We continue to go to this incredible pastry shop whenever the mood strikes. Their creations are…read moresecond to none. The quality and the finish are at an artistic level. And I haven't even begun to talk about the flavors. Their signature dish/pastry is the Mont Blanc. It is highly sought after, and often run out before the afternoon. We made a point of going there yesterday, from my partner's birthday to get some special treats. We were not disappointed. Despite being jampacked, as it often is, there was a good supply of the pastries we sought. New to the mix, is their version of a tiramisu. It is off the charts! The pastry chef is truly an artist. If you wish to try possibly the best pastries in the entire GTA, this is the place to go. The staff are friendly and extremely helpful. It also pays a call ahead to ensure that you can get the products that you're looking for.

Duo Pâtisserie & Café is a modern bakery known for its beautifully crafted pastries and calm,…read moreminimalist space. The display cases are filled with items like croissants, tarts, cakes, and seasonal desserts. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with friendly staff and a clean, stylish layout that makes it easy to enjoy a quiet moment. Prices are rather high, but you pay for the creativity and new tastes. It's a great spot for a treat, a light bite, or a peaceful break in your day.

From the online order, to the final reveal of the cake, every step was professional and concise. I…read moreLOVED my first experience with Oh Cake and will be ordering more in the future. Their designs are abundant on the website and they really get the design to a tee, it was PERFECT. Flavour selection is pretty good and I did have a short call with them while ordering on their site to determine which flavour was recommended as well as what colours I wanted the cake design to emphasize. I had to check Google reviews to confirm instructions on their location, but when I got to the Langham Square plaza it was easy enough to find based on their address (unit number 2006). Staff gave clear instructions at pick up to keep the cake in the floor of the car during transport and to store the cake in a fridge until ready to eat. The box for transport was great because I got to check the design easily before leaving and the ribbon was tightly wrapped to secure the box cover to the base. The staff speak Mandarin as well as English. Payment was all done online beforehand. Highly recommend ordering their cakes for any event!

Pleasantly surprised by the taste and quality of this small shop! I loved the strawberries and…read moredesign of the cake. The cake itself tastes fresh and well made. I liked how thoughtful they were with the cake box, including cutlery and serving platters. The location is very tucked away inside the T&T plaza on 2nd

We got a cake for an event last minute from kanae cafe…read more Everything from ordering to pick up was pretty seamless with no issues. We got the earl grey chestnut cake. It had good earl grey flavor in the cake itself. The chestnuts on top and pureed chestnut were pretty good though could have been a bit sweeter. The cream in the cake was light and not too sweet. Overall, a good cake if you enjoy earl grey and chestnut. Price is pretty good for what you get and the fact that you can get it same day is great!

Picked up some treats here and the standout for me was the Ube cheesecake. Was hopeful for the ube…read moreand Taro cake would be exceptional but it was just average to me. If you like my reviews, consider "following" my profile for reviews all across the SF Bay Area . Why "follow" someone? It causes the person you follow's reviews to tier to top when you pull up a business. I find this very handy when researching venues. Rod's Review grading scale explained. Essentially I personally base it on the likelihood of a return visit and I try to be stingy with 5 star reviews since they should be "special" in my eyes. Price/Value also play a role obviously but there are $ and $$$$ littered across my grading scale. 5 stars - "I'll go out of my way" (approx 6 % of my reviews) 4 stars- "If I was in the area I'd go here and would recommend", (approx 38% of my reviews) 3 stars "Maybe if was nearby", (approx 37% of my reviews) 2 stars -"Would likely not return, Only if you want to go", (approx 16% of my reviews) 1 star -"No thanks, even if I was hungry", (approx. 3 % of my reviews)

Everything here is reasonably priced considering the quality and the generous portions. The place…read moreis always packed, especially on weekends when the line stretches down the hall. The tray of pork floss buns hits the perfect sweet, salty, and fragrant balance. The fried chicken bun was a standout. Crispy juicy chicken with mayo inside a slightly sweet bakery bun is an unstoppable combo. The Garlic Hot Dog was pretty average since I couldn't taste any garlic at all. The curry bun could use more filling, but the pastry itself was flaky and flavorful. The cheese chicken bun was huge and super satisfying. We got it fresh so the outside was crisp and the cheese stayed gooey. We also grabbed their famous egg tarts. They kept selling out and the kitchen was scrambling to keep up, so we pre-ordered and came back thirty minutes later to pickup. Totally worth it. The crust is flaky and buttery and the filling is silky and creamy. In our opinion, these are the best egg tarts in the city.

So glad I checked out Baker Duck! This place has really good chinese baked buns if you love…read morecreative bakery items with an Asian twist. Got a bunch of baked goods here. Coconut bun which was soft, fluffy, and not overly sweet. Egg tart was also really good. Crust is very buttery crust with a silky custard center. The wagyu curry bun had a rich and flavorful filling with just a hint of spice. Spam egg pineapple bun was also really gooood and the egg salad bun too. Also got a hotdog bun because I like hotdog. The buns were all excellent. Prices are fair for the quality, and the staff is kind and welcoming. Definitely a new go-to spot when I'm craving pastries and buns!

Underground parking side so you can load and order your cake without worrying about the weather!…read moreHas loading zone near the shop too for easy loading of drinks and cakes. Have had many different mille crepe cakes from Xcakes. Matcha, Earl Grey, mango, Taro. My favourite is still the mango. So freshly made on the day you pickup and you can taste the quality and freshness as a result. It's not too sweet and feels light so I can happily enjoy the cake! They do custom designs or multi flavor cakes as well. They also have sponge cake cupcakes. Love Maggie, Jay, and their team!

I found this little gem completely by accident while rushing to grab a last-minute birthday cake…read moreand it turned out to be such a great discovery. Tucked inside Markham 朗豪坊, X Cafe is a takeout-only spot that keeps things simple but does them right. They have a solid selection of ready-made small cakes for quick pickups, and you can also pre-order custom cakes in your preferred flavors and sizes. Prices are very reasonable, especially given how fresh everything tastes. It's nothing over-the-top or flashy just genuinely satisfying when you're craving dessert. What impressed me most was how well-balanced the flavors were. Nothing overly sweet or heavy. I usually prefer sponge cakes over mousse, and theirs really delivered soft, airy, and perfectly moist with just the right hint of sweetness. A lovely go-to for cake lovers, and definitely a spot worth supporting if you appreciate thoughtfully made, no-fuss desserts from a local small business

Came here to get my mom's favorite mango cake as we usually go to Mapleview, but due to gas prices…read moredidn't want to trek all the way to Scarborough! This is a great alternative! It's $48 for 6" for their signature lava mango cake inclusive of the chocolate plaque to write a message. Love the freshly whipped cream compared to MPV! Overall a very delicious cake! Nice fluffy chiffon! Will definitely be ordering here again!

Usually the only cake my fam has customarily ordered from this bakery is their fresh mango cake…read more For my bro and sis-in-law's anniversary dinner we strayed from the norm and opted for the chocolate hazelnut mousse cake. I still think I prefer a richer, chocolatey sponge (it kinda felt like they had a vanilla sponge layer that was soaked in chocolate flavouring only). The mousse was smooth and delicious though. The berries on top were sour unfortunately but the presentation was very pretty. The hazelnuts provided some nice crispy textural bits in every slice. Overall, a very solid cake that wasn't too sweet!

TLDR: A bakery near Markville mall that has a huge selection of buns, mochi, cakes and more! The…read moreladies working there are super nice and will explain anything you ask them. Also, if you think you'll go there often, very worth it to sign up for their membership and put money into it to redeem points with their bakery. Below are all the items I have tried so far, what I would rate them, and why: -[Minced Ham & Cheddar Cheese Stick]: 7/10 - wish it had more ham and more cheese but a solid bun overall. Not very filling so could consider making it better by adding more cheese/ham myself or actual sandwich ingredients -[Lava MT (milk tea) Mochi]: 10/10 - very flavorful but super hard to photograph -[Matcha Red Bean Mochi]: 10/10 - red bean paste filling is creamy and tasty. Green tea mochi compliments it very well too -[Ham & Egg Bun]: 10/10 - didn't get a photo of it but the egg is so silky that it looks likr a giant rectangular prism of pudding instead of egg. Adding cheese before toasting would make it even better -[Bonito Flakes & Crab Meat Bun w/Okonomiyaki Sauce]: 10/10 - get at least two of these next time. Only wish it were a little more filling -[Ham & Italian Cheese Bun]: 10/10 - has TONS of ham in it aka worth it -[Smoked Bacon & Swiss Cheese Roll]: 10/10 extremely flavorful -[Chicken Sausage & Cheese Bun]: 9/10 - has a bit of a tangy sauce on it as well. Good flavor combination -[Long Wiener Bun]: 10/10 - tastes like a dressed hot dog -[Ham & Cheese bun]: 10/10 - lots of cheese and ham -[Egg Salad Croissant]: 10/10 - has cheese and fried onions in it as well and a heaping amount of egg salad. Croissant is also extremely flaky -[Curry Beef Donut]: 3/10 - curry is on the sweeter side and the amount of filling is quite sad -[Mango Mochi] 10/10 - super sweet and juicy mango on the inside

I'm not sure what happened, but what used to be my go-to bakery is no more. The egg tarts are…read moregreat, but the buns are a miss for me. I'm not sure if they changed ownership, or the recipes, or the few times I came, they were off days? The prices are higher than other bakeries, but I will purchase the egg tarts, only if I'm in the area.

Venue 4/5 Located in…read morea convenient plaza (Commerce Gate) with lots of parking it's easy to pop in without circling for a spot. There are a few tables and chairs to sit down to eat or a quick stop for a drink. Service 5/5 The staff were very friendly and helpful. They walked through the options they had and were patient with questions. I really appreciated being able to sample some of the bread before deciding. It made the experience feel welcoming and relaxed. Food 4/5 There's plenty of choices on the menu and everything tasted freshly made flavours are solid and satisfying, and the ability to try samples first helped narrow down what to order. Would definitely come back to try more items. Just keep in mind that some products would be sold out later on in the day, so try to come early in the afternoon if you want to see everything. I had the yuzu and they also have matcha and red bean buns

Tip: Bun Appetit is around the corner from Kinton Ramen in Commerce Gate plaza…read more A recent Yelp tasting event introduced me to Bun Appetit and its baked goods. I bought a couple of buns as a customer since then and I'm hooked! Bun Appetit is located at Commerce Gate. It's located closer to Highway 7. It's around the corner from Kinton Ramen, which I have been to a handful of times during the pandemic to pick up good eats. I found a parking spot steps away from Bun Appetit on a Wednesday evening at around 6:15 pm and backed in to it. It's easier to find parking when it's a weekday, in the afternoon. Bun Appetit's breads are naturally fermented for 168 hours. I liked that all buns and breads are gut-friendly and low on the glycemic index. I'm always interested in lower sugar options. I have sampled these items: - Baguette - Whole wheat walnut vegan bun - Lychee bun - Raisin earl grey bun - Oreo chocolate delight bun - Matcha pistachio pretzel - Whole wheat German pretzel - Yeast loaf with Nutella They were all delicious. They were soft and airy. My favourites were the whole wheat walnut vegan bun and the Oreo chocolate delight bun (also known as the messy hands bun). The former had whole walnuts that were so crunchy and fresh. The bread was chewy and soft. The messy hands bun used dark chocolate. It was also fluffy and soft. It lived up to its name. I had messy fingers just eating a morsel! It has 9 g of sugar, which is practically nothing being fermented. I liked how unique the flavours were. I loved the smell of the lychee bun. I wish it had lychee pieces in it. Instead, it was wine-infused and that flavour overpowered everything. I loved the yeast loaf with Nutella as a dessert option. I nearly picked up a loaf after this event was over! As a parting snack, I got the truffle mushroom one. It was the last one. I love mushrooms. It was super delicious with truffle oil, enoki mushrooms, spinach, garlic, and melted cheeses on top. The bun was soft and perfect. It was such a gourmet bun. I have since returned to get more buns: - Strawberry beetroot - Chocolate arancia The strawberry beetroot bun was fluffy. I decided to cut it in half. To my surprise and joy, it had whole strawberries in it. Wow and yay! I love fruit, but I wasn't expecting so much of it in this bun. I loved it. It was naturally sweet from the strawberries. The beetroot wasn't noticeable in flavour. I feel it added colour to the triangular bun more than anything. The chocolate arancia was equally as unique slicing it in half. This bun had candied orange bits in it. It tasted so good with the chocolate morsels on top and the subtle chocolate flavour in the bun itself. It was delicious. I need to return for more. I have found the buns of my dreams, which sounds odd and funny. It's all true! I paid with a credit card. You can register your phone number to collect points towards goodies. I'll be back. (185)

High tea was delicious, the staff dressed up as anime characters which was cool, great service…read more and just had a blast. they used Rumi cup noodles, added a perfectly slightly runny delicious egg . sweets of course done well, its called Oishii sweets Details! It was awesome. Highly recommended. 9.5/10

I dropped by to pick up some sweets for a party. It's located in a small nondescript strip mall. My…read more3 year old picked out some cute cookies, some of which were Pokémon-themed. She also picked up a small strawberry cheesecake. I did not go into the store, so I cannot speak about that. The cookies were a hit with the kids and the cheesecake was yummy. It was not too sweet and had just the right amount of tang. Fairly light, but still very flavorful. Pricing I thought was a little on the pricey side. It was. $103 for the small cake and 7 cookies. I guess that's probably average, but coming from a smaller town, it's more than I expected. Still happy to support small businesses.

Didn't realize we had to pre-order for the bigger cakes (we initially planned to stop here for…read morethat) but we ended up grabbing a few of the smaller desserts to try (which turned out great since we got to try multiple ones). The cafe itself is pretty small and cozy so it does get packed when it's busy. Service was quick though. Their drink menu also looked great but we didn't get any (as we already had some drinks before). Would come back and try the drinks next time.

Popped in quickly to grab some desserts for someone's birthday. A cute cafe and pastry shop with…read morewarm finishes. The server was patient with us despite of how busy they were. I got the Hunter (4/5), Dear Hermes (4/5) and Strawberry Hojicha (4/5) desserts. Hunter cake, inspired by K-Pop Demon Hunter, had a blend of creaminess and earthiness from the ube and earl grey. There was also a hint of fruitiness from the blueberry. Dear Hermes cake had distinct flavours of lychee and raspberry tied together on a vanilla cake. The mousse and cream was light and airy. The sweetness was delicate and not too overpowering. Strawberry Hojicha cake had a mild sweetness and slight tanginess from the strawberry. The earthiness and roasted flavour profile of the hojicha tie in really well with the fruitiness of the strawberry. This one was our favourite. I would like to come back and try their matcha as well based on the good reviews I've read.