Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Artisan Bakery in Scarborough | Fresh, Preservative-Free Baked Goods
Montmartre Bakery has been crafting preservative-free baked goods in Scarborough since 1963. Founded by Joseph Lang, a European-trained baker, our family-run business combines traditional techniques with natural ingredients to create wholesome breads, pastries, and seasonal specialties. We prioritize whole grains, fresh Ontario produce, and dietary inclusivity through vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free options.Our bakers oversee every step of production daily, ensuring quality through hands-on craftsmanship. With over 60 years of heritage, we remain committed to baking from scratch without chemical additives, offering transparency in ingredients and maintaining onsite oversight of our entire process.
Services
Artisan Breads
Seasonal Pastries
Gluten-Free Options
Whole Grain Products
Custom Cakes
Vegan Baked Goods
Soft Pretzels
Puff Pastry Dough
Holiday Specialties
Fresh Pizza Dough
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We use only natural ingredients with no chemical additives or preservatives
- Our bakers oversee every step of the baking process daily
- We offer vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free options
- We prioritize whole grains and fresh Ontario-grown produce
- We bake fresh daily with traditional European techniques
What people say
Best rye bread
Always very good bread
Artistic hand skills
Wide number of choices
On my list every time
Services
Artisan Breads
Our daily-baked artisan breads use natural ingredients and traditional European techniques. We offer whole wheat, rye, sourdough, and specialty options like spelt and yeast-free varieties. Each loaf is crafted with minimal additives to ensure freshness and nutritional value while maintaining authentic flavors.
Seasonal Pastries
We create seasonal pastries featuring Ontario and Nova Scotia-grown fruits. Our rotating menu includes pumpkin pies, rhubarb strudels, and holiday stollen. These limited-time offerings use in-season ingredients to provide fresh, flavorful options that reflect local agricultural cycles and traditional baking practices.
Gluten-Free Options
Our gluten-free rice bread and other specialty items cater to dietary restrictions without compromising quality. We maintain separate production processes to prevent cross-contamination while ensuring these products maintain the same natural ingredient standards as our regular offerings.
Whole Grain Products
We prioritize whole grains in our breads and baked goods to support heart health and dietary fiber intake. Our products meet Canada's Food Guide recommendations by using whole grain flours that retain bran, germ, and endosperm components for maximum nutritional benefit.
Vegan Baked Goods
Our vegan options include breads, muffins, and pastries made without animal products. We substitute traditional ingredients with plant-based alternatives while maintaining texture and flavor integrity through careful recipe development and baking techniques.
People
Joseph Lang
Founder
Joseph Lang, a European-trained baker, established Montmartre Bakery's traditions in 1963. He brought German baking techniques to Canada after surviving WWII and working as a baker's apprentice in Germany.
Bernard Lang
Co-Owner
Bernard Lang became a bakery partner in 1993 after completing food industry apprenticeships. He continues his father's legacy by maintaining traditional baking methods while adapting to modern dietary needs.
Ralph Lang
Co-Owner
Ralph Lang joined as co-owner in 1993, bringing specialized baking knowledge from his food industry training. He oversees production quality control and recipe development while preserving the bakery's European heritage.
Questions
What seasonal items are currently available?
Pumpkin Pies ($13.95) and Plum Cakes ($6.95) are available now. Peach Pie season has finished. Seasonal items rotate based on fresh fruit availability.
Do you offer gluten-free products?
Yes, we provide gluten-free rice bread and selected pastries. These items are produced separately to prevent cross-contamination while maintaining our natural ingredient standards.
What makes your breads healthier than commercial alternatives?
Our breads use whole grains with natural fiber, contain no chemical additives, and maintain traditional baking methods. We prioritize fresh, local ingredients over processed alternatives.
Are your products made onsite daily?
All breads, bagels, and pastries are baked fresh daily at our Scarborough location. We never use frozen products and maintain onsite production for quality control.
How do you ensure ingredient transparency?
We provide complete ingredient lists for all products upon request. Our recipes use minimal, recognizable ingredients with clear sourcing information available.
Reviews (7)
Jennifer Salahub
Jan 16, 2022
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The customer service we recieved from Rose- Mary and other employee's was awesome, aswell the baked buns are so fresh and delicious. The baked good's will satisfy any body's sweet tooth. Also a recomandation try there flat bread pizza, it will not disapoint you!
Samantha M.
Jan 09, 2022
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Amazing bakery!! The 7 multigrain bread is my absolute favorite. Stay away from the chocolate chip cookies unless you can afford to eat a whole bag. Rosemary is such a delightful woman who told me I could place an order when they ran out of what I wanted. I will keep going back even if it's not next door for me.
Elena Kats
Dec 30, 2021
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My husband brought danishes from this bakery today. They were the best I ever had!!! The filling was not sticky or too sweet as it typically is in other danishes, it was very delicate. Danishes were extremely fresh so to stop at just one was impossible. I definately recommend this place!!!
Marcus E.
Nov 16, 2021
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Big up Rosemary , who is always friendly and positive . I work nearby and go to this bakery often for their cinnamon danishes which are sold out sometimes. I like them so much that I sometimes buy 1 box of danishes ,I forget how many in a box. Check out this bakery, they have other tasty baked goods, fresh each day.
Pirashan Ravi
Nov 09, 2021
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My friends bought me an apple pie from this bakery and its honestly the best pie Ive ever had. We couldnt finish it all in one day so we kept it in the fridge and even third day pie was incredible. The apples were so sweet but still had crispness in them and werent mushy. I added some vanilla ice cream to it and was speechless at how amazing they complimented each other.
Anindita Satpathi
Oct 25, 2021
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Absolutely love the Danishes. Haven't tried the bread yet but everything looks fabulous. Pictured here: lemon, cherry, blueberry, apple and two custard combinations. The cheesy pretzels are moreish.
Cristina Cosme
Oct 14, 2021
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My parents and I have been going to this bakery for over 30 years. Their bread is always fresh. I love the French loaf, pretzels and panini's!! Their baked goods are made with good quality ingredients, the apple crumble, apple pie, apple strudel, lemon pie and danishes are amazing! I always look forward to their seasonal pumpkin pie and bread which is absolutely scrumptious! Customer service has always been GREAT and I would definitely recommend this bakery!
