NOW Magazine // Food & Drink Review
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WEST QUEEN WEST'S Clafouti
Clafouti
:..915 Queen W, at Strachan, 416-603-1935. Since its arrival opposite Trinity Bellwoods Park back in 03, ex-Parisian patissier Olivier Jensen-Reynaud’s too-chic café has been home to arguably Toronto’s best croissants. No wonder there’s a lineup out front before the joint opens. Cramped quarters and a few tiny tables guarantee a near-perpetual mob scene. Best: the house croissant, warm from the oven, available plain, almond crusted or filled with chocolate or figs; superb croissant-wiches like turkey, Brie, arugula and saskatoon berry or Dijon chicken salad with raspberries; flaky fruit-topped custard tarts such as Pomme Normande or strawberry ’n’ rhubarb; mini tourtière; steak and kidney pie; key lime pie. Complete meals for $12 per person, including all taxes and an Illy coffee. Average main $6. Open Monday 8:30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday to Saturday 8 am to 6 pm, Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. Closed some holidays. Unlicensed. Cash only. Access: three steps at door, washrooms on same floor. Rating: NNNN.."
