Restaurant in Toronto, Canada
Cheesecake-Forward Café Format
Carole's Cheesecake Cafe on Cumberland Street is a Yorkville institution built around one thing: cheesecake by the slice in a quiet, unhurried cafe setting. Walk-ins are easy and the format suits a solo break or a casual afternoon catch-up. It is not a special-occasion dinner destination, but as a low-key afternoon stop in one of Toronto's busiest shopping corridors, it earns its place.
Carole's Cheesecake Cafe at 114 Cumberland Street in Toronto's Yorkville neighbourhood is a long-standing dessert-focused cafe with a reputation built almost entirely on its cheesecake. If you are in Yorkville and want a low-pressure, easy-to-book spot for coffee and a slice after shopping or a gallery visit, this works. It is not a special-occasion destination in the way that Alo or Don Alfonso 1890 would be, but for an afternoon stop with a clear purpose, it delivers on that narrow brief. Booking is easy — walk-ins are the norm here.
The address puts you squarely in Yorkville, one of Toronto's more polished retail and dining corridors. The cafe format means the energy skews quiet and unhurried during off-peak hours, which makes it a reasonable choice for a mid-afternoon meet-up or a solo break between appointments. Expect a calm, seated-cafe atmosphere rather than anything loud or high-energy. This is not a room that rewards late-night visits or group celebrations — the format suits two people more than a table of six.
Because detailed menu, pricing, and hours data are not confirmed in Pearl's verified records, we are not publishing specific figures here. Before you go, check directly with the venue for current hours and pricing. What is consistent in its public reputation is the cheesecake focus: multiple varieties, served by the slice, in a setting that has been part of the Cumberland Street block for years. For Toronto's broader dining picture, see our full Toronto restaurants guide.
There is no verified wine program on record for Carole's Cheesecake Cafe. The venue's identity is built around dessert and cafe-style beverages rather than a curated drinks list. If a serious wine pairing experience is part of what you are looking for, this is not the right call , venues like Aburi Hana or DaNico offer far more in that department. For wine-driven dining elsewhere in Canada, Restaurant Pearl Morissette in Lincoln is the benchmark.
A weekday afternoon is the practical answer. Yorkville gets busier on weekends, and a quieter mid-week slot gives you more relaxed seating and a better atmosphere for conversation. If you are pairing this with a walk through the neighbourhood, the area around Cumberland Street is most pleasant in late spring and early autumn when outdoor movement is comfortable. There is no seasonal menu data on record, so assume the core cheesecake offering is consistent year-round.
Beyond Toronto, see our guides to Tanière³ in Quebec City, Jérôme Ferrer - Europea in Montreal, and AnnaLena in Vancouver for strong Canadian dining options at different price points. Our Toronto hotels guide, bars guide, and experiences guide cover the rest of the city.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carole's Cheesecake Cafe | Easy | ||
| Alo | Contemporary | $$$$ | Unknown |
| Sushi Masaki Saito | Sushi, Japanese | $$$$ | Unknown |
| Aburi Hana | Kaiseki, Japanese | $$$$ | Unknown |
| Don Alfonso 1890 | Contemporary Italian, Italian | $$$$ | Unknown |
| Edulis | Canadian, Mediterranean Cuisine | $$$$ | Unknown |
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