Find cake by the slice at these Toronto cake shops

Looking for a sweet treat in Toronto? Enjoy a sliver of heaven at these dessert emporiums where you'll find plenty of cakes served by the slice.

Bakerbots Baking

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205 Delaware Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2T4

You’ll never know what you’ll find at this charming Bloorcourt bakery where the tempting displays beckon passersby with a decadent selection of cakes, tarts, pies and cupcakes. Baker Rosanne Pezzelli’s handmade specialties include six-layer chocolate orange cream cake and lemon cream cake topped with wild blueberries and meringue. Cakes are available in regular and large-sized portions, which means you can be indulgent or super indulgent depending on your mood. Ask for a slice to take home and a pint of homemade ice cream to make it à la mode.

Carole's Cheesecake Cafe Yorkv

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114 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON M5R 1A6

This modern Yorkville dessert emporium serves up a rotating selection of over 150 cakes. As the name would suggest, cheesecakes are the specialty here and are available in an impressive assortment flavours. From New York style naked cheesecake to dulce de leche to taffy apple, there’s something here to suit all taste buds. The sugar-free and low-carb options are an (almost) guilt-free indulgence.

Dufflet Pastries

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787 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G1

This confectionary wholesaler boasts three Toronto retail cafés for those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth by the slice. Stop by the original Queen West location and make any day a special day with a wedge of handmade goodness; the rich cappuccino dacquoise creation layers crunchy hazelnut meringue with creamy coffee buttercream, coffee whipped cream and bittersweet chocolate glaze.

Future Bakery Limited

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106 North Queen, Toronto, ON M8Z 2E2

This Bloor Street stalwart is always busy thanks to its affordable prices and prime Annex location. The café offers a selection of over 40 rotating cake options with up to 24 in the fridge on any given day. Popular favourites include creamy cheesecakes topped with fruit and a caramel crunch cake that features layers of crunchy caramel meringue and creamy whipped cream topped with sticky sweet caramel drizzle. The café is open past midnight so settle in on the heated patio and enjoy a decadent dessert with a side of people watching.

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