Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Cheesecake is a bakery originating from Japan, and specializes in Japanese cheesecakes. They opened up their first North American location to much hype about a month ago on the corner of Bay and Dundas. Lineups were up to 2-3 hours long, and people even lined up in the pouring rain. I was fortunate enough to try the cheesecake without lining up, as J and I were gifted one by his cousin (thank you!).

 

Currently, they only offer three options; original cheesecake, madeleines, and dried cheesecakes (in a plastic cup). Additionally, there is a limit of one cheesecake and four madeleines per person. However, customers are more than welcome to line up again if they want a second cheesecake. 

The 6-inch cheesecakes are priced at $8.88 + tax (which is $10) each, and Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Cheesecake only accepts cash as payments. The cheesecake was delightfully airy, light, and not too sweet. Personally, I thought that the cheesecake tasted a lot better chilled, so it's best to refrigerate for an hour or two before consuming. Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Cheesecake now opens at 7 am, so if you want a cheesecake then go early.

Address: 598 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 1M5