Our own characters · Made in Markham

Meet the Cake Buddies

Seven character cakes you'll only find at The Place. Real dairy fresh cream, your pick of 13 flavours, delivered across Toronto and the GTA.

Pick your BuddyNeed one today or tomorrow?
  • From $68.95
  • 6, 8 or 10 inch
  • Add a message

The family

Pick your Buddy

Tap a Buddy to choose size, flavour and date.

  • Birthday Buddy character cake: Strawberries, cream swirls and a striped candle

    Birthday Buddy

    “The big day called. I'm already wearing the candle.”

    Strawberries, cream swirls and a striped candle

    From $69.95 $74.95Today or tomorrow ›
  • Blushy Buddy character cake: Pink ombre, cherries and a pink candle

    Blushy Buddy

    “Pink? Obviously. Please photograph me before you cut me.”

    Pink ombre, cherries and a pink candle

    From $72.95 $77.95Today or tomorrow ›
  • Party Buddy character cake: Rainbow layers, sprinkles and a candle

    Party Buddy

    “I wore my brightest stripes. So… where's the party?”

    Rainbow layers, sprinkles and a candle

    From $74.95 $79.95Today or tomorrow ›
  • Rollie Buddy character cake: A soft white roll with a happy face

    Rollie Buddy

    “Yes, I'm a paper roll. No, nobody ever sees me coming.”

    A soft white roll with a happy face

    From $68.95 $73.95Today or tomorrow ›
  • Dapper Buddy character cake: Glasses, a moustache and a nut crumble topNew

    Dapper Buddy

    “Glasses, moustache, impeccable manners. I'll class up any table.”

    Glasses, a moustache and a nut crumble top

    From $76.95 $78.95
  • Petal Buddy character cake: Soft pink with cream petals and a candleNew

    Petal Buddy

    “This cream-petal crown? Hand-piped, darling.”

    Soft pink with cream petals and a candle

    From $76.95 $78.95
  • Cocoa Buddy character cake: Cocoa-dusted, with a sipping strawChoose 0 Sugar Added or Keto0 SUGAR ADDEDorKETO

    Cocoa Buddy

    “I keep things strictly cocoa. Keto or 0 Sugar Added, your call.”

    Cocoa-dusted, with a sipping straw

    From $70.95 $75.95Today or tomorrow ›

Flavours & sizes

The face is theirs. The flavour is yours.

  1. Pick a faceEvery Buddy is a real fresh cream cake with its own hand-piped look.
  2. Pick size and flavour6, 8 or 10 inch, 13 flavours inside. The face stays the same.
  3. Pick your dateAny day ahead for the pre-order price, or today with an Express Buddy.
  • Vanilla
  • Salted Caramel
  • Tiramisu
  • Coconut Latte
  • Soya Milk
  • Mango Oolong
  • Rose Lychee
  • Black Sesame
  • Matcha
  • Milk Tea
  • Chocolate
  • Strawberry
  • Strawberry Brulee

Cocoa Buddy is chocolate, in 0 Sugar Added or Keto · Flourless.

Same day or pre-order

Tonight, or the day you pick.

Pick a datePre-order priceToday or tomorrow5 Express Buddies

Order an Express Buddy by 2:30 PM for delivery tonight, 5:30–10:30 PM, or pick it up in Markham by 4 PM. Your cart's date picker shows what's open for your area.

★★★★★
“Looks exactly like the reference photo, and was very delicious. Not too sweet. Light and fluffy.”
6-inch Rollie Buddy, tiramisu · Google review

Every Buddy comes with

  • Real dairy cream — whipped fresh for your order
  • A hand-piped face — made to order in our Markham kitchen
  • Your message — add a short one when you order
  • GTA delivery — from $4.95, free over $85 in most areas; or free pickup in Markham

At a glance

Cake Buddies at a glance

BuddyLooks likeSame day
Birthday BuddyStrawberries, cream swirls, striped candleYes
Blushy BuddyPink ombre, cherries, pink candleYes
Party BuddyRainbow layers, sprinkles, candleYes
Rollie BuddySoft white rollYes
Dapper BuddyGlasses, moustache, nut crumbleBook ahead
Petal BuddySoft pink, cream petals, candleBook ahead
Cocoa BuddyCocoa dusting, straw · 0 Sugar Added or KetoYes

Cake Buddies are The Place's own family of character cakes, hand-piped in real dairy fresh cream at our kitchen at 505 Hood Rd, Unit 10, Markham. Most come in 6, 8 or 10 inch with a choice of 13 flavours, from $68.95. 5 Buddies have an Express version for same-day delivery across Toronto and the GTA.

Questions, answered

Cake Buddies FAQ

What is a Cake Buddy?

A Cake Buddy is one of The Place's own character cakes: a real fresh cream cake with a hand-piped face, made to order in our Markham kitchen. Each Buddy has its own look and personality.

How many Cake Buddies are there?

There are 7 right now: Birthday Buddy, Blushy Buddy, Party Buddy, Rollie Buddy, Dapper Buddy, Petal Buddy and Cocoa Buddy.

What flavours and sizes can I choose?

Most Buddies come in 6, 8 or 10 inch, with 13 flavours inside: Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Tiramisu, Coconut Latte, Soya Milk, Mango Oolong, Rose Lychee, Black Sesame, Matcha, Milk Tea, Chocolate, Strawberry and Strawberry Brulee. The face stays the same whichever flavour you pick. Cocoa Buddy is chocolate, in 0 Sugar Added or Keto · Flourless.

Can I get a Cake Buddy today in Toronto?

Yes. 5 Buddies have an Express version: order by 2:30 PM for delivery across Toronto and the GTA tonight (5:30–10:30 PM), or pick up in Markham by 4 PM. Express Buddies come in fewer sizes and flavours; the date picker in your cart shows what's open for your area.

Is there a 0 Sugar Added or Keto Cake Buddy?

Yes. Cocoa Buddy comes in 0 Sugar Added or Keto · Flourless. The other Buddies are Lightly Sweet, made with real dairy fresh cream.

Can you add a message to a Cake Buddy?

Yes. Add a short message (up to 20 characters) on the product page when you order.

How much is delivery, and can I pick up?

Delivery across Toronto and the GTA starts at $4.95 and is free over $85 in most areas. Pickup is free at The Place, 505 Hood Rd, Unit 10, Markham ON L3R 5V6.

Are they too cute to cut?

Everyone says so. Everyone cuts anyway. Take the photo first, then hand the first slice to the birthday person.

They're all looking at you.

Go on, pick a favourite.

Pick your Buddy

505 Hood Rd, Unit 10, Markham ON · +1 888-356-9099