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I am late to the Japanese cheesecake craze. My very first Yelp in-person event was at a Japanese cheesecake place in Unionville that has since switched names and ownership. I loved the two samples that I got, but never went back to get a full Japanese cheesecake anywhere. Well, all that changed last Friday. A week earlier, I saw my friend post photos of this beautiful rose valentine soufflé cheesecake for Valentine's Day. It looked so pretty and scrumptious that I immediately ordered one online through Cheese Garden's site for pickup from this location in North York. I couldn't get pickup immediately and chose Lunar New Year because I was off from work that day. I haven't hung out in this part of North York for a long time. I used to meet a friend for a movie and dinner often years ago, as it was close to his workplace. The area still has loads of eateries, but I don't recognize a lot of them. I drove over here and parked on Yonge Street. I parked in front of Upper East Food Club, which was a block over from Cheese Garden. It wasn't planned. I had no idea where it was, but knew where I'd be getting takeout for lunch. I paid using my Green P app, which I am digging these days. I don't need to touch a parking machine and I don't need to carry change with me. It's awesome! Some businesses either didn't make the effort to shovel their storefront, or perhaps a thaw and freeze happened, and the sidewalk became icy. I took caution walking on it. It would be horrible to wipe out on a busy street. I walked into the store. There was one woman ahead of me who had what seemed like a complicated order. I stood in line for perhaps seven minutes. It was perfect, as it allowed me to take photos. She finally left with her stuff. It was my turn. I had my eight-digit order number handy, which is what the man and woman behind the counter needed. It felt like a tag team effort in which they finally found my order. The man confirmed my two items: - Rose valentine soufflé cheesecake - Baked cheese tart I had already paid online, so I got both boxes in a rectangular bag. I thanked both folks and wished them a good day. They were so friendly and nice, and reciprocated. I headed to my car to put my goodies away. Many folks parked by me were risking paying for parking. I'm not the gambling type and I'm glad that I didn't. As I was putting my bag away to fetch my lunch takeout next, the parking patrol had arrived. He was two cars away from mine. He was starting to write a ticket when a man bolted out of Upper East Food Club, apologized, jumped in his vehicle, and drove off. I was impressed with his dash-and-go technique! I eventually got home with my takeout and chowed down. For dessert, I went for the rose valentine soufflé cheesecake. My mistake was cutting the cheesecake immediately without putting it in the fridge. It was delicate that cutting a wedge looked like I had grabbed some cheesecake with my fingers. Even though my slice didn't look pretty, it tasted fantastic! The base has Oreo crumbs. On top of them is soufflé cheesecake, and then rose milk pudding. It's topped with rose chocolate wide shavings. Around the cake is rose strawberry mascarpone cheese. Insanely delicious and decadent! I have since had a few more slices. They cut a lot better when the cheesecake has been chilling in the fridge. The baked cheese tart is fantastic. The crust is so buttery and flaky. It's recommended to tear off the crust and dip it into the cheesecake. It's fun! The cheesecake is creamy and divine. Both items aren't overly sweet, which I appreciate. I had an excellent experience. I'm eyeing getting the matcha tiramisu next. I thought that it would be overkill to get that with the rose valentine soufflé cheesecake, so I'll be back for more. (59)
I've come here several times before mostly for their specials. This place has serveral locations across Toronto and the staff working there are pretty friendly. This time I came here for their white peach oolong tiramisu special. This was limited edition as they offer only 500 for the package special which includes two white peach oolong tiramisu and a white peach jam that is made in house. The package was super nice along with the white peach tiramisus which were done wonderfully, too good to eat. Comes with a little card that tells you what each layer consists of. It's not too sweet, could taste the hints of oolong more than the peach, there were small amounts of peach jelly. Very light and fragrant. This place also offers yaki puddings, Japanese cheesecakes, tiramisus and other dessert items along with limited time only seasonal specials. Definitely worth trying if you are visiting the area.
I had their cheese cakes several times before and they are totally delicious !! This time I had cheese tart which was yummy as well. The crust around is crunchy and cheese filling in middle is in custard texture which is very delicious as well. As 2 people we ate it all under 5 minutes !! I think the size is good 1 serving and go well with coffee. It was their 5th year anniversary so we were able to get %50 discount this time which was a real treat. Their Japanese cakes are very unique, delicious and will keep you coming here again and again.
I've only had the Matcha Double Fromage Cheesecake from here before and it's truly a delight. The cake offers a nice balance of creaminess and cheesiness that leaves a light refreshing taste in your mouth. The alternating layers of sponge cake, baked cheesecake, frozen cheesecake, and dusted cake crumbs creates an enjoyable multi-dimensional bite. I would say that this cake is a great option for Asian households that prefer lighter cakes that aren't too sweet!
What I ordered: * Yaki-pudding Cheesecake * Pistachio Cappuccino Taste: 4.5/5 The pudding was creamy and not too heavy. The sweetness was balanced nicely with the slight bitterness in the sauce. The cheesecake was airy but lost the fluffiness due to the moisture of the sauce and container, which is to be expected. For those who want to eat Japanese cheesecake for the traditional fluffy texture, I would suggest getting the cheesecake on their menu rather than the yaki pudding cheesecake. The pistachio cappuccino was also not overly bitter nor sweet. It had a slightly nutty flavour from the pistachio but was not too pronounced. Presentation: 3.5/5 While they had indoor seating, it was clear that the main customer base takes the order to-go. There was minimal effort in making the products look good for dine-in customers. Both the yaki pudding cheesecake and cappuccino were given in take out containers. However, if you enjoy flipping your own yaki pudding (which I do!), they give you a plate to do so. Ambience: 4.5/5 The interior had a super cute aesthetic that made me happy to walk into. On the left side, you have a wooden wall with wall planters filled with fake plants and Japanese decor. On the right-side side, you have a lemon-coloured wall with illustrations of the various desserts they offer. You can also smell the delicious cheesy goodness of the baked goods.
Great cheesecake café. All creations tastes so good and has great presentation. Some even come in a fancy container/capsule. I tried the mini Shiroi Valentine Soufflé Cheesecake. It was so good, creamy and sweet but not too sweet. It was kind of small, I wish it was bigger. A bit more pricey for the size, but worth it. The staff are so polite and friendly. Not too much selection at the end of the day. I'll be back to try other desserts!
This place is in a word: QUALITY Their menu is not huge, but that often means that the few items that are on the menu are top notch. And that is so true in this case. The cheesecakes are not very big, but again the emphasis is on the quality. Their offerings are fresh, rich and creamy. Every bite would bring me to a truly happy place. If that's the kind of experience you're looking for in a cheesecake, this is the place to go! They have a great online ordering system and pick up is easy. The packaging is also beautiful. But the true hero is inside...The perfect balance of creamy cheese and sugar. Would definitely recommend and will be returning in the future.
This was alright, does the job but nothing crazy. I wish they had individual slices available for you to try instead of purchasing a whole cake. I'd probably go back to try something else but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.
Great location, clean space and wonderful, helpful staff! We were hoping to get a whole Shiroi Valentine Soufflé Cheesecake but were told that we needed to pre order this (figured!). Sadly, even the mini versions were already sold out. It's a really popular item and you'll realize why after tasting it! We eventually ordered for the Double Fromage Cheesecake instead, and this wasnt a bad alternative at all! It's composed of three layers - frozen cheesecake, baked cheesecake and a thin layer of sponge cake. It's smooth and very creamy. I highly recommend this place!
As a regular, I was not expecting any less from this new yuzu pistachio double fromage cake ($22.95). It tastes better when refrigerated than frozen so you can savour the rich flavours better. I love the contrast of flavours in the salty pistachio and tart yuzu. The yellow on top is chocolate piece and it is surrounded by gold flecks which is a pleasant aesthetic touch Frozen yuzu mascarpone ontop of baked and sugar-roasted pistachio pieces over a spongey base pistachio base. The outside is coated with delicate pistachio cake crumbs. The packaging is also so cute! The outside has a white, yellow, and green sleeve written with Japanese. Great gift packaging!
We came to this location on their 3rd anniversary when it was 50% off one item per customer. Also, comes with a voucher for $10 off next $25+ purchase. The store is pretty small but the line moved fairly quickly. Service was fine given that they must have sold 10x the number of cakes they normally do during the 50% off event. We got the Japanese cheesecake. It was pretty similar to most other Japanese cheesecake places - didn't find it particularly better or worse. Has a nice light texture, subtle cheese and sweetness. Given so many options nowadays for Japanese cheesecakes, this is okay but not mind blowing. 3.5/5 Pro Tip: If you like the Japanese cheesecake with more cheese flavor, have it cold. If you like a lighter, more soufflé like texture, take your slice of cake and microwave it for 5-10 seconds. Don't do it too long or else it'll taste like cooked eggs! Also, got the matcha double fromage cheesecake. This is more like a traditional New York style cheesecakes with a frozen mascarpone on top and a baked matcha cheese cake layer on the bottom. This was really flavorful, had the subtle bitterness of matcha and the sweet cheesy mascarpone. The sponge cake crumbs seem unnecessary but maybe they add more matcha flavor. 4.5/5 They do package the cakes nicely and tell you how to properly store and serve them. Price: The regular Japanese cheesecake is $10 for 6 inches which is pretty good and comparable. The matcha double fromage cheesecake is over 20$ regularly for 4.5 inches - pricey but good for special events. Summary: Great place to get Japanese cheesecakes. Recommend the higher end cakes for special events to wow your friends.
As a pistachio lover I had to try Cheese Garden's newest Yuzu Pistachio Double Fromage Cheesecake! It came in a really beautiful gift box that can likely be repurposed to store other things after the cheesecake is consumed. Since the cheesecake comes frozen, it is recommended to leave it in room temperature for at least 15 minutes otherwise you would not be able to cut through it! I enjoyed the layers of the yuzu mascarpone cheesecake and baked pistachio cheesecake as it was not too sweet and the diced sugar roasted pistachio added a nice level of texture. Overall I really liked the cheesecake and it is the perfect portion size to share with a couple of friends!
I was able to snatch some delicious desserts during their 50 percent off event! I was very impressed with how fast and friendly their service! They were able to manage the crowd so swiftly! Cheese tart - 8/10 it reminds me of a egg tart but with cheese custard in the middle. The custard is more on the runnier side which is okay but I do prefer if the texture was a bit more firm. Matcha Tiramisu- 9.5/10 strong matcha flavour! Very delicious! You can see the different layers! I always enjoyed going to Cheese Garden! If I ever have a sweet craving, Cheese Garden is my go-to.
8 years ago
I really love the cool cafe vibes here. The staff here are also very friendly and enthusiastic when serving their customers. I ordered the matcha tiramisu and their cheese tart. The tiramisu was presented in a wooden cup and topped with a layer of powdered matcha. It had a good balance of sweet and creamy flavors that I particularly loved. In addition, the cheese tart was very light and creamy. read more
I finally decide to try this place as I was in the area. And i got both the baked cheese tart and the double fromage cheesecake. The baked cheese tart ($8.75) is a molten tart. The girl at the shop told me i can just eat it as is straight out of the fridge. So i tried that and i didnt like it. The pastry was thick and soggy. But the filling tasted good still. Not too impressive. I bought another one to take home and share with my family. I decided to put that one in the oven for 10 mins before serving it and baaaaam! It was sooooo good. A small cut through the crispy flaky crust, the cream cheese filling rushing out. Everyone reli liked it. But ive had similar tarts before. The double fromage cheesecake was new to me. I kept it in the freezer and served it straight out of the freezer. A layer of frozen cheesecake on top of a layer of baked cheesecake. Somehow its like the perfect combination! I loveeeeee it. But i do think its a bit pricey for a 4.5" cake ($18.75). Overall, i reli liked it. Great service. Oh! And the packaging is pretty cute too. My favourite color theme and the wooden box for the double fromage cheesecake. If packaging matters to you. Its alwys a plus for me :) They also had this shelf that displayed all these japanese treats. The infamous banana cake, vday version too read more
Location/Service The store is along Yonge Street - north of Empress Ave. It doesn't have a big flashy sign - so you have to look a little carefully to find the store. Decor is very modern, but simplistic - gives off a very relaxing/laid back feeling to it Seating is a little limited - but it's nice to kinda chill and catch up/do work with a few friends Staff was nice - there's samples for you to try if you don't know what it is. Food I only ordered the original Cheese Tart to go. For the size, I think it's perfect if you can finish it yourself (which I did!) or sharing is with another person. I love how it's gooey on the inside and a thick crispy crust. Initially, I thought it would be difficult to share, but it's not bad - everything is still intact (no mess made!). It's probably best to taste it warm, but I did try it after putting in a fridge too - still as good. Would love to try their other flavors next time. read more
10 years ago
One of my friends recommended this place,and he said it was one of the best cheesecakes he's had in a while. Obviously I had to try it out for myself. I got the double fromage cheesecake 4.5" ($18.75) because this is the cake that my friend told me about. Honestly not a cake I would purchase on a random day. It's more of a special occasion cake purchase. I only say this because of the price and size. Like the cake itself tastes delicious and it has a difference in taste/texture from a regular Japanese cheesecake (spongy) or American cheesecake (creamy). It's a blend of spongy bottom and creamy at the top with the added bonus of frozen centre depending on how long you let it sit out for out of the freezer. So yes it's a different cake, that's worth a try if what I described hits your palette, or you're a cheesecake connoisseur. I think I will try the tart next time I go ! read more
My friend and I came here for the Sakura Collection in May, which was super cute. The Sakura Fraise Cheesecake was our favourite, and we enjoyed our Sakura Latte and Sakura Cider, respectively. Everything was not too sweet, and tasted great, so I loved it! We also tried the matcha tiramisu, which we liked, although we did find the matcha powder a bit too bitter. We also got to taste other cheesecakes and tarts that were available as samples. Cannot wait to come back and try their other cakes, next time! read more
Was in the area last Sunday but didn't realised this place was nearby and open already for a month! Duh! Not sure what rock I was living under. Had to go check it out tonite haha. So happy there are more and more bakeries offering baked cheese tarts a la Asian style! (Love Me Sweet is coming out with theirs tomorrow). These Crispy Tart Shells with Gooey cheesy fluffy cheese inside are simply divine and foodorgasmic! At first, I just wanted to have a few bites and take the rest home but as I soon realized while cutting through the tart, it will not be possible with all the liquidy cheese goozing non stop! Had to eat eat eat! The crispy tart was buttery and flakey. The tart accompanied with all the cheese was at its perfection. I don't remember the last time I ever tasted such a good and freshly baked tart skin. The cheese was so liquidy that one can literally drink it right off the tart. Service was very good and I like how they give samples of a few of their products before buying. Bonus: everything is freshly made and there aren't any line ups! At $8.75 plus tax and for the size u get, I think it is quite reasonable. I also tried their Double Fromage Cheesecake. This interesting product is a new twist on cheesecake. Double Fromage Cheesecake, their special limited product, is a combination of baked cheesecake and frozen cheesecake. How did it taste? I didn't think I could like it but it was so good!!!! This is like ice cream and cake together but instead it's Japanese Cheesecake with the "cool" factor! I think it's genius whomever came up with this idea to combine both items. At $18.75 (plus tax) and at 4 inch size, it's not your everyday splurge. Also, the cake has to remain frozen (may need a cooler if take out). It's a very limited product so if u really want to get your hands on it or love Japanese Cheesecake, go try it soon before they stop making them. Hope I don't get addicted to it or I will be in trouble hahaha read more
8 years ago
A small charming Japanese dessert cafe offering Japanese cheesecakes, tiramisu and cheesetarts While I have been here several times, my latest visit was for the limited time White Peach Tiramisu and it was delicious! The cheesecake here is pretty good too and I would say it is on par with Uncle Tetsu's version, whereas the cheese tarts are better than Pablo's (just my opinion!) Definitely worth a stop! read more
Omg matcha tiramisu! Cheese Garden's matcha tiramisu is served inside a wooden cylinder similar height to the size of my hand. It was neatly layered with a thick bed of lady finger, the super "creamy-creamcheese-cream" and the top layer of uji matcha powder. The first spoonful of the tiramisu literally melted in my mouth! The matcha had a rich and strong flavour that complimented the fluffy cream. I especially loved their double layers of soft cream cheese cream and matcha cream which both had neat consistencies that assembled the whole tiramisu flavour together. It was so amazing that I wanted to buy another tiramisu for takeout too. One of the things that I loved about Cheese Garden was that they had small portions of free samples of their Japanese cheesecake by the check-out counter. So I also got to try out their delicious cheesecake, and purchase the one for take home(it was honestly as good as the Uncle Tetsu Cheesecake) Uji Matcha Tiramisu $11.95 Cheesecake - $10.00 read more
9 years ago
I've tried the shiroi Valentine cheesecake, uji matcha tiramisu, and double fromage cheesecake (matcha). Even though the price is very high, I feel like this place deserves a 5 star because the desserts are just that amazing. Oh and they let you sample most of their items before deciding to buy! The shiroi valentines cheesecake is nice for people who prefer lighter cheesecakes and white chocolate. It comes in a regular cake size and a mini size. The uji matcha tiramisu is a must try for matcha fans! Super strong matcha flavour - yum!! The matcha double fromage cheesecake is unlike anything I've ever had. It literally tastes like a mix between ice cream and cheesecake. This is definitely their stand out product and I would highly recommend EVERYONE to try this. Not to be dramatic but I think this is my favourite cake ever out of all the cakes I've ever tried in my life. They also have the original flavour and chocolate flavour if you're not a fan of matcha. Make sure you eat it right away or put it in the freezer asap when you get home. Don't let it sit at room temp for too long!! The downside is the parking (north york parking sucks), and the small space (so if they're busy you might not get a seat right away). read more
Went on a weekday 6pm and got the cheese tart to go, there were a number of cheese tarts on the cooling rack. I heated up the tart for a few minutes in the oven before eating, center was oozing with sweet cream cheese. New to me, but I enjoyed it. Pastry was nice and flaky, great for dipping. Left over was placed in the fridge, and was consumed cold the next day. Cold version was surprisingly good, the cream cheese wasn't runny and worked well read more
Cheese Garden is located close to my home but I never had the chance to try them until their 1 year promotional whereby they were giving out 50% off for cheesecake. I ordered the regular matcha cheesecake. The packaging was really well made and it was made out of wood. Upon opening the box, you see the breaded matcha sprinkled on top of the cheesecake. You need to let it rest for 10 minutes as it comes frozen. When you cut it in half, you see the cheesecake layer and the matcha layer. The taste was great. It wasn't sweet like cheesecake factory so I liked that. It's really filling and I would come here to eat it with friends or family. Don't try to eat the cheesecake by yourself all at once. read more
Their cheese tart is a bit more runny than I'd like, but I've enjoyed everything else that I've had here. Their cheesecake is light and fluffy, and it keeps well in the fridge for a couple of days. I really like their matcha tiramisu, it's very rich and the matcha flavour is not too overpowering. The space itself is small with limited seating, but most people seem to get their goods to go. They sometimes have special flavours for a limited time, which is a nice change to their usual menu. I recently got their cheesecake for 50% off since they were celebrating their 2 year anniversary. Congrats, Cheese Garden! Thanks for the good deals and great desserts. read more
8 years ago
Easily the best Asian dessert place I've been to in quite a while! I have to say personally I'm already fan of Japanese cheesecake because it's not as sweet as western versions. My SO and I tried the Uji Matcha Tiramisu and the mini Shiroi Valentine Soufflé Cheesecake - perfect combo for sharing. I'm sure this place gets busy, but we went on an early Saturday evening and there happened to be plenty of seating despite the small space. Actually I was apprehensive about the tiramisu which looks liquidy in photos, but the top layer is quite thick. Very rich and creamy, well-balanced by the concentrated matcha powder and layers beneath. The matcha flavour is stronger than I expected (compared to other popular matcha dessert places). If you're already not a huge matcha fan, this might be too bitter for you!! By comparison, the Valentine cheesecake was sweeter and lighter. The white chocolate shavings were heavenly. Loved both equally, and will be back to try the rest of the menu!! read more
Cheese Garden is a Japanese cafe specializing in Japanese cheesecakes. Located only a couple of minute walk away from the North York Centre. The cafe is small with limited seating, but most of the customers tend to take away. The Uji Matcha Tiramisu is quite rich in flavour; combining matcha powder and cream cheese. The cream cheese was just right, but I did find the last bit of matcha to be quite over powering. I tend to like my desserts on the more sweeter side, that's why I found it a little bitter. However, if you like strong matcha flavour, then this is the dessert for you! The Double Fromage Cheesecake was creamy and smooth - I loved every bite of it. It was basically a layer of frozen cheesecake on matcha baked cheesecake topped off with matcha sponge cake crumbs. It came in a rounded wooden box, which is perfect for gifting as well. read more
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9 years ago
If Yelp reviews had titles, this one would be called "DON'T GET RID OF THE UJI MATCHA TIRAMISU!!" The uji matcha tiramisu is a dreamy combination of soft cake, matcha cream, and cheesy cream on top. You'll need to dig to the bottom to get a bite of the cake. The cheesecake drinks were also very nice. They do a great job of balancing sweetness, bitterness, and cheesiness in their products. If it serves as any indicator, I came here with three others and each of them bought another tub of tiramisu to take home. But as delicious as it was, I don't think our wallets would like another visit anytime soon. read more
Got the anniversary special yuzu Pistachio double fromage cheesecake for $26. The packaging is very nice and the cake box is very well made and sturdy. The cake itself is beautifully presented. It's 4.5 pounds, which can feed 4 people comfortably. The instructions are to take it out for 20 minutes before serving so the cake can unfreeze. We left it out for an hour on a cold fall day but it didn't unfreeze until 1.5 hours later. The yuzu was sour and blended nicely with the cream cheese, Mascarpone, and pistachio. It wasn't too sweet but pretty rich. It is very pricey at $26 for a small cake so I would only buy it for special occasions or when they have deals. I can see the packaging costing $5 cause it's pretty nice. Place and bathroom is clean and will lit. Service is good and they give samples of their cakes. read more
Came here after lunch to solely try a drink from here. I originally wanted a cake but didn't feel like spending over $20 for one but it did look really good. Just unfortunate that the mini matcha box is no longer available. There are a few seats to dine in but can get a bit chilly in the winter. I ordered the matcha latte and it took a few minutes to make. It.. has a funny aftertaste and wasn't sweet at all. Good thing I got the regular size. My friend got the L size and was like "damn". Didn't wanna waste it cause it was a little pricey so we finished the drink. Other places have better matcha lattes. My friend got the tart which was a lot bigger then I expected and she said it was really good at least. read more
9 years ago
Brought home the original large classic cheese tart. I followed the instructions and heated as directed. Shared it with my family and no one liked it... It was OKAY compared to the other cheese tarts I've had from uncle tetsu, t&t, Pablo, bake code, and other random Asian bakeries. Honestly this is in my bottom 3 in terms of overall flavour and experience. The packaging is certainly nice. Very expensive too read more
Small shop on Yonge. They sell only four different kinds of desserts. They have the Japanese cheesecake, cheese tarts, original double fromage cheesecake and the matcha fromage cheesecake. I ended up getting the cheese tart as it is one of its most known items. They even have samples of the cheese tart at the store for you. The cheese tart was pretty good. When you rip apart the cheese tart there's lava cheese. The cheese has a really strong cheese flavour. It wasn't too thick. Flavour was pretty good. If you like cheese then I'd recommend this. I also got the original flavoured double fromage cheesecake. The cake has four layers. The first layer is crumbs. The second layer is an ice cream like layer. It's more on the creamy side. The third layer was is actually cheesecake and the last layer is a chiffon cake type of layer. This layer was a little dry if eaten alone. But if you eat all the layers together the cake is pretty good. One thing I didn't like about this cake is the first layer. If you accidentally breath in the top layer, the crumbs will end up causing you to choke. It would have been better if they reduced the crumbs on top. Overall, this one was good but I feel like it's not worth $18 read more
9 years ago
Finally got to try their cheese tarts and original double fromage cheesecakes! Arrived around 11:30am and the store was pretty much empty. The employee was very friendly and welcoming. Also noticed some japanese snacks on the side. Cheese tart ($8.75): When I bought it, it was still warm. I reheated it a few hours later to eat. The cheese just oozes out when you rip apart the tart. The cheese is not too sweet or sour (Bake code's is way too sour), very creamy, has a strong flavour, and not too thick. The tart is very crispy, not too buttery, and very flaky. There's more than enough filling for the amount of tart! Double fromage cheesecake (4.5" - $18.75): THE BEST CHEESECAKE EVER. The entire cheesecake is covered in cheesecake crumbs. The top layer that is lighter in colour is supposed to be frozen cheesecake much like New York cheesecake, but to me it's more like vanilla ice cream that is very smooth and and creamy. The darker layer is Japanese cheesecake that is very firm and strong in flavour. When you eat both layers together, the flavour is perfect. Not too sweet, just the way I like it. There is also a little bit of cake at the bottom. Overall, I love their cheese tarts and the cheesecakes, but this is more of an occasional thing for me. The prices are a little high for the portions. Suggestion to business: How about some mini cheese tarts more like the size of Chinese egg tarts? This will make it easier to eat as the cheese filling oozes out everywhere and there's not enough tart for all the cheese. read more
Cute cafe with nice Japanese styled desserts. Right off the bat, I noticed that the cashier was very peppy and nice when she greeted us and took our order. We got the baked cheese tart, with the option of warming it up (which we did) and she brought it to our table once it was ready. The baked cheese tart had a beautifully crispy and flakey outer shell of puff pastry. Inside was a molten and foamy cheese filing of cream cheese. I would definitely recommend getting this warmed, since it adds to the experience--but it gets quite messy! The tart packed a very strong cheese flavour and would be considered a salty-but-sweet dessert. The taste reminded me of salted egg yolks, but of course with cheese. The cheese tart is quite heavy, so I wouldn't recommend eating half of it like I did. I would imagine a cooled cheese tart may not be as rich in flavour, so perhaps go with the chilled option if you don't want too heavy of a feeling. I'm looking forward to coming back to try the other desserts here! read more
9 years ago
Wow... what can I say. I'm not a matcha fanatic - I'll opt for other flavours even when matcha is a sure option - but I recognize great quality matcha as a real treasure. The Uji Matcha Tiramisu from Cheese Garden is just that. Worth the trip to Willowdale in traffic congestion. The tiramisu is plated so elegantly and to aesthetic-perfection that you won't want to mar the powdered surface by taking the first bite. Before eating, be sure to take a few snaps for the 'gram. Then dig into a wonderland of cheesy, creamy goodness. The matcha is the real deal, its bitterness is countered by the sweet-tartness of the cream. Inside is baked matcha cake. It is soft and moist. Do yourself a favour and come here. The dessert overall is so rich that I recommend it to be shared between 2 people. Perfect for that date your loved one deserves. Definitely will be back to try other menu items. Thank you Cheese Garden! read more
Would highly recommend this place to anyone with a sweet tooth and a soft spot for cheesecake. The cheese tart is essentially a flaky pastry with a filling similar to what you'd find in a cheesecake, only much more liquid-y. The inside is sweet but not overpoweringly so and the tart is easily enough for two or three people, although once it explodes it can be a bit messy to eat. Don't want to think about how many calories are in it but it was definitely a delight to eat! read more
8 years ago
I feel like I am stable costumer for cheese garden now! Love that they are always coming out with new idea with the freshest ingredient. They post about the yuzu cheesecake on their window and i was eyeing for it for awhile Longggggggggggggggg line up over last weekend because of the 50% off promo on their anniversary. The cheese cake is as usual made with 2 layer of cream cheese and bottom made by biscuit/crust base. Interesting combo with the yuzu very refreshing but didn't get much of pistachio taste. The pistachio also made the base a little chunky. Cake appeared small but because it's so dense we share the cake among five and it was still satisfying for all of us. Overall happy with the cake to trying something new (ends at Nov 4th). but i will stick with my stable green tea double fromage cheesecake read more
9 years ago
It tastes really good! Soft and smooth, with the matcha cheese cake And also the original cheese cake was really great to try tooo :) read more
9 years ago
I tried a sample of their cheese tart and I didn't really like the crust but it might also be because the samples seemed like it was left there for a while. The matcha tiramisu was amazing. You have to get this. It was pretty filling to eat one to yourself but I feel like it wouldn't be enough if you share. But it was worth every bite. It does have a stronger matcha flavour near the bottom so make sure to get a good balance of the top and bottom layer. I didn't try their cakes but I would definitely go back. Everything was quite pricy but it was good. read more
8 years ago
Being a big fan of Japanese Cheese cake, I can't help to walk into this small cafe. Environment: small, mordant, Friend staff, clean, bright, visit in a very sunny day, maybe a little bit too sunny but good in an early spring day. Food: Japanese cheese cake is ok, not as good as uncle Tedsu; matcha tiramisu very unique, extremely rich flavour, on slight sweet side for me but not as sweet as Canadian desert. $12 for a small-middle wooden cup. Very satisfying. They didn't have lattes not sure just that day. read more
8 years ago
9 years ago
I went here when they had their anniversary sale. I went in line to try the matcha tiramisu. It was quite a wait since it was hyped up on social media. Anyways, I actually liked it the texture and consistency was good. They also added a little portion of matcha powder to put at the top of the tiramisu. The second time I went there. They have the double chocolate formage cheesecake. It was in a cute container and the taste isn't like the regular NY cheesecake. It has more subtle taste that I like. They also have the tokyo banana but I find it too expensive for 1 piece but then again it came from japan so I can't complain either. read more
10 years ago
They sell 3 different cakes there: the original cheesecake, cheese tart and double fromage cake. The first two are priced ~$10 and the last one is more pricey ~$20. The place is clean with plenty of seating area. Their paper bag and packaging is very cute in this wooden box too. The Japanese girl staff offered me samples to try: first the original cheesecake which tasted similar to uncle tetsu (but cheese flavour is lighter) and the double fromage. The double fromage in my opinion is worth the extra dollars because the sensation is what I would describe happiness. Essentially double fromage is their mix of regular cheesecake and frozen cheesecake. Storage life is ~2 to 3 days. read more
I brought my friend here as part of her Birthday / Japanese food crawl in North York Centre. We had the standard Japanese Cheesecake. We had the staff cut the cake in quarters so we can eat on the spot. In my opinion, in Toronto the Japanese Cheesecake is the industry standard. A Japanese cake shop that perfects this dish is a minimum. Here, Japanese Cheesecake was absolutely delicious. It was very fluffy and was evenly cooked. The inside is moist and the texture is very pillowy without feeling undercooked. They also sell omiyage on the side, ones you would find at Tokyo Station or at the duty free shops of Haneda Airport. I would give them a try if you never tried it before. Overall the store is modern yet minimalist which gives a very Japanese feel. read more
10 years ago
I only had their baked cheese tart but that's all I'm gonna go for from now on. If you're not sure which one to get they do give out samples. read more
10 years ago
I just found the place on google map by chance. It was a Japanese store selling japanese desserts and some snacks. I knew there is a store popularized in Tokyo selling many desserts. But There are only 3 kinds of dessert so far. Maybe because it just grand open. The cheese tart is a big tart have lava cheese in it. You must to finish it after you cut it, otherwise the lava will spill over. It's better to eat it while it's hot. Because the tart is crispy and the inside is much more delicious. Double formage cake. It looks very beautiful and cute. It like a 6 inch cake and divided into three layer. The first is the lighter cheese, the second is more strong and like ice cream so the cake need to be stored in low temperature. The lowest level is just the foundation of normal cake. The cake is not too sweet. Somehow like an ice cream cake. It's really delicious. The service is good. They are very patient and warm. Unfortunately, The cake need to be prepared for a couple of minutes. Because all of the cakes are fresh and sometimes the store is busy. If you don't have too much time for waiting, you'd better make a phone call ahead and preorder it. read more
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