tea and water for everyone. We were given a container (bottle/Jug) of water of about 1 liter of water. Within a short time we finished the water and asked for more. At that time the waiter told us that 'they' do not have any more water. We were just stunned. At time point we knew that something was going on. We told him that we were never denied water before. He then went over to another table where people had just left, he picked up their water (1/2 jug) and brought it to us saying that this is the best he can do. We were just horrified and appalled that we were treated this way. We refused the water and said that we would not drink anyone else's water. He then took the same bottle and went to the back and fill it from the tap and brought it back. When he brought it was still foaming (not sure if he did anything with it), from the effect of the tap. We are not sure of the procedure of serving water from the tap, but we know that when he brought the first bottle it didn't look like that. It was chilled and clear etc. None of us drank it. We ordered our food plus appetizer. We waited half an hour before we got our food. The table next to us that came in after us, ordered and was eating and our food did not arrive. When our food came it was cold and dry. There was no sauce etc etc etc. One of the party in our group took a while before he was served his pizza. We were all eating while one of the party in our group sat and waited and waited and waited for his pizza. We asked for Tabasco sauce and was told that they do not have. We were deliberately ill treated and we felt violated. We did not give any reasons what so ever to receive such a degrading and horrifying treatment. We were mannerly and polite to the extend that we even left a 15% tip. Its the way we were brought up by our parents who thought us good values. One of our friends were in tears by the end of the day. The next day we called the manager and lodge a complain. The manager denied that anything of the sort has happened. We then asked to speak to her superior. She took our number promising to pass on the information and never called back. Until now we are still waiting.

From: Jeanette on Jun-30-2008
I can't believe all the dismay over being denied balsamic vinegar at Terroni. The stuff is not like salt or pepper: in fact, it's pretty potent. I was at Terroni--don't know when exactly--and sat beside a guy who flipped out over not getting balsamic for his Caprese con Mozzarella di Bufala salad. Look it up in any reputable food book, or even on the internet, and you'll see that the salad is not traditionally served with the stuff (soft creamy cheese with vinegar ?!?!?). It became a fad in the 1980's when North America went nuts for balsamic and started pouring it on everything. The fact that a restaurant exists that cares enough about their food to not pour stuff that doesn't belong on their dishes makes me very happy. People who want to pour ketchup on their macaroni or balsamic on their bocconcini, can go right ahead and do it, and I bet the folks at Terroni wouldn't care--just as long as they do it at home.

From: Kelly Ann on Jul-01-2008
I used to work there so I should know. The food is not good. The tips are though, particularly if you show enough skin to the right customers. So who cares, it's all about money.

From: sabrina m on Jul-11-2008
Hey, I used to work there too. It was a good job for a girl like me, but you're right, the food was not so great.

From: Vicky on Jul-12-2008
To the owners of Terroni, maybe you should just close your doors - after reading all these people's comments about your restaurant, with its arrogant attitude and its tasteless food, who would want to waste their money at your establishment?

From: Jenn on Aug-13-2008
I have now been to Terroni three times, twice at the Queen restaurant and once at the Adelaide. Overall, I have been disappointed each time. I wanted to love it, it came so highly recommended, but I just can't. I find the pizza tasteless (I have tried three and been disappointed each time), the ordering policy pretentious for a place of this quality and the service mediocre. Last night at Adelaide we had a table of 7. Our entrees arrived, followed by our drinks and bread. I much prefer the drinks/ bread first, followed by entrees approach. Not much else to say, the decor is nice, the buzzing ambiance is nice, but the food is... meh. I won't be going back unless it's for special events organized by others. Too bad because it's only about ten steps from where I live - maybe I'll try Mercatto instead?

From: Pete on Aug-17-2008
I felt much better after discovering from other reviews here that I was not the only one to have had an unpleasant experience with the service. At first I ordered diet coke, which I was told was not available. It could have ended there and the waiter could have walked away, but he insisted on lecturing me that the owners do not believe in sweetners, that the ownders are "anti-sweetner and they don't support it". It was a bit strange but I thought nothing of it. Then after the pizza arrived I asked for some olive oil to drizzle on top. Then I got the lecture from the waiter and he denied the oil. I found this to be strange and inconsiderate, so I won't go back and I don't recommend anyone else go back. To no change menu items because it makes preparation complex for the chef and waiters I understand, but to enforce it as a stand for some kind of pretentious princple is not good business or welcoming.

From: TerroniHater on Aug-24-2008
I just tried Terroni's for the first time, after hearing great things about the food. We asked 3 waiters for fresh grated parmesan cheese for our pizza (which was supposed to have parmesan on it already, however we could not see any), and each time, were told that we could not have cheese for our pizza, as the dishes are all served in a very particular way. We eventually complained to the manager, who agreed with us that they are losing customers over this "policy", however did not wish to resolve the situation. He mentioned that Terroni's stopped leaving the cheese graters on the table 2-3 months ago, because people were using it on their pizza! We explained to him that denying a customer parmesan cheese is like denying them salt and pepper, and he stated that "no fine dining establishment provides salt and pepper". His comment is certainly lacking validity, as I have yet to be refused salt and pepper in any kind of restaurant! And after today's experience, I can't understand why he thinks Terroni is a "fine dining restaurant". His only attempt at rectifying the situation was offering us a "seafood dish" instead. At this point, I am still unsure what that would have solved, as we went to Terroni specifically for pizza! I should have left the pizza and walked out, however I ate it anyway, and paid for it, however for the first time ever, I left exact change with absolutely NO tip! There are many other wonderful restaurants in Toronto that actually try to please their paying customers - Terroni is NOT one of them! Do yourself a favour and spend your time and money elsewhere!

Comments on store: Rahier Patisserie
From: Beernaert Nicolas on Feb-11-2003
Hello my canada family I am the Sonia's brother and I am always glad when I go to work at the patisserie. Francois is the best and his team, too. To, Christoffe, Theresa and the others are exceptionnel. Kiss from Belgium

From: michel trudel on Apr-03-2003
Rahier was the best pastry shop in town, but not any more. The quality is going down the hill, exept for the croissants. The prévert was absoluty discusting, the little green drops on the top of the cake are horrible and taste like cornstarch. La forêt noire is everything exept a forêt noire, this cake MUST have sour cherries in kirsh inside! And I prefer not talking about the mini mousses wich where still frozen when I had them... I'm glad that I found Fleurdelys pâtisserie, the two chefs overthere (Miro and Laurent) know what quality and flavour mean. But, the only thing is, Rahier has better croissants. Otherwise, forget Rahier!

From: Sofia on Dec-16-2003
Rahier is definitely one of the best places for French pastries in the city... the service is sometimes a little cold, but the pastries never disapoint!

From: David on Feb-20-2004
I have tried Rahier Patisserie four times now and can only say that I am ecxtremely dissapointed. Never have I found their shelves full of the bake goods that they claim to offer. I have tried 3 times over the last month to purchase chocolate croissants and each time they have been sold out. At the end of the day I can understand, but fifteen minutes after opening? When expressing my dissapointment to the staff it is obvious that they really don't care. The reception in this Patisserie is more than cold. If I am going to spend money in someone's establishment I will go where my buisiness is appreciated and where their product is plentiful. With such poor customer relation skills and the inability to keep their shelves well stocked I am surprised that they manage to continue.

From: Christian B. on Jun-06-2004
I find the croissants a little greasy and heavy for my taste. Croissants should be lighter and flakier. All the pastries I have sampled here have been too sweet, the flavour overstated rather than subtle. The pistachio mousse I tried had a terrible topping, all goopy and runny. I am unsure of the reason for this bakery's high rating.

From: Martin Neilson on Oct-11-2004
What's with all the negative comments? I don't understand? I have been a customer for years and I have never had a bad experience. I have been to every single other patisserie in Toronto and I have covered Montreal form top to bottom in search of the best patisserie. Rahier is by far the best all-round patisserie in Toronto and Montreal. Anyone who disagrees and leaves negative comments, must obviously have other interests and motives in mind. As for the comments about the service, if you want exceptional service with a smile, go to McDonalds and order an apple pie, perhaps it will best suit your taste buds.

From: Benoit Woellffel on Jan-28-2005
There is deffinitely something that they should learn from McDonald's. Having a good products doesn't give you a reason to treat customers like "shit " The owner woman should appritiate those who broght the money in and made her richer, it seems not the case. And I do agree that their quality is somehow going down hill. They are popular only because they are one of the very first fine patisseries in town. But now time has changed, more and more good French Patisseries for us to choose from. My friends, please try Fleudelys, Pain Perdu & Ma Maison... And ironically only recently another French patisserie called La Cigogne opened just beside Rahier. Their pastries are ten times better and owner and his little Chinese wife are sweet too. I really hope they will take Rahier's customers away and give those Belgians a lesson.

From: Madeline on Mar-13-2005
Benoit, you hit the nail on the head! Rahier's staff need a lesson in customer service. My husband went in to pick up a cake at 2 minutes before closing and they would not sell him a cake. When you are paying for good quality product, you should receive at minnimum decent service. By the way, Martin, McDonald's customer service has made them one of the most successful franchises in the world.

From: Mariette Gomez on Oct-27-2005
Great looking desserts, always consistent. But taste for some of the cakes are not amazing.

From: Genny on Nov-17-2005
I have to say, I am partial to the apple scarres. Amazing, so tasty and sometimes the apples are caramelized. Mmmmmmm.... For the more subtle pastry like cakes, if you think that the taste is not amazing, it`s because you don`t take the time to really ''taste'' the treat. You have to close your eyes, forget about everything around you, you should not allow any noise get in the way. Take your first bite, close you mouth on it, but don`t chew, not yet... Wait until the flavors start hitting your tastes bud.... the delicate flavors start emerging from the cake slowly. Today in a society where everything is done in a hurry, we have a tendancy to look for the same thing in food which means, a strong flavor that hits all your taste bud at once...... this is wrong people when it comes to food. It is meant to be a pleasure and not a chore. The best cake to enjoy at home is the chocolat tart with a nice glass of port.... try it... or a nice little mousse cake with a glass of riesling..... Their quiches are fantastic, their green apple and brie sandwiches (I got 2 of my friends hooked on it). Everything is good even their ice cream is worth the detour......

From: Jennie on Feb-20-2006
By far, the best croissants in town. I've tried them all---Patachou, Brick Street Bakery, Frangipane, etc., Rahier has THE best!

From: Sandra on Jul-20-2006
The ultimate Patisserie! Inspite of growing competition, Rahier remains the best for crossants, breads, cakes and cookies. Indulge yourself!

From: denise on Sep-02-2006
Apparently they have no idea about their bad reviews, no improvement at all in their customer service. They may have the nice products, but don' t even think about to go there and eat in; they are absolutely rude.

From: Ben on Oct-01-2006
I've enjoyed Rahier's pastries for several years now. I don't bother with their great looking cakes though because my girlfriend can beat any bakery in the city... It's true that there shelves are often poorly stocked, but that is because the demand outstrips their production capacity. On most weekend mornings the line of customers regularly stretches out into the street. This might also explain some of the service issues other reviewers have reported.

From: Lillian on Oct-23-2006
I have no idea why Rahier has so many negative comments. The service was just fine and the chocolate mousse cake I bought was superb. Rave reviews from all my guests.

From: PASCALE on Oct-29-2006
THE VERY BEST FROM TORONTO !!!!!

From: Irene on Feb-15-2007
I must say that the pastries I have had (all of them) are amazing! I especially like the plain bow tie one that I can eat in layers! Then there is the one with a carmel like filling... croissants to die for...Their pear tart is the best desert ever! My husband and son absolutely love it. The chocolate mouse cakes with raspberry, the mango one...all are superb. If that staff is miserable...well....you can't have everything and I'm sure that notice will be made of the negative reviews of staff and things will improve with time. If you ask me... Rahier Rocks!

From: caramelized lemon on May-05-2007
This is, hands-down, the best bakery in Toronto! Fantastic croissants, brioche,spectacular desserts, great atmosphere, friendly staff... Long live Rahier!

From: Nikolai Nikolaievich on Jun-08-2007
I tried the baguette sandwiches and some pastries. There's nothing like Rahier anywhere. Rahier rocks.

From: Laetitia on Jun-28-2007
I have been a Rahier customer for as long as I can remember. Their cakes and croissants and breads are absolutely fantastic! Everytime I have a party with a Rahier cake everyone is amazed at how delicious they are. I LOVE RAHIER. I would pick it any day, every day over any other bakery in Toronto! Sonia and her staff are absolutley amazing!

From: Liz on Oct-28-2007
you will never be able to eat a croissant or brioche from anywhere else - they are that good!

From: Teddy Lim on Nov-07-2007
I do not understand all the negative reviews about their customer service as neither my wife nor I have ever been treated poorly. In fact, I would like to say that their service has always been courteous to us and we have eaten there on several occasions with our baby girl in tow. Rahier's croissants are the best that I have eaten in Toronto.

From: Genny on Nov-22-2007
I'm a regular at Rahier (saturday mornings) and I have learnt that their items are soooooooooo popular that if you want anything you have to be ready to sometimes stand in line in the morning before they open because they are that popular... I have brought soooooo many friends from all over. My friends from Korea, France, Florida, India, Oakville, Montreal, even my family (from Montreal) know and love Rahier. When I'm invited for diner and I bring a Rahier cake boy do I ever get ecstatic comments. Any chance I have the opportunity to talk about Rahier I do it, because a gem should be shared with the whole world. Thank you Rahier for creating all these wonderful desserts (oh and if you haven't tried their crème brülée, something is missing in your life). Merci vous êtes nos héros vous le personnel qui savez si bien nous servir avec un si beau sourir même par temps de neige ou de pluie.

From: someone. on Dec-10-2007
Martin, you musnt have heard of Patisserie De Gascogne. they are 10000 times better and they are in Montreal/Quebec City and probably other parts of Quebec too. anyone going to Montreal or Quebec City should try it out. it's really good. as for Rahier, they are pretty good but they used to be a LOT better back in the day. now their food lacks taste. their croque monsieur are still pretty good though. but if you dont like Rahier, Patisserie La Cigogne right next door is a lot better.

From: Leaside Resident on Dec-15-2007
There is no better pastry shop than Rahier...in all of Toronto!!...perhaps...anywhere, in fact!! Master Pastry Chef "Francois Rahier" is the most talented, and creative genius in this category that I've discovered so far! There are good pastry and desert shops in the area....but Rahier is by far, the most superior. Every item is baked fresh daily...and I've heard that if there are leftovers at the end of the day...they are delivered to local shelters! Bravo Francois Rahier!!.... ...and thank you for giving us the joy of your Most Superior selection of deserts!!!!

From: kali on Dec-19-2007
Patisserie De Gascogne does not compare to Rahier. Rahier on a good day is outstanding but P de G rarely manages greatness. Their croissant are good, their sweet croissants are better, their cakes are lovely but their bread often leaves much to be desired (although their baguette with grains is wonderful). Conversely, Rahier's best days aces all of the above sauf les grains. I only wish they were as consistent as they were when they fisrt opened.

From: vidhya on Jan-08-2008
I have ordered about 10 cakes from Rahier over the last 2 years and it tastes amazingly well.I never had a bad time with Rahier. So according to me its the best and i dont even dare to try other pastries. Try their White Chocolate Mousse cake..Its delicious.

From: tam on Mar-22-2008
I've been to Rahier's a couple of times and every time, their shelves were stocked and their service was impeccable. And their croissants and little cakes are absolutely fabulous. The ones at La Cicogne are good too, but they don't compare to the ones by Rahier, not by a long stretch.

From: Jameela on Apr-22-2008
I have lived in the neighborhood for 20 years, and have been a costumer of Rahier since their opening, when they were this tiny little shop on the east side of bayview. Well, I have had enough of their terrible, insulting service, and their mediocre (at best) quality goods. I have now ventured to Le Comptoir de Celestin, where the saturday staff is always helpful, and the goods have FLAVOR.

From: A Loyal Fan on Jul-08-2008
Whoooaaaaa Jameela!!.... As for Quality of Goods though.... don't knock that!! There is nobody more talented (...and if you've ever met him....) or sweeter than Francois Rahier...the Master Pastry chef and owner. Don't insult the perfection of what he creates!! Anyway.... I can't give up the pastries.... I'm a chef...and there simply aren't any better pastries or cakes in the City!! ~~Have a Great Day...and Keep An Open Mind. Stick with the Positive Parts...and Enjoy!

From: Nela on Aug-20-2008
Why is everyone so gung ho on Rahier's croissants? Obviously none of you have tried Jules...now those are perfection! Rahier's are a little dry by comparison.

Comments on store: Dessert Trends
From: #1 on Feb-11-2003
Very nice, everthing sounds so delicious!!!

From: louise on Feb-16-2003
We sampled their chocolate raspberry and pecan tarts at the LCBO at Royal and Bloor--outstanding!! I can't wait until they open a store of their own.

From: mellany on Apr-12-2003
I recently purchased the Opera cake from Dessert Trends and the presentation was beautiful and sophisticated. Each of the decorative elements were made of the highest quality products and equally delicious. Now to the cake, each bite was savoured and enjoyed by all who had a piece. The only draw back is that Dessert Trends does not have a fully functioning retail outlet, as of yet. In spite of this problem, you can call ahead to order a cake for pick-up.

From: Happy Bride on Jul-10-2003
Dessert Trends is amazing. They recently did my wedding cake and everyone says it's the most beautiful cake they have ever seen. Our caterer said that "it's not a cake. It's a sculpture". And that's exactly what it is. We had a 3 layer white cake with raspberries and buttercream that was wrapped in ruffled white chocolate. It was absolutley amazing. Not only did it look great, but tasted awesome as well.

From: Catherine on Nov-18-2003
Definitely the place for best pastry & cake in Toronto! Only best quality material used.

From: cynthia on Jan-06-2004
we had just ordered a baptismal cake , the christening was sunday jan 04/04, my guests were impressed. the cake was beautiful. i don't feel i couldv'e asked for better. it was beyond what we were expecting. my grandaughters baptism was a great success. i highly recommend the bakery to everyone. if you want something different and outstanding this is the place. don the owner was a pleasure to work with.

From: Guillermo on Jan-15-2004
We used Don for our wedding. Aside from us, the cake got the second most attention. It was stunning to look at and delicious to eat. We had children and adults alike coming up to the cake and asking if it was real, then taking pictures of it. After a lot of looking around for cakes we found the pricing to be extremely competitive and Don and ease to deal with. I would highly recommend any one shopping around for special occasion cakes (or any for that matter) to make this place one of your considerations....you can not go wrong.

From: saman on Jul-07-2004
I've had Dessert Trends cakes over the last 2 years. They are absolutley incredibe! I finally visited their shop and its a small artisan-style bakery where the bakers make the whole cake - no factory style baking. The bakers do everything from cracking the eggs, mixing the batter to taking it out of the oven. I definately recommend them.

From: anonymous on May-30-2005
Excellent - best cakes in Toronto. I wouldn't go anywhere else for birthday cakes or cakes for celebrations.

From: Daniel on Sep-09-2005
I've had cakes and pastries from Dessert Trends for years now. Their wedding cakes are the best in Toronto! It's not full of fake ingredients like some factory stores, but hand made with genuine imported ingredients. Now that they've finally opened a retail outlet I can't be any happier. I highly recommend that you at least try it out before deciding.

From: Bug on Oct-05-2005
I had a Tiramisu last year for my beau's birthday cake and went back again this year. We've been having tiramisus in all the Italian restaurants we've been to this year, and nothing compares. They filled my order within 24 hours (my bad, last minute arrangements). Staff was super nice, though finding them was a bit difficult. It is such a deal buying from them directly. Highly recommended.

From: Ming on Jan-17-2006
Is this the same Dessert Trends that recently opened at Harbord and Brunswick?

From: Terry-Anne on Jan-17-2006
Wow ... I was at Dessert Trends Cafe at 154 Harbord St (at Brunswick) on the weekend and was amazed with what I saw and tasted. Chef Don is incredible ... his pastries are to die for! The lunch was awesome ... possibly the most delicious and wholesome meal I've had in a real long time. The place is quite busy from noon till 2:00 ... so i'll be going after 2:00 in future weekends. It is the same business as the Weston Rd location. It has been nicely written up in several newspapers recently ... but it took me a couple of months to make the little trip there. Chef Don got the top prize at the Culinary Olympics in 2004. Fresh pastries and croissants come down to the Harbord location in the morning. Things are going so well there that I heard talk of another Dessert Trends location in a few months. I lived for six months in Paris ... and feel that being at Dessert Trends is like a fast trip to Paris.

From: Lisa on Jun-01-2006
I picked up some assorted pastries and a 7" cake (chocolate passion !) on Sunday morning for a suprise birthday party. They looked amazing and tasted even better. Everyone raved about them. I now where to get a great whenever I need one. thanks Dessert Trends for making the party memmorable

From: Beth on Nov-11-2006
My husband and I have heard so many great things about your cakes, pastries and weekend brunch. We were amazed with your brunch last Sunday ... we don't know of a better place in town for brunch. Two days later we just had to try your place for dinner ... and to our surprise it was even better than the brunch. We can't wait till you get your liquor license. We'd be a lot happier if you were in the north part of the city. Thanks for being here!

From: Pierre on Mar-07-2007
Awesome!!! The lunch and brunch at DT Bistroare amazing. I'm really looking forward to them openning in late March for dinner. Hopefully they'll have their liquour license and corkage option soon. The exceptional pastries, bread and biscotti (the best in the GTA) were originally what brought me there in January ... but it's the lunch and brunch that I enjoy the most now. It's a real unique culinary delight that we Torontonians should be extra poud of! Thanks DT!

From: Angela Darling on Jul-23-2007
Dessert Trends does offer some of the loveliest treats to be had - but be prepared to shell out $15 -$20 for a small smoothie or latte and dessert. A bit too pricey for what you get. The staff was courteous but kept changing the price of the smoothie which was advertised at $4 and ended up costing $5 plus tax. The desserts were yummy but again - at $8.00 a pop - they should be. Not for those on a budget.

From: Sandra on Aug-27-2007
10+++ Wow ... what a place! I live in Oakville but have heard many great things about Dessert Trends in the past year from several good friends ... but it wasn't till yesterday that I was finally able to truly 'experience' the place. It was quite busy in the afternoon but quieted around 3:00. There is so much to experience there. The French Toast is definitely the best I've ever had in my life (and I've tasted French Toast at over 50 places in US, Canada and France). To my delight the Chef has recently introduced gelato and ice cream ... which is equally impressive. The Chef lived in Italy a few years ago and created some amazing new flavours there. We also tried the apple galette and raspberry tart (mmmm!). I saw the Gold Medals that the Chef won at the most prestigious culinary cometition in the world ... the 2004 World Culinary Olympics. Not sure why the papers haven't discovered this place yet. The servers were friendly and quite helpful (for such a unique Patisserie/Bistro). When they're licensed in October I'll certainly be going there for my monthly ladies night out dinners. Thanks DT ... please consider opening another store in Oakville ... we'll welcome you with open arms!!!!!!!

From: Ioana Bertrand on Nov-04-2007
We went for a late lunch on a Friday, attracted by the desserts. Although the food and desserts are in general delicious and very beautifully presented, the waiting times and poor service make the prices seem expensive. It's really a shame, the food deserves better treatment - surely even young staff can be trained to be faster and aware of their customers. [We waited, standing, for 10 minutes to be seated, although 3 tables were unoccupied, because the staff would not clean them up, then we were left for another 13 minutes to languish without a menu, and there was a 25 min. gap between the meal proper and the desserts!] The onion soup was great, but looked mangled from having been spilled all over the rim of the bowl in its travel to the table. The mushroom soup tasted good but was too thin, not creamy enough, and the added oil made unpleasant puddles on its surface. The poorly designed porcelain soup spoons should be replaced with normal cutlery a.s.a.p.! The sandwich was generous and interesting, the peppers with goat cheese just right, and the fresh, fragrant salad dressing made the unusual/ decorative sprouts all the more enticing! The desserts are a delight, in both presentation, taste and originality, and worth the visit on their own merit, although the sterile, spare, modernistic decor does not prepare the patron for how noisy the whole place is... Kudos to the chef - but train your staff!

From: Marc & Renée on Feb-08-2008
We took our mothers to DT Bistro yesterday for lunch and we all just loved it. We got our wedding cake done by Chef Don in '06 and people are still talking about it. The Bistro/Patisserie is so clean and well decorated. We each chose a different item for lunch, which was smart, since everything there is great and reasonably priced. We even tried some gelato flavours on the wintery day and enjoyed it as well. We'll be going back on Sunday to try out their Brunch which we hear is also exceptional. The servers Jennifer and Laura are pleasant, fast and appear rightfully proud of to be working in such a unique place in Toronto. We're looking forward to trying their dinner in April when they'll be licensed.

From: Marc & Renée on Feb-14-2008
As planned we did return on Sunday to try out the highly acclaimed Brunch. Wow! Unfortunately we arrived at 1:00 and had to wait fifteen minutes to be seated. The wait was well worth it. The four of us again tried different menu items and were extremely pleased with everything. We've concluded that everything the Chef makes is impressive. The croque monsieur and French toast were our favourite but we will be back to try other options. We have no idea how one Chef can be so talented making so many pastries, cakes, gelato, lunch, brunch and dinner and many other things. We couldn't help but look around in the bright room to see so many innovative dishes and grateful customers and to discover why this place is becoming so popular. If we didn't get our wedding cake from Don we would likely never have discovered the place. If you go on the weekend we suggest you go before noon. Thanks Chef Don and thanks YummyBaguette!

From: Mathew on Jul-19-2008
It's great to see that DT Bistro finally got their liquor license. They have a nice selection of wine and beers. The place is a great place at night to bring friends, since I always know that whoever I bring will be equally impressed with the charm, pastries, gelato and whatever may be on the menu. Hopefully they'll starting serving complete dinners soon since their lunch and brunch items are all awesome. I've never tried their dinner menu but have heard from others that it is where the Chef can best expose his incredible talents. I was told that he's moving to NYC next year to run a Patisserie/restaurant but hope that he will not go.

From: Melissa on Aug-18-2008
Princess for a Night On June 29th, Dessert Trends made my 40th birthday wishes come true! As a gift to family and friends, I rented out Dessert Trends to celebrate my 40th birthday in style. And what style it was! From the three-plated appetizer to the extraordinarily superb entrees, to the best gelato I've ever tasted, the event was seamlessly orchestrated. And, in true Chef Don style, the cake was a masterpiece--designed and decorated to fit my personal tastes and style. It was my dream birthday party and DT made my dreams come true. From beginning to end, Chef Don, Wayne and the whole DT staff made me feel special, and I know my guests felt the same way. I will be forever grateful!

Comments on store: Clafouti Patisserie et Cafe
From: Matteo Fagnini on Apr-17-2003
2 Baguettes is not the rating I would of given this shop. Clafouti is in my mind one of if not the best Patisserie in Toronto and eh! What a concept, the 2 guys who own it are actually from France! Classy establishment and the products are top notch. I'm seriously addicted and you will as well. 4 baguettes is what they deserve! matteo

From: Nicolo Busotti on Apr-17-2003
First class!!!! What a delightfull place! Way to go Clafouti! N. Busotti

From: Katherine Clifton on Apr-17-2003
During my last visit to Toronto, I discovered this lovely little French pastry shop. The owners were extremely pleasant and I was so impressed with the wonderful pastries that I brought a few dozens home with me. What a pitty we don't have a Clafouti in Victoria, BC Katherine

From: Marco Pantani on Apr-19-2003
Simply outstanding!

From: Jan Ullrich on Apr-30-2003
Simply the best!

From: Frank Vandenbroucke on Apr-30-2003
La meilleure patisserie a Toronto!

From: Bill Blass on Apr-30-2003
What a delightfull place! Outstanding service. Can't wait to come back to Toronto.

From: Christophe Detling on Apr-30-2003
YUMMY!!!!!!!

From: Max Banco on May-06-2003
Speechless! Delish!!!!

From: Donna Vandurnford on May-17-2003
I have been on a search for a good bakery in toronto. I have tried several shops also on this website (dufflet, rahier, st. honore, et plus) This is the only one that knocked my socks off! Lemon meiringue tart and the tarte abricot are outstanding!

From: Elisabeth on Jan-28-2004
Made the trip all the way from Ancaster to satisfy our addiction only to find a sign saying you were closed until Feb. Who closes shop to take a month's holiday?? Not anyone who wants to take care of their customers. Shame on you Clafouti!!

From: Richard on Sep-18-2004
Fabulous croissants and pain au chocolat! Though the croissants are not as flakey as I intially imagined they would be, they are still very good and quite large as well. Service is wonderful at the bakery and street parking isn't too bad either. For TTC, take the 504 streetcar to Strachn Avenue.

From: Rae Wells on Oct-28-2004
Home of the best almond-chocolate croissant ever!

From: Diala on Feb-21-2005
the best croissants ever!!! amazing pastries,I believe they have the best chocolate croissants in Toronto. D.Canelo

From: layla on Jul-06-2005
service can be simply snobby at times, which perhaps suits it well to be truelly a French experience. I only say this because, I travelled from across town to have one of your famous croissants. Little did I know that you are always sold out by midday, and to my dissapointment I was scolded for not knowing this. Then I noticed there was a whole rack of them in the back, and I was told I could not have even one of them! This is just one example. I've come into your bakery only 3 times and twice your staff were snippity and snobby with me. (I can assure you that I gave them no reason to be rude) I suggest that since you have a good reputation for your pasteries, you could produce more of them, so that they are available in the afternoon.

From: R. Worling on Jul-19-2005
Nothing in this city even comes close to the quality you get at Clafouti. It is the real deal. And the staff behind the counter are so sweet.

From: Tracey on Sep-24-2005
I thought their regular croissants were a little heavy and didn't like the chocolate used in the pan au chocolat but I love the unusually flavoured croissants such as raspberry and fig! I have yet to try the pastries but they look amazing!

From: quevin on Feb-03-2006
Everything in this shop is top notch - way to go Olivier!!!

From: Christina on Jun-25-2006
Like a previous post stated, I found the staff underwhelming and the lack of stock disappointing. Granted I arrived later in the afternoon, but if you have almost nothing to sell - why stay open at all? I bought the last lone sandwich - a Greek inspired chicken on a bun which was wet and quite revolting to eat to be frank. It may have been an isolated incident, and ordinarily I might have even complained, but when it's already a foregone conclusion that your opinion won't interest the uppity staff - why bother? I'd rather eat street meat or drive all the way to Ma Maison than deal with that.

From: Joanne on Jul-23-2006
Good to know Clafouti is so popular with so many famous Tour de France cyclists. Hopefully it is only these reviews, not the pastries, that have been liberally salted.

From: Chris on Aug-03-2006
As a regular bakery patron I was quite excited to try Clafouti and was shocked that I managed to find such unpleasant staff. Their bad attitudes and looks on their faces could sour milk. I just don't like spending money and being made to feel that my business is so unappreciated. Won't be a regular here..........easy enough to find excellent baked goods all over this city of ours. Boooooooo

From: Andrew Stachan on Oct-09-2006
The Best there is.

From: stephanie delaporte on Oct-27-2006
do you call this place a french pastry shop ???? it's a joke no ?

From: Kat on Nov-19-2006
As noted in the review, things always sell out here. Why is that? Make more croissants! They will surely sell. If you go later than 11am on a Sunday morning, everything is sold out except for the large cakes and pies.

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From: Zoe on Mar-03-2007
I have to say, I have never in my life had worse service in Toronto than at Clafouti's. I came into the cafe twice that day, once just to pop in to get my dad a lemon meringue tart and a coffee, and later because I had time to kill before meeting someone. The first time I was served by the young woman, there was no smile, nothing noticeable about the service. When I came in later, I got a tea and a tart to sit down and enjoy. When I went up to the counter to ask if she could pour some of the water out to make room for milk, without looking up from her book, told me to pour it "in there" and motioned to an espresso machine. I assumed she meant to pour it into the grate, not seeing the teacup it was supposed to be poured into. The tea poured down the sides and on the floor and counter. She rolled her eyes, looked at me and said "most poeple...[sigh].." turned around, poured some of the tea out in the sink, turned back and said "Most people pour it in the teacup.. you know what I mean?" Acted very annoyed, then went back to reading her book. She should have poured the tea out of my cup by herself in the first place! Terrible, terrible service.

From: Marie on Mar-07-2007
i have always found the staff friendly and courteous , i do not know if the previous post was having a bad day. I find the quality at Clafouti to be one of the best in trhe city without the attitude you receive from other PAtisserie in town. Clafouti reminds me a all the small shops in the heart of France. Love you , you are our fav....

From: Jonathan on Apr-10-2007
I get up early and make the trek for some croissants every Saturday morning. I just love their plain butter croissant and the stuffed varieties. It is true that you have to go early or they sell out, but I view that as a credit to the owners. If you want a croissant guaranteed available at any time of day then go to Loblaws or Dominion and enjoy. I wont comment on the service as I always buy them and leave right away.

From: Dean on Jul-05-2007
I think this place is so over-rated from the begining when it was opened. When you have a certain local newpapers supported and gave a rave reviews, many people seemed to believe it. I don't find that there is anything special about this bakery.

From: 2nd serving on Aug-04-2007
the croissants lacked a crispy exterior which is essential for it to be authentic - albeit a tasty bready treat

From: allison cohen on Feb-13-2008
Simply the best in the city , not pretentious like some other PAtisseries in Toronto Top notch Clafouti

From: left of center on Feb-21-2008
its a shame the culture we built, has forgotten the work of the bakers among us, and the hard work of others working the night shifts around us do. Our demands on Clafouti's hand made supply must make for a busy bakery... personally i just figured out ,, to get the goods, you gotta wake good and early.. i love clafouti..you can to

From: A. Regular on Mar-26-2008
The baked goods are incredible. They sell out early because they are that good. They have only one baker and it's a tiny establishment with few ovens. You people who complain should return to Starbucks. Clafouti is a Queen West institution, and I appreciate the personal charm it has.

From: Axel on Aug-17-2008
It is the best croissant in Toronto. Period. It is true it sells very fast. But remember: what's good is rare.... And if so many people complained about the staff, it means they did not focus enough on the bakeries. Who cares about the staff when the goods are so good?? Conclusion: if you complain, go away (to Tim Horton)! We will have more for us ;-)

From: Unimpressed on Aug-17-2008
I too stopped going to Clafouti because of appalling service and the worst hot chocolate I have ever had - because the staff could not even be bothered to try. Just threw a sprinkling of cocoa into a mug of warm milk expecting a miracle. Nothing remotely like the delicious chocolat chaud served in Paris.

Comments on store: Aunties and Uncles
From: Amy D. on Mar-07-2005
I crave another Aunties & Uncles breakfast pocket for months after a visit to Toronto!

From: amanda on Jul-16-2005
food was okay but the restaurant was absolutely filthy. dead flies on the walls, dirt and grime everywhere. very off-putting. i don't know why anyone would choose to eat here. i live just down the street from this and don't know anyone in the area who goes here for breakfast. even sneaky dee's is cleaner - and better value.

From: Michael on Oct-28-2006
I had brunch there today and it was a really fun experience. The atmosphere is amusing. The kitsche value is awesome, with so much to look at. The food was excellent. I had the french toast which was some of the best I have ever had. The bacon was delicous and the side of pears were perfectly ripe. The fresh orange juice was great. I think that the value was good. The portions were generous. $35 for 3 people.

From: Anita and Maan on Nov-19-2006
The best breakfast we have ever had. Each and everything was special and amazingly yummy. Never had such delicious breakfast. Everyone in our family was wowed by the quality of the food. Now the bad part - wait for very long and especially if you are a large group as this restaurant is quite small an housed in a very old small house. But once we got our table and sat down and got the food, we forgot all about the wait.

From: connoisseur on Mar-05-2007
I must say that after reading these reviews and all the other reviews on the web under "Best Toronto Brunch", I was more than curious about this restaurant. To summarize our Sunday brunch experience: we had to endure a long wait to get a table (this on it's own is a good sign); the service was well below average (if the waiter could be any more bored he would have fallen asleep); the "retro diner decor" can simply be translated to old, dirty and not well-maintained; and the food was slightly below average. The French toast was anything but exceptional, and the poached pear garnish was soggy and bland. Never again. Oh well, at least it didn't break the bank. Ps: make sure you bring cash, as cards are not accepted.

From: Anthony Robinhood on Jun-08-2007
I just came back from an excellent lunch from Aunties and Uncles. The food fills you up cheaply, and you don't feel guilty about eating it. The all-day breakfast themed menu makes gets you excited. The decor is very much apart of the atmosphere. It has the feeling that it has been evolving, cozy and creative. It's casual, and cramped, but that's only because this place is popular for good reason. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal there, I will return in the near future. The patio is also great.

From: elle. on Aug-02-2007
i love aunties and uncles. it is my favourite brunch spot in toronto. i have a crush on the owners.

From: Elee on Aug-15-2008
I live in the area as well and this place in known for being filthy. Yes the food is cheap and cheerful but you get what you pay for. No thanks

Comments on store: Riviera Bakery
From: anonymous on Mar-14-2003
It's expensive!!

From: Nora on May-14-2003
The most fantastic 12-grain bread on the planet (as long as you eat it the same day)....this is the delicious bread they serve at Bertoolee's on King Street too!

From: unhappy on Jun-28-2004
not fresh!!

From: anonymous on Jul-11-2004
By far the most authentic and delicious Italian bread and pastries you can find on College Street...And the coffee is the best you can get. Quality is paramount, but the genuine character of its staff is "icing on the cake" in this bakery. Love it.

From: mixed review on Mar-13-2007
great baked goods, terrible service.

From: Lisa on Mar-20-2007
The best latte I have ever had, and at a great price! Nice cheesecake as well. Bellissimo!

From: aidan on May-14-2007
i used to buy my lunch there same thing everyday and then they raised the price- rude! seems packed a lot. never tried the coffee i would be shocked to hear it wasn't good. the service is not the greatest. very soup nazi style: order what you want take it and go.

From: Sherry on Aug-13-2008
The plump woman that served me the other day was very rude and my purchase was far from fresh. I don't need someone to jump through hoops for me, or even smile, but when you have someone glaring at you like you're an idiot when it isn't even busy while you're peeking at what's for sale it's not exactly comfortable. Will not return.

Comments on store:
From: cheesed off customer on Jul-22-2007
I could not believe the experience I had at the Cheese Emporium on Mount Pleasant last Friday. I thought I would treat myself to a brie and prosciutto sandwich for lunch. I'd been to the Cheese Emporium before for sandwiches but, not seeing a menu sign, I asked if they made them. The man serving me, somewhat briskly, said yes they make grilled sandwiches. Although, I would have preferred un-grilled, I said OK, and asked what kind of bread they had. He said white or brown so I said white. Then he took out a very nice looking bun, cut it and sliced some prosciutto on it. The bun looked great and as he was about to put the cheese on it, I told him to please not grill it because I would prefer it plain. He said "no, it must be grilled". I said I'd really prefer it not be grilled but he said "you can't have it that way because it's our signature sandwich". (What “signature” - it was being custom made for me!) I said I would really like it plain and once again he said I couldn't have it unless it was grilled. I just couldn't believe it - it appeared grilling was mandatory! (I felt like Jack Nicholson in the diner scene in Five Easy Pieces.) I was desperately trying to think of a clever way to re-order and say “hold the grilling” but with blood pressure rising, I said if I had to have it grilled, then I didn't want it. He yelled at me and told me to "get out and never come back". I was dumbfounded. I said I would not be back and started to leave the store already sorry about not getting my sandwich. Before departing I did tell the man (who by now had a scary insane look in his eyes and quite the threatening pose) that I was going to post this incident on the internet. Looming toward me as if on the attack, he yelled that I was "ridiculous and unprofessional". By now quite alarmed, I hastened my departure. Somehow I don't think that this "soup Nazi" approach to customer service is going to create lines up at the Cheese Emporium's door.

From: traveler from montreal on Sep-21-2007
i just bought $50.00 worth of cheese from this store this morning and i'm already starting to think that i should've spent more money there. this is indeed an emporium. at 9:45am today i showed up in front of the store hoping he'd show up early (opens at 10). i left toronto for montreal today. i didn't have a lot of time to waste as i was getting ready to hit the road. he did show up. very friendly guy. he seems to know a lot about cheese. all his suggestions were great (i went with 4 different types and they are GREAT). very good quality cheese. i live in montreal and we get A LOT of french cheese from france here but i gotta tell you this guy's selection of english, canadian or high end french cheese beats 'le fromentier' or any other store here that i know. i highly recommend this place. i'm going to be back in december and will buy MORE. about the incident in the previous post, there are certain 'house rules' which might be difficult to understand. last may i was in 'il fornello' an italian resto on yonge near st clair and the waiter(s) refused to pour drops of balsamic vinegar over the olive oil in the little dish with olive oil they bring you before the meal to eat with italian bread. i insisted in vane. they said it's a special olive oil and that's the way is should be eaten. i wasn't happy. but in the end the food was very, very good. i'd go back there anytime.

From: satisfied costomer on Sep-26-2007
Cheese Emporium is by far the best specialty cheese shop in Toronto. I don't exactly live close by but its worth the drive. The selection of european, as well as canadian cheeses are excellent and the staff is quite informative and helpful. I recently had a dinner party and the 12 year old quebec cheddar was a huge hit, the staff informed me of all the best cheese choices to accent my wine, and the cheese tray was turned out beautifully. But be advised, go there with an appetite because the staff are sure to offer a few tastes. Im sorry to hear that some may not feel the same, however I would defanately recomend this shop to anyone hosting a get together.

From: Shelley Swartz on Oct-05-2007
I was at this store during the summer to pick up some cheeses and I noticed their products are way over prized comparing to the little gourmet shop down the street from them. They have good cheese but so this Alex Farms. I won't be buying products from them when I can get the same thing for a $ 1 less per box....its crazy.

From: Jester from church street on Oct-10-2007
GAY BASHING! I couldn't believe how homephobic the people at cheese emporium are! A couple of weeks ago as I was entering the store I heard loud conversation and laughter with a male customer. They were enjoying bashing gay people, especially men, and had lots of fun exchanging gay jokes. As soon as I entered the store the conversation suddenly stopped but I felt so weird the way they would look at me. I looked around, said nothing and walked out. I will never go there again! Their prices are way too high compared to Alex's Farms anyway!

From: Harold Colos on Oct-17-2007
I was lucky enough to find Cheese Emporium about a year and a half ago just taking my dog out for a walk. I've had nothing but positive experiences at Cheese Emporium. The selection as well as the freshness of the products are the best in the city. I'm a little Shocked at the coments made about the staff as they have been nothing but good to me. They always have great suggestions. I also love that they always let you try before you buy to ensure your getting something of good quality and obviously something you'll like. They've even given a gift or a small item to me at no cost on a few occasions which i no else ever does anymore. If you are or know anyone that loves cheese i recommend you check this place out. I will never buy from anyone else aslong as i live in the Toronto area again. Harold Colos

From: Monica on Nov-10-2007
Wow! This was the best shopping experience I have ever had. I had the chance to try a large variety of cheeses and the choice to buy the ones that fit my budget. I was advised to buy better & cheaper stuff than the one I choose, and I was allowed to try the taste of the olive oil! I have so much more knowledge about high-end food right now, since the owner took the time to make me understand about differences in quality and the way to recognize quality. The choices the customers have fits all tastes and all budgets. Very impressing!

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From: Sandy Smith on Nov-22-2007
Although the shop has wonderful products, the staff are snarly, rude and downright lacking in any basic social skills. Forget about getting a good experience at this store. I have given it three tries only to be made feel uncomfortable - never again!

From: Alexandra P. on Nov-22-2007
I am so glad that people are seeing the staff at this store for what they are - barbarians. I recently moved to the neighbourhood form western Canada and was drawn by the array of products, although quite overpriced. On the few occasions I ventured to enter the store, I was never greeted with pleasantness, rather a lengthy stare as if I were a thief. One of the young women had just returned from having a cigarette outside and proceeded to serve me without washing her hands. I declined my order and left in disgust! The staff made no attempt to apologize, but made some snarky remarks in a foreign language and laughed. I urge others to not frequent this establishment and will go to their competition.

From: Izabella on Dec-02-2007
I was very impressed with this store. The staff was kind, knowldgeable and helpful. The product is of very good quality at different prices, so you have where to chose from. I have never seen anywhere in Toronto another store where you can try before you buy. And nowhere else in Toronto you can find so much information about the food you buy.

From: Big D on Dec-13-2007
hey Alexandra P The Cheese emporiums a fantastic store and u probably were trying to steal something

From: Charles on Dec-16-2007
I just came back from the new location Avenue rd and Melrose...(right across the street from the harveys) and i must say that they've done it again ...what a beautiful shop and the same excellent staff!!!

From: Ari Williams on Dec-17-2007
I was at this store and found their gourmet products to be way high compared to their neighbour down the street, next to the chocolatier. Small privately owned boutique and very very nice place. Not only were the prices high but the staff was very arrogant. I'm not usually picky but found the ambiance not so great and if you go to Alex Farms on Bayview they also let you sample the cheese, most places will let you.

From: Michelle on Dec-31-2007
Agree with previous reviewer. We bought some cheese (Etorki) + 12 yr old cheddar. No prices on the cheeses. Back home, we do some internet research and compared to other places - they are way, way overpriced. I feel like I was ripped off. Last time I'll go there. Let's see how much longer they stay in business.

From: Claudio on Apr-22-2008
Hey, at the Cheese Emporium they try to serve us there best, and respect to all the customers who have good remarks about the Cheese Emporium, no one is perfect and for the comments from Alexandra.P why she might of served you right away was because they have gloves so they don't infect your food. As well there sandwiches are delicious and are to be grilled because it's a paneenee or however you spell it, but back to the topic its given that name for a reason a meat or cheese sandwich that is grilled. Other then that the Cheese Emporium serves you to there fullest giving you an explanation about your cheese so you know a little more when you leave maybe you might not get the perfect employee but always keep in mind they might be new and just started the job.

From: Employee on Aug-09-2008
As a former employee at cheese emporium i would like to redeem myself as well as the other employees and say that no matter where you shop there will always be some people nicer than others. I can only speak for myself when i say that i always tried to be professional and helpful to any customer. I apologize for any negative experiences that you may have had however you must understand cheese emporium, like any other shop, has had many employees and it is unfair to judge or stereotype the entire staff according to an individuals mistakes.. As for the prices, the staff has no decision on the affordability of the products.

Comments on store: Pain Perdu
From: esme and dawna on Nov-11-2003
Brilliant !! As delightful and delicious as any patisserie in France! A treasure on St. Clair West and a neighborhood gem. Highly recommended tarte a l'oignon and their amazing version of French Toast,... Pain Perdu. be warned...the food is addictive Go early!

From: Clarisse on Apr-30-2004
Easily the best baguettes and croissants in Toronto. Staff are fantastic, but the food is really, really excellent. Try the St.Honore, the Quiche, the Gateau Basque.... Bravo Pain Perdu!

From: Lisa on Jun-03-2004
I recommend the polonaise, aka an almond croissant. They are apparently authentically made from the previous day's croissants, then rebaked with the almond filling. Expensive but delicious! Their baguettes are southern style, and are really tasty. Their pastries can be special-ordered and are taken extremely seriously. They now have brunch and lunch dishes available for eating in. Good luck getting a seat ...

From: Lisa on Jun-03-2004
I recommend the polonaise, aka an almond croissant. They are apparently authentically made from the previous day's croissants, then rebaked with the almond filling. Expensive but delicious! Their baguettes are southern style, and are really tasty. Their pastries can be special-ordered and are taken extremely seriously. They now have brunch and lunch dishes available for eating in. Good luck getting a seat ...

From: Dali on Jan-21-2005
Pain Perdu has the best baguette in town.

From: Liz on Mar-04-2005
I go by this store often for their croissnats are pretty good, abit on the pricy side for students..but hey..a girl needs to indulge sometimes. But the service? You don't have to be a genius to know that the service is crappy. The girl who works there has an attitude like nobody's business. Frankly the food is not out of this world, and I have found bakeries better than this one. I hate that i have to feel bad walking into a store that i am spending MY MONEY on. These days I don't even go to the store..Not worth the emotional drama.

From: Mede on Aug-11-2005
Excellent french toast, eclairs (filled with chocolate) and gateau basque. I will definitely be making a return visit.

From: .... on Aug-26-2005
Hello i just want to say that ur pastries r really good but it's a bit too expensive and they are small for the price

From: goose on Sep-27-2005
I love living next to this place, for sure. I just pray they stay open for many many years to come. FOOD Their pastries are good. This is definitely one of the best pastry places in Toronto, on the par with places like Clafouti and Patachou. I recommend... everything in the store, really. Some things are just good, and some are spectacular. Not a single thing I bought from there has disappointed me yet (and I am lucky to live near-by so I buy a lot from there :)). SERVICE I am surprised to see a comment about "crappy service" and "attitude". I find the people working there to be knowledgeable and friendly. Some are better than others, but I've never had a bad experience with them. And even if the service were bad I'd go there anyway because of the yummies.... Luckily, though, the service is way above average. I do wish they had more of a sitting area and perhaps a few tables outside, but these really are minor points. And they do have a bench outside, I've enjoyed many a croissant there on a weekend morning. :) PRICES Compared with other bakeries of similar class (hint: not the places that sell Dufflet crap and the like), this one actually has very reasonable prices. Yeah, they are not on the cheap side, but cheap North American pastries are revolting and disgusting anyway.

From: mireille on Aug-13-2006
There used to be a Japanese bakery in Toronto called Nakamura Bakery. The style of the cookies, cakes and pastries are very similar. One of the best bakeries in Toronto. It reminds me of the bakeries in Tokyo. French + Japanese = Frappanese style. The croissants are superb -- not overly saturated with butter. They are not greasy or oily in any way. I love everything I've tried here so far!

From: Miyuki Mouse on Sep-10-2006
Mireille: Bakery Nakamura still exists. They moved up to Steeles a while ago to become part of J-Town, a collection of Japanese shops. (Google "J-Town" or "Bakery Nakamura" for info about location.) And their pastries are as good as ever. It's good to hear that Pain Perdu's are similar though, becuase I moved recently and Pain Perdu is much closer to me now than Bakery Nakamura.

From: anpo on Aug-09-2007
My favourite patisserie - I am French so I fully appreciate the good luck we have of having Pain Perdu in town, a bit of a drive for me - 10 minutes, but their croissants heat up perfectly the next day, so youc an buy them at the end of the day - if there are any left.... Their 'cannelle' - like a cinnamon bun is the best ever!

From: Mede on Nov-18-2007
Excellent french toast, eclairs (filled with chocolate) and gateau basque. I will definitely be making a return visit.

Comments on store: La Paloma Gelateria & Cafe
From: anonymous on Mar-14-2003
PRICES ARE RIDICULOUS

From: Sue on Mar-25-2003
The prices are a bit high, but it's well worth it!!! Where else will you find Ferrerro Rochero ice cream?? It's to die for and well worth the price!!

From: anonymous on Mar-30-2003
I love La Paloma. It's a great place to hang out and eat amazing ice cream. It's also in a great location and you're surrounded by other Italians! It's great!!

From: Peros on Apr-17-2003
Great selection - about $4.50 per scoop - well worth it ... onlyplace outside Italy to get some of the flavours! Highly Recommend!

From: Ashleigh on Apr-30-2003
The prices are absolutley crazy, Hollywood Gelato is much better in my opinion and less exspensive. Hollywood Gelato's Fererro Rocher is the BEST. Try it sometime!

From: Don on May-13-2003
In response to some other comments, the prices are higher than most but the quality is the best you will find in this city. I just returned from Italy and the prices are at par with what I had paid at some of the best shops in northern Italy (and the quality is as good). Save yourself the plane ticket, experience the culture of Italy in a Lemon sorbetto - don't waste your time, go directly to the St.Clair store.

From: Frank on May-13-2003
Hollywood Gelato's Ferrero Rocher tastes so good because they buy their gelato from La Paloma. When Hollywood gelato first opened I asked if they new about La Paloma - Not only did they know them, they bought flavours from them. Even if they don't buy from them anymore, they sure took a lot of direction from the originators. As an Italian kid growing up in the city you only knew of a few classic immigrant Gelaterias, Sicilian Ice Cream on College Street and La Paloma on St.Clair Avenue. La Paloma has a second location closer to my home in Woodbridge.

From: george n toni kennedy on Jun-20-2003
hey guys its your friends from long island we met at sandals in the bahamas wondering how you guys are doing ?i remembered the name of your ice cream it looks yummy hope you guys are all well and get this message take care of yourselves later george n toni

From: Casanova on Jun-24-2003
Simply the best! If I am in the mood for real Gelato I always go to La Paloma.

From: anonymous on Jun-24-2003
not worth it at all, prices are crazy, best authentic icecream in the city Sicilian Ice Cream on College street

From: cOopz on Aug-11-2003
This is absolutely the best ice cream I have ever tasted. There is also a La Paloma location at Hwy 400 & Hwy 7 in the Piazza Del Sole plaza in Woodbridge.

From: Tarik on Sep-10-2003
Good ice cream, need more stores in downtown! close to king and university would be great!!

From: Lui on Oct-06-2003
La Paloma is very good but too expensive! My background is Italian and I'm in Italy once a year and I feast on ice cream daily when I'm visiting. Hollywood ice cream serves up amazing favourite flavours and the cost rules! You don't have to pay $$ to get good quality and value - try Hollywood on Bayview Ave. $15 for 1.5 litres to take home!

From: Alex Gropper on Nov-08-2003
Terrific ice cream; the best outside Italy

From: blah on Feb-05-2004
yummy yummy...a bit pricey but it's allllll good!! Love the chocolate soya....need a store in markham!!!

From: Leigh on Feb-24-2004
Freshest and most flavourful in the city. Like all exceptional things, "you get what you pay for..."

From: adam on Apr-07-2004
im in math class right now and my teacher (mrs. T) was commenting on the ice. she says she loves the ice cream but her husband finishes it all before she gets any. eh wut u gonna do....ferro roachee rocks

From: Ann Manno on May-22-2004
The best..................

From: Corso Italia! on Jun-16-2004
I lovelovelovelovelove La Paloma. It's a great place to eat Gelato. But the prices ARE a bit too high. But it is a great dessert.

From: ada on Jun-17-2004
hey they lowered their prices! single cone/cup - $2.78 double cone/cup - $3.95 large cup - $6.00 that's almost a $1.00 off all of the old prices plus there's no tax on their take home packages! half litre - 9.50 litre -14.25 1.5 litre - 18.00 2 litre 25.00

From: Adriana on Jun-29-2004
Way over priced for an average ice-cream, had much better for alot less.

From: DIDO on Jul-02-2004
I find La Paloma ice cream a little expensive compared to the amount of ice cream. They are very tight with their quantity.

From: Melissa Giangrosso on Aug-03-2004
My husband and I were visiting this weekend and our good friends brought us to La Paloma in Woodbridge. The Ferrero Rocher was to die for!! My husband is Italian and he loved it!!

From: Joseph Cr. on Aug-23-2004
I am from montreal and was in toronto in your St. Claire location, a freind suggested your place for some delicious GELATO. My comment was too bad I can't pack some and take it home. Truly the best I have tasted so far.

From: lisa.ng on Aug-23-2004
mmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmm good....ya its a little pricey but you get what you pay for!...

From: Grazia on Aug-24-2004
La Paloma Gelateria & cafe is way over priced, if you truly want to try the best italian ice cream in the city - "Sicilian Ice Cream". Not only do you get quality but their prices are affordable.

From: Csilla on Aug-25-2004
I am Hungarian and we have AWESOME icecream just like yours back home. I am SO GLAD I do not have to fly home to have a bit of our icecream. LA PALOMA IS OUT OF THIS WORLD! Thanks for bringing my memories back every time I visit you. YUMMMMM!!

From: MAGDALENA on Oct-26-2004
I love La Paloma's icecream!These Sicilians are the best!!! I work there and I can see how they make the icecream/gelato! I can tell everyone: IT'S AMAZING!!!!!!!! Try just once (if you didn't yet),and you'll go there every time to eat the perfect icecream!!! Many people worry about the prices But If you taste the first butter You'll forget about it!!! Believe me!I'm Hungarian,I know what is the BEST!!!!!!!!!! COME!!!!!

From: anonymous on Nov-16-2004
way too expensive, hollywood gelato is way better when you cost value it. they are in the same league as far as quality goes, but the prices. and the HG never bought any of their ice cream from la paloma at any point, this is coming from a former employee.

From: Mike on Dec-09-2004
Outstanding handmade ice cream. The best pistachio I've tasted outside Italy. Probably the best ice cream in the city.

From: Josie on Jan-27-2005
The ice cream at Paloma is fantastic but priciey.We absolutely need a store location to serve the mississauga italians.

From: Guilio on Feb-18-2005
The torrone is to die for, price is fair...Although I have extremely sensitive bowels and am highly lactose intolerant...worth the $4.50, and worth an etremely bad case of the trots!!!!!!!!!!!

From: M. Reeves on May-17-2005
It is simply the best ice cream and gelato I have ever had!!! Well worth the price. You have ruined me for all others....

From: JTO on May-25-2005
Paloma's came highly recommended and after trekking out there through snow last winter - yes, I'm a bit of a gelato nut, I found it extremely disappointing. The quality was sub-standard and expensive! If you have a gelato craving, do yourself a favour and buy yourself some Gelato Fresco from Dominion or Tutti Frutti...also not the best gelato but better than Paloma's!

From: Ana on Jun-06-2005
la paloma is definitely the best!

From: Gerard on Jun-27-2005
The gelato is too expensive, and there are other delicious, high-quality options at other parts of the city at more affordable prices.

From: Ice Cream Fanatic on Jul-09-2005
I've been to Italy and the only place with gelato as good as there is LA PALOMA. I'd pay 3x the already expensive price to eat their gelato. Three words: TO DIE FOR!!!

From: heather on Dec-13-2005
too fricken expensive! and the people that work there are SO rude!!! you should employ people with smiles on their faces and whoa re polite! not the best ice cream...ive had better too expensive! lower the prices and maybe i'll come back!

From: Amadeus on Dec-13-2005
I like La Paloma gelato. Very good and many flavours. They are ridiculously priced though. Anyone wanting a more authentic Italian experience should make the trek to Hamilton. There is a new place called VICI Gelateria & Cafe located in Hamilton's Limeridge Mall. It truly blows La Paloma away and they charge fair prices for their treats. Their staff is also the most friendly customer oriented group you will ever meet. Try their Ferrero Rocher gelato. Blows away La Paloma's.

From: LAA on May-22-2006
I did not like La Paloma gelato because of their unfriendly sellers, high priced, don't accept debit card or credit card despite the ridiculous high prices. The taste (of what i bought) was also not so special. Does not worth the special to trip to their store.

From: Kim on Jul-07-2006
La Paloma is the best place for authentic Italian gelato in Toronto! They have the best flavour selection I have ever seen and the staff make you feel like part of the family!

From: Dan on Jul-17-2006
La Paloma Gelateria & Cafe in Woodbridge is the best gelateria in all of Canada. There workers are cool and there prices are affordable. It is well worth the price and FORRRRRRZZZZZZZZAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAZZZZZZZZZZZURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From: Ed on Aug-11-2006
People who love La Paloma so much probably have never had Gelato in Rome or Venice before. La Paloma is good but not excellent. They also don’t use 100% natural ingredients in all their gelato. It’s frozen to hard and the display is boring.

From: Gloria on Aug-16-2006
The prices are rather high at La Paloma considering their gelato isn't very exceptional. Their gelato comes in a lot of flavours and is tasty, but it's not as good as their prices would warrant. Dolce Gelato and Ed's Real Scoop are a couple of places that are comparable in flavour (in fact, Ed's Real Scoop's Tanzanian dark chocolate is probably the best chocolate gelato I've had yet) but with much more reasonable prices. I don't know much about gelato and I'm not a connoisseur, but I have a sense of what is delicious. La Paloma is nice but not worth the cash.

From: Jeff on Sep-08-2006
La Paloma in woodbridge is the best place to be, great atmosphere, great service, decent prices, and the best gelato you will ever find in all of north america. Also, I recently noticed that they have started making very delicious, well decorated, and fulfilling waffles to be had plain, or with different amounts of the great gelato.

From: Gelato Lover on Sep-17-2006
I must say ever since La Paloma Gelateria & Cafe in Woodbridge went under new ownership the service of La Paloma is exceptional. The workers are cool and friendly. I always go to La Paloma in Woodbridge for a treat and recently I tasted one of their waffles. AMAZING!! They even offered chocolate waffles that tasted like a chocolate sponge cake with ice cream! Delicious. Definetly worth it for an extra dollar. You gotta try one. There prices may be a little high but its well worth your while.

From: ilovechocolate on Sep-22-2006
hey guys the scoop is that we've just discovered a new La Paloma. Its on Jane & rutherford .the mall is called Tuscany place outside of Vaughan Mills mall. The Gelato is great like always ,staff is very nice and friendly the waffles are great! The best part of this new store is there are no line ups and they got a huge patio too!!!!

From: mark on Sep-22-2006
Little La paloma tucked away in a corner next to Marcellos pizzeria same guys from St.clair. its great two Patios really nice atmosphere feels like your in italy. I tried this great flavour called Mon cherry undescribable! Im definately bring my friends .Everyone was soo nice go visit its outside the Vaughan mills plaza.

From: ilovechocolate on Sep-29-2006
I couldnt resist i had to go back to La paloma Tuscany place. Its a very welcoming comfortable enviroment. We had some flavoured waffles i had chocolate my friend cinnamon.We even had this really yummy giant chocolate chip sandwich with chocolate gelato you have too try it!

From: bob on Nov-11-2006
It is the best Gelato Place in TO!! We go every chance we get eventhough we live in Oakville.

From: Rossi on Nov-28-2006
Folks, if you want to try the best gelato I have come across in Ontario, go to VICI Gelato & Cafe in Hamilton. They have the best flavours around. Their pistachio is even better than in Italy. They also have some amazing flavours that you can't find at any other gelato place. Stuff like Strawberry Cheesecake, Ferrero Rocher, Blood Oranges, Cookie Dough and Reeses Pieces. I hear they are coming to Toronto too. Can't wait.

From: Rossi on May-13-2007
Bob, VICI Gelato & Cafe just opened in Mangiacake restaurant and cafe on Kerr street in Oakville. its right near lakeshore. Don't waste your time travelling to La Paloma when the best gelato in Ontario is right under your nose. Was there last night. Awesome.

From: anonymous on May-31-2008
I actually was born in Italy, grew up eating the best gelato there was. When I came to canada I heard about La Paloma and let's just say don't waste your time eating MANGIACAKE ICECREAM, put QUALITY first, don't be cheap and treat yourself with the BEST GELATO in toronto, go to LA PALOMA and stop complaing about prices, because it's worth it!

From: SuperJonasDude on Jun-02-2008
Extremely good Gelati for Toronto. Comparable to average quality you might get wandering around to random shops in Florence. No quite as good as the BEST best Florentine [eg. Vivoli just off Piazza Santa Croce] - but with these slow line-ups & at these silly prices, you just know Paloma has little competition over here! Worth driving out a few times a year to explore scruffy, colorful St. Clair West. (This lo-rent area could use a major face-lift, although it may be permanently way-too-Urban with that gigantic wide street and fugly street train tracks. Clean it up locals, it ain't no Danforth for sure. At least there are a few nice places to hang out, Italian, South American etc.)

From: Tom on Jul-15-2008
I have been a fan for many years, but in the last 2 to 3 years I have found that the gelato was not up to par. after further research and talking to some of the servers I found out the gelato is being made cheaper to save costs unfortunatly it acrifices that traditional taste. Now I need to find some one that is not going to skip.

From: Marc on Jul-19-2008
Some of the best gelato in Toronto for sure, there are other stores, but not nearly as good as La Paloma.

Comments on store:
From: esme and dawna on Nov-11-2003
Brilliant !! As delightful and delicious as any patisserie in France! A treasure on St. Clair West and a neighborhood gem. Highly recommended tarte a l'oignon and their amazing version of French Toast,... Pain Perdu. be warned...the food is addictive Go early!

From: Clarisse on Apr-30-2004
Easily the best baguettes and croissants in Toronto. Staff are fantastic, but the food is really, really excellent. Try the St.Honore, the Quiche, the Gateau Basque.... Bravo Pain Perdu!

From: Lisa on Jun-03-2004
I recommend the polonaise, aka an almond croissant. They are apparently authentically made from the previous day's croissants, then rebaked with the almond filling. Expensive but delicious! Their baguettes are southern style, and are really tasty. Their pastries can be special-ordered and are taken extremely seriously. They now have brunch and lunch dishes available for eating in. Good luck getting a seat ...

From: Lisa on Jun-03-2004
I recommend the polonaise, aka an almond croissant. They are apparently authentically made from the previous day's croissants, then rebaked with the almond filling. Expensive but delicious! Their baguettes are southern style, and are really tasty. Their pastries can be special-ordered and are taken extremely seriously. They now have brunch and lunch dishes available for eating in. Good luck getting a seat ...

From: Dali on Jan-21-2005
Pain Perdu has the best baguette in town.

From: Liz on Mar-04-2005
I go by this store often for their croissnats are pretty good, abit on the pricy side for students..but hey..a girl needs to indulge sometimes. But the service? You don't have to be a genius to know that the service is crappy. The girl who works there has an attitude like nobody's business. Frankly the food is not out of this world, and I have found bakeries better than this one. I hate that i have to feel bad walking into a store that i am spending MY MONEY on. These days I don't even go to the store..Not worth the emotional drama.

From: Mede on Aug-11-2005
Excellent french toast, eclairs (filled with chocolate) and gateau basque. I will definitely be making a return visit.

From: .... on Aug-26-2005
Hello i just want to say that ur pastries r really good but it's a bit too expensive and they are small for the price

From: goose on Sep-27-2005
I love living next to this place, for sure. I just pray they stay open for many many years to come. FOOD Their pastries are good. This is definitely one of the best pastry places in Toronto, on the par with places like Clafouti and Patachou. I recommend... everything in the store, really. Some things are just good, and some are spectacular. Not a single thing I bought from there has disappointed me yet (and I am lucky to live near-by so I buy a lot from there :)). SERVICE I am surprised to see a comment about "crappy service" and "attitude". I find the people working there to be knowledgeable and friendly. Some are better than others, but I've never had a bad experience with them. And even if the service were bad I'd go there anyway because of the yummies.... Luckily, though, the service is way above average. I do wish they had more of a sitting area and perhaps a few tables outside, but these really are minor points. And they do have a bench outside, I've enjoyed many a croissant there on a weekend morning. :) PRICES Compared with other bakeries of similar class (hint: not the places that sell Dufflet crap and the like), this one actually has very reasonable prices. Yeah, they are not on the cheap side, but cheap North American pastries are revolting and disgusting anyway.

From: mireille on Aug-13-2006
There used to be a Japanese bakery in Toronto called Nakamura Bakery. The style of the cookies, cakes and pastries are very similar. One of the best bakeries in Toronto. It reminds me of the bakeries in Tokyo. French + Japanese = Frappanese style. The croissants are superb -- not overly saturated with butter. They are not greasy or oily in any way. I love everything I've tried here so far!

From: Miyuki Mouse on Sep-10-2006
Mireille: Bakery Nakamura still exists. They moved up to Steeles a while ago to become part of J-Town, a collection of Japanese shops. (Google "J-Town" or "Bakery Nakamura" for info about location.) And their pastries are as good as ever. It's good to hear that Pain Perdu's are similar though, becuase I moved recently and Pain Perdu is much closer to me now than Bakery Nakamura.

From: anpo on Aug-09-2007
My favourite patisserie - I am French so I fully appreciate the good luck we have of having Pain Perdu in town, a bit of a drive for me - 10 minutes, but their croissants heat up perfectly the next day, so youc an buy them at the end of the day - if there are any left.... Their 'cannelle' - like a cinnamon bun is the best ever!

From: Mede on Nov-18-2007
Excellent french toast, eclairs (filled with chocolate) and gateau basque. I will definitely be making a return visit.

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Comments on store: Ma Maison
From: The Mann Family on Dec-12-2004
What excitement we felt as we drove across Dundas Street some months back to discover that finally at long last a French patisserie had arrived in our neighbourhood. From the moment we walked through the door we were delighted by the wonderful smells that filled the air and the beautiful pastries and prepared foods that were on display. We also realized that Michel Longuet had worked at the only other French patisserie in the city that made us feel like we lived in a tiny village in the south of France - once we saw his face we knew we were in for a treat! Each and every time we go we always end up reminiscing about our trips to France. Ma Maison has a wonderful atmosphere, authentic French pastry bags(!) and pastries, baguettes and prepared foods that will transport you out of the city of Toronto and straight to a café in France. A lovely addition to the neigbourhood, and a neighbour we hope to have for years to come!

From: Mike S on Feb-04-2005
I love this place! I travel to France annually, and this is the only place I have found in the city that replicates the flavours and sensory sensations of the finest Parisian patisseries. The croissants litterly dissolve as you bite into them. Also their selections of pates, breads, pastries, and take-out meals are without compare! Even though the location isn't very sexy (Between a large drycleaner and a local pizza shop), it is worth the drive to go check it out. I can't believe my good fortune of only being a five minutes away. Between Ma Maison, and the new Alex Farms opening around the corner in Humbertown Plaza, Etobicoke is now the new "foodie" heaven.

From: Marc P on Mar-23-2005
Venture into this store only if you are prepared to leave with LOTS of incredible food!! About one year ago my wife and I dropped in "just for a croissant" and now we're back 2 - 3 times per week for wonderful freash bread, pastries, prepared foods, home made pate, great coffee and terrific atmoshphere. The bakery smells delicious any time we visit. The cakes are way too decadent - but we can't get enough. And now we've used Ma Maison for catered events and the talents of Chef Patrick shine through. He prepares exquisite creations, some more like works of art that are almost too beautiful too eat. There's nothing quite like Ma Maison in our neighbourhood. Visit once and you're sure to be back often. Salut!

From: KaKa on Feb-08-2006
I've just been to Ma Maison twice in a month. They have excellent pastries ~ so yummy!!! I also took my boyfriend to the place, and how his family is also a fan of the store. :) By the way, I've also tried their fois gras mousse. It's so creamy and smooth. Be sure to try it too.

From: Jacqueline on Jun-07-2006
For a French baker he sure over bakes quite often! Nothing worse than a croissant or other baked goods that are over done! For what you pay, you want it done right! Just to remind the owners they are in Canada and not obnoxious France!

From: quevin on Oct-29-2007
Ma Maison is a welcome addition to the West End. Recently, I bought an Opera cake and it was one of the best 'store-bought' cakes I have had in a very long while. Bravo, Ma Maison

From: katherine on Jul-18-2008
I must agree, the pastry was over done, and it was also greasy, it was very disappointing. Also when I went in there the help was on the phone and seeping the floor, I had to wait for awhile until some french guy came around to help me. Also there was not any prices on anything, so i had to ask him how much everything I was interested in was, what a pain.

Comments on store:
From: ANGELO on Sep-03-2003
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Comments on store: Vegetarian Haven
From: fieroavian on Feb-04-2004
It's really a lot more than take-out. Vegetarian Haven is a pretty comfortable restaurant to eat-in as well. Cleopatra salad is my favourite, along with purple rice. My buddy really digs their deep fried wonton, though.

From: jason@jasonnolan.net on May-02-2004
I've been there twice, and though I lament the lack of organic beers and wines, I must say that they have the best burgers I've ever had. Seriously. Though they're tooo big for the average human. BTW, I'm not vegetarian at all, though I don't mind eating at vegetarian places. But this was the best burger, beating out any of the meat based burgers too.

From: Steve on Apr-25-2006
I've been eating braised tofu there since I was a kid... never wandered around the menu but I love the drumsticks and the king prawn... is AMAZING. everyone should try it. and the pie. so moist and yummy,. u