Business Details
Your Trusted Bakery for Gourmet Cakes & Pastries in Etobicoke
Welcome to Lale Bakery & Caffe, Etobicoke's premier destination for gourmet cakes and pastries. Our master pastry chef crafts fresh, daily creations using only natural ingredients, ensuring every slice delivers exceptional flavor and artistry. Specializing in custom cakes for weddings, birthdays, and celebrations, we combine decades of expertise with a passion for chocolate and pastry innovation.Since opening, we've prioritized quality and customer satisfaction, offering a warm, inviting space to enjoy handcrafted desserts and expertly brewed coffee. Our commitment to excellence extends to every detail, from flaky tarts to layered masterpieces, reflecting our dedication to the culinary arts.
Services
Gourmet Cakes
Decadent Pastries
Specialty Cakes
Fresh Coffee
Custom Orders
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of expertise from a Swiss-trained master pastry chef.
- Our desserts use only natural ingredients for authentic, fresh flavors.
- Specialty cakes are crafted to order for weddings, birthdays, and events.
- Daily-baked pastries ensure consistent quality and exceptional taste.
- We combine artistic presentation with time-tested baking techniques.
What people say
Fantastic desserts
Super fresh
Amazing service
Work of art
Lovely treats
Services
Gourmet Cakes
Our gourmet cakes feature layers of fresh sponge, buttercream, and premium fillings. Perfect for celebrations, these handcrafted desserts combine artistic design with rich flavors. Each cake is made to order using natural ingredients for exceptional taste.
Decadent Pastries
Daily-baked pastries include flaky tarts, creamy cheesecakes, and international specialties. Every item is prepared with precision, from caramel-topped Dobos to coffee-infused French Mocha. Ideal for individual enjoyment or sharing with friends and family.
Specialty Cakes
Custom-designed cakes for weddings, birthdays, and showers. Our team creates unique flavor combinations and intricate decorations tailored to your event theme. Available in multiple sizes and styles to suit any occasion.
Fresh Coffee
Complement desserts with expertly brewed coffee made from premium beans. Our selection includes espresso, cappuccino, and drip coffee, served hot or iced to enhance your pastry experience.
Custom Orders
Order personalized pastries and cakes for specific dietary needs or unique requests. Our chef accommodates special ingredients, portion sizes, and presentation styles to deliver exactly what you envision for your celebration.
People
Vlade Lale
Master Pastry Chef
Vlade 'Lale' is a Swiss-trained pastry chef with over 30 years of experience, renowned for his chocolate expertise and innovative cake designs that blend tradition with modern techniques.
Questions
What makes Lale Bakery's pastries unique?
Our pastries use natural ingredients and are crafted daily by a Swiss-trained master pastry chef with 30+ years of experience in traditional and modern techniques.
Do you offer custom cake orders?
Yes, we create specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and events with custom flavors, sizes, and decorations tailored to your preferences.
What are your operating hours?
We're open Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM-7:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM for walk-ins and pre-orders.
How can I place a cake order?
Call us at 416-259-0801 to discuss your cake requirements and schedule pickup or delivery for your special occasion.
What pastry options are available?
Our rotating menu includes Dobos, Tiramisu, cheesecakes, fruit tarts, and international specialties made fresh daily.
Reviews (6)
Ky B.
Jan 24, 2022
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Michelin-star level quality (- that's If they awarded them to bakeries!) Lale would certainly get one they're that good. I've been to numerous bakeries throughout the GTA and not one has ever produced the level of taste, using high quality ingredients, and reasonable prices as Lale. I cannot believe there aren't line-ups here on a weekly basis. On top of it, Vlade is so humble and sweet; he is a king at making cakes and pastries and I hope he's in the business for a long time to come. I'm a returning customer, and will be for life. Support local people...and go buy yourself one of the best cakes
Jenny Young
Jan 03, 2022
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We recently had both the STRAWBERRY ROMANOFF and BLACK FOREST. Both were exceptional. You can tell that the ingredients were fresh. Cake was light and not too sweet. I think Lales is our new go to for cake..
Sanjeev Shantharam
Nov 17, 2021
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Found this place through reviews and ordered the medium Mocha cake for my sister's birthday in October. It was delicious!! The flavour was not super rich but pronouned and the cake was very moist and really pretty with the finishing touches. My only regret is not getting one for myself, which I will need to make a separate trip for. The prices are very reasonable for a great quality product. Fully recommended!
Roger K.
Oct 28, 2021
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Lale was recommended to me by a colleague. Their croissants are the best I've tried in the GTHA!!! I also tried a slice of their chocolate cake. I highly recommend this low key bakery!!! I tried four of their pastries and they tasted great! Not super sweet, very flavourful to what they were: 3 chocolate pastries and an apple one... I asked if they added any sugar and they stated that they do not.
All sweetness is from the natural ingredients. I took a glucose reading an hour after each pastry and it only went up 1 mmol...normally it spikes 4-5 points. This verifies there is no added sugar. Plus
All sweetness is from the natural ingredients. I took a glucose reading an hour after each pastry and it only went up 1 mmol...normally it spikes 4-5 points. This verifies there is no added sugar. Plus
Mon Ds
Oct 27, 2021
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I've been searching for excellent black forest cake in west Toronto for years. Something that would satisfy like the ones my parents would order for birthdays, 30 years ago. Finally found it at Lale. Had a slice on Saturday and am still dreaming of it. Thank you.
Tania Kroman
Jul 29, 2021
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Got the strawberry cake for my daughters birthday- best weve ever had. Amazing light cake, fresh strawberries, and super high quality white chocolate curls on the sides.
