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| - Little Pebbles is the place I bring every guest I get in Toronto. Why? No, it's not because it's quintessentially Toronto. It's cause it's so dang cute is why.
It's a quaint little shop hidden away in Kensington, that you might only catch with a line creeping outside (sometimes). They recently moved space, and there's more indoor seating now which I'm eternally grateful for. The embellish each of the seating spaces with plants and paintings on an otherwise simple decor of white and wooden furniture. It's a Japanese style cafe - both in menu, environment.
The drinks are why I came, the desserts are what keeps me coming back. They offer black sesame lattes, and matcha lattes, both sweetened and unsweetened. As an individual who does not like sweetened beverages very much, this is great! In addition, I've not personally encountered a black sesame latte before, a flavour that I think is well underused outside of Japan. They also have great coffee options, including a sakura cold brew - a floral note cold brew, not actually infused with flowers.
The desserts are incredible! I've had the Matcha tiramisu a few times, which is a Japanese take on a classic - with swaps of matcha powder instead of cocoa powder, and red paste within the layers. The sakura tiramisu is thankfully, not like other sakura items I've had before, which is usually just a hint of salty floral notes. It's incredibly unique and garnished with a swig of the flower to remind you why this place is great. Honestly, the foodie in me is ashamed I haven't tried as many things from the menu, but the matcha tiramisu is difficult to resist when it's staring at you in a cute wooden box.
Definitely worth a try if you're in the kensington area, whether you are looking for a place for sweets, or just coffee on the go.
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