Asters Patisserie

After hearing so many good things about this place, I finally decided to give Asters Pastries a try. I was immediately charmed by the shop; it’s small, clean, and aesthetically pleasing, providing a wonderful atmosphere for browsing. The selection is fantastic. Beyond the standard pastries, I saw several options including macaroons, large cakes, and cookies. Everything looked tempting, but the true stars were the fruit-shaped desserts they are absolutely beautiful works of art. I’ve since tried several of these beauties, from the peach and mango to the coffee flavour, and they are all consistently well made. The execution is genuinely masterful: The outer shell is perfectly thin and features stunning, beautiful airbrush work. The mousse inside is smooth and has a good amount of flavour. The fruit jelly layer provides a pleasing, contrasting texture. Crucially, they are not too sweet; they are deliciously light and decadent. A quick, important tip for anyone trying them for the first time: make sure you don’t consume them frozen! You must let them thaw in the fridge for a few hours to get that perfectly smooth, delicate texture. My entire experience was supported by great and helpful service. Asters Pastries is a new favourite, delivering on both artistry and flavour.

Tried the viral fruit desserts that have been circulating. My favorite were the mango and coffee bean. Everything else tastes the same. I would stick to mango and coffee bean next time. $60+ for 6 pastries is a steep price. I appreciate the craftsmanship though. Staff was nice and offered a discount for signing up for the free membership and offered a free apple dessert. Probably would not go back anytime soon. Not worth a 40min drive for me.

Finally tried the viral fruit cakes from LA at Asters. They are under-stably overpriced as I’m sure they take time to make. Payed $48 for 4 small cakes - 2 fruit and 2 regular (mango, raspberry, pistachio and chocolate/cherry). Enjoyed every single one! Thought I would love the mango the most but the raspberry one caught me by surprise. There were possibly some coconut on the mango one which I thought didn’t pair. The pistachio one is definitely a must. Recommended to sit out for 20 minutes but I loved it eating it frozen!

Absolutely the best bakery in Toronto! 🎂 Their cakes are true works of art — beautifully crafted, unique, and incredibly delicious. Every time I need something special for a celebration, they exceed expectations with both taste and presentation. I adore this place and always look forward to coming back. Highly recommend! 💖🍰

This patisserie offers a truly delightful experience. Every pastry is beautifully crafted, with the perfect balance of texture and flavor. The space feels warm and inviting, and the service is consistently attentive without being overbearing. Whether it’s a quick stop for a morning croissant or an afternoon dessert, it never disappoints.

We came all the way from the scarborough side of the city just to enjoy these beautifully designed fruit cakes. It was 100% worth it. Amazing service. Extremely delicious cakes. Not heavily sweet which it perfect for those who likes savory taste. My daughter has been asking about this place for months now and when we finally went she was very happy and very satisfied by their cakes. We will definitely come to visit again. Highly recommended for everyone to visit.

All the baked goods looked beautiful. I took my mother here for her birthday, she was able to enjoy the tiramisu. Two ladies were working, one was making drinks for other customers, the other didn’t acknowledge any customers and was filling the case. We waited 10 minutes to be serviced. Once the other lady was ready to take our order, I inquired about ingredients for food allergies I have. The lady who was filling the display case rudely interjected and was condescending. Disappointing for that kind of behavior in a bakery.

Definitely beautiful pastries, but I do feel as though you are paying for the looks more than the flavour itself. Finally got a chance to try these viral pastries after driving an hour out for them. I do not think they are worth the drive, unfortunately, if you are out of town. If you're in the area, by all means, but given the distance, cost and experience, I can't say it's for me. I tried the hazelnut chocolate tart and strawberry mousse cake. The tart was my favourite of the two, seemed balanced in flavour and not overly sweet. The pastry dough itself was good, texturally, and I appreciated the whole pieces of hazelnuts in the caramel filling. Too much of the mousse on top for me; could have been toned down. The strawberry mousse cake was underwhelming for me, though beautifully constructed. I do appreciate the time and effort to make it as beautiful as it is, but if the flavour isn't there, then it's not worth it. Texturally, I do wish there was more cake to mousse ratio. Too much mousse for such little cake, and the cake itself was dry. The lady serving us didn't seem the nicest and gave a bit of attitude for us not telling her how many pastries we were getting. We had picked out a couple but wanted more, but were uncertain which others we wanted, as it was our first time there, something she'd have known if she'd asked. She seemed upset she had opted for a smaller box and had to use another one on us. Overall, I would recommend the hazelnut chocolate tart, and I'm sure there are a few others that are good as recommended by others, but I don't think I'll be back to try them after this experience, unfortunately, unless I'm in the area. Not worth going out of your way for.