13 best cake shops that deliver in Hong Kong

Le Dessert is an online French pastry shop that was founded in 2019 by entrepreneur Julien de Préaumont and chef Julien Zampieri. Inspired by the traditions of crafting French pastries, Le Desserts puts their own modern twist on their creations while providing authentic French flavours to Hongkongers. Savour desserts such as their signature pavlovas and Charlotte layer cakes, and their modern pastries like jarred tiramisu and cheesecakes. Le Dessert can accommodate scheduled or even same-day deliveries across Hong Kong. Order your desserts from Le Dessert’s website or contact them on WhatsApp.

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Want some class with your cake? Well, these guys have got you covered. With a series of stunningly beautiful works of edible art that are almost too pretty to eat, you can choose your flavours to taste. Head over to Vive’s boutique pop-up store at Landmark Prince's, which is as photogenic as the creative sweet treats served there. Be sure to taste the signature Uni-cone. Available in eight flavours, it’s basically a cake with an upside-down ice-cream cone that sits atop of it. Vive also specialises in bespoke creations by designer Vivien Lau, who can make your dream cake a reality. Deliveries across Kowloon and Hong Kong Island costs $200, and New Territories is only an additional $50.

The Butterfly Patisserie at the Rosewood is well known amongst Hongkongers for its excellent selection of cakes, pastries, and sweet treats dreamed up by the pastry team at this luxury hotel. The cakes here are works of art, delicately crafted in bright colours and interesting shapes to make them look almost as good as they taste. Expect the classics such as the Black Forest, or try out their best-selling Tahitian Vanilla Millefeuille. Deliveries across Hong Kong (excluding outlying islands) costs $200, or enjoy complimentary delivery across Hong Kong on orders of $2,500 or above.

It’s possible to indulge your sweet tooth without feeling guilty thanks to The Cakery’s wide range of cakes. From organic, vegan, low-sugar, gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free and keto-friendly cakes, signature cakes also come in a variety of flavours including chocolate indulgence , black sesame, and much more, offering a lot of choice for those that have specific dietary requirements. Deliveries within Hong Kong Island cost $150, $250 for Kowloon, and $350 for New Territories.

Online bakery Butter offers American style cakes that can be ordered online and delivered directly to your doorstep or picked up at their Soho branch. The cakes are huge and hearty with flavours like triple chocolate, carrot, red velvet, and more, while the pie offerings include banana cream, blueberry crumble, key lime, and apple. You can also order their dog-friendly cakes for your furry friends too. Deliveries within Kennedy Town to Tai Hang cost $40, whereas deliveries for the rest of Hong Kong Island cost $100, and $400 for Kowloon and New Territories.

Taking off from their online boutique, Soulgood Bakery now sells their Basque cheesecakes in an adorable store that looks straight out of a Wes Anderson film. Revamping the original Spanish cheesecake recipe, Soulgood Bakery’s creations utilises Asian ingredients like mochi, pandan, taro, and matcha to create scrumptious cheesecakes that appeal to local taste buds. If you’re looking for something to enjoy on the go, they also sell cake jars with layers of indulgent fillings sandwiched between cake sponges. Delivery fees start at $100 and vary depending on your location. Check their website for more information.

Known for its almond layer cakes, especially the signature watermelon strawberry cake, Lifetastic is a great shop to get your gluten-free cake on. Their menu has some real tasty delights including a pandan and mango black rice layer cake, keto layer cheesecake, a vegan cocoa and raspberry layer cake and much more. You can even get petite cake party bundles so you don't have to choose which flavour and, instead, enjoy a selection of your preferred cakes. Complimentary delivery is available upon purchasing any cakes excluding outlying islands.

Helmed by expert pastry chef Ringo Chan, this cake shop in the Four Seasons hotel bakes up some stellar desserts that range from the traditional to adventurous new incarnations. The shop functions as an online platform, in which customers can order the pastries and cakes that they want, for either in-store pickup or delivery starting from $200 and upwards depending on your location.

Jouer is an artistic patisserie baking up stylish, sophisticated and playful treats. In addition to French classics like madeleines, macarons and scones, they are known for their creme de la creme of layered cakes. Jouer — which means 'to play' in French — emphasises a spirit of celebration which is brought to life through their exquisitely-crafted cakes and inventive flavours. Cake options include modern interpretations of nostalgic favourites like s'mores, banoffee and red velvet, alongside quirky and unique creations like raspberry bellini, passion fruit colada and blueberry chamomile, satisfying a full spectrum of tastes. If you need your sweet treats in a pinch, Jouer offers same-day delivery for select items, please check their website for availability. Enjoy deliveries within Kowloon for $100 and $150 within New Territories.

Established back in 1999, Sweet Secrets was among the first bakeries in Hong Kong dedicated to baking up Western-style cakes. Over the years, they’ve come a long way, and now serve up a dizzying selection of delectable treats including their red velvet cake, strawberry delight, best-selling chocolate truffle cake and mango mania.

What’s more, the bakers here really care about their customers’ wants and needs, so whether it be allergen-friendly, gluten-free, paleo, vegan carb or sugar-free, Sweet Secrets has got you covered. Delivery is available to anywhere in Hong Kong with the price based on address. Contact them on Whatsapp to find more information.

In these trying times, it's nice to know there's still some sweetness in Hong Kong. Enter the Mandarin Cake Shop, which has been catering to the city's sweet tooth for many years. With just a few clicks, you can get everything from their signature cakes to pastries to confectioneries. Delivery fees start from $290 and vary depending on your location, check their website for more information.

Ms B's Cakery offers show-stopping designer cakes. The mastermind behind it all is Bonnae Gokson, who is known for her glamorous confections. The dessert names alone are enough of an attention-grabber, such as Better than Sex, Sweet Dreams and Madame Butterfly. These cakes taste just as good as they look. Deliveries across Hong Kong start at $280 and vary upon locations. Check their website for more details.

Renowned pastry chef Tony Wong puts all his passion into his creations, having accumulated more than 30 years of culinary experience. His signature chocolate truffles and mango napoleons attract the young and old alike who line up outside to get one hell of a sweet treat. Available in numerous colourful variations, their rose-shaped cakes are one of the most Insta-worthy desserts this side of town.To order, check out the online cake menu and then email order@patisserietonywong.com with your selection and address. Deliveries to Kowloon cost $150 and $200 for Hong Kong Island and New Territories. Additional costs will be added for deliveries to outlying islands.