By MT
“CAKE doesn’t ask silly questions, CAKE understands.” “When stressed and in doubt CUPCAKE it out.” Are you a sweet tooth? A lover of “good things”? Then here are some bakeshops in Colombo that might just appease your craving or need no matter the reason or excuse!
1. Bakes by Bella
If “You’re here for the cake”, then you’ve chosen the right place. Bakes By Bella began in 2014 and is a place that does a variety of modern cakes. From simple and elegant to colorful and kid-attractive designs. Needless to say they cater to any occasion. Bakes By Bella takes pride in themselves in using fresh ingredients like pure butter and not adding shelf life extenders to their cakes.
Location – 26, T.G. Jayawardena Mawatha, Colpetty, Colombo 03
Open Hours – 8:30am to 7:00pm (Except on Mondays)
0777 445 449, 0112 301 588
Email – info@bakesbybella.com
Visit their Instagram page @bakesbybellacakes or Facebook page @BakesbyBella for more information.
2. Better Butter Bakery
As the very name suggests, the founder of Better Butter Bakery loves treats turned out of butter. Their designs are mostly simple but colourful and attractive. They make customizable cakes for all your special occassions.
Location – 349A, Highlevel Road, Navinna, Maharagama 10280
Open Hours – 9:00am to 8:00pm daily
0771 565 898
Visit their website, Instagram page @betterbutterbakery or Facebook page Better Butter Bakery for more information.
Email – info@betterbutterbakery.lk
3. The Cake Factory
The Cake Factory started out in 2005 by two sisters, Hafsa and Farah, who’ve had a rich history of culinary and baking skills. They craft every individual cake with care as well as fresh and local ingredients when available. They especially handcraft them with love.
Location – 91A, 5th Lane, Colombo 00300 & 25, Buthgamuwa road, Rajagiriya
Open Hours – 10:00am to 5:00pm (Sunday) & 9:00am to 6:30pm (Monday-Friday)
0777 382 510, 0770 107 525, 0112 372 322, 0112 868414
Visit their website, Instagram page @thecakefactory.lk for more information.
Email – cakefactory@gmail.com
4. Caked by Amna
Going by the cakes Amna has designed and baked, they look neat as well as novel.
Location – 23, Murugan Place, Colombo 00600
Open Hours – 8:30am to 5:30pm (Monday-Saturday)
0777 809 923, 0112 586 923
Visit their Instagram page @caked_by_amna or their Facebook page @Caked by amna for more information.
5. Butter Boutique
“We don’t just bake, we create!” is the founder Rukshi Nethicumara’s and team’s motto. Butter Boutique ‘s signature cake, Tres Leches cake which is a sponge cake soaked in three types of milk, has many positive reviews on it.
Location – 70, Rosemead Place, Colombo 00700
Open Hours – 8:00am to 8:00pm (Sunday to Thursday) & 8:00am to 11:00pm (Friday & Saturday)
0112 690 028, 0117 040 028
Visit their Instagram page @butter_boutique or Facebook page @Butter Boutique for more information.
6. Desserts Inc
Sheara Jay, the founder of Colombo Desserts and Desserts Inc, is someone who is very passionate on the quality of the cakes she crafts. As per the taste, flavour and moistness of the cake, there were very positive reviews. Colombo Desserts need just three days prior notice.
Location – 71/5, Colombo 00700
Open Hours – 9:00am to 8:00pm (Monday, Wednesday to Friday) & 9:00am to 5:00pm (Tuesday & Saturday)
0777 510 775
Visit their website or Instagram page @colombodesserts for more information.
7. Green Cabin
Green Cabin has been in the baking industry and serving since 1884! They serve in over ten outlets in the city and suburbs of Colombo. Their infamous pineapple gateaux has been a favourite among consumers for decades.
Head Office – 85, B389, Dehiwala, Mt.Lavinia
Outlets/Locations – https://www.greencabin.lk/locations
Open Hours – Varying times according to the location. All outlets are open 8:00am onwards.
0115 222 777
Email – hello@greencabin.net
Visit their website, Facebook page @Green Cabin or Instagram page @greencabin.lk for more information.
No matter what occasion you are looking to celebrate with a beautiful cake, any one of these great bakeries would be an option you wouldn’t regret.
