Duo Patisserie & Cafe

The girl who served me was so sweet and it’s a really nice place to just sit and chat. Cakes were well made howevrr I wish they would offer more of a variety other than having mousse in every single one~

Don’t know why it has a 4 star review. Tried a ice coffee and a mocha latte. No diff with Starbucks. Really disappoint. Don’t come again.

Delicious pastries and yummy drinks! The food is well crafted and doesn’t depend on tons of sugar and fats to make it taste good. The flat white was delicious — probably the best I’ve had in Markham! The presentation was impeccable as well. The only downside is the lack of comfortable seating — there aren’t a lot of seats and they are kind of all squished together by the wall. It can also be fairly expensive — three treats and two drinks were about 35 dollars.

Yes, the pastries are as good as everyone says. It’s been getting busier and busier here. If you’re planning to come here and sit down with a coffee and croissant, you need to come early or else the place gets packed with aunties and they stay for a couple hours chatting.
Their croissants are the best I’ve had in Toronto. There are sweet and savoury ones. The one to try is mushroom and roast beef. Their cakes are also very delicious. Having experience from living in an apartment in France which was next to a bakery, this place is as close to french pastry as you’re gonna get in Toronto. Oh yeah, their coffee, lattes, and cappuccinos are also great… !! The only down side is that they have limited seating. Just a heads up, you will get addicted to their croissants once you’ve had one.

Best croissants in Markham! Go early because they run out fast! Great cakes and pastries too. Nice for breakfast or snack time. They do need to purchase better beans for their coffee.

This a great place to checkout if you like French pastries with an Asian twist. We tried the coconut ball, the chocolate mousse with liquor and the coffee ball. All were exquisite. The doughs are well prepared, the mousses are light, the deserts have finesse and the balance of flavor is remarkable. The espresso uses a great blend of Arabica and the hot chocolate is thick without being sickly.
The prices are a little high, but the experience is worth it. This is not traditional French pastries. You will sometimes find sesame seed, mangoes and other flavors that bring an interesting asian twist. If you are ready to try something new, you will not regret it.

This place has potential as their pastries look very enticing, but the noise level is unacceptable for a coffee shop. When you come in the nice interiors will wow you, it looks so streamlined and clean, but as soon as you grab your coffee/​tea and pastries, you would want to get out of this place right away. No matter how good the food is, but if the ambiance is like being in a marketplace, I’d pass. To think this is not my first time. I gave this place another try hoping things would change, but its a disappointment the second time around.

Upscale french bakery — Nadege of the North!
Quick review — I am a huge fan of french pastries and desserts where I loved to make trek to spots like Nadege downtown. However, living in Markham poses some challenges it is quite far from the core.
This was a surprising pleasant find in Markham — we tried the croissant, chestnut tart and raspberry tart. Wow — all were amaizing. Croissant was crispy on the outside and soft and airy on the inside. Chestnut tart has a creamy filling which was not too sweet. But my favorite was the raspberry tart with pistachio filling.
Great spot for french pasteries without going downtown!

– My First Impression –
My friend told me Duo Patisserie had a wide selection of fancy pastries and cakes. I drove by one time and the café was closed. I came back last week and I loved the décor very much. The store had a minimalist white modern design. I liked how the majority of the décor was made with wood. Overall, the store was very clean and tidy. The pastries were laid out in a very neat way. The café was very quiet on the weekday afternoon. It’s perfect for study or work. I was here to order a birthday cake for my husband. However, they only had 2 large cake selections. I later decided to spend my afternoon there to catch up on some study.
– Food and Drink –
I ordered 3 items during this visit:
1. Matcha Latte — I liked how they had an option to use soy milk/​lactose free milk (I am lactose intolerance). Their Matcha latte had a very strong macha taste and I liked how the drink was not too sweet. I was looking at other customer’s latte and I noticed everyone had a latte art on their coffee but not mine. I was not too happy about that.
2. The Garden 8″ birthday cake — It was a strawberry vanilia cream cake. I found it quite weird to have fresh basil leaves on the cake, it did not go well togther. I liked how the candy-​orange peel added additional texture to the cake. Overall, the cake was very light and soft. However, I did not find the macaron on the cake tasty and crunchy enough.
3. Coconut Nectar — I loved this little cake. It was very light and refreshing! It’s a very light cheesecake with a mango Yuzu mixture in the middle. The outer layer was made with coconut but I could barely taste any coconut in it (which was great because I am not a fan of coconut). This was a perfect cake for summer!
– Overall –
I enjoyed the atmosphere here! Coconut Nectar is definitely a top 5 cakelet and it’s perfect for summer! I would come back to try other pastries and cakes! I hope that they will be consistent and have latte art on all lattes.

Absolutely amazing! Haven’t had a croissant like that since Paris. The star ingredients are amplified by the rich buttery flakiness of the outer pastry which melts in your mouth with every bite. Strongly recommend the beef roast mushroom, it’s insanely good.
We’ve tried every dessert they have to offer and each was worth every penny. There is great balance in texture and flavour. None are overwhelmingly sweet so you really taste the mango, chestnut, black currant, pistachio flavour of whatever it is you’re trying! Be forewarned if you are lactose intolerant, every dessert uses cream but take a pill or man it out; it is really worth it! Personal faves are the Pisatache, St. Honore and the Rhum.
Truly a gem outside of the downtown Toronto core. We’ve only discovered Duo about a month ago and we’ve been a solid patron since!

3.5÷5.
I accompanied my friend who was really eager to come here, but I did not have high expectations for the place. Said friend was sad because she said she came here twice during their operating hours and they were closed both times (renovation?). So yesterday, prior to our planned trip to Duo, I called to check if they were indeed open. Luckily, someone picked up and confirmed that they were! Great. We were on our merry way.
Parking is plentiful in the plaza. We arrived around 3pm on a Saturday and all the tables but two were taken. They have a hanging fixture selling some novelties in the middle of the café, which I think could be better used for more seating space to be honest. The interior of the café is entirely white. We took a look at their pastries because reviews raved about the Mont Blanc and Yuco (sp?). We had one of each, and wanted a third to try as well. We asked the server for their recommendation and since we were dining in, she recommended the St. Honore Cassis. At the register, my friend then ordered the Hot Matcha Latte while I tried the Cold Matcha Latte. We took our seats and waited for the drinks to be made. It took about 7 minutes total for those two drinks to be made.
I started off with the Mont Blanc, which I read was extremely sweet. I did not find this was the case. It had a very light sweetness to it, and since I didn’t bother to read the description, I thought the exterior that was a red bean paste (turns out it was chesnut). Inside had a very light white cream mixed in with what looked and tasted like a sweet bean. Overall, it was okay, but not rave-​worthy. I then tried the Yuco, which I do agree is rave worthy. The perfect amount of tanginess from the mango balanced with the light cookie base and sweetness of the exterior was unique, new, and delectable. We were unsure of what the St. Honore Cassis would bring, but I’m glad we tried that last. It was the best of all 3. The three balls were crunchy and the top was drizzled with hard candy. Inside those balls had a fruity taste mixed in with cream, which created a nice ooze when you bit into the balls. The pastry was very high quality and had the perfect amount of flakiness, accompanied by the subtle sweetness of the layering cream. The St. Honore Cassis is something all Duo visitors must try.
While the food was tasty, I felt my drink was not up to par in terms of quality. It was overpriced and I felt I could have gotten something better for less at competing cafés. My friend seemed to enjoy her hot matcha latte though.
The ambiance of the café was too dulled down for my liking. Most couples were talking, but I felt like they were talking at a low volume, if that makes sense. I felt like it was not a place I would be able to eat and converse with friends comfortably like I am able to at other cafés. Not that I am a loud talker, but I didn’t feel comfortable at all talking in this café because I would essentially be using my soft voice the entire time to match everyone else that was talking. One table next to us were talking one level above whispering, while the other table next to us didn’t talk to each other at all. It felt a bit awkward. I’m not sure if that’s the general vibe this café gives off, but I’ll be back for the St. Honore Cassis, and hopefully the café will be a bit more poppin’.

My sister brought a few of their treats home so I can’t comment on service or atmosphere of the café.
I tried their Pearl which is a cream puff filled with mango fillings and topped with cream. It’s a sweet pastry, great for those who love mango treats. The puff itself was soft and not too sweet which balances the sweetness of the mango fillings. The cream on top had some fresh mint incorporated in it which gave the cream more flavour.
Their raspberry pistache is a tart with a layer of raspberry jam at the bottom then covered with a pistachio cream. It is then topped with raspberries. The pistachio cream was not overly sweet which was great and the tart shell adds a nice texture to the cream.
I enjoyed both of the pastries since it was not too sweet and they are made fresh every day

Experience: This place is so pretty to take photos in and the food and drinks taste as good as they look. I went in when they were experiencing an unexpected rush and there were no tables. I had began to eat my Rhume and enjoy the matcha latte by the barista area as I was by myself. He was very friendly and struck a conversation with me off and on while making drinks as well as apologetic about seating. He had great attention to detail each drink had some different art and he made sure to wipe off the cups if there was any dribbling. I got a spot eventually but it didn’t bother me much to stand.
All the staff was friendly and attentive. The pastries, cakes and drinks are a real treat visually and gastronomically. They also take care in plating and ensure you have proper utensils.
Downside: not a lot of seating, must spend over $ 10 to use CC (which is not hard)

Had an impromptu visit to Duo recently to catch up with a few friends. We were lucky to secure a table relatively soon after walking in. I’ve heard a lot about this uptown french pastry café from others but I didn’t have very high expectations going in.
On a Sunday around 3pm, the selection of pastries and dessert tarts were already dwindling down quickly. There was only one pistachio tart left and one yuco leaving only a dozen or so mont blancs and certain croissants.
I ordered a yuco cakelet and also got to sample the pistachio tart and the pain au chocolat from my friends.
The yuco cakelet was quite enjoyable with a definite taste of yuzu and mango in the center. The yuzu tartness was a good balance to the sweetness of the coconut on the outer layer.
With that being said, I don’t think I would return often to Duo as it was quite overpriced (a matcha latte was $ 4.95 for a small and most cakelets/​tarts were around $ 6 – 8 each).

Must Try: Mont Blanc, Croissants, Pistache, Lemon Tart
Rating: (⁹⁄₁₀) Food, (⁹⁄₁₀) Service, (⁸⁄₁₀) Value, (⁹⁄₁₀) Ambience, (¹⁰⁄₁₀) Presentation, (⁹⁄₁₀) Cleanliness
My Experience:
A great fancy café in Markham. You pick and order from the counter and either take out or eat in. The design and layout is very clean and pretty, with the pastries even prettier. We had gotten a small selection of croissants, tarts and cakes, all of which were fantastic. We ordered some lattes which were made fresh and had some latte art to boot.
The service was very friendly and the overall ambience of the café was great. There is not too much seating available, but gives and overall comfortable and non-​busy feel to the café; not too loud or crowded, bustling or busy.
Although a bit on the pricy side, the overall experience was exceptional.

I’ve haven’t seen too many Asian romantic dramas but I’m pretty sure Duo Patisserie is where I would go to get senpai /​oppa to notice me.
Duo is a beautiful, minimalist patisserie location and my new favourite breakfast place. It’s a clean and tidy area with one row of tables and seats so come early if you want to sit, chill, and enjoy a latte. They’ve got a glass display filled with fat flaky croissants, artistically designed cakes, and golden brown pastries. I’m not gonna lie, these are some of the best pastries I’ve ever tasted. The croissants are $ 3-​$ 4 and the small cakes are around $ 6-​$ 8. My boyfriend and I were able to try a variety of things:
Croissants: The Roast Beef & Mushroom Croissant ($ 4.00) is the best croissant I’ve ever eaten in my life. The cheesy exterior was crispy and delicious while the roast beef inside was savoury and soft. We had to get another one after we finished the first. I’m still craving it now… The Salami & Cheese Croissant ($ 3.50) was also really good but the salami had a spicy kick. The Apple Croissant ($ 3.50) is rectangular with very thin slices of apple in the middle. This was light and sweet, with creamy custard underneath the apples. It’s a really fantastic dessert croissant.
Mont Blanc ($ 7.00): This is their famous dessert piece. It has a smooth chestnut swirl surrounding sweet cream with chestnut pieces on top of a buttery tart. It was very enjoyable but also really filling because of all the cream. It wasn’t too sweet and was a great size to share.
Lattes ($ 4.25): We got a matcha latte and chai tea latte. The chai was very flavourful and had a nice heat. I thought it was a tad too sweet, but still delicious. The matcha latte was smooth and had great green tea flavour. I thought it could’ve been a bit hotter though. The latte art was also instagram-​perfect.
I had seen a bunch of pictures across social media about Duo and thought that maybe it was one of those «all style, no substance» places. I’m so happy to be 100% proven wrong. The owners have got this concept down from the décor, to the food, to the service. I’m excited that something like this is finally in Markham and even more excited visit again soon. :)
(8÷100)

After a year hiatus, I decided to drop by to do some studying. Service is great as usual, friendly and attentive. They seem to have added a few new varieties to their menu which fuelled my sweets-​loving heart and I had to control myself from buying all of them.
To start, I got the green tea latte and Mont Blanc since there wasn’t a wait for it like last time. Both were as good as I remembered them to be. Next I got Virgo, an espresso-​like pudding tart, which was very good. Not too sweet and not too bitter. Definitely a favourite.
I arrived early in the morning and I’m not sure if they have a different menu later throughout the day but their macaron selection was missing from their counter display. Last time I came early and they were there.
All in all, I’d definitely come back and this time, earlier than a year.

It’s shocking how it’s taken me this long to come in here. I’ve tried their croissant sometime last year, but my friend had bought it for me and it was delicious.
Well, finally stopped by and was not disappointed. The décor of this place was modern and clean. Cute seating for a quick coffee and pastry. It’s pretty small though, so don’t count on being able to grab a seat if you’re coming during a busy time — and they do get busy.
The 3 of us got 1 pastry each and got to try all of them. They were all amazing.
We had the Roast Beef & Mushroom Croissant, so delicious. A great option if you’re looking for something savory. We also had the 8 which was sweet, but not too sweet, and so good! Also, the lemon tart which was soo creamy and not too tart. Just perfect. They have many different kinds of coffee and teas so accompany it.
We bought the Garden Cake to go. OMG. The best cake of life! This is a must try. I will definitely be buying birthday cakes from here in the future!

Duo is just a wonderful place. I’m only sad I didn’t ever visit this place when I actually lived in Markham. Bright, clean décor. Wonderful staff. Really cool espresso machines. Delicious pastries. oh god. If you have to try just one thing, get the apple croissant. They are like crack, but better. Thinly sliced sweet apple layered on top of a bed of custard, surrounded by perfect, flaky buttery pastry. (They seem to sell out of these before all of the other ‘croissant’ type pastries, so come early if you can!)
I tried two of their other, fancier pastries when I visited. The lemon tart and the pearl. The lemon tart was amazing. I love lemon desserts, so I may be biased, but this tart has the perfect amount of tartness. The filling is creamy and has a perfect consistency. The shell of the tart is not too thick and buttery. The dessert named ‘pearl’ is a pâte à choux filled with mango pudding and fresh mango pieces, then topped with mint cream. When I saw the dessert in the case, I was intrigued but also afraid the choux pastry would be crunchy and slightly hard. Not the case; you can trust all the pastries here are SUPER fresh and delicate. It was like eating a cloud. Such a wonderful dessert, I highly recommend this one if you like mango.
To drink with this, I decided to try their full-​leaf rose oolong tea. They sold some of their teas jarred so that you can take them home. Despite having tons of tea at home, I ended up getting some of this to enjoy at my place. It is floral, delicate and amazing with these kinds of desserts. I can’t wait to come back to Duo. New fave.

After seeing mountains of photos of Duo, I finally got to try their products! When you first walk in, it reminds me of Sweet Note. Where you order like a bakery, but then you have the option of sitting (very little spaces) or running (take out). The décor is simple but clean.
When we were going to order, almost all the food were about to run out (it was 2pm!!! On a weekend though) I ordered a Yuzu cheesecake, Mont Blanc, and Lemon Tart. I was told the Yuzu cheese cake is amazing — it was actually more sour than I had expected. I wasn’t a real fan, but my partner was. I loved the Mont Blanc though — packed with chestnut flavor, with a cream filled centre. The lemon tart taste was expected — nothing too special. I wanted to try their other tarts, but maybe next time. I think the Mont Blanc was probably the most unique one I’ve tasted — so It’s my favourite. If you check the photos of it, it looks impressive.
I can’t say much about the service, as I didn’t sit in. Overall, I’d say they were pretty polite when we were choosing our products. I’d recommend going earlier maybe, if you really want certain desserts.