What kind of cafe is Penelope Bakehouse?
A small one. Penelope Bakehouse is an Italian bakery in Scarborough with an espresso bar at the counter. We pull shots, steam milk for cappuccinos and lattes, and bake sourdough every day. Have your coffee here or take it with you.
There’s Nutella Bombe, crullers and Penny’s Cookies if you want something sweet. At lunch, try a focaccia sandwich or a slice of sourdough pizza.
We’re open Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm. Weekends we’re closed.
Coffee and something sweet
A short espresso menu, and sweets by the piece or by the box.
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The starter behind every loaf
On May 17, 2017, Vince Stalteri quit his job as a construction project manager and engineer to cook. In 2018 he made his first sourdough starter, Anastasia. He nearly lost it, brought it back and renamed it Penelope.
By 2023 Penelope was raising the doughs at Penelope Social, our cafe and bar in Woodbridge. The Bakehouse opened in Scarborough in 2026, and it now bakes all of Social’s sourdough.
Penelope Bakehouse vs a chain coffee shop
Either one gets you a coffee. Here’s what’s different about ours.
| Compared | Penelope Bakehouse | Typical chain coffee shop |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso | $3 espresso, $5 cappuccino or latte | Prices and sizes vary by chain |
| Bread | Naturally fermented sourdough, baked fresh daily | Depends on the chain |
| Lunch | Focaccia sandwiches from $11.50, pizza by the slice from $6 | A set menu shared across locations |
| Who runs it | An independent Italian bakery | A regional or national brand |
| Hours | Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm. Closed weekends. | Often open 7 days |
Coffee run for the office? Add a tray.
For meetings and office lunches we cut focaccia sandwiches in four (six minimum, at the large price). Full-size pizzas are $45 to $55.
Bombe, crullers and Penny’s Cookies come in boxes of 6 for $24 or 12 for $45. Give us 24 hours’ notice and pick it all up at the Bakehouse.
Visit the Bakehouse
Find us at 71 Howden Rd in Scarborough on weekdays. Order online for pickup, or come by the counter.
- Hours
- Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: Closed
- Phone
FAQs
Are you open on weekends?
No. We’re open Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm.
Where is Penelope Bakehouse?
71 Howden Rd, Scarborough, ON M1R 3C7. Directions are on our Scarborough page.
What coffee do you serve?
Espresso is $3 and a macchiato is $4. A double espresso, cappuccino, latte or Americano is $5. There’s also water, pop, Brio and Aranciata.
Can I order ahead?
Yes. Order online and pick up at the counter. Our menus have everything we make.
What can I eat with my coffee?
Nutella Bombe, crullers and Penny’s Cookies, $4.50 each. Loaves and focaccia are on the bakery menu.
Do you cater office meetings?
Yes. Sandwich trays, full-size pizzas and boxes of sweets, for pickup with 24 hours’ notice. Start with the catering form.
Is this the same Penelope as Penelope Social?
We’re sister spots. The Bakehouse bakes all the sourdough for Penelope Social, our cafe and bar at 125 Hawkview Blvd in Woodbridge.
Time for a coffee?
If it’s a weekday before 3pm, we’re open. Stop in for an espresso and a bombe, or order ahead.
