Was looking for dessert after dinner and came by this cute little spot! We got red bean, custard and milk buns along with a caramel pudding. Honestly was a satisfying small bite and I really my red bean along with how fluffy the bread was. The caramel pudding came out a little too watery but tasted good. It's a small place with only 4 seats/standing areas but overall it was a like a little light snack and staff was nice. Thought it was also pretty creative to have a little O-mikuji shrine/wall in there, fun touch. read more

Hattendo - Custard Cream Bun カスタード (top) and Azuki Bean (red bean) Cream Bun 小倉 (bottom) - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Nice little Japanese style bakery. They also serve some hot foods like sandos and drinks. No seating inside except for a small bar stool. read more

A clean and cozy Japanese style bakery shop. We ordered couples of different bun, I had the cream bun that's was very delicious, not too sweet and it's very soft and well chilled. There are two wooden bench right outside the shop and can sit to enjoy the afternoon. read more

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For awhile now we have been wanting to try the cream buns at Hattendo and today was finally the day! Stopped by after work and honestly the walk from the subway station to the store was sketchy.. location-wise is not ideal. Anyway, we got the orange and red bean cream buns to try. The buns were fresh and the cream was not too sweet. I think the orange bun was more cream than orange, but the red bean flavour was packed. The buns are a small treat. At the price point I'm not sure I would return for the buns, unless perhaps there are more unique flavours. The sandwiches do look good though so might try them next time. read more

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This is a Japanese cafe which is mostly takeout-only. I've been to this location 4-5 times since Jan 2020. It started as a dessert shop, selling cream buns and puddings. It has expanded to also selling sandwiches and tea/coffee. They are seasonal flavours. I came on 2023-03-04 to try their Mar-Apr 2023 seasonal flavours: Blueberry Cream Bun and Pistachio Cream Bun. Classic Buns are $3.89 each or 5 for $18.69. Some buns are $4.19 each. Seasonal cream buns may vary in price. Puddings are $5.25 each. Sandwiches range from $6.00 to $9.89. I ordered the following: 1. Blueberry Cream Bun x 2 ($4.19 x 2). 2. Pistachio Cream Bun x 2 ($4.19 x 2). 3. Chocolate Cream Bun ($3.89). 4. Egg Salad Sando ($6.00). 5. Croquette Sando ($6.00). The Blueberry Cream Bun is made with wild blueberries and blueberry jam. Nothing artificial here. The Pistachio Cream Bun has pistachio paste made from real pistachios. Very tasty and refreshing. The Chocolate Cream Bun tastes like milk chocolate and is my son's favourite, of course! The Egg Salad Sandwich (Tomago Sando) has egg salad, a soft boiled egg, Japanese mayo, and Japanese milk bread. It is a really good sandwich. The Croquette Sandwich has a croquette pan (made with potatoes), sliced cabbage, and Japanese milk bread. It has a nice sweetness and slight crunch. The cafe has counter seating with two stools. Most people order for takeout. There is no free WiFi. The cafe is not wheelchair accessible. There are no customer washrooms. There is paid street parking and a parking lot across the street. Review 2023-042 read more

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Online it seems so fresh and fluffy. The interior is quite small with only a 3 person max window seater, it is more of a grab and go situation. The cashier was nice, but the bread appeared prepackaged which took away from the ambiance. They have a fun little fortune telling station. We tried the red bean, milk tea, and yuzu. The bread is basically a soft dinner roll filled with whipped cream. Red Bean and milk tea were quite mild in flavor so yuzu was my favorite. But the lack of fresh bread and small size left more to desire. read more

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My wife and I love this place. The lady working here is so friendly, kind and even remembered us from a previous visit. The desserts were delicious, especially the fresh fruit sandwiches, the yuzu drinks, and the hojicha pudding! Came back multiple times and will continue to come back the next time we are in Toronto! Prices are reasonable for their high quality food and drink items. Highly recommended to try! Thanks for reading and good luck!! (: read more

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You need to try best cream pan in Canada! They are originally from Hiroshima. I wish they open one in Montréal soon read more

Hattendo - Cream buns, sandwiches and more!! - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

the pastries and desserts here are really cute and u love the Asian influence. I tried the new Mango special buns and they are really creamy with the mango custard. I also got mango and strawberry sandos which were so cute and a cute snack! this location is in a cute neighborhood and I like to Walk around. read more

I've came here a few times over the years. Cute store front, really gives you a little bit of the Japan vibe. I've tried their melon buns before and they are great, filling is light and not so sweet, nice crisp on the top. However, with covid their menu is much smaller now and it seems like they no longer have the melon buns, I haven't encountered any every time I go which is kinda sad. So far they offer the regular buns with flavors such as matcha, custard, etc. They do monthly flavors and I came here for their limited time sake collaboration with Izumi. I love sake so I was super excited for this collaboration. They offered two types of buns, one with sake and one with sake/yuzu. As well as a regular sake pudding and sake with yuzu pudding. I ordered one regular sake bun, filling was light and sake flavor was there but other than that there wasn't much to it. I also ordered 3 puddings, one caramel which pretty much tasted like an egg tart (love egg tarts!) with caramel, pretty sweet in my opinion, I would probably opt out next time as I'm not really a fan of super sweet treats. The two sake pudding, regular and yuzu was great. Strong flavors of sake, yuzu was refreshingly paired well with the sake pudding. The containers are glass and comes with a lid so you could reuse it which is kinda nice. read more

Hattendo - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

These are the perfect snack for a hot afternoon! It's a soft, sweet, cold bun with generous fillings in so many flavours to choose from! One of their current feature flavours is milk tea, and I'm such a fan! It's similar to a lighter chocolate flavour, with nice notes of milk tea. The Baldwin location has two long benches outside, so while you munch away, you can sit and enjoy fall the way Baldwin Village intended! read more

Hattendo - Fall Seasonal Flavours-- get them before Hallowe'en! - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Long story short: A Japanese grab and go spot for cream buns and aesthetically pleasing sandwiches! I got a small lunch from here between meetings, and it hit the spot! Long story long: I ordered an ebi fry sando, which was fresh, light and delicious! I asked for it warm/toasted, and it only took 5 minutes. The time flew by because they had this lovely Omikuji station - fortune telling paper. A fun, interactive way to pass the time! My fortune was at the "average" level, but got hilariously and progressively negative (I am told I am NOT winning my next law suit). A cool experience regardless, a unique memory. The staff was friendly and attentive. The location is small, so it is not somewhere you can sit, but great to grab and go. I can't wait to try what they are known for - their cream buns. Highly recommend for a quick lunch! read more

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4 of my friends excitedly went to try this place. We actually had to go on 2 occasions because the first time, they were closed (they close so early!) We all got the same original bun because that's all they had left when we went. We all hated it. The bread was dry and the cream was flavourless. All I could taste was bread yeast. Literally. And I've made my own bread before so I know that yeast tastes and smells like. Wish the buns were larger, more flavourful and sweeter. The price at almost $4 for a bun is also astronomical for what you get. Tons of cheaper, tastier options with a 10 min walk. 2 stars instead of 1 because I'm saving my 1 stars for something tragic or absolutely disgusting read more

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GORL. $4 FOR A SMALL ASS BUN (it's like the size of my tiny hand fist)? It's a no from me. Thicc buns only pls. You can get their cream buns or their melon pan style cream buns. The melon buns are a bit more expensive. These buns are all essentially filled with this super light, airy, not too sweet flavoured whipped cream filling - custard, chocolate, azuki (red bean), or matcha. The cream is definitely super yummy - got the matcha and they didn't skimp on the matcha flavour at all. The bun itself was pretty disappointing, it's not especially fluffy or soft (prob cus it's kept in the fridge since they're meant to be eaten cold). Alas, for $4 I'd rather get 4 mcdonald ice cream cones. read more

Hattendo - Current promo: buy 4 cream buns get 1 free! - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I love cream buns and was excited that Hattendo was opening here in Toronto. I tried five different flavours of their cream buns - matcha, custard, whipped cream, red bean, and chocolate. The buns were so soft and fluffy but most importantly creamy! Matcha and red bean were my favourite flavours. It is mainly a take out place with only a few stools but there are also two benches outside. I also had fun at their mini fortune telling stand inside, it was quite unique to Toronto and my friends even thought I was in Japan for a second! Overall, I would definitely be coming back again for more cream buns! read more

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So excited that Hattendo finally opened in Baldwin Village (a.k.a. my favourite foodie neighbourhood) ! I got to try their Signature Custard Bun, Regular Matcha Bun, & Melon Bun Matcha. I loved that it's served chilled so the overflowing & creamy custard was very refreshing. The flavours were mild and barely sweet. The regular bun was super light & fluffy, but my favourite was the melon bun for the crunchy and slight buttery taste! It's a bit pricey at $3.69+tax for their regular buns and $4.19+tax for their melon buns though. read more

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Passed by this cute little place on Baldwin and decided to step in. They sell Japanese custard buns with different flavours inside. Some flavours are classic like matcha, azuki bean (red bean), custard, etc., and some are seasonal. Currently, the seasonal flavours are purple yam and yuzu (citrus). There are also two different types of buns. One is the original soft, cream bun and the other is the melon bun (crispy/crunchy outside). We got 5 cream buns. In hindsight, we should have tried at least one melon bun but we can always come back. We got the matcha, purple yam, yuzu, azuki bean, and custard buns. The bread part was soft and the fillings weren't overly sweet (typical of asian desserts). Out of the 5 flavours we got, the purple yam was the most mild tasting and that's why it was our least favourite. The others had a good amount of flavour to them. If we had to choose a favourite, it would be the azuki bean but the yuzu was a nice unique flavour! The shop itself is pretty small with no seating, so it's more to just stop in, order and leave. The staff were friendly and helpful when answering my questions about the flavours and different types of buns. Price-wise, it was $21.53 for 5 buns. They have cheaper prices if you order in certain quantities, but it's only for the classic flavours and not the seasonal. We thought it was a little pricey. Would be we back? Maybe if we were in the area and needed something to nibble on, but wouldn't make a trip specifically to come here. We weren't mind blown. But we're glad we tried it at least once. Next time we'll try the melon bun. read more

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Cute little shop. When you walk in they have that lucky fortune thing where you shake the sticks and see which number comes out and pick your fortune. The custard bun is like a sweet Asian bun with some creamy custards. It was good. But the reason I gave it a 3 instead of a 5 star, is because it didn't wow me enough to make me feel like I would drive out of the way, nor would I crave or want to come back for it..... Made me feel like a regular Chinese bakery bun would have been the same. Therefore making this custard bun overpriced. For what you get. read more

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More 2.5, but will give 3. As an individual who loves bread, the bun itself at Hattendo was quite disappointing. Perhaps it's because they were in the fridge and filled with custard, but the bun was either a bit stale if not touching the whipped cream, or soggy around the cream. I tried the matcha, and their two seasonal specials: apple cinnamon and houjicha. All flavours were more to the sweeter side, and you can taste the flavours they offered, but are rather mild and not that strong fragrant flavor that I anticipate from a japanese sweet shop. Out of the 3, I enjoyed the matcha the most, but definitely for those that prefer the sweet over the bitter. Creaminess was definitely there, but as a whole bite, it definitely wasnt worth the hype nor is it worth the money. I would rather purchase a cream puff or a steamed bao. Dont think I'll be back any time soon as one visit was enough for me. read more

Hattendo - houjicha - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Tried the matcha and black sesame cream buns. The buns are super soft. I liked the black sesame better. Worth a try if you're in the area. I'd get the black sesame again. read more

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3,7 Good cream buns for sure and i will try again for sure when or if i don t stop first at the closeby krispy cream Light buns, good creams inside I only regret the old ice cream store that was there as this new does not have ice cream and i am not interested in their sandwiches at all read more

Hattendo, a little cute bakery from Hiroshima, Japan. They specialize in Japanese cream buns. We had Matcha Cream Buns this time. I actually tried it a long time ago but I didn't feel like it much. However, I wanted to give them a try again and I wasn't disappointed at all. Their buns were light & soft and their matcha fillings were flavourful, tasty and not overly sweet. Their packaging was cute. Though I ordered only four buns, they were packed nicely in a cute box. So, if you want to buy a nice gift for your friends or family, I think this is a good one! Their price is on the high side but I still love them! I got the good ones this time Matcha Cream Buns (4.75/5) Price (3.75/5) Packaging (4.75/5) Service (4/5) read more

Hattendo - Matcha cream buns - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ice latte tasted good. :p the bun, yeah $4 is expensive for a small bun like that. Custard wise, it is good. consistency, not too sweet. Yet, other places can offer similar, only difference is they have Japanese melon bun style custard bun. The o-mikuji is a good thing to have in the store. no one else has it but here, in downtown toronto. Just for fun while you are waiting in line or so. read more

Hattendo - mini japanese omkiuji. - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Yay Japanese cream buns have arrived in Toronto! I came last weekend and tried their matcha, red bean, whipped cream and custard melon bun. Of the 4, surprisingly, my favourite was red bean (I normally don't like red bean anything) but it sorta tasted like taro so maybe that's why? And my second favourite would be matcha (I found it more on the bitter side). The buns are so soft and filled with lots of cream but is great that it wasn't overly sweet and it was packed with flavour! They also have custard and chocolate flavour but it was sold out by the time I got there. Sad sad 'cause I really wanted to try their chocolate bun. Each bun was $3.69 so it is on the expensive side and their melon bun I believe was around $4.19 (or smth like that). I thought the melon buns would be shaped like a turtle but it wasn't lol. The custard melon bun had a crispier exterior but there was also a nutty taste to it which I didn't really enjoy but it wasn't bad. There's limited seating here as it's meant to be more of a take out place. I also recommend eating the buns right away/right after it's taken out of the fridge 'cause it taste refreshing and cold and I wouldn't leave it too long 'cause the cream will make your bread soggy. Overall a good alternative to your regular cream buns I would say! read more

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Underwhelming. I paid $13 + for 3 small buns, so I expected better. Wonder Bread bun, very little flavour in the matcha, pistachio, and chocolate cream. Not bad, just meh. Will not return. read more

These buns are a must-try! They're just loaded with a creamy, light custard filling that is very satisfying. I also love the soft and fluffy texture of the bun. These buns come in several different flavours as well as bun styles, such as the melon bun. I tried the Azuki Melon Bun, which had a crisp cookie finish on the outside, but still retained the soft bun texture inside. The custard filling had great red bean flavour (you can actually taste the smashed beans in the filling). As for the cream buns, I got 3 different flavours: matcha, raspberry (limited time holiday flavour), and original custard. I just love how light and lightly sweetened the custard is. Most of the time, whenever I would see custard fillings in dessert, I would usually assume a highly sugary taste. These were simply creamy and light. My favourite flavour is matcha. They add enough matcha such that it is aromatic but at the same time, trying to avoid the bitter taste. I'd give these guys a try if you haven't already been! read more

Hattendo - Azuki Melon Bun and Raspberry Cream Bun - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Not sure why everyone is so upset about this place being "expensive". Every bun is cheaper than a tall Starbucks latte. The buns are great! You'd have to be a fan of Japanese dessert though, but the sweetness level is quite paired down per usual in Japanese desserts. I got a cookies and cream, matcha, and original. I didn't like the matcha one a lot because it was quite strong and bitter and took away from the already low sweetness levels. I loved how creamy and light everything was though. I actually had two in a row which is odd for me. But the filling wasn't heavy, so I had room in my stomach for two! Would come back and try other flavours. read more

Im not so sure why hattendo has a lower review than hazukido when it is better. I tried the hojicha latte and the hojicha black sesame latte and a box of the cream bun. The lattes were exceptional and something worth to go for. Very recommended. The cream bun was good too and better pastries to get than hazukido. Totally come here! Lovely box too as you can see. People kept asking me where does the box come from though hahaha. Anyway, this is something you should visit as it is a franchise from japan. Cheers! read more

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A couple friends wanted to try and there was the grand opening special of buy four get one free (the Asian senses were tingling) so decided to make the trip and venture further south after work to pick up some buns. Including some Google Map time, it was almost a ten-minute walk from the closest subway station. The inside of the store was clean and simple, very Japanese style. The person behind the cash register during this visit was very patient and nice. Originally, had order all planned but some items were sold out so had to adjust on the spot. Asked her to repeat the order a few of times to make sure everyone's order was filled while still getting enough to get those freebies. The buns were okay, does not really stand out from the ones from the Chinese bakeries. At double the price, was expecting something more but the actual bun itself tasted just like the Chinese ones. Tried the regular custard, matcha and azuki beans buns. The filling inside was light and creamy, not too sweet which was enjoyable. Overall, it is a pass; won't be getting this again. Not easily accessible and definitely not worth the price. read more

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Came here with my brother as our last stop on our downtown trek. There was a line there but it got by really quickly as there was someone taking orders while someone else was bagging the order. I got the matcha cream bun because matcha, hello?!??! Anyways, service was pleasant as the cashier's smile never left her face. As for the price, it's a little on the pricier end but that's possibly due to quality ingredients used. I found the matcha cream to being good, not too sweet nor bitter and the bun was a good texture well enough that the cream did not ooze out. Glad I tried this place out. read more

Hattendo - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Small place with many good restaurant on the street. You can come here after your meal for something sweet. They serve little cream filled buns in japanese style. They are served cold. Coffee and tea available. Great place to bring a date because they have this free japanese fortune telling shrine. You shake for a stick with a number (1-60) and read your fortune. Word of warning....unlike fortune cookies....it can be bad fortune. Food: get the baked crunchy bun. They have nuts but i feel they taste better. Good for hot summer days. They have 4 benches outside for seating. Only 2 seats inside. The buns are ok....not craving for them or anything read more

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Ordered a melon matcha cream bun to try it out. It was around $5 including tax, so it's a little pricey for what it is. The cream inside was not too sweet, which was good. You can definitely taste the matcha flavour too! They also take AMEX. read more

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The buns here are amazingly average, especially considering the hype. I've tried the custard, chocolate, matcha, mango and others on two occasions. I must admit, I don't understand the hype. The cream filling is nice and light, not too sweet. However, I have issues with the bun. It's on par with a hot dog bun from the supermarket! There is nothing that stands out, it's like a ordinary dinner roll with some light cream inserted, seriously. The buns are well packaged, presentation is nice, but it all comes back to the bun. When you take a bite, the first thing that comes to mind is, "That's it?" read more

We stumbled upon this bakery shop while in the area and I left feeling super happy! First of all, the interior of this little bakery is super cute and I felt like I had stepped into a shop in Japan the moment I entered. There's a little fortune telling booth in there which is a very fun addition to the in-store experience. Now about the cream buns - there were so many options to choose from!! Since I was feeling full from a dinner I just ate, I opted just the custard one. It felt heavenly. It was so soft and the custard cream filled my mouth. It was very delicious and I enjoyed my experience. I would definitely return to try the other flavours!! read more

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RANKED: 1. Custard (try this one) 2. Matcha 3. Chocolate 4. Azuki bean (mung bean) 5. Whipped cream The buns are ~$4, so make sure you enjoy bready deserts. The price is due to quality ingredients and sole focus on these buns. The bun itself is soft and fluffy. It tears easily without creating many crumbs. Custard: This was easily my favourite. The custard filling blends perfectly with the soft bun. The custard itself is sweet, but transitions perfectly to the bun because of the buttery flavour. I found out later that this is the most popular bun. Matcha: Authentic matcha. You know it's legit because the matcha has a bitter flavour. Chocolate: I love chocolate, so I don't know if this is just personal bias. Azuki: I normally like red bean and mung bean deserts. This one didn't stick out Whipped cream: This is ok, but I see it as a lesser version of the custard bun. The price is a bit too high for me to return often. However, this is a great little taste of Japan if you only try it once. Bonus: The box and wrappings are beautiful, so it makes for an interesting gift, ranging from romantic to professional P.S. This store is a legit import from japan: http://hattendo.jp/english/ read more

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Saw this after eating the brunch box at light cafe. Had high hopes but kind of fell short. Got the custard, hazelnut and yuzu. Custard is a bit flavorless, maybe some vanilla to add to it would've helped. Hazelnut actually tastes quite nutty so if you enjoy the flavour, this one is for you. Yuzu was prob the best one out of all of them. Very light, sour, fresh cream inside. Def try that one. I do have to say... The dough for the Bao is so soft. Even cold, it's soft and delicious. read more

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I love their cream buns, and I've tried many of the flavours (working on the seasonal ones). The custard is my family's all time favourite, the hazelnut (seasonal flavour I believe) is light but good and the Yuzu (another seasonal flavour) is interesting! I recommend going early to their store(s) when you want certain flavours because they sell out quickly, especially the seasonal flavours. read more

Hattendo Café has their first North American location in Baldwin Village. I tried to find out more from the front line staff who lost my queries in translation. Another staff member was there (manager?) and filled me in on the chain. The bun wrapping comes in from Japan. The wrapping itself has a map of the locations in Japan. Very cool. We tried a few of them previously and didn't find anything awesome. I came back today as I was eyeing the chocolate bun last time. It was as good as I was expecting! Only wish the buns were a little bigger. Yes, they do cost a bit more but you can taste the difference in quality. I'd overall give it 3.75. Give it a try. read more

Hattendo - Here from Japan! Map with locations on the wrapper. - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This hole-in-a-wall bun shop was quite cozy. It's a small location with only two or three stools to sit on by the window sill. There is a small shrine where you can pull a fortune before or after you purchase your treat. The shop didn't have any air conditioning when I went but since you're there for just a moment it's not so bad. As for the taste of the actual buns...I was so excited to try these I went during their soft opening...I can't say. I couldn't try them since they all had an ingredient in them that I'm allergic to. So I gave them out and those who ate them said they were absolutely delicious with the right density, fluffiness and filling. The drawback is that yes this is a more expensive dessert for the size but the supposed quality is worth it. They smelled delicious and looked really good but alas. It wasn't meant to be in my sweets adventure. read more

This is a very cozy place on Baldwin, with two seats inside and a wooden bench outside. They have several flavours of cream buns and melon buns. I've only tried the cream buns, and they were lovely and incredibly fresh. Of the three flavours that I've tried, my top pick would be the azuki bean, followed by the chocolate, then whipping cream. They are small for the price ($3.69 +tax for 1) but the quality is there. If you're not sure if cream buns are your thing, I'd recommend dropping by to see if they still have samples. You're likely to find at least one flavour you like. read more

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