Canberra is home to a number of bakeries that specialise is making fantastic, delicious cakes for any occasion. Whether it's a beautiful wedding, a child's birthday party, a family get-together, or you simply want to treat yourself, a great slice of cake can add plenty of value. If you are looking for a delicious treat, look no further than our list of Canberra’s best cake shops.
Skip to the list of Canberra's best cake shops
- Ciao Cafe & Cakes Bar
- Continental Cake Shop
- Gills Patisserie
- L'Orange Patisserie
- Rosie Cakes
- Space Kitchen
- Sugar Plum Fairy Cakes
- Sweet Bones Bakery and Cafe
- The Flute Bakery
What makes a great cake shop?
The best cake shops offer a wide range of delicious options, from classic flavors like chocolate and vanilla to more exotic choices like red velvet and salted caramel.
They also take care to use fresh, high-quality ingredients to make the best tasting cakes possible. They're also willing to customise cakes to meet their customers' needs. The bakers should have plenty of experience making a variety of cakes to a high quality.
Some cake shops will be able to create delicious treats for special dietary requirements, such as gluten-free and vegan cakes, so make sure you check with the shop before you head in.
What makes a cake shop unique?
A cake shop is a bakery that specialises in cakes. Cake shops can be found in cities all around the world, and each one has its own unique style and flavour. While some cake shops focus on traditional flavors like chocolate and vanilla, others experiment with more unusual ingredients.
Some cake shops are known for their bright and colorful designs, while others take a more simplified approach. No matter what their style, all cake shops have one thing in common: a passion for cake. Cake shops typically offer a wide variety of cakes, including custom-made cakes for special occasions. Some places will also be more focused on creating vegan or gluten-free options for those with dietary requirements.
Some can also offer a variety of other desserts, such as cookies, cupcakes, and pies. Whether you’re looking for a simple birthday cake or an elaborate wedding cake, you’re sure to find it at a cake shop.
How much do cakes cost?
There are several factors that go into the price you will pay for a cake, and they can be rather expensive given the hours of labour that go into making them.
When it comes to wedding cakes, the sky is the limit. Couples often spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on their cake, and with good reason.
A quality wedding cake is a work of art, and the best bakers can command a high price for their creations. However, there are ways to get a beautiful cake without spending a fortune. Many bakers offer simple but elegant designs that are surprisingly affordable.
A more simple cake for a treat can cost around $50 or so.
Whether you are in the mood for a classic vanilla sponge cake or something more indulgent like a chocolate mud cake, these shops have got you covered. So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your next sweet adventure today.
The best cake shops in Canberra 2024
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Rosie Cakes
Rosie Cakes have the tools, experience and know-how to make your cakes and desserts loved and memorable for all your special events.
Rosie specialises in bright and colourful cakes for kids birthdays and other special occasions. The buttercream cakes can be made with fresh and dried florals, edible images chocolates, macarons and other creative decorations to make it as memorable as possible.
Mijung Kim left this five star review on Google; “The best birthday cake ever! We had a beautiful frozen theme cake for my baby. So sad I don’t have option to upload the cake photos. So many party guests asked me where I got it from. Thank you so much for the beautiful work we can’t wait for next year cake. We ordered 5 inch tall cake for small 18kids and 20adults and it was enough.”
Canberra Cake Studio
Canberra Cake Studio are dedicated to delivering quality cakes and sweet treats for every occasion.
They have the experience and skills to provide treats of all types, including incredible wedding cakes, intricate birthday cakes, and custom made cakes for any special event.
Giselle Amos left this glowing review on Facebook, “Such incredible talent with creating an unique artistic masterpiece…and the cake tasted even better than it looked! The attention to detail was outstanding and very helpful with delivery. Cannot recommend highly enough.”
Sugar Plum Fairy Cakes
Sugar Plum Fairy Cakes is a local business making speciality cakes for a range of different events including birthday parties, weddings and other celebrations.
The cakes and cupcakes can be made in a wide variety of flavours, including vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, chai, raspberry and white chocolate plus many more. The cakes are also available gluten free and dairy free on request.
Happy customer Erin Gough left this five star review on Google: “I have used Sugar Plum Fairy Cakes for over 5 events now. Not only are their cakes, cookies and cupcakes delicious (addictively so!), they are also stunning. I love the choice of flavors and the easy online ordering system they have set up. Courtney the owner is super helpful with answering questions and suggestions and just all round lovely. If you can, I highly recommend checking out their gorgeous shop front in Hall.”
Continental Cake Shop
The team at Continental Cake Shop Canberra aim to deliver the best quality cakes to their customers along with exceptional service.
They take great pride in the presentation of their cakes and are also dedicated to making sure they taste great.
Jeremy Grobben wrote this five star review on Google; “I needed a black Forrest cake for a birthday. One call and it was no problem, pick up the next day at the time I requested. It tasted amazing and in the display were many delicious cakes that I’ll have to go back and try. Excellent job, I highly recommend.”
Gills Patisserie
Gills Patisserie are a great local bakery based in Fyshwick, specialising in delicious pastires, pies, sweets, and of course, cakes.
Customer Shantelle Colman wrote this five star review on Google; “Love this place… The staff are friendly and accommodating; the food is always high quality, fresh and delicious, and; their coffee is excellent. Gills is a hidden gem.”
Ciao Cafe & Cakes Bar
Ciao Cafe & Cakes Bar make some of the finest cheesecakes, mudcakes, tortes and desserts in the Canberra and Queanbeyan region.
They have an incredible range of beautiful and delicious cakes that are handmade by their specialist cake artists. Their custom cake offering allows you to order the cake you want for any occasion.
Nisha Gupta left this review on Google; “I have ordered many cakes from here for many birthdays, including my own, and was never disappointed! They offer a huge variety of cakes of different flavours and styles, catering to one’s preferred choice! They were even able to make the lactose-free cake I needed once, deliciously! They deliver an exceptional service even taking in late orders and having them ready promptly by the required time!”
The Flute Bakery
The Flute Bakery are one of the best bakeries in Canberra and have developed their reputation by making a range of delicious cakes made from fresh, quality ingredients.
They have a wide range of cakes to choose from including milk chocolate and vanilla bean, caramel macadamia, baked berry cheesecake and plenty more.
Benjamin Huang left this positive review on Google; “Amazing cakes and pastries!!! Love getting cakes from here for birthdays and celebrations. Parking can be a bit hard and they tend to sell most of their cakes at the start of the day (if you didn’t order) so best to get there bright and early if you’re in a hurry.”
Space Kitchen
Winner of the Best Patisserie in Australia for 2022, Space Kitchen is a wonderful cafe that is known for creating amazing and delicious sweets and cakes.
You can buy individual cakes, cookies, pastries and other types of dessert to eat in or takeaway, while they also offer a range of spectacular birthday or other celebration cakes to choose from such as Nutella Cheesecake, Ferroro Roche, Black Forrest and more.
Camilla Franzi left this five star review on Google; “Consistently great quality & service. We absolutely love Space Kitchen. We usually come for brunch and have never been disappointed. Coffee is delicious and the cakes & cookies are impressive in more than just appearance! Our favourite place!”
Sweet Bones Bakery and Cafe
Ideally located in Braddon, Sweet Bones has become a favourite bakery for many Canberrans.
They have the perfect cake for any ocassion with a range of delicious flavours including cookies ‘n’ cream, peanut butter and jelly, apple spice, hazelnut cappucino, cherry ripe and plenty more. They also offer gluten-free and vegan cakes.
Olivia Poulos left this five star review on Google; “I cannot recommend Sweetbones more highly, they did an incredible job on our wedding cake. They recreated my grandma’s wedding and it looked and tasted amazing. Shannon and the team were an absolute dream to work with and we look forward to ordering plenty more cakes in years to come!”
Frequently Asked Questions
Are wedding cakes expensive?
Wedding cakes can definitely be expensive if you want a quality, spectacular cake. It’s important to remember that you normally get what you pay for and the reason wedding cakes are quite dear is because of the quality ingredients, hours of labour and expertise required to create a great wedding cake.
Do all cake shops offer gluten-free and vegan options?
Most cake shops these days are able to create cakes for people with all types of dietary requirements. It is still important to check with the shop before you place the order.
Are custom cakes more expensive?
Generally speaking custom cakes may be more expensive given they are done to specific instructions from the customer. However, the price will come down to a few factors including the size of the cake, the flavour and how much decoration is needed.
Do cake shops deliver the cakes?
Some may deliver while others will require you to go in store to pick them up. You certainly shouldn’t just expect them to deliver, so make sure to check with the shop first.
Do cake shops have cakes ready to take straight away?
Many cake shops will have cakes in-store ready to be taken away and eaten. However, some places may sell out early in the morning so you may need to be quick to get a cake. If you want a custom cake, it is better to place an order well in advance of when you need the cake.
