Monte Bakery (Annette & Runnymede)

What Reddit says

A neighbourhood bakery near Annette and Runnymede with loyal regulars. People like the flaky pastries, chocolate items and the day-old surprise boxes, and mention friendly staff who remember orders.

Paraphrased from the comments below.

What to order

• 9.2
  Croissants#12 for croissants in Toronto
  Worth trying
• 8.1
  Pastries6 Redditors
  Worth trying
• Coffee2 Redditors
• Matcha2 Redditors
• Cinnamon & Cardamom Buns1 Redditor
• Cookies1 Redditor
• Egg Tarts1 Redditor
• Kouign-Amann1 Redditor

In their words

Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.

• “This is my 3rd time getting their day-old surprise boxes and they've been consistently good!”

• “The ones from there look just like this!”

• “This was really good. Rich dark chocolate on top of flaky pastry.”

• “walking into Monte and the staff knew exactly was I was picking up. I felt so seen, so loved”

• “I live nearby and am addicted to Monte!”

• “Tastes fantastic too!”

• “I really enjoyed those garlic cheese buns that I got two of on the bottom right!”

• “Monte Bakery has them”

• “they have my favorite egg tarts ever”

• “Monte. Your palate will be in heaven.”

• “Their coffee is insane and their almond croissants are awesome!”

• “Love Monte. They always give me an extra. Good people.”