I have dropped by The Social Blend at Scarborough Town Centre (STC) a couple of times now. The…read moremacarons are delicious. The short review is to go. The downside is that it doesn't make any drinks, unlike its Yonge and Eglinton location. I also recently found out that the Palgong Tea on Highway 7 in Richmond Hill offers The Social Blend macarons. You don't get the same extensive selection, but they are equally as creative and delicious. When I do visit the STC location, I park by Cineplex. It's by the main mall entrance next to Old Navy. I believe that it's entrance 2. It still has some construction happening. If you walk straight ahead from this entrance when you're in the mall, you'll see the back of The Social Blend. The name of the store is easy to spot. It's by Chick-fil-A. Staff here are always helpful and nice. I tend to have questions and they are great answering them. As usual, choosing macarons can be touch. I want all of them! I have had the following: - Watermelon - Green grape coconut - Raspberry - Tiramisu They were all super cute and yummy! You get a a lot of filling. It's not too sweet, which I like. The shell is crispy and chewy. The filling tends to be subtle, but yummy. So good! This store does not make drinks like its store on Eglinton does. However, it does have canned drinks. The Mulligan sparkling lemon black tea is excellent! I am happy that I have options to get The Social Blend macarons without hitting uptown Toronto. My experiences have been consistent. I'll be back soon. (385)

The STC location is located upstairs by the subway entrance across the jolibees and Chik-fil-A at a…read moresmall kiosk. There's no sit-in like their Eglinton location. It's a great spot to grab a sweet snack and a warm drink. They have a full selection of flavors. The Korean macarons are nice since there is more filling. The whole pastry isn't sweet, which is always a good thing. They look so pretty and is perfect as a gift or to bring to a party. The smallest box set they have is 5 pieces. They also released specialty macaron sets as well, I've ordered the pokemon one last year.

I pre-ordered the "Pandan Paradise Cake" for my mom's retirement and everything about it was…read moreamazing! The website is easy to order from, and since my brother picks up the cake, the instructions make pick ups very simple between the two of us. The first thing my family and I noticed was that the pandan was very aromatic, but not overpowering. The cake and mousse cream didn't have an artificial colour to it, and there was a very nice balance of fruity flavours with the mango compote and coconut graham base. The mango compote was different (texture-wise) but delicious nonetheless! Most importantly, my mom enjoyed it and as "every Asian parent" says, this cake is definitely not too sweet nor heavy, and the portion was great for 4 of us (we got the 5"x3" cake [6 servings]).

Daan Go is always a great spot for asian desserts and cakes for birthdays! I love how their baked…read moregoods aren't too sweet. I ordered these limited edition mooncake set for mid autumn moon festival and it was delicious! I loved the use of unique flavours like white peach. The staff are friendly as well with lots of parking in the area. The shop is small though.

Strictly a take out place that makes their French macrons in store and sells frozen imported…read moreItalian desserts and Natas from Portugal. They only sell Italian croissants and macaron shells for the TooGood ToGo program. They croissants are really good if lucky enough to catch this grab on TGTG. They only bake the croissants that are imperfect and flavours can range from pistachio, raspberry, plain, chocolate. You can taste the difference they are made out of Canada, it's a much flakier, tighter rolled and lighter than the best ones here. The program also sells the broken macaron on shells, great to snack on!

OMG. If you have a sweet tooth, this place is absolutely a hidden gem for you…read more Although they do not carry as many choices as the Cheesecake Factory Restaurant at Yorkdale does, here at the Bake House they do have the most flavorful cheesecakes... - Oreo cookies n cream - Cinnabon - Red Velvet Cake - Reese - Triple Vanilla, and so on... They also have assorted (8 slices) in a box available. Absolutely addictive! All cheesecakes are frozen up for good storage in freezers. Leaving it overnight in the upper fridge, or leave it for 1 hour at room temperature before tasting it. So smooth, so creamy. Irresistibly delicious. Unquestionably the real deal. Other items include Macaroons (6pk for $12.99, 12pk for $24), Portuguese tarts, and Tiramisu. I only have a medium-sized stomach. So, will come back and try them later on. LOL.

A quiet coffee shop that is perfect for working out of or catching up with friends…read more Came here after lunch on a weekday to get some work done and there were quite a few others here with their laptops as well. There is a 2 hour seating limit and they have free wifi with paying customers. Got an iced tea and it was refreshing and the perfect pick me up after lunch. Parking is a little tricky since it's street parking right outside of the cafe, which is green P and has to be paid for. Overall, it was a cute environment and had a great selection of drinks and sweets to choose from. Check them out if you're in the area.

A cute and quaint coffee shop right off Yonge St. I've only visited once but I enjoyed my time. The…read morespace is small, with small tables and chairs. It has great natural light and a ton of cool plants scattered throughout. The wifi was strong, but there was a two hour limit for hanging out inside. I grabbed an iced latte to sip on while I worked and it was tasty. The service was very friendly. There's street parking out front but it is limited, so keep that in mind when heading there. I lucked out and got the only spot available at around 2pm. Overall, I would keep this coffee shop on my rotation if I lived near by and I would totally come back to try their adorable macarons.

A small neighbourhood bakery, nothing to do with Tokyo…read more We were waiting for our lunch order in the same plaza when we spotted this bakery. Went in and found it is a regular Chinese bakery. (Should have checked on yelp first as several others mentioned this in the past.) It's a small bakery, with wear and tear showing its age, but still had a number of offerings. We got six buns (not pictured) including red bean pineapple bun, pork bun, luncheon meat with egg buns, curry beef bun, and hotdog bun. We also got two cakes, chocolate and red bean&white chocolate cake. Total came to under $30. When we got in (around 2:45pm), the lady was on lunch break on the phone. We were already waiting up at the cash, trying to tell her our cake order but she was still on the phone for a while longer. She bagged the buns while on the phone. The cakes were not bad, the chocolate cake being a bit too dark for my daughter's liking. We enjoyed the lighter red bean and white chocolate cake. She did tape the cakes down in the box but they still ended up rolling around anyway, I guess from our drive/handling.

Tokyo Bakery is not Japanese, it is a Chinese bakery that is focuses on making chinese style mouse…read moreand whipped cream cakes. Nothing to do with Japanese bakeries at all, so keep that in mind coming to pick up treats. Due to their niche, most of their cakes are light, airy and not too sweet. No heavy flavors here. We tried a selection of their single cakes and shared one of their sponge cakes. The standout of the bunch was the coffee or the chocolate cake. Both are still mousse-based but has a stronger flavor. Great price at only around $3 each! Perfect with a cup of tea for an afternoon snack.

For a special birthday, I wanted to order a stunning cake. I am a huge cake lover, and I have had…read moremy share of disappointments. I actually wanted to bake one, but my decorating skills are not that advanced! I was intrigued by the good reviews of Sugar Peony, and knowing chestnuts are a family favorite, I went with the 6" French Chestnut cake. I placed the order over the phone with Linda (48 hours is required) and she assured me it would be fresh. I purchased a Groupon for a 6" cake at $28.80 and redeemed it with no problems. It seems the majority of people use a Groupon to purchase the cakes or macarons. I personally could not see myself paying the regular price of $58 + tax, so it was a good deal. I arrived just when the boutique was opening at 12 noon and met with Linda. She explained how she used fresh chestnuts and I was quite surprised because the majority of cakes, even from high-end patisseries uses chestnut puree. Linda said the puree would make the cake too sweet, so I was excited to taste it! The cake was fresh, moist and decorated beautifully. We are not fans of super sweet desserts, so if you are looking for a cake that is very low on the sweetness scale, these types of cakes are perfect. While the chestnut flavor was not predominant, the caramel flavored Callebaut "crispearls" added a nice textural crunch. The other flavors of cakes may be interesting to try next time.

This is a tiny shop on the third floor of an all but deserted mall, but it is actually the cutest…read moreplace! From the sign in large letters outside, to the displays of macaroons by the counter, to the brightly painted interior, it is literally like a shining beacon in the middle of nowhere. The owner herself is also such a lovely lady - I could tell by her patience when I was placing my order (telling me all about the cake flavours, the ingredients, when and how to pick up, etc.) how dedicated she is to what she does. And it clearly showed in the dessert itself. I first chanced upon this store on Yelp, which mentioned a Groupon that offered a heavily discounted price - so of course I had to look into it. Using that (about 50% off) coupon, I ordered a chocolate élysée cake for Mother's Day. The cake came out even more beautifully than I expected, and was an absolute delight to eat. The varying layers of chocolate - the slightly bitter frosting, the richly sweet inside, the chocolate pieces decorating the top and sides - all blended perfectly, as did the textures, smooth and velvety throughout until you get to the wonderfully crunchy bottom. It was a feast for our eyes, too, as my mom commented that it was almost a pity to cut the cake apart - and the packaging is probably one of the prettiest I've seen (or maybe I just like the pink colour. Lol). Why 4 stars (instead of 5)? Well, I did come here on a Groupon...and the original price of $58 for a 6 inch cake is just WAY too much. If ever I need a specialty cake for an occasion, though, this place is on my radar. :)

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.

Best cheese cake and tarts in town, period. Unbeatable and I ain't no joke. Things here are…read morebeautifully crafted. Good quality for the price. Totally worth it. Check out the weekly specials. Recommended!

I got a custard cream puff and a banana matcha latte - the matcha is really delicious honestly. The…read moredrinks are inventive and reasonable prices. Service is prompt and courteous. There isn't any seating inside aside from a small bench (more of a takeout spot). I'll definitely go back for other drinks.

This asian bakery is creating cute characters like Totoro into macarons. Currently, they are making…read moreLabubu macarons and I was lucky enough to try them! Each Labubu macaron in the set has a different flavor ranging from Ovaltine, Coffee Hazelnut to Jasmine. They also sell artistic cakes (, , ), cupcakes, cookies and Asian-inspired ice cream. To be honest, I did not expect those cakes to be good but I generally enjoyed every bite and detail of the cake. If you haven't tried egg tart, miso, kaya butter toast, lemon tea and durian as an ice cream flavor, this is your chance!! Staff was nice but the place is not too big.

Daan Go always the win when it comes to their cakes! Highly recommend the boba mini cake, though…read morethe "cup" is on the sweeter side (wont receive the quintessential asian compliment of "not too sweet") all the insides were perfection! Even the boba is better than boba from the different boba shops! Great variety of textures, mouth feel and taste profile. Highly recommended. If you order their ice cream just know some are vegan. I ordered online and this was not indicated unless you scrutinize the pics. But tbh you cant tell (with the taste) until you really analyze it. Also compliments to their designer! Look how fun and inviting the packaging look!

Wow! I am a black coffee drinker and I rarely ever get specialty coffees, but after having lunch…read moreat the nearby Bao and Broth (fabulous meal of noodles and dumplings), my sister and I decided to give Cotti Coffee a try. They seem to share the dining room with another restaurant (some type of fish hot pot place), and it wasn't busy when we arrived. If you're not dining in, you are prompted by a server to order your drinks at the counter. I ordered the daily special Coco tutti cold with 30% sugar and it was perfectly sweet with a hint of coconut milk. The coconut milk was not overpowering, but added a nice exotic twist. At $3.99, this was a steal! They seem to offer many interesting flavored coffee and tea drinks, so I plan to return to give other items a try.

Unique flavors. A nice alternative to Starbucks but slightly cheaper. They have weekly specials…read more Line ups/wait times are long. No seating.