It's definitely a hidden gem in Bed-Stuy! Their cupcakes and cakes are baked to perfection. I was excited to try the Hummingbird cake, it was flavorful, rich, and packed with nuts. I also ordered the Blue Velvet because my son asked for it, and the Red Velvet cake for my daughter. Both cakes were packed with flavor and delicious ingredients. Even though I arrived late, they still had their top sellers available, which I was so thankful for. Their cakes were definitely worth the drive! The space was also very spacious and clean. Highly recommend! Thank you Doc and your hard working staff!! read more

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I would give 10 stars if I could. The banana pudding, red velvet cupcakes etc,etc,etc are the best I've ever tasted. I can see why its so well known & popular to so many people from all over the world. Customer service on point. Ambiance is a 10 as well. Check it out asap...Just take the C train to Utica Ave train station & walk 2 or 3 blocks and you are there.. read more

This was my first visit to DOC D's Southern Desserts. I walked into the store and it was dimly lit. It was my cheat day so I decided to treat myself to a treat. I purchased the strawberry cake. The strawberry cake was really delicious. However, ii couldn't eat the frosting because it was too sweet for me only because my decrease with sugar intake. Service was quick. read more

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I haven't been here personally, but tasted their cake at a party and the red velvet/chocolate cake was delicious. The cake was super pink and was drowned in glitter sparkles - I mean I am a girl who loves sparkles, but the decoration could be a bit gaudy. Cake itself is good, but the appearance of the cake needed work. I would be back to order cake here though! read more

It's a big open space with slices and cakes on display. If you don't see what you would like, ask, they might have it in the back. I tried the red velvet - it was very soft and moist. Probably one of the best. The cream cheese was not too heavy. It was a great red velvet. It was definitely pricey, $10 for a slice. We were planning on getting a cake, but it would have been $70, and we had never tried it before. The banana pudding was also on point, not too sweet and got a reasonable portion for $6. The strawberry remix (throwback to the good humor strawberry shortcake ice cream) had two layers of strawberry cake and one layer of vanilla with some cookie crumble. Also $10. This one was very dry and the frosting was dry. I wonder if we got a old slice. Red Velvet and Banana pudding was great, just a little pricey. read more

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I've been coming here for years and it gets better and better. Truly happy for their success. For the community by the community. Amazing welcoming service. Delicious flavors. My latest visit I got black velvet and red velvet banana pudding. All good. Beautiful clean spot. No seating. Food taken to go. Accepts all forms of payment. By the A C train read more

All their cakes are delicious and the service is even sweeter! Thank you Christine, Pat & Sky for your help

Love this spot, as they never disappoint. They have amazing options that are delicious. Doc is always crowded as an a testament for how good there deserts are! Make sure you join there membership as well, these points can be used towards future purchases to make this place more sweeter. read more

OMG...the cakes are the best I have ever had! So moist and flavorful. Reminds me of my aunt's cakes and she is a GA woman from Savannah. i go there and end up spending $60. read more

The service and the cake was delicious. Knows how to treat the customers. My entire family looks forward to doing business with them. We finally found a good black owned bakery. Can't wait to taste the peach cobbler. Thanks Doc D's. read more

The cakes here are sooo moist and good. I'm not big on sweets at all but if you're craving a good slice of cake or banana pudding come through for a treat omg. read more

The best take out dessert place you will find. Everything is delicious. My favorites are: Red Velvet, Blue Velvet, Pineapple-Coconut, Chocolate, Vanilla, Pound Cake. For my husband's 65th birthday on December 18, 2024 I ordered a Red Velvet sheet cake to feed 100 people. It was moist and delicious and we had more than enough for everyone. My son is a firefighter and he gets all of the cakes for his firehouse from this place. Anytime I have guests I purchase my cakes from here. However, most times I just purchase a variety of slices since I can't decide on one particular flavor. The prices are competitive and the service is great. You can email them your order and it will be ready when you arrive as long as you send it three days in advance. Even if you don't order in advance they always have a HUGE supply of freshly baked cakes and cake slices. Although I have never ordered a specialty cake with fondue icing they do them. They have made many cakes for celebrities that are gorgeous. Bottom line, whichever way you decide to go with ordering a cake, traditional or specialty, you won't be disappointed. Plus they support the community. That's an added value for supporting this business. read more

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I've been meaning to go to DOC D's for quite some time. I like cake but I love cookies so I guess that was why I didn't rush, but guess who's gonna order birthday cakes from this location going forward? YUUUUPPPP!!!! The cake was light, moist, and flavorful. From the time I walked in the shop, butter was the essence, le parfum... and it was AWESOME... now back to the cake. The frosting was equally light and flavorful, and probably the best frosting that I've had in a very long time. Most frosting is thick and heavy. Well, somebody over at DOC whipped the hell out of this frosting to the point it was light and airy and I like that. So far, I've tasted two out of three flavors. Which is another thing, there are so many flavors to choose from in addition to puddings and cheesecake. Unbeknownst to me and because I'm indecisive, I ordered two slices of cake and received a bonus slice due to a point system that I have to figure out. I don't think that it's something difficult. I just haven't had the time to read because life is lifeing and it's the best thing ever that I am writing this review a day later. GO TO DOC D's!!!! I promise that you will be happy. P.S. I had the birthday cake which was basically vanilla with sprinkles. It was the bomb.com. I also had the double chocolate cake and if you are a chocolate lover, you will be in heaven. It was rich, moist, chocolatey and didn't have that artificial yucky flavor. Get it! XOXO read more

Was working at an event at the Brooklyn Navy yard. Doc's was at the event and I bought a strawberry cheesecake as well as a peach cobbler and Oreo banana bread pudding. Everything I bought was outstanding. The cheesecake barely made it back to Long Island since I kept eating it. My girlfriend also loved the Oreo banana bread pudding. The Peach cobbler was also amazing. I wish I lived closer to this store. A++++++ read more

DOC D's Southern Desserts - Half eaten strawberry cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Finally got a chance to try the desserts here and I was not disappointed! Spacious room with 2 counters and plenty of desserts on display. Employee working as friendly and helpful, giving his recommendations and, when I signed up for their rewards texts, I got a free slice. Both the Red Velvet banana pudding and the ATL Lemon Cake were delicious in their own right, with the portions being perfect (no crumbs were left) and the frosting/cake and wafers/pudding ratio being on point. An absolute must. read more

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This is a beautiful, clean bakery. I enjoy their German Chocolate Cake, but they often fail to make enough of it. Most of their other cakes are too sweet for me to enjoy. read more

I came here yesterday to get some cake and it was really good. I ordered the red and blue velvet cake. My niece ordered the banana pudding and my sister ordered the strawberry cake. First the staff is amazing very patient and helpful. It was my first time there and I didn't know what to order. Now to the cake. I really enjoyed my blue and red velvet. I ordered it without nuts. I really enjoyed the red velvet part of the cake. I didn't really like the blue velvet part. I would have ordered the red velvet next time; I return. I also tried the banana pudding and that was really good; the texture of the cookies in it was great. There were parts of the cookie which were crunchy and that added a nice bite to the pudding. My sister's strawberry crunch cake was really good. The cake was half strawberry and half vanilla. I liked her strawberry cake which was really good; it reminded me of a home cooked cake. The cake was airy and soft without being overly sweet. I would definitely come back. I want to try other items off their menu. This is not a sit down place. read more

The cake is delicious. The service is really just an exchange. There are no seats, most likely because people might never leave the shop since the sweets are so good. read more

Service: called my order in. It was easy, fast and reliable. Receipt and payment were electric. Food: chocolate on chocolate cake. It was delicious. Moist, just the right amount of sweet. Everyone enjoyed it. Completely recommend this cake shop. read more

DOC D's Southern Desserts - Chocolate on chocolate sheet cake - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

After waiting over TWO hours for a scheduled delivery, it was nearly impossible to get through calling to this place to get any kind of update. By the time I finally got a hold of someone, I was just simply told my driver was another half hour away. I'm a 47 minute drive away from here, and was assured that the distance wasn't too far originally for the delivery. Was the cupcakes delivered tasty? Yes. Was the hummingbird 8in cake worth $75? Yes. Are the extra fees justified due to distance? Not $50 worth. Despite the tastiness, the delivery is unreliable and communication updates were non-existent. I won't be ordering from here again; Mother's Day weekend or not. read more

This little hole in the wall, apparently you need to be African American so they can take care of you in a proper manner. Cashier is super rude I went in to inquire about buying a whole cheesecake and she replied with a nasty attitude that they don't sell whole cakes only slices. I was gonna walk out but I ended up buying four slices since the birthday person wanted cake from there. Will not be coming back. Good luck. read more

Doc D's has been on my list for ages and I finally hit it up while in the area for brunch on a Sunday. I got slices of the red velvet and carrot cakes, as well as a peach cobbler. The red velvet alone makes it worth a stop, but the peach cobbler (Sunday special) was also amazing. Carrot was okay - would skip that next time. Finally, service was very friendly and the short line moved fast. read more

DOC D's Southern Desserts - Red Velvet Cake Slice, Carrot with Nuts Cake Slice, Peach Cobbler Wednesday & Sunday Special - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

What a disappointment paying $9.80 I would have expected the slice of cake to have remained the same size as before, but the slices of cake have been dramatically reduced, so this past Tuesday will be my last time visiting Doc D's Southern Desserts. Thank you for making such delicious cakes. read more

Came on a Sunday afternoon after hearing great things about the peach cobbler. I walked in and was immediately welcomed and helped. Ordered the peach cobbler to-go and it was $7. The serving is perfect for two, great for sharing. The ambiance was friendly and clean, I would definitely come again. I heated the peach cobbler back home and it was delicious and perfect. Would definitely recommend! read more

DOC D's Southern Desserts - Peach Cobbler Wednesday & Sunday Special - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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So good!! So moist!! It hit every spot!!! Strawberry banana pudding n red velvet banana pudding was marvelous!!! Service was fast!! I will be back!! read more

I called and left a message, but no one contacted me, so I went to BJ's. The large photo cake was cheap, good and tasty for my mom's 70th birthday. Not disappointed. read more

This is 6 years overdue, I didn't realize it got stuck in drafts!! My first experience at Doc's was above and beyond anything I could've expected. My homegirl and I rolled up and our hearts and stomachs sank when we realized that they were in the middle of renovations. But homegirl wasn't gonna let that stop her from completing the mission. She hopped out and peaked in the door and explained our dilemma to Chris. We haaad to have red velvet cake. Earlier that day, homegirl and I were struuuggling to carry in some extremely heavy bamboo fencing from the street to my backyard, and two of my neighbors jumped in to lend a helping hand. How could we ever repay them (in a PG-rated way)? The answer was CAKE. So we drove all over seeking out the best red velvet cake in Brooklyn, but by the time we found Doc's it was almost 8pm and I needed to return my Zipcar by 8:30p. Doc overheard all of this and made it happen. I (so sadly) can't speak from experience eating the red velvet cake, as I'm vegan AF and also happen to have celiac disease. But based on the vivid description I forced my friend to give me as she slowly savored a piece, it's the greatest red velvet cake you'll ever have the privilege of stuffing into your face. The flavor of the cake is on point, the cream cheese frosting is melt in your mouth perfection, and the texture is moist yet fluffy. The proverbial cherry on top of enjoying this satiating southern delicacy is the satisfaction of supporting a Black-owned local business. read more

Cake slices are the bomb. I'll drive all the way from queens just to get it. Their personalities are nice as well. Thank you for your service to the community and to our bellies read more

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I've been purchasing from this spot for a while and cannot recommend it enough. From the rewards program, to the patience of the people behind the counter who kindly answer my questions about frosting flavors each visit. The quality of the cake is bar none. I typically buy a couple of slices at a time and nibble at both over the course of 2-3 days and the consistency hold up. Even at my laziest, I get up and walk to pick up a slice I'm craving. read more

Omg I love you guys cakes, but the customer service socks, nobody smiles or introduce new cakes or anything. Please talk to your staff, they look so depressed. I love coming back, but everybody look like they don't want to be around. And Please more display in the show case. Wish it looked more classy. I will still buy from you guys, buy your workers look like they don't want to be there, no smiles. read more

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Visited Doc'D's for the first time as a part of the Taste of Bedstuy crawl. My girls and I had already sampled items from four other venues and wanted to leave desert as our last stop. Chose this venue based on reviews on other platforms. The line inside and outside plus the double parked cars let us know they were doing something right. Once inside, we were given an option of the red velvet cupcake or vanilla. I chose red velvet and also got a slice of blue velvet to go. The cupcake was super moist and had the right amount of flavor- not too overwhelming. The cream cheese icing wasn't too rich. I was able to enjoy it without scraping off any of it ( what I usually do when most people make it and pack too much on top of the cupcake). Back at home, a couple hours later I had the blue velvet. The cake was smooth and the icing was just right. I have no complaints. The owner (Chris) was super friendly and encouraged us to come back another time. I sure will for research purposes. At that time I'll do a sampling of more products and update this review. read more

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Love me some Doc D's Southern Desserts! My fave is their German Chocolate cake. Sooooo good!! Everything I've had there is amazing though. You can't go wrong. read more

Obsessed!!!! I've had a lot of cake and this was by far the best Red Velvet slice I've ever had in life. The moistness of the cake, not too sweet but the right amount of sweetness of the icing and the crunch of the nuts was just perfection. In addition I tried the Peach Cob and she was BOMB! Also had the Strawberry Nana Pudding and I basically swallowed my spoon. Go HURRY AND GO! It's that good. read more

Can't deny that this is some of the moistest, spongiest came out their. Yes the flavors are very simple but the flavor profile is definitely their giving you a strong punch in the tastebuds. Unfortunately it is quickly muddled after a couple of bites by all the sugar. The sugar is 100% cavity inducing but if you take of the most to all of the frosting the cake is slightly less sugary. Overall it's a great local cake shop and the only decent cake shop around, thus far. read more

During a bout of emotional eating lol I decided to wait on line for a strawberry remix slice. I hadn't been to Doc's in four years and it was nice to see updated packaging and pos system . There is a minimum of $10 for debit so luckily I had cash The cake was delicious but overwhelming for me. The strawberry remix made of two layers one of lemon cake the other strawberry I did not finish the slice because I was totally satisfied It is good to see the business going well. People were mostly online order full sized cakes read more

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My Brother ordered church's 70th Anniversary cake and truly didn't diappoint.Cake was a Lemon sheet cake +LEMONNY IT WAS!! Heard compliments all agreed truly delicious.Not sweet for people like me who's mindful... Thanks Chris +staff for job well done! read more

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I could have sworn I've been here before but maybe not. I'm so glad I got to try the amazing desserts from here. The red velvet banana pudding was so good, I almost wish I had gotten another container for another time. There were a lot of people in there so I know it must be good. A woman ahead of me was picking up a beautiful birthday cake. Anastasia was helping me at the counter and she was so kind and helpful. She said to try the pound cake so I got a slice of that as well. It was definitely perfect, the cake had a nice soft texture and flavor. The cupcakes looked really good too. I definitely will stop by again when I'm in the area. read more

OMG, the strawberry cheesecake crumble was the best. Every year I order it for my daughter's birthday and everyone enjoys it

Staff was great and vert patient.. Nice spot for desserts. . Desserts was very good.. I will definitely try cupcakes next time.. Nice clean spot. You can see them working in the kitchen read more

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I ordered for an event at work. The customer service was great and the cake was even better! Loved the red velvet cake! I will definitely be back. read more