This is part of an international chain with its origins in Belgium. The decor of the Eglinton Store is marvelous. They have invested a great deal of moneyto include an enormous skylight that brings both lights and 'warmth' to the locale.
This was a much awaited chain. And just like most of the bakeries in Europe (more than 60%) not much is baked on the premises. Let me clear not much baking is made from scratch starting in the wee hours of the morning. Things may be baked in ovens, using only organic product (??). Their coffee (fair trade, ???trade, ??????, is not much beyond 401 Service Centre quality.
Does this place have high standards? I am sure their corporate literature is rife with them. Their website sings a song to their commitment and culture....BUT
The breads are average, the selection mediocre, the service nonchalant, and the overall experience not memorable. These digressions are re-emphasized by the prices which are stiff. People this is the not the Cafe de la Paix!
When it comes to this restaurant it seems that the road to hell paved with good intentions. It is not a place I will return to.