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Top 10 Cupcake Shops in Oshawa Worth the Crumbs and Calories
How do you eat your cupcake? Do you peel the wrapper and go in politely? Rip it off and stuff the whole thing in your mouth like it’s a chubby bunny contest? Maybe you’re a frosting-first kind of person, leaving behind what now looks suspiciously like a muffin.
Or the true wild cards: breaking the bottom off to make a cupcake sandwich, or eating the cake first and saving the icing for last. You see, I have a theory you can tell a lot about someone by their cupcake technique—but I digress.
But honestly, I just love them; the buttercream ones are always my first pick at dessert tables. That said, we’ve rounded up the best cupcake shops in Oshawa for your next sweet occasion.
The Baker’s Table
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Address: 227 Bloor St E
Contact details: +1 905-435-1036
Operating hours:
- Tuesday to Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM
- Saturday: 8 AM – 4 PM
The Baker’s Table is a family-run European-style bakery and deli, with roots dating back to 1995. You can expect a lineup of cakes, freshly baked bread, and pastries like cannoli, sfogliatella, cream puffs, butter tarts and turnovers.
Now, their cupcakes are more understated, but they’re perfectly balanced in sweetness and texture. You can count on them if you want that classic cupcake, a cute topping, with a taste that doesn’t fall short.
On top of that, they also offer other menu items like sandwiches, hot table specials, deli trays, and pasta. And they’ll be happy to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian needs on request, especially if you’re planning to get them for catering.
Pro tip:
Aim to visit between 9 AM and 11 AM on weekdays if you want the freshest selection and minimal wait times. Also, consider carrying cash, as they accept cards but have a cash-only checkout line that moves faster.
Sugar Chalet
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Address: 310 Stevenson Rd N
Contact details: +1 905-434-5777
Operating hours:
- Monday to Wednesday: 9 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday to Friday: 9 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday: 9 AM – 12:30 PM
If you’re after custom-designed cupcakes for special occasions and events, then Sugar Chalet is a solid pick. They’ve got all sorts of flavours in rotation, too, like vanilla, chocolate, Oreo, lemon vanilla, tropical punk, salted caramel, fuzzy peach, bubble gum, and more.
We also have to give them props for being a 100% peanut- and tree-nut-free bakery. They accommodate gluten-free, vegan, eggless, dairy-free, and diabetic-friendly options, which means you can count on them to deliver quality cupcakes that won’t harm you or your guests.
Aside from cupcakes, they also offer tarts, cookies, squares, cakes, and seasonal treats like gingerbread and macarons. Plus, they welcome walk-in cupcakes and treat purchases, and easy curbside pick-ups, making it easier to be in and out with your order.
Pro tip:
If you want to place a custom order, it’s best to book at least 2-3 weeks in advance. During your consultation, specify your flavour expectations, bring your design reference, and mention any dietary restrictions they should take into account.
Lil Miss Baker
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Address: 733 Trinidad Ct
Contact details: +1 647-915-8146
Operating hours:
- Monday to Friday: 10 AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday: 11 AM – 6:30 PM
- Sunday: 11 AM – 8 PM
Lil Miss Baker focuses on custom orders, such as cupcakes, cakes, and fusion desserts. They also offer standard and premium cupcakes, oversized cakes, cake-in-a-jar, cake shooters, and mini cupcakes, all with fillings like mixed-berry compote, salted caramel, Nutella, or lemon curd.
We also love that they can easily accommodate different clients since they can deliver eggless, vegan, and dairy-free options. That said, they can make the visual aspect just as accommodating, given how they decorate your orders to match your reference or vision to a T.
Another aspect we appreciate is their responsiveness to inquiries and their good communication in general. They’re consistent with any necessary back-and-forth, especially for bigger orders or complicated designs.
Pro tip:
This shop operates from a certified home kitchen, so pre-ordering is a must, especially for custom cupcakes, fusion desserts, cakes, or promotional boxes. Reach out at least a week in advance (earlier if it’s for a popular holiday or event).
Treatz Ya’Self Dessert Company
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Address: 25 Mill St
Contact details: +1 289-600-3468
Operating hours: Monday to Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Pricing: $$
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Treatz Ya’Self Dessert Company is a charming local bakery that makes a variety of desserts, like cheesecakes, pumpkin pies, chocolate-covered pretzels, cakes, and more. And while cupcakes aren’t its main focus, they’re available alongside these desserts, and the taste doesn’t fall short.
As for dietary restrictions, it’s best to give them a heads-up first and ask before ordering, whether for custom orders or walk-ins. That said, if you’re after their seasonal offerings, you’ll probably have to get them before afternoon hits since they usually sell out fast.
Lastly, we like the shop’s ambiance and cleanliness. Plus, the bakery gives off a cozy, warm atmosphere and provides wheelchair accessibility, dine-in, takeaway, and credit card services.
Pro tip:
Since some items sell out fast, call ahead to check availability or reserve the ones you want. And don’t miss out on cheesecakes and pies, considering their popularity among locals.
Manezo
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Address: 1326 Kettering Dr
Contact details: +1 437-561-5676
Operating hours:
- Sunday to Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Saturday: 9 AM – 2 PM
Manezo has a knack for crafting stunning cupcake bouquets and boxed assortments, featuring flavours like vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, dulce de leche, carrot, strawberry, salted caramel, lemon, spice cake, and coconut. We also like the specials they put out during seasonal holidays.
We also like how they offer gluten-free cupcakes (available by request) in many flavours, so you won’t miss out if you have any dietary restrictions.
Another thing worth noting is that they’re a pre-order focused bakery, so don’t count on walking in and grabbing a box, since everything is packaged neatly and pickups are arranged ahead of time. You can pre-order them via their website or DMs.
Pro tip:
To snag their signature cupcake bouquets, place your order at least 7 to 10 days before special holidays or weekends, and keep up with their announcements on social media.
Kaursfrosting
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Address: 129 Blackwell Cres
Contact details: +1 647-354-3811
Operating hours:
- Monday to Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Sunday: 11 AM – 1 PM
Kaursfrosting specializes in handcrafted custom cupcakes, sugar cookies, and cakes. For their cupcake menu, they feature vanilla, chocolate, funfetti, lemon, marble, and indulgent fillings like chocolate ganache, white chocolate, and Oreo-infused buttercream.
But we can’t leave out how skillful their decorations are, from simple designs to intricate pieces, they have impressive attention to detail. We also like that they offer themed sets every now and then, like pastel summer packs, Valentine’s cookies, and cupcake art sets.
Just note that there’s no storefront cafe since they’re operating from a licensed home kitchen. So, orders are placed through email, WhatsApp, Instagram, or Facebook.
Pro tip:
It’s ideal to contact them at least seven days ahead to secure your pickup slot and share details for your request. Also, don’t hesitate to mention special add-ons and any dietary preferences.
Beyond ICING
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Address: 914 Greenleaf Cir
Contact details: @beyond_icings
Operating hours:
- Monday to Friday: 11 AM – 3 PM
- Saturday to Sunday: 11 AM – 1 PM
At first glance, Beyond ICING is all about creating stunning custom cakes for all sorts of occasions, but you can also request specialty cupcakes alongside it. It usually has the same flair seen in their cakes, such as themes like floral designs, character toppers, or elegant buttercream pipings.
We also noted multiple praises from their customers regarding the taste and texture of their creations. They say it’s moist, delicious, has unique flavours to choose from, and is basically great both visually and taste-wise.
Of course, since this shop is on a smaller scale and is a home-based studio, they don’t have a storefront or a cafe where you can walk in to buy ready-made cupcakes. You’ll have to pre-order and schedule a curbside pickup.
Pro tip:
While there are no specifications for gluten-free or vegan cupcakes, they do offer eggless cakes. If you have other restrictions, don’t hesitate to mention them when you place your order and provide instructions.
M&M’s Tasty Treats
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Address: 1172 Ashcroft Ct
Contact details: +1 905-242-9914
Operating hours: 24/7
Pricing: $$
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What we love most about M&M’s Tasty Treats is how they specialize in creating celebration-focused cupcakes with a fantastic lineup of classics, trendy flavours, and seasonal faves. Think birthday cake, salted caramel, red velvet, black forest, cookie monster, and more.
One thing we can easily say about their cupcakes is that they’re always photo-worthy. They nail the decorations, toppers, and piping, given how it’s vibrant, intricate, creative, and just well-made.
And try to check out their social media since they release seasonal creations like pumpkin spice, apple pie, and chocolate peppermint. Though not a storefront, their safe, DineSafe-certified kitchen ensures hygienic production,
Pro tip:
If you’re interested in them, plan at least a week ahead and prepare a minimum order of 12 per flavour. If you’re eyeing a premium or seasonal lineup, aim for 2 weeks’ notice, and double-check through DM or email to lock in your order.
Sweet Spot
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Address: 804 Gordon St
Contact details: +1 437-218-6826
Operating hours:
- Tuesday to Friday: 11 AM – 8 PM
- Saturday: 12 PM – 7 PM
- Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
This shop will literally hit your “sweet spot,” thanks to their indulgent and creative cupcakes. The menu rotates daily, with innovative flavours like salted caramel, coffee, Earl Grey lavender, banana bavarian cream, peach, strawberry, chocolate-peanut butter, and lemon-raspberry.
We also have to give them a shoutout for their inclusivity since they offer gluten-free and vegan cupcakes in vanilla, chocolate, and red velvet. And we can’t forget their fun toppings or garnishes like banana chips, chocolate truffles, or pecan crumble.
Overall, Sweet Spot is great for pop-ups, events, and special orders, considering how well they deliver based on your theme, colours, and flavour. Not to mention, you can also add cupcake bouquets to your order.
Pro tip:
It’s a good idea to bring your own tall, flat container if you’re ordering a mini cupcake bouquet or custom boxes, since these cupcakes are beautifully delicate and need stable transport.
Sugartown Desserts
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Address: 1143 Wentworth St W Unit 102
Contact details: +1 647-713-2905
Operating hours:
- Tuesday to Thursday: 11 AM – 4 PM
- Friday: 11 AM – 3 PM
True to its name, Sugartown Desserts specializes in custom-made treats, like cupcakes, cookies, macarons, cake pops, cakesicles, and push-pops.
On the note, these offerings cater to both intimate events and corporate functions, presenting a boutique-style dessert selection.
Just a heads-up, though: the shop doesn’t advertise gluten-free, vegan, or nut-free options. Since their focus is on tailored creations, there may be room for custom dietary requests, but it’s best to confirm upfront.
Pro tip:
Keep in mind that orders require a minimum of 72 hours’ notice, with rush orders incurring a $25 fee. They also require you to pay a 50% deposit to reserve your order, and changes must be finalized early—no alterations after confirmation.
