Whether you are looking to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, promotion or just want something yummy, cakes are a necessary dessert. There are no dearth of options with exceptional cakes that look amazing AND satisfy your sweet tooth! So be it chocolate, red velvet, ice cream, gluten free or cupcakes, here is our definitive list of the best cake stores in Hong Kong.
Vive Cake Boutique — Central
Vive Cake Boutique is the brain child of artist Vivien Lau. They do bespoke cakes for weddings and other special occasions, when what you need is not just a delicious pastry, but a work of art. They also offer adorable 5-inch and 7-inch cakes ranging from HK$500 to over HK$1000 in their Central boutique that are perfect for birthdays and baby showers, with themes like pirate’s treasure hunt, unicorns, and ‘ice cream’. They also do delivery to most places in Hong Kong starting from HK$200. For custom cakes, email info@vive.hk or call +852 9841 8877.
Vive Cake Boutique, adjacent to Shop 137-138,1/F, Landmark Prince’s, 10 Chater Rd, Central | +852 9602 2869
Sweetpea Cafe — Central
This café hidden between streets in Sheung Wan does it all: gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, and even keto cakes. They can make custom-made cakes and cupcakes for weddings and birthdays in all types of styles, from crepe, to chiffon, to log cakes, to good old dense American-style cakes (and even treats for your pups!) from around HK$700 for entire cakes. Whether enjoying a slice with a cup of coffee in-store, or grabbing a whole cake, you have to try their Persian Love Cake with Kirsche macerated sour cherries and Iranian pistachios. We also love that they use bags made of recycled material and paper boxes to pack their products.
Sweetpea Cafe, 4 Shin Hing St, Central | +852 3689 7269
La Famille — Multiple locations
La Famille specialises in meticulously done chiffon cakes and bavarois starting from HK$320. The designs are minimalistic and elegant. La Famille uses Japanese ingredients like cream from Hokkaido and Japanese flour, while executing their delicate flavours using French pastry techniques. If you need a cake bigger than 13cm, order online with three days’ lead time and pick-up in-store. Otherwise, just visit one of their 15 locations all over Hong Kong.
La Famille, multiple locations
Infiniti C — Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, Sai Ying Pun
Infiniti C offers whimsically decorated gluten-free cakes. Priced from HK$360 up for 6-inch cakes, HK$390 for 8-inch cakes, and HK$1,280 up for HK$1,280 for 11-inch cakes, they use premium ingredients like monkfruit sweetener, grass-fed butter, Japanese eggs, and Okara flour for their delectable creations. Order online two days ahead and pick-up at one of their four locations, or get it delivered for a fee starting from HK$200.
Central: Shop No. G3, G/F, Nan Fung Tower, 173 Des Voeux Rd Central and 88 Connaught Road Central | +852 2988 8398
Tsim Sha Tsui #1: Kiosk LA202, Level 2, K11 MUSEA, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Rd | +852 6880 1854
Tsim Sha Tsui #2: Shop OT G49, G/F, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City | +852 3611 9878
Sai Ying Pun: Shop A, G/F, Kings Hill, 38 Western St
The Cheesecake Factory — Tsim Sha Tsui
The popular American chain restaurant has just one location in Hong Kong, but they have what seem like endless options for their cheesecakes. The definition of indulgent, you can go for the Original, the Godiva Chocolate, Pineapple Upside-down, Mango Key Lime, and many, many more. There are also seasonal offerings during holidays like the Pumpkin Pecan cheesecake. They only do in-store purchases, so call to order ahead or just swing by the cheescake counter to order per slice, 7-inch, or 10-inch whole cakes. Prices start from HK$69 per slice to HK$648 for their largest size.
The Cheesecake Factory, Shop G102, Harbour City Gateway Arcade, 25 Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui | +852 2791 6628
Pâtisserie Tony Wong — Multiple locations
Pastry chef Tony Wong puts together incredibly unique edible artworks. The patisserie, with five locations around the city, makes beautiful handmade cakes like the ‘Rose Cake’ which resembles a rose that has just started opening its petals, ‘Everlasting Cakes’ topped with a preserved flower wrapped in a crystal sphere, and ‘Japanese Cuisine Series’ with fun realistic cakes that look like bowls of ramen and takoyaki. Besides a selection of vegan and keto desserts, they also do tailor-made multi-tier wedding cakes and ‘smash cakes’ for the little ones to get their hands into.
Causeway Bay: G/F, Coasia Building, 496-498 Lockhart Rd | +852 2382 3383
Kowloon City: 65 Fuk Lo Tsun Rd | +852 2382 6639
Kwai Fong: Shop No. 329, Level 3, Metroplaza | +852 2410 8118
Tuen Mun: Kiosk 1, G/F, TMT Plaza Phase 1, 1 Tuen Shun St |+852 2512 0008
Kowloon Bay: Room 1716, 17/F, Metro Centre, 32 Lam Hing St | +852 5402 9998
Butter — Central
No cake shop list is complete without mentioning Blacksheep’s signature cake shop that does classics like the New York Cheesecake, Triple Chocolate Cake and Smores Cake starting from HK500. Or if you’re looking for pies, they do a mean apple pie. They also have a completely dog-friendly cake for HK$350! With delivery across the Hong Kong island, you can get these goodness right at your doorstep! Pick-up is available from their Soho location, or shop at their Landmark pop-up.
Central: 34B Staunton St, SoHo | +852 2810 0660
Central pop-up: Shop 239, 2/F, The Landmark, 15 Queen’s Rd Central
LIFETASTIC Patisserie — Multiple locations
If you need a gluten-free dessert for your party, look no further than LIFETASTIC’s Watermelon Strawberry Cake in their signature layers, which also comes in a Light (less sweet) version! Most of their cakes are almond or glutinous rice-based, and come in a wide range of delectable flavours and sizes, all shaped into an aesthetic, neat square. Prices go from around HK$398 for the small size, to HK$588 for medium, to HK$788 for the large. Flavours ranging from Black Forest Christmas to Hojicha and Banana to the upcoming Keto Cocoa Layer Cheesecake, there are so many you need to try!
Multiple locations including Kowloon Tong, Causeway Bay, and Yuen Long
Domie — Tsim Sha Tsui
This bakery in TST attracts a lot of clients and great reviews, and why not – for affordable prices and incredible desserts and a super quick turnaround, you can’t go wrong! They do custom cakes such as Blueberry, Mocha, Napoleon, and Tiramisu and do adorable decorations of your choice for any occasion. Or if you are in the neighbourhood and just need a pick-me-up, try a slice of their pistachio cake. Prices start at HK$160 per pound.
Domie Cake Shop, G/F, 107 Austin Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui | +852 2314 0606
Sweet Secrets — Mong Kok
Whatever your dietary restriction, Sweet Secrets has got you covered. Many of cake store’s flavours are vegan, gluten-free, keto, and can even be made sugar-free for your diabetic friends. One of the best sellers is the vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free Heaven’s Chocolate Cake. And don’t forget their exceptional custom decorations, which can be personalized to your exact requirements. Whole cakes are priced from HK$480 with sizes ranging from 6- to 10-inches. Note that visiting their Mong Kok location is by appointment only.
Sweet Secrets, Room 1203, Wing Lee Industrial Building, 54 Tong Mi Rd, Mong Kok | +852 9371 9089
Fine Foods by The Royal Garden — Tsim Sha Tsui
Known for their homemade delicatessen-style butterfly cookies, The Royal Garden Hotel’s own patisserie also does exceptional cakes. If you are looking to try some treats as featured on Great British Bake Off, you must taste their Green Tea Opera (HK$, St. Honore Gateau, and Pink Rose Cake, which is shaped like a rose! You can also do a takeaway tea set which features some of their best sweet and savoury delights.
The Royal Garden Fine Foods, 69 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East | +852 2721 5215
Bien Caramélisé — Mong Kok
Hong Kong’s first plant-based patisserie, which reinvents French classics with no animal products, is great for your tongue, stomach, heart, and mind. Founder and Chef Jessica Chow has over 11 years in the industry, and that is evident in the menu. In addition to ordering one of her incredible creations (with 15-cm tarts that serve 4-6 starting at HK$265) you can also join their workshops to learn how to make your very own plant-based pastries or breads. A perfect gift for your plant-based or vegan friend!
Bien Caramelise, Shop D, 1/F, Hentiff Building, 160 Prince Edward Rd W, Mong Kok | +852 5239 5198
Sugar Me Kissery — Kowloon Bay
For beautiful bespoke cakes that could easily be the centrepiece of your wedding, or any celebration. Using your story as inspiration, award-winning artist, Shirley, combines her architecture training with incredible sugar work, to create the most intricate and incredible works of art. The flavour range includes classics like vanilla cake, red velvet cake, chocolate cake, and even some unexpected ones like yuzu and Guinness dark beer. The designs are premium and the prices reflect this, starting from HK$1,300 and up.
Sugar Me Kissery, 83 Bedford Rd, Kowloon Bay | +852 6110 8967
Ms B’s Cakery — Multiple locations
Enter the world of luxury cakes, and you will find one of Ms B’s decadent desserts. With their luxe series offering delights such as Champagne Chocolate & Diamonds (includes champagne jelly) or their Death By Chocolate With Wild Berry Sauce (comes in Red Velvet or Chocolate Fudge and is topped with Swarovski Diamonties). But it’s not all about show; the exquisite tastes, gourmet flavours, and gluten- and sugar-free options of this cake store ensure everyone is catered to. The sweet treats are priced from HK$520 up for the 4-inch cake, but they also offer up to 8-inches.
Chai Wan: Unit B2 14/F Block B Fortune Factory Building, 40 Lee Chung St | +852 2815 8303
Central: Shop 248, Prince’s Building, 10 Chater Rd | +852 2530 0203
Wan Chai: Shop G26A, Lee Tung Avenue, 200 Queen’s Rd East | +852 2869 1331
Plumcot — Tai Hang
Artisanal rustic beauty are the first words that come up when you see and taste one of Plumcot’s numerous birthday cakes. Must-tries include their chiffon cake (from HK$200), which come in lemon, rose, and earl grey flavours and are soft and airy as can be, and their black forest gateau (HK$450), which is specifically for the adults. They also have seasonal specialties including three different kinds of Yule Logs for Christmas.
Tai Hang, G/F, 10A Sun Chun St, Tai Hang | +852 2573 6293
Lady M — Multiple locations
A staple at all office parties, because it will be hard to find someone who doesn’t love the signature mille crêpes, soft and fluffy with the right amount of sweetness – I am already salivating! Lady M cakes come in tons of flavours including their signature Earl Grey and Green Tea (both HK$510 for 6 inches or HK$780 for 9 inches), but do try their seasonal favourites such as the Christmas Red Velvet or Milk Tea.
Multiple locations including Quarry Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, and Causeway Bay
Mandarin Cake Shop — Central
The Mandarin Cake Shop has been a staple in the homes and offices of Hong Kong folk since the 70s, and their incredible range and classic tastes make them unbeatable to this date. The timeless 1963 Mandarin Cheesecake or Opera Cake (both HK$488) are sure to please everyone at the table. They are also known for their Rose Petal Jam, so do grab one on your way out!
Mandarin Cake Shop, M/F, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Rd, Central | +852 2825 4008
Island Gourmet — Central
I have two words for you: Frou Frou. Perhaps one of best cakes of all time, with its dark chocolate mousse and crispy praline, and no one does it better than Island Shangri-La’s Island Gourmet. They also have a number of other incredible options including a Hokkaido Cheesecake, St Honoré Mocha, and Fraisier, which are definitely worth a try. But let’s be honest, if you’re going to Island Shangri-La, you have to get the Frou Frou.
Island Gourmet, Level 5, Pacific Place, Supreme Ct Rd, Central | +852 2820 8550
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