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Little Pebbles on Baldwin Street: Home of the 1 Kg $25 Croissant
Little Pebbles is a lovely little cafe on the same street as Tom’s Place in Kensington Market. It has delicious matcha and tiramisu lattes, but what everyone is talking about is their giant croissant. The 1 kg croissant is available Wednesday to Sunday. Also popular at Little Pebbles is their croissant ice cream and their…
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Holy Cannoli in Long Branch
A cannoli is a popular Italian pastry consisting of a crispy, tube-shaped shell made from fried dough. It’s usually filled with a sweet and creamy ricotta cheese mixture, often flavoured with sugar, vanilla, and sometimes chocolate chips which are my favourite. My aunt makes incredible cannoli from scratch, specifically because my dad is diabetic and…
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Closing Soon: The Apple Factory in Brampton
For over four decades, the Apple Factory Country Grocer has been a cherished spot in Brampton and a popular tourist destination. What began in 1979 as a humble apple-focused store, offering cider and the famous AF Apple Pie, soon blossomed into beloved country market shopping experience. Over the years the store’s offerings expanded to include…
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Cou Cou Cafe & Bakery on St. Clair Avenue West
Cou Cou is a recently opened Albanian eatery owned by the mother-daughter team of Luli and Ina Tare. Their mission is to bring a taste of Albania to Toronto featuring specialties like their byrek and sourdough. Nestled in the cafe’s window display is a mason jar filled with pink juice and rose petals, crafted using…
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Opening Soon: The Sweet Potato in Bayview-Leaside
One of Toronto’s most popular natural foods grocery store is expanding. The Sweet Potato will be opening a second location in midtown Toronto on May 24th, 2023. The new shop, located at Bayview just south of Eglinton, will offer an expanded selection of organic and locally sourced foods. The Sweet Potato grocery store in Toronto…
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Future Bakery Factory Outlet in Etobicoke
Future Bakery’s factory outlet is located on North Queen, just a five-minute drive from Sherway Gardens. It’s a convenient alternative to their downtown St. Lawrence Market location, particularly if you live in the west end of the city. This Eastern European bakery offers a massive selection of freshly baked bread, buns, bagels and pastries, all…