This place does not rival any patisserie in France or Montreal. I bought 5 items just to be sure before I posted this review, and it cost me $26.90 before tips.
The kouign Aman is straight up burnt. It's dark brown and not even breakable. It's hard on the outside. The real kouign amann is crunchy on the outside and has a golden brown crust and is flaky and buttery on the inside. Pompette's kouign amann was under baked on the inside.
Butter croissants have no butter taste or scent on the outside or inside. The inside does have pocket holes, but there isn't any taste to it.
Apple turnover has very little filling in it. It's described as Apple butter with vanilla bean, but it felt like I was eating another croissant.
Almond croissant was not fresh. It was stale and tasted old.
The banana bread just tasted like sugar and flour. I'm not sure if they used banana puree or an actual banana, but it was below average.
They have a beautiful store, but the cashier had very little customer service. Just asked, "What do you want?"Anything else?" "Here you go." Very transactional. Little warmth.
Maybe I ordered the wrong things? Maybe their speciality is something else? I've attached photos so you can be the judge.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Brian Tran
A real gem like in Europe, selling bread, pastries and coffee. Only 2 inside but outside seating for 4. They have fresh bread daily. Excellent espresso. Good pain au chocolat. Great asset for the community.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
M P
It revivals bakeries in Paris. Always a treat getting a pastry from here. Their baguettes are the best in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fruit Danishes, Butter Croissant
Jordan
Unfortunately my cookie was super hard and stale. I can imagine it would be really good if it was softer and warm. There were also a bunch of bugs landing on the pastries. I would skip this place. I also tried the pan suisse, which had a good texture but wasn’t memorable. Brodflour has the best pan suisse for me.
Rebecca
Chocolate almond and chocolate croissant are the best here. Best bakery on college street.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Arthur Smith
The chocolate walnut cookie is amazing and the chocolate pastry cream coissant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anselme Btnn
Very beautiful and good pastries! You can smell the good taste of butter when you enter the beautiful store. Excellent Swiss bread and chocolate almond bread
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zoe Liu
Pecan caramel cookie ??♀️??♀️??♀️(soooo goood Ham cheese croissant ??♀️(okay taste, but high quality
Croissant ??♀️??♀️(perfect look, flaky outside and moist soft chewy multi-layered inside. lack in butter aroma though Kouign amann ??♀️??♀️??♀️(heavenly perfect Banana bread choco ??♀️(love how moist it is. Average taste Croisaant pudding ??♀️(also nice texture. Average taste Cinnamon roll ??♀️(interesting texture
Arvind Jagadeesh
One of the best bakeries in Toronto, great selection of French pastries and amazing coffee. If you’re in little Italy you have to give these guys a try, you won’t be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cookies, Butter Croissant
Neha Sharma
Bakery Pompette in Toronto is a hidden gem where the exceptional service truly stands out. From the moment you enter, the staff are warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive, always ready with a friendly recommendation or a smile.
Their coffee and specialty drinks are equally impressive. Whether you're in the mood for a perfectly brewed espresso or a creative seasonal beverage, the baristas craft each drink with expertise and care. The quality of their drinks, combined with the attentive service, makes every visit a pleasure.
The cozy, inviting atmosphere of the bakery enhances the experience, providing a perfect setting to relax and enjoy your drink. If you’re looking for top-notch service and great beverages, Bakery Pompette is definitely worth a visit!
I love all the Pompettes but my favourite part of the whole foodie ensemble is definitely my morning coffee with Sue, the bakery’s manager.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RECALLED SHOP
Great coffee and pastries. Croissant is my go to and their toffee cookie is the best. Sue is very friendly and the whole staff offers great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nira Rittenberg
Good bakery items. RUDE and unpleasant service . Curt, not empathic. Dont need that! Can get great goods elsewhere with NICE people. Atmopshere affected by rudeness.Key to be pleasant to customers especially if they are . If not, should not have a service industry.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Sylvia Cook
Great coffee and pastries!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fruit Danishes, Butter Croissant, Almond Chocolate Croissant
Bredgy L.
The Pain au Chocolat and Café offers a delightful start to your morning or the end of a long run. The chocolate brings a slightly fruity note that's just sweet enough to avoid any unpleasant bitterness, not to mention the exquisitely layered structure on the inside and the flaky, crisp exterior.
This place does not rival any patisserie in France or Montreal. I bought 5 items just to be sure before I posted this review, and it cost me $26.90 before tips.
The kouign Aman is straight up burnt. It's dark brown and not even breakable. It's hard on the outside. The real kouign amann is crunchy on the outside and has a golden brown crust and is flaky and buttery on the inside. Pompette's kouign amann was under baked on the inside.
Butter croissants have no butter taste or scent on the outside or inside. The inside does have pocket holes, but there isn't any taste to it.
Apple turnover has very little filling in it. It's described as Apple butter with vanilla bean, but it felt like I was eating another croissant.
Almond croissant was not fresh. It was stale and tasted old.
The banana bread just tasted like sugar and flour. I'm not sure if they used banana puree or an actual banana, but it was below average.
They have a beautiful store, but the cashier had very little customer service.
Just asked, "What do you want?"Anything else?" "Here you go." Very transactional. Little warmth.
Maybe I ordered the wrong things? Maybe their speciality is something else? I've attached photos so you can be the judge.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
A real gem like in Europe, selling bread, pastries and coffee. Only 2 inside but outside seating for 4. They have fresh bread daily. Excellent espresso. Good pain au chocolat. Great asset for the community.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
It revivals bakeries in Paris. Always a treat getting a pastry from here. Their baguettes are the best in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fruit Danishes, Butter Croissant
Unfortunately my cookie was super hard and stale. I can imagine it would be really good if it was softer and warm. There were also a bunch of bugs landing on the pastries. I would skip this place. I also tried the pan suisse, which had a good texture but wasn’t memorable. Brodflour has the best pan suisse for me.
Chocolate almond and chocolate croissant are the best here. Best bakery on college street.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The chocolate walnut cookie is amazing and the chocolate pastry cream coissant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very beautiful and good pastries! You can smell the good taste of butter when you enter the beautiful store. Excellent Swiss bread and chocolate almond bread
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pecan caramel cookie ??♀️??♀️??♀️(soooo goood
Ham cheese croissant ??♀️(okay taste, but high quality
Croissant ??♀️??♀️(perfect look, flaky outside and moist soft chewy multi-layered inside. lack in butter aroma though
Kouign amann ??♀️??♀️??♀️(heavenly perfect
Banana bread choco ??♀️(love how moist it is. Average taste
Croisaant pudding ??♀️(also nice texture. Average taste
Cinnamon roll ??♀️(interesting texture
One of the best bakeries in Toronto, great selection of French pastries and amazing coffee. If you’re in little Italy you have to give these guys a try, you won’t be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cookies, Butter Croissant
Bakery Pompette in Toronto is a hidden gem where the exceptional service truly stands out. From the moment you enter, the staff are warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive, always ready with a friendly recommendation or a smile.
Their coffee and specialty drinks are equally impressive. Whether you're in the mood for a perfectly brewed espresso or a creative seasonal beverage, the baristas craft each drink with expertise and care. The quality of their drinks, combined with the attentive service, makes every visit a pleasure.
The cozy, inviting atmosphere of the bakery enhances the experience, providing a perfect setting to relax and enjoy your drink. If you’re looking for top-notch service and great beverages, Bakery Pompette is definitely worth a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I love all the Pompettes but my favourite part of the whole foodie ensemble is definitely my morning coffee with Sue, the bakery’s manager.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great coffee and pastries. Croissant is my go to and their toffee cookie is the best. Sue is very friendly and the whole staff offers great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good bakery items. RUDE and unpleasant service . Curt, not empathic. Dont need that! Can get great goods elsewhere with NICE people. Atmopshere affected by rudeness.Key to be pleasant to customers especially if they are . If not, should not have a service industry.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Great coffee and pastries!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fruit Danishes, Butter Croissant, Almond Chocolate Croissant
The Pain au Chocolat and Café offers a delightful start to your morning or the end of a long run. The chocolate brings a slightly fruity note that's just sweet enough to avoid any unpleasant bitterness, not to mention the exquisitely layered structure on the inside and the flaky, crisp exterior.
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