Key Takeaways

A genuine Ajax success story that began as a home-based chocolate and gift basket business in the founder's garden shed.
Best known for its Korean sponge cake, alongside specialty coffees, chocolate creations, and custom gift baskets.
Now in a permanent shop at 109 Old Kingston Road, Unit 9, in the historic Old Pickering Village district.
Loved by its community with 100% recommend from 212 customer ratings.
Open Wednesday to Sunday, making it an easy weekend stop for treats, coffee, and gift giving.

Biscuits To Baskets is a family-run bakery and specialty coffee shop in the Old Pickering Village district of Ajax, Ontario, in Durham Region, and it has become one of the town's sweetest success stories. What began as a home-based chocolate and gift basket business has grown into a beloved neighbourhood shop that draws customers from across the region.

From a Garden Shed to a Beloved Ajax Storefront

The story starts in a garden shed. The founder began making chocolates and assembling gift baskets at home, word spread about the quality in every creation, and demand quickly outgrew the kitchen. The business moved into a permanent shop on Old Kingston Road, holding a grand opening at the new location in early 2026.

Today the shop pairs a bright, welcoming space with a signature worth travelling for: the Korean sponge cake, a light layered creation that has made the bakery famous. Specialty coffees, chocolate creations, and custom gift baskets round out an offering built for celebrations big and small.

Why Biscuits To Baskets Stands Out in Durham Region

Biscuits To Baskets stands out because it pairs small-batch, handmade quality with a genuinely personal story. This is not a chain with a formula; it is a family business that built its reputation one cake, one coffee, and one gift box at a time.

That dedication has earned 100% recommend from 212 customer ratings. For a growing town like Ajax, that loyalty is proof that a neighbourhood business can thrive when it treats every customer like a regular.

Who Would Love This Spot

Bakers, coffee lovers, gift shoppers, and anyone with a sweet tooth will feel at home. Families stop in for treats, and hosts rely on the custom baskets for life's big moments. If you are house hunting in Ajax, a coffee and a slice of sponge cake is a delicious way to understand the community, and if you are weighing what it costs to buy a home in Durham Region in 2026, it is a great place to start.

A Local Business That Anchors Ajax

The Old Pickering Village area blends heritage streets, independent shops, and community feel, and Biscuits To Baskets sits right in the middle of it. It is the kind of place where regulars are remembered and visitors quickly understand why the town is proud. Whether you live in Ajax or are touring the Ajax community guide before a move, this shop is a perfect starting point. If you are thinking about buying a home in Durham Region, come for the sponge cake and stay for the neighbourhood; we would love to help you find your place here.

Biscuits To Baskets

Bakery & Coffee Shop | Ajax

Address	109 Old Kingston Road, Unit 9, Ajax, ON L1T 3A6
Rating	100% (212 customer reviews)
Hours	Mon - TueClosed Wed - Fri10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sat - Sun10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone	(416) 573-2004
Website	biscuitstobaskets.com
Directions	Open in Google Maps

The warm interior of Biscuits To Baskets bakery in Ajax with a glass pastry case of layer cakes and golden treats, an espresso bar, and shelves of packaged sweets in soft window light

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Biscuits To Baskets make?

The bakery is known for its highly praised Korean sponge cake, along with specialty coffees, chocolate creations, and custom gift baskets. Everything is made with care, and the shop has become a favourite destination for baked goods and thoughtful gifts from across Durham Region.

Where is Biscuits To Baskets located?

Biscuits To Baskets is at 109 Old Kingston Road, Unit 9, in Ajax, in the historic Old Pickering Village district. The shop is open Wednesday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

What else is there to do near Biscuits To Baskets in Ajax?

The shop sits in Old Pickering Village, one of Ajax's most character-filled neighbourhoods, a short drive from the Lake Ontario waterfront trails at Rotary Park and the Ajax Waterfront. Families can pair a visit with the waterfront boardwalk, parks, and the community events Ajax is known for. Learn more in our Ajax community guide.

Curated by Keith Williams & Lisa C. Follows

Local real estate brokers, community advocates, and proud Durham Region residents. We spotlight the businesses and people that make Durham Region a great place to call home.