Croissants: Lard always makes things better

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I always thought I kind of hated croissants. Turns out it was because I was eating BAD croissants. So now I'll only eat a perfect buttery flakey croissant- so if you are picky like me- you want to read this list.

 1. Brassaii

461 King Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 1K4
(416) 598-4730

Category: Mediterranean

5.0 star rating
  Update - 7/13/2009

I had winterlicious here and absolutely zero corners were cut.  SOOOOOO delicious and extremely generous portions with the salmon.
everything is perfection and this time (unlike last time) my server was excellent.

fyi- 20% gratuity was added to our…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    6/21/2009

    Love love LOVE this place.
    Just went here for brunch today and IU have to agree with all the other… Read more »

 2. Le Sélect Bistro

432 Wellington St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1E3
(416) 596-6405

Category: French

5.0 star rating
  12/6/2009

True french bistro dining.

I took my friend here for brunch- he's lived in france and montreal for most of his life and he fell in love with it instantly.  

Beautiful decor on a small street, comfortable bistro that was much more affordable than it…More »

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 3. Carousel Bakery

93 Front St E
Toronto, ON M5E 1C3
(416) 863-6764

Categories: Sandwiches, Bakeries

Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  Update - 5/8/2010

butter croissant.
my second favourite in the city.
(first is Brassai's)

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  • 4.0 star rating
    7/27/2009

    jeeGADS, you are tasty.
    so much beautiful bread, delicious pastries and all displayed in wonderful… Read more »

 4. Petite Thuet

1 King St W
Toronto, ON M5H 1A1
(416) 867-7977

Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

2.0 star rating
  5/9/2010

A boutique look to a bakery/cafe but strangely NOT any of the good things I look for in a cafe, which include cozy, loiter-able (I know that's not a word), affordable and good for people watching.

The food looks less than fresh- tastes average with a…More »

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 5. Bonjour Brioche

812 Queen Street E
Toronto, ON M4M 1H7
(416) 406-1250

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, French

Neighbourhood: Riverdale

4.0 star rating
  5/9/2010

Possibly THE most cramped space to have bunch, but 100% worth it.
Everything is beatifully done, I dont' have much more to say other than BRING CASH to avoid the fee @ the ATM and strike up a conversation beside the uncomfortably close table beside…More »

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 6. Drake's Corner Café + Bistro

1150 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1J3
(416) 531-5042

Categories: Canadian (New), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village

3.0 star rating
  5/9/2010

Kind of a beautiful place to end up for a weekend brunch.  I've come here a few times and love the ambience every time.  The narrow room has a nice kitchen crossed with bistro feel.  and the patio is nice when the sun comes directly upon it.  
the…More »

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 7. L'espresso Bar Mercurio

321 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1S5
(416) 585-2233

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: The Annex, University of Toronto, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  Update - 6/8/2010

*croissant update:
a fair croissant baked in-house (always a necessity when ordering a croissant).  nice flakey layers but truly lacks that buttery taste I love in a croissant.

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  • 4.0 star rating
    7/7/2009

    Thank god for this place.  In a good coffee desert, this place gives you a great 20 oz drip coffee… Read more »

 8. Cobs Bread

370 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1X2
(416) 924-9555

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: The Annex

2.0 star rating
  Update - 5/12/2010

mediocre croissant alert!
it is on par with tim hortons or grocery store croissants.  don't bother!
for 2.10 you can get two DELICIOUS croissants at Carousel in St. Lawrence.

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  • 3.0 star rating
    12/6/2009

    I love everything about walking past the place and smelling the delicious baked goods.

    On occasion… Read more »

 9. Lettieri Espresso Bar Cafe

94 Cumberland St
Toronto, ON M5R 1A3
(416) 515-8764

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Yorkville

3.0 star rating
  6/8/2010

A great place to stop in and have a coffee.  The quality of the coffee is mediocre, but a nice alternative to other chains, i.e. starbucks and second cup.

they have a nice selection of salads and paninis, which is what i love about teh lettieri chain.…More »

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