One of our favourite places to visit for food and restaurants in the GTA is Markham. Dim sum restaurants in the Markham area is no exception. We especially enjoy visiting their bakeries because they feature baked goods that reflect the fusion of the area’s unique blend of cultures.
The best bakeries in Markham also offer baked treats that we can’t find elsewhere in Canada. It’s a shame that we can’t visit them all when we’re in the area because they always seem to come up with new and exciting taste experiences that are hard to find elsewhere.
The Best Bakeries in Markham
To see what we mean, take a good look at these top 10 best bakeries in Markham that offer foodies a fascinating selection of taste experiences.
If you happen to stop by Toronto, then you should also check out the best bakeries in Toronto. Several of the bakeries we list below have more than one location, and they happen to scatter across the Greater Toronto Area giving you access to indulge in their treats no matter where you are.
1. Duo Patisserie
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Duo Patisserie is a French bakery that offers tasty cakes, pastries, and viennoiseries that are served in a Japanese-influenced dining area. It’s especially fun to eat their sweet brioches while drinking a cup of espresso in their simple dining area.
Their retail counter also features a fantastic selection of cakes and pastries that you can take home with you. You will especially enjoy their flaky galette cakes and handmade chocolate mendiants (buttons) because they feature wonderfully sweet flavours that are the perfect endings to any meal.
2. Butter Baker
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If you’re looking for the best cakes in Markham, look no further than Butter Baker’s yummy selection of cakes that are produced with only naturally sourced ingredients.
My favourites include their gallete des roi (king’s pie), blueberry lemon dream cake, and a tasty tiramisu that’s light and fluffy.
Butter Baker also makes delicious macaroons and fruit tarts that demonstrate the joys of using free-run eggs and organic ingredients in baking. Customers rave about their moist texture. You will too. Try them with one of Butter Baker’s organic coffees or teas to create a dessert that will be a hit at your next party.
3. Daan Go Cake Lab
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The Daan Go Cake Lab features the artistry and creativity of Christopher Siu, one of Canada’s popular TV MasterChefs®. He combines the flavours found in his native Southeast Asia with modern European baking techniques to create stunning creations that are a feast for the senses.
His cake creations are a popular choice for the best birthday cakes in Toronto and Markham because they feature bold 3-D designs and amazing color contrasts that will brighten up any birthday celebration. You can experience these visual feasts for yourself when you try his gold thorn cake, or his chocolate diamond cake that features a stunning diamond made out of milk chocolate.
Another popular cake is a Southeast Asian-influenced creation called a PanDaan cake that combines coconut with the vanilla-like overtones of the pandan leaf. You’ll also love the house-made macaroons that adorn the top.
Not only do they serve cakes, but you’ll see why they also make it to the top list of the best macaroons and most delicious cupcakes in Toronto and Markham.
4. Bake Code
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Bake Code is a popular Markham bakery that offers handmade cakes and some of the GTA’s best macaroons. Every item is made fresh daily using the best Japanese and Canadian baking techniques to create interesting variations on old favourites.
Some of their most popular items include flavourful Japanese strawberry cakes and red velvet cakes that are a delightful change of pace from traditional fare. Vegans and vegetarians will also enjoy Bake Code’s tofu-based cheesecakes that are easy to customize for special events.
Don’t forget to try Bake Code’s made-from-scratch savory croissants, Danish pastries, and mini bread loaves that are available for takeout. They feature a fluffy consistency that demonstrates Bake Code’s skill in using Japanese baking techniques to maximize a baked good’s fluffy texture.
5. Patisserie Fleur
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Located in the middle of downtown Markham, Pastisserie Fleur is a traditional French bakery that goes the extra mile to produce delicious cakes using the highest quality ingredients. Its downtown vibe is the perfect backdrop for a quick spot of afternoon tea.
Its most popular selections include mini versions of lemon citron and orange de terre cakes that are just the right size for kids. It also offers sumptuous strawberry shortcakes and Earl Grey pear cakes that are great for brunch. These cakes are part of a larger selection of cakes that demonstrate how the owners use traditional French baking techniques effectively to produce consistently great results.
Patisserie Fleur also makes the best cakes in Markham for anniversaries, birthdays, and weddings. Popular selections include traditional lace wedding cake, floral-themed cakes, and fun cartoon-themed birthday cakes for children.
6. Cho-Kwok-Lat
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Cho-Kwok-Lat is a popular patisserie and chocolaterie that offers the best environmentally friendly baked goods in Markham. It uses only the finest locally sourced organic ingredients and uses them in creative ways that reduce their overall environmental impact.
The results of this creativity are delicious. To see for yourself, be sure to try their savory cruffins and buttery croissants that melt in your mouth when you eat them.
Moreover, Cho-Kwok-Lot’s chocolate-based desserts are amazing. Their chocolate praline cake and bittersweet chocolate raspberry tart are particularly notable for the wonderful simplicity of their chocolate flavours.
Cho-Kwok-Lat also customizes many of their items to meet the needs of gluten-free diets. Please ask them for more details.
7. Bakery Nakamura
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Located in Markham’s J-Town retail centre, Bakery Nakamura is the GTA’s first Japanese-owned bakery. It offers one of the GTA’s largest selections of buns, breads, cakes, doughnuts, and Danishes. Every item is made from scratch in an open-concept kitchen that gives customers a chance to watch how everything is made up close.
If you really want to experience Bakery Nakamura’s baking prowess, be sure to try one of their filled buns that are slightly crunchy on the outside and wonderfully chewy on the inside. You can fill them with many different sweet and savory fillings to create a tasty snack that’s fun to eat.
8. Novelle Desserts
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Novelle Desserts is a family-owned bakery that offers traditional Italian-style cakes, pastries, cookies, and gelatos that are made from scratch daily. You will love visiting Novelle Desserts because owners Joesph Novello and Grace Novello offer personalized service that takes the guesswork out of ordering the best birthday cakes in Markham. Their attention to detail also ensures that everything you purchase tastes and looks great.
Novelle Desserts also offers customized cakes that are suitable for weddings, birthdays, baptisms, baby showers, and business functions. Since every custom cake they make is one of a kind, it’s a good idea to visit them in person to let them know what you need.
9. Yuzu No Ki
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Yuzu No Ki is a small Japanese-owned bakery located in Markham’s J-Town retail centre. It offers baked goods from around the world that are thoughtfully created every day in small batches.
Yelp users rave about Yuzu No Ki’s Japanese-influenced matcha brownies and mochi Danishes that feature subtle green tea overtones. Other popular choices include a sweet potato-based violetta that sells out fast. For the best selection of items, be sure to visit Yuzu No Ki during the weekend.
10. Hattendo
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Hattendo is a well-known Japanese bakery that is known for their authentic sweet cream buns and Japanese milk bread. This simple menu is quite popular because it offers foodies a chance to sample some of Canada’s best examples of authentic Japanese baked goods.
Hattendo’s cream buns are baked using the same baking techniques that have been used since the late 19th century. They are filled with tasty sweet fillings that rotate seasonally. Try one with some green tea for a treat that’s simple yet elegant.
Hattendo also offers fruit-filled milk brand sandwiches called sando that are large enough to share with someone. These are fun to eat because their soft centres contrast nicely with the fruits’ crunchy textures. Finally, their squishy centres offer foodies a fun introduction to the well-known tangzhong method of baking that is used in many Japanese baked goods.
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