Ottawa's go-to spot for artisanal cupcakes, custom cakes, and premium ice cream in a cozy, nut-free bakery.
ThimbleCakes is a beloved bakery in Ottawa, specializing in freshly baked cupcakes, custom-designed cakes, and homemade ice cream. Known for its moist, flavorful treats, the bakery offers a wide range of options including gluten-free and vegan desserts, catering to diverse dietary needs. With a friendly, efficient service and a commitment to quality, ThimbleCakes provides a delightful experience for celebrations, everyday indulgences, and wholesale orders. The cozy atmosphere and attention to detail make it a favorite destination for dessert lovers in the community.
870 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R7, Canada
Claim ThimbleCakes- Cupcakes, Cakes and Icecream to manage your storefront, respond to reviews, and receive customer leads.
Beautifully designed cakes for weddings, birthdays, and special events, with vegan and gluten-free options available.
Handcrafted cupcakes in a variety of flavors, known for their moist texture and delicious icing, including mini cupcakes for sharing.
Homemade ice cream with unique flavors, made from high-quality ingredients for a rich and creamy experience.
A wide selection of desserts tailored to dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can enjoy our sweet treats.
Hot cocoa, London Fog, and other beverages to complement our desserts, served in a cozy café setting.
Bulk orders for events and parties, including nut-free options and personalized sugar disks for special occasions.
Overall rating
Bruno Flocari
Haven't been to the new/current store since they moved from the Bank St. location, but the mini cupcakes are amazing. Grab a dozen to share at parties or at work. They're convenient and everyone loves them! Bonus point for being nut-free.
Dingle Batz
We had a couple of cupcakes, Holiday Party Pants and Chocolate Orange. We had the Homemade Hot Cocoa and the London Fog. The cupcakes were great, very moist and tasty. The cocoa was also very good. We found the London Fog's brand of tea a bit bitter, but otherwise it was good. The person that served us was friendly and efficient. Bring cash for tips as their POS machine doesn't give that option.
Fatima Kabeli
I honestly LOVE this place. The cupcakes are top notch, the icing is unlike any other vegan/gf I’ve had in Ottawa, and the service is awesome. The ice-cream is PHENOMENAL (but expensive— still, I always go back for more). The only thing, from my experience, making the rating a 4/5 is the (big) cake I once bought. It looked BEAUTIFUL; full rosettes, different shades of pink, a joy to look at. The cake to icing ratio however, was really off. I had to scrape tons of icing for the cake to be edible, because the icing is also super sweet. This left a tiny cake at the centre and was difficult to distribute. Besides that, I recommend this place and really encourage the owners. I believe I’ve tried every option available that is both vegan and gluten free. Congrats on the recent move!
Sophie Legault
After many "not so good" cake tasting we were overjoyed when we found Thimble Cakes for our wedding. The cake was fluffy, "moist" and perfectly sweet. We chose the "cookie dough" cake and I still dream about it 6 months later. They offer gluten free and vegan options which are amazing. Communication was easy via email or phone and they executed my requests perfectly. I ultimately went with a very simple design but its exactly what I wanted. I definitely will be stopping by the bakery very soon to help with these cookie dough cupcake dreams.
Coffee Bunny
Thimble cake is a cute little bakery on bank street. I am gluten free and I had to get a smaller cake for myself for a party. The mini rose cake was perfect. They even gave us a cute little personalized sugar disk. The cake itself was beautiful, very fluffy but was just a tad too sweet for my liking. Other than that I will definitely return and try some of their other desserts!
