Business Details
19 Years
experience
Custom Cakes and Desserts in Buffalo, NY
Fairy Cakes Bakeshop is a family-friendly, full-service bakeshop dedicated to crafting high-quality desserts using fresh ingredients and classic home recipes. Established in 2007 as a catering business, we opened our Buffalo, NY storefront in 2011 and have since become known for our hand-decorated custom cakes, cookies, and innovative dessert tables. Our team brings decades of combined experience in baking and event design, having been featured on the Cooking Channel's Cupcake Showdown and Cheap Eats. We specialize in creating personalized dessert experiences for weddings, parties, and special events, offering everything from nostalgic baked goods to seasonal specialties. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our scratch-made products, allergy-friendly options, and flexible service models, including tastings, prop rentals, and full-day setup.Under new ownership since 2024, we continue to uphold the original brand vision while introducing fresh innovations in dessert artistry. Our location in Buffalo's Parkside neighborhood provides convenient access to local customers and event venues, including the Buffalo Zoo and Darwin Martin House. We maintain rigorous quality standards through in-house production and direct customer consultation, ensuring every order meets exact specifications. Our pricing structure accommodates various budgets, with options for pre-built dessert packages or fully customized displays. With over 15 years of operational history, we combine baking expertise with event planning knowledge to deliver reliable, creative dessert solutions for both individual and corporate clients.
Services
Custom Cakes
Dessert Tables
Cupcakes
Cookies
Baked Goods
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of baking expertise with both traditional and innovative dessert designs
- Our scratch-made desserts use fresh ingredients with allergy-friendly options available
- We provide full-service event support including setup, prop rentals, and custom consultations
- Featured on Cooking Channel's Cupcake Showdown and Cheap Eats for exceptional quality
- We accommodate various budgets with pre-built packages and customizable dessert displays
What people say
Beautiful creations
Exceptional taste
Professional service
Creative designs
Reliable delivery
Services
Custom Cakes
We create custom-designed cakes for weddings and special events using scratch-made ingredients. Available in multiple sizes from 4-inch smash cakes to 4-tier displays serving over 60 guests. Our bakers offer 10+ flavor options including seasonal varieties and dietary alternatives like gluten-free chocolate.
Dessert Tables
Full-service dessert table design featuring 3+ pieces per guest from our 20+ mini dessert options. Includes themed displays with coordinated colors and decorations, available with prop rentals and full setup/cleanup services for events of 20+ guests.
Cupcakes
Hand-decorated cupcakes in classic and seasonal flavors with multiple frosting options. Available in standard or mini sizes, with custom designs for special occasions and events. Dietary alternatives available with advance notice.
Cookie Decorating
Guided cookie decorating workshops featuring seasonal themes and professional techniques. Participants receive pre-portioned ingredients and personalized instruction for creating decorated cookies to take home.
Baked Goods
Daily baked goods including pies, bars, and specialty items like churro cakes and macarons. Available for retail purchase or custom orders with both classic and seasonal flavor options, including vegan and gluten-free choices.
People
Kelly Audette
Founder
Original brand creator who established Fairy Cakes in 2007 and operated until 2024. Developed the bakeshop's signature style and expanded offerings to include custom cakes and dessert tables.
Maureen Torpey
Former Partner
Business partner from 2011-2024 who helped expand the menu and introduce new dessert concepts. Instrumental in developing the bakeshop's event services and local market presence.
Nicolle
Current Owner
Former employee who acquired the business in 2024. Continues the brand legacy with the original team, maintaining quality standards while introducing new creative dessert innovations.
Questions
Do you make custom wedding cakes?
Yes, we create custom wedding cakes in various sizes with multiple flavor and design options. Tastings available for $25.
What dessert options are available for events?
We offer dessert tables with 20+ mini desserts, cupcakes, cookies, and specialty items. Packages start at $6.25 per guest.
Can you accommodate food allergies?
Yes, we offer allergy-specific tasting boxes and can incorporate special dietary items into dessert displays.
Do you provide setup services for events?
Yes, we offer full setup services including prop rentals, delivery, and day-of coordination for dessert displays.
Are baking classes available?
We host seasonal cookie decorating workshops with all materials provided for hands-on learning experiences.
What payment options do you accept?
We require a 20% deposit for event bookings with final payments due before delivery. Retail purchases accept standard payment methods.
Reviews (6)
Betsy Juhasz
Dec 31, 2021
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Charming bakery right across from the Buffalo Zoo. Delicious cupcakes, and most importantly, they make vegan and gluten free products that are beautifully decorated.
Lisa Gibbons
Nov 30, 2021
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I was highly disappointed in the cupcakes that I purchased after reading all of the wonderful reviews. The cupcakes were dense, dry, not very flavorful and we did not enjoy them.
Christine G.
Nov 23, 2021
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My daughter ordered several items for Thanksgiving and while the cookies and white chocolate wreath were very good, the $36 apple pie was not good at ALL and was thrown out with only one piece cut out. It was over-powered with lemon flavoring which was awful and you didnt get the apple pie taste. Several of us tried the piece and all agreed. We will not purchase this type of pie from there again.
Mary McLean
Nov 16, 2021
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From start to finish Fairy Cakes impressed us every step of the way!
Kelly was our contact and she was amazing! So attentive, so helpful and always a joy to work with. We met with her and she offered us many ideas, suggestions and guidance on creating the perfect dessert table; one with variety, cohesiveness and the appropriate amount for our number of guests. When we arrived at the reception, I was speechless! The table was perfection! The wedding decor was black and white and every dessert, every stand and every detail complimented the modern, yet classic theme. The Fairy Cakes creations
Kelly was our contact and she was amazing! So attentive, so helpful and always a joy to work with. We met with her and she offered us many ideas, suggestions and guidance on creating the perfect dessert table; one with variety, cohesiveness and the appropriate amount for our number of guests. When we arrived at the reception, I was speechless! The table was perfection! The wedding decor was black and white and every dessert, every stand and every detail complimented the modern, yet classic theme. The Fairy Cakes creations
Rachel Vaccaro
May 12, 2021
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I Love Love Love Fairy Cakes! If you live in the Buffalo area and have never been, do yourself a favor and visit Fairy Cakes the next time you are craving something sweet. Their cupcakes are creative, gorgeous and delicious!! They also make some of the BEST macarons in the area! I recently pre-ordered some treats for Mother's Day and they were a hit!! As a fellow baker, I can be a bit pickey when it comes to baked goods However, Fairy Cakes never disappoints. They are masterful in their craft and you can tell they know how to make quality pastries. Their baked goods are absolutely
Alex M. Odachowski
Jan 07, 2021
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Amazing! I went to Fairy Cakes for our wedding cake, and after pitching them all of my ideas, they delivered an amazing cupcake pull-apart cake. Kelly and Mo were great to work with, and I cant wait to go back for some cupcakes.
