The service & the interior were nice, but the milk tea tasted like water & the curry beef bun was…read morenot seasoned at all, and the ground beef did not have an enjoyable texture. Ambiance is ok.

Somehow though this plaza has both Soho and Lucullus, I'd always made a beeline for Lucullus. Well,…read morethis time, I decided to try Soho. Their buns hold their ground against Lucullus's -- same slightly pricier Chinese bun, decent fillings. The interior setup doesn't stray far from the familiar either. I think I would come back, or maybe even mix up buns from the two if one of the shops is out of a certain type of buns. Service-wise, nothing remarkable--just your standard, efficient checkout process where smiles are optional.

Came in to get a cake for dessert. I've tried their mango meringue before and got the strawberry…read moreone since the boys love strawberries. You get 5% discount with cash. The cake was so delicious, light and crunchy. Everything about it was good and even friends were wondering where I picked up this cake. Will definitely come back again, they had a cute cafe and some people were getting drinks as well.

The very first time my family bought a birthday cake from this sister cafe of Maxim (on Bayview),…read morewe received a terrible product. We had ordered the black sesame cake and when we picked it up from the store, the employee not only gave me the blankest stare, but also picked an EXISTING cake from the gallery/window and proceeded to THEN bring it to the back to the kitchen to squeeze "Happy Birthday" on it. This gave me the worst premonition as I felt the cake was not freshly made. My fears were confirmed later on when we cut up slices and served it after dinner that night. The sponge was super dry and practically stale as well. I was quite surprised that Maxim would allow a product like that to stay in their gallery, let alone have it be served up to a customer past a certain period of time. ANYWAYS, fast forward to recently, my cousin ordered her wedding cake here. It was a matcha cream, multi-layer sponge cake w/ a layer of strawberry jam near the bottom. This cake was MUCH better than the aforementioned one we bought in the past and the sponge was not dry this time. One thing my cousin mentioned though which imo was lame, was that they charged her $25 labour to put real roses on top of her cake. The kicker is that my cousin had to bring her own flowers! So not only did she have to provide them her own flowers but they also charged her a BS labour fee (all you gotta do is cut the tops of the flowers off and stick em on the cake). Total money grab lol. Given the sum of my cake experience w/ this offshoot of the original Maxim (black sesame one and then this much better matcha wedding cake), I'd say 3 stars overall is fair and balanced. Although, if I'm gonna order from Maxim again on my own, I think I'll stick to their almond meringue cakes at the OG location.

There are different items now compared to before but then again I didnt take as close a look at…read morewhat was there when they first opened but having looked now there are some nice variety. I tried their chocolate croissants in the past and I'll vouch for it! Highly recommended. Got the pistachio tiramisu this time and that is is good for 2-4 people. It's hefty. $14.00 too. Overall the quality is def there. Try their baked goods! The space is small and there are no seatings.

Skip the doughnuts and pastries-- they're fine but you can get those anywhere-- and go straight for…read morethe quiche! The crust is so light and crispy, and it's unlike any other quiche I've ever had. It also comes with a little salad and some sweet dressing. It cost just over $9. It's too bad this place doesn't have a patio; it would be a real destination! Until then, it's take-out only.

Love Saint Germain bakery! You pick up a tray and a set of tongs upon entering the store then fill…read moreit with as many items as you like. Pay on your way out. No tax if you buy 6 or more items. Each treat is prepackaged but not sealed as it is made fresh. This allows the steam to release prior to the option of self-sealing the bag for future devouring after purchase. Their croissants, red bean deserts, egg tarts, pineapple buns always taste fresher than any of their competition! Maybe because theyre so busy trying to keep up with the demand by making more and more fresh pastries and buns, that nothing is ever on the shelf too long. Never had a stale bun from here or any of their locations!

Stopped by here on a Thursday after running some errands and it wasn't busy. Saint Germain has…read morealways been my go to for Chinese buns. I'm glad they have locations that are so convenient. I got a pineapple bun, it was soft but the crust was crunchy exactly how I like it.

The best Portuguese rissiós in Canada! They have cod, shrimp and other fish rissóis. They have…read morepasteis de nata and other delectable baked confections, many with custard. And of course the crispy Portuguese bread rolls. This place reminds me of Portuguese bakeries I grew up frequenting with my mother in Cape Town (largest expatriate Portuguese community outside of Portugal). This spot is ALWAYS BUSY. Nice ladies behind the counter.

Very underwhelming pastries. Received these as a gift to a…read moreparty, and everyone was cery disappointed. The pastries lack quality ingredients, which ultimately impact the flavours. Everything tasted very low quality and plastic-like. Will not be going to this particular place. There are dozens of bakeries that produce fabulous items. Unfortunately, this location does not..

We came here for brunch after reading some great reviews about Cafe Panchita.Walking in, we were…read moregreeted with a smile and were told to sit anywhere we'd like to. The place was cozy and serene. We ordered the Almond Croissant (4/5), OG Fried Chicken & Waffle (3/5) and the Huevos Verdes Shakshuka (3/5). Almond Croissant was both buttery and flaky. It was moist all throughout but I wish it had that little bit of crisp on the outside when you take a bite out of it. Personally, the almond extract was too subtle for me. Some almond slices could've been added to this pastry as well. OG Fried Chicken & Waffle was okay. The fried chicken itself was crispy even though it was coated in the ghost pepper and maple sauce. The maple flavour wasn't very distinct and the overall flavour profile of the sauce was tangy and leaned a lot more towards a Nashville fried chicken sauce. This was quite a let-down since we didn't expect that flavour profile and if we did, we would've just ordered their Nashville Fried Chicken & Waffle instead. The creamy slaw was placed in between the chicken and the waffles which resulted in the waffles being soggy. I suggest asking for the slaw to be on the side instead. Huevos Verdes Shakshuka was also okay. The highlight of this dish would be the spicy tomatillos, onion, garlic paste and pepper sauce that came with the eggs. However, my eggs were overcooked as I asked for over easy and got over hard instead. The hummus was okay. It could use some lemon and garlic to enhance the flavour. The flat white and the cortado were both decent. They were smooth and creamy. Overall, some improvements could be made in terms of the flavours and textures of the dishes. I do like the interior; it's a cute cafe and brunch place to go to.

Quaint little restaurant with six couple tables indoor with an open kitchen. The ceiling is…read moredecorated with greenery. There are more seats in the enclosed patio, but no one was sitting there. Spanish music was blasting through the speakers which I loved (the vibe). The food was presented well. Their walnut sourdough was chewy and had a nice texture to it. Loved it. The salad was light. The round veggie omelette was delicious. I wished they also included some home fries with this dish. Service was decent. The unisex washroom was a surprise to me. Overall, it was a good experience and I would love to try their other dishes, especially the empanadas.

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!

I finally caved and tried the viral L.A. fruit pastries that have completely taken over my TikTok…read morefeed. And yes, the hype is real. My total for four stunning pastries came to $34.00, but I left feeling that the splurge was well worth it for the quality and complexity of the flavors. The selection inside was almost overwhelming... a sensory overload of vibrant colours, making me want to try absolutely everything!!!!! The Strawberry was the standout star, delivering a bright, nostalgic taste that was pure Strawberry Shortcake perfection. I was equally impressed with the richness of the Dark Chocolate Espresso pastry, a deep, satisfying choice. Despite being incredibly busy, the staff was very efficient with keeping the line moving quickly. While I noticed some seating, I was so focused on the sweet goodies that I barely registered the environment. I'm already planning my next trip! A crucial heads-up, however: the pastries I enjoyed all feature a light, airy mousse filling. If that texture or lightness isn't to your taste, you might want to skip

"No way im going to waste my money over this overpriced chain for what its worth"…read more Okay, so I ordered this chocolate croissant and they may have forgotten to sold it for a day? Cause the bread's texture is like a day old. I gave it a chance the second week and got myself a salmon croissant - nope. Not gonna try their croissants again. Maybe i will give it a chance for their drink and other pastry.

Located in The Path in the concourse level. I stopped by Hazukido on the way to the Hockey Hall of…read moreFame. We came from the States and saw this featured on a video from a local and wanted to try them. I had the honeycomb and my wife had the taro pudding. Both were tasty. This was a quick service counter, after ordering the items they wrapped them up the taro croissant in a box and the honeycomb in a paper bag, both were sealed for us to take to go. We walked over to some nearby seating areas to enjoy them. I'd definitely come back to this or other locations to try more things on the menu.