This is a trip back to yia yia's kitchen. Feel-good times of warmth and lots of sweets especially…read moreLOUKOUMADES. I can say that they have KEPT THE TRADITION ALIVE. Efharisto POLI, Kostas.

Happen to come by this bakery after a yelp event next door (Mamajoun - give em a try!). Whenever we…read moresee a middle eastern/greek bakery we gotta go in to satisfy that sweet tooth. Inside, the take out bakery has a large selection of baked goods that I would consider to be standards in the area. They also have mini baklavas with different nuts so you can try them all! My favourite pastries were the custard creams in the triangular form (don't remember the name). They were crispy phyllo pastries with custard in them, but still didnt make them soggy! Next were the mini baklavas with pistachio, walnuts and cashews all of them were great but the diamond shaped ones (walnuts?) were my favourite! A bit far from my usual spots, but if I were ever in the area, I would definetly come back to have some more! Maybe even visit the market beside it as well.

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. :)

We'd just finished a delicious meal and I was in the mood for some dessert, preferably a cookie. A…read morelittle googling offered up French Corner as a suggestion, so we headed right over. The place was full of delicious-looking desserts, but I stuck by my cookie craving and wound up grabbing a Florentine. It's fantastic. It had a deep, super rich caramel flavor I found irresistible, while the chocolate coating on half of the cookie was equally satisfying. I also bought some Mini Xmas Cookies to try later and they were equally top-notch. French Corner is the real deal. I'll definitely be returning.

Got the opportunity to try these patisseries during the holiday season, as I received them as a…read moregift. In the box was: White Chocolate Peach Mousse Fruit Tart Coconut Exotic Fruit Pistachio Mousse Raspberry Mousse Log Cake Aesthetically, all the pastries looked amazing! I felt bad cutting them to take a bite! My favourite is the Coconut Exotic Fruit. All the layers tied nicely together and tasted really good! The fruit tart was also good. Im not the biggest fan of peach but it was not bad as well. The Raspberry Mousse Cake was well balanced and not too sweet or tart. Sadly to say the Pistachio Mousse that was shaped as a cute Christmas tree was my least favourite. As this was a gift, I did not visit the location in person or know the price, but I do want to eat other selection of pastries and cakes if I get the chance!

One of my favourite cakes to get in the city!…read more This adorable bear cake comes in different flavours but my favourite will always be sweet potato. It's a light, fluffy sponge cake with sweet potato jammy filling. It's simple but comfortable and not too sweet!

This cafe and bakery is located inside Galleria. The staff were very friendly and patient with us…read more The store was cute and cozy and showcases a minimalistic feel. Grapefruit Black Tea (4/5) was refreshing. A perfect drink to cool you down in the summer. It had citrus notes that were not too overpowering. Matcha Strawberry Latte (4/5) was enjoyable. You can really taste the matcha. It was complemented well by the sweetness and the strawberries. Iced Coffee (5/5) was great. Their coffee had a bold finish with a nutty note. We did find the grapefruit and the strawberry syrups/purees were too sweet so I suggest to ask the staff for a bit less if you're not a big fan of sweet drinks.

Love this bakery, happy to see a newer bigger location open up!…read more Partnered with Chatime, you actually earn points with your Chatime app (I forgot to sign up so didn't get any). Their baked goods come in an array of croissants, breads, danishes, cakes, cookies, tarts, etc. all in your classic Asian flavours, such as matcha, Thai tea, ube, taro, and including their Chatime roasted milk tea flavoured croissant! Their prices are a bit on the higher side but the quality and size of their baked goods are pretty reasonable. At the end of the day, they have a 25% off sale on the whole store! Sale excludes cookies, cakes, and tarts though. In addition, if you purchase 6 items or more, there's no tax on your purchase! Looking forward to coming back again, especially for their end of day sale!

Bake Code's croissants are always a hit for me! Here is a kimchi tuna aioli croissants - delicious…read more Cant say the same about their mooncakes (chocolate pistachio) was wayyyyyyyyyyy too sweet. The ube salted egg yolk mooncake was a notch down in sweetness but it's a bit way more than I'd prefer!

This Persian pastry shop is a true hidden gem in downtown Richmond Hill! They used to be much more…read moreincospicuous, but since recently repainting their place a pastel pink, they have become a little more noticeable. Nonetheless, you still do need to enter their shop through the back on Church Street as it is quite a bit secluded from the main Yonge street downtown area. It's a shame that they have such limited seating area (only 1 table and 2 chairs), because I think the vibe and ambience of their place totally matches that of a cute coffee shop! I love going to Ana's pastry at the end of a long day for a quick pick-me-up. Their prices can't be beat, their sweets are freshly made every morning, and the sweetness level isn't overbearing -- they taste incredibly light and airy as a result. One of my favourite items is their شیرینی یزدی which is their Yazdi cupcakes -- a rosewater and cardamom cupcake with pistachio shavings on top as decoration. Ana's pastry also makes delicious custom cakes which you can order by calling in advance. I'm a big fan and I know I'll be back for more!

Talk about a hidden business. Ana's Pastry is one. This pastry shop is located in downtown Richmond…read moreHill, but is hidden from view and situated in a not-quite-decrepit, but certainly not the tidiest... parking lot.. behind a few other businesses! You know how all the greedy developers and mall managers have built peripheral buildings on their parking lots to add tenants and made parking spots even more scarce? This is the small business version of that. The shop is painted bright pink to attract attention, but who would see it unless he is in the parking lot already? So, having noticed it because I was parked in that messy parking lot I walked in out of curiosity and found a mid-sized shop with a few dried goods, dry cookies, a few cakes and multiple kinds of pastry. There is one perfunctory table by the door - even though they have the space for a few tables they do not take advantage of this option presumably because of a by-law or perhaps a lack of beverage options - and the fridges with their sweets in them. There were no customers when I entered. They had a few items I did not recognize, but I believe all the cookies and pastries are Iranian, which of course are occasionally twists on Western pastries. I picked up three items comprised of flaky pastry and cream puffs and liked all of them. They were fresh and delicious. They are neither out of this world in taste nor the biggest pastries around, but they were tasty and, for the smaller size, less expensive than elsewhere. I am interested in going back, but would suggest they add a few cards or explanations to their trays or fridge glass as just by looking at their offerings it was not possible to be certain what each item is.

Was in Toronto for a trip that happened to fall over my wife's birthday, so I searched for a great…read moredessert spot that delivered. Dessert Lady Café & Bakery came up, and I'm so glad it did! I ordered her favorite -- red velvet -- as a surprise, and everything was perfect. Delivery was right on time, and the cake was absolutely delicious -- easily one of the best we've had. Most importantly, seeing the look on her face when the cake arrived made it all worth it. Great cake, great service, and a great experience. Would definitely recommend Dessert Lady!

Great cafe/dessert spot tucked away near Yorkville. It's just off St Thomas around the corner from…read moreWindsor Arms. Great for a quick coffee/tea and dessert, or perfect for a breakfast/lunch catch up! Super friendly service. Ample seating inside and several tables available on the patio. Nice selection of individual cake slices and you can order full cakes as well. I opted for a slice of the strawberry shortcake as a bday treat and my friends ordered sandwiches/salad. We all enjoyed our orders!

Always such delicious and high quality items! Definitely a local favourite…read more The baklava and Napoleon cake are wonderful, but so are the rest of the desserts! 10/10 would recommend paying a visit to this lovely place

Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Food: We came here as we were in the area & were waiting for a lunch spot to open up. We had the persian tea & some cookies. The cookies were an almond cookie, coconut & poppy seed. The tea was nice & I also liked all of the cookies. Though hubby didn't like the poppy seed one. They have a big variety of pastries here. Not just cookies. We decided to come back later to get things to bring home. We didn't want to walk around all day carrying the pastries. Service: There was one lady at the counter when we arrived & she was very nice & friendly. When I told her we would come back later I could tell she didn't think we would. When we did come back there were two other ladies with her. And when she saw us she had a big smile. We got a box of cookies 12 of 3 different flavours as well as a mocha roll cake. We took them home & everyone at the house enjoyed them. Ambiance: The walls are painted yellow with a plaster-looking kind of treatment. Some of the decor is a bit dated like the lighting. But it's a cute place. Also a clean place. I didn't use the washrooms but hubby did & said the men's washroom was clean. I'd come back here again to get pastries as they were quite delicious. You also get different things here than if you were to go to the bakery at the supermarket.