The Best Birthday Cakes in Toronto Everyone Raves About

Hunting down for the best birthday cake shops in town can feel a bit overwhelming.

According to Statista, there are almost 500 retail bakeries in Ontario and it’s safe to assume that the majority of them are home to the Greater Toronto area.

So then, what’s the best bakery in Toronto for birthday cakes?

With so many delicious and top bakeries to choose from in Toronto, it can be a tough decision.

But once you have an idea of the birthday girl’s (or boy’s) style and preference, it’ll be easier to narrow down the choices. From fancy upscale French-style and creamy Italian tiramisu to more exotic Asian flavours like durian or pandan, you’ll find the best birthday cake that will please your guests.

Without further ado, here are the best birthday cakes in Toronto for you and the birthday girl (or boy) to indulge in. No matter which bakery from this list you order your birthday cake from, we’re confident you’ll enjoy a little slice of heaven with every bite.

On the way, you may even want to pick up some of the best cupcakes in Toronto for the special birthday person in your life.

 

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• The Best Gluten-Free Bakeries in Toronto Everyone’s Raving About

 

1. Butter Baker

If you’re looking for one of the best birthday cakes in Toronto, then we recommend dropping by Butter Baker to pick up their signature birthday cake called “Birthday Cake!”

They’ve got tons of options like green tea tiramisu, but why not order their signature cake?

Here’s what an honest Yelp reviewer said about Butter Baker’s birthday cake. They give it a five-star rating despite their opinion of the birthday cake leaning more towards the sweet side:

“I needed a birthday cake for my daughter delivered in downtown Toronto. Covid is such a pain. I was going to order from a known bakery but did a Google search and found Butter Baker. They have gorgeous cakes. Their website is very easy to navigate, and the delivery fee is a reasonable $5. The cake was delivered perfectly, the delivery person very nice. The cake is a little on the sweet side for my taste but it’s a cake. I’ll try the blueberry cake next time.”

Address: 120 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5G 1C3
Phone: (416) 971-8686

 

2. Wanda’s Pie in the Sky

Kensington Market is a trendy neighbourhood with one of the best bakeries and dessert cafes in town. If you’re familiar with what’s popular in Kensington Market, then you would know that Wanda’s Pie in the Sky makes it to the top list.

Here, you’ll find a list of delish classics and cheesecakes to choose from like the Black Forest, Chocolate Banana, Rainbow, Lemon, and Mango Chiffon Cheesecake. But if you’re looking for the perfect cake to celebrate a birthday, then we’d say go for the Rainbow cake.

The Rainbow cake is beautifully made with layers of different colours that will bring loads of joy and happiness to the birthday party. This cake isn’t just for Pride Day. It will do its job on birthdays too.

We guarantee all your guests will enjoy every bite from this special cake and it’s no surprise why this cake is always a top seller at Wanda’s.

Address: 287 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2M2
Phone: (416) 236-7585

 

3. The Rolling Pin

Located in North York of Toronto, you won’t regret visiting this bakery shop to pick up your next birthday cake, or any special occasion cake for that matter.

Not only do they serve one of the best donuts in Toronto, but they also custom make one of the best looking (and tasting) birthday cakes in town!

From simple and minimalistic cakes to extravagant cakes like this magical unicorn world for girls, and hamburger-shaped birthday cakes for burger lovers (yes, they have that too), Rolling Pin won’t disappoint your surprise party for that special person.

You’ll be impressed by the number of cake selections and customizations they have on their menu!

Address: 1970 Avenue Rd, North York, ON M5M 4A1
Phone: (416) 691-4554

 

4. Bobbette & Belle

Bobbette & Belle is a place you’ll have to try at least once if you haven’t already yet.

It’s a beautiful place located on Queen Street E., and they make one of the most gorgeous and delicious cakes in town.

They are known for holiday and special occasion cakes such as weddings. They do custom orders, so if you’re planning to order a birthday cake, we recommend coming to this place.

Want macarons on your birthday cake? They’ll do that for you too! They sell one of the best French-style macarons in Toronto so go ahead and top them on your cake!

After your first bite, you’ll know that they use high-quality ingredients to bake and make their cakes.

Address: 1121 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1K9
Phone: (416) 466-8800

 

5. SanRemo Bakery

As one of the most popular bakeries in Etobicoke, this desserts shop offers a ton of delicious sweets including their soft and fluffy signature donuts along with their specialty custom-make birthday day cakes!

All their cakes are freshly made and beautifully decorated with a warm message added on top for the special birthday girl or boy.

They’ve got irresistible cakes for you including Black Forest, Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse, Lemon Cheesecake, Pistachio Ricotta, and Nutella Cheesecake. Honestly, the sky’s the limit here! Because they’ve got so many good-tasting cake selections for you to choose from, you’ll want to walk out the door with more than just a birthday cake.

So, don’t be surprised if you leave this place with some pastries and desserts.

Address: 374 Royal York Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8Y 2R3
Phone: (416) 255-2808

 

6. Dufflet Pastries

Whether you’re looking for a cake to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, Dufflet Pastries will have you covered.

It doesn’t matter which birthday cake you pick up here, you will be impressed with all their desserts. There’s a lot to choose from including their delicious Chocolate Mousse, Lemon, Carrot, and New York Cheesecake.

But if you’re having a hard time deciding, we recommend the Hazelnut cake. With a mix of Nutella, hazelnuts, and chocolate, you’ll agree that this cake is a slice of heaven!

Address: 787 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G1
Phone: (416) 504-2870

 

7. Bake Shoppe

This bakery offers one of the most delicious homemade desserts, pastries, and cakes!

Come and explore the interesting cake flavours at Bake Shoppe when you’re having trouble deciding which bakery to go to. They do custom orders and offer flavours like Double Vanilla Bean, Chocolate with Cookies and Cream, Marble with Salted Caramel, Baked Raspberry with Cream Cheese, and Chocolate Fudge.

It’s your birthday, so go ahead and stuff your face with some good cake. You deserve it!

Address: Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1Y5
Phone: (416) 916-2253

 

8. Bloomer’s Birthday Cake

Located on Bloor Street. W., this bakery is known for its hand-crafted vegan donuts.

In addition to that, they offer vegan cakes and other baked goods.

Having that said, if the person you’re picking up the cake for is vegan, then hit up Bloomer’s and pick one up for them. Their cake flavours include Banana & Peanut Butter, Berries & Lemon, Carrot, Chocolate Hazelnut, Mocha, London Fog, Maple Pecan, Vanilla, Toasted Coconut, and more!

From plain vanilla to more interesting flavours like toasted coconut, they have a good list of options that will guarantee to satisfy any picky eater.

Address: 873 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 1M4
Phone: (416) 551-0532

 

9. Francesca Italian Bakery & Delicatessen

They love making wedding cakes, but it shouldn’t stop you from ordering a birthday cake from this Italian bakery in Scarborough.

They have really good pistachio mousse cake (which is the Sicilia), and you could probably finish the whole thing by yourself if you’re a pistachio lover! But if you want to pick a cake that will please your guests, a good pick would be their tiramisu cake.

This place is really worth the trip out of your way if you don’t live in the neighborhood.

Address: 2 Invergordon Ave, Scarborough, ON M1S 2Y8
Phone: (416) 299-1174

 

10. Serano Bakery

This bakery on Pape is really popular on the street and for good reason.

They offer traditional cakes like Tiramisu, Strawberry Cheesecake, Chocolate Mousse, Orange Mousse, and many more selections that will make any birthday celebration enjoyable.

All their cakes are soft and moist and made to perfection.

After indulging in one of their cakes, you’ll want to come back to try all their different desserts!

Address: 830 Pape Ave, East York, ON M4K 3T5
Phone: (416) 462-2735

 

11. Dairy Queen Birthday Cake

Are you looking for a last-minute birthday cake to pick up now?

Well, you won’t go wrong with an ice-cream cake from Dairy Queen!

I mean, who doesn’t scream for ice cream?

With many different locations in Toronto, Dairy Queen is the quick go-to place for you to pick up a birthday cake when you just want the job done.

Don’t worry, your friend or loved one won’t get mad at you for being a last-minute person. After all, it’s the thought that counts. 😊

Address: 1040 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 2S2
Phone: (416) 425-2261

 

Asian Bakery Birthday Cakes

Looking for the best Asian bakeries that do custom cakes for birthdays?

You may want to turn to these bakeries and give them a try especially when you’re looking for birthday cakes that are lighter and less sweet compared to Western-style cakes.

We admit that all the bakeries we listed above are AMAZING and serve heavenly cakes, but sometimes you just want a break from that all that sugar rush.

That’s why we listed a few of the top Asian bakeries that deserve your attention too. We promise you’ll want to come back and order more cakes after indulging in your first slice!

 

12. Daan Go Cake Lab

We’re fans of this place and have a separate Daan GO Cake review post with a list of their best-selling cakes that we actually tried.

Daan GO Cake Lab has two popular locations – one on Midland in Scarborough, and the other one on Spadina of Downtown Toronto.

If you live in Richmond Hill, they’ve also got a shop on Hwy 7 E.

They make one of Toronto’s cutest and best-tasting desserts, macarons, and cakes! This cute little place has so many birthday cakes to choose from, and you can custom order in advance. Whether you want to order a simple-looking cake or a cute one with your friend’s favorite cartoon character, Daan Go is here to help you plan a magical birthday for your friend!

If you’re into exotic flavours like durian or pandan, they’ve got those for you too.

We can say their birthday cakes are one of the most memorable ones and it’s worth snapping an image to share with friends and family on Facebook or Instagram!

Address: Inside R&D, 241 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 3A8
Phone: (647) 951-6335

 

13. Aromaz Bakery (龍騰閣)

Another Chinese bakery worth trying is Aromaz Bakery (龍騰閣) located in Scarborough. Not only do they offer delicious bakery and pastries for you to grab and go, but they also bake wedding and birthday cakes.

One of their top picks is the Mango Mousse Birthday Cake. One reason why we love this cake too is that the level of sweetness is just right. When you indulge in each bite, you wouldn’t think it’s “too sweet.”

It’s honesty the perfect dessert to end the night!

Address: 2301 Brimley Rd, Scarborough, ON M1S 5B8
Phone: (416) 321-3232

 

14. Bakery Nakamura

Nakamura is in J-Town (Markham area) and it’s a true hidden gem! They sell unique and interesting Japanese bakeries including one of the best Japanese cheesecakes!

Top picks are their Tofu Cheesecake, Green Tea Red Bean, and Mango Mousse. If you’re looking for the perfect Japanese birthday cake that’s not overloaded with sugar, then Nakamura is the place for you to consider.

If it’s your first time ordering, we recommend picking up the Tofu Cheesecake – seriously delicious! It’s not the same as the New York Style cheesecakes you eat in Toronto. In fact, it’s totally different and you won’t feel that it’s too heavy or sweet for you.

You can order in advance or pop by the store to pick one up on the fly. They will also create a custom birthday message for you on a chocolate-filled plate.

Address: 3160 Steeles Ave E #9, Markham, ON L3R 4G9
Phone: (905) 477-3555