Gerhard’s Cafe

Reviews

• Rakesh S.

  star star star star star 24 October 2026

  Woohoo this is my new place to go get cakes from!! Got two cakes for 45 people each from here for a reasonable price, but the quality was top notch! People are still contacting me about the delicious cheese cake and carrot cake a week later almost.  
  This is the new goto spot on the east end for me and my family for special event cakes.

• Ran N.

  star star star star star 21 October 2026

  The only place I could find that sold 10 inch sugar free cakes. I needed it asap for a birthday I was attending and this was perfect! Not only did it taste delicious and soft, but it was surprisingly sweet! Whatever they used as a sugar substitute, was amazing.
  
  I called earlier that day and asked for a 10 inch which they said they probably wouldn't have it done that day at 5 pm so I settled for an 8 inch which they did have. They called back about 10 mins later to say they do have it. Great customer service!

• Shirley L.

  star star star star star_border 21 October 2026

  Gerhard's Café looks like a decent spot to grab lunch but I personally never ate here so I can't comment much on their food. They have a wide selection of cakes and this bakery comes to mind if I need to pick up a full-sized cake for an occasion.
  
  I like the strawberry meringue cake. I love strawberry cakes in general so this is my favorite cake here. Other cakes that I enjoy include the chocolate cheesecake and the hazelnut cake.  
  
  Service is always friendly and the prices are reasonable. Solid spot for cakes whenever you need a cake for an occasion.

• Colanie B.

  star star star star star_border 2 October 2026

  When you enter Gerhard's, you're greeted with display cases of home made cookies, tempting cakes and handmade European chocolate truffles. Place your order at the counter, have a seat (There are tables for 2s and two for 4s), and they'll bring your food to you. Decorated in granny chic with tea pots, doilys and hand crafted dolls on display (you can purchase the ones you like): you'll wonder if there is a little old lady in the kitchen whippin up somethin special just for you.
  
  WE ORDERED:
  - California Turkey wrap was yummy.
  - Lentil soup was outstanding! It was flavored with curry and had bits of squash in it.
  - Ham and cheese quiche was light and creamy YUM! Best to eat them when they're just out of the oven in the morning.
  - Caesar salad side was ok.
  - Chocolate (mousse) Cheesecake was perfectly light with just the right amount of sweetness: a perfect way to end our meal.
  - Chocolate truffle sample - rich with decadent chocolate.
  
  Simple, unpretentious food in a homey atmosphere with attentive service: this is my kind of place.

• Cindy L.

  star star star star_border star_border 30 September 2026

  My friend's love this place and they took me here.   It's in a strip mall close to Scarborough town centre.   It's definitely quaint... and has a old world feel to it (ie. not modern or renovated) .    The food does kind of taste like eating at grandmas...simple, no frills, home cooking .  
  
  I had the spinach and ham quiche, it was well done but since it was microwaved to warm up it slightly stuck to the plate.  Still a nice slice of quiche with a standard Ceasar salad.    The quiche and salad was $9.99.   The roast beef on a kaiser at $7.99 looked fresh and balanced meat to bun ratio.    
  
  The desserts stand out.  The strawberry meringue cake was not very sweet at all, just enough to bring out the flavours....and actually quite nice.  
  
  My friends got the sugar free chocolate cake that was really a very mildly sweetened chocolate mousse in texture.  I normally shy away from sugar free products of any sort, but this was actually really great for a sugar free product, very creamy, great chocolate flavour, and wonderfully balanced.    Pretty much a diabetic's dream dessert.    The cake slices are about $5.50 a slice .    
  
  It's definitely not inexpensive for the location and decor, but if you enjoy a very unpretentious quite small cafe with old world uncomplicated food, you can get that in a sit down cafe at the price of takeout.  
  
  Also was wonderfully nice to kids and kid friendly, just call in first because they only have 1 table of 4.....the other tables all seat 2.  
  
  I didn't love it, but this place does have it's merits.