Velvet Lane Cakes

What is Velvet Lane Cakes? Situated along King Street East in Old Town Toronto, Velvet Lane Cakes is a boutique custom cake studio and espresso bar founded by cake artist Danielle Issa. The bright, minimalist space pairs clean white counters with a dedicated workshop studio where guests gather for hands-on cake decorating sessions. While indoor seating is kept casual and compact for quick coffee stops, the room revolves around bespoke celebration centrepieces and takeaway confections.

Velvet Lane Cakes Menu & What to Order The counter is famous for nostalgic Lambeth-piped vintage heart cakes and multi-tiered bespoke creations made with moist, scratch-baked sponges and silky buttercream. Daily visitors can pick from a rotating case of cupcakes and chocolate-dipped cake bars featuring flavours like rich red velvet with cream cheese, vanilla hazelnut crunch, and chocolate salted caramel. Pair your sweet treat with an oat milk latte or a freshly pulled espresso, and look out for plant-based banana oatmeal cookies when they hit the pastry board.

Know Before You Go Walk-ins can grab counter cupcakes, slices, and coffee on the go, but custom and celebration cakes require at least two weeks of advance notice through their website. Popular weekend vintage cake decorating workshops sell out quickly, so reserve your station online weeks ahead of time. Paid street parking is available along King Street East, and the 504 King streetcar stops directly nearby.