7 Best Wedding Cake Bakers in Vancouver
So you’re getting married, or someone you know is, and you want a special cake that will make the occasion even more memorable.
While we’re not exactly experts in the cake department, we do know a thing or two about finding the best wedding cake bakers in Vancouver.
We had a lot of fun doing cake tastings in these bakeries, and we’re excited to tell you all about it!
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1. The Cake & The Giraffe
Average Price: CAD 400 – 500
Website: tcandtg.com
Address: 1740 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1H6, Canada
Contact Details: Phone: +1 778-835-1437
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
Operating Hours: By appointment only
Word on the street is that The Cake & The Giraffe can create pretty awesome wedding cakes, so we decided to pay them a visit. You know what fascinated us the most about their cake creations? Each one of them is a custom piece of art.
You can provide photos of the cakes you like for reference, but the final result will be 100% unique. We took a peek at their previous works, and they’re truly impressive. For example, the flowers on one wedding cake were chosen to match the bride’s bouquet, which is pretty impressive.
The Cake & The Giraffe can also make custom-made cupcakes for you and your guests, whether you’d like them to match the wedding cake or have unique designs and flavors.
We got one of their tasting boxes so we could taste their cake flavors, and our favorite was the Not Your Average Vanilla. It was sweet and had a hint of buttercream. They also had triple chocolate raspberry almond and red velvet.
You’d have to book an appointment with them first before dropping by the store. It’s pretty straightforward to do so, as you’d only need to fill out a consultation form.
2. Joconde Patisserie
Average Price: Request a quote here
Website: joconde.ca
Address: 909 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S3, Canada
Contact Details: Email: contact@joconde.ca
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
Operating Hours: By appointment only
We must admit that we had some difficulty scheduling an appointment with Joconde Patisserie. Not because they were unresponsive, but because they’re frequently booked!
While waiting for an available appointment time, we decided to order a tasting box to see what all the fuss was about. We bought the six-pack to sample all of the available cake flavors, and the Vanilla Berry was our favorite.
Fast forward to our appointment date, and it was immediately obvious that they create custom-designed cakes that reflect their clients’ styles and preferences. Just look at these designs! They’re all so unique and eye-catching!
But we did have one question, and that is, “What if the client doesn’t want a custom-made cake?”. Well, Joconde Patisserie had an answer for that. They have a lot of beautiful stock designs on their website to choose from.
We were also surprised to know that they offer faux cakes for weddings and other events!
3. Mooch Custom Confections
Average Price: Request a quote here
Website: moochbymegan.com
Address: Vancouver V5P 4A3, CA
Contact Details: Phone: +1 778-668-7393
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
Operating Hours:
- Monday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
- Friday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM
The thing we love most about buttercream is that it’s flavorful and doesn’t dry out fast. That’s why, when we heard that Mooch Custom Confections specializes in tiered, all-buttercream cakes, we decided to give it a go.
During our cake viewing, we were just in awe of the complex designs. Megan, the owner, designs and hand-paints each and every piece, which makes sense because of how detailed the designs were.
And you know what else? Mooch Custom Confections can also create gluten-free cakes using gluten-free flour.
We got the quartet tasting box, and we absolutely loved the chocolate salted caramel and chocolate Baileys. We’re not big fans of chocolate, but these flavors were not too sweet and had a perfect balance of flavors.
4. Le Gateau Bakeshop
Average Price: CAD 200 – 500
Website: legateaubakeshop.com
Address: 3458 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 2A6, Canada
Contact Details: Phone: +1 604-620-7975
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
Operating Hours:
- Wednesday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM
We happened to be strolling by Hastings when we came across Le Gateau Bakeshop, and we have to say that they have quite an adorable storefront. Think classic bakery meets modern, with a touch of whimsy thrown in for good measure.
We were pleasantly surprised to find a selection of already decorated wedding cakes on hand, perfect for time-pressed couples. The elegant appearance of these cakes belies their relatively simple designs.
But what really impressed us is how they managed to create a vegan cookies and cream cake as it tasted just what a cookies and cream cake should taste like. The texture of the cake was also spot on, moist and fluffy. It’s hard to believe it’s vegan!
5. Jenny Bakes
Average Price: CAD 180 – 300
Website: jenny-bakes.com
Address: 1507 Powell St unit 150, Vancouver, BC V5L 5C3, Canada
Contact Details: Email: hello@jenny-bakes.com
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
Operating Hours:
- Tuesday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 06:00 PM
- Saturday – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Jenny Bakes is the go-to for artisan cakes, and we ordered a sample box of strawberry shortcake, cookies and cream, and confetti. These cakes were almost too beautiful to eat, but we did anyway.
We asked to see some of the previous custom cakes that she has designed, and this West Coast themed buttercream cake was by far our favorite. It looked flawless, and just take a look at how detailed those floral arrangements are!
Placing an order with Jenny Bakes is fairly easy. All you have to do is send in your information and request and check Jenny’s availability on their website. This calendar displays booked, closed, and available dates so you won’t have trouble.
If you’re interested, Jenny Bakes also creates custom-made cookies that are hand-piped with royal icing in different shapes and colors. We took some home ourselves as gifts for our friends and family.
6. Cadeaux Bakery
Average Price: CAD 45 – 200
Website: cadeauxbakery.com
Address: 172 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G1, Canada
Contact Details: Phone: +1 604-608-8889
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
Operating Hours:
- Tuesday – Saturday: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
If you’re looking for a simple and tasty wedding cake, we found the perfect bakery for you. The name is Cadeaux Bakery, and we stumbled upon this gem when we were looking for a hot chocolate fix.
Side note: their cocoanut is one of the best we’ve had! Anyway, back to cakes. They had ready-made cakes ranging from chocolate, vanilla, and carrot to more complex flavors like lemon meringue, lavender mocha, and many more.
But if you want a more personalized cake, they also have a selection of Cadeaux classic finishes where they hand-pipe your preferred design. Just take a look at this peach ombre with petal piping!
We got ourselves an order of this cake, but we couldn’t resist getting a pastry as it was right there in front of us, so we also got the Pistachio Raspberry Croissant de Noel, which was so good.
7. Bluebird Cakery
Average Price: Request a quote here
Website: bluebirdcakery.com
Address: 250 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T7, Canada
Contact Details: Phone: +1 778-397-8889
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
Operating Hours:
- Monday: 08:00 AM – 02:00 PM
- Tuesday: 08:00 AM – 04:00 PM
- Wednesday: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
- Thursday – Friday: 08:00 AM – 07:00 PM
- Saturday: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
A great way to celebrate your wedding is to have a custom cake that reflects your personality. That’s where Bluebird Cakery comes in. We’d heard good things about them, so we decided to give them a try.
We sent in our flavor requests for tasting, and they didn’t disappoint. In particular, we loved the lemon meringue and pistachio rose. These cakes had distinct flavors that were very refreshing to taste.
Bluebird Cakery offers traditional and modern cake designs, but they also offer seasonal designs! One example was a summer-themed cake that had a lot of bright colors and a tropical feel. So, if you’re having a summer wedding, you might want to consider getting your cake from them.
Their website is quite informative, with a lot of pictures of previous work. Placing an order was easy, and they also offer delivery services.
Final Thoughts
We had a blast visiting these bakeries and tasting their cakes. Each one of them has something unique to offer, and we’re sure you’ll find the perfect cake for your wedding.
If you’re looking for vegan, gluten-free, or custom cakes, Vancouver’s best wedding cake bakers can deliver all of that and more.
Feel free to drop by their stores or schedule an appointment to see what they have to offer.
Good luck with your wedding planning, and we hope you’ll have an amazing and delicious wedding day!
