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Michele Cake Shop
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 9 am - 7 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
13 reviews for Michele Cake Shop
13 reviews in English
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Review from Amy H.
Vancouver, BC
9/25/2011 4 Check-ins Here
I LOVE this place! My mom started buying the baked goods from here for me and my brothers when we were in elementary school and now that I'm a lot older, I'm still a loyal customer. Everything is done perfectly! And if there ever is something I don't particularly like, I find that it's only because of my personal preference; my friends or family will usually enjoy it.
Being born in Hong Kong, I know what the buns are supposed to taste like - and Michele's does it the best. I've tried plenty of other Asian bakeries around Vancouver and nothing beats this place. My family and I will always be back for more buns and cakes.
Especially if it's busy, be sure to grab a number and wait to be called. Also don't forget cash!
Pros: buns, cakes, bread, EVERYTHING
Cons: can get a little busy sometimes (understandable and I'm willing to wait), street parking is tricky, and cash only
Verdict: LOVE LOVE LOVE! -
Review from eryn p.
Vancouver, BC
8/18/2011
I discovered this place as I was walking through Kerrisdale one day. I walkd by and was stopped dead in my tracks by the most glorious and delicious sweet smell I had ever smelled.
And so I went in, and I ogled, and I went back to work and asked my boss (who loves cake) if we could take petty cash and go buy a cake. She said of course (obviously)
And so I came back, bought a bbq pork bun (guilty pleasure) and a huge fruit cake.
All you could hear through our whole office was moans and groans of absolute ecstasy as everyone indulged in this incredible cake.
And we've bought two since. Plus awesome place to buy pork buns, curry beef buns etc., for a quick and cheap lunch! love this place. -
Review from J N.
Vancouver, BC
9/25/2011
Always busy. Great for light desserts for a special occasion, whether it be tiramisu or blueberry "whip." (not quite a cheesecake, but similar).
Still for 4 very tiny pieces I paid almost $16. Not sure if I'd make it a regular stop since I could probably find better Tiramisu at Whole Foods and for a cheaper price (which isn't saying a whole lot). A small lovely cake started at $23. without tax, which seemed like standard pricing.
Always convenient two hour parking, if you can snag a spot in this extremely busy area.
The egg tarts looked yummy if not interesting if you've never had one (not sure if I have, honestly) ; the raisin buns and other breads are tasty too, but quite low in fibre=not too healthy. The hot dog rolls are pretty yummy, too. But this is not a place to go if you are eating healthily, anyway.
Overall, a nice alternative to an extremely decadent, heavy dessert, and with slices this small, you can share a few different kinds. -
Review from Peggy S.
1/4/2011
We ordered a fruit cake from here, and I ate it for four days straight. It was my only happiness, the sole highlight of my day when I opened that fridge to find more left over cake. It helped me survive the awkward family reunion (and which family reunion isn't awkward?)
It was white sponge cake, layered with lots and lots of whipped cream and fresh fruits. It was so fluffy and moist, and most importantly, it had just the right degree of sweetness and the tart fresh fruits highlighted the flavors of the cake. It was SO. GOOD.
I finished the cake. And now there's nothing to look forward to. Sad face.Listed in: My Dentist Likes This List, Caffeine + Sugar =…, Vancouver
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Review from Suie C.
5/15/2011
MANGO CAKE, MANGO CAKE, MANGO CAKE!
Get their mango cake! And I mean the WHOLE cake!
Get it! -
Review from Marc D.
Vancouver, BC
8/26/2009
* Another stop on my quest for the perfect egg tart in Vancouver *
I haven't found it yet. I'm hunting and searching and chasing down all leads for a perfectly flaky egg tart like those at Golden Gate: http://www.yelp.com/bi...
So I schlepped over to Michele's Cake Shop hoping to find what I was looking for.
I found a decent HK style bakery. They had two types of egg tarts. The Portuguese egg tart and the regular. The Portuguese one didn't have the brown caramelized top you would expect. Also the custard was a bit too runny. The pastry itself was not terribly flaky either. The regular egg tart had a slightly better set custard, but the crust was more of a butter cookie consistency rather than puff pastry.
The quest continues........ -
Review from Angela N.
Vancouver, BC
8/22/2011
The mango cake is the best in BC... and don't forget the portugesse egg tart as well.
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Review from Allen W.
8/17/2009
Visited the bakery over the weekend - it's small, but packed with delicious Asian cakes and pastries.
Friends urged me to try the Portuguese egg tarts, as this bakery is known for them. I love a good egg tart and fell in love with Michele's. The crust is flaky and buttery - the filling is sweet and delicious. I will definitely return for more soon!
Note: I love hot dog buns which Michele makes. I didn't try them but will next time. -
Review from Rachael T.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 11/15/2009
I was playing basketball in the area so I needed some substenance afterwards. On Sunday afternoon, I was afraid that this bakery would be closed.. but NO! This place was crazy packed with people and families of all ages.... I had to take a number and wait to be called.
I got an assortment of buns and tarts - BBQ pork, curry, coconut, and portuguese egg tarts...
Wow the tart was even better this time.. fresh out of the oven and it was just so gooey :) The bbq pork bun had a kick of spice which was an interesting change to the typical ones I usually eat elsewhere.Listed in: Vancouver Magazine's 101 Best…, Bo Lo Bao and Cha Chan Teng
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10/25/2009
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Review from Joe L.
Vancouver, BC
9/8/2009
I went there upon recommendation of a few friends because of their famous Portugese egg tarts. The pastries did not disappoint our drive from Coal Harbour to Kerrisdale just for the little tarts. The filling was of perfect sweetness and the crust is flanky and buttery - unlike the the heavy ones from T&T.
I would definitely return for their other creations. -
Review from Patrick L.
Vancouver, BC
4/15/2009
This place is always packed, and with good reason. When I lived nearby I went here almost every day for a couple years and never had anything less than delicious. The cakes are beautiful and intricate, but what I really enjoyed were all the buns. The coconut cocktail buns and the barbeque pork buns are tops. Closes early though, and because it's busy you rarely get in and out in under 5 minutes.
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Review from Goshen F.
1/17/2011
Great cakes, minimum service.
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Review from Chloe T.
BC
3/14/2010
The only things I get at this bakery are the thickly sliced white bread (delicious for breakfast toast), the sponge cakes and the mango, strawberry and fruit cake made with fresh whipped cream. The cakes are absolutely divine and make the perfect snack when looking for something sweet and simple but not too rich. I'm officially a convert - no more cakes with rich buttercream or frosting for me. I'm buying these heavenly little cakes at Michele's when I have the urge for a sweet baked treat.
The service is something to be desired but I don't really care.... I'm in and out of that store in a flash.
