T & T Bakery and Cafe

T&T Bakery is a surviving piece of old Markham. The owner Sebastien took over from his parents and continues with the delicious home style food. The décor hasn’t changed in decades. Some call it dated, but it’s part of the charm for long time customers. Sebastien catered our Markham Kiwanis Club meetings for years. Since the club wound up, he continues to provide delicious food for our Christmas reunions. The desserts, especially the butter tarts and chocolate eclairs are out of this world.
If you’re looking for wifi or the latest fashions, you can always go somewhere else, but for good food and friendly service in the old Town of Markham, T&T is my choice.

Sometimes you have a bad experience at a restaurant. But I believe you should not judge too harshly based on one visit. Everyone has an off day, right? Well, this was my fifth time here and for sure my last. The only reason I came back was because my husband said he really liked it. Why, I have no idea. I guess that’s not saying much for me as his chosen wife, but that’s a whole other issue. Let’s get on with this Unilocaler’s first ever one-​star review:
When we arrived, we grabbed the only available table near a drafty door. The table was covered in maple syrup. I asked for it to wiped off, please, and headed downstairs to the dreaded T&T bathroom to wash my sticky hands. I’d read about their state in previous reviews but it was even worse than described. Dirty, dark and dingy with the cheapest fixtures and linoleum tile floor. I swear this whole place has not been redecorated since 1972. Ugh!
We ordered our usual #2 special; 2 eggs, toast, bacon, hash browns and a cup of coffee. I asked to sub a tea biscuit for the toast, warmed up and with butter on the side. When my plate was placed in front of me 30 minutes later, I couldn’t believe my eyes. The tea biscuit was smeared with a thick layer of butter and it was clearly stone cold as the butter was a solid congealed mass of glistening fat. It completely turned me off my breakfast. I barely touched my cold eggs and chewy, extra thick, extra greasy bacon. Ugh!
Not only that. While we waited and waited and waited some more for our breakfast to arrive, I finished my cup of weak coffee. Since no one had come by to offer a refill, I went to the counter where I was curtly told that refills are75 cents. In cash. Pre-​paid.
Really?
So I went back to my table to scrounge up exact change ’cause there was no way in hell I was tipping that!
Oh yes, and they don’t have Wifi. Ugh!
Why this place is always so crowded will always be a mystery to me. From now on there will be an extra table available by a drafty door for anyone who wants it.

Eating at this restaurant/​bakery entails listening to the owner rant anti-​Muslim sentiments. If challenged he is quite intimidating!
Not a pleasant way to dine!!!
M. Shaw
Toronto

This place has been in Markham for ages. I only visited recently because I moved in the area. The food was really good — I got the bagel BLT which was really really good. The bagel was similar to a twister bagel you’d get at other places. They were also not cheap on bacon (which is always a good thing). My husband got the breakfast with poached eggs and was very satisfied.
The service was good. What others said in the reviews is true — you have to get used to the idea of self service (ie picking up your own utensils, butter, etc). Also, you have to get up and pay for coffee refills. Also note, It’s CASH ONLY.
My only improvement point on this place is the cleanliness and décor. It’s very old and outdated. I mention the cleanliness because I did notice maybe 4 black flies on the wall near where I was sitting: S.

Re-​reviewing this restaurant after our last 2 visits were a bust out of 5 visits — terrible customer service after we waited 30min for our pancakes and bacon. The paunchier waitress with the blond ponytail nearly accused us of being bad customers by saying «I said it’s coming out… I said I think I see your order in the kitchen…» …no apologies or «sorry for the wait»…as if it was our fault.
I think Public Health should also be called in to take a look at this greasy spoon because if they saw the state of their washrooms, peeling wallpaper, and poor ventilation anybody would lose their appetite.

Decided to give this place a try for brunch since I was in the neighbourhood. Did not read the other reviews prior to my visit so was pleasantly surprised how comforting this place was at first glance.
The place was more than 50% packed on a Sunday late morning.
The menu seemed equally comforting. I looked around and saw most eating breakfast plates: eggs, bacon, toast, home fries… typical breakfast items. The other popular dish seemed to be their in-​house baked bagel sandwich with bacon.
We decided to try their waffles with strawberries and an item from their lunch menu (which is offered for breakfast times too!), a chicken pie with salad. Both were tasty and a nice portion for brunch.
I give 3.5 stars for the food but what I cannot stand are flies so the experience made it short of a 4 star experience.
Very friendly and accommodating staff.

Home-​made soups and meat pies are hearty.
I like the sandwiches on their delicious sesame bagels.
My hubby likes the apple pies there; crust is delicious.
Service is very slow and it gets quite busy during lunch rush

GREAT place to order sandwich platters for gatherings. We now have to double our orders because our guests can’t eat enough of them. They’re so yummy. Service at sit down is also friendly and food is good!

Great friendly service, but the food was just ok. I split the chicken sandwich on a their special bagels and the spinach quiche with a friend. The quiche was great, the sandwich was disappointing. We also shared a triple chocolate brownie which was one third brownie, a slab of hard chocolate and one third icing. Not bad but not the best. The décor could use a little revamp.

This place is absolutely awesome.
Cheap, good food, great service, awesome variety and selection.
Wish I lived closer, would go every single day.

T & T is great if you like a ‘diner breakfast’ experience, but a little better.
T & T is not about being upscale or trendy, at ALL. It’s a family-​run place with outdated décor and basic, fresh food which is almost always delicious and is consistent.
Yummy breakfasts and sandwiches, delicious quiche and salad combo every day (I don’t know how they keep their salad so fresh!), and many delish desserts, some of which are made in house. They do take out and also pre-​orders for parties and such.
Because it has become a mainstay for those who are regulars, it is ALWAYS busy, but we seem to get a table even so. Sometimes the family and employees are a little harangued but it’s always a good meal.
Don’t have crazy high expectations… just relax and enjoy watching the streams of people coming and going. :)
NOTE: CASH ONLY

I came here with 6 collegues on the referral of a friend and all the posting reviews on Unilocal.I was hoping we could all sit together but given the fact the place was very busy we couldn’t. The place is quite quaint and has a very small town homey feel to it.
It’s a cash only place (which I don’t like) and you have to go the cash first, order your breakfast that’s indicated on a chalk board and pay before receiving your breakfast. I ordered the #1, poached eggs, bacon, beans, toast and home fries with a Tea, $ 9.65
There are some cons to not having table service other than having them bring you your breakfast. If you need some water or you are missing utensils or need more napkins you will need to catch them while they bring your food to the table or you will have to trek over to the counter and interrupt the busy staff. However; when I did ask to have our table wiped before eating (since the table was not cleared from the previous customers) they did so promptly.
I saw a staff member handwashing dishes and cups at the counter. I don’t like the fact that the dishes are handwashed instead of using a dishwasher that washes and sterilizes but I guess they like to keep it old school. While waiting for our breakfast (tick tock) the power in the kitchen went out and the cook came out using profanities drawing minor attention from customers. I’m sure he was frustrated, but somehow worked his magic because before I knew it, my breakfast was before me.
Any preconceived notions I had about the breakfast place we’re soon forgotten. Presentation lacked a little but the taste and quality of the food more than made up for any short comings up to that point. The whites of the 2 poached eggs were a little runny, however; the 3 slices of bacon was cooked to perfection and the baked beans were heavenly. I was never a fan of homefries, but these were lightly seasoned grill fried and delicious. I am a very critical person especially when it comes to food and service and they passed with flying colours.
The atmosphere is a little hectic (at least when I was there) and I would not recommend this place if you are coming with a large group (5 or more), with that said… This is probably one of the most enjoyable breakfasts I’ve had.

Good breakfast/​lunch items with friendly customer service.
We ordered the Tuna sandwich, minestrone soup, and turkey pie. The tuna sandwich actually was the best item we ordered. It tasted fresh and they didn’t skimp on the tuna. I didn’t ask but it tasted homemade. The soup was full of flavor and wasn’t too salty. The weakest item was the turkey pie which tasted sightly sour. I should’ve went with my gut and got the beef pie which I expect would’ve tasted better.
As good as the food was, the winner was the service i got at such a small shop. Servers were attentive and provided service with a smile. I noticed a few of the customers seem to know the servers by name. Would come back for weekend brunch for sure.

Love the bagels! We always get egg, cheese and bacon on a toasted sesame bagel and it is heaven!

This place is an iconic spot in Markham Village, family owned, cash only. We come here often for breakfast — bagels with fresh veggies and cheese, scones, the bacon, coffee… some favourites to name a few.

This is the best place to go for breakfast in Markham. It is a family-​owned, homey kind of place that is always busy. They have the very best blueberry pancakes and bacon, made fresh, which is my favourite thing to order, but everything on the board is tasty and fresh. They also have daily lunch specials such as pierogies and polish sausage with sauerkraut and pretty good sandwiches as well. A popular item they have is homemade quiche, different ones each day and they are definitely worth trying for lunch. The prices are very reasonable but it gets quite busy at lunchtime and on weekends so finding a table can be difficult, especially with a bigger group.
The treats and desserts are also very yummy. They make cookies, squares and tarts and sometimes there is even homemade bread pudding which is de-​lish! I most definitely recommend this place. It is also worth mentioning that they do big lunch platters for events if you call ahead.

I occasionally have breakfast at T&T. What brings me back again and again, however, is they pastries — lemon tart, pies, cookies… Just heaven on earth. There is not one single supermarket in Markham that makes baked goods anywhere close to as good as T&T’s.

I’m always excited to go there for breakfast! Everything looks and tastes OH SO GOOD. My favourite is their waffles with strawberries, whipped cream and bacon, definitely better than cora’s waffles in quality and price (sorry to all the cora fanatics out there). Besides the waffles, I would highly recommend their cheese danishes, milkshakes, turkey pies, bagels, cheesecake, grilled cheese, scones, and soup. That’s basically all the things I have tried at T&T! The people who work there are always friendly and they bring the food right to your table so just sit down after you order, and get ready to FEAST! :D

T & T Bakery and Café has be around forever, at least since I remember but I never been there!
When Unilocal Princess said let’s meet here for a quick bite, and she had only 1 hour to fit me into her busy schedule… I said YAY!
T & T does have this small town charm where everyone knows everyone and customers are addressed by their first names.
Food is good and solid. Nothing fancy but homey food…
One might feel a little out of place but the wait staffs here were all super nice.
I will definitely drop by for a quick bite… it beats going to fast food joint for breakfast/​lunch any time!

I’ve only ever been there for breakfast, but hands down the best breakfast place in Markham. I’ve had pretty much every item on the breakfast menu over the years and all great. Fresh cooked and delivered to your table. At T&T you order at the front counter and than find a table. During the week, this can be an easy task, on weekends, look out, get there early, there is a lot of turn away business. It appears to be run by a family who takes their work very seriously. The other thing I like is, they have no problems with custom orders. They have a menu on the wall for breakfast with about 6 items, if you don’t see an item you like, just ask, and there will be no problem. The only minor issue is I don’t like the coffee, it could be a bit richer and perhaps stronger, but this is minor.
If you are in the mood for some fresh baked goods for breakfast or a good olé diner style breakfast, then T&T is the place for you… make sure you try the bacon, its not the usual out of the plastic bag bacon, they must get is custom from somewhere…
Enjoy!