Welcome to The Gentle Crumb

At The Gentle Crumb, we believe everyone deserves food that feels comforting, joyful, and safe to enjoy. That’s why everything we make is crafted in a bakery that is 100% gluten-free, 100% dairy-free, and 100% egg-free — without compromise.

From fresh baked treats and 2-layer party cakes to savoury comfort foods and pantry favourites, our goal is simple: create food that brings people together, regardless of dietary needs.

Local Delivery Across Simcoe County

We are pleased to now offer Local Delivery Across Simcoe County — Tuesday through Saturday!

Order by 12 noon for SAME DAY DELIVERY and shop almost our entire bakery and eco-refillery selection online. From fresh baked brownies, cookies, chocolate, and gluten-free dinner rolls to party-ready cakes & cupcakes, cauliflower wings, veggie lasagnas, pantry staples, and refill essentials — The Gentle Crumb can now come straight to your door.

Please note: hot drinks and hot menu items are not available for delivery at this time.

  • IN-STORE + PRE-ORDER PICKUP

    Visit us in downtown Barrie to explore our full selection of freshly baked treats, frozen meals, plant-based cheeses, and take-out lunch options. Want to make sure your favourites are waiting for you? Place an online order anytime and we’ll have everything packed and ready during your selected pickup window. It’s the easiest way to shop in-store, on your schedule!

  • LOCAL DELIVERY

    Enjoy The Gentle Crumb from the comfort of home with local delivery available across Simcoe County. Order bakery treats, frozen meals, desserts, party cakes, eco-refillery products, and more — all delivered straight to your door. Place your order before 11am for same-day delivery, or schedule a future delivery date that works best for you. (Sorry, hot menu items and drinks are not available for delivery.)

  • UPS DELIVERY ACROSS ONTATIO

    Can’t make it to the bakery? No problem! We ship a wide selection of our baked goods, frozen meals, and desserts across Ontario via UPS. Place your order online and we’ll carefully pack it for fast, reliable delivery straight to your door — so you can enjoy The Gentle Crumb no matter where you are in Ontario. (Sorry, our 2-Layer Cakes do not ship.)

Our Story

The Gentle Crumb

Located in the heart of downtown Barrie, Ontario, The Gentle Crumb is a dedicated bakery, kitchen, and full-scale eco-refillery where everything in our bakery is proudly made 100% GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, and EGG FREE.

From fresh baked treats and artisan breads to frozen comfort meals, plant-based cheeses, appetizers, desserts, and handcrafted pantry items, every recipe is created with care so more people can enjoy delicious food without compromise.

Beyond the bakery, our eco-refillery offers a thoughtfully curated selection of refillable pantry staples, cleaning products, body care, and sustainable everyday essentials ......

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