Business Details
42 Years
experience
Authentic Austrian & German Cakes & Pastries in Toronto
Since 1984, Gerhard's Cafe has been dedicated to crafting authentic Austrian and German-style chocolates, cakes, and pastries. Our skilled bakers and cake designers specialize in transforming special occasions into unforgettable experiences through meticulously crafted desserts for birthdays, weddings, and celebrations. Beyond our signature confections, we offer premium coffee, tea, and a selection of lunch and high tea options. Our commitment to quality ingredients and artistic presentation ensures every visit provides both exceptional products and a memorable atmosphere. With decades of experience in the baking industry, we combine traditional techniques with modern creativity to meet diverse customer needs.Our team's expertise extends to custom cake design, event catering, and daily baked goods production. We maintain rigorous quality standards while preserving the heritage of European baking traditions. Customer satisfaction remains our priority, whether through personalized consultations or consistent product excellence. Our Scarborough location serves as both a retail bakery and event space for guests to enjoy our offerings in person. By blending culinary artistry with hospitality, we aim to create meaningful connections through shared experiences around food.
Services
Cakes
Pastries
Truffles
Cookies
Lunch Catering
High Tea
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in European-style baking
- Our team includes expert cake designers and pastry chefs
- We offer full-service catering for special events and celebrations
- We maintain traditional baking methods with modern presentation
- We provide both retail products and custom order services
Services
Custom Cakes
Our custom cake service creates personalized desserts for special occasions using premium ingredients. Each design combines artistic presentation with traditional baking techniques. Customers can choose from classic European styles or request unique custom creations for birthdays, weddings, and celebrations.
Pastries
Daily baked pastries feature authentic Austrian and German recipes made with time-honored methods. Our selection includes seasonal specialties and traditional favorites, all prepared fresh daily using quality ingredients to maintain consistent flavor and texture.
Lunch Catering
Full-service catering provides European-inspired lunch options for corporate events and private gatherings. Our menu includes both sweet and savory items that showcase our baking expertise, with options for delivery and setup at client locations.
High Tea
Curated high tea experiences feature an assortment of pastries, sandwiches, and specialty teas served in our cafe. The menu combines traditional European elements with modern presentation, available for both individual guests and group reservations.
Truffles
Handcrafted truffles use premium chocolate and authentic recipes to deliver rich, complex flavors. Available in seasonal varieties and classic formulations, these confections make ideal gifts or personal indulgences when paired with our specialty coffee offerings.
Questions
What are Gerhard's Cafe's regular business hours?
We're open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Closed on Mondays and major holidays.
Do you offer custom cake design services?
Yes, our expert cake designers create custom desserts for weddings, birthdays, and special celebrations with advance notice.
Can I pre-order specialty items for holidays?
Yes, we accept pre-orders for holiday specialties like pumpkin pies. Contact us directly to place your order in advance.
What locations do you serve?
We operate from our Scarborough location at 1085 Bellamy Road North and serve the greater Toronto area.
What other services do you provide besides baked goods?
We offer coffee, tea, lunch options, high tea experiences, and catering services for special events.
How do I confirm holiday hours?
Holiday schedules vary - please call us directly at 416-438-9800 to confirm our operating hours for specific dates.
Reviews (6)
Eddy
Jan 25, 2022
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Incredible cakes ! So impressed. Expensive but worth it . If you want a quality cake don't think twice as you will be blown away .
Aicha S.
Jan 01, 2022
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This was my first time at Gerhald s Cafe and It was well worth the drive. Im very happy with the strawberry shortcake! The cake was so delightful and fresh! With just the right amount of sweetness and no taste of artificial flavour! Plus, we were warmly welcomed and taken care of by Vivian. Thank you so much Vivian for your kindness, you made my day! I highly recommend this place.
Michael Broadway
Nov 28, 2021
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German Bakery, loved the German cookies. They were like the one my mother made when I was young. Service was friendly and helpful, the employee had lots of fun facts about this place. The cookies tasted very good, only bought one to try. I also bought no added sugar apple strudel, very tasty option for no added extra sugar. Be warned, it is a little drier than your traditional strudel. Will visit again to try different types if pastries. Watch out for the elusive traveling panda
Janice Markland
Sep 03, 2021
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First time ordering a cake from Gerhard's Cafe. Absolutely delicious chocolate cake decorated with fresh strawberries. Amazing flavours, light textures and enjoyed by all. Will definitely return.
Gini Tsui
Sep 01, 2021
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The mocha chocolate cheesecake tastes very good, not too sweet and full of ingredients, especially the middle layer of cheese is really delicious. The owner is very nice, so I will choose this cake shop in the future.
Anastasia Wong
Aug 30, 2021
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Thoroughly disappointed. While I don't always write a review. I feel like such a lack of quality should be addressed. Me and my family don't like cream that's too sweet and the cream in the Black Forest cake that we ordered was ok. That's about all the praises I can sing for our order. The whole cake just felt cheap. Shown in the photo, over half the cake was cream. I usually don't mind a little extra cream in a cake but this was unacceptable. Especially when the sponge cake itself is bland and tasteless. While most Black forest cakes will have a chocolate shaving coating, our cake just had the
