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Brick Street Bakery
Categories: Food Bakeries Restaurants Sandwiches Bakeries, Sandwiches [Edit]
55 Mill StToronto, ON M5A 3C4
Neighbourhood: Distillery District
(416) 214-4949
- Hours:
Mon 8 am - 4 pm
Tue-Fri 8 am - 7 pm
Sun 8 am - 6 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
Luke S. said: "Love this place. Gets a bit crowded on the weekend, but there is usually room at the bar. They have several great breakfast options, specifically scrambled eggs and fried salami which I love! The smoke meat sandwiches are just what you…" read more »
30 reviews for Brick Street Bakery
Review Highlights
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"I rely on the Coronation Chicken Salad, the Boxing Day, or..." In 3 reviews -
"...scone, the BLT, the boxing day sandwich, the elusive (but..." In 4 reviews -
"...a variety of items from cookies to pastries to meat pies." In 5 reviews
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30 reviews in English
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Review from Amanda M.
Toronto, ON
5/10/2012
Best sandwiches in Toronto!
Stumbled into this place yesterday and split the turkey sandwich and the braised lamb sandwich. They were incredible and huge for the price.
Such a great deal! -
Review from Melanie H.
Toronto, ON
5/16/2012
When I have a sandwich that has meat in it, I want it one of two ways: either REALLY COLD, or REALLY HOT. It just scares me when you get pulled chicken and its just warm. Is it warm because it was hot but then sat there forever, or is it warm because it was cold and someone tried to make it hot but didn't succeed? Either way, I don't want my chicken going through that.
The sandwich was alright, though. The only other thing I tried was the banana bread which I found above average, so I recommend that more than the chicken sandwich. -
Review from Kate P.
5/7/2012 1 photo
Wandering down a random alley in the middle of the Distillery District you will find one the best bakery's I have ever been too.
From yummy tarts, tasty macarons, cookies, rolls, breads, to larger 'food' options. The make the most tasty hot sandwiches ever on the freshest bread you can imagine. The lamb sandwich is simply devine! It's soft, tasty, and full of flavor with this amazing spicy type sauce that I wish they bottled.
Totally worth the trip if you are in the neighborhood or not. -
Review from Nadia A.
5/7/2012
This is one of the best bakeries I have ever been to and it is one of the best in Toronto.
I loved their hot sandwiches (I had chicken one), the bread is freshly made and dressing was perfect. Shepherd's pie was freshly made and it was so damn good.
Their cookies are so good, I loved walnut one especially. -
Review from Terry P.
4/28/2012
This is the first bakery that you see when you enter the Distillery District. There's not a lot of room in there, but they have a very wide variety of products. They make a yummy chocolate hazelnut tart, where the hazelnut is ground so fine that it almost appears to be flour. The best part is that the prices are VERY reasonable.
They have some outdoor seating, which is a nice touch. -
Review from geraldine g.
Toronto, ON
12/20/2011
This is where yummy lives.
My goodness, I am totally addicted their sausage rolls. Simple little thing but I have never had such a wonderful combination of spiced pork sausage and flaky pastry. I am drooling just thinking about it.
I made the mistake of thinking I could eat two of these in a row. Very filling! Highly recommend it.
I have tried a myriad of cookies and snacks from them. A definite fresh and homemade sense to each one of them. My favourite thing among them is the oatmeal chocolate chip cookie. However, all the other goodies I have tried - excellent.
On my next trip, the lamb sandwich. I have heard rave reviews from friends who have tried it.
Strangely enough, I haven't tried their bread which if the rest of their baked is any any indication of the quality, I doubt I will be disappointed. -
Review from Yibing Q.
12/31/2011
This place is too underrated. I would not have discovered it in my foodie trail across Toronto if not for a big billboard advertising the Bests of Toronto found in a random alley amidst the Distillery District.
Tried its popular Date Rectangle, which was a flapjack actually. I devoured the flapjack in under 10 minutes. I never knew a flapjack could be that delicious!!!!
Tried its mocha-flavoured macaroon. This macaroon was very different from all the other macaroons I have tried so far. Not frenchie as the meringue cookies flanking the filling were crunchy, like how real meringue is supposed to be like. The macaroon was served cold as well, probably to maintain the crunchiness of the meringue crusts. The filling was more buttery than jam-like. Despite its peculiar unmacarooness, I really liked it. I would have bought a box of 6 macaroons if I were less destitute.
This Bakery was touted to be the Best Bakery in Toronto by the billboard. I believe so. -
Review from Steph L.
12/11/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Brick Street Bakery is a magical place of red brick and wonderful bread.
This bakery is by the main entrance of the Distillery District and it's always packed.
Every time I come here, I try to have something different.
* Sausage rolls: They seem so simple, but I was surprised at how awesome they were. The spiced sausage was freaking delicious and juicy. The flaky pastry was delightful. I was surprised how much stuffing there was!
* Custard Brioche: OMG, the brioches remind me of a giant bread muffin. Now fill it with vanilla custard. Sweet and filling, mmm bready.
* The banana loaf was good. It's banana loaf.
They have apple loaf and ginger loaf as well, which are interesting.
* Not a huge fan of the macarons... at all. Over sweet... under flavoured.
They have a good list of sandwiches on the chalk board at the back.
They are made on fresh bread and delicious, but also a bit pricey.
The Coronation Chicken sandwich is a lightly curried chicken-salad sandwich.
It was pretty good considering that I hate chicken salad. I didn't read the description properly. I can only imagine that the other sandwiches are awesome.
This bakery is great place to grab a coffee and snack before exploring the area.
Just don't expect to sit down.
Also, in the summer if you are able to get a seat outside, you can see the tourists getting briefed for segway tours. I find segways silly and entertaining, I'm not sure why. -
Review from Grace Y.
11/25/2011
This place is tucked away in the Distillery District and is over-brimming with character. We ordered the curry chicken sandwich, sausage rolls, and banana bread. The banana bread is legendary and everything was worth every cent and bite.
We went around 2pm and the line was fairly manageable. However, the wait for our chicken sandwich was a little bit long even though we were second in line. They have limited outdoor seating available so remember to take this into account on less than ideal days. -
Review from Thuy T.
Woodbridge, ON
11/26/2011 4 photos
Fell in LOVE with BSB's BRAISED LAMB SANDWICH ^_^
Fresh bread made daily.....yum.....yum......
Restaurant Rating:
0(Too Sad), 1(Horrible), 2(Poor), 3(Ok Lah), 4(Good), 5(Excellent)
Food: 5
Clean: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: Casual
Will I Return? Yes
Keep in mind all food postings is according to personal preferences and taste buds. Therefore, it's best to try the places out for yourself and see if it suites your taste. -
Review from Teena D.
10/8/2011
I bought a piece of their "world famous" banana bread this afternoon.
It was still frozen when I took a bite. Huh?! So much for being fresh! Once it thawed out, there wasn't much taste to it.
It was one of the worst banana bread I've ever had :( -
Review from Denise S.
4/12/2011
Fantastic sandwiches!
Also, try the turkey chili with cheese if it's available. Sooo good and it comes with a slice of their delicious bread. -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
12/7/2010 10 photos
I love the rustic feel of Brick Street Bakery... I feel like I have transferred back to the era that I can get something so good, so wholesome, so full of carbs from my local bakery.
I will suggest not to come here when you are mighty hungry, because everything looks so deliciously good. Sausage Roll oh so round and stuffed, glazed chocolate twist, chocolate/almond croissant can I get them all??
It was so crowded on a Sunday afternoon.. I barely able to get inside the door. But I got my oh so buttery/flaky almond croissant ($2) just sniffing the butter aroma.. so heavenly good!Listed in: Croissants! Oh So Buttery…, A Day in the Distillery…
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Review from Christine W.
Markham, ON
11/21/2010
Just a short and sweet review.
I stopped here Saturday afternoon before heading home. I needed a quick snack for the drive home. OMG the best sausage roll I've ever had! the pastry was perfect but the sausage meat was pure perfection!
I definitely need to try a sandwich next time. -
Review from Chris C.
6/1/2010
Brick Street Bakery - Totally worth the passport stamp. There, I said it.
When you're looking for a really terrific lunch in the Distillery District, come here for a sandwich. We sat down with a Roast Beef Sandwich, Lamb Sandwich, Vegetarian Sandwich and a Turkey Chili. You know its good when we're quiet during lunch - not because we're fighting. We each tried a little of the others' respective sandwiches - for research purposes of course. Let me say that finer sandwiches I haven't had in quite a while. Portions were perfect and the sandwiches were not over seasoned so natural seasons could come through. The chili was a little unusual tasting but in a very good way. Top it all off with a coke in a glass bottle. Now that's a way to start vacation.Listed in: Neighbours to the Nourth
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Review from Ryan T.
Toronto, ON
9/3/2011
Many many - many years ago, I had lamb for the first time ever here, in one of the warm sandwiches they make. It was a food epiphany of my youth. Now, they still make the same sandwich, and it's still as quaint and satisfying as it used to be. I like buying loafs of bread here. Other people like the desserts. Walk-in shop only, no seating except outside.
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Review from Grace D.
Toronto, ON
3/3/2010
It is a dangerous, dangerous thing to live so close to this amazing little bakery.
Located in the heart of the Distillery District, the teeny weeny bakery sits in an old brick building that serves as a time machine, transporting you momentarily away from the craziness of living in downtown Toronto and into a quaint little bakery that would not seem out of place in the early 20th century.
The set up is simple - you walk into the bakery, up to a counter, and place your order. There are no tables inside, but the service is pretty quick regardless of the order and there is ample room to wait for your food. Which is more than well worth it, by the way.
Brick Street sells the requisite freshly made breads along with pastries, baked goods, soups, and sandwiches (which are made when you order them, not wrapped in plastic and tossed on a shelf to sit all day).
The service is spectacular. The girls that work in the shop seem to have mastered the art of friendly banter while still whipping off orders at top speed. A fairly hefty challenge during the weekday lunch rush.
As a regular, I'm always greeted with an enthusiastic "Hey there!" and "The usual, Grace?" - Top notch all around.
They sell cups of coffee for two bucks a piece. No fancy schmancy mocha lattes, just a classic cup of coffee that you can milk and sugar yourself, should you be so inclined. Best cup of coffee I've found in Toronto.
You MUST try: the Bakewell tart, the butter scone, the BLT, the boxing day sandwich, the elusive (but delicious) Brioche loaf, and whatever the soup of the day is when you get there.
Oh, and the coffee, of course. -
Review from Mariko M.
12/12/2010
I love both the exterior and interior of this place. It's situated right by the main entrance (I think?) of the Distillery District so it's hard to miss... they'll be one of the first establishments that you'll notice.
They sell a variety of items from cookies to pastries to meat pies. Today (Sunday morning), I decided to pick up a couple of brioche and a chocolate croissant. They were quite hard and it was difficult to eat. I was here at 11, but do baked goods harden that quickly?
It's tiny so don't expect to buy food and sit down. I think there's space for 2 people to sit down, but that's about it. I think I'll be back as their meat pies looked really good. It's a shame that I didn't pick one up for home too. Prices are pretty average for a bakery. They accept all forms of payment except for credit cards.
It's a-ok here. -
Review from Christina S.
5/8/2009
A great sandwich spot if you're feeling like a treat or if someone else is buying ;)
I rely on the Coronation Chicken Salad, the Boxing Day, or the Veggie sandwich. I am working my way up to the delicious-looking extras like their tarts, cookies, brownies, and buns. The bread is all made on the premises and is extremely scrumptious. That's right - SCRUMPTIOUS. -
Review from Ben E.
Toronto, ON
6/24/2010
Really great place to eat in the Distillery. A little pricey but the sandwiches are worth it. Brick Street and the Distillery market are the best 'quick bite' stops in the district.
If you can pick a loaf up of any of their bread, do it! You'll want to save it for ever. -
Review from Christine T.
8/20/2009
Te appropriate name for this little gem of a bakery should be The
Gold Brick Bakery.
Sunday morning we enjoyed two coffees, two mini muffins and purchased a loaf of bread for later... Not much change left from a twenty spot. Ouch!
The bread is amazing yes indeed.. It was just the hit I needed as I miss my San Francisco Semifredi's baked goods and of course the sour dough from the Bay Area, but be warned it's a lot a dough for just....dough. -
Review from Antonia W.
Toronto, ON
1/21/2011
YAY, found another croissant I actually like...!! Not bready on the inside, nice and flaky on the outside. I even got this at the end of the day (coincidentally while I was in the area to go to the fantastic Yelp party last week in the Distillery District) and ate half of it before going to the party. It was cold, as expected, but I had hope cuz the outside looked properly flaky and was crunchy. Stuck it in my bag and ate it later that night after getting home because I felt munchy. I heated it up in the toaster oven., I dunno if it's because I was pretty hungry, but it was still really good. Toasting it made it even better. Too far for me to get it regularly since I'm uptown, luckily I still got Rahier! Definitely would recommend to anybody with a croissant craving downtown :)
Listed in: Hunting for Croissants
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Review from Pae C.
3/7/2011
Love this place. Their lemon tarts and bakewell tarts are great!
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Review from Dardana M.
ON
12/21/2008
I have only had the pleasure of entering this establishment a couple of times, but it was all-around lovely. This is hardly surprising as it is located in the ever-lovely Distillery District, and is frequented by lovely people (no, I'm not talking about myself).
The pastries are fresh and rounded like picture perfection, the mood is homey and the bread is like a soft and delicious dream. I have ordered a few sandwiches there, the vegetarian at least twice, and I have to say that my last visit found me very relieved by their *half* sandwich, ready-made and raring to go in its special little half-sandwich holder (this is when I needed a *snack*, mind you, due to an early and small lunch, and a dinner party that couldn't occur as quickly as I needed). The last one on the shelf, but perfectly fresh and melt-in-my-mouth good. I also tried my friend's Kefta once, and it made me rediscover the miracle of lamb --and newly discover the miracle of grinding it...not yourself, of course.
I hadn't been there since the summer, when the surrounding patios were a buzz, the sun making everything seem like the best thing ever. My last time found me sitting alone on the same patio furniture, cold and swallowed by the premature darkness of December; just when all hope seemed to be lost, the most lovely (and first I'd really seen this year) snowfall decorated the area- frequently used for movie sets- like a goddamn movie set. The lights on all those trees helped a bit, too, and for a minute, I saw the beauty in a Canadian winter. A Torontonian one, at least. If I didn't finish that sandwich in about 60 seconds, it's only because my smile was getting in the way. -
Review from Dani L.
Toronto, ON
6/30/2010
Lovin' the Brick.
Best sandwich within a 20 block radius of my work, the Coronation Chicken is damn tasty. Fruity, not too sweet, with curry! crunchy apple! and chicken! and homemade bread! AGH, why so good?!
Once I made the mistake of getting the egg salad instead of my beloved Coronation, and it was sloppy, mayo-saturated, bland badness.
Sweet folks behind the counter, without the requisite Distillery pretension. -
Review from Janet L.
5/12/2009
SUCH A CUTE LIL BAKERY in the distillery district, with the baker working right in front of you!
it's a take out over the counter kind of place but you can sit outside on the patio furniture to enjoy the sun.
you can taste the freshness in their bread,
and all their sandwiches are made from the bread they bake in house --
recommended --
coronation street curry chicken salad sandwich was yum yum and it was about 7 or 8 bucks
the roast beef sandwich was good too
chocolate tart was yum also ~ $2.50 (i went back for a second, and the owner was even surprised to see us three times that day)
and i was so excited to see brioche and a lot of classic french pastries that they offered in the window.
the hardest thing was deciding which to buy!
the only thing they don't have is tea and coffee,
which is wierd.
stop by if you're ever in the district, it made my trip worth it to the area because it's exactly the kind of cafe you expect to be chilling at in the district on a nice sunny day :) -
Review from Emily Y.
12/3/2010 1 photo
A cute little place near the front of the Distillery District. I was skipping US Thanksgiving to hang out in TO, so their Boxing Day sandwich really hit the spot - stuffing, roast turkey, cranberries, and mayo I believe. They also have a nice assortment of desserts and pastries to choose from. I got a great pastry square called pithi-something. Argh, if anyone knows the name, please let me know!
It was a chilly late November afternoon and I had no desire to eat outside. Luckily they have (very) limited seating indoors - a bench table that fits about three people, right where they store their bulk soda. Meh, so the view's not great but the food is though! -
Review from James K.
Toronto, ON
11/18/2009
Every Sandwich is good (except the egg salad, but that's my opinion - maybe it's not salty enough? Maybe it's just bland...) so you should go for lunch (Open Mondays!). The Boxing Day is KILLER, as is the Lamb (in both sandwich and wrap form) but hey, Pulled Pork is great too, and the Coronation Chicken...MMMMM!
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Review from André C.
Toronto, ON
8/1/2010
Great bread, fantastic sanwiches and a cool vibe. Wish they also had real coffee, but guess its too small there. The blt, club, chicken and lime infused tuna sandwiches are incredible. Love it!
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Review from Teresa N.
8/26/2008
I can still remember the sweet aroma of the bread as I walked by the Brick Street Bakery. I tried to keep the drool from spilling out of my mouth, but I failed miserably and succumbed to my oinker tendencies. I decided to go for a simple piece of white bread (sounds sad, I know) and was smitten by the moist and sweetness that melted in my mouth. Yes... I love bread... and I love eating it plain. I was sold and bought a loaf to bring back to the States. Thing is, it didn't end up on the plain with me... I devoured it on the cab ride to the airport.
