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4.6 (41 reviews)
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Lisa B.

Thanks Yelp and Hype Food Co. for the opportunity to try some sweet treats. The promo allowed us to preorder and taste a cupcake and a cookie of our choice. I opted for the mocha cupcake and traditional chocolate chip cookie. When I came to pick up, they had a great social distance table outside where you press a button if you're picking up, and a different one if you're placing a new order. They came out quick with my order and I was on my way! The mocha cupcake was great. It was a chocolate base with mocha frosting. The frosting was a bit sweet, but it was a great balance with the cake. The cookie was huge! 2 cookies in one basically. I split it with my partner. I wouldn't say it was my favourite chocolate chip cookie, but it was good. This place really does have everything. They have every desert you can imagine, and even have desert decorating kits for you to have some fun at home. It's not all sweets though! They also offer prepared food essential meals like rice, marinara sauce, vinaigrette, and just vegetables too. You can really get anything here. I did not love all of the plastic packaging (for instance, the cookie was wrapped in plastic), but I do hope that it's just b/c of extra safety precautions due to Covid and there will be some more environmentally friendly packaging, or lack of extra packaging in the future.

Strawberry Shortcake cupcake
Chloe O.

Picked up a each of cookie and cupcake by Yelp event. 1. Strawberry Shortbread Cupcake - First of all, very surprised by how nice icing was. I would not have known there was no dairy in it. It was rich and very smooth. Cupcake itself was not typical sugar packed cupcake. It tasted very healthy somehow, yet delicious and fresh. 2. Snickerdoodle Cookies- Cinammony soft almost cake like cookie was an another surprise. It was not crunchy gooey cookie. It was pillowy and soft cookie. I liked it because it was very different. Packed with flavour. It was very nice. It was good to see there is a place to offer/ accomodate lots of allergy restriction but does not compromise with taste level.

Choco mint Cupcake
Rochelle C.

Great location close to Greenwood park! They serve a lot of quick and healthy lunchtime meals. I wish they had longer hours of operations. I liked that the cupcakes are filled/stuffed with more icing, that was a nice surprise! I also liked that the baked goods did not taste like gluten free. I dislike when some bean flours taste beany. However, I found the chocolate chip cookie too soft (it broke really easily) and didnt have any crunch or bite. I also wish it had more chocolate chips :(

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Leonard E.

I'm enjoying a regular size Raspberry Whip along with a Cookies and Cream cupcake from Hype Food Co. along Gerrard St. E today. It was very easy to complete my ordering and payment on their website. This venue touts itself as having a kitchen free from gluten, is an allergy-aware fast casual restaurant and bakery that is also nut-free. Plant-based and nut-free baked goods are available daily. Discounts are available on large orders but require 24-hour notice. I can taste what the Hype is all about, and healthy too!

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Mary T.

Several months ago, I saw Hype Food appear on my Facebook feed. It's likely because I frequent bakeries and have a soft spot for vegan ones. A couple of months ago, I bought a Groupon for two cupcakes from Hype Food. I wanted to see what all the hype (pun intended) was about. Trying two cupcakes would be a decent introduction. Hype Food is located on the northwest corner of Jones Avenue and Gerrard Street East. Parking is limited in this area on an early Saturday afternoon. I ended up parking on Endean Avenue and walking over. I haven't been in this neighbourhood in ages. Everything came flooding back to me. As a kid, I spent two summers taking Cantonese classes at Leslie Street Junior Public School, which is now Leslieville Junior Public School. This neighbourhood has changed for the better over the decades. The most exciting part of Gerrard Street East for us back then was walking over to the McDonald's at Gerrard Square for an ice cream cone. Now, there is Hype Food, which is far better! This eatery is incredibly cute, from the decorated bench in front of the store, to the photos and information posted on the walls. I love the vibe. I was assisted after waiting for a customer ahead of me with her order. I indicated that I had a Groupon. I simply needed to provide my name and the last three digits of my Groupon. The store had my name down, so it went all smoothly. I had enough time while waiting to figure out which two cupcake flavours I wanted. I got the lemon blueberry and mocha cupcakes. I was so excited to try them out. The woman was super friendly. She saw me taking photos and encouraged me to continue. I was so happy! I walked out with a huge smile on my face. I have cupcakes that are vegan. Yay! I ate the lemon blueberry one last night. The lemon was bright. The blueberry was subtle, which I appreciated. The blueberry on top was juicy and a nice touch. It wasn't overly sweet, which I appreciate in anything. The cupcake seemed a bit dry compared to other vegan places, but the buttercream balanced that out. It was delightful in my books. This morning, I ate the mocha one for breakfast. Yes, you read it correctly, it was my breakfast of champions! The mocha was moist and the buttercream was yummy. I loved it, too. I will come back and get more cupcakes. The salted coconut caramel cupcake piqued my interest, but was not a part of the Groupon deal. I need to have one! I also want to try the dole whip next. Summer is coming, which is perfect for me to enjoy all of these goodies while reminiscing along this part of Gerrard Street East. (150)

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Jessica Y.

What's the Hype? Hype and co. A gluten, nut free place which I discovered so close to me. Walked past by countless times and never knew such delicious, guilt free cupcakes and cookies are so delicious! I tried the cookies and cream and Mocha cupcake, with the vanilla chocolate one too. They were all tasty. The snickerdoodle cookie was something normal at the first bite, but the more you bite into it you'll realise the texture is interesting.. The people were also very nice and friendly, careful to also explain to me what the ingredients were. Too bad I don't have room for ice cream. It'll be something I have to come back for.. Dole pineapple and raspberry ice cream. Great for the summer.

Strawberry and chocolate cupcake
Thanuja V.

I love places that cater to all those with dietary restrictions. This is a great place if you are looking for great dessert items and have allergies or other restrictions. I tried the chocolate chip cookie and the strawberry chocolate cupcake and both were light and yet still delicious! This is a great addition to the Leslieville neighbourhood, one of my favourite areas in the city!

a menu in a window
Michelle N.

Came here on a Thursday afternoon for pickup of my goodies. I ordered for same day pick up the day on their website couple of hours prior to my pick up date. I got there around 3:30pm half and hour before my actual pick up time and they already had my cookie and cupcake ready. I chose the strawberry cupcake. It came in a very individually wrapped cupcake. I think if I were vegan I may have appreciated the cupcake more. This cupcake did taste better than all the other gluten free, but free plants based cupcakes I've had. The chocolate chip cookie was not too bad either. Service was prompt and excellent. The server explained the menu and how I can order as it was my first time there. Thanks for the treats!!!

Mocha cupcake
Sonia C.

Tried the mocha cupcake and chocolate chip cookie as part of the Yelp Elite event. I loved that Hype Food creates desserts and snack options for everyone. I liked the mocha cupcake as it was very moist although I wished the icing had a stronger coffee flavour and was a bit smoother in texture. I also liked the chocolate chip cookie, as it was soft and moist. I would want to come back to try their other goodies!

Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake
Philip C.

Came here for a Yelp event and picked up a Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake and Snickerdoodle Cookie. The pickup process went smoothly. I ordered online earlier in the morning for a pickup and the order was ready by the time I got there. At the entrance, they have a table with 2 buttons for pick-up or to order something. The cupcake was super soft, moist and not overly sweet. I love how the frosting was able to hold it's shape so nicely. Since all the ingredients are vegan and allergy friendly, I can only imagine what my cupcake would have looked like if I kept it out for more than 2 days against the storing instructions (probably not very nice). The snickerdoodle cookie hit the sweet tooth spot, but also not overly sweet with a hint of cinnamon and a soft chewy texture.

Maple Glazed Donut. Instagram @fatnam_eats
Nam H.

Ordered during covid online for Mother's day was super easy and curbside pick up was a breeze. People seemed friendly too. Donuts, there were only 3 varieties in my order, but they were great looking. My wife was going dairy free so these were a great option. They tasted great and were very light. The main difference between these and regular donuts is that you can tell they are plant based because they have that granular feel to them still. Had the Dolewhip ice cream here. Just like I remember from Hawaii. So refreshing! Tried their Cookies and Cream cupcake. They're a little small and pricey IMO. But similar to the Donuts, it's a decent alternative if you're looking for plant based.

Susan T.

I got to try Hype Food through a Yelp event and I'm glad I did. I live near the area but always thought it was a small grocery and prepared food store but I never knew they have baked goods and coffee! I ordered a dairy free latte with my baked goods and it was nice and strong! The staff was very nice and wanted to make the coffee fresh for me so they waited till I arrived for my pick up time to make my coffee. The blueberry cupcake and oatmeal raisin cookie was very good and Iight, you would never have known it was gluten free!

Christina C.

As I was walking through my neighbourhood I stumbled upon this place. I'm not a huge ice cream fan and normally go for gelato or sorbet so I of course chose the Dole soft serve in pineapple (they have orange, raspberry, strawberry, mango, lemon and lime) They have a nice little bench outside to sit and some seating inside as well.

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So awesome! Healthy, fresh and totally safe! Even my super picky 7 year old age every bite. Will be coming here a lot!

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