There’s always room for dessert ... right? With so many great spots in London, we want to highlight the sweeter side of things.
From chocolates to cakes and everything in between - check out our top 10 favourite spots for dessert in London, Ontario.
BLACK WALNUT BAKERY CAFÉ
Black Walnut Bakery Café starts baking in the early hours, using high quality ingredients and crafting each baked good from scratch. Beloved menu items include butter tarts, scones and cruffins that will knock your socks off. They’re constantly adding new and innovative items to keep you on your toes. Did we mention that they also have some of the best coffee in the city?
SHRAIM'S SWEETS
Shraim's Sweets was established in 2019 by Ibrahim and Mohammad, two brothers with big dreams. What started in a small corner of Shelby’s Horton location has grown into an independent location at Oxford and Wonderland. Their innovative creations have solidified them as one of the best places for sweets in London. Shraims stakes their claim on being the creators of the ‘Sushi Crepe’ which is just as good as it sounds. Their menu also features everything from mojitos to cheesecakes, leaving no shortage of goodies to try.
SOONIES
Soonies was inspired by a trip that the owner took to Dubai, where every day was filled with new foods and flavours he hadn’t experienced previously. When he returned home, he was dead set on bringing a similar dining experience to London. Soonies sells waffles, milkshakes and cheesecakes topped with the unique taste of Belgian cookie butter and biscuits. Everything they serve is decadent, delicious and beautifully simple.
the cookie place Co.
Everyone loves a good cookie, but you've NEVER had a cookie like this before! The Cookie Place Co. specializes in over-the-top gourmet creations that will have your eyes wide and stomach rumbling. They pride themselves on using fresh ingredients to make unique cookie creations with a variety of fillings and toppings. Don't forget their cookie cakes – an amazing way to celebrate any occasion.
FORRAT'S CHOCOLATE
The Forrat family settled in London with the goal of bringing affordable luxury treats to the community. Forrat's Chocolate specializes in quality European handcrafted truffles and fine chocolates. Their signature ‘Chocolate Lounge’ further embraces the European lifestyle and allows you enjoy their chocolate as an event with family and friends. Forrat’s chocolates are made fresh on site using natural ingredients like milk, butter and cocoa beans and their in-house chocolate studio even allows you to try your hand at making chocolate!
BOXCAR DONUTS
Boxcar Donuts have quickly become a staple in London, and with good reason. They use fresh fruits, all natural colourings and melt-in-your-mouth yeast dough. Their flavour combinations are ever-changing, delicious and look stunning! Satisfy your sweet cravings by visiting their Masonville shop or their retail partners located throughout the region.
Buttercreme
Buttercreme is on a quest to reimagine ice cream, cookies and dessert. Hand crafted in small batches from local, whole and adored ingredients, their gluten-free, dairy-free and plant-based ice cream is for everyone. Their cookies are all that dessert lovers dream of! In trying to develop a pancake recipe, they stumbled upon a deliciously chewy and soft cookie that's gluten free. Dairy-free and plant-based cookie options are available as well!
HAPPINESS CAFÉ
Small family-owned business Happiness Café has definitely lived up to its name! What started as an at-home hobby in Ukraine has turned into a fruitful business for owners Olha and Anatolii. Their offerings are simple in the best way: refined, beautiful and made from scratch with real ingredients. Located in downtown London, Happiness also offers specialty cakes, savoury options and so much more, with plenty of dairy-free and gluten free options to enjoy as well.
mustangs dessert
With a passion for life and a love for all things sweet, Mustangs Dessert creates beautiful desserts to take their customers on an adventure of life’s sweetest moments. Featuring cakes, waffles, crepes, ice creams, milkshakes and other treats to satisfy your sweet tooth, they use only the freshest fruits and premium Belgian chocolate to ensure that every bite is an experience of quality and flavor. They're located near Western University to satisfy late study night cravings!
Craig's cookies
Craig’s Cookies has made their mark on London’s Richmond Row with ooey-gooey cookies that everyone’s talking about! Co-owned by two proud Western University alumni, this cookie lovers' paradise offers 100+ irresistible flavours, from classic favourites like Peanut Butter cup and Nutella, to wild creations like cranberry cheesecake and Sour Cherry Blaster. Whether you’re treating yourself, sharing with friends or looking for the perfect gift, their creations are a must-try indulgence.
Honourable Mention
ARVA MILLHOUSE BAKERY / Old North Sconery
For those that don’t know, the Arva Flour Mill is North America’s oldest operating flour mill. The flour produced here is used throughout the city and plays a part in some of the delicious sweets baked across London! Once located on-site at this historic mill, the Old North Sconery can now be found in Old North London! Everything is baked fresh daily and, if you’re struggling to decide what to try first, their banana bread and butter tarts are hands down favourites.
With so many incredible options locally, it’s hard not to embrace your sweet tooth. Get out and #ExploreLdnOnt and be sure to tag @tourismlondon along the way for a chance to be featured on our website and socials.
