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BeaverTails Food Truck on Lakeshore Road West
Driving west along Lakeshore this week I was surprised to see a BeaverTails truck in the parking lot of a condo building. I thought perhaps someone had parked it there for the night, but it turns out it’s set up there for the summer. This Beavertails food truck is just west of Johnsons Lane on…
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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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Andrea’s Cookies in High Park
If you have noticed people peeking in the window of a pretty white storefront on Bloor and Indian Road, they are buying delicious gourmet soft baked cookies like these from Andrea’s Cookies. The cookie menu features six flavours each week, which rotate based on popularity, classic favorites, new releases, and seasonal offerings. To find out…
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Le Gourmand Lakeshore Village
Yesterday I wrote about Toronto’s OG veal sandwich; today it’s the OG chocolate chip cookie. Le Gourmand is known for what many feel is the best chocolate chip cookie in Toronto. It’s soft, thick and filled with delicious melty chocolate chunks. It’s described on their website as “Simply the warmest, crispy yet gooey, liquid dark…
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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…
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Malta Bake Shop in Toronto
Located along the bustling Dundas Street West strip in the Junction, the Malta Bake Shop is a beloved institution in the Little Malta neighbourhood of Toronto. The bakery is particularly known for its signature dish, pastizzi – a delicious snack made of flaky, paper-thin pastry filled with either ricotta cheese or mushy peas. With its…
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Aunt Beth Bakes: Whisky Cookies and Gourmet Baked Goods
Whisky has been used as a cooking ingredient for centuries. It adds flavour and complexity to both sweet and savoury dishes. But, you have to know what you are doing and Beth Havers (Aunt Beth) certainly does, with over 20 years of experience in the spirits industry. Her whisky cookies are absolutely delicious. Aunt Beth…
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The Sydney Grind on Lake Shore: Vegemite Croissant
The owners of The Sydney Grind were inspired by the coffee culture of Australia, which is known for its attention to detail and emphasis on quality. They wanted to bring that same level of care and consistency to their café here in Etobicoke. The result is a warm, welcoming and delicious coffee shop. One of…
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Just Opened in Bloor West Village: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
A Krispy Kreme Doughnut Cafe has just opened in the west end of Toronto at 2424 Bloor St. West, just east of Jane Street beside Lemon Mart. This is great news for Krispy Kreme lovers in the Etobicoke area of the city, as the only other locations are in downtown Toronto and in Mississauga on…
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San Remo Bakery
When I need delicious doughnuts, a birthday cake, or a muffuletta sandwich then I head to a very special Italian bakery in Mimico. Family-owned and operated since 1969, San Remo is one of my favourite places to eat in the city.