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It's a sit-down bakery and lovely daytime spot for fine quiches, cheesy sandwiches like a fine croque monsieur, and a wealth of lovely pastries. The owner is from the Basque region, so also expect a wicked gateaux Basque, which is a buttery, custard tart infused with anise. The namesake dish is a kind of Gallic French toast baked with cream and topped with fruit.
Pain Perdu is small and quiet, adorned with flowers and French music and neat, unimpressive furniture. Regulars sit happily alone in a corner, or quietly chat in French with Yannick, one of the bakery owners. Like the taste of the bread and croissants and sweets, the atmosphere is understated, confident in subtlety. The croissants ($1.80) are a delicate glory with tons of layers and a dense... more
Pain Perdue is one of Toronto's tastiest immersion classes. To casually nosh to the tune of the French conversation... more
The eponymous pain perdu is great, the staff is super friendly, and the atmosphere is great. The only thing to be aware of is that it is almost always packed, so consider coming at less popular times if you want to be sure you'll get a spot--especially if you've got more than two in your party.
Pain Perdu has a good chocolate croissant. They have a table and seat, so it is nice to have a cup of coffee and croissant with friends. Other pastries are expensive and they are not fresh. I am not impressed with their pastries. They do not show the price for pastries. Inside Pain Perdu, it was dark. When I was there in the last summer, they did not have an air conditioner and it was very hot... more
I showed up one Saturday 15mins before closing wearing construction clothes. They were friendly, informative, and (perhaps because it was the end of day) they even threw in 3 additional pastries for free with my order.
I've tried 4 items thus far and as far as the quality is concerned, in true french fashion its very rich and delicious. Also, the ambiance is warm and cozy.
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Well regarded patisserie and boulangerie is popular with locals. Fresh-baked bread, pastries, delectable cakes and more are available daily. Also serves bistro-esque lunch options such as sandwiches and quiches. Wed.-Sun