LEV BAKERY

What LEV BAKERY does

Lev Bakery is a Toronto-based artisanal bakery that produces 100% naturally leavened sourdough breads, baguettes, challahs, bagels, babka, and bialys for wholesale and direct-to-consumer sale. Founded in October 2020 by Yoni Kamil and his wife Samantha, the company operates from a production facility at 801 St Clarens Ave in Toronto, drawing on five generations of family baking tradition and Yoni Kamil's prior experience at notable Toronto bakeries. Its product portfolio is anchored by five sourdough varieties (Kardish Light Rye, Seeded, Artisanal White, Pumpernickel, and Whole Wheat), enriched dough products (Traditional and Raisin Challah), baguettes, and four bagel varieties, all made using natural fermentation with sourdough starter culture, transitional wheat flour, and organic grains and seeds.

The company runs a hybrid go-to-market model. Wholesale accounts comprise 20+ retail grocery partners across the Greater Toronto Area—including natural food stores (The Big Carrot, Karma Co-Op), specialty markets (Fiesta Farms, Summerhill Market, Cataldi's Fresh Market, Greco's Fresh Markets), and conventional grocers (Vince's Market, Denninger's, McEwan)—plus 8+ restaurant partners spanning fine dining (Harbour Sixty), breweries (Burdock Brewery), taverns, delis, and patisseries. Direct-to-consumer sales are conducted weekly at the Dufferin Grove Farmers' Market (Thursdays, 3pm-7pm) and at Friday pop-ups at the production facility, with pre-orders taken via Instagram DM. The company also distributes Ontario-wide through Bondi Produce & Specialty Foods, enabling wholesale orders across the province. Marketing relies on Instagram, the company website (levbakery.com), and community engagement at markets and pop-ups.

Lev Bakery Ltd. is a privately held, founder-owned, bootstrapped Ontario corporation with no disclosed external funding. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, consistent with small-batch artisanal production. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. All products are vegan/dairy-free and the bakery operates a Kosher-style approach with no meat products on premises.

Name

LEV BAKERY

Legal name

Lev Bakery Ltd.

Website

https://levbakery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lev Bakery is a Toronto artisanal bakery producing 100% naturally leavened sourdough, challah, baguettes, and bagels for wholesale partners and direct consumers across the Greater Toronto Area, drawing on five generations of family baking tradition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Bakery Products

NAICS

Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing (31181), Commercial Bakeries (311812), Baked Goods Retailers (445291)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Premium/Artisanal Bakery Wholesale (AFAIAFAG), Retail Bakeries (Bread & Daily Bakery) (THAFAFAA)

Keywords

• Artisan bakery products
• Sourdough bread wholesale
• Natural fermentation baking
• Challah bagels retail
• Organic grain breads

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Distribution: Lev Bakery produces artisanal breads and delivers wholesale to grocery stores, markets, and restaurants across the Greater Toronto Area. Products include sourdough loaves, baguettes, challahs, and bagels sold through retail partners.
2. Direct Consumer Sales: Direct sales to consumers through farmers' markets (Dufferin Grove Market), pop-up events at the production facility, and pre-orders via direct messaging on Instagram.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lev Bakery produces artisanal sourdough breads (Kardish Light Rye, Seeded, Artisanal White, Pumpernickel, Whole Wheat), baguettes, traditional and raisin challahs, and bagels (Plain, Sesame Seed, Poppy Seed, Everything) using 100% natural fermentation with sourdough starter culture and organic/transitional grains. Products are distributed wholesale to over 20 retail grocery partners and 8+ restaurant partners across the Greater Toronto Area, with supplemental direct-to-consumer sales through the Dufferin Grove Farmers' Market and Friday pop-ups at the production facility.

Product overview

Lev Bakery is a Toronto-based artisanal bakery offering a focused portfolio of naturally leavened sourdough breads, baguettes, challahs, and bagels. The product line is organized into three main categories: Sourdough (including Kardish Light Rye, Seeded, Artisanal White, Pumpernickel, and Whole Wheat varieties plus Baguettes), Enriched Dough products (Traditional and Raisin Challah), and Bagels (Plain, Sesame Seed, Poppy Seed, and Everything). All sourdough loaves are 100% vegan and dairy-free, with products distributed through retail grocery partners and restaurant partners across the Greater Toronto Area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kardish Light Rye Sourdough
• Seeded Sourdough
• Artisanal White Sourdough
• Pumpernickel Sourdough
• Whole Wheat Sourdough
• Baguettes
• Traditional Challah
• Raisin Challah
• Plain Bagel
• Sesame Seed Bagel
• Poppy Seed Bagel
• Everything Bagel

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Big CarrotcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDaily retail partner carrying sliced sourdough varieties (Artisanal White, Whole Wheat, Seeded, Light Rye & Pumpernickel) and Traditional & Square Challah. One of the primary retail outlets for Lev Bakery products in Toronto.
• Fiesta FarmscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner with daily baguette and sourdough availability, plus Monday Challah Buns and Traditional & Raisin Challah, and Friday deliveries.
• Summerhill MarketcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-location retail partner carrying sliced sourdough, traditional and raisin challah, sandwich challah, challah buns, and bagels at select locations.
• Cataldi's Fresh MarketcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAll-location retail partner with daily baguettes and sliced sourdough availability.
• Greco's Fresh MarketscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner at Oak Ridges and Concord locations offering baguettes, seeded baguettes, and sourdough varieties including olive sourdough.
• Vincenzo'sminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner offering baguettes and sliced sourdough varieties.
• Field of GreensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner offering baguettes, select sourdough varieties, and bagels.
• County ProduceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner in the Greater Toronto Area distribution network.
• McMaster's Muskoka Fine FoodsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner offering baguettes and select sourdough varieties including olive sourdough.
• Karma Co-OpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNatural food co-op partner with daily sourdough availability and Wednesday challah deliveries.
• Fruitful MarketminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner with limited weekly availability (Monday and Thursday sourdough).
• Lady York FoodsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner offering sliced sourdough varieties.
• Rise Up FoodsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-day retail partner (Wednesday, Friday, Sunday) offering sourdough and challah products.
• NuthouseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner offering sourdough and traditional & raisin challah.
• Marilu's MarketminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner in the Greater Toronto Area distribution network.
• Barbershop PatisserieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPatisserie partner offering sliced sourdough and traditional challah.
• Vince's MarketminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-location retail partner with daily Artisanal White Sourdough, Seeded Sourdough, and baguettes.
• Gordon's Market & CafeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarket and cafe partner with daily sourdough and baguettes, plus bagels.
• Denninger'sminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-location partner offering plain and everything bagels.
• McEwan FoodsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner offering traditional challah and select sourdough varieties.
• Bondi Produce & Specialty FoodsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner offering white sourdough and baguettes available for order direct from Bondi across Ontario.
• Bar VendettacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant partner serving Lev Bakery products.
• Burdock BrewerycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrewery and restaurant partner serving Lev Bakery products.
• Harbour SixtycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFine dining restaurant partner serving Lev Bakery products.
• Hot PorkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant partner serving Lev Bakery products.
• Masa DelicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeli restaurant partner serving Lev Bakery products.
• MilouminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant partner serving Lev Bakery products.
• The Old York TavernminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTavern restaurant partner serving Lev Bakery products.
• Vilda'sminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant partner serving Lev Bakery products.
• Dufferin Grove MarketcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFarmers' market partner where Lev Bakery sells direct to consumers every Thursday (3pm-7pm) during market season.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Blackbird Baking Co. Toronto artisan bakery focused on naturally leavened sourdough breads and pastries, sold through farmers' markets, retail partners, and a storefront. Comparable to Lev on natural fermentation methods and GTA DTC/wholesale hybrid model.
• Stonemill Bakehouse: Toronto-based artisan bakery producing sourdough and specialty breads for wholesale and retail across the GTA. Most directly comparable to Lev in product mix, distribution model, and customer base.
• GRAIN (Toronto): Toronto craft bakery specializing in naturally leavened breads and viennoiserie, selling wholesale to restaurants and retailers in the GTA. Directly comparable on natural-fermentation positioning and GTA B2B bakery model.

Broad incumbents

• Country Style Foods: Ontario-based large commercial bakery producing breads and rolls for grocery and foodservice. Adjacent comparable on wholesale bakery production in the GTA, though at a far more conventional scale and product set.
• ACE Bakery: Long-established Canadian premium artisan bread brand (now part of Weston Foods/Loblaw) supplying breads across grocery and foodservice nationally. Comparable as a premium wholesale artisan bread brand, though at much greater scale and broader distribution.
• Bon Matin: Canadian manufacturer of artisanal breads and viennoiserie under multiple brands, supplying grocery and foodservice nationally. Comparable as a wholesale artisan bakery peer, though operating at much greater scale.

Others

• Bondi Produce & Specialty Foods: Ontario specialty foods distributor that already carries Lev Bakery products. Listed as a relevant ecosystem peer given its distribution role in moving Lev's products across Ontario.
• Sanagan's Meat Locker: Toronto specialty grocer that has carried and sampled Lev Bakery products. Relevant as an adjacent GTA specialty retail partner comparable to the channels Lev distributes through.

Regional players

• Dimpflmeier Bakery: Ontario-based family-owned commercial bakery producing artisan breads and rolls for retail and foodservice across Ontario. Comparable as an Ontario wholesale artisan bread supplier, though with more conventional and larger-scale production.

Emerging players

• The Sweet Potato: Toronto artisan bakery producing sourdough breads and pastries for farmers' markets, retail partners, and DTC. Comparable to Lev on natural fermentation and GTA DTC/wholesale hybrid model, though smaller and more pastry-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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