Needing a place to work on a Friday in July, Yelp directed me to La La Bakeshop, an Asian bakery…read morewith unique pastries. Clearly popular, there was a line, but it moves quickly. Hungry for lunch, I ordered their corn hot dog croissant, pistachio lava bun, and iced pistachio pandan latte. Every dish was very flavorful. If you love hot dogs and corn, the croissant is amazing! The texture of the pistachio lava bun is spot on. They have places to sit and wi-fi.

LÀ LÁ Bakeshop on Bay Street, a modern Vietnamese bakery offering a wide range of cakes,…read morecroissants, buns, bánh mì, and specialty drinks, all made with flavours like pandan, jasmine, salted egg, taro, and Vietnamese coffee; that are usually lighter and less sweet than typical pastries in other bakeries. The staff are very friendly and the shop is bright and cozy, with a clean, minimalist feel and stays open daily from morning to evening. We ordered from their March March selection: "Tofu Pudding Matcha Latte", "Pistachio Cream Raspberry Matcha Latte", "Matcha Pandan Mini Cake", "Matcha Jasmine Bun" and "Durian Salted Egg Croissant" from their regular menu. The Tofu Pudding Matcha Latte was smooth and comforting, and the Pistachio Cream Raspberry Matcha Latte had a nice balance of nutty and fruity flavors that made it feel special. For pastries, the Matcha Pandan Mini Cake and Matcha Jasmine Bun were soft, fragrant, and not too heavy, which we really liked. The Durian Salted Egg Croissant was the most unique one; rich, bold, and perfect if you enjoy those classic Southeast Asian flavours.

This is a very cute cafe with amazing Vietnamese coffee. The staff were super kind, and educated us…read moreon the different drinks. The drinks also came out in very quickly and were delicious. There is very little seating however, but a perfect spot to grab some coffee to walk around the area with.

I'd been to the other location of Cong Caphe on Yonge and enjoyed it, so when I found myself in…read moremidtown, i figured I'd stop in for an iced coffee. I eventually decided to go with the Bac Xiu ("coffee w condensed milk & coconut cream"), and I got that large and to go. It's a tasty concoction. Every sip has some ice in it, which is weird, but otherwise the flavor is really tasty. It's definitely coconut forward but not in an overly sweet way. However, much like the drink I got at the other location, this one doesn't pack much bang for your buck. I feel like I finished drinking it way too quickly, and in this era of Starbucks, this conservative amount of brew isn't really going to cut it. This is a fairly small complaint for a drink I genuinely did enjoy quite a lot. I'm curious to try Cong Caphe's other offerings, that's for sure.

Tip: The food and drinks are yummy…read more A recent Yelp community experience introduced me to Premium Banh. I loved the food and drinks so much that I returned recently to get a coconut coffee. This eatery is located in a plaza and, according to my friend, Ulysses, occupied the store where Matcha Matcha was. I have always had an interest for what stores used to be where. Across the street is a KFC that has a bucket that no longer spins. Bummer. There was plenty of parking in the lot. We got there at noon, which was when this store was open on a Monday. I also came after work on a Wednesday. There was lots of parking then, too. Staff are friendly and nice. Ulysses had enjoyed his coconut coffee when we were here the first time. He loved it being iced and creamy with the coconut in it. I had to get one. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and was good. It didn't take long for my drink to be made. I was excited when I finally got it. I thanked the man and left. This drink was awesome. The coffee was strong, but the coconut flavour did a good job masking some of it and balancing everything out. It was cold and yummy on a warm, summery day. I've had these items in the past: - Lemongrass peach tea - Special rice rolls with pork rinds - Banh mi cut We got a buzzer to let us know when our food would be ready. Ulysses and I are on the tall side height-wise (5'10" and 6', respectively). These low tables and chairs that look like they are for preschoolers are not good for tall people. I'm glad that no one was watching us trying to get up from these low chairs. It was not a pretty sight! I had my purse on one of the chairs. It fell off the chair. Luckily, it fell maybe five inches down onto the floor, so there was no impact... haha! I sipped on my lemongrass peach tea. It was delicious. It was more peach than lemongrass. There were sliced peaches in my drink and appeared to come out of a can, minus the syrup. I fished all of them out to eat. I loved my special rice rolls with pork rinds. It had rice paper, jerky beef, shrimp salt, fried garlic, satay, fried shallot, quail eggs, green onions, pork rinds, and mint. It was super crispy and flavourful. It was filling for lunch. Yum! My friend got the banh mi cut, which is basically a banh mi that was cut up into finger food sandwiches. I got to try some and it was delicious. I like this place a lot. There is a bench outside the store. I'd rather sit on it, knowing that I can get up from it and not feel old. (237)

Conveniently located at Tomken Rd and Dundas Street in Mississauga, this Vietnamese Street Food…read moreRestaurant is sure to have something for you. I ordered the Classic Vietnamese Milk Tea (large). It is exactly what the doctor ordered on a hot day. Filled with a generous amount of tapioca at the bottom, the milk tea will hit the spot. I previously came and tried the lemongrass iced tea and the mixed Rice paper and both were great as well! If you pay with cash, it's 5% off. They also take debit (no credit). Last time I ate in, the stools were not the most comfortable if you are not used to them. If you have accessibility issues, you may wish to take out. The restaurant was well staffed and both times I have been in the restaurant has been popular. I look forward to returning!

We came to try the chaii here. It wasn't too busy around 1:30pm on a weekday. There are lots of…read morespace and tables. The staff was really nice, she offered to give us a sample of the Pink Chaii which was good and sweet. Really comforting drink after morning of busy work! I also ordered the chicken kebab wrap that was for $10. That was pretty good too, spices and sauce were right. However, the wrap stuck to the wax paper which was a bit annoying. We did reflect it to the staff there and they were really open to the feedback . I would love to return to try other menu items. Love the Atomsphere of the place, there are plugs each each booth so you can work with your laptop there! Bring a client etc!

Came back to this chaiiwala as I was in the area to try their "Karak chaii frappe". It was super…read morehot and it seemed to be the perfect weather for something that'll promise to cool me down. I went around 12:30 and it was empty so I was lucky to get my order in fast and quick. There was tons of tables which was nice to see compared to the other times I have been and there have been queues till outside! Honestly though, I wasn't a huge fan. The Karak chaii frappe was just cold Karak chaii with some cream on the top. And the cream made up nearly half of the drink. It wasn't for me. I'll be back as always but just stick to the chai for now.

We came here because my boyfriend said that the banh mi was super good here and we had to try it…read more We shared the BBQ beef banh mi, the bugolgi beef banh mi, and the ube coconut smoothie. All of these sounded super promising however we felt a bit disappointed because it didn't taste like actual banh mi - more like a fusion sandwich. They didn't use the traditional banh mi baguette but rather we got a cut of a longer baugette. He did say how the banh mi before was really good here so unsure why they changed their products. :( I did appreciate how they warmed up the meat. The ube coconut smoothie's first sip was also really good but then we were left with a large chunk of shaved ice. This drink was definitely 80% ice and 20% liquid. Service was nice though and the cafe is super cute.

4.5/5! Tried this place for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised and impressed. I had the…read morebang mi box and shared it with a friend, and we also ordered the signature milk teas. Overall, we really enjoyed the food! I loved how the box was filled with lots to try - there was the banh mi, the waffle fries, the spring rolls, the fresh rolls, and the mango/shrimp salad. You can customize the specifics of what goes inside your box btw. At the end, we were very full after the meal. I definitely think the box is a great thing to order and share between two people. Our box also came with a cute little message inside! Fun fact: this cafe is used a lot for local kpop meet ups and events. When we visited, the place was being set up for an ATEEZ event for the next day. For any anime/kpop fans, there are also sticker and photo card machines here!

FOOD - 4/5. I got Tofu Pho, the tofu was a bit greasy but flavor and portions were great…read more MENU - 5/5. Online menu makes ordering easy. Lots of options to choose from. Enjoy! SERVICE - 3/5. Can't really say too much because ordering was done online but they were considerate and filled our glasses with water when we needed it. Food came out on time. ATMOSPHERE - 4/5. The area is well-decorated, cozy, but brightly lit. What I would expect from a nice Vietnamese restaurant. Clean and cute. VALUE - 5/5. Great price for the quality and quantity of food.

Finding restaurants that offer generous portions for the price you paid is challenging nowadays…read more With rising food costs and significantly higher restaurant prices, we try to find places where we can get our money's worth when dining out. We decided to try Be Leaf for lunch since we have appointment in the area. Stepping inside the restaurant, we're initially impressed with the layout. It has a sleek and bright ambiance which is uncommon to the dingy Vietnamese restaurants we normally go to. The place has a modern minimalist design with plenty of natural lights which creates an inviting and welcoming dining experience. They have lunch specials but since we came after 3 pm we can't avail of this offer. So we decided to order on the regular menu and tried the following: 1.House Special Pho - large, flavourful beef portions that comes with generous portion of tender rice noodles. The broth is very light yet at the same time so full of flavour. The soup is addictive and every spoonful leaves you wanting for more. 2.Rice Bowl with 2 veggie spring rolls, choice of salad (I chose Mango Shrimp) and a protein (Beef) - I really enjoyed this dish because of the beef. Aside from getting generous portion of the meat, it was sweet and savoury with loads of umami flavour. The beef was very tender and juicy and pairs well with the garlicky rice. The salad is refreshing and bursting with brightness. 3.Vietnamese Coffee (cold) - very strong but not overly sweet beverage. The boldness of the coffee mix with the sweetness of the condensed milk gives it a distinctive and delicious taste. They also give complimentary tea and service was fast and efficient. We were surprised we got our order in 5 mins despite the restaurant having lots of customers. Overall 10/10 dining experience. Can't wait to return back to this restaurant to explore the rest of the menu.

Obviously it went viral on TikTok, but before it did, it went viral in my fiancé's home…read more I'd like to say that we've got a really good background w authentic viet food and the banh ram it was incredible and felt just like at mom's The che as well was so delicious and all the layers of beans and coconut milk mixed together so perfectly. The yellow layer was mushed so you're able to blend all the layers seamlessly and drink through the straw Would definitely come back and try other stuff!!

Was so excited for this spot! But a few things that missed the spot for me but there's so much…read morepotential! The place is hot and stuffy. Yes they have a few fans but it's not enough on a hot summer day. Their low seating on the plastic chairs and tables are a true Vietnam vibe, but it's super crammed in there with these chairs and tables everywhere - it's a mess! They only take debit and cash, no credit cards. The food is good but I think it's a tad expensive for the what you're getting, especially with the type of experience it gives - everything is self serve, you get your own napkins, you trash your own garbage after eating, etc. It's a quick snack/ meal take out spot rather than a dine in. The food was good though, here's what we got: Banh It Ram - This was good if you're into the different textures of food. The mochi is soft and the fried rice cake underneath is crispy. It comes with a fish sauce but you'll have to pour it over my banh it ram rather than dipping it since the opening of the container is too small. Steamed Rice Rolls (Banh Cuon Di Di) - These were good and great for sharing. Hanoi Crab Spring Rolls - Delicious and stuffed. Pairs well with the fish sauce. Mini Stick Baguette - These were a great simple snack since it's filled with pate and came with a dipping sauce. Viet Iced Coffee - Refreshing and strong! Just the way I like it. Overall, food is good. Value is not really there for me. Experience was okay.

I was one of their first customers when they soft-opened…read more It is GREAT to see this business thriving. It was packed inside today. The counter staff are excellent. If you enjoy Southeast Asian styled drinks and coffee from Vietnam, you'll love this place! The pandan and coconut cream coffee is very popular, as is the ube drink and of course that wonderfully strong, smoothe, refined Vietnamese coffee which leaves no bitter after-taste. Hands down my new favourite beverage place.

A small shop for on-the-go coffee, there's a small area with limited seating for any one that wants…read moreto sit a bit. The Pandan Coconut Coffee was our favorite. The pandan and coconut flavors came through beautifully and paired well with the coffee. While the espresso wasn't particularly bold, it was smooth, balanced, and not overly sweet. The Salt Cream Coffee was quite salty on the first sip, but once mixed in, it became much more balanced and enjoyable. We also tried the Egg Coffee. It was good overall, though the egg cream leaned more light and fluffy, almost like a sweet marshmallow cream, rather than the rich, custardy texture we were hoping for. Overall, it's a solid spot for Vietnamese-inspired coffee in the North York area, especially if you're looking to try something beyond a standard latte.