Found this little gem online when looking for a place to meet a friend for lunch in my area. No idea what to expect, and it certainly did not disappoint! The interior is bright and was a good level of busy & full. Lots of big groups or people on 1 on 1 dates The Shan Shan omurice was DELICIOUS, great flavor! The steak was excellent, cooked medium! The omelet was very buttery. The Korean sandwich was just ok. Our server was cute and nice! read more

La Petite Colline - Shan Shan Omurice - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I have been meaning to try this spot for a long time as I've always seen how aesthetic and pretty their brunch has been. However expectations did not live up to the hype. Arriving at 11 opening time and being the first table seated we were excited to order. We ordered the sweet potato fries to share and found it standard and delicious. Fried well to crispiness and not too salty. But when we tried the Taiwanese meat sandwich and the Mushroom Sandwich and found them lacking in flavour and most importantly cold. I've tried these korean style egg sandwiches before and the main thing is that the bread is and the egg is warm when serving. So it really threw us off that the egg was fridge cold. Cold eggs and stale bread that honestly tasted oily was a disappointment for this spot. We ordered the ice cream sandwich for dessert which WAS enjoyable and the saving grace of the meal. All in all I would come here for the buns and pastries but not an actual meal (the table next to us who ordered pasta dishes also complained the food was cold). read more

They have really gone downhill. Not sure if there was some sort of restructuring or change with the new location opening but their service was extremely slow, all dishes came out at different time with several coming 10 or more minutes after the first dish, and the temperature of some dishes were close to room temperature opposed to hot. The dishes have also changed since they first opened which is good that they reinvent but the flavours seem more muted and in general less flavourful. It's also kind of annoying to be forced to pay auto gratuity for a slow and mid level kitchen since it's a party of 6 (large party), 18%. Was fine when it first opened but now I would just skip here if you have a large party considering the level. read more

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I was served my appetizer after my main course. The plating looked like it is fusion cuisine but it is really just Asian food dressed up nicely. They specializes in drinks, deserts and baked goods. My experience is lukewarm although the service was prompt. My appetizer was so salty it literally had salt crystals while I chew through it. Informed the servers twice and seems that they could not be bothered. Atmosphere is causal. Lots of improvement needed for the food and it's menu offering. I am leaving with dry mouth and thrist for water after the big intake of salt. read more

La Petite Colline - Taiwanese Fried Brussels Sprouts - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A variety of pastries and beverages available for purchase along with some savoury hot dishes via scanning their QR code which leads to their menu online. I ordered the pistachio latte and it was delish! Limited parking and can get busy on the weekends (line ups out the door!). The staff recommend coming early on weekends to avoid this. I came in on a weekday around 4pm and there were plenty of seats available. read more

La Petite Colline - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We came here on the Family Day Monday holiday and the wait around noonish was not too bad. While waiting we were enticed by their baked goods and each got a bag full of goodies. They had a lot of unique and delicious pastries that we don't often see elsewhere. The seating area once we got inside was pretty small and compact. The service was a bit slow despite having a lot of wait staff. I ordered a beef noodle soup and an osmanthus latte. The portion size for the entree was a good size, but also seemed a bit pricier than other places. The flavors were a bit mild, but eating it with the sides helped a bit. read more

La Petite Colline - Beef noodle soup - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I think it's a bit pricy as the portion is not very big. I had the creamy bulgogi linguine, it was a bit on the sweet side for me. My friends had the beef omelette rice and pork strips skillet with a fried egg. Service was normal, they tried to sell us $120 gift card for $100. My friend's husband bought it as his parents would want to get the bakery items often. The bakery items had pretty fluffy pastry which I enjoyed. I ordered a latte too to finish off the meal. The dining room is bright, it's not too big but during lunch time we didn't have to wait to get seated. I didn't have to pay so I the experience was okay. I just wouldn't go back again because of the price, and it's far from me. The taste didn't wow me. read more

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Venue 5/5 Same as always, easy to find parking, garage across restaurant for rainy days. Lovely cafe to catchup with friends or chat business. Wait times can be long (20min+) on weekends if you don't have reservation during lunch hours. Service 5/5 Staff are very attentive, food comes out quickly and water refills or check ins are great. Food 4/5 The toast sandwiches have gotten a little bit less ingredients in it, the bun is still the same but the meat portion has a little bit less now. They have added more pastas and entrees for a more filling lunch/dinner menu. The bakery I'd recommend to come earlier in the day as they will sell out in the afternoon for the popular options. read more

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We were trying to find a new place to go. I remember Yelp had an event here long time ago. So we came back. We like the dish display here. And the atmosphere was so relaxing. It was pretty good for the friends' reunion, or quiet moment for the singles. We had ordered the Taiwanese Chicken Teppanyaki Noodles and Shan Shan Omurice. The sauce of the noodles was like black pepper sauce, it was over salted, but it's tasty. I like the sunny side up egg. The Omurice was egg over the fried rice. I like the well done beef, not over cooked, just right to me. The sauce was dark, but it was not salty. Perfect! I would totally love to come again. read more

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This place? A hidden gem in Scarborough. It's such a cute cafe with a proper dine in area and the menu is elaborate starting from hot to cold beverages and lots of food and sweet options as well. We ordered their iced tiramisu latte - came with a ladyfinger biscuit and it tastes so good, perfect drink if you're in need of caffeine to wake you up. My boyfriend got a buttercream espresso latte and he said it was delicious. Plus the small cookies/biscuits that came with it? YUM! We also got their milky filling bun which was not too sweet but so tasty and their Shan Shan special pork floss sandwich which was also really good. The staff were super warm and quick with their service and I'd 100% go back to try other menu items even though it's a 30 min drive for me! read more

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Their pastries and seasonal desserts are always fresh and delicious. We also love their eat-in menu such as their steak omurice and bolognese. Their bruleed latte is also a great treat after a meal without opting for dessert. read more

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I've been meaning to try out shanshancafe for the longest time! They get pretty busy, so I highly recommend making a reservation in advance. Luckily, I managed to walk in and get seated right away! They're so aesthetic! The interior is cute! Here's what I tried: Shan Shan Omurice (medium rare) Iced Matcha Lychee Soda Thai Tea Basque Cheesecake (Slice) Ice Cream Mini Pineapple Bun (takes 10-15 min to prep) Everything was delicious, and the food arrived quickly (except for the pineapple bun, which takes a bit longer). The only thing I probably wouldn't order again is the Thai Tea Basque Cheesecake--the Thai tea flavor was too subtle for my liking. read more

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I remember such a great experience from a Yelp event in the past so I had to revisit. It even satisfied picky kids like my little cousins. La Petite Colline / Shan Shan is super popular for brunch and reservations are full on the prime time on weekends. So, I recommend checking them out for dinner as since their dishes suits for dinner too and easier to get reservations. If it's full, you can also call in advance to be added to the waitlist to avoid the longer wait times. We ordered the steak frites, steak omurice, chicken katsu, smoke salmon toast and chicken udon carbonara. I recommend the chicken carbonara. The chicken may look a little pink, but has ham in it and seasoning is well infused into the chicken and the udon is delicious without being too heavy. All the egg toast and bakery section is a 5-star all around and we also got some bread to go. The drinks and desserts were also amazing. The steak dishes are probably the only slight let down. While they are perfectly cooked to medium in presentation, the meat was still a bit tough to chew through. So I'll recommend skipping the steak dishes. Overall the food, bakery and ambiance will still get me coming back for more. Make it a trip and hit up an escape room or VR game area a short drive away. read more

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This place is so cute. Parking: there's a bit of "on street" parking. A lot on the side of the building (that extends behind) and what looks like a covered parking garage when you first drive into the area. I'm. It sure if the garage is free but the rest are, so it should be. Building. There's a few eateries in the building. They are all accessed from the outside. This place is both bigger and smaller than I thought it would be. I think that has to do with really high ceilings. This is a place where you really need to have reservations of you want to sit in. I noticed take out is very popular. Everything on the menu sounded delicious. We ordered a couple of things my absolute favourite? The Brussels sprouts. They were the best I ever had. Their pastrues and baked goods sell out quick but they have bakers working all day so if something is sold out just wait a bit and it'll probably be back in stock and super fresh. read more

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Overall a really cute cafe. I think some of their items can be a bit pricey but I've enjoyed my food every time I've come. They have a lot of fancy and unique drinks. If you decide to go on a weekend, definitely book ahead of time as the cafe isn't super big. They only have one big table for large groups so if your party is over 6 I would definitely call ahead of time. read more

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Cute foods and drinks presentation, great lighting and interior, photo worthy spot! It feels like this place is always super packed, but decent customer service, and easy to find parking. read more

La Petite Colline - Foods - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We came on a Sunday around 11:30 and all the We ordered a black sesame latte and cheesecake Hojicha latte with oat milk. They were both good and unique flavors. Though the pictures and menu say iced, you can request to have it warm. It was pretty busy for a Sunday late afternoon. Workers were nice. This is a place where you order and grab your drink to go. Close to a parking garage. And you need to take some steps down. tables were full. We were able to order some pastries and drinks to go. All the pastries were room temperature (not sure if we were able to ask them to warm it up). We ordered the chocolate pineapple bun. The lattice structure in the outside had a nice crunch. It was supposed to be filled with chocolate, but there was only a little bit of chocolate. The garlic bun had a good garlic and sweet flavor. But I wished the bread was more soft. The matcha mouse bun had a nice and airy mouse that wasn't very sweet. But I also wished the bread part was softer. The matcha latte was not bad. It tastes like typical matcha lattes at other bakeries. The Hong Kong milk tea was very fragrant. Taste was fine. The person who took our order was very nice. Parking was very close. read more

La Petite Colline - Chocolate pineapple bun - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've been to this cafe 4 times since 2021 and its my go to "date" spot. During that time the menu has evolved and some items such as the philly cheese steak were removed, the truffle fries also had their recipe changed to not be overwhelming, while the classics such as the smoked salmon sandwich remain a popular pick. I highly suggest going during non-peak hours or making a reservation ahead of time as wait times can go upwards to 1 hour. For this visit, we had the mac and cheese, latte & mocha, banh mi toast, and truffle fries. Although most items were passable or nothing too special to note. The mocha and truffle fries with the dip stood out to me. I will say though the banh mi toast was not as great as what I imagined it to be. Whether you choose a safe dish or perhaps a new one. This cafe sets the mood just right and its why I have a yearly craving to come here. read more

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I'll start off with the ambiance. Shan Shan cafe is beautifully decorated and definitely gives off a higher end feel. It's not a very large space and they dont have many tables for large parties so its best to make a reservation. My only complaint is that they dont give you much leeway for your reservation time. I was parking my car and got a call at 1:04pm that they were about to give my table away and the staff member on the phone wasnt nice about it either. I ordered their katsu curry (pork) which came with fried rice and a fried egg on top. The quality was ok. The fried rice wasnt very flavourful and the pork katsu was a bit on the bland side. The curry sauce was nicely flavoured but wasn't as rich as I've had at other restaurants. I also ordered their iced quicksand americano. It was a nice iced coffee drink but nothing special about it. They also have a bakery right in the entrance area. They have some unique breads and pastries but on the pricier side of things. Overall it was an alright experience. Don't think I will return to try the rest of the menu. read more

La Petite Colline - Katsu curry - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I quite like this place! The vibe is cozy and relaxing, which makes it perfect for catching up with friends or just having a relaxing tea time. Drinks are definitely a highlight- tasty and well made. I really like it. The food is also impressive, nicely presented and flavorful. Staffs are friendly and welcoming, which adds to the overall good experience. It feels like the kind of spot you can easily come back again. read more

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So I took my gf here for a 1pm brunch reservation on a saturday. Haven't really been to this strip mall before but I knew about it because I always drive by it when I'm going through the woodbine & steeles intersection. I also registered for a Yelp elite event at Canadian Thai which is literally in this same plaza. The inside is very modern looking. Brightly lit, lots of glass. When you first enter you are greeted by the bakery. A little past the waiting area and it's the cafe seating area. I noticed that the menu is actually pretty big and has a lot of variety. For this visit we decided to try a couple things. Mac n cheese: If I'm keeping it real, this mac n cheese had decent seasoning but fell kinda short. Having just eaten mac n cheese at Smash Kitchen in Unionville, I was trying to find redemptive qualities LOL. The cut-up sausages as garnish were cute but it made the dish kinda kiddy. They used breadcrumb topping but the breadcrumbs didn't cover enough of the surface and didn't create a crust. The macaroni they used was your typical elbow mac. Finally, the menu said it was a 3 cheese mac but I certainly couldn't taste 3 cheeses (also, for a good mac you should be able to see the cheesy strings when you pick up the macaroni and there was none of that). Pink shrimp linguine: Ok this was actually really nice! The flavour was on point. The shrimps were juicy and seasoned well. Our only gripe was that it definitely should've been priced in the $15-20 range because of how small it was. I I can get pasta along yonge st in North York, pay around the same price and get a larger portion so that was a lil ridiculous. Strawberry milk custard thick toast: Great quality bread and the berries cut the richness of the condensed milk for a perfect bite. Roasted iron goddess latte (w/ oat milk): My gf said this was good. She said it was quite subtle in flavour. They happened to have oat milk as a substitute for reg milk which was a plus in her books. We definitely want to come back to try some of the other items on the cafe menu. I think pastries and buns is what this place is famous for so I'm leaning towards trying one of the sandwiches/buns next time. A lot of the breads and pastries also seemed to be sold out already by the time we started looking at the menu at 1pm so that's something to keep in mind. I also want to try the shan shan omurice but most likely I'll have to get that for lunch one day as it seems kinda heavy for brunch. read more

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My favourite Asian cafe! Chic, Stylish and Modern set up. Love the colour theme. It makes me feel like I am in a cafe in Paris. Love the Asian fusion menu. You can have a full meal or just a snack. Enjoy a pastry and have handcrafted drink. Their Chinese tea based latte is definitely worth trying and never disappointed. Super Busy at all time even weekdays. A lot of people coming here for lunch and the wait can be long. (just registered your phone number and they will text you when your table is ready) read more

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Pricing is a bit high here for what you're getting, but most fusion style places like this will be the same. We made a reservation easily for lunch and were seated immediately. The pasta dish looked and smelled fantastic, and I loved my hojicha latte. I ordered the new croissant toast with the korean beef inside. It was spectacular and the price actually wasn't bad at all for this sandwhich. It was made very fresh and the balance between the bun and fresh ingredients helped with the sodium of the korean marinated beef. The buns are a bit over priced - i think I'd personally go to another HK bakery in the area for cheaper and more traditional tasting buns. but I would come for a latte and sandwhich again for sure. Love that it's right in this collection of office spaces. So convenient for anyone that would be working in this area. read more

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Located in a plaza where finding parking can be a bit challenging. The restaurant isn't as big but it offers a cozy, relaxing vibe with modern decor. The waitresses are nice and attentive. The food was delicious and the latte tasted amazing! read more

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We invited my husband's godparents out for brunch and they suggested this eatery as they had been here previously and much enjoyed it. After our own experience here, we concur! The restaurant is easy to find in the plaza on the southeast corner of Steeles and 404. There's a fair bit of parking although it's usually pretty much full. You can find additional parking space nearby and there's an underground parking facility as well. You get 3 hours if dining the in the restaurant. That's plenty, because even if you have a reservation, there's a 90 minute maximum for the reservation. (Yes, they will come to your table and enforce it. They have to. It's that busy!) I made my reservation weeks in advance. Even though it was for 11:00 a.m., their system begins at 11:30 a.m., but it wasn't a problem. They just oversee it manually. I also got a confirmation text after speaking to the staff on the phone, and another confirmation/reminder text the day before. Good stuff! The lineup was already out the door by the time we met our godparents. We got a great seat, in the window corner with a booth and some chairs. We also ended up having my daughter with us for 5, but no problem. The staff noticed and brought over an extra chair, which fit just fine on the end without encroaching on the next table. The ambiance is beautiful and the restaurant was super clean. We noticed the bakery cases as you come through into the restaurant. We were immediately greeted and had our drink orders taken. Water was brought quickly for everyone and replenished throughout the meal. We had a range of coffees from plain Americano, to iced coffee with ice cream, to lattes, to an iced honey coffee. All delicious and not at all like sugary mass produced takeout. Excellent! And beautiful to look at, too. 2 of us decided on the steak and fries dish; 1 for the omurice; 1 for the salmon sandwich; and 1 for the creamy mushroom linguine. There was a bit of a wait for the food, but luckily the hot coffees came with crunchy little pastry bites to nibble on. Oddly enough, the salmon sandwich took the longest and we waited until that finally came so we could all eat together. The portions are very generous and whoever had fries could easily share with whoever didn't. All the ingredients were fresh and thankfully no soggy, overcooked vegetables. The salads that came with the steak and fries had slices of grapefruit and a really light, fresh dressing, not salty. The steaks were actually cooked the way we ordered them, not one degree higher as is often the case. The omurice tasted as good as it looked. The garlic bread with the linguine was a little on the average takeout side but otherwise everything was good restaurant quality. As we asked for the bill, we ordered some of the spooky spider buns. The server advised that if we bought 6 instead of 5, we'd be saving ourselves the full HST. Sounds good to me, and thank you! One more bun and less money to pay is great. Speaking of, the buns are too. They're not just cute, they taste, again, like real made in house food, not mass produced sugar bombs. Would definitely return! read more

La Petite Colline - Spooky spider bun - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

La Petite Colline Boulangerie & Shan Shan Cafe, across from J-Town on Steeles, is my go-to for a carb fix with the bonus of easy parking. I've become a regular, popping in for everything from preordered pickups, takeout, and dine-ins. The staff have never made a mistake on my order, even when I place an order full of a bazillion single items. Sometimes the wait for drinks is a little long, but it's worth it. The place is a cozy hub for chit-chat, bathed in light, with lofty ceilings. And you have to try their maritozzi - these Italian cream buns are like fluffy clouds of joy, with a hint of sweetness enveloped in heavenly cream. And the mentaiko baguette is a must-try, even if the crisp crust takes a bit off the roof of my mouth -- still totally worth it. read more

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Food presentation looks good, taste is very average w/ no wow factor. Pasta portion is small, ingredients is not premium. Egg and ham sandwich tasted like McDonald's cheap sandwich with cheap cheddar and lettuce. Saw the kitchen supplies in the hallway. They used a lot of store bought sauces, not cook from scratch. Expected more from this type of cafe. read more

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Was finally able to make it here on a weekday lunch! Had really high hopes...and was slightly disappointed. The sando was definitely the highlight. We ordered the beef + egg sando, katsu, and omurice. We also gave their drinks a try - lychee green tea and classic milk tea. Both were good. I especially liked the lychee gt bc it wasn't too sweet. Beef and egg sando - delish! Def would get again. 4.5/5 Udon Carbonara - lacked flavour..lots of flavour. Definitely had better udon carb elsewhere. Edible..but def wouldn't order again. 2.5/5 Omurice - wasn't bad. Not a true omurice though. Flavour was good. Would order again. 4/5 Katsu - nothing out of the ordinary. Cabbage was really bitter. Would order again if I was craving it. 3.8/5 read more

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Really cute spot but it can get super busy on weekends. The sandwiches are delicious and the bread is to die for. The rice and noodle dishes were just okay in my opinion. The dirty matcha was good! read more

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Brunch is always a hit at La Petite Colline! The egg toast sandwiches are always a favourite, and the pastas are savoury with umami flavour. Service was attentive and prompt, and helped to sort out our orders when there were some issues. I would definitely recommend making a reservation, or arriving as soon as it opens, as a long line already started to form before it opened. The space is bright and large inside, with comfortable seating. read more

La Petite Colline - Mushroom linguine, shrimp linguine, garlic toast, and egg toast (ham and cheese) - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

So so good! Food is tasty and has really pretty presentation. Looks exactly like the pictures on Instagram! Nice cafe with high ceilings and decorated light accents. Service is impeccable. Everyone is very attentive, friendly and detailed oriented... I'm impressed and have absolutely no complaints! Highly recommend making reservations. They are already full house right when they open. read more

La Petite Colline - Log croissant sandwich (smoked salmon) - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Fantastic restaurant! This place was so busy when we came here months ago, so no idea if it's still such a huge line. We came for lunch and we waited about 40 mins for a table. All the food is delicious and really tastes like it was made fresh. The flavour is all perfect, nothing is overwhelming or feels heavy, but they do all their dishes well. The portions do seem small but I feel they fill you up to a reasonable amount. Their bakery is also a lovely way to take home some baked breads for home! I do think the prices are a little high for the food, but I do enjoy the ambience and the brunch-like selection of food. I actually really recommend the short rib omurice, it's so fantastic and really worth the price. The pastas are also pretty delicious too! read more

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Cute and cozy brunch/cafe spot. There isn't a ton of seating so expect to wait a bit during busy hours. We always get the Iced Honeycomb Latte and Egg Sandwiches when we're here - 10/10 every time. The freshly baked goods always sell out, make sure to get them early if there's ones you want! You can also pre-order them online for in-store pickup. The buns were okay, a bit on the pricier side but otherwise nothing crazy that would make me want to grab them again. read more

Had a reservation for dinner at 6PM but changed to an earlier time and they were able to accommodate and sit us. The cafe was quite busy, even just for takeaway and pickup. A lot of their bread is already sold out too. The menu is mostly brunch and drinks but they also have dessert. I got the omurice with steak and my partner got the curry katsu. I also tried their iron goddess latte and the matcha latte. 1) Omurice and steak The portions are surprisingly pretty big for the price (it was $23.99 which I find to be a bit pricey but it's brunch food). As for the flavour, it wasn't anything special. I wish the rice was better, the sauce was just okay, the steak was not bad and was cooked and seasoned well. 3.5/5 2) Curry katsu The curry sauce for this dish was nicely seasoned, I enjoyed this one more than the omurice. There was a lot of meat on the katsu as well. I wish it came with a bit more veggies though. 4/5 3) Iron goddess latte/matcha latte Really enjoyed the iron goddess (my friends did as well). It had a good and strong tea flavour. It was a bit too sweet for me. I wanted coffee but their coffee machine was already turned off so I just got the matcha. It had an okay flavour but I don't think the matcha was whisked well enough as there were still bits of powder in the drink 4/5 and 3/5 It's a cute cafe and they serve all day brunch although for the price, I would go to another place that I know I'd enjoy. Maybe their desserts are better but I haven't gotten the chance to try it. Oh, and they charged me a dollar to get my drinks with ice... read more

La Petite Colline - Curry katsu - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Cute cafe/ brunch spot with an Asian fusion twist! Came here for weekend brunch and although it was busy, we got a table for 2 pretty quickly. The ceilings are high and the ambiance was really nice. Make sure you don't park in front of the restaurant as it's a 15 minute parking zone only. Additional parking is at the back or side parking lots. Servers are quiet and didn't speak much to us but were still friendly. This is what we ordered: Latte 6/10 - They only had oat milk substitution. The overall taste was okay. Super cute aesthetic though. Came in a sleep black cup with some dalgona on the side. Truffle fries 10/10 - This was super crispy and tasty. Truffle mayo was great for dipping. Overall loved this and was great for sharing and starting off the meal. Smoked salmon toast 9/10 - A little bit on the oilier side for the bread but overall it was well balanced and tasted amazing. As you eat the sandwich the bottom will have no filling anymore though. Shan Shan omurice 6/10 - A little disappointed with this dish. There wasn't much taste of it, and the steak was definitely on the tougher side. Overall it lacked some salt and flavour to it. Filling though! I saw the menu had some really pretty and colourful drinks that I can't wait to come back to try in the summer! read more

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We have been here a few times and enjoy coming here but a reservation is recommended as it's not that big. It's a very 'pretty' dining environment. On this visit we ordered a couple of 'new' items, the log croissant sando and the meat lovers. The croissant sando has a few options of filling from smoked salmon ($2.00 more), rib eye beef and Taiwanese fried chicken ($1.00 more). Ham and cheese is the only filling where they don't charge more. The bread was super crispy but this also made for a messy sandwich. Fortunately all their sandwiches come with a wet wipe now. The meat lovers came with rice, Katsu, bolognese sauce with hot dogs and vegetable on the side. The bolognese sauce was a tad bit too salty but it you mix it with the rice you should be fine. A great selection of coffee based drinks (cold and hot) as well as matcha and other teas. read more

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Opened about a year and a half ago, La Petite Colline & ShanShan Cafe is a sight to behold. Voted as one of the best new bakeries of Toronto by BlogTO, their drool-worthy pastries are as heavenly as the pastel blue paint that adorns the walls with gold trim. This luxe interior is shiny and bright with modern contemporary aesthetic. A lofty ceiling, white grey polished marble tile, bright and airy yet grounded with wooden wall accents. Enough about the decor, what about the food? Almost all of the buns, breads and desserts were sold out for the day. I was content with the remaining item they had left - a blue cheese danish (puff pastry). It paired well with the hot roasted oolong late (which had sweet earthy tones) and the hot roasted iron goddess latte (which tasted smooth, very balanced). Both tea lattes tasted too sweet for me. Each tea latte had a shot glass full of liquid sugar, something to know for next time. They offer delivery and takeout. A good way to bypass the lineups! read more

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I'm waffling between 3.5 and 4 stars. I knew it'd be busy when we arrived on a Saturday during lunch. We put in our phone number for the waitlist and asked the host approximately how long the wait would be. We were number ten on the waitlist, but the host said perhaps the wait would be around twenty minutes. We saw a table for four open and two two-seaters available. I noticed a couple of extra chairs by the host stand and asked if we, as a group of three, could sit at a table for two and use one of those extra chairs. I'm glad the host accepted this suggestion. Our dishes didn't take long to arrive. The mushrooms in the creamy mushroom pasta were a bit salty for us, and it's too bad the bread wasn't toasted. I didn't get to try the Shan Shan omurice, but I could tell it was really good since nothing was left uneaten on the cast iron skillet, and I was told by my dining companion that they would order it again. The BBQ ribeye toast started out well. The thinly sliced ribeye was tender and not overcooked. The scrambled eggs were smooth and creamy. Further into the toast, the very generously buttered bread got to be too oily. When removing our dishes, the server asked us how our food was, and I mentioned the oiliness of the toast. He said he'd let the kitchen know. read more

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Saw some select breads at The Village Grocer up in Markham and was enticed to try the sesame bread. It looked soft. Even at $5.75 we were willig to give it a try because Asian breads are usually soft and airy. When we got home and tried it we were quite disappointed. Though the best before date says 2/21 and we bought it on 2/17, it was dry and the black sesame flavor was barely detectable. Definitely NOT worth $5.75 and I can't even imagine what it might be like on the 21st! read more

La Petite Colline - Black sesame bread with best before 2/21 - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Get on their waitlist when you are thinking of going or on the way! On a Saturday lunch time, the wait for a table for two was approximately one hour. We wanted to try some new items today so I ended up getting a lychee americano (decaf is available for this drink) and the special of the day, which was unagi omurice. Partner got the Taiwanese chicken sandwich and a mocha. The sandwich came very quickly but we had to wait quite a while for drinks and the rice came the latest. The chicken sandwich was alright. I prefer their ribeye or smoked salmon one. The chicken is more like popcorn chicken pieces rather than a chicken steak form but quite juicy and cooked well. The bread is always fluffy and delicious. My personal fave part of the sandwich is the egg! The unagi omurice portion was HUGE. They give you a whole giant filet of the eel and it lies on top of the omelette rice. The egg was done well. However the rice was a bit too over cooked and watery. Favourite of the day is the lychee Americano!! Lychee syrup at the bottom topped with espresso/water. After mixing, each sip there is coffee and a nice slightly sweet lychee aftertaste. Might be my second favourite drink after the matcha espresso!! The mocha was good but nothing special. read more

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