We got their sesame tahini cookie. It was alright for me but my wife loved it! I have more of a sweet tooth and this one was definitely lesser on the sweet side. But still overall very nice! Their other food also looked quite yummy. I kind of regret not getting their bread as it looked so delectable! read more

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Stumbled upon this place on a Sunday morning on the way to lunch. Stopped by and got their ube matcha latte. It was so good! The two flavour blended well together and matcha was strong. They also had sour dough samples with olive oil and hands down got me. I will definitely try their bakery items next time. They have some outdoor seating in front of the store. They fill up quick but people tend to leave after they finish their drinks. read more

Dear Grain - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Cute bakery and shop with everything sourdough! They sell everything from cute cards to sourdough starters to sourdough croissants! I noticed that they also source a lot of local cafes downtown There is a patio outside, plus a few seats at the back inside. We got the sourdough chocolate croissant (delicious), compte ham sandwich (perfect sandwich!!! The sourdough bread is hard and chewy), and cheese+green onion scone Prices are comparable to speciality bakeries, very reasonably considering that they use sourdough for most of their items. Server was super friendly, and offered to press our sandwich. we redeemed a gift card here Washrooms are downstairs read more

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Heard so many things about dear grain being Toronto's best bakery, and it did not disappoint!! Despite it's many competitors being located on ossington, dear grain definitely stands out as one of the best of the rest. Upon entrance it was absolutely jam-packed with people which solidified the fact that it's definitely good. All I could smell and I walked in was the sweet scent of bakery goodness which just warmed y heart. I opted for the very interesting sounding sesame tahini cookie, and was blown away by how good it was. Sweets and savory will at the same time made for the perfect bite. Will definitely have to come here again to try the bread as well as all the other bake items. read more

We ordered a ham and cheese on baguette. The ham and cheese were fine, but the bread was unbelievably awful. Mealy texture and there was NO salt whatsoever in the bread. I've eaten a million baguettes in my time and this was the absolute worst. read more

Heard great things about this bakery and came to try it out. The store was quite busy when I went. They had a wide selections of baked goods, sandwiches and loaves of bread. I got the cocoa sesame loaf and blueberry scone, both were good and each came with a different side of butter and or jam to dip. I'll have to come back for their sourdough bread next time. The staff were also friendly. read more

Dear Grain - Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Located in the heart of the Ossington strip, Dear Grain specializes in slow fermented, high hydration sourdough bread that is baked fresh every day. The space is like a warm bakery fused with a specialty grocery store. In addition to the wide selection of whole loaves neatly displayed along one of the walls, Dear Grain sells a number pastries, sandwiches, wine, frozen foods, and pantry items imported from, but not limited to, places such as Portugal, Denmark and Spain. I tried a few of the loaves, pastries, and one of the sandwiches here and loved them all. I highly recommend checking this place out if you're a fan of sourdough and in the area, though the loaves are slightly more expensive than other places. Note: the loaves start to get hard after the first day, and can be a bit difficult to cut. I would deduct half a star for this if I could. read more

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A great place on Ossington to grab a quick bite. Dear Grain is part bakery, part coffee shop, part grocery store. They sell a bevy of products from natural wines to sweet treats. I enjoyed the spaciousness of the shop and the fact that there was a bit of outdoor seating. Had their breakfast sandwich, a chocolate croissant, and a chai tea. I was in a rush so I didn't grab pics, but they all were delicious. Super warm and friendly service also! read more

Dear Grain - Exterior - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Such a lovely boutique bakery! When I arrived, I was so excited by just the look of the place. Entering the door, I got even more excited being welcomed by the display shelves with variety of sourdough bread items on the wall. A sourdough lover's heaven! We got: Classic Sourdough (regular size) Ham & Cheese sourdough scone Sourdough bun Sourdough had very good tanginess and saltiness. Perfect taste balance for me. Just thought that the crust was not as crispy as I wished. Overall, I wished it had more chewiness - like the more you chew, the more flavors kind of sensation/pleasure. But when I toasted "really slightly", the crust got my desired crispiness. Ham & Cheese scone was very savory and definitely tasty - and it is filling. Would be perfect for a quick breakfast! A bit perplexed by Sourdough Bun. The taste was a sweeter side. The texture was airy but a bit dry. But it has a distinct sourdough aroma. I later learned that they use it for sandwich. Made sense! It should go very well with protein's saltiness and vegetables' moist. I regretted not getting their prepared sandwiches! When I left this place, I held the Classic Sourdough in my arm. The tangy, natural aroma pleasantly excited me again :) read more

Dear Grain - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The only thing I get from here is there ube coconut cookie and it's the BEST COOKIE EVER!! Please never stop making it.

Stumbled across this super cute bakery on Ossington! I've been meaning to try a good loaf of sourdough during this sourdough craze. Service was super friendly! However, at the time I went internet service was down so it was cash only. There are a good variety of sourdough bread choices! I definitely wish I took a loaf home. They are more of an "artisanal" price though, which is to be expected. They also have a ton of preserves on the shelf to make the perfect sandwich or snack - from pickled veggies, pesto, olive oil, canned seafood, jams, peanut butter, and even coffee beans. They also sell a variety of sandwiches on their sourdough which I almost caved in for. I ended up buying their cheese sourdough croissant which was phenomenal - definitely recommend! Giving it 4 stars because I wish they would heat them up for you, it would definitely be better if it was warm. I also opted to try their matcha with oat milk. Not bad, however I do wish there was some sugar added (or if they could've asked me if I wanted sugar). If I'm in the area I'll definitely be looking to buy a sandwich or loaf next time! I love the vibe in this cute little sourdough studio, for sure a hidden gem in Ossington. read more

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Dear Grain has become a regular, must stop at bakery for me whenever I'm in the area. Their high hydration sourdough breads are so good and their pastries are simply delicious. I'm so glad to have stumbled upon this place! Their sourdough breads, the scones, and the cookies are a must try. The buckwheat cookie is a favourite in my household. The employees are also lovely and super helpful. I've inquired a few times about Ingredients and allergy concerns, and each time they've gone the extra mile There's a few small bistro tables inside but there's also a seating area outside. Not at all common on the Ossington strip, so that's a nice to have! read more

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This place was a mix bag of experiences this trip though I feel should try their bred to form a better opinion. I tried the the following elderberry and custard and scones both were ho hum the cookies that were picked up went well. the bread look decent though they don't slice it so I need make freezer space before committing. A place holder of 3 star for now. read more

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We happened to be in the area eating brunch when my dining companion mentioned he wanted to pop into Dear Grain to grab a loaf of sourdough. I hadn't heard of the place, but he insisted they make some of the best bread in the city. He's not wrong. I was tempted to grab a loaf of their sourdough but I wanted something a bit more traditional in terms of shape, so I decided to go with the Silhouette Bread. They don't offer their bread sliced (which is weird, since they make sandwiches so obviously they do have a slicer), so I grabbed the full loaf and was on my way. I tried it a little later and it's phenomenal. It's so flavorful and delicious that it actually enhances sandwiches to a degree that I hadn't been anticipating. I'd been eating meatloaf sandwiches for a few days, and when I made myself a sandwich with the Silhouette Bread, I was genuinely shocked how much better the concoction was compared to the sandwiches I was making with store-bought bread. We also grabbed their Chocolate Babka, because, thanks to Seinfeld, I can never say no to a Chocolate Babka. The price point, $17, was pretty outrageous but I figured I'd grab it anyway. And it's tasty but definitely overpriced. The regular bread is obviously the star of the show at Dear Grain. I can't wait to return and try that sourdough next time. read more

Nice store. Good iced vanilla latte. Little slow in making because only 1 drink maker n 1 cash. Big negative point is some products have no price tags like the boxed tea bags n crosswind goat cheese. I know I could have ask but the workers are busy n I don't want to disturb them. Not a big fan of their ambiance. Their baked pastries are good, little pricey. Price on drinks are expensive. Plain latte, cold brew is ok prices. Nice they have seatings. read more

4.5 Great sourdough bakery! Tonnes of selection ranging between $7-10. I got the classic silhouette which was delicious! You don't need to fast this at all - just slice and enjoy! Makes a great avocado toast base! read more

Dear Grain - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Cute little bakery and cafe along with other "industrial" looking restos on Geary. Happened to stumble across it as I was waiting for pasta next door (another review..). They have baked goods as their speciality it seems, and coffee/teas on the side. Service was quick. Sourdough loaf was pretty good and average price around town. Parking can be difficult to find and Im not sure I would trek here in the winter/snow read more

Dear Grain - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Dear Grain is located along Ossington closer to Queen St W where they offer a variety of items, baked goods and sourdough being their specialty. This Hamilton-born bakery started during the pandemic selling sourdough online where they often sold out quickly. Their storefront is a welcome addition to the Ossington strip. The main attraction is their bread, however, they do sell a variety of other baked goods (scones, sandwiches, buns, etc.), coffee, as well as a large selection of local goods (think jams, coffee, condiments, etc.). I've been to Dear Grain multiple times for their bread and bakery items as well as have purchased other local goodies from them. Upon entering the bakery, your eye catches the display of sourdoughs which are absolutely enticing. You do self serve and pick your own loaf where gloves are provided for you for sanitary reasons. Entering further into the store you see that they have a great selection of other baked goods. They also have frozen, at home scones, cookies, etc. Coffee is also available if you want some caffeine! I've only tried a few of their sourdoughs but the super seeded loaf still has to be my favourite. The loaves of bread come uncut nor does the bakery cut them for you (a good bread knife is definitely recommended!). The sourdough is incredibly soft inside where the crust is not too difficult to cut. The variety of seeds used in this particular sourdough complement the overall texture of the bread. The scones are also very delicious (I've tried the fresh ones in store as well as have bought a variety of the frozen bake at home scones). Overall, one of the best places for sourdough in the city for sure (I've definitely tried a lot of different places in the city!). Their frozen bake at home items are worth checking out. Service is often friendly (I even got a free morning bun one time) and you honestly cannot go wrong with any of their baked goods. Definitely will be back to restock up on my fave sourdough!! read more

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A cute boutique bakery on the Ossington strip with plenty of options to choose from. From freshly baked breads to scones to sandwiches to bottled juices and prepared foods, this place has everything. Although the prices are a bit on the higher end I would definitely recommend it. I got the super seeded sourdough and Ginger scone and they were delicious. Coming back for more ! read more

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A bakery with 'studio' in the name? Yep, you could ruin your budget on bread. If you are a lover of the loaf, however, the extra few dollars might be worth it for you. Dear Grain makes my favourite bread in the city. The process they use allows the bread to retain its moist texture and delicious flavour even after it's been cut into and left on the counter for a couple of days (potentially saving you money? on a fresh loaf to replace your stale one? maybe...). I'm not a big bread person in general, but if you are, I'd say Dear Grain is worth a visit. read more

This is the new location for Dear Grain near Ossington Ave and Queen St West. What can I say? It's like sourdough heaven here. I was honestly surprised how many things could be made from sourdough. I picked up a slice of their sourdough coffee cake and a loaf of country bread. Both were perfection! The coffee cake is not too sweet - it's only really the icing part at the top that is sweet so it works out really well. read more

Dear Grain - Country Bread ($8.50) - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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For my personal preference, the Classic Country Loaf sourdough is far too elastic and spongy and contains a very high proportion of white wheat flour (and as they say the dough is high-hydration which translates to high water weight.) Spelt and Dark Rye flour are the smaller whole-grain additions, not a whole grain flour country loaf of course. It slices very rubbery & starchy when fresh and doesn't have any crunch to the crust - but it should crisp up in the oven without drying out the interior. I may try 10+ minutes at 325°. The tang of sourness is pleasant and it does toast up very well in slices. There just isn't very much rustic whole grain fkavor to this fairly expensive small loaf. (For big whole-grain flavors, I head over to either of Blackbird Baking's two Toronto locations.) Hand-worked appearance is nice, and they do include malt powder to add color and perhaps sweetness. I can believe Dear Grain's claim this sourdough bread is highly-digestible. That slower, fermentation may be a process that takes time and occupies space, which is costly VS typical breads. Some (in fact, many) will prefer a sourdough bread with a more mild accessible grain flavor, this is it. read more

Bought the Sourdough Loaf which was so dry it was like eating sawdust. It was not fresh although the best before date was days away.

Really small location that's sells canned and bottled market goods if you're in a pinch though be prepared to pay. Prefer Black bird for the bread. Don't see myself as a regular here. It seems to be pretty empty every time I walk by. Staff don't seem to be happy working here. read more

We were strolling along ossington and found this gem , their sour dough is so good , soft inside and crusty outside. Service is friendly , I will definitely go back again . read more