This new location of Thobors is a very welcome addition to the neighborhood: their commitment to French indulgence is much appreciated. Located close to a massive dig site near Eglinton West station the storefront stands out because of its signature citrus orange. It is seemingly a hit with the community because each time I have been to the cafe, it seems to be doing brisk business.
Thobors claims to serve the best baguette in the city, and while I can't attest to that claim I am a big fan: they are slender with tapered ends, light to the touch and chewy.
The selection of confitures while not extensive packs a punch. I picked up a small jar of the 'Christmas Jam' just before the holidays and it's a decadent mix of apricots, walnuts, prunes, figs and spices.
The mini quiches are very good with a nice subtlety (depending on the additional ingredients) to the creamy and eggy insides. Understandably they were quite cold. Even though my order was to go, the otherwise very friendly and accommodating staff could've offered to heat the quiches up, which they didn't.
I picked up an apple pie to serve as desert for Christmas dinner and it was delicious: not too sweet or tart, generously appley and nutty. However, the crust was a bit soggy at the bottom and stuck to the packaging.
I look forward to enjoying the fruits of Thobors' labor and bringing my homesick Parisian friends to this location for a slice of their homeland.