What we like most about Milo’s Pastry is its delightful blend of Arabic, French, and modern cake styles. From timeless favourites like Strawberry Shortcakes to innovative creations like Lebanese Black Forest and Mille Feuille, their diverse cake flavours and pastries are impressive.

From our surveys, they’re good at creating designs that match customers’ preferences, whether it’s a fun ice cream theme or an elegant gold design for birthdays. They also keep customers updated by sending photos of their orders, making it easy to ensure everything is just right before delivery.

On top of sharing photos of their creations, Milo’s Pastry shines in their quick and responsive communication, especially for customers with special requests. Plus, we found that they have many regulars—customers keep ordering for their birthdays, some for over three years.

Just a heads up, they aren’t nut-free, so it’s a pass for those with nut allergies. However, they have dietary options, like gluten-friendly, dairy-free, eggless, and vegan treats.

Regardless, what we love about Milo’s Pastry is how customers rave about the freshness and moisture of their cakes, whether for delivery or pick up. It’s impressive how well they hold up during transport, especially those with intricate designs or loads of buttercream.

Next on our list is Three Tarts. One thing we appreciate is the diverse menu – not only do they serve up gourmet cakes, but they also offer a selection of pies, tarts, cookies, squares, and even savoury treats like ham and cheese tarts.

We’re delighted they make gluten-free options, maintaining the same delicious taste. A satisfied customer even shared how their friend adored the gluten-free Belgian chocolate mousse cake for their birthday celebration.

But, we noticed that their ready-made and pre-order cakes tend to fly off the shelves quickly. So, if you’re the spontaneous type, you might find it a bit tricky to order one on a whim.

Also, note that they’re closed three days a week, from Mondays to Wednesdays. So, for those planning to order, coordinate with them to ensure the cake arrives right on time.

On a positive note, we do like that they offer next-day local deliveries on certain days, like Thursdays and Fridays, although these days might vary depending on the season or month.

Lastly, we think Three Tarts is a fantastic choice for anyone wanting to add some extra treats to their birthday celebration. With options like tarts and cookies alongside their delicious cakes to elevate the birthday spread.

A standout about Batter Up Bakery is its knack for handling big events. We appreciate that they offer cakes for occasions like weddings and corporate events and can handle bulk to keep your guests satisfied.

On that note, we like the variety of treats they offer, from cupcakes and cake pops to donuts, dessert cups, and even vegan and gluten-free options. For us, having everything available from one company makes it a breeze for party planners to add some extra sweetness to the birthday celebration.

It’s also a plus in our books that you can pick your flavour combination from a wide range of options for cake flavour, filling, and frosting. And it’s great to know they can cater to various dietary preferences and allergies, including vegan, keto, gluten-free diets, and food allergies.

However, note that they’re on the pricier side and ask for a 50% non-refundable deposit to secure your booking. Also, plan because ready-made cakes need at least three days’ notice, while custom cakes require a two-week lead time.

Finally, we appreciate that Batter Up Bakery offers setups, especially for their tiered cakes, cookies or even the whole spread. They even have stand rentals available, making it one less thing for customers to worry about when preparing for the big day.

The highlight for ThimbleCakes is that they’re 100% nut, sesame, egg, honey and gelatine free. They also offer a wide range of options including gluten-free, vegan, soy-free, and sunflower-free, all while maintaining the soft, creamy richness that makes a cake delicious.

We like that they provide a safe environment and offer safe products for people with food allergies—quite challenging to find these days. Based on what we’ve heard, the quality and taste of their cakes, cupcakes, and other treats are just as good as any other, even without all the dairy and gluten.

But we’re a bit bummed that they don’t offer fondant cakes or treats, as this alone limits the range of design styles available for custom cakes.

On the bright side, we love that ThimbleCakes offers photofrost cakes. With these cakes, you can send in a photo of your choice, and they’ll “print” it onto the cake as the design.

We’ve also heard from some customers that ThimbleCakes’ quotes tend to be a bit pricier than other places. Some have mentioned that even a box for cupcakes is charged separately, which can be a bit frustrating.

Overall, we believe ThimbleCakes is a solid option for birthday cakes, particularly for those with food sensitivities and strict dietary needs.

Here’s what we like about The Cake Shop: they’re experts at making mouthwatering cakes that are safe for people with nut allergies. Plus, they’ve got something for everyone, with vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free options available.

We’ve got to hand it to them – The Cake Shop has a real talent for crafting custom cakes. Customers have been singing their praises, especially for those eye-catching kids’ birthday cakes that burst with colour and personality.

On the flipside, we did come across a few reports about some inconsistencies in the quality of their cakes. Some customers mentioned issues like uneven frosting thickness and occasional dryness.

Also, just a heads up, we found out that The Cake Shop asks for a minimum of seven days’ notice for custom cake orders. Also, they require a credit card to secure all orders, which might not work for everyone.

Another thing we appreciate about The Cake Shop is that you can find them on various food delivery apps like Uber Eats, DoorDash, Skip the Dishes, and Givopoly. For us, it’s convenient for customers to browse through their options and place orders hassle-free.

Finally, we’ve got to give props to The Cake Shop for offering same-day delivery services for their ready-made cakes and products. It’s a real lifesaver for those spontaneous birthday celebrations.