Tried both the vanilla and double chocolate cupcakes Delicious! Would definitely recommend for a little vegan treat. Icing was a bit too sweet for my liking, but otherwise I am very happy with the service and quality of the establishment. Would recommend if in the area! read more

I've been to their original Junction location once, and Bunner's opening a Kensington shop certainly makes it easier for downtown rats to get their fix of the much-hyped gluten-free vegan-friendly baked confections. Bunner's of Kensington is much bigger than their tiny Junction base, though most of the space is taken up by the open kitchen wafting of constant sweet baking. Of the area left for customers to huddle around and drool over the counter, there is plenty of space for a couple of small tables for those who want to eat in, but instead stupidly enough only a bench by the window is provided. There's no valid excuse. Wasn't quite impressed with the stuff I had before over there (best butter tarts? meh, average), so let's see how this one goes. Their cinnamon buns are said to be the best in the city. I don't get it. At all. Sticky? Oh yes. But it was more like a cake than a bun, it was dense, and damnit it was dry and heavily sweet. It certainly did not compute with my expectations of what a cinnamon bun is. When I finished that beast, I swear I was craving gluten. Not just any kind of gluten; I wanted BEER. That damned overhyped cinnamon whatever had me thirsty for beer, and definitely not the gluten-free kind. I don't think I have ever ate anything that made want beer as badly as I did with Bunner's cinnamon concoction. Hmm, soy-based soft serve ice cream... I wouldn't mind trying it, but I couldn't imagine how that would work. Spare me the Bunner's cult hype; as much as I would like to like it, their stuff is really not as divine as the local vegan/gluten-free/hipster crowd make them out to be. {TTC: streetcar named 506 to Augusta Ave.} read more

After 13 years of searching, finally, a truly delicious vegan butter tart!

I normally go for savoury over sweet, however, all that changed while visiting Toronto and I found out about Bunners. The cupcakes are awesome. The frosting is super creamy and just the right amount of sweetness. I expected the rest to be dry and crumbly, but it was moist and delicious! I also had the pumpkin tarts and they were awesome also! This will be a regular stop when I'm in the Kensington Market in Toronto! read more

When we went here, we decided to get the lemon poppyseed scone and the Jamaican patty. The scone had good flavor and was very crumbly. While the Jamaican patty was heated up and was way too hot in temperature. The patty would have been better if it had a crispy exterior, it was more like a medium hard bun and was not appetizing. The filling was just okay. This place could also benefit if it had a few small tables and maybe some coffee. The only savior was that scone. However, their cinnamon buns looked quite good. read more

BEST vegan dessert place ever. I always have to take a trip there when im in the area. I recently tried their pumpkin soft serve "ice cream" and i was in HEAVEN ! It tastes like pumpkin pie but better ! The texture is soft but firm enough that it wont melt instantly. Their cupcakes are to die for. You wouldnt even know they were vegan honestly. 10/10 read more

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I went here last week because the delicious scent of those vegan cinnamon buns was wafting in the air outside and I got pulled in. I took it home to share. It's a relatively large size. So paying $4.50 + tax, seems like a fair price. It is tasty, especially considering it's vegan. I'd go back to try one of those muffins, or cookies, but I probably wouldn't get this one again. Something seemed to be missing, I think it was that their wasn't enough moisture. But it was still really good. read more

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We used to make treks up to the Junction specifically to go to Bunner's and now that there's one closer by, I go every week! I can't have wheat or dairy, so the only bakery for me before Bunner's was BabyCakes in New York City! So if you're like me this place is a godsend and pretty much everything on offer is fantastic. Standouts are: the bread, butter tarts, cinnamon buns, full-sized fruit pies, brownies, and date squares. Even if you can eat "normal" food you'll love many things here. The maple scone is particularly a stand-out. The soft-serve ice cream is a bit of a revelation, especially on a hot summer day. read more

I had a campfire cupcake and it was amazing. I couldn't believe how many options they had, and everything looked delightful.

The cinnamon bun, soft serve ice cream, truffles and brownie all taste great - the cupcakes were a bit underwhelming. The prices are high, and the portions for the cinnamon buns and cupcakes are huge - they sell half-sized ones at special events but don't see why they don't sell them regularly - health conscious eaters are more likely to buy the reasonable-sized dessert, and more often. I give it 3 stars because of the prices and service - the employees can be a bit rude at times and unaccommodating. read more

First time here so I went with an assortment of cinnamon rolls,Vanilla cupcake and red velvet cupcake. Very delicious but a little on the dry side for me. I went on a Saturday around 1pm. The staff were very nice and helpful. read more

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Really cool to find a place that is entirely vegan and gluten-free. The red velvet and cappuccino cupcakes are to die for. Honourable mention goes to the tahini maple cookie. I tried the strawberry cardamom cupcake on my most recent visit and didn't enjoy it. Next time I will stick with my old faves if they are available. read more

The soft serve we had today was delicious! I always come back here for their muffins, my favourite would have to be the carrot ginger and the morning glory. However, if you go don't try the cinnamon bun! Because it's gluten free the dough tastes like a stale piece of bread. read more

Carrot cupcake was amazing! Cinnamon bun was a bit hard, might have been better when just out of the oven. Many choices for gluten free vegetarians! read more

Quite possibly the most delicious bakery in North America. I just wish they would expand their menu a little more but with COVID they probably can't intoduce new ones. I'm not sure how they created that filling but it's amazing. Plz don't get rid of the Josephine Louise. read more

They rely on too much sugar and oil, you can taste the xanthum gum. Gluten free baking 1.0. Rude staff. Over it.

Bunner's has been a life saver for this gluten free girl. When I gave up wheat over 5 years ago I thought I may never be able to have a normal tasting sandwich again. Their bread is the best gluten free bread I have ever tasted, but you'll definitely want to get there early in the day to make sure you snatch up a loaf before they're all gone. Other standouts are the cinnamon buns, brownies, creamies, supersonic cookies, vegan mac & cheese and the double chocolate cake. I find that he cupcakes have a very strong chickpea flour aftertaste, so I tend to avoid those, but I love everything else. If you're at the Kensington location in the summer don't forget to treat yourself to the vegan soft serve in a gluten free cone. I have been known to go out of my way to grab one on the way home from work. read more

Bunner's Bakeshop - Vegan, gluten free soft serve! Get some. - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Pro: Gluten free and vegan options Cons: 1. Too much sugar, too sweet. 2. Woaw, $24 for a cinnabon + 2 small samosas + 1 regular cookie. read more

Nice little place. Great vegan cinnabons and cookies. Prices are steep because of the niche segment they're in, but the treats tasted great! read more

Ordered the 6" 3 Layer Funfetti cake, and it was delicious! The cake is moist, flavourful, and sweet! However, the icing was a little bit too sweet for me. Maybe next time i'll ask for the cake to only have icing between the layers opposed to both the layers and outside. Looking forward to ordering the Maple Carrot Coconut cake next, as the cupcake version is delicious and the perfect gluten free blend! read more

Hi Bunners, I was in your store a few weekends ago and I purchased a handful of items, each of which were packed separately in little white paper bags. Of course, I had plans to walk around Kensington for the rest of the day, so as for a bag to place my handful of items. I was bluntly told that no bags were provided because the store would like to be "environmentally friendly". While I can understand this policy, here are some options you might like to consider: 1) Offer environmentally friendly reusable totes that customers can purchase for $1 2) Offer slightly large recyclable brown paper bags in which people can place their individually packed Frankly, it is a huge inconvenience to your customers to have to carry around individually packed little baggies all around the market. A quick look on Yelp would indicate that other customers feel the same way. Thank you for your consideration. read more

Four stars because Bunner's has hold of my heart. You truly can't beat Bunner's for vegan goodies. I've always had excellent experiences at the Junction location, and decided to finally check out the Kensington spot. It's much bigger than the Junction location, and the display for all the baked goods is also a great deal bigger. Yay! I stopped by for a muffin, and enjoyed the pumpkin chocolate chip. However, I was a little shocked by the attitude of the cashier. I asked her which muffin she prefers (I usually ask these sort of things at the Junction spot and receive friendly and helpful responses), but this woman, obviously annoyed and exhausted, replied with a "I don't know...everyone has different tastes." Ouch! Bunner's has something for everyone. Even if you don't have a crazy sweet tooth (and if you don't, I envy you greatly), there are amazing savoury pockets for $5 which are really filling! Will be back here (probably more times than is healthy) because of its proximity to campus and fresh, hearty goodies. read more

For someone with lactose intolerance this place is heaven! I haven't had desserts that good since before I stopped eating dairy 10 years ago. read more

Super delicious gluten free and vegan friendly bakery. It comes at a high cost though!!! $$$$

Yes yes yes! Everything about this place is yummy. I tried their popular cinnamon bun, the banana split cupcake but IMO, the soft serve ice cream in a cone wins. All gluten free and all vegan!! Very fair prices for the quality of the sweets. I have but one concern..this place is dangerously close to me. read more

The bake shop is cute and has a lot of options of vegan and gluten free options, which is good. Tried their dates square, it's kind of sweet for me, but it matches well with americano. read more

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Wow. My first time there earlier today and I had the Josephine Louise (like a Joe Louis but a woman lol). I could not recommend it more. YUM! read more

I am not vegan, or even vegetarian for that matter. In fact I love meat. But that's beside the point. More than anything, I love good food, and Bunner's is my go to bakery stop in the Kensington Market. Sure there are cheaper places to buy sweets, but these satisfy everybody - the gluten free, veg heads, vegans, whatever crowd. And when I mean satisfy, I really mean leave breathless. The list of deliciousness from here is long and decadent, but suffice it to say that everything I have stuffed down my craw has left me wishing I smoked just so I could light one up afterwards and exhale contentedly. This is one of the few places where I can buy sweets, serve them to guests and not tell them that they are gluten free, vegan, not tested on animals, whatever, and everybody still wolfs them down. Kudos to the chefs here for creating such masterpieces for everybody to enjoy. BTW if you are a glutton for punishment, they actually sell a cookbook with their recipes in it, but be prepared to put in some serious elbow grease and also to gain a few inches along the way. read more

One word. CARMELITAS! That's all you need to know. But since I'm already here, I may as well add that the staff are so nice and so accommodating! I haven't had anything from here I haven't loved! They have pre-made cakes for purchase and VEGAN DEEP AND DELICIOUS CAKES! What!!! I love that everything here is gluten and VEGAN! Go and check them out! CARMELITAS! read more

I'm not sure what all the hype is about. I went there because I was excited to find a bakeshop that sells vegan cupcakes. I was disappointed to say the least. The cupcakes were huge (good) and super sweet (not good). Not going back there for sure. read more

Interesting variety of cakes and pastries. The best part is that they are all vegan! Had the chubby bunny which is a carrot cake with cream filling. It was very tasted and I didn't even realise that it is vegan. Bunner's certainly changed my impression of a vegan diet as you can also enjoy sweet treats while being healthy at the same time! read more

Guilt free sweets and not too far from campus!! Bunners is my go to bakery. Mini buns are always a must... Plus the cream filled cookie sandwiches, and pretty much anything else with that coconut cream frosting is also super yum read more

I can't believe it's gluten free/vegan! I was very skeptical when I heard about this place as I'm not usually into the GF/Vegan stuff but wow! Who knew vegans were having this much fun! It's not cheap but worth it and I'll totally pay for high quality baked goods. Already planning my next visit! read more

Vegan dessert Heaven! an escape from the normal "is there egg or dairy in this?"- order without care. Also, my non-vegans have absolutely loved items I've bought from here including, the soft serve(summer only), chocolate "cheese" cake, and the brownies(to die for!). a must stop when in kensington! read more

I agree with what everyone else has said about the cinnamon buns being overly sweet and super dense. It was also weirdly really really oily. Like it was coated in oil. The icing was nice but there was no cinnamon flavour. For vegan dessert, these are pretty amazing. read more

I was super excited to visit Bunner's for the first time, I'd been meaning to go for so long. This isn't my first vegan bakery experience and definitely was not my best. Maybe it was just the high hopes I had based off of reviews and pictures from Bunner's. It wasn't bad, but I don't think I'll be rushing back anytime soon. Cupcake - dense and slightly unpleasant vanilla flavour (didn't taste natural). The icing wasn't bad. Enjoyable but I've had much better. Cinnamon Roll - Icing was yummy! Surprisingly it didn't have a strong cinnamon flavour, and the roll itself was not very good... it was dense and flavourless. I'm glad I came to try their treats, but they won't be my first choice when craving vegan goodies. read more

I like bunner's a lot and will continue to go there, it is expensive but you get what you pay for. I've lived and worked in and around Kensington market for almost 20yrs and I swear this is the only place that charges the customer for debit purchases. Most places have a minimum purchase price for plastic but my bill was $20. They charge a dime so it's not going to break my bank but still. Judging by the number of reviews mentioning this it could be the difference between them having 31/2 stars on Yelp and not having 41/2 stars. read more

Amazing baked goods!!!!! Love the set up and seating arrangement at this place. Great prices on baked goods, although drinks are a little bit pricey. Lovely warm vegan atmosphere. :) read more

So great for gluten free! Good prices and the supersonic cookie is def worth the trip.

I hate to give only 3 stars but my experience when buying a $4 muffin shouldn't be so gruff. I tried being friendly since it was my first time in. When I asked what was the best selling muffin it wasn't to feel bad for asking. Anyway I got a lemon cranberry and it was dry with little flavor. I hope they can improve. read more