A beloved Harbord Village institution known for its nostalgic Jewish baked goods; Harbord’s chocolate babka is rich, swirled, and perfectly old-school.
Bakeries, Pastries and Desserts
November 18, 2025 Updated Article
Toronto might be a long way from New York, but you can still find legit babka right here in the city. From classic chocolate swirls to pistachio and Nutella twists, these bakeries prove that Toronto knows how to do babka right.
A beloved Harbord Village institution known for its nostalgic Jewish baked goods; Harbord’s chocolate babka is rich, swirled, and perfectly old-school.
This modern Jewish bakery in the Annex has quickly built a cult following — and their “Babka is back, baby!” post says it all.
A Toronto classic with deep roots in Jewish baking tradition; Grodzinski’s babka (or “bubka”) is as authentic as it gets.
Known for their creative desserts and elegant presentation; Sweetcultura’s chocolate babka is soft, glossy, and irresistible.
Phipps has been sweetening Toronto since the ’80s; their pillowy soft babka swirls are a chocolate lover’s dream.
A mainstay café chain serving Israeli comfort food — their “legendary” babka pairs perfectly with a cappuccino.
From their iconic Toronto locations comes a soft, sweet, perfectly swirled babka that always sells fast.
Their chocolate crunch babka hybrid has become a fan favourite — sweet, nutty, and totally addictive.
This Yonge and Finch bakery's pistachio and chocolate babka loaves are a visual and flavour knockout.
Best known for buttery pastries and soft serve, XO Bisous also turns out a stunning, soft-crumb babka.
A hidden gem offering one of the most decadent chocolate babkas in the city.
Small-batch perfection — Becked’s chocolate babka is beautifully twisted and lightly sweetened.
Upscale and refined, Amadeus offers a pistachio or chocolate babka that’s equal parts art and dessert.
A newer addition to the city’s baking scene, Noctua’s super-pillowy babka is already a local obsession.
Famous for their sesame everything, Parallel’s limited-run babka brings nutty tahini richness to a Jewish classic.
