# Quirky Nostalgic Bakeries Bake Shoppe is a New Toronto Bakery with a Playful Attitude By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-06-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bake-shoppe References: [bakeshoppeto](http://www.bakeshoppeto.com/home.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bake-Shoppe/240987149421523) [Bake Shoppe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goetzes-candy-company) is a fun new bakery in Toronto that puts a fresh spin on a variety of classic treats that will take you back to a simpler time. The Shoppe itself is also a unique and dynamic space, even boasting a clever neon "Baked" sign above the enticing selection of ice cream flavors (which includes a toasted marshmallow variety). Bake Shoppe's menu features plenty of grownup, homemade versions of childhood favorites like [Pop Tarts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-smores-choco-marshmallow), [Passion Flakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passion-fruit-guava-bars) and s'mores. The menu also includes more modern, health-focused options like an oatmeal hemp cookie, while they also make wedding cakes. The shop also plays host to a variety of pop-up shops, currently hosting one by local artist Corey Moranis, who creates candy-inspired jewelry. Bake Shoppe was founded by the same team behind Toronto's Wedding Cake Shoppe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nostalgic Desserts:** Opportunity for creating unique twists on classic treats that appeal to customers' sense of nostalgia. - **Interactive Bakery Spaces:** Opportunity to design bakery spaces that engage customers and create a memorable experience. - **Health-focused Treats:** Opportunity to develop bakery items that cater to health-conscious consumers while still being delicious. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakery:** Innovative bakeries can capitalize on the trend of nostalgic desserts and create new versions of classic treats. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity to collaborate with nostalgic bakeries and create unique experiences for events or weddings. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry designers can explore collaborations with nostalgic bakeries to create candy-inspired accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shortbread-Themed Holiday Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortbread-village-popup.md) - [Edible Pastry Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastry-holiday-homes.md) - [Casual Baking Class Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baking-social.md) - [Savory Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bars-seasonal-summer-offering.md) - [TV-Inspired Dessert Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridgerton.md) - [Holiday QSR Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cf-toronto-eaton-centre-1.md) - [Speedy Baked Goods Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopuff-the-bakery.md) - [Breakfast Pastry Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-city-cookies-and-kellanova.md) - [Street Art-Style Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-plug.md)