1. Kensington Bakery Kitchen: Best for Downtown Accessibility
Location: Kensington Market, Downtown Toronto
Hourly Rate: $25/hour
Best for: Evening bakers, small batch production, new businesses
This downtown bakery gives you everything you need to scale production without the downtown price tag. You get industrial mixers, robo coupes, and evening availability when most commercial kitchens are closed. Perfect if you're working a day job and baking at night.
The Kensington location puts you in the heart of Toronto's food scene, making it easy to drop off samples to local cafes or meet with potential wholesale clients.
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2. St. Clair West Bakery Kitchen: Best for Delivery Services
Location: St. Clair West, Toronto
Hourly Rate: $30/hour
Best for: Uber Eats, DoorDash, delivery-first businesses
This space accepts curbside delivery, which makes it dead simple to start a delivery app service. The gas range and combi oven mean you can handle everything from laminated pastries to bread. If you're planning to build your business on delivery apps, the curbside access alone is worth the slightly higher rate.
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3. Vegan Bakery Kitchen: Best Starter Space for Plant-Based Baking
Location: Toronto
Hourly Rate: $25/hour
Best for: Plant-based bakers, flexible prep needs, recipe testing
Planning a vegan menu? This certified vegan space functions as a fantastic starter kitchen. Book after hours and you can use the main area for prep work, giving you way more room than the hourly rate suggests. It's a smart choice if you're testing recipes or just getting your production process dialed in.
4. Nut-Free Commercial Kitchen: Best for Allergen-Sensitive Baking
Location: Toronto
Hourly Rate: $28/hour
Best for: Kids' products, school orders, allergen-free baking, team production
Baking for kids or another nut-sensitive group? This kitchen is certified nut-free with plenty of space for your team. They also offer dry storage and month-to-month booking, so you can lock in a space you love once you have your production schedule figured out. Reminder that a nut-free certification is essential if you're selling to schools or doing birthday cake orders. It protects you legally and gives parents peace of mind.
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5. Markham Certified Kitchen: Best for High-Volume Production
Location: Downtown Markham
Hourly Rate: $51/hour
Best for: Established bakers, chocolate work, high-volume orders, wholesale production
This space pulls out all the stops. You get eight quartz countertops (perfect for tempering chocolate), French kitchen utensils, stainless steel prep tops, Miwe appliances, and four mixers. This is every baker's dream setup. If you're at the point where equipment quality directly impacts your product or you're handling serious volume, this kitchen justifies the investment. The four mixers alone mean you can run multiple batches simultaneously, cutting your production time in half.
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How to Choose the Right Commercial Bakery Kitchen in Toronto
The right commercial kitchen depends on where you are in your business. If you're just starting out, the Kensington or vegan kitchens at $25/hour let you test your production process without breaking the bank. Most new bakers start with 8-16 hours per month, which costs $200-400.
Toronto has licensed commercial kitchen options at every price point. Start with hourly rentals, figure out your actual production needs, then scale into more expensive spaces when the revenue supports it.
What You Need to Rent a Commercial Kitchen in Toronto
Before you book any of these spaces, here's what you actually need:
Food Handler's Certificate: Required by Toronto Public Health. Takes 4 hours online, costs around $35.
General Liability Insurance: Most kitchens require $2M coverage. Expect to pay $50-150 per month depending on your revenue.
Business Registration: You need an Ontario business number to operate legally.
All the kitchens listed here are already licensed and inspected by Toronto Public Health, which saves you months of paperwork and thousands in setup costs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Renting Bakery Space in Toronto
How much does it cost to rent a commercial bakery kitchen in Toronto?
Hourly rates for commercial bakery kitchens in Toronto range from $25 to $60 per hour depending on location, equipment, and certifications. Most bakers spend between $200-400 per month when starting out with 8-16 hours of kitchen time. As you scale, expect to spend $800-1,500 monthly for 30-50 hours of production time.
Do I need a license to use a commercial kitchen in Toronto?
Yes. All food businesses in Toronto need a food handler's certificate and must operate from a licensed commercial kitchen. The kitchens listed here are already licensed and inspected by Toronto Public Health, which means you can start selling immediately once you have your food handler's certificate and insurance.
Can I store ingredients at these commercial kitchens?
Cold storage and month-to-month storage availability varies by location. Most bakers starting out bring ingredients with them for each session and take finished products home or direct to sell.
What insurance do I need to rent a commercial kitchen in Toronto?
Most commercial kitchens in Toronto require general liability insurance with $2M coverage minimum. This typically costs $50-150 per month, depending on your annual revenue. Check out our partners for affordable options.
Can I sell baked goods made in a rented commercial kitchen?
Yes. As long as the kitchen is licensed by Toronto Public Health and you have your food handler's certificate, you can legally sell products made in these spaces. This includes farmers markets, online orders, wholesale to cafes, and delivery apps.
What equipment is typically included in a bakery kitchen rental?
Most commercial bakery kitchens in Toronto include mixers, ovens, prep tables, and basic smallwares. The specific kitchens listed here range from basic setups to professional-grade equipment like combi ovens, robo coupes, and multiple mixers. Check individual listings for complete equipment lists.
How do hourly kitchen rentals compare to renting a full commercial space?
Hourly rentals let you start for $200-400/month instead of $2,000-5,000/month for a dedicated space. You avoid utility costs, equipment purchases, and long-term leases. Most bakers use hourly rentals until they hit $10,000-15,000 in monthly revenue, then consider dedicated space.
