What to order at Benna's Bakery and Deli

Must order
A paczki with rose-petal or plum jam plus a takeaway tub of pierogi for the freezer.
Editor tip
Fat Thursday before Lent (late Feb) is paczki day; lineup runs 90 minutes. Polish Festival in September anchors the Roncesvalles strip.
CuisinePolish
Price$
Neighborhoodroncesvalles
HoursMon-Fri 09:00-20:00, Sat 09:00-19:00, Sun 08:30-16:00
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Must order: A paczki with rose-petal or plum jam plus a takeaway tub of pierogi for the freezer.

Tip: Fat Thursday before Lent (late Feb) is paczki day; lineup runs 90 minutes. Polish Festival in September anchors the Roncesvalles strip.

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Location

Address: 135 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto, ON M6R 2L2

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