This place has been around for decades and it mostly has it's own loyal customers. It offers everything you need; desserts and pastries, warm food, prepackaged food and all grocery items. Every time I go here, there are some customers sitting and hanging out, which is so fun to watch. My favorite thing to buy here is the cannolis; they literally have the most delicious cannoli in Toronto. read more

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I've been coming to this bakery since I was a kid, but over the years, I've noticed something troubling. They seem extremely selective in how they treat customers, and I can't ignore the pattern anymore. I've observed this more than once: when a customer with a lighter complexion comes in, the attendant will simply hand them their baked goods. But if you're coloured , the attendant makes a point to personally bring it to the front instead. It might seem subtle, but it speaks volumes about their customer service--and not in a good way. The food and products are great, but the way they treat people leaves a bad taste in my mouth. read more

I asked if the buns were fresh. She said yes. LIAR. There is a reason you can't touch the buns: they were beyond day old. SAVE YOUR MONEY! Oh and the "gelato" is even more pricey than ice cream at the Roy Thomson Hall. And they give you less. JUST SAYIN the gelato ain't worth a lick and the buns ain't worth the squeeze. read more

TLDR: These pastries I got satisfied my cravings for European pastries. The cannoli is crunchy and so rich. I'm glad this came up in yelp reco We drove up to Vaughan to check out chapters and I suddenly felt the need to eat something sweet. Usually i'd go to cannoli queens but they were closed and THANKFULLY they were because as I was searching in cannoli in both google and yelp, Rustic Bakery came up. I saw the photos and I felt the need to visit it. I missed a lot of intersection and it was in the middle of a toronto neighbourhood I'm not familiar with. So, when I finally arrived in Rustic road, i wasnt sure what to expect. I just follow my gutfeel - went inside and head to the back of the store and lo and behold - huge selection of pastries! They also sell gelato! I was aiming for the cannoli but I saw a cream puff. you'll never go wrong with a creampuff. I got 2 each (cannoli flavour) and 3 cream puff. The one helping me is so easy to talk to and she acknowledges people who are waiting. It's really nice that she does that cause customer would know that they will be served. So i got out with my pastry box, i didnt even wait till I get home. I tried it in my car. Damn. It was so worth the drive and I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE. So, yes, I'm marking this as a go-to cannoli place!! It's a gem! read more

Rustic Bakery - Yummmmm cannoli and cream puffs - A box contains cannoli with powdered sugar and cream-filled ends, along with chocolate-covered cream puffs decorated with white chocolate drizzle. - Bakeries Near Me - North York, Ontario

I stumbled on this tiny Italian Bakery/grocery on my way home from work and what a hidden gem it is! Kinda off the beaten path on Rustic Rd off Keele, but if you are looking for a great Italian bakery this is it. They have a great deli counter where I usually get Mortadella and Proschuitto that I usually pick up for my mom. They have a great personal loaf of Calabrese loaf that is a perfect size for 1 or 2 people. Rustic is also my go to bakery for Italian pastries. They have a great selection of the Italian classics. Everything o found to be reasonably priced which is a bonus. 4.5* read more

Went to purchase pastry yesterday . I was serviced by a Filipino that was nothing but extremely rude. No customer service.

I was heading out for a birthday celebration and I knew that the host was a big cannoli fan, so I did a bit of googling and was assured that Rustic Bakery had some of the best cannoli in the city. Boy, do they ever. I arrived at around 9:00 on a recent Saturday morning and was rather surprised to discover a large, well-stocked supermarket. I headed over to the freshly-baked goods area and was doubly surprised to discover an almost intimidating amount of delicious-looking concoctions staring me in the face. Luckily I knew I wanted cannoli, so I got myself an even dozen: three original, three chocolate chip, three chocolate mousse, and three pistachio. They're all nothing short of incredible. The filling in each is absolutely addictive and just about perfect, while the pastry shell was crunchy and super fresh. (There's nothing worse than a cannoli with a soggy pastry.) In fact, my aforementioned host quickly proclaimed them the best cannoli she'd ever eaten. I can't really argue with that. read more

This Italian bakery is a hidden gem in the neighbourhood. It's a grocery store with a hot table, bakery, gelato, and a variety of European snacks and pantry items that are not available in many places. My favourite is their gelato which is really good! They have large trays so you can take out your favourite flavour - hazelnut, pistachio, and mango are my go-tos. The hot table has plenty of lunch options and are a pretty good deal. read more

This place is my weakness. If you want a REAL espresso macchiato in a paper cup to go, or sit and watch Italian football with the guys, this is the place. A good espresso, a sfogliatelle and I'm in my happy place. Their cannolis, baked goods and gelato are phenomenal. They had all their imported Italian Easter goodies on display. Yesterday, I witnessed an old guy "joking" with the young woman slicing meats that she wasn't "fast enough". I went catatonic. She was a minority and female working hard and efficiently. I spoke up. I defended her. I refuse to ignore this garbage. It is isn't the fault of this great cafe; they can't control who comes in to their place. read more

Have been here a few times and below are what I've tried so far: Custard tarts: pretty good and microwaving 15 secs helps Mini Tiramisu: good but imo too much mascarpone, ratio to ladyfingers is a bit off. Strawberry shortcake: I think one of the worst I've tried, candied strawberry, cream frosting too sweet, whole cake tastes very artificial - DO NOT RECOMMEND cannoli: should've gone for the classic cannoli. The one I picked had a puff pastry outshell, which got really dry and flaky after being in shelf too long - also DO NOT RECOMMEND Overall ok spot if you are in the neighborhood and need sweet fix. And price is very fair, paid $12 for the whole box read more

Rustic Bakery - Custard tarts, strawberry shortcake, cannoli, tiramisu - Bakeries Near Me - North York, Ontario

This is my favourite bakery, I always buy cakes from them, for any celebration. They have never let me down. Their cakes are always freshly baked and the frosting is great as well. read more

Rustic Bakery - a birthday cake with candles and a bottle of champagne - A birthday celebration setup with a cake, lit candles, champagne bottle, and champagne glasses on a glass table. - Bakeries Near Me - North York, Ontario

My go to spot in the area for cannoli,very hidden gem in Italian neighbour hood that's not to miss,the ricotta filling is so yum and the size of cannoli is really fair,i live in the area so whenever I'm free and craving for some cannoli it's a spot to be:) read more

I really, really like Rustic Bakery. In fact, I wish that it was franchised and that another location would open closer to my home. I was in the area the other day and my companions were jonesing coffee after a very long workshop. Their cafe beats Starbucks, Lettieri, or Second Cup ... the price is so reasonable and the service is excellent. For one double espresso, two lattes, and four cannolis I paid under $10. If I were at Starbucks, my total would be four times that amount. Woohoo! As good as it gets! read more

Great tasting food and service, no word of a lie. So good my tradition Italian mother and family loved , large quantity for the price. I cannot rave enough. Thank you Victoria and the gang at Rustic . read more

I've passed this bakery a thousand times driving through this residential neighborhood. I always wondered why the parking lot was so busy. Now I know. There's a bakery, hot food, cafe and deli section within this local, mom and pop grocery store. We were able to try the pizza, a fresh made sandwich, a pistachio donut, and espressos. Everything was absolutely delicious. There are some small tables and chairs, so if you need to have a quick meal right away you can. The pizza : It was around $3.00 for a slice. The pizza itself was thin and tasty. It had some premium prosciutto and cheeses on it. Yummm The sandwich : $7 ish dollars. We chose a long bun from the bakery shelves and brought it to the deli counter. The lady cut the bun and asked what we wanted in it. We added prosciutto, salami, boccocini (soft cheese) and drizzled some olive oil on it. The bread was sooo soft and the portions were just right. If I'm too lazy to make my own sandwich, I would def come back here. Or I would even just buy some bread and deli meats to make my own at home. Mini Pistachio donut (zeppole) : I'm writing this review a bit after the fact, so I don't remember the price of this item. I do remember that it was every bit worth it!! The texture was so perfect and it was not very sweet, which I like. I will be back to try SEVERAL other pastries. Espressos were good. I will come back to this bakery/grocery store. I wish we had more of these types of grocery/bakeries around toronto! read more

What a hidden gem! I found Rustic Bakery after my little sister told me randomly that she wanted to try cannoli for the first time. It was Canada day so I wasn't sure if anything would be open, but thankfully Rustic was (I called them to confirm). The location is nestled in a little neighbourhood just off of Lawrence Ave by Blackcreek Dr. They had a few different kinds of cannoli. I got the regular kind and the one with chocolate chips. THESE WERE THE BEST CANNOLI I HAVE EVER HAD!!! Admittedly, I am not Italian nor have I been to Italy but these were the best I've ever had in the city. The cheese wasn't too sweet. The pastry outside was crunchy. They've also got a large assortment of different Italian pastries such as tiramisu, phyllo pastries, cakes etc. that I plan on trying eventually. In the back they have a hot foods section that includes lasagna, pastas, veal, chicken etc. that you can purchase either for eating there (there are a few tables right out front where you can eat) or take out. I wanted a meatball sandwich when I was there but they didn't have any meatballs that day, probably because it was a holiday. There's also a full deli with various cheese and meats like provolone and salami. On the right there's a small supermarket where you can get your essentials like eggs, milk and produce. There is parking just right outside, although it is quite limited. There's approximately 15 spots available for the little plaza but I think a lot of people are in and out. You could also park along the smaller neighbourhood streets as well. Service was friendly. The girl who got my deli meats kept asking me to repeat myself and didn't give me the right amount of cheese (200g when I asked for 100g but then who's complaining, the more cheese, the better haha) but I think she was new. I will be back next time I'm in the area for those scrumptious cannoli! read more

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From the pastries to the hot table everything at rustic is amazing great for cakes and a quick bite love this place a must try if your in the area read more

I grew up near this place and I still come here from time to time for lunch or just to buy their bread. It's one of those places that brings back great memories. Try their pastries and cakes they're amazing and last but not least their bread especially the olive bread which is off the charts. Even their cold cuts are the freshest I've ever had. Rustic never disappoints me it keeps getting better and better through the years. read more

I am a first generation Italian and my parents were caterers. I have a good sense of what is good and not. this place has an awesome hot table, a diverse selection of italian breads, awesome, i mean awesome pasteries (authentic) and cakes, by this i mean the closest i have taste that compares to Italy. try it out, its not on a main street but is easy to find especially in todays society...btw...go early on weekends before 10 am or all the breads and good stuff will be gone..... read more

Delicious baked goods, cakes, fresh bread and hot foods. There is a little cafe in the corner pf the store. Little Italian gem read more

This may be a 5 minute walk down the street from my boyfriend's place and its tucked away in the neighbourhood within a small plaza. They conveniently offer fresh bread and any staple food (milk, eggs,etc) that you may require and pastries to die for... I've had a slice of red velvet cake on the occasion and saw a difference one time that it was most delicious but didn't look like the usual one they offer (might've been bought at a supermarket, who knows?) but I found the owner/manager/whatever on the phone one time when I was at the cash to be a little rude and wasn't paying attention to my debit purchase in which he punched in wrong. I would expect better attitude from management but oh well. Other than that its a nice clean little place that I don't mind visiting again. read more

Avoid this place like the plague (covid) They let in too many people for the size then when you make a mistake rather than being polite and asking you to stand a little further apart the ladies at the hot plate section will bark at you and treat you as if you were a child by saying to get behind some one. If you are clearly behind someone, then you say, "please stand further away." The men customers also treat other women customers in a misogynist manner. The men customers are disrespectful to women customers by cutting in line when they wouldn't do that to a man. They also talk down to women when a woman stands up for herself. I guess in certain cultures men like their women to be deaf, dumb and mute. One particular hot plate lady server takes offense if you choose your own pizza slice. It appears that if the slices in the middle are almost gone, then they prefer to sell you the end slice pizzas (which are for the most part crust) They let in everyone at once rather than have a staff member stand at the front door to monitor the number of people inside. It gets too crowded inside which makes it difficult to physically distance, hence people get agitated and go from 0 to 100 very quickly in temper. This is not a pleasant environment to be in particularly if you are a woman. The misogyny, crowded for the small size and customer service, I would go somewhere else for this type of food. read more

Cute, local and authentic Italian bakery in a community area. They have the basic kitchen necessity day to day and baked goods. Staff is super friendly. Place is clean. Too bad they didn't have any arancini balls. read more

Rustic Bakery - a variety of pastries in a display case - Bakeries Near Me - North York, Ontario

I live down the street from Rustic bakery & I can't be happier that it takes me less than 5 minutes to walk there. Bread is fantastic & all the pastries are delicious. Lattes & espressos are good too.... Couldn't ask for a better bakery. read more

great authentic Italian bakery!! Family owned and operated, their pride shows in the cleanliness, friendliness, quality. I go often for lunch, great hot table in the back for fast healthy choices. Tip; try to get a young lady to help you! a couple of the old-ladies who work in there are a bit grumpy/impolite. Followed up lunch with a fresh made Cannoli and coffee. read more

My friend received a strawberry shortcake with macaroons for her birthday. Apparently the bakery screwed up on the order and just decorated a cake they already had in showcase. The cake looked decent but the taste was horrible. The macaroons were hard as rock, the filling tasted like bubble gum, the cake itself didn't taste fresh. Very disappointed and probably won't ever try anything else in store. read more

I decided to try this place after a local recommended it. I got a veal sandwich with peppers ($8.25). I didn't like their bread at all. It's hard on top and dense in the middle. I looked around for other types of buns but all were the same hard bricks. I have eaten veal all over the city and this was the worst. Not only was my sandwich rather cold but the veal was not tender and didn't break apart when I bit into it, rather it was hard to bite into. Worst of all, only one piece of veal so it's mainly bread. I ended up with leftover bread that I threw away and a tasteless sandwich. Luckily the peppers were good so that helped. They make them better elsewhere, not sure why parking lot is rammed. Won't be back. read more

This is THE bakery to go to in the North York area. From cakes and pastries to bread and pasta, they do not disappoint. I have been there several times and will continue to buy from them. I highly recommend Rustic Bakery. read more

Rustic bakery is a cool place to visit. It's in a residential area along with homes and a great Italian neighbourhood. I always order their pizza's although the they have a variety of hot, cold and baked goods. Cool little Italian bakery with lots of grocery options. Our absolute favourite thing there is their white cheese potato garlic pizza. To die for! Every time I'm in that area I pick one up to take home. read more

A good variety of sweets. However, this place makes you feel like an outsider if you have coloured skin. Be better RB.

After recently moving into the area we needed a good bakery/deli that was close and Rustic fits the bill perfectly. Their hot table is great and usually mostly stocked even after prime hours(they are open late). Their pizza is delicious as are all their pastries. The cold cuts/cheese selection is very good and fresh as is their grocery selection considering how small the store is. read more

Old-school Italian bakery with a nice hot table option. Veal and chicken are both pretty good, the bread is always super fresh, but what really puts them on the map is the porchetta sandwich. Make sure to ask for extra skin, its crispy and full of flavour. They make a pretty good espresso too, not a bad place to watch the soccer game and have a sandwich. read more

Great selection of ice cream. Their desserts are a hit or miss. Amazing zeppole, would definitely recommend coming here if you're looking to get zeppole. Cannoli are mediocre. Their rice balls are okay, the cheese is never melted. The employees are pretty stingy with putting sauces and topics on top of things even though you pay for the additions. Their veal is good, but not to die for. Their pizza is very good. The hot table overall has a lot of good tasting items. If you're hungry and you're passing by, definitely go for their pizza! read more

Had a Veal Sandwich from this classic italian bakery It was very delicious 4/5 Amazing Flavor! The Staff was Helpful and On the Ball! I will recommend this place to Everyone! read more

My parents live in the area. I have loved this bakery from the first day I have walked into it. The staff is always and I mean even if they are busy always been courteous and warm with me. I live in Barrie, ON and I will drive down to Rustic Bakery for a cannoli or for their nocciola cake...my all time favourite. They made our daughters wedding cake and it was perfect. The food is always fresh. Overall I have never been disappointed with this bakery. Offers everything Italian I need under one roof. read more

First time at this place. I just walked out of this place. I am very disappointed I wanted to buy approximately 12 cannolis and was waiting at the bakery window for approximately five minutes. Four people saw me and and walked away. Another lady was eating behind the counter eating. I find that gross as I don't want someone putting their fingers in their mouth and then grabbing pastries for me. I will never go to this place ever again and I suggest you don't go there to very very bad service. read more

The worst customer service I have ever encountered in my life. I know Italians are known to yell but it's not necessary to add attitude to the yelling. I called inquiring about Sfoglia cakes. I asked what sizes they come in she said "10 people & up." I asked, "up to how many?" She said "WHAT?!" I asked again "10 servings up to how many?" She said "WHAT?!" I again asked, "the smallest size is 10 servings and how large can you go?" She said, "AS LARGE AS YOU NEED IT, WE CAN MAKE AS MANY CAKES AS YOU WANT!" Ok..... I asked which flavours they come in she said "ALL FLAVOURS!" I asked again what those flavours were & again she said "ALL FLAVOURS!" I said, I have never had a Sfoglia cake before so can you tell me what the flavours are?! She mumbled them under her breath... Lol it made me laugh. She entertained my morning. If you're looking for a Sfoglia cake go to rustic, they have all sizes and flavours. Enjoy! read more

Probably one of the best italian bakeries in T.O.... i thought california had the best veal in toronto, but rustics veal is def right there, along with the rest of their authentic italian pizza, chicken, pork dishes, and other food.... this place is quality simply quality... anytime i pass keel/maple leaf area its almost a sin not to swing by rustic for food read more

They make the best vanilla cakes! I ordered a cake years ago for my birthday and remember saying that it was the best cake i had ever tasted. My sisters baby shower was this year and I offered to buy the cake. I immediately thought Vanilla and Ristic Bakery. Its to die for!!!! read more

I work just up the street and go to the Rustic Bakery every once in a while, I go for lunch. The food is good, not the same as Nona's but its comparable! Depending on what you get, they can be a little over priced for lunch. The cakes and pastries are delicious and not overly expensive. I really like to buy my pastries from here, they are worth the money. I haven't sat down to have an espresso but we do take them out sometimes for our office, they are good. The service is also good, they are fast and polite. All in all, in this area its probably the best Italian Bakery. read more