Such a cute and cozy spot in Unionville. And they have so many handcrafted desserts and drinks…read morehonestly you wil have to try them all. It was a total matcha takeover at Honoka Cafe and it was every green tea lover's dream! I started with a classic Matcha Latte--super smooth and perfectly earthy. But the real stars were the treats. The Matcha Kanten Parfait had the best mix of textures, while the Matcha Cheesecake was incredibly rich and creamy. To balance it all out, the Cloud Cake was so light and airy, it literally felt like eating a fluffy dream. This is definitely one of the best cupcakes I've had.

We came across Honoka Japanese Dessert Cafe while strolling on Main Street Unionville. It's a cute…read morelittle shop selling Japanese treats, gelato, and drinks, with a seating area on the 2nd floor (need to take stairs up). The staff working there are very friendly and helpful. They will also bring your order up to your table upstairs. First visit, we bought the mochi dango to-go; it was chewy and delicious with the mitarashi sauce aka a salty ,soy sauce kind of taste. Second visit, we got the Onigiri combo set with 2 onigiris + cold brew/hot tea. The Yuzu Honey Soda was also nice and refreshing. The onigiris are chubs yummy :)

Amazing cafe. Nice atmosphere with lots if pastries and…read morecakes. Food selection looks good and ill try it next time. Mostly self help Service was at minimum as it was counter service. Good stop.

Paris Baguette is my go‑to spot in the area for consistently solid baked goods and sliced cakes…read more Their loyalty program is a nice perk too -- they run specials often enough that it actually feels worthwhile. The coffee here is good, but I tend to skip most of the sugary drinks since they're a bit too sweet, especially when paired with an already sweet pastry. If you like your beverages on the lighter side, stick to the basics. Weekends can get very busy. If you're hoping to grab a seat and enjoy your treats in‑house, it's best to avoid peak times. Otherwise, it's a reliable stop for takeout pastries, cakes, and a quick caffeine fix.

A great spot for dessert option. Quick pick up if you need some last minute treat ideas. The cheese…read moretarts here is hit or miss. But the creme brulee and the tiramisu flavour is probably my favourite. Service was quick, and they always have someone working in the back to stock up the inventory. Not bad for the price too. Decent option uptown!

Best cheese cake and tarts in town, period. Unbeatable and I ain't no joke. Things here are…read morebeautifully crafted. Good quality for the price. Totally worth it. Check out the weekly specials. Recommended!

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)

I have tried their mochi finally & it is really really good! It is the perfect bite where the mochi…read moreis soft, stretchy, sticky and chewy and the mango (there are other options) filling is plentiful and fresh/sweet. Recently, I got to try two of their 6 inch cakes. The earl grey tea chestnut cake with fresh strawberries and the black sesame mochi lava cake with fresh mangoes. Both cakes are AMAZING! I could taste the earl grey flavor and the chestnut flavor separately along with the fresh strawberries, it is a wonderful combination. The black sesame one was sooooo good also. It has black sesame mousse on the outside and the top is like a black sesame lava topped with pistachios and some kind of nutty crumble crunch. The inside has mochis layered within along with black sesame cake, more of that nutty crumble crunch and at the bottom is fresh mangoes. I honestly don't know which one I like better but I am craving either cakes again (I had both within the last 3 weeks haha). The service there is still excellent. Everyone working there is so kind & helpful. The ambiance is nice... it is spacious, bright and clean. I really love going in there and chatting with everyone while receiving top notch service.

Been meaning to try here for awhile but since it's a bit out of the way , we haven't tried it yet !…read more Luckily for us , we got to try some at a family gathering . Matcha lychee panna cotta !! It was sooo delicious and yummy ! Every bite was so smooth . I definitely will return back to try the cake and other desserts !!

The mango chestnut cake is divineeee. I've never seen this flavour anywhere else. It doesn't seem…read morelike the two flavours would go, but oh my goodness, the combo was so delicious. It's definitely one of the top cakes I've ever had - and I've had a lot of cakes! They are generous with both the mango and chestnut filling. Sooo sooo good! I ordered over the phone and it was pretty easy. The staff were very helpful. I do wish they had their cake menu somewhere because I had to ask what kind of cakes they had. Hard to picture everything over the phone. Pick up was quick and easy. They have a rewards system that I'm interested in too. Probably worth it if you order from here a lot. I'm curious about their baked goods too. Everything looked so good!

Do you like mochi? This is the place for you! In the back of this bakery lies a fridge dedicated to…read moredelicious mochi. Flavours include matcha red bean, durian, sweet potato, taro, peanut and of course....mango! Mango comes in three sizes, and the huge one is amaaaazing Deal is buy 6 get one free!

I love the concept of Kanae's Discovery Cake instead of choosing just one flavour, you get to enjoy…read more10 different flavours in one beautiful cake, making it perfect for sharing with family and friends. Every slice has its own unique flavour and texture, so there's something for everyone. The cakes are beautifully made with light, creamy layers that's aren't overly sweet. The bakery is bright, clean and the staff were super friendly throughout my visit. I'll definitely be back to try more desserts and seasonal flavours.

We got a cake for an event last minute from kanae cafe…read more Everything from ordering to pick up was pretty seamless with no issues. We got the earl grey chestnut cake. It had good earl grey flavor in the cake itself. The chestnuts on top and pureed chestnut were pretty good though could have been a bit sweeter. The cream in the cake was light and not too sweet. Overall, a good cake if you enjoy earl grey and chestnut. Price is pretty good for what you get and the fact that you can get it same day is great!

Tip: Don't scan the QR code on the box to download the app and sign up for points. It leads you to…read morethe Paris Baguette US app to sign up for US points. As a Canadian, it is better to go to your app store, search for the Paris Baguette Canada app, and sign up for the points program for Canada. Last Saturday, I was in my car, parked steps away from Zoup! I had placed a dinner order. I looked across the plaza and noticed Paris Baguette (PB). I had visited COBS Bread a couple of hours earlier. Did I need another bakery visit? Yes! I had some time to kill before picking up my dinner. It was raining. I drove over to PB and parked relatively close to the store. I walked in. I felt like I was in heaven. Carb heaven. Where should I start? I got a tray. There were instructions to grab a small piece of paper and lay it on the tray. I got tongs and went to work. I saw palmiers. My mom loves them. I grabbed one with my tongs and broke off a curved section. It was probably a first for me. I ate the broken part and placed the imperfect palmier on my tray. The broken piece was yummy and was perfection. I finally understood why my mom loves palmiers. I hit the croissant section. I got a pain au chocolat, which is probably my favourite type of croissant. I also got a chocolate croissant. A nice, older woman started chatting with me. She was so sweet. She let me know that she frequents this bakery often and loves it. I asked her what items she hasn't had. It was two items, which floored me. She noticed the chausson aux pommes that I had on my tray and said that it was yummy. I got the following items: - Chausson aux pommes - Chocolate croissant - Pineapple brûlée pastry - Palmier - Pastel de nata - Pain au chocolat - Curry croquette The nice woman let me know that Mia, who was the staffer behind the counter, let her know that this bakery has Korean owners. Really? It made sense seeing mochi donuts. We both hit the checkout counter. Mia got her order and said to grab a seat. She'd bring everything to her. This nice woman said that she was shy of being 90 years old. What?! She looked great! I wouldn't have guessed that I was talking to an 89-year-old woman during my entire time here. I hope that when I am her age, I am savouring pastry as often as my new friend. Mia was great. She put all my pastries in a box. She singled out my savoury curry croquette in a paper bag. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and was good. I got my receipt, thanked her, grabbed my goodies, wished my new friend a wonderful day, and left. There was a Wild game that night. I had a pastry each period. Three pastries in three hours. They were delicious! I will say that the ones with fresh fruit were the most expensive, just over $6. They were worth it. The chausson aux pommes had the best apple filling. It was flaky and delicious. I absolutely devoured the pineapple brûlée pastry. The pineapple chunks were set in custard and were so naturally sweet. This pastry was superb. The pain au chocolat continues to be my favourite croissant. It was flaky and had the best chocolate in every bite. So good! I had the chocolate croissant and loved it. It was fresh, flaky, and soft. The chocolate drizzle had the right amount of chocolate with the buttery croissant. I was extremely happy with my pastel de nata. The custard had a hint of sweetness. The base of flaky. It could have been torched on top more, but I'd get half a dozen next time. I didn't know what to expect with the curry croquette. It was delicious. It had a crispy exterior, crusted with a mix of white and black sesame seeds. The curry filling was full of good flavour. It had veggies in it. The corn and carrot combination worked nicely. I raved about this place to my friend at work today. There's one at Heartland in Mississauga, which is perfect for us to do a run after work. I had an excellent experience. It was nice meeting a passionate pastry lover while getting her take on what she loves. Everything that I consumed was excellent. I hope to get a drink next time and perhaps sit down to enjoy it. I'll be back. (117)

The food is not bad, but to me, just not good enough for the price tag. The place is spacious and…read morethe decor is nice. I would go once in a while to spend time, but not a place where I would just go grab food.

I found this little gem completely by accident while rushing to grab a last-minute birthday cake…read moreand it turned out to be such a great discovery. Tucked inside Markham 朗豪坊, X Cafe is a takeout-only spot that keeps things simple but does them right. They have a solid selection of ready-made small cakes for quick pickups, and you can also pre-order custom cakes in your preferred flavors and sizes. Prices are very reasonable, especially given how fresh everything tastes. It's nothing over-the-top or flashy just genuinely satisfying when you're craving dessert. What impressed me most was how well-balanced the flavors were. Nothing overly sweet or heavy. I usually prefer sponge cakes over mousse, and theirs really delivered soft, airy, and perfectly moist with just the right hint of sweetness. A lovely go-to for cake lovers, and definitely a spot worth supporting if you appreciate thoughtfully made, no-fuss desserts from a local small business

Finally got a chance to try this place after booking one getting it cancelled the day before…read morepickup... Could not get mangoes in time... Anyways came by one day to try. Mango Red Rice Bento - A decent sized cake probably for 2 people. I'd say its a 6 in x 6 in cake. The sponge layers were moist and cream layers light. Mango and Red Rice combo was interesting, but felt a bit unbalanced. Red rice gave good texture but contributed little to flavour, hence the flavour from the cake was one dimensional. Nice to try. Salted Caramel, Mochi and Walnut Bento - The many different ingredients contributed to the complexity of the cake. There was the texture from the mochi and walnut, flavours from salted caramel and nuts. Would get again. Also got to try a slice of their millie crepe. Crepes were sweet and soft but again not too complex, would not get again. But also I don't value mille crepe cakes. Would come back for the bentos, its a nice to share would 2-4 people!

Hands down the best egg tarts in the area. The pastry is so flaky, the filling is rich with egg…read moreflavour and so custard-y. Everything melts in your mouth and I can eat three in one sitting. It's a small bakery inside a plaza building. There's no seating. It's cash only and it was less than $13 for a box of 6. I have tried a lot of egg tart places in the area and this place is unmatched!

This is a no fuss, cash only bakery. If you're looking for egg tarts, there's a chance you might…read morenot get them. I came here twice looking for egg tarts and was quoted ~30 min wait time as they were sold out. On the third visit, we got them fresh out the oven the custardy filling barely set... not to sweet, of course! And the pastry is nice and flaky/buttery. They take cash only, if you don't have any on hand, there's an ATM in the centre.