The Bread Essentials

8 recent ratings
$$ • Bakery
dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
Reported GF menu options: Bagels, Bread/Buns, Cookies, Croissants, Pies
406 Royal York Rd
Etobicoke, ON M8Y 2R5, Canada
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Celiac

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Review


Great selection and friendly staff.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 months ago read full review

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This place is a GF hidden treasure. Although I don't live in the area, I visit the city frequently and had never heard of it.

First off, being able to grab a toasted bagel and cream cheese along with a donut for breakfast was such a frigging treat that other gluten eaters take for granted lol

The bagel was crispy, chewy and delicious, and the crueller and beignets were so good! Fried, so they were crispy on the outside like real donuts, but not greasy like I've had before.

The selection here was unreal. Pogos and jamaican patties (chicken, beef or veg), so many breads and sweets, pies... the list goes on and on. A great selection of frozen goods as well.

ALSO nut free which is important for our family.

The staff was so friendly, helpful and sweet to boot.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 4 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Reported to be dedicated gluten-free and celiac friendly. However, since menus and staff can change, please verify before visiting!

Gluten-Free Features

  • Bagels
  • Bread/Buns
  • Cookies
  • Croissants
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pies

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Bakery
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Nut-Free Friendly
  • Online Ordering
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Dedicated Gluten Free Facility
Gluten-Free at The Bread Essentials
Gluten-Free at The Bread Essentials
Gluten free croissants! 😋 (plated at home)
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Overall Rating

Review


I feel so lucky to have this place in Etobicoke! The freshly made goodies and frozen foods are all absolutely divine.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
Updated 8 months ago read full review

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Review


Dedicated gluten free, amazing place for sourdough. Have tried several of their loaves and treats so far and they've all been delicious. Great selection of gf grocery items as well.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I love this bakery — everything I’ve ordered has been delicious!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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We’ve been eating here for years. Excellent gluten free finds we can’t get anywhere else- croissants, tarts, authentic Quebec tourtierre, corn dogs, beef patties. Lots of vegan options too. Also the Staff treats you like family.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Some really delicious items and lovely staff!

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


They are now a dedicated gluten free bakery.

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Best flour ever for baking! Bread is amazing as well as all the treat! Even gf croissants!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This is an entire Gluten Free Dedicated Facility. It's a bakery and it's amazing. The owner Josée is a gem, I literally cried when I found this place.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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So far I’ve tried the croissants, bagels, profiteroles and meat pies. All delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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As of July 30, 2019, the facility will now be 100% gluten-free. My Celiac daughter is ECSTATIC about the variety of baked goods, including GF brownies, croissants, tarts, muffins, etc. etc.!! Tons of bread, and more!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Owned by a baker that eats gluten-free. Her goal, as she describes it, is to bake all the same goods that she used to love. She has dedicated days throughout the week to bake all gluten-free goods to make sure there is no cross-contamination. Lots of options from bread, to bagels, to cookies, to pies, to energy balls, to perogies, and more...

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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