The food is fantastic. The owner is friendly and super helpful. Homemade soups and desserts are…read moreoutstanding.

I was recently invited to a tasting in Pickering and while waiting for everybody to arrive, we…read morenoticed The Dessert Lounge nearby, just a few doors down, so we decided to take a look. The place is nice, bright, and classy looking. There was a showcase with some tasty looking cakes and other treats on display. Everything looked deliciously tempting, too tempting to resist! We got the last seven Cream Rolls that they had, thanks to my new friend, Saumya. It was a long thin pastry roll, filled with cream, light and absolutely delicious! I will definitely have to come back to try more of their treats! Thanks again Saumya!

Came here a few days ago for some last night dessert with a friend …read more The look of the place is nicely decorated and bright. Very cute cafe in Pickering. Very clean and spacious with a modern menu (QR code to see the menu). We shared a waffle and I had a hibiscus lemonade. The waffle, not like regular waffles. It was more of a cake batter waffle. This was very good. We opted for the mango ice cream one and the waffle is covered with some white chocolate curls for crunch and a drizzled sauce. There was some cut up fruit. The waffle didn't feel heavy and it was very easy to share. Hibiscus lemonade was refreshing but a bit to sweet for my taste. I'm sure when I come back I can ask them to make it less sweet. There are tons of options for drinks, hot and cold. Quite the selections of teas, and if I was a bit hungrier would have probably gotten a milkshake (roughly $10) Prices are fair , waffles are about $20 and are big enough to share. The person taking our order was great with lots of options and was very knowledgeable and friendly. She was attentive and checked on us regularly. Would definately go back to try some of the other items on the menu that looked delicious as well as the desserts and cakes that are in the window at the front on display at the counter.

so good the owner is so nice. so said that they moved out of uxbridge but the food is really good…read morehighly recommend.

I always ask this question: Why small towns can support a Real Indie Cafe and Markham (My home…read moretown) cannot?? Nexus Coffee is one of those awesome indie coffee shop that I wish I have in my neighbourhood. Pilot beans with espresso drinks prepared the way it should be! Free coffee for the early bird (6:00 - 7:30). Monthly Coffee Tasting. Aeropress Class. Enjoy your coffee or buy supplies/equipment to make your own or even learn how to make a good one?! Nexus Coffee is passionate about coffee. Barista is energetic and cheerful. Why I don't have a cafe like that in my neighbourhood? Maybe I need to move?

What a delight, olde bakery - as if Mr. Peabody & Sherman set their way back machine to 1945!…read more The butter tarts are superb and I regret not buying a few meat pies sample.

Amazing tarts and pies specially the peach pies! The ladies behind the counter are so helpful and…read morethe prices are great

We continue to go to this incredible pastry shop whenever the mood strikes. Their creations are…read moresecond to none. The quality and the finish are at an artistic level. And I haven't even begun to talk about the flavors. Their signature dish/pastry is the Mont Blanc. It is highly sought after, and often run out before the afternoon. We made a point of going there yesterday, from my partner's birthday to get some special treats. We were not disappointed. Despite being jampacked, as it often is, there was a good supply of the pastries we sought. New to the mix, is their version of a tiramisu. It is off the charts! The pastry chef is truly an artist. If you wish to try possibly the best pastries in the entire GTA, this is the place to go. The staff are friendly and extremely helpful. It also pays a call ahead to ensure that you can get the products that you're looking for.

Has a lot of variety in pastries, croissants, danishes, chocolates and so much more!…read more Went in on a weekend and the space was crammed so we had to opt for takeout. Tried the hot chocolate and it was okay, not too sweet. Tried the Apple turnover which was a little chewy - should have warmed it up just a little. Also got their custard puff and it tasted really good. I loved how pretty their cakes looked but I didn't want to do a takeout so had to skip it.

I just love coming here for a nice breakfast with my family. Great options for both food and…read moredrinks. I'm a huge fan of their Filipino breakfast which comes with garlic rice, eggs, sausage links, fruit, and cucumber salad. There is generally ample seating but they do get busy on weekend mornings. They have high chairs for young children as well. Service is great. Would highly recommend.

Great place to meet up with friends…read more Lots of seating outside in the shade or by the sunny front window. Inside is cozy with beautiful distressed barn wood on the walls. This cafe screams support local with all their unique goods from local honey to artisanal jewellery sold there. On weekends, the kitchen closes early at 2pm, with the cafe shutting down at 4pm. My friends arrived after 1:30pm and most treats were almost sold out. I grabbed a blueberry and a white chocolate raspberry scone to go, super flaky and tasty. The brownie was a bit dry to my surprise, despite looking so decadent. My friends enjoyed a nature bar and huge chocolate cookie with they enjoyed issues. Our coffees came in disposable cups despite asking us if we were dining in. No fancy foam artwork today. Fall flavours to try are pumpkin and pistachio white chocolate. The staff working there are friendly, would visit here again when in the area. Free street parking, and free larger parking lot one block southeast

Stopped in at Fig Kitchen on a whim and ended up staying way longer than planned. This place is…read morereally good. Had the fig salad, which everyone seems to rave about, and yeah, it deserves the hype. Fresh, dressed properly, actually filling. The shoestring fries are a problem in the best way. I also got one of the bowls based on what the staff recommended and it was excellent, the kind of food that makes you slow down between bites. What I liked most is that you can tell someone in the kitchen actually cares. Local ingredients, seasonal stuff, and the vegan and gluten friendly options are not slapped on as an afterthought. Everything on the menu feels like it was thought about. Staff were lovely, room is bright and easy to sit in for a while, and the prices are fair. Walked out feeling good, which is rare these days. Honestly, if you live in town and have not been yet, go. Small independent spots like this are the ones worth showing up for.

Was driving through the area on my way to a meeting, spotted Fig Kitchen, and decided to give it a…read moretry. The place was packed, with people waiting, which was a great sign. It had a cozy atmosphere and a nice welcoming vibe. I ordered takeout and got the signature fig salad with added chicken breast--it was delicious and very fresh. Definitely planning to come back another time to dine in.

This ice cream shop, open Apr to Oct, sells Kawartha dairy products. It is inside Cedar Beach…read moreVariety, just to the left of the entrance. I saw they had a steady stream of customers. It has been popular among locals since they opened in 2008. The prices are quite reasonable at $3 for 1 scoop and $4 for 2 scoops. Even banana splits are only $5. All prices include taxes! We had a 2-scoop cone: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Pralines & Cream. Both scoops were creamy and tasty. My son really loved them but I did manage to get a little bit of both flavours. There is some savoury food served too like hot dogs, fries, poutine, and coffees. It is owned by a husband and wife team: George and Irene. Both are very pleasant people. They love having fun signs such as: "adults must be accompanied by children" and "children left unattended in this store will be sold to the circus". You can only pay by cash or e-transfer. There is no phone number because I can see they are extremely busy. You can still contact them via social media. There are picnic tables outside. During pandemic times, all staff and customers wear face masks and there is plexiglass used. Only one family is allowed in the small order area at a time. Just outside the entrance, you can be entertained by a famous saxaphone player, Orlando (a Cuban), during nice the afternoons. Today (2021-09-05), we were lucky to also have a guest keyboardist also from Cuba. There is no free WiFi. It is wheelchair  accessible. You can use a washroom by request. Parking may not be easy to find but people tend to parking in the large parking lot behind to store. Review 2021-084 You can also find me on Instagram @chuan_chee. Thanks.

This ice cream shop actually is pretty cool…read more Besides ice cream, they also sell various knick knacks like trading cards, socks, jewellery, candles & more. It's really a mish mash of stuff. The ice cream sold here is Kawartha Dairy, so that bit is pretty standard. But the servings are pretty big & a single is only $3 and a double $4, including tax. So it's cheaper than going to a Kawartha outlet They only accept cash & etransfer. The guy is pretty friendly, though there were some ice crystals in the ice cream.

Cool Cow serves 20 different kind of Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream and is perfect place to drop by for a…read moretreat after walking along Lake Scugog on a hot summer day. If you really want a real treat, I suggest having the "Cool Cow" which is 2 house baked cookies sandwiching your choice of ice cream. Or try one of their home made Milkshake. They also carries fudge made in copper kettles from St. Jacobs, But I was happy enjoying my Single Scoop of Irish Cream ($3) so rich and creamy...

Prince playing in the background Waffle cones…read moreVarious flavours and a healthy scoop of each Great guy who owns the place too

My family and I was in the area after an event and decided to stop by for some ice cream. You can…read morecertainly never go wrong with Kawartha ice cream! Not only do they have ice cream but they also have ice cream cakes. There aren't any tables or any seats available, it would've been so nice if they have it though. We tried the campfire s'mores this time, it was okay. I still prefer chocolate mint more though. We'll be back to try out other flavors next time.

Kids love stopping by to get their ice cream fix on. Ask…read morefor trial samples before committing to a huge scoop of your favourite flavour. But how to choose since there are so many delicious flavours! Tip: kids really struggle finishing one regular scoop....two scoops will either melt first or fall off. What's unique here is they carry all the flavours that cannot be found in most grocery stores. They sell tubs in the freezer at decent prices like Campfire S'mores for $5.99! They also carry local items like Neal Brothers products like bbq sauces, pretzels, and salsa. Coffee beans, maple syrup, butter tarts, dairy and butter. It's strictly take out, but there are benches under a few trees to enjoy it.