Business Details
16 Years
experience
Tiny Cakes - Gourmet Cupcakes & Desserts in Cambridge, ON
Since 2010, Tiny Cakes has been dedicated to crafting exceptional baked goods that celebrate life's sweet moments. Our expertise lies in creating gourmet cupcakes, decadent desserts, and French pastries using time-honored techniques and premium ingredients. With over 15 years of experience in the baking industry, we combine traditional methods with modern flavors to satisfy diverse palates. Our team of skilled bakers and pastry chefs brings decades of collective experience to every creation, ensuring consistent quality and innovation. We prioritize freshness above all, baking daily to deliver products at their peak flavor and texture. Our commitment to excellence extends to customer service, where we strive to make every interaction as delightful as our desserts.As a locally owned business, we take pride in being part of the Waterloo Region community while maintaining national standards of quality. Our facility meets all health and safety regulations, with strict quality control measures in place for every product we make. We continuously expand our offerings based on customer feedback, balancing classic favorites with seasonal specialties. Whether you're ordering for a special occasion or treating yourself to everyday indulgences, our team approaches every request with the same dedication to excellence that has defined us since our founding.
Services
Bread
Cupcakes
Cookies
Tarts
Desserts
Wedding Cakes
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We've specialized in artisanal baked goods since 2010
- Our daily-baked products ensure maximum freshness
- We offer 48 cupcake flavors with regular seasonal rotations
- We provide gluten-free options with dedicated production protocols
- We combine traditional French pastry techniques with modern innovation
Services
Cupcakes
Our signature cupcakes feature moist cake bases with signature buttercream frostings. Available in 48 rotating flavors including classics like Red Velvet and innovative creations like Knotty Pine Buttered Almond. Each cupcake is hand-finished with decorative elements that enhance its unique flavor profile.
Tarts
We craft both sweet and savory tarts using flaky, butter-rich pastry shells. Signature items include Apple Caramel Tarts with house-made caramel and Bakewell Tarts with almond frangipane filling. Our tarts combine traditional techniques with modern presentation for special occasions and everyday indulgence.
Desserts
Our single-serve desserts feature layered textures and complex flavor combinations. Highlights include Chocolate Truffle Mousse with Belgian chocolate ganache and Pumpkin Cheesecake with spiced cream cheese filling. All desserts are made daily using seasonal ingredients for optimal freshness and quality.
Cookies
We offer 18 varieties of cookies ranging from traditional chocolate chip to specialty items like Pumpkin Sugar Cookies. Our recipes balance crisp edges with soft centers, using premium ingredients like European-style butter and Madagascar vanilla extract for superior flavor development.
Wedding Cakes
Our custom wedding cakes combine artistic design with exceptional taste. Available in multiple tiers with flavor combinations that match seasonal preferences. We work closely with couples to create cakes that reflect their personal style while maintaining structural integrity and serving quality slices.
Questions
How do I place an order for baked goods?
You can place orders through our website's online ordering system or via UberEats. For custom requests not available online, contact us directly at the bake shop.
Are gluten-free options available?
We offer limited quantities of gluten-free cupcakes with dedicated production protocols to prevent cross-contamination. Please inquire about current availability when placing your order.
What are the bakery's operating hours?
We're open Tuesday-Friday 10 AM - 5 PM (Friday until 5:30 PM), Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM. We're closed Sundays, Mondays, and major holidays.
Do you offer custom wedding cake designs?
Yes, we create custom wedding cakes with consultations available by appointment. Our team works closely with couples to design cakes that match their wedding theme and flavor preferences.
Can I get same-day baked goods?
We recommend placing orders in advance for custom items, but our daily rotating selection of fresh-baked goods is available for walk-in purchases during operating hours.
Reviews (7)
Chloe Ryan
Dec 19, 2021
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Always fresh and delicious, owners are very kind and you can really tell they put their customers first. Great place to get cupcakes and other sweets, would definitely recommend to anyone looking for high quality baked goods!
Lisa Phillips
Dec 05, 2021
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I just want to thank you for your generosity and outstanding cupcakes for our staff at Cambridge memorial hospital. They were absolutely amazing!!! Every crumb was devoured!!! Your amazing ❤️❤️❤️
Kian Cristancho
Nov 26, 2021
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Always consistent in quality! Soft and delicious cupcakes along with other amazing baked goods such as cookies, brownies, mousse, and even freshly baked bread on certain days! My ride or die cupcake shop, locally owned and operated with a super friendly and knowledgeable staff!
Gerhardus Van Der Westhuizen
Jul 28, 2021
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Amazing treats! Best carrot cake I have ever had! Their Napoleon Custard slices are also excellent. The owners are pleasant and very helpful and knowledgeable. Their passion is visible in the quality of their products. Ample parking in the area
Melissa Coles
Jun 21, 2021
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We used Tiny Cakes for our wedding, and everything was beautifully decorated and delicious. Thank you for making this process easy, and for being so accommodating with our Covid adjustments!
Tai C.
May 27, 2021
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Very helpful and friendly staff. A cute local store hidden in the cracks of downtown Cambridge. Selection is ample with various flavours and goodies. (Free) Parking can be a pain though as there are only 2 (legal) spots on the side of the road.
Shamama Sidat
May 19, 2021
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I dont know where to start with this bakery. I had a pre-order set to pick up for a Wednesday. Variation of tarts, cupcakes and brownies. I had no intention of eating it that day. I had checked the website prior to picking up, so I knew to put it in an airtight container if it wasnt being eaten the same day, so I did just that the moment I got home. I ate some of the tart I got the next day on Thursday and a bit of the brownie too. They were still as fresh as ever. So decadent. There were other plans for Friday and Saturday, so none was consumed. I started to worry thinking the remaining