Patisserie Royale

ok I don’t know the name of it but my favourite one was made from semolina and it looked more of sandwiched square with yummy sweet stuff inside. I would go back for that and to try this Kanafeh which was recommended in another review.
And after reading some reviews I am curious to the competition in MIssissauga!

Their baklava was nice and crispy but I thought it lacked flavour. I liked the sweets except the baklava.

Completely unorganized. While I was there to buy sweets. another person jumps in line and the person in store did not bother to tell him that I came first. Instead he just served him as if nothing happened. I left the place. Until they start behave and respect customers I won’t and will not recommend him to ally friends.

quality went down since the last time I visited… Baklawa king in Mississauga is 10 times better

Our family grew up with baklava. As a baklava connoisseur I can say this is excellent quality. It is rich on flavor (real butter) with just the perfect crispy and chewy texture and sweetness. Once you have tasted Patisserie Royale baklava it is hard to settle for anything less.

As a self proclaimed baklawa expert I felt it imperative to impart some knowledge.
It’s all about the layers… real baklawa is labour intensive, brushing a bit of butter on each thin sheet and then layering layer by layer. This gives it the light but crunchy bite we all love. Cheap baklawa is chewy because they will stack and layer multiple layers resulting in a chewy soggy baklawa.
So look for the flaky crisp layers people.
Class dismissed

After reading such positive reviews on Unilocal,my mom (lover of middle eastern sweets) and I definitely had to give Patisserie Royale a try.
Upon walking into the shop, we were greeted by a comfortably clean and modern interior with a small sitting area with meter-​high stools. The sweets counter was filled with an assortment of delicate looking baklava, petite fours, Kanafeh and other Lebanese delicacies. We opted for a walnut baklava, date ma’amoul, and some other pastries topped with chopped pistachios. Unfortunately it is with regret I know not the name of the latter. The baklava was so light and flakey and surprisingly not overly sweet! It was moist yet at the same time not soggy or drenched in syrup. The kanafeh I enjoyed more than mom did. It had sweet floral notes and was delicious warm. The date ma’amoul was filled with sweet dates and had an exterior of a crumbly and light cookie «crust».
I struggled with giving this place 5 stars as what was missing was some black coffee or tea to go with the pastries. They did have an assortment of juices and pop, but some hot beverages would really complete the whole experience!
Overall, the sweets truly did not disappoint! We left with a box in hand and a plan to go back to buy some more as gifts.

This place is a winner when it comes to desserts from the region they represent. I have had a bit of exposure to desserts from this area but am not familiar with some of the non main stream offerings (more on that later).
The place is airy and clean in a non descriptive collection of stores and is located in the back so get your directions down before venturing here. There was pouring rain when I walked in and shop was somewhat empty. I immediately eyed the Kanafeh as it was recommended by a YDB as one of the best in the city. I have not had this dessert before so wasn’t sure what to expect as hadn’t had a chance to read up about it either. They asked whether I wanted it warmed up for eating which is good as I wouldn’t have known that was proper way to consume it.
I was expecting a rush of sugar which is synonymous with desserts from that region. I was pleasantly surprised as the cheese base mellowed out the sweet. Interesting texture and lingering taste of rose essence. An off beat dessert IMO and worth a try if you don’t prefer the overly sweet desserts.
I was visiting guests after so I ordered a variety of baklava (mainly pistachio based) for all to try. Hmmm some of these were decent and some overly dry or sweet and didn’t hit the spot. I have had better versions of baklava which were home made. Depending on one’s penchant for baklava they might do it for you.
I saw some frozen items as well (take home and bake) and nice variety of haloomi cheese. Decent selection of biscuits as well. 4 Stars IMO for the Kanafeh alone.

Bak-​LOVE-​a! I am currently smitten by this patisserie. My workplace is just steps away and I’m so glad I checked them out! They make the best baklava in TO, no question about it. They have many kinds– pistachio, almond, cashew, walnut and they come in different pretty shapes. The filo is very flaky and not soggy on the underside even after a day or two. The filling is nutty with that hint of rose and just the right amount of syrup. Each piece is perfection! They also have a huge variety of other interesting sweets which I would like to try soon. What calories? Is there such a thing?!

Best Kanafeh in Toronto! Rates alongside Anatolian’s (near Thorncliffe Park). But in addition to Kanafeh, excellent Baklava and Mammoul.
Extremely nice and friendly folks!

I found out about Patisserie Royale’s relocation, after reading an article in the TO Star. Through this article, I also found out that they had kanafeh in pita ($ 5) and this semolina-​based dessert, Mafroukeh.
(I’ve only found the kanafeh sandwich in one other place, Arz.)
Prior to this new location at Ellesmere/​Kennedy, they were at Lawrence/​Vic Park. Somewhat shady area, unit was definitely out-​of-​date, and it was located in a rundown strip mall. This new unit is more upscale, elegant (marble tiled), with heavy Euro-​influence. If you wanted to enjoy your pastries on-​site, a few stools were available.
Kanafeh in Pita — Alright. Maybe it wasn’t warmed up enough in micro, but it was better the first time I had it. I had a few bites and will save the rest up for breakfast, will warm up for longer in the AM, enjoying with some coffee.
Mafroukeh (by weight) — Yummm. Really good! I’d recommend this one as I don’t see it available at other baklava places.
Customer service was quite nice. They offered me a sample when I inquired about their mafroukeh, BUT that also enticed me to actually purchase a piece!
Various baklava — Price is by weight, it’s approx. $ 1/​pc. To be honest, I prefer the taste at my usual place in Mississauga. If I were in the area, I wouldn’t hesitate to stop by for the pita/​mafroukeh.
Would be nice if they had some caffeinated beverages as an option. Aside from the drinks in the fridge, I never saw any other drink options.

Yum! My first time having baklava. I was hesitant but definitely glad I tried it!
Someone bought a small box in for us at the work and they are delicious. They are sweet, but not too much so. The pastry was neither soggy nor stale– lightly crunchy but not burnt crunchy.
I would definitely go back on my own and pick some up for casual parties where I could just leave them out.