Bunner's Bake Shop

What is Bunner's Bake Shop? Positioned along Augusta Avenue among the vintage storefronts of Kensington Market, Bunner's Bake Shop is Toronto's definitive plant-based and allergen-safe bakery. The small storefront is charmingly utilitarian, operating strictly as a fast-moving grab-and-go counter with no dine-in seating. For years, it has anchored the city's vegan and celiac communities by proving that dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free baking can still deliver rich, nostalgic decadence.

Bunner's Bake Shop Menu & What to Order Every tray behind the glass case is completely vegan, gluten-free, and nut-safe without tasting like a compromise. The colossal 'Mama Bun' cinnamon roll comes glazed and generously spiced, rivaling any traditional bakery roll in the city, while the 'Josephine Louise' red velvet cream sandwich offers layered, velvety indulgence. Traditional Canadian sweets also shine here, particularly the coconut-laced Nanaimo bars, gooey oat Carmelita squares, and dense double chocolate brownies.

Know Before You Go Everything operates on a counter-service walk-in basis, though the most coveted morning buns often sell out before late afternoon on busy weekends. Kensington Market traffic makes street parking difficult to navigate, so arriving via the 510 Spadina or 506 Carlton streetcars is the easiest route. The bakery is open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.