A Taiwanese take on baked goods. It reminded me of when I was in Japan.
Presentation - Looks good. They have a tray and tongs for you to pick out your goods. I was a bit apprehensive about the large display for their breads. There was no cover and it's right by the front so I can see people touching it with their hands. Kids also sort of rushed to touch it too. Plus with so many people coughing and sneezing while they were in line to pay...Made me think twice to get something from that area.
The cashiers are very slow. There is one line for bubble tea and another line for baked goods. If you have a vicinity card, they only take it for bubble tea. Baked goods don't count. When the cashier was putting through my purchase, she asked someone a question but her long hair brushed against my buns I was going to pay. I asked to get new ones. I don't know if they just put it back out there for people or if they threw it away.
Price - Ok, this is where they lost points big time. First off, at any other bakery you buy six and you pay no tax. When I inquired, I was told they are complying with CRA but that at the moment management is trying to figure out what to do. So in other words, if you buy six baked goods, you are going to pay tax!
Prices were alot higher than other places. I mean, $4+ for a brioche bun with chocolate. $6 for a large taro bun. I don't mind paying more if I'm getting quality but based on what I got, I'd say it was a rip off.
Taste - It wasn't as light and fluffy as I was hoping. The garlic bun was really salty...I mean, really salty and not that fluffy.
Overcharging customers tax and charging alot for mediocre pastries. I'd rather go to Panera.