Our Story

Welcome—I’m Marci.

More than 25 years ago, I founded this bakery because I couldn’t find the kind of baking my family needed: wholesome, delicious food that people with allergies, celiac disease, and other dietary restrictions could enjoy safely. In 1990, gluten-free and allergen-friendly baking was almost unheard of, so I began creating it myself. As I often joke, I was my own target customer.

Our beginnings

Marci’s Muffins

What started as Marci’s Muffins grew from a personal need into a mission: to make exceptional baking that brings everyone to the same table. Every recipe is plant-based, gluten-free, nut-free and free from Canada’s priority food allergens—not as an afterthought, but because no one should have to choose between safety, inclusion, and something truly delicious.

Over the years, we baked for thousands of families, supplied health food stores and hospitals, shipped across Canada and the United States, and shared our story through newspapers, magazines, radio, and television. Long before online shopping was commonplace, we were shipping fresh, allergen-friendly baking to people who couldn’t find safe products nearby.

Why it matters

But our success has never been measured by the number of muffins, cookies, or brownies we’ve sold. It’s measured by the child enjoying a birthday cupcake for the first time, the customer entering a bakery without fear, and families sharing the same dessert around one table.

Family, loss & Georgie

Life has brought both joy and heartbreak. In 2000, our family experienced the devastating loss of our newborn child. I later stepped away from growing the business to focus on my family. When the time was right, I returned with renewed purpose, and in 2012, Marci’s Bakery was born. Years later, my 2nd granddaughter Georgie entered our lives. Born with a rare medical condition, she faced extraordinary challenges, yet filled every room with joy, courage, and love. Losing her was one of our family’s greatest heartbreaks, but her life continues to inspire me. Georgie reminded me that kindness, inclusion, and celebration matter—especially for families carrying burdens others cannot see. That spirit lives on in everything I bake.
Family photo Photo of Georgie

Today, and 5 grandbabies (so far), Marci remains committed to creating exceptional baking everyone can enjoy.

Whether you live with food allergies or celiac disease, follow a vegan lifestyle, or simply appreciate thoughtfully crafted baking, you’re welcome here.

When you order from Marci’s Bakery, you’re supporting more than a small business. You’re supporting a lifelong passion for helping people feel seen, included, and cared for—one muffin, cookie, and celebration at a time.

Our bakery

Our Commitment

Everything we make is handcrafted with carefully selected, high-quality, non-GMO ingredients and baked with the same care I’d use for my own family.

Our bakery is proudly:

  • 100% plant-based
  • Gluten-free
  • Free from Canada’s priority food allergens
  • Baked fresh to order whenever possible
  • Made with quality ingredients and no artificial preservatives

We believe everyone should be able to enjoy baking that is as delicious as traditional favourites, without choosing between taste and peace of mind.

More Than a Bakery

Marci’s Bakery is about helping children celebrate without worry, grandparents share treats safely with their grandchildren, and families and friends enjoy the same dessert together.

Everyone deserves a place at the table.

Thank you for visiting. I hope I have the privilege of baking for you soon.