Alex F.

My rating is specifically for my birthday cake but I really have never had anything I didn't like from this place. My boyfriend surprised me with a Biscoff flavored cake from here. He said the staff was very accommodating for him and suggested this flavor, as the one he originally wanted is not made anymore. I have never had this cake flavor but wow was it great!! The cake was well-sized, beautifully decorated, and absolutely delicious. Even the buttercream had flavor versus just being straight sugar-tasting. I really recommend this place for a birthday cake!! I'd love to try their other flavors. Cannot comment on the price since it was a surprise.

Jessica G.

I loved this spot ever since its humble beginnings in Salt City Market. It grew into so much more with a cute brick and mortar cafe. I always have friendly service and drinks are made to order. They have a few cases full of treats and now even offer savory options as well. I've even seen gluten free options, such as ube cheesecake. They switch up the menu seasonally and have some great offerings. I'm partial to the jasmine iced tea with mango boba. I even had a boba cake from here once and it was the most divine thing ever.

grace m.

Some of the best macarons I've had! The earl grey flavored one was spot on and not super sweet which I enjoyed the most. The matcha flavored one had a vanilla base from the taste of it causing it to be a little on the sweeter side, but still delicious. The peanut butter and jelly brownie captured all the right components with the gooey inside and crisp outside, and was baked with very rich chocolate. I was at Salt City Market/Bar for trivia on Monday night and needed a sweet treat. These desserts were perfect! The service was quick and very attentive. The decorations for Valentine's Day were also an added bonus.

Harrison C.

One of the best dessert places you can find in Syracuse! I got the banana pudding and it tasted home made! Go early though because they do sell out of some of their deserts. The worker was so friendly and it was the perfect location. It really adds to the food hall, giving it a good place for a sweet treat after dinner!

Meaghan B.

We stopped in here after trying out some of the food options in Salt City Market. I've walked by a few times, largely ignoring the display because cupcakes aren't my favorite (I know). I don't know what led me to look closer to see the tea menu but there we were. The vibe is cute - from the tip jar that asks you to help send a cat to ninja school to the mint on the drink. The person who helped us was friendly and we didn't feel at all rushed despite how busy it was in the market. Our drinks were a little sweet for my tastes but my teen thought they were amazing. They use jasmine tea in the chai, which was a first for me instead of black tea. A great stop while you're in the market!

Chip P.

This was my second stop at the Cake Bar when I was in cuse on business, and it's such a nice treat to tag on to the end of lunch! Last time I went cake, so this time I went with the cookies and cream cookie and it was scrumptious!

Rebecca F.

Super great ambiance. Syracuse has limited "3rd spaces" and this one dominates for sure. Awesome space to meet up with friends, get some remote work done or read a book (there's tons of great titles to choose from)! Service is fast and prices are fair!

Erica O.

This is a great place on West Genesee St downtown. Coffee, tea, desserts and savory baked goods. They have coffee and tea flights, parfait desserts, bars, cookies and cakes. The baked goods are beautiful and made in house. The person at the counter was wonderful helping me decide what to try. I had a slice of pistachio ricotta cake that was flavorful and so fresh. My Pandan coffee was delicious. Pandan is a leaf that has a kind of coconut, vanilla flavor It was mixed with coffee and sweetened condensed milk...it was a bit sweet but so good. The place is very cheerful and relaxing, chairs and benches, pillows and fresh flowers.

Tattiana P.

Saw some cupcakes on my way out the door and had to stop! The color and toppings on the cupcakes are hard to resist. Although the strawberry lemon cupcakes caught my eye, I ended up leaving with a cute cotton candy cupcake that was dusted with deliciousness. The cupcake was lighter than you'd think upon first viewing and the sunshine tea was in the ballpark of a mango almond palmer taste that was okay but clearly took a backseat to the cupcake!

Jacqueline T.

My husband and I wanted some dessert after we finished our meal at the market and we ended up at this spot. We went for a slice of the Apple Cake. I'm not usually a huge cake person, but I really enjoyed this slice. I wanted a bit more apple filling, but it was still good.

Thomas C.

While in Vietnam, Duyen Nguyen's mom operated a successful bakery for more than 20 years. By eighth grade, she enrolled Nguyen in baking courses but that lasted only a few months. Though she might not have been interested in baking at the time, she still loved frequenting the many cafes of Ho Chi Minh City and indulging in their drinks and desserts. While working at Roji Tea Lounge years ago, Nguyen started baking for the first time. She wanted her American friends to taste popular sweets commonly available at tea bars throughout Asia. She researched recipes and baked cookies, cakes, and cupcakes. Due to the popularity of her sweets at Roji, Nguyen was encouraged to expand their dessert and drink menus. She decided to follow in her mother's footsteps and opened Cake Bar when Salt City Market opened in 2020. I've gotten dessert at Cake Bar several times and it's always delicious. I've had several flavors, from Biscoff to Oreo to Peach Almond, and have never had a flavor I didn't enjoy. The cake is well made, sturdy, and the slices are large. Their drinks are delicious too. My favorite is the peach white tea. Employees are always attentive and friendly. If you've got a sweet tooth, I absolutely recommend Cake Bar.

Angela R.

I'm grateful I don't live in the apartments above the Salt City Market, because if I did I think I'd gain about 20 lbs a month treating myself to Cake Bar. "You just had a cupcake yesterday," I'd tell myself, before promptly heading downstairs and buying another. Was psyched to try the rose, but unfortunately they were out. Luckily, they had other scrumptious options. I went with a strawberry cheesecake instead. Man, was that frosting creamy. Seriously, like biting into a cloud. The cake was sweet but not overwhelmingly so, with a little bit of jam in the middle. Really lovely. I also got a s'mores for the next day, and it came with a little mini s'mores garnish on top. I would advise to eat the cupcakes same day, as they get a little dry overnight. Not a huge deal, just something to keep in mind. Will return to try more flavors, though I'll definitely have to pace myself!

Brian G.

We got one slice of cake from the cake bar to put amongst ourselves. We really enjoyed it!