Best Pastries in Vaughan

"Butter Baker is a Toronto-based French bakery, and they’ve now got a location in Markham!. Find everything from croissants to chiffon cakes – heaven on earth for all of the baked goods. Their soft serve is actually only available from April through October, and the flavours change up every month – some recent flavours include Strawberry Vanilla soft serve and Guava Vanilla soft serve!"

"Known for their banh mi croissant sandwiches, brioche loaves and delectable pastries, Butter Baker also dreams up some amazing soft serve flavours. You can expect flavours like Baker’s Tiramisu, Cassis x Vanilla and Guava x Vanilla. Their distinct cones can be spotted all over Instagram, regardless of the season."

"To start us off, Butter Baker has a rotation of different ice cream flavours that fare beautifully alone, or as a vanilla swirl. Flavours include apricot, lemon poppyseed, and raspberry. Address: 120 Dundas Street WestPhone: 416-971-8686"

"By far the cutest macarons in the city, this small patisserie in Kensington Market should not be missed for fans of the traditionally French dessert. In a variety of adorable shapes, these macarons delight the eyes as much as they delight the tongue. All of the shapes take inspiration from the animal kingdom (panda, corgi, etc…) or pop culture (the limited edition Toronto Raptors macaron) and anime (No-Face from Spirited Away, Tiger from Winnie the Pooh, and Doraemon, etc…)."

"DaanGo means “cake” in Cantonese and they’ve taken cuteness to the max with their selection of cartoon character macarons, pun-tastic pastries and visually stunning cakes. In addition to their adorable creations, come here for their unexpected flavours such as Vietnamese coffee, roasted milk tea, Ovaltine, pandan coconut and durian. Also, don’t forget their scrumptious cookies!"

"Daan Go is the brainchild of Christopher Siu, who was on season 2 of Masterchef Canada Season 2!. They’re famous for their adorable character macarons, but they also have beautiful cakes and other pastries. They have 1 downtown location in Kensington Market and 2 locations in Scarborough."

"A post shared by La Diperie (@ladiperie) on Jun 24, 2019 at 5:49am PDT. (Danforth)ladiperie.com. Totally delish soft serve, dipped in any kind of chocolate you want, (dark chocolate with orange? White chocolate maple fudge? You name it, they can dip your cone into it) and rolled in whatever you want (nuts, candies, cookies, again, you name it)."

"717 Bay St, 1-877-599-4438 // 372 Danforth Ave, 416-901-7130 // 3264 Yonge St, 647-461-8542. La Diperie is a playful ice cream parlour concept from Montreal. In Toronto, La Diperie now has three ice cream shops located on Bay Street, Danforth Avenue and Yonge Street."

"A post shared by La Diperie (@ladiperie) on Apr 12, 2019 at 6:26am PDT. La Diperie is a massive Quebec chain that has three shops in Toronto now. They make some of the highest quality chocolate-dipped cones using pure Belgian chocolate."

"What is it: A southern French café and bakery originally from New York City, in the heart of First Canadian Place in the city's Financial District that serves locally sourced breakfast and lunches to a daily throng of area suits. Bonus points for the freshly baked artisan breads, quiches, cookies, croissants and all of the other French, buttery bites Maman turns out that make any morning better. Try the pistachio loaf, trust us."

"If you have a thing for uber-cute French patisseries, get thee over to First Canadian Place in downtown Toronto. Maman hails from New York and is the place to grab a slice of lavender blueberry loaf cake and an on-point latte to get on with your day. Or, if you want to be more European, grab a seat at one of their rustic wooden tables and stay awhile."

"Originally from Manhattan, Michelin Star Chef Armand Arnal brought the chic café to Toronto. With a superstar chef at the helm it’s no wonder Maman expanded North of the border. The Toronto location offers items from the south of France like savoury tarts, croissants, pistachio cake and madeleines."

"A post shared by Andrea Ng – Toronto Food (@andreasfoodventures). Marvelous by Fred is a delectable French bakery chain with over 40 locations across Europe, and a new location on Queen Street West in Toronto. The bakery has a glamorous feel with a signature chandelier and mouth-watering menu of Cramik Brioches, waffles and signature Meringue cakes."

"As if I couldn’t include Ladurée in this list of the prettiest pink places in Toronto!. Although it may not be Paris’ original, the Ladurée in Yorkdale mall is no less instagrammable. This adorable world renowned French patisserie offers everything from their famous macarons, to high-tea, sandwiches, soups and salads."

"Exchange Tower, 416-477-1029 + 3401 Dufferin St at Yorkdale Mall, 416-629-2391. Ladurée Cafe first opened its doors in Toronto’s Yorkdale Mall in December, 2017. A second concept recently opened in downtown Toronto in the PATH at Exchange Tower."

"Kensington Natural Bakery has operated since 1980, and they have lots of vegan, gluten-free and keto baked goods. They also have products suitable for many allergies. This is a vegetarian bakery, but it’s extremely vegan friendly."

"I absolutely love the pistachio mousse,” McEwan said of the Shahzade cake. “The mousse is light and airy — it is extremely delicious. The combination of pistachio and rosewater is classic in Middle Eastern desserts and really tasty.” 1636 Bayview Ave., $8.50"

"Although not a certified eco-friendly beach, water levels at Sunnyside Beach near Lakeshore Boulevard are tested daily so you will know if it’s safe to swim here and if the water meets provincially established safety standards. It’s typically not too busy here, which makes it a grandiose destination. If you go exploring, you will likely notice cyclists and rollerbladers zooming along the nearby Martin Goodman Trail, which is part of the Waterfront Trail System."

"Check the water report before you decide to swim at Sunnyside (it can be iffy at times), but if you want a sparse area to spread out, this may be the beach for you. Sunnyside doesn’t get as packed as other beaches in the area and is great for reading a book, listening to the water, or taking a beach nap."

"One of the first things you notice about Sunnyside Beach is the Sunnyside Bathing Pavilion which was built in 1922 with art deco features. The beautiful pavilion sets the stage for a beach trip with a nostalgic vibe. The beach is rarely crowded despite its downtown location, making it a nice getaway."

"Located on the southeastern shore of Toronto Island Park away from major park facilities and activity areas, this is one of the quietest beaches on the Island. Ward's Beach is sheltered a bit by the Leslie Split, so its calm water is ideal for swimming. There is usually enough wind here for kites and wind boards, though."

"Image Source Located on the southeastern corner of Toronto Island Park, this stunning beach is away from the crowded places and offers peace like no other!. Looking for some nice beaches near Toronto?. This is surely the one to pick when you wish to relax and unwind with your loved ones on a serene beach."

"Ward’s Island Beach is a beautiful hidden gem with calm and clear waters. Take Ward’s Island ferry to get to the beach. Where: Located on the shores of Lake Ontario on Toronto Islands, Toronto"

"Walk up to the third floor of this little Dundas Street ‘mall’ and you’ll reach what is perhaps the largest Dim Sum restaurant in Toronto. With an extensive selection of dishes on offer at all hours of the day, weekday mornings are the best time to go for reduced prices. Alternatively, head there on Friday evening for some post-Dim Sum ballroom dancing – an activity sorely missing from other restaurants serving the same fare."

"Why go: Delectable dim sum for takeout and also, dining here is an experience. Fresh food comes around on pushcarts, inviting you to try something new or revisit an old favourite. What to order: Dumplings of all kinds, bbq pork buns, chive and seafood pancakes."

"Small bite size traditional breakfast foods prepared to perfection at Dim Sum King in Toronto is what keeps the masses flocking."

"Canadian, Tex Mex, American, Breakfast, Restaurant With Wifi Internet, Buffet, Take-out, Restaurant With Terrace. Kos Restaurant located at Bellevue & Nassau in Kensington Market, offers innovative, diverse and house-inspired recipes,"

"Unlike other coffee shops, this place just matches its name “Early Bird”, the romantic creature. In fact, coffee, of course, is the main product, you probably already know this cafe because they serve pink eggs benedict and toast-shaped roses that have been seen all over on Instagram. The menu here is quite special and it’s easy to understand why so many people know it."

"Another Toronto pink wall that’s insta-famous is the pink wall on the rooftop patio of Early Bird Wine + Coffee. It’s the perfect place to hang with pals on a summer day. Grab yourself an iced coffee and head upstairs to snap some photos with their cute pink wall."

"When I was looking through the Hammam Spa’s official website, I couldn’t even read nor identify half of the oils and treatments that they provide. I don't know about you, but I take that as a good thing, because we all like exclusive offers, and what’s more exclusive than spa treatments that you haven’t even heard of yet?!. @hammamspaembedded via"

"The first of its kind in Eastern Canada, this incredibly popular 10-year-old spa offers traditional Turkish baths. Lose yourself in the dreamy ritual, which involves relaxing in a steam room filled with both cool and hot air, followed by a bath on a 108 degree marble table. It's said to "resonate deeply with mind, body and spirit."

"Golden tones and warm woods welcome stressed out city folk with an urban sanctuary environment. The steam room may be enough to induce relaxation. With light eucalyptus oils circulating through the room, it is the perfect place to be on a cold winter's day (or any day, for that matter)."

"This women-only facility boasts two Epsom salt pools, a cold plunge pool, a eucalyptus steam room, and an infrared sauna. You can get all the benefits of their water-focused healing without the roadie. Where: 497 King St E"