Brick Street Bread

Used to be the best croissant and bread that you could find in the neighbourhood. I’m not sure what happened though as the quality has been a hit and miss in the last few visits, thus the four star rating.
If you happen to be visiting in one of the good days, you’ll have one of the best croissants that you can find around the city. Their bread, sweets and pies are also pretty good.

I tried the Brick Street Bakery Macarons in the Distillery District a couple of years ago and remembered that is was DELICIOUS! The lemon flavour was extremely flavourful and the texture was cakey soft, the way I like the macarons.
I was excited to see that there was a Brick Street Bakery on the East End and was looking forward to a macaron treat. What was on display were two lonely mocha flavoured ones that I did not want to purchase, but the lady behind the counter surprised me with a secret tray containing additional flavours that peaked my interest. After careful thought, I went with one strawberry and one pistachio macaron. They were beautifully coloured, and the green one topped with bits of pistachio that added a nice garnish.
After taking a bite… I was saddened by the texture and the quality of the baked shell. It tasted old, and kept in the fridge for way too long. There was definitely a gap between the top and bottom of the shell, leaving emptiness in the bite. It was too chewy to my liking, probably from over folding the merigne.
The strawberry had better flavour as I thought the pistachio to be a bit bland, but similar techniques have led to a second overdone pastry.
I was eying the giant almont croissant and wanted to switch over at last minute… which I went with my gut…

Some of the best sandwiches in the city. Worth illegally parking for. Try the ‘Boxing Day’.

enjoyed our bakery products… not enough selection in coffee products

croissant is the best i’ve tried in the beaches!
warning: coffee is only one size (about the size of a medium)

Walking along Queen East on a Sunday morning, for my yoga class at Downward Dog Beach. I can smell the aroma of fresh baked goods! Carbs Heaven!
The storefront looks like one of those swanky boutique and when I walked inside I was bombarded with more senses of bread… oh yummmmy fresh bread!
Love how all the baked goods were displayed in wicker baskets in pure sight of customers but hygienic enough as the lone server have to wrap them up in paper bags without customers actually handling them.
Almond Croissant ($ 2)
— Oh so flaky and light! Just a hint of almond not too sweet nor overpowering.
Staff was nice and smiley.
For historical perspective, I do like the one at Distillery District. but for a day to day bakery for visiting. this is so much better, at least this location is more roomy!