Petite Thuet

Their croissants are not fresh and crispy !!!. Starbucks sells betters pastries.

I personally really liked the macarons with sprinkles on top, the other’s taste and texture were fairly good, but not the best ones I’ve haf. The location of the shop had many comfortable seats and is a great setting for lunch. In addition, it was really convenient to find as it was right outside King Station. The packaging of the box was average however with a simple brown box.

Although I do agree with other reviews here that the appearance of this bakery is in shambles, I cannot agree about the staff. When I walked in there was an older women behind the cash. She greeted me warmly with a big smile. She got my order right and seem truly grateful for my 2 dollar tip. I bought a plain and almond croissant as well as a blueberry Danish and they were all amazing, especially the almond croissant. I do wish there was some sort of menu board thou. I was unsure of what they had there and just bought what was in front of me. I would of gladly spent more money.

I don’t quite understand the business model of this place. This is close to my home and on my way to work. So I could have spent lots of $ passing by here IF…
1) The service was great? Each time that I have passed by, the people come from the back, unfriendly, confused and did not want to be bothered by a customer. Are you selling stuff or what? They never carry cash early in the morning so I have to do debit. I understand that they are baking in the back but have a presentable store front to induce people to come.
2) The display was well laid out? They have one tall shelf of bread and a few baskets of croissants with no signs. Make a little effort why don’t you? Add some flowers or charm to the place. You have potential to grab so many people but there is just no effort.
It makes me sad because the croissants are quite good but are expensive. So I am not motivated to go here despite all of that. Why should I if they are not making any effort?
The other location makes more sense and the service is friendlier so why don’t we get that on this location? Please?

Although. I ordered a almond Croissant but end up getting a plain one… but. it was a great plain Croissant !
More like a 3.5 place to me ~

I go to this place a lot as its near my work.
PROS:
Love the almond croissant at Petite Thuet.
Tiny place but cozy — there are only around 5 tiny tables in this place.
A good place to breakaway from your desk and enjoy a coffee with a croissant or a desert.
CONS:
Price point — pricey for the portion and the size of the croissant /​sandwich.
Service is sometimes really slow depending on who is working at the cashier.
Despite the slow service during lunch time occasionally, I still go there just because they have the almond croissant. hmmmm…
I normally try to go during off peak time to avoid the slow service.

I’ve already written a review of Petite Thuet for the 1 King West location (
), complete with a glowing review of the Croque Monsieur (which I’m eating as I write) and this location has all the tastiness of the 1 King West Petite Thuet, with perhaps a littttle less variety (perhaps until they get more of a customer base) but all the essentials are here.
Macarons, Croque Monsieurs, coffee, croissants, decadent pastries and a large collection of jam and preserved goods. A smaller dining area but they’re targeting a take-​away crowd in this area (like me) and it works fine.
The best thing about this location? While the staff at the 1 King West location have always been great, the customers at best can be a bit snobby, making the experience a bit strenuous. At this location I’ve experienced nothing but fluffy good vibes, which is pretty much essential considering they are the first place I go before I head to work.
All the best and here’s hoping my waistband doesn’t expand… too much.

This is the newest expansion of the Thuet empire and a welcome addition to the St. Lawrence Market neighborhood. This is a small patisserie and opens early, I believe 7 am every day except Sunday. The croissants are so fresh and everything, including the French macaroons, are baked on site. The clerk told me the bakers get in around 1 am to start with the baking. Well done y’all, it’s delish! They have sandwiches, meats and cheeses in addition to the baked goods. The espresso is also very good.