Our Story
From a Small Kitchen to the Heart of Toronto
Baker started in 2016 in a shared community kitchen with nothing but a beloved sourdough starter, a well-worn copy of Tartine Bread, and a dream of filling the neighbourhood with the smell of something wonderful every morning.
Today we bake over 50 items daily — breads, pastries, cakes, and drinks — all made by hand from locally sourced ingredients. Our team has grown from one person to eight, but the feeling hasn't changed: every item that leaves our kitchen should make someone's day a little brighter.
"We believe that food made with honest ingredients and genuine care has the power to bring people together."
Our Journey
Eight Years of Baking
First Loaf Sold
Started in a shared community kitchen with a sourdough starter and a dream.
First Loaf Sold
Started in a shared community kitchen with a sourdough starter and a dream.
Opened Storefront
Found our home at 42 Maple Street and welcomed our first walk-in customers.
Opened Storefront
Found our home at 42 Maple Street and welcomed our first walk-in customers.
Online Ordering
Launched our online menu and expanded delivery across Toronto.
Online Ordering
Launched our online menu and expanded delivery across Toronto.
Custom Cakes
Launched our custom celebration cake program with Marie's original recipes.
Custom Cakes
Launched our custom celebration cake program with Marie's original recipes.
10K Customers
Reached 10,000 happy customers and grew our team to 8 passionate bakers.
10K Customers
Reached 10,000 happy customers and grew our team to 8 passionate bakers.
Still Baking
Every morning, same love. Same butter. Same smell of something wonderful.
Still Baking
Every morning, same love. Same butter. Same smell of something wonderful.
Our Values
What We Stand For
Quality Ingredients
We source from local farmers and suppliers who share our obsession with quality. Every ingredient earns its place on the shelf.
Made with Love
From sourdough to celebration cakes, every item is shaped and finished by hand. Care is the one ingredient that makes everything taste better.
Honest Practices
No additives, no preservatives, no shortcuts. We bake what we'd want our families to eat, and we're transparent about every ingredient.
Community First
We sponsor local events, donate unsold bread daily, and hire from the neighbourhood. A bakery should feed the community in every sense.
Meet Our Team
The Hands Behind the Bakes
Marie Laurent
Head Pastry Chef
Marie Laurent
French Pastries & Celebration Cakes
Trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, Marie brings 15 years of artisan pastry expertise to Baker. Her philosophy: every creation should taste as beautiful as it looks.
15 years experience
Luca Rosetti
Head Baker
Luca Rosetti
Sourdough, Focaccia & Artisan Breads
Luca spent a decade baking in artisan bakeries across Italy before joining Baker. His slow-fermented sourdoughs and rustic loaves draw customers from across the city.
10 years experience
Aisha Patel
Head Barista & Menu Creator
Aisha Patel
Specialty Coffee & Botanical Drinks
A certified Q Grader and tea sommelier, Aisha crafts our entire drinks menu with an eye for balance and seasonal beauty. Her lavender latte has become something of a legend.
8 years experience
Noah Tremblay
Cake Artist & Decorator
Noah Tremblay
Custom Cakes & Sugar Art
Noah turns every custom cake into a piece of edible art. With a background in fine arts and sugar sculpture, he leads all bespoke orders and transforms creative briefs into show-stopping centrepieces.
6 years experience