George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
In the heart of Toronto’s buzzing pastry scene, a new gem has quietly opened its doors and it’s one with an inspiring back-story. Tangssant Viennoiserie may look like just another café on Church Street, but beneath the buttery layers of its croissants lies a story of ambition, education, and transformation.
From Classroom to Croissant
The founders are proud alumni of George Brown College and while many pastry shops can boast a great recipe or stellar location, what sets this one apart is the journey the founders took from student life in the college’s kitchens and classrooms, to launching their own Pâtisserie. That GBC connection is more than a credential: it’s a narrative of how formal training and real-world passion can converge beautifully.
Where Passion Meets Precision
From the moment you walk into Tangssant, it’s clear this isn’t your average café, it’s a space devoted to the art of pastries. The display cases glow with laminated layers of golden-brown pastries, each one whispering of technique: the slow dough fold, the cultured butter and the perfect bake. With the flood of positive early reviews from local food enthusiasts, it’s clear that every bite at Tangssant Viennoiserie delivers exceptional quality and unforgettable flavour.
From College Dreams to Culinary Reality
As proud alumni of George Brown College’s Culinary Arts program, they’ve transformed their training into a living, breathing expression of their craft.
For Tangssant, that means the café isn’t just about selling pastries, it’s about elevating them. It’s about building a space where craft meets community. It’s about showing that education, when paired with vision can lead to something more than a job: it can lead to ownership, to creation and to something that belongs to you.
If you’re in Toronto, stop by Tangssant to try these deliciously crafted pastries.
Tangssant Viennoiserie - 193 Church St, Toronto, ON