C'est Du Gateau Bakery

Pastry purists are quietly tipping off their friends about this Grey Street operation. C'est Du Gateau Bakery skips the pretentious fluff—delivering massive, deeply buttery viennoiserie with serious structural integrity. Think flawless lamination that shatters on impact. The city's dessert loyalists are entirely obsessed with the Biscoff pain au chocolat and a hulking almond croissant crowned with a crunchy, frangipane-laced cookie crust. Craving savory? The ham and cheese croissant brings crispy, caramelized cheese edges and thick-cut meat. But the undisputed heavyweight here is the Basque cheesecake. It’s a masterclass in temperature control—boasting a deeply scorched top, a gooey, lava-like vanilla center, and a wholly unorthodox biscuit base. Service is brisk, portions are huge, and the prices are shockingly fair. Grab a quick flat white in a takeaway cup, score a flaky crookie, and hit the pavement.