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    Bear Bear Cafe

    3.9 (15 reviews)
    Closed • 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Connie C.

    Small but cozy HK cafe near Doris! The cafe is super small, mainly two people tables, so it's not meant for big groups. Service was great and friendly. Got the Hainanese Chicken Rice and some original taiwanese chicken because we weren't too hungry. The taiwanese chicken was very flavourful and the hainanese chicken was so juicy! I found the ginger and green onion sauce a bit salty though. We didn't want to order a drink because we had coffee right before lunch, but the owner still gave us a rundown of all their specialty drinks. They get beans directly from starbucks. We felt bad for not ordering, so we got the osmanthus and oolong drink. It was really delicious. Other tables ordered non-coffee drinks as well because they also drank before lol Would definitely come back!

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    David Y.

    Lovely little cafe run by a lovely couple. They seem to specialize in chicken (hainanese and popcorn) but just had some so decided to go with the beef brisket with curry sauce on rice and the unagidon. Both were a tad fatty but tasty, and serving size was pretty good. The standout of the meal though were two fruit teas we got the braised mandarin orange with osmanthus and yuzu, and the braised lychee and rosebud with logan. Both were super refreshing and perfect complement to the food. The place is small so fills up. Service is helpful and nice. You get a discount if you pay cash. Vibe is like you've been invited to someone's home. Would recommend this place if you want a casual and tasty meal.

    Amy L.

    Bear Bear is a cute little cafe in North York serving up some delicious Taiwanese and HK- style food. I wasn't sure if this was a Taiwanese cafe or HK cafe but the menu serves up a mix of Asian cafe dishes like popcorn chicken, Hainanese chicken rice and pastas. The server is very sweet and friendly and she is super attentive! Our waters were always filled and she recommended some iced teas for us. We didn't get to try the drinks this time since we were headed to a cafe afterwards. My friend and I split the popcorn chicken, Hainanese chicken rice and a carbonara pasta. Every dish was pretty good and we really had no complaints other than the rice being slightly dry. The popcorn chicken was delicious and the pasta contained plenty of bacon and creamy sauce. I would recommend stopping by for a nice lunch with friends.

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    Angeline T.

    Good Hainanese Chicken Rice is so hard to come by in Toronto, & I'm ever so grateful for Bear Bear Cafe! Their chicken is juicy the rice is so fragrant and it tastes so much like the ones I had in Malaysia! Love coming back here, it has such a homey feel

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    Leah Y.

    I recently visited Bear Bear Cafe for the second time with friends. We ordered a variety of dishes, including the 15. Hainanese chicken on rice, 17. Pan-fried pork chop with pineapple marinara tomato sauce, 18. Beef brisket on rice with Southeast Asian-style curry sauce, and 2. Japanese wasabi popcorn chicken as an appetizer. The Hainanese chicken was absolutely delightful and definitely the highlight of the meal. It was perfectly cooked, tender, and packed with flavor. I highly recommend trying it! The Japanese wasabi popcorn chicken was also a pleasant surprise. The portion was generous, and the combination of the crispy fried chicken and the distinct wasabi flavour was a unique and enjoyable experience. The staff, possibly the owner, was incredibly friendly and kind on both of my visits. Their warm hospitality added to the overall positive dining experience. One thing to note is that the cafe has limited seating, so it's advisable to make a reservation in advance. Overall, Bear Bear Cafe exceeded my expectations once again. The delicious food, excellent service, and cozy ambiance make it a must-visit for any food lover. (I'm adding my pictures from 1st vusut as well. Their chicken wings were also great!)

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    Amy W.

    Today is actually a snowy, rainy, gloomy day. But Bear Bear Cafe definitely brightens the evening. The Carbonara was delicious, creamy with a good amount of bacon. Not too salty. Of course I helped myself with my husband's pesto pasta with meatballs, you can tell that everything is fresh and the pesto sauce was made from scratch. I loved my starry night mocktail, I can imagine myself being back at a nice resort or rooftop patio on a nice summer day. So refreshing. The best part was the fruits were not in chunks and blended beautifully. The pineapple was torched. Not only was the drink beautiful, but tasted amazing! The Americano with house cinnamon apple maple syrup was definitely a highlight aswell. The coffee and the cinnamon apple paired so well, with the gold flakes on top. Amazing choice with the egg tarts that are made from scratch. Loving this cafe and can't wait to come back to try other items on the menu!

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