Malta Bake Shop

What is Malta Bake Shop? Located at 3256 Dundas Street West along the historic Little Malta stretch of The Junction, Malta Bake Shop is a beloved fixture run by husband-and-wife duo Charlie and Antoinette Buttigieg. Fronted by a vibrant Mediterranean seafaring mural, the shop feels like a preserved piece of mid-century Toronto with curlicue chairs, vintage Maltese memorabilia, and an unpretentious bakery counter where regulars gather.

Malta Bake Shop Menu & What to Order The main draw here is the pastizzi—diamond-shaped hand-rolled pastries packed with dozens of flaky, buttery layers and filled with either seasoned ricotta, savoury mushy peas, or meat. Beyond pastizzi, the counter offers timpana (a hearty pie baked with penne Bolognese and cheese), spiced date-filled imqaret, and traditional honey rings (qagħaq tal-għasel). Wash down the pastries with an espresso or an imported can of bittersweet, herbal Kinnie soda.

Know Before You Go Everything is walk-in counter service with no reservations, and the shop gets particularly busy on weekend mornings as locals drop by to pick up baked goods by the box. The bakery also sells frozen pastizzi by the dozen so you can bake them crisp at home. Street parking is accessible on Dundas Street West, and the 30 High Park bus stops steps from the front door.