My friends know that I love desserts, including cheesecakes. I've been known to order dessert first for dinner or many slices of cheesecake in one sitting at the local Cheesecake Factory. It goes without saying that when I first saw Uncle Tetsu in my feed that I was beyond intrigued. Combine that with a general awareness of Japanese-styled cheesecakes, I was eager to come here but reluctant to stand in line, especially during a Montreal winter. Luckily, my sister had already been here (although she did get lost even with guidance from Google Maps) so she led the way. The storefront, located near Shaughnessy Village/ Concordia University, is tiny, reminding me of some doughnut shops in downtown Chicago. The front of the store accommodates one line so if you get claustrophobic, best if you send in a friend. From the line, you can see the ovens where the cheesecakes are baked and the counters where they are stamped and cooled. During the holidays, a Santa is stamped onto the cheesecakes. The line was mercifully short, especially before the holidays, and it moved quickly because there isn't a huge selection to trip up the undecided of the world. We soon left with a tiny cheesecake, enough to feed 4, in its distinctive red and white box, and 4 honey-flavored Madeleines. The fresh-from-the-oven cheesecake was light, in taste and texture, and fluffy. I liked that it was not as sweet as the cheesecakes I more accustomed to tasting, nor as heavy. The Madeleines had a coarse crumb and a crunchy crust. It, too, was subtly flavored. My sister especially appreciated that the small operation creates their products on the premises, rather than shipping them in from another location. read more

Uncle Tetsu - The stamp changes based on the occasion/season. - Desserts Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Just wanted to post an updated review, I have gone a couple more times in the past months and the cheesecakes remain awesome and the lines are non existent. Best of all, they now have a chocolate cheesecake offered on Mondays and Tuesdays only. Same pricing at $12.This dark version has the exact same texture and consistency as the original but with a delicious hint of cocoa. It tastes more like a regular fluffy cake to me and has less of that cheese or egg flavor. Great addition and worth a try. I also see that Uncle Tetsu now takes pre-orders if you buy 10 or more cakes. read more

Uncle Tetsu - New chocolate addition - Desserts Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

The cheesecake 100% lives up to the hyper. It's light, airy, creamy and not too sweet. I absolutely love it and they seem to offer different flavors once in a while. The madeleine was not worth it, dry and sort of boring. read more

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So far I've had the madeleine and the biscotti. I liked both but thought they were just ok, the madeleine is honey but it just tasted like butter and it was a bit too dense for my liking. The biscotti's were good but I thought they tasted too much like the madeleines but sweeter, in dried form (which I guess must be what they are). They were also pretty expensive at $5.50 for a small tub. The madeleine was $2.90. Prices I listed include tax. I would never ever wait in line for this. Reason I haven't gotten the cake yet is because it's big and I want to buy when I'm on my way home to share. I'm not sure how to keep it good so I'd like to finish it on the day I buy it. The place is tiny! I never realized you couldn't eat there, it's only to go. Even though the hype is over, it's still only one cake per person. They also don't have lineups anymore. Make sure when you enter that you close the door right away, they have a very temperature sensitive operation when it comes to baking the cakes. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Desserts Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

After watching it blow up on yelp I of course had to see what the fuss was about. Went at 7 pm on Wednesday there was no line like the pictures suggested and there was nobody else there. We got the cheese cake which is $12 and it's only one per person. We also got one honey dessert I think it was $2. So the break down is the cake is a bit pricey but it's not something you'll see every day. It has a gelatine / jello feel to it so it stands out from any other cheesecake you've had. It's very airy but it is filling. Two slices of this and you're good. I think a cake feeds about 4 people. Would I go back ? Yes because its very different. read more

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We arrived Saturday around 730 PM and were greeted by a line out the door. I didn't mind the wait since it allowed me to people watch as well as observe the bakers doing their thing. I also loved how each cheesecake is freshly baked, branded, and wrapped when you receive it. For those unfamiliar with a Japanese cheesecake be warned that it is not dense, but is instead airy like an angel food cake. I actually really appreciated the lightness of this cheesecake as it also wasn't super sweet, but paired very well with coffee! Miel Madeleine AKA Honey Madeleine is great for those wanting something a bit sweeter. We only bought one of these to try but next time I would definitely buy more since I loved the nice browned crispy outside and the moist almost cornbread like inside. I only had a bite of the Biscotte as they offered samples by the cash register, but it was much too sweet for me. However, for those with a sweet tooth, this would definitely help to satisfy that craving. Oh, but I did like how it had a nice bite to it, and would also probably pair very well with coffee! read more

I was very excited when I saw there was an Uncle Tetsu in Montreal! Came a couple of times while I was in Montreal and it did not disappoint. Everytime I went, there was no line and I was in and out within minutes. There are only 3 items on the menu (the cheesecake ($12), the honey madeleine cupcake ($2.50) and the cheesecake biscotti ($4.80)). The cheesecake was delicious, fluffy and light. It wasn't too sweet and the texture was perfect. The honey madeleine was only good when it was fresh out of the oven. After a few hours it was really dry and hardened up. The cheesecake biscotti were really good as well. On my last day in Montreal, I wanted to buy multiple cheesecakes back to NY for family and friends but they have a very strict one cheesecake per person rule. I thought this was ridiculous since the hype have died down in the area and there was no one on line! It was my money that's going down the drain so I didn't see what the big deal of selling me 2 extra cheesecakes would do to them. I also wish there were different cheesecake flavors besides the original. Until NY opens up an Uncle Tetsu, I would definitely come back whenever I'm in Montreal. Definitely a family favorite! It is also a lot cheaper than the cheesecakes in NY! I would be paying almost triple the price I did for the Uncle Tetsu! read more

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We knew Uncle Tetsu was in town, but never managed to go there until now. We showed up on a Tuesday night around 9h. We just had a nice dinner out, and took a long stroll through chilly downtown. The idea of fresh, warm pastries was very attractive. There was, of course, a line up, but it wasn't very intimidating. It smelled so good inside the shop!! We waited for perhaps 15 min, while the freshly-cooked cheesecakes were unmolded, branded and boxed right on the other side of the sneeze guard. We got a cheesecake and one madeleine. The passed on the rusks (I observed how they were made while waiting and they were just slices of cheesecake dunked in sugar then oven-dried till crisp). We tasted the madeleine first. It was still warm, and had the texture of my mom's old muffin recipe (good, but nothing more - I also choked on it, just like I did with my mom's muffins). The cheesecake was of course the highlight of the trip. It's undescribable lightness is a pleasure to probe. The cake is good while warm, as it retains more moisture and has an almost custardy texture toward the center parts. I personnally prefer it cool, as the taste is less eggy. Needless to say that the cheesecake didn't last long at home! Hopefully in the future they will have an expanded menu, with matcha cheesecakes and such. If anybody asks me about japanese cheesecake in Montreal, I'll have to point to Uncle Tetsu. read more

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Uncle Tetsu is very well known for their Japanese cheesecake. It's tiny tiny spot, where you pick up the cake. It's already made, and packed. You see in the background, the workers are continuously producing the cakes. It is fluffy. creamy, delicious and mildly flavorless. It doesn't have the wow factor. read more

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After having this light and fluffy cheesecake, I don't think I can go back to the regular cheesecakes which feel dense and heavier. This is how all cheesecake should be! It's so light I can more of this. I am looking to try their other flavors as well. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Japanese cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Best Japanese cheesecake ever. Show up, buy a cake, dig in to 1120 calories worth of deliciousness or share it. Well worth the price.

They offer very good products at a very reasonable price. I wish they offered a little bit more choices. Limited time products is acceptable when you have enough products. The store is very clean and the staff is very effective. I am just a little annoyed that their business model is to make you constantly verify if they have a new product for a limited time. read more

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It wiggles, it jiggles! This fluffy, spongy cheesecake tastes as good as it is a aesthetically appealing. Feeling like more of a soufflé than cake, it is so light you feel you can eat several in one sitting. A flawless texture and ideal level of sweetness makes it disintegrate easily in your mouth. The cute logo stamp is just a superb detail we can't help but appreciate (it's wearing a wizard hat for Halloween, love it!! ) if you love cheesecake (why wouldn't you?) go get one ASAP! read more

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The place is simply too small and they do not have enough cheesecakes ready to serve. We came one night around 5pm during the week and there was a line of maybe 8 people. That's all that can fit inside. They were waiting for the cheesecakes to be done. 15 minutes later they start to get their cheesecakes. We finally get our turn and... They were all out from that one silly batch. So now we had to wait an additional half an hour! And he told us we had to stay in the small store which immediately packed back up shoulder to shoulder. It was a mess and people kept coming in and out of the store. Dude with a wheelchair showed up and couldn't get in either, there's no ramp into the store. The cheesecake was pretty good, but not worth that circus. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Desserts Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

A fun and unique cheesecake in MTL. I loved how squishy the cheesecake was but I was expecting it to be a bit bouncier or wiggly... It's hard to describe the cheesecake because it's definitely not traditional. Overall, I'd get the cheesecake again but I'd try to eat it right after you order so the cheesecake doesn't gain any more moisture. It's not something I'd wait an hour in line for but definitely try to make a stop if you've never had this style cheesecake before. The biscotti style cookies were nice as well. read more

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I went on the second day after opening. Man, there was a long line up-1 hr just to get up close and personal with the famous Uncle Tetsu bakery. This joint has been known since the 1940s, previously known as Hanajam in Japan that closed down to give birth to the new Uncle Tetsu franchise. (The cheesecake is originally invented from Hanajam). I was entertained to see this cute little shop. It was medium sized as you see 9-10 employees frantically at work baking cheesecakes. It was an art of its own seeing the cakes being made, the best part seeing the hot cast iron kiss the fluffy cheesecake to stamp the logo on it. The menu is simple: cheesecake 12$, biscottis-1.50$ (sold out), madeline cakes-$2.50. i don't get why it's selling the cake for 12$ when in cities like Toronto get it for 10$-truth be told they should price match other cities. Clients are only allowed to purchase 1 cheesecake for limited supplies. The packaging is cute and great! I tried the cheesecake warm (which was a weird texture) after trying it cold (as recommended to by another foodie) I like it a lot more! It tasted like actual cheesecake vs flan (warm). I definitely appreciate the cheesecake cold and now understand the hype. Welcome to Montreal Uncle Tetsu-you will be my birthday cake! read more

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I tried this recipe few times at home but once you taste uncle Tetsu japanese cheesecake, you realized that whatever you bake and thought it was delicious...you were very far. This cake is so creamy, fluffy and airy. The cheese flavor is well balanced. The bake only small batches which make them always fresh and hot out of the oven. Delicious treat to share. read more

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Meh! I don't think this place is worth the hype. We had it at a dinner party and were all super excited after hearing about it from a friend living in Toronto. The cake comes in a cute box and is pretty to look at. We followed the instructions we were given on how to heat it up and I was excited to finally try it. Honestly, it was just OK. Maybe I was expecting more of a cheesecake consistency. Regardless, I didn't find it to have that much flavour and the texture was not for me. It was bland to say the least. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Desserts Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I will always have a soft spot for Uncle Tetsu. Having had so many of their cheesecakes in Toronto, it's a welcome sight to see one in Montreal where I can order a cheesecake to take to my hotel. Walked in, and the first thing I noticed: Chocolate cheesecake Monday special!!! I immediately went for it and ordered two plus honey madeleines that came with the special. The cheesecakes were every bit as good as the ones in Toronto. Light and fluffy, just the way I like it. The madeleines packed a bit more flavour, but are also lighter than your typical cupcakes. After a filling meal, it's definitely a place I recommend stopping to buy for dessert. Just be aware that there's no seating inside; it's all takeout. I didn't have their regular cheesecake so I'm not sure if that was also as good as the ones in Toronto. I'll leave it at 4 stars for now, potentially upping it to 5 if the original cheesecake is on par with what I've previously tasted. read more

i love love Japanese cheesecake, so soft and spongy, and sweet (but not overly sweet). The madeleines are good. I like the dried/baked (?) and sliced cheesecake the best, makes a very tasty snack! read more

There are purportedly two reasons that make Uncle Tetsu's cheesecake special: quality ingredients and unique handmade baking process. I was curious to see what the hype was all about and I went one weekday at 2pm to give it a try. There was a short 5-minute lineup. Service was swift and courteous. The cheesecake was warm and fluffy, nothing like the dense, traditional version. I would describe it more of a spongecake with cheese and eggs. The texture is tender, and the taste is pleasant. All in all, I think Uncle Tetsu offers an adequate cheesecake. It is not worth waiting in line for it, and it is not worth 12$. If you happen to pass by, and there's no line up, it could be a great purchase to bring to a dinner party. read more

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Very delicious Japanese Cheesecake. Light and fluffy. Not heavy like regular cheesecake. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Japanese Cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I finally came here myself as all the other times I've eaten the cheesecakes, someone else got them for me, and because I walked by randomly and there was no one in the line up. I guess the hype is over lol!!!! The space is cute, nothing crazy but it's nice. The bakers and cashier are very nice and polite, though if I may say so, seem quite serious. I like their cheesecake. It's Japanese style so it's fluffy and light-tasting unlike its American counterpart. The madeleine however, not so great. A bit stiff and dry and kinda leaves a greasy film on the tongue. I would come back for the cheesecake and maybe try the cheesetarts next time. read more

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Omg I'm obsessed!!! I thought their cheesecake was overrated at first, but now that I've actually tried it, I get what the big hype was about. Definitely worth the line up. I had to force myself not to finish it in one sitting. The cake is so fluffy and light. I love how it's not too sweet (I'm not the biggest fan of sweet) and goes great with my morning coffee (not gonna lie, I had it for breakfast the next day). If you haven't tried it, I really recommend it and hopefully you'll love it as as I did. Now I need to try the chocolate one... read more

Uncle Tetsu - Desserts Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Mmmmmmmmmm and I could go on and on and on! Love that this cheesecake is more Spongecake with the taste of fluffy cheese! So dangerous because you could eat one just to yourself with a carton of milk . The matcha green tea version is good and different but I still prefer the original. I'll be headed to Toronto to get a few to avoid the Mtl Lineup read more

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Amazing Japanese cheesecake in the heart of downtown Montreal. Truly a hidden gem and a must try desert! read more

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We have Japanese style cheesecake in Montreal which is awesome! The place is designed to transport to a Japanese bakery. The customer service is great. Unfortunately, I did not really enjoy the cheesecake, the texture was unfamiliar to me and therefore through me off. I learned in this exploit I prefer more of a New York Style cheesecake. The madeleines were great though, the flavour and texture were something to desire. The experience overall was great and so for that deserved a high grade. read more

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Simple and subtlety amazing cheesecake. Great service. Wish they had the other flavours available on more than one day. Best when eaten warm. You end up finishing the whole thing by yourself on your ride before arriving home. read more

Finally got around to visit! Ordered a cheesecake from Uncle Tetsu and it was a solid introductory experience to Japanese style cheesecake. :) The cake is smaller than you expect it to be and is nearly packaged in a cute container. It's soft and the taste is more mellow from than traditional cheesecakes. Initially I wasn't too sure if I'd like it but by the 3rd slice I was addicted. The rest was scarfed down for breakfast. I'm going to revisit for sure and hoping I can make it on a Monday? night where they also have the chocolate cheesecake variety. I'll also want to try their little mandolin tea cakes, the small slice I ate was fab. I'm unsure why they'd only want to offer the chocolate cake once a week given how popular it would be with the locals. One thing I enjoyed was seeing the cheesecakes being prepared. The workers are meticulous. Getting a warm cake as you leave has to be one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. :) read more

Good cake. Not good enough to justify waiting in line 90 minutes however. Awesomeness of the cake: 3/5 - it's good, not mindblowingly-so however. My expectations were so high it was impossible to meet them. Quality of the experience: 0/5 - it's just frustrating to wait so long for take out and then be disappointed with a cake that doesn't live up to the expectation. **Edit later on that evening: I gave this cake another try, to see if it would be better after cooling a bit. I really wanted to like this cake. It's definitely the fluffiest cake you'll ever have. But it's not tasty. The best way I can describe it is it tastes like a lukewarm fluffy omelette with a hint of cheese and sugar. It lacks that kick, that "oumf" that you get from a super awesome cheesecake. It's close, but not quite the ultimate perfect cheesecake that we all so desperately crave. It's very delicate and soft, the texture is delightful. It just lacks that little extra something. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Desserts Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Classic airy Japanese cheese cake. Need I say more? Go get one! I find the cake easier to eat with utensils than by hand because it's so delicate. Perfect little dessert to bring to a friend's house. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Only $12 - Desserts Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Light, fluffy and not too sweet! Couldn't help but eat a 2nd portion! Must-try! They should open other branches! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Desserts Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This is a small and homely shop. The Japanese cheesecake is very delicious. This place originally started in Toronto and we went to this Montreal location. Lines are usually either very short or none at all. The cake is very soft and light. Uncle Tetsu is definitely a place worth to try. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Desserts Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Cute cake! Soft and light cheesecake! $12 for each, nice dessert! Really delicious ! But if you are a cheesecake lover, don't expect the tart or creamy as it's really different. read more

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The best cheesecake I ever had and one I can finally apreciate. I love the airy ,fluffy texture and the moderate sweetness. I ate half of it in one seating because of how good it was ! read more

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Waited in the long line just to satisfy my curiosity. Read about the history of Japanese cheesecakes and about Uncle Tetsu in TORONTO and in Japan itself ... while I waited in line. Someone from the patisserie came up to me to explain that it's restricted to one cheesecake per person. All that MULTIPLIED my curiosity. Just got it home ... huge anticlimax. Fluffy and light .. that's ok. Warm and eggy ... not ok in my books. Never again. Not my kind of cake/patisserie /dessert anything. Sorry read more

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To anyone complaining how it doesn't taste like regular cheesecake, it is called JAPANESE CHEESECAKE for a damn reason. Do some research. Anyways, I first discovered Uncle Tetsu a couple of years ago in Toronto and I fell in love. The Japanese cheesecake is very light , fluffy , melts in your mouth goodness. This thing is easy to eat! I can probably eat a whole cake in one sitting haha. Their honey madeleines are really good as well. Giving this place 4 stars because it is a little pricey in my opinion. In Montreal, A cheesecake is $12+ tax, whereas in Toronto they charge $10 taxes included. I get it, they have to produce boxes with French writing but cmon $2 more plus tax ? Hmmm questionable I was also really thrown off when I visited about a month ago(August 5 to be exact). I wanted something sweet so I thought why not pass by Uncle Tetsu and grab some madeleines. According to their website DURING that time, you do NOT have to line up nor are you limited in numbers purchased for madeleines. So I walked in , asked for 2 madeleines and was told I had to line up. I then showed them a screenshot of their website indicating you can simply just walk in for madeleines. They obviously disregarded this screenshot and I was told they do it differently in Quebec.(screenshots will be posted below) And yes, I ended up leaving. In my opinion, it is wildly absurd to line up for TWO madeleines. Fast forward to September 7, I was walking home and saw how short the line up was, I obviously took advantage of that lol. It took about 5 min to get to the cash register and I got my Japanese cheesecake, I asked the cashier if it was still mandatory to line up for madeleines. He was shocked and asked me when I last visited. He then told me that I was right and that you do NOT have to line up for their madeleines. read more

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Mondays and Tuesdays they have the chocolate cheesecake, which you'll want to try. I think it best rides the line between sweet and light/airy. Most of the time there is only a person or two waiting before you, and only if a fresh batch of cheesecakes are due out within a few minutes. The biscottis and madeleines are also good, but I don't make a special trip for them alone - the real stand-outs are the cheesecakes. read more

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Long after the opening of the famous Uncle Tetsu in Montreal I've finaly gracious it with my presence . The cake: it's soft, it's simple, it's tasty, and most importantly its line is longer than getting on ride at Laronde in a Saturday afternoon. But it's all worth it! If it weren't for the calories and the marathon line, I would most likely eat those cheese cakes as breakfast everyday haha. If you haven't visited this place, do yourself a favor, gooooo. Be patient tho ;) read more

Finally tried it today and omygod i get the hype. Usually there's a long line but today it was quite short and went by super fast. The cashier was really nice and patient. Seeing the cheesecake being stamped with the logo is so satisfying. The cheesecake is fluffy , light and not too sweet. I dont like cheesecake but this one is a winner. read more