This Small Town Near Toronto Has A 'Cake Museum' & You Can Actually Eat Dessert There

It serves colourful Asian-inspired treats.

Woman sitting on modern cube bench in a café. Right: Woman eating Asian desserts.

Woman sitting on modern cube bench in a café. Right: Woman eating Asian desserts.

Staff Writer

You can enjoy coffee and Asian-inspired treats in a minimalist space that feels like an art museum in Ontario.

Blanc Cake Museum is both a mini museum and a café in the small town of Aurora, about an hour from Toronto. You'll find a number of unique desserts and sweet drinks to try at this spot.

You'll want your camera at the ready because the colourful desserts, modern vibe and art pieces make this Ontario café oh-so Instagrammable. It opened in 2022 and features cube-like seats where you can relax and enjoy a treat.

In addition to classic coffee drinks like cappuccinos, you'll also find fun options on the menu, such as a banana latte and plum lemon tea. You can call the shop to inquire about a custom cake or pop by to enjoy desserts such as coconut pineapple mousse, yuzu puff or green grape jasmine cake.

Some desserts come with an information card so you can read about the ingredients and flavour profile. It'll rate things like sweetness and lightness.

The museum vibes continue in the gift shop area where you'll find a number of things for sale such as artsy mugs, candles and locally roasted coffee.

Blanc Cake Museum

Price: $4.25+ per drink

Cuisine: Dessert and coffee

Address: Main Entrance on Wellington St., 15243 Yonge St. Unit 3B, Aurora, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can enjoy unique desserts in a modern space that's like dining in a mini art museum.

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  • Ottawa Staff Writer Megan Johnson was an Ottawa Staff Writer for Narcity Canada. Prior to joining the Narcity team she founded Ottawa River Lifestyle, a blog to promote the Capital Region and small towns along the Ottawa River. In addition to writing about Canadian businesses, local events and outdoor adventures, Megan has created content for Canadian brands and tourism boards. She has her B.Sc. in Honours Biochemistry and has always enjoyed various forms of writing and travel.

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