Probably my favourite cafe on the strip of Cathedral Town. I love that it's bright, inviting and…read moremost of all dog friendly. I come here a lot and always see so many cute dogs come through the door. Their matcha is great and I'm mostly here playing catch up with friends over a drink. It does get busy so you may not be able to snag a spot if you want, but worth checking out for sure!

Wanted to try their cheesecake but it was sold out! I got their oat hojicha sesame cloud drink. The…read morehojicha flavour was good and it wasn't too sweet, I enjoyed the drink. Drink was well made, price is a little steep for the size but is pretty standard. Small cafe but there's a few tables available to sit in. It's nice and cozy inside too although the area seems a bit dead. I'll come back and try the pastries as well as their other drinks next time!

Small shop on a cute street. No sign on the outside but #46 is the location…read more Limited seating but I think in the summer do some patio seating. Decorated very cute menus everywhere. I ordered a doughnut latte i'm sure if you were to search on social media you would see they let you drink them and then fill it up with more cold foam. It's not a lie definitely happens. I also got some great recommendations for the next time I come in can't wait to return thank you.

Stopped by BPM Cafe and tried their matcha donut drink. The shop is small but cute and super…read moreaesthetic. I loved that the staff waits for you to be ready before pouring the donut top incase you wanted any photos or videos. The drink was rich, smooth and had a great matcha flavour that wasn't too sweet. Worth a visit if you're looking for something unique and tastes good. They also have outdoor seating with a little patio set so you can sit outside during the nicer weather. Overall, a great spot to check out for a drink!

Did not realize it was located inside a Long and Mcquade! They have a few tables for seating and a…read moregreat selection of in house roasted beans. Everything was packaged in such a pretty way and with the terminal and flights theme. They had two seasonal drinks but I opted for the flat white with the lychee peach Colombian blend. It was so delicious! Will be back to try other ones for sure!! Staff was also very helpful in helping you to pick beans and to give recommendations. As well if you want a pour over, there is a separate menu that they will show you.

What a great idea, a cafe in a music store. The small cafe shares the space with the large…read morefull-sized Long & McQuade. They sell anything and everything you would need as a novice or professional musician. There are music lessons taking place on the floor above. The high ceilings really elevate the space. There is a grand piano hanging from the highest point of the building! You can hear customers trying out the instruments (in the best way)...they actually know how to play. Oddly it's a calm, relaxing cafe - so much so that people are sitting at the tables, reading books or working away on their laptops. There is no real division between the cafe and the music store, you're pretty much sitting in it right next to the records for sale. It's actually really cool. They have some unique yuzu flavoured coffees. I had a simple flat white and took home a bag of beans which were delish (had hints flavours of chocolate and berry aftertaste which was lovely)!

One of the recent additions to Markham's cafe scene. Has some pretty unique drink options like…read moreespresso matcha latte, pineapple americano etc. interior is super cute but doesn't have a lot of seating. Service is quick and the pineapple americano sparkling drink is very refreshing. Great for summers!

Super cute tiny coffee shop. Lots of coffee and noncoffee drinks to choose from! They also have…read moresnacks and desserts as well. I ordered the large Fancy Matcha Latte, which is made with matcha, espresso, and coconut milk. The regular sugar is not too sweet, which is nice. I did taste the matcha and espresso, but not so much the coconut milk. The drink was decent. For $10 for a drink though, it's definitely on the pricier side for a coffee drink. I also purchased the set of 6 bear macarons. They are so cute! It's $23 for the set, no tax, and you're basically getting one for free since one macaron is $4.5. The macarons came frozen. I would come back and try out the other drinks, especially the non coffee drinks. Their specialty drinks sound good. Staff were really nice and they explained a lot of their menu to me.

Library coffee is a meticulous coffee lab that is dedicated to roasting beans with precision and…read morebalance. That level of care really comes through in the cup; you can taste the depth and intentionality in every sip. I ordered the vanilla bean iced latte, and it was easily one of the best espresso bases I've had in a while. The shot itself was rich and layered: deep, chocolatey, and nutty striking a really nice balance between bitterness and acidity. It finished with a smooth, almost creamy note that made the whole drink incredibly enjoyable. The only downside is the size-to-price ratio. At around CAD $8.50 for what felt like a 10 oz drink, it's definitely on the pricier side for something that goes down this easily. Still, I'd absolutely come back when I'm in the mood for a more premium coffee experience. (Funny note - the barista and I had a small rant together about how people order "iced cappuccino" and macchiato expecting Starbucks milk sugary drink instead of the "proper" shot with dollop of foam. I understand their pain hahah)

The Library Specialty Coffee seems to be highly regarded by Redditors in the area, and I was open…read moreto trying it again after a subpar experience at their downtown location a couple of years ago. My cousin and I arrived shortly after opening on New Year's Eve. The cafe has a small interior with minimal seating, mostly bench seating along the wall with small round coffee tables. Even though there was only one barista working that morning, she was efficient at taking orders and making drinks despite several orders happening at once. We did not feel like we were waiting very long. I ordered a pour-over with the Finca El Paraiso Peach Colombian beans, which use a thermal shock washed process. That was something I had not heard of before. The tasting notes listed nectarine, tropical fruit, and caramel, and it was recommended since I was looking for something more out of the ordinary. I enjoyed the wilder flavor profile, but it was hard to fully appreciate because the coffee tasted overly diluted. The barista mentioned she used a 15g to 250g bean-to-water ratio, which is higher than how I normally enjoy my pour-overs. My cousin ordered a flat white with whole milk that was very creamy with strong espresso notes. We also ordered a matcha latte for my other cousin, which was apparently too creamy. Overall, the beans themselves were good, but the pour-over leaned watery for my personal preference. The bag of beans used for the pour-over was priced at $32, which is only a bit more than double the cost of the pour-over itself. In hindsight, I felt slightly ripped off and should have just bought the beans instead.

A local coffee shop in a Markham plaza with quite an impressive menu, especially on their seasonal…read moredrinks. It was my first time here and i was surprised to see that they also have seating here as well. I was intrigued with their seasonal menu and I'm so glad I checked them out because their drinks were delicious and well rounded in flavour. Opted for their blueberry latte and peach jasmine cloud and both drinks were so delicious! The blueberry latte had a nice subtle blueberry flavour with the coffee. The peach jasmine cloud on the other hand was refreshing but had that savoury cheese foam on the top as well that worked well with the drink pairing. What a great local coffee shop with nicely curated drinks in Markham. Worth checking out for sure.

Cute small cafe in the area with a few tables inside. The staff was nice and answered any questions…read moreI had. They do offer decaf which was nice. We got a hot rose latte and an iced dirty matcha. The rose was subtle and not too sweet which I enjoyed. I thought the dirty matcha was a little too sweet for my liking but it was smooth otherwise. Price tag is a little high but I would come back to try other specialty drinks!

This is my first time at Chillax Coffee & it was a great experience. There is an option to join a…read morewaitlist on Google but on our way there (15 minute drive), we checked & both times it said that there is no wait. We arrived at the small plaza with a small parking lot today (Saturday) around 10:15 a.m. & luckily enough, it was a quiet start to the day as parking was plentiful though I can imagine it being a bit hectic during busy times. This location (there are 2 others) is in the plaza right next to the Richmond Hill location for AI Sushi. As soon as we entered, we were promptly greeted & seated at a nice corner table. Shortly after that, a nice gentleman came to placed a QR code at our table asking if we've been here before. After we said no, he explained to us how to order using the QR code. We can all scan and order individually then it shows up as one large order for the table. I think he said he can split the bill if needed & we would just need to let him know. The place itself was nice. A bit above casual with around 20 tables inside. Well light and seemed clean. I ordered the Thai red curry pasta with clams, hubby and our friend both ordered the chicken and waffles, and my cousin ordered the mushroom benedict. We all ordered a drink (hubby a flat white with the rest ordering some type of latte). Our food came pretty quickly. My pasta was delicious and had good heat (spicy kick) to it & the red curry sauce was full of deep rich flavors. I enjoyed the clams but they were a bit small so it's taste got overpowered by the sauce. I would have preferred it if they gave me fewer but larger clams. I had a taste of my hubby's fried chicken & it was really good. The batter was well seasoned & crispy but not oily and the chicken thigh was moist. The staff know what they are doing there. We were asked whether we are enjoying our food & they always made sure our water glasses were full. I highly recommend this place & am looking forward to my next visit there!

My friends and I came here for lunch and two friends got the rice with pork belly and my other…read morefriend and I got the salmon eggs benny. I was surprised the eggs benny had some avocado and the poached eggs were quite runny. The home fries were actually perfection and they were my favourite part to the meal. For the salmon eggs benny, I've had better. Service was excellent and our waters were constantly refilled. It was extremely hot inside (and outside). I don't think they have air conditioner which is a downside. :(

Venue 4/5 Located in…read morea convenient plaza (Commerce Gate) with lots of parking it's easy to pop in without circling for a spot. There are a few tables and chairs to sit down to eat or a quick stop for a drink. Service 5/5 The staff were very friendly and helpful. They walked through the options they had and were patient with questions. I really appreciated being able to sample some of the bread before deciding. It made the experience feel welcoming and relaxed. Food 4/5 There's plenty of choices on the menu and everything tasted freshly made flavours are solid and satisfying, and the ability to try samples first helped narrow down what to order. Would definitely come back to try more items. Just keep in mind that some products would be sold out later on in the day, so try to come early in the afternoon if you want to see everything. I had the yuzu and they also have matcha and red bean buns

Tip: Bun Appetit is around the corner from Kinton Ramen in Commerce Gate plaza…read more A recent Yelp tasting event introduced me to Bun Appetit and its baked goods. I bought a couple of buns as a customer since then and I'm hooked! Bun Appetit is located at Commerce Gate. It's located closer to Highway 7. It's around the corner from Kinton Ramen, which I have been to a handful of times during the pandemic to pick up good eats. I found a parking spot steps away from Bun Appetit on a Wednesday evening at around 6:15 pm and backed in to it. It's easier to find parking when it's a weekday, in the afternoon. Bun Appetit's breads are naturally fermented for 168 hours. I liked that all buns and breads are gut-friendly and low on the glycemic index. I'm always interested in lower sugar options. I have sampled these items: - Baguette - Whole wheat walnut vegan bun - Lychee bun - Raisin earl grey bun - Oreo chocolate delight bun - Matcha pistachio pretzel - Whole wheat German pretzel - Yeast loaf with Nutella They were all delicious. They were soft and airy. My favourites were the whole wheat walnut vegan bun and the Oreo chocolate delight bun (also known as the messy hands bun). The former had whole walnuts that were so crunchy and fresh. The bread was chewy and soft. The messy hands bun used dark chocolate. It was also fluffy and soft. It lived up to its name. I had messy fingers just eating a morsel! It has 9 g of sugar, which is practically nothing being fermented. I liked how unique the flavours were. I loved the smell of the lychee bun. I wish it had lychee pieces in it. Instead, it was wine-infused and that flavour overpowered everything. I loved the yeast loaf with Nutella as a dessert option. I nearly picked up a loaf after this event was over! As a parting snack, I got the truffle mushroom one. It was the last one. I love mushrooms. It was super delicious with truffle oil, enoki mushrooms, spinach, garlic, and melted cheeses on top. The bun was soft and perfect. It was such a gourmet bun. I have since returned to get more buns: - Strawberry beetroot - Chocolate arancia The strawberry beetroot bun was fluffy. I decided to cut it in half. To my surprise and joy, it had whole strawberries in it. Wow and yay! I love fruit, but I wasn't expecting so much of it in this bun. I loved it. It was naturally sweet from the strawberries. The beetroot wasn't noticeable in flavour. I feel it added colour to the triangular bun more than anything. The chocolate arancia was equally as unique slicing it in half. This bun had candied orange bits in it. It tasted so good with the chocolate morsels on top and the subtle chocolate flavour in the bun itself. It was delicious. I need to return for more. I have found the buns of my dreams, which sounds odd and funny. It's all true! I paid with a credit card. You can register your phone number to collect points towards goodies. I'll be back. (185)

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.

Top quality pastry. I mean top. Never disappoint. Selection…read moreof signature minis and cakes change with season, macaroons, bonbons and cupcakes most of the time available in regular assortment. Never had I had a pastry from this shop that was not up to par. I drive almost an hour to get the pastry from here, so that should tell you how solid they are. Service always very nice. The Richmond Hill location which I frequent has no dine inside option. They also sell to the grocery stores, definitely seen their cakes in Fortinos. They are on the pricier side but worth it. For any special occasion or just because, I recommend this place.

We purchased cakes from La Rocca before for birthday celebrations, their cakes are beautiful and…read moretasty and reasonably priced. Service was great as I was greeted immediately when stepping into the bakery, the shop decor is modern, vibrant and clean. I got this 8-inch Cookies and Cream Cheesecake, it was moist and delicious, but the Oreo biscuits on top were a bit soft, and chocolate taste overpowered all cheese flavour as I wasn't able to taste any cheese at all, however this was still a delicious cake. La Rocca also sells their cakes via some supermarket chains, whole cakes sold in chain stores priced a few dollars lower than La Rocca store (see attached photos for same cake, Loblaw sold $32, La Rocca sold $36), is this because La Rocca store sells fresher cakes than supermarket chains as I wonder why the price difference! I'm grateful with such a wonderful cake shop in the neighbourhood, La Rocca is always be one of my favourite cake shops!