There are several Chinese bakeries in Chinatown but somehow this store managed to call itself Chinese Bakery! It has been around for so many years. As with all Chinatown bakeries, it is cash only. You get a tray and tongs, and pick you own items. Then you bring it to the cashier to pay. All pastries are individually wrapped and most cost $1.25, or $1.50, or $2.40. There are also spong cakes and soya milk drinks. I ordered several assorted buns for $7.60 and a set of 6 peanut mochi balls for $5.00. I'm not claiming that this is the best bakery but it used to be the cheapest. I haven't compared prices since the pandemic so I don't know if they are the cheapest any longer. There are 6 small tables with 2 chairs each. It is nicely air conditioned inside. There is free WiFi. The store is not wheelchair accessible. There are no customer washrooms. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2025-166 read more

A solid choice as far as chinese bakeries go, it's pretty classic and has been around for a long time. I found the staff were kind and smiled, they did try to push those egg tarts on everyone (they look delicious but 2 for $10 is crazy hahaah) The cake i bought was $35, no tax and cash only. It looked beautiful and they wrote happy birthday on it and packed it up great! However taste wise it kind of fell flat. not bad for the "not too sweet" crowd but for me it only tasted like plain whipped cream and sponge cake. read more

It's been around for so long, they have some good baked goods and others that I will pass on next time. The char Siu bao/ BBQ pork buns - all varieties are great! The Bolo chat siu bao, the regular one and the flaky pastry version solid buns and treats. Good flavour. However, we got a couple of other items that fell below expectation, especially since I expect them to have the nostalgic traits of the buns we grew to love. The red bean cookie treats were mushy, the Bolo bao was dry inside, though the crust on top was great. And their choice to make the egg tart crust they way they do is disappointing. read more

Cash only. The pineapple pork bun was top tier. The outside was flaky and the pork inside was sweet and flavorful. I want to go back to try these buns again. It was $2 for 1 or $3.50 for 2. The egg tart had a very flaky and puffy shell with a more gelatinous-like filing than what I am used to. They were around $1.25. The coconut cream bun was okay. I thought they were very generous with the filling, but the filling had a very artificial aftertaste. read more

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Been coming to this bakery since I was little and it's super nostalgic. Now whenever I'm in the area and need something comforting and lighter on the wallet, i still come back here. Prices haven't changed too much. You do have to come here earlier otherwise you can expect disappointment when things are sold out later on in the day. Even though there's not much English spoke, service is quick. I usually bring cash so I"m not sure if they take card. It's not exactly a "hidden gem" since it's on Dundas, but it's got the old school chinese bakery charm. One of my favourite items here are the deep fried glutinous dumplings (haam siu gok). They make them so well. I've had one when it wasn't as crispy (the remaining ones of the day) and it was still good, so just imagine a fresh one. Self serve with a tray and tongs, so pick as many buns/pastries as your heart contents read more

We will NEVER go back. The cashier was EXTREMELY rude and arrogant. We went there to get some chinese bread/pastry. The bread taste ok, not the best in town. When we paid, we were told they only take cash. We have USD and she said they would only do $1 to 1 which is outranges rate. We gave her some Canadian $ along with USD but she took the USD first and refused to take the small coins. When we told her we don't need bag since we already have one, she told us we are CHEAP! read more

In one of the many corners of the fantastic Chinatown is this little bakery that brought me in due to the massive influx of people constantly coming in and out. Despite the appearance being somewhat dull with a few seats and cafeteria style layout, there are so many tasty treats on offer. From custard buns to matcha cake slices, everyone is bound to find something to fit their palate here for a great price too. Will definitely be coming back here in the near future, at the very least for their pineapple custard bun. Yum! read more

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Since my last visit, the price went up drastically to the point that some bakeries in Richmond Hill offer cheaper buns than this store.

When I travel I am always on the lookout for BBQ pork buns. These fit the bill perfectly. About $1 CA. Well stocked, clean, with a few tables inside. You go through cafeteria style with tongs and pay at the counter, quick, easy, affordable and delicious. Would return. read more

Chinese Bakery's baked products are the same as other bakeries in the area. I have one gripe that is if you are first at the cash counter don't expect to get served first. I placed my payment on the counter after employee finished bagging my purchase. Instead of giving me my change she takes the order of the person who came after me and chats with her then checks her out first. This is very disrespectful and Chinese Bakery has lost a long time customer in me. I'm going to only shop for Chinese baked goods Mashion Bakery or the T&T up the street. read more

The pineapple custard bun was our fav,, everything was delicious and the perfect sweetness enjoyed with some tea. The lady at the counter was also very sweet! read more

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pineapple custard is all time (worth the 5* alone), egg tarts good, as well as nice hot milk tea

DOES NOT TAKE DEBIT/CREDIT First off, the customer service here is terrible. I came here with the my husband, we entered and immediately asked the lady, "do you take credit or debit?" She nodded her head yes. So.. we grab a tray and some tongs, grabbing buns, and ONLY THEN does she yell out (no eye contact, just looking down at her phone), "Cash!". We were confused and asked her, "sorry?" She screams "CASH!". I don't know WHO this lady is, or what gave her this audacity to treat RESPECTFUL customers like crap when they've asked you NICELY if you use debit/credit, Im assuming she's the owner. NEVER COMING BACK HERE AGAIN. Waste of my time, terrible service, irresponsible owner. read more

Solid Chinese bakery pastries. Their egg tart was especially delicious compared to other egg tarts I've had before. Good place to go if you're craving chinese pastries but so are all the other bakeries in the area, nothing unique or special about this place. read more

I finally managed to purchase some items from here one morning a few weeks ago before I headed out into the Little Italy area. The prices are as cheap as the other Yelpers have mentioned, but I still wonder if the quality of the baked goods is lower than it's competitors down along Spadina Avenue...? I got some spring rolls, a few different types of filled buns and a bbq pork steamed bun. I will have to say that the spring rolls and the steamed bun were palatable for my taste buds but the other items didn't really give me a comforting feeling when I ate them. However, if the lower prices at Chinese Bakery make for a cheap, quick and maybe filling snack on the go then I would still come here on occasion. I might just stick with the steamed items for a filling mid-day snack. read more

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I've been going to this place for years. I remember Kim Moon but they closed down ages ago. This was my second go-to. Their pork steam bao are VERY good. Went there late and unfortunately my favourite jean dwae were all sold out =( and they also did not have any da'an ta left. She was trying to push the raisin twists. Bought a sponge cake slice (don't want to think about the oil content) and a couple of melon wife cakes ... The prices here are reasonable and the quality of the product fine. But go early - they sell out quickly. read more

This bakery has all the classic Chinese Bakery items with decent prices. It's cash only. I tried their steam pork bun (3 for $2 or 1 for $1), which was soft and warm! I've also had the pineapple red bean bun (can't go wrong with that) and their taro pastry (very interesting). I have no complaints about this place, it's my go to place. At the end of the day, they have a good deal where you can buy a random assortment of left over buns for a reduced price. read more

Chinese Bakery - Inside of a steamed pork bun - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Be careful and chew throughly before swallowing! Other than that, the products there are okay and cheaper than other bakeries! read more

Chinese Bakery - A piece of plastic in my pineapple bun... good thing it wasn't glass - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My last visit here was still a good experience. It's a very clean place from what I see. I really appreciate them keeping the store as tidy as possible. Good selection of cake and buns as well. Great pricing (like someone mentioned already its price level is between Ding Dong and HK Island) Fairly close to the subway as well. I don't think they serve any drink here, which I have no problem with since those orders would easily slow down the line waiting to be cashed and that way they would focus more on quality of baked items (maybe...?) Staff is nice enough to me. The only thing I don't like is that it often gets a bit too crowded. With that being said, I'll frequent here more! read more

I came here on a whim in a recent trip to Toronto. I was super excited to see all of their bao options and loaded up. I found their prices to be extremely reasonable. Once I got back to my hotel and tried them I was pretty unimpressed. The meat ones in particular were especially bad. Some of the sweeter ones were better but none were really great. I would try a different bakery next time I was in town. If I could I would have left them 2.5 stars. read more

Stopped by here on our way through Chinatown. The good: Great value. We bought 3 pork buns, 2 sesame seed buns, and 3 egg custard tarts, which came out to $4. Everything looked fairly fresh (for 4pm) and the place was packed. There's a microwave to self reheat anything you want warmed up. The meh: I've had better tasting buns, but for the price, I can't complain much. The bakery name isn't the most original, but it is easy to remember. Would I come here again? Yes. Filling and cheap snacks for the traveler on the way to their next destination. read more

Cheap but average chinese bakery They have an everyday special of 3 egg tarts or certain buns for $1 which is really cheap. However, most of the buns looked old when I came in the afternoon. Like most places I visited in Canada, they accept american dollars on a 1 to 1 ratio read more

I've only tried the red bean paste bun. As can see from the picture, I'd like it to have a bit more fillings... but the price is pretty low ($0.6 each). I also wanna try durian mooncake but its calories count is just too high read more

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I quite like this bakery. Wide variety of baked goods and even seating for you to enjoy the food right after your purchase. I used to come here some I was a child and every time I visit Chinatown again, I would stop by here. This time I bought a deep fried taro pastry which was cold, I would've preferred it at least warm or room temperature. The milk tart and egg tart were good, I don't recall ever trying a milk tart before. The pastry was $0.60CAD for one or two for a dollar. The milk and egg custard tarts were also two for a dollar. I would prefer if this bakery allowed buying only one of each for some of the baked goods so that I can try it, rather than forcing me to buy two of each. Will be visiting again next time. read more

Chinese Bakery - Buns, deep fried taro pastry, milk and egg tarts - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Service: typical Chinese restaurant service - not rude, but quick and gets the job done. They will pack your buns in small clear plastic bags, and you only get a bigger bag/box container if you buy over certain amount Food: buns are freshly baked every morning about 2 hours apart (posted on their walls). Most basic and popular buns like pineapple bun, cocktail buns, bbq buns taste good, but not the best I've had in the neighbourhood. Some buns could be bigger or use more fillings, but for the dam cheap price for a snack, I'm not complaining! Overall: I only stop by for a snack or 2 when I'm around, but when I'm feeling for better quality bites, I normally go to my preferred Hong Kong Island Bakery on Spadina! read more

Extremely competitive pricing and appealing offering. I think you get fantastic value, as well as rapid, clean and professional customer service I strongly recommend it read more

With the lemon yellow sign and the generic title you might think this place is a No Name product, but then you'd come to your senses when you notice the lack of Swiss type and the fact that this is a bakery, not a box on a shelf of a Loblaws. Think, man! Anyway, the generic name is fitting because it's like any other similar spot in Chinatown. Full of baked and not-really-baked goods, this place has more tarts, buns, and balls than Halloween on Church Street. The M.O is pretty standard: grab a cafeteria tray, load 'er up, marvel at the unbelievably efficient packaging work at the cash register, deftly avoid their pitch to sell you day olds, hand over a laughably small amount of money and GTFO. Bottom line: cheap and good. On Dundas West just East of Spadina on the south side of the street. Look for the store that sort-of-not-really-not-at-all-actually looks like a No Name product. Obligatory Title Pun: Open SESAME balls! Menu Readability: Dude. Just know what you're looking for. Signage in this place is useless. Need to mention: Three BBQ Pork Buns for $2. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? What this place teaches me about myself: I love to bask in seemingly-impossible prices. read more

I learned the hard way that not even Chinatown is awake before 9am on a Sunday morning. My mission was to find fresh egg tarts, and it was a difficult task at this hour! I ended up having enough time to comparison shop all the Chinese bakeries (if they were open) along a stretch of Dundas (between Spadina and Beverley) and a stretch of Spadina (between Baldwin and Dundas). It turns out the first stop, Chinese Bakery, had the best prices of all the shops open at this hour. Unfortunately, their egg tarts wouldn't be ready for another hour, so instead I got barbecue pork buns, curry buns and sesame balls, all priced at 2 for $1! The competition was priced anywhere from 70 cents to $1 each and their pastries weren't as big as those at Chinese Bakery. I also got several glutinous rice balls (my favourite) at 3 for $1. The competition was selling these for 60 or 70 cents each! I buckled under the pressure at the counter and got a couple of bags of their day-old stuff (a whole bag for $1.50) and was impressed to find these products tasted just as fresh as the new stuff! I tried (at least) one of everything and loved them all. Tip: warm your buns or sesame balls a little before consuming. They taste they like they just came out of the oven! I recommend buying anything you want quickly as your favourites may sell out fast. On my first visit when I was just window shopping, they had loads of bbq pork buns. When I returned, however, they were down to only 2. The only problem with Chinese Bakery is that it's difficult to communicate with the staff. I used my Cantonese with the lady at the counter, but she could only respond to me in Mandarin - which, unfortunately, I don't understand. I'm sure you won't get too far if you ask for directions to the "Chinese Bakery" in Chinatown. If it helps, in Chinese, Chinese Bakery's sign translates to "Big Dragon Phoenix Bakery". Otherwise, just look for the big yellow sign (see picture). read more

The food is cheap. :D I grabbed a steamed pork bun on my way to the art museum. The pork and veggies were still steamy. It was a convenient snack and cheap to boot! It was only .70 cents. mmmm very nice. On my way leaving Toronto I bought a cheesecake that was like a sponge cake for maybe $3.00. I a used coconut butter as a topping. Delish! The service was friendly, they have seating available. I would like to try more things, but I merely passing through. Their operating hours are 8am-8pm. read more

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Due to the rising costs of ingredients, buns are now 2 for $1 says the signage. The steamed buns are still 3 for $2. I still like coming here. On a normal morning I'd have two normal size buns hot out of the oven because A) I like to eat them when fresh out of the over B) one doesn't seem satisfying enough as there are so many varieties C) you just want to try at least a savory and sweet So while they are smaller than your normal ones, you can satisfy all three reasons with smaller portions. I usually opt for the ham+egg bun, the cocktail bun (this means coconut), the curry beef or the pineapple bun (not literally tasting like pineapple, just might look like it). Now if it was 3 for $1, I'd eat all three as well. Oh, it is 5 for $2 though. This has been my go-to Chinese bun place because of the value and because my former go-to place is closed now. But I do like this place. Why would I want to pay more than $1 for one bun in the suburbs? read more

Unique items: deep fried taro (quite tasty when fresh!) and other fried fare, Mexican Buns, cheap spring rolls. The facade might not look great, its a bit dark inside, and the name may be rather.. redundant, but pastries are really cheap. read more

Egg tarts and BBQ pineapple buns are 4 stars- most other things win 3 stars. I like their red bean pineapple buns though. Because of the service and the mostly-3-star reason, I am not rounding up. Pastry is delicious and flaky for the tarts, buns are soft and springy, prices are cheap, just make sure to keep track of what you're supposed to pay and count the change to make sure you've been charged the correct amount. The bags they supply mostly are not the kind that seal, so you must tie them. Service is very brusque. This isn't a problem for me, however my experience could definitley be lifted from neutral to pleasant if the workers smiled or spoke in lighter tones. They sell bags of egg tarts for a dollar. I think there are 6 per package. For some reason I always seem to come in when it is extremely empty or extremely busy. Either way, there are usually some older people sitting at the tables inside, drinking coffee or slowly eating their things. You will not be bothered if you sit down to eat your purchases and relax by watching people go past the window. read more

I love this place. It's one of my favourite spots for cheap eats in the city. In my opinion the BBQ pork buns, curry buns, and deserts stack up with any other bakery in Chinatown. This combined with the price is what has kept me coming back here for years. You can literally stuff yourself, and have enough leftover for another meal or two, for under $5. Amazing. read more

Cheap and delicious! Unfortunately cash only but the pork buns worth it!

Very rube staff on the phone. I tried to call and reserve a birthday cake. The clerk cannot address questions, did not want to reserve the cake, did not even write down my name, didn't even tell me when the store closed or if the store takes credit card. And it wasn't she didn't understand, all the rudeness was spoken in Chinese. Will never visit here again. read more

I'm actually ultra impressed with the price point in this place. Most buns are 3 for 1$ and some of the better quality steamed buns are 2 for 1$ They have a good selection of regular chinese buns and it's super SUPER cheap. I'd go here anytime you want to bring some nice quality buns, savoury or sweet, to a potluck. read more

This place makes great deep fried pork dumplings (oval-like shaped, brown and crispy, deep fried, pork filled dumplings). They are packed with filling and perfectly crispy on the outside but soft and sticky on the inside. They are also very cheap too. If you go after 5pm they sell them for 5 for $2. They also make great mini veggie egg rolls, which they sell 5 for $2 after 5pm too. It`s my default place to go if I want some deep fried goodness. I can't comment on their baked buns as I don't normally get them from here. read more

Food is not mind blowing but satisfying and tasty, with the overall price making it 4 stars. Mashion and dingdong on spadina are fair competition but I like this Chinese bakery because it is the closer one to me when I am downtown. Got 2 xiaobaos and a box full of miscellaneous pastries for less than $5, what more could you want. Make sure you take advantage of their buy 2 for $1 pastries - my fave is the glutinous fried pork dumpling. Love coming here on a Saturday morning as it's not only made fresh and served warm but very much reminds me of my childhood! If you are looking for something healthy to snack on, obviously you will not find it at this Chinese bakery or any Chinese bakery to begin with. My only qualm is the triangle pastries filled with chasiu /curry have too much pastry to filling ratio. I wouldn't get those. For special event orders like cakes I would maybe go to mashion, but I don't really like Chinese cakes anymore and haven't tried theirs so I can't say for sure. They just seem to specialize in those more. read more

I've been coming here for about 8 years even though it's probably been around for much longer. You can't tell given that the sign says "Grand Opening 3 for $1" and it's been there as long as I have been patronizing this place. It's called Chinese Bakery and it's run by the same gruff Vietnamese girls that have been serving me for all 8 years. It used to be one of the few who made the milk egg tarts (as opposed to the traditional yellow ones) so it kept me coming back. It's a money printing operation cos they're always busy (though I've noticed they haven't been as busy as in the past... perhaps the competition is finally getting to them??). Well, in Chinatown, it really doesn't matter cos if they close, another one pops up and it's like they've made their money so they don't care. Service rating is crappy... like a 1-2 star as they treat you worse than just a number and they've even ripped me off cos they can't add so make sure you know how much you've bought. Their prices have climbed over the years and it seems like the size of the pastries have gotten smaller. The only reason I'm still coming here is because it's the closest one to the east where I live and I need to pass through the war zone to get to the others. In the winter, I'd rather not but if the weather is not too hot or cold, I'm willing to venture to a few of the other places to get my pastries. Overall, the quality is a 4 star for their buns, butterfly cookies, cakes and pastries but the sizes are smaller now, prices gone up and service is not so good so it's a 3 star and dropping. Keep your calculator handy and your eyes open for new bakeries. read more

Egg tarts - 4 stars Coconut tarts - 4 stars Milk egg tarts - 4 stars BBQ pork buns - 3 stars read more