When you step into a Demetres dessert restaurant in Toronto, what can you expect? In general, you can expect high quality ingredients, exacting standards and impeccable service. More specifically though, you can expect our Toronto dessert restaurants to dish up the following categories of desserts.

Ice Cream:
Our ice cream helped put us on the map back in 1989. Now, over 30 years later, Torontonians still flock to our dessert spots for that famous mixture of high-quality Ontario cream, innovative flavours and time-honoured artisanal craftsmanship.

Waffles:
Taking a cue from traditional Belgian artisans, the chefs at Demetres dish up Liege Waffles (caramelized, rich and toothsome) and Brussels-style Belgian waffles (fluffy and light). They’re one of the reasons Demetres routinely tops lists of the best dessert places in Toronto.

Cakes:
Our rich fudge cakes and decadent cheesecakes take everything you love about Demetres’ ice creams – the farm fresh dairy, Barry Callebaut chocolate, Madagascar vanilla, etc. – and whip them together into irresistible cake-y goodness. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or just celebrating a Tuesday, this is the best dessert for the job.

Crepes:
You don’t need to fly to a dessert café in Paris to enjoy one of the world’s premiere crepes. Demetres’ expert dessert chefs have honed their crepe-making craft, pairing our ultra-thin pancakes with the best dessert ingredients: Brûléed Banana, warm apple crisp, Belgian white chocolate sauce and more.

Parfaits & Sundaes:
How do you improve upon Demetres ice cream, the perfect Toronto dessert? Answer: you put it in a parfait or sundae, topped with various whipped creams, crumbles, sauces and more. It’s how you make a perfect Toronto dessert even more perfect.

Ice Cream Sandwiches:
Marrying the handheld simplicity of a sandwich with the drippy decadence of ice cream, our ice cream sandwiches are fantastic for the cutlery-averse. Check out one of our fancy dessert places to try a bite – or order the best desserts in Toronto for delivery (just click the button above).

Milkshakes:
Our milkshakes hearken back to a simpler time, when dessert restaurants used fresh ingredients, local dairy and lots of love. At the same time, these Toronto desserts are forward-thinking, using innovative flavour combinations. Whether you’re splitting a classic shake with your summer fling at a Demetres dessert café, or ordering a milkshake from one of our Toronto dessert places to enjoy all by yourself, you’re in for a treat.

Iced Coffees:
The perfect summer pick-me-up, this dessert café staple takes on a whole new level of comfort at Demetres’ dessert restaurants in Toronto. Choose from chocolatey options like Dark Haze, caramelly concoctions like the Stormy Weather or our classic Iced Cappuccino.

Hot Drinks:
For those brisk winter mornings, enjoy the unparalleled warmth of a Demetres dessert café in Toronto. Explore dessert café staples like macchiatos, chai teas and matcha lattes. Or head straight for a cup of comfort in our Hot Couture, a frothy blend of white chocolate, milk chocolate and Nutella.

Toronto is home to a slew of dessert spots. It’s part of what makes this city so vibrant and exciting. But Demetres sets itself apart among dessert places in Toronto for a few reasons. First, we have roots in Toronto; our dessert shops stretch back 30 years and, in that time, we’ve become an integral part of countless birthday parties, first dates, wedding receptions and lazy sundays with the family. We’re a Toronto dessert restaurant institution.

Second, Demetres sets itself apart from other dessert spots in our dedication to fine ingredients, local dairy and time-honoured artisanal practices. And finally, we’re one of the only dessert shops in the city to offer a sit-down experience, presided over by a happy staff of attentive (dessert-loving) servers.

Looking for the best desserts in Toronto this summer? Hunting down the ideal dessert menu for your winter birthday? No matter the season, you’ll find our rotating menu of seasonal desserts featured at one of our several locations in the GTA. (See the section “Where can I find Demetres dessert near me?” for exact locations).

The best desserts take time, care and quality ingredients. As such, you might notice that menu items at our dessert places in Toronto are a smidge higher than you can find elsewhere. We spend time sourcing the best ingredients, like Ontario farm-fresh cream, fresh fruit, Barry Callebaut chocolate, Madagascar vanilla, small-batch Toronto coffee beans – and a thousand other fine ingredients that make us who we are.

So, why do our prices seem higher than average? Because we aren’t average. Because great ingredients are expensive and we refuse to do anything less.

We sure do! Demetres’ line of sorbettos are 100% vegan. Made from real fresh fruits, these refreshing “ice creams” follow the Italian tradition of simple, quality ingredients handcrafted into something magical. They aren’t your typical decadent Toronto desserts – but they certainly hit the spot.

You’ve read through the Q&A above and now you’re starving! So, what does a person have to do to get their fix of the best desserts in Toronto? Luckily you have options. Here are a few ways to enjoy what Demetres has to offer.

Restaurant Service:
When you stop by a Demetres dessert shop, you don’t just get a dessert shop. You get a premium sit-down experience led by attentive servers and skilled chefs, and surrounded by chic interiors. Our recently renovated dessert restaurants in Toronto feature local art and modern designs, perfect for parties, celebrations, a first date or 500th date. With several locations dotted throughout the GTA, you’re never far from a premium dessert experience.

Grocery Pints:
Rather enjoy a scoop of Demetres ice cream at home – cuddled up in your robe, binge-watching your favourite show? Thankfully, you can enjoy the high end dessert experience from the comfort of your own home with our grocery ice cream pints. Click the link directly to the left to find a store near you.

Delivery:
Order the best dessert in Toronto right to your doorstep. Through our website, you can order Belgian waffles, French crepes, cakes, ice cream pints and more. It’s an ultra-convenient way to get the dessert shop experience at home. Order dessert delivery in Toronto through our website, or find us on the apps.

Take Out:
Take the best desserts in Toronto wherever you go. If you’re planning a park picnic or beach hangout, swing by one of our dessert shops in Toronto for takeout. Call ahead or order through our website to ensure that everything’s fresh and ready for your arrival.

We’ll spare you the trouble of searching for the best dessert cafe, dessert shops and dessert spots in the city. Demetres has locations (in alphabetical order) in:

• Bramalea

• Burlington

• Danforth

• Dufferin

• Distillery District

• Downtown Markham

• Kingsway

• Mississauga Courtney Park

• Oakville

• Richmond Hill

• Shops at Don Mills

• Whitby

You’re never too far from a Demetres dessert restaurant in Toronto or anywhere else in the GTA!

The short answer: the highest quality ingredients.

The longer answer: A Demetres dessert restaurant will use Ontario farm-fresh cream, Barry Callebaut chocolate, Madagascar vanilla, fresh fruits, local small-batch coffee beans and much more to create its signature confections and desserts. And it is this dedication to sourcing peak ingredients that has earned Demetres a spot on countless lists of the top dessert places in Toronto over the years. For detailed information on what to expect from your dessert, peruse the description sections of our menu online.

Looking to secure your spot at a Demetres dessert place in Toronto? Unfortunately, we do not accept reservations, preferring to accommodate walk-ins as they arrive. If you have a large group, you can call ahead and we’ll try our best to accommodate you.

That said, while you can’t secure a spot at the best dessert place in Toronto, you can avoid the hassle of waiting. Add yourself to the waitlist for specific locations via our website or join the waitlist through Google Maps.

Why are we the best dessert place in Toronto? Because we pour our love, dedication and skill into everything we do. Naturally, that means emphasizing the quality of our desserts. But it also means painstakingly renovating our locations with modern aesthetics, staffing our dessert restaurants with cheerful servers, and providing you with transparent resources on our products. In every facet of the Demetres brand, we value quality, honesty and luxury.