Carousel Bakery is a counter inside St. Lawrence Market in Toronto, best known for its peameal bacon sandwich. Thick slices of bacon, rolled in cornmeal, come on a soft bun, with mustard you can add to suit your taste. It’s a quick stop for a Toronto classic, and you can take a sandwich home to warm up for breakfast. Butter tarts, including a pecan version, are another reason to pause at the counter. Service is quick, but expect queues on busy weekends.
The peameal bacon sandwich
Carousel Bakery is inside St. Lawrence Market, where its signature order is a peameal bacon sandwich. The bacon is rolled in cornmeal and served on a soft bun. It’s a straightforward combination, with the meat as the main event.
You can add honey mustard yourself, so you control how much goes on the sandwich. If you want to keep the focus on the bacon, order it without egg and cheese. The counter is a quick stop, and the sandwich works as a market lunch or as something to take home and warm up for breakfast.
Something sweet with your sandwich
Butter tarts are another option at the bakery. The pecan butter tart has a filling that brings pecan pie to mind, in a handheld pastry. A chicken sandwich is also on the menu, alongside a breakfast sandwich.
The market setting makes it easy to add a bakery stop while exploring St. Lawrence Market. The counter can draw long weekend queues, so plan for a weekday visit if you want to avoid the busiest lines.
FAQ
Where is Carousel Bakery?
It is inside St. Lawrence Market at 93 Front St E in Toronto.
What is Carousel Bakery known for?
Its peameal bacon sandwich, served on a soft bun with mustard you can add yourself.
Does Carousel Bakery have butter tarts?
Yes. Butter tarts, including a pecan version, are among the bakery’s options.
