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    Caldense Bakery & Cafe

    3.6 (19 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Burnt Portuguese Custard Tarts
    Sarah I.

    Who doesn't like any Pasteis de Nata, the classic Portuguese Custard Tarts? Caldense Bakery is famous for these sweet pastries. This location is in a nice spot in a strip mall, making parking convenient unlike a lot of the downtown branches. We had delicious coffees and all of us had a tart each, which were delicious. Service was good. We also picked up a box of 30 Pasteis de Nata to go. This cost just over $50, which is reasonable. The box was nicely sealed for us. When we got home and opened the box, about 20 of the pastries were burnt. Completely different to the ones we had tasted when at the bakery. This isn't acceptable. We live almost an hour away, so not exactly a pop-in for us. We were unable to serve these pastries for an event. My entire family are huge fans of Caldense, but this was the first time visiting this particular branch. This is conning people. You can't serve and display one thing in store and send home another. I'm extremely disappointed. No, we won't be returning.

    Jennifer K.

    I know what I am going to order even before setting my foot inside Caldense Bakery & Cafe. Francesinha is a Portuguese sandwich originally from Porto, made with bread, wet-cured ham, linguiça, fresh sausage like chipolata, steak or roast meat and covered with melted cheese and a hot thick tomato and beer sauce served with french fries. [1] Here at Caldense the Francesinha ($8.50) might not have the french fries but it is close enough to what they have in Porto. A triple deck sandwich topped with a fried runny egg and melted cheese! The sauce might lacked any taste of beer but it compliment the "sandwich" well. Tosta mista ($4.95) which is really a ham and cheese sandwich looked a little sad beside the Francesinha. The service here is excellent. Just order and pay at the cash and your sandwich will be delivered to your table. The server was like You not going to eat those sandwiches but I was ordering for my Yelp friend too! Until my next trip to Portugal to try the real deal, I am quite happy to enjoy what they serves here at Caldense. I will be back! [1] from Wikipedia

    WaYnE c.

    Caldense Bakery becomes a "Double-Double" Bakery with this -=TEN10th=- location. Not only congratulations are in order, but also Welcome to the City of Vaughan. Following in the path of Costa Verde, there's no lack of Portuguese presence. Shall we call this area with varieties of Portuguese Delights, Little Little Portugal[1]? In comparison to various other Caldense locations, here are some p-r-o-s... - New Furnishing, but of course - Back-of-house semi-booths have power-outlets - Friendly personable young Ladies [Big Yay] - Menu shown on LCD displays - Nearby LCBO [when you need fresh air] - Nearby Costa Verde Churrsaquiera - 5 : 3 0 AM opening hour [ IF I read correctly] Found myself brand new afternoon coffee-shop spot for Cappuccino($2.62). Pastel de Nata($1.24), anyone? Ahemm, both of those are MINE. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1] Hope this doesn't offend anyone, especially Portuguese men. My apologies if any. Please do send me a msg of what best to call this new cultural neighbourhood.

    chicken salad to go
    Hangr Y.

    Nothing but good being shoveled into my mouth from Caldense bakery. As you walk into the shop, your eyes are directed to the sparkling show case of desserts. To your left is a rotating display of whole cakes. Further to your left is a hot counter for dine-in breakfast and lunches, another display case of fresh meats and cheeses, and shelves on shelves of Portuguese goods and (I assume) daily baked breads & buns. Run on sentence much? Today I stopped in for a dose of caffeine and picked up a chicken salad to-go. I love their espresso and I especially love their prices. Today's salad was to accompany my soup I packed for lunch. The small salad was actually quite large, leaving no room for my remaining lunch. I am not complaining. Note: there was no shortage of feta cheese on this bad boy. In the past I've picked up a DIY sandwich and salad. I drool over their sour dough buns with prosciutto and provolone. They've got a sandwich area where you can add lettuce, tomato, cucumber, peppers, sauces, etc., etc. I'm not sure how well advertised this is but if you ask politely, I'm sure it can be done for you too. Over the display cases are TV's that present their menu options. You can take it to-go or opt for table service. With Halloween quickly approaching, their interior is decked to the nines in ghoulish decor. With that being said, I can't wait to see how festive they get for Christmas. As a final point, the service is what keeps me coming back. I find every interaction to be a pleasant one. This is huge in my books!

    Judy W.

    great place to boost yourself with yumny egg custurds and good coffee. I enjoyed my latte and bakeries here

    I have to say this was my go to bakery for Portuguese tarts. I live 45min from this bakery and make the drive. To my dismay, I had a large order for a function I was hosting and received nasty burnt tarts. I was really upset. Why sell burnt tarts? I called and was told to come and they would exchange them. I get there and because I threw 5 out they wouldn't give me the 50 that I needed for the function the next day....only wanted to give me 45. WTH!!!! You burnt the tarts and I have to spend more than 3hours driving back and forth!!!! To top it off....no apology or recognition that they sold me crap. Do not go to this bakery....choose another Caldense. The staff are dense and the manager cannot manage. (Guess why his other store had to close?) At least I got my money back. Never again

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    5 years ago

    Great place fresh bread and also grab the coffee while I was there. Also selection of sweets friendly staff

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    Great place for expresso. Fresh breads and pastries worth a place to go look at and try

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    Portuguese tarts are really good here! Not too sweet. The crust is super crispy and not greasy.

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    Balzac's Coffee Roasters - Inside the cafe--nice and open with lots of windows

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    4.1(11 reviews)
    5.8 kmEdgeley

    Easy to find location which is located right beside the bus/subway terminal. Easy to grab a warm…read morebeverage to take with you while you travel or enjoy on site. Friendly staff who were able to show me their dairy free options! Very clean location! Parking is available 20 minutes free on the road or 1.25 every 20 minutes (just double check the time and days if the week in case it changes) Dessert was very fresh and served in sustainable packaging! Drink was also a delight with almond milk. Dessert with 2 12 oz drinks cost $20 but it's a more premium brand which shows with its taste (just maybe Not an everyday treat for the wallet)

    Great Vibe, Disappointing Espresso (from an ex-Barista)…read moreStepped into this spot looking to grab some genuinely good coffee. As an ex-barista, I'm fussy--I hate spending money and not getting a quality product. Unfortunately, the coffee was a swing and a miss. I ordered one iced latte and one hot latte. In both drinks, the espresso was burnt. I actually watched the barista pulling the shots, and I could tell immediately. To make matters worse, the hot drink was barely a latte; it was essentially a cappuccino based on the absurd amount of foam on top. Plus, the milk itself was ruined. There's a certain temperature and texture for steaming milk, and this was clearly burnt milk that had been frothed way too aggressively. Aesthetically, the café is lovely--it's cute and a great spot to work from home. My recommendation? Skip the espresso drinks. Maybe try the matcha or a pastry instead. I definitely won't be back for the coffee.

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    Chicha San Chen - Inside

    Chicha San Chen

    4.6(17 reviews)
    2.3 km

    Ok HELLO?? The aesthetic is so zen and charming inside!! I swear Taiwanese tea shops are so calming…read moreand peaceful. And the place is so fragrant with the natural aroma of tea. While we were waiting for our drinks we sat at this really cute window nook and just took in the peacefulness. The server was very helpful with tea selections and knew which teas paired with what flavours. I got the non caffeinated tea (picture) with honey, no sugar, with grassy, and no ice. My wife had a mango tea with foam. Our drinks were perfect. I love that it was zero fuss. Surprisingly not very busy but we did just have a killer snowstorm. I'm definitely coming back here more often.

    Tip: Get the high mountain pouchong tea with lemon juice and konjac. It's delicious!…read more After having a not-so-stellar Yelp experience at Ramin Isshin, I left the eatery with fellow Yelper friend, Jason. I felt like getting a drink. I noticed this Chicha San Chen and wanted to check it out. Jason joined me to work off some of the ramen that he had devoured. I've been to the Chicha San Chen at CF Markville. This store is at least twice as big as that location. There were plenty of places to sit down and enjoy your tea. I had a couple of fruity sparkling drinks at the CF Markville place. I was going to ask the man behind the counter if he had them. Instead, he said that he'd be back and I could look at the menu. It was delivered in a not-now-I'm-busy tone. It was odd. It's the only reason why this place doesn't get five stars. I'm so glad that Jason was with me. He said that the woman at CF Markville suggested that he get the high mountain pouchong tea with lemon juice and konjac. I decided to go with this drink. I got this drink with less sugar and less ice. I paid with my debit card on my phone. I tapped and was done. It didn't take much time for this drink to be made. It was nice chatting up a storm with Jason as we waited. The moment of truth was here. My drink was ready. I took a sip. It was awesome! The foam tasted like lemon meringue. The tea was perfect with the lemon juice. The konjac was chewy. I haven't had konjac since I visited Song Tea eons ago (rest in bubble tea peace). I wish that this drink came in a larger size. I drank it too fast... haha! I had a great experience with my friend's recommendation. I like that there's lot of parking in this plaza. I'd return again for more good bubble tea. Maybe staff will be more cheerful then. (437)

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    Seara Bakery & Pastry - View when you walk in

    Seara Bakery & Pastry

    4.2(16 reviews)
    1.3 km
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    It was cool to learn that Seara Bakery & Pastry offers Portuguese pastries and desserts in Vaughan…read more A recent Yelp experience brought me here. This bakery is located in a plaza with plenty of parking. I had no problem finding a parking spot coming from work. Sadly, all the Portuguese egg tarts (natas) were sold out when I had arrived at 5:30 pm. However, I did manage to get a pistachio loaf that looked yummy and ended up taking it home. I have had the following items at this place: - Iced latte - Portuguese vanilla custard-filled donut - Ham and cheese croissant My iced latte was awesome. The woman at the counter asked whether I wanted sugar. I declined it, which made this drink perfect. It was cold. The coffee was smooth. It had the perfect amount of milk. I loved it. My vanilla custard-filled donut came out next. It was cut in half, so I admired all the custard in it. It had sugar around it that was the only sweetness that I got from it. The custard had a mild vanilla flavour and had little sugar, which I appreciated. The donut was more on the egg side of things. If you don't like that eggy taste, it may not be for you. I personally loved how different it was compared to regular overly sweet donuts. My ham and cheese croissant had arrived. When you order a croissant warmed up, it gets pressed in a panini machine. It was different, but it worked. There was a single slice of ham and another slice of cheese in this croissant. It was yummy, but I was yearning for more filling. The croissant had a different type of flakiness when it was pressed to death. I used the washroom before I headed home. Staff here were constantly cleaning tables, chairs, and the washrooms during my visit. The women's washroom is a single stall and it was super clean. My pistachio loaf came up to $8. I paid with a debit card. I tipped and tapped. Done! There are nuts on top of the pistachio loaf, but not in the loaf itself. The loaf was closer to a pound cake, but without a whole lot of moisture. It also had a hint of vanilla or some other extract in it. It wasn't sweet, but it did require downing it with a drink. I ended up taking half of the loaf and making French toast out of it. It turned out nicely. I hope to return to get some natas. There were so many pastries that I want to try as many as possible. (245)

    Seara Bakery & Pastry truly captures the essence of authentic Portuguese pastries & dessert! It's a…read moresmall, but spacious shop offering both take-out and a few dine-in spots. From the moment I walked in, the friendly staff made me feel right at home. They were incredibly friendly and helped make recommendations on their most popular pastries - there's so many to choose from! I got the Pistachio Tiramisu and the Sweet Egg Mille Feuille. The tiramisu was light, sweet, and had a subtle pistachio flavor. The Mille Feuille was massive! It had crispy, flaky layers and a nicely balanced sweet egg custard in between. Very reasonable prices for all their pastries. If you're in the area and craving some authentic Portuguese pastries, I highly recommend stopping by this charming bakery! :)

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