Lamanna's Bakery - Scarborough

Be prepared for a line up when visiting this gem of a place! We arrived at 11am and had a 20min wait. When we collected our food, the line wrapped around the store and was probably about 45min. But it's so worth it!!! The pizza is simple but delicious. I think the toppings could be more generous (I don't think have more than 12 PCs of mushrooms in mu mushroom pizza) but the sauce, crust and flavour was delicious. I would order it again. The chicken cutlets sandwich was good too but the peppers and onions are sliced really large. The donuts and coffee here are outstanding. Donuts have the lightest freshest texture....I definitely need more than 1. My favorite was the chocolate dipped because it's not overly sweet and the quality of the chocolate is really good. As is their coffee beverages. This place has such a cult following...but I can totally understand why. Can't wait to come back to try the gelato and more desserts.

Lamanna's Bakery, located at the far east end of Scarborough, may be outside the typical trendy neighborhoods of Toronto, but it's definitely worth a visit. Not only do they offer a variety of pastries and cakes, but they also serve a wide range of Italian dishes, including espresso, lasagna, sandwiches, and enormous pizza slices. This hidden gem has a variety of creative options to choose from. Even if you're not in the mood for a hot meal, make sure to try their homemade gelato. And for those with a sweet tooth, the sfogliatelle (lobster tail pastry) is a must-try.

According to the U.S. Economist, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, is considered the "best suburb for ethnic food." However, in my opinion, the area I live in doesn't have as many options. Despite that, there are still some hidden gems, like Lamanna's Bakery. This local Italian bakery, located just a 7-minute drive from my parents' house, offers a variety of sweets, coffees, pizzas, and pastas.

Absolutely love this place. It has all you need for a great Italian style lunch. Good espresso, delicious 'home made ' food, tempting desserts... And on top of this, the prices are very reasonable. Definitely, recommend to check it out.

The food at this restaurant is excellent! I am a big fan of this place - the desserts are fantastic, the menu items are authentic and full of flavor. It can get quite busy and a little chaotic inside, but the staff are friendly and the food is absolutely delicious. My top picks are the lobster tail pastry and the veal sandwich.