Who we are
Our story begins in 2013 where we first met in pastry school at George Brown College. After graduating from the Baking & Pastry Arts program, we set out into the world on our separate paths.
We managed to work alongside each other within various restaurants and bakeries across the city until both of our journeys came to halt in 2020. We noticed lost jobs and diminishing pastry programs and experienced first hand what the pastry culture was becoming in restaurants.
As foodies, Sabrina from an Italian background and Amanda from a Portuguese background, we love to eat! We never pass up a good bite or a new spot in the city to check out. However, we grew increasingly frustrated by the recurring disappointment of lacklustre sweet endings at our beloved restaurants - so we decided to take matters into our own hands!
We embarked on this journey to create desserts that transcend expectations for both chefs and restauranteurs. As an all women team, we stand by hand made and freshly made-to-order small batch desserts. Every dessert we create meets tantalizing flavours, flawless execution and unmatched artistry.
There’s no one that loves a great dessert more than us; so let us be...
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We believe that desserts should be the grand finale of an exceptional dining experience; leaving a lasting impression on every taste bud and captivating the senses.
Our vision
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Crafted by pros that promise to deliver expert-quality desserts every time.
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Our cakes, icings, ganaches, and more are all tested and hand made in small batches from scratch.
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We’re committed to only using the good stuff: real butter, real natural flavours, Belgian chocolate, and nothing artificial.
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From plated elegance to grab-and-go ease, our desserts are designed to fit your service style and save you time.m description
Testimonials
Andrew Ashpole, Head Chef @ Victoria’s Steak & Seafood Restaurant
"Working with Side Piece has been a fantastic decision for us, with limited space and equipment in our kitchen a full pastry program was out of reach. Using mass-produced and generic desserts was always out of the question. Now we're able to offer a robust selection of pastries and desserts while still being able to say that they're prepared by a pastry chef. The team at Side Piece has also been collaborative and easy to work with - it was a decision that saved money, reduced waste and labour, and boosted sales."
James Chalmers, Co-Owner/ Head Chef @ Junior’s Pizzeria
"My only issue with this company is that I didn’t find them sooner. I run my own small business, mom and pop type of place. I live and die on the hill of quality control and customer service. Customer retention is my bread and butter and every customer I’ve sold cakes to keep coming back for more. Legitimately, when I’ve upsold on the deserts, every time they order pizza or salad they ask what cakes we have in stock. Side Piece has been THE MOST beneficial and seamless addition to my menu. They’ve allowed me to offer a dessert option I don’t have the time or skill to do myself, but with the same care and standard I hold myself to. The owners are really easy to talk to, ordering is as easy as an email and their turnaround is nothing short of impressive. They make it so easy. It’s not as complicated as a mistress. It’s a Side Piece. "
Andrew LeBlanc, Owner/Head Chef @ Bello Pizza Collingwood
"At Bello, we pride ourselves on offering the best of the best from the beginning of a meal through to the end. As such, we feel incredibly privileged to work with Sabrina and Amanda of Side Piece Desserts. Not only are they consummate professionals in every aspect of their business, but they also offer us a bespoke service when it comes to creating desserts that we know will wow our guests at Bello again and again. I cannot recommend Side Piece enough -whether you are looking to offer delicious desserts at your restaurant or at your wedding or special event, there is nothing these girls can’t do when it comes to sweet treats!"