Time for a new review as I have been back a couple of times and more recently last week.
Firstly, it is ironic that some of the best French-style pastry comes to Canada courtesy of a Japanese couple! Many of the customers are Japanese. I am surprised there are not more other Asian-Canadian customers as they always like to zoom in on Japanese businesses. Secondly, the bakery is still cute and adorable. The design touches and the horizontal door serving as legs for their counter are cute. The décor is quite comparable to Maman, except Mon K came first.
The pastry is still good and they have not changed their recipes. The pear tart, raspberry tart, lemon tart and mousse are the best. The downside is that they are quite small.
Less successful are their croissants and Danishes. The upside is that they are quite big!
Overall, their items are flavourful and visually appealing.
Their coffee and beverages are just average and nothing special.
I am thinking of not returning to Mon K because the shop is getting a little dusty and is not so clean anymore. There is some debris from the street on the floor and under the tables one finds crumbs and old cookie pieces. The four tables are often not immediately cleaned.
They do not accept credit card.
The worst part is the owner who is quite moody. Sometimes she is OK and the last couple of time I went there she was grumpy and frowning. However, if manners and 'thank-yous' are unimportant to you then you would not care.
She should really leave it to the back office if she is having difficulties or experiencing domestic or professional problems.
I shall pick up my cream puffs at the always delicious Garni.