Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Mississauga

"Just as day drinking at Trinity Bellwoods (ahem, with 9,000 of your closest friends) is a summer tradition that’s best retired for 2020, it might be a good call to skip Bang Bang’s 30-minute-long lineup, too. Instead, consider ordering in from the Ossington ice cream shop. Go the DIY route and get a six-pack of freshly baked cookies and a pint of just-churned ice cream in flavours like burnt toffee, London fog or peanut butter cup, and assemble your own sweet sandwiches."

"This James Street North coffee shop not only has an incredible atmosphere, but it also boasts an inclusive menu. While majority of their baked goods are both vegan and gluten free, their donuts are the real showstoppers. Handcrafted with love, their donuts make delicious eats much more accessible for those with dietary restrictions."

"This was one of Hamilton’s first independent coffee shops to pick up steam on James Street North. Housed in a historic building with local art on the walls, Mulberry has plenty of seating, a menu that values local, organic ingredients and a great drinks menu. Sip on this: Nutella latte made with Hewitt’s Dairy milk."

"In their relaxed cafe setting slightly hidden away on John Street South, vegan foodies can savour plant-based goodness in the form of hearty tofu bowls, satisfying salads & sandwiches, nachos, mac ‘n cheese, and tantalizing gluten-free baked goods. Live music routinely populates the restaurant’s front corner, adding even more to the chill communal energy that Planted has nailed."

"While most of us are self-isolating at home, it can be easy to say “screw it” and nosh on some junk food for lunch. Don’t get us wrong: we love our chips and chocolate too. But when your body needs a break and you want to switch it up to something both delicious and healthy, Planted in Hamilton has got you covered."

"This is my favourite place to grab some vegan food and some vegan/gluten free baked goods. The food is always banging, fresh, flavourful and appropriate..."

"What is it: A classic French bakery in the Riverside neighborhood that's been serving some of the city's most delicious freshly baked croissants, quiches, tartes and omelettes for over twenty years now. You'll smell the alluring aroma of baguettes and pastries before you step foot in the quaint café. Why go: The bakers start their routine at 4am every day to ensure that you get the flakiest, most buttery French viennoiseries, croissants and boules around."

"A favourite among locals, Bonjour Brioche is a bakery café on Queen Street East just east of Broadview. The all-day sandwich and patisserie menu is heavenly!. The scent of freshly baked goods is just the beginning, because the cute café also delivers on taste!"

"Bonjour Brioche brings a French twist to the land of brunch spots in Leslieville. Choice dishes include poached eggs on salmon with hollandaise on top of a croissant or their croque madame, a cheesier version of their croque monsieur."

"Toronto's favorite West End hotel turned heads when it opened up a satellite Commissary on the somewhat unexpected Sterling Road in late 2017. But once again, just as when it first opened its doors in 2004, the owners of The Drake have proven they know what Torontonians want, before they actually want it. The area is swiftly becoming a hot spot for the city's in-the-know hipsters—we haven't even mentioned the new Museum of Contemporary Art that'll be opening around here later this year—and the restaurant is now firmly the area's second (if not first) draw; just scope the millennials snapping pics of their brisket and bitter greens hash and Cilantro Tequilas Caesars."

"Leave it to the folks behind the Drake to come up with one of the coolest places to break bread. At this bustling corner in the Junction Triangle, chefs, bakers, patrons and artists come together over some darn good dough. The Commissary is more than a bakery, it’s an 8,000-square-foot community-and-culinary hub set in a refurbished condiment factory."

"Their tasty creations are available in all kinds of creative creations. For National Donut Day, they’ve offered a delicious 6-pack loaded with incredible treats. The pack comes with donuts inspired from around the world, including the Tahini Caramel (The Middle East), Watermelon Kiwi (India), Iris (Sicily), Baklava Donut (Israel), Ginger Chocolate Rum (Jamaica), and Tres Leches (Chile)."

"The Rolling Pin is a bakery and cooking school co-owned and -operated by Isabelle, a Cordon Bleu-trained pastry chef, and Vanessa, a certified cake decorator. Specialties are made-from-scratch cakes, pies, and gourmet donuts—or even giant donut cakes. Contact by email or phone for curbside pickup."

"Another appearance of a live jazz band, but we’re not complaining!. Ricarda’s, located right downtown on Peter Street, is a more upscale version of the all-you-can-eat brunch experience. The ambiance of the restaurant is beautiful and bustling, with gold embellishments popping up everywhere."

"The sleek interior design of Ricardas is immediately relaxing, including marble tables with hardwood floors. The space is inviting with its clean lines, but it is worth staying for the baked goods alone. Breakfast is a treat any day of the week, but especially Sundays with live jazz."

"The Jazz Brunch from this Mediterranean restaurant is $55 per person for an impressive spread of morning staples. Best of all an additional $30 buys a beverage buffet featuring: house wine, cava, and caesar cocktails!. Address: 134 Peter Street, TorontoPhone: 416-304-9134"

"Cinnaholic is a 100% vegan cinnamon bun cafe that has 54 locations across the USA and Canada. There’s a location on the Danforth, and they specialize in cinnamon buns and cookie dough scoops. Everything is so decadent and makes for the perfect sweet treat."

"A photo posted by Cake and Loaf Market (@cakeandloafmarket) on Jan 26, 2017 at 12:58pm PST. With a flagship storefront and a second location in the Hamilton Farmers’ Market, Cake and Loaf’s dreamy desserts make for the perfect Instagram photo. Co-owners and bakers Josie Rudderham and Nicole Miller can do it all – from cookies, cakes, and cupcakes to pies, butter tarts, and cinnamon buns."

"For ethically sourced desserts locals love, look no further than this from-scratch bakery with two locations in Hamilton. The menu is stacked with everything from cookies and brownies to macarons and tarts. Pies and tall cakes are popular, but it's their holiday treats (Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, etc.) that you'll really want to taste (and photograph!)."

"Made from scratch and with seasonal ingredients, Cake & Loaf has a selection of sweet & savoury items. They’re also known for one-of-a-kind custom designs."

"Probably one of the most popular and most recognizable waterfalls in Hamilton, Webster’s Falls is part of the Spencer Gorge Conservation Area. Access to the bottom of Webster’s Falls is no longer permitted, but the waterfall can be viewed from a lookout platform, which is wheelchair accessible. There are other viewpoints along the trail, but the trail is not wheelchair or stroller friendly."

"If you are in the area for Dundas Peak, you will be in Spencer Gorge Conservation Area – where you can also hike to both Webster Falls and Tews. You have to pay to park at/enter Spencer Gorge but it’s apparently very worth it. Tews is the tallest waterfall in the region with a size comparable to Niagara Falls!"

"Other noteable waterfalls nearby: Darnley cascade, Borer’s Falls. Nearby trails: Bruce Trail (Some access across private property is restricted). If you’re looking for a great two-for-one, Websters Falls and Tews Falls aren’t too far apart."

"Just down the road close to Chedoke Falls was another waterfall we set our to see: Cliffview Falls. After realizing (once again) that it would be hard to see this one from the road area, we parked in Cliffview Park. This was free to park and a great idea because we ended up having a short break here."

"Towering at 41 metres, Tews Falls is the tallest waterfall in Hamilton and stands only a few metres shorter than the beloved Niagara Falls. Located in the Spencer Gorge Conservation Area on the Niagara Escarpment, the slender waterfall cascades down into the valley below and offers spectacular vistas that change with the seasons. Marvel at Tews Falls from one of the viewing platforms before embarking on an uphill forested hike towards Dundas Peak."

"The number 2 waterfall location on our list is the spectacular Tews Falls. Tews Falls is the highest of all the waterfalls in Hamilton and falls 135 feet (41 metres) into Logie’s Creek in Spencer’s Gorge. It is only a few metres shorter than Niagara Falls and offers spectacular vistas of the gorge."

"This hidden treasure on Brimley Road might be one of the best insights into how early settlers lived when they arrived in Scarborough, before it became on the biggest suburbs in the 20th century. Set off a series of trails and greenery of the Thomson Memorial Park, this series of four buildings is especially beautiful in the summertime."

"Great patio, great staff, right across from Big Scoops so desert is always readily available. Cocktails are good and their pizza and wings deal is one of..."

"Honest Weight, in the Junction feels a bit like a New England clam shack. Helmed by four of the city's noted seafood chefs, the restaurant takes its fish seriously, and Torontonians will cross the city just to get their fix. There's always something a little unexpected and rare to try, like house-steamed cockles or Azorean limpet clams."

"Honest Weight is the place to head to in The Junction when you need to get your seafood fix. The menu at this lunch counter and fish shop changes based on whatever seafood is freshly available, with standbys including chowder, shellfish, Ontario shrimp, and okonomiyaki. You can wash it all down with house-made sodas too."

"Honest Weight might be a small eatery, but there’s nothing small about the flavour offered on the international-inspired menu. With dishes inspired by regions from New England to Japan, the menu is packed with delicious seafood items that change with the seasons. Try the famous Okonomiyaki – a savoury seafood pancake."