Cake Life consistently makes some of the best baked goods in Philly! They have a wide variety of unique flavors and tons of different dessert options. This time we tried a variety of their cupcake flavors and their cinnamon rolls. My favorite cupcakes were their Tiramisu, Oreo, and S'mores! Their cinnamon rolls were ridiculously good -- so soft, sweet, and massive! Can't wait to come back and try more treats!! read more

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Delish cinnamon roll from cake life today!! Great size for the price and there's a huge variety of sweet treats to try. The icing was a bit too cream cheese forward for me, but still so good! The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable about all their offerings. read more

Cake Life Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ordered a vegan cake for hubbys birthday. I almost forgot I ordered it b/c I ordered it w couple weeks prior and there was no reminder emails or anything. The shop is cute and the cake was very nice looking. For the price I feel it's very expensive. It was about 6" tall and 4" wide and was $60. The cake itself was very moist, the icing was very rich/sweet, almost too sweet honestly. Hubby enjoyed it but we probably won't order again. He staff was super nice when I picked up. read more

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The decorations were fine, but the cake tasted too soggy and sweet. The strawberry jam tasted weird.

Staff is friendly, clean place, price point is a bit expensive. Cupcake size is good for not eating too much but the cake is so flavorful that you want it to be bigger too. This is most certainly what they specialize in as it is in the name. I went with something savory which was okay. Couldn't really taste the smokiness of the ham. I wish they had a salad option but I don't think people would come here for one. Chocolate bar is uber expensive but at least it is definitely superbly done from the Eclat company. read more

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I can't recommend Cake Life enough! We are from Philly originally (but live out of town now) and having my husband's birthday in town. I contacted the shop and they were prompt and extremely helpful! They contacted me prior to the party to confirm the details and allowed family members to pick up the cakes without a problem (instead of me). The actual cake were beautifully decorated and absolutely delicious! Everyone at the party couldn't get over the taste! read more

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Top 5 favorite cinnamon rolls in the city! They are always consistent, and have a cinnamon roll special too. The stay is always attentive and so helpful. read more

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Stopped in here on a whim and grabbed a few goodies to try for Valentine's Day. I grabbed a mini key lime pie, a nanaimo bar, and two cookies. The key lime pie was divine. The nanaimo bar was good and reminded me of something, but I couldn't quite place it. For cookies I tried the lemon chamomile & an oatmeal berry - both were perfectly moist and flavorful. I think for my next visit I'd like to go earlier in the day for a better selection. But at the same time, I'd go back and place my exact order all over again because it was so good. read more

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Great cafe/bakery. Everything is so yummy and beautifully done. Staff is so kind and for the gays! Very cozy seating with nice people-watching windows. read more

Cake Life Bake Shop - Caramel Apple Cupcake, Jumbo Chocolate Chip-Walnut Cookie, Caramel Apple Cider- Hot - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Disappointed by a recent experience of paying $10 for one to-go slice of cake (peaches 'n cream) that tasted very dry and just not very tasty. Also purchased a red velvet cupcake and campfire cocoa cupcake that were fine, but nothing special. Again - rather dry and missing richness. Based on this recent experience, I would say Cake Life is very mediocre and overpriced compared to other bakeries in the city with better products (ahem- Stocks). read more

The Petal Pistachio cookies topped with rose petals are quite delightful - the shortbread base is slightly soft, crumbly and not too sweet. The lattes are below average though - I think the one I got was Rose Pistachio Matcha and it had no hint of any of those ingredients. The woman behind the counter was sweet and helpful but the guy - who wasn't even attending to us but inserting himself in our conversation - looked grumpy and very likely hates his job. read more

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I Absolutely love Cake Life Bake Shop! The seasonal coffee flavors are next-level -- so creative and perfectly balanced, not too sweet, just right. Their cupcakes and desserts are seriously delicious -- moist, flavorful, and beautifully decorated. It's one of those places where you have to grab a little something extra because the gifts and cute finds are just irresistible. Whether you're popping in for a treat or picking up something special, you really can't go wrong here. Total gem in the neighborhood!!! read more

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We got an assortment of spring cupcakes for the office and they were a HIT! I am so grateful for how kind and sweet Devin was when helping me pick out flavors-- they even reminded me to try and get a gluten free option which I almost forgot to do! All cupcakes were deliciously filled with flavor, not too sweet, and felt like eating a luxury for a great price! Their buttercream is divine. The texture is so luciously buttery without feeling fake. You can tell they use quality ingredients. The shops itself is super easy to get to on the el or the bus. I had no trouble carrying everything to work on my own in their packaging (although my coworker dropped the bag bringing them upstairs...) but everything stayed put together and of course the flavor was not hurt at all! This shop has amazing, extended hours and a really cute interior. I love the mural inside of it I stared as I finished my cup of coffee I bought for myself cause everything smelled so divine I had to get a little treat, too! Excited to bring my work back and hopefully some other community organizations that I work with. Thanks, Cake Life Bake Shop! read more

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I stumbled across Cake Life by accident with my best friend after grabbing lunch nearby, and I instantly fell in love. Then I found out they made Beyoncé's birthday cake, and I was done--how could you not love this place?! On my first visit, I had the Nanaimo bar, the honey butter biscuit with a side of butter, and the butterbeer drink. Everything was so yummy! I love Nanaimo bars but can never find them, so I was thrilled--and this one was exceptional. The honey butter biscuit was warm, flaky, and perfect with the butter, and the butterbeer drink? Sweet, creamy, and magical. By my second visit, I was completely hooked. I tried the strawberry n' cream poppin tart (ridiculously delicious), the hot chocolate with the fluffiest, hugest homemade marshmallow, and the everything bagel croissant--which is now my absolute favorite. The croissant was the perfect bite: garlicky, with just the right amount of salt, rich and buttery, and topped with the creamiest, most heavenly drop of scallion cream cheese. Every layer was perfection. The shop itself is super charming and cozy, with free WiFi and the nicest baristas. It's the perfect little spot to treat yourself or just relax for a while. I absolutely love visiting here and trying something new every time. Everything they make is a hit, and I'm already planning my next trip. Beyoncé and I clearly have great taste! read more

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Cake Life is a delicious local and offering homemade cookies, cakes, and other desserts. They have a wide variety of desserts to choose from and the staff was great and super friendly. Definitely a great place to go and get something sweet for a special occasion. read more

I popped in here to grab a cupcake for my mom's birthday. It's a cute little store and looks very festive. They have a good selection of cupcakes with with basic flavors like chocolate and vanilla, but they also have red velvet and some other more unique flavors. The counter person was helpful and answering questions and she also packaged my cupcake in a little plastic container so it wouldn't get smashed. My mom really liked the cupcake. It had a good amount of icing. The cake was moist. . I'll be back to try some more flavors. read more

Staff is wonderful... cheerful and attentive. Baked goods are superb. Rice crispy treats... best ever. I highly recommend stopping here several times a week. read more

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My partner and I were looking for some afternoon sweets around Fishtown. We were entranced by the beautiful side mural and then realized the bakery inside. Food: 5/5 We ordered the vegan brownie and the strawberry cream pop tart with a Chai latte. I am not going to lie, all of the desserts were fire. But, my favorite was the pop tart. It is a hearty dessert with a thick flakey crust and a decadent center. The total damage was $17. Service: 5/5 They were so nice to our indecisive selves. They just have so many good options! Also, because of my lactose intolerance, they were able to make a oat chai latte. The ambiance is super chill with lots of seating. It was such as nice experience. All in all, I would definitely come back! It is a great cafe and full service bakery. We saw many tiered cakes on display. read more

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This cake shop is super cute. I love the aesthetic, and the staff were kind. The matcha was good, and they had a pretty good selection of baked good. Personally, I think the cal was dry. The buttercream on the funfetti was super underwhelming. I like a thicker or more rich frosting. This was more whipped tasting. I know people love that texture, but I don't. I don't really know the going rate of cake, but two slices were about $19ish. That felt high, but like I said I'm not sure of the going rate. My only other problem was with the actual bakery hours not matching what was online. That was a little frustrating going all the way there and getting turned away. read more

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My all time favorite bake shop/café in Fishtown, let alone all of Philadelphia. I moved around the block from them in September and have made it my goal to try every cupcake, cake, and pasty. I've been 90% successful on the food so far and now I have to start on the drinks read more

Pros - love their seasonal items! We ordered their maple pecan pie for Thanksgiving and it was magical. I don't think I've ever had pie that tasted that good! - variety of cookies and cupcakes- it's the perfect place to grab a sweet treat and coffee - they have cute accessories in the shop for you to browse while waiting too! - service is quick despite them being almost always busy - love that they open late! - offer indoor seating Cons - limited parking nearby - a bit of a tight space for a cafe (limited indoor seating) so it can feel stuffy when it gets crowded - there are steps leading into the shop so it's definitely not stroller friendly! read more

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Super clean bakery! They have plenty of bakery items to go. The full cakes are limited which makes sense since they go to waste if they are not sold. I recently purchased a chocolate peanut butter cheesecake which was really good. I think $40 is a bit steep in price given that it is not that wide or tall. I asked if they could do piping for me on the cheesecake which they said no. I immediately opened Doordash to order an icing piping tube from Target. The worker then suggested they could do some writing on the the plate of the cheesecake which worked out! I really appreciated the alternative solution. read more

Cake Life Bake Shop - Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cheesecake (6-inch, serves 6-8) - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This review is regarding service only but unfortunately still warrants the 1 star. We came on Friday Mar 21 right before closing. We were reminded of that by one of the staff members when she said "just so you know we close in 3 minutes." This was rudely conveyed to us, not in a "making us aware" of the situation way, but more in we clearly interrupted cleaning before closing way. Understood. We still stayed because we like the desserts. As we were deciding on 2 or 3 of red velvet cupcakes she turned to help someone else. Fine you're closing, we get it. But then she got our order and we were outside by 8:59pm. The store closes at 9. In a service business, sometimes later, like 9:04pm. It sucks, but that's how it goes. Speaking from experience. Not an excuse to be mean or crass. You represent a business that pays you a salary. Some days are harder than others, but you can't mistreat paying customers who spend $40+ and are going to make a fast order, respecting the fact you're closing. When we got outside we opened the box to give a friend his cupcake we noticed the order was wrong. My wife knocked because the door was locked (it's about 9:04 now at the latest) and when the worker saw her, she went back to cleaning. She knocked harder and to be let in. The other staff member was nicer and gave us the right cupcakes. The incorrect ones were placed back in the cupcake case. The mistake on the order was made 100% by the frustration of the staff member having to work at 8:58pm, 2 minutes before closing. Because there were 3 of us there and heard the order. The frustrated employee did not have time to rectify her mistake because she was too busy trying to leave. I hate leaving reviews like this but it was one of the worst service experiences in recent memory. The dessert is great, but we can never come back because of this experience. If leaving early is so important that you are unable to provide quality service, then close at an earlier hour than the one advertised online. read more

Well, decided to stop in and grab some gluten free desserts for a baby shower for ironically a police officer. Couldn't tell you how they tasted because we didn't try them, just look at how we received them. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and that's great, but it was very awkward to walk into this establishment with a Police Officer and see this sign while trying to get some desserts. An attempt was made to engage and ask about their specific concern with police, but couldn't get a word from the counter person. Although, that's a businesses right to post their opinion, be able to have convo about it or flat out say you won't serve us instead of us getting this. Before anyone thinks the box dropped, or slid in the vehicle, it didn't. This was what we were given, which made us skeptical to even eat. Such a shame. Needless to say I won't be back (I'm not even a police officer) and couldn't tell what they tasted like. read more

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My favorite bakery in the city - I have never once been disappointed over the past 8 years

I got my cake here last year for my birthday. I liked it so much, I decided to get it from here again for my 56th. You can order an advanced custom one ahead of time online. I'm not one for cheesecakes but for some reason their Chocolate Chip Cheesecake was calling me. If you want 'Happy Birthday' written on the cake they will happily do it for you. Lots of birthday candles, cards and merch on display for sale as well. I love how bright and colorful the shop is. Their lattes are amazing here. It's always hard to choose but today I tried their Chocolate Orange Latte and each sip was Mmmm...mmm...mm. I love that the chocolate chips were incorporated into the cheesecake. The bottom chocolate gram tasted like toffee to me. As I took my first bite, I let the creaminess of the cheesecake melt in my mouth. My tongue detected some saltiness and that took it to another level for me. I have my eye on their Creamsicle cake. Curious about this one since it was a popular childhood popsicle for most kids in my generation. Service is excellent. read more

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I ride my bike 45 min to this bakery every saturday for their red velevet cupcake..its THAT GOOD!. I became vegan to support my loves diet restriction and STILL love this place! They have THREE vegan dessert options that cjange EVERY MONTH! just heaven for me. My love and i ordered tje orange chocolate cake for our committment ceremony and it was delicious. I love the people and i love the food- i love it here! Its my happy place. read more

The baked goods are quality, of course. The staff are welcoming and the owners are super kind! read more

*review of vegan items only* Very friendly and cozy spot in a great neighborhood! Staff were very warm and helpful. I tried the chai sugar cookie and the garlic za'atar croissant. The cookie was too sweet for my taste but I liked the texture (crispy edges with a soft middle) and the chai flavor. It was also served a little warm which was a delight on a cold night! Price was on par with other bakery cookies I've had. Unfortunately, for me, the croissant was a miss. The croissant itself had a beautiful flaky texture and light fluffy inside, and the za'atar flavor was excellent. However, I hadn't realized that the croissant was filled with a vegan cream cheese and I really could have done without that. There was so much of it and it was an odd texture combination with what you'd expect with a croissant. I think it would have been great maybe laminated into the layers of dough, but as a mass in the middle of the pastry it was a miss for me. Less cream cheese would probably make this cheaper too...I didn't realize it was a +$9 croissant (including tax) until it had already been packed for me. If I'd actually paid attention to the price label I would have skipped it, but that's of course on me! read more

We ordered our wedding cake in advance and picked it up the day of our wedding. The ordering process was easy and the cake was delicious and exactly what we wanted. From visiting the shop and trying the red velvet cupcakes, we knew it would be good, but it exceeded all expectations! Highly recommend Cake Life. read more

I don't get pastries/cake often but their specialty coffees are amazing and they are always polite even when busy. The strawberry shortcake coffee in the summer was the best. read more

Campfire Cocoa Cake has deep chocolate flavor and a creamy texture that feels rich but not overwhelming

The crew here has absolutely the best customer service in the neighborhood. They greet you as soon as you walk in, and the environment is always great. read more

Delicious.. pastry and coffee, just the way I like it. , the service was outstanding and quick.

I was walking in Fishtown when I stumbled across this bakery. Immediately I was drawn in when I saw the many options of delicious treats to choose from. I ordered a cinnamon roll, brownie and a caramel apple cupcake. Everything was perfect each treat had the perfect amount of sweetness. I enjoyed browsing through the cute stickers and cards that they sell. read more

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The cake and cupcakes were unbelievable! Perfectly moist throughout and not too sweet! every slice and cupcake was presented beautifully. The staff was cheerful and appropriately quick. My only regret was that I already had a drink and therefore did not order a fall drink from their seasonal menu. I'll come back here for absolute certain! read more

Friendly and knowledgeable staff that were really helpful when I was figuring out what drink to order. Well lit and warm atmosphere I can't wait to head back and try more things in there menu. Great butterbeer! read more

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I ordered cupcakes and cookies for a family event and people couldn't get enough of them. The cupcakes especially got rave reviews. The person behind the counter opened all of the boxes and showed me the cupcakes before I took them and they were packaged well and decorated beautifully. I forgot to take pictures but I definitely recommend Cake Life. read more

Delicious cookies, cupcakes, and drinks. Cute decor. Visibly supportive of LGBTQ+ customers. read more

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