So this place doesn't have a retail shop yet and I only got one thing to say to that: "Daan Go breaking my heart..." But really, it couldn't if it tried. The macarons here are so delicious and Chris' passion and creativity is so inspiring. Having been an avid follower of Baker Siu's Instagram, I've been dying to try his Asian-flavoured macarons for the longest time. I was finally able to do so when he set up shop at TO Food Fest. Flavours available were: HK Milk Tea: The cream in the middle was definitely reminiscent of the drink. It even had bits of tea leaves in it so authenticity is definitely there. The shell didn't have too much milk tea flavour, but the combination of everything was great. Matcha Milk Tea: Matcha is the new "in" thing. Matcha this, Matcha that. But having said that, there isn't a flavour I'd be more happy to see in macaron form. And Chris did it right. This was so flavourful and had that strong unique green tea flavour from the first bite. Definitely one of my favourites. Strawberry Yuzu: Wow, that citrus flavour in the cream! I don't know how he did it, but it exploded in my mouth. Definitely one of the more special macarons I've ever tried and something I wouldn't hesitate to order again. Ribena: While this was lovely, I wasn't blown away by it. It somewhat reminded me of Ribena (blackcurrant drink) but if I didn't know what it was, I would've never guessed. Still a good macaron though. Just a note, Chris uses some fantastic, genuine ingredients. The cream between the macaron is actually super creamy and buttery. This also meant that after keeping it in a cool, dark place for 2 days, there seemed to be some slight spoilage (cream tasted a bit sour). I still ate the whole thing because it was delicious and what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I was fine, and I'm still alive now but maybe try to finish them quicker than I did. One day, with enough money and a good enough reason, I'll order one of his cakes. They're absolutely beautiful. (69/100) - 2016 read more

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If you love all things durian, you should definitely cne try their durian cake (it looks like a durian!) and their durian ice cream. With durian being so expensive in supermarkets now, the ice cream is definitely a great alternative to get - the flavour is so strong and yummy! Also, I love the milk tea here - the flavour is great and strong. And of course, the cute macarons - can't forget about those! They're adorable and delicious with the Asian inspired flavours. Don't miss out - definitely give this place a try! read more

LOVE their cakes and macarons! Every cake and macaron is so intricate and cute, the flavours of the cakes balance out really well and are perfect for an Asian palette. Cakes are not overly sweet and you can really taste the fruit or flavour of the cakes. Definitely reserve your cakes in advance, either by phone or online! I've often dropped by to find that they're sold out of the cakes I already want read more

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I usually order their cakes and occasionally their macarons. I received 3:15 for my birthday and ordered strawberry shortcake a week later for someone else's birthday. I am never disappointed with the quality and flavour of their cakes. I'm not a huge fan of cakes that have more cream/mousse/icing than cake, but Dann Go makes their cakes with mousse to cake ratio just right! Their pricing can be steep for the size you get, but it's worth it in my opinion. read more

Daan Go Cake Lab - Strawberry Shortcake - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is probably one of the best macaroons I've ever eaten. Sometimes when you eat macaroons, you just taste sugar and no flavor that it it was intended to be. These you can taste the flavor. if it was mango, you will definitely taste mango. I definitely dropped a ton of money here and it was so worth it. Got 2 boxes of 9 and then 2 smaller boxes. The characters were so cute and perfect. I love it so much!! My friends are going to be in Canada in a few and I told them to go get me some to bring back to the States. read more

All I can say is 10/10. I order here several times a year; for anniversaries, birthdays and holidays. I've ordered a custom Cake design that costs over $200 and it was worth every dollar. I recently found out they've updated their website and it's even easier to customer order a cake then when I had. Take advantage of their order form for any special events in your life! I'm also a big fan of their character macarons too. They have a wide variety of flavours and designs. Definitely stop buy if you're in the area. :) read more

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I've purchased cakes here in the past and their flavour pairings are unique in that they combine non-traditional flavours with traditional ones in order to cater to a variety of taste-buds. Although they didn't have the strawberry shortcake for a special occasion, the montblanc made a great substitution as I've had that before. The black sesame shortbread was a nice treat at the end. I notice I eat cake starting from the top and make my way to the bottom lol The staff was super friendly, and the other employees looked busy working on other cakes. The store, albeit small seemed very cozy as it's tucked away in another plaza, further North of Midland and Finch. There are signs directing you to it upon entering the premises. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for decent prices and flavours for cakes and cute designs. read more

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First time trying Daan Go and it didn't disappoint! We tried the Diamond cake with almond, passionfruit and hazelnut for my birthday and it was soo yummy! Cake wasn't too sweet and the hint of passionfruit was very faint and didn't overpower the chocolate. Also got to try the 3:15 cake which was also super yummy! My siblings and I love drinking 3:15 milk tea so when we saw the cake we knew we had to try it. The cake was not too sweet and had a hint of milk tea in it. I would have preferred a stronger tea taste but overall the cake was still delicious! Would definitely recommend Daan Go if you're looking for unique cake flavours to try!! read more

Daan Go Cake Lab - Diamond Cake - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came right when they opened on Sunday morning to get their 3:15 cake for my husband's birthday. What a disappointment they had every cake available BUT that one. First impression, not very impressed that they were not prepared with their selection at opening. Wanted to get the Zen cake but to be honest, that green and that rose - no thanks. Ended up settling for Lady Grey - a little girly for the husband, but it was the next best thing. It was a beautiful cake and it tasted better than expected - very yummy! The only I didn't like was that it shifted in the box! :( I think prices are pretty reasonable. Staff is friendly. Location is ghetto and a little hard to find, but hey, can't argue with cheap rent! It's great for special occassions so this is definitely a great addition to Toronto, and not located downtown. read more

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We ordered the tiramisu cake from Daango for my mom's birthday and it didn't disappoint! I love how at the bottom if the cake, it has a crunchy texture that tasted like granola bars to make the cake more interesting. Their service was excellent when I callled them to pick up the cake earlier than the designated time. In addition, i asked them to replace the macaron to the totoro (vietnamese coffee) macaron and they did it for me. Overall, it was a great experience! Thank you for making my mom's birthday a good one! read more

Daan Go Cake Lab - Tiramisu - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Never disappointed with them. I ordered the custom cake and it came out pretty good. With the choice that you can order the taste and also the beautiful cake they made, the birthday girl was very happy to see it. Definitely would recommend to friends. read more

Daan Go Cake Lab - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Beware it's too cute to eat. I looove this place. It's clean and adorable. Perfect for gifts and perfect for cheering yourself up. I love the macarons and the cheesecake read more

I usually only review restaurants I dine at but I'll make an exception for Daango. I watched Baker Siu from his Masterchef days. He was impressive then and he is impressive now. Having discovered that he opened up shop in Scarborough, his cakes were a must try. I have to say that since he's opened up shop, I've tried most of his cakes and they are all delicious! The cakes are never too sweet so if I was generalizing, they would please the Chinese palate. They are all well balanced and have such unique combinations of flavours that it ankles me smile with every bite. I am a cake fiend after all. The flavours are never artificial tasting so you're always getting the real deal. My personal favourite is the Lady Grey. Yes it's so pink and girly but the floral notes are so interesting in a cake. I'm not that big of a fan of Earl Grey tea but in this format, it takes the cake (sorry, had to throw this in). A close runner up is the 3:15 with its wonderful mix of milk tea and coffee flavours. Also, just to keep things interesting, there are seasonal special cakes too. I think you can't go wrong giving this place a try if you haven't already, especially if you love cake as much as I do. It's a little on the pricier side but it's not like you're getting cake all the time and I feel it's definitely still worth it despite the price point. read more

Yummy light and flavorful cakes and macaroons. I'm not usually a fan of macaroons because I don't have much of a sweet tooth but they were really good! read more

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Order the lady grey, placed an order a day before serving size for 6. The presentation of the cake was really nice. The cake tasted really really very rich in flavour. They also have macros in the sharp of cartoon characters ex. Totoro, Rilakkuma. They also have cakes by the piece and tea. Would definitely come back and try the other flavors and reorder the same flavour. read more

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Today it is Family Day, I went to visit Daan Go to pick up a cake. When I arrived it was packed, but the line was ok. So I waited a while, there was a strawberry cake and rainbow cake($38), It was absolutely amazing by the look of it. It tastes super delicious. Their macaroons look cute, most of them are Disney's charterers. 6 for $20. The staff was nice and asked me if I need candles. Will come back for more flavours. read more

Daan Go Cake Lab - Rainbow - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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DaanGo DaanGo DaanGo! Everyone loves DaanGo! How could I miss it? I love sweet and I need to inject sweetness into my body all the time. ^-^ These adorable Animation & Disney Characters Macarons caught my eyes for a long time. However, I live in downtown and I rarely come to this area, unless visiting my family. Luckily, I won a box of macarons on Instagram Valentine's Day Giveaway Contest. Thanks again "Christopher Siu (Masterchef Chef Canada Top 5)." It was lovely to have a chance to see your cute cake shop and try your lovely macarons. The funny thing was my friend saw me posted clips of this place so she called me and asked me to get her a box of macarons too. However, we already left at that time so we had to drive back there again lol. Moreover, when I came back home, another friend called me and asked me to buy them for her too! But I just got home! Next time I should tell my friends first before I come here again lol. DaanGo Cake Lab doesn't have only macarons though. They have cake, tarts, doughnuts, coffee and cards! We got almost all the flavours of macarons. - Passion Fruit (Mikey mouse) - Pistachio (Minnie Mouse) - Tiramisu - Earl Grey - Mango - Salted Caramel - Strawberry - Blueberry - Citron - White Peach - Blood Orange Yuzu - Vietnamese Coffee We also bought a blueberry tart and raspberry tart. They were quite good. My husband ordered a cup of coffee too. Too sleepy la lol. As many people mentioned here on Yelp, this place is good for the Instagram. However, I found that some flavours of the macarons (Passion Fruit, Blueberry, Vietnamese Coffee) and the blueberry tart were good. I think it depends on what flavours you prefer as well. I like sour macarons. I'm actually a fan of cake and tarts more than macarons. However, I really love how cute these macarons are and I'm sure that many people love them too! I haven't bought DaanGo cake yet. I just bought 7 pieces of cake at another place a day before. I always have sweets around me! I don't know this is bad or good lol. read more

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Very happy with my cake order! I ordered the durian cake (aka Gold Thorn), and it came in gold! It's only exclusive this week for Chinese New Year. The cake also survived many uphill and downhill driving to get to destination and showed up in perfect condition! It's tough like a real durian ;) The detail of the durian spikes was very thorough and there were real durian purée in the center of the cake. Also smelled like the real thing! I tried their macarons and cakes in the past. The designs were cute and tasted just as good as it looks. Definitely one of the best bakeries in Toronto. read more

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This review is for their Kensington Market location. Daango's macaroons are just so adorable that I can't even. At first I thought their macarons are just a gimmick with its Pokémon and cartoon character shapes so I wasn't expecting much from its taste. You would think that something so kawaii wouldn't taste as good as they look, but I was impressed by the flavours. The filling was fresh, creamy and airy, the macaron also had a good texture with just enough chew in the center. I think my favorite flavour is probably the HK milk tea macaron (bear). The hazelnut chocolate did not taste as fresh as it should. We also tried the rubber ducky pistachio lemon cake - that I was not impressed with. It was also ridiculously cute, but the taste was mediocre. I think I'll be trying out their cactus plant cake next! . . Nom factor - 4/5 Price - $7 for rubber ducky cake, $20 for 6 macarons Service - 3.8/5 read more

Daan Go Cake Lab - Left to right starting from the top: passionfruit, pistachio, Vietnamese coffee, hazelnut chocolate, roasted milk tea, HK milk tea. - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've been holding off on reviewing this cake shop because I wanted to sample a few items before giving a review. I've been following baker Siu on instagram for a while now and was really excited that he finally managed to materialize his dreams of opening his bake shop. I've tried his matcha fraisier, zen cake, mont blanc, and a few macarons. None of them really stood out to me as outstanding, despite the steeper price tag. I will admit that the macarons are uber adorable, which is the reason why I bought them in the first place (macarons aren't really my thing). The best flavor I tried is the vietnamese coffee one (totoro) which is strong in flavor and rounded out by a subtle creamy sweetness. I bought the matcha fraisier for a Christmas dinner I hosted and my family was not impressed by the cake. The strawberries were very bland in flavor (probably because it's not in season) and didn't really complement the bitterness of the matcha. The spongecake layer was also dry which is probably why the mousse layer didn't adhere to it very well. My parents suggested I stick to Roselle, Ruelo, or Francesca's again for future dinner parties since their cakes are cheaper/around the same price and tastier. I also bought a slice of the 3:15 (HK milk tea mousse cake) for my friend and he told me it was nothing special. While I never tried it myself, his taste is very similar to mine so I'm going to take his word for it to save myself a few dollars. If you do want to give Daango a whirl, be sure to check in to get a 5% discount. It's not a significant discount, but at least it's better than nothing! read more

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I finally gave in and decided to pick up my birthday cake from here today. I was going to order it online but I think that it costs extra. So I just walked in to pick one out. I walked in and the staff did not greet me. I walked to the display case to look at the cakes. It was a toss between the Peach Garden Cake or the Rainbow Cake. Both cakes said it would serve 6 people. The Rainbow cake would not have served 6, probably 4 at most. Therefore, it is actually cheaper to buy slices than a whole cake. Most bakeries charge more for slices and it's cheaper to buy a whole cake. I decided on the peach garden cake. Then I decided to get 9 macarons too. They look better than they taste. The flavours seen very light and you just get a very sweet taste. I don't think that I would purchase them again. The cake was very light tasting too. I couldn't really taste the osmanthus at all. But this cake can yield 6 servings. I don't think that I will regularly purchase our birthday cakes from here. They are not outstanding on flavours. The products just photograph well. read more

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I had seen the DaanGo macaroons all over Instagram and how could I resist trying these cute character macaroons. I had previously had tried some of the macaroons gifted by a friend and had to go get some more for myself. I went on a weekday as soon as they opened to ensure that I had a chance to get the full selection of macaroon flavors and cakes as I read things tend to sell out fast. The shop was a little hard to find and parking was rather limited even on a weekday morning. I had got the box of 9 character macaroons which was $30. The price was a bit steep but justifiable by the amount of work and detail put into the design of each macaroon. Me being a coffee lover tended to lean more towards the flavors such as Vietnamese coffee and milk tea. The macaroons were placed into an adorable box which was very aestically pleasing. I also appreciated that they included a card which contained a legend that explained the flavor of each character macaroon. My personal favorite was the Totoro macaroon (Vietnamese coffee). The macaroons itself was slightly chewy and had a strong coffee flavor and was not overly sweet. I also ordered 2 cakes slices which run for $6.50 each. I got the 3:15 and the Zen cakes. It seemed that the crowd favorite was the 3:15 which is the milk tea, hazelnut and pineapple bun flavor. The flavor of the milk tea was very faint and I felt that the hazelnut flavor had overpowered the taste of the milk tea. I wasn't a big fan of th3 crunchy bottom layer which kinda stuck to my teeth. The Zen cake was the matcha, black sesame cheesecake. Again I felt that the black sesame cheesecake layer had overpowered the delicate taste of the matcha and I ended up eating the top layer (matcha) first then the black sesame so that I could fully appreciate the flavors. read more

Daan Go Cake Lab - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is a small but efficient place! The pastries and desserts that are produced in this cake lab are complex yet balanced, cute and artistic, and so well thought out. I don't think they get enough credit for the amount of detail that goes into each component of their desserts, it really is on another level. I have tried their matcha tiramisu, citron and the honey cheese tart. Previously I have ordered custom cakes from Christopher. Every item was so well executed and delicious, flavourful, and light...I really can't even find the words to give it the credit that it deserves! I am so thankful for such a high quality dessert place in this neighbourhood, I highly recommend you visit! read more

Daan Go Cake Lab - Couldn't wait, i took a bite ! - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The goods here aren't cheap, but I believe their worth their price. I ordered a Rainbow cake and a box of 9 character macarons. There was a bit of a line-up when I arrived (early afternoon in a Saturday) which remained constant even after I left. They did sell out of a few cake and cake slice flavours, so it's best to be early if you have a particular one in mind. The Rainbow cake was fruity and sweet, while being light. It wasn't overly moist either. Be careful transporting it as the mini-macarons on top may become dislodged in transport. It was the perfect amount for 6 people. I picked the macarons by their character (all Disney), but the flavours were quite good. These characters are so cute that the recepient didn't want to eat them! My favourite was passion fruit, but they were all tasty. Even the next day they were still had that perfect crumble and lightness to them. read more

Daan Go Cake Lab - Minnie Mouse macaron - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The macaroons are super cute here! Almost too cute to eat. They are pricy but make perfect gifts. Box of 9 costs $30. Some flavours are better than others and they are less sweet than macaroons elsewhere which I like. I enjoyed the passion fruit, earl grey, and Viet coffee the most. Pistaschio was a bit disappointing. Cake slices are $6.5 each. Cake tastes light and fluffy. Overall it's a cute little place with cute macaroons read more

Love the concept of their macarons, but perhaps its because I expected a little bit more from Chris since he was top 5 on Masterchef Canada. I do enjoy his macarons, as they are still crisp on the outside and soft on the inside for a good day or two if you put them in the fridge and just let them thaw for a few minutes. His designs are one of the cuter ones in Toronto as you cant really find them anywhere else unless you go to private ones. That being said, the cakes here are not the best for the price. Design wise I have also seen better with competing prices. Perhaps I'll try a few other of his signature cakes, but I did get a matcha/sesame one once and was underwhelming, a bit too dense for my liking, and was not worth the money I paid for unfortunately. Hopefully the new location will bring more surprises! read more

I've been to DaanGo twice and if I could, I would give it 3.5 stars out of 5. I bought two cakes from them and 3 macarons. The first cake I bought was 3:15 which is a coffee and tea flavoured cake. It was $48 which is on the more expensive side (I forgot the size that I got). I can't say I was blown away. I had high expectations because of the hype and also because of the price. The coffee flavour really pulled through which I appreciate but the tea flavour was a bit off. I feel like I know what tea flavour they're trying to achieve but it came out bitter and weird. The pineapple bun crumble (I forgot the exact description they had) is one of my favourite thing in the world...but not on this cake. I like the idea of it but the execution wasn't really there. Pineapple bun crumbles were a bit soggy but I wish it was more on the crunchy side. The second time I visited DaanGo, I got the Christmas cake (matcha fraisier) for $42 and 3 macarons for $10. Again, I am not a fan of their cakes! I just feel like it wasn't worth $42. Yes, it was super adorable with Totoro macaron on the top but in my opinion (and I may get a lot of hate on this), it's just a sponge cake and it doesn't require $42 worth of skills to make it. Of course, the ingredients might be expensive (matcha powder can get super expensive) but the matcha flavour didn't really pull through either (again, I know matcha has a more subtle taste). The star of the show is really the macarons. They are super cute and the texture/flavour are most definitely there. These are some of the most expensive macarons I've ever bought but it's certainly worth the splurge on a special occasion. I got Hello Kitty (white peach), Daisy Duck (Earl Grey), Rilakkuma (HK tea), and I tried the Totoro (coffee?) that was on my cake. I thought that the white peach flavour was very special because you don't see that flavour everywhere. The Earl Grey tasted like Froot Loops. I really hope somebody else on Yelp can confirm it so I know I'm not crazy. The HK tea and the coffee were very flavourful. I will probably come back a few more times just because I'm a sucker for cute things but I'll stick mainly to their macarons. read more

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Okay since the last time I tried DaanGo at a sweetery event, I gave a 3* because the crepe cake wasn't the greatest. I wanted to try it again but when I got into the store.. it looks like they stopped making crepe related things? All I saw were fancier looking kinda cakes and man they looked really good. Didn't feel like splurging on a slice of cake but I really wanted to try the macarons so decided to get 6 pieces since I couldnt decide on which 3 I wanted. It was $20 for 6 macarons which is cheaper then Laudree (I spent $30~ for 6 there) and just because it's cute I would prob be tempted to buy them again lol. They're all honestly so cute to eat - I cringe just a little when I bite off one of the characters arms hahaha. The flavour description is spot on. My favourites were probably the vietnamese coffee and HK milk tea. I kept them in the fridge for over a week (oops) BUT it still tasted fine and flavour was still there. I'd prob come back to get more and maybe get a slice next time I'm in the area. read more

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Cutesy, cartoony macaroons.....how the heck can your resist! Here I was just finishing my lunch nearby and opened up my Yelp app and saw a bunch of posts of DaanGo Cake Lab having their grand opening just around the corner. Opened by a former contestant on Masterchef Canada, DaanGo Cake Lab produces a variety of really cool designed cakes and desserts including these insanely cute macaroons of various characters such as Mickey and Minnie, Hello Kitty, Baymax and my favourite, Totoro! By the time I got there most of the cakes were gone but I really came for those macaroons! The flavours were really nice and delicate. The only bad thing was how fast you can finish them;). Cost wise the macaroons were $3.50 each or $30 for 9 so bit of a splurge but considering most good macaroon places are around that price point its pretty fair especially since they look so cool! For the grand opening there is a 10% discount and they even give you a card for a future purchase of 10%. Really look forward to try their other creations and wish them the best of luck for future sucess! 4/5. read more

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I've been meaning to visit this shop since it opened but I'm not in the area often so never had the chance until recently. The macarons here have Asian inspired flavours and are shaped as cute cartoon characters. The price is a bit steep ($30 for a box of 9) and honestly, they weren't worth it. They look very cute and the flavours are good, but the texture was inconsistent. The first one I bit into was hollow and the shells were crunchy, there was a slight chewy/sticky texture to it. There were a couple that had the texture that you would expect a macaron to have. From what I know, large batches of the macarons are made earlier in the week and I visited the shop on Sunday so maybe the ones I've purchased weren't fresh anymore? Overall, I'm disappointed in the quality control of these macarons. I don't think I'll purchase them ever again. I wouldn't even purchase these as gifts either lol. The cakes look delicious though, and if I'm ever in the area again maybe I'll give this place another shot. read more

Daan Go Cake Lab - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Love, love, LOVEEEEEEEE DaanGo Cake Lab! I was doing research prior to another trip to Toronto just to see what I should eat on this trip. I heard about DaanGo on my previous trek out, but couldn't find the time to stop by. I am so happy I made it here because the macarons are not only cute, but they are seriously full of flavor! I just missed the holiday season with the Christmas designed macarons, but still happy with my selection! Every macaron is filled with very strong flavors which is to my surprise because I can only imagine how much work goes into it. The ones that I absolutely loved were Vietnamese Coffee, HK Milk Tea, Sesame and Matcha. I cannot wait for my next trip to Toronto because I am really craving for these already! read more

Daan Go Cake Lab - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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After the long awaited and anticipated grand opening of Daan Go, I've gotta say I've got mixed feelings about it. I've visited on 3 separate occasions (within an hour of opening) and there was not one time where the menu was fully available. It's purely luck-based whether or not you'll get to buy the items you want. As for the food: -Rainbow cake = visually appealing but the taste is mediocre -Chestnut almond cake = the crunchy chestnut base is really good but the rest of the cake has an unpleasant artificial almond taste to it -HK milk tea cake = definitely the best one, very rich and creamy flavor (On an overall, I liked that the cakes weren't too sweet but I also found that there was way too much cream in proportion to cake) -HK milk tea macaron = similar to the cake, delicious read more

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Daan Go Cake Lab is nestled in an uncapricious plaza at Midland and McNicoll. Don't mistaken its plaza for the one containing Go For Tea and Chako. Instead, the plaza is adjacent to that one and you will have to turn into it to see the main entrance of the store. Daan Go earns oodles of brownie points from me for its "cuteness factor": ** The pronunciation of "Daan Go" phonetically means "cake" in Cantonese. ** The store banner, stickers, wall decor, and overall marketing collateral are sprinkled with adorable cartoon drawings of desserts. ** The macarons are character-themed, taking on the shape of Disney, Sanrio, and animation mascot characters that are popular among the Asian and North American populations (even Baymax). With all these eye-catching designs, I was unfortunately disappointed with the lack-luster quality of the packaging. The macaron box I received was over-sized and thus allowed the macarons to flip over during my drive home. Fortunately, I read on Yelp that this box is new, so hopefully the windowed box that portions the macarons out 3 x 3 returns to the shop after the holiday season. Other than the box, I also noticed that the resolution on the stickers was pixelated and that the print on the paper bag was faded. I'm a stickler when it comes to high quality packaging, but I'm forgiving right now because Daan Go Cake Lab is a new kid on the block. Nevertheless, I sincerely hope that they step up their game in packaging and print quality. The cuteness of the desserts is one thing, but the packaging is the cherry on top when it comes to gift-giving. Despite the aesthetics of the desserts, I have a love-hate relationship with the options here. I purchased the Mont Blanc cake (almost 7 dollars before tax) and a set of nine macarons (30 dollars before tax). With the former, the sponge was moist and the chestnut cream was light yet delicately flavourful. The Mont Blanc cake was one of the best chestnut cakes I have eaten since I was first introduced to chestnut desserts in China. Without any hesitation, I would highly recommend this for people who are craving desserts on the lower end of the sweetness spectrum. The slices are also sized well, so they're perfect for one or for sharing. On the other side of the coin, my sister and I did not enjoy the macarons as much. We were elated with their character-themed design of course, and we took many Instagram photos during and after our squealing. However, the macarons had a texture that did not sit well with us. They were chewy and dry with almost no crispness, and the meringue felt "flat" rather than "airy". On the bright side, we appreciate the diversity of flavours and we love the East-Asian twist to them, with Jasmine Green Tea, Vietnamese Coffee and other flavours thrown into the mix. Even though the macarons fell flat for us, I still implore you to try them in the future. From what I've read on Yelp, I believe the store owners are still experimenting with the macarons' texture. Perhaps in early 2018, I'll get another box to try out. Overall, my sister and I made a consensus: Daan Go Cake Lab is a solid source for eye-catching, jaw-dropping sweets, and the "Daan Go" (or cakes in Cantonese) will be our go-to selections. If you're thinking about getting a whole cake or getting an assortment of individual slices, go with the latter. My sister and I calculated it out; both options are almost at the same price. Also, note that in this area the prices will initially seem a little inflated, but with comparable quality to what you would get downtown, the prices are honestly very fair. The drive here may not be worth it for you though, but hey, there's free parking at the plaza! read more

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Opened up by none other than the amazing talented, Chris, a former contestant of MasterChef Canada who proved he can do more than just bake. But lucky for all us baked goods munchers, he stuck to his passion and dream and finally opened up this amazing bakery! It's a cute, lofty looking location conveniently located in a plaza. Very open concept and much bigger than it looks from the outside. It's got a clean feel to it and definitely offers up some unique baked goods that you won't get elsewhere. Chris has perfected the art of macarons both in taste and appearance. He creates amazing flavours from your comfortable caramel puddings to matcha to Asian inspired yin yang. And they're always beautiful creations, either as a perfectly shaped macaron or little animal characters. Honestly, I don't much like macarons because they always taste like a giant mouthful of sugar. But I could snack on his macarons all day long because they have actual flavours and just the right sweetness. He also offers a variety of other dessert tarts (Really excited for his cheese tarts!!) and delightful cake creations. I follow him on instagram and those cakes are gorgeous. You know you'll always get something great here because the guy behind it all makes every decision and every dessert with his heart. I can't wait to try more!!! read more

After wanting to try these super cute macarons from Daan Go for a very long time, my friend gave a box of 6 macarons to me as a gift. The macarons are so adorable, literally too cute to eat! They are all cute characters and the flavours were so on point as well! I could distinctly tell the difference between all of them as they were so strong! My favourite flavours were tiramisu, vietnamese coffee, and black sesame! The Pooh is mango, Donald Duck is Tiramisu, Daisy is Earl Grey, Totoro is Vietnamese Coffee, Soot Spirit is Black Sesame, and the Unicorn is Matcha. Which one is the cutest of them all? I really can't choose, all of them are too adorable! I definitely recommend trying their macarons, it's a great gift idea too! read more

Daan Go Cake Lab - Character Macarons - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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DaanGo Cake Lab is located on Midland Ave in Scarborough between Finch and NcNicoll. Opened by a former Masterchef Canada contestant, I was excited to try his desserts at his shop. I had watched his season and was always making sure I had a chance to try his desserts at Toronto events like Sweetery or even at Bake Code (with his macarons). Excited by the idea that he was finally opening his own shop, I was somewhat disappointed by the macarons (although they are very cute). Macaron wise, although they are very cute to photograph and look at, they lack the right consistency and texture of a macaron. My family and I were disappointed after taking a bite of the macarons. The macaron shell was much softer than expected and it had almost a non-existent almond flavour (compared to other well known pastry shops here in Toronto). This alone was disappointing and I probably will not purchase the macarons again. The quality of these delicate pastries were not up to par with other bakeries in Toronto unfortunately. I hope they continue to perfect and improve the quality of their macarons; I felt like the quality of the macaron was compromised as the presentation and cuteness of the characters were more important. I know Baker Siu can make great macarons (I've purchased some at Sweetery and his other events), but for some reason, these ones I bought at DaanGo were not of the same caliber. Cake wise, I did get to try the Zen cake which I thoroughly enjoyed! The light cheesecake with sesame and matcha layers was not too sweet and the sesame flavour really shined through thanks to the sesame crust. The creaminess of the layers worked very well together! Overall, I would come back for the cakes, the macarons...not so much. read more

Nice cakes and creative macaroons. My grandson was sooo happy and love it . I will buy more for him.

A solid 3.5 stars. Walked in and picked up one of their 3:15 cakes which was really good. It had a great hong kong milk tea flavor to it, an amazing ovaltine crust for a great crunch, and a nice vietnamese coffee cream. The cake was topped with fruits and a few hong kong milk tea macarons. A bit on the pricer side ($38 for a 6 inch) but a nice treat for a special occasion, everyone really enjoyed it. We also picked up a few of their super cute macarons to try given they were not your typical flavors: hong kong milk tea, vietnamese coffee and banana chocolate. The flavors were spot on and delicious! Not overly sweet either. The texture was just a bit soft and didn't have the crisp exterior. I would try their other flavors just because they do such a great job with the flavor profiles. The owner was there when we went - super friendly and great service. They just made a new batch of hong kong milk tea and gave us some complimentary to try. It was good! And exactly what their macarons taste like. read more

Daan Go Cake Lab - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Missed the Grand Opening yesterday (even though I was a block away having lunch). Serves me right for not checking out yelp. So I went today at around 1pm and already they were sold out on the pistachio, Vietnamese coffee, honey Jasmine and banana chocolate flavoured macaroons. Missed out on the 10% off they had yesterday, but still got the 5% off by checking in with Yelp. For a box of 9 macaroons it came to $28.50, and that's with the 5% discount. Cute presentation displayed in a box with dividers and a see-through cover. Unfortunately, you must buy 9 in order to get a display box. If you but anything less they'll use a cardboard container with no dividers and you risk having them break during transportation. I can't tell you if they taste good because they're so cute I don't want to eat them. 5 hrs later...they taste sooo yum! True to their flavours and not too sweet! I'm putting this on my Christmas birthday gift list! read more

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Absolutely in love with this bakery and no, it's not overrated. The flavours of the macaroons are so on point with their descriptions. You can actually taste it in every bite. My favourites have to be HK milk tea and viet coffee. It's almost cruel having to eat such beautiful creations, so of course you'll have to Insta a few before you destroy them. Next up on my list is to try Baker Siu's cakes! read more

Daan Go Cake Lab - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario