How does it compare to Uncle Tetsu’s? It’s unfair – after all, Love Me Sweet is its own bakery – but, that’s the first thing on anyone’s mind.
In terms of taste, the original flavour ($11) is similar but
more cake-like, when freshly out of the oven, at Love Me Sweet. While Tetsu’s
reminded me of a smooth airy gelatin, Love’s seemed like a creamy angel food
cake. Although I still find it better the next day, after an evening in the
fridge, becoming denser, creamier, and full bodied.
If you’ve never had Japanese cheesecake before, definitely
order the original flavour to get a better taste of the light buttery dessert.
However, for a second or third cake/visit, you should try Love’s chocolate and
coffee flavours. Even as you open the box, the cocoa and coffee aromas let you
know something special is coming.
Having sampled all three at a party, most guests seemed to
prefer the sweet milk chocolate ($11) version, which has enough cocoa for interest
without being heavy. Chocolate cheesecake is a familiar flavour, with a dollop
of whipped cream on top would be even better.
Personally, my favourite is the coffee ($11), letting off an
intense smell and flavour of the drink. Indeed, its richness masks the cheese,
yet its creaminess reminds you this isn’t a crumb cake and offers a unique spin
on the dessert.
While comparing Love Me Sweet with its famed downtown
counterpart, the best part of the uptown establishment is the ability to “reserve”
cakes. Simply go online or call to place your order and they’ll ensure they
make enough cakes for you. It doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll all be ready
when you arrive (I had to wait five minutes while the coffee one was finishing
off in the oven), but at least you’re not waiting in line (there was no line at
Love’s) just to be disappointed.
How To Find Them
Location: Thornhill, Canada
Address: 7181 Yonge Street (at Shops on Yonge)
Address: 7181 Yonge Street (at Shops on Yonge)
Website: https://www.lovemesweet.ca/
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