Cake Shop in Western Sydney — Your 2026 Guide to Num Num's Bakery

Why Western Sydney Needed a Dedicated Cake Shop Like This

Western Sydney is one of the most culturally and culinarily diverse regions in Australia. It is home to large South Asian, Middle Eastern, Chinese, Filipino, and Pacific Islander communities, many of whom share one thing in common when it comes to cakes: a preference for, or strict requirement of, egg-free baking.

ABS 2021 Census data shows Greater Western Sydney's population at over 2.4 million residents, with the Parramatta, Blacktown, and Cumberland LGAs among the fastest-growing local government areas in the country. Within this growth, the demand for culturally appropriate food — including cakes that meet religious, vegetarian, and Jain dietary requirements — has consistently outpaced supply.

[UNIQUE INSIGHT] Before Num Num's opened in Harris Park in 2019, many South Asian families in the Parramatta corridor who wanted an eggless cake for a birthday, wedding, or naming ceremony faced two options: order from interstate (Melbourne had more established eggless bakeries at the time), or settle for a conventional cake that didn't suit everyone at the table. Neither was acceptable. Num Num's solved a real community problem.

The bakery's second store, which opened inside Riverstone Shopping Centre in December 2024, brought that same solution to the rapidly expanding north-western suburbs — Marsden Park, Colebee, Vineyard, Tallawong, and beyond — areas that had no comparable dedicated eggless bakery within reasonable driving distance.

What Kind of Cake Shop Is Num Num's?

Num Num's is a custom cake specialist. Unlike a standard bakery where cakes sit in a display fridge waiting to be sold, every Num Num's cake is made fresh to order — which means the cake your family collects for Saturday's birthday party was baked specifically for that party, with your chosen flavour, your requested design, and your exact size.

This made-to-order model has two major advantages. First, freshness: cakes are at peak quality at collection time, not after sitting refrigerated for multiple days. Second, customisation: there is no "pick from the display" limitation. You choose from 15 flavours, specify your size (6 inches to 16 inches or multi-tier), describe the design you want, and the team at Num Num's executes it.

[PERSONAL EXPERIENCE] One of the things Harris Park customers consistently comment on is the flexibility of the design process. We have made cakes with edible photo prints for golden wedding anniversaries, elaborate fondant sculptures for children's parties, and minimalist buttercream finishes for corporate events. The WhatsApp order channel makes it easy to share reference images and discuss design details directly with the team.

The one non-negotiable: a minimum 48 hours notice for all custom orders. This ensures quality — the baking, filling, crumb-coating, and decoration process for a custom cake cannot be rushed.

The Two Stores — Where They Are and When to Visit

Understanding which Num Num's location best serves your suburb is straightforward: Harris Park covers the inner-western and central Sydney catchment, while Riverstone covers the north-western growth corridor.

Harris Park — The Original Store

Located at 96/96 Wigram Street, Harris Park NSW 2150, this store is a 10-minute walk from Parramatta Railway Station. It sits in the heart of Harris Park's vibrant South Asian food and retail strip — the same street that houses dozens of Indian restaurants, grocers, and jewellery stores. The store is open daily 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, including weekends and public holidays.

The Harris Park store draws customers from Parramatta, Merrylands, Granville, Auburn, Guildford, Greystanes, Pendle Hill, Toongabbie, Wentworthville, and surrounding suburbs. It is also the production kitchen location — all Num Num's cakes are baked and decorated here before collection (or transfer to Riverstone for north-western customers who prefer to collect closer to home).

Find Harris Park on Google Maps. Street parking is available on Wigram Street; paid carpark options are also accessible from nearby Parramatta CBD.

Riverstone — The North-West Store

Opened in December 2024, the Riverstone store is located at Shop 8 inside Riverstone Shopping Centre, Riverstone NSW 2765. Hours are Monday–Friday 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM and Saturday–Sunday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM — earlier opening times than Harris Park, making it convenient for customers who want to pick up their order before a Saturday morning event.

Riverstone serves the north-western growth corridor: Marsden Park, Colebee, Vineyard, Tallawong, Schofields, Box Hill, Windsor Downs, and Richmond. This is one of the fastest-growing residential regions in New South Wales, with significant new housing estates bringing tens of thousands of new families to the area annually.

Find the Riverstone store on Google Maps. Parking is free inside Riverstone Shopping Centre.

Which Cake Flavours Does Num Num's Offer?

Fifteen flavours cover the full spectrum of celebration cake preferences across western Sydney's diverse communities. Every single one is 100% eggless.

• Chocolate — dark, rich cocoa sponge with chocolate truffle filling; the default crowd-pleaser for birthday parties
• Vanilla — light, airy sponge with fresh cream; ideal for formal and corporate occasions
• Red Velvet — classic red-tinted sponge with cream cheese-style frosting; a perennial favourite for milestone birthdays
• Butterscotch — caramelised toffee notes in both sponge and filling; consistently in the top three sellers
• Black Forest — chocolate sponge with cherry compote and whipped cream layers
• White Forest — vanilla sponge with white chocolate and strawberry
• Strawberry — fresh strawberry filling with vanilla cream; popular for baby showers and spring birthdays
• Blueberry — tangy blueberry compote with cream cheese frosting
• Mango — seasonal; alphonso mango pulp filling with fresh cream; peaks in orders October–March
• Lychee — delicate floral lychee filling; a favourite for Chinese New Year and mid-autumn celebrations
• Pineapple — bright citrus notes; popular for tropical-themed parties
• Ferrero Rocher — hazelnut praline and chocolate cream layers; a premium choice for formal occasions
• Tiramisu — espresso-soaked sponge with mascarpone-style cream; eggless version retains all the classic flavour
• Cookies & Cream — crushed chocolate biscuit layers with vanilla cream; a hit at children's parties
• Rasmalai — saffron, cardamom, and condensed milk; the signature South Asian flavour and consistently the top choice for Indian community celebrations

Who Shops at Num Num's — and Why?

Walk into the Harris Park store on a Saturday afternoon and you will encounter a cross-section of western Sydney's communities. There are Indian families ordering a three-tier Rasmalai wedding cake with custom fondant work. There are Pakistani parents picking up a Cars-themed birthday cake for a seven-year-old. There are young professionals from Parramatta CBD who have discovered that "eggless" and "excellent" are not mutually exclusive. There are grandmothers pointing to the display cabinet and asking whether a particular design can be replicated for their granddaughter's naming ceremony.

What they all have in common is a need the mainstream cake market was failing to serve — and an appreciation for a bakery that actually understood that need.

[UNIQUE INSIGHT] The 4.6-star Google rating Num Num's has earned across over 500 reviews reflects something deeper than just good cake. It reflects the relief that comes from finding a business that genuinely understands your dietary requirements, doesn't make you feel like an inconvenient edge case, and delivers a product that your entire extended family can enjoy without anyone needing a separate slice of something different.

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia estimates egg allergy affects approximately 3% of Australian children — in western Sydney's large family communities, that translates to a significant number of parents navigating birthday parties with egg-allergic children in attendance. A dedicated eggless bakery removes the anxiety from those situations entirely.

How to Order from Num Num's Bakery

The ordering process is designed to be simple and personal — everything goes through WhatsApp, which means direct communication with the team rather than a generic web form.

1. Choose your store: Harris Park for inner-western and central suburbs; Riverstone for north-western suburbs. Both produce and accept orders.
2. WhatsApp the team: Message +61 425 697 725 with your event date, required size, preferred flavour, and any design ideas or reference images.
3. Receive your quote: The team will confirm availability and provide pricing. Custom designs with significant fondant work or multi-tier construction may take longer to quote.
4. Confirm your order: A deposit may be required for large or highly detailed cakes. The team will confirm the collection time.
5. Collect in store: Pick up your cake from Harris Park or Riverstone at the agreed time. Delivery may be available for select occasions — ask at order time.

Pricing: Custom cakes start from approximately $70–$80 for a 6-inch cake (serves 6–8). A 10-inch cake (serves 20–25) typically runs $130–$160. Multi-tier and heavily decorated designs are quoted individually. All prices include custom design work.