Simple pirukad in a hidden cafe
Nestled in the depths of Estonian House is this tiny cafe. It mainly serves the Estonian community and is not advertised anywhere, not even on its website nor in the building. Regardless, everyone is welcome. It is the only place in Toronto to get fresh Estonian foods.
Estonian cuisine is not very distinct. It is a cross between Russian, Swedish, and Polish food. From Russia and Poland, the heavy use of beets. From Sweden and Finland, lingonberry jam and smoked fish. From Poland, sausages and sauerkraut.
This place only offers breads and small snacks. When I visited, it was a week before Christmas and they were taking Christmas orders. The cafe was just a small takeout counter. There were only a couple of customers, all Estonians except for me.
