What Queen St. Bakery does

Queen St. Bakery is a Toronto-based (Scarborough, Ontario) manufacturer of gluten-free baked FMCG products, founded in 2018 by Giovanni Angelucci in response to gluten intolerance within his family. The company produces breads, bagels, English muffins, hamburger buns, and baking flour using proprietary flour blends built on ancient grains (sorghum, millet), seeds (chia, flax), and legumes (white beans, fava beans), with naturally fermented sourdough processes. All products carry a layered set of certifications — gluten-free to <5ppm (four times stricter than the Canadian Celiac Association's 20ppm standard), Certified Vegan, Non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher Pareve, and glyphosate-free under the Purity Protocol — and the Scarborough facility operates as a dedicated allergen-controlled production site.

The commercial model is hybrid. Direct-to-consumer sales run through a Shopify storefront serving both US and Canadian shoppers, supported by Subscribe & Save subscriptions, Build Your Own Bundle tiered discounts (10/15/20% off at 6/9/12 items), and free shipping above $80. Retail distribution extends across Sprouts Farmers Market (exclusive launch partner for Supergrain Sourdough Bread with a nationwide rollout in January 2026), Whole Foods Market, Wegmans, Amazon, and Instacart same-day delivery. A contract manufacturing partnership with Eshbal Functional Food Inc., formalized in January 2026, has converted the Toronto facility into production capacity for the Barili gluten-free pita brand and has already produced a foodservice batch sold to a multi-location Northern California restaurant operator.

The product portfolio is structured around the "Breads with Benefits" positioning, emphasizing high fiber (8-14g per serving), plant-based protein (4-8g per serving), no seed oils, and absence of the top 10 common allergens. Headcount is in the 11-50 range, the company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investment, and pricing on DTC runs roughly $19.90-$35.97 per pack depending on product and size.

Name

Queen St. Bakery

Legal name

Queen Street Bakery Inc.

Website

https://queenstreetbakery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Queen St. Bakery is a Toronto-based gluten-free baked goods manufacturer selling breads, bagels, English muffins, buns, and baking flour direct-to-consumer and through US grocery retailers, with contract manufacturing for partner brands. The company serves health-conscious and dietary-restricted consumers with allergen-certified, ancient-grain-based products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gluten-Free Bakery / Specialty Baked Goods

NAICS

Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing (31181), Commercial Bakeries (311812)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050), Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Bakery Manufacturing (Gluten-Free, Artisan, Health-Focused) (AFAKAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Bakery Products Manufacturing (AFAKAAAF), Gluten-Free & Allergen-Friendly Bakery Wholesale (AFAIAFAF), Grain-Based Mixes & Doughs Manufacturing (pancake/waffle mixes, baking mixes, dough bases) (AFAKABAF)

Keywords

• Gluten-free bakery
• Gluten-free bread
• Plant-based baked goods
• Superfood baked goods
• Allergen-free bread

Headquarters

HQ city

Scarborough

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Consumer direct purchases through Shopify storefront with subscription options (Subscribe & Save). Products shipped frozen to consumers across US and Canada. Bundle discounts available (6, 9, or 12 items).
2. Retail Distribution: Products sold through major US grocery retailers including Sprouts Farmers Market, Whole Foods Market, and Wegmans. Frozen bread section placement with same-day delivery via Instacart.
3. Contract Manufacturing: Manufacturing partnership providing production capacity to Eshbal Functional Food Inc. for gluten-free pita bread production. Queen St. Bakery uses Eshbal's proprietary equipment and flour blend.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Queen St. Bakery manufactures and sells gluten-free, vegan, top-allergen-free baked goods including breads, bagels, English muffins, and hamburger buns made from proprietary blends of ancient grains (sorghum, millet), seeds (chia, flax), and legumes (white bean, fava bean). The company also produces a 1-For-1 Superfood Baking Flour as a cup-for-cup all-purpose substitute, and operates contract manufacturing for Eshbal Functional Food Inc.'s Barili gluten-free pita bread at its Scarborough, Ontario facility.

Product overview

Queen St. Bakery is a Toronto-based gluten-free bakery operating as a direct-to-consumer and retail food company. The company produces a portfolio of Breads with Benefits products centered around gluten-free, vegan, allergen-free baked goods made with superfood ingredients. The core product line includes Plain English Muffins, Bagels (Chia & Flax Seed, Cinnamon Raisin, and Everything varieties), Breads (Supergrain White Bread, Supergrain Chia Bread, Supergrain Sourdough Bread), and Supergrain Hamburger Buns. Additional offerings include a 1-For-1 Superfood Baking Flour (a cup-for-cup all-purpose flour substitute), the Variety Box (a curated bundle of bestsellers), and the Build Your Own Bundle (customizable multi-item bundle with tiered savings). All products feature whole, recognizable ingredients such as sorghum, millet, chia seeds, flax seeds, white beans, and fava beans, marketed for their gut health benefits and nutritional density. The company also operates as a manufacturing partner for Eshbal Functional Food Inc., producing gluten-free pita bread under the Barili brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chia & Flax Seed Bagels Gluten-free, vegan bagels packed with omega-3s from chia and flax seeds, made with millet flour, sorghum flour, tapioca starch, and gluten-free oat flour, sweetened with pure maple syrup and free from top allergens. Sold as a box of bagels through DTC and retail.
• Cinnamon Raisin Bagels Gluten-free, vegan cinnamon raisin bagels made with millet flour, sorghum flour, tapioca starch, raisins, psyllium husk, and extra virgin olive oil — no white flour or processed sugar. Sold as a box of bagels through DTC and retail.
• Everything Bagels Gluten-free, vegan everything bagels with bold garlic, onion, and crunchy poppy seeds, made with sorghum flour, fava bean flour, and ground chia seed; top-allergen-free and completely sesame-free. Sold as a box of bagels through DTC and retail.
• Plain English Muffins Gluten-free, vegan English muffins made with whole, recognizable ingredients including sorghum flour, arrowroot flour, white bean flour, and hemp seed protein; high in fiber, free from top allergens. Sold as a 6-pack (480g) through DTC and retail.
• Supergrain White Bread Gluten-free, vegan white-style loaf made with potato starch, arrowroot flour, white bean flour, sorghum flour, and millet seed; simple flavor and tender texture, free from top allergens. Sold as a sliced loaf through DTC and retail.
• Supergrain Chia Bread Gluten-free, vegan dark-rye-style loaf made with chia flour, white bean flour, potato starch, tapioca fiber, sorghum flour, and flax meal; high in omega-3s and fiber, top-allergen-free. Sold as a sliced loaf through DTC and retail.
• Supergrain Sourdough Bread Naturally fermented gluten-free, vegan sourdough loaf made with sorghum sourdough, white bean flour, chia seed, and tapioca fiber; designed for gut-friendly energy and traditional tangy flavor. Sold as a 16-slice loaf through DTC and retail.
• Supergrain Hamburger Buns Gluten-free, vegan hamburger buns made with superfoods, positioned for people managing blood sugar, watching carbs, or seeking better bread options. Sold as a pack of buns through DTC and retail.
• 1-For-1 Superfood Baking Flour Cup-for-cup allergen-free all-purpose flour substitute made with millet flour, sorghum flour, tapioca starch, and xanthan gum, designed for dependable results and familiar taste without top allergens. Sold in 6-pack and 8-pack boxes through DTC.
• Variety Box Curated bundle combining Queen St. Bakery's bestselling products in one box: 1x Supergrain Sourdough Bread loaf, 1x Chia & Flax Seed Bagel pack, 1x Everything Bagel pack, and 1x Plain English Muffin pack. Sold through DTC.
• Build Your Own Bundle Customizable multi-item bundle allowing customers to mix and match their favorite Queen St. Bakery products in quantities of 6 (10% off), 9 (15% off), or 12 (20% off), with Subscribe & Save option. Sold through DTC.
• Contract Manufacturing for Eshbal Barili Gluten-Free Pita B2B contract manufacturing service where Queen St. Bakery produces gluten-free pita bread for Eshbal Functional Food Inc. under the Barili brand using Eshbal's proprietary equipment and flour blend, distributed across retail, foodservice, and online channels in North America.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products contain 8-14g fiber per serving, significantly higher than typical gluten-free breads
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Eshbal Functional Food Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 January 2026Manufacturing partnership for production of Eshbal's Barili gluten-free pita bread for North American market. Commercial production began Q1 2026 at Queen St. Bakery's Toronto facility. Queen St. Bakery uses Eshbal's proprietary production equipment and flour blend while sourcing remaining ingredients locally. Partnership leverages Toronto facility's proximity to US Northeast markets and Ontario-to-US logistics for cost efficiency. This is Eshbal's third key North American transaction as part of their roll-up strategy for artisanal gluten-free and better-for-you food producers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Canyon Bakehouse: Canyon Bakehouse is one of the leading North American gluten-free bread and bun brands, sold across mainstream grocery. Queen St. Bakery competes head-to-head with it in the same gluten-free bread/bagel/bun category and overlapping retail sets.
• Outer Aisle: Outer Aisle makes gluten-free, low-carb wraps and bread using cauliflower and other plant ingredients, sold through Sprouts and natural grocers. It competes with Queen St. Bakery for the better-for-you, gluten-free shopper in overlapping retail sets.
• Against All Grain: Against All Grain produces paleo and gluten-free baked goods, mixes, and breads sold DTC and in select retailers. Its dietary-positioning and ingredient philosophy closely mirror Queen St. Bakery's ancient-grain, legume-based formulation approach.
• Base Culture: Base Culture makes paleo, gluten-free, and allergen-friendly breads and wraps sold through DTC and natural retail. Its better-for-you, allergen-avoidant positioning closely mirrors Queen St. Bakery's value proposition.
• Little Northern Bakehouse: Little Northern Bakehouse produces gluten-free and allergen-friendly breads and buns sold in US natural and mainstream grocery. It directly overlaps with Queen St. Bakery's product line (bread, buns) and customer base (celiac/allergen-avoidant shoppers).
• Simple Kneads: Simple Kneads is a gluten-free bread brand sold in Sprouts, Whole Foods, and other natural grocers. It is directly comparable to Queen St. Bakery on product type, premium-natural channel placement, and health-positioned branding.
• BFree Foods: BFree produces gluten-free wraps, bread, and pita sold in North American and European retailers. Its pita and wrap SKUs overlap directly with Queen St. Bakery's contract-manufactured Barili pita and its broader gluten-free bread portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Schar: Schar is a large, established European gluten-free brand with a broad baked-goods portfolio and deep retail penetration across North America. It competes broadly with Queen St. Bakery in the gluten-free category but at much larger scale and a wider assortment.
• King Arthur Baking Company: King Arthur is a large, established US baking brand with gluten-free flour and baking mixes that overlap with Queen St. Bakery's 1-For-1 Superfood Baking Flour. As a broad incumbent it competes in adjacent rather than identical product lines.

Emerging players

• Simple Mills: Simple Mills is a better-for-you baking brand with crackers, cookies, and baking mixes sold across natural and mainstream US grocery. Its allergen-friendly, clean-ingredient positioning partially overlaps Queen St. Bakery's, particularly around its 1-For-1 Superfood Baking Flour.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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