Whether it’s for a croissant, a cookie, or a perfect sandwich made with their own loaves, here is my list of the best bakeries in Toronto.
Tried and True:
- Roselle Desserts: A favourite in Toronto for a reason because the couple behind the bakery, Steph and Bruce, are doing social media the right way, and everyone truly wants to support them (and eat their delicious French-inspired, Asian-infused, sometimes out of the box, treats). Potential drawback: No seating! Just a cute little window. They are also only open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Castle and Coal: I am obsessed with this little Dovercourt and Queen bakery. It’s cute. It’s independent. It’s mostly French, and the canelés are their shining glory. Potential drawback: Limited seating.
- Bà Nội: A little nook of delicious flavour featuring a rotating selection of delicious French, Italian, Canadian pastries sometimes with a few Asian flavours thrown in. Potential drawback: No seating.
- Panettorino Forno Italiano: Located just steps away from Long Branch, this Italian bakery totally hits the spot. Potential drawback: The location. Just a little.
- Spaccio: Spaccio East (there is a West location now!) is one of my most frequented locations in the city. The space was originally created as the central bakery for all of Terroni’s operations, but is now a beloved spot to visit on its own, and you can go to sit down for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Potential drawback: Some may argue the price is high, but that’s a matter of perspective.
- LÀ LÁ Bakeshop: This is truly a “modern Vietnamese bakery for all”, where you can find fun treats (and celebration cakes) made with fresh ingredients that are pulled from nostalgic Asian flavours! I am biased, but I love this place (multiple locations now across the GTA, Waterloo and also open in NYC!). Potential drawback: Limited seating, and avoid if you hate the smell of durian (and run towards if you love it).
- Brodflour: A Scandinavian bakery that I love, located in Liberty Village. They source, mill and bake in house, and have some great sourdoughs. Potential drawback: It’s tucked away in Liberty Village.
- Forno Cultura: An Italian bakery that feeds the Financial District (but with many locations)! Great quality stuff and a good place to pick up a few loaves, bottles of wine, or a package of biscotti. Every location has slightly different offerings. Potential drawback: No seating in most locations, and some may find it a little “corporate”.
- Le Beau Croissanterie: You can probably tell by the name that this place takes its croissants seriously. They are so very good, and have an excellent filling-to-dough ratio. Potential drawback: The prices are (justifiably I think) high!
- Amadeus Patisserie: I’ve only been to the location in Yorkville (right beside my boxing studio) and the attention and care to each item is spot on. It’s beautiful and there’s a perfect little French bakery item for every person. Potential drawback: If you’re looking for lunch, there are not that many options to fill you up (but the smoked salmon croissant sandwich is excellent!)
Honourable Mentions:
- Hadrien Patisserie: I LOVE everything they make, but they don’t really have a place you can visit. You can pick up Hadrien’s goods at the Evergreen Brickworks market, or order online.
- Nadège Patisserie: One of the original most special French bakeries in Toronto, this has only moved down the list because it doesn’t have the same sparkle it once did after they started moving into bigger operatins.
- Blackbird Baking: A solid and classic bakery to pick up the loaves you need for the week, now with locations in Kensington Market, the St. Lawrence Market, and Riverside. Potential drawback: No seating. Their loaves are great, but on the hard side for some.
- Gôuter by RA: Great French bakery especially for their special and holiday offerings. Potential drawback: Not really a place to visit, but you can order from other places and online.
- Le Gourmand: This falls into a cafe as much as bakery, but it’s the place you need to go in Toronto for chocolate chip cookies. Trust me! Potential drawback: The area outside the bakery is under construction.
- Hodo Kwaja: A beloved traditional Korean bakery in Koreatown that primarly sells walnut (shaped) cakes, but a few other Korean classics too (including bingsu in the summer!). Potential drawback: They only sell a handful of things.
- Bakerbots Baking: I come here most often for their amazing make-your-own ice cream sandwiches, and they have they same kind of quality of ice cream you get at Bang Bang, but without the line. Potential drawback: A tiny little space.
- Sanremo Bakery: This place is a Canadian Italian Institution in Etobicoke selling every bakery item you could possibly imagine, and is a one-stop shop for those who want to pick up all their supplies on a Saturday morning. Potential drawback: Only on this Honourable list because it is in Etobicoke, and some of the baked goods are a little less refined in style.
- Padaria: One of the best places to source Brazilian comfort classics, baked goods, and pantry items! Potential drawback: Many of the options are quite heavy.
- Circles and Squares: A very fun bakery in Toronto’s East End. Potential drawback: sometimes their products made for other places (ie. Balzacs) are not as fresh and dedicated as the great stuff produced in their main space!
On My Radar:
- Emmer
- Mon K
- Bisou
- Barbershop
Last updated: July 2025