Demetres Desserts Dufferin

Demetres Desserts Dufferin is a dessert restaurant at 3250 Dufferin St in North York, Ontario, just south of Yorkdale Mall near the intersection of Dufferin St and Orfus Rd. The location serves crepes, waffles, cakes, ice cream, parfaits, sundaes, ice cream sandwiches, milkshakes, iced coffees and hot drinks in a sit-down setting with table service.

What a visit here looks like

A visit to Demetres Desserts Dufferin typically means being seated at a table, going through a printed or posted menu, and having a server bring the order out rather than picking items up at a counter. Because the format is table service rather than a quick-serve counter, most guests treat it as a proper sit-down stop rather than a five-minute grab-and-go errand.

The pacing tends to follow a familiar rhythm for the neighbourhood: a table for two or a small group, a shared plate or two to split, and enough time to let a waffle or a sundae actually be enjoyed rather than rushed. Because the desserts are plated with sauces, fresh fruit and toppings added at the end, orders are prepared to be eaten on-site shortly after they arrive, which is part of why the sit-down format is used instead of a faster counter model. Guests who are simply picking something up to go can still do so, but the space itself is set up for people who plan to stay and eat at their table.

Etiquette here mirrors what is expected at most sit-down dessert restaurants in the area: waiting to be seated rather than choosing a table directly, keeping shared plates and extra spoons in mind when ordering for a group, and allowing time between courses if multiple items are ordered. Because a number of desserts are built to be shared — a waffle with several toppings, a large sundae, a split milkshake — many tables order fewer items than the number of guests and split them, which is a normal and expected way to dine here rather than an exception.

Pairing a stop here with the rest of the day

Demetres Desserts Dufferin sits just south of Yorkdale Mall, which makes it a natural stop before or after a shopping trip rather than a standalone destination that requires a special detour. The location on Dufferin St, at Orfus Rd, is easy to fold into a day that already includes errands or shopping in the immediate area.

For many visitors, the sequence is straightforward: spend time at Yorkdale Mall, then walk or drive the short distance south on Dufferin St to sit down for dessert afterward. Because the restaurant is positioned as a follow-on stop rather than a meal itself, it fits naturally at the end of an afternoon of shopping, after a movie, or as a stop on the way home through North York. The area around Dufferin St and Orfus Rd is used to this kind of pass-through traffic, so parking and timing tend to work best either just before the mall closes or in the evening once shopping crowds have thinned out.

Given that dine-in seating is offered alongside delivery and takeout, the stop can also be built around an evening at home — picking up desserts on the way back from an outing elsewhere in North York rather than sitting down on-site.

Ordering, budget and the small details that matter

Demetres Desserts Dufferin offers three main ways to get dessert: dining in with table service, ordering for delivery, or arranging takeout, either online or by phone at 416-783-2777. This flexibility matters for anyone planning around a specific evening, since the same menu can be enjoyed on-site or brought home depending on how the rest of the day is structured.

Budget-wise, portions and preparation lean toward a fuller dessert-restaurant experience rather than a quick, low-cost scoop — expect pricing closer to a sit-down dessert outing than a corner ice cream stand, given the table service, made-to-order plating and range of toppings involved. Guests planning a group visit should budget accordingly and consider sharing larger items like sundaes or loaded waffles.

A few practical notes worth knowing before heading over: the kitchen and dining room serve the same hours for dine-in, delivery and takeout, so there is no separate late-night takeout-only window to plan around. Vegan options are available in the form of sorbetto-based desserts and select seasonal items, which is useful to know ahead of time for groups with mixed dietary preferences. Various payment methods are accepted on-site. Because the space is renovated for sit-down dining, larger groups or events such as birthdays are accommodated within the regular seating rather than through a separate banquet or private-room setup.

Frequently asked questions

Is Demetres Desserts Dufferin suitable for families or groups?

Yes. The sit-down format with table service accommodates families and groups, and several menu items — sundaes, loaded waffles, milkshakes — are designed to be shared across a table, which makes group visits straightforward.

Since dine-in, delivery and takeout all run on the same daily hours, timing mostly comes down to personal plans: many guests come by after shopping at nearby Yorkdale Mall in the afternoon or evening, when there is time to sit and enjoy dessert without rushing.

Can dessert be ordered remotely instead of dining in?

Yes. Delivery and takeout are both available, and orders can be placed online or by calling 416-783-2777, so a visit in person is not required to enjoy the menu.

Do you need to book ahead or make an appointment?

No appointment is required to dine in, order takeout or arrange delivery. Guests can simply arrive during open hours or place an order directly by phone or online.