We'd just eaten a very tasty meal at a nearby restaurant, and we were in the mood for a sweet…read moretreat. I hadn't heard of Brick & Butter Bakehouse, but it seemed highly regarded here, so it was a no-brainer. We showed up and the place was busy. I was a little full from the aforementioned meal, so I began looking at the smaller pastries. I eventually landed on the Peanut Butter Strawberry Crumble Financier, which I took to a nearby table and began eating. Oh man is it ever good. It's a delicious, rich cake that's subtle in its flavors but ultimately completely addictive. I honestly don't know how or if it could've possibly been any better. I can't wait to return to Brick & Butter to try some of their other offerings.

Came with some friends and decided to grab some drinks, along with a Dubai chocolate…read more The drinks were just ok, nothing special. The dubai chocolate was delicious but quite sweet. The store also had limited space and for some reason it was super hot even though the AC was on. Service was a bit slow too maybe because there was only one barista/cashier.

My lucky day. As I am into this lockdown mode, I am craving for carbs, more carbs, so of course…read moremore bread... after work I went for a stroll and wanted to check out this new bakery called Living Bakery where ZenQ's location used to be. I went in and the super friendly staff Judy told me the sausage and cheese bread, and the bacon and egg bread will be coming out of the oven in 30 minutes. Of course I will wait on a Friday evening for freshly baked bread. I walked around (trying to free up some quota before I eat again) and came back, the sausage and cheese bread was fluffy and piping hot! Delicious! The bacon and egg will make an excellent breakfast, as the egg was still a little runny, just right! The owner was trained in Europe with experience in Germany and Hong Kong. What a wonderful gift to our neighbourhood in the midst of the pandemic! I will be back and will share the joy with my friends and family!

Luna Bakery is something else. The first time I went, I was honestly sold purely on the vibez. The…read moresecond floor is warm, cozy, and perfect for hanging out with friends and family. The only odd thing is the outlet situation--it's a bit chaotic--so it's not exactly the best spot if you're planning to camp there with a laptop and pretend to be productive. On that first visit, I ordered the rice dacquoise and, to be honest, it kind of spooked me. I think I was expecting something like a macaron with whipped cream in the middle, but it was much lighter and softer than that. My brain didn't quite know how to process it. A few months later, I ended up coming back because I desperately needed a late evening coffee and the nearby Togo Coffee was closed. And wow, Luna Bakery makes excellent espresso drinks & I was not expecting that. The latte was incredibly creamy, nutty, and subtly sweet, with all that sweetness coming naturally from the perfectly roasted beans. Every sip felt like a small trip to caffeine paradise. I also gave the rice dacquoise another shot - this time the strawberry one - and suddenly it made sense lol. Light, slightly fruity, a little tangy, and perfect with the coffee. Now I enjoy coming back - partly for the coffee, and partly because my taste buds have finally learned to appreciate the rice pastries instead of being spooked by them. Service is always friendly - they never judge you for trying way too many free rice bakery samples. Bless.

Great Korean rice cakes, especially if you get there in the morning. It is really difficult to do…read morethis well and they do a great job.

I have no idea what I'm eating. Is this dessert or an appetizer?…read more According to the poster, they take chiffon cake and then roll it around in pork or chicken floss that also has some extra flavours built in. They sell the pork or chicken options in packages of 6's and you can mix and match to try different ones. Light and crunchy texture. Easy to eat a bunch at once. At $3.50+ per bun it's definitely something I'd get for dessert and then split with others.

Quick take out during pandemic, no line on a saturday afternoon. Their popular options are pork…read morefloss bun and chicken bun. min 6pcs. I got the pork floss $21+tax. TIP: buying in store saves you $7 than if you were to order through door dash or uber eats ($30 not including delivery!) The buns were the SOFTEST thing I've ever eaten, extremely light and fluffy its like biting into a cloud. Creamy mayo sauce inside and overall great taste. Just personally too expensive for a bun at $4-5, I think it would be worth my money if there were actual pork inside. I get it that it's a unique/niche item and competitive in the yonge/finch area.

This location has great service and is a small but much appreciated option to have; almost easy to…read moremiss among the plethora of bubble tea shops along this stretch of Yonge St. However, I just learnt the interesting fact that different locations of The Night Baker have different recipes. I have tried the one on Downtown Danforth and they have chunkier cookies but may use different ingredients e.g. the Coco Pandan cookie on Danforth does not have a visible chunk of real coconut in the filling while this location in North York does come packed with coconut. I guess which one is better is subjective but both were tasty in their own way. Tip: They offer a rewards program whereby you can accumulate points with your purchases to get free cookies!

These cookies were super decadent and LARGE…read more I especially enjoyed the wide selection of cookies and the Asian-inspired flavours! We ordered 12 cookies for a deal but split them into 2x 6-cookie boxes for ease. Brought them to a party, and the cookies definitely ignited some enthusiasm! Small stall with no seating--expect to order and enjoy your cookies elsewhere!

Food 5/5 Drink 4/5…read moreService 3/5 Vibe 5/5 Super super aesthetically, pleasing store. Was very excited to try their drinks and food. I think service was all right, but I'm happy that a lot of their Bakery items are actually made in house which means it is mostly fresh. I got the ice latte and a couple pastry items. My personal favorite was the almond croissant as for the latte. I think it was quite smooth, i had pay for simple syrup as i like my latte with a bit of sugar, which I thought it was usually free (thats on me, I was just too focused on decor and didn't notice until I got home) The only pain is they don't have parking so it's not the most convenient to get there unless I walk over. Still cute store tho!

A very cozy cafe that has everything from coffee, pastries and sandwiches…read more I came when they first opened to make sure I could grab a seat, so I recommend you do that if you're looking to hang out inside, otherwise it gets quite busy and seats fill up fast! Food wise, the pistachio croissant was well balanced and flakey! The pistachio cream inside wasn't overwhelming and it was just the perfect amount of sweetness. Highly recommend this cafe for a quality cup of coffee and a sweet treat.

This place never gets old!…read more I tried the ying-yang coffee/tea combination today. I am hooked. Got a couple of tarts to share. I truly love this shop. They're so sweet and the Guangdong uncle in the back always makes me smile! They serve light lunches too - I plan to try those soon. They have a couple of seats inside the shop. It's clean and it's comfortable.

I was excited to try some of Lucullus Bakery's pastries, especially the egg tarts. Sadly the egg…read moretarts weren't available at 9 am so I had to return later to get them. The Bun BLB with custard was good Curry beef bun was okay but I was disappointed that it did not have a lot of filling Egg tarts were just okay I'd like to try more items and see what my faves are.

I've been visiting this location over a year (every once in a while), and it is very impressive how…read morethe quality of food/drink and their service is quite consistent. I appreciate these kind of local cafe :) There were many customers came alone with laptop, so it was pretty quiet on weekend morning :)

Nestled in the basement of Xerox Tower, Au Pain Doré is my favourite choice in Willowdale for a…read moremorning caffeine fix. Cheerful staff, ample seating, and a vibe that's quite relaxed. It's the kind of place where, despite a constant stream of patrons, you'll find plenty of space to sit thanks to the mostly grab-and-go crowd. The morning air is scented with freshly baked bread, making it impossible not to crave a sweet treat with your latte which, by the way, is so much cheaper than Starbucks'.