The 11 Best Indian Sweet Shops in the GTA
Where to get the freshest mithai for Diwali gifting, city by city
By Indians in Toronto · Published · Updated
Diwali is almost here, and that means one thing in every desi home: boxes of mithai. Kaju katli for the neighbours. Motichoor ladoo for the puja. A big assorted box for the family you’re visiting on the weekend.
We looked at Google ratings, thousands of reviews, and what people in local community groups actually recommend. We kept the list strictly to Indian sweet shops and spread it across the GTA, so there’s a great pick near you.
Jump to your area:
* Ratings and price levels ($ to $$$) are from Google at the time of writing (October 2026).
North York
1Indian Sweets & Samosa
A small, family-run shop in the Weston area with a loyal following. Fresh samosas and classic mithai for north-west Toronto.
Best known for: Handmade laddoos, kaju katli, milk sweets
Tip: Ask about custom bulk boxes a few days ahead.
Scarborough
2S. Motiram Sweets & Restaurant
Scarborough’s top-rated Indian sweet shop, with more than 2,000 Google reviews. A go-to on the east side for mithai boxes and festive orders.
Best known for: Kaju sweets, motichoor ladoo, milk cake
Tip: Their pre-packed assorted premium boxes are the fastest Diwali grab.
3Gwalia Sweets & Restaurant
A well-known name for Gujarati-style sweets and farsan, with more than 2,000 reviews at this branch. Great for mixed boxes when your family loves sweet and savoury.
Best known for: Mathura peda, motichoor ladoo, milk cake
Tip: Order your box online for a quick pickup.
Bonus stop · Gerrard India Bazaar
MotiMahal (since 1976)
On Gerrard Street for Diwali shopping? Toronto’s oldest Indian restaurant still keeps a sweet counter. Grab gulab jamun or jalebi on your way out. Counter service, no reservations.
Mississauga
4Akaal Sweets & Restaurant
A pure vegetarian sweet shop and kitchen near the airport in Malton. One of the best-rated sweet counters in Mississauga.
Best known for: Kaju barfi, boondi ladoo, milk cake
Tip: Pre-order a custom assorted box during festival week.
5Prem Sweets & Restaurant
A newer spot on Ridgeway Drive that already has one of the highest ratings of any sweet shop in Mississauga. Pure vegetarian, with a full mithai counter plus Punjabi meals and chaat.
Best known for: Motichoor ladoo, fresh daily mithai, samosas
Tip: Handy for west Mississauga and Oakville. Order party trays a few days ahead in Diwali week.
6Brar’s, Erin Mills
A long-time favourite for festival boxes and office treats, with a full counter of Punjabi snacks. Handy if you live in west Mississauga.
Best known for: Kaju katli, rasgulla, anjeer rolls
Tip: Their festive gift hampers come ready to hand over.
Brampton
7Kesar Sweets & Restaurant
A name that keeps coming up when locals talk mithai. The Hurontario branch has one of the highest ratings of any sweet shop in the GTA.
Best known for: Kaju katli, gulab jamun, motichoor ladoo
Tip: Pre-order for their yearly Diwali Sweets Mela. Weekday mornings are quietest.
8The Mithai Maharaja
A highly rated sweet shop with thalis and value meals too. Members of the Indians in Toronto Facebook group call its hand-made samosas a must-try.
Best known for: Kaju barfi, boondi ladoo, milk sweets
Tip: Check their online menu for gift boxes and pre-order.
9Rajdhani Sweets & Restaurant (Torbram)
The busiest name in GTA mithai, with more than 18,000 Google reviews at this branch alone. Pure vegetarian, with a huge sweet counter.
Best known for: Kaju barfi, gulab jamun, rasmalai
Tip: Go on a weekday morning. Evenings and weekends get very busy.
Burlington
10Rajdhani Sweets & Restaurant
Halton’s top pick, near Highway 407 and Appleby Line. The same pure vegetarian sweet counter as the Brampton flagship, without the Brampton line-ups.
Best known for: Kaju katli, gulab jamun, besan barfi
Tip: Their pre-arranged gift boxes save a lot of time.
Whitby
11Bombay Zone Street Food & Sweets
Durham’s best-rated Indian sweet stop, and fully vegetarian. Grab your Diwali boxes and a plate of chaat while you’re there.
Best known for: Kaju katli, milk cake, assorted barfi
Tip: Go around their 11 a.m. opening for the freshest picks.
Diwali tip: pay for sweets, not the box
Most mithai is sold by weight, and the box shouldn’t count. A 30-second check:
- Ask staff to put the empty box on the scale and zero it (tare).
- Then add the sweets.
- Check the screen shows the weight of the sweets only.
Most good shops do this without being asked. If something feels off, you can report a food measurement concern to Measurement Canada.
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See our picks for the 12 best dosa spots in Mississauga and the 10 best dosa spots in Brampton, with Google ratings and prices.
Own a sweet shop?
If your shop weighs sweets without the box, tell us and we’ll add a Fair Weight badge to your free listing. Get in touch.
Want more choices near you? Browse every Indian sweet shop in our directory. Did we miss your favourite? Send us a note. We update this list every year. Photos belong to their credited owners and are used to feature each business. Want a photo changed? Just ask.