I accidental discovered Sugar Peony while waiting for my husband to get his haircut across the street. This small boutique bakery is definitely a hidden gem. Literally hidden on the third level of the Oriental Centre amongst a swarm of immigration consulting offices. I was pleasantly surprised by the numerous accolades and awards proudly displayed ion the store walk a long list of achievements that is also mentioned on their website. They also have a beautiful display of sample cakes from very classy to contemporary/modern and fun designs.
They specialize in wedding cakes and other celebratory cakes and my one true love, French Macarons! This is what caught my eye. The little delicate round delights and I had no choice but to purchase 1/2 dozen (Green tea, pistachio, tiramisu, mocha, strawberry and chocolate). At first bite, it had the perfect texture of the expected crispy shell and fresh balance of the perfect buttercream sweetness. The macarons are priced at $2.25 each, but if you happen to snag a Groupon deal for a dozen, it brings it down to about $1.83 a piece, which is a great deal in comparison to most macarons sold in the city.