Sanremo Bakery

Sanremo is the neighbourhood store you see Vice documentaries about. It's the bustling, chaotic, passionate Italian deli of my dreams. A store which rises the real estate value of its surroundings by its sole existence. You can feel the sincerity and quality behind every product. The goal is clear; to serve us, the customers, something beautifully yummy and honest. No gimmicks nor tricks. A single visit and it has become my favorite store in Toronto. The only tragedy is I will never be able to taste everything they sell.

I finally came here to try their food TT. Everything was great as they look. There are so many options to choose from between savory and sweet. One time visit wasn’t enough for me to taste everything😰 All the food were looking delicious. I really liked the pizza and pasta. They are changing the menus everyday so check out their instagram for update! It’s a bit far from the downtown area but it’s definitely worth it to have a little trip. I’m coming back for more donuts🤤

This bakery blew my mind! From the moment you step into their perfectly organized chaos, you’re completely taken over by their unbelievable selection of quite literally any mouth watering baked good that you can think of. I just stood there for a few minutes taking it all in. It must have been a lunch rush when we showed up because it was so busy. But it was so well managed. No lack of staff able to help you, that’s for sure. I love how every single area has its own section. Coffee station here, bakery there, hot food over here, deli in the next room. It was so functional! I was also so shocked with the prices too. Local bakery’s in our area are very expensive! So being able to pick up an entire lemon meringue pie for $8 or a box of treats for $14 was SO delightful! We definitely felt a bit intimidated trying to navigate the ordering process for all the stations so we just grabbed a few sweet treats before heading out. But we will absolutely be back and staying for lunch & a coffee next time!

I have always tried the pastries when other people bring them to parties and get together. I finally made it down myself to see this Amazing bake shop for myself. Today was about the cakes! I tried the Oreo cake, red, velvet cake, and a slice of Nutella cake! OMG! To die for! They were all out of donuts and I found out that you have to come earlier in the day if you want to get to taste those. They sell out fast! The service was fantastic, fast and friendly! I felt as though I was at a family get together the way they work together and treat their customers. Can’t wait to go back and try those donuts! See you guys soon

This is one bakery that is well worth a visit. The sandwiches are definitely special. I was genuinely surprised at the size of the large sandwiches that are generously filled with all sorts of goodies. I picked up the prosciutto and cheese sandwich and devoured it in a few mins. I can't wait to go back and try the pizzas and other cooked foods! I also picked up a couple of chocolate chip cookies that were fantastic. They have a good almond flavour to them that is quite unique. I can't wait to go back and try some more!

There is a reason why it is so busy here! This was my first time coming to Sanremo, we had ordered the Pastrami, as well as the Turkey sandwiches and they were incredible! Some of the best sandwiches I have had. Highly recommend!

San Remo Bakery has some of my favorite donuts in the city, and their sandwiches are incredible. The whole experience is always fun, from the food to the atmosphere. Definitely a must-visit bakery!

Today was a beautiful day to enjoy a cup of coffee and enjoy the environment. Lucky to find parking right across the street. I did have to circle the block. This was my first time at Sanremo Bakery and thought that it was a coffee and a few pastries to choose from but I couldn’t have been more wrong. WOW… to say that this was an experience would be an understatement. This place was busy …. But the food…the selection of items ….the smells… intoxicating! The staff were friendly and the shop was clean and Much larger than I anticipated. The coffee was excellent! The outside seating area was also very nice and ample enough. Some chairs and tables are under the awnings and others closer to the street allow for full sun. Definitely will visit again when back in the area.

Sanremo is the neighbourhood store you see Vice documentaries about. It's the bustling, chaotic, passionate Italian deli of my dreams. A store which rises the real estate value of its surroundings by its sole existence. You can feel the sincerity and quality behind every product. The goal is clear; to serve us, the customers, something beautifully yummy and honest. No gimmicks nor tricks. A single visit and it has become my favorite store in Toronto. The only tragedy is I will never be able to taste everything they sell.

I finally came here to try their food TT. Everything was great as they look. There are so many options to choose from between savory and sweet. One time visit wasn’t enough for me to taste everything😰 All the food were looking delicious. I really liked the pizza and pasta. They are changing the menus everyday so check out their instagram for update! It’s a bit far from the downtown area but it’s definitely worth it to have a little trip. I’m coming back for more donuts🤤

This bakery blew my mind! From the moment you step into their perfectly organized chaos, you’re completely taken over by their unbelievable selection of quite literally any mouth watering baked good that you can think of. I just stood there for a few minutes taking it all in. It must have been a lunch rush when we showed up because it was so busy. But it was so well managed. No lack of staff able to help you, that’s for sure. I love how every single area has its own section. Coffee station here, bakery there, hot food over here, deli in the next room. It was so functional! I was also so shocked with the prices too. Local bakery’s in our area are very expensive! So being able to pick up an entire lemon meringue pie for $8 or a box of treats for $14 was SO delightful! We definitely felt a bit intimidated trying to navigate the ordering process for all the stations so we just grabbed a few sweet treats before heading out. But we will absolutely be back and staying for lunch & a coffee next time!

I have always tried the pastries when other people bring them to parties and get together. I finally made it down myself to see this Amazing bake shop for myself. Today was about the cakes! I tried the Oreo cake, red, velvet cake, and a slice of Nutella cake! OMG! To die for! They were all out of donuts and I found out that you have to come earlier in the day if you want to get to taste those. They sell out fast! The service was fantastic, fast and friendly! I felt as though I was at a family get together the way they work together and treat their customers. Can’t wait to go back and try those donuts! See you guys soon

This is one bakery that is well worth a visit. The sandwiches are definitely special. I was genuinely surprised at the size of the large sandwiches that are generously filled with all sorts of goodies. I picked up the prosciutto and cheese sandwich and devoured it in a few mins. I can't wait to go back and try the pizzas and other cooked foods! I also picked up a couple of chocolate chip cookies that were fantastic. They have a good almond flavour to them that is quite unique. I can't wait to go back and try some more!

There is a reason why it is so busy here! This was my first time coming to Sanremo, we had ordered the Pastrami, as well as the Turkey sandwiches and they were incredible! Some of the best sandwiches I have had. Highly recommend!

San Remo Bakery has some of my favorite donuts in the city, and their sandwiches are incredible. The whole experience is always fun, from the food to the atmosphere. Definitely a must-visit bakery!

Today was a beautiful day to enjoy a cup of coffee and enjoy the environment. Lucky to find parking right across the street. I did have to circle the block. This was my first time at Sanremo Bakery and thought that it was a coffee and a few pastries to choose from but I couldn’t have been more wrong. WOW… to say that this was an experience would be an understatement. This place was busy …. But the food…the selection of items ….the smells… intoxicating! The staff were friendly and the shop was clean and Much larger than I anticipated. The coffee was excellent! The outside seating area was also very nice and ample enough. Some chairs and tables are under the awnings and others closer to the street allow for full sun. Definitely will visit again when back in the area.

Donuts were so good! I tried a piece from 7 different ones - consistency, bold flavors, and appearance were perfect. The breakfast sandwich shop was ok; the various ingredients of the egg corned beef and croissant sandwich were all good quality but the taste didn't come through. I think the value was appropriate for the quality.

Sanremo is the neighbourhood store you see Vice documentaries about. It's the bustling, chaotic, passionate Italian deli of my dreams. A store which rises the real estate value of its surroundings by its sole existence. You can feel the sincerity and quality behind every product. The goal is clear; to serve us, the customers, something beautifully yummy and honest. No gimmicks nor tricks. A single visit and it has become my favorite store in Toronto. The only tragedy is I will never be able to taste everything they sell.

One of our go to spots to pick up desserts to bring to a potluck. Love the texture and flavour of the donuts.

I love everything San Remo has to offer! Definitely my go to spot for cold-cuts, breads, baked goods and hot table items. The donuts are fantastic and never disappoint. They have a wide selection of donuts, and sometimes run of certain flavours quickly, so I suggest ordering beforehand (especially if you have a large order/preferred flavour). I've also ordered two cakes here, both prepared on time, ready for pickup, from the friendly staff. The bakery is huge, but there is no seating inside, only some tables available outside (which usually get scooped up quickly).

My company got two kinds of donuts: the vanilla flavor and chocolate flavor. I had both of them. The filling inside was very tasty and delicious. The donut itself, I found it not very fluffy. The middle of the dough could be more fluffy. Overall, what I really liked about the donut was that it was not very sweet. Not sure is it because they made a very big batch and the quality isn't the same as if it was purchase from the store.

I came here after seeing all the raving reviews And The awesome pictures on social media I pre-ordered a dozen donuts, I came at 2 pm as scheduled and it was all ready and waiting for me. Upon entering for the first time, I was floored by the expansiveness of the bakery. They had a deli. They had ready made Italian sandwiches section. They had a coffee/cappuccino station. They had a fresh baked bread loaf section. And lastly they had the sweets section where I picked up my donuts. The donuts were amazing btw. But I also had to get a freshly sliced white bread loaf (Which was also amazing) And I had to pick up some slices of cakes and cupcakes as well. Everything was amazing. This place is awesome Everything was also so clean I will definitely be back and highly recommend Even if it is a 45 minute commute for me. Just awesome. !!!!!

There is always, always a line up at this neighborhood bakery and it's for good reason. The donuts here must be the best in Toronto. These donuts are fluffy and cooked to perfection, with the perfect balance of flavours. My very favourite donut is the blueberry cream cheese, which is an absolute must try!

Went to San Remo Friday morning. Got a parking spot right beside. Zeppole season. Also cold cuts. Muffletta sandwich and meatballs sandwich. A nice day

We love Sanremo! The options are plentiful whether you're looking for a sandwich, pastries, or bread items. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything you get here if you don't have many dietary restrictions or allergies! I'd say most of what you can get here has gluten (bread!!!) or meat (deli meats galore.. yum yum!!) The coffee here is also very yummy and the seasonal drinks are SUPER fun and such a treat! Back in March(?), we got a coffee that basically was a latte with whipped cream and straight up lucky charms cereal on top! It's quick once you're inside, albeit overwhelming and busy. I've typically gone around noon/12:30pm on a Sunday and it's always packed, but we're always out of there within 15 minutes or so (unless we take too long deliberating on what to try this time around!) It's really like a deli stop with no indoor seating and minimal seating along the sidewalk, so we usually take this to-go! Plenty of places outside to eat, or, it keeps great to take home! Pro-tip: if you don't get the sandwich heated in store, sticking it in the airfryer to heat up at home is the way to go!!

One of the top places and most well known spots in the GTA yet I never actually stepped foot in until recently. Very busy place at any time of day. I found parking to be a little restricted so I parked a little further down and walked over. There's quite a large variety of sweets and savoury items, as well as some imported products from Italy. I'd say it's best to go a little earlier in the day because by afternoon, I found a lot of items to be sold out. I grabbed some sweets to try, such as the Nutella cake and the walnut/chocolate bar which was delicious. They also have a wide variety of meats. I like that the place is divided into different parts with meat on one side, sweets on another and all savoury and hot items, coffee, etc separate as well.

Sanremo. My home away from home with great food, people and service and a fantastic atmosphere.

First time at this bakery, I live far away so when I knew I was in the area, I had to visit since I heard so much about this bakery! They had amazing selection. One side had deli, one section had sandwiches, another section hot food, one gelato, one drinks, one bread, one cake/donuts. I had to try a little bit of everything. I got sour dough bread and enjoyed it for a few days. For $3.99 I thought it was a good deal. I got a few donuts, they were good, but I've had better donuts. I got a focaccia sandwich with pastrami warmed up and it was great! I also got a few desserts to try and the lemon crossiant. I enjoyed the crossiant and strawberry tart the most. I wish I lived closer to try more food and gelato!

Amazing place and great food. It is always almost packed. Cappuccino, any of the sandwiches, breads, and tiramisu are go to. You can never go wrong with them. The only negative is there aren't enough places to sit and it is almost always crowded. So I do takeout mostly

One of Toronto's most beloved bakeries and for a good reason! They made it across Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in Canada 2022, top donut shops across Canada and I bet there are more. I've been here a handful of times, each time I'll try something new. I've yet to try their oh-so-popular donuts. They always sell out... ONE DAY though! On the most recent visit, I had their roast beef sandwich and their porchetta sandwich... oh my goodness! The best I've had, and I'm not much of a sandwich and bread person. The hot foods, salad and pies are also relatively inexpensive. Based on the reco from the counter rep, I ordered the cannoli and one of their mousses to go. The cannoli is divine. The mousse cake was slightly too intense or sweet for me, but I'm sure others would appreciate it more. Definitely visit here if you're by Etobicoke! There is a bench outside to sit on the side street. Limited parking around the side street. We had no trouble finding parking as it seems like the cars rotate in and out pretty frequently.

The classical Italian bakery , with a variety of Food, Breads, Coffee and their USP- donuts! In general not a big fan of donuts, but Sanremo changed my mind. They have unique collection of donuts which are creme filled donuts with a varied range to choose from: coconut cream, lime, chocolate etc etc etc.. I always order in advance to make I get those as they run our of these pretty quick. Whenever I have an impromptu visit , i love to sit and sip coffee and bite cannolis and take home some freshly baked breads. I have also tried their hot meals, nothing special about them but they are okay.

Never disappoints! Great treats for everyone! The cannoli cake is outrageous and the muffins are so fresh and moist.

Been a customer for over 30 years. Have never had anything less than perfect food. Baked goods to sandwiches to cake. My go to. Just wished parking was easier but that has not hindered them one bit

Amazing food, tons of fresh bakery options to choose from. Can also grab coffee while you're at it! Service is about what you'd expect from a bakery, pleasant and simple. It can get very busy though, especially on the weekends. The wait is always worth it though!

Love this place. The best pastries and when I ordered a special cake, it was beyond perfect!! Thanks to everyone at San Remo!!

Paninis had the perfect amount of filling. Cannolis were super rich and generous in portion as were the brownies. Service was quick and efficient, despite the long line ups. Since the food is so good ambiance is quite chaotic but you get your food and drinks within a reasonable amount of time though so all good. I like how there's a little take out window for pedestrians to order drinks. Overall a great bakery. Wish they had a sit down area inside but the food and service makes up for that.

Always fresh! Can be busy for lunch but a fantastic family owned establishment with a great selection of food

Donuts... Pastries... Coffee... Pasta.... Breads... basically everything you need! Never had a bad experience! It can get a bit busy and they do run out of things. So make sure to go early!

I have on,h been here a few times and in all honesty, this is not to my taste. The Red Velvet is good, but otherwise, everything else was just ok. O had the nutella croissant and there was more nutella then croissant. The coffee was ok. I understand this is a West fav but there are other bakeries that are better.

Long story short: Incredible! A great experience, and delicious food, dessert and coffee. It is a traditional bakery so you can't sit, but you can grab and go for a tasty, well-rounded meal. Long story long: Expect to stand in line! But it moved quickly, despite how cold it was outside, I was kept warm by the anticipation. I understand what the hype is about. There are many stations, such as dessert, bread/baked goods, coffee and sandwiches. I got a focaccia roast beef sandwich, which was huge and delicious as a two-part meal. I tried a famous SanRemo donut that I keep hearing about. They didn't have many choices left, but I got the blueberry one. I also got a single-portion tiramisu (you kind of have to if it's an Italian bakery) and a small raspberry chocolate mousse. My favourite was the mousse, but it was all divine. A bit crowded, but they have a decent system which allows you to order then pay at the main cashier in the middle. Everyone was friendly. I'm very glad I stopped by while I was in that part of town!

I want to try this place forever because I saw their pizza on Dave Portnoy one bite pizza reviews, but they're always closed when I go they close at 5 o'clock. I wish they would have their place open on the weekends till like 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.

Lots of options here. Cakes, cupcakes, loaves of bread, cookies, biscotti, even a hot sandwiches & food area. Too bad there's no where to sit & eat here because I could stay & spend a lot of time here. We were in the area for a birthday party so we thought we would check the bakery out. We got a brownie tin, a slice of red velvet cake for me, and a small container of hazelnut chocolate cookies & almond cookies. Their system is you order your food & pay at the cash which is in the middle of the bakery. Everything was delicious. I just wish this bakery had a location closer to us. Etobicoke is pretty far for us. If I'm in this area again will definitely get more pastries for us to bring home.

Would go here every day if I could. I've had donuts, sandwiches, coffee. All was perfect. My caramel macchiato was amazing, hadn't had it like that since Italy. Service was good in some areas could use work in others but nothing that bothered me

During COVID-19, they're open for curbside pickup and in-store shopping and there is a huge lineup outside the store, from early morning. We went to buy their delicious Apple Fritters, but they were out of them; so, we bought mixed-berry tart. I didn't like it so much, cause only lots of whipped cream was added to the tart crust with strawberry, blueberry and raspberry on top. Nothing that couldn't have easily been done at home.

Greatest bakery / deli I have ever darkened the door of. A true gem. Fantastic service.

Went to this highly recommend bakery today around 2pm and it was packed. The doughnuts were already sold out so I definitely feel like it's a must try for next time. We got the house roast beef sandwich, croissants, danishes and avocado turkey sandwich as well. Literally everything was so good I don't even have words. The bread for the sandwiches were so soft moist and flavourful. The meat was thinly sliced and stacked high and even more delicious than it looks. I literally cannot choose which part of the sandwich was best cause it was all amazing. We went back and bought 2 more sandwiches to take home for the next day that's how great it was. The customer service was awesome the workers were friendly and polite. It was super busy and they were still all phenomenal. I am coming back again and again and telling everyone :) also the prices are very reasonable to me.

Great donuts and bagels Nice atmosphere The servers are warm and welcoming. The only thing was sometimes the line for donuts can be super long. Also parking might be a problem

Used to live a 5 minute block from this place!! Okay, let's start with a short story about how this came to be, our landlord had dropped over some cannoli's! Except they were one of the best we've had! It was seriously authentic Italian cannoli! But from where?! We HAD to find out! We checked the box and texted our landlord straight begging about where he had gotten them from. As he was kind enough to leave it in front of our door, he never thought we'd adore this place so much. He sent us to Sanremo's way!! Since then, we came EVERY SINGLE DAY. The cafe crema was the first drink I fell in love with! Ordered the exact same thing in a train station in Florence. I've been dreaming about how to make that coffee and finally, since coming here I've found the exact replica of the drink! Having it being the same drink brought me straight back to Italy! The food was made fresh daily and so were the pastries! We'd buy sooo much, that we would come back the next day for breakfast and bring a whole load of pastries again. I'm still dreaming of when I can get a chance to visit again! Still obsessed with this place! Also, they've got a wonderful patio! Fresh air, wonderful sun shining on you and most of all, sometimes there are people laying live music!!! I CAN NOT WAIT TO BE BACK!!!!

June 2020 Curbside Order - WAY FASTER than May's order - it became a Ferrari! - I somehow got on 10 minutes to 9am so I started adding my items to the cart - Checking out took some time and I was nervous as the site starting lagging and I had less than 5 minutes left of my session - Donut special was white chocolate cream cheese carrot cake (you can taste every flavour in the name) and chocolate fudge caramel pecan (didn't taste much caramel or I couldn't tell) - Porchetta panini was underwhelming or maybe I just missed the in-house porchetta sandwich with crispy skin - Cookie explosion horsetail was delicious

Wholesome family vibes and amazing desserts! The service is quick and efficient. Almond Croissant

An incredibly delicious bakery with friendly helpful staff located in Etobicoke. This place is a staple and a must-try. Donuts, yes. Sandwiches, yes. Hot food, yes, their cafe crema, best I ever had. The lines can get long but are well worth the wait. They are very organized and will direct you to different stations. Parking is on the main road or side streets, it could get a little packed. Use Ritual to order ahead and pick up at their outside window.

Always satisfied. Amazing customer service! They must treat their staff well because they have fantastic workers. All the young girls are friendly and efficient They do it right .

No trip to Toronto is complete without indulging in this incredible place. First time my friend & I Ubered to try the Apple fritter and discovered the meatwich. . They've upped the status even more with the nutella frappe and donuts. I'm still obsessed with their meatwich and Italian coffee. The fritter may be beat by Lucy's in edmonton.... But you are sure to be pleased by something. So much selection and goodness. Highly recommend checking this out. . Two can dine on the 11.95 meatwich. We spent 30$ and we're very satisfied with our meal. . I'm sad we don't have this on the west coast. Nothing can beat it. Don't you dare miss out on coming here!

Finally crossing Sanremo off my list and couldn't be happier. Stopped by just before the lunch rush on a Friday. The sandwich counter experience was so organized: order, get bar code, pay, and come back for pick up on your way out. The dessert section was separate and there was a short line to order. We got a variety of cannoli's to try: lemon, pistachio and Sicilian. At the checkout you can place your coffee or drink order, and pick up at one of two windows outside. Overall it was a great trip! I would have liked to browse more but I felt a bit rushed as the staff seemed really busy! I ordered a corned beef sandwich on focaccia bread. It had cheese on it as well. Really delicious and as big as it looked, not heavy at all! I ordered an cold brew coffee with a drop of almond milk and that's exactly what I got! It was refreshing and tasty.

Delicious cakes, cupcakes, bagels, have not tried the cooked food section yet but the pics look delicious. Will try it someday. Their bottled pasta sauce is delicious I get a couple of bottles whenever I am there so I have some in stock. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Amazing bakery and deli. Second visit and we went solely to get their donuts and veal sandwiches. It's a bit confusing and I knocked off a star bec there are several lineups within the business and you don't necessarily know which line up and than you order, go pay and than come back to get your order. There are no order numbers so it just feels like chaos and if you haven't been here before it's very confusing. Now setting all this aside their donuts are to die for. Ordered the sugar Boston creme donuts, sprinkle donuts, and Apple fritters. If you are set on a particular donut order ahead or get there early. Their donuts are big in size and so fresh. The sugar Boston creme donuts were like a sugar donut with a creme filling absolutely delicious and fresh. The Apple fritter did not disappoint as it contained fresh pieces of apple and it was like a fresh apple cake. It was amazing. Lastly, we ordered the veal sandwiches. We had a trek home so we were pleasantly surprised that they managed to stay warm and the bun was fresh. The veal was tender and the sauce amazing. Ordered it with mushrooms peppers and onions. Did not disappoint and the sandwiches are big enough to share between two people. They have a deli section as well serving cold sandwiches and cold cuts. Amazing bakery!!!!

I had heard about San Remo bakery for some time now, but due to distance from my usual stomping grounds, I have never had occasion to visit until recently. The bakery is fairly expansive, with a delicatessen, a hot food and sandwich counter, bread section, desserts section, and a cafe area where you can buy beverages to enjoy with your food. There is limited seating in the cafe and desserts areas as well as some additional seating areas outside. Parking can be a nightmare, especially on weekends so pack your patience! I have tried their olive pizza bread which was pillowy and had a good amount of cheese and a few types of olives on it. I also tried their custard tarts, which I must say were not as good as some I've tried from Portuguese bakeries such as Nova Era. They sell churros that are prefilled with a dulce de leche sauce. I've had their Black Forest cake as well. Although I'm not a Black Forest cake fan, the cake was moist and the cherry jelly wasn't overly sweet. There was a lot of whipped cream (which I don't enjoy so I removed it) but the cream was thick so if you enjoy whipped cream and Black Forest cake, this may be the cake for you! I'd heard many things about the donuts at San Remo. They offer yeast raised bready donuts (which I prefer over cake donuts) in a big selection of flavours including chocolate dipped, Nutella filled, red velvet, coconut, as well as seasonal flavours. I got the chocolate dipped and Nutella filled donuts. While I enjoyed the dense texture of the donuts, the chocolate glaze, powdered sugar and especially the abundance of Nutella made these over the top sweet for me. I prefer a lightly glazed donut with similar texture. Standout desserts for me were the pistachio and chocolate hazelnut cannolis, as well as the chocolate hazelnut mousse cake. The cannoli fillings were nutty and not too sweet. The hazelnut mousse cake was delicious with a great balance of chocolate ganache, chocolate mousse, hazelnut mousse, and moist chocolate cake. I definitely will return to try their chocolate hazelnut cake slice and for those delicious cannolis!

With the high regard and lineups for baked goods, a nice hot table, I was surprised by the poor food quality preparation for a recent catering order. The chicken scallopini had the skin attached to large thick pieces of chicken....hardly was any chicken scallopini recipe! I was embarrassed to have served a large gathering of guests that are all great cooks and well aware of this not being correctly prepared. I cannot say how disgusting loose, "white", wrinkly chicken skin looks dribbling & soaking in that wine & mushroom sauce!! ugh! simply disgusting. There was leftovers and of course I had no choice to just throw them out....what a waste of $$$. Don't gamble on catered food. There are other better choices in our area.

Good price, good food. All kinds of coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and breakfast pizzas. A little confusing set up with all the different stations/ where you pay, but we figured it out pretty easily. Maple donut was

this bakery is ridiculously huge. Look from outside seemed way smaller but they have different sections like donuts and pastries on one side. coffee on the other. and not to forget - the deli is on one and sandwiches on the other again. very well organized italian bakery - so is the taste of everything they make i believe. I couldn't stand that long to get one donut so decided to get coffee - finally ended up getting Affagato and I am so glad i tried - it was the best i have had in TORONTO area. also not to forget - it was only $4.50+ tax. usually i noticed many coffee shops in toronto charge about $7-8+tax for an affogato with vanilla icecream. and here i was asked for the option of icecream that I want. I chose hazelnut and it was sooooo tasty - going back soon again for the same before summer ends!

BAKERY: Natale Bozzo started this family owned bakery in 1969, which is now run by his three sons, Ed, Nick and Robert. You can't miss Ed the head baker; he's a really big guy (as in workout big) with a heart of gold! In addition to their infamous donuts are cakes, breads, sandwiches, hot Italian dishes and gelato. There is a full service espresso bar, small grocery section, and the bakery was on the Food Network show "You Gotta Eat Here." DONUTS: Their donuts are so popular that by 9 am certain varieties are sold out. The bakery is super busy, especially on weekends. You can order donuts online the day before, but it's best to call about their cutoff times as I noticed they changed it a few times, and it wasn't reflected on their website. The donuts are sublime - soft and fluffy with generous fillings. They are a lot bigger than the franchise store variety, and definitely not as sweet. One bite and you'll be hooked! PRICES: Donuts - $2.15 each, 6 for $10.99 or 12 for $19.99 Mini donuts - $1.50 OUR VISIT: We found out by chance they were open on Good Friday, so we woke up super early and arrived just after 8 am. The place was packed! Despite the staff doing their best to organize the lines, we found it quite chaotic! We managed a quick chat with Ed since he was busy and had not slept for days! A lot of preparation went into making the specialty cakes, flans, tarts and breads to celebrate Easter. We always buy a few slices of their pistachio ricotta cake and lemon cheesecake. Unfortunately, on this visit, they were not available ... so sad. By the time our number was called, they were already sold out of lemon meringue donuts, and I thought I was going to have a meltdown (okay that's being dramatic), but I was told more would be coming in 10 minutes. The girl that was helping us even waited so she could add some to our box before closing it. We really appreciated her patience. Everyone was actually very helpful and doing their best to ensure the line was flowing. PURCHASES: Coconut filled - we received the wrong donut and only noticed when we got home, but this one (chocolate coconut) was quite good Lemon Meringue - you must try this donut, especially if you love lemon meringue pie! Nutella - this is a very popular one and sells out quickly. There is a generous portion of Nutella inside and on top Boston Cream - my husband's favorite, much better than the franchise variety! Blueberry Cream Cheese - this donut was okay, but I prefer the Key lime filled Sfogliatella a.k.a. lobster tail - extremely crunchy, but flaky, the filling, which I think is pastry cream, was rich and creamy. $2.99 each Strawberry Mousse - this was a miss for us. It was very tangy, so I think yogurt was a key ingredient. It was quite pricey at $4.50 for just a few bites. Easter Egg Cheesecake - the cheesecake is a creamy version. It's very rich and can easily be shared. $4.75 Lemon Tart - tender crust with lemon filling. $3.50 Pear Ricotta Cake - the top and bottom layers were starting to get a big soggy, perhaps from the generous ricotta filling. They were out of the pistachio version, which is my favorite. $3.50 Deep Fried Cheesecakes - there were three flavours and we tried the caramel apple and dulce de leche. I liked the cheesecake filling and the dough was quite different ... definitely not pie crust or phyllo. If I had to guess, an egg roll dough or tortilla ... $3.99 each Lemon Danish - what a ginormous dollop of lemon filling. We ate this the next day and it was a bit soggy by then, so we crisped it up in the oven. $2.50 Deluxe Custard Tart - this tasted like a Portuguese style tart filled with Nutella. $2.49 SANDWICHES: On our way out, we stopped to pick up some sandwiches, but they were not all available yet. Did I say how sad I was? We were almost late for donuts, but too early for sandwiches. FAVORITES: Lemon meringue and Nutella donuts, pistachio cake, assorted cold cuts with caramelized onions on focaccia bread. OVERALL: I don't know how we walked out with over $45 of pastries, and it would have been more if I hadn't stopped myself! We certainly had our sugar rush during the long weekend and were literally bouncing off the walls. My husband said, "Please, no more sweets for a long time." Are you kidding me? Dessert lover here! I have a craving for a donut right now!!!

Beautiful donuts. They were large & in charge! These donuts were heavy weight from being extremely filled with quality ingredients like real fruit jams, cheesecake cream, Nutella, etc ! The dough had a good light chew too. My favourite was the Blueberry Cheesecake! That being said, it was overall quite sweet and hefty to eat. I'm also not the hugest fan of donuts in general, so take that with a grain of sugar :p But I can see die-hard donut fans & sweet tooths absolutely LOVING this place. Lastly, I also tried a couple of their colourful macarons. The cookie itself was baked great, but again it was really sweet especially with the whipped cream-esque filling.

I came here wanting to try their Cannolis but by the time I got there (in mid afternoon) they were sold out.. So instead, I tried a few assorted desserts here - brownie, lemon cake, mousse. I had such high expectations from all the rave reviews... but the desserts were mediocre, I would say on par with desserts you can make at home with premade cake / brownie mix. The cake tasted like Costco sheet cake, so if you're thinking of getting that maybe buy it from Costco instead. The brownies and cakes were both way too sweet, the cake was very heavy dense. The best out of the desserts I tried was the mousse as it had a tarte profile for a more well rounded flavor. Lastly, I had a bite of what my friend's focaccia sandwich with some deli cold cuts, that was pretty good. 2 stars for the lackluster desserts and 3 stars for the focaccia cold cut sandwich.

This is a great place to get a treat or lunch or treats to bring to an event. They have a whole sandwich and meats section that looked beautiful. They have a latte machine that prints your picture on the top with coffee. Really neat! The best of the best, for me, are the doughnuts! There are so many amazing flavours and they are huge! I have just a picture of the Apple Fritter. WAY more apple in it than you average apple fritter which was lovely. Lots of cinnamon and then what was really different was the thicker coating of icing and the almost crunchy exterior. The inside is so soft and lovely. I highly suggest going and getting 6-12 to share with a group of people so you can try a bunch!

Amazing food, service and options! Deli great and the sandwiches are incredible! Donuts a must!