Au Pain Doré Bakery — Restaurant in Toronto

My friends and I were walking around the area and we found this cafe. Au Pain Doré is a nice chill place to sit down and unwind with your friends while enjoying pastries and coffee.

I ordered the Smoked Salmon Quiche, Almond Croissant and Iced Americano.

Smoked Salmon Quiche (4/5) had a nice buttery and flaky crust. The egg filling itself was smooth. The smoked salmon-to-egg ratio was just right where every bite was well-balanced. A little addition of cheese and some dill could help elevate the creaminess and flavours of this dish.

Almond Croissant (3.5/5) was buttery and flaky. It also had a rich and nutty flavour from the almond filling and the sliced almonds gave it a nice crunchy texture. The only thing I must say is that the croissant didn’t have the satisfying crisp on the outside and the fluffy texture inside.

Iced Americano (5/5) was so delicious. It had notes of chocolate with an intense body. I would go here just for their coffee.

The service itself was okay. You walk in and order at the counter and they ask you whether you’re dining in or having it to-go. We opted to dine-in to cool down from the summer heat. They call out your order and place your oder at the front for you to pick them...

It's a great bakery and they have fantastic and fresh bread, almost as good as the bakeries in Europe, I'd say. We do a lot of food rescue using Too Good To Go and to get a lot of good bread and sweet treats at a reasonable price is such a treat. The rescue bags go very quick because they only have two bags a day to give away. It's understandable especially when you go to their store at 7pm and it still has so many people ordering. They are very popular because of the quality of their food! It is a little pricey I must say if I had to pay the full price. The staff is friendly and diligent. It's one place where they actually make sure that you get the value that's quoted on too good to go app. So if the app says you are going to get $24 worth food, they bill to see that you're getting that amount. So I really appreciate the honesty. Loved everything we've had from there, even things like cherry which we are not fans of, we've liked it here. That's how good of a bakery it is. The bakery itself is busy and cute looking with all the Parisian stuff they have. I know I'm going to keep...

I recently visited Au Pain Doré Bakery in downtown Toronto (81 Front St East) with some friends, and I have to say, it was a fantastic experience. I had the flat white, and it was incredible—full of flavor and noticeably better than what you’d find at large chains like Starbucks. It truly had that local, authentic coffee taste that I love.

We also tried the pear tartlet and the cherry danish, and both were fresh, crunchy, and absolutely delicious. You could tell they were made with care and high-quality ingredients.

What stood out the most, though, was the amazing customer service. There was a gentleman, probably in his older years, with white hair and glasses, who kindly came to our table to ask how we were enjoying everything. He was so warm and genuinely kind-hearted—it made the experience even more memorable.

I didn’t take a picture this time, but I will definitely be coming back to enjoy their coffee and baked goods again. If you’re looking for a cozy spot with top-notch coffee and exceptional service, Au Pain Doré is the...