Absolutely delicious pastries! This location is even better than the Davisville location. The cheddar scone was light and full of flavour. The pain suisse was flaky and filled with rich pastry cream. The coconut cream butter tart is ooey gooey in the best way. It is so decadent. The atmosphere here is great - lots of seating inside and outside with some Adirondack chairs for lounging. It's a bit out of the way but definitely worth a trip!

Absolutely delicious pastries! This location is even better than the Davisville location. The cheddar scone was light and full of flavour. The pain suisse was flaky and filled with rich pastry cream. The coconut cream butter tart is ooey gooey in the best way. It is so decadent. The atmosphere here is great - lots of seating inside and outside with some Adirondack chairs for lounging. It's a bit out of the way but definitely worth a trip!

Their cheddar chive tea biscuits are delicious. I buy 6 at a time, freeze them, and have one every Saturday for breakfast. The garlic cheddar baguette is wonderful; it’s actually wrapped in cheese. 😋. Purchased the Ontario strawberry danish and the lemon blueberry croissant. Definitely worth the $7.50 price which I was a big sceptical about paying. The strawberries are SO delicious. Highly recommend.

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For those unfamiliar, butter tarts are a distinctly Central Canadian pastry that has been popular for over a century, originating from the province of Ontario. The standard recipe involves a crispy pastry tart filled with butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and egg. It is baked until the filling is crunchy on the top, but liquidy/runier on the inside. The runnier inside is one feature distinguishing it from sugar and pecan pies.

Circles and Squares is indeed famous for their butter tarts, and does not disappoint! I selected four different flavors to sample this time: classic, maple pecan, Snickers, and coconut cream.

The amazing flavor begins with the crust of the tarts. It is so perfectly balanced between crispy, without being crunchy, and light, without falling to pieces in flakiness. It is difficult to find that precise balance and these recipes must've taken a long time to perfect! The crust itself is delightfully flavored, without being too sweet or sugary.

Beyond the crust, the sweetness and flavor emerges with the filling. While it can be sticky on the outer parts, the interior resides in a liquidy state bursting with the most delightful maple flavors. It should be noted that raisins do not appear in their filling (which is debated among butter tart conissours). This is peak butter tart indeed, and I don't recall ever having had better (and I've had many over the years).

The variants flavors (i.e. maple pecan, Snickers, coconut) were all good, but taste a bit more gimmicky compared to the classic tart. I would just stick to the classic unless there is another version you're very curious about.

If you're looking for the best butter tart possible, this is at the least in the running, and quite possible the best. You can't go wrong by going here.

For the full review, with more photos and video, find me on IG at: theturtlegourmand

For the full review of this, and other, restaurants, find me on IG at: theturtlegourmand

For those unfamiliar, butter tarts are a distinctly Central Canadian pastry that has been popular for over a century, originating from the province of Ontario. The standard recipe involves a crispy pastry tart filled with butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and egg. It is baked until the filling is crunchy on the top, but liquidy/runier on the inside. The runnier inside is one feature distinguishing it from sugar and pecan pies.

Circles and Squares is indeed famous for their butter tarts, and does not disappoint! I selected four different flavors to sample this time: classic, maple pecan, Snickers, and coconut cream.

The amazing flavor begins with the crust of the tarts. It is so perfectly balanced between crispy, without being crunchy, and light, without falling to pieces in flakiness. It is difficult to find that precise balance and these recipes must've taken a long time to perfect! The crust itself is delightfully flavored, without being too sweet or sugary.

Beyond the crust, the sweetness and flavor emerges with the filling. While it can be sticky on the outer parts, the interior resides in a liquidy state bursting with the most delightful maple flavors. It should be noted that raisins do not appear in their filling (which is debated among butter tart conissours). This is peak butter tart indeed, and I don't recall ever having had better (and I've had many over the years).

The variants flavors (i.e. maple pecan, Snickers, coconut) were all good, but taste a bit more gimmicky compared to the classic tart. I would just stick to the classic unless there is another version you're very curious about.

If you're looking for the best butter tart possible, this is at the least in the running, and quite possible the best. You can't go wrong by going here.

For the full review, with more photos and video, find me on IG at: theturtlegourmand

Great pastry, didn’t try their coffee.

Great coffee and an amazing bakery selection! The place is very popular and usually packed, with long lineups and limited seating, so it can be difficult to find a table. Despite that, the quality of the coffee and fresh baked goods makes it worth the visit.
We also grabbed a loaf of sourdough bread to take home, and it was amazing—fresh, flavorful, and only $6, which was a great value. If you’re visiting, you should definitely try the Kinder Bueno latte—it was delicious and one of the highlights of our visit.

Wonderful selection of freshly baked goods, as well as cold treats. Classic butter croissant has a crunchy outer surface with beautiful batter aeration, showing baking craftsmanship. Outdoor seating area is quite nice, giving customers to enjoy the sunshine.
If you happen to be in the area, definitely worth visiting 💯

Wonderful selection of freshly baked goods, as well as cold treats. Classic butter croissant has a crunchy outer surface with beautiful batter aeration, showing baking craftsmanship. Outdoor seating area is quite nice, giving customers to enjoy the sunshine.
If you happen to be in the area, definitely worth visiting 💯

The food was simply delicious. Lines are long, but everything was well worth the wait!

We ordered a hot honey pizza focaccia, along with a cinnamon bun, butter tart and two Kinder bueno lattes.

Everything was perfect!

Great spot, pastries were extremely delicious and all their tarts are a must try!

The drinks are okay but expensive for what they’re worth. Although they’ve got a nice La Marzocco, it does not seem that the baristas are experienced. If you’re looking for something aesthetic such as latte art, you won’t find it here.

I first tried desserts from this place at another café on Yonge and knew I had to visit one day.

The space is really nice, clean, minimal, and warm with a wood tone interior.
Besides baked goods, they also sell frozen items and coffee beans.
The tables are large, making it a great spot for studying or working.

👉 Stuffed Everything Bagel Croissant ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ ($6.5)
So good. The everything seasoning makes it a guaranteed win.
The croissant is flaky and crisp, falling apart with every bite.
The cream cheese filling is excellent, mixed with dill and green onion, very fragrant.
I can already imagine how good the version with salmon would be.

👉 Flat White ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (around $5)
Smooth and enjoyable. There is a subtle floral note, almost like rose but not exactly.
Leaves a nice lingering aroma.

👉 Cherry Almond Scone ⭐️✨ ($4.25)
Not for me. Very sweet with an artificial cherry flavor.

I first tried desserts from this place at another café on Yonge and knew I had to visit one day.

The space is really nice, clean, minimal, and warm with a wood tone interior.
Besides baked goods, they also sell frozen items and coffee beans.
The tables are large, making it a great spot for studying or working.

👉 Stuffed Everything Bagel Croissant ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ ($6.5)
So good. The everything seasoning makes it a guaranteed win.
The croissant is flaky and crisp, falling apart with every bite.
The cream cheese filling is excellent, mixed with dill and green onion, very fragrant.
I can already imagine how good the version with salmon would be.

👉 Flat White ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (around $5)
Smooth and enjoyable. There is a subtle floral note, almost like rose but not exactly.
Leaves a nice lingering aroma.

👉 Cherry Almond Scone ⭐️✨ ($4.25)
Not for me. Very sweet with an artificial cherry flavor.

Saw this bakery on IG and thought “not another overhyped spot…” but Circles & Squares actually lives up to it. Like, it’s worth it.
The butter tarts are HUGE—literally the size of your palm—and sooo good 😊 super flaky and gooey, exactly how they should be. There was a bit of a line but it moved pretty fast, so not a big deal.
I tried the buffalo chicken grilled cheese and omg… so good and actually filling. Perfect cheese pull with a little spicy kick—like cheddar kisses fr 😘. Also got the cherry hibiscus refresher and it was chef’s kiss—I loved it so much I got a second one 💞
The sourdough bread was also going crazy—everyone was buying loaves and now I regret not grabbing one.
Definitely coming back to try more stuff (and probably hit up other locations too).

The specialty butter tarts are SO sweet. I ate the coconut cream topping and it would be delicious as a stand alone tart. Add the butter tart filling and it was just too sweet. Same with the S’mores and chocolate peanut butter. However, the plain butter tart was PERFECT; no sugar crust in the bottom which is my idea of a great filling. The pastry is very nice. I would return but only for the plain butter tarts. Wish they had raisins.

This is one of my favourite bakeries. I’ve only been to the Yonge Street location, but I’ve enjoyed plenty of their pastries through other cafés that carry their products.

Two standout items for me are the Coconut Cream Pie Butter Tart and the Banana Pudding. Unfortunately, they didn’t have the banana pudding available today, so I went with the butter tart - and it did not disappoint.

I’m not usually a butter tart person, but I love coconut cream pie, and this hybrid is incredibly decadent. The cream layer really helps balance out the intense sweetness of a traditional butter tart, if that makes sense. The filling is foamy, milky, creamy, lightly sweet, and packed with coconut, while the tart base is buttery with that classic ooey-gooey richness.

It’s quite dense and generously sized - not something you rush through. This is definitely a dessert to slow down and savour.

The prices are very reasonable compared to other bakeries, which makes it even better. I also picked up a loaf of their sourdough bread this time, and it was just as delicious.

This location has a lot of outdoor seating which is nice.
Always a solid spot for high-quality, indulgent treats!

This is one of my favourite bakeries. I’ve only been to the Yonge Street location, but I’ve enjoyed plenty of their pastries through other cafés that carry their products.

Two standout items for me are the Coconut Cream Pie Butter Tart and the Banana Pudding. Unfortunately, they didn’t have the banana pudding available today, so I went with the butter tart - and it did not disappoint.

I’m not usually a butter tart person, but I love coconut cream pie, and this hybrid is incredibly decadent. The cream layer really helps balance out the intense sweetness of a traditional butter tart, if that makes sense. The filling is foamy, milky, creamy, lightly sweet, and packed with coconut, while the tart base is buttery with that classic ooey-gooey richness.

It’s quite dense and generously sized - not something you rush through. This is definitely a dessert to slow down and savour.

The prices are very reasonable compared to other bakeries, which makes it even better. I also picked up a loaf of their sourdough bread this time, and it was just as delicious.

This location has a lot of outdoor seating which is nice.
Always a solid spot for high-quality, indulgent treats!

Oh man. We wanted to try EVERYTHING!! It all looks so good. We ended up trying the pecan butter tarts and Banana Biscoff cake slice. The butter tarts are to my preference...lite and flaky crust (not the traditional butter tart shells). The filling was excellent. Not too runny, and not overly firm. Having tried many butter tarts from all across Ontario, these ones are gunning for the top spot!
The banana biscoff cake was a favorite of my wife and daughter. Rich, but not too much. Just the right amount of sweetness balanced with a bit of spice....they cant stop talking about it. Perfect with a cup of coffee.
This is now on our "must stop" list when we are in the area.
Well done Cirlce and Squares...well done!

Has been a regular for past 3 years and always a delight to be here. The baked goods have such amazing quality and great selection of products. This time tried the banoffee croissant and was oh so yummy. The spinach and artichoke pie was delicious too.

Has been a regular for past 3 years and always a delight to be here. The baked goods have such amazing quality and great selection of products. This time tried the banoffee croissant and was oh so yummy. The spinach and artichoke pie was delicious too.

Made my first visit just before Christmas, and it was bustling! Tried a variety of baked goods:
Caramel apple almond croissant - its loaded with tons of apple slices and it's literally like eating a large slice of hot apple pie, but instead of pie crust it has a flaky croissant as the base. This is more like a dessert - never had a croissant like this before, highly recommended! It may seem a bit pricey but it's justified as it's incredibly filling.
Chive and cheese scone - it lives up to the hype, it is really good.
Blueberry muffin - it doesn't look special,, but it IS. Very moist and bursting with Blueberry aroma.
The savoury breads were equally impressive. The cheese baguette is a must try, and the artichoke brioche is amazing!

Made my first visit just before Christmas, and it was bustling! Tried a variety of baked goods:
Caramel apple almond croissant - its loaded with tons of apple slices and it's literally like eating a large slice of hot apple pie, but instead of pie crust it has a flaky croissant as the base. This is more like a dessert - never had a croissant like this before, highly recommended! It may seem a bit pricey but it's justified as it's incredibly filling.
Chive and cheese scone - it lives up to the hype, it is really good.
Blueberry muffin - it doesn't look special,, but it IS. Very moist and bursting with Blueberry aroma.
The savoury breads were equally impressive. The cheese baguette is a must try, and the artichoke brioche is amazing!