I became obsessed with matcha after I came to Matcha Zanmai for the first time. I tried their latte…read moreand cakes, but the Signature Zanmai is in my opinion the best item on their menu. Not only does it come with matcha ice cream, it has red beans, chunks of matcha cake, matcha jelly, and some rice crispies inside. It's texture heaven for people who like a little bit of everything. Though the rice crispies do get a bit soggy because they are on the bottom, so if I suggest trying to get to the rice crispies sooner rather than later! It's a pretty small store so it's not a hangout spot, but more of a place to pop in to grab a treat and go walk around the city. I miss this spot and wish they had a location in the US.

Craving real matcha desserts? This place delivers. We tried the Glacé Pilée Zanmai (shaved ice),…read moreParfait Zanmai Signature, and Parfait Gâteau Matcha. Each one was delicious, showcasing rich, smooth matcha that isn't overly sweet or bitter. Definitely a spot for true matcha lovers. Asian desserts are usually not sweet so this is expected and well executed. The place itself is small with very limited seating, and there were only two people working behind the counter who looked understandably exhausted. Parking is street only, and it gets busy, so expect a line. Overall, a great spot for high‑quality Asian matcha desserts and well worth the wait.

We went here after craving bingsoo, and it could've been better. If you're looking for a quick fix…read moreand don't mind quality, this would be a good place to go to, but if you're looking for quality, I would look elsewhere. Zoé is a dessert place in combination with a Presotea, so the signage might be a little confusing in that regard. There's a good selection of appetizers and other desserts like sweet rice, other bingsoos, bubble teas, etc. but not too special otherwise.

A cute little place with a surprisingly extensive dessert and drink menu. We got bubble waffles…read morewith matcha ice cream, mango sago with mango ice cream, and bubble tea. All very good and the egg waffle was freshly made, which did take some time, so mind the time it'll take. Would try a bunch more on the next trip!

My friends know that I love desserts, including cheesecakes. I've been known to order dessert first…read morefor dinner or many slices of cheesecake in one sitting at the local Cheesecake Factory. It goes without saying that when I first saw Uncle Tetsu in my feed that I was beyond intrigued. Combine that with a general awareness of Japanese-styled cheesecakes, I was eager to come here but reluctant to stand in line, especially during a Montreal winter. Luckily, my sister had already been here (although she did get lost even with guidance from Google Maps) so she led the way. The storefront, located near Shaughnessy Village/ Concordia University, is tiny, reminding me of some doughnut shops in downtown Chicago. The front of the store accommodates one line so if you get claustrophobic, best if you send in a friend. From the line, you can see the ovens where the cheesecakes are baked and the counters where they are stamped and cooled. During the holidays, a Santa is stamped onto the cheesecakes. The line was mercifully short, especially before the holidays, and it moved quickly because there isn't a huge selection to trip up the undecided of the world. We soon left with a tiny cheesecake, enough to feed 4, in its distinctive red and white box, and 4 honey-flavored Madeleines. The fresh-from-the-oven cheesecake was light, in taste and texture, and fluffy. I liked that it was not as sweet as the cheesecakes I more accustomed to tasting, nor as heavy. The Madeleines had a coarse crumb and a crunchy crust. It, too, was subtly flavored. My sister especially appreciated that the small operation creates their products on the premises, rather than shipping them in from another location.

Just wanted to post an updated review, I have gone a couple more times in the past months and the…read morecheesecakes remain awesome and the lines are non existent. Best of all, they now have a chocolate cheesecake offered on Mondays and Tuesdays only. Same pricing at $12.This dark version has the exact same texture and consistency as the original but with a delicious hint of cocoa. It tastes more like a regular fluffy cake to me and has less of that cheese or egg flavor. Great addition and worth a try. I also see that Uncle Tetsu now takes pre-orders if you buy 10 or more cakes.

Amazing shaved ice! It looked insane and it takes 4 people to eat, we couldn't finish it all! I…read morewish I could try some of the other things! Also it's not a great idea to eat in the winter, they do have much better options! They also have bubble tea which was good too! Service was quick and it is also very interesting that a lot of people had takeout!

Super cute spot with an amazing aesthetic, but the menu can be low-key confusing if you don't know…read morethe items. We got a massive shaved ice bowl with boba, condensed milk, lychee, and mochi. Honestly, this type of dessert isn't really my thing, but the quality is definitely there and the portions are huge. If you're already a fan of these flavors, you'll probably love it! Just not a personal favorite.

A really nice place to get a mango themed dessert with friends. I haven't tried too many items here…read morebut their mille crepe is good! The mango one is their best, I had the oreo one too and it's meh. My friend had the Mango watermelon sago with pomelo and rice balls and she thought the mango was a bit sour though. On the second visit she said it was a bit better. Service is nice here and it's a comfy place to sit.

Cute, aesthetically pleasing dessert spot!…read more They offer more than just mango desserts here, but I will say the mango is a definite winner! Their mango offerings are all quite nice and reasonably priced too! We got the mango item A1 (mango with juice, sago, and ice cream) and a red bean soup. The mango with juice, sago, and ice cream was very fresh! Everything is wonderfully mangoy with such fresh flavours and strong mango taste. Amazingly sweet mango chunks that could rival the ice cream in the glass. I'm a huge fan of mango, so this was amazing! The red bean soup isn't very sweet at all. The red beans used are not "mushy" or paste-like, which isn't necessarily a good thing. The beans are frankly quite solid, but it depends on if you like that--so I can't necessarily fault them for preference. I prefer my red bean soup a little more mushy, with some soft beans, not this seemingly microwaved dessert. Other than that, the dessert itself tastes nice. It's almost plain since there isn't a strong sugary flavour, which does remind me of more traditional iterations of this dessert. Their mango items are definite winners! They are probably the best value of the bunch here too!

Nice little cafe/patisserie with tons of deserts to chose from to have with your coffee…read more They have nice portions of many popular cakes. i hade a slice of devil cake and it was fresh and delicious. Nice and clean restaurant on Saint Catherine. Not the warmest service but efficient .

The cupcakes were very moist and overall pretty good. They're also not overly sweet. They're maybe…read morenot as pretty as Les Glaceurs but they're slightly less expensive. The big cookie costs about $4. I gave one less star because the clerk was wearing a plastic glove to pick up the cookie but also used the same glove to take payment. Unhygienic.

I was expecting a wider selection of chocolates and felt like this place was little bit of a…read moreletdown. My raspberry mousse tarte was excellent but I felt like it was the only option if I wanted something chocolate that wasn't full of milk or flour. Delicious treat and my partners milkshake was excellent. Don't be like me and go in with crazy expectations - read the menu ahead of time lol.

Went there with my daughter in law and we found it absolutely delightful. We took the brownies and…read morethey were delicious. A place we'll definitely visit again!!

Absolutely love this place!! We tried their knafe and they…read moremake it fresh, so you have to wait 5-10 minutes, but it's totally worth it!! This is the best Knafe in Montreal!

I was walking home (because STM is on strike) when I spotted a tiny door advertising for knafeh. I…read morepeeked inside, curious. There was only a counter, no space for tables or seats, but nicely decorated with Palestinan colours. The compact menu basically offered three types of knafeh: the Nablusi, with semolina; the vermicelli, with kataifi; and the madlouka, with eshta and nuts. I decided on the Nabulsi, and was given a 10 min waiting time (it was more like 15 min). Then I was handed a piping hot round of perfectly golden knafeh, topped with crushed pistachios. I left the store and quickly looked around for anywhere to sit. The knafeh smelled like warm sugar syrup and rich ghee, the pastry yielding under my spoon, dragging a lovely stretch of cheese. The melting goodness threatened to burn my mouth, but stopping would mean letting the knafeh cool down, and you do not let knafeh cool down! Absolutely delicious, definitely the best one I've had downtown Montreal. The quality ghee used really seals the deal. Note: this is an express location for take-out only. Knafé Stop has other locations in Montréal!

Great place for a quick sweet treat. There were several items that looked great, but we deferred…read moreto the employee to recommend one. He nailed it.

Amazing service with a smile, crazy good food, and cool vibe. You gotta check this place out!!!read more

I'm really happy with my experience here. I reserved a cake and later needed to change my pickup…read moretime to one day earlier. The staff were very helpful and did their best to accommodate my request. Great service overall!

we came across this on social media which was very close to our hotel so we decided to try it…read morebefore leaving for the airport We tried the honey cinnamon latte which isnt available at alot of cafes in the west coast as well as the basque cheesecake the texture of the basque cheesecake was amazingly smooth and the flavor of the cheesecake was very well made. I am not a sweet coffee drinker so the sweetness of the latte was on point The only downside is the cafe is very tiny and likely will have to wait for a seat