I wanted to like this place, I really did. I came here for an afternoon treat. First of all, like with everything else in PATH, it took me forever to find this cafe. Turns out it's on the second floor, west side of the First Canadian Place food court, looks quaint, like catnip for Instagrammers. Baked goods wise they had croissants that looked very oily and the cakes which seemed too dense so I just ordered a cappuccino. The server did not seem interested in my presence. The cappuccino I received had a big heap of milk froth on top of it, not a good sign. I took a sip and threw it out, it was that bad. Back to Sam James I went to get a coffee worth the price. Two stars for the decor and because I feel guilty judging this cafe based on their coffee alone. read more

maman - Not impressed by the cappuccino - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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*This review only reflects the brunch service. *For their brunch, I really appreciated how Maman don't have the typical egg benedict that you would see on every brunch's menu in Toronto. *You can make a reservation for their weekend brunch through email. *The staff are true Parisian, no Quebecois french (for those who cares....) *The service was amazing and tentative. *Quite and relaxing ambiance. -Matcha Latte - $5: The drink quality here are always consistent! Instead of normal milk, Maman servers the matcha latte with almond milk. I liked how the latte wasn't too sweet and you can taste the strong (almost grassy) taste of matcha, which is how I like it :). -Smoke Salmon served on blinies bread with yogurt sauce, lemon, dill & espelette pepper - $15: Friend loved it and licked the plate clean. -Croque "maman" with parisian ham, comté cheese and béchamel sauce (optional with a sunny side-up egg +$2) - $15: The croque madame, or "maman" came out piping hot and it was a huge portion! Without the egg, the sandwich would still have been really filling and it was worth the $13 price tag. The side salad had a bit too much dressings, but it was refreshing after having a heavy sandwich. Oh boy, I normally dislike the béchamel sauce as some tends to taste a bit too flour-y or bland, but this was incredibly flavorful and the sauce was not too thin nor thick. The cheese just slightly melted, creamy and buttery. Break the egg yolk and it will runs through your sandwich and mixes with the cheese and béchamel sauce, and it turns into this eating experience that is just beyond words. -Matcha green tea pancakes with blueberries, ricotta & shredded coconut - $14: The matcha flavor didn't come through and it was almost undetectable.I couldn't taste the ricotta nor shredded coconut either. The texture of the pancake was too doughy, dense and almost rubbery. I thought the portion was quite small for $14, but it was a good sized portion without making you feeling stuffed. The one positive thing I can think of was that the pancake was not too sweet, even with the syrup and whipped cream. read more

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Great coffee, food and feel. Long tables for some company inside. Lavender hot chocolate too!

This place is a hidden gem although it is becoming more and more popular. The decor is very Parisienne with earthy decor and wild flowers and mason jars (5 stars). Honestly everything in this place is pretty from the food, to the cups, to even the garbage basket on the patio! The baked goods are a hit or miss. They look incredible though and the loaves are all very dense. - lemon poppy loaf is 3 stars and lives up to its name - pistachio loaf tastes more like an almond loaf (2 stars), - lavender blueberry loaf is a great combo (4 stars). - the cookies are a little too brittle in my opinion, nothing special even though they look like they are (3 stars) - raisin almond twirl thing was awesome (5 stars) - salads are good too but I have only had one. They do serve lunch though as well as alcoholic drinks. - Coffee is good here too. Only issue with this place is that it is pricey. A latte and loaf can put you back almost $10. read more

Having been warned of the lineup at lunch, my party arrived before 11:45. There was just a short line, about 3 people deep, and plenty of seats inside and on the patio. Service can be more organized. We gave our orders to a girl who got most of the things and handed them to the person manning the cash. He had to get the things the girl left out and also make our coffee. There's no tray so ask for your food to go if you're ordering many items so they'll pack it in a bag for you. On to the good stuff - I love how they styled the interior! The patio is gorgeous as well with fresh hydrangeas on every table. Their cups are too cute!! We ordered an assortment of their sweets and a croque madam. Everything was good although the canelé was a little chewy. The bread for the sandwich was delicious and my Americano was lovely! The strawberry tart was super fresh! I can't say their croissants are the best as I have had comparable ones elsewhere. Will have to go back to try their soups and pasta. They now have a cocktail bar too! read more

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I'm such a sucker for packaging. This place is adorbs. Check out that fake bistro-patio look! Look at the white porcelain bunny vase with fresh flowers sticking out its ears! Check out the blue floral dishes and sticker on the package! Check out the seemingly worn-in, warm communal dining table! Check out my indiscriminate usage of exclamation marks!...!! Now, beyond the pretty package: This is pretty much strictly a casual lunch place. The menu isn't very extensive and you're limited to essential bakery goods. As long as you're down for bistro fare like a sandwich, quiche, or salad, you're OK. Expect hot foods and you'll want to search elsewhere. I opted for the croque Maman, which is essentially a croque monsieur - a sandwich of ham, housemade bechamel, then smothered in melted cheese. Served warm, it's one of the only warm-ish foods you can get other than the quiche. I felt my sandwich and the quiche were both OK, but a French colleague of mine felt that the bread in her sandwich was stale and that the quiche had too much of the other ingredients in it to really enjoy the egg flavour. If you plan to give Maman a try, aim for a time outside of the 12:00-1:00pm crazy rush. The lineup is lonnnnnggggg. read more

maman - Catered assorted baked goods - lavender blueberry loaf, brioche - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A cute boutique café tucked in the corner of FCP. Came here to try out their lattes and cappuccinos. It was creamy and delicious. + stars for the decor which reminds me of Parisian cafés. (Especially the bunny decors :D!!) They have a salad bar available which I plan on trying later on - also try the Lavender Hot Chocolate, which I've heard good reviews for. read more

Love love love the ambience here I really feel like I'm in a France cafe with the Easter- like decor of clay rabbits, the florals, and the rustic wooden tables. I went here during their happy hour which is from 5 to 7pm. They have such a unique cocktail menu, like Parcae, and my favorite from there was the Herbes de Provence ($14) - calvados, lillet infused with herbs, lemon juice, sugar and egg whites. For the pastries I recommend trying the eclairs ($4.50) - citrus light pineapple filling, and the canele - lemon filling. They have a new menu option that i really enjoyed with crostini tapas customized with toppings of my choice. I liked the anchovies with sundried tomato spread the most! read more

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The South of France comes to Toronto. Located in the First Canadian Place, Maman is an adorable French inspired cafe. They also have the cutest to-go cups. The service here is pretty quick because the of lunch rush they get during the work week. The small space is also forgiving because of the huge outdoor patio they have in the first Canadian place building- which is a treat to find in our downtown core. read more

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They serve toby's estate, which allows me to get a little piece of new york, since I've moved back to Toronto. Some of the staff are actually french, which is great. The food here is decent. The salads are pretty good and the $6 size is decently feeling. The egg salad sandwich is pretty good, but has red onions, for those who have afternoon meetings... The croque is pretty tasty but very heavy, also for those who have afternoon meetings.. read more

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I recently went to the launch event for new cocktail menu at Maman. The cocktail, which I tried was 'Le Vert' and it was great! It was exactly how I like my cocktails - not sweet! Apart from the drink, the highlight, for me, were their sweet treats! I happen to be a huge fan of lemon meringue pie and one of their sweets was a lemon meringue bite size treat. I could have eaten the entire tray! The food is amazing, the décor is lovely...all in all, I will be going back to this French inspired cafe! A great addition to the financial district...and a great escape from the concrete jungle to the French country! read more

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I am giving them 5 stars simply for daring to venture out of the irritating mundane and exploring flavours that I appreciate. I wish more food places in Toronto did this, including grocery stores but it's always the same boring offerings, urgh. I got their lavender hot chocolate, lavender cake, pistachio cake, tea cake and the chocolate almond pear pie. Enjoyed all of them! They kept well in the fridge too. When I bake, I reach for lavender, rose or other florals and when I use nut butters, I favour the likes of pistachio and cashew so I will always cherish the few places that think and create along these lines. Their customer service was good too. read more

Rustic French decor, outdoor patio, and delicious pastries on point. An instagramers paradise. That being said confusion and blank stares from staff. Two entrances not clearly marking where to order. All that in mind staff was friendly and helpful. Coffee was handed in a white cup; not consistent with branding given they had their trademark blue cups stacked in the background on display. Ordered: Americano and a butter croissant. Coffee was average. Croissant flaky not too greasy- delish! I hear their chocolate chip cookies are legendary. I'll be back. Maybe the French charm will win me over. Open Mon - Fri 7-6 read more

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This place is lovely. Very cute decor with minimalist bunny rabbit accents - adorable! I love to come here for coffee dates. It's a bit more private than the rest of the First Canadian Place food court. There's very long harvest table seating, and if you come during off hours (maybe 10AM-11:30AM, and any time after 2PM?) - there tends to be free spots. The desserts are wonderful! I love the moist pistachio loaf, as well as the lavender blueberry loaf. They also have amazing cookies. read more

Still love their white chocolate blueberry lavender cake. Service definitely needs to improve! The staff just looked indifferent. Don't think I will return if their attitude remains the same. read more

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I believe this used to be Schezuan restaurant now made into this beautiful and quaint Parisian bakery. I guess if you get there at 5:30 there won't be very many options left since the place closes at 6 pm. None the less grabbed a quick presses cherry drink and the Salmon hamburger which was delicious. The bun was really good which is a strange point to note but it must have been that good that I literally stopped to look at it as though to double check what goodness I had just put in my mouth. The cherry press juice is a bit fizzy which I was not expecting but flavour wise it was average. My friend said her English Apple was amazing though. Total cost me $13 so not too bad. Wish I had the chance to try the pistachio baked goodies of almond croissant but alas will have to come back and try it next time. read more

Love at first sight. Such an adorable interior with a clean and cozy atmosphere. French server seems friendly. There is a small variety of baked goods but I highly suggest the loaves - especially the pistachio loaf. read more

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Came for a cup of coffee. They had the Pistachio Loaf to sample. Not impressed, offering burnt pieces which was tough to chew. I don't know, I prefer my loaves to be light and fluffy.... I ordered the Mocha coffee, it was very weak. It was more cocoa with very weak coffee. The decor was very feminin, country style quaint. read more

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Used to come to this cute cafe all the time, but the service has been unacceptable lately. It turned into a social club for snobby employees who don't care about the clients. Ordered a sandwich this morning, was waiting patiently for 10+ minutes at the pick up counter. No eye contact, no update from the staff. Eventually I had to ask one of them how long it normally take to heat up the sandwich. They were actually quite surprised I was even there as they didn't even care to process my order, but instead of apologizing the girl just laughed in my face and told me not to make a big deal. I asked her for her name but I got "I have no name" as a response. At these rate you will have no clients either m read more

This Parisian style bakery/cafe place is super cute. It reminds me of a little cafe you can find in the southern region of France. This is the second location of the Maman chain. The first cafe is in the SoHo neighbourhood in Manhattan. The cafe has a rustic feel to it and it also feels very cozy. Like other Yelpers say, this cafe is actually difficult to find. It's in the upstairs food court in First Canadian Place near the IQ restaurant. Be sure to come earlier during lunch to avoid the lunch rush. The line up gets hectic around here since it is located in the financial district. Went during lunch and my party only ordered the "two salads for $11" option. Okay hands down, their salads are pretty good especially the one that has cranberries (I believe the salad was called Julie). Though the salads are pricey, I think it is worth trying it at least once in your life time. Also, their menus change frequently so be sure to check their website to see what they are serving on that specific day. I also ordered their ice tea ($3). Their ice tea is what drove down this rating to a 4. The ice tea was not good... highly do not recommend. I haven't tried their other baked goods or coffee/lattes but I'm sure they would be decent and better than the ice tea. Their packaging is also super cute and trendy. read more

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Now, I've never been to France, but stepping into Maman is what I imagine it would be like to step into a cozy cafe in Provence. The decor is totally shabby chic with beautiful tile work, reclaimed wood, vintage furniture, and ceramic rabbits (everywhere!) For the food, I've mostly come here for coffee and viennoiseries. The coffee is decent, but nothing to write home about. The almond croissant, on the other hand... Maman has quite possibly the best almond croissant I've had in Toronto - and I've had many. The pastry is the perfect balance of crisp, flaky, and tender and the almond creme is on point. Not sure I'd come back for the coffee, but I'd definitely come back for the pastries =) read more

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First off, amazing decor. Parisian style, and the employees that were working when I visited had a bit of a French accent too. How this place works is you order and receive your items at the counter- if you'd like to sit down, they have designated tables within their enclosed area (roughly seats 20 people), so you don't need to fight for tables in the FCP food court. I ordered the quiche and salad combo, which came out to approx $12.50. Both were amazing- the salad is similar to what you can get from somewhere like iQ next door, but just without any protein. Dressing also served on the side (unlike Pumpernickel's pre-dressed salads). All in all, a great deal for lunch items. read more

Cute little place within the financial district. I wish it was a stand alone store because it feels a little weird that it's a part of a food court in the PATH. One step into the place transforms you into Paris. It's a really cute place for a quick bite as there arent too many tables around. They have a nice selection of tea and pastries. Prices are average for French style bakeries/cafes downtown. read more

Cute cafe with nice ambiance. It's located in the corner of the second floor food court in the First Canadian Place building. Although it's a bit pricey their coffee and teas are quite good. I haven't tried their food but it's a nice place to just go and chat with your friends over a cup of coffee. read more

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Very cute decor, well lit with lots of space to do work at the communal tables. I had a brewed coffee and pineapple cake - both were good but not super extraordinary. I went closer in the evening so it wasn't busy at all. I wonder if it would have been too noisy to work in during peak hour since it is in the First Canadian Place. read more

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Beautiful interior. Good Americano. Delicious desserts (ordered the lavender loaf, apple pie, and yogurt parfait). A hidden gem in a typical modern food court. read more

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Finally found another good lunch option in the financial district. My coworker recommended this adorable place and came here on a Friday afternoon. The line was super long even though we came here at around 12:45pm. I ordered their Cheryl salad and it's pretty good. Fresh and light! I ordered the small size but it's definitely more than enough for me. While I was lining up to pay, I saw their blueberry lavender bread and I couldn't resist the presentation of it and ordered myself an afternoon treat. I ended up eating it on my way back to the office. You can definitely taste a hint of lavender but not so much of the blueberry. I will definitely come back and try their lavender drink! (their cups are super cute!) read more

Honestly, wow. I love this place - the decor, food, coffee, friendly staff all come together beautifully. What an oasis in the financial district. Absolutely try their baked goods. Maman serves up daily fruit tarts (usually later in the afternoon) beautifully made with flavours melding together perfectly. They're also not too sweet, have lots of fresh fruit and the presentation's on-point (peach blueberry almond tart, apple tart)! Usually the pound cakes are served up as samples. I prefer the orange cake and matcha ones - they're moist and flavourful. Oh, and Maman's chocochip cookie is anything but average: chunky, nutty (macadamias, almonds, and walnuts), with the right amount of chocolate chips - a worthy splurge (~$3.50) to satisfy that mid-afternoon sweet tooth ;) On the subject of savoury food: if you're deciding which quiche to try, get the Ham and Cheese. Flavourful fluffiness abounds! You can make it a combo with one of Maman's salad (~$11.50). Finally, bevvies: Lavender hot choco is delightful. Drip coffee is pretty dece! And their lattes are smooth though, I prefer Mos Mos. However, their coffee station is the cutest - well stocked utensil drawer and lovely containers for your choice between cream/milk/soymilk! read more

Visiting Maman is kind of magical, especially as it's located just off a food court, yet it feels like being in a rustic French kitchen. The combined fragrance of butter and coffee provides a heady rush as you make your menu selection and wait (not long at all) for your order to arrive. Prices are a bit higher than the nearby food court alternatives. The menu is somewhat limited for lunch (quiche choices are not bad) but the dessert and coffee options are a must try. Lavender hot chocolate, anyone? read more

Came here today for the first time with some friends for coffee and tea. The decor was really pretty and has 2 large communal tables that is perfect to meet up with friends. I heard the chocolate croissants here are amazing but I was too full from lunch. I had the Sloane Ginger Twist tea which was really good. I was really not impressed with the service. I asked the cashier which tea flavour was most popular and she wasn't really interested in responding and then muttered it's all good... That was definitely not helpful. read more

This is the cutest French cafe! I always come for their salads, Sloan tea and cake loafs (so moist and gooey omg) The food quality is great but like other reviewers have said, the price is a bit steep and it wouldn't be something I would have every day...more like afternoon pick me ups or end of the week treats. They also carry my favourite ginger ale. Overall I would recommend it if you haven't tried! read more

Oh wow. We came here at 10am on a weekday for coffee. The place is very busy (had to wait in line even at 10am) so I can imagine it´s a little nuts over lunch or early am. The decor is just absolutely beautiful, as is their outdoor patio. Really felt like I was in some kind of Victorian Parisian home untouched by time as some of the decor is vintage and beautifully preserved. My americano was delicious and I tried a bite of a strawberry cream pie. It had clearly been made several hours before as the strawberries were perfectly fresh. Will be back! read more

Went to brunch with my partner on Saturday July 16th. The place has a nice bistro vibe. Although the sign at the entrance says "wait to be seated" no one really seated us. We were asked to sit either inside or in the patio - there was no welcome or greeting - just a mere glance. We opted to sit in the patio. The place was barely occupied except for three tables. There were two servers on the floor. I ordered chicken club with hard-boiled egg, avocado, red cabbage, tomatoes "à la Provençale", bacon & spicy mayo and my partner ordered peal bacon sandwich with caramelized onions & sunny side-up egg on brioche bread. The server we had very limited knowledge of the menu. Chicken club was average - the chicken lacked any flavor. There was no Provençale taste in this dish. The accompanying salad was poorly dressed and had thick layers of unmixed salad dressing. Peal bacon sandwich was okay but nothing special. Although it wasn't a busy time, the service we received was poor and spotty. My latte was served without a spoon or sugar and had to ask twice for sugar and a spoon. We got two water glasses - one with a lemon slice and one without. I wondered if the server at least checked what she is serving because I didn't ask without lemon. Our meals were served without any cutlery. I also order a piece of pistachio cake from the bakery counter. The server was not at all interested in describing the cake - rather she pointed at the label on the display case. The cake was moist and the icing was just fine; however, the cake crust was slightly burnt. I can accept this level of customer service if there was a long line of customers at the bakery counter - but there was no one waiting for service besides me. So overall the service was rather poor. Maman is located in a food court in the financial district but I expected better service and products given that their prices are higher than normal food court prices. read more

Hunt down this place with all the excitement since the ones in New York are so highly rated! It was slightly disappointing when I realized it was tugged in a food court but then still looking forward to getting my patisserie fix. I got here at 10/1030am so it wasn't busy at all, staff aren't exactly helpful nor suggestive. Bakeries were mediocre but the lavender hot chocolate was nice. This would be a decent lunch spot for nearby offices but nothing in comparison to the standard in New York, and it's more just another sandwich/ coffee shop. read more

Uncommon French lunch spot in the 416. Feels like Manhattan (they do have outposts in the 212). The combination of the inviting decor, helpful service and unique menu makes this a winner across the board. Like the large, rustic common tables for dining. Très bien, mes amis! read more

It's a quaint little spot for sure - very "shi shi" if you're looking for a quick grab spot in the financial district. I found it overpriced - and the sandwich I chose (a club sandwich minus bacon plus some sort of mayo? Avocado mayo?) ended up with me going through a bout of food poisoning. Not a great way to end my first (and last) trip to Maman. Three stars for its esthetically-pleasing decor and setup and pastry selections. The lemon poppyseed loaf was dry. I can't believe I'm saying this - but for great lemon loaf, go to Starbucks. read more

Espresso drink is great; their Peach blueberry almond tart is the perfect marriage of crunchy (almond crust) and softness (peach); it is also just the right amount of sweetness making it the perfect afternoon snack! read more

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Maman is a nice sit down place to catch up with friends, meet with coworkers or have a moment to yourself. The European/Parisienne vibe makes it a great coffee shop to get away from the tiring "financial district" atmosphere. Apart from the decor, I found the coffee and food to be mediocre with quite a high price tag. This is one of those places where you come to admire the decor than for the food. read more

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Oh so lo-ver-ly! This is a quality coffee shop and bakery import from NYC. It's very busy during the workweek, but don't fret as things move quite quickly. Try the white chocolate lavender blueberry loaf for a unique and rich treat! read more

Nice place, very polite and friendly staff. Iced Matcha, was not great. Rather they did iced matcha tea and not a matcha milk/ almond milk. Chocolate chip cookie looks delish but not memorable. Rather have them at Le Gourmand or Portland Variety of Nutella Cookie at Cake Shoppe. Pistachio cake was better than the cookie. read more