Our tower may not compare to the Eiffel, and our Kraft Singles fall short next to Brie but when it comes to macarons, Toronto's best are giving the pastries of France a run for their money...
Petite Thuet
Creative flavours like Fig and Rosewater make Marc Thuet's macarons the sweetest delicacy.
Petit Thuet; 1162 Yonge St. (at Summerhill); 416-924-2777; www.petitethuet.com; $2.10 each
Frangipane Patisserie
Pretty pastel macarons, topped with crystal sprinkles are (almost) too beautiful to eat.
Frangipane Patisserie; 215 Madison Ave. (at Dupont); 416-926-0303; www.frangipane.ca; $1.75 each
Thobors
The French may have invented it, but Thobors has perfected it.
Thobors; 627 Mount Pleasant Rd., 416-544-1733; www.thobors.ca; $2.10 each
Patachou
These macarons have the perfect blend of flakey almond biscuit and creamy, sweet filling.
Patachou; 1095 Yonge St.; 416-927-1105; $0.90 each
MoRoCo Chocolat
This little pastry takes on new heights as a Blackcurrant Macaron with Violet Buttercream dessert.
MoRoCo Chocolat; 99 Yorkville Ave.; 416-961-2202; www.morocochocolat.com; $14
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