Castle & Coal

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

• 9.3
  Pastries#4 for pastries in Toronto
  Top pick
• 9.2
  Kouign-Amann#1 for kouign-amann in Toronto
  Top pick
• 8.9
  Croissants#15 for croissants in Toronto
  Worth trying
• 7.9
  Cake9 Redditors
  Worth 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.”

• “The best kouign amann in Toronto is from Castle & Coal at Queen and Dovercourt.”

• “Castle and Coal at Queen and Dovercourt occasionally has black sesame desserts if you’re willing to keep an eye on their Instagram page.”

• “The fact castle and coal isn't on this list, means I don't respect this list.”

• “They're little guys, but Castle and Coal's are really good.”

• “It was amazing and I would highly recommend!”

• “It’s one of my favourite bakeries, they sell great pastries”

• “Their kouign-amann are amazing, I honestly haven’t been disappointed with anything I’ve tried from them”

• “Bricolage Bakery, Castle and Coal, Ba Noi, Brodflour, Emmer”

• “You want Castle & Coal for sticky toffee pudding.”

• “As a snack I'd grab a chocolate almond croissant at Castle & Coal”

• “Decadently delicious King Cole duck leg on brioche bun with tomato chutney, arugula, red onion, and mild Brie.”