Business Details
32 Years
experience
Authentic Italian Bakery & Catering in Scarborough
Founded in 1994 by Angelo Battaglia, our bakery carries forward a legacy of Sicilian baking traditions rooted in decades of family expertise. Starting as a small operation in Scarborough, we've grown into a beloved local institution while maintaining our commitment to handcrafted quality. Our team of skilled artisans combines time-honored techniques with modern culinary education, including formal training from George Brown College and mentorship under Sicilian master pastry chefs. With over 30 years of service to the East GTA community, we specialize in creating authentic Italian baked goods using premium ingredients sourced globally. Our expanded facility featuring four dedicated kitchens allows us to offer an extensive range of products from daily essentials to custom celebration cakes.The third-generation family leadership ensures our standards of excellence remain uncompromised across all operations, from our popular hot table service to our award-winning catering division. Our investment in state-of-the-art equipment complements our traditional methods, ensuring every item meets our exacting quality standards. The bakery's European-style retail environment enhances our customers' experience while supporting our growth into new markets. Our dedicated staff of 25+ professionals brings passion and expertise to every product, maintaining freshness through daily in-house production. This combination of heritage, skill, and innovation has made us a trusted name in Toronto's bakery scene for over three decades.
Services
Wedding Cakes
Catering Services
Custom Cakes
Italian Pastries
Hot Table Meals
Bread Baking
Gelato Production
Event Catering
Pastry Classes
Seasonal Specials
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1994 with three generations of baking expertise
- Daily fresh production using traditional Sicilian techniques
- Award-winning catering serving Toronto for over 30 years
- Custom cake design specialists with global pastry training
- Extensive menu featuring 20+ varieties of Italian cookies daily
What people say
Beautiful marzipan artistry
Excellent birthday cake
Delicious arancini
Best cannoli in Toronto
Amazing hot table
Services
Custom Celebration Cakes
Our professional cake designers create bespoke celebration cakes for weddings, birthdays, and special occasions. Using premium ingredients and modern techniques, we transform client visions into edible art. Each cake combines traditional Italian baking methods with contemporary design trends to deliver memorable centerpieces that taste as good as they look.
Italian Catering Services
We provide full-service Italian catering for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large corporate functions. Our menu features authentic Sicilian dishes prepared using family recipes and fresh ingredients. With over 30 years of experience, our catering team ensures flawless execution from menu planning to on-site service, delivering the true taste of Italy to any event.
Daily Fresh Pastries
Our bakery produces a wide selection of traditional Italian pastries daily using time-honored techniques. From flaky croissants to delicate cannoli, each item is made on-site with attention to detail. We combine classic Sicilian recipes with modern pastry arts to offer both traditional favorites and innovative creations that showcase our chefs' global training experiences.
Hot Table Service
Our popular hot table offers freshly prepared Italian dishes seven days a week. Featuring rotating daily specials and classic favorites like lasagna and chicken cutlets, our menu combines traditional recipes with contemporary presentation. Prepared in our open kitchen, these meals showcase our chefs' expertise in both classic and modern Italian cuisine.
Artisan Bread Baking
We craft traditional Italian breads using time-tested methods passed down through generations. Our selection includes sourdough, focaccia, and specialty loaves made with premium flours. The bread-making process combines old-world techniques with modern quality control, ensuring perfect texture and flavor in every loaf produced daily at our Scarborough facility.
People
Angelo Battaglia
Founder & Master Baker
With over 50 years of baking experience, Angelo established Francesca Bakery in 1994. He learned traditional Sicilian bread-making from his father in Palermo before perfecting pastry techniques at Bar Costa. His leadership has grown the business to 25+ employees while maintaining hands-on involvement in daily operations.
Francesco Battaglia
Head Pastry Chef
Francesco joined the business in 1997 after culinary training at George Brown College. He studied under Master Pastry Chef Salvatore Cappello in Palermo and continues professional development globally. He oversees pastry production and innovation, specializing in gelato, chocolate work, and modern dessert techniques.
Fabio Battaglia
Operations Manager
Fabio joined in 2005, managing day-to-day operations and business development. He trained under his father in bread baking while developing expertise in catering and wedding cake departments. He leads marketing efforts and wholesale client relations while maintaining quality control across all product lines.
Questions
What catering services do you offer for special events?
We provide full-service Italian catering for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Our menu includes traditional Sicilian dishes, custom cake designs, and hot buffet service with options for all dietary needs.
Can you create custom-designed celebration cakes?
Yes, our professional cake designers create custom cakes for weddings, birthdays, and special occasions. We offer consultations to transform your vision into a unique edible masterpiece using premium ingredients.
What are your regular business hours?
Our bakery and cafe are open daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, serving fresh pastries, hot table meals, and retail products throughout the week.
Do you offer any dietary-specific options?
We provide gluten-free and dairy-free options for many products including our famous panettone. Please inform staff about allergies or dietary restrictions when placing orders.
What makes your cannoli special?
Our cannoli are made fresh daily using traditional Sicilian methods with hand-rolled shells and house-made ricotta filling. We offer classic and specialty flavors including seasonal varieties.
How can I place a catering order?
Call our dedicated catering line at 416-299-1174 to discuss your event needs. Our team will help plan your menu, confirm pricing, and coordinate delivery or pickup arrangements.
Reviews (7)
Lynzy R.
Jan 16, 2022
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I order 2 Nutella Donuts and I got 2 Nutella croissant. I repeated myself three times and when she went to retrieve the donuts I told the cashier what the order was. I know this was done on purpose as they were the last two Nutella donuts. I was not asked if I wanted an alternative they made that determination for me. When you are buying for people and you order something specific. it is in stock s In am ordering, you expected to receive what you order.
Connie Meli
Jan 15, 2022
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Whatever Angelo makes is great. What the issue is his staff! They’re rude lazy and they can’t do math. My order was 14.13. I took out 20.00 and 15 cents. She wouldn’t take the coins because she already entered 20.00 😳 ok so let’s do some basic math? 20-14 is 6. 15-13 is 2. Oh the change would be 6.02. 🤦♀️. It’s not rocket science. Poor Angelo.
Irene S.
Dec 20, 2021
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A pal took us to this restaurant, recommending their coffee which is OK, on the generous side. Their cakes are generally over sweetened, except for the cheesecake which is up to usual standard. However, the service is bad, expect slow service and no smile or thenk-you, and the place is not neat or very clean, tables are not wiped after last customers. They must have hired some lazy staff, because they even put an "out of order" sign on their washroom to avoid having to clean. A pal went in and everything working in the toilet though the staff told him no flushing water to prevent
Vincent H.
Sep 03, 2021
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Extremely poor handling of cake reservations + customer service. I called in the day before to ask about whether I could have a medium cheesecake ready with "Happy Birthday" written on it for the afternoon on the next day. Keep in mind that these are one of the cakes they regularly make, so there should be many of them available. The morning of picking up the cake, I called to confirm the time that the cake would be ready at, and they said it would be ready at 2 pm. When I got to the bakery at 2:30 pm, the employees there seemed to be scrambling and unable to find my cake. They left
Kourtney L.
Aug 17, 2021
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This place is lovely. There are a lot of food items to choose from and it makes you want to buy everything they have. The baked goods are delicious and my favourite to get from here is the peach danish. It's to die for nomnom. The mortadella sandwich tasted really good.I highly recommend you give this place a visit because you'll keep coming back for more!
Jenn Sky
Aug 01, 2021
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Ordered 2 cakes from them this past week. 1st one was a canolli cake. They forgot the canolli, forgot the sign and forgot the flavour. It was a wet, sloppy, tilted mess. 2nd cake was a strawberry sfoglia. When ordering we were asked if we wanted it covered in strawberries or mixed fruits. We opted for.strawberry as that is what I wanted for my birthday. it was ok, with juat a couple strawberries on top. The flavour was just ok. Next time I'll save the money and disappointment and order from Longos.
Ruby A.
Jul 24, 2021
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This bakery is quite popular, especially on weekends. Their pastries aren't available until 8:30 am, so it's best not to come earlier. I tried their empanadas ($3.89) for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. They must have just come out of the oven because they were piping hot. The crust was flaky, and the filling had ground beef, eggs, onions, and olives. I personally found they were on the salty side though. Service is okay; it would be nice to see improvements. If you purchase six items or more, the tax is waived. Parking can be tight; however, street parking is available
