Best Butter Tart in Toronto

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The best spot for dietary variety; they offer high-quality gluten-free and vegan options that don't sacrifice the classic butter tart flavor. —

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Weekend lunch.

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A must-visit for any food lover in Toronto; the shear variety and volume of their baking is an experience in itself. —

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Early morning (lines can be 30+ minutes on weekends).

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For the most refined, aesthetically perfect tart in the city. —

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Afternoon.

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For a stylish, upscale bakery experience where the ingredients are strictly sourced for quality. —

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Lunch.

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For a great coffee and a reliable, "hand-picked" butter tart in a beautiful neighborhood setting. —

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Morning.

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To taste a true small-town legend without leaving the city center. —

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Afternoon.

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To enjoy a classic Canadian treat in the most eclectic, food-forward neighborhood in the city. —

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Afternoon.

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For a "modern farm-to-table" take on the butter tart that emphasizes the quality of the grain as much as the sweetness of the filling. —

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Morning.

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The most award-decorated tart in the city; it is the gold standard for a "traditional-but-perfected" Canadian butter tart. —

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Lunch hour.

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A beloved local chain that has maintained a high-quality, "handmade" feel even as it has expanded. —

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Afternoon.

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Widely considered the "new king" of Toronto butter tarts; it is an artisanal, small-batch experience that redefined the dish for the city. —

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Saturday morning (they often sell out by noon).

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A quintessential East End bakery experience; it's the favorite "local's secret" for a perfect, unpretentious tart. —

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Morning.

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For the absolute best pastry shell in the city; it is a masterclass in dough work. —

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Morning.

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Winner of Food Network's "Donut Showdown" but equally famous for their tarts; it's the best choice for those who want a rich, decadent version. —

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Afternoon.

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To see how a "butterless" butter tart can still capture the soul of the Canadian classic. —

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While exploring Kensington.

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The perfect snack to pair with a walking tour of the city's most historic industrial architecture. —

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While walking through the Distillery District.

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For a decadent, high-quality tart in the heart of the city's fashion and entertainment district. —

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Afternoon.

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For a "two-for-one" Canadian dessert experience that is both unique and deeply nostalgic. —

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Lunch.

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For a classic, reliable, and high-quality tart in one of the city's most established residential neighborhoods. —

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Mid-morning coffee break.

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