Danish Pastry Shop

«Okay you win» — boyfriend.
My boyfriend admitted defeat when after a year of raving about how orgasmic these butter tarts are, he’s finally been able to try one… or two… okay maybe the entire half dozen.
Hands down, I think these are the best butter tarts in the city. Bold statement to make as a foodie that typically doesn’t appreciate the traditional butter tart. There’s something about the butter tarts baked here that I can’t deny.
The only trouble is that 3 out of 4 attempts I make to come here, the shop is closed or on vacation. I joked with my boyfriend that this shop is almost as difficult to patron as the Golden Gate Bakery in San Francisco. Maybe someone will start a twitter handle to crowd source hours of operation.
Great news though, DPS is now opened 7 days a week this summer!
Now to the important message — what to order:
— Butter or Pecan butter tarts (~$ 1.65)
— Portuguese egg tarts ($ 1.65 each or save $ 1 for every 6 tarts)
— Custard Almond Danishes — logs (~$ 9); rounds
Too eager to eat this time, but will post up photos the next time I come back!
Cash only.

Stopped in to this Bakery today after reading the reviews and looking for some treats for an Easter party. They were fully stocked with tarts, cookies, pies and other yummy treats.
Very friendly staff and affordable… we got a mix of 14 items and it cost 21 $
Tried a couple already and the tarts were very yummy

I was an exchange student in Karise, Denmark many moons ago and still dream of that bakery. The stuff here isn’t exactly the same, but its good. I’ve tried a variety of different things over plenty of visits. Staff is always great. The only thing is that the prices are never displayed. I’m always just picking stuff and just getting the grand total after. It does get busy in this tiny joint, so you don’t always get to ask about the individual prices and for the whole ingredients list, but they will find your answer.

This is a great little bakery. Seek out the amazing and somewhat ironically named Danish pastry wienerbrød («Vienna Bread», which is about as accurate as calling the crappy round pastries with jelly in the middle found in North America a «Danish»). They have all kinds of great stuff like pies but wienerbrød is the epitome of Danish pastry and these folks do a great job of it. Don’t mess with it with any fruit or anything, just get the plain with almond slices and almond paste inside — delightful! This is the be all and end all of Danish pastry.
Thank you Danish Pastry Shop for your amazing wares, nice service and really very reasonable, if not low prices.
Tak skal du ha!
Matthew

This is one of my favourite bakeries. I am not in the neighbourhood, but I take a subway to go there just to get pastries. Their price is very good and their croissants are excellent. Their cookies are good, too. They have meat pies and they are just fine. I like one day old pastries there.

Had some desserts from this place a few days ago and all I can say is disgusting. The cream tasted fake and everything had no flavour.

Hadn’t heard about this place until I did a web search for in-​store made pies in the East end and came upon this little joint. Boy, am I glad I did! Contacted the shop’s Facebook page for more information regarding flavours and such and was met with plenty of information. The following day, I picked up a scrumptious Apple-​cinnamon pie. It was delicious! Large enough to serve 2 – 3 people. Certainly beats pies sold at the grocers with all their additives that no one can pronounce. This will be my go-​to place for pastries. The display is loaded with variety, which I will sample on my next visit. Definitely worth checking out. You won’t be disappointed. Staff are also very sweet and accommodating.

Get the chocolate éclair! It’s SO good! I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve never had a real chocolate éclair or if all the ones I had in the past was garbage, but the ones here are delicious!

From the yummy danishes with the marzipan flavoured icing, to the really great squares (like brownies, caramel coconut, date, lemon, etc) to the cute mini tarts (raspberry and mince meat are my faves) and the fluffy pillows of goodness that are the baby dinner rolls, and the whipped cream buns… oh… the list goes on and on.
They did a great platter of cut up squares that I took to my in laws 50^th anniversary and they were a hit.
Old fashioned bakeries like this are so rare these days, and this place being closed for 3 weeks for their annual summer holiday made me realize I how much I miss it when I can’t go!

This place has got to be the oldest bakery in Toronto. This simplicity of this place hasn’t changed since it opened. It reminds of the kind of place you would see in a classic movie. All the fresh pastries are laid out in the front window just waiting for you. I have tried several desserts here and cant go wrong for the price. If I could change one thing it would be change to a real fruit filling on some of the pies, knowing that I would be willing to pay more than the current $ 7 price.

This is my new fav «go-​to» bakery.
There is ALWAYS a line up out the door.
Why ??? You get their pastries and you’ll know.
The vanilla cream puffs, the choc cream puffs (they have custard in too), the butter tarts, strudel, maid of honor tarts, fern tarts, I could go on and on.
If you like English or Danish pastries — this is the place for you. They even make Eccles Cakes!
For the young folk, there is a huge selection of cookies, and cupcakes.
Also, they sell homemade quiche and other danish meats and cheeses.
One of the best selections of Greaves Jams outside of Niagara.
If you are in Greektown — and want something other than Greek pastry — go to Hansen’s!

After researching Danish Bakeries in Toronto, this one had the best reviews so I tried it out. I was on my way to my Danish friend’s birthday brunch and wanted to bring some authentic and tasty treats. I explained this to the woman working the counter. She was extremely helpful. She described several options and even stopped my from over buying — which really impressed me.
In the end I bought 6 danish (custard and raspberry), and a chocolate ring.
My friend was THRILLED. Everybody loved the pastries and I am really impressed with the customer service and honesty of the staff.
I spent $ 17 and change. I thought I was going to be in for $ 40+
I took the TTC there. I recommend taking the Pape bus northbound as I walked and it was about 15 minutes away from Pape station.

I am so glad I found this place!
A tad north of Mortimer and Pape lies this little gem, you seriously cannot miss the fresh smell of pastries. Especially in the summer when they open the windows and the aroma of those danishes displayed in the front was so good that my mouth was watering.
Inside the pastry shop is brimmed with pastries including their signature danishes, cookies, lady fingers to a number of sandwiches, pies and cakes. Also they have these weird candies next to the drinks.
They have a lunch special that includes a choice of a sandwich, soda (water or juice plus extra) and pastry for $ 5.50! (plus tax) I cannot stress how cheap it is considering downtown and its always tastes fresh and delicious everytime I go there.
I had the turkey croissant sandwich which was delicious. The croissant was flaky and soft and the turkey ham isn’t even close to store brought. For the pastry, I got a custard danish and it too was flaky, moist and just mouth-​watering good. The custard was something I never tasted before and since I’m Chinese, I often eat those custard buns and even those aren’t delicious and consistent as these ones!
The service is always attentive and friendly and I always felt welcomed here.
Sadly not much people know about this place and the times that I went here around lunch or so, there wasn’t much of a line-​up. Danish Pastry Shop! Glad to have you here, I would not be able to survive lunch if it wasn’t you!

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Stumbled across this family bakery after moving into the neighbourhood and it has been a good find. All of the goodies in the front window lured me in.
There are a ton of great options here. My particular favourites are the butter tarts, turnovers, sausage rolls and cinnamon raisin danishes.
The cookies I have tried have been dry and dull, so I have stayed away from them.
My other complaint is the same complaint I have about most bakeries — uncovered food out in the open, exposed to bugs and whatever else is in the air (everything in the front window, basically).

I would say a 4.5 rating:
I just recently moved to the area and a lovely neighbour brought me pastries from here. There is a little bit of confusion because they are also known as Hansen’s. Anyway, I went to explore them myself and had a butter tart; it was fantastic, perfect gooey consistency. The staff weren’t the friendliest but I’m giving them the benefit of the doubt; maybe they were having an off day. FYI: If you’re planning on going during the month of July, I highly recommend calling ahead as they close for 3 weeks for vacation; how very European.

Holy Jabezus Mother of Murphy this place is good. A coworker regularly brings in a box-​o-​treats and I’m a sucker for pastries. But these box-​o-​crazy-​goodness is some of the best I’ve ever had. The custard is as good as general custer’s last stand, and the flaky is flakier than any of the Kardashians.
I mean, when they name an entire pastry after these people, you know its got to be done right? Am I right?
I’m now torn between Danish, Portuguese and Italian pastries, but that’s a good thing. I find Danish stuff a little less sweet but still all the same richness, and is slowly winning me over the little Portuguese tarts.
Do yourself a favour, make the trek here! If you live remotely close in this hood and don’t know about it… shame on you! I’m only surprised how few people have reviewed this place.

VIBE
This bakery reminds me of Europe. And as cliché as it sounds, it really is one of the city’s hidden gems.
EAT
Chelsea buns were a staple growing up. Also, they have great sausage rolls here. But really anything you buy is fantastic here and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
If the Danes seem stand-​offish this shop will prove otherwise. Truly, a delight in Pape Village!

This place is amazing!!! I have know about Danish Pastry Shop since I was a little girl. I have lived in the area all of my life and whenever my family has a function, Danish Pastry Shop is always the 1^st bakery thought of. Even for work functions — this is the place to go! I would recommend this place anytime.
You guys are amazing and your products are superb!
Maria
East York

The bakery is family owned, and the baker is the sweetest man you will ever meet. They make some great authentic Danish pastry which is buttery… like melt in your mouth buttery… and baked with almond paste and custard.
Their old fashioned butter tarts are by far the gooiest I have ever tried, and as far as I’m concerned the gooier the better. And their chocolate cupcakes are orgasmic. They only make Chocolate cupcakes and they are comprised of a chocolate cake base, dipped in chocolate with chocolate fudge icing… enough said.
The bakery, although small, is packed full and their Christmas window display is absolutely adorable!!!

This place is in my hood and is my favourite place to walk to on a Saturday morning for something sweet to bring home for breakfast. True to the shop’s name the Danishes are amazing; simply the best I have ever had. They will make you weak in the knees! The pecan tarts were also incredibly awesome. I really think you can’t go wrong with anything here.
The place is spotless and the cake displays are beautiful, reminded me of the nicer bakeries in Bloor West.
I only wish it was a little further away so that I could burn more calories on the walk over! They don’t open until 9am (at least on weekdays) so if you are planning on bringing in treats for the office you will have to show up for work a little late, but once your boss sees them I am sure all will be forgiven.

I always see this place, from the winter-​thick windows of the Don Mills bus on my way to work. Most of the time, it looks closed. All of the time, it looks like an establishment I’d like to get to know better.
It has a simple black and white sign that stands out as somewhat more polished than its immediate surroundings. The front twinkles with lights and a very full and colourful window display. The inside is even better.
The staff were quite friendly and helpful, despite being close to closing, and the selection was incredible for the tiny interior. The glass cases, the shelves, everything is stacked, stacked, stacked with beautiful cookies and cakes. They also boast a wide array of un-​pastry offerings, including pickled herring with the brand name of… Abba?! Way to reinforce my one-​dimensional understanding of your culture. Of course I kid.
But seriously though, apart from indulging my fetishism of all things Scandinavian, the food I sampled was nothing short of superb. The softest, flakiest, freshest cream-​filled pastry I have ever tasted (like biting into a cloud, I tell you) and some quite perfect pecan tarts are keeping me warm (ie. making me fat) this very evening. The bag I carried them home in smelled the way that I always imagine dessert should smell, but it never does. I enjoyed this aspect of it maybe a little too much on my subway ride home.