Best French Bakery in Pickering

"The freshly baked cookies, puffs, Big Bang cones stuffed with mouthwatering flavours will have you going back time and time again. Their avocado, London Fog and burnt toffee flaves are my recos, but I truly haven’t had a subpar scoop here. View this post on Instagram"

"The Pilot is (as the name might give away) an aviation-themed bar, located in the Yorkville area. Here you find a ground floor Stealth Lounge, open year round, and up top a seasonal Flight Deck. Quite simple in decoration, the terrace offers an ok view of the surrounding rooftops, along with its own bar and a very good and festive atmosphere."

"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."

"Their coffee is so good that you can even take part in their subscription service and get your favourite coffee sent to your door. You choose from bag quantity, and delivery frequency. Three locations are currently closed, 100 King Street West, Union Station, and Toronto Street."

"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."

"Hot or cold, however you like it, Dineen Coffee Co. has got you covered. Pair it with a puff pastry or delicious snack for your day. There are three locations across Toronto, ready for you to stop by and enjoy."

"Dineen Coffee can only be described as an elegant coffee place. Want to feel like you’re transported into the 1920s art-deco era?. Come to Dineen – cause that’s how we felt."

"King’s Vegetarian Food is a wholesaler of delicious vegan food products, served at all of their restaurants and now in many grocery stores across the province. King’s Cafe is their restaurant in downtown Toronto, and Zen Gardens is the name of the restaurant in Mississauga, London, and Guelph. I’m a massive fan of Zen Gardens, King’s Cafe, and King’s Vegetarian Food products."

"What is it: Just steps away from the city’s famed Casa Loma is Ezra’s Pound, a charming café with delicious coffee and a variety of house-made, grab-and-go food options. Why go: Baked goods made from scratch, strong, sustainable coffee and quick, pleasant service?"

"What: This shop is a Toronto institution, selling carefully crafted artisanal gelato since 2000. Ed, the founder, was inspired by his mother’s love for fresh ingredients and his love for Steve’s Ice Cream store from when he lived in Boston in 1971. Where: 2224 Queen St E (The Beach), 920 Queen St E (Leslieville), 189 Roncesvalles Ave (Roncesvalles), 2370 Lake Shore Blvd W (Mimico)"

"You’ve probably heard of Ed’s Real Scoop before – they’re one of the best ice cream spots in Toronto!. They also serve up amazing gelato, including classic flavours like Espresso or more fun flavours like Red Hot Chile Chocolate or Green Apple. You can find them in The Beaches, Leslieville, Roncesvalles, and Mimico."

"It’s your birthday — why choose between ice cream or cake when you can have both?. Ed’s Real Scoop creates made-to-order ice-cream cakes featuring one or more of its 150 ice-cream flavours (contact to find out what’s available now). Cakes are handmade in-store and covered in real whipped cream with a custom message."

"Simple is key at Punto Gelato, so much so that it’s in the name!. Focusing on traditional flavours and all-natural ingredients, the gelato is a winner at this Yorkville shop, offered up in cups or cones. More from Jennifer D'Agostino"

"Choose from a half container (500 grams) and a full bin (1 kg) of classic or specialty flavours, including Hazelnut, Tiramisù, and Stracciatella delivered right to your door."

"Upscale dining isn’t really my thing, however the food was good and I think Plant is a great choice for a nice dinner out that will appeal to omnivores and vegans alike. The interior of the restaurant is beautifully decorated and the food was creative and delicious. I certainly enjoyed my meal there, I just probably wouldn’t eat there very often."

"Find it: 180 Queen St. W., plantarestaurants.com, @plantaqueen. The atmosphere: Chef David Lee wowed Toronto foodies with Nota Bene, his Queen Street resto where well-heeled locals would head for the tasting menu. In a bit of a surprise move, the chef opened Yorkville’s Planta in 2016, a plant-based resto for the same style of patron."

"We’d say Fresh has sure come a long way since the juice bar they started as in 1990. With bright whites, tall ceilings, exciting floor tiles, and exposed brick, Fresh on Front is one of the most beautiful and Instagram-worthy of its other locations. Tall, mid-century style velvet seats line the bar and welcome you to grab a drink, a bite to eat, and stay a while."

"Fresh on Front set out to challenge the idea that vegetarian food had to be bland, and they delivered. Housed in a historic Front Street mansion, guests are greeted by pastel pink barstools, geometric tiled floors and pretty pot plants. While Fresh has a few locations across Toronto, this is the first with a full cocktail bar."

"Just outside of Calii Love (the healthy eats coffee, smoothies and lunch bar specializing in poke bowls) on King Street you’ll find some adorable pink murals that are perfect for the gram. These are probably my favourite pink walls in Toronto, aren’t they cute?. Located at: 367 King Street W"

"If you’re also a lover of all things colour, Calii Love has a wall filled with cute and aesthetic murals perfect for your Instagram feed. Afterwards, you can grab a colourful latte or poké bowl inside the restaurant!. LOCATION: 367 King St. West, Toronto, ON"

"Not only is there a dedicated weekend brunch menu, but they run a wine bottle & food shop and can help you put together a perfect picnic basket of bread, cheese, cured meats, etc. for brunch on the road. What to order: Go classic with their eggs Benedict, omelettes, or a Croque Monsieur (or Madame)."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by toronto (@lebaratinyyz)"

"With its checkerboard floors, chalkboard menus and white tablecloths, everything about Le Paradis suggests Parisian bistro. The menu of this restaurant in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood is classic bistro, too. Start with a bowl of Prince Edward Island mussels steamed with white wine, garlic and shallots."

"Brasserie, Bistro, Fine Dining, French, Extensive Wine List, Restaurant With Wifi Internet, Restaurant With Bar. eatery cooks a vegetarian menu for 11$ to 25$. Come experience their casual and upscale atmosphere."

"Le Sélect Bistro is well-known in Toronto for its fabulous French fare, but also being tres romantique. Just in time for the big day, Le Sélect is offering a delectable prix-fixe Valentine’s Day meal for $69 per person that features classic French menu items like steak frites, escargot, and creme brûlée."

"Le Sélect Bistro will transport you to the streets of Paris with their gorgeous patio and beautiful European decor. They also have another patio out back with cool wall art, which is actually popular for weddings!. This is the spot to visit if you’re looking for authentic French cuisine here in Toronto."

"Bahn Thai Spa is often hailed by locals and tourists alike for having one of the best Thai spa experiences outside of Thailand. With their traditional Thai-style curtained rooms and soft sheets, the spa is sure to give you one of the best traditional Thai massages you’ve had. Besides the traditional Thai massage, they also offer other add-ons, such as a hot steam compress, aromatherapy oils and even a Swedish massage."

"Yet another breathtaking relaxation station that is much different from the modern spa facility of our generation, the Bahn Thai Spa in downtown Toronto is so much more than vibrant colours and atmospheres. Instantly welcomed with the scent of organic Lemongrass oil upon arrival, customers are offered with a wide selection of spa treatments at this Adelaide Street East location. @bahnthaispaembedded via"

"This gorgeous spot is the place to hit for the traditional Thai Spa experience. You can enjoy all their incredible amenities like organic Lemongrass tea, a Zen relaxation room with bamboo pillows and sheets, and an infrared sauna. You’ll leave the place feeling like a whole new you."

"Elmspa is a hidden gem in the city’s Church and Wellesley district which offers exclusive spa treatments for both men and women. They offer a wide range of different treatments best suited to your preference, such as facials, massages, body treatments, and manicure and pedicure services. They also offer special treatments, such as their LI'TYA healing rituals, and Thai Siam traditional healing massages."