Best French Bakery in Oshawa

"23 It just wouldn’t be summer without spending an hour in line for a treat at Bang Bang, Ossington’s perennially popular (but even more so in the warmer months) ice cream shop. The staff stays busy stuffing scoops in flavours like banana pudding, matcha-jasmine-soba and lychee rosewater, between and inside all kinds of cone substitutes: chewy cookies, sticky cinnamon buns, choux pastry puffs and our favourite, Hong Kong egg waffles. The bubbly vessel is just as much fun to eat as it is tasty."

"Just as day drinking at Trinity Bellwoods (ahem, with 9,000 of your closest friends) is a summer tradition that’s best retired for 2020, it might be a good call to skip Bang Bang’s 30-minute-long lineup, too. Instead, consider ordering in from the Ossington ice cream shop. Go the DIY route and get a six-pack of freshly baked cookies and a pint of just-churned ice cream in flavours like burnt toffee, London fog or peanut butter cup, and assemble your own sweet sandwiches."

"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."

"The Pilot’s rooftop restaurant patio, appropriately named The Flight Deck, is open from March to December, though we recommend enjoying it in the peak of summer for the full experience. You will have to climb a few flights of stairs to get to the top, but once you get up there, you won’t be disappointed. There are views of the city, plenty of sunshine, and cool aviation-themed décor to take in while eating and drinking to your hearts content."

"A post shared by The Pilot (@thepilot_to) on Jan 8, 2019 at 2:11pm PST. The Pilot Tavern is everything you want a bar/restaurant to be, great drinks served alongside delicious food. The Pilot consists of three floors, with the main floor restaurant, the Stealth Lounge on the second floor and the third-floor patio, The Flight Deck."

"This airplane-themed spot is located right in the heart of Yorkville and is serving up loads of delicious eats. Where: 22 Cumberland St"

"Located on Yonge Downtown, Dineen Coffee is a remarkable and easily visible store for travelers to pass by for a takeaway brought along their trip as well as the typical place that occurs lots of business discussions made by many local officers. Another special factor that attracts customers is the endless golden light brightening during days or nights. This will also bring you to the 90s feelings with the identical decoration inside and outside the house."

"Like any respectable coffee shop, it offers coffee, tea, and iced drinks on top of a decent selection of sandwiches and baked goodies. The real appeal of Dineen, though, is the atmosphere. It’s worth it to bunker down for a bit and enjoy the aesthetic."

"Dineen Coffee is one of the best coffee shops in Toronto with three locations. I visited the original location in the historic Dineen Building (140 Yonge St). This one really make you feel like you’ve stepped into a movie."

"But they’ve quietly been brewing and building relationships with farmers since 1995, and it shows in the deep lineup of single-origin beans in stock on a regular basis. They’ve been buying these Las Hermosas beans for 15 years from a farm co-operative in southern Colombia. It’s roasted to medium and meant to exemplify the platonic ideal of what a cup of Colombian coffee should taste like: not too acidic and a little sweet, with some hints of milk chocolate."

"Besides racking up points on the 'gram for its white walls and tiled counters, Reunion believes in supporting local farms with a crop-to-cup ethos, and was voted one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2018. reunioncoffeeroasters.com"

"If you’ve ever had a cup of coffee at one of Sam James’s half-dozen shops, odds are you’ve had the Butter Knife Espresso. The blend, which James tweaks as the seasons change, remains remarkably consistent no matter the composition: it’s roasted to medium and maintains a rich, sweet profile, with only a little acidity. And don’t let the name fool you: it brews just as well whether you’re using an espresso machine, a standard drip maker or any gizmo in between."

"Sam James is a teeny little spot in the Palmerston neighborhood of Toronto, an area that’s certainly more locals-driven than touristy. The hip shop is done in all black and white with tiled floors and an accent wall with blown-up artistic photos. With only a few bar stools and a bench, there aren’t a ton of people hanging around—locals will more likely than not get their drinks to go."

"What is it: Almost 10 years after opening its original outpost on Harbord, this hip coffee shop has expanded into a family with numerous locations across the city. Sam James may have grown, but they’re still serving the same high quality coffee with friendly, community driven vibes. Why go: For a quick, convenient cup of the good stuff, Sam James Coffee Bar is an excellent option."

"Tori’s Bake Shop is as cute as a button, and also offers great tasting vegan treats made with organic, unrefined ingredients. The cupcakes are amazing, the cookies a treat, and maybe the birthday kiddo wants some delicious brownies or doughnuts as their treat of choice?. These morsels are desserts we feel good about serving."

"Tori’s Bakeshop is one of my favorite vegan bakeries in Toronto, and it’s been around for a long time. In fact, it’s Toronto’s first vegan cafe that opened back in 2012. They’re always a fav of mine at Toronto Vegfest, and I love making a special trip out to The Beaches to pay them a visit."

"They’ve also got tarts, cookies, cakes, and other baked goods available. Everything is made in small batches, with natural and organic ingredients."

"At this cute café, you’ll find coffee, desserts and an adorable patio out back where you can plop your child in a high chair and enjoy a Nutella latte and a freshly made sandwich. Cocoalatte is opened for breakfast and lunch and is the perfect place to meet a friend while you’re on mat leave or treat your school-aged child to a special treat. Tagged under:Toronto,restaurants,patios Toronto,family friendly patios"

"This St. Clair west spot is a family owned and operated café with a passion for coffee, desserts and fresh food. If you’re craving something both sweet and savoury, try their cheesy stack of five pancakes with a layer of cheddar cheese in between each one. They’re topped off with crispy strips of bacon and maple syrup."

"A photo posted by Cafecocoalatte (@cocoalatteonstclair) on Feb 26, 2016 at 9:38am PST. This St.Clair West cafe has got all the Nutella you need with chocolate and banana pancakes (they have three kinds of waffles too). Address: 671 St.Clair Avenue West, TorontoInstagram:@cocoalatteonstclair"

"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 best vegan bakery I have ever been too ( and I have been to many in the city!!) They have amazing soft serve, perfectly sweet and light!"

"Pie Bar’s Mother’s day brunch menu is a three-course meal kit with options that serve up to four people. They also have a Mother’s Day-inspired cocktail kit available as well. All orders must be placed by May 6 at 9 pm."

"28 There’s nothing better than summertime backyard cookouts—especially when Anthony Rose and his team are manning the grills. At Madame Boeuf, Rose’s seasonal barbecue joint tucked behind his Middle Eastern spot Fet Zun, you can chow down on juicy burgers and hot dogs—or burgers topped with hot dogs!. —and sides that include giant kosher pickles and fries of the crinkled kind."