COBS Bread - Toronto, Ontario

I don’t quite see the fuss. Almost always a line on the weekends. The breads are nice. I really like the jalapeño loaf but used to have a lot more jalapeños in it. The cinnamon buns and other ‘treats’ are meh.

I love this tiny bakery that offers many different types of breads. Scones have quite a lot of varieties.

This COBS location is a local favourite in the Beaches. People come here each day to get their bread and pastry fix-ins. They bake their items fresh each day, so it best to come early in the morning. Later throughout the day, some items may be sold out. They also ... donate their remaining pastries to local food banks at the end of each day. My favourite, guilty pleasure pastry to get from here are their cinnamon buns. THEY ARE TO DIE FOR. They always are always moist, soft and fluffy, and have a generous layer of icing. The cinnamon taste is prominent but not overpowering. One of the times I stopped in to get myself a bun, the baker kindly added more icing to the bun I picked, since it had less icing than usual. I appreciated the gesture! Every other time the buns have been smothered in icing and did not need any adjustments! This is a chain, and I’ve found this location to be the most homey, friendly and consistent. It is a corner store however, so there is a maximum capacity. You may have to wait outside until some space inside clears up, but you once you step in and smell the fresh pastries, you’ll forget all about it. Read more

This is my go to place for plain white bread. I can't think of a better place than COBS for white bread and similar products. Unfortunately their other products aren't that great. Croissants are limp and taste no better than the mass produced ones you find at grocery stores. Cinnamon ... buns are sometimes almost missing the cinnamon and brown sugar entirely. How do you skimp on the cinnamon for cinnamon buns? Read more

It was my first time being here and later I got to know that they are at many locations. This was my first time seeing read loafs which were freshly baked and sliced after you order. Also one has option to get mini loafs(which are definitely not mini :-)) I ... liked the taste of the lemon blueberry scone and the cape seed bread. Spinach and deta croissant was good too. The best part was the nice staff. The person at the counter took time to answer our questions patiently. They only allow 2 customers inside the shop right now due to covid situation so be prepared to wait. Must try! Read more