Uncle Tetsu

After building a cult following in Toronto and Vancouver, Uncle Tetsu finally brought its cloud-like cheesecakes to Quebec with the opening of its first Montréal location downtown. Known for drawing long lines and even longer cravings, the Japanese bakery offers a lighter take on the classic cheesecake—less sugar, less dairy, and no cookie crust in sight. The result is something closer to a soufflé: airy, delicate, and dangerously easy to eat in one sitting. Alongside the signature cakes, the menu typically features honey madeleines, matcha treats, and twice-baked rusks, all made fresh on-site. While the store opened to a lot of fanfare back in 2018, its reputation has held strong among dessert diehards and curious passersby alike. It’s all about the ritual of lining up for a box still warm from the oven.