I think Patisserie Gateau has some great cakes for the price, especially if you're looking for a fresh fruit cake with a classic Chinese chiffon style cake. They always use fresh fruit and the mangoes are ripe and sweet. We have ordered the classic mango cake topped with mango and filled inside with mango and it is really good. We have also ordered the mango and chestnut cake and it is fantastic! read more

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Usually the only cake my fam has customarily ordered from this bakery is their fresh mango cake. 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! read more

Patisserie Gateau - chocolate hazelnut mousse cake - Bakeries Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Always good. Always busy. Always fresh. Their mango cakes are works of art, my favourites are their crispy shelled jin dui, their sponges and their delightful, buttery-shelled da'an tat. I've been coming here for years. It's old school Hong Kong - I dig the atmosphere in here. Very fair prices. Place is clean. Friendly staff. read more

Came here to get my mom's favorite mango cake as we usually go to Mapleview, but due to gas prices didn'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! read more

Was so excited when we came here and I managed to snag their last mango pancake! Love the idea of a portable mango cake wrapped in a soft and pillowy pancake so you can enjoy it on the go. Very friendly service! read more

Patisserie Gateau - Mango pancake - Bakeries Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Last Tuesday, I was at First Markham Place to pick up some takeout for dinner at Bingz Crispy Burger. I was parked practically in front of Patisserie Gateau, a few doors down from Bingz. After I had fetched my takeout, I headed over here to check out the bakery. The downside to coming to a bakery at 6 pm is that many bun options were gone. Any buns with protein filling, such as barbequed pork or tuna, were gone. However, there were baked goods with pork floss, so it wasn't horrible. This bakery is set up as you'd expect when you're in a Chinese bakery. You grab a tray and tongs, and then grab baked goods that you'd like. You then bring your tray of goodies up to the checkout area to pay. There were also bacon and egg buns. They were rather large sandwiches. The buns had a ton of sesame seeds. You can also get cakes and egg tarts. Both are in the display case, along with the swiss rolls. The cakes looked impressive. I got a few items. If you get six items, you don't pay any tax. I got the following items: - Pork floss roll with green onions (2) - Coconut-filled buns (2) - Tiger skin pattern swiss roll - Coconut spiral roll I had a nice woman help me with my order. I paid with a debit card. It was a smooth transaction. She spoke Cantonese. I still don't know how to say debit in Cantonese, so my conversation had some English in it. I thanked her. She reciprocated. I grabbed my bag of baked goods and headed to my car. I had the tiger pattern swiss roll for dessert. OMG! It was the best swiss roll that I have had in a long time. The cake was light and spongy. The cream had a freshness and delicateness that I can't describe. It was so good. And, the tiger skin pattern was cool. I would get a full roll next time. It was excellent! The pork floss roll with green onions was yummy. I gambled and got two. I loved both rolls. Each one had a nice balance of pork floss and green onions. Add sesame seeds to this mix with the dough and it was pure joy eating it. The coconut-filled buns were amazing. This place makes the filling into almost a paste. You can feel the fine coconut bits when you are eating it, but it melts in your mouth. It was also not that bright yellow colour that most bakeries have. The filling was more a pale beige. It wasn't all that sweet. The bun part was yummy and perfect. The coconut spiral roll was enjoyable to eat. It looked like a tart, except a spiral formed its tart-like shape, with a light coconut filling between the spirals and some coconut flakes on top. If you enjoy coconut, give this roll a try. I loved it. It was different and yummy. I will definitely return for more. I'll need to drop by earlier and see if I can get some protein-filled buns. (169) read more

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Cake and bread and pastry n egg tarts were good Staff were friendly and place was clean and tidy read more

4.5 STARS Celebrated my fathers birthday over the weekend, and my older brother got him a mango cake from Patisserie Gateau. The cake was made beautifully, and it tasted wonderful. Our parents aren't fond of sweets/cakes, but both my parents had a slice as it wasn't overly sweet, and the cake was super soft and light. The cream was luscious with the right amount of sweetness, and the mangos were super juicy and perfectly ripe. Will definitely come back just for the mango cake for future birthdays. read more

Patisserie Gateau - Bakeries Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I had to purchase a cake for my dad's birthday. The bakery that I would normally purchase many of our family favourite cakes is closed on Tuesdays. I recall that my parents had mentioned something about a delicious mango cake that they were gifted by a good friend of theirs that came from First Markham Place. I figured that this must be the same bakery, so I went to check it out. Despite all the years of visiting FMP, I have never stepped foot in this bakery interestingly enough. It's a small space, but they offer a lot of choices in terms of buns, pastries, and cakes. They sell crispy egg tarts by the box only. They also have some special buns, including crispy fish buns, or egg and tomato buns. The staff was initially a little curt with me, but softened as I inquired about the mango cakes. There are two options for mango cake, one of which is less mango filled, and the other, which has a bit more cream filling (called mango lava cake). I opted for the cake with more mango. They asked if I would like anything written on the cake. I requested for them to add a plaque that said "Happy birthday Dad", to which they obliged. The cake that I selected cost $46. This place takes credit cards as well as cash. Parking can get a little bit crowded in this shopping centre but thankfully I lucked out coming just after work. I have been to the bakery a couple of times now, and I can't say that the staff brusqueness has improved, but the quality of the mango cake has me returning for more. read more

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Best mango cake ever! Not too sweet. Mangoes tastes so fresh. We cut it up to 46 pieces so serve a whole gang of people in an event. Everyone loves it. read more

Patisserie Gateau - Mango Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I'm not sure if I'm happy or not happy discovering this bakery. I've been trying to be health causcious since the pandemic so discovering this place may be a bit worrying because after trying a few items, I was craving for more! Based on other Yelp reviews, it's been around at least 10 years and I've passed by many times but the store front never attracted me to go in. But after reading the Yelp reviews, I realize the I might actually be missing out. I can tell you this place is by far one of the best chinese bakery! Everything we got was really good but I really have to compliment their pork floss green onion roll. It tasted just as good as the ones that I had in Hong Kong. Be sure to pick up one if you've never tried it before. read more

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We had the lava mango cake. Quality is good, cake is light and just right amount of sweetness, 4 stars for the cake. One star deducted because the menu says this is gold leaf mango lava cake, there is no gold leaf on the cake. Another star deducted overall as the staff do not know the price of their products and argue in front of customers. When I ordered the cake, staff argued amongst themselves whether the cake is 33$ or 53$. When I picked up the cake, I was charged 33$ and another staff requested that I pay 43$. What a service chaos read more

Patisserie Gateau - Mango lava cake - Bakeries Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Bought a last minute cake for my 2 year old daughter. We chose a mango cake because it's seriously what we usually buy for everyone's birthdays (every year, yes, EVERY YEAR). I didn't have to wait in line this time because I went during the afternoon while everyone was still in school/work/working from home. They always ask you if you want to write something on a chocolate piece and if you need a candle. The staff are always really nice to you and friendly. I would've given them a 5 star, but this time they lost 2 stars because when I ate some of the cake, I had to spit out a sticker piece of the mango that they forgot to take out. It's like eating a piece of egg shell in your scrambled eggs. Seriously a turn off! That's one of my pet peeves in restaurants/catering businesses. Especially for a higher priced, supposedly higher end, cake. Overall the cake is always fluffy and the fruits on top are alright. They differ depending on season or the day I believe. read more

Patisserie Gateau - Mango Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Love their fresh mango cake. It is one of the best I ever have. This is the first time I bought it. I had it a few times before at various parties. I am very satisfied with the cake. Very soft and moist and lots of mangoes. Taste very yummy. Will buy it again next time. read more

Patisserie Gateau - Fresh Mango Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Mango cake here is the best. This is a busy patisserie, so better to order the cake in advance. read more

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I'll have to give the credit to this to my friends - as they surprised me with a cake from this spot! The gold leaf mango lava cake was super light, with tons of fruit both on the surface and mango layers inside. The cream is prominent, but not to the point of being super filling. I had enough for a couple days (my friends kind of over-ordered) and it was still just as good afterward. Make sure to order in advance! read more

Patisserie Gateau - Gold Leaf Mango Lava Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Markham, Ontario

COVID review I wasn't going to post a review because it's "just another Chinese bakery". How much can you write about buns. But after trying 2 of the 6 items I bought, I felt compelled to write. I bought a plain pineapple bun, matcha croissant, custard bun, curry beef bun, red bean pineapple bun, and flaky crust egg tart. Matcha croissant, what's the green stuff inside?! It's green but has no flavour. It was like cornstarch paste with green food colouring. The croissant part, it looked amazing, nice and flaky, but there was no butter taste. I wonder if they used lard, or shortening in place of butter. Egg tart, they were boxed 4 in a box and closed so you can't see the product. If I saw it I wouldn't have bought it. When I opened the box, the egg tarts were small size, just a tad larger than dimsum size. The flaky crust was over cooked so it was dark brown. And obviously the egg was over cooked as well the top was all wrinkly. My husband thought I bought 4 portugese egg tarts...... I'm not sure why this place is so busy. I lined up outside to go in since the sign said 4 people Max inside. BUT while I was in there, no one working there enforced the Max capacity. There was 8 people in there. It's a small bakery. It became VERY crowded, uncomfortable crowded. You are better off staying away. read more

Patisserie Gateau - Egg tart.... this is how I bought it - Bakeries Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I'm a little conflicted how to rate this place. They have potential to be a great bakery, but it seems they couldn't quite carry thru. Look at this cake we bought, they did a decent job with the fruit decorations, but then you see that half effort jelly glossing job on the cake. End product looks like they gave up at the end, threw some red beans on top and spot glazed the cake. Anyway, the cake itself tasted ok. The frosting has a very strong tea flavor. I would suggest to put a little bit more effort on the finishing touch of a cake, since these days, it's all about the photos. read more

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They have a lovely range of chinese bakery buns, and for the most part the bread base is quite soft and fluffy, even if you eat it over the next day or two. In terms of flavour, its not too sweet and size are decent as well. In terms of cake, a friend of mine ordered the mango cake for us with a layer of chocolate crispies. While the concept was good, and the amount of mango there was quite generous, I felt that the cake itself lacked flavour. Now I really appreciated all the mango there was, but given it is a cake, the amount of sponge was quite minimal. Additionally, the layer of chocolate crisp was unique but didnt really add much to the cake given it was soggy (probably due to being in the cake for the day) and actually made it less pleasant to eat. This layer was also the very base, so it pretty much split away from the rest of the cake, so it was very confusing in general. Overall, flavours are there. Concept wise can tweak it more, but overall will be happy to come for a nice chinese bun ever so often! Maybe will give their cakes a try again. read more

Amazing bakery with fresh ingredients for their cakes and mango pancakes. Cantonese buns are also a great hit too!

A low key cake shop with really good cakes! I always get the matcha cake with red bean filling. It's light and not too sweet! Definitely went back here 10+ times to buy cakes on random occasions. Service is quick and goods are fresh. read more

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I was in a search for a birthday cake for my mom. Our family prefers the traditional chinese cakes so I decided to get one here! This bakery is always so busy and had to wait in line for 5-10 mins just to get in. It's a small place and only allows per visitors at a time due to COVID. I had to order in advance like the usual. This cake was so light and soft. It wasn't too sugary which we prefer and love! I got the 6 inch for the 5 of us for $32 and I thought it was a perfect amount depending on how much cake you can eat! read more

Patisserie Gateau - Fresh Mango Fruit Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I ordered the 6" Fresh Mango Cake, for $32 through their website. Their website is designed really well, and there are pictures with descriptions for cake selections. There's the option to pay through credit card online, or when you pick up in person. The staff were really friendly! The mangos tasted fresh and the cake had a nice, fluffy texture to it. They also offer milk tea and buns. read more

Patisserie Gateau - Bakeries Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I went to this bakery this morning to pick up an assortment of Chinese buns. Brought it home and reheated them which made for a nice breakfast with hot milk tea. The interior is nice and clean. Conveniently located at First Markham Place. Staff was quick, responsive, and friendly. There's a number of Chinese bakeries around and they are usually pretty decent in quality. This bakery is high in quality and I've gone on numerous occasions to pick up pastries, cakes, and buns. No complaints and would definitely recommend anyone to try this place out if they are craving Chinese buns! read more

Excellent choice for your usual Asian bakery needs. It's super easy to park in this strip mall area. They limit the number of customers inside due to COVID distancing concerns, but it is a quick trip in the store to get everything you would need. I generally love all the desserts and especially love getting them as they come out fresh and hot from the oven. read more

Okay, to start off, I have to give this place some credit for their efforts in increasing safety during this pandemic. The shop is small, so they only allow two parties of two at a time. Though usually Chinese bakeries use tongs, they're currently offering disposable gloves to all customers. I greatly appreciate these measures, as I've witnessed other bakeries that haven't taken such initiatives (and note, these are added costs for the business!) My family and I picked up three items from this place: 1. Mango pancake: I was surprised to find sponge cake inside the wrapped crepe! I was expecting only mango and cream, but overall, not too sweet and tasty (4.3 out of 5.0). 2. Egg tarts: they only had the flakey crust, which is my preference but my family prefers cookie crust and this was not available. Overall, the egg tart was less sweet than the typical, and the overall flavor was quite good... But something was slightly off in this department. I can't quite out my finger on it though (4.0 out of 5.0 stars). 3. Matcha mochi bun: I was surprised to find red bean inside as well! The bun itself is similar to that of a pineapple bun's texture (and appearance), with the top being savoury. This was a little odd as the insides were sweet-based flavors. The red bean was in a paste form, and personally too sweet for me. The mochi was a little disappointing, as the quantity was small and the texture could have been chewier. Lastly, thought matcha is in the name, the flavor didn't come through at all (2.0 out of 5.0 stars). read more

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Patisserie Gateau is really another Chinese Bakery that selling Chinese buns and pastry along side with HK style milk tea and other drinks. Aside from the usual pineapple buns and BBQ porks buns, you can also get a drink and bun/sandwiches from $1.80, great afternoon tea options. Patisserie Gateau does carry some European style pastries. It is just a looks and feels a little sketchy as a Patisserie :P. read more

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This is the dumbest place to buy egg tart!!! You can't buy 1 or 2 or 3 ? Hi have to buy 4 in a box. Never coming back because of the stupidity !!! read more

I absolutely love their mango cakes, fresh Mano, mango cereal, mango passion fruit mousse... I love mango!!! read more

The service is very fast 1 hour or less for ordering cakes. Not only do they sell cakes, they sell a wide assortment of Chinese pastries and snacks all at a reasonable price. read more

The buns and pastries here are really good. Lots of variety and they try to keep up with current trends. They have cheese tarts and austrian cheese buns too! I like to get the durian pancake (~$3). There's a decent amount of durian given the price and the skin is a little thicker than most places. The alomond meringue is also a very good deal (~$2.5) for a full bag. It's like a lighter version of macarons and it melts inyouur mouth! I believe they supply it to many other bakeries also. However, the cakes here are super overpriced and not the best. I ordered the durian cake once and the cake was super soggy and the cream was like whipping cream. Would never order a cake from here again. read more

This review is only for the mango cake, which seems to be their signature product. Tried it after my friend recommended it. I really enjoyed the mango cake because: (1) mango was fresh and sweet, (2) there was plenty of mango, (3) the cake was light and spongy, (4) the cream was a fresh whipped cream, not the fake kind of cream that most Chinese bakeries use, and (5) the free birthday candle they provided was a good quality one (wax didn't drip on to the cake at all!). Price was $35 for a 6 inch cake (8 slices). Also, the online order was responsive - I submitted a form online and received a call confirming the order shortly afterwards. 5/5! read more

Patisserie Gateau - Mango cake - Bakeries Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I used to love this place and would order cakes for all special occasions from here, including my wedding cake. However, after yesterday's incident with my daughter's birthday cake, I will never ever go back again. The baker is either color blind or doesn't care. I wanted a customized cake, so I printed the cake photo in color and gave it to them and they said, "no, problem its easy." I know they cannot do complicated designs, so I chose the most simpliest cake design that any baker could have done, even myself if I had the time. Guess what? It turned out to be something totally diffferent! Colors were all wrong! (See photo) My husband was the one that went to pick it up and when he told them that's not the right cake, the lady said, "it cannot match the photo exactly but very close to it." Very disappointed and I had to feed 60 guests. It didn't even match my daughter's theme! If you need a customized cake, I advise you to go someplace else! Seriously, if you cannot make it, just let me know so that I can find another bakery to get it right! Has anyone tried calling the place to confirm your order? I did and it was funny. I called and asked the lady on the phone to confirm my order for the next day. I didn't even give her my order number or name and quickly she said, "yes, it will be able" and hung up the phone. Seriously never going back! read more

Patisserie Gateau - Top: photo I provided Bottom: cake we received - Bakeries Near Me - Markham, Ontario

This bakery was recommended to me for the meringue because was easier to buy than to make from scratch. I tried it and they were very good. While there I also picked up a napolian cake. It wasn't very good. Claimed to be all butter however I found it dry and bland. read more

Absolutely 5 stars for the food! We bought a Fresh Fruit cake with Durian and it was delightful; fresh fruits, actual durian chunks in the layers and not painfully sweet. We also got a Mango Pancake, which was made amazingly as well. I thought it would have more whipped cream, but there was actual cake and perfectly ripe mango! Despite the store being really busy, we were able to get in and out with everything we ordered in a couple of minutes. I will absolutely be purchasing any future birthday cakes from here! read more

Patisserie Gateau - Fresh Fruit Cake (Durian Flavour) - Bakeries Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I am so disappointed with the strawberry shortcake that I got for my husband's birthday. The strawberries had multiple black spots and the good looking ones tasted horrible, like it was soaked in a weird preservative. We had to throw out all of the strawberries, which was the majority of the cake. I only decided to buy a cake from here because of the positive reviews but I am very disappointed and will not be recommending this bakery to anyone!! read more

Patisserie Gateau - Black spots on the strawberries! They tasted horrible too! - Bakeries Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I request mango cakes from here, and they haven't disappointed me once. I definitely recommend this place.

We ordered a large fresh fruits with cream birthday cake for my father-in-law. He had requested a traditional Hong Kong Style birthday cake, and Patisserie Gateau had just what he wanted. It wasn't easy finding this style of cake because most places make such modern cakes these days. The cake was very nice, not overly sweet, nice fresh cream, and loaded with fresh and ripe fruits. It was a very busy place and I can tell they're doing very well with custom cake orders. The price was right, and the packaging was very pretty as well! We will order from here again. Not any fault of theirs, but the parking at First Markham Place is atrocious! read more

Went there today because I have heard that their White Sugar Cake are good! I bought one pack of put chai ko (there's 2 in it, one white color and one brown color), and one pack of white sugar cake (there's 2 big slices in it). I absolutely LOVE their white sugar cake! Other places make them a bit sour because of the poor skills but Patisserie Gateau's white sugar cake is sweet (the sweetness is just right!!!!) and there's not a bit of sour taste in it!!! GOOD JOB! =D I like to eat put chai ko ever since I was a kid back in Hong Kong. So I decided to buy put chai ko there, it turns out they sell GOOD put chai ko! The put chai ko is chewy and soft! it taste so good! I like the brown put chai ko more than the white one ever since I was a kid. So do buy both color and see which color is for you. I'm so glad I finally found some good white sugar cake and put chai ko in town. For those of you that don't know what's put chai ko and white sugar cake, check out the pictures I uploaded in this review. Grace read more

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Horrible customer service. Ordered a birthday cake over a week ago to pick up, cake was not prepared seemed like it was forgotten. Gave us a similar one in their premade fridge and just added a happy birthday message on top. Made a million excuses and was rude to us as if it's our fault they forgot our order. Never going back again: read more