With a reputation for serving up the best pancakes on the planet, iconic Toronto brunch spot Mildred’s announced Wednesday the expansion of its in-house Pantry brand into Ontario grocery boutiques.
Following last year’s retail debut of its best-selling Buttermilk Pancake Dry Mix, the companion favourite—Mildred’s Wild Blueberry Compote—is now available at select retailers, including all Summerhill Market locations and gourmet European deli Denninger’s.
“Although the restaurant industry suffered immensely during the pandemic, one of the silver linings for us was the demand for our pancakes with all the fixings as an essential that customers could make fresh at home. We recognized the enormous support and success from our loyal customers who are purchasing our
Pantry collection in-house and through our online store, and we saw an opportunity to bring our best-
selling products one step closer to consumers through their favourite local shops,” said Donna Dooher, Executive Chef and Owner of Mildred’s Temple Kitchen.
Featured on Mildred’s menu for over 35 years, the compote is also available for purchase, along with
a collection of make-at-home brunch items, at the restaurant in Liberty Village and online with
Canada-wide shipping through Mildred’s Pantry.
Through a partnership with food distributor Salt Gourmet, the Mildred’s Pantry collection is expanding to local Ontario stockists, with plans to introduce additional flagship products including its Lanark County-sourced maple syrup and select preserves,” explained the company.
“Handcrafted in small batches with 100% Canadian wild blueberries, Mildred’s Wild Blueberry Compote
is bursting with vibrant flavour and just the right balance of sweet and tart. A pantry staple, it’s a
natural match for pancakes, biscuits, and scones—but equally delightful spooned over yogurt, tucked
into a tart, or eaten straight from the jar. Priced at $13.50 for 250 ml, this multi-purpose treat is a must-
have for weekend mornings, holiday brunches, and everything in between.”
With plans for national grocery expansion and a 2026 cookbook release, Mildred’s aims to bring its
beloved brunch menu into the homes and kitchens of brunch aficionados—continuing to share the
brand mantra: Pancakes Make People Happy, it said.
Mildred’s opened in 2009 with a heartfelt philosophy: a love of food, people, and the simple pleasures
of life. Nestled in the heart of Toronto’s Liberty Village, Mildred’s reflects a commitment to locally
sourced, seasonal ingredients—simply and sumptuously prepared. Dooher was the founder of Mildred Pierce restaurant, host of Food Network’s The Cookworks, and co-author of the award-winning cookbooks Out to Brunch and Market to Table. Mildred’s Pantry offers Canada-wide shipping on its dry goods and local GTA delivery on frozen menu items.
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