I like this store especially when I'm hungry and needing a quick bite. My favorites are the bbq…read morepork and beef sandwiches. They taste good and are reasonably priced. Wish they had more fillings though. Be forewarned they have a lot of air, lol. But I know it's a high inflation environment. They also have plenty of bread options. They even have cakes. I tried the Black Forest Butter Cake and it was good, creamy and fluffy and would have gone well with coffee. I was satisfied! The place is clean. It's inside the mall. They take cash only unfortunately. So have to make sure you have cash with you.

They put a big piece of coloured plastic (black and red) to surround the 8" durian cake that I…read moreordered and they taped the plastic which made it difficult to remove it (usually the bakeries put a small transparent plastic to surround the cake without the tape because it is easier to remove it this way). Also, the coloured plastic was unnecessary for the kind of cake that I ordered (usually it is used to stabilize the mousse cake but mine is a cream cake). The coloured plastic made the cake look ugly, and it gave them an excuse to put less cream and decoration for the cake. Everything was tasteless - the cream (powder taste), the durian meat (weak taste mixed with cream), the sponge cake (minimal egg taste), and the fruits on top of the cake (they did not have the clear sugar glaze for the fruits; they tasted bitter and the kiwi still had bits of skin on - it was gross). The cake was nasty because the flavour of the ingredients was minimal and it was not sweet. It deterred you from finishing it. In addition, there was a small piece of debris (brown shell) in the cake; it was scary. They did a poor job for the cake (it was just big and heavy - quantity over quality); it was very disappointing. In terms of the service, the staff asked me to pay some deposit when I ordered the cake at the store. It was unusual for bakeries to ask customers for deposit because usually customers pay when they pick up the cake (e.g. when you order the cake by phone then you pay when you pick it up). When I went there to pick up the cake, the staff did not greet me, look at me, or talk to me at all; she just took my receipt and retrieved the cake. She did not even say 'thank you' and she looked annoyed. The staff should be happy to get the whole cakes for customers because the whole cakes are the most expensive item in the store and they are celebratory. The fact that she just taped one small candle with the plastic knife on the box without asking was unprofessional. Cakes are about happy occasions. But their cake made me feel terrible after eating it. They charged me $80 for the cake. It was not even worth half the price with the service. P.S. The bakeries always have a catalogue of cakes for customers because the store would not have all kinds of cakes available in the fridge. Then the staff would explain to customers of their design capabilities. That is service. The fact that the bakeries do not provide a catalogue to customers and just give customers a price list instead means they want to limit the choices for customers by just showing the customers the cakes in the fridge. That means they do not want customers to be happy. If the staff do not want to sell to customers, that means they do not want business.

Neighbor got me some buns from here. She told me that they have the best Beijing style plain buns…read more They are dense but when you heat them up a bit they are nice and fluffy. They had a hint of sweetness. Their buns are really good

Had a hard time finding this place because the name was just in Chinese and I didn't see "Zhao Mah"…read morein English anywhere. It was the only one open in that corner of the street when I got there though so I figured this was it. Plenty of street parking in this area btw and we went before 9am so it was free Pretty good prices but I didn't think the food was anything crazy Bbq pork bun: 4/5 I liked the flavor on this but there wasn't as much meat as I've had in other buns so the ratio was a bit off for my preference Lemon bun: 4/5 I don't usually love lemon flavored things but I liked the texture on this a lot since it was really light and fluffy

Excellent pineapple custard buns simply perfect excellent service lots to choose from lovely!read more

Since I was little, my parents have often come to this bakery to buy the usual Western influenced,…read moreHong Kong style pastries to be kept as the afternoon snack or easy morning breakfast. This consisted mostly of cocktail buns and the pineapple buns. For those who are not familiar with Western influenced, Hong Kong style pastries: Cocktail bun: Non-alcoholic, buns with a sweet filling with shredded coconut bits. Pineapple bun: No traces of actual pineapples in or on the bun, simply a bun with a sweet crust on the top of the bun (patterned like a pineapple). They have a pretty good deal on their pastries. If my memory serves me right, you have to spend $10-$20 and they won't charge you tax. They also encourage customers to buy in multiples: For example, the cocktail buns are cheaper if you buy in 3's than by 1's. There are also plenty of other buns that include ham, cheese and wieners, but those have names that are pretty much self explanatory. What's also great about this bakery is that during the Dragon Boat Festival, they would sell the "zong zi", sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf. Some are sweet with red bean filling inside and others are salty with pork, green beans and the salted duck egg inside. Doesn't sound too appealing, but it really is yummy! Just steam it up with boiling water for 20 minutes or so and you're good to go. They also sell the standard mooncakes for the Chinese Moon Festival. Let's just say you can depend on them to remind you what Chinese festival/holiday is coming up. There are also the Western influenced Hong Kong style cake slices sold, as well as birthday cakes. I would say Pine House Bakery a good stop if you're in the neighbourhood and striving for some pastries to fill your hunger.

Great HK style Chinese bakery selling a wide variety of Chinese style buns and egg tarts. They…read morehave pineapple bun, cocktail buns, pineapple custard etc. almond cookie etc. they all look really good. They speak Cantonese as well and they do take credit and don't charge extra. I'm here for the egg tarts. They are pretty good IMO. A bit small. The crust is very flaky and light. Done extremely well in my ooonon. The custard is a bit light but very very smooth. One of the better flaky style egg tarts in town. I definitely want to come back!

Stopped by for breakfast and got the pineapple bun and the milk soft bun. Both were tasty. Prices…read morewere reasonable and they take card. There's street parking in the front and you can be pretty quick in and out.

Decisions, decisions, decisions…read more I've been coming here more often than I really need to but not really because I want to. It's more a need to. The seniors like it. Especially the Old Bean, and it's proximal. Why does he like it so much? Breakfast. Scratching your head? I'm not, because I live in his reality. This is a bakery for cakes, pasties, and other HK style sweet snacks. Even the so-called savory items in here are slightly sweet, the wiener buns are an example. As the Old Bean is wont to do, this is what he consumes for breakfast. Pastries and cake, not congee. Although he'll go out for congee, but at home, it's cake. Chestnut cake, at 9:30AM, along with robusta bean pre ground coffee, aka MJB, out of a jumbo-sized tin or plastic tub, from a percolator, after a rolling boil of 20 minutes. Basically, a combination of bitter melon and sulfuric acid is the end product, generously seasoned with 6 heaping teaspoons of sugar, and a bit of milk is the way he likes it. This is not hyperbole. It's a gruesome brew in the morning, enough to kill the appetite and palate of a starving alligator or any reptillian in the Florida everglades. So this is why I'm here. It's my living certainty. I do eat stuff from here every now and then but not on any regular basis. I order B-Day cakes from here for occasions also. It's what the seniors are accustomed to. Helpful staff. Paid street parking in front and a couple of free spaces in the back. Grab and go place. Minimal interior seating. Cash or debit only.

This Maxim's stocks the standard selection of sweet and savoury Chinese pastries. A nice touch here…read moreis the hot steamed buns. Affordable prices. It looks like they also have cheap coffee and tea, but cheap in quality, not just price. Cash only. There are some tables inside or some picnic tables on the nearby closed street. The place looks a little dated and dim. I got a vegetarian steamed bun and a fruit cocktail cake. The steamed bun, kept nice and warm, was soft and the veggies inside were savoury and crunchy. I'd recommend this. It was my first time trying a Chinese fruit cocktail cake - I always would see them at Chinese bakeries and be tempted - so I have no basis for comparison on other fruit cocktail cakes, but I enjoyed the flavour. The cake was light with lots of fruit in the filling. It seemed a bit sweeter than the Asian cakes I'm used to. The sweeter cake and frosting in combination with the fruit cocktail, which is itself sweetened, made this a sweeter dessert than I would've liked. I'd be open to trying them again if it was in my neighbourhood, but it wouldn't be my first choice for Chinese desserts just based off this one cake.

Growing up in a Chinese family, bakeries like Maxim's is a staple for birthdays. I think went…read morethrough the entire cake menu at least once every year. In Vancouver, it's easy to get caught up chasing the newest "it" spot but a recent stroll through Metrotown reminded me of why classics endure. I couldn't believe it was only $3.25 compared to the pricier and smaller portions at other bakeries. I got a slice of coffee cake and it was exactly as I remembered: pillowy soft sponge with perfect light cream. Sometimes "tried and true" spots are the best because they never let you down. And yes, I inhaled entire thing on a bench outside the shop.

Been here multiple times, one of the few places in GVA that I'd specifically make the trip out to…read more Note THEY ONLY ACCEPT CASH Taste 1/1* Definitely one of the better bakeries we've tried in the whole GVA. Their red bean pastries are my fav, wife likes their pineapple buns and Napoleon cake. Value 1/1* Prices may be slightly higher, but worth it as it always hits the spot! Service 1/1* If you aren't used to it, they may sound slightly rude, but that's just Cantonese Cleanliness 1/1* No complaints Overall/Revisit 1/1* Would continue to return Above and beyond? 0/+1*

They have really good chinese chicken pot pies. As well, their cakes are fresh, made daily…read more You have to come here early to get your pick. They tend to sell out quite fast but they do make couple batches a day. So no worries. Unfortunately, I sometimes wish they can open later. They closes early, so unless you come here right after work or you will just have to miss out. Their staff are friendly. I highly recommend this place.

This is the Chinese bakery of choice for my work area for their selection of pastries, sweet or…read moresavory. This place has a ton of traffic right beside the Starbucks on the corner of 39th and Cambie. I see they have caught up with the times and now take debit. Usually my boss comes in here to pick up two box of treats for our office, and they are pretty consistent, and good. I do like the curry beef puff pastry they have here, I haven't run into their apple turnover, which I liked so much in their Burnaby location. In terms of Chinese bakeries, Anna's rates way up there as one of the best, not just for the individual servings, but also for their cakes made to order. Whether it is a birthday, or any other festive event, they have it covered, some popular favorites are chestnut (not my favorite, due to the paste), fruit toppings, and chocolate to name a few. Just remember that Anna's, because they also know they are rated high up there come with a price tag. They are not cheap, and you can go in here and spend a good chunk of change. They have sales of items after a certain time, I think 5, or it could be 6. With this place you know the cakes aren't too sweet, just right for my palate, and they have always been dependable for that. Usually they are open everyday too, even on Christmas, they just don't open too late.

They take credit card…read more Yep. Wonderful to find an Asian bakery that takes credit cards. Did not seem to have a minimum order. Food was fresh and just coming out of the oven it was 1 pm. Clean and spacious aisles to shop in. Plenty of selection and good amount of discounted items too in baskets throughout the shop and they offer ready to go drinks! Looked like some sort of juice or slush.

The coconut cocktail buns are my absolute favorite from here! They have a coconut filling in them…read moreand the pastry itself is very light and so tasty! I also tried the pineapple bun which was quite good too but it didn't have any filling. Would definitely come back for more products!