"I’ve been wanting to try the viral Dubai chocolate chewy cookie and was pleasantly surprised to find out I didn’t have to drive all the way to the city for it! They limit 2 per customer on weekends which I appreciate. It was soft and chewy on the outside but crunchy, nutty, and sweet on the inside. The other pastries looked amazing too but I didn’t get to try them. Wish there was more seating/cozier cafe ambiance. I will be back to try the madeleines!"

"I visited Gu eum Cake and Bakery on a Monday around 3:40 PM. It wasn't busy and the bakery case had a lot of options available. We tried the salted chocolate financier, hojicha black sesame brittle cake, and Korean latte. The financier and cake were both good, but I felt like the latte just tasted like a sweetened latte. I'm not sure what flavor they were going for. However, the bakery is not dog friendly (clearly posted on their doors). We had our dog with us so we did not bring him inside. I asked the employee if we could use two stools they had in the bakery that were stacked in a corner so we could sit and eat our purchase outside. She told us no. Honestly I was a bit surprised by that. I wanted to respect the rules of the establishment, but I thought as paying customers, they would try to accommodate our request. They did not have any other customers at the time so no one was using the stools. I know they don't have to accommodate my request, but I was a bit disappointed that they wouldn't let us use two stools to eat our purchase outside. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat at Gu-eum again. I thought the food was good, but not extraordinarily special."

"I ordered the Lemon Curd Sponge Cake for my mother’s birthday, and it was absolutely perfect. The cake was light, moist, and had just the right amount of sweetness with a refreshing lemon flavor. My mom loved it, and so did everyone else. The owner and staff were incredibly kind and professional throughout the process. The store has a beautiful interior - elegant, clean, and thoughtfully designed. It made the whole experience feel even more special. Highly recommend this place for quality of their cakes and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. I’ll definitely be coming back for future celebrations."

"I ordered a custom birthday cake from them, and everything from the ordering process to the cake itself was outstanding! The sweet potato flavor was rich yet perfectly balanced—not overly sweet. The cake truly made our day extra special and memorable."

"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"