Maman, the Parisian inspired bakery from New York’s SoHo district opened its second location here in Toronto on July 6, in First Canadian Place. The bakery is in the space formerly occupied by Szechuan Szechuan on the second level food court. The fast-casual café bakery is owned by Michelin starred, Chef Arman Arnal of La Chassagnet in the South of France and designer/baker, Elise Marshall.
The bright farmhouse chic, in blue and whites is cosy with communal tables and a wall of windows that gives it a standalone feel.
Opening hours are bright and early at 7:00 a.m. when you can get a variety of freshly baked croissants, yogurt and coffees. Lunch time offerings include traditional French favourites like Croque- Madame, Quiche, salads and fresh baguette sandwiches. I selected the lunch box of ham and cheese Quiche and a salad of fresh greens, strawberries and goat cheese.
The Quiche Lorraine was warm, with a flakey crust and actual pieces of ham and a savoury filling where you could actually taste and see the cheese. A good change from the tasteless and rubbery Quiche available in food courts. Lemon-Thyme Madeleines are buttery treat with coffee for that mid-afternoon lull, keep one handy in your desk drawer.
A number of retail items are also available including teas, popcorn and South of France styled goods. The line up moves quickly, but always wise to get there starting about 11:30 a.m. Most customers are grab and go, so seating up to about 12:30 is pretty good.
Maman is worth the walk over from whatever food court you inhabit in the vast Toronto Path system. They are looking soon to add a cocktail hour. It’ll be a nice place to relax after work and I look forward trying to it. Bon appétit, fellow eaters!
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Maman in First Canadian Place Maman, the Parisian inspired bakery from New York's SoHo district opened its second location here in…
