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Circles and Squares Bakery Café

The premier destination for innovative pastries and expertly crafted coffee in East York.

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Circles and Squares Bakery Café offers a delightful transition from their esteemed history as a wholesale supplier to a vibrant retail destination. Walking into the space reveals a clean, contemporary design that immediately feels welcoming, highlighted by the unique opportunity to view the pastry chefs in action within the visible 'pastry lab.' This café truly focuses on the craft, delivering expertly baked goods and carefully calibrated espresso drinks in an atmosphere prized for its low noise level and comfortable seating.

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Address

197 Bartley Drive, East York, ON M4A 1E6, Canada

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Curated Experience

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Visible Pastry Lab

Watch the culinary magic happen through glass partitions as chefs develop weekly specials.

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Abundant Indoor/Outdoor Seating

Spacious layout includes an upstairs area and a charming patio perfect for year-round visits.

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Commitment to Freshness

Baked fresh throughout the day, maintaining the quality standards established since 2005.

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Low Noise Environment

Ideal setting for relaxed conversation or focused reading, noted for its calm background ambiance.

Must Try: The Iconic Creations

Butter Tart Croissant

$6.00

A genuinely world-renowned specialty blending laminated dough perfection with rich, sweet butter tart filling.

Butter Tart (Seasonal Flavor)

$4.50

The competition-winning classic or one of the innovative seasonal spins they debut weekly.

Everything Croissant

$5.50

Savory delight filled with a tangy herb and garlic cream cheese spread.

The Full Spread: Baked, Brewed, and Built

Signature Pastry

Butter Tart (Classic/Innovative)

$4.50

Award-winning signature item.

Butter Tart Croissant

$6.00

Fusion pastry masterpiece.

Cruffin

Mango Passion Fruit Cruffin

$5.75

Unique layered pastry creation.

Savory

Beef Stew Pie

$10.50

Comforting savory pie with flaky crust.

Baked Good

White Cheddar Chive Scone

$4.00

Tender and flavorful savory scone.

Bread

Sourdough Loaf (East Yorker)

$9.50

Artisan loaf baked on-site.

Pastry

Cinnamon Bun

$5.00

Served with a generous swirl of sweet frosting.

Sandwich

Chicken Sandwich

$13.50

Hand-crafted sandwich on their fresh bread.

Beverage

Cappuccino

$4.75

Balanced espresso and steamed milk.

Milk Tea

$5.50

Creamy tea option for non-coffee drinkers.

THE VIBE.

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The Origin Story

This location is the retail culmination of a highly respected wholesale baking operation that began in 2005, supplying renowned Toronto cafes with their exceptional loaves and pastries.

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Innovation Hub

The dedicated pastry lab ensures a constantly evolving menu, allowing the team to test and refine unique flavor combinations directly with their retail patrons weekly.

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The Butter Tart Supremacy

Circles and Squares is known across the region for their butter tarts, having achieved accolades in prestigious Ontario baking competitions for both classic and inventive renditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ample parking facilities are available for customers, though during peak weekend hours, spaces can fill up quickly.

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