I stopped by while I was in the neighborhood for lunch. I ordered a 3-pack of cocktail buns for…read more$3.59, a pineapple lemon bun $2.50, a pineapple custard bun $2.50 and a Portuguese egg tart $1.89. Verdict: all of the buns were so tender with just the right amount of filling ratio to bun. What was so good about the cocktail buns was that since they were connected together during baking, the sides of these buns were really soft between each bun just as I remembered from my childhood. The lemon and custard fillings were not too sweet and the cracqaline pineapple crust didn't fall off the bun while you ate it. The pineapple custard bun is hard to find at most Chinese bakeries so I was thrilled to find it here. I have yet to try the Portuguese egg tart but any of my family's taste tests were to go by, it will not disappoint. The service was helpful and nice. The bakery interior is organized with offerings of steamed meat buns, deep fried and baked pastries, cookies and breads in showcases and on shelves. Traditional baked bread is less of a priority since this bakery caters to Chinese pastries and savouries. The faded exteriors signage is visible evidence of this business's longevity in the community. I look forward to coming back again the next time I'm here. Cash and debit only.

Why are the reviews so bad here ? The people here are always sweet. The quality of breads and…read morepastries they put out are amazing. Not sure why the reviews are bad! Cocktail buns here are amazing. Love the pork buns. Chicken pies. The list just goes on. They are greatly priced also. Might not always be the cleanest, but most of your houses aren't either

The closer it gets to 12pm noon it gets packed / noisy…read more.. ~Arrived early enough for the ambiance of a quiet café, this 1st meet n greet conversation got off to a good start, naturally we started talking louder over the increasing Saturday volume. Shoulda caught the cues - it turned into a lunch time crowd. Staying way to long, I'm not into noisy rooms. Said our stressed goodbyes...(from the volume) ~I'll stick to their take out apps. Selection at Breka are worth it, just get there very early (and leave early)! Fyi, I had the apple pistachio strudel, coffee americano, guest, a plain croissant, matcha laté

This was an expensive breakfast with some hits and misses. I would order the coffee and donuts (…read morejelly and vanilla frosted with sprinkles). The first's were also a highlight. I would pass on the overpriced croissant breky sammy. Very overpriced for a simple sandwich. We ordered delivery so can only comment on the food. I would reorder the donuts coffee and yummy frittata's.

I haven't been to Kanadell in many years as it's quite far from me. I used to love it quite a lot…read more When I tried their breads recently, i was somewhat disappointed. Firstly, in today's economy, the prices have gone up; however, what I got wasn't really on par with the price tags. The melon pan had no filling in it which is the norm, however, i couldn't even taste hojicha. The "melon" part of the bread all fell off after one bite. I've not had a melon pan that was like this before. The beef curry pan was delicious but there was barely any filling in it. I remember there was more many years ago. It used to be one of my favorite items from Kanadell so it was definitely a disappointment. Lastly, the animal character with red bean filling inside, there was also barely any filling in it. The earl Grey shortbread cookies tasty but I found it a tad bit expensive because it was a small packaging .

A neighbourhood favourite with all the popular Japanese goods and freshly made Japanese food…read more The curry is a good generous help of rice and ground beef curry. Top it off with pork katsu for $3.50. The curry is mild and rich. The pork katsu nicely fried. I also purchased the Japanese egg sando which is far better than Canadian 7 Eleven Japanese egg sandwich.

I discovered Le Gateau Bakeshp because I regularly use the Too Good To Go app. This place had a…read morereally high rating within the app and it was always had to snatch one of their Surprise Bags. I was finally able to snatch a Surprise Bag and I absolutely loved it! I got two slices of their Vegan Matcha Raspberry + Pistachio Cake and their Vegan Vanilla Bean Shortbread. The cake was perfection. Perfectly moist, great matcha flavour, the matcha buttercream filling is heavenly, and the raspberries and pistachio compliments the cake. The shortbread cookie were also great.. finished them pretty quickly! I was really impressed. I am definitely planning on getting the next birthday cake from here cause they all look amazing. Really happy that I found another great bakery!

I got half a cake and a tart from this fancy place. Used an app for this place. Great service and…read moregreat food. One day I'll pay full price but with the Too Good To Go app, don't know when.

Delicious Asian flavour cakes that aren't too sweet. This was the yung yang cake with:…read more- Espresso Coffee Mousse - Passionfruit Panna Cotta - Hong Kong Milk Tea Ganache - Black Tea Sponge - Milk Chocolate Rice Crispy Crunch - Coffee Cream - Dark Chocolate Ring - White Chocolate Feathers Delicious and definitely worth the $70

Excellent cakes…read more Ordered online and ready for pick up when requested for date. * Mango Paradise 6" for $72 * Hojicha Mont Blanc 6" for $70 Cakes were moist, light and not too sweet. Limited parking in front of store but are available a few blocks away. Parking is free. Will try other cakes in the future for birthdays

I ordered the 6 inch mango cake for my sister's birthday and it was absolutely worth it! The cake…read morewas light, fresh, and full of delicious mango flavour without being overly sweet. It was a huge hit with everyone! The 6 inch cake was $69 and I added a customized birthday message on chocolate for an extra $3 which was a nice personal touch. They also offer a gluten free option for an additional $10 which is great for accommodating different dietary needs. One thing to keep in mind is that you'll want to order online well in advance because their cakes sell out quickly. I can definitely see why. They're fantastic! I'll be ordering from Gary's Patisserie again for future celebrations.

Have seen Gary's fresh mango cakes all over IG and with my Dad's recent birthday I convinced my…read moresister to order one, instead of our usual mango cake from Saint Germaine bakery. Gary's only allows to order the fresh mango cakes up to one week ahead to ensure they have enough ripe mangos, which I admire their dedication. We ordered the 6 inch cake for 9 people (7 adults and 2 kids) and everyone got a thin to average slice. The cake is definitely prettier than the other fresh mango cakes on the market, has a lot more mangos that are perfectly ripe and sweet, there is less wipped cream, and the sponge cake is softer. The family agreed that Gary's has the best fresh mango cake but at $69 for a 6 inch cake, versus $43 for a 6 inch mango cake from Saint Germaine, a cake from Gary's is definitely a treat and for special occasions. Is Gary's worth the premium price? I think so but not everyone in my family agreed. One thing to note: Gary's do offer cake in a jar that's $8.50 each. When we went, they had a BOGO deal with the mango cake jars. My nephew asked my sister to buy the BOGO deal knowing that the 6 inch cake was not going to be enough, as the kids like having a second slice of cake.

La Fleur D'Oranger's cake menu is intriguing with many fun flavors and combinations. I ordered…read moretheir 4in bayberry, lychee & crème brûlée cloud chiffon cake for a birthday celebration. Their online ordering system is easy to use. The cake was nicely decorated as shown on their website. However, when we cut it, the lower whipped cream/ bayberry jam layer bursted out, while the vanilla crème brûlée layer was hard like cold butter, making the cutting uneasy. The bayberry jam and lychee were very refreshing and matched the chiffon and cream well. As mentioned above, the vanilla crème brûlée was hard like cold butter. It definitely added an extra texture to the cake, and made the cake more unique. I like La Fleur D'Oranger provides options for 4" cakes which are perfect for small families like mine!

Couple weekends ago, I stopped by the shop and bought a 4-inch mini chiffon cake. Since it was the…read moreweekend, their display fridge was full of cakes in two different sizes waiting for pickup. It was my first time visiting, so I asked the staff to introduce a few options before deciding on a small 4-inch cake. 4" Bayberry, Lychee & Crème Brûlée Cloud Chiffon Cake - $38.00 Fresh whipped cream blended with in-house bayberry jam made from whole seasonal fruit, combined with lychee flesh and their signature vanilla crème brûlée. They happened to have all the ingredients ready in-store, so I was able to pick it up just three hours later. The shop itself is quite small, with only about three tables for customers to sit and enjoy their cakes and coffee. They also offer individual cheesecakes, individual size chiffon cakes, muffins and cookies. The lychee chiffon cake was a big hit. The cream was light and not greasy at all, and the lychee flavor was very fragrant. There were even several pieces of real lychee fruit inside. The staff mentioned this was their most popular dessert cake. Highly recommended! I'd love to come back next time to try other desserts and their coffee. Definitely recommend this place.

I visited Lotus cake boutique Burnaby location for limited time sakura collection items…read more What we got: Matcha Raspberry Mousse Cup Earthy matcha balanced with bright raspberry Matcha Strawberry Milk Fresh, fruity, and layered to perfection Strawberry Hojicha Milk Rich roasted tea with a sweet berry twist Matcha raspberry mousse cup was just ok. It was not overly sweet, presentation was beautifual, however, raspberry mousse was partially frozen, a bit watery, and flavor was very weak. Hojicha milk was just ok. Hojicha cream form was very creamy and good, but, flavor was very weak. Strawberry puree was fine, Strawberry puree and cream form dominate this drink. I wish hojicha flavor could be more stronger. Matcha strawberry milk was ok, too. matcha flavor was not too strong, strawberry drink part was good. Cream form was very creamy and good. All items prices were on higher side. Next time, I might try at Richmond locataion.

Cute cafe near Metrotown serving crepe cakes, but friends and I went to try their seasonal mango…read morematcha flight. I'm not the biggest fan of coconut water but the mango matcha latte was quite nice especially with the coconut jelly. Lots of seating available and would be a good place to do work!

Why are the nurses screaming?! Well, we brought them a box of amazing pastries from L'atelier! The…read morepure joy echoing from behind the nurses station made our heart sing. They were showing each other the flavors, and shapes, and designs. Sweet plus savory. Cutting them in half and sharing. It was the least we could do to bring these high quality goodies, made by high quality bakers, to these high quality nurses in the cardiac unit for my mother-in-law. We were so impressed with the staff at L'atelier. They know their stuff and their recommendations are top notch. The bakery itself is so cute and modern and fun. I loved that you could sit outside even in the rain because they have stellar permanent awnings.

French bakery on Broadway with lovely interior and good coffee…read more We tried the canelé, which I think is one of the best indicators of a French bakery's pastry skills. Unfortunately, this one was a bit disappointing. The interior was overly moist, the caramelized crust lacked the crispness I was hoping for, and the honeycomb structure wasn't very well developed. Overall, it was just average. We also ordered the Strawberry Pistachio Tart. The strawberries were fresh with a nice balance of sweetness, and there was a good amount of pistachio chunks. However, it lacked the layers of flavor that make a tart memorable. On the bright side, the coffee was excellent and easily my favorite part of the visit. I'd happily come back for a coffee, but I'd probably try different pastries next time.

My daughter selected this coffee bar so we could sit together and a couple of beverages…read more The menu variety was appealing to us. A maple latte and a strawberry match latte sounded good. The service was quick and we snagged the last open table. The interior was eclectic and the outdoor style chairs that were used for inside seating were a bit uncomfortable but it all contributed to this intimate, non chain, independent cafe. The strawberry matcha latte was a standout! The real strawberry pieces mixed within were delightful. The maple latte was just average. Nothing at all exciting to report. For some reason it lacked luster. Unfortunately it was enough to cot them a star.

Good ambiance, perfect for studying or working. This cafe has lots of plugs nearby, which is really…read morenice. The coffee here is good and the prices are average. We got an early grey Basque cheesecake and I'm not sure it was that good. I didn't get strong earl grey flavours.