I ordered a sweet potato cake and had a great experience! The website was easy to navigate, though…read moreyou usually need to place your order a couple of days in advance. I ended up calling the day before, and they were super nice and accommodating--really appreciated that! Pickup was quick and easy, inside Galleria Supermarket, which was convenient. Now let's talk about how adorable the bear design is!! Definitely an impressive cake to bring out. We went with the 6", but it's also nice to know they offer mini cakes for the future for smaller parties! The cake came with a free birthday sign, which was a sweet touch. Taste-wise, the cake was soft, light, and not overly sweet--which I personally prefer. The sweet potato flavour was noticeable but not overpowering. At $36 (no tax), I thought the price was very reasonable. Looking forward to trying their other flavors in the future!

Bakery Gateau is inside the Korean supermarket Galleria, and you'll likely pass by and see their…read morecute bear cakes on your way out. Not only is the bear cake cute, but it's also in a unique sweet potato flavour. The flavours are subtle, light, creamy and not too sweet, which is what my family prefers. I highly recommend it. It looks like a small cake, the site indicates it serves 4-8 people. I think it's the perfect serving size for about 6-7. The price is $36, with no tax - it's classified as grocery. I was prepping for a family member's birthday celebration, and the cute bear cake was the perfect addition. At first, I thought this was Galleria's patisserie counter, but later in my receipt, I noticed it was an independent grocery line item so it may be an independent shop. Highly recommend this cute cake for your next celebration! Check their website for more options. If you preorder, you can get matcha sweet potato flavour for the same price. Free HBD cake toppers, candles are extra $ (I had my own though).

My go to bakery when I was in Mississauga for work. Fantastic bakery shop!…read more Pictured here, is my strawberry shortcake birthday cake. Came out to 38$. Moist sponge cake, fresh strawberries and light whipped cream all around. Not pictured, but their other bakery items such as their cannolis are also fantastic!

We LOVED our wedding cake - we custom created it and it turned out amazing! Maria is wonderful to…read morework with and is very helpful. I highly recommend La Sem for any event - having using them for birthdays for years now and it always tastes great. I would suggest always asking for only light liqueur when soaking the cake - and it comes out exactly as I wanted. Thank you La Sem - and thank you Maria:)

Around Hanukkah, only one place is discussed when it comes to over-the-top but not too sweet…read moreSufganiyot (donuts). Pictures circle social media of donuts bursting with filling, loads of icing, and creations that you see in your dreams. This year I made it my mission to visit and see these masterpieces for myself. They have basic ones and super ones. They don't make all the flavours listed every day during the holiday but they offer at least a dozen of different varieties. They are also constantly coming out with fresh trays. I checked out and then they brought a tray of double chocolate before I left the building so I had to get more. The counter is run by 1 person on cash and a few working in the kitchen. Yes, the prices are on the more expensive side; however, these are not your everyday donut. Staff are welcoming. There was a constant stream of people. Pretty laid back, help-yourself atmosphere. The donuts themselves? Not too sweet and very filling. Wouldn't have minded them a bit sweeter. The only downside to this place was that not every kind of donut advertised was available. Otherwise, definitely worth a visit

Who doesnt love a fresh, poppy seed crusted bagel. What better feeling when you grab those tongs…read moreand one bagel is so fresh it is affixed to another? Well, this is a place where you can enjoy the experience. A quick pitstop north of Steeles on Bathurst, My Zaidys Bakery is a good place to get your fix of bagels and traditional kosher treats. Honestly, this is a gem for beautiful cakes and cookies. If you like rugelach, see my pic of an enormous, rugelach style cookie you can easily share with 3 or 4 people with a cup of coffee. The prices are fairly reasonable, just watch out for the small store next door, as the gentleman doesnt put a sticker on some of the items, and I ended up paying $8.00 for a schmear of tuna mixed with mayo and sriracha (at least that's what I thought). Anyways, for a true 'Nash' check this place out. Dont come for the service, come for the treats!

I've passed Bobette & Belle on Queen Street East so many times, and those gorgeous macarons in the…read morewindow always catch my eye from the street. What finally convinced me to pop in was a sign outside advertising iced matcha (that gets me every single time). I went in mainly to check out the vibes and the interior did not disappoint. It's super cute, and I honestly felt fancy just standing inside. The staff were great, and they had a wide selection of beautiful pastries and cakes that looked incredible. I ordered an iced lavender matcha for myself, a pistachio macaron, and a mango passionfruit Italian soda for my mom. The matcha was okay... the lavender flavor was nice and pronounced, but the matcha base itself was a bit too watered down for my taste. Since it's not a dedicated matcha spot, I wasn't too surprised. My mom felt similarly about her Italian soda, mentioning it was a bit watery and not as sweet as she expected, so she didn't end up finishing it. The highlight of the visit was definitely the pistachio macaron. It was really good, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. While the drinks were a bit of a miss for us, I wouldn't hesitate to stop by again if I'm walking past just to grab another macaron or try one of their other treats.

Tried a box of their cupcakes (lemon, red velvet, raspberry, hazelnut, cookies & cream and triple…read morechocolate ) plus the lemon meringue pie. Overall really good! A few flavours were moist and tasty without being overly sweet, though some were a bit sweet and slightly dry. The lemon meringue pie was the highlight at the party! It was perfectly tangy, smooth lemon filling and a beautifully toasted meringue. Would come back to try their other desserts and pastries.

This is a quaint pastry bakery located on parliament…read more We got a mixed box of croissants. Plain croissant - these croissants are more on the crispy side but it's so good. Inside has lots of layers of soft buttery croissant dough - delicious. The chocolate croissant has a really nice rich chocolate drizzle on top and layer inside. It's sweet chocolate flavor but not overly and has that nice rich texture. Almond croissant has sliced almond and powdered sugar on top. There's an almond paste layer in the middle that has a great almond flavor and isn't too sweet. Price: Pretty consistent pricing with downtown pastries with great quality.

My parents used to love checking out coffee shops and trying out different brews while reading…read moretheir newspaper. Since the start of the pandemic, they have stopped doing this (even with Stage 3 in Toronto). I happen to find Staij & Co on Instagram and noticed that they sold fresh croissants and coffee beans for delivery. Also, their croissants looked delicious from the photos so I had to try this place! Anyway, I decided to bring my parents' favourite activity to them. For my parents, I ordered the variety of croissants - plain, Nutella and almond along with two bags of Pilot Coffee and a box of Spokane tea. My dad raved about all three types of croissants so I decided to try them myself. I ordered the same variety pack. Staij delivers to you, free of charge. However, it is only on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Check out their website as they also do birthday cupcakes. We ordered half a dozen for a friend; they were decorated beautifully with 'Happy Birthday.' Our friend was pleasantly surprised for a delicious treat delivery to their home on the special day. Good for: baked goods, gifts, free delivery, coffee, tea

Beautiful, fresh and delicious cakes!…read more I discovered Chef Asif's cakes 5 years ago at a baby shower. All the guests couldn't stop talking about how delicious and fresh the cake was. Ever since that bite 5 years ago, every birthday, every shower, anniversary, any occasion that requires a cake have been ordered at Chef Asif's bakery! He is a great decorator. You can show him any picture from online and he can recreate it the exact way it is shown, sometimes even better! My favourite flavour to order is white chantilly cake with chantilly cream, or white chantilly cake with fruit. Another outstanding flavour is chocolate. Recently I ordered chocolate on chocolate for my sister, and everyone loved it. Highly recommend Chef Asif because the quality of the cakes are very good and the price is right

I order Eggless Strawberry cake for my daughter's birthday party for 20-25 people, Asif bakery…read more did really amazing job, they did customized cake as I requested, taste was really delicious. Cake decorations was perfect and I was in my budget as well no extra charges. Really happy with there service. Must try their cakes

Ordered a dump truck birthday cake for my sons second birthday and couldn't have been happier!read more

I got this pizza cake custom made. The cake tasted so good, everyone enjoyed and asked us where we…read moregot it from. Although i thought it was a bit pricey ($100) but i am sure there is a lot of hard work put into it. The presentation was outstanding and no one could guess that this was a chocolate cake since the outside was so colourful. Would recommend!

Probably one of the best strawberry short cakes I have ever had. Everyone at home enjoyed it! It…read morewas the perfect amount of sweetness, the sponge was soft and moist the whipped cream was light and delicious. You can really taste the simplicity of all the ingredients. Definitely a little on the pricier side for a small cake but totally worth it for special occasions. Overall i'm very happy I discovered a new place. I can't wait to try their other cakes and pastries!

The strawberry shortcake was beautiful and delicious. For anyone who prefers their cake to be less…read moresweet than traditional cakes, this is it! They use fresh whipped cream and it's perfectly light and tastes heavenly. Everyone who tried it loved it. I was asked where it was from by two different different tasters.