About Us
Oakleaf Cakes was originally founded by Amanda Oakleaf in 2008 from the mini-kitchen of her Boston studio apartment. From there, Amanda and her husband, Tyler, opened their first storefront in Wintrhop, MA, and then expanded to our current location right next to Symphony Hall in Boston. Since then, Oakleaf Cakes has been featured on Food Network, CNN, TLC, The New York Times and Boston Magazine (winning Best of Boston in 2013!). Since 2022, Julie Lyon and Mike Wellen have been the co-owners of Oakleaf Cakes.
Our mission is to bring joy to our customers through the art of customized cakes, delicious baked goods, and a warm, inviting café experience. We are dedicated to crafting beautifully designed cakes, pastries and drinks using the highest quality of locally sourced ingredients. At our café we try to actively create a welcoming environment where individiuals from all backgrounds can gather and connect.
The Oakleaf Family
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Julie Lyon
Julie joined Oakleaf’s team as a decorator and cake consultant in 2020. She is an alum of Massachusetts College of Art and Design, with a focus in illustration and painting, as well as a passion for cooking and baking. Julie has spent the past several years combining her love of food and art by creating sculpted and hand-painted custom cakes. She became interested in edible art as a child, carving animals out of fruits and vegetables with her mom.
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Mike Wellen
Mike is a graduate of the Pastry Program at Cambridge School of the Culinary Arts, with a background in Chemistry. He came to Oakleaf over 6 years ago after meeting the previous owner, Amanda, when she taught a cake decorating class at CSCA. He has been in kitchens for the majority of his life, whether professionally or at home, and has a passion for creating new recipes with unusual ingredients.
