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We were walking down Young Street when we saw the strawberry and cream bread in the window. After looking at a couple other items in the window I knew this place was unique and I have to check it out! They have some of the most beautiful sweet fun desserts I've ever seen in my life. There are lots of places on Spadina that have offering similar to this but a lot more casual. I've never seen ones with all these amazing ingredients. Now let me say I'm not an expert in any of this, but I've definitely had many a sweet fun with him and she is or wee little hotdogs. These are the best that I've ever had. The bread was super tender with that mild sweetness and the fillings tasted like they were high-quality. They also just had so many interesting and fun options to try. It was really hard to choose. Really fun to visit the store even just to check out all the options. We ended up getting six things and just sharing that as a dinner. Super inexpensive
Got the $3.50 bubble tea special - 3 tea mix. It was pretty good - frothy, strong but not horribly tannic and undrinkable like Hong Kong style milk tea. However there's a bait and switch - tapioca is included in the picture, but you need to top up $0.50 to get it in your drink. They have $3.99 daily drink specials too. Toppings might not be included for those too.
This is a great little bakery Hong-Kong style bakery off of Yonge St. They have a good selection of sweet and savoury, usually running out of things near the end of the day so you can be sure your goodies are fresh. Best of all, they sell Japanese Milk Bread, which is hard to find. The Butter Pudding Cake is quite nice with tea or coffee, medium-sweet offering that dense-yet-delicate texture so unique to Asian baking. They also have an excellent collection of cheesecakes, Swiss roles (mango, vanilla and matcha) and other selections that will thrill dinner guest.
Brand new Asian bakery on prime yonge real estate between Dundas and college station. I was walking by and found them outside sampling several of their pastries. They were also have several promos! I chose the strawberry bun because it was SO GORGEOUS AND ONLY $2.50. The place reminded me of bake code but prettier, more patisserie looking while being relatively CHEAPER. I enjoyed the experience very much as well as the egg tart which was the perfect amount of sweetness with a crispy, flakey tart. They also had tons of drinks with some new ones I haven't seen before. Id love to try them next time and I can't wait to come back for other buns!!
Extremely clean and bright environment, pastries are aligned neatly in their respective showcases. It does get crowded if some people are inside the store as there is enough room (comfortably) for one person. I've tried their matcha cookie and it tasted okay, didn't really get the matcha flavor from it. Other pastries look tempting but they are quite pricey. I'd say it's one of the better places to grab a classic pearl milk tea (they do often promote this drink for 3.49 for regular size).
Very overpriced buns, that weren't even that good. Service is absolute garbage, cashier didn't look at me or speak a single word. Bread itself was mediocre, the $1 buns from HK bakery in Chinatown tastes better and it's less than half the price. If I'm paying $3.99 for a bun it better be the best damn bun Ive ever had.
Got the Strawberry Cream Bun and it is AMAZING. The strawberry flavour is strong and the cream is not overly sweet. Both the cream and the strawberries are fresh and I would definitely get this again!
Someone handed the creative torch over to Bake Island and screamed: go at it, champs! For it's here you will see Chinese buns in slightly different forms, flavours, and combinations. Price leans on the higher end for buns.
I went into Bake Island early in the day when they just opened. They were still filling their cases with buns and pastries at that time but we knew everything was fresh. The store is very clean and organized. I like how they had a little "hot" section for some of the buns that should be eaten warmed. They had a case by the cashier filled with some cakes that you could buy by the piece or as a whole. They also offered some bubble tea drinks and as well as your typical asian tea drinks (milk tea, half & half, lemon tea, etc). I ended up getting 5 buns and a milk tea. Since we went when they just opened the buns were still nice and warm when we ate them. I got the following: Shredded Pork Pastry Bun - I really enjoyed this bun, it was filled with pork floss and had a nice flakey pastry bun. It had the sweet and savoury flavour of your typical asian pastry buns. Taiwan Bun - I ended up eating this one a few hours later and it had dried out a bit. Its similar to the traditional pineapple bun but the crust was not as buttery and flakey. I wasn't really a fan of this one, the bun was a little too dense but it could have been because it was a bit dried out. It might have tasted better if I had warmed it up perhaps. Hong Kong Crispy Bun - Also similar to the pineapple bun but a much more crispy top. It was my favourite one. I liked the crispy sweetness with the nice soft and warm bun. Black Sesame Bun - The black sesame filling was really good and not overly sweet. I wasn't sure what the topping on the bun was and to be honest it didn't do much for the bun. It was very messy to eat due to the topping breaking apart into a powdery mess. Sausage Bread - Saw this being brought out from the kitchen so had to get it. It was in the "hot" warming section. Reminded me of the typical chinese hot dog bun, but this one had some cheese and ketchup on it which gave it some added flavour. I really enjoyed it. It had the nice sweet and savoury flavour and the bread was soft and warm. They had a really good variety of buns, cakes and pastries. I think there's something for everyone. I thoroughly enjoyed them but the price is a little high, although given it's location I understand why. I would still say it's worth it given their variety and the fact that they have more unique buns than the typical ones in Chinatown. Overall I'd definitely go back to try out the other buns and cakes as well!
Very fresh, clean and ok Asian bakery downtown. As it is downtown, yes, items are much more expensive than in Chinatown but they are still good and some are very original (strawberry bun good, green tea red bean ok, ginger black sesame bun ok, sesame red bean bread very good). I would go there without hesitation if craving for a coconut bun or other type of Asian bakeries or buns in the area. Lots of young employees always bringing some fresh items out of the kitchen in the back. I just wish their pace was a bit faster, especially the cashier (as it is quite warm inside and lining up to pay carrying a loaded tray is annoying - weak a/c and real busy pastry kitchen with running ovens in the back)
It was gross when you ate a molded Swiss roll in the morning.... I feel sick...never go again...
The bread items are flaky and tasty. However, the fruit flies are joining the bread party as well in the store... The drinks are mediocre; they are not sealed top lid, so make sure to be careful when you have more than two drinks to carry.
It's a very nice-looking Asian bakery shop on Yonge St. Everything is presented nicely in the glass cases and makes use of every inch of space in the shop. I walk by more often than not when travelling between work sites and found myself wandering one day after the positive review from a coworker. I can definitely say that the buns are presented better here with a little more artistic flair to make it enticing for you to buy. Eye appeal can be buy appeal. I only had one bun which was the HK BBQ Pork bun. It was about 40 cents more than a similar bun that you could find at other bakery shops. The bun on the outside doesn't look all too different but the differences are a little more clear when you take a bit inside. I found that there was more filling as well as more authentic chunks of BBQ pork in this bun. Is that extra cents worth it? I'm still undecided but no hesitation that when I have a craving for some buns, I can come here and expect nothing less.
5 years ago
Breads are pretty hit or miss, some have the perfect amount of topping/filling while others are stingy and feel lacking. The mochi croissant is a standout. While a little greasy, the flavour and textures are delicious. read more
Awesome bakeshop in Spadina Chinatown that are known for their HK style food and snacks like Chinese buns. They also sell fusion buns that aren't traditional and a broader menu including bubble tea, dimsum and Chinese hot dishes. I haven't tried the other dishes from their menu besides the buns. Even if the buns aren't traditional, it's really good, better than the traditional buns, I've tried at times! I really like this pastry puff that comes with chicken or beef that. Not much seats in the store so more for grab and go experience. The staff is pleasant and efficient. read more
Fresh Chinese buns for a very reasonable price. They offer a few sit in table and even have hot food, congee, noodles, dim sum, dumplings and rice dishes. The service here is pay at the counter, not much interaction or smiling at the cash register. Your buns are placed in a cardboard box when you bring your tray of goods and tongs to the cashier. It gets very busy in here, most customers buy and go. The bakery appears to be clean and bright. They also have a drinks menu, HK style coffee and milk tea, ovaltine and a cold drinks area with bottled teas and soda. I'd definitely come back here if I lived closer. read more
We were walking down Young Street when we saw the strawberry and cream bread in the window. After looking at a couple other items in the window I knew this place was unique and I have to check it out! They have some of the most beautiful sweet fun desserts I've ever seen in my life. There are lots of places on Spadina that have offering similar to this but a lot more casual. I've never seen ones with all these amazing ingredients. Now let me say I'm not an expert in any of this, but I've definitely had many a sweet fun with him and she is or wee little hotdogs. These are the best that I've ever had. The bread was super tender with that mild sweetness and the fillings tasted like they were high-quality. They also just had so many interesting and fun options to try. It was really hard to choose. Really fun to visit the store even just to check out all the options. We ended up getting six things and just sharing that as a dinner. Super inexpensive read more
6 years ago
Got the $3.50 bubble tea special - 3 tea mix. It was pretty good - frothy, strong but not horribly tannic and undrinkable like Hong Kong style milk tea. However there's a bait and switch - tapioca is included in the picture, but you need to top up $0.50 to get it in your drink. They have $3.99 daily drink specials too. Toppings might not be included for those too. read more
4 years ago
This is a great little bakery Hong-Kong style bakery off of Yonge St. They have a good selection of sweet and savoury, usually running out of things near the end of the day so you can be sure your goodies are fresh. Best of all, they sell Japanese Milk Bread, which is hard to find. The Butter Pudding Cake is quite nice with tea or coffee, medium-sweet offering that dense-yet-delicate texture so unique to Asian baking. They also have an excellent collection of cheesecakes, Swiss roles (mango, vanilla and matcha) and other selections that will thrill dinner guest. read more
8 years ago
Brand new Asian bakery on prime yonge real estate between Dundas and college station. I was walking by and found them outside sampling several of their pastries. They were also have several promos! I chose the strawberry bun because it was SO GORGEOUS AND ONLY $2.50. The place reminded me of bake code but prettier, more patisserie looking while being relatively CHEAPER. I enjoyed the experience very much as well as the egg tart which was the perfect amount of sweetness with a crispy, flakey tart. They also had tons of drinks with some new ones I haven't seen before. Id love to try them next time and I can't wait to come back for other buns!! read more
Extremely clean and bright environment, pastries are aligned neatly in their respective showcases. It does get crowded if some people are inside the store as there is enough room (comfortably) for one person. I've tried their matcha cookie and it tasted okay, didn't really get the matcha flavor from it. Other pastries look tempting but they are quite pricey. I'd say it's one of the better places to grab a classic pearl milk tea (they do often promote this drink for 3.49 for regular size). read more
Very overpriced buns, that weren't even that good. Service is absolute garbage, cashier didn't look at me or speak a single word. Bread itself was mediocre, the $1 buns from HK bakery in Chinatown tastes better and it's less than half the price. If I'm paying $3.99 for a bun it better be the best damn bun Ive ever had. read more
5 years ago
Got the Strawberry Cream Bun and it is AMAZING. The strawberry flavour is strong and the cream is not overly sweet. Both the cream and the strawberries are fresh and I would definitely get this again! read more
Someone handed the creative torch over to Bake Island and screamed: go at it, champs! For it's here you will see Chinese buns in slightly different forms, flavours, and combinations. Price leans on the higher end for buns. read more
I went into Bake Island early in the day when they just opened. They were still filling their cases with buns and pastries at that time but we knew everything was fresh. The store is very clean and organized. I like how they had a little "hot" section for some of the buns that should be eaten warmed. They had a case by the cashier filled with some cakes that you could buy by the piece or as a whole. They also offered some bubble tea drinks and as well as your typical asian tea drinks (milk tea, half & half, lemon tea, etc). I ended up getting 5 buns and a milk tea. Since we went when they just opened the buns were still nice and warm when we ate them. I got the following: Shredded Pork Pastry Bun - I really enjoyed this bun, it was filled with pork floss and had a nice flakey pastry bun. It had the sweet and savoury flavour of your typical asian pastry buns. Taiwan Bun - I ended up eating this one a few hours later and it had dried out a bit. Its similar to the traditional pineapple bun but the crust was not as buttery and flakey. I wasn't really a fan of this one, the bun was a little too dense but it could have been because it was a bit dried out. It might have tasted better if I had warmed it up perhaps. Hong Kong Crispy Bun - Also similar to the pineapple bun but a much more crispy top. It was my favourite one. I liked the crispy sweetness with the nice soft and warm bun. Black Sesame Bun - The black sesame filling was really good and not overly sweet. I wasn't sure what the topping on the bun was and to be honest it didn't do much for the bun. It was very messy to eat due to the topping breaking apart into a powdery mess. Sausage Bread - Saw this being brought out from the kitchen so had to get it. It was in the "hot" warming section. Reminded me of the typical chinese hot dog bun, but this one had some cheese and ketchup on it which gave it some added flavour. I really enjoyed it. It had the nice sweet and savoury flavour and the bread was soft and warm. They had a really good variety of buns, cakes and pastries. I think there's something for everyone. I thoroughly enjoyed them but the price is a little high, although given it's location I understand why. I would still say it's worth it given their variety and the fact that they have more unique buns than the typical ones in Chinatown. Overall I'd definitely go back to try out the other buns and cakes as well! read more
8 years ago
Very fresh, clean and ok Asian bakery downtown. As it is downtown, yes, items are much more expensive than in Chinatown but they are still good and some are very original (strawberry bun good, green tea red bean ok, ginger black sesame bun ok, sesame red bean bread very good). I would go there without hesitation if craving for a coconut bun or other type of Asian bakeries or buns in the area. Lots of young employees always bringing some fresh items out of the kitchen in the back. I just wish their pace was a bit faster, especially the cashier (as it is quite warm inside and lining up to pay carrying a loaded tray is annoying - weak a/c and real busy pastry kitchen with running ovens in the back) read more
6 years ago
It was gross when you ate a molded Swiss roll in the morning.... I feel sick...never go again... read more
The bread items are flaky and tasty. However, the fruit flies are joining the bread party as well in the store... The drinks are mediocre; they are not sealed top lid, so make sure to be careful when you have more than two drinks to carry. read more
It's a very nice-looking Asian bakery shop on Yonge St. Everything is presented nicely in the glass cases and makes use of every inch of space in the shop. I walk by more often than not when travelling between work sites and found myself wandering one day after the positive review from a coworker. I can definitely say that the buns are presented better here with a little more artistic flair to make it enticing for you to buy. Eye appeal can be buy appeal. I only had one bun which was the HK BBQ Pork bun. It was about 40 cents more than a similar bun that you could find at other bakery shops. The bun on the outside doesn't look all too different but the differences are a little more clear when you take a bit inside. I found that there was more filling as well as more authentic chunks of BBQ pork in this bun. Is that extra cents worth it? I'm still undecided but no hesitation that when I have a craving for some buns, I can come here and expect nothing less. read more
6 years ago
Bought the Cheese Carbon Bun. Nothing special. It's just a normal bread with a thin layer of cream cheese filling. I might try other cakes or pastries in the store as they look cute but definitely won't purchase this bun again. read more
As I was walking down the streets I was so glad there was this gem of a store. It was such a treat. The first couple of sips were thick and creamy and tasted exactly like a cheesecake. And the rest was a fresh strawberry drink. The drink wasnt too sweet which I loved. Definately the best to have on a hot day with the crowds. read more
7 years ago
nice japanese pastries. Nice bubble tea selection. Nice sit in place. Cozy and relaxing environment. I would come again. Cheap and nice products read more
6 years ago
8 years ago
store is very clean and organized all the pastries looked fresh right out of the oven they had a good variety of buns I got the green tea cookie and carbon cheese bun I like that they weren't too sweet and the bread was soft however, I do think that it's pricey for an asian bakery read more
My view on Bake Island when shopping and tasting were two very different experiences. I love Chinese bakeries - buns are super soft, pastries are flakey and they're all a reasonable price. Bake Island falls on the middle of the scale. First off, walking into the store my eyes definitely ate first. There were so many pastries I had never heard or seen before! They were very pretty and I was tempted to buy all of them but considering I'm BROKE (yay uni life) my friend and I decided to buy six and split the bill so we both could try everything. Here is our menu: 1. Strawberry Durian Bun: the best part was the little bits and pieces of??? Not sure what but there are like crumbs on top but that was the best part. The durian inside is a mochi-like texture and although the bun was pink, there wasn't much strawberry flavour (although durian is a powerful taste to beat). 2. Thai Curry Bun - I like curry buns. This one doesn't taste that different from others. 3. Charcoal Green Tea Bun - Again, the inside is a mochi-like stuffing. Not much in taste but it is sweet. 4. Carbon Cheese Bun - The cheese is that sweet cream cheese (?) found inside Asian pastries. 5. Creamy Mushroom Bun - I was expecting it to be more...creamy? Almost expecting a cream of mushroom soup to pour out but the filling is the same filling found in Chinese vegetarian noodles - carrot slices, mushroom and green onion. 6. Salted Egg Yolk Pastry - an expensive pastry! It was $3 for the smallest pastry we got but it is true to it's name. Literally just a salted egg yolk in a flaky pastry. There are more pastries behind the glass display case but nothing really sparked my interest (also, I was still broke). They also offer bubble tea but I didn't have a chance to try. I was hoping there was a deal with a buy 5 get one free offer as Asian bakeries usually have this deal but there was no such thing. Service was alright. No greeting when we stepped in, and no conversation but the girl serving us was laughing as my friend and I joked around. There was a $0.50 charge for using credit. Not sure if the charge goes away after a certain amount you spend but we spent $14 so I doubt it. TLDR: I'd go to Bake Island again if I was really craving something but I don't see myself actively seeking out to go to the bakery. It's expensive and their pastries aren't anything to rave about but it is a nice option to have around the downtown area. read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
The bono drink was horrible really bad not blended well and had chunks of powder do not recommend this place at all read more
Saw a newly opened bake shop near the intersection of Gerrard and Yonge. Clean and brightly lit inside. Prices were almost double what you would find in Chinatown but there are some unique buns you wouldn't be able to get there. I tried the green tea red bean bun which didn't really have much green tea taste to it but it was a good size and really fluffy. The coconut cocktail bun was delicious with coconut filling, you can buy this in a bulk version of 6 for slightly cheaper. The coconut butterfly bun was pretty standard with coconut flakes weaved into the bun. They also have a warmer if you want buns that give you the "fresh outta the oven" feels. read more
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372 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M5B 1S6
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