Toronto boasts some incredible bakeries, but a handful truly make the city’s taste buds sing. Explore these delightful sweet spots, spanning from a charming downtown Parisian bakery to a cookie haven with irresistibly good stuffed treats.
BEST MACARON
Nadège Nourian’s famed macarons reveals a delicate crunch, followed by layers of indulgent buttercream, decadent ganache or sumptuous jam. 494 Bloor St. W.
BEST COOKIES
FOXIES BAKESHOP
Famed for four-ounce stuffed cookies, like cinnamon snickerdoodle and Nutella gusher, this bakeshop run by sisters boasts hot pink walls and a sprinkle bench. 669 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
MIDNIGHT COOKIE
From a simple hobby, Midnight Cookie now satisfies cravings anytime, whether it’s 3 p.m. or 3 a.m. Try the sinfully rich Kinder cookie — decadence at its finest. 3 Manor Rd. E.
BEST FRENCH PASTRIES
From the sinful croissants to the meticulously layered kouign-amann, every creation from GOÛTER is truly remarkable. It’s often touted as the best you can find outside of Paris. 300 Eglinton Ave. W.
BEST CROISSANTS
Who would have thought a Japanese croissant would top our best of list? At HAZUKIDO, 72 hours of artistry yield croissants with a crisp exterior and an airy honeycomb interior. 1200 Bay St.
BEST CHOCOLATE
Come with high expectations and CHOCOLATE CHARM won’t disappoint with its drool-worthy handmade truffles, mint daisies, almond bark and stunning swans. 3541 Bathurst St., North York
BEST CAKES
LA ROCCA’s cakes, whether simple — like the birthday confetti or elaborate, like the decadent honey-soaked pistachio will help to sweeten your special occasions. 2638 Yonge St.
BEST CUPCAKES
BOBBETTE & BELLE has earned its popularity. Try the carrot cupcake with cream cheese frosting or the orange creamsicle to see what all the fuss is about. 3347 Yonge St.
BEST PIES
The bakers here know their way around a pie. Award-winning creations at PHIPPS BAKERY include lattice-style fruit pies and a super-rich caramel and pecan number. 420 Eglinton Ave. W.
BEST DOUGHNUT SHOP
North York’s favourite neighbourhood doughnut shop ROLLING PIN has perfected the art of holed desserts, from your classic yeasty confectionary to extremely Instagrammable innovations like biscoff cheesecake and fluffernutter favourites. 1970 Avenue Rd.
BEST PUMPKIN PIE
When Thanksgiving rolls around, a visit to Charmaine Sweets is a must. Their pumpkin pie is the ideal blend of perfectly spiced creamy filling and a flaky yet tender crust. It’s the kind of dessert that stands out and entices even the choosiest amidst a wide array of Thanksgiving treats. 115 Vanderhoof Ave.
