Nice cozy place. I liked the seating on the 2nd floor. The waitress must get a killer workout everyday going up and down those steps to sever customers. Persian black tea $3 - served in a cute little teapot with a candle to keep it heated. Perfect for one person. I'm not big on tea's but it had a nice taste to it. Cappuccino $4 - served in a little cup with strong coffee flavours. I needed a couple sugar cubes to bring it to a level at which I could enjoy. Once it was sweet enough for me it was amazing. I wish there was a larger size option. Chocolate fondue $9.75 I think - came with a variety of fruits like blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and sliced banana. There was also 3 creme puffs and 3 marshmallows. The fruits were pretty fresh but the marshmallows were stale and hard. Of course anything tastes good when you dip it in chocolate. Overall, everything was good but with an average review of 4.5 stars I was expecting something here to blow me away but nothing really did. Maybe I ordered the wrong items of the menu but still a great place to relax and to grab some snacks and drinks. read more

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I have been to this place couple times in the past and it used to be one of my fav dessert place to go to, but tonight is just very disappointing. We went an hour before closing and there was nobody there. Both the waffle and crepe were extremely soggy. The waffle was plain with just two scoops of ice cream on it. The waffle was not edible at all!! Also, the price has gone up but the quality has dipped way down. We told them both dishes were really soggy, they told us the "machine" wasn't hot enough. If they'd told us they had no customers and they were not ready to serve any edible waffle or crepe today, we probably would have stepped out and just come back another day. Definitely not returning after this experience. read more

BB Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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We stopped by BB Cafe after dinner on a Saturday evening, arrived a bit after 8:30pm and we stayed until closing time. They have larger tables upstairs on the 2nd floor - took the corner table right next to the water dispenser filled with ice cold citrus infused water. Since it was our first time visiting the cafe, we asked for some recommendations. The person whom helped us pointed out some yummy looking suggestions. We decided on a scoop of zaffron - pistachio ice cream that was fabulous with a distinctive taste that is heavenly. It might make your taste buds pleasantly surprised. Ice cream looks like a popular choice; I saw at least three orders of just the pomegranate ice cream. The server suggested having Faloudeh with ice cream ($8) and a few drops of lemon juice will make the taste even more authentic and traditional. The faloudeh had a unique texture and refreshing flavour but, I prefer having the ice cream alone. Tried both the large coffee ($4.50) and large vanilla cake rolls ($4.50). Both cake rolls were light and fluffy but, I found the vanilla to be too sweet. In contrast, to the mocha cake roll which was better because the mocha helped counter the sweetness. Definitely worth trying a bit of everything :) The pistachio and pineapple cake was good, dense, full of flavour and just right amount of sweetness ($7.50). While I did not order any of their teas, our friends order the perfectly pear tea and said it was very light and delicate taste. From that description, I will try to find a fruit or floral tea that have a stronger and bolder taste. I think these desserts would be a good accompaniment to a sugar free beverage. A small bite of the cake then follow up with a sip of their many tea leaf offerings. Good portions to share with other people. Overall, lovely atmosphere, service was attentive and friendly. I will definitely visit them again! read more

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Trying a Persian cafe for the first time, I lucked out in choosing one of the better ones. Pros: Wide assortment of items Ice cream is made on site Cons: Service can be slow My GF had been wanting to try this place for the longest time. We had the day off together so we gave this place a go. I'm glad we did. This place has a really homey feel to it. It feels like someone's home who coincidentally has lots of treats to serve. They have a couple of one seat sofas on the first floor and much more seating on the second floor. We sat ourselves on the second floor. The lady working came up a few minutes later with menus. There's a buzzer to call for her to come to the table. We buzzed to order and it took her about 5 minutes to get up there because we could hear she wa with a customer downstairs. My GF ordered the Persian tea and a slice of pomegranate cake. I had the pistachio ice cream and a pear ice cream. The Persian tea was pretty good. It's set up on a neat apparatus above a candle. The cake had lots of pomegranate pieces in there. The pistachio ice cream was very good. All their ice creams are made on site and you can taste the difference. I could only taste a little hint if any of pear in my iced tea but it was still enjoyable. The homey feel of this place gives a great atmosphere to come in and enjoy your time here. The only gripe I have here is they only had one staff and she's multitasking both floors most of the time as well as being in the back area where the kitchen is. We hit the buzzer to pay our bill and after 10 minutes, we just went down on our own to pay our bill. When we got down, she was in the back area and didn't appear for another 5 minutes. Granted, she was only one person, they should have at least a second if you're going to have 2 floors. Maybe someone called in that day and we came on a day where they only had 1. In the end, I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a nice little cafe to spend some time in. read more

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Was in Richmond Hill area and came across this gem of a place. There is a reason why this place is rated so high. Amazing biscuits, coffee, desserts and possibly the best chicken breast sandwich I have had ever. I am not a fan of chicken sandwiches usually but this was something else. I only wish they were open in the west end. You cannot go wrong with this place. read more

Came here one night for a dessert. When we arrived, there was a sign by the front door that said wait to be seated, but no one came to help us - even though there were two waitresses behind the counter who clearly saw us standing there. We eventually walked up to the counter so the sign really served no purpose. We were seated in the cozy lounge upstairs and ordered: - napoleon - pistachio rollette - tiramisu - cafe mocha - traditional Persian tea We were fairly impressed with the items we ordered. The pastries were yummy and not too sweet, which is perfect for us. Our favourite was definitely the napoleon - really liked the layered custard with the flaky pastry. The cafe mocha had a perfect balance between espresso and chocolate. I took one star off for the lackluster service - the initial confusion of how we are to be seated and the waitress forgetting what drink I ordered. read more

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We were searching for an alternative from our usual brunch/lunch places in the area, and found this place. It is right off of Yonge Street with plenty of parking at the back. The first thing you notice as you walk into the restaurant is the wide array of beautifully decorated cakes and pastries on display. Any suckers for sweets will probably eye one or two of those slices right away. The service was as some previous yelpers have said, quite cold. Food wise was only okay for us. We ordered the chipotle chicken crepe, breakfast crepe and the boutique salad with chicken. They were quite accommodating with the minor changes we had with our orders, which was nice. But taste wise was nothing extraordinary. I liked my breakfast crepe as it was a cleaner version of a normal breakfast sandwich/burrito. The crepe was made nicely - it was thin and light. Some people might find it bland, but I tend to under-season my own food when eating at home. So it was fine for me. The chipotle chicken crepe was alright as well. The coffee definitely did not do it for me though. I love my coffee and I cannot start a day without a good cup of coffee. Unfortunately, my iced Americano was quite watered down. Yes, Americano is literally an espresso shot with water. But I can't justify paying $3.50 for an Americano that tastes like $1.99 iced coffee at timmys. What salvaged the experience was the dessert. We all quite enjoyed their swiss rolls. We tried both the pistachio and mocha swiss rolls. Both were made very well. The sponge cake to cream ratio was perfect. It was not heavy and not too sweet. I would probably come back for the dessert if anything. It is close by and it serves simple and health-ish savoury foods. If you are looking for a quick and light lunch with some tasty desserts, this would be a place for you. read more

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The best cafe in Richmons Hill. Delicious coffee and pastries, great ambiance, friendly service. read more

BB Cafe - Coffee late - delicious! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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Came here in on a weekday morning and it was super quiet with the occasional walk-ins, make it the perfect setting for chilling or catching up with friends. Ordered a few different cakes, Persian black tea, Turkish Coffee, and 2 boxes of pastries to go, everything was $30 after tax and tip. The black tea was amazing in taste and presentation, pairs extremely well with the pistachio cake-rolls, and the tiramisu. They also make full sized cakes! read more

BB Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

I have been back to this location of BB cafe several times since discovering it several years ago. It is a confectionary, patisserie, Iranian sweet shop on Yonge Street with a parking in the back. I like this place because they have a good variety of sweets, biscuits, sandwiches, drinks and shakes. I also like it because the owner and staff are polite and attentive. I also appreciate the upstairs lounge. When the rest of Richmond Hill closes down and runs home in time for kiddie bed time BB is still open (until 11:00), which is nice, although it would be nice if RH could have one single place open until or, gasp!, after midnight!! Finally, the premises are clean, which is always a must. With that said, they are on the expensive side (although their drinks are comprised of real fruit and the pastry has real cream and not the whipped fake stuff) and their offerings change from visit to visit. I appreciate the fresh juices, the good shakes and their crispy waffles (Waffle U has closed down as of two weeks ago probably thanks to the owner's insistence of changing his business operating hours on a weekly basis and then not even adhering to the updated weekly schedule!) that come across as less oily and sugary. One day I will try their Iranian ice creams, but I think I will forever pass on their Iranian sweets because they look just way too sweet. One last thing: BB is a sit-down cafe with a menu so they are distinct entities but for napoleons and cream puffs no one beats Garni and that includes BB. The napoleon and cream puffs at BB are OK, but Garni's are so evil and irresistable I will overdo it and run to the thread mill after. That good lol. read more

A quaint café with great food. When I walked in, I was met with a sizeable array of small treats, all made beautifully. I immediately knew I had to try them, so I got a few small waffles, while my friend ordered an affogato. Both were surprisingly well made, and it's worth the price (small serving size but high quality!) Will definitely drop by again! read more

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Sometimes they have good quality but since last year their qualities decreased so much, sometime I got frozen pasttries and expired date. The last time that I went there I found fly in my box and I did not go there anymore read more

BB Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

I really enjoyed the BB Cafe's atmosphere, very quiet and intimate setting. As there are only a few tables to sit at, this shouldn't be too much of a problem as we were able to get seats quickly. It's a small quaint cafe with very developed flavours in their food. The soup was a squash based soup that was too die for. I also got a panini like sandwich that was crispy and a delight to eat. I would come back for sure to try some of their pastries or desserts. I can't imagine it would disappoint. 10/10 would recommend again read more

BB Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Toronto Diary said that BB Café has the best Napoleon cake in Toronto so, yes, my expectation is pretty high. I walked into BB Café and took my first bite on Napoleon cake which is topped with puff pastry crumbs and made with several thin layers but not flaky. With so many layers, it became a little doughy and sweet cream is not rich and thick enough even it is filed in each layer. Is it the best? I think that's a bit more challenging. But this café deserve its name with amazing Swiss Roll, don't judge a Swiss Roll by its appearance. The silky texture with smooth cream makes the roll so moist, soft and fluffy, even Paris Baguette can't compete such quality. The Swiss roll has three flavors; chocolate, vanilla and mocha and I love mocha better. I visited BB Cafe three times within 6 days and if you have a chance to visit Toronto, this is a place where you should go for an incredible delicious Swiss Roll. read more

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So nice! Flavourful traditional tea. Cozy seating upstairs. The traditional tea comes with candles to keep your tea warm. Perfect spot for a date. I think it'd be even nicer in the winter can't wait to go back read more

BB Cafe - Traditional tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

I stopped in for tea and a pastry. I ordered a mint tea. My dining companion ordered a Persian tea, but she said it just reminded her of Lipton's. We ordered a pistachio rollette and a couple cookies. The pistachio rollette was very soft and delicate and had a lovely vanilla flavour. The only evidence of pistachios were those few sprinkled on top. We didn't really luck out with our cookie selections, unfortunately. One pistachio cookie was dry and not at all sweet. The other, that looked like a small puffed pastry cookie, was over baked, dry, and didn't have much flavour. I would come again for the rollettes and tea, but I'd definitely skip the cookies. read more

A busy cafe that serves Persian dessert on Yonge St in Richmond Hill. Pros - good variety of desserts (I.e. pomegranate ice cream), a few non-dessert types (savoury crepes) and coffee/tea (cappuccino, Turkish coffee, Persian tea). Interior is clean and well decorated if slightly dated. Friendly staff. Parking lot is available in the back of the building. Overall, good ambience and noted good mix of clientele of varied age and cultural groups. It was a positive first time experience so I would visit again if I'm in the area. Cons- building is an old and narrow 2 storey house so space is a bit cramped, and while parking is available, spaces fill up quickly so it is hard to find a spot. So I wouldn't say it is ideal for bigger groups or families with babies for that reason. Desserts were decent in terms of taste, quality and price but serving size is definitely on the smaller side. read more

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I love this place it's a super chill and cozy place to have food, study, or talk with friends. You can buy take out or just seat upstairs or downstairs and order food. I personally would recommend the Persian tea- they come in a super cute tea cup. I also tried the chicken breast sandwich, white pear tea, saffron tea and triple dip finger food. They were all really good!! The price I think is super fair and reasonable. read more

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Came here with a friend on a Thursday night. Place itself is a small family-run shop with a lot of different pastries cookies and treats around the store. My friend and I got a cake to ourselves which came to about $13 including tip. I got a hazelnut chocolate mousse cake while my friend got a molten lava chocolate cake! Both were very delicious but I found the molten lava cake bit too chocolatey for my preference but still overall yummy! Would definitely come back again, the service was very good and the staff working there were very nice and helpful. Definitely recommend! read more

BB Cafe - Chocolate hazelnut mousse cake and molten chocolate lava cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Nice establishment , very homey feel. Service was slow but friendly. Ordered dessert crepes banana split and lattes and everything was tasty and fresh. read more

BB Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Great place for a little get together with the girls or a cute date. The food is to die for and the deserts are super! The service is also great but was very busy on Fridays read more

I like the cafe, it's a cozy place for socializing and it has good pastries . The staff are very friendly too. read more

If you want a cold, rude and over priced food for very small portions experience this is the place :/. Long time to serve customers no friendliness nothing. This place simply sucks. read more

Fantastic place located in the older section of Richmond Hill which serves great treats and excellent tea. Very affordable, and they serve right to your table after ordering. Get the teas which are kept warm by candles! Also can be used as a study spot but be aware on weekends there are pretty loud conversations by local Persians who are there to catch up or celebrate birthdays read more

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The Napoleon cake was delicious. It was creamy and really hit the spot. I also had their macaron from the fridge behind the cake counter and they weren't that great. The coffee flavor was awful. You can taste the coffee ground bits in your mouth. read more

Went here to buy a freshly baked cake for my Christmas party and was very disappointed when I went to serve what I had bought. The cake was labelled "LA ROCCA" which is a frozen cake that can be purchased from grocery stores such at Sobeys or Longos, yet they put it in their own box and are selling it as freshly made. For a place that calls itself a cafe, the least you'd expect is that they bake their own goods. Will not be purchasing from here again. read more

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Got a pomegranate cake for my boyfriend's birthday last year, and I've been hooked onto their cakes ever since. Besides the fact that pomegranate cake is extremely hard to find, it was super delicious and beautifully made! (It was a mousse/sponge cake) I cannot gush enough about how much my friends and family love their pastries and cakes. If you ask my boyfriend what his favorite cake in the world is, he'll tell you workout a pause, this pomegranate cake. Sincerely a forever loyal customer lots of love for their cakes, i promise you, you'll be hooked like me once you try this cake! I know some of the other reviews mention the service, there is a bit of a language barrier, if you don't speak farsi and really don't know what to order there may be some difficulty. I would recommend checking the menu online, or calling ahead to order for pick up (this is always what i do, so the checkout procedure is always smooth and friendly). Don't let this stop you from trying the best Persian middle eastern style cakes in the area (pistachio, pomegranate, almond flavors are some of the amazing unique flavors) read more

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I really wanted to like this place. First impressions was good, nice ambience, except later when it got a little busy the noise carries quite a bit. The food itself is both good and original, with nice presentation, but I'm docking them on the service. The service was slow, even though it was not busy at first. Our server confused our table for another on three separate occasions. There was a large gap in time between when the first few and the last of the main courses arrived. We were missing cutlery, and asked for it three times. We eventually went downstairs to get it ourselves. The server was visibly frustrated, leaving you to think the problem is yours. As it got busy service continued to decline. Overall the poor service tainted what should have been a good experience. I don't know that I will return, maybe for something simple like coffee and desert. read more

Delicious Persian pastries, quality and flavourful savoury dishes, and breathtaking presentation. The ambiance is well above average, with warming decor, comfortable seating and great lighting and music. The concept of BB cafe is a true winner. I would give it a 6/5 if I could, except for the organizational deficits. First, service is friendly but so slow, even when they are not busy. Also, DO NOT expect to productively do work on wifi. The atmosphere looks perfect for a study session, but the internet connection is frustrating at best. Last- and this might be TMI, but they have a sign that says "please do not flush toilet paper" in their restrooms. This is a basic plumbing issue, they need to get their act together. read more

It was my first time here and it was a very delightful experience. I'd say it's one of those hidden gems in Vaughan/Richmond Hill area, as my friends and I have never heard of it before. The desserts were delicious, we highly recommend the Cafe Glacé with ice cream in it! Fondue was also very yummy. The place is very cute and cozy, especially the upper floor! Ice cream flavours are very unique and to be honest I wasn't a big fan of them but all the other desserts were great. Would definitely come again but more for the quiet and calm atmosphere. read more

Great ambiance... Very relaxing and soothing cafe... Desserts are mouth watering... Must try pistachio pineapple cake... Traditional tea is very flavor full.. friendly service..top notch read more

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Still part of my exploration of new eateries around the York Region area, I was dying to go to a new cafe/coffee house besides the traditional Tim Hortons or Starbucks. My friend suggested BB Cafe in Richmond Hill, to which I agreed. Upon entering the actual building itself, the parking entrance is actually in between BB Cafe and another building beside it, and the parking is at the back. It is a little bit deceptive, but if you drive slowly, you should be able to spot it. There's plenty of parking spots at the back. Entering the cafe, you have two entrances. One at the side, and one in the front. We entered through the front and my first impressions were great. When you enter from the side, you have the display for sweets, pastries, cakes, and where you pay. By the front entrance, you have a fireplace, and a few tables and chairs. There's also more room upstairs, and if you must know, the washroom is downstairs by the side entrance. We sat down, and one of the staff members brought the menu. After glancing through the menu, which I believe it was not overwhelming, I decided to try the Marakesh mint iced tea, and a slice of their coffee cake. We did not have to wait long, and upon taking a bite out of the coffee cake, and sipping the tea, my taste buds were in heaven. It could not get any better than that. They have a lot of traditional Persian teas, and next time, I will try something different. They also do catering, in the sense that they bake cakes, and one can order a custom one, or a pre-made one. That being said, one star is docked off, as they could keep the place a little bit cleaner. There were some cobwebs by the window sill, and the tables could have been cleaned. We had to inform them about the table being cleaned. Overall, customer service and the food/drink items were great, and I can definitely see myself coming back here. read more

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Wonderful ambiance with a wide selection of desserts. If you like Persian tea and coffee this is the place to come. We had the walnut banana cake and the raspberry cheesecake! We sat and leisurely enjoyed Supping coco! I did not get to try the upstairs but that us just one more reason to come back! Enjoy read more

I love the cozy setting of this lovely cafe which is located at Yonge and north of Major Mac. The staffs there are very friendly. At first, I didn't know there are extra seating on the second floor; thought this cafe is too small and about to sit at the bar. Later, the staff invited me to the second floor, it is like a little playhouse at the loft. Their Tiramisu is good, not too sweet, goes great with espresso. I had ordered a Walnut and Cinnamon Apple crepe, I love it :) read more

BB Cafe - A cozy seating area on th he second floor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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Came here needing a last minute birthday cake and I'm so glad I did. The staff are all so friendly and the environment is so cozy. We had the banana walnut cake and it was delicious, everyone at the birthday dinner loved it. Will definitely be back! read more

Why are you not offering small portions of chocolate cake for uber eats orders? You are losing your customers this way. It's expensive for me to buy a whole chocolate cake. read more

This is a small Persian cafe with traditional and western pastries. I have visited them 3-4 times but never left a review until today because I think I now have a good sense of how things are in this café. What you will experience at B.B Cafe can be on either end of the spectrum because it is a matter of hit or miss!! So Think Twice about going there if it's a special occasion or if you have guests. Overall here is my review. The Good: The majority of the items on the menu are quite delicious and well prepared. I do recommend Iranian style saffron ice cream with pistachio as well as pastries. The sandwiches are also decent and tasty. I love the Persian style of serving tea. The Bad: Service can be anywhere between Mediocre to Disaster! And here are the issues: Getting the table may go ok but You will have to wait for long before you can order. Once you order you will have to wait for a long time to get your order. If you're with guests Do Not order crepes or Waffles because they can take forever to arrive. If your table is on the ground floor what can be more frustrating is having to wait for your order while seeing all the servers behind the counter either chit chatting or walking past you without acknowledging you. Finally, good luck with catching someone's attention to get your bill! That said, there is an extremely courteous and polite lady handling the till that seems to be the team-lead. Unfortunately for all her courtesy, her team definitely needs training. read more

Awesome location. Awesome service from a waiter. A little pricey but everything is worth it... maybe not their lunch menu though lol. Highly recommend this café. read more

Came here for dessert after reading the reviews of this place. I have to say it lives up to its popularity. Decor and atmosphere is very nice here. Very comfortable and relaxing, we spent the whole night here talking and catching up. Tried several desserts and they tasted as good as it was presented. I especially liked their tea, it was so pretty and the taste complemented the dessert so well. Had the crepe and roll cake. Both were delicious. The saffron ice cream is a must-order, so good!!!! read more

BB Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

We were there on Friday for lunch. We ordered chicken sandwich, roast beef sandwich and Lux crepe; they were all good; the side salad came with the sandwich was fresh with right amount of dressing. 4 stars for lunch. We should order their tea instead of Americano :S It was our fault. 3 stars for coffee There wasn't much choice for dessert in the afternoon. 3 stars. read more