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The Best Butter Tarts in Toronto

Shania & Peony Wong

2 months ago

There’s a lot of debate when it comes to raisins in butter tarts; however, we can all agree on one thing -- butter tarts are a quintessentially Canadian dessert that is delicious no matter what. From the ooey-gooey filling to the often thin and flaky crust, this sweet and buttery pastry is sure to satisfy all of your sweet tooth cravings.

Here are some of the best places you can get butter tarts in Toronto.

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1

244 Augusta Ave

Bunner's Bakeshop

The butter tarts at any of their three locations in Toronto are all vegan, gluten-free and delicious.

2

1911 Queen St E

The Sweet Oven Toronto

With a location in the Beaches, Barrie and Orillia, this bakery makes over twenty different butter tart flavours, including chai, mint Oreo and Skor bit.

3

635 Gerrard St E

Gerrard St. Bakery

A trip to this bakery in East Chinatown isn’t complete without their classic butter tarts. A crispy crust surrounds the gooey filling.

4

223 Main St S

The Maids' Cottage

Head up north to this restaurant in Newmarket for some delicious butter tarts with gluten-free versions available.

5

1304 A Queen St E

Sweet Bliss Baking Co.

Butter tarts are a crowd-pleaser at this bakery in Leslieville. They also have butter tart squares that are a hit as well.

6

621 St Clair Ave W

Leah's Bakery

Located at the corner of St. Clair and Wychwood is this bakery serving up plain and chocolate pecan butter tarts.

7

1252 The Queensway

Tartistry

The butter tarts at this spot in Etobicoke taste great, but they’re also a work of art. Butter tarts are available gluten-free.

8

420 Eglinton Ave W

Phipps Bakery Cafe

You'll find butter tarts of different flavours and sizes at this bakery on the Eglinton Way. There's regular and mini-sized butter tarts, as well as chocolate and caramel flavours.