#243 in Toronto. 51 Redditors across 100 mentions, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
Known for sourdough loaves, with the chocolate and chocolate cherry varieties singled out, plus cookies. Most people rate it well and some call it the go-to for bread. One commenter admits not being a fan.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 9.4Cookies#2 for cookies in TorontoTop pick
- 8.7Sandwiches#24 for sandwiches in TorontoWorth trying
- 8.2Bread#18 for bread in TorontoWorth trying
- Croissants3 Redditors
- Pastries3 Redditors
- Cake2 Redditors
- Breakfast Sandwich1 Redditor
- Coffee1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“My go-to places here in Toronto are Le Beau, Conci, Ba Noi, Dear Grain, Castle & Coal... but now, they just seem a bit insufficient.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “starting with my favorite bakery for bread-based goods.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Dear Grain is particularly good if you're genuinely into sourdough/bread.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Dear Grain is awesome. Try their sourdough cookies, especially the sesame one is insane”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The grilled cheese at Dear Grain, I will agree is incredible!”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “sell their frozen cookies which you can bake on demand to your delight”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “this is *the* spot for bread. also their cookies are to die for.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “dear grain on roncesvalles”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “One of my faves is the sweet potato sandwich at Dear Grain.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I love dear grain too”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “when i'm in the west end, i always grab bread from Dear Grain.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Dear Grain on Ossington/Roncy or Robinson Bread In Parkdale”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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