Macaron Mania in Toronto & GTA

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My list of places that sell French macarons around Toronto and the GTA. Making the perfect macaron is an art form. The meringue shells are made of egg whites, almond flour and sugar. It is usually then filled with buttercream, jam or ganache, sandwiched between two meringue cookies. A macaron is characterized by its smooth, domed top and ruffled circumference (referred to as the "foot" of each meringue shell). Connoisseurs prize a delicate, egg shell-like crust that yields to a moist and airy interior. Photos of macarons are in my "Local Photos".

 1. La Bamboche

4 Manor Rd E
Toronto, ON M4S 1P8
(416) 481-6735

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville

4.0 star rating
  11/2/2010

My main reason for visiting is always macarons!  Size is large and $2.50 each.  They are always fresh and heavenly when I visit, which is Friday afternoons.  I find that's the best day to get macarons anywhere, as they are prepared for the weekend…More »

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 2. MoRoCo Chocolat

99 Yorkville Ave
Toronto, ON M5R 3K5
(416) 961-2202

Category: Chocolatiers and Shops

Neighbourhood: Yorkville

4.0 star rating
  11/2/2010

I've been to MoRoCo as both a dine-in customer and a boutique shopper.

I went for brunch on a Saturday with a few girlfriends.  The decor was elaborate (in a trashy Marie Antoinette way) but fun.  The servers were all very pleasant.  The food was…More »

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 3. Cake Opera Co

1136 Eglinton Ave W
Toronto, ON M6C 2C8
(647) 347-2626

Category: Desserts

4.0 star rating
  4/24/2012

I visited Cake Opera on Macaron Day T.O. (March 20/2012).  First off, the store is beautiful!  Very pretty, I felt like the Marie Antoinette in their logo.  The owner and her staff of one were extremely pleasant and helpful.  My friend and I received…More »

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 4. Butter Avenue

3467 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4N 2N3
(647) 341-8686
4.0 star rating
  4/24/2012

I'm so glad I finally tried Butter (not magarine - ha! ok sorry lame).  The owners (bro & sis) are so sweet, very nice people!  I went on Macaron Day T.O. (March 20/2012).  Free macaron was Salted Caramel, so scrumptious.  I'd say it's my favourite…More »

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 5. Bobbette & Belle

1121 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4M 1K9
(416) 466-8800

Categories: Caterers, Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Leslieville

4.0 star rating
  11/6/2010

They sell Bobbette & Belle macarons at McEwan's grocery store (Shops at Don Mills) and Holt Renfrew's Gourmet Cafe (Bloor St).  I heard that the macarons arrive fresh at McEwan's every Friday morning, so I went in last week for some.

Prices are $2.00…More »

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 6. Ruelo Patisserie

550 Hwy 7 E
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3Z4
(905) 762-1500
4.0 star rating
  11/28/2010

Thanks to Jennifer K's review, I went there for macarons!  And I was very happy!  They were delicious.

The service was attentive and friendly.  I love seeing all the pretty colours on display, and they had a lot of flavours to choose from.  I tried…More »

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 7. Patachou Patisserie

1120 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4W 2L6
(416) 927-1105

Categories: French, Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Summer Hill

4.0 star rating
  11/28/2010

I went there for macarons, and it was my lucky day!  I was served by the owner, I think.  She was an older (and very French) woman, who everyone called "Madame".  There were also younger staff present, but "Madame" came over to help me.  I told her I…More »

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 8. Bo & Bon

3543 Bathurst Street
Toronto, ON M6A 2C7
(416) 642-0906

Category: Bakeries

3.0 star rating
  4/24/2012 First to Review

3.5 Stars.  I purchased an online voucher for $15 for $30 worth of goodies at Bo & Bon.  It's quite a new bakery that opened up recently near Bathurst & 401.  Apparently, there are a few Bo & Bon's in New York City (http://www.bo-bon.com).  They…More »

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 9. Nadège Patisserie

780 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1G2
(416) 368-2009

Categories: Bakeries, Desserts

Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

3.0 star rating
  5/23/2011

Finally got to try this place!  The interior is bright, clean, modern, with a great view of Trinity-Bellwoods Park.  Service was mediocre, I was served by two very snotty girls.

I ordered several macarons (chestnut, mojito, blackberry, salted…More »

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 10. Rahier Patisserie

1586 Bayview Ave
Toronto, ON M4G 3B7
(416) 482-0917

Categories: Bakeries, Desserts

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville

3.0 star rating
  11/4/2010

I went in with only one intent in mind: MACARONS!  I am a macaron monster, and I am on a mission to find the best in the GTA.  At Rahier, I bypassed all the cakes, pastries and cookies and went straight for the macarons.

They are sold by weight, which…More »

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 11. Noisette Pastry Works

2300 John Street
Markham, ON L3T 6G7
(905) 940-5395

Category: Bakeries

3.0 star rating
  11/2/2010

I've been in several times with my girlfriend, as we're both fans of their mini-cookies and shortbreads.  Our favourites are the acorns (acorn shaped shortbread dipped in chocolate and toffee, like a Skor) and the jam centre cookies.  

I've also tried…More »

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 12. The Sweet Escape Patisserie

55 Mill St
Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
(416) 214-2253

Categories: Bakeries, Desserts

Neighbourhoods: Distillery District, West Don Lands

3.0 star rating
  11/6/2010

I heard through the grapevine The Sweet Escape only sells macarons on Saturdays and Sundays, so I stopped in today late afternoon (Saturday) to pick some up.  The place was quite busy, with lots of people buying stuff to go or seated in the dining…More »

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 13. Petite Thuet

1162 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4W 2L9
(416) 924-2777

Category: Specialty Food

Neighbourhood: Summer Hill

3.0 star rating
  12/2/2010

The guy behind the counter was super friendly.  Dare I say flirty?  Hopefully so, since I was flirting.  And it's an embarrassment when you are flirting alone.  Ahem!  Errr....awkward situation aside....

Petite Thuet is not bad, but it's not perfect…More »

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 14. Thobors Boulangerie Patisserie Café

627 Mt Pleasant Rd
Toronto, ON M4S 2M9
(416) 544-1733

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville

3.0 star rating
  11/4/2010

I went in for macarons only, but everything looked yummy.  Especially the Croque Monsieur, it was huge and cheesy but priced at $7.10!  The girl who served me was super-nice and helpful.  She greeted me with a "bonjour" and helped me thoroughly with…More »

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 15. Louis XIV Cake & Wedding

550 Hwy 7 E
Richmond Hill, ON L4B
(416) 508-6616
3.0 star rating
  11/28/2010

I went for macarons only!  Cakes and other goodies looked good, but I didn't try them.  Service was friendly.  

Sadly, the macarons are VERY artificial tasting.  Pistachio had no signs of real pistachios, and tasted the most fake.  Raspberry Rose…More »

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 16. L'Opera Patisserie and Cafe

5291 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M2N 5R3
(416) 733-8830

Categories: Desserts, Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Willowdale

3.0 star rating
  11/28/2010

My coworkers and I stumbled across this place during lunch one day.  I cannot walk by any bakery without going in, so we went in.  The place is small, was kind of dark inside during the day.  It was clean though, and they had a lot of packaged French…More »

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 17. Tokyo Bakery

4385 Sheppard Ave E
Scarborough, ON M1S 1T9
(416) 335-5500

Categories: Bakeries, Desserts

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

3.0 star rating
  11/3/2010

The owners of this place have changed recently.  They are most certainly Chinese and I speak Mandarin with them.  They have cleaned the place up a bit, and started making some new items.  

They are selling French macarons now, very small in size.  A…More »

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 18. Cakeview Bakery & Cafe

4188 Av Finch E
Scarborough, ON M1S 4T6
(416) 298-6771

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

3.0 star rating
  11/28/2010

Thanks to Jennifer K's review, I went here for macarons!  Pastries all looked good.  I got one flavour each of lemon, pistachio, raspberry, coffee, and vanilla.  They were small, and a bit on the sweet side.  Two of them were stale and crunchy, the…More »

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 19. Pusateri's Fine Foods

2901 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M2N 5Z7
(416) 785-9100

Category: Grocery

Neighbourhoods: Bayview Village, Willowdale

3.0 star rating
  Update - 5/23/2011

Macaron update: I tried them again on a Friday morning, they had just been delivered.  They were much better than before.  Lots of flavours in stock.  If you want them, get them on a Friday morning!

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  • 3.0 star rating
    11/3/2010

    Being a foodie, I was really excited to check out this new location.  They have some cool stuff, but… Read more »

 20. Metro

444 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M5B 2H4
(416) 597-2800

Category: Grocery

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

2.0 star rating
  11/7/2010

I was surprised to see French macarons at this location (Yonge & College).  They are in the glass display case at the bakery section.  I went late at night, and a very nice manager got them out for me.  They had two flavours: Strawberry Chocolate and…More »

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 21. Patisserie La Cigogne

1626 Bayview Ave
Toronto, ON M4G 3B7
(416) 487-1234

Categories: Bakeries, Desserts

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville

2.0 star rating
  11/4/2010

Please note my review is based only on their macarons, which was my reason for visiting.  The actual establishment is cute, the service was very friendly, and the other pastries and food looked good.

Now, onto the macarons.  They were hands down the…More »

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