New Eats: Almond Butterfly Café

Located in Harbord Village, Almond Butterfly Café is a bustling little spot for local gluten-free enthusiasts.

Haven’t jumped on the gluten-free trend? Fear not—the mouthwatering cupcakes are so delicious, we barely considered the fact they’re made with coconut and rice flours and dark cocoa, making them rich and moist without being too sweet. While the café area is quite small, Almond Butterfly has a large kitchen in the back where savoury lunch treats with fresh side salads are prepared alongside all manner of cake (we’re talking everything from birthday to wedding). Best of all, the café has partnered with a local coffee roaster, Social Coffee & Tea Co., making the brews extra delicious; we highly recommend pairing an almond milk cappuccino with a chocolate espresso cupcake.

Gluten-free good. —Maggie Rebalski

Almond Butterfly Café, 100A Harbord St., Toronto, 416-792-7994, www.almondbutterfly.com