Dear Grain

Dear Grain, located at 48 Ossington Avenue, is a sourdough-focused bakery and cafe that serves as a haven for ingredient-conscious shoppers and sourdough enthusiasts. What sets this shop apart is its strict commitment to sourdough fermentation across its entire menu. Using a dedicated starter named Donatello, lead baker Adri Greenspan crafts everything from signature 80% plus hydration loaves to croissants, cookies, and pizzas. The bakery prioritizes local agriculture, using organic and heirloom grains slow-fermented for 12 to 36 hours to create deeply flavorful breads like the Classic Country and the Multigrain Porridge pan loaf.

Beyond daily fresh bread, the cozy space operates as a diverse marketplace. Visitors can browse gourmet pantry items, bottle shop goods, and ready-to-eat sourdough sandwiches, or enjoy specialty drinks like an iced vanilla latte or seasonal matcha. Customers appreciate the warm, welcoming staff and the creative pastry selection, which includes unique treats like blueberry scones.

Because the bakery specializes in high-hydration loaves, slicing them can compress the crumb, soften the crust, and shorten their shelf life. To balance this trade-off, the shop offers select pre-sliced pan loaves and frozen sliced options. For ultimate convenience, same-day online pickup ordering is available directly through their platform starting at opening time.