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MarJo Bakery — fresh baking and specialty treats in North York, Ontario
Bakery & Café · North York

The Traditions You Love.
More to Discover.

Welcome to MarJo Bakery. Your favourite pastries, cakes, cookies and savoury favourites are here to stay — alongside Why Not?, a new specialty collection of gluten-free, keto-friendly and better-for-you treats. Same favourites. More to discover.

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Welcome to MarJo Bakery

The traditions you love. More to discover.

Your favourite pastries, cakes, cookies, savoury favourites and traditional recipes are here to stay. We're proud to continue the flavours and traditions our customers love, while introducing Why Not?, a new collection of gluten-free, keto-friendly, and better-for-you treats.

Same favourites. More to discover.

Explore the Menu

Four ways to browse

MarJo classics and the Why Not? specialty collection — all in one place.

MarJo Favourites

The classics you remember

Our traditional pastries, cakes and savoury favourites are being added to the menu soon — the same recipes our customers have loved for years.

Full MarJo menu coming soon
Why Not? Specialty Collection

Gluten-free, keto-friendly & better-for-you treats

A new specialty collection from MarJo — delicious first, never a compromise. Look for the sage badge on each item.

Gluten-Free Basque Cheesecake

$42.00

Burnished top, creamy centre — a whole gluten-free Basque cheesecake built for sharing.

Gluten-Free

Gluten-Free Empanada

$5.50

A flaky gluten-free pastry hand-filled with savoury goodness. Baked fresh through the day.

Gluten-Free

Chipá Bun

$3.50

Golden, chewy cheese bread straight from the oven — warm, savoury and unmistakably Uruguayan.

Gluten-Free

Dark Chocolate Alfajor

$5.25

The classic alfajor, enrobed in dark chocolate. Decadent, balanced and completely gluten-free.

Gluten-Free

Why Not? specialty items are prepared in a shared bakery environment. While made to gluten-free, keto-friendly or better-for-you recipes, cross-contact with other allergens is possible. Please ask our team if you have a serious allergy.

The Coffee Counter

Stay for
Coffee.

Your morning coffee deserves something seriously good beside it. Espresso, lattes, matcha and fresh gluten-free bake — made to be enjoyed together.

Protein Smoothie

A high-protein, lower-sugar smoothie built to fuel your day.

S 7.50M 8.50L 9.50

Smoothie

Blended fruit and greens — bright, fresh and naturally sweet.

S 6.50M 7.50L 8.50

Tea

A curated loose-leaf tea, steeped to order.

S 3.00M 3.50L 4.00

Hot Chocolate

Rich, chocolatey and comforting — topped with a cloud of foam.

S 4.00M 4.75L 5.50

Chai Latte

Spiced chai steeped with steamed milk — warm and aromatic.

S 4.50M 5.25L 6.00

Iced Matcha

Bright matcha over ice and milk — refreshing and green.

S 5.50M 6.25L 7.00

Matcha Latte

Stone-ground matcha whisked with steamed milk.

S 5.00M 5.75L 6.50

Iced Coffee

Cold and clean over ice — your afternoon pick-me-up.

S 4.00M 4.75L 5.50

Flavoured Latte

A latte with vanilla, hazelnut, salted caramel or pistachio.

S 4.50M 5.50L 6.50

Latte

Silky steamed milk over a double shot. Oat or almond on request.

S 4.00M 4.75L 5.50

Cappuccino

Espresso, steamed milk and a velvet foam crown.

S 4.75M 4.50L 5.00

Americano

Espresso lengthened with hot water — smooth and clean.

S 3.75M 3.50L 4.00

Espresso

A bold, balanced shot pulled to order.

S 3.00M 3.50L 4.00

Signature Flavours

Vanilla BeanHazelnutSalted CaramelPistachioSeasonal Feature

Build your drink

1 · Choose drink

2 · Choose size

3 · Choose milk

4 · Choose flavour

Your order

Medium Oat Milk Pistachio Latte

Latte with latte art beside a fresh gluten-free pastry at Why Not? café in Burlington, Ontario

A short menu, made well. Every cup pulled to order.

Our Story

Traditions you love. More to discover.

MarJo Bakery began with the recipes our customers grew up with — the pastries, cakes and savoury favourites that make a neighbourhood feel like home.

We're proud to keep those traditions going, and to introduce Why Not?, a new specialty collection of gluten-free, keto-friendly and better-for-you treats.

Same favourites. More to discover.

Our StoryWhy Not? Bake Shoppe

Why should eating better mean giving up the foods we love?

Founder of Why Not? Bake Shoppe in the bakery
Our founder — Burlington, Ontario
01 — The beginning

At Why Not?, I believe it shouldn’t.

My journey started when I discovered I was gluten intolerant.

Suddenly, something as simple as walking into a bakery and choosing my favourite treats became complicated. I found myself reading ingredient lists, searching for alternatives, and often feeling disappointed by the limited options available.

I didn’t want to give up the foods I loved. I just wanted to enjoy them without compromising my health or sacrificing taste.

So, I started baking.

Fresh gluten-free bread baking at Why Not? Bake Shoppe in Burlington
02 — The kitchen

Made for cravings.
Not compromises.

At first, it was just for myself. Then I began sharing what I made with family and friends.

The more I baked, the more I realized I wasn’t the only one looking for something different.

I started thinking about people who were trying to reduce their sugar intake, follow a keto lifestyle, increase their protein, or simply make better choices without giving up the little things that bring them joy.

Because better choices shouldn’t mean giving up the foods you love.

03 — The choices

Something for
every lifestyle.

I didn’t want to create just another bakery. I wanted to bring all of these choices together in one place where everyone can find something they love.

Whether you’re gluten intolerant, following a keto lifestyle, looking for more protein, reducing sugar, or simply love good food, I want you to feel that there’s something here for you.

Better-for-you options that feel like a treat.

Never a restriction.

An assortment of gluten-free treats from Why Not? Bake Shoppe
Treats for every craving · bakery · coffee · savoury
04 — The question

Why “Why Not?”

Why not create gluten-free baked goods that taste just as delicious as traditional ones?

Why not make high-protein treats that people actually look forward to eating?

Why not offer keto-friendly and lower-sugar options that feel like a treat rather than a restriction?

Why not bring all of these choices together in one bakery where everyone can find something they love?

Why not?

Because those two words represent everything I believe.

Gluten-free cinnamon roll with dripping icing at Why Not? Bake Shoppe
Assorted gluten-free bakery treats
05 — The welcome

Welcome to Why Not?

I didn’t want to create just another bakery. I wanted to create something meaningful — a place built on the belief that choosing what works for your body shouldn’t mean missing out on flavour, quality, or enjoyment.

Behind every recipe are hours of experimenting, learning, adjusting, and starting over until I create something I’m truly proud to share.

Because for me, Why Not? is more than a business. It’s something I built from my own experience, with a genuine passion for making better-for-you food that tastes amazing.

My goal is simple: I want you to take that first bite and fall in love with the taste, not just the ingredients.

Because eating better should never mean enjoying less.

Created with purpose. Made to be enjoyed.

Just healthy. No regrets.

Why Not? Coffee Club

Join & Earn Rewards

Buy nine coffees, get one free. Your card lives on your phone — scan it in store and stamps add up automatically.

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Order Online

Order ahead, pick up in store

Browse the menu, build your order, and pick it up at MarJo Bakery. Plaza parking available — order ahead and grab & go.

Pickup

Order ahead, grab & go

Parking

Plaza parking available

Visit Us

Your New North York Bakery.

Come for coffee. Stay for something sweet. Leave with something for later.

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792 Brant Street, Burlington, Ontario · Get directions

Plaza parking available · Pickup available — order ahead and grab & go.

Closed · Opens Friday 9:00 AM

Store Hours

North York, Ontario · Eastern Time

  • Tuesday – Thursday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday – Saturday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • MondayClosed
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