Brick Street Bakery

Walking around the Historic Distillery District of Toronto, this was one of the few places open in the evening for eating, and the menu sounded good to us so we decided to stop in and grab dinner. The awkward thing is that they have a menu that includes some hearty sandwiches and the like for a meal, but nowhere to eat it, so keep in mind it’s takeout only. Despite the lack of room, it’s cozy and the food is pretty good. I liked my roasted veggie sandwich and the delicious Toronto-​specific dessert that I always forget the name of, a type of dessert bar with chocolate.

Great sandwiches, yummy breads and for such a high traffic visited area. There’s not anywhere to sit except outside… in the snow but that doesn’t degrade the quality of their food. We had the brick street club and the boxing day sandwich. Both very different in flavors but they were devoured within minutes, so that’s always a good sign. I would recommend trying multiple things while here — there’s plenty of selection and grab a coffee/​tea from Balzac’s down the way.

Best baked goods in the area, on quality + pricing. People in other bake shops nearby are probably not local. Seems silly to rave about a cookie, but this is a great chocolate chip cookie, crispy at the edges, with the right mix between firm and chewy on the inner portions.
Coffee is good, you won’t be amazed but it’s hot, fresh, you’ll like it well enough.
Pro tip: For amazing value get ginger cake (moist, delicious) or banana bread mini-​loaves, at just over $ 3 they’re a steal, I’m used to paying nearly that much for a SLICE.
Outdoor seating when it’s nice but this place is strictly take-​out in bad weather.

Located a few steps from the entrance of the Distillery District, Brick Street Bakery is a cute little shop filled with fresh pastries, bread and savoury goods. Just inhale and start salivating.
We both ordered an almond croissant, which was not only massive, but cheap (came to around $ 2.50 after tax) and VERY tasty. They did not skimp out on the frangipane filling and the pastry was very well made with many visible layers. Delicious! Soft fluffy interior with a crispy exterior. Would have ordered more things to try but had other food plans for the day sadly.
There is outdoor seating, kind of like the terrasses in French cafes. Small tables to enjoy your pastry and a drink.

HOLY CRAAAPPERS! This place is the gem of distillery district. As white girls ran pass me to take Instagram shots by the love wall, I ran the other way towards the delicious smell of baked goods.
The girl working there with the pretty tattoos is super friendly! She gave us one macaron free of charge because one of the ones we bought had a small crack in the shell. Macarons are a pretty decent price– $ 10 for 6! I tried every flavour except for vanilla since I don’t like it. My friend tried the vanilla one and died over it. He said it’s the best macaron he’s ever had and actually ran back to the store to buy another as we were already walking to the car. He wouldn’t shut up about it for about 10 minutes after we got back on the DVP to go home. He said it tasted like vanilla ice cream jammed into a macaron. The others were flavourful as well. Don’t you hate when you attempt to only eat one macaron because you’re an adult who can control themselves, but you end up accidentally stuffing your face with all of them and then hating yourself after? Because same. I really enjoyed the pistachio one! Mmm. So good. Some of the macarons were lacking in the chewiness department (the macaron consistency) but they were still really good. I didn’t get to try any of the other treats offered because I was already bursting from dinner. It will be a ‘must-​do’!
I’m definitely going to make this a staple every time I come to distillery from now on.

Here’s the deal.
The chocolate chip cookie is just… the best thing anyone can eat. Unbelievably good
The steak and stout pie is phenomenal
The Cornish pastry is also fantastic — sometimes it’s a special for $ 4 — best deal ever
The chili fries aren’t that great, I would avoid — but the fries are fresh cut so that’s nice
You can’t go wrong with bakery sweets and treats here — it’s fresh and delicious
Service is okay but worth it for the good food in this nice area

Delicious bakery with long lines everytime. There aren’t any seats inside the store, though they offer a few space outside. I highly recommend the sausage rolls, as they are always a best seller. The sausage rolls have a flaky texture and is warmed up to the perfect amount. The meat pies are also delicious and are about the size of a bread plate. I felt the the tarts were too sweet personally, though this depends on the person.

We stopped here for some pastries after my birthday dinner. I am thinking my impression might have been a little more positive if it were a slightly less busy day — we were still in the thick of the Pan Am Games at the time of our visit, and the Athletes Village was near to the Distillery District, making it so that pretty much every business was constantly busy.
We got a couple of butter tarts, which were quite good, and also a nanaimo bar, which was a little less good — it tasted kind of dry and not really that awesome. I definitely think I’m going to have to give it another visit to reasses.

I’ve only had the Cornish pasties and Bakewell tarts, because they are so perfect I can’t risk it and try anything else. Better than most Cornish pasties in the UK, filled with delicious beef and veggies, and fantastic crumbly pastry. Despite being very sweet (which is typical) the Bakewell tart had the perfect balance of almondy crumble and crispiness. Worth making an effort to visit, maybe I’ll get around to trying something else next time.

Brick Street Bakery makes sandwiches that it is a crime to call sandwiches. They are just too good. Between 2 slices of their incredible baked bread you can get a variety of fillings that leave you feeling like you just had a small gourmet meal. My personal fave is the vegetarian, filled with scrumptious roasted veggies. My husband loves the lamb for its balance of flavours. Each ‘sandwich’ comes with its own unique mayo/​sauce. They are also famous for their tarts (good hostess gift) and other desserts. I prefer the non gluten cookies but there are a variety of delicious homemade cookies and desserts to choose from. My mouth is salivating as I think about them. ;-)

We stopped in for lunch and were quite excited with how good everything looked. As well as how busy they were.
I got a Thanksgiving sandwich (I LOVE these kinds of sandwiches). I did not love this one. It said it was warm, but it wasn’t. And they claimed they were unable to further warm it up. Really? How is that possible — it’s all one giant bakery. I was also generally disappointed — had carrot stuffing that sounded really good, but ended up being pretty bland and boring.
My girlfriend got a vegetable sandwich, which she asked for without mayo. Guess what? Full of mayo. She was not generally impressed with it.
The tables outside were quite nice as it was a beautiful day.
We finished with a chocolate almond cookie — it was a bit dry, but quite tasty.

No seating. Sandwiches, croissants, loaves of bread, desserts.
We got pastries and desserts which were good.
We never tried a Nanaimo Bar. it was good with chocolate on top, cream in thr middle, and a chocolate coconut cookie on the bottom

Located in the Distillery District, this place is a small, quaint little bakery, that smells delicious. I tried a custard tart and it was to die for! Amazing crust quality, and the custard was bruleed on the top so it was insanely tasty.
I’ve been craving one ever since.

This is a great bakery if you’re not looking to sit down and have a meal. They don’t really have seating, but there are plenty of spots to enjoy your baked goods around the distillery district.
The servers are fast, friendly and polite. Even when there is a huge line up they are willing to explain the different baked goods and any specials they have available. My personal favourites are the sausage rolls and their sandwiches. Their bread is made in house and it’s refreshing to have such fresh loafs.
Overall a great place to stop by for lunch or a snack on the go when you’re around the distillery district area!

I love this place… every time we visit the Distillery, we will step in here for some yummy pastries! Would not recommend coming here during the X’mas market times as it was INSANELY busy and the line up was all the way outside… in the cold. You know how I am w/​waiting and all… stupid time to come and on the last day! SIgh Anyhow.
The sausage rolls are amazing. But they sold out for the day when we got there for the X’mas market. I remember having them in the summer. Perhaps it was because we haven’t had lunch yet? But it was crunch on the outside and super tasty on the inside.
This time, we ordered the cornish (beef, peas, carrots, etc.) as it had just come out of the oven. It was so fresh and delicious! OMG! So nice and toasty! So ordering this again next time. But after you have one… you are pretty much set for the meal. Wow!
The chocolate butter tart was disappointing. It was alright but not out of this world. I felt the crust was a bit too hard.
The shepherd’s pie wasn’t that tasty either. Needed a little more salt and something more on the mash on top.
Otherwise, we usually LOVE this place… and can’t wait to be back again.

This is the tale of the best sausage rolls in town. No kidding guys, I get weak in the knees at the very thought of those delicious savoury delights.
Ahem. Once upon a time, bf and I ventured into the Toronto Christmas Market to get into the spirit of things. (That’s another story: never again on a weekend will we brave those insane crowds!)
It was a cold, blustery day, and I craved something yummy and comforting. Enter Brick Street Bakery from stage left! The warm, albeit cramped, interior beckoned, and I had to join the rapidly increasing queue immediately.
The beautiful aroma of bread and other baked goods greets you as you encounter the shelves covered chockablock with delicious things. While I was eager to try the butter tarts and Cornish pasties (which got rave reviews from the others in line), I was drawn to the biggest, juiciest sausage rolls I had ever seen.
My first mistake was buying only one. It was heavenly, nearly godlike. Perfectly moist sausage interior, crispy buttery pastry, fresh out of the oven. It was everything I desired… And I didn’t even know it until that moment.
So, needless to say, I popped back in the queue and bought another. Devoured it immediately with the bf; no regrets.
I wish there was café seating to allow for us to enjoy our pastries and coffee indoors during winters, but that’s my only nitpick-​y criticism.
All kidding and awkward sausage descriptions aside, it really was the best I’ve ever had and I strongly urge you to discover that for yourself.

Dear. God.
Somewhere between sampling a Cinnamon Toast Crunch ice cream (think of the milk at the bottom of the bowl turned into ice cream), the killer macarons (I tried and loved the maple, vanilla, chocolate, and lavender flavors), and the wicked good chocolate chip and peanut butter cookies, I realized this place had something special.
The confections are great and the staff was friendly. Can’t wait to go back!

With their doorway just feet from the pedestrian entrance to the Distillery District, you might think they built a business out of convenient location. I can confirm that it patently untrue. I was there yesterday and the custard tart knocked my socks off! It was the perfect small treat, and so delicious. The pastry wasn’t as flaky due to the custard’s moisture, but it didn’t take away from it at all. I also took a chocolate croissant to go and had it for breakfast today. Happily it was still flaky and very tasty.
The one thing they could use are some additional tables and chairs.

While walking around the Distillery District in Toronto, we decided to grab a quick bite since we were in a bit of a rush and this place fit the bill.
We tried two of their sandwiches (a pulled pork sandwich and a vegetarian one). Both were quite tasty and the bread was really fresh. I also tried two of their desserts (a cookie and a brownie) and both were quite nice.
Their prices are affordable and if I was in the neighborhood again, I would go back.
If the weather is nice, they have tables outside for seating. There isn’t any place indoors to sit.
One other thing to note is that they only accept cash or debit. No credit.

A very business and a little pricey bakery. The service was fast and they do need to get people in and out as its a very small place inside.
I tired their spinach pastry, which was quite good and the last one left.