History

In 2001 Chuck Bascon met his now wife, Katherine (from Mississauga) and the long-distance love affair began.  In September 2001, New York was devasted and the stress of the city went to maximum levels.  Chuck began to take a look at his life — what did he love, where did he see himself, how can life be better?  Chuck realized that he loved to bake and he always wanted to own his own business.  Soon afterwards Chuck and Katherine got engaged, and the plans for a new life in Ontario began.

Chuck moved from the Big Apple to Toronto in 2004 focused on opening up Swirls — a gourmet cupcake shop.  In New York, cupcake shops like Magnolia (from Sex and the City fame) were popping up every where.  Before moving to Toronto Chuck had quit his job and entered pastry courses at the Institue of Culinary Education (ICE) in New York.  With Chuck’s passion, skills and the New Yorker ”Go-Getter” attitude Swirls opened its doors in Streetsville, Ontario in August 2005.

After a successful 4 years Swirls opened their second location in Etobicoke in September 2009.

What We Do

Swirls has Greater Toronto Area’s best version of the tasty little cakes.  Swirls offers a variety of fresh, delicious and creative cupcakes at our two locations. Come into one of our stores and pick from our 8 – 10 daily varieties of cupcakes.  For specific flavours and/or larger cupcake orders please contact us ahead to order.

Swirls also offers delicious made-to-order cakes.  Our consultants can definitely assist you in creating beautiful and/or unique centerpieces of cupcakes and/or cakes for your special occassion (wedding, showers, business meetings, etc…).  Swirls has the capability to make any idea come to life and to turn cakes into truly pieces of art.

Swirls also offers incredible artisan gelato, gourmet cookies and squares, and grilled paninis.  Let Swirls cater your next event — your guests and your senses will be so glad you did.  For more info email us at: info@swirlscupcakes.ca