Sadly it seems like the quality of food has changed. I really used to love coming here, but in the last few months, the crème brûlée I ordered often now doesn’t even have a good top crunchy brûlée. The plain croissant doesn’t flake at all. Disappointed in the quality, which used to be wonderful and well made.
The Wyck
The Wyck Recommendation: Ma Maison Rating: 4.3/5 Croissant So Good I Forgot My Name
Intro Scene There’s a moment, sitting outside on a too-small chair at Ma Maison, where you bite into a croissant and briefly lose the will to speak. Not from disappointment. From awe. You become French. You become flaky. You become whole.
What Was Ordered Two croissants—each better than the last—and a velvety espresso that didn’t try too hard but knew it was hot. Also tried the quiche and madelines and had to fight the urge to propose to the counter. The madelines were soft little butter clouds, and the quiche was a golden slab of warmth and wizardry.
Service Commentary Surprisingly excellent. The server was super attentive—like genuinely into the fact that you were there. No pretension, just warmth and a sense that you were part of the morning routine. Rare for a pastry place where people usually grunt and point.
Vibe Check Quiet, familiar, and gently buzzing with old souls. The kind of place where people don’t just come—they return. Regulars nodded to each other like it was a parish. This wasn’t brunch. This was ritual.
The Space Itself Part Parisian fairytale, part suburban secret. Eiffel Tower decals in the window, flaky goods on gold trays, and espresso served in real cups. The indoor layout is charmingly cramped, and the outdoor setup? Cute but criminally small. Prepare to elbow someone with your joy.
About the Neighborhood Tucked near Islington and Bloor, in a low-key strip that screams “don’t underestimate me.” Neighborhood seemed full of Maltese locals, all in the know. There’s plenty of free parking in the back, which in Toronto is as rare as an honest realtor. Zero hipsters, just retirees and immigrants who know what’s good.
Hits & Misses ✓ Croissant: an emotional experience ✓ Espresso: dark, smooth, no attitude ✓ Quiche: golden and glorious ✓ Madelines: buttery dreams in sponge form ✓ Server: attentive, kind, and present ✓ Parking: free and plentiful (seriously!) ✗ Seating: tight enough to kiss the table ✗ Closes early—dreams crushed by 4 p.m. ✗ No room to linger—it’s a grab-and-glow-up kind of place
Final Verdict Ma Maison doesn’t just feed you—it charms you. It’s a pastry shop with soul, anchored by regulars who’ve been coming since the dawn of pastry. The food? Fantastic. The service? Shockingly warm. The vibe? Pure Maltese-Toronto bakery magic. Just don’t expect to stretch out and read a novel. This place is built for bites, not brunch marathons.
Rating: 4.3/5
Perfect For A solo escape with flaky therapy Impressing your aunt who knows good butter
Bindhu Abraham
Just wow!! Everything is super fresh and yummy. I get pastries from here whenever I crave for something sweet! I keep coming back here and I'm never disappointed! Way to go team! Hats off to the entire team and the Management.. God bless and keep going..
Indhu Abraham
An exceptional French patisserie. I frequently eat from here and love all their savoury and dessert items. Each of them are made with love and expertise. Hats off to the chefs and management.
V.L.
This is a small bakery with a good menu of French classic receipes. The sweets and pastries are good and fresh and the food can be served there or taken out. Everything I tried from salads and quiches to Boeuf Bourguignon is delicious. The soups are definitely my favourites.
Maria Albanese
Used to be great
L Gr
Overpriced. Service is extremely slow. No prices on the display. I bought last 3 pieces of red velvet roulette. Paid ~ $29. If I new the price before hand, I would not have bought it. But I was waiting for 20 minutes before a woman before me has been served, so I just paid. Looked delicious. When we tried it at home, apparently it was very very old. The dough was old, dry, and tasteless. The butter cream tasted good but we got upset stomach the next day. We ate 1 piece. The next day I threw out the remaining two pieces. Never again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Alana Carroll
Yum we get their French toasts , soups and croissants.
Tara Medley
Delicious Flat White coffee and several croissants to chose from.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S O
All the staff here are super nice and friendly. Food is always consistently good. Love their cappuccino and croissants.
Had the ham croissant - loaded with ham. Cute little establishment!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter Grant
Very good place good food friendly staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
med supply
Not recommending to support this local business Today at 10am July 3rd 2024 The server very rudely. Charge more 2% for credit card Charge $1 for each small foils container. Please posted up front for everyone know. I have been supporting for many years with a lot $ every year.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Ronald Frank
Superior quiches
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Quiche
Maria
They must have changed ownership or baker or something. The croissants taste nothing like they used to. They taste like grocery store croissants but cost much more. So disappointed. We occasionally drive out of our way to pick up their croissants but will never do so again. Don't waste your money if you're looking for authentic croissants
Sadly it seems like the quality of food has changed. I really used to love coming here, but in the last few months, the crème brûlée I ordered often now doesn’t even have a good top crunchy brûlée. The plain croissant doesn’t flake at all. Disappointed in the quality, which used to be wonderful and well made.
The Wyck Recommendation: Ma Maison
Rating: 4.3/5
Croissant So Good I Forgot My Name
Intro Scene
There’s a moment, sitting outside on a too-small chair at Ma Maison, where you bite into a croissant and briefly lose the will to speak. Not from disappointment. From awe. You become French. You become flaky. You become whole.
What Was Ordered
Two croissants—each better than the last—and a velvety espresso that didn’t try too hard but knew it was hot. Also tried the quiche and madelines and had to fight the urge to propose to the counter. The madelines were soft little butter clouds, and the quiche was a golden slab of warmth and wizardry.
Service Commentary
Surprisingly excellent. The server was super attentive—like genuinely into the fact that you were there. No pretension, just warmth and a sense that you were part of the morning routine. Rare for a pastry place where people usually grunt and point.
Vibe Check
Quiet, familiar, and gently buzzing with old souls. The kind of place where people don’t just come—they return. Regulars nodded to each other like it was a parish. This wasn’t brunch. This was ritual.
The Space Itself
Part Parisian fairytale, part suburban secret. Eiffel Tower decals in the window, flaky goods on gold trays, and espresso served in real cups. The indoor layout is charmingly cramped, and the outdoor setup? Cute but criminally small. Prepare to elbow someone with your joy.
About the Neighborhood
Tucked near Islington and Bloor, in a low-key strip that screams “don’t underestimate me.” Neighborhood seemed full of Maltese locals, all in the know. There’s plenty of free parking in the back, which in Toronto is as rare as an honest realtor. Zero hipsters, just retirees and immigrants who know what’s good.
Hits & Misses
✓ Croissant: an emotional experience
✓ Espresso: dark, smooth, no attitude
✓ Quiche: golden and glorious
✓ Madelines: buttery dreams in sponge form
✓ Server: attentive, kind, and present
✓ Parking: free and plentiful (seriously!)
✗ Seating: tight enough to kiss the table
✗ Closes early—dreams crushed by 4 p.m.
✗ No room to linger—it’s a grab-and-glow-up kind of place
Final Verdict
Ma Maison doesn’t just feed you—it charms you. It’s a pastry shop with soul, anchored by regulars who’ve been coming since the dawn of pastry. The food? Fantastic. The service? Shockingly warm. The vibe? Pure Maltese-Toronto bakery magic. Just don’t expect to stretch out and read a novel. This place is built for bites, not brunch marathons.
Rating: 4.3/5
Perfect For
A solo escape with flaky therapy
Impressing your aunt who knows good butter
Just wow!! Everything is super fresh and yummy. I get pastries from here whenever I crave for something sweet! I keep coming back here and I'm never disappointed! Way to go team!
Hats off to the entire team and the Management.. God bless and keep going..
An exceptional French patisserie. I frequently eat from here and love all their savoury and dessert items. Each of them are made with love and expertise. Hats off to the chefs and management.
This is a small bakery with a good menu of French classic receipes. The sweets and pastries are good and fresh and the food can be served there or taken out. Everything I tried from salads and quiches to Boeuf Bourguignon is delicious. The soups are definitely my favourites.
Used to be great
Overpriced. Service is extremely slow.
No prices on the display. I bought last 3 pieces of red velvet roulette. Paid ~ $29. If I new the price before hand, I would not have bought it. But I was waiting for 20 minutes before a woman before me has been served, so I just paid. Looked delicious. When we tried it at home, apparently it was very very old. The dough was old, dry, and tasteless. The butter cream tasted good but we got upset stomach the next day. We ate 1 piece. The next day I threw out the remaining two pieces.
Never again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Yum we get their French toasts , soups and croissants.
Delicious Flat White coffee and several croissants to chose from.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All the staff here are super nice and friendly. Food is always consistently good. Love their cappuccino and croissants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Had the ham croissant - loaded with ham. Cute little establishment!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good place good food friendly staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not recommending to support this local business
Today at 10am July 3rd 2024
The server very rudely.
Charge more 2% for credit card
Charge $1 for each small foils container.
Please posted up front for everyone know.
I have been supporting for many years with a lot $ every year.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Superior quiches
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Quiche
They must have changed ownership or baker or something. The croissants taste nothing like they used to. They taste like grocery store croissants but cost much more. So disappointed. We occasionally drive out of our way to pick up their croissants but will never do so again. Don't waste your money if you're looking for authentic croissants
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
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