Castle & Coal
#269 in Toronto. 81 Redditors across 146 mentions, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
Bakery praised mainly for its kouign-amann, including seasonal flavours and a dulce de leche version. Redditors regularly list it among the best pastry spots in the city.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 9.3Pastries#4 for pastries in TorontoTop pick
- 9.2Kouign-Amann#1 for kouign-amann in TorontoTop pick
- 8.9Croissants#15 for croissants in TorontoWorth trying
- 7.9Cake9 RedditorsWorth trying
- Cookies5 Redditors
- Desserts4 Redditors
- Coffee3 Redditors
- Butter Tarts1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“My go-to places here in Toronto are Le Beau, Conci, Ba Noi, Dear Grain, Castle & Coal... but now, they just seem a bit insufficient.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The best kouign amann in Toronto is from Castle & Coal at Queen and Dovercourt.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Castle and Coal at Queen and Dovercourt occasionally has black sesame desserts if you’re willing to keep an eye on their Instagram page.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The fact castle and coal isn't on this list, means I don't respect this list.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “They're little guys, but Castle and Coal's are really good.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “It was amazing and I would highly recommend!”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Oct 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “It’s one of my favourite bakeries, they sell great pastries”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Their kouign-amann are amazing, I honestly haven’t been disappointed with anything I’ve tried from them”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Bricolage Bakery, Castle and Coal, Ba Noi, Brodflour, Emmer”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “You want Castle & Coal for sticky toffee pudding.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “As a snack I'd grab a chocolate almond croissant at Castle & Coal”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Decadently delicious King Cole duck leg on brioche bun with tomato chutney, arugula, red onion, and mild Brie.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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