Daniel et Daniel

Mousse cakes are for most of them totallu delicious! i’ll keep going there for them.
on the opposite, forget about the macarons… not the worst, but not the best neither. not in my top 5 for macarons in Toronto.

We worked with Jake from Daniel and Daniel for our wedding. He was absolutely fantastic! Always responsive, always available, great sense of style for décor, and easy to work with. He focused on the little things that made the night special, like adding edible flowers on the salad that matched our wedding colours, for example. He also made sure the night went perfectly, buying us wine at the end of the night when we ran out, and sticking around to ensure the flow of the wedding was perfect.
The food was unbeatable. Everything was so incredible, our guests will remember the food forever. I never remember food from weddings, but people are still commenting on ours and that really means a lot to me.
I would definitely recommend Jake at Daniel et Daniel to anyone who is looking for a caterer for any event.

Complimentary macarons for Macaron Day were gone way too early. What a letdown. At least they had the decency to post a sign at the door so that I could find out without having to waste more time to walk in to ask. Will not be returning.

The macaron biscuit was flat and not fluffy. Kind of tougher to bite into than what I was used to. The filling was very… how to describe it, buttery? It was alright at first but then felt really blubbery. The price was much cheaper compared to other places though.

My boss loves this place and frequents it often and will always ask if we want a sandwich. I am a big fan of the turkey and the tuna which come on a bun or a croissant and are made daily to grab and go. Their quiches are also very good, especially the quiche lorraine. There are many other delicious food items and treats available in the food shop. It is a very good go to lunch option if you are in the area and want something that’s already made and tastes good.

Just the highly quality treats and food in an upscale neighbourhood. You can tell they have good quality chefs who know what they’re doing and pay attention to detail. Love their pastry selection thumbs way up!

Macaron Day TO
I have evaluated macarons from the following establishments: Petit Thuet, Bobbette and Belle, Daniel et Daniel, Butter Avenue, Nadege, Moroco Chocolat, Ruelo Patisserie, and La Bamboche. Each location was graded on their atmosphere, service, selection, packaging, and of course, macarons. Please check out my profile for reviews of the other locations.
Daniel et Daniel
Location: 248 Carlton St. (On the corner of Carlton and Parliament, take streetcar eat from College Station). Slightly off the beaten path in downtown Toronto. Street parking available.
Atmosphere: No sit down, tiny little bakery shop right on the corner. Dark interiors.
Selection: Small with many of the macarons being brightly and unnaturally coloured. Many rows of differing shades of colour but we were told they were the same flavours.
Service: Service was okay, friendly staff behind the counter but they were unknowledgeable about their macaron flavours.
Packaging: I asked for a little box to put my two macrons and was given an adorable little «boxy-​bag». Perfect size and rigid enough to put in your purse without crushing the product!
Macaron: Having heard lovely things about Daniel et Daniel’s catering and lunches, looked forward to trying their macarons but was highly disappointed. First of all, the flavour was simply orange, not blood orange. Secondly, both the orange and pistachio macarons I had were inconsistently made. Parts of the innards were soft, but other parts were chewy and gave me the «peanut butter on the roof of your mouth» texture. The shell of both were visably bumpy, an indication that their flour was not ground enough or not strained enough. The flavour of the orange was too strong, while the pistachio was too light. Each macaron was tiny and cost $ 1.50 each. Now I know why.
Conclusion: I do not think I would go out of my way to Daniel et Daniel, and certainly not for their macarons. Though I would not intentionally avoid them, the experience was not a particularly impressive one.
I give Daniel et Daniel a C.
My final thoughts: Out of all the macarons and locations I’ve tried (and ensuring to cleanse my palette with water after each bite), the top two contenders have to be Ruelo and Butter Avenue. Both establishments made macaroons their specialty and both execute them incredibly well. You honestly cannot go wrong with either of them. Nadege is a good alternative and if you’re looking for a dine-​in experience to try other nibblets. La Bamboche is nice on the go. Moroco Chocolate and Bobbette and Belle are also both worthy choices. I would avoid Daniel et Daniel or Petit Thuet though I heard good things about their other ventures and products (macarons are definitely not their forte).

On the last Friday of the month, work puts on a buffet lunch for everyone in the department. Free Lunch Friday is, of course, my favourite day of the month. The best ones are when it’s from Daniel et Daniel. They tend to provide a mixture of healthy stuff and a little less healthy but there’s rarely anything that is in any way like junk food. It’s good meat, tons of veggies and some kind of starch and always tastes fresh. My all-​time favourite was the day we had the bouef bourgignon. I wanted to take the tray home with me!
The meal is only a prelude to dessert for me so it’s important to note that they know how to do sweet treats. I would quite happily just eat their desserts all day long. They usually give us little 2 bite versions of things but they’re so delicious-​cheesecakes, brownies, little tarts. I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad dessert from them.
Counting down the days to the next Free Lunch Friday. My best meal of the month!

I highly recommend these guys not only was the food tasty but the service both coordinating our events and onsite was top notch. Thanks again.

Highly disappointed with the timing of this company. We ordered a cake 1 week in advance. The told us that it would be ready at 7:30…we got here at 7:30 to find out they hadn’t finished it. Wasn’t ready until 8am. I would suggest adding atleast 30 mins to any of your pre arranged orders.

We LOVE Daniel et Daniel!
Whenever it’s our turn to bring dessert to a family do, this is our go-​to place. Huge success with the Lemon Chiffon Cake every time and every place we’ve ever taken it to. Birthday, anniversary, whatever, this is where we go.
And they make Parisian Macarons!
When I had my 50^th, we sourced the cake here, and got a slab cake that they only do for events.
Best cake I’ve ever had!
Don’t care what it cost, which wasn’t unreasonable, it’s a reason to throw a party, just to have an excuse to order another slab cake.
Can’t say enough good about this place! Really, really good!

Imma fanna Danna & Danna!
This place offers some of the best catering in the city, and also a little to-​go counter where one can come in and grab some pastries or some of their pre-​made salads or quiches.
This place is my one stop shop if I need some extras for a dinner party. Everyone has those moments when you don’t want to cook EVERYTHING from scratch, and D et D’s sides, extras and desserts can easily slide in undetected.
Do I actually pretend to have made their delish goodies? Nah. I just don’t mention it. After all, I usually have made most of the dinner. But, if you want to pull a full-​on Mrs. Doubtfire and impress someone, go for it. In this instance, I recommend their Beof Bourguignon.
The pricing is reasonable and they are open on Christmas Eve, which I must mention because, well, everyone needs to fake bake over the holidays.
PEPPER POINTS: For carrying crackers, pestos, fancy mustards and the like if you need some little gifts to bring with you to someone else’s dinner party.

This is the closest to a Parisian patisserie that I’ve found in Toronto. The tarts are absolutely amazing, but I refuse to tell you what my favorite is or they’ll always be sold out when I get there (strategic, no?). I can’t get enough of the croissants. They are so flaky, buttery, and perfect.
If you’re lucky enough to find croissants remaining in the afternoon, they may just be half-​price.
Oh, and they had free macaron’s on macaron day!

i grew up in the neighbourhood so i have been going there for years! whether you get the food or the desserts. you won’t be disappointed! and the staff are always pleasant and helpful. honestly try everything there. your taste buds will thank you!

I go here for lunch because it’s the only classy and delicious and almost affordable take-​out place I know of nearby.
I feel very important in there as it’s always packed with people you just know make good money (at lunch time).
It is quite pricey, though. So I stick to a sandwich and either soup or the smallest little quantity of salad (100g) each time and it comes to about $ 8.
The sandwiches are delish, the soups I have tried have been amazing, too. I had the grilled veggies sandwich. The pea soup is great as is the squash or… something can’t remember exactly.
I tried the rice pudding and it was to die for.
However, I have yet to find a salad that I have liked, surprisingly.
As a (mostly) vegetarian, I get excited by yummy salads, but some of the most delicious looking ones have been mediocre at best.
I tried the swiss chard one (and I love swiss chard generally) and I couldn’t even finish it.
I tried 2 more which I forget now but they weren’t good, either.
Anyway I’m gonna continue to go and find a salad that is just as delicious as everything else there.

Shop here quite often and it’s never really a miss. The take out and prepared foods are delicious. Their cakes are equally good. The samosas and chimichangas are excellent!!! Get them before they sell out. The food is fresh and tasty.
The food is sometimes a bit pricey, so it’s not an everyday shopping experience. I would be interested in seeing how they cater events.

Recently attended an event catered by Daniel et Daniel and I was definitely impressed! The food was the best I’ve ever tasted at any of my husband’s work related functions (Rosewater, Hart House, ROM).
The hors d’oeuvres were not that great … unfortunately … but the main meal was quite tasty!
Salad was delicious — butternut squash tart with goat cheese. Baby frisee, popped cranberries, honey walnuts and champagne vinaigrette.
I had the oven roasted black cod — tender, flaky, plentiful. Needed a little salt — but I eat salty. Entrée was served with baby heirloom carrots, haricot vert pave de gratin dauphinois.
Dessert was one of the best … yumm … meyer lemon cheesecake — minted berry salad, chilled strawberry, and cassis soup.
Now, the only reason I know all of this was because each place setting came with a menu — personalized with your name! I took mine home for Unilocaling purposes.
Not sure if Daniel et Daniel was also responsible for the wine selection but I was impressed with the white wine choice. I don’t normally drink wine but I decided to try a sip and was quite pleased! The white wine reminded me of a sour apple juice — yum.
Service was flawless.
The decorations were beautiful. Fresh flowers, candles — very pretty! A friend commented that the chairs were 400?! designer chairs. Not sure if they were part of Daniel et Daniel’s collection or supplied by the venue.
Wonderful!!!

Another Cabbage Town gem! Although it’s a little pricey, Daniel et Daniel is a great spot to grab a hot lunch before heading back to the salt mines (aka work).
I don’t know much about the catering, but for over the counter food they have a great selection. Hot dishes include braised beef short ribs, spring rolls, chicken parmesan, lasagna, chicken chimichangas, etc. etc. There are also cold pastas (the pesto chicken fusili is a personal fave), salads, fruit salads and a ton of pre-​made sandwiches and quiches (among other things) in the fridge.
There is also always soup — and all hot/​cold dishes can be ordered in a large or small container. Items like short ribs are also customizable — you’re able to chose how many, and can also mix dishes in one container. The fridge is stacked with different sauces and mustards too, definite plus!
Then there are the desserts. Hard to miss, when you walk in the door and the gleaming glass display is practically showcasing sweets like a Miss Teen USA pageant stage. Slight exaggeration maybe…
Croissants, danishes, macaroons, the works! They also have displays of prepackaged chocolates, all very unique but equally interested. Jasmine chocolate anyone? I wasn’t a fan, but I’m sure someone would like it.
Right at the corner of Parliament and Carlton, this is a great spot to mix it up for lunch!

Unilocal tells me this place is a lot more than I thought it was! I’ve only used the takeout side of things, but having tasted it, I would gladly let them cater my events.
The staff are very friendly and helpful. Once I stopped by wanting some assorted treats from my friend’s birthday. I simply named my price, the occasion and what kind of tastes I was looking for and from that a worker assembled a beautiful box for me! It all came to just a few cents under what I has specified. He tied it with curly ribbon. Amazing. Everything he included was delightful and won over the crowd!
I’ve also had the crème brûlée to go. It was soso good even though it did not have the freshest of crackly, sugar tops. All the flavours were there along with a little goosberry on top! They charge maybe a dollar extra because you’re taking an actual ramekin with you but if you return it, you get the money back. Otherwise, keep the ramekin– everyone wins!
I’ve never tried the savoury side of things but it all looks delicious. It’s a great spot for my sweet tooth.

I’ve only bought from their takeout counter, and boy oh boy is their stuff yummy! I’ve had the beef bourguignon several times. Rich, super flavourful, and loaded with prime beef. D&D doesn’t scrimp on ingredients. No gristly meats here folks. Every bite a winner. The asparagus and snow-​pea salad is also a favourite of mine. Crisp and fresh. The other day I also had a baked potato dish, layered with cheese, which was tasty, buttery, totally unhealthy and divine.
I can only imagine what it’s like when they cater a full spread. THAT would be a treat.