Bon Cake Ratings: 3.9/5
Food: 4/5 - Took an afternoon lunch break with my boyfriend today and took a stroll at First Markham Place. We found this Asian owned bakery here and decided to try a slice. We got the pistachio & strawberry, and it was good but not great. Definitely not the best slice I've tried in Toronto. Please see the description of the cake below for more details.
- Pistachio & Strawberry Cake [GET]: I like how light this cake was, and the pistachio cream and strawberry mousse was not too sweet. There's a slight pistachio flavor, but I wished it was stronger to be honest. The strawberry mousse was subtle. The texture is definitely heavier than a mousse, so more like a paste I'd say. The chiffon cake was light and fluffy, just like what most sponge cake tastes like, eggy and spongy-like. It was tasty, but nothing too mind-blowing, missing the WOW factor for sure. I got to say though, the ingredients they use are fresh!
Ambiance: 4/5 - Located in First Markham Place (FMP) food court. It is just a small shop with a cake display container showcasing some of their cakes and Swiss rolls. It is in the food court, so plenty of tables and chairs for you to sit. Great spot for catching up with friends or if you are with a large group of people, otherwise it is more of a grab and go place.
Price: 3.75/5 - I found the price point for the cakes here to be quite steep. Each cake slices range from $8.50 to $9 before tax. Although the cake slices are bigger than most, I think it is still pretty pricey. Good to try it if this is your first time, if not I think Duo is much better for a similar price point.
Service: 4/5 - The lady at the counter was friendly and patient, answered all my questions before I decide which flavors to get. She was polite and end up recommending the pistachio & strawberry cake to me. The cake is neatly packaged in a very cute box. They do take credit cards. Overall, pleasant experience.
BLUF: Cute cake shop that will catch your eye when you are at FMP, and make sure to check out Bon Cake. They serve fresh cake slices in some of the most unique and interesting flavors. Great services, nice people, and most importantly they use fresh ingredients, and you can tell when you try it. I would recommend getting any of their chiffon cakes, probably the Ovaltine flavored one, because I might next time. This is good, but not a MUST try place in Toronto. read more