CLOSURE: Beloved bakery closes after more than 25 years in Mississauga

A beloved Mississauga bakery that has been around for more than 25 years has closed.

Molisana Bakery at 1474 Pickwick Dr. announced on social media it was closing at the end of May.

The bakery, located in a small plaza off Creditview Road just north of Bristol Road, was known for its baked goods, pizza and Italian-style sandwiches. It has made top five lists.

“It has been our absolute pleasure serving the community for more than 25 years!” the post on Molisana’s Facebook reads.

“Our customers are like family to us and we have thoroughly enjoyed watching your families expand and your children grow up. Celebrating all those special occasions along the way are memories we will carry with us forever. We have always loved what we did and loved sharing it with you even more!”

The bakery notes it was one of the lucky businesses that survived pandemic lockdowns.

“Our loyal customers stood behind us during that time and we were always so thankful,” the post continues. “We flourished again and came back even stronger because of your support and patronage!”

The owners don’t say why they decided to close.

“Leaving now while the business is busier than ever is something that makes this ending bittersweet in so many ways,” the post continues. “We wish you all the love and happiness in the world and much success in the future.”

A sign posted in the store’s window has the same message.

A sign posted at Molisana Bakery announced its closure.

The announcement on Facebook was met with sadness by long-time customers.

“So sad i cant believe you guys are closing! I used to live just around the corner from here used to come with my friends for lunch during school or after school to grab a snack me and my family would always come in for fresh pizza cold cuts sandwiches just about anything and even do catering from you guys me and my siblings grew up on Molisana Bakery – Mississauga,” one customer wrote on the Facebook post.

“What a loss to our community!!” another person wrote.

“Sad to see this happening as Molisana is an institution! We will miss that fantastic lasagna as no one can make it better,” another customer said.

Just a few months ago one customer remarked how the place hadn’t changed since the 1990s.

“I just went in today after 20 years, and nothing has changed,” a customer wrote on Google reviews. “It is still incredible and looks and feels just like it did back in the late 90s! It’s the same family ownership and familiar faces, fantastic baked goods, an expresso bar, and a small dining area – ultimately, a real homely feel.”

Lead photo:  Nadin Sh

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