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A famous gourmet ice cream chain Cauldron Ice Cream from California is finally opening its first Canadian location and giving away free ice cream! The chain is known for carving Insta-worthy roses into the ice cream that they serve in their signature “puffle cones.”

The first Cauldron Ice Cream store located at 502 Queen Street West, will be open to the public starting this Sunday, September 30th. And the best part is that the first 100 lucky customers in line will receive a FREE Puffle Cone. The store will also have some exclusive merchandise and some fun giveaways, so don’t miss out!

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Are you excited to try Caudron Ice Cream? Let us know in the comment section.

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When it comes to comfort food, it doesn’t get much better than dumplings. The best are made with delicious fillings and light, dainty wraps that you can pop into your mouth in one shot. Around Toronto, you can find dumplings of all types, from steamed to pan-fried, soup-filled, and more. Whether you love meat dumplings, vegetable dumplings or a mix, there’s no way you won’t find the right dumpling for you at one of these spots. Check out where to get the best dumplings in Toronto! You’re welcome.

1. Mother’s Dumplings

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The dumplings at Mother’s Dumplings are handmade from scratch every single day. Situated in Chinatown, it’s a favourite among many Torontonians who consider themselves dumpling conessieurs. They offer dumplings 3 ways: Boiled, steamed or pan-fried, with fillings ranging from pork and chives to beef and celery to melon, tofu and vegetable. Whatever you choose, you’ll be sure to love!

2. Dumpling House Restaurant

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This cozy Chinese eatery has made a name for itself as one of the most affordable, delicious dumpling spots in Chinatown. With pan fried and steamed dumplings, ranging from minced beef to fried pork and lamb meat, they’re all delicately made and served with an addicting hot sauce.

3. Loga’s Corner

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Loga’s Corner serves up momos, the Tibetan version of a classic dumpling. The family-run joint located in Parkdale offers both a takeout and a sit-down section for guests to enjoy their eats. The momos are made from scratch and you have your choice of beef or veggie, steamed or fried. If you’re new to momos, keep in mind they’re filled with hot juices around the filling, so be careful when you bite into them.

4. King’s Cafe

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Vegetarian dumpling lovers, rejoice! King’s Cafe has a menu devoted especially to you. Their dumpling selection is entirely vegetarian and made with all natural ingredients and no preservatives. Pair your dumplings with a tea from their extensive tea list, and one of their other delicious vegetarian plates!

5. Yummy Yummy Dumplings

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A mom and pop dumpling shop, you can count on Yummy Yummy Dumplings to always have an amazing selection. Choose from options like pork and pickled cabbage, beef and white turnip, chicken, cabbage and mushroom, squid and chive, and so much more. Plus, there are a few vegetarian options to choose from. Think chive and egg and cucumber, bean curd and egg.

6. Shanghai Dim Sum

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With locations in Scarborough and Richmond Hill, Torontonians make their way to Shanghai Dim Sum for their delicious dumplings, especially their xiao long bao (or soup-filled dumplings). The dainty wraps are filled with steaming hot broth with pork, or pork and crabmeat. Get them steamed or fried, either way, they’re hard to beat!

Do you know any other great dumpling places in Toronto? Share with us in the comment section below.

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Toronto’s food scene is diverse and dynamic and with so many options to choose from, making a decision can be tough. To help you decide which hot restaurant to check out next, we’ve rounded up our top 5 favourite brunch spots in Toronto right now.

Mildred’s Temple Kitchen

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One of the reasons we’ve always loved this restaurant is Mrs Biederhof’s Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes. The brunch is exceptional and pairs well with the Classic Canadian Caesar made using Walter Craft Caesar Mix! Proudly made in Canada, Walter’s spicy mix complements the decadent pancakes exceptionally well.

SD notes:

Located in the heart of the Distillery District
Lots of paid parking available
Huge selection – this is not your standard eggs and bacon brunch
Walter Caesar mix used in Caesars
Friendly staff
Buck a shuck Thursdays 5-7pm

Wish Restaurant

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Wish is a long time favourite of ours for two specific menu items. One – the incredibly decadent challah French toast with blueberries and caramelized bananas, and two – the granola yogurt. This is not your standard healthy parfait. The Greek yogurt is mixed with chocolate granola and oats, pretzel, and olive oil. A perfect sweet and savoury option.

SD Notes:

Located just south of Yorkville – walk score 10
Small restaurant with limited seating

Carbon Bar

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We recently visited this spot when they started serving brunch. Our top pics from the menu were definitely the chicken and waffles with citrus crema and chili-honey-garlic sauce. Our second pick, the smoked brisket benny is unlike any benny we have had, topped with the traditional hollandaise sauce.

SD Notes:

Lots of paid parking available
Brunch offered weekends 1030am-230pm
Large restaurant with tons of seating
Easily accessible by transit

Smith Restaurant

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We love this place for a variety of reasons, but one of the main ones is its patio. It’s so hard to find patios in Toronto that are both sunny and provide shade. This is truly the perfect patio in our opinion. Our favourite dishes here are the Ballina benedict with smoked salmon and the Smith Quiche. We can’t describe it. You need to taste it!

SD Notes:

Available on Uber Eats
Weekends only – 9am-4pm
Owned by the same people as Wish above
Great patio

Cacao 70

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We usually visit Cacao 70 for the decadent chocolate desserts but their brunch items are savoury and delicious as well! The best part about buying a brunch? Each one is served with bread, a fruit plate, and a small chocolate fondue.

SD Notes:

4 Toronto locations
Served 10am-4pm
Great for special occasions

Did we miss any great brunch spots in Toronto? Lets us know in the comments!

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