Blackbird Baking Co. Riverside

Best sandwiches in the city. They have a rotating selection of different types of sandwiches but my favourite has been green goddess turkey, blue cheese and roast beef, and chimichirri and salami. The bread amazing and I mean AMAZING, and affordable, recommend visiting and trying out a loaf of sour dough, brioche on the weekend, and the baguettes they have. They have great spreads, and an assortment of delicious baked good and sweets. Also the selection of different local goodies is amazing. Best bakery in the city, don’t miss out on this amazing gem.

Went here to get some delicious bread. It was popping people, giving a great vibe. But the staff are not very friendly. For a local bakery, I expected a little more kindness and politeness. But I got no "Hi" or "What would you like" also no "Please" or "Goodbye". No smiling, either. She just gestured to where I had to pay. Probably won't be going here again. There's nicer bakeries in the area.

Literally just was here and got a lovely recommendation from two lovely women behind the counter for the whipped feta (spicy, garlicky, creamy and sweet!) and the sourdough bread!! Which was AMAZING!! 12/10 even got some sandwich recommendations which I’m very excited to try. Great bakery, lovely staff 😊

Not the most fair review, because all I got was a croissant. Came to $4. It was handed to me with no offer to heat it up; almost felt rushed. It was alright, nothing to write home about. I loved the atmosphere and it’s located in Riverside which is a great Toronto neighborhood. it’s only fair to mention as I was walking in, someone coming out told me it’s a great bakery.

Thr almonds croissants here, are just amazing. Good bread, and there was a chocolate lava brownie kind of pastry that also hits the spot of you are a chocolate lover. We decided to get coffee here. Even though it was just drip coffee, I have had a lot better. Also they were not very generous with their cream and sugar, which is why I gave 4 for service. Otherwise, amazing! There is no place to sit, here, since this is a bakery with a store. We took our treats home, though couldn't resist a few bites in the car!

As someone who loooooves supporting local businesses, I’ve been a regular at this bakery for a while. The pastries are always on point, the sandwiches are delicious, and the vibe inside is charming and cozy. However, I feel it’s important to address an issue that’s been bothering me for a while now. I noticed the staff here, while always friendly and hardworking, don’t seem to receive digital tips anymore. After speaking with a few of the staff, I learned that the bakery had removed the option to tip on the machine, which I find wrong. These folks are hustling day in and day out, selling bread and serving customers with a smile, but there’s no system in place for a customer to show gratitude every once in a while. As a customer, I’d love to have the option to tip them directly on the machine, especially since their service is top-notch. It’s honestly a shame when a business overlooks the importance of compensating their staff for the excellent service they provide. Small businesses like this need to recognize that the people behind the counter are just as important as the product they sell. I’m giving two stars because I love the bakery, but I really hope they take this feedback to heart. If you want to keep your talented staff happy and motivated, you’ve got to show them the respect they deserve – including tipping. Please consider implementing a digital tipping system for your employees. They deserve it!

I've had quite a lot of croissants in my life and the almond croissant I had here was not buttery or soft, very crispy. I don't think this is one of the best bakeries in the city. The lemon tart was OK and the chocolate caramel tart was slightly better. Nothing spectacular. I had high expectations because of all the reputation associated to this baker's name. Maybe this was an off day.

This place was recommended by so many, I had high expectations, but it was such a let down. The guy at the counter wasn’t super friendly- I had a question about the sandwiches (turns out they were displayed in the case + written on the wall with no substitutes but it was my first time there so how would I know?) and he answered it very curtly. I wasn’t going to let that deter the recommendations from others so I proceeded. I ordered a Harissa chickpea sweet potato sandwich (which they warmed up) and an almond croissant (I’m obsessed and I try them at every bakery). It was $18!! At that price I said no to a coffee or anything else. Loaves of the focaccia were $8.50… Hopes were still high. The sandwich was poorly presented and the taste was very meh. The toppings were just thrown in there and nothing kept them inside so when it was handed to me in a vertical position, all toppings fell to the bottom of the bag. The harissa flavour was not balanced so there were some spicy flavourful bites and others with no taste. I managed to get some back in the sandwich but it was very messy. I ate it in the car because there was no where to sit. A couple of stools awkwardly against a wall with many items on the narrow counter so it didn’t look like a spot to eat, just to wait. The bread was a 1.5/5 at best. It had no flavour, only tasted fresh because it was warmed.. super disappointing. The almond croissant was not the worst I had but certainly at the bottom of the list. It had an overwhelming vanilla extract flavour which overpowered any almond taste. It was thick with the layers clumped together. I ate it 10 min after buying it so it was fresh and should have been at its peak. Such a disappointment overall and an expensive one at that. I’m giving it 2 stars because it was edible and clean but will absolutely not return and will share my disappointment the next time this place is recommended.