Pumpkin spice season is officially here. If you’re looking for more ways to indulge beyond just the standard latte, there is no shortage of options in the city. From donuts to cookies to cinnamon buns, the spicy, earthy deliciousness of pumpkin spice can be savoured in many ways thanks to some of Toronto’s most creative local bakeries. Make a point to check them out before the season is over.
Here are the best pumpkin baked goods in Toronto.
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Buns at Bunner’s Bakery
It’s the classic Bunner’s cinnamon bun, pumpkin spice-ified. So you get the gooey, doughy, sticky, buttercream-topped goodness of the bakery’s best-loved treat, with a seasonal twist. Choose between a mama or baby size. If cinnamon buns aren’t your thing, then you can pick up a pumpkin pie cheesecake bar, pumpkin pie scone, or pumpkin pie cupcake – all vegan, all gluten-free.
Pumpkin Pie Donut at Bloomer’s Bakery
Bloomer’s handcrafted donuts may be some of the fluffiest and freshest in the city, and their pumpkin pie donut is no exception. It comes smothered in pumpkin glaze and pumpkin seeds, with a dollop of cream in the middle to complete the pumpkin pie experience. Like all other menu items, it is vegan.
Pumpkin Chocolate Muffins at Sweet Hart Kitchen
These hearty, dark-chocolate-packed muffins are plant-based, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free, so you can feel a little less guilty about having chocolate for breakfast. They’re also just one of the pumpkin-infused baked goods options on the fall menu, which also features pumpkin spice cupcakes, pumpkin spice donuts, tarts, and pies. Some items can be made keto, on request.
Pumpkin Pie Cookies at Craig’s Cookies
Baker / Entrepreneur Craig is best known for his chocolate chip cookie mashups which include candy bars, pop tarts, and other sweet surprises, but pumpkin lovers have surely just found their favourite with this pumpkin pie offering. It’s the classic family recipe chocolate chip cookie, soft, thick and puffy, wrapped around a hunk of pumpkin pie. You get the best of both worlds.
Jacked Up Pumpkin Pie at The Rolling Pin
If regular pumpkin pie just feels a little too basic for your thanksgiving table, then get you a jacked-up version from the Rolling Pin, where the pies are anything but boring. The jacked-up twist on the classic comes with a graham crust, creamy spiced pumpkin filling, a salted caramel layer, whipped cream, and caramel drizzle, and is topped with roasted candied pecans. Or, you might go for a Pumpkin Dulce De Leche Meringue pie, which comes with a flaky all-butter crust, spiced pumpkin filling, and with a generous layer of dulce de leche topped with a mile of meringue. If you’re looking for a showstopper on your table, this is where to come.
Pumpkin Cakes at Phipps Bakery
The fall offerings at this award-winning Eglinton Way bakery will leave you inspired to entertain this season. Choose between a celebration-ready spiced pumpkin caramel cake, chocolate pumpkin cake, pumpkin bundt cake, and pumpkin cheesecake, and stock up on other pumpkin-spiced treats like pumpkin challah, rugulah, muffins, and more.
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Finally, we can now visit a Carlo’s Bake Shop location in Canada! The beloved Cake Boss bakery opened its very first Canadian location last week.
Originally supposed to open last spring, the new Carlo’s Bake Shop is situated at 167 Lakeshore Road West in Port Credit.
Canadians got their first taste of Cake Boss when Carlo’s Bakery began offering delivery in June 2020, as well as a handful of ‘Cake Boss’ ATMs that popped up in Toronto and Mississauga.
Not only do you get a chance to taste its delicious world-famous cakes, but you can also order anything from cannolis, lobster tails, cupcakes, and butter cookies.
Plus, you’ll also be able to order online for pick-up shortly.
Treat yourself to some iconic rainbow cake and enjoy!
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Can’t knock your sweet tooth? Lucky for you, Toronto is ripe with bakeshops serving up the most scrumptious treats for any occasion. Whether you need a cake for a big event, Drake cookies for your best friend’s birthday, or just want to treat yourself, these bakeries cover it all.
From mouth-water macarons to nutella-filled pop tarts, and delicious organic and vegan sweets, here are 5 of the best bakeshops in Toronto.
Bake Shoppe
Located at College and Ossington, Bake Shoppe is a bakery cafe selling custom cakes, squares, pop tarts, and cookies designed with your favourite rappers on them. The interior is brought to life with a neon pink “Baked” sign and colourful piece of art from ansermysteriousdate. The pop tarts are filled with nutella or seasonal jams from Kitten and the Bear, and if you can’t decide between sweet and salty, you can try their signature Ruffles marshmallow squares, which are always a crowd pleaser.
Image: Instagram/@bakeshoppeto
Tori’s Bakeshop
Tori’s Bakeshop is an eco-friendly, all-natural organic bakery offering egg-free, dairy-free, casein-free, gluten-free and refined sugar-free treats. They bake their products fresh every morning so you know you’ll always get the most succulent selection. The cozy bakery now has two locations: One on Queen Street East and the other in the Canary District. Pair your pastries with a coffee from Trebilcock or a tea from Sloane Tea or House of Tea, and you’re in for a treat!
Image: Instagram/@serenajgiancola
Bobbette & Belle Bakery
There may be no bakery as charming as Bobbette & Belle. An artisan patisserie serving custom cakes and walk-in indulgences, you can take your pick from an array of tarts and scones, macarons, cookies, cupcakes, and so much more. You can get your Bobbette & Belle fix at two Toronto locations, one at Yonge and Lawrence and one on Queen Street East.
Image: Instagram/@bobbetteandbelle
Through Being Cool Bakery
If you’re looking for a vegan bakery, this is your jam. Located at Bloor and Landsdowne, this vegan pastry paradise serves everything from donuts to scones, whoopie pies, cookies, and so much more. Also serving goods like vegan pizza buns, vegan mac n’ cheese and cabbage rolls, you can get a meal and dessert at this trendy spot. And don’t skip by their preserves! They make something new each week and you’ll have to venture there to see what it is!
Image: Instagram/@tbcvegan
The Tempered Room
Self-proclaimed as the “Paris in Parkdale”, The Tempered Room offers up everything from freshly baked croissants to tarts, eclairs, and mini cakes and pastries that will more than satisfy you, yet leave you wanting more. Owner and chef, Bertrand Alépée loves to keep things local and seasonal, featuring coffee from Sam James and loaves of bread from Blackbird Baking Co. Hop on over to Parkdale to have your cake and eat it too.
Image: Instagram/@thetemperedroom
Do you know any other unique bakeshops in Toronto? Share with us in the comment section.
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