the mochi there are very soft and when they made it the night before they have discounts, it's very…read morefair. The staff are also very friendly! They have very good hospitality :) But something I need to say. The desserts they have there are quite expensive. And I had to wait very long for a simple order.

I woke up with a very specific craving for mochi, and my dear husband gave in and drove me 20…read moreminutes to Crystal Bakery. We ended up getting two strawberry cream mochi, one mango cream mochi, and the mango pomelo sago. The sago was definitely on the expensive side for the portion, but it absolutely hit the spot and satisfied the craving. The mochi was the real star. The outer layer was soft, chewy, and pillowy, while the filling was light, creamy, and not overly sweet. The strawberry cream mochi tasted fresh and delicate, and the mango version was rich, fruity, and refreshing. Each one felt like biting into a little cloud. The mango pomelo sago was creamy and packed with mango flavor, making for a nice contrast to the mochi. Not exactly an everyday treat given the prices, but for a special craving, it was worth the drive and I'd happily come back.

Tip: The Weekend is like their testing menu days so there's always something new to explore and…read morelove coz everything is so good! They also open on Weekdays except Sunday where they have more your typical Chinese bakery goods and some fun flavors too! I absolutely love this place and the people here! Their baked goods are all so good. They're sweet but not too sweet and are light. I keep coming here weekly because I love their stuff but also coz on the weekend they like to try new things and I love that whatever they make always turns out so so sooooo good. The two bakers that run this place are so nice and they know what they're doing. They also have some staples that they always have every week. Their lattes are also so good and fun too! Delicious and fun sweets with kind and sweet bakers too what more can you ask for! I wish I had a photo of their stuff but I always eat it too fast.

The weekday experience is soo different from the weekend experience…read more Stopped here on a weekday afternoon and they had a ton of variety of buns! We wanted to try the taro bun but that seems like a popular one since they were already sold out by noon. We ended up getting a Japanese custard bun, matcha blackberry cream crusty bun, pineapple bun, and a cha shu pork bun. Japanese custard was very good. Slightly sweet and the custard was creamy. Cha shu pork bun was just okay, but it think I'm used to the Chinese cha shu pork bun and this was Japanese style. The pineapple bun had a sugar coating on top, again, it was fine. The matcha blackberry cream bun was refrigerated and surprisingly the bun quality was not affected by being in the fridge! Blackberry cream was good, not too sweet but sweet enough to be a dessert pastry. The prices were reasonable (pricier than Chinatown for sure), ranging from $2.5-$5.5. We stopped again on a Sunday morning and it's 'seedo cafe' instead of 'seed' cafe. They have a variety of handcrafted lattes (weekday only drip coffee and a couple other offerings) and the pastries are more dessert style. FYI they do not have any of their regular buns on the weekends! We were bummed but still ended up getting a variety of pastries. We tried all the flavors of the custard buns: matcha red bean, blueberry lemoncurd, rose lychee. Matcha red bean was the best, the red bean added a little texture to the custard. Blueberry lemoncurd was good but sweeter than the other two. Lastly, the rose lychee had a very distinct rose taste. It didn't suit my taste since it felt like eating a flower lol. We also tried the strawberry matcha cookies (quite heavy on the matcha and sweet) and the black sesame mochi tart. The winner of all the pastries is the black sesame tart. It's not the prettiest presentation (hence why I didn't take a photo) but it's the most delicious! We didn't get to try their lattes since we didn't know they were available, but will have to try some next time. Overall solid bakery to have in the area. Would love for them to also offer regular buns on the weekends so I can bring them to gatherings and parties but I understand it would be too much to do both.

Each visit has made me truly fall in love with this tiny little spot that ports you back to the…read moreside streets of France. I don't find it pretentious; rather, I find it humble and unique in the way it serves up phenomenal pastries that tickle every single corner of your palate. From the croissants, the turnovers, to the delectable desserts or macarons, not one detail is spared in the intricate process of making each item stand out. They sure make the French proud (as some of the patrons openly brag about this being closest to "home"). The friendliness that they greet you as you enter to the simple smiles and gestures accommodating any and every possible question you may have is truly what seals the deal for this spot. As I sit and slowly put away whatever pastry I decided to indulge in the moment, sipping on my cafe au lait, I get to watch as different locals enter and go, chatting up a storm with each other like long lost loves, before disappearing in delight with full bags in hand. Can't wait to be back. Definitely now a weekend staple.

Horrible customer service, rude, especially by the owner. The pastries are relatively good, but…read morethere are plenty of other establishments that are able to treat customers w a modicum of respect.

Absolutely incredible bakery! Highly recommend the croissants! The service was also incredible,…read morevery kind staff! I will absolutely be coming back here!

Coffee was delicious, and the food options looked good too. Just a pick up spot. No washrooms or…read morecoffee-shop comfy seating.

Fun place to get a snack and drink, or light lunch. The vegetable bun was nicely fried on both…read moresides, with nice insides. The taro cream puff was tasty as well, though perhaps too small for the price. Check it out!

I really like the vibe of the cafe, it's cute and homey. I've tried the creamy pistachio latte and…read morethe HK milk tea - both were okay, but a little lacking in flavor. I also felt like the boba was a bit on the mushier side. I did enjoy their snacks though, like the pan fried baos and the Chinese crepe!

A friend ordered the raspberry cake for her daughter's birthday, not only was it beautiful but it…read morewas delicious: wonderful raspberry flavor, the cake was "light" and the frosting may have been a Swiss meringue buttercream (or similar) as it wasn't too sweet (like a standard American buttercream). It was a 6" size and perfect for 6 people. I have had Quebrada's cookies but this was the first time trying a cake, really happy to have been at the party!

Very impressed with the lightness of the buttercream on the mocha chocolate cupcake, and with the…read moresponge of the cupcake which melded really nicely. I do think that it probably works better as a cupcake that is brought to room temp., whereas they give it to you straight from the fridge. Could have more seating area indoors.

My friend and I stopped by Sweet Thyme Bakery while on a bike ride. It's very conveniently located…read morein downtown Lexington, near a bunch of other restaurants. We just made a quick stop to grab boba, so I don't have much to say on the service. The boba itself was decent, but nothing special. The ambiance wasn't the best... not much decor, but it still felt welcoming and clean. It felt like more of a takeout type of spot. Not sure I'd go out of my way to come back, but nothing negative to report!

Whenever I'm visiting the Boston area, this place is a must visit. I always go for their cookies,…read morebut they also offer plenty of other baked goods. The cookies are all great, but my all time favorite here is the sesame cookies. They are so good. If you have one flavor of cookie that you like or would like to try, you can buy a bag with seven individually packaged two packs of that flavor inside. If you want to try them all, they sell cookie gift boxes with all of the flavors inside. The cookie box also makes for a great gift. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

My order: Small half Masala Chai half Pomegranate…read more The review: This place is amazing, with complex/unique flavors galore. You can taste how fresh their products are in every bite. Their ice cream is gluten free and made without eggs! Their froyo is so good as well. You can try everything, and the staff are so fun to talk to. Support a small business and come to FruttiBerri!

The saffron rose soft serve and the cardamom ice creams were delicious. I enjoy fun flavors of ice…read morecream, and this place hit the spot. Owners are incredibly kind, offering and letting us try many unique flavors before deciding. Very refreshing, would definitely recommend this place!