A standard home kitchen, two teenage best friends, a full-on mixer, and way too many ingredients and cherries, and love for spreading smiles. That’s the origin story of Cherry on Top, a Nicosia-based boutique bakery that went from sleepover baking sessions to a fully-fledged, order-on-demand hustle.

Founders Cleo and Elina represent the new wave of Gen Z entrepreneurs: turning a passion project into a brand before even finishing school.

Seeds Planted in the Kitchen

For Cleo and Elina, baking was never meant to become a business. It began with experimenting after school, making birthday cakes for friends, trying new cookie recipes, and spending hours in the kitchen simply because they enjoy it.

Like many great ideas, it began entirely for fun. But as their sticky aprons gathered more flour and their recipes got finer, the compliments started flooding in. Friends and family weren’t just enjoying the treats; they were asking, "Wait, can I order some?"

The Breakdown: "Can I Order Some?"

Like the best startups, Cherry on Top solved a problem people didn’t know they had until they tasted it. 

DMs started rolling in: “Wait, can I actually buy these?” They had to make it official under a simple, high-impact ethos: Homemade with love. Small batch. Cherry-fueled. > "Two teenagers with sticky aprons and big, sweet dreams.

A Menu Built on Love (and Cookie Dough)

Operating straight out of Nicosia, their menu is a mix of nostalgic comfort classics and fun new tastes. Everything is built for the feed and baked to order.

The Heavy Hitters

• The Classics:

  Next-level Original Choc Chip and Ruby Red (red velvet + cream cheese icing).

• The Overloads:

  Golden Lotus (Biscoff + white chocolate drizzle) and the Oreo Overload brownie stack.

• The Next-Gen Hybrids:

  Best of Both (a brownie-cookie mashup) and the premium Tiramisu Fudge (brownies topped with mascarpone, ladyfingers, and cocoa).

• The Showstoppers:

  Burnt Bliss (Basque cheesecake) and the Nutella Scoop, a massive cookie pie built explicitly to be scooped and devoured.

Guilt-Free and Custom Creations

They aren't leaving the wellness crowd behind. Cherry on Top runs a dedicated Healthy Menu featuring:

• Vegan-(optional) Banana Bread

• Caramel Slices & Peanut Butter Bars

• Energy Balls & Berry Cookies

Got a wild idea? They do custom requests, too. If you can dream it, they’ll bake it.

Inspiring the Next Generation

What makes Cherry on Top such a beautiful story isn't just what comes out of the oven; it’s the story, the journey, the inspiring drive of the two young ladies behind it. Balancing school, teenage life, and a growing business takes grit, coordination, and a great friendship. 

Cleo and Elina are proof to young people across Cyprus that you don’t need a massive commercial kitchen or years of corporate experience to start a business, you just need  passion, willingness to get your hands dirty, and a digital presence to share your work.

Two friends, A kitchen, Dreams and belief that a small idea can grow into something Exciting - Cherry on Top

How to Order

Cherry on Top operates entirely online, making it incredibly easy to bring a box of joy to your next party, office gathering, or weekend cheat meal. You can browse their beautifully designed web app, select your treats, and place your order directly via WhatsApp or email.

• Browse & Order: Cherry on Top Web App

• Follow the Journey: @cherryontop.cyy on Instagram

• Get in Touch: Call or text 99 437 646 or 99 693 204 to say hi and place an order!