{"type":"article","siteId":"dish-finder-toronto","siteName":"DishFinder","canonicalUrl":"https://www.dishfinder.co/articles/soul-made-cafe-ny-north-york","title":"Soul Made Cafe (NY) Brings French Pastries to North York","description":"Discover Soul Made Cafe (NY) in North York, a hidden gem inside the Yonge Sheppard Centre serving French-Asian pastries and creative iced lattes.","category":"coffee_shop","keywords":["Soul Made Cafe","North York cafe","Yonge Sheppard Centre","Toronto pastries","Basque cheesecake"],"author":"DishFinder","datePublished":"2026-07-12T18:36:25.345+00:00","dateModified":"2026-07-14T01:57:26.518097+00:00","keyTakeaways":["Conveniently located inside the Yonge Sheppard Centre (Unit 134) in North York.","Specializes in French-Asian fusion pastries, including Basque cheesecakes and loaded madeleines.","Features a highly creative drink menu with options like sparkling green plum and chestnut milk tea.","Offers a warm, welcoming environment with late-night hours perfect for socializing."],"sections":[{"heading":"Summary","text":"Key Takeaways - Conveniently located inside the Yonge Sheppard Centre (Unit 134) in North York. - Specializes in French-Asian fusion pastries, including Basque cheesecakes and loaded madeleines. - Features a highly creative drink menu with options like sparkling green plum and chestnut milk tea. - Offers a warm, welcoming environment with late-night hours perfect for socializing. Tucked away in the bustling transit hub of North York, a quiet revolution in French-Asian baking is quietly taking place. Located inside the Yonge Sheppard Centre, Soul Made Cafe (NY) has quickly become a sanctuary for commuter-weary locals, dessert enthusiasts, and late-night conversationalists alike. While Toronto has no shortage of excellent bakeries, this cozy spot carves out its own niche by blending classic European pastry techniques with contemporary Asian flavor profiles."},{"heading":"The Welcoming Atmosphere at Soul Made Cafe (NY)","text":"Stepping up to the counter, visitors are greeted by a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. The clean white counter, digital menu boards, and a pristine glass display case immediately draw the eye to the day's fresh bakes. Unlike sterile grab-and-go subway kiosks, this space exudes warmth. Much of this charm comes down to the exceptionally friendly staff, who are known to guide newcomers through the diverse pastry selection with genuine enthusiasm. It has quickly earned a reputation as a welcoming neighborhood spot to chat, unwind, and enjoy a sweet treat late into the evening."},{"heading":"Notable Pastries and Drinks at Soul Made Cafe (NY)","text":"The menu is a playground of inventive flavors. The pastry case is anchored by delicate, golden-brown madeleines—such as the popular blueberry cheese madeleine—and crisp, multi-layered puff pastries loaded with fresh fruit and decadent creams. Fans of Asian-inspired desserts will find solace in the jasmine tea Basque cheesecake, a velvety-smooth creation that balances rich dairy with floral tea notes. On the beverage side, the cafe rivals the city's best specialty drink shops. The chestnut milk tea and the iced rose milk tea latte offer a balanced, floral sweetness that pairs beautifully with the richer pastries. For those seeking something bright and effervescent, the sparkling green plum drink is a tart, refreshing standout. \"If you’re looking for a late night spot to yap, enjoy sweets, and be served with a warm smile this is the spot for you.\""},{"heading":"How It Compares to Toronto's Cafe Scene","text":"While downtown destinations like Butter Baker Market Café have long dominated the conversation around artisanal Toronto sweets, this North York gem proves that the uptown dining scene is equally formidable. It brings a refined, boutique patisserie experience directly to a major transit intersection, making high-quality pastries accessible to daily commuters. Much like the design-forward dining rooms of Bridgette Bar Toronto, the venue understands that modern diners eat with their eyes first, ensuring every drink and pastry is photogenic without sacrificing flavor. Whether you are stopping by for a mid-workday iced latte or winding down after dinner with friends over a slice of cheesecake, this North York cafe delivers a consistently delightful experience that keeps locals coming back."}],"linkedEntities":[{"type":"cafe","name":"Soul Made Cafe (NY)","canonicalUrl":"https://www.dishfinder.co/cafes/soul-made-cafe-ny","category":"coffee_shop"}],"jsonLd":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://www.dishfinder.co/articles/soul-made-cafe-ny-north-york","url":"https://www.dishfinder.co/articles/soul-made-cafe-ny-north-york","name":"Soul Made Cafe (NY) Brings French Pastries to North York","description":"Discover Soul Made Cafe (NY) in North York, a hidden gem inside the Yonge Sheppard Centre serving French-Asian pastries and creative iced lattes.","inLanguage":"en-CA","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://www.dishfinder.co/#website"},"publisher":{"@id":"https://www.dishfinder.co/#organization"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://www.dishfinder.co/api/images/99459b3f-7a27-4c5f-8821-c31e74cd9510?maxWidth=1200&format=auto"},"mainEntity":{"@id":"https://www.dishfinder.co/articles/soul-made-cafe-ny-north-york"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https://www.dishfinder.co/articles/soul-made-cafe-ny-north-york","headline":"Soul Made Cafe (NY) Brings French Pastries to North York","description":"Discover Soul Made Cafe (NY) in North York, a hidden gem inside the Yonge Sheppard Centre serving French-Asian pastries and creative iced lattes.","datePublished":"2026-07-12T18:36:25.345+00:00","dateModified":"2026-07-14T01:57:26.518097+00:00","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.dishfinder.co/#organization","name":"DishFinder","url":"https://www.dishfinder.co","logo":"https://www.dishfinder.co/images/dishfinder/brand/assets/transparent/lockups/dishfinder-lockup-transparent.webp"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.dishfinder.co/#organization","name":"DishFinder","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://www.dishfinder.co/images/dishfinder/brand/assets/transparent/lockups/dishfinder-lockup-transparent.webp"}},"image":["https://www.dishfinder.co/api/images/99459b3f-7a27-4c5f-8821-c31e74cd9510?maxWidth=1200&format=auto"],"articleSection":"coffee_shop","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://www.dishfinder.co/#website"},"mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://www.dishfinder.co/articles/soul-made-cafe-ny-north-york"},"keywords":"Soul Made Cafe, North York cafe, Yonge Sheppard Centre, Toronto pastries, Basque cheesecake","about":[{"@type":"CafeOrCoffeeShop","@id":"https://www.dishfinder.co/cafes/soul-made-cafe-ny","name":"Soul Made Cafe (NY)"}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://www.dishfinder.co"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Articles","item":"https://www.dishfinder.co/articles"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Soul Made Cafe (NY) Brings French Pastries to North York","item":"https://www.dishfinder.co/articles/soul-made-cafe-ny-north-york"}]}]}}