The problem of non-Japanese owners running 'Japanese' shops (and occasionally hiring Japanese to front the shop) is nothing new in Toronto. Just look around at all the fake so-called sushi restaurants, the false ramen shops, low quality teppanyaki, the dozen Japanese crepes shops whose crepes have as much connection to Japan as Kraft singles has to cheese and just around this shop's area the bogus izakayas and udon shop. With the rush of non-Japanese East Asians (like Chinese, Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Koreans, etc.) to line up at Uncle Tetsu when that store opened on Bay Street it was only a matter of time for someone to try to copy Japanese cheese cake and voila here come Cheese Garden and other pretenders. Strategically situated in areas with significant East Asian populations Cheese Garden not only clones Uncle Tetsu's cheese cake, but also, dada, the cheese tart of both Uncle Tetsu and the other Japanese chain that opened in Toronto, namely Pablo. I wonder if they would also sell hamburgers if Japan's Mos Burger also opened a Toronto location! With all of that said, how are the cloned products? Not bad. The cheesecake (which has a store stamp right in the centre just like Uncle Tetsu) is OK. it is priced exactly like Uncle Tetsu at $10. The cheese tart is less successful and a tad cheaper at $8.50 or so. The tart is smaller and has a crust all around with the cheese centred. The good news is that the store was very clean, the girl at the cash was polite and friendly and unlike Uncle Tetsu (but like Pablo) there is also a dine-in option. Sure, their product was never able to beat the original, but no matter what Japanese cheese cake is always and one-hundred percent healthier and lighter than the gross thing that is New York cheesecake. Cheese garden's offering is slightly sweeter than the original items however. In general, I am not a fan of inauthenticity and cloning and all the Filipino/Chinese/Taiwanese/Korean businesses that keep popping up mimicking anything Japanese (think about the men from South Korea and The Philippines who had the Toronto Sushi Fest, Sukoshi Mart or Millie Creperie, etc. etc.), but at least the Japanese on the Cheese Garden website is pretty accurate and the store is well maintained. Elsewhere, they offer samples at the cash and have a few items on the shelves that are a two-week special order only. Finally, the trend of the day seems to be Japan's Yuzu fruit. This fruit's flavour is popping up everywhere on nearly everything (darn, trends...) and lo and behold coming soon to Cheese Garden is a Yuzu Pistachio cake. I can already see it. Cringeworthy people posting photos of the 'cute' and 'kawaii' cakes on Instagram. Boy, do I hate tacky and has-beenish fads and shallowness. Instagram is so 2017. I hope the owner does not realize what a cheesy name the place has... a cheesy garden lol! read more

Whoa! So many options to satisfy that Cheesecake craving! Cheese Garden opened in place of another cafe that had horrible business and I have to say, they cleaned it up real well. The interior is clean and polished, minimalism is the way to go! I also like that there aren't too many options. I had the Japanese cheese cake and it was denser than any other that I've tried in Toronto. I actually liked it better overnight. If you like fluffier cakes, you might want to head back to Uncle Tetsu or Love Me Sweet. Service is also fantastic. Everyone was warm and welcoming. I'll definitely be back! read more

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So I heard this place had good cheesecake so I had to try it. We ordered the matcha cheesecake and it's definitely matcha-licious! The Cheesecake was creamy and it wasn't too sweet which I like. Definitely a must go :) read more

Tried their cheese tarts and souffle cheesecake. Their cheese tart and Pablo's are the least favourite for me for different reasons. Pablo's shouldn't even be called a cheese tart because it mostly tastes like sugary custard. Cheese Garden's cheese tart has an odd taste in it that I can't quit figure out but it's off putting. Maybe another visit might clarify but I doubt I will be back for another tart. I haven't tried their Japanese cheesecake so I might get that if I return. For reference, I have tried Uncle Tetsu's, Bake Code's, Love Me Sweet's cheese tarts to name a few. Also, the filling melts very quickly during a short commute and might spill all over your box like mine did so watch for that. read more

Back to the first time I visited Cheese Garden, I really got satisfied by the cheese tart, and I got the right timing, since I just got ready from oven. And then I came back for the original double fudge cheesecake, which is also good. However, then I came back for the cheese tart, felt a bit disappointed, because even after warm up the cheese tart upon my request, it is not the taste as I got from the first time. Probably should watch out the temperature of the tart, and you can be amazed by it. By the way, the service is good :) read more

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I tried their matcha cheese cake, it was really good. The only problem was that it was frozen and impossible to cut through. I am not sure why the review from Lesile said it was a "clone" of Uncle Tetsu cheese cake because in my opinion, they do not taste similar. If you have to compare, Uncle Tetsu is fluffy soft cheesecake, while the matcha cheesecake at cheese garden was more like an ice cream cake. read more

Their matcha tiramisu is so good and the matcha slush that they have in store is perfect too! Refreshing and not too sweet. I came here to pickup their Sakura Set a while back and the cake and cookies were delicious, a must-try for anyone when it comes around again. read more

Very slow service, not picking up phone call. I placed online order for pick up, and upon arrival during the scheduled time slot, the non contact pick up table is empty and I waited in line with 3 customers before me. I called store phone number 12 times while waiting but no one seems to care to pick up. Had to shout in the end to get attention. Never placing order again. read more

I bought their baked cheese tart and the matcha double fromage cheesecake. We baked the tart again as per their instructions and it was so nice and jiggly. When I ripped a piece of the pastry as their recommendations on how to eat the tart and dipped into the cheesy centre, it was pure bliss We had the matcha double fromage cheesecake the next day and maybe it was still a bit frozen as the matcha flavour didn't come through as this is priced higher than the original. It was creamy and light. read more

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I was super excited to try this place, especially since the desserts are so photogenic. I came here on a Monday afternoon and it wasn't busy at all (which was great). I ordered the matcha double cheesecake and had it in the cafe. The cake was far beyond fluffy and creamy. It was SO frozen to the point my knife could even barely cut it. I also ordered the chocolate coffee drink and I had to take it home and add almost a extra cup of milk in it just to dilute it. I was so disappointed since the reviews were hyping me up. However, the girl that was working there was super helpful - but when she was cleaning up a table behind us she let out a huge sigh that made the experience really awkward. read more

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So yummy I love their chocolate cheese cake look like a Oreo but it's cookie crumbles

Best cheese tarts in Toronto!! The filling is very creamy but not overbearing or greasy. Very refreshing, and Mildly sweet with a fragrance of cream cheese! The filling has a unique consistency, it's runny like yogurt, and won't feel heavy or fatty so I think it's suitable for even the people who usually don't like sweets. They serve cheese cakes, and cute tiramisu in bamboo containers too but my recommendation is definitely their tarts by far. Tips for eating would be to rip the pie crust bit by bit and dip it in the filling. Also did I mention I love their packaging, I think the box and the bag are so cute! As for the drinks, I've had the white peach oolong but it's not a wow factor drink. Fruity, and definitely not bad, but there are too many good bubble tea places near by so it did not stand out to me. read more

Their double fromage cheesecake is delish. It comes in a neat round box, and it has to be kept frozen. Put it in room temperature for 5 - 10 minutes, and you will be able to enjoy a creamy, silky and luscious cheese cake. . I don't like their Uji matcha tiramisu, but will crave for their cheese fromage. read more

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I've tried a fair share of Japanese cheese cake / tarts as I am a big fan. Out of uncle tetsu, love me sweet, and pablo, I believe cheese garden offers the yummiest cheesist tarts. The crust of the cheese tart is incredible flaky, and the inside is runny. So the staff suggested ripping the flaky crust up and dipping it into the tart inself. Super yum! read more

this was amazing!!! i love matcha and if you do too, this is perfect for you! i love how strong the matcha is and is such a good mix with the cheesecake instead (i think thats what it is). can't go wrong with this and is definitely filling for one person! read more

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I have been here twice, once last summer and once this past winter. I would say that overall I am quite pleased with Cheese Garden. Summer 2017 - My favorite item would have to be the regular cheesecake! It was really soft, moist, and fluffy. If you take it home, you could make your own strawberry sauce to go with it ^^ Winter 2018- I tried the Matcha double formage cheesecake with a friend, I found it to be alright. The match taste was there, and the two layers of cheese made it very velvety soft. However, it was a bit too cream-cheesy for me. Also, I think it had some ice cream inside because it melted down after some time when I tried to take a leftover slice of it home. Other things I tried/ Drinks: - Iced Matcha Latter: (Very Good) - had a strong matcha taste, was not too sweet. -Blended Iced Matcha: (It was alright, but wouldn't really recommend as the matcha taste wasn't really noticeable, and the ice was kinda chunky). read more

First time visiting cuz friend recommendation. Got a matcha double fromage cheesecake. Ate one slice after 20 minutes at home, and the texture felt really firm, wasn't impressed. Put the cake in the fridge for next day, and voila! The texture turned super creamy, and I could taste the fine balance between the matcha and cheese flavour. Not sure if that's how it supposed to work, but no complain. read more

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I had a pickup order for their limited edition Deeroica Cake, My time to pick up was at 11- to 1PM. Showed up at 12 infront of the line, they got my order and I was told it would take 10 minutes. I said I will wait outside, it was busy inside and they said they will call me in 10 minutes. I wait outside for a whooping 45minutes before I go in and see they still havn't done it. I ask the person, and she just says "oh we will start now" I'm like why was I waiting outside when I showedup before everyone else? Now I don't know if this is racism or what; but I was the only Persian in a line of full Asian, but whatever it is. I will not be getting anything from cheese garden again. Again just a reminder; this was a PICKUP order. read more

This place isnt cheap. However, the Japanese cheesecake and Matcha cheesecake were yummmmmy. Good cakes will be back! All my friends enjoyed it. read more

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Disappointed!! I specially went to buy their cheese cake. They said their green tea tiramusu is the best and for limited time only. It was below average. I can make a better one. Over hyped, sometimes looks are deceiving. They are opening two more outlets, but please before that change your recipe. read more

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Loved the double fromage matcha cheesecake! It was fluffy and light. I never enjoyed the conventional dense cream cheese cheesecakes so these japanese-style cheesecakes are right up my alley! The matcha is so potent and marscarpone cheese so smooth that I felt like i was eating green tea ice cream. I was also lucky enough to get the last matcha double fromage cheesecake before it was sold out! I could probably eat the whole cake all by myself. In one sitting. read more

First time going there for their green tea tiramisu and cheese tart. Both are delicious and filling and would like to go back for another time. read more

*This review is for the Uji Matcha Tiramisu and Matcha Latte only* Sorry, but not a fan of this place. Ordered the tiramisu and matcha latte to go. First of all, the girl who worked there looked like she didn't know what she was doing. The matcha latte did not even taste like matcha at all and instead, it just tasted like milk. For the tiramisu, the matcha powder was not sifted into the tiramisu but instead, you had to put the matcha powder in yourself from a separate container that they provide for you. Well, this isn't necessarily a big problem but if you do not sift the matcha powder on to the tiramisu beforehand, you will choke on it FOR SURE. This is a safety hazard. This happened to me and I choked on the first couple bites of the tiramisu so already my experience wasn't good. The tiramisu was more bitter than it should be and the cheese tasted really artificial. And to top it off, the tiramisu is like $10.75(?) for such a small portion. The other cakes that I didn't try were also really small and cost about $18!!! I also had a sample of the cheese tart that they provided and it tasted really bland. Maybe, the other cakes taste better but who knows as I will not return to this establishment. read more

I came here because my friends were celebrating Pi day, and I needed to bring some kind of contribution. Originally, i wanted to make my own rendition of a Pablo tart, but because I didn't have enough time I Yelped it and found Cheese Garden. (I know a tart is slightly different from a pie, but please cut me some slack.) Upon entering the store my eyes immediately honed in on the Tokyo Banana treats. I fell in love with Tokyo Banana during my trip to Japan and am glad i now have a seller to enable my addiction. They only carry 3 types of desserts (cheese tart, cheesecake, and double fromage cheesecake) at the store and they have samples of the cheesecake and the cheese tart by the counter. The cashier asked me if i would like to try their tart and cheesecake. I didn't need to be asked twice and gobbled the sample while mumbling "i'll have 2 cheese tarts!" I was advised to rip the crust and dip it into the cheese like a bread bowl if I heat the tart up and can only cut the tart if it is cooled. When i opened the box, the tarts were cooled but the cheese filling didn't solidify. We still had to eat them like a bread bowl. The cheese filling tastes sweet with a slight saltiness to it. It is akin to milk foam available at most bubble tea stores. The puff pastry tastes like baked puff pastry glazed with butter. (side note: most bakeries just buy premade puff pastry because it is so labor intensive. I choose not to comment on how wonderful the puff pastry is because it is probably just Tenderflake at work. I learned this in baking class!) The deceivingly light flakiness of the puff pastry pairs well with the heavy cheese filling. For $8.75, i felt like the price wasn't a bad deal. At love me sweet, 3 mini cheese tarts are $10. I will be back to try the matcha and original double fromage cheesecakes! read more

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Friend and I walked in the store at around 1pm on Saturday. Service was very slow, possibly because there seemed to only be one employee working. We ordered the 7'' cheesecake, iced peach latte and matcha green tea latte. She came out with the cake fairly quickly along with utensils and plates. Japanese cheesecake is a misnomer. It's nothing like American cheesecake. The best way to describe it would be cakey mousse, it's like mousse but with more texture. It's incredibly light. We probably waited 15minutes for our drinks after receiving the cake. The peach drink was way too sweet, I wouldn't order it again. The matcha drink was pretty good and I would recommend it. Both the food and the service was adequate. I would recommend Japanese cheesecake if you haven't tried it before but it really isn't anything special. read more

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Talk about foodgasm. I've always been a fan of cheesy foods but these 2 items has blew my mind since I haven't had any other cheese baked goods as unique before. Let's talk about the cheese tart first. The delicate flaky crust (similar to the exterior a souffle/danish pastry) was soft but yet it was strong enough to hold the warm runny cheese inside the tart together. The downside of this however, is that eating it could get quite messy as the cheese is presented in a liquid form rather than in a solid form. So make sure you eat this monster inside the box or on a plate. But nonetheless it was fragrant in cheesy flavor. As for Cheese Garden's new Double Fromage Matcha Cheesecake, it was really one of the best desserts I've discovered recently; as it will guarantee to make you say "Mmm" as soon as you devour it in your mouth. Best served cold for a stronger bolder fresh cheesier taste. There's 4 distinct layers to this Matcha Cheesecake. The bottom layer is a thin layer of spongey matcha cake. The next 2 middle layers is pretty much what makes this cake unforgettably mouth-watering. There's a layer of frozen cheesecake and a layer of baked matcha cheesecake in the middle. Hence, when you take a bite of the 2 combination of layers together, you will get a ultra rich creamy cheesy taste that would melt ever so perfectly in your mouth. Almost as if you were having a icecream sandwich. To top it off, the cake is then sprinkled with matcha cookie crumbles. At approximately $22 for the full-size cake, the portion may be quite small for the price you're paying for but every quality bite is really worth the last penny. I would recommend anyone to try this. It's a great gift idea as well. Promise Tip: Ask for a sample when you walk in and try it out for yourself. read more

I went here because Instagram got me all hyped up for the Baked Cheese Tart. I love how they managed to get their logo onto the tart. Now let's talk about the cheesy gooey ooziness. It's amazing watching your knife slowly cut through and unleash an almighty lava of cheese. Your mouth waters as it spreads across the plate. Tastebuds are going crazy. You take your utensil of choice, spoon for me, and take a scoop of that flowing goodness. Dang! The cheese flavour isn't strong enough and you're left with an artificial weird taste (I bet they used real cheese though). You decide to dip the pastry crust in the cheese and it's much better. Yay. However, once that pastry is gone, you're left with an unappetizing big cheesy puddle and a slightly less empty wallet. The staff is super nice though! read more

I've only ever had one thing here - which shouldn't be too difficult to believe as they have only three options in their store! I had heard about this place that opened up by Yonge & Finch. Although I don't doubt that their cheesecake and cheese tart are good, I was told that the best and MOST delicious option would be the double fromage cheesecake ($18.75). Half baked and half frozen cheesecake covered in cheesecake crumbs and frozen, that's pretty dang convincing if you ask me. I was enticed, but I don't know if I was convinced. Upon picking this bad boy up, it had an hour or two to sit before we actually got into it and sat in the fridge for a little while. I will tell you that it was delicious creamy. You can definitely see, after cutting into it, the two layers, but once in your mouth, they actually mold together into one creamy delicious layer. It has the slight density of a baked cheesecake but the creaminess of a frozen one - well done! Definitely something different and unique from the other jap cheesecake places out there. Although the cake IS a tad pricey, it's definitely something worth a special occasion, it's not a huge cheesecake, it will only probably fit 6 people - not huge slices. But it's presented beautifully in a wooden box and delicious. read more

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I had a chance to try out their new Yuzu Pistachio Double Formage Cake. One word: AMAZING! After a bit of digging I realize that "Yuzu" is a type of orange-ish fruit, and this is my first time trying this flavour on a cake. I find it very interesting combining a bit of citrus-sour with the salty pistachio. OMG, I just love the combination mixed in my mouth! The sweetness is just right and I could not stop eating after the first bite (I had it with a glass of milk too, awesome!) I will definitely recommend this new product to anyone who's into cheese cake. To anyone who's wondering what flavour to get, get this one, you won't regret! read more

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Not a fan. It was good, but Ucke Tetsu was better. The place is very clean and bright. It seems comfortable enough to bring a laptop, but not for a long time. The decor is cute. Little Japanese snacks on the side, overpriced, but good selection. :) Wouldn't come back, unless I'm really craving it near the area. read more

We love the double fromage cheesecake (delicious but don't think or the calories). It's like a frozen cream cake so make sure to put in the freezer before you serve or it will be a messy blob. Limited quantities baked each day. Worth $20! The Japanese style cheesecake is good and comparable to uncle Tetsu. I just wish they had matcha flavour. The place has a few seats but they only sell whole cakes / tarts,not per slice. Drinks are just grab and go. read more

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Hi, I was a regular customer who really liked the cheese cakes here. I have bought a fromage cheese cake twice a week recently. I enjoy a little piece of cake with a coffee but today I found a small piece of something sharp in the cake and I didn't know until the last bite of the piece of the cake. I tried to understand it but it makes me quite upset that I could've just swallowed it or I might've already had smaller pieces of the thing. I don't know who exactly I can complain about it to. So, I post the review here and you guys should be careful when you guys make food to sell. read more

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The store is very cute and well decorated. The desserts are great but high in price. I went to give it a try following all the positive reviews. Considering the price point, the portions are extremely small to me but that might just be me. Overall it would be better if they had more seating. read more

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Holy ------ Had the cheese tart for the first time today and it felt like they had melted heaven and poured it into my taste buds. The cheese filling was so rich and savoury, I literally picked up the tart and slurped it down. Direct comparison to uncle tetsu's cheese tarts, I would give this one the win. Definitely recommend the cheese tart, will try the cheesecake next time. read more

If you want to experience the japanese cheesecake trend, then don't waste your time at uncle tetsu, and come to the Cheese Garden. They won't make you wait for hours on the sidewalk(like tetsu), because they make the cakes ahead of time like a real business. They feature the best cheesecake of it's type in the city, and also have other options, one of which was a giant cheese tart, which was AWESOME. The place is clean, stylish and has space for customers to sit(unlike tetsu). I hope for everyone to have more respect for themselves and stops wasting hours on the sidewalk waiting at tetsu(you look ridiculous), and comes to the Cheese Garden. In the 2 to 3 hours it takes to get a tetsu cake you can actually take public trans from anywhere in the city to Cheese Garden and back and still be faster than waiting in line at tetsu. It's the perfect place to get your cheese fix taken care of. read more

I was walking by when I noticed that this joint has cheese tarts. I could use me a snack... decided to try it out. Turns out these cheese tarts are huge! It's cool, no reason I can't get one for home to share. After I paid for the tart, the girl at the counter was ready to drop the rules for them. Don't shake um, don't tilt um, and don't cut um... oh... ok... Never occured to me that I shoulda ask how exactly am I supposed to eat this thing until I'm staring at it at home... sure is beautiful though... Decided to cut it... Oops... the insides leaked everywhere. I quickly scooped the cut slice of pie crust and the cheese ooze into a bowl. The rest of it I tilted onto it's side and kept it in a bowl... welps... at least I didn't shake it... Anyways. The crust was a little thick around the top, but the filling easily made up for it. It had a really nice cheese flavour, and was super creamy. Better than Uncle Tetsus IMO. With that said, I saved another piece till next day in the fridge, and it was not as good. Maybe because I ate it cold, but I found that the flavours were a bit muddled. Tips: Eat fresh and ask how the hell you're supposed to eat the damn thing! read more

I got a Double Fromage Cheesecake and an Original Cheese Tart. They are both so good! The cheesecake will need to be stored in the freezer and the cheese tart will need to be in the fridge if not consumed right away - but don't worry they will give you a one page instructions on how to store and eat them. So considerate! read more

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Well the Japanese cheesecake craze is ON. Cheese Garden is the lastest newcomer to the craze. Service is nice and pleasant. Offerings include a cheese tart, double fromage cheesecake and the standard Japanese cheesecake. The storefront is clean and minimalistic and they have samples as all items on offering. Overall loved the double fromage and the Japanese cheesecake. I wasn't too crazy on the cheese tart sample - thought it was too much. I really like the double fromage sample I had and thought the regular Japanese cheesecake was good. Pricing is fair; although for double the price the double fromage is almost $19 for a 4 inch sized cake. Right now they have a grand opening coupon, which gives you $2.00 off. This place is worth checking out and is certainly more central in the northern Toronto area. read more

Cheese Garden is a nice dessert option if you are feeling for some rich and creamy desserts! Their tiramisu and double fromage cheesecakes are delicious. If you haven't been to a Cheese Garden yet, I highly recommend you giving it a try! read more

Decided to give this newly opened place a try. For those of you old enough to remember it's located about where the old Willow Theatre use to be. I specifically went to try the Japanese Baked Cheese Tart. Pastry was flakey, custard nicely runny, flavour not over powering (cheese) or sweet. All in all an enjoyable dessert. Next time i'll give their Japanese Cotton Cheesecake a try. Friendly service, establishment clean. read more