Welcome to Serano Bakery
At Serano Bakery, the heart of Greek culinary tradition shines through every delectable treat. Located in Toronto's Greektown, this cherished bakery is renowned for its extensive selection of authentic Greek pastries, including irresistible baklava, creamy galaktoboureko, and delightful cannoli. Each visit feels like a warm embrace from a beloved friend, with customers raving about the impressive variety and quality of baked goods. The welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff enhance the experience, making it a local institution. Whether grabbing takeout or savoring the delightful baked goods, Serano Bakery encapsulates the essence of Greek hospitality and flavors that keep patrons returning for more.
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830 Pape Avenue Toronto, ON M4K 3T5 Canada Hotline: (416) 462-2735
Welcome to the delightful world of Serano Bakery, a hidden gem nestled at 830 Pape Avenue in Toronto's charming Greektown. This beloved bakery is not just a haven for desserts but a full-fledged experience for food enthusiasts seeking authentic Greek pastries and gourmet delicacies.
Serano Bakery has earned its reputation as a cultural institution, renowned for its extensive selection of baked goods. Visitors rave about the bakery's array of offerings, from traditional Greek favorites like baklava and galaktoboureko to modern twists such as the baklava cheesecake. Guests describe the bakery as a feast for the senses, where every corner reveals tempting sweets and savory delights. As customer Aliya D. puts it, “Delicious!!!! You have to go early enough so you can get some baked goods or else you might be late!”
- Diverse Selection: The bakery boasts a plethora of options, including the much-celebrated mini pastries and the famous spanakopita. Patrons are consistently impressed by the quality and variety available.
- Affordability: Many customers, including Zi C., highlight the great pricing of items, from wedding cakes to everyday treats, making indulgence accessible to all.
- Convenience: With offerings like takeout, delivery, and catering services, Serano Bakery ensures that deliciousness is never far away. Plus, it accepts various payment methods, including Apple Pay, making transactions seamless for customers.
As you enter Serano Bakery, take note of the vibrant displays that entice visitors to sample everything their eyes feast upon. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with staff who bring a smile even during the busiest rush. However, keep in mind the unique ticketing system; grab a number upon arrival to ensure a speedy service amidst the bustling crowds.
Beyond sweets, the bakery also embraces its role as a specialty food store, offering traditional Greek ingredients like yogurt, olive oil, and imported cheeses. Brent F. emphasizes the feeling of being in an institution that feels both welcoming and nostalgic, with the charm of an authentic Greek bakery shining through.
In a land brimming with bakery options, Serano Bakery stands out not just for its pastries but for the experience it provides. Each visit leaves you wanting more, whether it's nibbling on their delightful mini pistachio Baklava or indulging in a slice of their Black Forest Square.
So if you're in the Toronto area, make your way to Serano Bakery. Allow yourself to be swept away by the flavors of Greece, and prepare to enjoy a true slice of culinary artistry.
Delicious!!!!!!! You have to go early enough so you can get some baked goods or else you might be late!
If you are looking for greek pastries, yogurt, cheese, olive oil or other imported stuff this is a great place to go. Feels like an institution and has an incredible selection of baked goods. Surprisingly they do one of the better Cannoli in the whole city. They have a decent sized parking lot but they can be busy. Grab a number/ticket when you get in and they will call your number when somebody is ready to serve you. The spanakopita was amazing and also the galaktoboureko is top notch. Definitely a place worth visiting.
It's always so fun to visit Serano because of their huge collection of baked goods and sweet treats! From cookies, cakes, gelato, to even cheese, this Greek bakery has it all! I love their baklava cheesecake, their amazing mini pastries (do try the tiramisu one) and the service is always so delightful that it always makes me come back for more!
Love this place. They have a great selection and their cakes are so affordable. We got our wedding cake here and it was the best price in town! The one downside is that it can take a long time during busy holidays where the store gets really packed.
Baklava cheese cake($6)- you cannot go wrong with this cheese cake. It's salty & sweet. Baklava on top is a bonus. A piece of Black Forest Square($3.50)- you won't see big black cheerie in the middle or taste nice liquor soaked cake. But it is fresh and still good for the price. Mini pistachio Baklava($1.53 each)- Pistachio cream on top and pillo pastry is soaked in syrup. It will be nice to see pistachio crumbles but again it's only $1.50 I always get lost at this place. There are too many to choose and they are always busy but all the staff has great smiles.
I have been meaning to try Serano Bakery for a long time. Fortunately, I had the opportunity this week. This bakery is so delicious. So much variety of delicious pastries. Everything about the bakery is well thought out. Remember to grab a number as soon as you get in, as it gets busy, it is difficult to remember who is first. The ambiance of the store is amazing everything is clean and well lit. Serano's takes pride in presentation and cleanliness. You can see the quality even in the take out box. The staff are patient and kind even with the high volume of people. Much deserved 5 out of 5.
I was driven past this place a few days earlier and selective perception kicked in, so I thought it said "Serrano." Thus, I thought there was a Spanish bakery or restaurant in the area! As it turns out, it's Serano, with one "r," and not Serrano - the name of the world famous Spanish ham and a common enough Spanish surname. As such, it's a Greek bakery, which makes sense since it's within a few blocks of the Pape subway station in Greektown. After eating and refraining from dessert at the Greek restaurant, I figured I'd have some room for sweets from Serano Bakery. I made room. This is a tough review to write. That's because there are some different variables at play. (I seem to like the word variables.) The store is large and well lit. There is a parking lot out front. However, there is no seating inside in what is both a bakery and a specialty food store. Their having seating could turn it into a coffeehouse and they probably didn't want that. The service differed based on who you interacted with, with it being fine overall. I'm sure your eyes will be bigger than your stomach. That's because the selection at Serano is extensive. The other thing is that color sells, as they say in the advertising world and which Larry Tate probably said to Darrin Stevens a time or two on "Bewitched." What I mean here is that, in the bakery cases, there are a lot of different colors on display in pastries obviously representing different flavors. I settled on three pastries: a regular size triangular piece of baklava, a small chocolate tart, and a small orange mousse tart. I could have kept going! The price was appropriate when I saw what it converted into in American coin on the text message. The pastries were indeed good, but not stellar. I've been to some ethnic bakeries where the pastries were stellar, with the top of the heap being one in Paris in "the 7th" where I only bought one chocolate mousse tart that I remember to this day. But, with so many choices, I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt that, in picking some others if there in the future, such as a slice of one of their flavored cheesecakes, I might find some other pastries more appetizing. I'm probably at a strong 3 stars at this point. However, for their making custom cakes, for the different breads that they bake and which are part and parcel of a true Southern European experience, and for their being a reliable time tested institution, I will go with 4 stars for Serano Greek bakery.
As old school and familar as I remembered. "As good as yia-yia used to make". No kidding. Bougatsa, diples, galataboureko, kourambiethes, melomakarona, touloumbis, real feta from Greece, gorgeous tinned broad beans (fasoya) from Greece in tomato sauce, and estate olive oils. It is impossible to resist shopping in the little store attached to the bakery offering a wide array of Greek comestibles. Serano is like a comforting hug from a familiar friend. Efharisto (poli) Serano. May you exist for the remainder of my natural life.