Sometimes all it takes to get back on track is a visit to a quaint French-inspired dessert café with an existential flair. Escape from the daily grind with today’s WagJag from L'Opera Patisserie et Café:

• $27 for tea for 2 with a crepe and more (a $55 value)
• $25 for tea for 2 with a waffle and more (a $50 value)

L'Opera Patisserie et Café – one of Toronto’s best kept secrets – is a casual dessert café full of flower-topped tables and delectable treats make you feel like you’re dining in France. From cappuccinos, lattes and other coffee creations to savoury crepes and waffles covered in fresh fruit, chocolate and ice cream, this café has everything needed to whet your whistle and satiate your appetite for something sweet. Option one gets you your choice of two salads, two cappuccinos, lattes or teas, two large desserts and four hazelnut or almond biscotti in addition to a large crepe stuffed with ham, cheese, spinach, egg and mushroom. Option two cools cravings for something a little different and offers up two cappuccinos, lattes or teas, two large desserts, four hazelnut or almond biscotti, four meringue cookies and a waffle covered in fresh fruit, chocolate, and ice cream. The pros at L'Opera Patisserie et Café also whip up other fun desserts including crème brulee, tiramisu or full-size cakes and other treats for special occasions and beyond.

Dessert choices (two per option):

• Lemon, mocha or pina colada cheese pie
• Crème brulee

Reviews

“Always drop by here whenever I have a chance for either coffee cravings or having dessert with friends. Boy this place is amazing. Walking in, I would first notice a warm cozy decorated cafe. Always comfortable to hang out and catch up over coffee. But my favourite is the waffles... Possibly best in this part of North York. The waffle is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Also they topped with freshly cut mountain of fruits of your choice followed by the nicely drizzled chocolate syrup and powdered sugar.” - Yelp