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Best Bakeries in Toronto (2026)

Blackbird Baking Co., Forno Cultura, Emmer, and Noctua Bakery anchor this guide. Our 2026 ranking of Toronto bakeries: sourdough houses, French pastry, Italian trays, and neighbourhood counters from Kensington and Mirvish Village to the Junction, Leslieville, College Street, and the Beaches. No gelato-only shops, culinary schools, or grocery chains. Go early; many boards sell out before noon. Updated for 2026.

This ranking is for people chasing Toronto bakeries in 2026: sourdough houses, French pastry and viennoiserie, Italian bread and trays, and neighbourhood counters. We ranked on bread and pastry craft, sell-out discipline, neighbourhood fit, and how useful a first visit is, not paid placement. Gelato-only shops, culinary schools, and grocery chains stay off. Choose fast: Blackbird (now with a Mirvish Village seating shop), Emmer, or Brodflour for sourdough; Forno Cultura, Sanremo, Tre Mari, or Anima Romana for Italian; Nadège, Bomou, Roselle, Bobbette & Belle, or Petite Thuet for French pastry and cakes; Bricolage for Korean-French on College; Bakerrae for Filipino-inspired East Chinatown; Noctua or Mattachioni west. Go early; many boards sell out before noon.

Updated for 2026•18 Destinations
No.1
Blackbird Baking Co. Mirvish Village seating shop photography from Toronto Life
Cafe• Kensington Market

Blackbird Baking Co.

“Best loaf plus the new sit-down shop: Mirvish Village seating flagship at 610 Markham, with Baldwin and Queen East still the classic counters.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Blackbird Baking Co.?** Founded by fourth-generation baker Simon Blackwell, Blackbird Baking Co. is the gold standard for naturally leavened bread in Toronto. The original 172 Baldwin Street outpost in Kensington Market is an aromatic, no-frills takeaway counter where rustic loaves line wooden racks right behind the cash. There is no seating inside this compact flagship—patrons line up out the door to snag fresh-baked hearth loaves, Viennoiserie, and espresso to go. **Blackbird Baking Co. Menu & What to Order** The undisputed benchmark is the house Kensington sourdough ("Kenny"), a deeply blistered, crusty loaf with a tangy, custardy interior. Don't miss the shattering sourdough baguettes, dense seeded Danish rye, or olive-oil-drenched focaccia slabs. For a sweet pick, grab an almond croissant or the cult-favourite chocolate cork—a dense, brownie-cake exterior stuffed with decadent dark chocolate mousse. **Know Before You Go** The Kensington counter operates strictly on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis. Weekend mornings draw steady queues, and popular specialty loaves frequently sell out before mid-afternoon, making early visits essential. Transit is your best bet via the 510 Spadina or 506 Carlton streetcars, as street parking throughout Kensington Market is scarce.

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No.2
Forno Cultura heritage kitchen photography from the official 2026 site
Cafe• King West

Forno Cultura

“Best Italian bread house: King West basement production, focaccia first, Queen West if you came for pastry instead of loaves.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Forno Cultura?** Tucked beneath street level at 609 King Street West, Forno Cultura is an artisan subterranean bakery and alimentari founded by architect and third-generation baker Andrea Mastrandrea. The minimalist basement space combines polished concrete and stark industrial fixtures with an open production kitchen framed behind glass, where bakers shape naturally leavened dough in full view. There are no sit-down dining tables; instead, patrons navigate counters alongside perimeter wooden shelving stocked with imported olive oils, preserved tomatoes, and Italian pantry essentials. **Forno Cultura Menu & What to Order** The counter centres on time-honoured Pugliese baking traditions, led by thick, olive-oil-drenched focaccia topped with blistered cherry tomatoes and olives, alongside crusty naturally fermented sourdough loaves. Savoury highlights include daily panini layered on house bread with mortadella, prosciutto, or slow-roasted porchetta, accompanied by Roman-style pizza slices. Pair a pulled espresso with regional Italian sweets such as chewy almond amaretti, flaky sfogliatelle, Sicilian cannoli, or a rich chocolate torta caprese. **Know Before You Go** Operating strictly on a walk-in, counter-service format, the basement gets tight during peak weekday morning coffee runs and weekend midday rushes. Streetcar access is effortless via the 504 King route stopping at Portland Street, while street parking in King West is extremely limited. The flagship is open daily from morning until 7:00 p.m.

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No.3
Pastry and bakery photography from Emmer’s official Squarespace site
Cafe• Harbord Village

Emmer

“Best small-room bakery: Harbord sourdough and viennoiserie on a cadence : go midweek, and do not count on the full case.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Emmer?** Occupying a charming heritage storefront at 161 Harbord Street in Harbord Village, Emmer is the craft bakery and daytime destination founded by prosthodontist turned baker Philip Haddad. The compact interior places the baking craft directly on display, where you can watch the flour-dusted team laminate pastries and shape loaves right behind the pastry case. Because the interior is dedicated entirely to the ovens and ordering counter, dine-in patrons sit on the expansive, heated covered patio with licensed beverage service. **Emmer Menu & What to Order** Pastries and breads are baked on a continuous daytime cadence rather than in a single morning drop. The undisputed headliner is the twice-baked pistachio croissant, saturated with emerald Sicilian pistachio paste and layered with toasted nuts. Mornings call for the towering sausage, egg, and cheese on a house-made English muffin splashed with hot sauce, while lunch pivots to sourdough melts, tahini-drizzled halloumi toast, and a stellar double smash burger on a house potato bun. Pair your meal with local drip coffee or Proof, an ale brewed exclusively for Emmer using their own sourdough loaves. **Know Before You Go** Emmer operates exclusively on walk-in counter ordering and patio seating, with peak weekend queues regularly stretching down the Harbord sidewalk. Because items come out in timed batches throughout the day, a sellout in the morning might be replenished by lunch, but visiting between Wednesday and Friday yields a far calmer visit. Street parking is tucked away on nearby residential side streets north of Harbord, and the bakery is a 10-minute walk south from Bathurst subway station.

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No.4
Noctua Bakery’s Junction café interior from the official Shopify store
Cafe• The Junction

Noctua Bakery

“Best Junction bakery: real bread and a serious croissant case on Dundas, with Sunday closing at 4 : do not stroll in at 3:45 for both.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Noctua Bakery?** Occupying a prominent Dundas West storefront at 3014 Dundas St W in The Junction, Noctua Bakery is the brick-and-mortar home of Venezuelan-born baker Daniel Sáez. The bright, minimalist space operates as a high-volume counter-service micro-bakery focused on ancient grains, multi-day fermentations, and classical French viennoiserie. Seating is limited to a couple of casual perch spots, keeping the energy tuned to grab-and-go neighbourhood foot traffic. **Noctua Bakery Menu & What to Order** Lamination is the headline here: the golden, multi-layered organic butter croissants and pistachio-cream pastries are essential orders. Savoury offerings hit just as hard, led by the Virginia ham and Gruyere croissant, za'atar brioche buns, and rotating lunch sandwiches built on fresh baguettes. Round out your haul with a sesame sourdough batard, a rich slice of Basque cheesecake, and a flat white pulled with equal precision. **Know Before You Go** Service is strictly walk-in with no reservations, and Saturday and Sunday mornings regularly draw lines out onto Dundas. Savoury items and specialty loaves sell out quickly—especially on Sundays, when the shop closes an hour earlier. If you need a specific loaf, whole Basque cheesecake, or holiday panettone, place an advance pickup order directly through their website.

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No.5
Brodflour’s in-house mill and bread from the official about photography
Cafe• Liberty Village

Brodflour

“Best mill bakery: flour ground on Pardee, loaves from that wheat, and a hard 3 p.m. weekend close. Pizza is still off the board (Sep 2026).”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Brodflour?** Situated at 8 Pardee Avenue on the western edge of Liberty Village, Brodflour is a working urban stone mill and Scandinavian-inspired bakery originally conceived by Dara Gallinger and Ronnen Harary. The bright, sunlit space features clean pale woods, white-painted brick, bench seating wrapped around a central tree, and an unobstructed view of the stone mill turning heritage Canadian grains into flour. Counter perches, communal tables, and a seasonal sidewalk patio provide casual spots to eat in rather than treating the counter as a simple grab-and-go stop. **Brodflour Menu & What to Order** Every loaf and pastry relies on certified organic Canadian grains milled directly on-site and baked within 24 hours. Take home the seed-packed Bird Hearth sourdough or the dense Scandinavian Danish rye, or grab lunch with the pressed turkey baguette stacked with aged cheddar and sweet onion relish. For sweets, prioritize the cardamom knot—known locally as the Cardi B—or the weekend-exclusive sticky toffee Danish alongside a flat white brewed with Monogram espresso. Vegetarian toasts with cultured butter and saskatoonberry jam are stellar, but because flour dust is integral to the milling space, there are no gluten-free options. **Know Before You Go** Seating is strictly walk-in, and weekend mornings bring lines out the door for limited pastry drops and fresh loaves. Arrive during weekday mornings or early afternoons for the full bread selection and minimal waits, keeping in mind the early 3:00 p.m. cutoff on weekends. Parking on Pardee is limited, though the Green P lot across from Lamport Stadium is steps away, and the 504 King streetcar stops a short walk north.

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No.6
Nadège composed cake photography from the official patisserie site
Cafe• Trinity Bellwoods

Nadège Patisserie

“Best composed French pastry: Queen West macarons and cakes with real evening hours, and satellites if the park-side line is ugly.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Nadège Patisserie?** Anchoring the corner of Queen Street West and Gore Vale Avenue directly opposite Trinity Bellwoods Park, Nadège is the modern French pastry flagship that permanently elevated Toronto’s patisserie standards when Lyon-born pastry chef Nadège Nourian launched it in 2009. The sleek, light-flooded boutique features crisp white counters, vibrant boutique cases of jewel-toned confections, and limited perch seating alongside an intimate front patio. **Nadège Patisserie Menu & What to Order** Start with the bakery counter's crown jewels: technically immaculate macarons in flavors like salted butter caramel, cassis, and matcha, alongside crisp, butter-laminated viennoiserie. The individual cakes are the real draw, particularly the signature Marie Antoinette (composed of blackberry tea-infused mousse, cassis cream, and macaron biscuit) and the rich, dark-chocolate Pur Noir. For savory cravings, grab a hot croque monsieur croissant or a seasonal quiche with an espresso, or opt for one of their seasonal park-ready picnic baskets. **Know Before You Go** The pastry counter operates entirely on a walk-in basis, and sunny weekend afternoons see queues trailing onto Queen West as park-goers stock up on sweets. Paid street parking along Queen can be challenging during peak hours, making the 501 Queen streetcar the easiest route directly to Gore Vale. Unlike most Toronto bakeries that close in the late afternoon, this location stays open well into the evening, making it an essential late-night dessert stop.

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No.7
Roselle Desserts pastry photography from the official Squarespace shop
Cafe• Corktown

Roselle Desserts

“Best weekend pastry window: Corktown, three days a week, no chairs, no cash : pre-order the cake or take what the case still has.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Roselle Desserts?** Run by pastry chefs Stephanie Duong and Bruce Lee, this Corktown shop at 362 King Street East channels Michelin-pedigree precision into playful, exacting French patisserie. The minimalist space functions strictly as a grab-and-go counter and pickup window, with no indoor seating or patio tables. Everything in the glass case revolves around meticulous pastry technique, balanced sweetness, and hyper-seasonal Ontario produce. **Roselle Desserts Menu & What to Order** The counter is anchored by cult favorites like the banana cream pie éclair, packed with caramelized bananas and vanilla diplomat cream, alongside featherlight seasonal pavlovas and crisp mille-feuille. In warm weather, the Earl Grey soft serve—steeped with loose-leaf tea and topped with lemon cream and crispy white chocolate pearls—is mandatory. Round out your haul with a bag of caramelized white chocolate shortbread or a portable cake cup, but always prioritize whatever seasonal fruit tart or piped éclair is loaded in the case that day. **Know Before You Go** Roselle operates on a weekend-only schedule (Friday evenings and Saturday-Sunday afternoons), so never show up midweek. There is no dine-in seating and the shop is entirely cashless; the queue along King East moves fast, though whole-cake pre-orders through their app require prompt pickup during operating hours. Street parking is sparse around King and Parliament, making the 504 King streetcar your most convenient transit option.

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No.8
Petite Thuet’s Leslieville bakery photograph from the official Shopify site
Cafe• Leslieville

Petite Thuet

“Best east-end French bakery: the new Carlaw shop, croissant-and-loaf first, call ahead until they put hours back on the site.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Petite Thuet?** Anchoring the corner at 181A Carlaw Avenue just north of Queen Street East, Petite Thuet & Co. is chef Marc Thuet’s expanded Leslieville flagship, pairing a classic French boulangerie-café with an upstairs homewares and décor shop. The street-level space features display cases loaded with fresh viennoiserie, artisan bread shelves, pantry freezers, and a sunny sidewalk patio overlooking Carlaw. **Petite Thuet Menu & What to Order** The counter is anchored by heritage bakes, including multi-day fermented Alsatian sourdough loaves, crackling baguettes, and flaky almond croissants filled with rich frangipane. For lunch, grab a classic jambon-beurre on crusty baguette, a béchamel-layered croque monsieur on tender pain au lait, or a warm made-to-order breakfast sandwich. Balance an espresso or café au lait with a slice of quiche Lorraine or a glossy miroir chocolate ganache tart, and browse the freezer case for take-home beef bourguignon. **Know Before You Go** Service is counter-order and walk-in only, with lines building quickly on Saturday and Sunday mornings during the neighbourhood stroll. Transit access is seamless via the 501 Queen streetcar to Carlaw Avenue, with street parking scattered throughout the surrounding residential streets. The bakery opens daily at 7:30 a.m. for morning pastry runs, extending service until 7:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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No.9
Bomou viennoiserie photography from the official Shopify bakery site
Cafe• Leaside

Bomou

“Best new-school croissant: Leaside butter and laminated pastry from 7 a.m., with a smaller Rosedale counter if you are already on Yonge.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Bomou?** Perched along the Leaside stretch of Bayview Avenue, Bomou is a contemporary French bakery and atelier helmed by sisters Negar and Azar Sabzevari. After refining her craft at Toronto's George Brown College and the École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie in France, pastry chef Negar built a sunlit, marble-accented counter operation dedicated to meticulous viennoiserie, naturally leavened sourdough, and handcrafted chocolates. While the narrow interior has limited seating for a quick espresso stop, the shop functions primarily as an essential grab-and-go neighborhood hub. **Bomou Menu & What to Order** Laminated dough is the main draw here, layered with rich French butter, local farm eggs, and Canadian flour for maximum shatter and honeycomb structure. The classic butter croissant and double-baked almond croissant set the benchmark, but the Iranian-inspired Persian Pistachio Croissant and the Shahzadeh petit gâteau show off the kitchen's distinctive personality. Beyond morning pastries and chocolate-filled pain suisse, the bread rack holds crusty traditional baguettes and dense seeded sourdoughs that pair smoothly with their house-made hazelnut spread or specialty espresso drinks. **Know Before You Go** Bomou operates on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis with no reservations, and peak weekend morning queues regularly trail out to the sidewalk. Arrive before noon if you want full access to the pastry display, as popular viennoiserie and fruit danishes routinely sell out early. Metered street parking lines Bayview Avenue, and online pre-ordering is available via their website for scheduled same-day atelier pickups.

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No.10
Rahier Patisserie croissant photography from the official gallery
Cafe• Leaside

Rahier Patisserie

“Best old-school Leaside pastry: daily bread and a real cake list on Bayview : go here for the box, Bomou for the croissant.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Rahier Patisserie?** Anchoring a bustling retail strip at 1586 Bayview Avenue in Leaside since 1996, Rahier Patisserie is a storied Belgian-French bakery established by pastry chef François Rahier and Souvannaraj Keopraseuth. A refreshed interior with French tile, bright display vitrines, and cafe seating offers an inviting perch alongside seasonal sidewalk tables. It serves as both a relaxed neighbourhood coffee stop and the definitive local destination for ribbon-wrapped Saturday cake boxes. **Rahier Patisserie Menu & What to Order** The counter prioritizes classical technique over fleeting trends, showcasing butter-laminated almond croissants, flaky mille-feuille, and vibrant fruit tarts like the citrusy Tarte au Citron. For celebrations, look to the long-standing lineup of artist-named mousse cakes, particularly the chocolate-rich Mata Hari and the layered Chanel. Pair your pastry with a double espresso or cafe au lait, noting that while the menu leans heavily into rich butter and eggs, vegetarian savoury quiches and naturally gluten-friendly macarons are readily available. **Know Before You Go** Seating operates on a walk-in basis with no reservations, and peak counter queues hit hardest on weekend mornings when neighbourhood families flood the shop. Metered street parking is available along Bayview Avenue, or you can arrive via the 11 Bayview bus from Davisville Station. Rahier opens daily at 8:00 a.m., running until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

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No.11
Sanremo Bakery product photography from the official WordPress site
Cafe• Etobicoke

Sanremo Bakery

“Best west-end Italian bakery: one Royal York shop since 1969, donuts and trays, Tuesday-Sunday 8-5 : not a downtown croissant line.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Sanremo Bakery?** Located at 374 Royal York Road in South Etobicoke, Sanremo Bakery is a generational Italian institution founded in 1969 by Natale Bozzo and run today by his sons Rob, Nick, and Eddie. The expansive shop operates with high-energy organized chaos, packing an espresso bar, gleaming pastry counters, a bread bakery, and a bustling hot table into a bright, fast-moving space. Seating is casual with a handful of indoor café tables and a sidewalk patio during warmer months, though the majority of patrons come to haul away boxes of pastries and hot lunch orders. **Sanremo Bakery Menu & What to Order** Sanremo is renowned for its bakery case, particularly the massive glazed apple fritters and sugar-dusted, Nutella-filled donuts that regularly sell out before 2:00 p.m. Over at the savoury hot counter, order the towering veal parmigiana sandwich loaded with sweet peppers or the weekend porchetta carved fresh onto crusty house-baked bread. Don't skip the donut panini—a split donut stuffed with Italian gelato and pressed until warm—paired with a strong double espresso. Vegetarian options are plentiful across the pizza slices, cannoli, and pasta trays, though vegan and certified halal choices remain limited. **Know Before You Go** There are no reservations; everything operates on a take-a-number system at the counter, so budget extra time for weekend queues that frequently stretch out the door. The full bakery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., while Mondays operate strictly via the exterior coffee window. Street parking on Royal York Road is tight during peak brunch and lunch hours, but the Mimico GO Station is just a short walk away.

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No.12
Tre Mari Bakery bread racks from the official Shopify store
Cafe• Corso Italia / St. Clair West

Tre Mari Bakery

“Best St. Clair Italian bakery: 7 a.m. bread and cannoli since 1960, a deli attached, and none of the downtown pastry-window theatre.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Tre Mari Bakery?** Anchoring St. Clair Avenue West since 1960, Tre Mari Bakery is a bustling, third-generation Corso Italia pillar run by the Deleo family that operates as an everyday neighbourhood lifeline. The bright, utilitarian floor plan is packed with tall bread racks, deli counters slicing prosciutto, hot food trays, and illuminated pastry displays. Seating is casual with a few indoor tables and sidewalk patio spots for a quick espresso, but the main rhythm here is deliberate, high-volume shopping. **Tre Mari Bakery Menu & What to Order** Start at the glass display case for crisp Sicilian cannoli piped with sweet ricotta, delicate sfoglia cake layered with custard, or seasonal zeppole di San Giuseppe. On the savoury side, the hot table delivers comforting trays of eggplant parmigiana, baked lasagna, and olive-oil-drizzled focaccia pugliese. Pair your meal with a strong double espresso or cappuccino, and grab a crusty loaf of freshly baked Italian bread for dinner. **Know Before You Go** Tre Mari is strictly walk-in with no reservations, and weekend mornings bring brisk, snaking queues of regulars picking up catering and Sunday pastries. The doors open early at 7:00 a.m. seven days a week, making it an easy stop before morning commutes. The 512 St. Clair streetcar stops steps from the front entrance, while street parking is available along St. Clair West.

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No.13
Bonjour Brioche pastry case photography from the official site
Cafe• Riverside

Bonjour Brioche

“Best east-end French room: Riverside since 1997, croissant or a table, closed Tuesday and always done at 3.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Bonjour Brioche?** Perched at the corner of Queen Street East and De Grassi Street in Riverside, Bonjour Brioche has been an east-end morning anchor since 1997. Originally opened by Henri and Lori Feasson and preserving the same scratch-made baking traditions under current ownership, the sunlit cafe pairs a bustling front pastry counter and compact dining room with a shaded summer patio. It operates as both a reliable neighbourhood gathering place and a serious Parisian-style viennoiserie hub. **Bonjour Brioche Menu & What to Order** Laminated pastry is the main draw, specifically the double-baked almond croissant, fruit clafoutis tarts, and creamy Basque cheesecake. For hot plates, the golden brioche French toast and the Quiche Lorraine—paired with a crisp green salad tossed in the cafe's signature shallot vinaigrette—are time-tested staples. Savoury appetites should lean into the spicy bacon breakfast sandwich on house-baked sourdough or the Bonjour Benny, rounded out by a café au lait served in a classic bowl. **Know Before You Go** Tables are strictly walk-in only, and peak weekend brunch hours reliably produce lines down Queen East. The kitchen and bakery close promptly at 3:00 p.m. daily and the shop remains closed on Tuesdays, so plan on weekday mornings or early arrival if you want prime pastry selection. The 501 Queen streetcar stops steps from the door at De Grassi Street.

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Bobbette & Belle cake and pastry photography from the official site
Cafe• Leslieville

Bobbette & Belle

“Best celebration-cake bakery: Leslieville flagship plus Yonge, macarons in the case, whole cakes through the order desk : closed Monday.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Bobbette & Belle?** Anchoring the corner of Queen Street East and Bertmount Avenue in Leslieville, Bobbette & Belle is pastry chefs Allyson Bobbitt and Sarah Bell’s polished French-style confectionery and artisanal bakeshop. The airy flagship room balances whitewashed millwork, vintage display shelving, and brass accents with marble-topped cafe tables and banquette seating beneath warm pendant lighting. **Bobbette & Belle Menu & What to Order** The pastry cases showcase classic sweets built from scratch using premium butter, pure Madagascar vanilla, and fruit purées. The blueberry scone—crisp at the edges, tender inside, and finished with a light dusting of sugar—is an absolute morning staple, alongside the legendary house hot chocolate crowned with a blowtorched marshmallow. For afternoon treats, grab a sleeve of crisp French macarons, a dulce de leche alfajore, or a salted caramel cupcake paired with an espresso pulled from Hale Coffee beans. **Know Before You Go** Seating is strictly walk-in, and weekend mid-mornings bring steady queues of neighbourhood locals competing for the few dining tables. While walk-in guests can pick up daily pastries, cupcakes, and macaron gift boxes, all whole celebration cakes and custom orders should be arranged in advance via the order desk. The bakery is closed on Mondays, and the 501 Queen streetcar stops steps from the front door.

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No.15
Mattachioni Dupont storefront, official Squarespace photo from mattachioni.com
Restaurant• Junction Triangle

Mattachioni

“Best bakery-bodega: Dupont sourdough and sandwiches by day, pizza by night, open until 9 : not a pastry window.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Mattachioni?** Located at 1617 Dupont Street on the western edge of the Junction Triangle, Mattachioni is an Italian corner bodega, artisanal sourdough bakery, and wood-fired pizzeria created by longtime Terroni pizzaiolo David Mattachioni. The compact, sunlit space pairs grocery-stocked shelves with rustic repurposed church pews and counter service, spilling onto a curbside CafeTO patio during warmer months. **Mattachioni Menu & What to Order** Every pizza is built on a slow-fermented, 100% naturally leavened sourdough crust with exceptional char and chew—the Margherita delivers pure simplicity, while the S. Pagliacolo excels with bitter rapini, fennel-rich house sausage, and melted smoked provolone. Midday diners flock to the sandwiches, especially the mortadella pressed into tomato focaccia and the herb-stuffed Ontario porchetta on fresh sourdough. Plant-based diners have a dedicated favorite in the garlicky Marinara pizza, and a tight selection of local and Italian wines pairs easily across the board. **Know Before You Go** Given the narrow dining room and limited seating, expect brief waits at peak dinner hours as walk-ins take priority for small groups, though reservations for larger parties can be booked by phone. Bread lovers should visit before early afternoon, as day-baked sourdough loaves routinely sell out. The restaurant operates daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., within walking distance of Dundas West station and the West Toronto Rail Path.

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No.16
Anima Romana bakery photography from the official Upper Beaches site
Cafe• Upper Beaches

Anima Romana

“Best east-end Italian bakery: Main Street sourdough and focaccia, closed Monday, no downtown line attached.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Anima Romana?** Set along a quiet stretch of Main Street just south of Danforth in the Upper Beaches, Anima Romana is baker-owner Luigi’s unpretentious Italian panetteria and pasticceria. The warm, sunlit shop centers on glass display cases packed with Roman-style sheet pizzas, rustic loaves, and viennoiserie, accompanied by casual indoor tables and sunny sidewalk seating. **Anima Romana Menu & What to Order** Everything here revolves around an additive-free 17-year-old sourdough starter, yielding airy focaccia, crackling sourdough country loaves, and crisp-bottomed pizza al taglio sold by the slice or half-slab. The sweet counter is headlined by pistachio-stuffed bombes, cream-filled zeppole, and flaky ciavatonni, which pair naturally with a pulled double espresso or Nutella latte. For lunch, order one of the hefty pressed panini loaded with porchetta or breaded chicken cutlets, with several vegetarian pizza and pastry options available daily. **Know Before You Go** Everything operates on a walk-in, counter-service format with zero fuss, though the best pastries and fresh bread loaves can sell out before early afternoon on weekends. The shop is an easy walk from Danforth GO and Main Street subway stations, with street parking readily found on surrounding residential blocks. Doors are shut on Mondays, with regular service running Tuesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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No.17
Bricolage Bakery almond croissant photography from the official College Street site
Cafe• Brockton Village / College Street

Bricolage Bakery

“Best College Korean-French bakery: laminated croissants beside curry buns, closed Tue-Wed, done at 3: go early.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Bricolage Bakery?** Perched on an unassuming stretch of College Street in Brockton Village, Bricolage Bakery is a Korean-French bake shop helmed by baker and pastry chef Soyoung Lee. The bright, compact storefront puts the production kitchen in plain view, prioritizing flour, butter, and oven timing over flashy decor. Seating is limited to a couple of casual window perches, making this primarily an intimate, high-turnover takeaway counter. **Bricolage Bakery Menu & What to Order** The counter bridges French lamination techniques with beloved Korean bakery staples. First-timers should order the panko-crusted fried curry bun for its crisp shell and savoury spiced interior, paired with the double-baked almond croissant loaded with dense frangipane and toasted nuts. The red bean butter bread studded with walnuts offers calibrated, subtle sweetness, while seasonal fruit danishes and pistachio croissants make prime companions for an espresso or cortado. Vegetarians will find plenty of sweet pastries and cheese-focused savouries, though items rotate daily as batches come out of the oven. **Know Before You Go** Bricolage is strictly walk-in counter service, and signature items like the curry buns and pistachio croissants regularly sell out before noon on weekends. Hop on the 506 Carlton streetcar for the easiest access, as College Street parking is limited to metered spots and adjacent side streets. The bakery runs Monday and Thursday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., taking Tuesdays and Wednesdays off to prep.

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No.18
Bakerrae bakery photography from the official Shopify storefront
Cafe• East Chinatown

Bakerrae

“Best Filipino-inspired bakery: Broadview East Chinatown cafe, daily 10-5 until sell-out, cakes with notice.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Bakerrae?** Located at 326 Broadview Avenue in East Chinatown, Bakerrae is a dedicated micro-bakery and cafe co-anchoring a light-filled storefront with bean-to-bar chocolatier Chachalate. Founded by former COVID test nurse Rhea Abayan, the shop evolved from popular underground pop-ups into an airy, minimalist space outfitted with blonde wood, soft lighting, and seating for about thirty patrons. **Bakerrae Menu & What to Order** Abayan marries meticulous classic French laminations with the nostalgic Filipino flavours of her childhood. The pastry counter rotates frequently, but staples like the flaky calamansi curd croissants, purple yam-stuffed ube ensaymada pastries, and cinnamon-spiced Rae Rolls are mandatory gets. Savoury palates should zero in on laminated pockets layered with caramelized onion and mushroom adobo, washed down with a pandan iced latte, a tart calamansi espresso tonic, or single-origin hot chocolate. **Know Before You Go** Seating is strictly walk-in only, and the most prized pastries often sell out before mid-afternoon on bustling weekends. Take the 504 King or 505 Dundas/Broadview streetcars directly to Broadview and Gerrard, as street parking along the corridor is tight. The cafe operates daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., while multi-tiered celebration cakes and Basque cheesecakes should be pre-ordered online one to two weeks ahead.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Best Bakeries in Toronto (2026)

Very Toronto's 2026 Best Bakeries in Toronto ranking covers sourdough houses (Blackbird, Emmer, Brodflour), Italian bread and trays (Forno Cultura, Sanremo, Tre Mari, Anima Romana), French pastry and cakes (Nadège, Bomou, Roselle, Bobbette & Belle, Petite Thuet), plus neighbourhood counters from the Junction to the Beaches, College Street Korean-French at Bricolage, and Filipino-inspired Bakerrae in East Chinatown. Go early; many boards sell out before noon.