Came here after our massage nearby. My husband got himself…read morean espresso (which he said was perfect) and he got me two pastries... since it was Valentine's Day, he got me a chocolate covered strawberry. Mutant strawberry for sure!! It was delicious nonetheless. The pecan tart was also really good, but I took a couple of days to eat it because I wanted to savour it.

This bakery is nice. You order at the counter and they'll pack it for you. I came here for the…read morezeppole, and was not disappointed. I got 2 original, 2 ricotta, and 1 pistachio flavoured zeppoles. They were all really tasty and rich. There is a seating area, and there is parking at the front.

Was running around doing errands (grocery shopping) and instead of picking up StarBees ... Decided…read moreto drop into Fran's (always dicey cause the parking situation is limited and you can get yourself stuck between goings and comings). We dropped in not for their hot stove, but for their espresso slushy crema. Oh my goodness what an amazing concoction!? Highly recommend, I am craving it right now!!

I am so late in finding (and visiting) this place even after living in Scarborough for 5+ years but…read morethis place has become one of my favourite Italian bakeries in the city for sure. They have so much variety from hot food to bread, sourdough, petit fours, gelato, a whole lot of cafe items and pastries that I was blown away! Their cafe crema is hands down the best in the city. Undoubtably. I also got their chicken sandwich and loved it. Their cannolis are also obviously made perfectly and the pastries are so different from any other bakeries. You must try the Sicilia pastry made with orange and pistachio. Uniquely combo but goes so well. I am definitely going to become a regular here.

I stopped in at Mabel's Bakery to get Gord and I a cookie. Lots of choices and I bought 2 oatmeal…read morechocolate chip cookies. Yum! I hadn't been there in a while so I wandered around. In the freezer, I discovered various premade doughs. So I bought a package of 6 oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, a package of 6 ginger molasses cookies and a package of 4 lemon blueberry scones. If you want just one cookie or scone, that's all you have to bake. How awesome is that!?

Having lived across the street for many many years Mabel's is my go to for consistent flavourful…read morebaked goods. Their focaccia, choco croissants, pies, cakes, ginger cookies and pecan tarts are my FAVOURITE and go to! They do also sell pre-made pasta sauces, soups and cured meats. The prices are reasonable, I find the service is sometimes amazing and sometimes a miss- hence the minus 1 star.

Celena's is near the corner of Danforth/Woodbine, across from the East Lynn part…read more Accessible-friendly, though a but tight at the entry. A friend ordered a cherry pie $18 and a chocolate cupcake $4 for me to pick up. They have an order online option. They can improve and edit to show instead "cupcake" and not its plural form, which is misleading when that's placed alongside a picture of 4 mini cupcakes. Overall, the cupcake is on the sweeter side for me. Cherry pie filling was like expected - tart with plump cherries. The pie dough is average and though I shouldnt do this, I compare all pie shops I visit to Wanda's Pie In the Sky, but that's just not completely fair when they're supreme. The crust at Celena's isnt the most buttery or flakey, in fact they missed to oil/butter the tray the pie was in so trying to take any slices meant you got only the bottom and the top of the pie. No backs to the pie. Could be done better. The space is large with a lot of seating.

This is our new fave bakery in my hood. Great place for all…read moremanner of baked goods, plus great sandwiches and coffee. Croissants and squares are so good. We also have bought their Cornish pasties, and quiches. Very good. The sourdough bread is excellent, and if you are looking for a small cake for 2-4, they always have great options. I have not had everything, but can also recommend their cookies and their pecan brownies. There is a small seating area with about a half dozen tables. Take away is steady. You will find it busy during lunch hour. They are open at 7 am on weekdays so great for those heading to work. Parking is on the street.

The best baked goods with the greatest service. On breads, buns, pastries, cakes, and coffee. The…read moreambiance makes you feel like family.

The bread products are outstanding here in particular: anise ring, brioche, Calabrese and panini…read morebuns. The ricotta filled cannoli and zeppole looked delicious (next time). The apple Danish was not fresh, sadly. They have a ton of Italian comestibles for sale including traditional tarralinis at decent prices. This is 100% Old School Italiano. Very courteous counter service and check out service. No air conditioning in the shop when we were there today. It's in a quasi-industrial area in the middle of nowhere. Worth a trip there if you're in the area.

Specializing in healthy, nutritious German style rye breads, they've been perfecting their craft…read morefor over 68 years. One of their distinguishing features is that they make their products with All Natural Spring Water. Pretzels, bagels, buns, artisanal bread, strudels, coffee cakes, specialty cakes, cookies, pastries, danishes, baguettes, and loaves of bread. An entire room full of all sorts of bread. Cash only. 100% Sauerteig Rye 7 Grains Bauens Schnitten (Farmers Rye Bread) Jagdschnitten Klosterbrot 1Lb Klosterbrot 2Lb Klosterbrot 4Lb Leinsamen Pumpernickel (Square) Schinkenbrot Sonnenblumenkerne 1Lb Volkornbrot Since 1957 this family owned and operated bakery has expanded its reach throughout North America where Dimpflmeier rye breads are available. Alfons Dimpflmeier began it all, as a German breadmaster and Master Baker, he was a graduate of the famous Handelskammer in Munich. Alfons brought the art of German baking to Canada using centuries old bread recipes, he baked his rye breads in stone ovens the authentic way. All of their bread is baked fresh daily using recipes passed down from generation to generation. Note that photographs are forbidden inside the bakery. They have one counter to purchase drinks and food. Drinks include coffee, cappuccino, lattes. Bagel options are plain bagel, sesame bagel, everything bagel. Service is polite. Dimpflmeir Bakery is a marvellous sight to behold! It's a little piece of Europe in Toronto. The tantalizing smell of freshly baked bread permeates the entire bakery. It feels like being in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory of breads. Everyone should visit this place at least once in their lifetime.

** CASH ONLY**…read more Quiet unexpected that was cash only was only able to purchase a few items. Place was busy parking in front of store was full. *Note be careful when backing out as it on a busier street and you can't see traffic well. Place had lots of variety of breads, loaves, cookies, cakes, croissant, danishes, and couple seating areas in the back if you wants to eat in. There was a soup option. Price was not expensive but not cheap for a food manufacturer. There were small carts to push around so it made it easy to buy items. Grab a treat here and there is not too bad. Pastries to be ordered by the ladies at the cash.

In a quiet corner of Woodbridge, La Strada Bakery defies easy categorization -- and therein lies…read moreits singular charm. What presents itself modestly as a neighbourhood Italian bakery reveals, upon closer acquaintance, something altogether more intriguing: a transatlantic pastry dialogue between the Old World and South America, shaped by the hands of a Uruguayan chef who brings both traditions to bear with quiet confidence. The cannoli are, without equivocation, the crown jewel of this establishment. Piped to order, the filling achieves a textural ideal -- sweetly yielding, impeccably creamy, and notably free of the aggressive lemon notes that so often overwhelm lesser versions. The shell delivers a satisfying, delicate crunch, its restraint allowing the ricotta cream to assert itself as the undisputed protagonist. These are cannoli that would draw admiration well beyond the borders of Woodbridge. One ought not to overlook the sfogliatelle, rendered here in golden, shattering layers, nor the cherry-filled donuts -- generously proportioned, freshly made, and possessed of a quality that lingers in memory long after the visit. The facturas, custard-filled and dusted with care, speak fluently to the South American soul of the kitchen, while the empanadas offer a savoury counterpoint of notable finesse. The space itself is intimate to the point of cosiness -- a handful of seats, a tall central table, and a glass case brimming with the day's offerings. The pace is unhurried, the atmosphere warmly domestic. Tony, the proprietor, greets each guest with a hospitality that feels entirely genuine -- the kind of welcome that transforms a transaction into something closer to a visit with an old friend. If one were to offer a gentle note, it might be that the sheer breadth of the offering -- Italian classics alongside Uruguayan specialties and homemade ravioli -- occasionally tests the boundaries of the compact space. Yet this abundance, curated with evident passion, is ultimately more virtue than flaw. La Strada is a bakery for those who understand that the finest pleasures are often found where one least expects them.

Nice Latte- ice and cold. Wife had cannoli. Fresh piped for you. She said it was good and…read more"different". Found a sweet nearby park to sot in the shade and enjoy life on a gorgeous Toronto afternoon

One of three outposts of a family owned Italian bakery business that's lasted more than three…read moredecades. This Unionville location of Calabria Bakery is a one-stop-shop for baked goods, groceries, deli or cafe items and a food counter. Here you'll find almost literally everything from takeout fare (Italian deli sandwiches, hot veal/chicken/meatball sandwiches, pizza, lasagna, arancini, and eggplant parmigiana) to loaves of bread, pastries, deli cheeses and meats. I stopped by for a frothy cappuccino made by a friendly barista. She used Italian imported Bristot Buongusto Medium Blend Coffee Beans to make the drink which had that very distinctive bittersweet taste typical of Italian style coffee. It rang in at about $6 and made for a decent coffee break. There are two other bakery locations run by the same family in Markham and Scarborough. All three locations are unique and worth a visit.

Fresh made foods and cute store front at the heart of Mainstreet Unionville, Markham…read more Was enjoy some ice cream across the street from Calabria Bakery, and I couldn't help but to notice this new store I've never been in. It took me a while to figure out what this store was while sitting on the patio across the street, since I couldn't see the sign from the angle I was at. But I noticed many people coming out from the shop with these amazing looking sandwiches and food items. Obviously I had to pop in to see what this store was all about! It's an Italian bakery with half the store being a little market where they sell non-perishable food items such as pasta, sauce, jams, etc. The other half of the store sold hot foods and prepared foods such as sandwiches, pizza, pasta. They also have a small selection of artisan cheeses there too. I was really intrigued by all the different dry pastas and sauces the store had to offer because it carried a lot of items you don't usually find in your regular day to day grocery store. I ended buying a 2 foot long dry pasta to take home, only to realize I don't have a pot big enough to cook it in - oops! Overall, I thought my experience was great here since it was something new and sold all these amazing Italian goodies. Next time I'll make sure to try their hot foods as well since it looked delicious!