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Jedd's Frozen Custard
Categories: Food Bakeries Food Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Restaurants Cafes Bakeries, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Cafes [Edit]
2470 Yonge StToronto, ON M4P 2H5
Neighbourhood: Yonge and Eglinton
(647) 349-2121
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 8 am - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 8 am - 12 am
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
24 reviews for Jedd's Frozen Custard
Review Highlights
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"I then sipped the espresso, which IMO was very well pulled." In 6 reviews -
"dunno if a peach tart is worth $5.75." In 1 review -
"awesome desserts from Rahier's." In 8 reviews
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24 reviews in English
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Review from Maheen M.
12/21/2011
The SO and I stopped in at Jedd's for some sweet treats after dinner while in the Yonge and Eglinton area. The place is super cute and has a really cozy cafe feel. When we walked in, we were drawn to the pie section at the counter. We ended up ordered a savour pie because it looked so good! The Salmon and Broccoli pie/quiche was great, very light with chunks of salmon.
We still had room for something sweet, we ordered an apple pie with frozen custard. It was DELICIOUS!! The frozen custard was like an awesome scoop of ice cream, creamy, smooth and not too sweet. It was well balanced with the pie.
With the individual savoury pie, sweet pie slice a la mode and a regular hot chocolate, it was just under $20. A little bit on the high side, but the service was fabulous and worth the price.
We did not realize that the cafe does community events. Last night it was Christmas caroles evening with high school volunteers leading the caroles. They even played my carole request!
I definitely recommend Jedd's, I will be back to try out the other items on their menu.Listed in: Coffee, Yonge & Eglinton, Ice Cream & Frozen Treats
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Review from Theo C.
Toronto, ON
3/1/2012
There's no shortage of places to eat at Yonge and Eg but Theo encourages you to try this one. Comfy chairs in the front are positioned between the window and a bakery case of pies - it doesn't get better than this for scoping out both people and food!
The frozen custard of this café's name is dreamy, creamy, but not too sweet. Sammy cookies are sticky and chewy as they should be, whereas croissants seem to be buttery and soft on some days, a little tired on others. Their pies (brought in from the Canadian Pie Company) have a distinctive chewy crust, and in Theo's opinion are sometimes a bit skimpy with the filling. But Theo's companion has had a juicy and generous mushroom pie.
Jedd's also offers salads and sandwiches. They look delicious. But Theo is sorry to say she has only ever tried the sweet stuff so far.
Fair-trade coffee, unexpected chandeliers and friendly service add up to a great brunch place. A nice little touch: artist-created chalk drawings that change with the season. -
Review from Stanimir C.
Toronto, ON
1/23/2012 1 photo
I found Jedd's Frozen Custard by accident two years ago. I haven't been in there very often since because I don't live in the area but the place has left me with very good impressions. Back then I took a girl there on our first date and to this day we're still together.
I like to try different places and this one has a very unique atmosphere. Maybe not the most amazing, but I find it really nice and relaxing.
Service is excellent and they even bring your coffee to your table. I felt like it's the kind of place you can visit and enjoy on either a sunny, or a rainy day.
I am also not an expert, but so far I like everything I ordered in there. -
Review from Natalie T.
East York, ON
12/29/2011
VIBE
Ok. Love! What a great alternative to meet someone here than for "coffee" where you end up smelling like a bag of roasted beans. There's cute little chairs you can swing around in and large windows to view passerby. The rest is a typical cafe look. There's also wi-fi but before you perk up, it was spotty on my visit.
The service on my first visit was great; second visit not so much. Though maybe if you're a cute guy the cashier will flirt with you.
I EAT
Well, um custard! It's quite tasty and big portions too. Win!
Tea and coffee are on offer also.
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
Cut it out! They've got custard here? A sweet treat and a perfect first date alternative for those who are too afraid to splurge for an all out dinner. Go on with your bad self. -
Review from Diane-a-Banana M.
Toronto, ON
3/31/2012
This place is ok, really a 2.5, but to call it a patisserie is just misleading, especially when there are two actual patisseries within a stones throw. If you like good old fashioned North American desserts - pies and crumbles and whatnot, then this is the place for you. But don't expect no pattiesserie. Oh, and FYI, frozen custard is just ice cream, plain old (and in my biased gelato opinion - BLAND) North American ice cream.
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Review from Darren L.
Scarborough, ON
3/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
Was talked into a long walk for frozen custard. This place does not disappoint. Ordered the chocolate scoop and it was really good. If you like chocolate ice-cream, you will love their chocolate frozen custard.
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Review from Edwin A.
Jedd serves up an smooth delectable tasty frozen custard.
It's not ice cream -- I know as I've been to several Andersen's Custards in the US.
The single vanilla scoop I ordered at Jedd's was served in a ceramic cup which is a lot different from Andersen's where they dispense using a soft serve machine.
I decided to spoil myself and add a slice of cinnamon apple pie to the order to create a pie a la mode. Jedd's frozen custard + cinnamon apple pie = match made in heaven. :D
Jedd's frozen custard has a super smooth texture and unique taste. Personally I liked Jedd's custard better than Andersen's custard in the US. Tasted a stronger custard (egg) and real vanilla flavour in the scoop I had. -
Review from Monica B.
Toronto, ON
5/5/2011 1 photo
Jedd's Frozen Custard is a great place to grab some coffee, enjoy a light meal or indulge in sweet treats, and of course, savouring their frozen custard.
Despite their really ugly name, this place is pretty classy looking, narrow, clean and comfortable. The staff is super friendly and helpful too.
The frozen custard comes in three flavours: chocolate, vanilla and one other flavour that changes each day. When I was there, the other flavour was strawberry, which I tried. The frozen custard was really rich; the texture was creamy and smooth. I like the frozen custard a lot, but if you're watching your diet, you may want to pass up on this because it contains lots of milk fat and egg yolk. For one small scoop, I paid over $3.
They're other dessert options too such as cookies, cakes, pies, tarts, biscotti's, brownies, macaroons etc. Most of these desserts are really pricey though. For example, a small piece of cake is $5-$6. Personally, I love their gigantic cookies ($1.95), their crunchy from the outside and chewy on the inside.
What I enjoy most of all here is the coffee beverages. I especially love their latte- strong coffee with creamy steamed organic milk, just perfect! The staff told me that the milk used at Jedd's is organic. Now I can enjoy my coffee beverages even more knowing I'm not sipping in hormone-pumped milk into my system.
Besides coffee and desserts, you can also get some fresh yummy salads and sandwiches.
Overall, Jedd's Frozen Custard is a great place to indulge in some great beverages and treats while sitting under pretty crystal chandeliers. Do expect the desserts to be on the pricey side though.Listed in: Yonge & Eglinton, Coffee, Tea & Juice
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Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
Affogatto!
Espresso over Jedd's Frozen Vanilla Custard!
oh it is so so so so good........ Now I really taste the difference between ice cream (meh) VS frozen custard (yay!). It is definitely an adult treat.. after licking my bowl I am in sugar high and caffeine high and ready to face the cold chilly weather!
Life is so so good!Listed in: You can get EVERYTHING you…, Sipping Coffee/Tea with FREE…, Dessert! Dessert! I want…, Icecream! Gelato! Fro Yo!, A Day in Yonge and Eglinton!
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10/29/2010
Jedd's Frozen Custard gives me an excuse of eating more dessert.
"How come you eating ice cream… Read more »
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Review from Melanie C.
Oakville, ON
10/26/2010
My friend brought me to this little gem in the Yonge & Eg neighbourhood. I had never even heard of frozen custard prior to arriving at Jedd's.
When I'm surrounded by desserts I can't think clearly. The kind gentleman behind the counter must have noticed and explained what they offered. Once I re-learned how to form sentences I ordered the espresso poured over frozen custard - a perfect combination of two of my favourite things.
The obvious problem with what I ordered is that the hot espresso melts the frozen custard at a faster rate than I can consume my smectic A'* dessert. The espresso was perfect, complete with the right caramel colour and texture. The custard was rich and creamy, but not too sweet. Heavenly.
I found the stark white décor a little cold, but maybe that's the idea.
*Smectic A' is a state between solid and liquid: http://www.princeton.e... -
Review from Wendy C.
11/29/2010
Right next door to Centro
PROs:
- wonderful staff, friendly and helpful
- great hours for night owl dessert-ers. Open till midnight on Friday/Saturday!
- really really good frozen custard
- awesome desserts from Rahier's
- free wi-fi
CONs:
- You pay a little more for Rahier's desserts here. The little tart/cake is about $1 more per piece; macarons is sold by piece vs. by weight as in Rahier's
OVERALL: A cool place to hang out and get yummy eats when you are in the area. -
Review from Terry P.
As it's been almost a year since my first review of Jedd's, it's time for an update. Just yesterday they expanded their product offering by adding pies from The Canadian Pie Company: http://www.thecanadian...
The fruit and cream pies are about $6 a slice. Not sure how much for a whole pie.
The continue to have the delightful personal-sized Rahier desserts, and macarons. They also have croissants, brownies, sandwiches, etc. And of course, the frozen custard, which I still have not seen offered anywhere else in Toronto.
I do think that their prices are too high on some of the bakery items - a brownie comes to almost $4! However, the products are good, the staff are very friendly, and the place is nice, clean, and a pleasure to visit.Listed in: My sweet sweet tooth...., Yonge and Eglinton Highlights
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5/22/2010 First to Review
Jedd's opened a couple of weeks ago in the Yonge-Eglinton area. The sign outside has the emphases… Read more »
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Review from Daniel B.
North York, ON
11/29/2010
This has become our favourite cafe/patisserie in North Toronto.
First, their coffee's are simply, just perfect.
Sweets and other patisserie goodies you'd expect to find are all there, along with baked goods like quiche's etc.
We had the lentil soup, with a salmon quiche for $9. The lentil soup was as good as any homemade my wife can make. It was perfect.
We also tried the custard "ice cream" and wow... i was shocked. This is superb and I highly recommend it. It's a product brought from Wisconsin and the milk/cheese lovers there who produce this custard process and is very well known there. It's so good...you won't want to eat the Baskin Robin's or DQ crap ever again. -
Review from Lily C.
North York, ON
12/7/2010 1 Check-in Here
On a cold winter day, I suddenly had a craving for ice cream, but I wanted something different. Then I remembered, someone had once told me about frozen custard. So I Yelped and lucky for me, I found Jedd's.
The custard is like a very rich, yet smooth ice cream. It was the perfect accompaniment to a piece of apple crumble that had the most wonderful crust, perfect in texture and taste.
The biggest surprise was the latte. I didn't have very high expectations, even though a previous reviewer had raved about it. After all, the selling point of this place is the custard. Then I had a sip of their latte and let out a "wow"! Smooth with a hint of sweetness. It was the perfect pairing with my crumble and custard.
I will be back again! -
Review from M Y.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 4/18/2011
Must try.....banana cream pie, Quiche, raspberry cheese cake and rooibos provence tea....i love the staff and the owner "JEDD" is absolutely delightful!!! love going there after dinner!!
I went to Jedd's for lunch today and found out they do serve sandwiches and soups, had no idea!! I thought they only serve desserts, really need menu somewhere in the cafe! I noticed two couples leaving looking for light lunch!!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/21/2010
I'm actually @ Jedd's writing this review using their free wifi!!
I've been here three times and… Read more »
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Review from WaYnE c.
Maple, ON
7/11/2010 3 photos
Coupon in hand I walked in to Jedd's and it has pretty good decor for Frozen Custard place. The Drinks & Dessert counter is near the front displays where you can ADMIRE the beauty of the Desserts.
We got the 2 flavours available this afternoon, Chocolate, and Maple Walnut. I had the Maple Walnut and quite enjoyed it as it had a CREAMY rich flavour that Custards have over simply Ice Cream.
The couple young ladies working behind the counter were friendly and even asked our advice on new flavour ideas as it seems they can COMPOSE flavour combinations. They suggested a flavour profile and I said it might work because I just came from a Juice & Smoothie place that had that same combo.
It is also a nice place that offers Coffee and Espresso Drinks where you can relax, chill and chat with a friend. They also had a note on the Menu Blackboard as well as notes on the table announcing a LIVE band will be here Friday, July 16th.
This is definitely another OPTION from regular Ice Cream, Gelato, or Dairy Cream. BTW, the washroom was almost high-class condo setting I wish I could take it with me.Listed in: 4+ ****Stars****, Desserts - Frozen
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Review from Mozart A.
Whitby, ON
Updated - 9/7/2010 16 Check-ins Here
Well, I'm addicted to this place now. Are you happy?
What is this frozen custard thing? Jesus. Not only it is ridiculously good, they manage to make affogatos with it. I'm in heaven.
The sandwiches are divine. The one with roast beef and brie is gorgeous.
By the way, the person that I referred to as "the manager" in my previous review is actually the owner, Jedd - yeah, from Jedd's Frozen Custard. He seems to be always there, always interacting with people and making sure everything is OK. If you ask me, that's a great thing that the owner is so interested in making the business grow and flourish, instead of just putting the place together and letting it run itself like so many other small eateries out there.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/16/2010
I was walking around the area looking for a cafe with good options for snacks, salty and sweet, and… Read more »
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Review from Mitch S.
Toronto, ON
8/10/2010
Another great addition to the Yonge and Eglinton area! Jedd's seems to heavily market its Frozen Custard, probably to differentiate itself from other local cafe's but it has all the usuals as well. Inside, the decor is quite nice and slightly upscale. The have a cute little patio in front with a couple of tables and chairs, so it's also a fun place to people watch.
If you're going in to try frozen custard to look for an adventure, don't get your hopes too high as it's quite similar to gelato. I'd recommend having the vanilla with a shot of espresso (affogato)...I think you'll be delighted.
Let's all try and support these new little cafes in the area and hopefully we'll get even more local businesses! -
Review from vaneSSa v.
Toronto, ON
9/29/2011
Okay, so sometimes doing homework at home seems like THE most boring thing IN THE WORLD. Jedd's is one of my FAVORITE places to crunch numbers at - their relaxed, friendly environment, coupled with their tasty treats and comforting beverages, create the perfect ambiance for learning. Bring your books & laptop (they have free wi-fi!) ~ a fun way to integrate homework into your coffee-shop experience!
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Review from Michael L.
Toronto, ON
9/15/2010
Espresso poured on top of frozen custard makes me a whole lot giddy =)
I came here with my wife and friends not knowing what to expect. I had never heard of affogatos so when my wife mentioned that they have frozen custard with espresso I thought it came on the side. I have to admit, when I got my affogato I was a little surprised and wasn't really looking forward to eating my now melting custard with creamy-sugary espresso (I like my espresso with no sugar, no cream).
I began to contemplate which I should start on. Should I sip the espresso while it's still relatively hot? Or should I start eating the custard while it's still in its frozen state? I opted for the frozen custard first and was quite pleased. I then sipped the espresso, which IMO was very well pulled.
It was around this time I realized to really enjoy this dessert, I have to eat it together. I mean, why else would they combine the two? Wow, what a delight that combined bite/sip was. The creamy rich flavour of the combination of custard and espresso was inspiring!
I've only been here once and am afraid of going back with my now high expecations. But this place has to be tried by all. Perhaps its not really Jedd's I loved, but more the affogato. So I'll give it 4/5 stars. But if I do dare to go back and enjoy their other offerings, I will be glad to upgrade that 4 to a 5. -
Review from Sarah Y.
Vancouver, BC
7/11/2010
I was walking around the area with my parents, acting like a bunch of tourists (because, we kind of are! I just moved here!) and popped my head into this store...it looked really cool from the outside!
Inside, I thought it was a cafe but upon closer inspection the back area served...frozen custard!
"What the heck is frozen custard and who'd eat it?" I thought outloud to myself.
The girl from behind the counter explained...kind of like ice cream and gelato...but insisted that I had to try it for myself to come up with my own explanation. I agreed. She asked if I wanted a free sample.
"Hell yeah!" I responded.
"What flavour? We have tropical fruit, chocolate and one scoop of maple cream left..."
Feeling guilty about potentially stealing a spoonful of someone else's maple cream, I opted for chocolate. The sample came to me on a silver spoon and into my mouth it went.....and it was amazing. It was sinfully delicious, heaven in your mouth, and I was told that it had about the same amount of fat content as gelato.
I'll see it to believe it. But for now, I'm sold on frozen custard. Maybe it's just a different name for ice cream but hey, I'm all about marketing and spin, so frozen custard it is!
Will be back for the full experience! -
Review from Sol O.
Toronto, ON
5/25/2011
Love this place. Frozen custard is something else. Frozen custard + a tart + chocolate chips + pineapple = amazing.
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Review from Chris L.
11/16/2010
I'm only here in Toronto for a week. But I can say this: what a fine, fine place this cafe is. My wife and I had pear and walnut quiches that struck gold. Plus, I had a cappuccino that trumped the others I've had in the city so far.
But I stayed on to get some work done. They were incredibly accommodating. Not only did they refill my coffee (my next beverage of the morning); it was the owner Jedd's birthday, and he came by to give me a waffle piled with tons of fresh fruit, just out of kindness.
Anyhow, this will be definitely be my home away from home now. -
Review from Shaz S.
Toronto, ON
first time trying this place. dunno if a peach tart is worth $5.75!!??
went on a sunday night - perhaps not the best time to visit a bakery. we got the eclair ($4.75) ,peach tart ($5.75) and coffee - eclair was dry and stale, they could've at least warmed it as a courtesy, but they didn't. peach tart was also cold, but better than the eclair, the coffee was luke warm but not for long since adding cream made it just room temp. (they give u a little jug of real cream though). i've made peach tarts at home and it was the same, no reason why this regular sized peach tart should cost $5.75! wouldn't go back, though their interior is pretty and quaint and they have free wifi, just not a reasonable price for desserts that are nothing special. for that price i want a WOW factor which i felt was lacking, got more like a meh factor...which is fine if desserts were priced accordingly...
we sampled the frozen custard which was good - so i'd recommend staying away from $$$ baked goods that u can get anywhere else for half-price and just going for the frozen custard.
i frequent andy's frozen custard in chicago all the time - now that's a real frozen custard joint!Comment from JJ M. of Jedd's Frozen Custard 10/24/2011
Thank you for your constructive review. I feel this is a… More »
