BB Cafe

Trying a Persian café for the first time, I lucked out in choosing one of the better ones.
Pros:
Wide assortment of items
Ice cream is made on site
Cons:
Service can be slow
My GF had been wanting to try this place for the longest time. We had the day off together so we gave this place a go. I’m glad we did.
This place has a really homey feel to it. It feels like someone’s home who coincidentally has lots of treats to serve. They have a couple of one seat sofas on the first floor and much more seating on the second floor. We sat ourselves on the second floor. The lady working came up a few minutes later with menus. There’s a buzzer to call for her to come to the table. We buzzed to order and it took her about 5 minutes to get up there because we could hear she wa with a customer downstairs.
My GF ordered the Persian tea and a slice of pomegranate cake. I had the pistachio ice cream and a pear ice cream. The Persian tea was pretty good. It’s set up on a neat apparatus above a candle. The cake had lots of pomegranate pieces in there. The pistachio ice cream was very good. All their ice creams are made on site and you can taste the difference. I could only taste a little hint if any of pear in my iced tea but it was still enjoyable.
The homey feel of this place gives a great atmosphere to come in and enjoy your time here. The only gripe I have here is they only had one staff and she’s multitasking both floors most of the time as well as being in the back area where the kitchen is. We hit the buzzer to pay our bill and after 10 minutes, we just went down on our own to pay our bill. When we got down, she was in the back area and didn’t appear for another 5 minutes. Granted, she was only one person, they should have at least a second if you’re going to have 2 floors. Maybe someone called in that day and we came on a day where they only had 1.
In the end, I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a nice little café to spend some time in.

It was my first time here and it was a very delightful experience. I’d say it’s one of those hidden gems in Vaughan/​Richmond Hill area, as my friends and I have never heard of it before. The desserts were delicious, we highly recommend the Café Glacé with ice cream in it! Fondue was also very yummy. The place is very cute and cozy, especially the upper floor! Ice cream flavours are very unique and to be honest I wasn’t a big fan of them but all the other desserts were great. Would definitely come again but more for the quiet and calm atmosphere.

BB Café, where have you been all this time???
Came here on a sunny Sunday morning, I walk in and the first thing i notice is how beatiful and cozy this place looks in sunlight!
I have never seen a décor that compliments sunlight more than theirs, and they have plenty of windows to let the sunlight in. /​sunlight rant over
Needless to say the atmosphere was really good and me very comfortable.
Now to the food. I had the roast beef and my SO had the Triple chees sandwhich, we asked to add chicken to the cheese sandwhich and they did. The food was flavourful and good.
The Americano was a little weak, i do believe their speciality would be the persian tea so i will try that next.
We had the chocolate fondue after that, and it was pretty damn tasty! I have never had a chocolate fondue before and I am a fan of it now.
Will definitely be going again, even if it is out of my route.

Not enough tables on the first floor, overall could be much cozier atmosphere.

A hidden gem in Richmond Hill!
I’ve been a handful of times and never been disappointed. It gets better with every visit as I sample my way around the menu. At first glance BB Café looks like a tea, coffee and pastry shop, but don’t let that fool you, they have a nice menu of delicious food. I am told that all the baking, food and ice creams/​ices are made from scratch either in-​house or at their other location in North York, so this is real food, take some time to drop by and try their goodies!
The pastries are excellent and really very beautiful and the skill used to create these yummy goods is apparent. The owners and the staff are Persian and they bring a great selection of their home baking and cooking to the menu. The service has always been very good, they are always happy to explain the cakes and pastries to me :-)

This little gem was an amazing visit on a Saturday. We didn’t have a chance to try all of their goods, but I’ll definitely be back. The severs were nice and all the coffees, teas, food were all plated beautifully.
DEFINITELY TRY THE SAFFRON-​PISTACHIO ice cream!

Oh, yes the best Persian pastry in town. But I like the first branch in North York.

The food and drinks here are quite good, however, service is incredibly slow. There is also very limited parking as it is situated in old-​richmond hill.

Came here one night for a dessert. When we arrived, there was a sign by the front door that said wait to be seated, but no one came to help us — even though there were two waitresses behind the counter who clearly saw us standing there. We eventually walked up to the counter so the sign really served no purpose.
We were seated in the cozy lounge upstairs and ordered:
— napoleon
— pistachio rollette
— tiramisu
— café mocha
— traditional Persian tea
We were fairly impressed with the items we ordered. The pastries were yummy and not too sweet, which is perfect for us. Our favourite was definitely the napoleon — really liked the layered custard with the flaky pastry. The café mocha had a perfect balance between espresso and chocolate.
I took one star off for the lackluster service — the initial confusion of how we are to be seated and the waitress forgetting what drink I ordered.

I really enjoyed the BB Café’s atmosphere, very quiet and intimate setting. As there are only a few tables to sit at, this shouldn’t be too much of a problem as we were able to get seats quickly. It’s a small quaint café with very developed flavours in their food. The soup was a squash based soup that was too die for. I also got a panini like sandwich that was crispy and a delight to eat.
I would come back for sure to try some of their pastries or desserts. I can’t imagine it would disappoint.
¹⁰⁄₁₀ would recommend again

Nice cozy place. I liked the seating on the 2^nd floor. The waitress must get a killer workout everyday going up and down those steps to sever customers.
Persian black tea $ 3 — served in a cute little teapot with a candle to keep it heated. Perfect for one person. I’m not big on tea’s but it had a nice taste to it.
Cappuccino $ 4 — served in a little cup with strong coffee flavours. I needed a couple sugar cubes to bring it to a level at which I could enjoy. Once it was sweet enough for me it was amazing. I wish there was a larger size option.
Chocolate fondue $ 9.75 I think — came with a variety of fruits like blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and sliced banana. There was also 3 crème puffs and 3 marshmallows. The fruits were pretty fresh but the marshmallows were stale and hard. Of course anything tastes good when you dip it in chocolate.
Overall, everything was good but with an average review of 4.5 stars I was expecting something here to blow me away but nothing really did. Maybe I ordered the wrong items of the menu but still a great place to relax and to grab some snacks and drinks.

Still part of my exploration of new eateries around the York Region area, I was dying to go to a new café/​coffee house besides the traditional Tim Hortons or Starbucks. My friend suggested BB Café in Richmond Hill, to which I agreed.
Upon entering the actual building itself, the parking entrance is actually in between BB Café and another building beside it, and the parking is at the back. It is a little bit deceptive, but if you drive slowly, you should be able to spot it. There’s plenty of parking spots at the back.
Entering the café, you have two entrances. One at the side, and one in the front. We entered through the front and my first impressions were great. When you enter from the side, you have the display for sweets, pastries, cakes, and where you pay. By the front entrance, you have a fireplace, and a few tables and chairs. There’s also more room upstairs, and if you must know, the washroom is downstairs by the side entrance.
We sat down, and one of the staff members brought the menu. After glancing through the menu, which I believe it was not overwhelming, I decided to try the Marakesh mint iced tea, and a slice of their coffee cake. We did not have to wait long, and upon taking a bite out of the coffee cake, and sipping the tea, my taste buds were in heaven. It could not get any better than that. They have a lot of traditional Persian teas, and next time, I will try something different.
They also do catering, in the sense that they bake cakes, and one can order a custom one, or a pre-​made one.
That being said, one star is docked off, as they could keep the place a little bit cleaner. There were some cobwebs by the window sill, and the tables could have been cleaned. We had to inform them about the table being cleaned.
Overall, customer service and the food/​drink items were great, and I can definitely see myself coming back here.

First time here, it’s clean, not too crowded, definitely cozy. Great for dates or a nice place to study. Service was fast and pleasant. Food is nicely proportioned. Will def come again. Location is great. Right off of yonge and major Mac.

I’ve only stayed in the other location on Yonge Street (@ Finch), but I’ve gotten coffee/​desserts to-​go at this newer location. There are only a few tables, but despite being right off of Yonge, the inside is nice, quiet, ‘n cozy!
Got an Americano it was alright. I seemed to have to add all the milks/​cream that was provided in the small bowl. Got a Neopolitan-​type dessert with custard filling and it was really good. Not too sweet.
This particular location is much, much easier to access if you’re heading North. Otherwise, forget about it unless it’s during off-​hours.
Parking: Directly behind the small house-​looking café, on the South-​side. DO NOT park at the other plaza just North of it ’cause apparently they ticket ‘n tow.

Wonderful ambiance with a wide selection of desserts. If you like Persian tea and coffee this is the place to come.
We had the walnut banana cake and the raspberry cheesecake! We sat and leisurely enjoyed Supping coco! I did not get to try the upstairs but that us just one more reason to come back!
Enjoy

Head upstairs! This has to be the coziest coffeeshop I have ever been to :-)
This is my first time here. I usually spend my Sundays at Korean coffeeshops but this Sunday I decided to try something different. Something with 4+ stars on Unilocal and approved by Elites :-)
I will start off with the décor. Its very cozy and welcoming. You will feel like you are at a friend’s or a relative’s house. Perfect for chatting over coffee and sweets. Washrooms (downstairs) are clean and well maintained. Free WiFi.
Now to the sweets. Crème caramel is really tasty and I absolutely recommend it. Cheesecake is thick so make sure you have room for it before ordering it :-) prices are comparable to indie coffeeshops.
Free parking area in the back (follow the arrow!) I am surely coming back for more.

The servers were really friendly and really attentive for when you need anything from them.
My friends and I were there to try out their real Persian teas and it was made beautifully. It comes with a candle and a teapot.
Their cakes look absolutely amazing and its also super affordable.
Their food is freshly made and you can make special requests without it being extra expensive to change their menu.
Definitely recommending it to anyone who wants to just have a simple tea time with their friends.

This place is absolutely PERFECT. Great food, stunning atmosphere and music. MOST importantly, the food and desserts is jaw dropping.
Order the Tuna Melt — ¹⁰⁄₁₀ QUALITY
Order the Atlantic Waffle — Best ever blend of smoked salmon in a waffle, ever.
Order the moccasin-​looking-​chocolate-​filled dessert. Have no idea what the name is. Super soft, but will rock your taste bud.
If I had two stomachs, I would honestly eat another order of these dishes in the same sitting.

This is the 2^nd location of the popular BB Café in North York. I have so much faith in this café as I even recommend my friend to visit even before I have a chance to come here.
It is a step up from their Original location. Nicer deco, More spacious and even more seating!
Get the Persian Black Tea ($ 3). The presentation and the cute looking cup and teapot really enhanced my experience!
Get the Rollet ($ 3.50). My Vanilla Pistachio roll was just so good.
Get the Saffron and Rosewater Ice Cream ($ 3.50) to go. Oh so Creamy!
OK, just get everything… they even have a whole cake!
Free wifi access but seems there are not too many electric outlets on the ground floor.
Free parking behind the building, the entrance is just south of the café.
I will be back!

I typically like to go home and fully absorb my experience before writing a review, however occasionally something is either so good or so bad that it deserves commentary right away. In this instance it’s the former, BB Café of Richmond Hill is the newest and best café to come to the town in ages.
Props to Lee C, for her detailed review, and I won’t comment too much more on the space as it is gorgeous, elegant and the perfect place for a cozy night out. In terms of location it’s just north of Major Mackenzie on the east side of Yonge.
I came here searching for a quiet place to do work close to home and I found it! Free WiFi and plenty of outlets on the second floor for my computer. In fact the second floor was virtually empty aside from a pair of after school teenagers who made out shamelessly in the booth across from me. Come on kids, it’s a computer, not a brick wall ha ha (ah well to be young as they say).
Given that this is a Persian café/​bakery, I went for my fave Persian black tea and I was amazed at the extra detail that went into it’s presentation. A small dainty tea glass, a single serving tea pot that was set atop a candle warmer so that each cup of tea was as warm as the last! I was even convinced by my server to have small dessert and she recommended that the «must try» dessert was one of their rolls. I opted for the small chocolate roll and it was perfect. I’m not a huge sweets person so the fact that this was only mildly sweet yet packed a perfectly balanced flavour I was a HUGE fan — stellar recco!
As I perused their menu I also noticed that they do an assortment of sweet and savoury crepes, various fruit and vegetable based smoothies and drinks, the standard coffee and tea options but in the bottom right hand corner I noticed a chocolate fondue option!
With the number of sweet and savoury food options, warm beverages, free (reliable) WiFi and the excellent layout, I think this might replace Covernotes as my new Richmond Hill coffice (coffee shop office).