Eve’s Temptations

Even though I don’t have a lot of check-​ins here, this was my 4^th visit. Normally I come with folks who are sightseeing and drool when they see Eve’s counter. The drooling stopped after the purchase.
I have to now, definitively say I don’t care for their baked goods here. I’m a foodie but not a snob. I thought I’d give them another try today.
I’ve tried enough of a cross section of bars, tarts and cookies now to say I’m done. The baked goods are over priced (yes, I know sugar, flower, nuts, chocolate are expensive), the service uneven and somehow the baked goods are ‘heavy handed’ and rarely taste fresh.
I’ve been here on a Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Never have the baked goods tasted fresh.
I know Eve’s has been here for ages, but whatever keeps them here they are lucky to have. But I won’t be back. #NotRecommended

I go to this place for the fudge. It’s really good. There are so many flavours. Vanilla walnut, chocolate, marble, etc. I got the Belgian triple chocolate fudge. Mmmm delicious.

Best Portuguese custard tarts. Ladies are really friendly and cookies are always tasty. During Christmas season they have the best ginger bread cookies.

Best macaroons at the St. Lawrence Market by far they were so soft and melted in your mouth my only regret was not taking a picture of them first :)

I purchased the dulce de leche macaroon (gluten free!), and it was delicious, if a bit chewy and dense.

Having had authentic Portuguese Egg tarts from Macau, perhaps my standards/​expectations were too high when I heard Eve’s Temptations at St. Lawrence Market served them. I’m actually a bit surprised at all the rave reviews for this place, particularly for their tarts, as I was fairly disappointed with them.
I can’t speak to the other baked goods offered here, but their tarts tasted stale and even soggy… even after re-​toasting them in the oven. Definitely a far cry from the fresh and flaky tarts you get in HK, or even in other Chinese markets.

The cookies here are so good! I ordered the Sammy Cookie and an Oatmeal Cookie. Both were incredible.
The Sammy Cookie is a chewy cookie with peanuts, Belgian chocolate, raisins, and coconut. I’m usually not a fan of coconut, but decided to give it a try. It was simply the most perfect combination of ingredients and flavors! And the texture was out of this world. It did get a bit too sweet in the end, but the sugar crash is worth it.
The Oatmeal Cookie was even better. I’m usually not an oatmeal cookie fan, but my dad ordered it so I took a bite… and ended up finishing the whole thing… oops! Not sure if they put crack in here, but I seriously could not stop eating it.
Only complaint was that it was a bit overpriced, but that’s expected when you come to a touristy place like this.

Tempting indeed… Located in the lower level of the market — accross from Uno sandwiches.
My favourites — Brownies, date squares, pecan /​butter tarts.
Not really my thing — Custard tarts, Macrons, and cookies (not soft enough).
Everyone can find delicious treats to meet varied tastes priced between $ 2 — $ 5.
Staff is usually friendly and helpful.
Get a single item or a box to bring home

BK

The Portuguese tart was fantastic.
The lady working there told us it was one of their best sellers as well as a chocolate layer confection, that has coconut in it. It starts with an N, but I can’t remember the name of it. It’s super sugary sweet. Ok in small doses.

Picked up a few tarts for an afternoon snack. The egg tarts were great (and the cheapest thing in the case, to boot). But the nut tarts, especially maple walnut? Definitely skippable — the crust was so hard, even as I resorted to dunking it in coffee. Note that most of the items here are brought in from other bakeries (you can see where on the bottom of the little tag).

I had a few various items and they were all very good but not amazing which is what I expect from desserts. The cookie was very nice. The cake tasted like it was a day old and the nanaimo bar was super sweet but needed more chocolate on top.
Located in the middle of the lower level, it is hard to miss, they do have a lot of items to choose from so you should probably find something you will love, you just might have to work your way to it.

I’m a serious sucker for this place. :p i stumbled into eve’s temptation about 2 years when I first started going to St. Lawerence market.
They have delicious tarts, brownies, fudge, macarons and almost anything your heart desires. So if your the type to have a sweet tooth of some sort, defiantly check this place out. You’re bound to find something you like here.
They also carry dufflet pastries here. They girls that work there über friendly, great services. Highly recommend.

Portuguese Tarts! I had my first Portuguese Tart 2 years ago and I can’t help myself when I see them. I must have them and savour them. This is why I come here. It’s one of my many guilty pleasures.

The custard tarts… I’m obsessed. I’ve had custard tarts from other bakeries, bakeries known for their custard tarts. But they don’t compare. Those other tarts made me wonder why Portuguese custard tarts were even that popular. But then I tasted these.
I don’t remember when or why I first tried them… but I haven’t stopped. I work and go to school in the area, and have to restrict myself so that I don’t go on a daily basis. For $ 1.50, you can taste pure heaven. I would prefer these desserts to just about any — and that’s saying a LOT for someone who loves desserts as much as I do.
After reading the other review now, I’m curious to also try their baklava. I will say though, that some of their other treats I’ve found far too sugary — I’ve tried one cookie that was very tasty but VERY sweet, and a nanaimo bar that I actually couldn’t finish because it was so sweet. And I love nanaimo bars. So, generally I stick to my custard tarts, but occasionally I’ll try something else. Their German brownies are pretty good too.
But again — get the custard tarts. You won’t regret it.

After you’ve eaten at Mustachio’s you may want to consider the 3 meter walk required to get to the best Baklava in the world.
Eve’s Temptations makes Baklava in triangle and cylinder shapes.
The last time I ate here I was with a friend and so I bought a cylinder of Baklava and I had the cashier cut it for me into 3 pieces.
When I placed the Baklava in my mouth I was initially worried because it was so saturated with honey that I thought it was going to be soggy. My worries abated though when the crushed nuts from within the dessert connected with my teeth. The ensuing sugar rush seemed to last for days.
Only a true patissier could achieve such a superb result.
The only thing I’d add to this is some double churned organic vanilla ice cream and perhaps some fair trade organic coffee.
Also remember that Baklava is quite sticky so make sure you have some sort of a sani-​wipe to clean your hands with after wards.