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French Pastries these authentic bakeries have a way with choux BY JUNISHA DAMA
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3 . The Tempered Room This French patisserie offers a rotating selection of mini éclairs ( chef Bertrand Alépée dreams up the flavours of the day , like passion fruit or strawberry ). Stop for a bite in the homey exposed-brick space that often doubles as an event venue for cocktail soirees . 1374 Queen St . W .; other locations , thetemperedroom . com
4 . Maman For rustic French cooking , Maman is a go-to lunch destination . The café ’ s croque Maman , decadent chocolate chip cookie and a coffee makes a pleasant afternoon treat . End your meal with a lemon meringue or chocolate éclair for good measure . 100 King St . W ., mamantoronto . com
5 . Delysèes Visit Delysèes for its constantly rotating éclair menu offering playful flavours like gummy bear , caramel and dark chocolate , passion fruit with mango cream . Sample a macaron or two from a selection of 50 flavours , plus pastries and sandwiches perfect for a light lunch . 780 King St . W ., delysees . com
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photo by Carlo Mendoza ; Fashion styling by Chad burton For plutino group |