Cake Bar
A charming speakeasy renowned for its decadent desserts and impressive wine selection, offering a cozy atmosphere perfect for indulgence.
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Cake Bar
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A charming speakeasy renowned for its decadent desserts and impressive wine selection, offering a cozy atmosphere perfect for indulgence.
Visit Early for Best Selection
Arrive early to ensure you get your preferred baked goods, as popular items can sell out quickly.
Try a Cake Flight
Sample multiple flavors by ordering a cake flight to taste a variety of their delicious cakes.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Dessert Shop, Bakery, Wine Bar
Price
Mid-range
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Decadent Desserts
Indulge in a delightful array of cakes, banana breads, and cupcakes. Don't miss the 'Chocolate Heaven' cake for a truly decadent experience.
Cozy Atmosphere with Live Music
Enjoy a warm and inviting ambiance, perfect for a relaxed evening. Live music plays at a low volume, allowing for easy conversation.
Unique Wine Experience
Savor an impressive wine selection, including bottles dispensed from a convenient and modern wine machine.
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Visit Early for Best Selection
Arrive early to ensure you get your preferred baked goods, as popular items can sell out quickly.
Try a Cake Flight
Sample multiple flavors by ordering a cake flight to taste a variety of their delicious cakes.
Ask for Recommendations
The friendly owner is happy to share recommendations for both desserts and other local attractions.
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Visit Early for Best Selection
Arrive early to ensure you get your preferred baked goods, as popular items can sell out quickly.
Try a Cake Flight
Sample multiple flavors by ordering a cake flight to taste a variety of their delicious cakes.
Ask for Recommendations
The friendly owner is happy to share recommendations for both desserts and other local attractions.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Cake Bar is celebrated for its incredibly moist and delicious desserts, with many reviewers highlighting the exceptional quality of cakes like the red velvet, caramel, and strawberry flavors. The cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and unique wine selection further enhance the experience. However, some visitors have noted limited stock of baked goods, especially later in the day.
"We had a lovely time celebrating my sister’s bridal shower here! The owner was so helpful and we couldn’t get over the adorable aesthetic. It was fun for kids and adults alike. Delicious desserts, wine, bottled sodas, and hard ciders. Make sure to stop here!"
Allison Fortin
"They are amazing! Go have dinner in Highlands, whether its The Bridge at Mill Creek or a table cloth dinner at the Fresh Market...Then walk over to The Cake Bar and have some wine with a dessert. Great way to cap off your date night, especially when jazz band is playing. Family owned and such a friendly staff. Great atmosphere and vibe. They make all the desserts and they have some incredible cupcakes, banana breads and cakes. I mean chocolate and wine, what is there not to like!"
Mark Cohea
"Fantastic desserts and incredible wines. There is a wine machine with some very nice bottles and wine served from the bar. Even the house wine is good. If you like desserts the Chocolate Heaven is out of this world. They have three kinds of banana bread and several flavors of cake. Best thing to do is try a cake flight and taste 4 of them! The vibe of the place is very cozy and cool. The night I was there they had live music that was at a low volume so you can talk and enjoy the music at the same time."
Bryan Lilley
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Chocolate Heaven cake, red velvet cake, caramel cake, and banana bread are highly recommended and very popular among visitors. +2
Yes, Cake Bar offers delicious gluten-free fudge brownies for those with dietary restrictions. [^M1]
Absolutely! Cake Bar features an impressive wine selection, including bottles served from a wine machine, and wine from the bar. +1
Yes, Cake Bar often features live music at a low volume, creating a cozy atmosphere perfect for conversation.
It's recommended to visit early in the day to ensure the widest selection of baked goods, as popular items tend to sell out quickly. +1
Yes, you can try multiple flavors by ordering a cake flight, which allows you to sample four different cake varieties.
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