Key Takeaways

A family-run, from-scratch bakery at 425 Mara Road in downtown Beaverton, in Brock Township on the shores of Lake Simcoe.
Highly rated at 4.8 stars from roughly 120 Google reviews, one of the strongest-rated small businesses in North Durham.
Opened in August 2021 by owner Evelyn Pocock, who designed and built the shop herself after graduating during the pandemic.
Famous for its lemon scones, the Love Child croissant, and artisan loaves baked fresh daily, plus fresh coffee and specialty drinks.
A gathering spot for Beaverton and an active member of the Brock Board of Trade, part of the main street revival along Lake Simcoe.

Underground Bake Shop is a family-run bakery at 425 Mara Road in Beaverton, Ontario, in Brock Township, Durham Region, and one of the highest-rated small businesses in North Durham. It holds a 4.8-star rating from roughly 120 Google reviews, an impressive number for a shop that only opened its doors in August 2021.

A Bakery Built From Scratch

Underground Bake Shop is the creation of Evelyn Pocock, who graduated from college during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020 and, stuck at home, turned to baking. She decided to open her own kitchen in Beaverton, designing everything from the floors to the counters to the walls, and opened the shop in the summer of 2021. What she built is a from-scratch bakeshop with cases filled daily with lemon scones, the famous Love Child croissant, cookies, muffins, chicken pot pie, and artisan loaves, plus fresh coffee and specialty drinks.

Why Underground Bake Shop Stands Out in Durham Region

Underground Bake Shop stands out in Durham Region because it pairs big-city baking standards with genuine small-town warmth. A 4.8-star average from about 120 reviews is remarkable for any business, and even more so for a bakery open just a few years. Customers praise the quality of the baking, the friendly service, and the cozy space that has quickly become a gathering spot in downtown Beaverton.

For anyone exploring what living in Brock Township is really like, a morning at Underground Bake Shop is a perfect introduction: an anchor business that gives country living in Durham Region its flavour and its gathering place.

Who Would Love This Spot

Baking enthusiasts will appreciate the craft behind every loaf and scone. Families love the welcoming space and the daily rotation of treats. Cottage owners and weekenders heading to Lake Simcoe make it a regular stop, and anyone touring homes in Brock Township will find it the perfect introduction to Beaverton's main street.

A Local Business That Anchors Beaverton

Beaverton sits on the shores of Lake Simcoe, and its main street has seen a quiet revival of independent businesses. Underground Bake Shop is part of that revival, and it is an active member of the Brock Board of Trade. Supporting places like this is how small towns stay vibrant, and it is exactly the kind of business that makes country living feel like home.

If you are thinking about buying a home in Durham Region, we would love to show you why Brock Township is one of the region's favourite places to settle.

Underground Bake Shop

Family Bakery & Café | Brock Township

Address	425 Mara Road, Beaverton, ON L0K 1A0
Rating	4.8 (120 Google reviews)
Hours	MonClosed Tue - Fri6:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sat - Sun9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Phone	(705) 426-9297
Website	undergroundbakeshop.ca
Directions	Open in Google Maps

A wooden display counter with a glass case of freshly baked lemon scones, croissants, cookies, and artisan loaves at Underground Bake Shop in Beaverton, with a chalkboard menu behind the counter and morning light through the front window

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Underground Bake Shop known for?

It is known for its famous lemon scones, the Love Child croissant, cookies, muffins, chicken pot pie, and artisan loaves baked fresh daily, plus fresh coffee and specialty drinks. Everything is made from scratch in the shop's own kitchen.

Where is Underground Bake Shop located in Beaverton?

It is at 425 Mara Road in downtown Beaverton, in Brock Township on the shores of Lake Simcoe. Hours are Tuesday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Saturday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with Mondays closed.

Why is Beaverton a great place to live in Brock Township?

Beaverton is a lakeside community on Lake Simcoe with a walkable main street, a growing number of independent businesses, and a strong small-town spirit. It is part of Brock Township, one of the most scenic rural areas in Durham Region. Learn more in our Brock community guide.

Curated by Keith Williams & Lisa C. Follows

Local real estate brokers, co-founders of Willows Realty Group, and proud North Durham residents. Each week we spotlight the independent businesses that make Durham Region a better place to call home.