Forno Cultura

Amazing bakery with top-quality ingredients and delightful flavors. Highly recommend for anyone craving artisanal Italian treats!

The coffee here is excellent, and the pastries are fresh and delicious. The staff are VERY friendly and make you feel welcome every time. Definitely one of my top 5 coffee shops in Toronto!

I am writing this 15 minutes from visiting this place for the first time. The staff were super kind and helpful. They informed me that they had 5 gluten free options and I tried 3/5. The gluten free pistachio cookie, hazelnut cookie, and lemon/dark chocolate torta were so delicious, you couldn't tell they had no wheat flour! The ambiance is also super cozy, although I didn't sit in this time, I will definitely be back. What an amazing start to an early morning 🫶🏼

The Sakura rose tea is phenomenal

Forno Cultura is a total hidden gem in Queen West and absolutely one of the best spots in the city for Italian sandwiches. If you know, you know—this place takes sandwich-making seriously, and it shows in every bite.

Hands down, my favourite is the roasted eggplant and zucchini sandwich on their house-made focaccia. it’s an absolute steal for the quality you’re getting. It’s olive oil-drenched perfection—packed with flavour from the roasted veggies, peppery arugula, and creamy fresh mozzarella. Every ingredient is fresh, simple, and so well-balanced. It’s the kind of sandwich that makes you pause after the first bite and just appreciate it.

The vibe at Forno Cultura is relaxed and welcoming, and you can tell the staff really care about what they’re serving. The shelves are lined with imported goods and pantry staples from Italy, so you can stock up while you wait.

Whether you’re grabbing lunch, taking something to-go, or just want to treat yourself to one of the most satisfying sandwiches in Toronto, this place is a must. It’s my go-to anytime I’m in Queen West—and honestly, I’d go out of my way for it.

Fantastic Italian bakery with a large variety of pastries, breads, and sandwiches. I ordered an Apollini and a mocha. Both were excellent and tasted fantastic. It was my first time having an apollini and the pastry was well balanced with the lemon cream and the crunch of choux pastry. There’s decent seating available and a large parking lot available if driving. My only complaint is the lack of a visible pricing on the tags or on a printed menu.

I visited this location for the first time. They have a big production area behind where you can see people working. The sitting area is nice and comfy. They have so many kind of pastries, also they sell products like wines, condiments, pastas and so on. I liked their coffee a lot. I almost always order americano as I want to enjoy the taste of coffee. The coffee was strongly flavored and smooth that would match with all kinds of baked goods.

Delicious pastries, bread, and sandwiches. My favourite was the apollini. It was super flaky and crispy with a delicious cream inside. Sandwiches were good too however the bread was harder than what I prefer. I also wish they posted the prices for each product as there was no menu to be found.

Excellent bakery with a vast range of sandwiches and baked goods made on site. On this visit we grabbed coffee and sweet treats, but it was exceptionally busy (not a surprise for a Saturday) and seating is limited. Everything was delicious and the staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend a visit.