2 Postcards
Step into The Tempered Room, a charming Parkdale patisserie where buttery croissants and elegant pastries are crafted by one of Toronto's top pastry chefs.
"Parkdale’s Patisserie: The Tempered Room When Torontonians heard that French pastry chef Bertrand Alépée was set to open a patisserie in Parkdale, tongues wagged. While the emerging ’hood had embraced plenty of hot-to-trot restaurants, the idea of locals coughing up $6 for an saccharine work of art was a bit questionable. Thing is, they were wrong. Since The Tempered Chef swung open its doors, a steady flow of sugar keeners has made its mark on the wooden floors. The inviting room sees a communal table up front along with plenty of smaller seating arrangements in a high-ceilinged space. A glass case displays an ever-changing set of rather handsome pastries like the choco citron (pictured), a lemon tart with a layer of milk chocolate ganache topped with meringue. Croissants, croque monsieur and mini quiches are also present, aimed at those seeking out a more lunch-y fare. Turns out, a patisserie was exactly what Parkdale wanted."
"The Tempered Room, Parkdale by Format. A heartbreakingly beautiful cafe with equally exquisite baked goods. Owned by Bertrand Alépée, one of Toronto’s finest pastry chefs, The Tempered Room is a peaceful place to people-watch or get some work done — with a soup bowl-sized latte, of course."
Nora the Food Explora
Sarah W
Michelle Geniusz
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Jenny T
Jess
Jennifer Maraj
Yen Ho
Nora the Food Explora
Sarah W
Michelle Geniusz
Delly
Jenny T
Jess
Jennifer Maraj
Yen Ho