Dulce Aroma - Toronto

This place is a true gem hidden at the side of a strip mall at Lawrence and Black Creek. Three individuals from the same family run this little Uruguayan establ... read more This place is a true gem hidden at the side of a strip mall at Lawrence and Black Creek. Three individuals from the same family run this little Uruguayan establishment. Husband Gustavo is a trained chef, wife Alexandra is a food lover who can bake anything outrageously delicious to perfection, and the quiet and reserved friendly sister-in-law Analea who can make any desert the utmost dream. I have never tasted such good food for a long time in this city (leaving me to manage my own humble cooking skills for lack of better alternatives.) They continually make new dishes and deserts daily and will also make anything to order. There is little space to eat in but it can be done. It is mostly a take -out venue. All ingredients are the finest quality. The only downfall to their success will be their slightly obscure location which can be overcome once they are known to more customers. The prices are more than affordable and the coffee and hot chocolate are delicious, especially with a cinnamon bun, or any other breakfast treat available at that time. Dulce Aroma is open at 7AM to 7PM except Sundays when they close at 3PM (closed on Mondays.) I wish I could keep this place as my own little secret but I don't want them to go out of business.

I recently tried out a new bakery that just opened in the area. I sampled a variety of items, including their delicious croissants and pastries. read more I recently tried out a new bakery that just opened in the area. I sampled a variety of items, including their delicious croissants and pastries.

I was looking for a bakery close to my home that makes traditional desserts from scratch. read more I was looking for a bakery close to my home that makes traditional desserts from scratch.

This place offers an incredible selection of authentic and delicious pastries, including sweet options, filled sweets, savory treats, and cakes. You can tell th... read more This place offers an incredible selection of authentic and delicious pastries, including sweet options, filled sweets, savory treats, and cakes. You can tell that everything is handmade with care, making it far superior to mass-produced goods, and the prices are even comparable (if not cheaper!). The owners are also really friendly. Oh, and the coffee! We always try mocha wherever we go, and the one here was outstanding and very reasonably priced. We'll definitely be returning soon!

The empanadas (beef, chicken, ham and cheese, cheese, lentils) were delicious, as was the ham and cheese sandwich. The pastries, including dulce de leche and gu... read more The empanadas (beef, chicken, ham and cheese, cheese, lentils) were delicious, as was the ham and cheese sandwich. The pastries, including dulce de leche and guava, were outstanding as well. Everything was so good! They also offered a variety of beverages, including coffee, tea, cappuccino, espresso, and more.