Saturday Brunch (Out of 5) Food: 3 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 5 1) Matcha latte: really rich and tasty, I recommend it! 2) Oeufs a la coque with salmon finger toast: nothing special about this at all, order something else. 3) Croque 'maman': would recommend to share this dish because it super rich and heavy. I felt like all i could taste was the bechamel sauce because there was so much of it and it also made the bread a bit soggy in between. 4) Matcha green tea pancakes: a bit on the dry side and not much matcha flavour, looks really good but tastes so-so. Overall: the atmosphere definitely gets top marks and it sure is a great place for getting some good food snaps for Instagram. It can feel kind of cramped with the communal tables. I was sitting in between two strangers and was almost touching the both of them on each side. Service wise, they're not exactly the friendliest or warmest bunch of servers but also not terrible, except one younger girl with glasses, she was very sweet! Overall the brunch was just ok, probably would just come for their pastries and lattes next time. read more

2111 Pending review enter a new dimension I discovered Maman by chance, thanks to the Ritual app that led me to a sandwich place near its location in the food court at First Canadian Place. And like many chance encounters in my life, this proved to be significant. My curiosity led me to cross the threshold of its premises to discover a Provencale style bakery with French (as in from France) staff. But, my eyes were promptly drawn to the wonderful array of croissants and baked goods. As my mouth started watering due to the aroma of fresh baking, I hesitantly ordered the pistachio-chocolate croissant, because it looked fantastic. Upon the first bite, I was forced by my sensations to close my eyes to better savor the delicious and rich creme, combining the flavor or a creme brulee with pistachio. Add the perfect pastry, the crushed hazelnuts and chocolate on top and you may forgive me if I describe the experience as heavenly. I don't use the term lightly or frequently. This is my favorite croissant west of France. And, to my delight, I've discovered that the raisin-almond, chocolate, and plain croissants are no less delicious in their respective genres. Moreover, I've enjoyed one of the best Croque-monsieurs in Toronto and just finished trying their apple tart, which I also recommend and wholeheartedly endorse. The service is efficient, but really, who cares about service when the viennoiserie (i.e. the various croissants and related baked items, which originated in Vienna and spread to Paris in the 18th century - no doubt through the influence of Marie-Antoinette) is so good? The prices are standard for the location. but, they're also small, considering the pleasure of the experience. A warning, not everyone might appreciate the look of the pistachio croissant. But, those who know such things and who have discerned among dozens of croissants, will know right away they are enjoying a mini-masterpiece. read more

A few weeks ago, I came here for Saturday Brunch. I love the décor of this place, it's so cute and gorgeous but the brunch was just average. The food came very quickly, much quicker than the server taking our orders. We ordered the Croque mamn and the smoked salmon served on blines bread. Loved the plates but the food was just meh. It didn't taste fresh imo. I would go back for the cookie, but probably not for brunch. read more

I give it 4 stars for atmosphere, vibe, coffee and their desserts. 2.5 star for their lunch sandwiches. The egg salad sandwich had sand? In it. Maybe their attempt to be rustic? The croque monsieur was too dry. Great place to hangout but stick to their coffee and sweets is your best bet. Check out their outdoor patio in the summer. Great escape in the urban jungle. read more

I was really excited to check this place but ended up being a bit let down. It is hard to find it if you don't navigate the PATH on the regular, gets really packed all throughout the day and is quite pricey for what you get. I got the matcha latte (pretty good actually) and my friend got a sandwich (which she said was decent, but not worth the $$) The place is definitely cute and the interior design is perfect instagram material, but it's also quite loud and cramped which takes down the value of the atmosphere a lot. I feel like if you work in the PATH it's a worthy visit, but it's not a destination visit worthy type of place. read more

Delicious lattes and oh my wow, the croissants - one of the best I've had in the city! Decor was cute, very south of France-y and communal tables had ample space and outlets, if need be. For lunch, I had the cold cut ham and cheese on a baguette and it was great. Next time, I have to try the salads! Can't wait to revisit :) read more

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Love the decor and vibe. I usually go for the mint tea or an almond milk latte - consistently good.

I got the Nicole salad, mustard and roasted pepper quiche, and split a blueberry tartlette. Everything we ordered was very tasty and made with fresh ingredients. The staff were also quite knowledgeable and friendly in explaining the different items on the menu. Although the cafe packs up with people during lunch rush hour, there is additional seating in the area just outside (food court). A great place for lunch in the financial district! read more

maman - Egg salad sandwich, Nicole salad and blueberry tartlette - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Maman is a modern/country french cafe located upstairs at 1 First Canadian Place. I didn't expect it to be in a food court but they made the cafe inside a box that looked like a huge crate container. Odd.. but the latte and cappuccino was super smooth and delicious, would highly recommend it! Also, I tried the pound cakes but the pistachio was too heavy and the poppy seed was a bit dry. Aside from the pros (delicious drinks), the cons I experienced was that the music was loud for a small cafe. There is a constant line of businessmen and women which makes it hard to enjoy a cup of coffee while sitting on the long beautiful wooden tables + cushioned chairs. I wanted to work on my laptop but sadly had to leave as I could not find the wifi (and I called beforehand and the employee told me there was wifi). I would visit again if I am around the area but would not go there for a relaxing cup of coffee or for work. It was a bit of an unpleasant experience for me after such a long anticipation. read more

Chocolate chip cookie is heavenly. I believe some magazine quoted it as a must try before you die. It definitely is! I don't know how they do it but it had just the right consistency of crunchy exterior and gooey melty chocolate interior. I hate super sweet cookies and this cookie was perfect and didn't make me feel like I ate a pound of pure sugar. Sandwiches here are pretty good. I come back for them because I really like the fresh bread they use. They fillings are so-so. The Pierette sandwich (ham, comte cheese, cornichons, butter) had a very delicate flavor and the bread really stood out. The Seb sandwich (roast beef, caramelised onions, greens, whole grain mustard) I didn't care for. The mustard was super overpowering and I basically had to scrape it off the sandwich. The roast beef was pretty flavourless. The best part was the carmalised onions which there was not enough of. I tried their pistachio loaf and lemonade. The pistachio loaf was really dense and a bit on the dry side. It also looked like it hadn't been mixed properly? Lemonade was good, slightly sweetened with a hint of lavendar. Not sure it was worth the $4 though. Didn't try the croissants but they looked overbaked and dry. Can't say I'm wowed but I'd come back for the chocolate cookies for sure! That and the bread. read more

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I've been here several times! The hot chocolate is super delicious (and super hot, be careful). The matcha latte is smooth and made with almond milk. I expected more from the pain au chocolat, and I think I've had better chocolate croissants at other places, like Duo. Even Starbucks' chocolate croissant served warm seemed better. Specialty drinks come in one size only. read more

Yuck. First of all keep pound cake simple. All those weird exoctic flavors that you add to the mix makes for a weird texture and taste. I ordered a Matcha Latte with Almond Milk. Yuck. It tasted like seaweed I couldn't even finish it. I nearly threw up I thought I was going to stroke out. The nice Security Guard at 1 First Canadian Place asked me if I needed an Ambulance I said no thank you. Goodness don't know how I will ever get over this traumatic event. Seriously Lavender Pound Cake? What kind of sick people do this to Pound Cake? read more

Their food is delicious, but my favourite order here is the lavender hot chocolate!

Delicious baked goods and smooth drip coffee. They make great Madeleines! The staff are nice. They keep their different milks and creams in swell bottles. Very cute. read more

This is probably one of the prettiest cafés that I've been to in Toronto. Their coffee cups have more than one design. The prints on the cups, the wallpaper and the tiles are gorgeous. The food is beautifully prepared. Prices are reasonable given the quality of the food and drinks. Lots of photo ops! Maman is definitely a must go for café lovers. read more

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Cutest cafe in the upstairs food court at First Markham Place. Everything in here is absolutely Pinterest-worthy, from the food displays to the decor to the cup designs. It comes at a price, but once in a while, everyone deserves a fancy cup of Joe. They have a lot of pastries, but the pistachio loaf is really good! I love it as a afternoon break from work and a special treat to myself. read more

what an adorable find in the most unexpected of places! my husband brought me here to grab a drink before dinner, and I have to say it was definitely the highlight of my night. the cocktails here are extremely well crafted and I'm just going to say it - among the best I have had in the city. right up there with Bar Isabel, where the bartenders are nothing short of magicians. we also got the smoked cod, cauliflower and aged cheddar, and ricotta with dill pinchos (tapas served on a piece of crusty bread) - which were the perfect accompaniment to our perfect cocktails. maman is located right in the heart of the financial district and accessible through PATH, so it gets very busy at lunch. this is how my husband discovered it in the first place when he grabbed some quiche and coffee from there one day. lunch or drinks, you're going to fall in love in place!!! it's the cutest. read more

maman - such a cute and well-styled space! you can see the bar in the background - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Well there must be so much to try but I arrived around 2 pm on a week day during the holidays so there was not too much to choose from. Alas, I have to come again to test out their croissant! They didn't have any at the time. The ham and cheese quiche tasted yum however the crust was tough flaky and dry. Not sure if it was also due to the later time that I arrived there. The pistachio loaf cake was not dry and tasted good but had a dense grainy texture. I was not wowed. The canelle ? Was Oh So Yummy! Chewy and not too sweet and just sweet enough. Would definitely get more of these! The lavender hot chocolate was, as reviews have said, quite delicious, thick - if you like your hot chocolate chocolaty, not overpowering with the lavender at all. So among my bites 2 out of 4...were yummy. The decor was beautiful !! From the decorative floor to the rustic wood tables and window frames and random chairs. I have not been to France but it feels quite french :) The real test is the croissant ... Hopefully I'll be lucky to come across an almond croissant there ... read more

I finally had a chance to pop into Maman today. Here's my review: Service: 2 out of 5. As another yelper stated, service is indifferent. I hate when I'm made to feel that I am bothering staff when placing an order. A smile or genuine hello goes a long way! Food: 3 out of 5. Our initial order was a croque Maman to share. It was absolutely disgusting. The bread was so soggy from the bechemel sauce that we ended up throwing out the sandwich. I went back and ordered a salad with kale and quinoa and a slice of pistachio cake..both were delicious! Also coffee was fabulous! Atmosphere: 5 out of 5. We sat outside. Loved the patio! I'll definitely try it again. Hopefully staff receives some customer service training! read more

Love this place! I was introduced to this cafe by my sister-in-law and I was a bit skeptical at first but everything was delicious. First of all - it was a bit hard to find. We walked around for about 25 minutes before we found it tucked away at the end of the food court. When we got there, the outside is completely different from the inside. Beautiful decor and presentation of the yummy desserts. We had the following... 1) Blueberry and White chocolate lavender loaf 2) strawberry tart 3) lavender hot chocolate 4)egg and asparagus sandwich 5) pesto zucchini noodles All of the food was pretty good except the pesto pasta was a bit under seasoned. The desserts and hot chocolate were amazing! I don't like desserts that are too sweet so this was just the right amount! I definitely recommend all of the loafs and sandwiches but salads were definitely lacking flavour. read more

Very cute pastry shop in First Canadian Place. My fav of all time are the pistachio loaves, the right amount of icing.

Ahhhhhmazing food and drinks ! What a beautiful place indeed ! The ambience and decor is pretty!! The almond croissant that I had was delicious! Highly recommend it ! read more

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Best place on Earth according to me: wonderful quiches and salads, and don't get me started on their Croque-Maman. It is a MUST. Feel like home in France anytime I go, staff is amazing and the place looks great. I love eating on their private patio when the sun is out. read more

I think the interior decoration of this cafe is really cute but the amount of seats is way lesser than it is in pictures. I ordered a latte and it was average. Their ordering system is very confusing. I came here on a Tuesday around 12/1pm and it was the worst idea ever. The line was extremely long because it was lunch hour. The service wasn't great. When I told the girl I only want a coffee, she seemed really annoyed about it and redirect me to the cashier. Didn't say thank you or make eye contact with me. It's like I was bothering her from taking lunch orders. I hope they improve their customer service soon because it's ruining how cute the cafe actually is smmhhhhh..... read more

Adorable coffee shop from New York City and now with a location in Toronto! I was so excited to visit this coffee shop - love the decor and would recommend getting their white chocolate matcha drink. read more

Everything use to be so fresh and delicious.. now I go in at 11am and the baked goods shelf is almost barren.. I buy the last 2 canele and they are rock hard and stale.. You would think they would bake a fresh batch daily and have the shelves stocked full when its not even lunchtime yet read more

The shop and patio are both super cute. The service is good and there are non dairy options as well. However, the coffee is mediocre. I recommend the pastries though - delicious! I had the almond croissant and pain au chocolat. read more

Went to Maman again today and what a disappointment. Staff is totally uncaring and it feels like you're bothering them more than anything, and prices have skyrocketed. Quality of food is still good, however my quiche was not warmed enough and you could tell the waitress had other things to talk about with her co-worker than the quality of service. Congrats guys, you've managed to achieve Parisian level experience: high price and uncaring waiters. read more

I had Americano - it was tasting just like brewed coffee, just like cheap watery coffee. Very disappointing.

Great pistachio croissant and smooth tasting lattes. Super pretty decorations. Samples of the pound cake were available. They are prettier than they taste. Ah well. Pretty counts. read more

I had a quick stop here with a friend for what she said are best chocolate chip cookies in the city and thy were very good. I also had a delicious cappuccino. The slice of pistachio cake we packed was okay, but nothing great. I loved the decor, but they charge you 50 cents if you ask them for a glass of tapwater because it is served in a plastic cup. Just use glasses instead of plastic cups! read more

Finally, found time to try Maman. It is on the second floor of First Canadian place. Their queue of people rivals the Asian fan club of Uncle Tetsu. Maman prides itself on being French and serving French food. Part of the deal is a feigned French rustic provincial look. They serve coffee, cookies, pastry, soup, salad and sandwiches. Croque "maman" Parisian ham sandwich was tasty, but you would have to eat it fast before it gets cold. It has a French toast feeling to it because of its egginess. The Kale quiche is appreciated because it feels light and, again, because it is different. Indeed I would not recommend Maman so much because the food and drinks are great, but because they are different. That alone makes me appreciate them (and I suspect it is the same for others too) because who needs another Tim Hortons or McDonalds? The prices are not too high given the popularity and their location in The Path. All menu items are listed on the glass in front of the displays and menus are on the side as you enter. The staff is friendly and very polite, which is good. They hypocritically ask you whether you are staying or taking the food out however. Finding a seat in there would be like finding humanity in Donald Trump. What is the story behind the name? read more

Would not recommend the Saturday brunch to anyone - recommend only for tea/coffee and treats. Went for brunch last Saturday afternoon... what a let down! The venue itself is very small, but nicely decorated and very rustic. Service was lacking and food took a long time to be served. When food arrived it was mediocre and we had to send some dishes back as they were missing ingredients... not a good first impression. For a restaurant that can only seat a maximum of twenty or so people, I find it hard to fathom how these mistakes are made! Servers brought over a complimentary tiramisu to make up for our experience. Overall, I would definitely not be in a rush back here... there are PLENTY of other cafe/bakeries that deliver impeccable service and quality EVERY time (*cough* NADEGE *cough*). read more

Love their pastries, tarts and cakes. Not too sweet stuff, always fresh and tasty. My complain: Their customer service sucks!! I was there today, and two of their male staff were around but they didn't even care to look at me! I was standing just in front of them and it took them 3-4 minutes to come forward and take my order!! And just to clarify no other customer was there. The same thing happened last time I was there as well. It seems that their stuff is too good that they don't even bother to fully respect their customers! Well, you deserve a 3-star for that!! read more

The food (pastries) and coffee are very good. But there's something up with the pricing. If you order coffee and croissants, to go, on a weekend morning, you apparently get charged extra (that is, substantially more than the prices posted) because... it's brunch? That was the explanation. Which didn't make sense, because these items were supposed to be to go. (That is, no table service, no sitting in the café.) An otherwise nice place I won't be going back to for this reason. read more

Visiting Maman during my work day for a Jasmine Mist tea is like a little visit to the French country side. I absolutely love how cute it is in there and the atmosphere brightens my day. read more

I don't come here as often anymore as the service is standoffish most days and the initial hype has worn off. There is still a soft spot in my heart for those gooey, fresh baked Maman cookies which are always consistently delicious. The lavender hot chocolate was disappointing and not as fragrant as it sounds. The loaf cakes, especially the pistachio loaf is very heavy and greasy. It wasn't a moist, buttery texture but a dense, greasy slab with an oily after-taste. Many other places nearby that do better salads. read more

This place is such a pleasant surprise to find. Walking around the 1 Canada building's food court and finding this quaint, authentic French bistro was such a treat. I got a piece of the pepper and goat cheese quiche, a piece of lavender marble cake, and an iced matcha latte, all of which were delicious and really filling. The decor is so dang cute too, I'll definitely be back on my next visit to Toronto. read more

They do grabb orders. Love their pistachio cake. Lunches are great too but since it's in financial district gets busy during lunch

I've tried to give this place the benefit of the doubt, but after a handful of times, I find it very hard to support. I can only speak for their coffee experience, so it's a relatively limited review, but they really need to step up their game. I can speak to my last 3 trips here: 1st - Asked for a short Americano. Ended up waiting for a long time. Once I got it, it was a long Americano in a very large cup with the water filled to the brim. When I received it, I told the barista I wanted less water, so the barista just poured out half of the drink. Pretty sure that's not how it works. 2nd - Asked for a long black and received a large drip coffee. I told the barista that wasn't what I ordered. I ended up having to wait for a new drink and pay the difference. Once again, it was just a long Americano with piping hot water filled to the brim. 3rd - Asked for an Iced Americano. Was asked if I wanted a large or a small one. I, in turn, asked the barista what the difference was and she said she didn't know. I asked for the large one but asked for her to leave room at the top for milk. Instead, she filled the cup with ice and water, poured in the shot, and then poured out an eighth of the drink in to the sink. I hate to be picky on these kinds of things, but it just seems like their coffee staff have a really poor understand about how to make espresso-based drinks. It's also quite expensive. I would like to think that their coffee is good, but it's always either totally over-diluted with water or never properly served. I hope they can address this concern because it is a very nicely located and decorated cafe. read more