Places to go for dessert

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6 places recommended by anardulli

Expert Trendsetters from Little Italy

Created on Apr 13 2009

Grab your friends and take them out to one of these popular places to enjoy something sweet and decadent.

La Paloma Authentic Gelateria & Cafe

3175 Rutherford, Vaughan, ON, L4K5Y6

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posted May 2 2007

wide variety of gelato flavours: There's over 50 flavours at La Paloma, and it's just as good as the gelato in Italy. This place is a Toronto landmark, having been around for over 40 years and still attracting new and loyal customers. The gelato is made from the owners' family recipes. I recommend the Nocciola and Limone -- my favourite flavours since childhood. It's a little pricier than your regular ice cream shop but it's well worth it -- every bite. I visit this place on a monthly basis in the summer, because it's that good.

  • favourite thing(s) at this place:
  • Ice cream

Dolce Gelato E Cafe

697 COLLEGE ST., Toronto, ON, M6G1C2

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posted Apr 22 2009

cafe and gelato: Dolce (which means "sweet" in Italian) is really raising the bar when it comes to authentic gelato in the city. The café and gelateria serves some of the creamiest gelato around and all the best traditional flavours like Tiramisu, Nocciola and Limone. It's definitely the best gelato on College St. (Little Italy) and many others seem to agree as this place is always packed on a hot day. The gelato is homemade on site and sells fast, so you can be sure that it's always fresh. I also recommend you order an espresso or a cappuccino. The specialty coffees here are so much better than Starbucks down the street. Dolce has a superior coffee machine. Also, if you're not in the mood for a cold treat they have a small selection of Italian pastries including sfogliatelle and canoli. I visit this café regularly and you should too. It’s a great place to go for dessert after you’ve had dinner at one of the restaurants along College St.

John's Italian Caffe

27 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON, M5T1L1

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posted Jun 1 2007

tiramisu cake and sidewalk patio: They have the best tiramisu in the city. It's the restaurant's own homemade recipe. The Italian food here is also very good. It's rustic cooking, with pizza, panini, pasta and vino on the menu. The cafe's sidewalk patio is also great during the warmer months. Tucked away on Baldwin (just off of McCaul St. by the Art Gallery of Ontario), the peaceful patio is removed from traffic. This street is also where you'll find a slew of other restaurants, featuring a variety of different cuisines from French to Mexican.

Madeleines, Cherry Pie and Ice Cream

1087 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, M5R 3G8

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posted Apr 23 2008

desserts and cakes: If you love sweet treats - pie, cookies, chocolates, cake, ice cream, tarts - you'll find it here. The owner is a pastry chef and everything is homemade on the premises. The desserts are beautiful looking and even better tasting. Coffee, tea, lattes and other hot drinks are also very good. I suggest having your dessert here because of the quaint and charming atmosphere. The cafe also sells chocolates, candies and giftware. You can even order wedding cakes, and they do catering. I attended a bridal shower here during the summer and we ate outside on the backyard patio. It was beautifully lit up with white lights, and the hors d'oeuvres and cupcakes served were absolutely delicious.

  • favourite thing(s) at this place:
  • desserts

Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe

712 College St, Toronto, ON, M6G1C3

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posted Jun 28 2007

dessert place: The fresh waffles and crepes topped with homemade ice cream and all the sweet fixings like whip cream and chocolate shavings is a dessert lover's dream. They serve large portions too. Order the flavour Baci if you love chocolate as much as I do. The big sidewalk patio is great in the summer, when you can enjoy your decadent dessert while people watching. You might have a hard time getting a seat though, because all the restaurant and cafe patios along College fill up fast when it's warm outside.

Senses

318 Wellington St. W., Toronto, ON, M5V 3T4

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posted Mar 28 2008

pastries and croissants: Located inside the posh Soho Metropolitan Hotel, this place is a good place to spot celebrities. It's also a good cafe to visit in the morning for their freshly brewed coffee and butter croissants, that are always fresh, light, flaky, and very buttery. The cakes, pastries and mini desserts, such as cheesecakes and tarts, are also delicious and so beautiful to look at. Bring a friend or co-worker for an afternoon break and enjoy a cappuccino along with one of these sweet indulgences.

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