Great Bakeries for Birthday Cakes in Boston

 
The treats are sweet at these Boston bakeries that make great birthday cakes. Photo courtesy of Larena Hindy and Donna Grandy at Donna’s Cakes.

1. Donna’s Cakes — West Roxbury

Donna’s Cakes prides itself on using only their signature buttercream frosting, which it can apply to round cakes, sheet cakes or even cupcakes. Choose from one of the bakery’s many whimsical designs.

2. Bao Bao Bakery & Cafe — Chinatrown

This family-owned Chinatown bakery is renowned for its custom-made cakes. The birthday cakes from this Boston spot are bright and colorful, and the artists at Bao Bao can make almost any birthday cake idea a reality!

 
Get a slice of birthday fun from these Boston bakeries. Photo courtesy of Oakleaf Cakes Bake Shop.

3. Oakleaf Cakes Bake Shop — Fenway

Oakleaf Cakes had humble beginnings in its owner’s kitchen, but as demand rapidly grew, the bakery had to find another home. When you visit the Fenway shop, you’ll immediately know why Oakleaf’s popularity has soared (hint: it’s the attention to detail). Oakleaf can even craft some pretty crazy concoctions, like life-sized Star Wars figures made entirely out of cake!

Great Bakeries for Birthday Cakes Near Boston

4. Party Favors — Brookline

This one-stop shop for all your party needs has been serving the Boston-area for more than 50 years. Not only can you order a delicious and beautiful custom cake from Party Favors, but you can also pick up balloons, streamers, and other party supplies while you’re there. Select from character, animal or gender-specific birthday cakes at this Brookline bakery.

5. Konditor Meister — Braintree

Konditor Meister's decadent cakes add a sweet finish to any occassion, and the selection of kids' birthday cakes include a variety of fun themes, like LEGOs, Disney, and Star Wars. And the gourmet desserts and pastries are worth the trip.

6. Lyndell’s Bakery — Somerville

In a city steeped in history, we couldn’t leave one of its oldest bakeries off the list. Lyndell’s Bakery in Somerville has been crafting cakes and other confections for more than 130 years! That’s a lot of birthday cakes. And Lyndell’s can make your child’s next one extra special with one of the bakery’s custom designs featuring characters, sports, animals, or almost anything else you can think of.

7. Yum Bunnies Cakery — Belmont

Based in Boston for over a decade, Yum Bunnies is all about creating sweet treats that are as tasty as they are eye-catching. Select from a variety of cake and frosting/filling flavors and designs to create a custom cake, or try one of Yum Bunnies Cupcake Parties where the kids get to bake and decorate the cupcakes themselves.

8. Montilio's Bakery — Hanover, Avon, Braintree, Brockton, Quincy & Weymouth

This Italian bakery has tasty birthday cakes for kids, including SpongeBob, Pokemon, and Elmo. And some birthday cakes for kids are topped with extra-sweets, like donuts. And the multiple locations makle this small local chain a convenient option for family birthdays all around Boston.

Top image courtesy of Larena Hindy and Donna Grandy/Donna’s Cakes.