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A legacy of European baking in Mississauga

A family tradition of excellence

Our family baking story began in Bari, Italy in 1930, before coming to Canada in 1963 on St. Clair Avenue West in midtown Toronto. Since then, La Sem has carried its European baking heritage forward, creating cakes, pastries, breads, gelato and more for meaningful occasions, with care.

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12 years Top Choice Award winner

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Authentic Italian flavours, baked in Mississauga

Meet the team behind twelve years of Top Choice Awards. See the cannoli being filled, the cakes being finished by hand, and the recipes that came with our family from Bari.

  • Family recipes since 1930
  • Everything made fresh in house
  • Top Cake Boutique, 12 years running
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Proudly serving Mississauga and surrounding areas

Cakes for life’s biggest moments

Every cake is designed around your celebration: the guests, the colours, the story. Choose an occasion to see what we make.

  1. 01 Wedding cakesTiered showpieces with hand-made sugar flowers, in fondant or fresh cream.
  2. 02 Birthdays & noveltyAny theme, any age, any shape, from milestone birthdays to favourite heroes.
  3. 03 Bridal showersPainted porcelain patterns, sugar peonies and colours to match the day.
  4. 04 Engagements & anniversariesSoft, romantic designs dressed with fresh flowers.
  5. 05 Baptism, Communion & ConfirmationGraceful cakes for faith milestones, finished with crosses, pearls and flowers.
  6. 06 GraduationCelebrate the cap-toss moment with clean lines, pearls and gold.

Also baby showers, bachelor & bachelorette and any flavour you can imagine.

Design your cake See all occasions

Our signature collection

Custom baking for special events

Explore La Sem’s selection of sweet and savoury favourites, prepared with traditional European methods, fresh ingredients, and careful attention to quality.

Cakes

Cakes

Combining creativity, structure and traditional European craftsmanship, La Sem provides celebration cakes for every occasion with attention to flavour, finish, and the details that make the occasion feel personal.

 Gelato

Gelato

Made fresh in house with a smooth rich texture, using imported Italian ingredients, our traditional gelato comes in a variety of flavours.

 Assorted pastries

Assorted pastries

Our traditional European-style pastries including cannoli, fruit tarts, éclairs, baba, neopolitans and others are made fresh daily and balance flavour and texture.

 Almond cookies

Almond cookies

Visit La Sem for freshly made cookies, from buttery shortbread to classic amaretti, almond cookies and biscotti. Perfect for any occasion.

 Bread

Bread

Enjoy our homemade Pane di Altamura (Matarese bread). A crunchy rustic artisan bread made from a traditional family recipe and baked fresh Friday through Sunday.

 Sourdough bread

Sourdough bread

Crispy crust, soft airy centre and that irresistible homemade taste. Baked fresh from our homemade starter.

 Focaccia sandwiches

Focaccia sandwiches

Our focaccia sandwiches bring together freshly baked focaccia bread and quality savoury fillings. A popular option for a satisfying lunch or a quick snack.

Customer favourites

What people come back for

Macarons

Macarons

Delicate French-style macarons that bring colour, texture, and variety with a crisp shell and deliciously smooth fillings.

 Cupcakes

Cupcakes

Delicious cupcakes for every sweet occasion.

 Zeppole

Zeppole

This lightly fried puff filled with vanilla custard and amarena is made in-house following Mr. Ventola’s original recipe. He was one of the first to bring this St. Joseph’s Day specialty to Toronto.

 Gourmet cookies

Gourmet cookies

Freshly baked gourmet cookies crafted with premium ingredients and irresistible flavours. Our keto cookies offer a lower-carb choice.

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Design your own

Build your cake, layer by layer

Every custom cake starts with four choices. Shapes come in round, square, hexagon, heart and petal, from 6″ to 18″, two or three layers high.

All custom cakes are moistened with liqueur. Tell us and we’ll leave it out.

All cake types & fillings

  1. 1

    Sponge

    European vanillaEuropean chocolateAlmondRed velvetSacherCarrotPound cakeSfoglia (eggless)Gluten-freeNY cheesecakeIce cream

  2. 2

    Filling

    Chantilly creamVanilla custardChocolate custardBacioHazelnutTiramisu creamFrutto di boscoZabaglioneTorroneCappuccinoLemonMango+ 12 more

  3. 3

    Fresh fruit

    StrawberriesKiwiPeach slicesPineapple chunksMixed fruit

  4. 4

    Icing

    Whipped creamButter creamChocolate ganacheRolled fondant

Planning a celebration?

Tell us about your cake

Share the date, the guest count and your idea. We’ll help with size, flavour and design, then have it ready for pick-up.

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The original La Sem pasticceria on St. Clair Avenue West
St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto

Our story

Made with passion, baked with love

At La Sem, we blend time-honoured European baking techniques with the finest ingredients to create unforgettable flavours and beautiful creations for all your special occasions. From handcrafted cakes and delicate pastries to classic Italian favourites, every treat is made with care and attention to detail.

  1. 1930Mimi Semeraro founds La Sem in Bari, Italy
  2. 1963Nicola Ventola opens La Sem in midtown Toronto, with the GTA’s first bakery patio
  3. TodayBaking for Mississauga at 1275 Eglinton Ave. East

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The La Sem team in their chef jackets
Top Choice Award, 12 years on top

Mississauga’s choice, twelve years running

Named Top Cake Boutique by Top Choice Awards every year since 2015, with Readers’ Choice and People’s Choice awards along the way.

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“Thank you so much for all of your hard work and special care in creating our perfect wedding cake! … P.S. It was delicious too!”

Kristina C.

“Everyone loved the delicious, but simple ingredients. Nothing was left behind.”

Sara & Justin

“We were all stunned at how incredible the cake looked, it was the talk of the party!”

Doris

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Come visit us

Taste the tradition for yourself

Address
1275 Eglinton Ave. East
Mississauga, ON L4W 2Z2
Hours
Every day, 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Phone
(905) 624-8888
Fax
(905) 238-3232
Email
info@lasemcakes.ca
Get directions
The La Sem Patisserie and Italian Bakery storefront on Eglinton Avenue East
Look for the orange sign at 1275 Eglinton Ave. East