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Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Chocolatiers and Shops [Edit]
3040 Dundas St WToronto, ON M6P 1Z3
Neighbourhood: High Park
(416) 760-9995
- Hours:
Tue-Wed 9 am - 5 pm
Thu-Fri 9 am - 9 pm
Sat 10 am - 9 pm
Sun 11 am - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
7 reviews for Delight
All Reviews
Delight
4/14/2010
Even though others have yelped about Delight before, I decided to keep it on the down-lo. I didn't want to add to all the 'hype' by blabbing my big mouth all over town about how just about the best chocolatier in the city was right on my doorstop.
But that all ends today!
As Toronto's first handmade, fair trade and organic chocolatier in the city, Delight, run by Jennifer Rashleigh and Jeff Brown have a lot to brag about, but they don't stop there, they continue to go above and beyond in their offerings, always outdoing themselves.
As an unfortunate dairy-freer (not by choice!) while I cannot nosh on most of the flavours of ice cream available, I am never without satisfaction as the dairy-free chocolate (made with coconut) is so sinfully bursting with flavour that I can't even remember what it is I'm missing. They also offer in the hotter months many sorbets which a little birdie told me is often made with local ingredients. I've had an apple sorbet and I'm definitely a convert.
In terms of their truffles, an essay could be written. My personal favourites are the chocolate caramel with smoked sea salt, the maple butter and the early grey vanilla, but their seasonal offerings which come and go are also just as spectacular.
If you adore chocolate bark, the dark chocolate walnut bark with fleur de sel will knock your socks off, while the dark chocolate candied orange and lemon peel will be a tea-time (or anytime) favourite in no time.
It also doesn't hurt that everybody there is also so damn nice.
In terms of pricing, I can't agree with 'moderate' as the truffles are almost all $1.50, basic truffle price, the ice cream is $3.25 for a cup and a little more for a cone, everything is pretty standard gourmet chocolatier fare, so a little indulgence definitely won't break the bank.
Delight
8/15/2010
It's nice to have this place in my neighborhood. You will find there the organic blablabla fair-trade handmade chocolate. Their sin, for me, is not offering anything above 75%. I do love extreme bitter chocolate and for me 75% is still very sweet. And how come a chocolatemaker doesn't offer anything above 75%? Are you serious, guys?
Truffles are beautiful and delicious. I suggest the blue cheese, it's oh so different. People are now discovering these different mixes with chocolate, like sea salt, spices... don't be afraid and go for the blue cheese, it's way better than the default flavours you're used to!
It's a cozy nice place with good chocolate. I just can't understand their problem with dark chocolate.
Delight
3/14/2010
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"I have this theory that chocolate slows down the ageing process
.... It may not be true, but do I dare take the chance?" - Unknown
Now that is a sentiment I can get behind. Or as one of my most favourite cartoon characters, Lucy Van Pelt from the Peanuts gang would say "All I really need is love...but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt!" Most recently I was lucky enough to have a gift package of chocolate nirvana from Delight bestowed upon me as a thank you for participating in a panel discussion at a conference. Talk about a good taste thank you gift.
Delight is just that, a delight. This small little chocolate pocket tucked quietly away in the Junction on Dundas St. W. opened up a couple of years ago. I have frequented the shop on many occasion as it is not far from my work hood. They bake brownies fresh daily and when you walk through the door only to be greeted with the wafting scent of baking brownies it is easy to be seduced by the shop.
The proprietors at Delight take great pride in using only fair trade ingredients including Harmony Organic Cream and chocolate from La Siembra. The end results speak for themselves. The truffles are like butter in their consistency. It is melt in your mouth ambrosia at its very best.
There are a few seats in the shop so you can sit and enjoy a hot chocolate and double dose your chocolate desires with a warm brownie. Organic ice cream is also available, served up in handmade waffle cones. If you find yourself venturing out this way then I would encourage to stop in and treat yourself. As usual...my pic crazed self has pasted up a shot of those truffles. Be prepared to salivate.
Delight
7/16/2010
This place is wonderful! I go for the fresh made organic ice cream, which is super yummy! My personal favourite is chocolate. They make all different flavours at different times I have even seen Quebec blue cheese, which was yummy by the way! They make yummy chocolate, truffles and many other goodies. I highly recommend visiting delight for their ice cream.
Delight
11/13/2009
I'm in *so* much trouble.
Today the hubby and I went for a walk down the Junction, and had wound up zeroing in on Delight; home of Handmade, Organic, and Fair Trade chocolate, ice cream and other yummy desserts.
We brought some chocolate pieces home, including the Dark Chocolate Bark with Spiced Nuts ($3.49 for two well-sized pieces), and two regular sized solid chocolate bars (.99 each, one milk and one dark).
And this is where I'm in trouble. Where can I possibly feel guilty about purchasing and eating these delectable treats, when they're organic, fair trade certified, locally made, preservative free, and well priced?
Even the hubby, who usually despises the dark variety, walked away happily nomming on the delicious spiced nut bark.
So, is it possible to feel guilty about NOT feeling guilty? Because that was the thing about chocolate; it's supposed to taste better from being that guilty secret every woman had hidden behind the eggs in their fridge right?
But tonight, I had a gratifying piece of the spiced nut bark for dessert without the requisite.
Delight is run by the husband and wife team of Jeff Brown and Jennifer Rashleigh (the latter being the former restauranteur and pastry chef of Citron).
I feel like sending them a Thank You card for moving on to Delight.
Listed in: While You're In Toronto
Delight
7/20/2009
The absolute best chocolate ever!!! I am so proud of Delight. Organic, fair trade, vegan options.. Deeelishhh!
The chocolates taste the way REAL chocolate should taste.. Not processed plastic! Melt in your mouth yumminess I am hooked! Go! Now!
Delight
12/3/2008
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Hot chocolate like liquid gold! I swear, it is a thing of stunning beauty when you're walking down the street and actually have to STOP and lean on a nearby building/garbage can/person because the hot chocolate you are drinking is SO good, you just.......need to pause.
This is what happened to me after having the hot chocolate from Delight in the Junction.
It's a great little chocolate shop that sells individual chocolates, brownies, and all things chocolaty. But here's the great part: everything is hand made, not overly expensive, totally organic and fair trade. So it's chocolate without guilt....oh, except the whole fat/sugar thing. I suppose there should be guilt there? Meh, whatever.
Listed in: My FIVE Star Toronto
