Best Portuguese Bakeries in Toronto
Portuguese bakeries are scattered across the city, some are beloved favourites, while are hidden gems. But no matter your preference of establishment, each Portuguese bakery promises authentic and delicious pastries daily. Here are some of the best Portuguese bakeries in the city.
Venezia Bakery Ltd
114 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z4Open in 1979, Venezia Bakery serves up old-fashioned Portuguese desserts. The menu includes items like Portuguese tarts, leite crème, cavacas and more! There is also quite the selection of freshly baked breads.
Caldense Bakery And Pastries V I Inc
3497 Dundas St W, York, ON M6S 2S6This family-run bakery has been open since 1968, and is an important part of the Portuguese bakery scene. The Portuguese tarts stay true to the original Jeronimos Convent recipe, following the century-old methods used in Lisbon since 1830. The bakery also offers traditional breads like Paposeco, Pao de Milho, and Pao D’Avo.
Courense Bakery
1014 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6H 1M2Courense Bakery offers a large selection of breads, pastries and celebration cakes. Under the management of Paula Luis and Nuno since 2009, they put their heart and soul goes into every baked good at Courense Bakery. The menu includes a variety of European delicacies like tiramisu, croissants, custard tarts, éclairs and more.
Seara Bakery & Pastery
605 Rogers Rd, York, ON M6M 1B9There are three locations of Seara bakery across the city, with the first location opening in 2006. The bakery is best known for the Francesinhas, a Portuguese sandwich made with fresh sausage, cured ham, steak and melted cheese. There are also freshly baked bread and traditional Portuguese desserts.
Nova Era Bakery & Pastry
770 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1C6A mainstay across the GTA, Nova Era is the epitome of Portuguese bakeries. All the traditional treats are available, including egg tarts, sweet bread, corn bread and King’s Cake. There is also a selection of savoury options like the Cod Fish Rolls and Shrimp Patties.
Doce Minho Pastry And Bakery
2189 Dufferin St, York, ON M6E 3R9This family run bakery first opened its doors in 2001 with husband and wife duo Antonio and Dina Araujo at the helm. The focus is the delicious flavours of Portugal, and it’s evident on their menu, which is filled with options like tarts, pies, cakes and other pastries. Doce Minho also offers custom wedding cakes.
Palermo Bakery And Cafe
812 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1C8A hidden gem located on College Street, with bakers on site who stay true to recipes from the old country. Everything is made with passion and looks so good, that you can’t help but want to try everything in sight! From breads and cookies there is a lot to choose from.
Golden Wheat Bakery Cafe
579 Rogers Rd, York, ON M6M 1B7This bakery offers a large selection of sweet and savoury baked goods. When it comes to the café side of things the sandwiches are the way to go and the deli bar is loaded with options!
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