I was staying at a hotel down the street and my friend recommended that I try a butter tart while I'm in town visiting. One Saturday morning after the farmers market (which is just behind this building) I stopped in at The Maid's Cottage. The customer service was very helpful and friendly. They stopped their dine in service, but take out is available. I ordered and sat right outside on the tables to eat. I order a delicious breakfast (pictured) - eggs Benedict and a pumpkin pie butter tart. Both were delicious! I was very satisfied. read more

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the best butter tarts ever!!!!! big and plump with lots of filling, lots of different flavours to choose from! located in a cute little spot in newmarket. price is also super good for the size of the tart. cant wait to be back to try more!! read more

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I stumbled upon this store during my walk around this neighbourhood and I'm so glad we stopped by! I'm always a sucker for butter tarts and these ones did not disappoint. Each tart was $3.50 and the gluten free ones are $4.00. We chose the Pecan and Old Fashioned tarts. I loved the Pecan tart but did find it a little too sweet to eat alone so would recommend pairing it with a coffee or tea. The tart shell was buttery and delicious! read more

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My friends said we HAD to get butter tarts!! She was right. We got the plain butter tarts to go. They were SOOO good. I wanna go back and taste all of them! read more

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This place has the most varieties of butter tarts I've seen, and they consistently win awards for the best butter tart in Ontario. This is richly deserved: they have a rich, crumbly crumb & a rich, smooth filling (that's not quite too sweet, unlike at most other places). It's the most buttery butter tart I've had. The raisin butter tart was good but was basically the base butter tart with some raisins. Pecan was more distinct - the pecan taste was more integrated into the whole. Butter tarts are $3.40 + tax which is a bit steep but you can get imperfect ones for $2.50 + tax, albeit not in all flavours. read more

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The Maids' Cottage is a charming little restaraunt that serves adequate lunch and awsome butter tarts. Once I came in, I was imediarelty surprised by the amount of bright and open space. The restaraunt is very spacious with high ceilings and large windows. There was also a surprisingly large number of people having lunch. From first glance, it looks to be popular with seniors (at least during the lunch hour). I sat next to the window and ordered a pot of tea (chai masala) and the lunch special which was a chicken quesedia with a choice of soup/salad (I asked for the greek salad). Overall the lunch atmosphere at the cottage was very pleasant. The window looks out to a park (which is situated just over a large parking lot). The friendly server quickly brought my order, served in a ecletic mismatch of plates and cups one would expect to find in their grandma's cabinet. The lunch was average-to-good. The greek salad was clearly fresh and tasty. The quesadilla was crispy on the outside, tasty on the inside and did not fall apart. At the end of the meal, I ordered a butter tart because apparently thats what you do when you go to the Maids' Cottage. The butter tart did not disappoint. It had a smooth buttery taste and a sweet creamy filling. It was a bit too sweet on its own but was perfect with a cup of tea. You can tell that they make them fresh and that they make them well. read more

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The BEST butter tart I ever have! The Maid's Cottage's butter tarts are just so good! The crust so flaky and buttery! The fillings so smooth and silky like melted caramel! I ate mine so fast while my Yelp friend kept admiring his! I almost want to grab it from him and just eat it!! I can eat a half a dozen of these tarts with no problem...until I find out their calories and sugar count. How can these little delicious pastry so unhealthy but this sinfully indulgence is worth every single calories! 4 different flavors to choose from Plain, Pecan, Raisin and Currant The Maid's Cottage now is my must visit stop next time I am up in Newmarket! read more

If you are on a diet, do not go. You can not eat just one. One of the best butter tarts in ontario

I love their butter tarts. Best in the free world. One bite into the heart of the butter tart, through the incredible pastry and deep deep deep into the filling and taste explodes in your mouth. The butter tart erupts and it's liquidish center starts to ooze out so you have to dive right back in. The experience is delectable. read more

Warning: This place will break da mouth Any TRUE butter tart fan who has combed the cottage roads, followed the butter tart trail up north and around the kawarthas, been to the arts and crafts fairs will truly respect the Maids Cottage. To be fair for the sake of Yelping, I had the plain butter tart (base line test) vs the raisin, black currant, the peach cobbler, the pumpkin and carrot. These are heavy heavy heavy! In weight and per serving. For reference, I couldn't eat more than 2 trying, but can easily finish 1/2 dozen at Krispy Kreme and run 5k! Buttery Shortbread base holds back a slightly liquid and gooey filling underneath a crispy sugar crust. One needs the goo and it needs to be a bit runny but not gushing, as per the crust that ain't caramel, it's just the baked corn syrup/sugar that gets caramelized while baked to make the brûlée like topping. Butter tarts are not French in any way and never should be. So a purist will not tolerate anything in their butter tart, but the raisin was good and had business being there, the peach tried too hard that's not a butter tart, it's just a peach cobbler hiding in a shortbread shell, pumpkin was nice for fall but only 30% butter tart Parking on street or behind, small patio out front looks onto a cute Main Street. Cyclist love to stop here on their weekend so beware of huge cycling groups snatching up tarts on the weekend. They also make other home cooked foods, savory meat pies but they are well known and loved for the best butter tarts in GTA. Sue's supermarket in Richmond Hill is carrying their tarts now but seem to sell out quite often. read more

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What can I say, they are everything you have heard and more. Service, variety and staff excellent. I am not one to eat many sweets, but OMG their Butter tarts are out of this world.....A must try! read more

I finally got around to try their award winning butter pecan tarts and it was heavenly. There were so many flavors to choose from like apple crumble, peach and and pumpkin pie butter tart, I felt like a little kid in a candy store. This space also extends to the back where it's a little restaurant serving brunch and lunch. It has typical food items like eggs and more unique items like quiche. Now we are excited to come back and try their brunch and more of the butter tarts next time! read more

I had a chance to tried their famous butter tarts. They are so delicious, although a little pricey compared to store bought ones, it's totally worth it. Must try. read more

We came by this to have lunch on the patio it's small but cozy. We had a chicken salad and also grilled cheese for the kids. Reasonable prices for the food. I've been wanting to try their famous butter tarts. I shared one with my friend. It was delicious!!! Sweet but not too sweet! Would definitely recommend! read more

I haven't been to this place in years. So when i walked through the doors I was super surprised about how the layout and the decor has changed. What drew me back to this place was of course their award winning butter tarts (which i remembered were delicious), and their homestyle cooking. As other Yelpers have mentioned their food isn't anything special, but it's homestyle comfort food. Because it was a very late and I was hungry, I forgot to take a picture of my lunch, quiche and salad. Quiche was bacon broccoli and cheese. Filling nothing too special, cooked well so that the egg wasn't rubbery. The best part was the quiche shell, nice and flakey like their butter tarts. Side salad was a regular side salad with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onions. Very fresh. Before I left I picked up 6 of their butter tarts to take home and share with family. I know butter tarts tend to be quite sweet, but somehow here they are sweet, but not overly sweet. Picked up plain, pecan, carrot cake, coconut chocolate chip, and pumpkin pie. There's many other options available, and I definitely had a hard time choosing just 6! read more

Finally tried the much anticipated lemon meringue tart. It was only 3 stars in my book because of lemon filling didn't taste like anything. Personally, I like a sour taste to lemon desserts. Presentation was nice though. I liked the fluffiness of the meringue. Still a 4 star cause we also got butter tarts and they are honestly to die for! 3 days later, and they are still as yummy as the first day we tried it! Yum! read more

The Maids' Cottage - $17 for 6 tarts. Left: cherry, butter, and pumpkin tart - Bakeries Near Me - Newmarket, Ontario

Terrific butter tarts! I passed by on a Saturday morning after continually being too late to catch this place open. Reading previous reviews I can see how this can be annoying but it's a small, homestyle cafe restaurant; early closing times come with the territory. The front entrance to the restaurant is off of Main St but I was pleased to see that they had a separate area for takeout orders. Around the building there is a smaller entrance "watch your step!" that reveals a counter with a small display of butter tarts. A full menu was there and someone came to help me place an order immediately after entering. I ended up choosing 2 plain, 2 raisin and 2 pecan for ~$19. This was a little steep and I said to myself, these better be different than store bought tarts or else I'll be fuming. I'm happy to say they were delicious and I had to fight off the urge to finish them all before family members had a chance to taste! The pastry was flaky and not at all tasted baked from frozen. The filling was light on the top while ooey gooey on the bottom. Upon discussing this with experienced bakers they informed me that the ooey gooey portion is key to a great butter tart; no wonder they've regularly been Ontario's Butter Tart Champion. Forget about going to the bakery aisle, I'm coming back to The Maids' Cottage whenever I entertain guests. read more

We found this place while strolling main street in Newmarket. This place specializes in butter tarts. So many different BUTTER TARTS to choose from. I was overwhelmed with choices. If you buy 6 tarts then you don't pay taxes. Each tart is $2.89 plus tax which is a bit more expensive than usual but they are so worth it and they are huge. I decided to go with the classics so I can compared them with other butter tarts. The plain and pecan butter tarts were delish. The shell was butterily rich. Yum! I also tried the blueberry butter tart which was just ok; it was hollow in the center; not the whole thing was filled with blueberry and not as sweet the other tarts I will return when I'm in the area, would try some of the other tarts read more

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I haven't Googled this yet, but I'm almost 99% sure that I visited this place LAST year, after the Holland Marsh Soupfest and it was located in a different, smaller location. Then again, I could be wrong. Bad memory aside, I had a very positive impression during my visit on a busy Saturday afternoon. The girl behind the counter was very patient, helpful, and never lost her cool even though she had to multi-task by serving customers in person, answering the phone to take a reservation, and having other people waiting for her attention. I was very impressed by here! Right when you walk in to The Maids' Cottage, you see what the place specialises in...butter tarts! They had so many different kinds, including a hidden basket of "Not So Perfect" (under/overcooked, over/under filled) tarts that were $1.99. Treasures, I tell you! Otherwise, tarts - no matter what kind - were $13.99/6, no tax OR $2.85ea. Since I was watching my waistline and don't have a huge sweet tooth, I opted to go the NSP route and got a coupla from that basket. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the ones I had, they were delicious! Aside from butter tarts, it's also a restaurant that looked quite busy. I'm curious as to what they serve and how the food is. Until next time, The Maids' Cottage... read more

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Main Street Newmarket is a really cute stretch of town. I was there with a few close friends that highly recommended this place to go to lunch so that's where we went. The staff are so warm and friendly and I really liked that when you order a tea they give you a choice of a tea cup or a mug. Everything on the menu looks really good, but I went with the daily special that was the butter chicken with rice and toasted pita bread. They also offer an all-day breakfast menu. They have a nice choice of meat pies, but my friend ordered one and it didn't arrived warm enough but we soon discovered that it was actually heated in a microwave that didn't have that nice flakey and crispy crust that my friend was expecting. The atmosphere is really nice and in the back of the restaurant you have a nice view of the theatre and skating rink. They have a large parking lot you could park for free which is really nice. My butter chicken was actually really good and their famous award-winning butter tarts is a must try and to die for! I'm not really a sweets type of person but their butter tarts are really good that I grabbed a box to go to give to my friends back in the city. To be honest, I never had a butter tart, so I went with the traditional raisin and also a pecan and they were both really good. Next time I will try one of their dozen or so different flavours. They even have a gluten-free version too. read more

If you like butter tarts this is the trustiest place for butter tarts. I think it was $3.50 a B tart and $2.95 for less than perfect. Options included coconut butter tart, pecan or walnut. I think there were other options but this is what we purchased and will again if in Newmarket. read more

Their raspberry tarts are out of this world. Hospitality second to none. Will forever come here. For the teacups and the company. read more

If I never picked up a volunteering position in Newmarket, I probably would've never found this gem... You "butter" come quick...before they sell out! At first, I was unsure where this place was situated as I am not local to Newmarket. I parked about 5 minutes from the store and apparently entered through the back door. But don't be alarmed! You can purchase your delicious tarts from both entrances. The only downside to the downstairs shop is that they have less variety. I ended up going upstairs to check out their full menu. I opened the door to a whole new world - a little cafe. It was around noon and the place was packed; I even heard it was going to be a 20 minute wait for some customers. However, I walked my way to the front, following the sweet aroma of home made pastries. I was a bit overwhelmed with the selection of tarts: pumpkin, raisin, black currant. Keep in mind that this store doesn't sell just butter tarts, but regular tarts as well. My eyes were locked on the butter tarts though and I left the store with 4 tarts, 3 of which were "Not-so-perfect." These were tarts that had minor defects but to me, a homemade butter tart from one of the best bakeries will always be perfect. Plus, it was slightly less expensive. Service was also great, and they definitely get you with their deals! Note that Maids' Cottage doesn't only sell butter tarts, they sell a number of frozen pastries you can take home as well. Tips for your visit: -Park on the street east of the store. There will be several rows of parking spaces available near the water park/what I believe was the community centre. -Get the not-so-perfects, if there are any read more

The Maids' Cottage - Beautifullll and glossy! - Bakeries Near Me - Newmarket, Ontario

Look not further for a delicious gluten-free butter tart - Maid's Cottage has got you covered! Hands down, my go-to place when I get that craving! Their crust is perfectly buttery, structured enough to hold in the gooey centre but not overly dense like other GF baked goods. They also make GF pot pies and fruit pies for dine-in or frozen to bring home. My only complaint is their limited hours of business (they close just before dinner) so I can't do pick up on my way home from work. read more

A very nice find on Main Street, Newmarket. Our first time here and we felt the friendliness the moment we walked in. A short wait on a Saturday afternoon, Kathleen took her time to explain the menu and sold us on the Turkey dinner only available in the month of Oct. 14.00 the meal came with mashed potato, steamed carrots, stuffing and a generous portion of home cooked Turkey ( mixture of dark and light meat) with gravy. Quiche came with a toss salad and a choice of dressing on the side. When I asked about the picture of a lemon meringue tart on the menu, Kathleen kindly recommended the butter tart as a must for the first visit as it has won many awards. We decided since we were too full for dessert, we ordered 6 to go for $19.00. A bit pricey but sooo good, well worth it. The tarts came in many varieties and will return to try them all. Yes the first one should be the butter tart! Service has a family run friendliness with a casual feel, not rushed at all considering as we left there was still a lineup for the Restaurant. read more

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I heard about this place when I moved to Newmarket and I just had to try them out. They definitely have the best butter tarts! I still have yet to find a place to beat it. They also have different flavours that are fantastic. I have also tried the peach and apple pie and they are great! They pie sizes are really big. I have also had breakfast here and it is delicious. It feels more like a home cooked breakfast. read more

Top of the line healthy comfort family food. Being going there for years and everything is always perfect. great for takeout catering too!

Excellent food and tastes amazing! Don't hesitate to sit on the patio and enjoy an incredible soup and sandwich

Buttertarts were amazing. They had a good variety even though it was late in the day. Friendly service. Note: A couple didnt make it home. And the "not so perfect" ones are, sorry to say...perfect. I'd like to go in and sit down sometime. Can't wait to go back. read more

Boyfriend actually found this place on tripadvisor when he was visiting here, even I had not known about this place and i live in town lol. Their french toast is really great, all homemade cinnamon bread, same with their eggs benedict; although the homefries that came with the eggs bennie both times were a little different, not sure if it was because different cooks, or maybe different time of day. I tried their apple crumble tea, i don't think it was artificial, but maybe because I'm Chinese and am used to traditional tea, i wasn't a huge fan. Either way, it was nice. I tried their buttertarts and it was my first time having one -- it was delicious, nothing out of this world though. I liked the lemon, apple, raspberry, and pumpkin; not so much the coconut. Pricing was okay, $16.99 for half a dozen of buttertarts, and no tax if you buy 6 i think? I took my mom there another time, and she really enjoyed the food. I would go back again. read more

This was the first time I had a butter tart so I didn't really know what to expect. Maid's Cottage burst through any possible expectation I could have had. The place is rather small and because it was Sunday, we had to go out back to pick up our butter tarts. The butter tart here was incredible. They were so sweet and the filling was just incredible. The pastry was flakey and the layers of pecans on top were nice. I enjoyed the regular butter tart more though. The filling inside was so warm while it oozed out all the sugar and syrup. This is definitely something nice to have on occasion...not after AYCE sushi like my group did. It's a good thing that this place is all the way up in Newmarket. Those butter tarts would send me right to the grave much earlier than I want to be... read more

Cute place, I like the floral tablecloths and atmosphere. Food is nothing special. Coffee was not good.

Went to the Maids cottage with my father. 5/5 could not have been a better experience. To start of the setting is magical. Calm and beautiful with beautiful art and an clear aesthetic. You feel as if you are visiting your favorite grandmother and she is making her mouth watering home made meal. The food was to die for! They are most famous for their deserts ( my dad did not even have a meal, he ordered the carrot cake and had to have more (even though its a large portion) and ordered an second one). I personally had there home made mac and cheese. If you are a mac and cheese fan I highly recommend. For a desert I had the pie (also amazing and my dad ended up ordering it after he saw me eating it. We drank tea and it was amazing. Server was extremely thoughtful and amazing. Basically what I am saying is its amazing and you need to go read more

Very nice dining experience... From the decor to the friendly service and food! Went for breakfast and wasn't disappointed.. Enjoy!

We purchased scrumptious butter tarts (plain) and pecan tarts, breakfast and plucked tea. A note on the plucked tea, it is different from your standard tea bag. Plucked tea means you get the whole leaf not broken leaves and dust. The peach tea here at the Maid's Cottage is not "artificial" there is a pleasant but not strong peach scent and flavor from the dried bits of fruit. Amazing hospitality and the breakfast was very affordable keep in mind this is right on Main St in New Market. Their toast with butter and marmalade alone is yummy because the bread is fresh baked. read more

Butter tarts.. they even sell the seconds but a warning here - it will disintegrate so fast that you'll be licking your fingers for the rest of the day. The restaurant is not open on Sundays. So I will still need to return to try it out. The staff are always very friendly and welcoming of new faces. read more

This is the perfect place to go for tea and a sandwich. I normally get ham with cheese, tomato, lettuce.. and ALWAYS their house mustard. Their corned beef is awesome too. Finish it off with a tart or a brownie and you're all set. It's a nice atmosphere, normally an older crowd during the day, or families. Always full of chatter, happy patrons. The servers are kind, and the owners are lovely. The restaurant moved to a new location a few doors down and now has a tiny patio, and a back entrance which services drinks, desserts, and ice cream.. this to me, was a genius idea.. Take a walk around the fountain and pool on Doug Duncan Drive, wander the farmers market, then pick up a brownie from The Maid's Cottage. Awesome, awesome, awesome! read more

Had regular butter tarts picked up at the butter tart festival. They were good even after a week. Is it worth the drive from TO? Nope. That honour goes to sweet oven in Barrie :) Overall score: 3.75/4 Will we buy them again: Yes read more

I want to give this place a better review, and in all fairness I'm only reviewing the butter tarts, as this is all I've had here. First off, the staff here are great. The bakery counter is a relatively small space, and somewhat separate from the rest of the business (they also have a restaurant space), but the staff are attentive, and are helpful making suggestions. I was also fine with the prices. The butter tarts are not cheap, but considering they have a lot packed into them (just feel the weight in comparison to other butter tarts you've had!), and they've been voted best butter tart many times over, I expected to pay what I did. With all that though, I honestly didn't think the tarts were great. Nor did I experience consistency with them. In the 4 visits I've made here over the last few months, the first two times I found the tarts to be amazing. Great taste, and perfect consistency. The last two times though, the tarts have been a runny mess. The first time I took a bite, and the whole tart collapsed in my hand. It ended up just being a gooey, runny, albeit tasty pile of stuff on my plate. I was ready to chalk that up to an off day, but when I went back again recently to try again, I was disappointed again. One bite, and most of the filling ran all over my hand and the plate. I don't mind a bit of flow to the filling, but this came out like water. The three stars are for the staff and for the delicious taste of the tarts. I'm hoping they improve the filling consistency before I go and try them again read more

This is exactly what I look for in a breakfast restaurant. Bright, homey, cheery, with stunningly good food. I had a ham, sautéed mushroom and cheese omelette that was cooked perfectly to order, with some fresh preserves for the toast. Excellent quality and great service, you could tell that a lot of regulars frequent this place. Reknowned for its award winning butter tart, I couldn't afford the diabetic coma this morning. But I will be back to indulge... read more