Circles and Squares
19 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/toronto, r/FoodToronto, r/askTO21 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Circles & Squares is recommended across Toronto locations, including Yonge near Davisville. Three commenters particularly like the butter tarts. One visitor at the TD North Tower lobby praises the cold brew and seating; that is a different branch. Two critics describe disappointing baking or coffee, while another visitor enjoys a relaxed morning sitting outside without identifying the branch.
Address
Circles & Squares Bakery Café, 1909 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4S 1Z3, Canada
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Butter tart
- Best for
- Desserts
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Rvaughn101 in r/toronto · Aug 2026
Visited in the morning and said they loved the place.
- Recommendsu/Hiraaa_ in r/FoodToronto · Sep 2024variety
Most creative in its flavour pairings of the places tried, and a solid choice.
- Recommendsu/bloodyfkinhell in r/askTO · Apr 2026taste
Impressed by its cold brew and pastries; newly opened spot with seating in the lobby.
- Recommendsu/TidpaoTime in r/askTO · Feb 2026variety
Visited for the first time recently and was impressed by the range on offer.
- Recommendsu/Otherwise_Radish1034 in r/askTO · Jan 2026
Named as a favourite bakery in answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/overbearingberry in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2024
Names it as a busy weekend bakery.
- Recommendsu/gc_rosebeforehoes in r/toronto · Aug 2026
Rates Circles and Squares highly as a top-quality coffee spot, alongside Found Coffee.
- Recommendsu/Impossible-Eye315 in r/askTO · Jun 2025variety
Likes its seasonal menu and local bakery sourcing; regularly visits the midtown branch.
Show all 21 cited comments
- Recommendsu/silverandbrass in r/askTO · Apr 2024
Names it as a direct pick in a short list.
- Recommendsu/TootSweetClean in r/askTO · Feb 2026
A commenter names it among several picks and notes it also supplies many other Toronto cafes.
- Caveatu/yourewrong321 in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2024taste
Everything tried was lacklustre; wholesale focus shows in quality.
- Recommendsu/synkronized1 in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2024
Names it as a busy weekend bakery.
- Recommendsu/Unfair-Grapefruit-42 in r/askTO · Aug 2026
Recommends the Yonge and Davisville cafe for coffee, butter tarts and other pastries.
- Recommendsu/adompenelope in r/askTO · Feb 2026taste
First visit; loved the bakery, treats kept well for days, and the coffee impressed.
- Recommendsu/snorkeldorkk in r/askTO · Jan 2026
Says they also love it.
- Recommendsu/rm3g in r/askTO · Oct 2024taste
Calls its butter tarts the best option and says it's across from Davisville Station.
- Recommendsu/C00lst3r in r/askTO · Apr 2024
Names Circles & Squares as a direct answer.
- Recommendsu/Carpet-Crafty in r/askTO · Mar 2024taste
Names its butter tart as worth trying in the city.
- Recommendsu/Certain_Path_5687 in r/FoodToronto · Sep 2026
Names it as one of their answers to the request.
- Recommendsu/Torontobumbler in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2025taste
Calls Circles and Squares the better choice for pastries.
- Caveatu/lingfromTO in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2024taste
Agrees; pastry meh and coffee undrinkable.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.