What a banger. Saw…read moreit on a list of top bakeries in the world so, naturally, I had to pop in. The wait was 5-7 minutes so it wasn't too bad. Cashier mentioned sometimes it was up to 30 minutes due to uptick in popularity. The mango croissant was unlike I ever tasted in life. I had to go back and ask how was each layer so flakey. The owner said they import their butter from New Zealand. Didn't know New Zealand had butter like that.

visited Tatin Bakehouse and enjoyed the cozy and modern bakery atmosphere. The bakery is known for…read morecombining classic French pastry techniques with creative Asian-inspired flavors, and everything looked fresh and beautifully made. A nice bonus is that if you order six or more pastries, the order becomes tax-free, which is great if you want to try a variety of items. We tried the "Almond Croissant", "Pistachio Croissant", "Crème Brûlée Croissant", "Honey Cake", "Lychee Raspberry Tart", and "Cheesecake. "My favourite was definitely the Lychee Raspberry Tart; it was fruity, creamy, and very balanced. The Honey Cake was my second favorite, although I personally would have preferred it plain without the mango passion cream on top. The Crème Brûlée Croissant was a bit too sweet for my taste, while the Almond Croissant and Pistachio Croissant were good but more simple. The Cheesecake had a nice creamy cheese layer, though the almond cake base was slightly too sweet for me. Overall, it's a great bakery if you enjoy creative pastries and trying different flavours.

First time visiting and came across it by accident. Always love desert/ice cream spots that give…read moreyou the 'small' options because often and almost always you're not going there to pig out. Love this spot.

One of the big perks about this gelato place is that they're open till 11pm; so, if you have late…read morenight cravings, this is the perfect place. The owner is very friendly and he patiently described different flavors and helped us choose. And of course you can taste a few flavors before you make up your mind. Other staff are very f'kind and friendly and provide great customer service. They change their menu every other week and include seasonal flavors. You can buy scooped gelato or in boxes to take home with you. One of the most delicious flavors is "Vegan Saffron Cardamom Kulfi". Undoubtedly the best saffron gelato I've ever had in my life. We also tried "Ontario (Pop) Corn", "Lychee Passion Fruit", "Peaches & Cream" and "Vietnamese Coffee". I had never thought Pop Corn gelato would be delicious, but to my surprise, it really was! We also tried their soft serve "Salted Caramel" in a waffle cone and "Soft Serve Vanilla Bean + Pistachio Cream". Everything was fresh and tasty.

I went there for lunch on Wednesday May 15, 2025, asked for the special, roast beef with gravy,…read moremashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables (the pieces were not the biggest but were very tasty), I saw the breaded chicken, I asked what the price was for it, I was told $8.99 for 2 pieces......................so I said yes to it, she was picking out the smallest pieces................I had to instruct the girl behind the counter on which pieces I wanted and she still put a small piece in the contained...................as I said the roast beef was good, and the chicken was to my liking..............word to the wise, watch what you pay for..........not too mention that the banana cream pie on the bakery side is delicious, bu8t tooo much whipped cream topping, and the banana chips on top were hard.

Such a good bakery. One of my favourites in town. Always open to save you, great bread and an even…read morebetter selection of desserts (their lobster tails are legendary, trust me), cheese and deli meat and a surprisingly large variety of hot foods available. Super cute little place. Always puts a smile on my face

Handmade authentic flavors with fresh ingredients and no artificial addidatives. Not to sweet and…read moretaste so natural. Loved the selection and sampled many falvors, all are equally delicious. Will come back to try more. It's a new local business, so go support them!

This is one of my favorite ice cream shops in Oakville. There's always lineups in front of the…read morestore to get in (this is how good they are). They make their ice cream and gelato in-house and the staff are very friendly and patient. They let you try out multiple flavors before you choose. The only thing standing between you and your decision is the impatient customer ms in the lineup behind you. Lol They offer seasonal flavors like peach, blueberry, strawberry and also variety of chocolate and coffee flavors. This place is a must-try.

I stopped by my favourite little cafe in Hamilton again today to try the Strawberry Matcha Bouquet,…read moreand it was an actual work of art not to mention absolutely delicious . I love them for being so incredibly welcoming. That kind of warmth is priceless . Make sure you guys get out, support local, and go treat yourself to this matcha . It will be available again next weekend . #HamOnt #MatchaLover #StrawberryMatcha #SupportLocalHamilton #HamOntEats

You know the coffee is good when it comes from someone who doesn't like coffee, but Vietnamese…read morecoffee hits different. I'd love to try the banh mi here as well but can't due to dietary restrictions, so coffee it is. This shop is super cute and very nicely decorated. It's a family business run by a very lovely couple that we enjoyed talking to. I tried the coconut coffee as it was my favourite when I was in Vietnam. We loved it and ended up ordering 3 more for the rest of the group. My mom who is also not a coffee drinker enjoyed it. Next, we tried another one of their drinks with peach and it was nice to see that it was made with fresh peaches. That was also so delicious!

The. Best. Discovery. In. Hamilton. Thus. Far…read more OMG! I love places like this. Unassuming, unpretentious, and just offers no-frills good food and honest prices. That's this place! I thought my GPS was leading me astray - again! - when it took me through a downtown-y residential area with older, two-storey houses. However, when I saw the pack of cars parked on the side of the street, I knew something good MUST be around. :) As you enter, there's a counter with breads behind it and cash register. And on the other side, is where some magical stuff happens, i.e. the hot table. I hesitate even writing this here, but the prices are AH-MAZING. Chicken Parm sandwich sm for $5, lg for $6?? AND since they ran out of large buns, they gave me 2 smaller ones for $6?? WHA...I'm not good at math, but isn't that like B1G1! I really hope that the owners can't decode my shorthand. Anyway, I didn't even explore the back room and that's where, apparently have cold cut sandwiches...which are also supposed to be good. Sandwich comes on one of the buns they bake on-site, your choice of spicy or mild tomato-based sauces, fried onions, and like 2 pieces of nicely seasoned Chicken parmesan. So delicious that you don't care if you're outside, sitting on the curb, eating it with sauce and onions dripping all over your shirt. Looking like a complete schlameel. Check this place out! P.S. SHHH...and don't tell too many people about it.

A local gem! Nobody but the locals know about this! I heard about Bonanza's through word of mouth…read moreand came here for lunch. As a family owned Portuguese bakery, they serve their signature sub-sandwiches: turkey, Black Forest ham, prosciutto, veggie, all but the kitchen sink. Not only are their buns freshly baked in house - they taste amazing and most sandwiches are only $3. What a deal! They also serve other lunchtime dishes like lasagna and soup but their sandwiches are to kill for - think Black Friday or Boxing Day frenzy. It's that good. They also have freshly baked goodies but it's first come first serve. Come with a few bucks and leave with a huge lunch. Pro tip: the Black Forest ham sandwich is superb.

I've only had the empire cookies and they were ok. They were a bit dry and not as buttery as I…read moreexpected. I've definitely had better. Maybe I'll try the rest of the goodies that I saw.

This place has the best baked goods. I love everything that I have tried. I recommend the cupcakes…read moreand coffee boys.

I remember years ago when I first stepped into a real Chinese bakery. Actually, it was probably…read morethe first time in any real authentic Chinese place. I grew up in Scarborough (yes...Scarberia, Scarlem, ...blah) and Chinese food was your standard sweet and sour chicken balls, fried rice, egg rolls and fortune cookies. Thank the Lord that I went to UofT in downtown Toronto. It was an education in people, places, and things!!! I got to experience many flavours of Asia. Especially food from different parts of China and surrounding countries. It was wonderful, but I never liked was their desserts. Always found it artificial tasting, lacking in basic amounts of butter, milk, sugar, even technique. I didn't expect much walking to Hui Lau Shan, however, the business has done a wonderful job of modernizing and making the shop comfortable. Numerous seats and bench for you to plop yourself down and enjoy a meal on tables that have been made by one of the staff's significant other. Fun fact! It turns out that this is a chain from a famous dessert place back in Hong Kong. Here is a wiki on them: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hui_Lau_Shan The story of how this location was put together and opened was quite charming and cute. One of the owners came to Canada over a decade ago and wanted to have her favourite dessert place. Worked with a couple of people and opened up this franchise. Standing next to her husband, they recount the tale of how the place opened and what they wish to accomplish. The main attraction at HLS is the MANGO. They take painstaking steps ensure that they get the right variety and do their best to ensure that it is just ripening. Much detail to the freshness is seen in all their ingredients and finished products - they will not sell their mochi mango balls if they have been sitting for two days. Production must be well thought out. Their are plenty of choices on their menu. So many items in both to go cups and sit down and enjoy goblets. The number of ways they can produce a mango dessert is mind boggling. The way they prepare and plate is well thought out too. My personal experience and review, is based on the hospitality of the place, and the takeout that I had. I ordered a mango pomelo sago drink, and 6 of their mango mochi. WOW!...flavour explosion. Move over ice cream and waffle joints, move over french cafes, and Italian bakeries. Asian desserts have landed! You can really taste the freshness of the mango, the sweetness and just the little tartness that I like. Their sinful mochi is stuffed with a generous chunk of mango and dusted in coconut shavings. You cannot stop at one...or even 2. I had my espresso after the mochi as I didn't want to spoil the taste of each bite. I think that there is an HLS nearby and hope to have the same experience there, but I will make a note to drop by here if I am running through Hamilton. OR hmmm...any Commuting Yelper can pick me up a dozen please!!! Cheers!!!

Calling all Mango lovers out there! Rejoice for a menu filled with mango options from mango sago to…read moremango pancake! The cute little dessert place will surely be a popular spot for late night cravings in the heart of downtown Hamilton. The owner is a cute couple that I was able to chat with. The wife loved this chain of dessert cafe in Hong Kong so much she and her husband decided to open a location in Hamilton. They ensure the freshness of the products they serve and everything is made fresh the day of, even if the process takes longer, their integrity is there. That is why I loved this place! Their Mangoes are perfectly ripe and sweet and they use the smaller mango that has a better taste and texture compared to the big mango that's more stringy and not as tasty so you are paying for quality ingredients. You can just tell by the colour that the mangoes will be sweet. I loved their pomelo mango sago, mango pudding with in house milk sauce and topped with mango chunks, the mango romance is a trio of mango mochi, sago and mango ice cream, a bit of everything to try! My hands down favourite though, would have to be their Mango coconut noodle dessert. I loved slurping the smooth and cool coconut flavoured noodle dripping with their Mango sauce. Boy that's a treat for me because I've never had something so unique and tasty! Durian lovers can enjoy a thin pancake filled with fresh whipped cream and durian. They also sell fruit teas as well. This chain has become popular in China, Malaysia and South Korea. I know that they will continue their success here as well because they are far better compared to chains like Sugar Marmalade, that have tasteless fruits in their desserts from my past experiences. Drop by today and check them out! I'd be here a few times a week if I lived in Hamilton or at least weekly if my wallet allows me to!