Bonnie’s Bread

Always been an all time favourite. Can’t make a trip to Champlain with going to the bakery

Nice neighbourhood bakery that I’ve been going to since I was a kid. Recently received a tuxedo cake and cupcake which were good but the best thing there is the cheese and onion bread… so good…

I absolutely love this place though I wish they were open just a little bit later during the week. The staff could also be a bit more friendly but that won’t stop my weekly visits!
I usually stop here for the blueberry scones which are super tasty and freeze very well. I also love the carrot muffins, curry chicken pies and beef sausage rolls. Whenever I need to tend to my sweet tooth, there are soo many options to choose from– cookies, cupcakes, tarts, you name it! I have never bought anything from here that I did not like. It also seems they have new items whenever I go, making it even harder for me to pick! Everything is always fresh and if its not, its on the day old rack so you definitely know what you’re getting.
Prices are also very reasonable but its soo easy to spend more than you expected because all the goodies look yummy! From what I can tell, the kitchen looks clean and that is always a plus for me!
Till next time Bonnie’s!!!

I’ve walked past this place many times during my trips to Extra Foods but never actually bought anything here. Today I tried their blueberry scone and although it was tasty, it was a lot more akin to a buttermilk biscuit than a scone… actually it might as well have been a buttermilk biscuit featuring a hint of blueberry haha.
They do have a pretty good assortment of baked goods up for grabs at a reasonable price though!

Ahhh Bonnie’s.
My very first job. Yes, I too was one of the smiling teenagers serving up piping ht cheese sticks and slicing fresh loaves of bread while you waited. That was a long, long, 10 years ago now but I am so happy that Bonnie’s is still around.
I know that Bonnie and Steven (the original owners) have long since retired and the bakery was sold to the bakers that have worked there for years — thus the flavors are still the same. I really don’t know how I wasn’t 500lbs while working here!
Some favs from an insider:
Bread — Buttercrust or a small sour dough.
Cookies — Icebox for your chocolate fix or peanut butter when they are piping hot.
Sausage Rolls — DROOL.
Cinnamon Buns (with extra frosting duh) — DOUBLE DROOL.
If there is something special you are looking for, you can also always call and order ahead. The staff will box up whatever it is and have it ready waiting for you — no need to hum and haw over the expansive display cases :)
The girls that work here are always polite, albeit sometimes a little shy. Since I can remember, Bonnie’s has hired local employees — most of them students at the near-​by highschool. It really helps keep that community feel that a lot of Cob’s type places are missing.
They have also started to take debit and credit in the recent years, which is a great modification from old school cash only.
Love Bonnie’s and I hope this amazing place stays in the Champlain community for many years to come!

Mom and pop bakery so the prices are great and baked goods are decent. I love the cheese bread. Bought apple pie for $ 5.99. Lots of apples and sweet enough but the bottom crust was slightly disappointing. But love supporting these local joints.

For the area, nice to have a fresh bakery, located inside the former Champlain Mall so not exactly a date material to have a coffee/​latte like in the movies.
Have tried their eclairs, just OK. Same for their macarons, for just $ 1.55, what the heck, and it didn’t have the chewiness or strong enough flavours. You’d be hard pressed to actually taste the lemon and coffee.
It’s been here for years and friendly service.
While most of the goodies are western-​style, I did see a chinese-​bun filled with cream and coconut sprinkles.
accept debit/​credit.

I always get excited to go here. They have so many awesome treats and pastries. I love how they are a small local bakery and everything is so fresh. I highly recommend trying the lemon meringue pie, and the sausage rolls.

I used to go to this bakery all the time (as did my co-​workers) when I worked in Champlain Heights. This has got to be one of my favourite bakeries! They have a nice selection of sweet and savory items. I would often get the ham and cheese croissant or spinach croissant, which were around $ 1.75 — cheaper and better than the ones at COBS bread. The cheese sticks are great too and are $ 1.00 I believe. For sweets, I liked the Nanaimo bars a lot. Their sandwich bread is really fresh. Overall this place gets top marks for deliciousness, selection, and value! I definitely recommend Bonnie’s Bread.

Great little place, very quaint and sophisticated. Lovely little spot for maybe 2 people and have some delicious pastries. I will be back soon!

Great mini sourdough bread loaves which is perfect for 1 – 2 people.

I was disappointed that they don’t have hot dog buns (the Extra Foods next door only had Wonderbread buns), but they do have a bun with a sausage baked into it.
The ham and cheese croissant is yummy!
I don’t remember what other buns I’ve tried, but they were good, too.
The Light Rye bread, too.
There’s a food-​court type seating area (though there are only 2 other stores).
I don’t remember if they accept Debit or Credit, but all the purchases I’ve made have been low enough that I have cash on hand.

Atmosphere: It is a store front bakery, open in the mall. The window displays are always clean, you can tell that everything is displayed nicely, however, not too pretentious.
Service: It’s very busy during the day since this is a popular pastry spot, you’re never waiting in line more than 1 minute from time you’re served, rang through and on your way. I’ve been going to the bakery for years, since I was 5 in this hood of Champlain Heights. The service has always been consistent and always with a smile. The staff are young high school kids, however, never jaded with attitude from the shitty atmosphere of commercial fast food working joint. They’re awesome kids working there and always have been. They are you’re neighborhood teenagers just trying to earn some $$$ with a smile.
Price: The prices have remained consistently reasonable over the years, however, due to the economy and inflation, the serving sizes have shrunk. Most notably in the chocolate cupcakes, however, I always say quality over quantity.
Food: One of the best bakeries that I have ever been to. This hidden gem is inside Champlain Mall and unless you’re from the hood, you wouldn’t know that it exists, however, when Justin Timberlake was in town shooting a movie, he made one of his assistants go down and grab some Bonnie’s bakery, therefore, before Unilocal and social media, someone was hearing about this bakery and the reputation spread. I was on set during that filming and apparently JT and I weren’t the only ones addicted to the cheese sticks… a lot of the crew were to. Chocolate cupcakes, cheese sticks, chicken curry pies and mini cheese cake slices are the best and seem to be the most popular items ordered. They also have one of the best selections of bread and during Christmas the hot cross buns are to die for.

This bakery and I go waaaaay back: My mom and I use to take walks to Champlain Mall, and she would buy me their cheese sticks for a snack. Yeah that’s right, a cheese stick. And they are pretty much the best cheese sticks in town! Why? Because they aren’t all doughy like most places make them (if they make them at all), they are wonderfully speckled with cheese! I loved eating them back then, and I still love eating them now.
Bonnie’s Bakery has been around for years (even before the huge rezoning of Champlain Mall, now known as Champlain Square)…here’s something for time reference: It was here when Woodward’s was here (who here remembers Woodwards?). I’m not only a fan of their cheese sticks, but their apple crumb pies! Though the availability of the pies are seasonal (just as the fruits used are seasonal), I love their apple pies because they’re not overly sweet and I don’t feel guilty about eating it as dessert as much.
Brownies and strawberry cream cheese cupcakes is another favorite dessert/​pastry I love here. If ever you’re in the neighbourhood, you should check it out! Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and sit down with a pastry at Bonnie’s!