Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake is one of those dessert shops that has built its reputation…read morearound doing one thing exceptionally well. We walked up to a storefront centered around its signature Japanese-style cheesecakes, and part of the appeal is being able to watch the baking process through the large glass windows. The open kitchen adds a sense of transparency to the experience, while the constant flow of freshly baked cheesecakes coming out of the ovens makes it difficult to leave without ordering something. The shop is designed more around takeout than lingering, making it an easy stop for grabbing dessert while exploring the area or bringing a cheesecake home to share. The original Japanese cheesecake remains the main attraction. Unlike dense New York-style cheesecakes, Uncle Tetsu's version is incredibly light, airy, and delicate, with a subtle sweetness that makes it easy to keep eating long after you intended to stop. The texture is closer to a soufflé than a traditional cheesecake, giving it a soft, cloud-like quality that has made it so popular. While the cheesecakes are the headline item, the cheese tarts, madeleines, and rotating specialty flavors provide plenty of reasons to return. The cheese tarts in particular offer a richer and more concentrated flavor profile, making them a good contrast to the lighter cheesecake, and the madeleines are a simple but satisfying accompaniment. Beyond the desserts themselves, the bakery benefits from a consistent sense of freshness. Products are baked throughout the day, and there is something satisfying about receiving a cheesecake that is still slightly warm. Seasonal and limited-time flavors occasionally appear as well, giving regular visitors something new to try without straying too far from the bakery's core identity. The freshness of each batch is evident, and the visual appeal of the cheesecakes coming out of the oven adds to the anticipation. The shop can attract lines, especially during busy periods when fresh batches are coming out of the oven, but the operation generally moves efficiently. The staff handle the flow well, and the turnover is fast enough that even with a queue, the wait does not feel excessive. The packaging is clean and practical, designed to keep the cheesecake intact during transit, which is important for a product that is as delicate as it is. Uncle Tetsu's remains one of the most recognizable destinations for Japanese-style cheesecake. The appeal comes from its simplicity: a light, fluffy cheesecake executed consistently well, supported by a selection of tarts and baked goods that complement the experience. If you enjoy delicate desserts that prioritize texture over overwhelming sweetness, it is easy to understand why the bakery continues to attract such a loyal following.

Excellent original Japanese cheesecake. When I went, pleasantly surprised as no line.read more

A unique dessert experience! The ice cream is rich in flavour, and the toppings add plenty of…read moretexture and taste. The chimney cone is the highlight, offering a crispy, pastry-like shell that makes it feel like you're eating soft serve inside a light, flaky croissant. This particular flavour isn't overly sweet, making it a great choice if you enjoy fruity and coconut-forward desserts. My friend ordered the Birthday Cake and KitKat, and I had the strawberry and chocolate - we both found them to be noticeably sweeter by comparison. The staff prepared our order quickly and efficiently, likely because the shop wasn't busy when we stopped by. There was plenty of seating available, and the space was clean and well maintained. It's a comfortable spot to sit down and enjoy your dessert rather than taking it to go.

My friend said this place is amazing so I had to go!!…read more I WAS SO SATISFIED AFTER THIS HEAVENLY DESSERT. EVA'S ORIGINAL CHIMNEYS Seriously 100/10 one of the best mix of icecream and pastry I've ever had in my life ! I made content, chatted with my friend and STILL IT WAS WARM AND CRISPY! Oh there was also a marshmallow at the bottom!! THEY HAVE VEGAN OPTION TOO! She got mango coconut one with vegan ! I chose dairy strawberry OG. NOT OVERLY SWEET IMO ! Spacious, clean, and chill spot #yum #omg #hungarian #dessert #torontofood Follow me for more foodie adventures -LIVING WITH LUCI

Uncle Tetsus has ube cheesecake available for a limited time!…read more I purchased a couple of cheese bruleé tarts, a regular Tetsu cheese tart and what tastes like and has the texture of a buttery madeleine. Oh mmmmmmy! The butterfat. Bring it on! They've also included a new item to their menu - a luscious looking chocolate tart. Always pleasant and efficient staff and SPOTLESSLY CLEAN.

This was such a sweet little stop,literally! We watched the bakers through the window as they made…read moretheir famous cheesecakes and pastries, and it totally drew us in. I tried the matcha cheesecake and the tart (no regrets), and oh my goodness,they were next-level. Light, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth kind of good. A must-stop if you're wandering around downtown and in the mood for a treat.

Lovely little bakeshop. Got an earl grey tiramisu which was absolutely divine - so smooth and…read morecreamy, it tasted almost like velvety icecream. Also got the mont blanc and peanut chocolate cookie - both were luxurious and well made, though a bit too sweet for me. They have a number of offerings, from cakes and cookies to macarons and icecream. Worth a stop if you're in the area.

I ordered the strawberry vanilla cake box for delivery, which I believe is called strawberry…read moreshortcake when you buy the whole cake. It wasn't too sweet, which I am happy about and overall was quite good. I'm not sure if the plastic box it comes in is recyclable. I give four and not five stars because there are similar desserts available on Uber eats that use European wheat which is much better for the body and the environment as well as Italian mascarpone for the dairy component, which is also much healthier all around then the North American equivalents. The perfect size for one person. If you buy it in house it's $15 or less including taxes but through Uber eats it's over $23 which is, what, 50% more expensive? That said, it was a very fresh and tasty offering, but to get the highest score, you have to be amongst the best, like Nonna Lia who uses Italian ladyfingers and Italian marscapone which your body can feel is way healthier. You can Google this to find out the differences between North American and European wheat and dairy products. People who cannot tolerate North American wheat and dairy can often tolerate European wheat and dairy, which says a lot.

Came here to try their soft serve ice cream sandwiches after seeing them all over TikTok! They were…read morereally good, but a little expensive at $12.50 each I did really like the pandan soft serve! The flavor was nice and fragrant, but I'm not sure how I feel about the texture of the coconut dacquoise. It was a little different from what I was expecting. I also tried the strawberries & cream one, which was pretty standard. It's a small counter inside the store, and there was a short line when we went on a Sunday afternoon. There are a few benches at the back if you want to sit and eat. Overall, I'm glad I tried them, but I think TikTok definitely set my expectations a little too high lol. Their other pastries look super yummy though I would have to come back to try.

It's been years since I've come here, but friends wanted to grab some stuff when we were downtown…read moreon Sunday, so worked out for me. Order is a walk-up window with the menu on a stand sign across from it. You know it's a true small family-run business since one of the owners is there taking the orders and chatting it up with such kindness. We were there to try their seasonal Pandan Coconut Soft serve Sammoe, but since we got there late in the afternoon, it was already sold out. I was super stuffed from just having a late brunch, so grabbed a few items to go. One of my friends ordered a sundae, so of course I had a few spoonfuls. You can tell the ingredients used are good quality! The cakes are given to you after you pay at the window, but for any ice cream products, you walk through the side alley to their back window. There is a little bit of seating in the back, which works for warm/hot spring and summer days, but for rainy ones or winter, takeout is the only option as there is no indoor seating. No parking also, but easy to find street parking in the area.

I can't say I'd ever heard of Kream Drssert, but when I was informed that they sell cube-shaped…read morecroissants, I was obviously very intrigued. It's a tiny little place with zero seating, but they sure have a lot of different options available. After taking a look, we eventually settled on the Crème Brûlée croissant. Thank goodness we decided to share it, because it's a massive concoction. The top has indeed been torched like a stereotypical Crème Brûlée, and it really does have that burnt caramel flavor. The inside is full of this delectable cream that's just so, so tasty. And while the croissant part is maybe not as successful, as a whole, this is one stellar dessert. I have no idea how they bake these things, but I'm glad they've figured it out. It's so good.

Another level of AMAZING!…read more Croissants and drinks were a 10/10 across the board. We loved everything so much we had to come back the very next day to buy more. They have so much drink and dessert options to choose from! My favorite was the potato bacon croissant, such a delicious savory combo. Everything else we tried was just as great. They have so much cream filling inside.

Ive always love me some good Double Fromage Cheesecake! The…read moreJapanese style is an Asian twist / modification to the original kind. I love how the matcha one has the right balance of earthy bitterness of matcha and the slight sweetness and tartness of all that cream cheese. Only thing is that the price is on the higher side for the portion you get - the cake is palm-size and I ate the whole in one breath wanting more!

I got around to trying the LMS cheescake smoothie. Same great flavour as the no bake cheesecake I…read moretried on my last visit - the smoothie was creamy, light, and tasted exactly like a cheesecake (surprise, surprise). It was exactly what I expected it to be - cheesecake in drink form - and runs towards being a thinner milkshake type drink rather than a thicker smoothie. I had it in winter, but it'd definitely be a great summer drink. Only suggestion I'd make is that it'd be nice if they could add something to the smoothie to give it a bit more texture, be it fruit or pieces of cheesecake or pieces of the cheesecake base, etc. But overall, very satisfied with the smoothie and will come back for more.

One of my favourite bakeries - amazing strawberry shortcake and kouign amann. I used to come here…read moremore often a few years ago and just got the chance to visit a couple of times recently - it's still just as amazing as I remembered. The Mont Blanc was also good, but you have to eat it first to get the full flavour profile since it's more subtle. I feel like you can't go wrong with any pastry here haha.

The Japanese souffle cheesecake is sooooooooooo good!! The croissants are perfection!…read more Things to know: *GET THERE EARLY IF YOU WANT OPTIONS! *THEY ONLY MAKE A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF EACH ITEM DAILY, SO WHEN THEY RUN OUT THATS IT. YOU WILL HAVE TO TRY ANOTHER DAY. Store Hours: 9AM - 3PM Open: Tuesday - Saturday Closed: Sunday and Monday. You can pre-order by email and/or phone. They don't do delivery which is probably a good thing lol I would order something every day .