If you are the kind of person who’s really figure conscious, who counts calories in all that goes into your stomach, and who becomes paranoid at the sight of the tiniest millimeter of fat around your waist, you can stop reading this article right here. If you wish to continue, do so at your own risk.

Bonjour Brioche, located in Leslieville, East Toronto, is the place where loads of Torontonians head for breakfast and brunch. This is because Bonjour Brioche offers the finest pastries, quiches, and baguettes to have ever been baked on this planet. Half the people you see here are probably cursing themselves for not showing more restrain, while the other half is making promises to go back to their diet after devouring their buttered croissants and lemon tarts!

The moment you step into this small and cozy bakery, you are greeted by aromas that are bound to make you reel. Soft jazz or folk music plays in the background, and the walls are decorated with black and white photographs. The ambience is warm and inviting.

The bakery doesn’t have more than a dozen tables, probably less, and if you want to enjoy your breakfast, you should go there well in advance to beat the queue. During peak times, the line practically crawls at a snail’s pace. But whatever you do, don’t give up, because the wait is well worth it.

The breakfast here is scrumptious, but not the traditional fare of boiled eggs, buttered toast, marmalade and coffee. What you get are scrambled eggs over potato rosti with smoked salmon, cheesy spinach quiche, and the Provencal omelets (ooh, so fluffy!) with gruyere. It’s scrumptious, filling, and lip-smacking. If you can handle it so early in the morning, you can also go in for the baked French toast, loaded with sugar and cinnamon, which is a huge favorite during breakfast time.

For lunch, try their selection of sandwiches. You will be hard pressed to find anything better than these through the length and breadth of Toronto. Sandwiches are made on freshly-baked baguettes, and you can choose vegetarian or meat fillings. Some of the more irresistible ones are roast beef, thyme, and caramelized onions. There’s a soup-of-the-day, if you are interested, along with savoury tart du jour.

Patrons of the Bonjour Brioche are often seen heading back home in the evenings with some goodies, hugging themselves with the idea of savoring them in the comforts of their home. Alternatively, you can also pack a picnic lunch/brunch and head over to the park and enjoy it there all by yourself, without having to share it with anyone.

When you come over to the Bonjour Brioche Bakery Café, you are forgiven for being a glutton. After all, who can resist the delectable delights offered here? Enjoy, binge, pig it out, and treat yourself. You’ve probably earned it.