Budapest Bakeshop Collingwood · Owners Story
Meet the Collingwood owners:
Marcello Sperandeo & Bronwen Parry
Marcello Sperandeo and Bronwen Parry have lived in Simcoe County for over 16 years. They know this community. They know the people in it. And when it came time to bring Budapest Bakeshop to a new city, Collingwood wasn’t a market they researched. It was home.
IT STARTED AT A FAMILY TABLE.
Bronwen didn’t discover chimney cakes through a food blog or a restaurant visit. She grew up
eating them.
Her Hungarian grandmother brought kürtőskalács to family gatherings for as long as Bronwen can remember. That warm caramelized crust. The soft layered inside. The way the whole room reacts when something that good comes out. It wasn’t a novelty. It was just part of what those gatherings felt like.
When Bronwen and Marcello came across Budapest Bakeshop and tasted what Todd and Anett had built around that same tradition, it clicked immediately. This wasn’t a new food trend to them. It was something deeply familiar, taken somewhere even better.
THEY KNEW RIGHT AWAY THAT COLLINGWOOD NEEDED IT.
16 Years In. They Know This Town.
There’s a difference between opening a business in a community and opening one for it. Marcello and Bronwen are firmly in the second camp.
After 16 years in Simcoe County, they’re not coming in as outsiders with a concept. They’re coming in as neighbours with something their neighbours are going to love. They know the streets. They know the people. They already have friendships woven into the fabric of this town, and they can’t wait to bring those same people through their doors.
That’s not a marketing line. That’s the whole reason they chose Collingwood.
WHAT IS BUDAPEST BAKESHOP, EXACTLY?
If you haven’t been to the Niagara-on-the-Lake or Port Dalhousie locations yet, here’s what you need to know.
Budapest Bakeshop is built around one product done extraordinarily well: the chimney cake. Known in Hungarian as kürtőskalács, it’s a traditional pastry that’s been part of Hungarian culture for over 300 years. Hand-rolled dough, wrapped around a cylinder, slow-roasted until the outside is perfectly caramelized and the inside stays soft and warm. Then it gets filled. Or topped. Or both.
And then there’s the Famous Savoury Chimney Sandwich, which Budapest Bakeshop created and nobody else has done. The same dough, taken somewhere completely different. Warm and crispy on the outside, packed with savoury fillings. People who come in for the sweet chimneys leave talking about the savoury ones. People who come in for lunch end up coming back on the weekend with their families.
The original location in Niagara-on-the-Lake had lines out the door before it ever opened. Port Dalhousie was the same story. Every location Budapest Bakeshop has opened has sold out from day one.
Collingwood is next.
WHAT THEY’RE BUILDING HERE.
Marcello and Bronwen aren’t just opening a shop. They’re creating a place for this community to gather.
A spot where you bring someone who’s never tried a chimney cake and watch their face on the first bite. Where you grab lunch with a coworker and end up staying longer than you planned. Where you take the kids on a Saturday and run into three people you know before you’ve even ordered.
“We chose Budapest Bakeshop because it’s about more than just great food,” Marcello and Bronwen have said. “It’s about creating a space where people feel welcome and connected. Being able to bring something special to Collingwood and serve this community means everything to us. We hope to give more people that same reaction that we had the first time we tried these sandwiches and desserts.”
That’s the kind of place this is going to be.
COLLINGWOOD, YOUR TURN.
Budapest Bakeshop Collingwood is opening this summer.
If you want to be the first to know when doors open, get on the VIP list now. We’ll make sure you hear it before anyone else does. Because if Niagara-on-the-Lake is any indication, the lineup starts early.
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From Us, to You
About Budapest Bakeshop
Budapest Bakeshop is a Canadian chimney cake franchise founded in 2019 by Anett and Todd Kane in historic Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Every location is independently owned and operated by franchisees who share the same commitment to quality, craft, and community. All chimney cakes are made fresh daily, by hand, using the same traditional Hungarian recipe that started it all.
This location is independently owned and operated by Marcello Sperandeo and Bronwen Parry under license from Budapest Bakeshop.
FAQ
Everything you want to know before you visit
What is a chimney cake?
A chimney cake is a traditional Hungarian pastry called Kürtőskalács, made by wrapping hand-rolled dough around a cylindrical dowel and baking it until the outside caramelizes to golden perfection while the inside stays soft and layered. Budapest Bakeshop makes them fresh daily in small batches using authentic Hungarian techniques refined over 300 years.
What is a savoury chimney sandwich?
The Savoury Chimney Sandwich is Budapest Bakeshop’s signature invention and the world’s first. It takes the same hand-rolled, freshly baked chimney cake dough and fills it with bold savoury ingredients like Hungarian sausage and aged cheddar. Warm, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and completely unlike anything else in North America.
What flavours does Budapest Bakeshop have?
Budapest Bakeshop offers both sweet and savoury chimney cakes. Permanent sweet staples include Cinnamon Sugar and Nutella Walnut. On the savoury side, the Classic Aged Cheddar Chimney Sandwich is always available. Seasonal specials rotate regularly so there is always something new to try.
Are Budapest Bakeshop chimney cakes made fresh daily?
Yes. Every chimney cake is hand-rolled and baked fresh in small batches throughout the day, every single day. Nothing is frozen or reheated. What you order was made today, and it holds up beautifully whether you eat it warm in-store or take it with you.
Does Budapest Bakeshop sell out?
Can I order Budapest Bakeshop online?
Yes. Budapest Bakeshop accepts online orders. Visit our website or call your nearest location to place an order. Online ordering is especially recommended during peak season when we sell out regularly.
Does Budapest Bakeshop offer catering?
Does Budapest Bakeshop have gift cards?
Who founded Budapest Bakeshop?
Budapest Bakeshop was founded by Todd and Anett Kane. Anett grew up in Hungary where chimney cakes were part of everyday life at holiday markets and celebrations. After moving to North America, she and Todd built Budapest Bakeshop to bring authentic Hungarian chimney cakes to North American communities, with Anett developing all recipes entirely from scratch. The first location opened in 2019 in Niagara on the Lake, Ontario.
Is Budapest Bakeshop a franchise?
Yes. Budapest Bakeshop is now franchising across the United States, Canada, and select international markets. It is a founder-led brand built on authentic recipes, proprietary systems, and a commitment to quality over rapid expansion. Visit our Franchise page to learn more about bringing Budapest Bakeshop to your community.
Authentic Hungarian chimney cakes. Home of the world's first savoury chimney sandwich. Hand-rolled, baked fresh daily. Franchising across North America.
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