3.5 - My friend got the cookie croissant and I got the strawberry roll croissant. The presentation was beautiful. Both were dense (in a good way) and thick and mine had nice creme filling inside. A good selection of pastries, very impressive how many things they have available. The unfortunate thing was that near the end of my croissant, I found a hair in it and did let the employee know which he did apologize for it. read more

Nord Lyon - cookie croissant and strawberry wheel - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Tried their Pistachio cronut and was not disappointed. Pillowy donut with lots of layes, delicious pustachio cream, jumbo size. Highly recommended. read more

Nord Lyon - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We came here to catch up and eat some good French pastries. We are usually a fan of this place, their bakery selections are pretty good. The cafe itself has a good amount of seats that's available. Everything is pretty much self serve here. Once you got your pastry, you will bring it to your chosen table. If you ordered a coffee they will also call you once it's ready. One thing that I was shocked was that they don't post their prices, it makes it inconvenient and surprising when you see the total. For a small piece of cake and latte, it was a total of $21. Definitely much higher than anywhere else. For that price, the cake was good, but i don't know if it justifies it. The latte was ok. Mostly just foam and not a lot of good strong espresso. read more

Nord Lyon - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I stopped by for their $5 freshly squeezed orange juice deal. I asked explicitly for mine without ice and was told it would be an extra $1, which I agreed to pay. The drink came with ice anyway, and when I asked about it, I was told it 'wouldn't taste good without it' and the cashier shrugged. So, I essentially paid an extra price for something I didn't get. Really odd experience which comes across as price gouging. read more

I was conflicted on the rating I wanted to give. I'd say it's like a 3.5. My review is based on the brunch buffet and 2 takeaway bakery items. Showed up about 10 mins late for our 9am reservation on a Saturday and the place was dead. There was only one other couple that was already there. The buffet was overwhelming but also gave nothing at the same time lol. Once you are settled in and go back a couple times, you realize there aren't that many things to choose from, well, for me personally. I made a dumb decision and got way too many croissants in the beginning when my bf and I should've halved them. The main reason for coming is that I wanted to try all the croissants. They kinda all fell flat for me? The best one was probably the plain butter croissant. The other standouts for me would be: -tzatziki -focaccia bread -lasagna -watermelon The lack of identification of the food items made it hard. At one point I thought the spanakopita had shellfish cuz it tasted fishy. I asked an attendee and she reassured me it was just spinach. They had some tiramisu desserts which I had to try and I'm not sure if they make it themselves since it was a bit frozen in the middle. Maybe they do make it themselves and then freeze them? For $35 it was ok to try but I'd never go back. For some reason I thought there was a carving station with roast beef and stuff but there wasn't lol. On the way out I grabbed an almond croissant since the croissant I thought I was almond at the buffet ended up being chocolate almond, which I don't really like. Oh which brings me to my next point. There are signs everywhere saying "unconsumed food will acquire an extra coat". So I had to make sure to eat everything including the chocolate almond croissant which I didn't care for lol. Anyways, I grabbed an almond croissant and the viral circular pistachio croissant. Almond croissant fell flat. The filling kind of tasted like nothing. The round croissant was too dense and I don't even know why I wanted to try this so bad. Darn Instagram! Lol. The filling was not pistachio, rather a custard? If it was pistachio, I barely tasted it. The best part of the croissant was probably the pistachio white choc coating. I felt like a lot of Nord Lyon was hype and I'm a bit disappointed. I am willing to try a few more times but omg the 2 croissants I purchased at the end were $16 all together?! That's a lil crazy. read more

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** This is a review of their weekend brunch buffet ** The brunch buffet is available everyday Saturday and Sunday between 9am to 2:30pm at $35 per person. I like the huge variety of food you get to try and they offer a good balance of sweets and savouries. It's a good way to get to try their most popular pastries like the jam filled croissants. They also have a salad bar, charcuteries, breakfast staples (bacon, eggs, sausages, pancakes), and French breakfast items (crepes, waffles, French toast). The staff is super friendly and they're always there to refill the trays, so we never had any issues with the food running out, and they routinely come over to clear empty plates as well. The space at the back for brunch buffet isn't too big, so definitely recommend getting a reservation, and they have some space to accommodate big groups as well. read more

Nord Lyon - Weekend brunch buffet - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ducked in here for a quick (decadent) snack. Ordered the spiral pistachio croissant with pistachio filling. It was pretty good, but with a few artificial notes of pistachio that were meh Logistics: - indoor and outdoor seating - limited street parking nearby but transit accessible - vegetarian options read more

Nord Lyon - Pistachio spiral croissant - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If you haven't already, make a reservation to try their brunch buffet! At just $39.99, you can indulge yourself in loads of mini croissants, breakfast items, charcuterie, mini desserts, and fresh fruits. They even have an omelette bar! A personal favourite is their cinnamon sugar waffle! There were mini pistachio and raspberry croissants available earlier in the day and a good, old pain au chocolat is always delicious. The mini croissants were the perfect size! read more

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Expensive but delicious! Treat yourself when your wallet can afford it. Excellent service, excellent coffee served in a beautiful cafe at Queen and Bathurst. read more

super tasty, very friendly, and hospitable! Came in close to closing time without knowing, they were really friendly about it and offered some pastries to sample :) thank you! read more

We tried the weekend brunch here, which was discounted at $40 (down from $50) in September. I think $40 is still a bit too steep for the quality of the food offered during the brunch, which is mediocre overall. The ambiance was nice and lively, though a bit crammed. As for the food, the standout for me was cinnamon waffles and the chocolate croissants. To be honest, it would be better to just try some of the pastries they have in the front, as their buffet would be more expensive and leave you full but underwhelmed. One last note is that they did not label any of the dishes in the buffet, which knocks off one star. read more

Nord Lyon - Assortment from Brunch buffet - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Very high quality pastries and great presentation, and the price reflects that. Lots of variety! We stopped by in the early afternoon. We got a filled cronut of sorts and the almond croissant. Both we well made, but I could tell they were not the most fresh. Also, I prefer my almond croissant to be more sweet. Maybe I would have a better experience if I came earlier in the day. If I came back I would try their other items. read more

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Cute bake shop on Queen St. W! Was open later at night so decided to pop in to grab a quick dessert after dinner. Got a few cinnamon rolls (3 for $5) and a pistachio croissant ($6.99). Tasted really fresh and nice. Service was super friendly as well as they took time to explain everything and their specialities. Lots of people were also working in the seating area. A really good French bakery! read more

July 5/2023: Schnitzel & Layla. We drove all the way to here from Brampton for this experience. It was a beautiful presentation from this French Bakery but that seems to be where it came to an end. The front service was done by a server that seemed a little snooty. The food quality was simply not there. The danish's were tasteless & lacked the custard filling. The chocolate topping on the eclair wasn't even real tasting to me. Having been in the chocolate business for years...I KNOW what real chocolate taste like! The French baguette was ok but it was small for a $5.99 price tag. I'm disappointed. When I found this on Instagram I was hoping to get a great tasting Cronut, but NOPE, this is not the place to get it. They've clearly cut corners in their production & the taste of the product shows those cuts. This is definitely NOT a do over for me. read more

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Got a chocolate eclair, choux cream, and a box of 6 macarons. Loved how stuffed the eclair was with smooth chocolate cream, and how overflowing the cream was in the choux. While I would have liked the macarons to have been a bit less sweet and have more flavours, they were still pretty good. Service was quick and friendly. The space is well lit and has a welcoming vibe. Can see why this is a popular place. read more

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We always pass by Nord Lyon but this is the first time we stopped by and got something here. The little treat we got here had caramel, hazelnut and chocolate flavors. Every bite had a delightful crunch and buttery flavor which we couldn't get enough of. But it does come at a price. This little tart is about $8. But this gives us motivation to try more here. The service was quick like you'd expect in a bakery and ambiance is pretty simple. read more

Nord Lyon - a plate with a dessert on it - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We wanted to check out their halal weekend AYCE brunch but unfortunately the queue was too long so we opted for some pastries & coffee instead! We tried their croissant wheel and berries danish which were both superb. The croissant had the perfect light pistachio creme filling with the perfect crispy croissant exterior. The pastries are great from our first visit. The service was first offered in French which explains how authentic this place is! When we ordered in English, they adjusted accordingly. We will definitely be back to try the brunch & other pastries!! read more

Nord Lyon - Berries danish, pistachio croissant wheel, iced latte - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This absolutely rocked my world. I usually keep my expectations low because every time I have them remotely positive I'm let down but this fully exceeded my expectations. First off, any meat options are halal, and secondly it's all you can eat for 90 mins for only 30 CAD. UM what a STEAL. The sheer amount of options they have is overwhelming in the best of ways. There's a section where you can have your own French omelette made fresh for you upon choosing your ingredients. Then there's a little dessert section of puddings/little cakes. Then more sweet stuff like filled croissants, pancakes, and waffles. And then all the savory OH LORD. I wish there were labels on what's what because there was this one thing I tried with carrots broccoli in a thickened bechemel sauce and baked with cheese on top and it was absolutely divine. Their focaccia was AMAZING, soft, fluffy, and buttery. I would've been content to have just eaten that. Their zucchini eggs were so fluffy and melt in your mouth and paired with the focaccia, incredible. Now take a tiny bit of everything and don't get greedy because anything you don't eat you'll be charged for. So just sample everything first and then go back for more to make the most of everything. Make sure you make a reservation because they get packed and I can guarantee unless you come at 9 am you will not be able to walk in. My friends and I came for 9:15 which had its pros and cons. Pros, you get first dibs of the food and there's very few people there. Cons, your stomach will not be ready to eat this much. I'd definitely try coming later in the day after having a super light breakfast in the hopes of warming the stomach up in the morning to eat more later but I was absolutely pleased with my choice of time and the food. I look forward to the day I can return. read more

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I tried the lemon cheesecake, the green croissant, and one of the flan cakes here. Overall, I found them to be quite a bit on the sweeter side. The lemon cheesecake was probably the best and had a nice crust on the bottom. The green croissant was baked well, but the filling was a bit sweet for my liking. Similarly, the flan was quite sweet and had a very strong almond smell to it. Also, prices are on the higher side - cakes are around ~10 each and pastries around $7-8+. read more

@nord_lyon is one of the best brunch experiences.$30 for top-notch pastries, unlimited drinks, desserts and hot dishes... Tiramisu, pain au chocolat, shrimp soup, waffle read more

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Was gravitated into the store as from the outside it looked welcoming. All the pastries looked fresh and that's the climax of this review. Should have known I would be in a world of hurt since there was a lack of butter smell in the air but decided to go against my instinct and opted for a few pastries to go. Croissants looked flaky but was stale and more bread texture(similar to those cheap grocery store mini croissants in a bag). Muffins were as hard as a rock, surprised that these are even served to people. The donut was beyond greasy, left a puddle of grease on the bottom of the box. Definitely worth a visit to mentally avoid FOMO and know that you are actually not missing anything. read more

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This place had a lot of hype as a fancy Fresh Bakery downtown Toronto. From the outside it looks very nice, and to be fair on the inside its also quite nice. The selection of pastries, sandwiches and drinks is very extensive, so for menu variety and selection alone this place is very elegant. The reason for the low rating - value for money. The prices are pretty crazy, for a small cake not much bigger than a cupcake (not a muffin, a cupcake) it was around $12. The quality is decent but in my humble opinion not worth the inflated prices compared to other bakeries downtown Toronto. read more

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I feel like bakeshops are an easy fall back if you need a delivery order in the morning. They always open bright and early and don't disappoint you. Ordered: Feuilletes - Spinach feta pastry Borek - Brick millefeuille Chocolate Eclair because it said it was popular on the app I gobbled up the spinach pastry pretty quickly, so that's a good in my books, and the eclair not too memorable, no complaints. Sad, sad, sad - my BF ate the whole borek and I didn't get a bite, but he said it was good. I guess I didn't share my spinach pastry too, I forgot to have him try a bite while I was in a meeting. #wfh. Fair and square. Only thing is my bill was quite expensive for 3 items but I guess that's what it is when you pay the premium for UberEats. Approx $6-7~ per item. I gotta get my butt out and walk more to get my food. read more

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Oh boy did this place disappoint. I ordered a bunch of desserts that were brought over courtesy of Uber Eats. I had the following Lyon Tart. Hmm didn't taste like the way I recall it should taste. Paris Brest. One of the better offering on this order which isn't saying much Eclair. Custardy mess and unappetizing look and tasted tim bits level!!! the caramel version was blah. Almond Tart OK. Croissant decent but like most delivery spots overpriced. I don't think I will order again as they have enough competition already. read more

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I happen to go to this place because I was picking up a day-old package. And thought I would supplement it with things I usually like to buy at French bakeries. So I bought a plain croissant, cheese croissant, and a strawberry croissant. They are quite large in size. And the plain croissant was the best. Flaky on the outside, soft on the inside. Not overly heavy with a butter flavor. But we enjoyed them nonetheless and we definitely return just for the croissants The woman working behind the counter was very pleasant. The owners who seem to be around or maybe they were the managers, were quite rude. I could tell they were saying something to her which wasn't so pleasant, whether it was about me or something else. I suspect it was about me as I was opening my day-old package to see what I had so I could figure out what I should get that wasn't going to be a duplicate. And somehow that set them off. Maybe they don't want people to know that they sell their day olds? I won't hold it against them. But I'm glad I was only dealing with the woman behind the counter. My son said the cheese croissant wasn't that cheesy. And the strawberry ones seem to have strawberry jam in it. My day olds I pop them in the oven to reheat. I ended up with a pastry with spinach and another one that looks like a pinwheel with pistachios. But were good read more

Nord Lyon - L-R croissant, cheese croissant, strawberry croissant - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Got the Paris-Brest which is a choux pastry with pistatchio cream. It also had some raspberry jam(?) I believe. I am a sucker for pistachio and raspberry combinations so this was the perfect dessert for me! It wasn't too sweet and the cream was most definitely rich. I also tried my friend's strawberry eclair and it was good. Service was quick. read more

Nord Lyon - two pastries on a blue plate - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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It's my 3rd time at the buffet and it's a must in Queen West. Best value for quality price and the staff is very competent and nice. I can't say enough good things about this restaurant from the food, the wide selection and the great decor. read more

Nord Lyon - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

First time trying the classic mille feuille. I didnt know how it tasted sweet with the cream, felt like they used condense milk but it was good. Then there was this modern take on mille feuille. It was also good. I do prefer the modern one. Also ordered the signature pastry - paris lyon . It was very good. All their desserts tasted freshly made. Their price is decent compare to other french pastries places. I would definitely order again!! read more

Attended their buffet brunch and their food was sadly sub par. Buffet items on the hot plates were cold. Salads did not taste fresh. Breads and croissants were hard and some cheeses were also stiff. The highlight was the mini desserts. Pictures taken present a better appearance than it tasted. I have had better brunch buffet elsewhere. My son barely ate because of the lack of freshness of the food. Nord Lyon, please do better ! read more

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We were walking down the street when we noticed this pretty store and decided to walk in. It was past 7 in the evening and the store was still filled with croissants and other pastries. Usually all the top croissant places are sold out by the day and I could be wrong about assuming things and this place might be having great capacity to produce more batches but the Almond Croissant we took was really really hard and stiff. Probably because it was made in the morning and didn't sell out but that doesn't help lessen the disappointment. The price of the pastries were really high so we didn't get anything else except a caramel eclair - this was nice! Definitely not coming back again and wouldn't recommend a visit later in the evening. read more

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My tiny piece of quiche was raw at the bottom and my very expensive americano was very watery. Both items came out to a bill of about 15 dollars. Very disappointing. read more

Stopped by for a quick croissant and iced latte. Both were good, would recommend. They have tons of beautiful pastries and it's a great option if you're in the area and you're looking for a quick snack. read more

Had to wait a bit to be seated, but will return again in the future. Good food and staff is striving to make it more comfortable for the customers read more

Nord Lyon - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I haven't tried the sweets yet, maybe next time, but I did pick up some butter bread, it was almost like a scone. It was nice and crumbly, but it had a pocket of air in the middle. I'm not sure it was supposed to be like, but it was a little misleading... I was hoping for som filling in there. The staff are wonderful. The display case is loaded with delicious bakery items which we can't wait to try when we go back. I also tried one of their green croissants, and it was quite large, a little sweeter than I like my croissants cause I usually go for the plain ones, but I thought I would be adventurous, not my thing entirely... but it's a good croissant, well made, flaky, everything you would want from a croissant made with real butter! read more

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They have a ton of desserts and pastries. Their cronuts and caramel tres leches are delicious.

The royal experience in Toronto! We stumbled upon this French bakery in one of the Toronto neighborhoods and were able to pick up fresh croissants and French Macarons. They have indoor seating and you can pay with Apple Pay, cash or credit card. read more

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Simply the best French bakery in town. Prices are expensive overall but you pay for the high quality. I particularly recommend their box of macarons. We have also tried their weekend brunch a couple of times and it did not disappoint. read more

This cafe/AYCE brunch place was all over my IG so decided to try it by bringing our guests from California. The positives: The hanging flowers from the ceiling and jazz music in the background gave it a nice ambiance. It's not very big so the seating is limited, which is located at the back of the bakery. You need to make a reservation. The negative: food was mediocre. There was no identification of the food items so if it wasn't obvious, you don't know what the item was by looking at it. Eggs and bacon were in the same food tray so it was oily. The sausage was not good. The food trays were not being replenished fast enough. I had to ask for glasses and mugs for the beverages and teaspoons for the sugar in the coffee/tea area. I didn't eat anything from the salad bar because it did not look appetizing. Best options for food: the lasagna, breads, and french toast. I had a piece of hair in the french toast which I didn't eat but didn't say anything because of my guests. If it weren't for that, it was actually good, nice and light. They had a pistachio panna cotta which was delicious. This was truly disappointing. $29.99 for brunch, a special for back to school price. I wouldn't pay anymore than this price for what I ate. The bakery may have better options but I didn't try it because I was so disappointed in the brunch. read more

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Delicious pastries, can't complain! Cheese croissant and spinach puffs were so crispy and fresh! Few tables indoors to enjoy a cup of coffee with, otherwise a perfect take out spot. read more

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Gorgeous pastries, cookies, sandwiches. THE BEST baklavas I've ever tasted. Clean. This is a MUST SEE when visiting Toronto. read more

Nord Lyon - Amazing. - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario