Welcome to Barn Owl Bakery! While the official bakery has been in operation since April 1, 2024, I’ve been baking since I was old enough to hold a wooden spoon.
My mother and I used to make enormous batches of cookies at Christmas for friends and family – some were made from mixes (Robin Hood gingerbread was really great) and some were made from scratch, but all were made with love. Seeing people’s faces light up when given something made by your own hands that also tastes great was something that’s stuck with me over my lifetime.
I was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario (I’m a hoser, eh!) and moved to Buffalo, NY in January 2010 because I met the man who became my husband, and he happened to live south of the border from me. I settled down into this new chapter in my life, but I carried the love of baking with me.
People thought I was crazy when I brought my Christmas tradition of baking 12 kinds of cookies for the 12 days of Christmas – but since then it’s become something people look forward to. People enjoyed them so much that they started asking me to make things for celebrations: cupcakes, cakes, cookies, pies, and so on.
I also liked to play in the kitchen with new ideas and teach myself techniques, and my coworkers and friends were my willing guinea pigs (or should I say lab rats?), giving me feedback.
The more I did it, the more people said I should bake for a living. That’s flattering, but I’m pragmatic – so I decided to start small with a home bakery, registered in New York state.
So far I’ve been able to bake for so many occasions, plus experiment with new recipes, and I feel fulfilled in ways I never dreamed I could be.
When you order something from Barn Owl Bakery, you get my promise that it will taste as good as it looks, and it will be made from scratch… and from the heart.
Come learn about our best bakery in North Tonawanda! We offer cakes, cupcakes, cookies, scones, pastries and so much more. Our seasonal menus are always changing, so be sure to check out our latest offerings available to order.
Do you have a custom order in mind? We offer custom cakes, custom cupcakes, custom cookies and much more!
Our goal at Barn Owl Bakery is to provide our customers with great baked goods that will make your event, party or gathering truly memorable. Do you have questions or want to know where to start? Contact us and we’ll talk about making your next gathering unforgettable!
I do not! I am a New York State registered home processor, which means everything is made out of my personal kitchen in North Tonawanda, NY.
Please check out my custom cakes, custom cupcakes, custom cookies & more, plus limited time menus, to get an idea of what I can make for you – I’m pretty experienced with cakes, cookies, cupcakes, scones… a little bit of everything!
I do not. I often run limited time menus right now (as of July 2025) with a small selection of items. In the future I might be able to offer a few set things – cake slices or scones or cookies, for example – but not at the moment.
While I clean my kitchen at least once daily, I cannot 100% guarantee that any item you order from me will not be exposed to common allergens (peanut, gluten, egg, dairy, etc). I keep items with those allergens in my kitchen, and while I can make items without allergens, I can’t say with total confidence that there is no exposure to them at all. If your requirements need that level of assurance, I will do my best to find another baker who can guarantee that level of safety for you!
Please refer to my order form here on my site, and fill it out with as much information as you can. We can then collaborate together to create the perfect order for you!
While prices will change depending on a few factors (fillings, level of decorating requested, ingredient/labour cost, size of order) there are a few baselines:
