I truly hate writing bad reviews, especially about a place I genuinely used to love…read more The place is still beautiful, elegant, and the service is still amazing. The staff were kind and welcoming as always, so this review has absolutely nothing to do with them. But... and this is a BIG but... what happened to the pastries? I honestly don't know if there's new ownership, a new pastry chef, or someone decided to "improve" the recipes. Whatever changed... please change it back. The mahalabia had nothing to do with mahalabia. The Arabic ice cream was actually good, so credit where credit is due. The halawet el jibn was unbelievably sweet, but unfortunately sweetness alone doesn't make a great dessert. And the kunafa... it just wasn't the kunafa I remembered. What makes me the saddest isn't even the desserts. It's the memories. This used to be our family's go-to place. Birthdays, family gatherings, random dessert cravings... this was our spot. It was always full of people, laughter, and amazing desserts. Walking in now and seeing it almost empty honestly made me sad because I know how good this place used to be. I really hope this review reaches the owner in the spirit it's intended. I'm not trying to put the business down I actually want to see it succeed again. I would love nothing more than to come back one day, take my first bite, and say, "Yep... they're back!" Until then, I'll just be holding on to the sweet memories... because, sadly, they were sweeter than the desserts this time.

Crown Pastries is a popular Middle Eastern dessert shop offering fresh, beautifully presented…read moreSyrian and Turkish sweets. The shop offers a wide range of pastries, including baklava, kunafa, maamoul, and specialty cakes, all made with rich ingredients like pistachios, walnuts, and cashews. Along with traditional sweets, they also offer creative modern treats and custom cakes for special occasions. There are a few tables available if you want to enjoy your dessert in the store. The staff are friendly and will let you try the dessert before choosing your selection.

I ordered a dozen of their Portugese Egg Tarts during their promotion where each tart was $1! It…read morewas my first time ordering this and it will not be my last. The egg tarts were still warm and were absolutely DELICIOUS! The egg taste really comes through and the texture is silky smooth. What an amazing find inside a busy shopping centre at Square One!

An Asian bakery in square one close to the Simons entrance. I went to this location fairly late in…read morethe day (2pm) so you will see from my photos that the selection is fairly picked over. They have a vast selection of Asian buns and sandwiches to go as well as confectioneries such as cookies, loafs and more. They are not the cheapest on the market but I do think the quality is fairly good for the price. If you are looking for lunch for $5-$10, this would be a good spot to choose. I ordered the Honey Citrus Cold tea. For $5 I found the size was good and the default sweetness was good as well. I liked that it was not overly sugary so don't feel sick after consuming it. The flavor was also a good mix or sweet and citrus so it felt light and refreshing. I would pick this drink up again.

We'd just finished a tasty meal at a nearby restaurant and were interested in a small dessert, so…read morewe figured we'd pop into Blooming Garden to check their stuff out. The joint was loaded with yummy-looking treats but we figured we'd go with the old standby of a red-bean dessert. And it was so, so good. At first, I thought maybe it wasn't sweet enough, which makes sense given that it was labeled as containing less sugar than the norm. But the more I dug in, I found that the sweetness level was just right. The tasty red-bean filling and the almost caramelized exterior proved impossible to resist. I could've eaten a whole lot more than the half we shared, ultimately. I'm very interested in Blooming Garden's other offerings, if what we ate is any indication of their quality.

New chinese bakery in Golden Square in the underpass behind Owl of Minerva…read more Buttery pastries, beautiful cakes, photogenic sandwiches, and sweet breads. They have a month of promotions until Sept 27th.

Their cakes are tasty and made with healthy ingredients! My kids love the cakes from this place!read more

I always wanted to visit when my brother ordered a cake a while back and when they opened the…read moreMississauga location. Though it was a bit pricey, the macaron, Hong Kong milk tea, and the cheese cake slice taste delicious. The service is really quick. Also, the location seems to be quite popular with many options to choose from.

We LOVED our wedding cake - we custom created it and it turned out amazing! Maria is wonderful to…read morework with and is very helpful. I highly recommend La Sem for any event - having using them for birthdays for years now and it always tastes great. I would suggest always asking for only light liqueur when soaking the cake - and it comes out exactly as I wanted. Thank you La Sem - and thank you Maria:)

March 7/2022: Had me a Zeppoli & a cappuccino as a treat…read more Have always loved Zeppoli since I learned of em in 1990's. I've tried many & this one was just average. It lacked the usual size & filling that I've expected in the past. The cappuccino was also light on the size, maybe an eight ounce cup. There was also something different here. 3 different sizes of Zeppoli.

Got the opportunity to try these patisseries during the holiday season, as I received them as a…read moregift. In the box was: White Chocolate Peach Mousse Fruit Tart Coconut Exotic Fruit Pistachio Mousse Raspberry Mousse Log Cake Aesthetically, all the pastries looked amazing! I felt bad cutting them to take a bite! My favourite is the Coconut Exotic Fruit. All the layers tied nicely together and tasted really good! The fruit tart was also good. Im not the biggest fan of peach but it was not bad as well. The Raspberry Mousse Cake was well balanced and not too sweet or tart. Sadly to say the Pistachio Mousse that was shaped as a cute Christmas tree was my least favourite. As this was a gift, I did not visit the location in person or know the price, but I do want to eat other selection of pastries and cakes if I get the chance!

I finally caved and tried the viral L.A. fruit pastries that have completely taken over my TikTok…read morefeed. And yes, the hype is real. My total for four stunning pastries came to $34.00, but I left feeling that the splurge was well worth it for the quality and complexity of the flavors. The selection inside was almost overwhelming... a sensory overload of vibrant colours, making me want to try absolutely everything!!!!! The Strawberry was the standout star, delivering a bright, nostalgic taste that was pure Strawberry Shortcake perfection. I was equally impressed with the richness of the Dark Chocolate Espresso pastry, a deep, satisfying choice. Despite being incredibly busy, the staff was very efficient with keeping the line moving quickly. While I noticed some seating, I was so focused on the sweet goodies that I barely registered the environment. I'm already planning my next trip! A crucial heads-up, however: the pastries I enjoyed all feature a light, airy mousse filling. If that texture or lightness isn't to your taste, you might want to skip

Decent S'mores cookie. Looks like it was single cookie…read moreweek! Checked out their dirty sodas and the menu looks awesome! My calorie count was way over so dirty soda will be a future purchase!

I wasn't greeted when I arrived. The gentleman who prepped my order didn't say anything to me or…read moresmile. But I am still giving 3 stars because the quality of the cookies were good and the store was clean. The guy working was alone so maybe that was the reason for the lack of customer service.

I'll start by saying that I didn't visit in person--I ordered twice through DoorDash while visiting…read moremy mom. I was specifically searching for gluten-free desserts and came across Holy Cannoli Shells and Cream. The last time I had a gluten-free cannoli was in Rome, and unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. So, when I placed my order, I was praying this experience would be different. Since I wasn't sure which flavors were gluten-free (or which ones tasted best), I went with the assorted box. When the order arrived, I took my first bite--and wow. Absolutely delicious! I tried the vanilla and chocolate flavors, and before I knew it, my cousin had devoured most of them. The next day, only three were left: vanilla, chocolate, and pistachio. My uncle took the pistachio, my mom claimed the chocolate, and I enjoyed the last vanilla one. Of course, I had to order more--why not, right? But when I tried again on DoorDash, it showed they were closed. So, I waited and placed another order the next night. This time, I made sure to grab the pistachio one first--and wow, I was missing out! It was incredible. Later, I found out that all their fillings are gluten-free and made with real ricotta cheese, which explains why they taste so authentic and fresh. When the second box arrived, I noticed a card on top. To my surprise, it was a sweet, handwritten note addressed to me. That personal touch meant so much! Now, I have to visit in person before I head back to the States on Sunday--to say thank you and grab two more boxes to take home! So, if you're celiac and craving a truly amazing cannoli (paired with outstanding customer service), this is your spot. You'll be so happy and satisfied--trust me!

Came by to grab a quick latte to go. The store is small, they have ample amount of cannoli options…read more& flavours. The service was slow despite being the only ones in the store but we didn't mind because we weren't in a rush. We both got lattes and they were not great. It was cold Milk with a hint of flavour. We actually had to stop at another coffee shop to purchase expresso shots to add to it otherwise we couldn't drink it at all.

We ordered pastries to go. Although these were on the pricey side, the croissants were stuffed with…read morefilling. The pastry was flaky and buttery and almosted melted in your mouth. The small matcha latte was very interesting - earthy but clean like a cheesecake (but not a cheesecake). This is a great "treat yourself" experience!

If you're a croissant lover in Oakville you definitely have to check this place out! It's hidden at…read morea business park area, but it's totally worth driving out to. It's on UberEats as well but you will generally find the items to be cheaper and with more selections if you visit in store. I like getting their pastries box which lets you choose between a few croissant, tarts, and cookies option for about $15. The croissants are nice and flaky and they taste even better if you heat them up for a few minutes in the toaster oven.