London, Ontario’s bakery scene has quietly become one of the most exciting in the province. What was once dominated by a handful of old-school Italian and Portuguese shops has evolved into a rich landscape of artisan sourdough, delicate French pastry, and indulgent celebration cakes.
Whether you live in Wortley Village, Old North, or are just passing through the Forest City, there is a neighbourhood bakery waiting to win you over. The best part is that these spots are not just places to grab bread; they are community hubs where bakers know their regulars by name.
Finding a truly great croissant or a perfectly chewy bagel can transform a mundane morning into a highlight. However, with so many options popping up, it can be tough to know which counters are worth the calories and the drive across town.
We have done the legwork—and the tasting—to bring you a curated guide to the city’s standout spots. This list prioritizes quality of ingredients, consistency of baking, and the overall experience of stepping through the door.
From flaky laminated dough to gluten-free innovations and old-world recipes passed down through generations, London has a carb for every craving. Get ready to explore the sweet and savoury side of the city with our definitive ranking of the top bakeries.
Below, you will find the definitive list of must-visit bakeries in London, Ontario, complete with details on what makes each one unique.
crown pastries
| Address | 655 Wellington Rd #2, London, ON N6C 4R4, Canada |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Phone | (519) 686-8000 |
I recently tried the **Tres Leches cake** at Crown Pastries, and it was absolutely delicious! It was soft, fresh, perfectly moist, and had just the right amount of sweetness. Every bite was so flavorful. The quality and taste exceeded my expectations.
A special thank you to **Ezzedin** and **Roida** for their outstanding customer service. They were so friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better.
I'll definitely be coming back to try more desserts. Highly recommend Crown Pastries to anyone looking for amazing desserts and excellent service!
It was my first time visiting and I was blown away. I’m from the big city, and was really missing high quality Syrian desserts. This place delivers just that. They have such a big, beautiful selection, everything is fresh, perfectly crispy, crunchy, and melt in your mouth delicious. Rehem was so kind, and really helped me choose the right size / options to choose from. 10/10 would recommend. So worth the trip.
Has the absolute best fruit pastries!! The mango and chocolate one are soooo amazing! The strawberry was very good as well I just personally prefer mango or chocolate as a personal preference. Ezzeddin was very kind and helpful giving us the best service possible when we were getting our sweet treats! I will always keep coming back to them. A very clean space, the best variety I’ve ever seen and always such kind attentive service.
An outstanding experience in every way.
Crown Pastries truly offers authentic Arabic flavors with exceptional quality. The taste is rich, traditional, and perfectly balanced. You can enjoy the desserts without being overwhelmed by excessive sweetness, as the sugar level is light and just right.
The qatayef are made in an amazing way — fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The kunafa is more than wonderful, one of the best we’ve tasted.
The Turkish coffee is incredibly delicious, rich in flavor, and clearly made with love and care, which perfectly complements the desserts.
The shop is spotlessly clean, well-organized, and inviting, and the staff are friendly, polite, and genuinely warm.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for high-quality Arabic pastries, authentic taste, and excellent service. We will definitely be coming back.
Wonderful experience at Crown Sweets! The service is always excellent and welcoming. A special thank you to Amjad Shublat for his kindness, professionalism, and exceptional service. He even offered me coffee—a lovely gesture that made my visit extra special. Highly recommended! ❤️
Artisan Bakery
| Address | 864 Dundas St, London, ON N5W 3H7, Canada |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Phone | (519) 601-9144 |
I am very fond of this bakery. I love their garlic focaccia bread, which is only available Thursday-Sunday. I have also tried their food menu and coffee - all in all great vibe!
Make a pick-up order for a few sourdough loaves and WOWWWWW, some of the best sourdough I’ve ever had. Delicious, fresh, with wonderful customer service. 10/10 would recommend to others
overall good coffee and pastries, love their almond croissant so much and natural honey (fuel for running). 🧡
Absolutely love this cafe- vibe is cute and cozy, they sell PERFECT fresh sourdough pizza dough, make spot-on coffees, have a lovely selection of local my curated products (the cherry rebel kombucha is amazing) and are super nice. I’ve been a couple times so far and will definitely make it a regular spot for me.
Unfortunately the service was abysmal and made me just want to go home and curl into a ball. The employee at the counter was extremely condescending. When asked a simple question, if they serve iced coffee (as their menu said Drip Coffee) but on the other side of the sign it says "iced" (because they charge an extra .85 to make drinks iced, LOL you're kidding right? Less drink but whatever), the employee pushed me to order an iced americano. They were insisting I have no idea what I'm talking about instead of just telling me they don't make iced coffee there. The cashier went to the barista and they made faces at each other like I was crazy for asking if they serve it here. They came back to say they only serve espresso drinks, and to which I thank them for their time and that I'm good (as I just was going to head out after they didn't have what I wanted and that treatment), and the cashier made a face at me... like why? I always go out of my way to support LGBTQ+ businesses and as part of that community, I felt so alienated and instead of approaching my question with kindness and good faith, I as treated like I was a monster. I think its a fair question to ask if they do iced coffee, as its a really common drink. I ended up going home after, and likely will never return 🙁
Lynn's Bakery Deli & Catering
| Address | 2190 Dundas St, London, ON N5V 1R2, Canada |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Phone | (519) 451-4541 |
The food in here is always so amazing. I’m impressed. I absolutely love their bread and my goodness the treats are so good. I love their pizza dough that I can buy frozen or thawed out and bring it home to make homemade pizzas. They also have all of the toppings and it’s incredible for an at home meal with the family and gives us something to do. The crumbled bacon is really good and it’s a smoky bacon I find, I added a few extra toppings on my pizza from leftovers at home, but everything else was from there. The pesto sandwich is also a huge hit!
Fresh sandwich buns WOW. I got 4 ham & cheese and 4 beef & cheese. I came back on my E-bike two days in a row from Downtown, to stock up on these tasty choices.
This was my first time going there. Friendly staff and a very clean place. Incredible selection of food. I highly recommend the apple fritters.
First time visitor. Exterior of building caught my attention and when i saw the crowds if people going in I knew I was in a good spot. Ordered a Maestro sandwich fresh made as they said it was their most popular. It was fantastic. On be like a soft focaccia bread with some cheese. Was more than enough for 1 person. Also bought some cheese sticks. Overall, prices seemed good and quality is good, so I understand why its so busy.
Fritters were out of the world In terms of texture and flavoring.
Long john is filled with extra cream down the middle. A bit sweet in my opinion.
Had the pesto ham wrap and it was tasty.
So many choices here so it would be hard to pick 1 to try.
Old North Sconery
| Address | 462 Cheapside St, London, ON N5Y 3X2, Canada |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: Closed Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Phone | (519) 432-1513 |
We had heard of the Old North Sconery & Market for the past couple of years, but had never been. It wasn’t until a neighbour’s rave review about this place that we finally decided we had to check it out. Set in the heart of Old North, as we got to the door, the line up of locals waiting to order, was practically coming out the door. We stood in line, taking in the aromas of what awaited us! We decided to get a mixture of their scone bits to try as many different flavours as possible. After making our purchase we decided to just sit outside on the wrought iron furniture that was provided. Now, I’ll admit, I have never had a scone before and I had this preconceived notion that they would be dense and dry……nothing could have been further from reality! They were so flavourful, crisp on the outside and soft and nothing resembling dry on the inside. We quickly made those 6 disappear then immediately looked at each other and said, we need to go back in and buy some more of the traditional sized scones. They are so flavourful, there is absolutely nothing I could suggest to make them better. Me being the typical sweet tooth, I was surprised to find that my favourite, was the aged cheddar and chive. Yet again another amazing food find just a short drive. Do yourself a favour and give Old North Sconery a try!
I had a great experience at Old North Sconery. The vibe is really nice,cozy and welcoming, with just a few tables to sit and enjoy your coffee. The place was clean, and the staff were very friendly and genuinely welcoming.
The coffee tasted fresh, and the cup sizes are bigger than most places, which makes it absolutely worth the price. I also tried the cheesecake brownie,it was excellent and definitely something you should try for yourself.
Overall, it’s a highly recommended spot to start your day.
Great little bakery and market in the heart of old North. It is SO much for than a scone bakery. They have a wonderful selection of locally made products - from gifts, to chocolates to frozen entrees, baked goods and ice cream, and their selection of scones and goodies is AMAZING! They also have a wide assortment of coffee and beverages including seasonal themed drinks. I got a 6 pack of scones and a few cookies and was blown away! The scones were so light and delicate with the perfect crunch and flavour. I don’t think I could pick a favourite because they were all amazing!! And the cookies were HANDS DOWN the best I’ve ever tried (and I used to own my own cookie shop, so that says A LOT). Perfectly crisp on the edges with a slight chew to the centre. This place is the perfect little neighbourhood coffee shop and local market and I cannot wait to come back - well worth the 45minute drive for me!!!
Excellent selection of not only Bakery but a coffee bar, frozen meals, along with jams, maple, syrups etc. And drinks. A mini market
Only problem is parking can be a challenge. Lots of side streets though to park on and walk a short walk to it. Located on a corner. Beautiful spot!
Always loved the homes converted into business in the heart of an older neighbourhood. This gem shines with a bunch of eclectic offerings including chocolates, frozen pizzas and not to mention, Scones! I was visiting my mom, who makes delicious scones and I wasn't sure if I should bring her store bought. Well, they were clearly scratch made, with butter that needed to be licked off your fingers.
Coffee lovers can enjoy a beverage and scone, or cookie, or biscuit, and several other things i didn't get to look at as I was in a rush, gotta say, I took one of every flavour of scone they had and my family was super impressed. Will be back for a bean and treat in the near future. Well done in the North end!
Purple Lips Bakery
| Address | 497 Grey St, London, ON N6B 1H4, Canada |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: Closed |
| Phone | (519) 808-9978 |
Yesterday, we stumbled across a hidden gem—Purple Lips Bakery—and we truly can’t say enough good things.
Everything we tried was incredibly flavourful, and there was a great variety of items to choose from, all at very reasonable prices. We ended up getting a little bit of everything so we could sample as much as possible—and we’re so glad we did.
The empire cookies were hands down the best we’ve ever had. You could really taste the almond in the cookie and the raspberry filling, and the light dab of icing on top was the perfect touch—not overly sweet, just a great balance overall. The cherry bar was also delicious, and the macaroons were soft, fresh, and full of flavour.
Even our pup was included—the cheesy beef dog biscuits were a big hit!
The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and we even had the chance to meet the owner. She was fantastic—so personable and welcoming, which really added to the whole experience.
We found something for everyone, and we’ll absolutely be back.
I ordered a dozen cupcakes for some nurses at Victoria hospital. They were delivered in time, and a big hit. Beautifully decorated. I would definitely use their services again. Thanks
Nice surprise to be able to get a Saskatoon berry pie! You don't see those too often and it was a big hit in my family.
Check out times as it's not open all the time. Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays only!
Cookies, muffins and cupcakes looked delicious. I'll be back!
Visited Purple Lips Bakery for the first time today, and it was such a lovely experience! The bakery is a cute, quaint little shop with a welcoming atmosphere.
We picked up a cherry bar, lemon bar, oatmeal raisin cookies, and a carrot muffin. The cherry and lemon bars were absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and definitely worth trying. We haven't had the chance to try the cookies or muffin yet, but based on what we've tasted so far, I'm sure they'll be just as good.
I didn't catch the name of the woman who helped us, but she was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Great customer service really made our first visit memorable.
We'll definitely be back to try more of the baked goods. If you're looking for a local bakery with delicious treats and excellent service, I highly recommend stopping by!
WOW!! And where to begin... I didn't know about Purple Lips until I saw on Facebook this morning that the Grilled Cheezeey food truck was doing a pop-up today at this wonderful bakery.
So, my boyfriend and I went.
First stop - the bakery. We met Stephanie (owner - what a lovely woman and doing great things for SOHO) and bought; cinnamon rolls, Saskatoon berry tarts, tea biscuits and coconut oatmeal cookies. All of it truly delicious and like no other we've had!
PL is only open Thurs - Sat, which at first made me sad, but upon reflection, it's maybe a good thing for the wallet (not that prices are unreasonable, but because I would go too often..haha) and waistline 😆 Honestly, we cannot wait to go back and try more.
I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that the grilled cheese sandwiches were also a huge hit!! Thanks Stephanie for having them come out to your location. Will definitely seek them out around the City for more!!
Cheers to both businesses 🙌
Angelo’s Italian Bakery & Market
| Address | 755 Wonderland Rd N, London, ON N6H 4L1, Canada |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Phone | (519) 473-7772 |
Wanted to share an incredible experience I had purchasing a custom cake for a milestone birthday. Grateful for the bakery and chefs for following a vision and bringing it to life. I felt so much joy when the cake came out for reveal. It was one of the most stunning things I have ever seen. I’m still enamoured at the skill and creativity along with the obvious care, consideration and meticulous detail that went into this cake. Every detail was thoughtful! It took us a long time to have the courage to disassemble the top to cut it. It seemed too perfect to destroy. The cake was delicious! Every single person commented on how light and moist the cake was and how the custard had such depth of flavour while not being overly sweet. The same with the icing. Grateful beyond words. The staff that took the order were knowledgeable and professional and patient. My mom loves flowers and she was emotionally blown away by this cake. Thanks so much.
I came here after hearing they sell authentic Tiramisu. The “Authentic Tiramisu” in the container seems to be the same as the “Tiramisu Square” at the counter.
It was delicious overall, but I was slightly disappointed that the espresso flavor was very mild, and the coffee did not seem to soak much into the Savoiardi. Maybe it was just this batch, or intentionally made milder for children...?
Most desserts in Canada are too sweet for my taste, so I really appreciated that both the tiramisu and the Sfoglia Square were not overly sweet. The dessert display was also beautiful and impressive.
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I would love for Angelo to carry "Torcetti from De Mori" someday!
Honestly, a bit overpriced. The food here is not bad (the veal was tough, but the panino was good) and they have a decent selection of Italian products. But it is all priced higher than it should be
Great little gem in london. Italian bakery, but so much more. From fresh food made behind the counter, to fresh food for you to pick yourself , to fresh food to go… a lot of stuff made in house there. All the warm food you see is made there. The cakes are made there. All the salad bars are prepared by them and they have coffee and drinks at the end plus you can’t forget the real gelato. I don’t go often enough to know what they have so I’ll go back investigate more, but if you like sweets from Europe this is the place. If you like cheese like Europe this is the place. You want fresh meat, there is a lot of selection. If you haven’t gone, you’re missing out. There is a large sitting area after you pay if you want to sit with friends or family or by yourself for some good food or drinks. The only problem and why I have it a 4 for atmosphere is cause it’s always been loud when I’ve been there, and it’s very hard to hear like the workers behind the counter or even if you’re trying to talk, it’s loud. But that’s not a problem for most. I recommend it highly. There is a gym attached to it, a couple of restaurants and a convenience store across, a church opposite corner and another plaza with Rona, Wendy’s, farm boy etc. also Costco is just a minute down the road to busy area on weekends and holidays. I’ll put more info next time I go. Parking can be hard if you want to park close. But there is parking in the side and back.
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Angelo’s never misses. Stopped in for fresh bread, sandwich meat, and cheese, and walked out with way more because everything looked too good to pass up, including their strawberry shortcake, which is dangerous in the best way. The bread is always fresh out of the oven quality, the deli counter staff are quick and generous with their cuts, and the prices are fair for what you get. This is what a real bakery and market should be. If you’re in London and haven’t been to Angelo’s yet, fix that today.
Pastry Culture - Authentic French Bakery & Patisserie
| Address | 2175 Richmond St Unit 1, London, ON N5X 0A6, Canada |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Phone | (226) 663-1898 |
I was looking for a eat in pastry shop for a decadent treat and this lovely pastry shop definitely checked off all the boxes. A touch of class with absolutely delicious choices of fine pastries. The pistachio brownie was oh so good. We shared the pistachio brownie, the cheesecake and cream burlie.
As a birthday treat l was gifted an eclair. Can't wait to try it.
Thank you
I stopped by Pastry Culture in London and was really impressed by how fresh and delicious everything tasted. The raspberry pastries were definitely my favourites—the raspberry éclair, raspberry tart, and strawberry cake were all amazing. The flavours were fresh, balanced, and just really enjoyable. The opera cake and pistachio brownie were a little on the dry side, but still delicious overall.
The shop itself is adorable and has such a nice atmosphere, with really pretty decorating and a lovely pastry display. I do agree with some of the other reviews that the reception could be a little warmer, although she was knowledgeable about the desserts and able to answer questions. Overall, I really enjoyed my visit and would definitely go back to try more of the pastries.
Hands down the best cafe I’ve been to in London. Tried the classic fraisier, pistachio brownie, chocolate almond croissant, and pistachio latte — every single thing was exceptional. The pastries were fresh and beautifully crafted, the pistachio latte was a standout, and the ambience was absolutely adorable. Such a cozy, charming spot and easily one of the best cafe experiences I’ve had.
I like the decor, the French style. The pastry was nice, and the latte as well. Though I think it’s a bit pricey for what it is. My father got tea and that was priced at $6, a bit much for tea. I think the coffee/espresso prices are fair, but tea prices need adjustment. This is a place I’d likely recommend for a nice date, suits the vibe.
Went here on Mother’s Day with my Mom and when I first entered i honestly thought it’d look better than how their stuff tastes like so many places. Never have I ever been so happy to be proven wrong, the truffle cake and the pain au chocolat were divine. I absolutely love lattes, and I thid the best latte I’ve had in London yet. Can’t wait to go back!
Saisha's Patisserie
| Address | 208 Piccadilly St Unit 4, London, ON N6A 1S1, Canada |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: Closed |
| Phone | (226) 504-5235 |
I stopped by Saisha’s Patisserie and was really impressed with the desserts. They were beautifully made, tasted incredible, and had that extra level of detail that makes them feel like a special treat. Everything was rich, decadent, and clearly made with a lot of care. My only small complaint is that having to pay for parking felt a bit inconvenient for a quick pickup stop, but the quality of the desserts definitely made up for it.
Absolutely top quality bakery! Everything i had ranged from very good to insanely amazing in taste and quality.
The plain croissant was very good but not overly noteworthy. The lamination was excellent but the butter flavour didnt come through as well as at Terroir or Sabletine. The best thing i had though was the pastry cigar filled with chocolate mousse and passionfruit gel. It might be the single best pastey ive eaten this year! The pastry was crisp and flaky, the mousse was rich and delicious and the passionfruit gel cut through it all and punched you in the face withflavour. Im gonna be dreaming about it.
The lemon and Yuzu tart was similarly bold wiith a crust with the perfect short but structurally sound crust to make eating it one handed possible. The cream puff was generously and competently filled and had a well made choux with great craqulin on top.
I havent had the pan au chocolate yet because i promised it to my wife but the lamination is again top notch. If this was in Waterloo it would be fighting for a place in my top 3 bakeries along with Maison Koo Koo and Terroir. As it is place is now a manditory stop any time i go to London. Highly, highly recommended.
Finally got my hands on some of their desserts and they taste so good. Loved both tarts more and how fresh everything was. Wish there was a little more chocolate in the pain chocolate, it had just one or two chunks
Will be back to try other pastries
I love love the presentation of all the cakes and tarts here, we bought plain croissants, yuzu tart, strawberry cheesecake and cookie. My daughter love the tart, she said “whoa! Its a pack of flavor punch!”
For me, i would love more buttery aroma for both Tart shell and croissant. The cookie is texture is soft and chewy but normal taste for me. The cheesecake is nice with lots of texture but still I expect a little more.
The staff is friendly, nice and so patient while waiting for my daughter to keep her pick.
Edit: lowered my review because I went back recently. They have downsized their portions, but prices have either been unchanged or gone up. The black sesame choux is smaller than before, and the black sesame flavour is less subtle. Attached comparison photos of the same item, taken a year apart.
Helm Baked
| Address | 101 Consortium Ct, London, ON N6E 2S8, Canada |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: Closed |
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This is my FAVOURITE gluten free bakery! Everything I've tried is delicious and the perfect texture. I've had a lot of dry gluten free baked goods before but these are not dry at all! The staff was super nice and the shop is cute and cozy. I liked that there were options that were dairy free as well as gluten free! So good and addicting!
Delicious gluten free snacks and pastries. So fresh and so tasty. Cheerful and welcoming staff. You can tell that they carefully prepared everything with a lot of thought and intentionality, considering how tricky gluten free baking can be. I also love that they have dairy free options as well! I will definitely be back again and again!
Helm Baked has AMAZING baked goods. I was thrilled with the selection and overindulged a bit! I definitely recommend for the gluten free friends looking for yummy options.
This place is top tier gluten free baking at its finest. They make the best cakes - you can barely tell the difference with regular cakes.
Best cinnamon rolls i’ve ever had in my entire life! Not too sweet and excellent texture.
That Brown Butter Citrus Buttercream on the Earl Grey Cake is 😋😋😋! To die for!
Shoutout to the team for their exceptional customer service too.
I’ve been to Helm Baked a few times now and never have had a negative experience. Their food is always so delicious, and spot on, they are so friendly and their shop is so cute! If you follow their instagram they post weekly what they will have in their bakery on Saturday mornings which is really nice to be able to plan ahead. Quality is so good I would have never guessed it’s gluten free. It’s been so nice to have such quality options and to enjoy their items as much as I used to enjoy gluten bakeries. Cannot recommend them enough!
一点甜 Little Sweet Bakery
| Address | 276 Wharncliffe Rd N Unit 5, London, ON N6H 2C3, Canada |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: Closed Tuesday: 12:30 – 4:30 PM Wednesday: 12:30 – 4:30 PM Thursday: 12:30 – 4:30 PM Friday: 12:30 – 4:30 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed |
| Phone | (403) 671-9858 |
We’ve ordered her breads and buns and Swiss rolls off of Uber Eats in the past and they are always great. Recently, I ordered a birthday cake and it was so light,fluffy and delicious. I ordered the sweet cream cake with strawberries and lotus cookies. The presentation was beautiful and it included a candle, birthday crown and birthday card. We will definitely be ordering cakes for occasions here again.
we got a full Swiss roll as a last minute birthday cake and could not be anymore content. The sponge was perfect and the cream was the perfect amount of sweetness.
Little Sweet Bakery is an absolute gem! Everything from the warm, inviting atmosphere to the incredible smell of fresh bread makes this place special. The staff is consistently friendly and helpful. I’ve tried several items now, and the quality is always top-notch. It’s easily my new favorite spot in town!
Little Sweet Bakery is my new obsession! Their Portuguese tarts are unbelievably creamy, not overly sweet, and still scrumptious after a day in the fridge. And don’t get me started on their basque cheesecake – it’s cheesecake perfection! Next time, I’m definitely ordering the whole cake because half is just not enough for me 😂 Highly recommended!
Absolutely amazing! We got the caramel Macchiatos iced with crème brûlée cold foam! It is so delicious 10/10 highly recommend! The baked goods here are also amazing!
Patrelle's Bakery & Sweet Shoppe
| Address | 954 Leathorne St #6, London, ON N5Z 3M5, Canada |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: Closed |
| Phone | (519) 668-7073 |
Michelle has so out done herself she has made my daughter's 21st birthday so special . If I could give more stars I would .the cake was moist the buttermilk to dye for and no too much fondant.
Immediately YES! I Pop and here from time to time to pick up squares. They are always delicious! Today I added a mini raspberry cheesecake ' for the road'. OMG. I did not make it across the parking lot to my car. So fresh and delicious! The flavors are always amazing. Favorites are peanut butter crack brownie and biggest standout is the caramelita square. I love that this place exists and I hope it is around for a long time. The cupcakes with floral decorating look beautiful. I appreciate that everything is always very fresh.
Been here a few times and everything has been fantastic. Typically I get cupcakes for birthday celebrations, and the icing actually tastes like the listed flavour. Wish I had pictures but they always get consumed before I have a chance to snap a pic! Affordable prices…highly recommend checking out this spot for your dessert needs :).
The ladies at Patrelle's were super helpful and accommodating when we asked them to make gender reveal cupcakes for us. I called them from the hospital as I was finding out the gender thinking i would just buy whatever they had on display that was pink or blue but they were actually able to put together a pack of beautiful and delicious cupcakes with coloured icing on the inside within 30 mins. Such a great experience for a special moment!
Service is friendly. The cake was average. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t particularly good or memorable either. The biggest downside is that the cake was far too sweet and, unfortunately, lacked flavor.
Nova Era Bakery & Pastry
| Address | 460 Egerton St, London, ON N5W 2L7, Canada |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Phone | (519) 951-9333 |
I had a grilled cheese for dinner and it was delicious! I was amazed that a grilled cheese can be so good. I was sad when it was gone. I had a fun drink but I don't remember what it was it was. It also consumed in seconds.
I grabbed a few baked good that night; they didn't impress me but I'm not going to knock them for it because it's probably a me problem.
Next morning I had a breakfast sandwich which cost less than the big you know who chains AND clearly top notch ingredients.
I didn't see any signs when walking in that if you're eating in you just seat yourself. So, that was confusing.
My first time in this amazing world of baked goods. The staff was super patient with me trying to pick out a few items, from the large selection. After paying the lady asked why no tart??? I said its my first time, I didn't know that I needed tarts lol she packed one up for me and gifted me a tart. ❤️ you KNOW it was absolutely devine. Ill deffinetly be back to have a good at more tarts !!
You can tell everything is made with love. Thank you for your hard work and dedication xo
Update: im back and its still amazing!! My favorite place to visit when im in London. 💜
Myself and a few friends were driving by in talks about finding a bakery and happened to catch eye of this one.
We all got very excited when we walked in and saw the selection.
The portuguese tart is very very very rich, fresh, and delicious. The sweet egg sponge cake was soft and pillowy, and the perfect level of sweetness. The mini baguettes are crisp on the outside and soft/fluffy on the inside, and an affordable price.
The coconut tart was more ‘cakey’ and dense than expected. I was hoping for something a little more creamy and rich. Still a great tasty flavour, but texture preference weren’t completely met.
The chicken balls were fresh, beautifully seasoned and had a very much appreciated bite texture to them.
The staff was informative and considerate while offering fresh pastries from the back.
I recommend 🙂
Our experience was disappointing. If I could give the service and atmosphere a zero, I would. The staff seemed uninterested and gave the impression that they didn't want to be there, which made the experience uncomfortable.
On a positive note, the owner was very kind and provided excellent customer service. The food was good, and the prices were fair, so I have no complaints in that regard.
I would recommend ordering takeout rather than dining in until the service improves. We waited almost 25 minutes before anyone came to ask for our order. Then, over the next 15 minutes, three different servers approached us to take our order because they didn't realize it had already been taken. They also forgot to bring milk for the kids, and I had to ask several times before we received it.
I hope this feedback is taken constructively. The restaurant has potential, but the service and overall dining experience need significant improvement. A more attentive and welcoming team would make a big difference.
I've never tested Nova Era.
It's like the wall paper you forget or there, because you see it so often. This is the restaurant in London, ON the world, I frequent the most. And with Very Good Reason. One of the best places to drop in for a treat.
Dough EV
| Address | 621 Dundas St, London, ON N5W 2Z1, Canada |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: Closed Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Phone | (548) 391-4851 |
Absolutely love the cozy vibes of this place and the staff are so kind and friendly. The food was fantastic, definitely the best donut I've ever had. I enjoyed a mocha and a creme brulee donut. Highly recommend this cozy cafe and I will definitely be visiting again!
Really cool and inviting atmosphere. The kind of place you want to hang out in and work from despite being in a rough part of town.
Friendly service.
I didn't like the doughnuts. The flavour and texture just wasn't very good, although the apple Fritter did have a good amount of apple in it. It's also huge. I weighed it and it's about 3/4 of a pound.
Went in this morning, really cute spot, with cozy vibes. Nice seating area with some tables, a couch area and even some books and stuff to keep the littles ones occupied if that's your thing. We went close to Chinese New Year, so had the pleasure of trying their Red Envelope, White Rabbit Glazed, and Sesame Ball flavours...and let me tell you, they did not disappoint!! Nice presentation, with little fuss (just how it should be) - honestly, one of the fluffiest, well made donuts I've ever had (and not too sweet too!). Coffees we're just okay and staff were pleasant enough. Also, just a heads up..it's street parking and the area may look a little "sketchy", but hey, sometimes that's where the best spots are, right?! Would return! 🙂
One of the best vegan donuts in the forest city.
This time we split, yes, it's large enough to share, a hibiscus rhubarb fritter (seasonal of course)
Easy to get to with a bike lane out front.
Very cool cafe with a very cool vibe! Had a very delicious egg sandwich and my first ever latte with latte art which was cool! Staff was super friendly and welcoming, and the space had a super chill and comforting atmosphere. Donuts are unique and yummy as well! Definitely will be returning 🙂
Churis Bread
| Address | 1040 Adelaide St N Unit 1, London, ON N6H 0L5, Canada |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Phone | (548) 689-9675 |
This place used to make a great Sourdough. Now, maybe due to rising ingredient costs, high labour costs and high utility/rental rates, the bread is far from it. Looks like white bread, tastes like white bread, dense like white bread, toasts like white bread (burns easily), and missing that soury smell that Sourdough bread is supposed to have. Used to buy the bread during the week, now working too much and have to buy the bread on the weekend. The owner only works during the week, so maybe the staff on the weekends are not doing something correctly. BUT, due to the recent closing of their other location on Hyde Park, the place where most their products used to taste like Dawn Dish Soap (especially the croissants), I have a gut feeling that something else is going on. Maybe the “government inspectors” can actually do their job and investigate these claims further. There is no way that a business can legally call their product one thing (Sourdough) and pawn it off as something else (White Bread). You can see in the pictures how dense the bread is, lack of air pockets, lack of fluffiness. Also goes hard/stale very fast. Very disappointing. Londoners deserve better!
I've found Churis to be very inconsistent, at their Hyde Park location. They have a few decent items, like their sandwich breads and buns. I recently enjoyed an excellent macchiato on two different occasions, but when I went today I ended up with what tasted like hot milk and without any espresso! The barista had put waaaay too much milk for a macchiato. I ended up being unable to drink it. Would not recommend Churis unless you have no other options.
I was in the neighbourhood and in the mood for a treat, so I decided to visit Churis Bread in Hyde Park for the first time. I tried their swirled pain au chocolat, and was so impressed by its beautiful, unique shape! It was flaky, buttery, and had the perfect amount of chocolatey goodness—truly a masterpiece. I also grabbed a milkshake, which was rich and creamy, the ideal treat for a warm day. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients and put a lot of care into their products. The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff are friendly. I will definitely be back!
We ordered the pistachio and double chocolate croissant and some ham and cheese and bacon and cheese savory breads. The croissants were very pretty looking and they made it look so appetizing, and we liked munching on the savory breads as well, but I wish we had asked them to heat it up before we took a bite.
The croissant fillings were really good, but the chocolate one could have just been a little more chocolaty it was a bit sugary to be honest though.
But other than that, it's a really cute cafe and you got a bunch of really nice jams and breads on the counter as well. I would surely recommend everyone to try this place for sure.
I will admit to only being here one time… one time SO FAR!. I loved it here, beautiful and small but cosy atmosphere. Smells like all the delicious breads they bake, customer service was beyond good. I was even early by a maybe 3 minutes or so but was welcomed in anyways!. Coffee was much better than a Tim Hortons or Starbucks, and the bagel with cream cheese was somehow more tasty than it should have been. Honestly they won me over and I think tomorrow I may go again for their Monday opening.
Thanks for the great experience Churis staff.
Amazing Bakery
| Address | 1885 Blue Heron Dr Unit 4, London, ON N6H 5L9, Canada |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 1:00 – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 1:00 – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 1:00 – 6:00 PM Thursday: 1:00 – 6:00 PM Friday: 1:00 – 6:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed |
| Phone | (519) 204-1859 |
Fresh bread and pies, I love their chicken pies. Will highly recommend to anyone. Super glad I found them
I had the absolute pleasure of meeting the Amazing Bakery baker, Funmi. Every time I visited the bakery I became so hungry because of the delicious smells. Funmi let me know that the sweet bread was great for French toast and I decided to put that to the test. I was blown away by the quality and texture of the bread. The bread smells delicious, stays firm while dipping and cooking, and retains softens in the middle while the outside cooks. I won’t be going back to any other bread for my weekend breakfasts… blown away!
Thank you Amazing Bakery!
Perfect quality baked goods made by such wonderful people!
Ahh I’m here for my feedback!! The bread is perfect!! It’s not like the other ones they sell in Canada that are just too sweet. Tastes so good, right amount of sugar, and texture is also 👌🏽.. I just enjoyed it!
This is one place to get fresh and hygienic baked bread. The meat pies here are like no other! I’ve bought them over an over again and the quality is consistent and top notch
How to Choose the Right Bakery for You
While simply walking into any of the establishments listed above is rarely a mistake, narrowing down your choice can enhance your experience. Whether you are planning a special event or just need a quick breakfast, knowing what to look for ensures you leave with exactly what you want.
- Check the Bake Schedule: Artisan bakeries often bake specific breads on specific days. If you have your heart set on a particular sourdough or pastry, call ahead or check their social media to ensure it is fresh out of the oven and not sold out.
- Ask About Ingredients: If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, don’t be shy. The best bakeries in London are proud of their ingredients and will happily tell you if items contain nuts, dairy, or if they offer vegan and gluten-free alternatives.
- Prioritize Early Mornings: The early bird gets the warm croissant. To experience these bakeries at their peak, visit within the first two hours of opening. This is when the display cases are fullest and the textures are most optimal.
- Consider Pre-Ordering: For celebration cakes, holiday pies, or large orders of buns, never rely on walk-in availability. Most top-tier London bakeries book up days or even weeks in advance for custom work.
- Look Beyond the Sweets: While cakes and cookies are tempting, a bakery’s true skill often lies in its bread. A place that produces a crusty, airy sourdough or a perfect rye loaf usually has the technical skill to make everything else taste great, too.
London’s bakery culture reflects the city’s growth—diverse, welcoming, and unpretentious. Whether you are grabbing a quick espresso and a biscotti or sitting down with a hearty loaf to share with family, supporting these local artisans keeps the community vibrant.
Next time you are in the mood for something baked, skip the grocery store aisle and head to one of these local gems. Your taste buds—and the local economy—will thank you.
