Best Bakery and Cake Shops in York

"Located on Ossington between Queen and Dundas, this tiny shop opened two years ago and has been garnering rave reviews ever since. The Mango Pudding/Warm Coconut Sticky Rice ice cream is a must-try, and beer nerds will be psyched to see a Bellwood’s stout flavour on the menu. The kiddos will fall in love with the Cinnamon Toast flavour and Campfire Marshmallow."

"Toronto’s most famous ice cream sandwich can be found at Bang Bang on Ossington Avenue. The now iconic ice cream sandwich shop in Toronto opened its doors in 2014. Local foodies quickly caught wind and queues begun snaking down the street at the first whiff of warm weather (and during cooler temps too, if we’re honest)."

"There is something remarkably brave about opening an ice cream shop in Canada, of all places. Although our snow days are shrinking as the earth heats up, we are not exactly ice cream friendly for much of the year. Bang Bang Ice Cream is working to change that."

"What is it: A classic French bakery in the Riverside neighborhood that's been serving some of the city's most delicious freshly baked croissants, quiches, tartes and omelettes for over twenty years now. You'll smell the alluring aroma of baguettes and pastries before you step foot in the quaint café. Why go: The bakers start their routine at 4am every day to ensure that you get the flakiest, most buttery French viennoiseries, croissants and boules around."

"On a small corner in Leslieville, the little Bonjour Brioche Bakery Cafe brings the taste of a true French patisserie to life. Known mostly for its brunch menu options, Bonjour Brioche is a great choice whether you crave a piece of quiche or the sandwich du jour. Try something decadent like the Croque Madam sandwich with toasted brioche, ham, gruyere cheese and a fried egg."

"Bonjour Brioche brings a French twist to the land of brunch spots in Leslieville. Choice dishes include poached eggs on salmon with hollandaise on top of a croissant or their croque madame, a cheesier version of their croque monsieur."

"Find it: 120 Dundas Street West; @butterbakerto; butter-baker.com. The lowdown: Sweet tooth lovers rejoice!. This tiny gem of a bakery satisfies every bit of my sugar-filled cravings with their baked goods ranging from deliciously flaky danishes to incredibly smooth and creamy soft serve ice cream."

"The bakery offers a delightful collection of birthday and celebration cakes. Their ‘Baker’s Birthday Cake’ is the one of the most popular ones. It is a vanilla sponge cake with Madagascar vanilla frosting."

"What: This company has a simple menu boasting croissants, brioches, danishes, cookies and ice cream in classic French flavours and cooking techniques. Where: 120 Dundas St W"

"If you think you’ve tried every macaron flavour out there, think again. This new spot in Toronto has mastered the art of creative cooking. They’ve got all the classics like creme brûlée and matcha, plus some crazy picks like cheeseburger and corn."

"Mary McLeod’s has cornered the market on shortbread in Toronto. Her Scottish shortbread stays true to the traditional recipe, offering a buttery and delicious treat for the masses. Mary McLeod’s shortbread is offered in many shapes and sizes including snowmen, angles and candles."

"If you’re looking for the perfect gingerbread cookie then look no further than Mad Batter Bakers. The cookies come in two different sizes and are shaped as mittens and snowflakes!. If you call ahead you can get custom cookies, too."

"The TIFF Lightbox is one of those places that helps to solve the conundrum "I'm bored!" without turning to your Smartphone. This building is set up to allow you to watch all of the film festival favorites, as well as the fantastic films that slip under the radar when the next Avengers movie dominates the box office. There are snacks (guacamole instead of popcorn should become a thing everywhere) and they do not frown at people who see wine as a perfectly viable concession snack."

"Toronto is famous for the Toronto International Film Festival, which delivers as much clout in the sphere of film as the likes of Cannes and Sundance. Although the festival takes place in September, TIFF has a permanent space in the city known as the Lightbox which can be enjoyed all year round. The building houses five public cinemas, two galleries and three learning studios."

"Watching a show or seeing an exhibition at the TIFF is one of the cool things to do in Toronto at night. Photo: Tourism Toronto. Just a block west is HQ of the Toronto International Film Festival."

"The Princess of Wales Theatre is the newest addition to the Mirvish family of theatres in Toronto’s entertainment district. It is a 2000-seat playhouse located only a block away from the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre. The theatre is the first privately owned Canadian theatre to open since 1907."

"Live entertainment is one of the best parts of coming to Canada. Princess of Wales Theatre hasn’t been around for even thirty years, but it’s definitely one of the city’s best theaters. You can see stellar plays in one of the most beautifully designed theaters in Canada."

"an apt Celine-inspired tagline for this super quirky queer gem!. Buddies is a queer theatre space by day and on weekends transforms into one of Toronto's best gay nightclubs. And greatly needed, we might add!"

"A post shared by searchofscrumptious (@searchofscrumptious) on May 23, 2017 at 6:21pm PDT. The South Indian style breakfast buffet offered weekends between 10 am and 12:30 pm costs just $11.99 and is stocked with dosa, utthappam, poori, ghee pongal, vada, rava kichidi, idly, sweets, rava kesari, potato masala, sambar, chutneys, and more. Address: 1571 Sandhurst Circle, Unit 153, ScarboroughPhone: 416-293-7755"

"An iPad ordering system makes mealtime seamless, and prices based on kids’ ages ($1.30 per year of age for dinner and $1.20 at lunch) make AYCE sushi and dim sum more affordable at this Chinatown spot."