A café cake pop costs roughly $3 to $4.50 each. A custom, handmade cake pop for an event usually costs more, because you are paying for design work, wrapping and a confirmed order. At London's Sweets in Dundas, Ontario, our dozens start at $42 (Classic Drizzle) and go up to $66 (Custom Colour Theme). That works out to $3.50 to $5.50 per cake pop before delivery.
Below, we break down what drives the price, how it compares with what you see at a coffee counter, and how to budget for a birthday, wedding, baby shower or office event.
TL;DR
- Café and grocery cake pops are priced per piece and cost less each, but they are not made to match your colours or your event.
- Custom bakeries in Ontario usually sell by the dozen, so compare the price per dozen, not just the sticker on a single pop.
- Our published prices start from $42 per dozen for Classic Drizzle, $48 for Celebration Sprinkles, $54 for Signature Mix and $66 for Custom Colour Theme.
- Paid delivery can be requested within approximately 100 km of Dundas. The fee is confirmed for your address before we accept the order.
- Nothing is guaranteed until we confirm it: date, design, delivery and any ingredient or allergen question are all reviewed order by order.
Table of Contents
- What a cake pop costs at a café or grocery store
- What custom cake pops cost from a home-based bakery
- What each price level gets you
- Why event cake pops cost more than a single pop off the shelf
- How much to budget by occasion
- Delivery costs and how it works
- Ways to keep the cost down without losing the look
- Order cake pops from London's Sweets
- FAQ
- Sources
What a cake pop costs at a café or grocery store
The price most people have in mind comes from a coffee shop counter. A national coffee chain's Canadian treats menu listed standard cake pops at $2.95 each as of August 2026, with specialty designs from $3.25 to $3.45. Prices vary by store, and other listings put some flavours higher, so treat that as a range, not a fixed number.
That is the right comparison for a single treat with your latte. It is a different product from what you order for a party:
- The flavour and design are fixed. You take what is in the display case.
- There is no colour matching to your balloons, your wedding palette or your company logo.
- You buy what is on the shelf that day, so a tray of 24 or 36 matching pops is not something you can plan around.
If you only need a few pops for a small get-together and do not mind the standard look, a café or grocery pop is the cheapest route. If the pops are part of the table, the favour bags or the dessert display, a custom order is where the cost makes sense.
What custom cake pops cost from a home-based bakery
Custom bakeries price by the dozen because each batch is mixed, shaped, dipped and decorated by hand. Across Canada you will see home bakers and small shops quoting anywhere from the low $3s to $5 or more per pop, depending on design. Plain dipped pops sit at the bottom of that range. Colour-matched, themed or heavily decorated pops sit at the top.
Here is how our published starting prices work out per pop:
| Line | Starting price per dozen | Works out to, per cake pop |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Drizzle | from $42 | $3.50 |
| Celebration Sprinkles | from $48 | $4.00 |
| Signature Mix | from $54 | $4.50 |
| Custom Colour Theme | from $66 | $5.50 |
These are "from" prices. Your final quote depends on the design you request, and we confirm it when we review your order. Delivery is a separate paid option, covered below.
Every pop has our rounded-rectangle shape (not a ball and not a lollipop) on a natural wood stick, and each one is individually wrapped. You can see the lines on the London's Sweets home page.
What each price level gets you
Classic Drizzle, from $42 per dozen
This is the simplest finish: a hand-dipped coating with a drizzle across the top. It suits school treats, casual birthdays, a hostess gift or a mixed dessert table where the pops are one item among many.
Celebration Sprinkles, from $48 per dozen
Hand-dipped pops finished with ordinary sprinkles, and sugar crystals where they suit the design. This is the one many parents ask for at kids' parties, because the colour comes across immediately on a table.
Signature Mix, from $54 per dozen
A mix of finishes in one dozen, so guests see some variety without you ordering several separate batches. It works well for a baby shower or a small office gathering.
Custom Colour Theme, from $66 per dozen
This is for events where the colour has to match: a wedding palette, a gender reveal, a company brand colour. We work with simple colour blocking and small piped dots, the kind of finishes that are achievable by hand and consistent across a dozen. Colour matching takes more design time, which is why this line costs more.
Why event cake pops cost more than a single pop off the shelf
A few things sit behind the price difference.
Design time. Colour matching, drizzle patterns and dot work are done by hand, one pop at a time.
Individual wrapping. Each pop is wrapped so it can travel, sit on a table or go into a favour bag without being handled.
Small batches. We make in small quantities and review every order personally before accepting it. That means a person checks your date, your design and your delivery address before anything is confirmed.
Ingredient costs. Grocery prices have been climbing for years. Statistics Canada reported that grocery price growth slowed to 2.8% year over year in August 2026, but food prices were still 29.0% higher than in August 2021. Anyone who bakes for a living feels that in the cost of every batch. If you are curious how food businesses track those pressures, this guide to restaurant cost control explains the thinking in a hospitality setting.
Compliance and labelling. Home-based food businesses in Ontario operate under the Health Protection and Promotion Act and the Food Premises Regulation, as set out in the province's guide to starting a home-based food business. Labelling mistakes are taken seriously. Health Canada publishes recalls such as this one for improperly declared wheat, walnut, sesame, soy and milk, which shows why careful ingredient handling takes time. If you have an allergy or dietary need, tell us before you order and we will confirm what we can and cannot do. We do not assume any pop is suitable for a given allergy until we have confirmed it.
How much to budget by occasion
Here are worked examples using our published "from" prices. They show the cake pop cost only, with no delivery fee, and your final quote may differ.
| Occasion | Example order | Estimated cake pop cost |
|---|---|---|
| Child's birthday party | 2 dozen Celebration Sprinkles | from $96 |
| Baby shower | 3 dozen Signature Mix | from $162 |
| Small wedding favours | 5 dozen Custom Colour Theme | from $330 |
| Office celebration | 4 dozen Classic Drizzle | from $168 |
Some rules of thumb for quantity:
- Count guests, then decide whether the pop is a dessert or a favour. As a dessert alongside cake, one per guest is common. As the only sweet, plan on more.
- Round up to full dozens, since we sell by the dozen.
- For weddings, think about whether you want one colour theme across everything or a mix.
We have separate pages for each occasion if you want to see how it works in practice: birthday cake pops in Hamilton, baby shower cake pops, corporate cake pops and wedding favours.
Delivery costs and how it works
Delivery is optional and paid. You can request it within approximately 100 km of Dundas, which covers Hamilton and many nearby communities, but that is a request area, not a promise. For each order we confirm your exact address, availability, timing and the fee before accepting. We do not publish a flat delivery price, because the fee depends on where you are and when you need the order.
If you would rather skip the fee, pickup in Dundas is an option to ask about. Read more on the cake pop delivery page.
Ways to keep the cost down without losing the look
- Pick one finish. Classic Drizzle or Celebration Sprinkles in your party colours looks tidy and costs less than a full colour theme.
- Order what you need. Our dozen-based pricing makes it easy to count exactly.
- Order early. A clear brief and a confirmed date avoid rushed changes. Our order timeline guide explains how far ahead to plan.
- Combine with pickup. If you are nearby, skipping delivery removes that fee.
- Browse flavours first. Our guide to cake pop flavours for Canadian events helps you decide what to ask for before you submit the form.
Order cake pops from London's Sweets
If you have a date and a headcount, you can send us a request through the form on our site. Tell us the occasion, your colours, how many dozens and where you are. We review every request personally and reply with a confirmed price, availability and delivery details if you asked for them. Start at londonsweets.ca.
FAQ
How much are cake pops in Canada?
Single cake pops at cafés and grocery stores generally run from about $3 to $4.50 each. Custom bakery pops are usually priced by the dozen, and ours start from $42 per dozen, which is $3.50 each. Designs with more colour work cost more.
What is the average price of cake pops for an event?
There is no single average, since it depends on the design and the baker. For a simple dipped and drizzled pop, expect the low $3s to $4 each. For colour-matched or themed pops, expect closer to $5 or more each. Compare quotes on the same finish and the same quantity.
How much do wedding cake pops cost?
Wedding pops are priced like other custom orders, mostly by finish and quantity. Our Custom Colour Theme starts from $66 per dozen, so 5 dozen would start from $330 before any delivery fee. Send the guest count and palette through the form for a confirmed quote.
Does delivery cost extra?
Yes. Delivery is a paid option within approximately 100 km of Dundas, and we confirm the fee for your address and date before accepting the order. It is not guaranteed for every location in that area.
Sources
- Starbucks treats menu, Canada (starbucksmenunearme.ca)
- Statistics Canada, The Daily, 14 September 2026
- Ontario Ministry of Health, A Guide to Starting a Home-based Food Business
- Health Canada recall: 8 Cakes brand chocolate products