Dessert café and custom cake studio, Toronto

Cakes that bloom
for birthdays

Buttercream flowers piped petal by petal, vintage heart cakes with ribbons and pearls, and a pastry case that is baked fresh every morning at 20 St. Patrick Street.

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  • 4.7 on Google from 282 reviews
  • Everything baked daily
A six inch turquoise buttercream cake covered in piped pink, yellow and green flowers with a small gilt frame on top
A pink vintage heart cake with piped shell borders
Vintage heart
A long white box of dacquoise sandwiched with pistachio and coffee cream
Dacquoise box
The Flower Cake storefront sign lit with string lights

Find us under the string lights

20 St. Patrick Street

Toronto, between Queen West and Dundas, two minutes from Osgoode station.

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What we make

Five ways to say it with cake

Every custom cake is made to order in the studio at the back of the café. Pick a style below, then tell us the occasion.

01

Buttercream flower cakes

Roses, peonies, ranunculus and little leaves, piped one petal at a time in the colours you choose. Four, six or eight inch, round or tall.

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02

Fresh flower cakes

Smooth icing crowned with real blooms. A favourite for weddings, bridal showers and communions, where the cake sits on the table as the centrepiece.

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03

Vintage and heart cakes

Piped shells and ruffles, pearls, cherries and ribbons, with your message written on top. Round or heart shaped, in any colour from butter yellow to leopard print.

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04

Tiered and wedding cakes

Two tiers in eight and four inch, or ten and six inch for around sixty guests, finished with fresh or buttercream flowers. Call to consult and get a quote.

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05

Cupcakes and gift sets

Flower cupcakes, red velvet with cream cheese icing, seasonal boxes, and macaron and dacquoise gift sets for the people you cannot bake for yourself.

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Pink buttercream flower cake seen from above
A two tier white wedding cake with fresh peach roses
A blue heart shaped vintage cake with pink and purple piping and cherries
A two tier pink vintage cake for sixty guests
A tray of red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese icing and sprinkles

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The lookbook

Drag, swipe or scroll sideways. Each one was made for someone in Toronto.

Turquoise buttercream cake with pink, yellow and green piped flowers
Six inch buttercream flower cakeTurquoise base, mixed blooms
Peach and purple flower cake with an oval frame
Peach and lilacButtercream flowers with a vintage frame
White vintage heart cake with pearls and black ribbon
White vintage heartSix inch, black ribbons
A hand holding a pink cake topped with pale pink buttercream flowers
Blush on pinkButtercream flower cake
A pale green cake with white buttercream flowers and a Bride to Be topper
Bride to beSix inch tall, light green with white blooms and pearls
Mauve buttercream cake with pink and yellow flowers
Mauve and marigoldButtercream flower cake
Heart cake with burgundy piping and the words The Perfect Pair
The perfect pairSix inch heart, burgundy flowers
Sky blue cake with pink, blue and yellow flowers and a silver frame
Sky blueButtercream flowers with a silver frame
A white cake decorated with a colourful hand drawn design for a second birthday
Drawing cakeEight inch, for a second birthday
A custom fruit cake piled with glazed strawberries, blueberries and grapes
Custom fruit cakeStrawberries and blueberries
A pale blue tall cake with a gold cross and hydrangea for a communion
For a communionEight inch tall, fresh flowers
Pink cake with peach, purple and yellow buttercream flowers against a brick wall
Garden wallButtercream flower cake with a gilt frame
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Piped, ruffled, ribboned

The vintage collection

Blue heart cake with cherries
Butter yellow heart cake with little flowers
Blue and red vintage cake reading New Beginnings
Pink vintage cake with mini roses
Heart cake with leopard print and pink ribbon for a 21st birthday
White cake with red roses and ribbons reading Happy Birthday Chloe
White vintage cake with swirls and pearls

Heart or round, four or six inch, any colour and any lettering. Limited spots around Valentine's Day and Mother's Day, so preorder early.

Light sponge. Silky cream. Never too sweet. Baked this morning at 20 St. Patrick Street.

The café

The pastry case

A small case, refilled every morning. Come in for a coffee and a dacquoise, or take a box home.

A box of dacquoise
Dacquoise
Macarons in a box
Macarons
Coffee and madeleines
Madeleines
Afternoon tea with macarons, sandwiches and vintage teacups
Afternoon tea
Tiramisu
Tiramisu
Croissants, toasted sandwiches and tiramisu cups
Sandwiches and croissants
Blueberry crumble pies
Blueberry crumble
A mug of hot chocolate with marshmallows
Hot chocolate
Fresh from the oven

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From the case

  • Dacquoise the house favourite
  • Earl Grey dacquoise
  • Macarons
  • Madeleines
  • Flower cupcakes
  • Red velvet cupcakes cream cheese icing
  • Cheesecake
  • Tiramisu
  • Strawberry and blueberry tart
  • Blueberry crumble pie
  • Dubai chewy cookie
  • Banana walnut muffin

From the kitchen

  • Toasted sandwiches
  • Egg sandwiches
  • Butter croissants
  • Afternoon tea sets

From the bar

  • Specialty coffee
  • Hot chocolate
  • Pot of tea
  • Elderberry hibiscus lemonade
  • Summer drinks

Order for pickup or delivery

The case changes with the season, so ask what came out of the oven today. Cafe items are also on Uber Eats.

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Our story

We are a small dessert café on St. Patrick Street, a short walk from Osgoode station and Queen West, with fresh blooms, soft colours and a few cozy corners. Everything in the case is baked here each morning, and every custom cake is piped by hand in the studio at the back. Come for a coffee and a dacquoise, stay for the vintage teacups and the garden light.

20St. Patrick St.
Toronto
4,000+followers on
Instagram
282Google reviews
4.7 stars
3 daysminimum notice
for custom cakes
Light blue cake with peach and purple buttercream flowers
Mauve cake with pink and yellow buttercream flowers
Pink cake with peach and yellow flowers on a gold board
A fruit cake piled with glazed strawberries and blueberries
A tray of red velvet cupcakes with sprinkles
Peach and purple buttercream flower cake with an oval frame
Poinsettia and Christmas tree cupcakes
Tiramisu in a clear box tied with red ribbon
Pink cake topped with pale pink buttercream flowers
Pink cake with peach and purple flowers and a gilt frame
A takeaway coffee and a plate of madeleines
Holiday macarons in a box
A marble gift box with The Flower Cake label

The Flower Cake, Toronto

Every cake begins as a bouquet.

Choose the colours, the flowers and the words. We pipe the rest.

Custom cakes

How to order

Call or send a DM with the details below. We do ask for a minimum of three days, and last minute or same day orders are subject to a rush fee.

  1. 01

    Tell us who and when

    Your name, the date, and your preferred pick up time.

  2. 02

    Describe the cake

    Style, size, colours, flowers, lettering and anything else you are picturing. Photos of cakes you like help a lot.

  3. 03

    Send the deposit

    A 100% nonrefundable deposit holds your date. Send a screenshot once it has gone through and your order is confirmed.

  4. 04

    Pick up in store

    Custom cakes are store pick up only at 20 St. Patrick Street. Holiday dates have limited spots, so preorder early.

Cake request

Build your message

Style
Size
Flavour
Your message

Call (416) 792-5880

Sending opens your email app with the message ready to go. Nothing is stored on this site.

Through the year

Seasonal preorders

Spots fill fast around the holidays. Follow along on Instagram for the dates.

Red velvet cupcakes with little red hearts
February

Valentine's Day

Heart cakes in four or six inch, any vintage style or flower cake, and red velvet cupcakes to go. Store pick up only.

 Pink flower cupcakes for Mother's Day
May

Mother's Day

Flower cupcakes, cheesecake, macaron gift sets and dacquoise gift sets, with limited space for custom heart cakes.

 A holiday gift box of cookies, meringues and cupcakes
December

The holidays

Gift boxes of cookies and meringues, poinsettia and Christmas tree cupcakes, and little gifts for friends and family.
4.7 282 Google reviews

Kind words from the neighbourhood

  • “We were absolutely blown away upon pickup because the piping work was incredibly gorgeous! The price was very fair and the best part, the flavours were so good!! We got a chocolate cake and it was rich but well balanced.”

    JemmaCustom birthday cake

  • “The petal topped cakes were beautifully crafted, light, and not overly sweet, with a tender sponge and silky cream. Paired with a fragrant pot of tea, it was pure bliss. Staff were warm and attentive.”

    VeraLocal Guide

  • “Especially the seasonal cupcakes were perfect for gifts. The red velvet cupcake was really fantastic. The icing on the top of the cupcake was not a simple buttercream. It was mixed with some cream cheese.”

    HyunyoungRepeat customer

  • “I love the decorations, very charming, and nostalgic. The cake I ordered for my birthday turned out amazing and exactly what I wanted. Very talented pastry chef, very kind and professional.”

    TiffanyRed velvet heart cake

  • “We ordered a last minute cake from them. It was done so well. So clean, it's a piece of art. We loved the texture of the sponge. Not too dense, not too airy. Just right. And the buttercream was just amazing.”

    KamnaFour inch vanilla cake

  • “Their Dubai chewy cookie is amazing! I've tried many Dubai chewy cookies here but this place is the best one!! Must try!”

    SophieFrom the case

  • “Such cute interior!! I loved the banana walnut muffin and the ambience was amazing. The staff was so sweet as well.”

    AaminaCafé visit

Good to know

Questions we hear at the counter

Anything else, call (416) 792-5880 or send a DM on Instagram. We answer during café hours.

How far ahead should I order a custom cake?

Please give us at least three days. Last minute and same day orders may be possible but are subject to a rush fee, and holiday dates like Valentine's Day and Mother's Day have limited spots.

How do I confirm my order?

A 100% nonrefundable deposit is required to place your order. Once the deposit is sent, send us a screenshot and your date is locked in.

Do you deliver?

Custom cakes are store pick up only at 20 St. Patrick Street. Café items such as pastries, sandwiches and coffee can be ordered for delivery through Uber Eats.

What sizes do you make?

Four, six and eight inch cakes, tall versions, and two tier cakes in eight and four inch or ten and six inch. A ten and six inch two tier serves around sixty people. Call us to consult on the right size for your party.

Buttercream flowers or fresh flowers?

Both. Buttercream flowers are piped by hand and are fully edible. Fresh flower cakes are finished with real blooms and are popular for weddings, showers and communions. Vintage style cakes with shells, ruffles and ribbons are a third option.

Can you write a message on the cake?

Yes. Tell us the lettering, the colours and the design when you order. Photos of cakes you like are always welcome.

What flavours are available?

Customers order vanilla, chocolate and red velvet most often. Ask about seasonal flavours when you call, and let us know about any allergies.

Visit

Come see the case

  • 20 St. Patrick St.Toronto, ON M5T 2Y4
    Grange Tower, near Osgoode station
  • Hours
    Monday to Friday9:30 am to 4 pm
    Saturday10 am to 4 pm
    SundayClosed
    Holiday hours are posted on Instagram.
  • (416) 792-5880Call or text to preorder
  • grandejuliaa@gmail.comFor quotes and event cakes
@theflower_cake The flowercake
A turquoise flower cake on a café table
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