I called Cake Opera on my way to them at 545pm and explained I was on my way but stuck in a bit of traffic so wanted to know if they were closing precisely at 6pm. The woman on the phone was extremely kind and assured me theyd wait for me and didnt mind staying open a few extra minutes. Wow! What a change from your typical stores and bakeries in Toronto.
At almost 6, I walked into Cake Opera and was hit by the smell of fresh baking. Yum! I was greeted by the pastry chef and given excellent service. I only purchased 3 cupcakes and 3 macarons but they were wrapped and I treated as though I had spent hundreds of dollars. Which at $4.25 a cupcake, is easy to do.
The cupcakes were light, delicious and the buttercream (swiss meringue), was creamy and smooth. This is one of the only bakeries where raspberry tastes like raspberry and isnt just pink icing. The lemon was tart, fresh and my favorite. The coconut was excellent and has coconut in the cake too not just icing. They only have red velvet on weekends so I will be back to try it.
My only complaint is cost. Yes the cakes are beautiful and tasty. However, I could do without the gold cupcake liner and over the top presentation in order to pay $1 less for what in essence is a glammed up cupcake. Will I go back? Yes but not as often as if prices were reasonable.
However, I have a sneaking suspicion that due to proximity to my home, I may end up here more than I think. Cake Opera makes me want to plan an extravagant event in order to get their cakes.