I was attracted to this place when I found out that you could customize your latte art! You can do…read moreso either by downloading their app and sending them a picture that they'll "print" onto your drink or you can just order your beverage and they'll surprised you with some latte art (like our marshmallow friend in the pictures here). The mocha we ordered was delicious, adequate in chocolate notes paired with espresso. I want to say that the drinks were the highlight of my experience here. They have a few special menu items, like the unagi pizza - which I found was not the best in terms of taste. I can't pick out exactly what it is, but something on there wasn't to my liking. Either way, interesting menu item to try. To finish off, I ordered some cotton candy for my sister. I was disappointed that they said they ran out of the paper cones/sticks for the cotton candy, so they offered it to me in brown paper bags. Parking is alright as well in the plaza, since there's a lot else within.

(Drinks:) The GREEN TEA LATTE was nice and light! Very…read moreflavourful and even had a cute little design on top with no extra charge! (Price:) GREEN TEA LATTE: $5.45 ( a bit pricey) (Ambience:) Super cute! Its a cool concept to combine a cafe and hair salon together! (Service:) Great! Wifi is a bit slow though. (Overall:) There are a lot of things on the menu to try that are unconventional. There are printed coffees (where you can add your face to the coffee! There is also this cotton candy coffee to try (too bad the machine was broken, so I couldn't try it).

I liked their French toast with Kawartha Lakes Dairy ice cream. Was a moderately sized portion,…read moremight be too much for a single person.

I recently visited Corner Cafe for Saturday brunch and had a mixed experience…read more Located in a business park area of Richmond Hill along West Beaver Creek Road, the cafe is surrounded by offices and plazas. The space itself is bright, cozy, and modern. It's great for a casual brunch. The menu focuses on creative takes on classic brunch dishes, with most plates around $18-$25 and drinks about $6-$9. We tried the pork sausage shakshouka, pork jowl eggs benny, and a strawberry matcha latte. The drink was a standout--refreshing, nicely layered, and not overly sweet. The dishes themselves had good flavors and promising concepts. Unfortunately, the experience started off rough. Despite having a reservation, we waited over 30 minutes for a table during the busy Saturday brunch rush, and parking around the plaza was difficult. When the food arrived, the eggs in both the eggs benny and the shakshouka were overcooked, which was disappointing since runny yolks are key to both dishes. Overall, Corner Cafe has a nice vibe and an interesting brunch menu, but the long wait, tough parking, and inconsistent execution made the experience fall short this time.

been coming here recently and it's better than i remember! the staff is so friendly and offers to…read moreadd espresso / syrup to your liking. i've been enjoying their osmanthus green tea latte

I had seen this on social media and we were in the area for lunch so we popped in for an after…read morelunch coffee. If you are familiar with ToGo Coffee this is the same idea....coffees that are flavored with fruit juice/purees. Menu is all drinks, I did not see any food. Accessible via inside Metro Square and outside the mall the space is not very big but there are a couple of seats including a small table in the corner. You can choose your sugar level and ice. What was ordered: 2 lemon coffees 1 apricot coffee We chose 30% sugar for the lemon coffees and it wasn't enough. The gentleman who made our coffee offered to top up the sugar if we didn't find it was enough. For the apricot coffee he recommended no extra sugar as the apricot is a sweetened purée that that use. With small pieces of apricot mixed into the drink it was very nice. Service was good very but it did take a while for us to get our drinks. We would consider returning if in the area.

A coffee date you dđin't know you need…read more Miss Lin have always been our go-to spot for dessert or afternoon tea since I saw post about their place on RedNote 4 years ago, they have the cutest set up and unique drink/ dessert while their price not being crazy markup. Afternoon tea here is also highly recommend if you looking for a chill date out without fancy afternoon tea price tag

The interior is really nice and spacious, and the desserts are super pretty…read more But flavour-wise, everything we got was just kinda...meh. Service was alright, cute spot, just didn't fully click.

I have been meaning to try this spot for a long time as I've always seen how aesthetic and pretty…read moretheir brunch has been. However expectations did not live up to the hype. Arriving at 11 opening time and being the first table seated we were excited to order. We ordered the sweet potato fries to share and found it standard and delicious. Fried well to crispiness and not too salty. But when we tried the Taiwanese meat sandwich and the Mushroom Sandwich and found them lacking in flavour and most importantly cold. I've tried these korean style egg sandwiches before and the main thing is that the bread is and the egg is warm when serving. So it really threw us off that the egg was fridge cold. Cold eggs and stale bread that honestly tasted oily was a disappointment for this spot. We ordered the ice cream sandwich for dessert which WAS enjoyable and the saving grace of the meal. All in all I would come here for the buns and pastries but not an actual meal (the table next to us who ordered pasta dishes also complained the food was cold).

They have really gone downhill. Not sure if there was some sort of restructuring or change with the…read morenew location opening but their service was extremely slow, all dishes came out at different time with several coming 10 or more minutes after the first dish, and the temperature of some dishes were close to room temperature opposed to hot. The dishes have also changed since they first opened which is good that they reinvent but the flavours seem more muted and in general less flavourful. It's also kind of annoying to be forced to pay auto gratuity for a slow and mid level kitchen since it's a party of 6 (large party), 18%. Was fine when it first opened but now I would just skip here if you have a large party considering the level.

Cute, clean aesthetic showcasing delicious treats and a drink and food menu that would satisfy…read moreanyone. The gentleman at the foh was helpful in recommendations and very patient as I decided on what to order. The staff overall was friendly and smiling. I ordered a croissant (warmed up) and a matcha and both items delivered. The matcha was so delicious and the portion size for a regular was generous. They use a vanilla syrup I believe and it adds such a pop to the matcha flavour! I was taken aback at how delicious it was! The croissant was flakey, buttery and fresh! I will definitely come back to this location. Just be mindful that seating is a little limited and there's only street parking which can be tough to find a spot

Lovely ambience for working or catching up w a friend! This…read morecafe was awarded the thr3dwave awards in 2022 and through their delicious smooth coffee it's well deserved I've been on the hunt for a pistachio latte that comes close to one I had in Lisbon, this one finally did it for me! Come here for amazing work vibes and coffee! They also have food so if you're doing your full work day here you'll be satiated

This place has been open for awhile and we wanted to try for some time…read more Ambiance - 4/5: The place is small but they have maximized the seating area. Prior to this, it was a ramen place. The bathrooms are neutral gendered. Service - 4/5: they sat us pretty quickly as it was quiet when we went. We ordered via the QR code. They checked in on us a few times Food - 4/5: the food was good. At first, I thought it wouldn't be filling because it looked small but it was actully filling. We ordered: - burger steak omurice: the egg was runny like it is supposed to when you crack into it. The burger was medium to medium well but moist and seasoned lightly - curry udon: the curry was flavourful, just a tad salty for me. It carried throughout the whole dish - tako wasabi: the wasabi really packed a punch. I think this is the spiciest I've ever had (not in a bad way, just didn't expect it) - sea salted edamame: lightly salted, the edamame was slightly undercooked in my opinion - Mango Kori: similar to a mango slushy. It was good Overall: 4/5 - a great little place for a quick bite. I would come back

came here due to a friend organized gathering here. there…read morewere 8 of us and everyone love their food. this place is known for its omurice that comes with curry katsu (those who ordered this dish affirm the 'deliciousness' of the food). i ordered salad and yuzu spicy wings (simply not big fan of omurice and curry katsu. but i did give it a try and the crunchiness and tenderness of the katsu is on point). also tried the japanese style wings. both sauce are good. each has its own distinct flavor profile and not overpowering. juicy wings. salad is also good. light and refreshing dressing (not overpowering tangy or soury or sweet). overall very satisfied with this place. already hv plan to bring a friend who will love the omurice+curry dish.

This place has, over time, gradually earned my appreciation for the quality of the coffee, service,…read moreambiance, and desserts. First they offer a wide variety of coffees on their menu ranging from espresso, to macho, too dirty matches and teas. Coffee flavor is strong and flavorful. Lattes are quite good. The services almost too good to be true. They make sure you like your drink. They explain the menu quite well. They even remember what I ordered last time and provide suggestions on what to order this time. It's a cute place, small but cute. Few seats, multiple workers. Very friendly all have a smile on their face.

This is a small cafe that offers an assortment of baked goods including croissants, pastries, and…read morecoffee drinks. Service is a 5 star, the staff is very attentive and thoughtful. A few times I visited they opened the door and packaged my order with a lot of care. My favourite is the monkey bread, which has cinnamon and sesame in it. However, I did find their baked goods and bread are on the sweeter side for me, especially the almond croissant. The Americano and lattes tasted really smooth and high quality. Cool place to drop by, but the selection wasn't my preference personally but looks like a really popular spot nonetheless! Seating is very limited about a couple of seats available, so it's mainly takeout only.

Omventure, previously known as Omescape, has been around for a long time for good reason. Their…read moreescape rooms are incredibly produced, technologically advanced, and uniquely immersive. Just a top-tier escape room experience with some of the highest production value. My group and I did Hong Kong After Dark. It was a 2 hour escape room and about $70 per person. It'll be one of my most memorable experiences just based on how amazing the set looked. The puzzles were complex, engaging, and fit into the story so well. You can tell the people running the place are super passionate about creating the best escape room experience. We did have a slight hiccup where the room didn't reset halfway through. We waltzed through a door and everything was already unlocked and lit up. Staff were on top of it though and immediately came in and fixed it. Everything proceeded smoothly afterwards. I've done other rooms before in both locations, a long time ago though. I remember them all being extremely detailed and fun but this one might be one of my favourites yet.

Omventure is Toronto's premium escape rooms and board game cafe. They have 3 locations…read more(Mississauga, Scarborough, and Markham), where this particular location is located in Markham, near Woodbine and Esna Park Drive. The entrance of Omventure is somewhat hidden where it faces the back of a big building housing several different businesses (mainly restaurants). A great place for kids, teens, families, as well as young adults, the space houses a variety of escape rooms with different difficulty levels, where there is a suggested number of people needed per room. Depending on the difficulty of the escape room, you are given either 60 min, 90 min, or 120 min to solve or escape the room. You are able to book your escape room ahead of time, which is highly recommended. They do have family and kid friendly escape rooms available as well. Also, the use of phones is not allowed when you play the escape rooms - if you do decide to bring your phone into the escape room and use it, you can cause your time in the escape room to end early (they have security footage throughout the rooms). This location also has an expansive board game area with many large tables and many games as well as a cafe selling bubble tea and snacks. There is also a gaming area with video game consoles as well. My party of 4 stopped by Omventure on a Saturday evening where we had booked the escape room "Kingdom of Cats" (60 min, 3/5 difficulty, best for 3-8 people). Upon entering, you pay at the counter where you can get discounts if you follow them on social media or if it is your birthday. Once ready, your belongings are placed in a single locker and you are asked to watch a video explaining the rules of the escape room. Staff also provide you with a walkie talkie where you can ask for unlimited hints if you are really stuck. Afterwards, staff lead you to your particular escape room. My party and I managed finish the "Kingdom of Cats" escape room in the allotted time, although we had to ask staff twice as we were stuck with what to do next. This particular escape room required us to solve puzzles and riddles while paying attention to our surroundings. There was a bit of crawling as we headed to at least 4 different rooms. It may seem confusing where to begin at first when you are placed in the room but with teamwork and communication, you end up figuring out what to do to move to the next step. This particular escape room isn't scary, but it is kid friendly and fun. The 60 min really flew by just like that as we had to use our brains in order to figure things out. I haven't done a lot of escape rooms but this one was really nicely designed with lots of details throughout. Moving through the different rooms was pretty cool and finding the clues and working as a team together allowed us to escape and finish. After we were finished with the escape room, staff came to get us and took our picture on the stage where we could choose different boards to hold up. Nice touch as a souvenir of the fun time you had while you were there. For an additional fee you can also play as many board games if you'd like, but we decided not to. Overall, a fun escape room adventure for everyone! Would love to try the more difficult and scary ones next time. Staff were great and the facilities were well maintained where the rooms very detailed. Great option to have a fun time with family or friends.

I haven't been to Sugar Marmalade in ages, but it still seems pretty good…read more We ordered the Marshmallow Toast and the Mango Shaved Ice. Both were well made. The marshmallow toast had a warm, crunchy crust and a soft, marshy filling that was really satisfying. The mango shaved ice was packed with lots of ingredients, creating a fruity yet creamy flavor. It was refreshing and felt like the perfect summer dessert. I really like this place and probably will go back soon!

Food 3.5/5 Service 3.5/5…read moreAmbience 3.5/5 A busy and popular dessert and snack spot at the First Markham Place. I've been here a few times mostly earlier evenings and it's always busy but we always manage to get a table without waiting long to be seated. We ordered the deep fried peanut butter French toast bites, mango shaved ice, black sesame egg waffle. Our fallback and favourite is the mango shaved ice #1, deep fried peanut butter toast bites #2 and last is the egg waffle. The egg waffle is quite hard and it misses the mark of most egg waffles. I wonder if it becomes hard or has to be cooked harder because of the ice cream topping. I wouldn't order the egg waffle here again. I find that the desserts are reasonably priced compared to other Asian dessert stops in the area. The menu is extensive and has more cold desserts than warm desserts. Service was pretty good considering how busy it was on Friday evening and we were always able to get the attention of a server. Expect that seating is tight on popular evenings.