A tiny local bakery with only a few options. Limited sitting for a bakery. However, the Madeline cakes were moist and delicious.
P S
Quite expensive, considering the items are only moderately good, $10-$12 for a cake slice They do have different variety of cakes that are not too sweet and would serve as a great dessert post any meal. Hojicha cake is good.
S H
Their cakes are absolutely delicious—soft, moist, and perfectly balanced in sweetness. The selection of cakes includes the traditional Korean cakes that you can only find them in Korean bakery!
The cakes come in well designed boxes, which makes them perfect for gifts or special occasions.
One thing to note: they sell out fast! When I visited, there was no more tiramisu or sweet potato cake left. So if you have a specific cake in mind, make sure to go early!
M Pak
This was my second time ordering and I had to change my pickup schedule twice unintentionally. But I was so grateful that they kindly changed my schedule. I thinking ordered rice cake but it was my mistake. The Black Sesame Gateaux I ordered this time was a bit too sweet, so I was a little disappointed that the customers couldn't finish their plates. I'll try it again next time. I took off a star for the food because my expectations were too high. But the other breads are very delicious. I recommend it! It's a pity that I couldn't take a picture.
Pratik Nalage
Gu-eum bakery has cute aesthetics.
We tried the Hojicha cake and the strawberry Madeleine. The cake was decent, good flavor, appropriate sweetness. However, it’s a bit on the pricey side.
The madeleine on the other hand was a total disappointment. It was very dry, very sweet and lack the softness.
Overall, it’s a mixed experience on the pastries. PS - The bakery is not pet friendly
Ian Soe
8.50 for one piece of cake?! Tasted like bootycheeks and wasn’t anything special, no thank you. Staff was amazing though shout out to them :)!
Z C
Caneles are claggy inside, Madeleines and cakes are decent. Not great value for what you pay at all, food is good for instagram but not for the stomach.
Kayla Vuong
If you're looking for an authentic Korean bakery that serves phenomenal cakes and drinks, look no further! Gu-eum is your answer, your destination and will surely become your favorite!
Gu-eum is located at the popular Westgate corner strip mall at the corner of Lawrence Expwy and Prospect Rd, right across from McDonald and next to Cere tea. Parkings may be a bit of a challenge here but no worries, there are ample parkings in the back beyond McDonald. No matter where you park, it's only a quick 2-3 minutes walk to Gu-eum.
On the outside looking in, Gu-eum looks modest with a cute white teddy bear logo on the windows and some white lace curtains covering 2 of their big windows. The inside of store is neutral toned with a hint of buttery yellow and brown which reminds me of honey and cakes. White chairs and white tables as well as some houseplants and wall mirror are tastefully placed around the store to create a welcoming ambience. I can easily see myself coming here more often to grab some cakes and drinks and hanging out with my friends in the weekend or after work.
All that nice ambience aside, their cakes and drinks are what truly capture my heart (and my tummy)! They have so many flavors to choose from and some of them you haven't ever heard of, such as Injeolmi and Goguma (Korean yam which is my favorite!!). Their cakes are not super sweet (which is a compliment in Asian culture), melt in your mouth and make you feel like you're in heaven with every bite! Their cream is light, fluffy, with right amount of sweetness and that elegance of a well-make cream on top of the cake.
And of course, you'll miss out if you don't try their phenomenal drinks! I love their Goguma latte, Dalgona latte and most recently the seasonal Tiramisu latte, which is made to perfection with real mascarpone cheese and strong and bold coffee. I'm Vietnamese so I have high standard for my coffee and Gu-eum nails it all the time with moderately sweet drinks (that don't make you feel like you'll develop diabetes afterward) integrating so well with amazing coffees. Every sip you taste is a slice of heaven handed out to you in a form of latte :)
Their prices are reasonable within that $6-$7 range. Thought the cups are on the smaller size, the quality of drinks make up for it. I’d rather choose quality over quantity anytime.
Highly recommend you check this place out for all your cakes and drinks needs! Be warned though that you may come back and back for more because Gu-eum has that kind of hold on your heart (and tummy) LOL
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Injeolmi Cake, Black Sesame, Macarons and Basque Cheesecake, Jeju Green Tea Latte Cream Latte, Coconut Cake, Sweet Potato Chocolate Cheese Cake, Injeolmi Crumble Cake, Strawberry Cake
Judy L
The sweet corn cheesecake tastes amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janice Bae
The cakes are overall tasty but a bit steep in price for what you get. While I'm a fan of the unique Korean flavors, some are definitely than others and the decor is a bit simplistic (like the happy birthday writing) and requires an extra fee which also varies depending on what the writing is.
In a strip mall with many run-down eateries and service shops, this Korean bakery and the cafe next to it are refreshingly new changes in the pace.
I didn't like the Madeleines here. They were dense and dry and I didn't like the cloyingly sweet flavors like Matcha infused in them. There were some other types of Asian fusion cookies, financiers and scones that didn't have much finesse. These will set you back around $5.
The cake slices are around $8-$10. I will say the cream they make for the cakes uses a number of quality ingredients. I think people who are a fan of Korean cloud cakes will like this one.
There's not much in terms of atomsphere. As previously mentioned, it is in an old plaza but they could have easily spruced things up on the interior. It's very poorly-lit inside and there's a couple rickety tables.
The service is slow. There were two workers when I went. They take their time making coffee; I would recommend you get your caffeinated beverages elsewhere, the ones here are pretty ordinary for the price.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Ally L
In a strip mall with many run-down eateries and service shops, this Korean bakery and the cafe next to it are refreshingly new changes in the pace.
I didn't like the Madeleines here. They were dense and dry and I didn't like the cloyingly sweet flavors like Matcha infused in them. There were some other types of Asian fusion cookies, financiers and scones that didn't have much finesse. These will set you back around $5.
The cake slices are around $8-$10. I will say the cream they make for the cakes uses a number of quality ingredients. I think people who are a fan of Korean cloud cakes will like this one.
There's not much in terms of atomsphere. As previously mentioned, it is in an old plaza but they could have easily spruced things up on the interior. It's very poorly-lit inside and there's a couple rickety tables.
The service is slow. There were two workers when I went. They take their time making coffee; I would recommend you get your caffeinated beverages elsewhere, the ones here are pretty ordinary for the price.
Sel Sel
Loved the special fig cake flavor which had a punch of flavor from the fig jam and real figs. Looked beautiful and both cakes were light and less sweet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
aq xin
Cute bakery with lots of delicious Korean-inspired sweets! I tried the yakgwa financier and injeolmi madeleine and both were tasty and not too sweet. Items are fairly priced and great quality, and the staff are so nice! Hope to try more of their selection soon next time I'm in the area, especially the cakes ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Kim
Bought 약과 cookie, injeolmi madeline, and matcha canele. I do not recommend last two but cookie was amazing!
A tiny local bakery with only a few options. Limited sitting for a bakery. However, the Madeline cakes were moist and delicious.
Quite expensive, considering the items are only moderately good, $10-$12 for a cake slice They do have different variety of cakes that are not too sweet and would serve as a great dessert post any meal. Hojicha cake is good.
Their cakes are absolutely delicious—soft, moist, and perfectly balanced in sweetness. The selection of cakes includes the traditional Korean cakes that you can only find them in Korean bakery!
The cakes come in well designed boxes, which makes them perfect for gifts or special occasions.
One thing to note: they sell out fast! When I visited, there was no more tiramisu or sweet potato cake left. So if you have a specific cake in mind, make sure to go early!
This was my second time ordering and I had to change my pickup schedule twice unintentionally.
But I was so grateful that they kindly changed my schedule.
I thinking ordered rice cake but it was my mistake. The Black Sesame Gateaux I ordered this time was a bit too sweet, so I was a little disappointed that the customers couldn't finish their plates.
I'll try it again next time.
I took off a star for the food because my expectations were too high. But the other breads are very delicious. I recommend it! It's a pity that I couldn't take a picture.
Gu-eum bakery has cute aesthetics.
We tried the Hojicha cake and the strawberry Madeleine. The cake was decent, good flavor, appropriate sweetness. However, it’s a bit on the pricey side.
The madeleine on the other hand was a total disappointment. It was very dry, very sweet and lack the softness.
Overall, it’s a mixed experience on the pastries. PS - The bakery is not pet friendly
8.50 for one piece of cake?! Tasted like bootycheeks and wasn’t anything special, no thank you. Staff was amazing though shout out to them :)!
Caneles are claggy inside, Madeleines and cakes are decent. Not great value for what you pay at all, food is good for instagram but not for the stomach.
If you're looking for an authentic Korean bakery that serves phenomenal cakes and drinks, look no further! Gu-eum is your answer, your destination and will surely become your favorite!
Gu-eum is located at the popular Westgate corner strip mall at the corner of Lawrence Expwy and Prospect Rd, right across from McDonald and next to Cere tea. Parkings may be a bit of a challenge here but no worries, there are ample parkings in the back beyond McDonald. No matter where you park, it's only a quick 2-3 minutes walk to Gu-eum.
On the outside looking in, Gu-eum looks modest with a cute white teddy bear logo on the windows and some white lace curtains covering 2 of their big windows. The inside of store is neutral toned with a hint of buttery yellow and brown which reminds me of honey and cakes. White chairs and white tables as well as some houseplants and wall mirror are tastefully placed around the store to create a welcoming ambience. I can easily see myself coming here more often to grab some cakes and drinks and hanging out with my friends in the weekend or after work.
All that nice ambience aside, their cakes and drinks are what truly capture my heart (and my tummy)! They have so many flavors to choose from and some of them you haven't ever heard of, such as Injeolmi and Goguma (Korean yam which is my favorite!!). Their cakes are not super sweet (which is a compliment in Asian culture), melt in your mouth and make you feel like you're in heaven with every bite! Their cream is light, fluffy, with right amount of sweetness and that elegance of a well-make cream on top of the cake.
And of course, you'll miss out if you don't try their phenomenal drinks! I love their Goguma latte, Dalgona latte and most recently the seasonal Tiramisu latte, which is made to perfection with real mascarpone cheese and strong and bold coffee. I'm Vietnamese so I have high standard for my coffee and Gu-eum nails it all the time with moderately sweet drinks (that don't make you feel like you'll develop diabetes afterward) integrating so well with amazing coffees. Every sip you taste is a slice of heaven handed out to you in a form of latte :)
Their prices are reasonable within that $6-$7 range. Thought the cups are on the smaller size, the quality of drinks make up for it. I’d rather choose quality over quantity anytime.
Highly recommend you check this place out for all your cakes and drinks needs! Be warned though that you may come back and back for more because Gu-eum has that kind of hold on your heart (and tummy) LOL
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Injeolmi Cake, Black Sesame, Macarons and Basque Cheesecake, Jeju Green Tea Latte Cream Latte, Coconut Cake, Sweet Potato Chocolate Cheese Cake, Injeolmi Crumble Cake, Strawberry Cake
The sweet corn cheesecake tastes amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The cakes are overall tasty but a bit steep in price for what you get. While I'm a fan of the unique Korean flavors, some are definitely than others and the decor is a bit simplistic (like the happy birthday writing) and requires an extra fee which also varies depending on what the writing is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
In a strip mall with many run-down eateries and service shops, this Korean bakery and the cafe next to it are refreshingly new changes in the pace.
I didn't like the Madeleines here. They were dense and dry and I didn't like the cloyingly sweet flavors like Matcha infused in them. There were some other types of Asian fusion cookies, financiers and scones that didn't have much finesse. These will set you back around $5.
The cake slices are around $8-$10. I will say the cream they make for the cakes uses a number of quality ingredients. I think people who are a fan of Korean cloud cakes will like this one.
There's not much in terms of atomsphere. As previously mentioned, it is in an old plaza but they could have easily spruced things up on the interior. It's very poorly-lit inside and there's a couple rickety tables.
The service is slow. There were two workers when I went. They take their time making coffee; I would recommend you get your caffeinated beverages elsewhere, the ones here are pretty ordinary for the price.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
In a strip mall with many run-down eateries and service shops, this Korean bakery and the cafe next to it are refreshingly new changes in the pace.
I didn't like the Madeleines here. They were dense and dry and I didn't like the cloyingly sweet flavors like Matcha infused in them. There were some other types of Asian fusion cookies, financiers and scones that didn't have much finesse. These will set you back around $5.
The cake slices are around $8-$10. I will say the cream they make for the cakes uses a number of quality ingredients. I think people who are a fan of Korean cloud cakes will like this one.
There's not much in terms of atomsphere. As previously mentioned, it is in an old plaza but they could have easily spruced things up on the interior. It's very poorly-lit inside and there's a couple rickety tables.
The service is slow. There were two workers when I went. They take their time making coffee; I would recommend you get your caffeinated beverages elsewhere, the ones here are pretty ordinary for the price.
Loved the special fig cake flavor which had a punch of flavor from the fig jam and real figs. Looked beautiful and both cakes were light and less sweet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Cute bakery with lots of delicious Korean-inspired sweets! I tried the yakgwa financier and injeolmi madeleine and both were tasty and not too sweet. Items are fairly priced and great quality, and the staff are so nice! Hope to try more of their selection soon next time I'm in the area, especially the cakes ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bought 약과 cookie, injeolmi madeline, and matcha canele. I do not recommend last two but cookie was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
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