Where to Order Diwali Sweets & Mithai Boxes in GTA (2026 Guide)

Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8, with the five-day Festival of Lights running from November 6 to 10 across Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga and the rest of the Greater Toronto Area. For most GTA Indian households, no Diwali celebration is complete without a box of fresh mithai to share with family, gift to neighbours, or bring to a puja or Diwali party.

With Diwali just few weeks ahead of us, its important to plan Diwali. There has been an increase in number of sweet shops in GTA Toronto with some old OG shops. Most of those people know where to get their sweets from but if you are reading this blog you are probably new to the city.

This year I dont have big plans for Diwali, I usually invite my friends over for Diwali. I had this tradition since past 5 years to gather my friends at one place, most of them wont have or big group of friends. So they can meet new people with similar taste and interests. This was my way of giving back to the community.

This year if you are planning to host a party or just visit someones place with box of sweets, i would love to provide my suggestions. Do continue this tradition of visiting your family and friends, even if you havent met them for an year.

For me only shop I got first introduced to and would visit quite often during my early days was

Rajdhani Sweets and Farsan

Not only is Rajdhani pure vegetarian they have wide variety of sweets. You can find assorted sweets for any occasion. One that mostly use to visit is from Etobicoke.

Brampton has the highest concentration of Indian sweet shops in the GTA, and several specialize in large-volume Diwali and wedding orders.

Mithai Sweet factory

Address: 173 Glidden Rd Unit #3, Brampton
Everything is made fresh daily in-house with real ghee, milk and nuts — no pre-made or frozen sweets. Known for gulab jamun, laddoo, barfi and rasmalai, and offers custom sweet trays and full Diwali gift box packaging. Also available on UberEats, DoorDash and Skip for last-minute orders.

Prem Sweets

Focuses on Punjabi and fresh Indian sweets — gulab jamun, rasgulla, rasmalai, jalebi, besan burfi, besan ladoo, motichoor ladoo and gajar halwa. Explicitly takes extensive festival orders for Diwali, Dussehra and Navratri, so it’s a good pick if you’re ordering for a larger family gathering.

Best for Gujarati Mithai (Jain & Satvik-Friendly)

If you’re looking for Gujarati specialties like mohanthal, churma ladoo, and shrikhand rather than Punjabi-style sweets, these are your best bets.

Gujarati Foods

Address: 287 Glidden Rd #14, Brampton, ON L6W 1H9

This place has a history, the owner used to do tiffin service mostly for students and working professionals. Started in 1976 and now one of the largest Gujarati caterers in North America, based in Brampton. Carries traditional Gujarati sweets and snacks alongside catering services — a reliable choice for Gujarati and Jain households looking for familiar, home-style mithai.

Shriji Catering

Address: 71 West Dr, Brampton
A fully vegetarian Gujarati kitchen known for mohanthal, churma ladoo, jalebi, shrikhand and rabdi alongside farsan like khaman dhokla and methi gota. Good option if you want to round out a Diwali order with snacks as well as sweets. If you follow Jain dietary principles, call ahead to confirm which specific items are prepared without onion and garlic.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I order Diwali mithai to avoid the rush?

Place bulk or gift-box orders by late October. Walk-in orders are usually fine the week of Diwali, but popular items like kaju katli and fresh gulab jamun can sell out by afternoon on peak days close to November 8.

Are any of these sweets Jain-friendly (no onion or garlic)?

Most milk-based mithai (barfi, peda, ladoo, gulab jamun) is naturally free of onion and garlic, but cross-contamination and shared kitchen space can be a concern for strict Jain households. Gujarati-focused shops like Gujarati Foods and Shriji Catering are generally the safest bet, but it’s worth calling ahead to confirm.

Can I get sugar-free or diabetic-friendly mithai for Diwali?

Several larger sweet shops in the GTA now offer sugar-free versions of popular mithai on request, particularly around Diwali season. Ask when placing your order, as these are usually made in smaller batches and need advance notice.