Fuwa Fuwa is described as a standout for ultra-light Japanese and soufflé pancakes, croffles, and decadent desserts, with many praising the airy textures, delicate flavors like tiramisu and pistachio, and the visually appealing presentations; the robot server adds a playful element that some find charming while others view as a gimmick. The menu items frequently highlighted include the tiramisu and matcha pancakes and the Basque cheesecake, though some experiences note eggy or undercooked pancakes, uneven fillings, or portions that feel small for the price. Wait times are a dominant theme, as made to order pancakes can take longer than expected, and in busy times service can feel slow or disorganized. Cleanliness and atmosphere receive mixed reviews, with some calling the space cozy and Instagram friendly and others reporting dirty tables or bathrooms and cramped layouts that hamper comfort. Service quality varies, with many staff described as friendly and attentive, while others encounter monotone or inattentive service or language barriers. Overall Fuwa Fuwa seems to be a popular dessert destination worth trying for pancake lovers who have time to spare and are open to premium pricing, but it may not satisfy those seeking quick service, consistent value, or a calmer dining experience.
A lot of these places that make Japanese pancakes usually make them taste so egg-y; not this one. Fuwa Fuwa's pancakes taste fresh, light, & fluffier than the other ones I've tried.
We ordered the tiramisu pancakes & they were heavenly. We also tried the burnt cheesecake which was so-so. But overall it was a great place to have dessert & hang after a long day of walking in Montreal. The souffle pancakes were so good, we went there twice in 2 days before we left Montreal!
Super unique drinks, delicious pancakes, & rich, creamy basque cheesecake! I've been to Fuwa Fuwa with different friends & everyone loves it! I highly recommend the savoury pancakes (I found them even better than the traditional sweet ones) & raspberry basque cheesecake :)
Plus, the staff are so kind & friendly! A few months ago, I took my dad there because he wanted to see the little robot delivering our food, but when we arrived, it was being fixed by a mechanic. My mentioned it in passing to the cashier that my dad really wanted to see the robot &, instead of just saying it was being fixed, she asked if it would be okay to delay our order so we could get it from the robot once it started working again! That was such a sweet & thoughtful thing to do, my dad was so excited to see the little robot 🥹
I really appreciate the kindness of the servers & the amazing food at Fuwa Fuwa!
I got an order to-go from this location & I would definitely recommend staying in to eat your pancakes if you can & the place isn't too busy. They have a nice interior with two different levels. But I will say I am impressed that they could even offer a soufflée tiramisu pancake in a take-away form!
The wait times are the way they are because things are made pretty fresh. Definitely the place to come if you want to try a soufflée style pancake. Though I will say that the cheesecakes are also very good & don't get talked about enough.
The matchu tiramisu pancake is soft & fluffy with pretty nice presentation. The mango cheesecake is just average quality & lacks of mango flavour. All cold drinks have too much ice on it. Please clean the washroom more often & find a way to get rid of those flies.i also saw customer cleanup the tables by themselves.
I had a great experience at Fuwa Fuwa. The pancakes were excellent-light, fluffy, & full of flavor. The café au lait was delicious & paired perfectly with the meal. I also tried the raspberry cheesecake, & it was absolutely delightful. Highly recommend!
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The staff are super kind & the food is absolutely delicious! Mostly the Matcha cheesecake!! I normally don't enjoy cheesecake but this one was amazing!
The matcha pancakes were so bland. There was no flavour & was barely salvaged by the matcha sauce that came wiith it. The Basque cheesecake on the other hand was great. Get the original flavour. The mango flavour was almost undercooked.
One of the best pancakes I ever have. Love their robot too! The only hick is the price: very expensive. Dishes ordered - Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon: 5/5⭐️ - Matcha Tiramisu Pancakes : 4.5/5⭐️ - Basque Cheesecake Mini Original: 4/5⭐️ - Basque Cheesecake Mini Chocolate: 7/5⭐️! - Matcha Latte: 3/5⭐️
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I'm amazed that I found a nice, clean, bright coffee place in the Sir George William campus area open past 6, in fact open until 10pm! & the cheesecake was perfect!
So... I came here 3 times, & honestly... it's sad. The wait times take way too long, only for the pancakes to taste average at most. Sometimes, the pancakes are awfully deflated, too. On top of that, they seem to spam their sauce too much. I appreciate the efforts they take to ensure that everything is good, but for the time you take to prepare orders & the quality... I expected a little better. On top of that, the pancakes are expensive. It can range from 12-19$ excluding taxes. (Depending on what you get) I came here during opening & a month after that. I can understand that the opening was busy but I'm disappointed by my experience even a month later. It wasn't busy, but I had hoped it would be better. Here are my opinions on the menu that I had tried previously: Matcha Tiramisu: Honestly overhyped. I'm not sure if it is because mine had way too much sauce, but there was so much sauce that it overwhelmed the pancakes entirely. Moreover, the pancakes were not really fluffy. It just didn't taste right. I had a lot of hope for this, too, since I'm a Matcha & Tiramisu lover. This also comes with Matcha sauce & ice cream on the side, but the sauce on the pancake was already too much so it was too much when i tried it with the matcha sauce. 3/5 Signature: It's perfect. The taste is wonderful & honestly melted in my mouth. They provide maple syrup as well to add as well. 5/5 Tiramisu: Very nice! It doesn't feel overwhelming, & it compliments the pancake well. 4/5 Strawberry: One of my favorites! It is a little sweet, but the sauce & the pancake go well together! It is perfect if you like something fruity & sweet. 5/5 Raspberry Caramelized: The sauce & the caramelized bananas were nice. My only issue is that the pancakes were... a little stiff again like the Matcha Tiramisu I had. 3/5 Creme Brulée: Very nice! I had it twice & both times didn't disappoint! One of them was a little more deflated then the other, but it wasn't stiff, so that's alright! It was still fluffy, so I didn't mind too much. It also comes with some caramelized bananas & ice cream on the side! 5/5 Blueberry Cheese: Like the Matcha Tiramisu, this was the same. The sauce was overwhelming as it's literally too much, & the pancakes were a little stiff. It comes with ice cream & orange slices on the side... but honestly, it just looked like a complete mess rather than a dessert. Despite this, I do recommend eating it together with the ice cream as it helped a lot & tasted a little better. 3/5 Drinks: Very nice, not much to comment on. Basque Cheesecake: Good, not much to comment on. Price overall.... it's really expensive. Especially the Cheesecake. For 1 Cheesecake slice, it's 7$ & it's barely the size of a palm. For a whole, it's around 20-23$ depending on the flavor. Honestly, it's not worth the price for the quality & experience that I had.
I have been waiting a long time to try these famous Japanese pancakes 🥞, Literally !!!! Got to the restaurant around 13:45, was told to return in 2hrs , they would not take the order then. Returned at 15:45, got my order around 17:00. Got one order of signature pancakes, one order of matcha, one slice of raspberry cheesecake 6.99$ a piece or whole cake 24.99$. The cheesecake, was delicious, very small piece, a size of my palm, I have a small hand. Pancakes were very "eggy", if could say so. Like you are eating eggs & not pancakes. It is to expect since the mixture is mostly made of eggs & a bit of flour. They were fluffy too. Beautiful presentation. The place is extremely busy. The staff is courteous even though some people were very impatient!! However, only 2 grills are available to cook these pancakes, enough staff but no one looked in a hurry to serve the customers. Staff was a bit disorganized except one girl who was rolling this place. I think they could do better if everyone knows what their task is. All in all I gave 4 stars for their effort, curtesy & good food. But these pancakes are not my cup of tea. Bathrooms are in need of attention too, missing soap & paper towels.
