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Bakery & dessert joint offering a range of Korean specialties & serving them with espresso drinks.
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My friend and I enjoyed the delicious strawberry bingsoo and matcha bingsoo. We also tried the cake and macaron. We had hoped to try the strawberry cake, but unfortunately, the last piece was taken by someone else. The Oreo cake, however, was incredibly tasty! We plan to visit again specifically to try the strawberry cake.
Originally gave 2 stars but this place literally gave me food poisoning. I really wish I didn’t force myself to eat the food when it tasted the way it did.
To the owner’s ignorant response: tbh started feeling sick from the taste but the nauseousness eventually got worse into the night. I’m not sure what the owner’s trying to get at but I’m pretty sure normal people don’t take pictures of their throw up when they’re busy throwing up. The last time I had these symptoms was when I had food poisoning back in 2018. That feeling is hard to forget to say the least. They also suggest that I should’ve called but I fail to see how that would’ve helped, especially with this kind of poor response.
To their second response: seongyeob kim, you opened with “if you got food poisoning, why didn’t you call us?” followed by demands of proof. That kind of aggressive and apathetic response only reflect poorly on yourself as a business owner. And now you’re making it seem like you simply left a number for further discussion, which was not the case.
bingsoo is one of my fav deserts, meaning I have it often. Nothing to do with lactose intolerance and shame on you for downplaying it as such.
Won’t be responding further as it is a waste of time.
Original review from Aug 17:
Disappointed by the dine-in experience. Got the blueberry bingsoo and 2 macarons. The bingsoo tasted “stinky” in the same way milk tastes when left out on the counter for too long—a poor cost-saving measure. It was hard to get down and it was all I could taste despite it supposed to taste like blueberry. The macarons were also hard and dense. They probably didn’t let them thaw enough out of the freezer :( Heads up, they also don’t take credit. Debit or cash only.
Would not have tipped if I knew this was going to be the experience but at least the cashier was nice. TLDR; many other good bingsoo and/or Korean cafes in mtl.
To the owner’s ignorant response: tbh started feeling sick from the taste but the nauseousness eventually got worse into the night. I’m not sure what the owner’s trying to get at but I’m pretty sure normal people don’t take pictures of their throw up when they’re busy throwing up. The last time I had these symptoms was when I had food poisoning back in 2018. That feeling is hard to forget to say the least. They also suggest that I should’ve called but I fail to see how that would’ve helped, especially with this kind of poor response.
To their second response: seongyeob kim, you opened with “if you got food poisoning, why didn’t you call us?” followed by demands of proof. That kind of aggressive and apathetic response only reflect poorly on yourself as a business owner. And now you’re making it seem like you simply left a number for further discussion, which was not the case.
bingsoo is one of my fav deserts, meaning I have it often. Nothing to do with lactose intolerance and shame on you for downplaying it as such.
Won’t be responding further as it is a waste of time.
Original review from Aug 17:
Disappointed by the dine-in experience. Got the blueberry bingsoo and 2 macarons. The bingsoo tasted “stinky” in the same way milk tastes when left out on the counter for too long—a poor cost-saving measure. It was hard to get down and it was all I could taste despite it supposed to taste like blueberry. The macarons were also hard and dense. They probably didn’t let them thaw enough out of the freezer :( Heads up, they also don’t take credit. Debit or cash only.
Would not have tipped if I knew this was going to be the experience but at least the cashier was nice. TLDR; many other good bingsoo and/or Korean cafes in mtl.
Bingsoo is similar to ice cream, but it’s made with frozen milk that’s grated and you have the option to choose your topping from the various selections that they have available on the menu.
First time trying bingsoo and I went with 2 flavors. Tiramisu and brownie, both equally delicious and sweet, perfect to enjoy in the summer.
Service was really helpful & friendly. There is limited seating inside and it was pretty full when I went, but there is seating available outside.
First time trying bingsoo and I went with 2 flavors. Tiramisu and brownie, both equally delicious and sweet, perfect to enjoy in the summer.
Service was really helpful & friendly. There is limited seating inside and it was pretty full when I went, but there is seating available outside.
Great place for desserts and coffee! We tried the injeolmi bingsoo and had the grapefruit ade : both delicious and refreshing! They play kpop and the decoration is really cute. One downside is the small space, so when it gets busy, you have to takeout. They also do not take credit cards, so bring your debit or cash.
The crowd in front of the café caught my attention. So I decided to go in and tried matcha latté. It was good. Next time, to try its shaved ice.
(A suggestion, will be great if credit card is accepted, especially because price is Starbucks-like.)
(A suggestion, will be great if credit card is accepted, especially because price is Starbucks-like.)
It's a cute little place for authentic bingsoo (Korean shaved ice cream). Good Korean music being played in the background.
There was a little miscommunication where the staff made the wrong flavors of bingsoo, but they were so accomodating to make us new ones with the right flavors.
There was a little miscommunication where the staff made the wrong flavors of bingsoo, but they were so accomodating to make us new ones with the right flavors.
Been coming here for years and I was never disappointed! Favorite brownie bingsoo in town (also the only place who has it 😂)
But recently started to take a liking to their macarons as well 👀 i don’t know how but they’re soft and crunchy at the same time, not too sweet, just perfect 😮💨
It’s true that they don’t take credit cards so just prepare cash or use debit card (it’s not that hard 🤨)
10/10 would recommend ✌🏻
But recently started to take a liking to their macarons as well 👀 i don’t know how but they’re soft and crunchy at the same time, not too sweet, just perfect 😮💨
It’s true that they don’t take credit cards so just prepare cash or use debit card (it’s not that hard 🤨)
10/10 would recommend ✌🏻
