I came by here REALLY excited since I really like the locations in LA.... ill try not to make this a comparison review but it is inevitable.
First of all, if you are new to bake code, the best thing about it is that you can sample ALL the breads and the samples here are GENEROUS. The bread is french artisan style with an Asian twist (tea, red bean, taro, kim chi, etc) so expect something new and different. My favorites are the earl grey tea bread and triple crown. They nicely list all ingredients in case you are allergic. That being said, this Bake Code isn't hygienic as LA locations. Most of the bread is located near the front door which can get really windy. In LA, the samples are kept in sealed containers and you are provided toothpicks to sample everything vs here they are just cut up in an open basket and there is one tiny set of tongs.
What sets this location apart is that there is a Chatime (with a reduced menu) located next to it which can attract customers since it is SOOO popular right now in TO. I just wish that the other Bake Code drinks (signature tea and sparkling teas) available in US would have been here too because those are a huge hit and not offered at Chatime.
Bubble tea and fresh bread, what can go wrong? Well there's barely any sitting space to enjoy a drink and bun. Parking is a pain too... but hey its Yonge and Sheppard.
Prices are REALLY steep compared to other Chinese bakeries in Markham/Richmond Hill at $3-4 per bun (they're pretty big though) vs $1-2 and for this reason alone my chinese mom refuses to come or purchase any buns (unless I pay of course).