Best Italian bakeries in Toronto
From cookies to cannoli, Toronto has an abundance of Italian bakeries serving up fresh baked goods. Pillars to the communities they inhabit, these family-run bakeries have been around for decades. Here are the best Italian bakeries in Toronto.
Sud Forno
132 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5C 1X3With a new location in the heart of the Financial District, Sud Forno’s family-owned bakery is one of the staples on the Italian bakery scene. Serving freshly baked pizzas, Panini, pastries and bread, it seems that both locations are busy around the clock!
Tre Mari Bakery
1311 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6E 1C2Open for more than 50 years, Tre Mari Bakery is an institution of the Corso Italia community in the city. With baked goods like Sicilian cannoli, traditional Italian cookies, celebration cakes and freshly baked bread, it’s no wonder it’s so revered.
Sanremo Bakery Inc
374 Royal York Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8Y 2R3If you’re looking to indulge your sweet tooth, then look no further than SanRemo. Known for its freshly baked doughnuts and cannoli, this place is so packed you have to take a number to get your desserts! Make sure you head out to Etobicoke early, because it has been known to sell out of the most popular treats.
Mastrandrea Commercial Bakeries Ltd
609 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1M5With third generation bakers, everything at Forno Cultura is made in the traditional way, but with local ingredients. It is important to them that they use all natural ingredients and only use organic flour. The freshly baked bread is some of the best in the city.
Commisso Bakery
8 Kincort St, York, ON M6M 3E1Founded in 1957, Racco Bakery/Commisso Brother’s has become a city landmark! Open 24 hours a day, the family-run bakery that offers traditional pastries, cookies and bread. There’s also a hot table where you’ll find fresh pasta, fish, veal and pizza.
Rustic Bakery
318 Rustic Rd, North York, ON M6L 1W5North York is home to Rustic Bakery, where you’ll find an eclectic mix of traditional Italian desserts and some community favourites, like the red velvet cupcakes. The bakery makes custom cakes, offers catering and have a selection of gelato during the summer months.
Lamanna's Bakery
12-6758 Kingston Rd, Toronto, ON M1B 1G8East-end bakery Lamanna’s is known for its perfectly brewed espressos and cappuccinos. Owners Peter and Rosa Lamanna hail from Monteleone di Puglia, and take great care to replicate the flavours of their hometown. Your best bet is their Cannoli Cupcake, a vanilla cupcake topped with a mini cannoli and filled with ricotta and chocolate chips.
Messina Bakery
19 Scarlett Rd, York, ON M6N 4J5Messina Bakery, named after a fishing town in Sicily, first opened in 1970. The family-owned bakery is renowned for its Sicilian cannoli and lavish cakes. What makes Messina standout is its lack of preservatives and attention given to its loyal clientele. The bakery serves bread, cookies, tarts, cakes and more.
Riviera Bakery
576 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B3Located in the heart of Little Italy, Riviera Bakery is a neighbourhood hangout. While the friendly staff and local vibe get customers through the doors, it’s the freshly baked bread, and pastries that keep them coming back for more. There is a pretty big coffee menu as well.
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