Rehab’s Tino & Friends Whisks You to Paris, Tarts in Tow

Let’s be honest—every diet starts with the kind of optimism that could move mountains. For the first 72 hours, you’re basically a beacon of self-control, waving off cookies with an air of smug superiority, blending kale smoothies like they’re a Michelin-starred dish, and religiously logging every almond in your calorie tracker. But then hour 73 arrives. Life happens. Or more specifically, Tino and Friends happens.

Nestled in Rehab’s Gateway Mall, Tino and Friends isn’t just a bakery; it’s a portal to Paris. The moment you step through the doors, everything shifts. The world feels softer, warmer, as if it’s wrapped you in the coziest, butter-scented embrace.

Tino and Friends doesn’t merely bake pastries; they compose them. Their raspberry croissant, with its tangy-sweet jam enveloped in layers of buttery perfection, is reason enough to renounce kale forever. The pistachio tart—where velvety cream meets the crunch of roasted nuts—is a love letter to your taste buds. And the dark chocolate bomb? It’s understated, explosive, and proof that sometimes less really is more (but still incredibly indulgent).

But Tino and Friends isn’t all sugar and sweetness. Their savory menu is just as seductive. Take the Philly steak with pomegranate or the turkey sandwich with caramelized onion-infused bread, a marriage of umami and tang. 

And the coffee? Oh, the coffee. Roasted in-house, each cup is crafted with care, a perfect partner to their cinnamon roll—sticky, indulgent, and somehow never too sweet. Opt for a seat outside and pretend you’re on a Parisian boulevard rather than a mall courtyard. The illusion is surprisingly easy to buy into.