Reviews Duo Patisserie & Cafe

We got the Pistachio Brioche, Smoked Gouda and Cheddar Brioche and Gâteau basque (Matcha cream with Raspberry). The brioche were all so good and wonderfully flaky. The flavours were not overpowering. The Pistachio Brioche was on the sweet side but great to see actual, and a decent amount of, pistachios in the buttery brioche. I especially liked the Smoked Gouda and Cheddar Brioche. It had the right amount of saltiness and good amount of cheese. I wasn’t much of a fan of the Gâteau basque, but then again, am not too much of a fan of Matcha. I wished I got some Citrus brioche instead. I smell a next time coming :)

Came here at the recommendation of a friend. Had a coffee and some pastries to take home. Coffee was standard but the pastries were delicious; bit on the pricier end but well worth it, in my opinion. The cafe itself is quite small in size, not much seating, may want to consider just buying your baked goodies and then devouring it at home! Staff are super friendly; would recommend and will return in the near future! :)

I had wanted to try Duo for a long time now and very excited that I finally had the chance to! I've heard so many good things about this little bakery and let me tell you, I was not disappointed 🤗!

Located in a busy strip mall, this bakery houses the most delectable pastries and cakes! On my visit I tried the Mont Blanc. The cake was soft, smooth and very delicious. There were bits of chestnuts found in the cake, that I personally adore! The bottom of the cake was made of wholesome shortbread, which is one of my all time favorite cookies in this world. So, the Mont Blanc was absolutely perfect for me!😄

I also ordered a cup of matcha green tea latte (cold) because it was a hot summer day. My friend also opted for the Mont Blanc that day because it was simply very appealing to the both of us!🤔 However, for her drink she landed on the hot chocolate. I noticed how rich the color of the hot chocolate was and asked one of the store front staff about it. She advised me that it was because it was made of 60% cocoa. I told her I can tell because I remember ordering a sipping chocolate at another cafe and the color was equally as rich. Duo uses very high quality ingredients and it was evident that they do. This was found in the cakes and drinks they served. My matcha green tea latte similar to the hot chocolate was enriched with green tea flavor. After sipping it, you would notice a tinge of bitterness on your palate. All in a good way however, a very unique and refreshing taste all in all.😇

Our stay there was quite enjoyable! The staff took the time to answer all our questions and made our stay warm and relaxing. We also saw how the cafe sold out of all their cakes and pastries, 2 hours before the store actually closed! The staff explained because they use quality ingredients they only make a set amount of cakes and parties per day and it's very difficult for them to watch dissapointed customers come in and their favorite delights are sold out.😯 Yes! Duo is really that good!😃

I'm very eager to return back to Duo to try other scrumptious baked goods there! The roast beef mushroom crossiant, the salami n cheese croissant, the freshly baked danishes and canele, just to name a few!😶 I can't wait to return to Duo to feast on more yummy baked delights! I seriously cannot wait to return!😋❤🍴🍰

This is one of my favourite places to go to for patisserie in the Markham/Richmond Hill area. They don't have a very large selection of cakes, but they update their menu with new creations often. Their bakery items are really yummy too, especially the ultra flakey Pain Au Chocolate. Two of my favourite cakes of theirs are the Lemon Tart and the Hazel. The cakes are great to treat yourself with once in a while ;3

Love the coffee and food! I love huzalnut. Their huzalnut dessert is amazing. It was soft and melted in my mouth. If you love dessert. Great place to try!

Cakes and pastries are intrigue. Pricings are fair for such decent quality. Amazing presentation and service. I'm impressed by its consistency in service and quality. I visited the cafe at noon time on a Thursday and it was packed with customers, it definitely reflects how good the products are. Totally worth coming if you've never been.

photos from this bakery have been blowing up my social media for the past few months.

L its located on the front part of a plaza full of restaurants. The majority of parking is in the back with a small amount of parking in the front where this shop is.

The store front is very discrete, you wouldn't even realise what it is.

There are a few tables and chairs, a display with goodies, you can see some people in the back assembling. They bake on site. It is great because you can see them working!

Flaky buttery croissants. Almond, chocolate, fruit, pistachio filled. I love them all!!! It is so worth the purchase. There are a few fancier pastries. Love the pistachio with Raspberries, and lemon tart. Delicious. I want to eat it everyday. Everyday!! Well not the macaroons, they suck, oh and the cakes, don't get those either, but everything else is 5 stars. My fiends all go crazy over the chestnut flavoured mont blanc's. They, as well as everything else, looks as wonderful as they taste.

I'm not going to lie, its pricy but 100% worth it. They use obvious fresh quality ingredients, and make everything fresh daily!!

Come early, they are really busy all day.

I finally got to stop in and try this place. Best pain au chocolate I've ever had, and by a significant margin. I would rate the cappuccino above those of Mercury, Manic, Dark Horse, Cherry Bomb, etc., amongst the very best I've had in the GTA.

Delicious croissants, delicious desserts, and delicious beverages! They deserve all the success there is as long as they keep up the amazing work! I wish in a way, they would have more selection than what they have available, currently but then again, if it ain't broke, don't fix it! The staff are all extremely friendly and very knowledgeable and it's always a positive experience, whether I'm dining in or doing a take-out. Highly recommended.

Hello from Blogsters! We invite you to come indulge in the heaven of  French pastries and coffee with us today at   Duo Pâtisserie & Café  !  On a lazy Friday afternoon, Janet brought Joyce to a new local cafe. With clean and minimalistic interior arrangements, the small cafe has a few dine-in seatings available. Joyce got excited soon as she saw the pastries on display! There weren't a lot of selections on the day we went but that eased up our indecisiveness significantly because we wanted to try everything!  Coffee- Cappucino/ Flat White ($3.50) Absolutely loved their coffee. Beautifully crafted, served with simple latte art, it was rich and aromatic with just the right amount of espresso and milk.   Honey Twist ($2.50) Wanting to try something simple and sweet...

This is heaven!. This place is amazing! Everything I had so far tastes like little bites of heaven! Their croissant is super crispy and flaky on the outside and buttery soft and light/fluffy on the inside. Their chestnut cake is not sugary but extremely flavorful, a delightful dessert to share with someone. Their espresso bar is also outstanding! I used to be a barista myself and let me say how delicious their lattes were! Highly recommended!

Recently opened in Richmond Hill is Duo Patisserie and Cafe. The story behind the name of the patisserie is heart warming: the two owners, Rocky & Eric have been best friends since they were 6 years old and this cafe is a celebration of the duo.

Duality also comes into play with the food and drinks: Eric is the patissier while Rocky mans the coffee. Speaking of coffee, their coffee is ordered in weekly and grinded in-store.

Upon entering the store, the two have done an incredible job cleaning up the place: white walls, blond wood and sleek grey floors. Incredibly clean and modern looking.

They have many pastries available such as plain croissants, chocolate croissants, almond croissant, apple croissants, ham and cheese croissants, and something called a "8", one version which had lightly bruleed vanilla custard and the other with berries. There's several flavours of macarons and a selection of pretty little cakes, including a Mont Blanc.

We got the plain croissant, almond croissant, apple tart, the 8, a Mont Blanc and an Oolong macaron, lemon tart, Pistache Tart to share.

Hands down the Oolong Macaron ($2.50) was one of our favourites. Perfect ratio of filling to exterior, and the oolong flavour is very prominent which we appreciated.

The plain croissant ($2.50) was buttery and flaky with a crusty exterior that collapsed into a light, fluffy inside. One of the best croissants I've had - no exaggeration. The almond croissant ($3.00) and 8 ($2.75) were also among my favourites - not too sweet and perfectly flaky and MAN, that almond filling in the croissant is to die for.

The Mont Blanc ($7.00) was a little too sweet for my liking but execution wise was very good. The apple croissant ($3.00) was a little underwhelming and there was nothing special about it (would not order again) although I was very impressed with the uber thin apple slices on top. It was really pretty!

The LEMON TART ($4): is very tart and refreshing in comparison to all the other desserts, but that is why we absolutely love it. The balance of shortbread to lemon curd is perfect. The presentation is nothing too fancy like the Mont Blanc or Pistache, but don't let the looks discourage you from trying this delicious treat!

And lastly, got the PISTACHE ($7) - The shortbread crust adds a great crunchy texture to the light pistachio filling inside. This dessert has a light pistachio cream which is not too overwhelming and topped with raspberries to give it that fruity kick. If you are looking for something that is not as sweet as the popular Mont Blanc, the Pistache is a great option.

Based on this first visit to Duo, I'm very pleased with the pastries. A nice addition to Richmond Hill. Be warned that they do price their pastries at downtown-Toronto pricing (ie. a little more $$$!) but I'm fine with paying more for something that is better quality and hey, at least we don't have to go downtown now!

Duo Patisserie & Cafe is a newly opened French patisserie in Markham specializing in French pastries. Co-owner Deborah has done a great job with the interior design of the place (clean, glossy white interior with an open kitchen). This cafe is the brainchild of Rocky and Eric, two bestfriends since the age of 6. Rocky will be front of house manning the coffee bar while Eric will be back of house making the pastries. Feel free to tell Rocky that I sent you!

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Finally, there is a pastry and coffee shop with reasonable price in uptown ????. Duo Patisserie & Cafe has good coffee with my favourite brand and beans. ????. They have a modern coffee bar which allows the barista to chat with their customers.

Croissant is good! Inside is so soft. And the dessert, Hazel gives me and my friends a great surprise. Under the rich chocolate mousse is a piece of crispy biscuit with black and white sesame.

I will definitely revisit it frequently ????