I highly recommend Golden Delight Bakery in Gahanna! I've seen comments about their cakes being "pricey," but let's put that into perspective. If you go out to dinner and order dessert, you're easily spending $8-$12 per person. Their small cake serves 6-8 people and costs around $25--that's only about $4.16 per person for a fresh, handcrafted dessert. What truly sets Golden Delight apart is the quality. These cakes are made fresh and filled with real, fresh fruit. They're light, delicious, beautifully made, and unlike the overly sweet cakes you'll find at most grocery stores. Every bite tastes fresh and homemade. When you look at the value, quality, and flavor, these cakes are absolutely worth it. If you're looking for a special dessert that people will actually remember, Golden Delight Bakery is a fantastic choice! read more

This bakery is way too expensive. For a full cake, be prepared to pay upwards of $50. The cake itself is fine but tastes different than your traditional American cake. The cake is soft and spongy, and not as sweet. Service is also fine. The employee at the bakery helped put a custom message on the cake immediately after purchasing it with no problems asked. The bakery itself is a small place located in a small shopping center. It is nothing fancy. My main issues with this place is just the price of their cakes. Just very expensive for what you get. Not worth the price, but overall not a bad product. read more

Let's be upfront: I didn't actually taste this cake. I'm not a dessert person, and I am especially opposed to fruit on cake--no exceptions (that's another story for another day). I picked up two slices--the Fresh Strawberry (an established favorite) and Mocha (a wildcard)--strictly as a treat for someone who genuinely enjoys cake that doesn't come out of a grocery store freezer. Here's the verdict from the real taste tester: Sweetness: Light and subtle. No sugary slap in the face--just a clean, gentle sweetness that let the whipped icing shine. Flavor: Fresh and balanced, especially the strawberry slice. The fruit tasted like actual berries, not the syrupy globs you find wedged between supermarket sheet cake layers. Texture: Soft, pillowy, and almost weightless. If you've ever had those dense grocery store birthday cakes that taste like sugar-soaked sponge, this is the opposite. Every bite melted down smooth, with the whipped icing adding a cool, creamy finish. Overall Rating: 4.5/5 (They would've liked a touch more sweetness, but it was nearly perfect.) Would They Get It Again? Absolutely. Direct quote: "This makes me believe you can eat cake and not feel like you'll need a cavity filled the next day." Extra Details: * Passed the scent test--light vanilla and fresh cream. * A little happy dance happened in the passenger seat. * Keith Sweat's Right and a Wrong Way was playing, which felt appropriate. Shoutout to Jack: Jack, who helped me with my order, was kind, patient, and respectfully inquisitive. He suggested the mocha vs. chocolate choice without any forced small talk (the worst) and somehow made it feel like chatting with an old friend. Slice Showdown: Both slices were cloud-soft, but the strawberry was the clear winner for freshness and bright, not-too-sweet flavor. The mocha was mellow, more like a classic vanilla cake with a hint of coffee. If you're into cakes that are light, barely sweet, and so fluffy they practically fold under your fork, Golden Delight might be your next move. read more

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I'm honestly writing this review about 4-5 months late but i had a conversation with my boyfriend that reminded me and it had me upset. It was probably October i had went in with my boyfriend to pick up a cake. We walked in and it was very busy for the pretty small area.. I overheard a middle aged woman asking a younger employee i'm assuming high school to go grab some cheesecake samples, she went back there to do so when she walked back out with them the woman embarrassingly yelled at her and said i told you to get the pumpkin cheesecakes when she 100% did not say that. A woman had stood up for her and said no you didn't. We did not pick up our cake because i had honestly almost felt second hand embarrassment. Very disappointed and i hope that young lady doesn't get yelled at like that a lot. read more

Excellent customer service! This is my wife's favorite bakery, so I decided to surprise her and get her favorite cake. My order was ready on time, and the gentleman who rang me out was super friendly and professional. Their cakes are extremely light, so you don't feel as guilty when you are eating it. The fruit was fresh and complimented the cake well. Customer Service 1-5=5! Cake 1-5=4.5. read more

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This is the best tasting strawberry and kiwi cake ever! Very light with a cool whip like frosting and layers of strawberries! Super delicious!! read more

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I've been by who knows how many times, and didn't think to check it out. (Should have read Bryant's review and gotten some Asian goodies.) Sweetie stopped in while running errands, and surprised us with treats when she got home. The strawberry cake, of course, plus orange and lemon cake slices and some mini cream puffs. I'm a pie person, not really into cake. But this is good cake: moist, light, pretty old school stuff with perfect slices and good icing. The strawberry has good strawberries mixed in and on top; the other flavors just have candy on top. Baby K enjoyed them more than me, but again, I'm not really a cake person. The cream puffs are just her size, and also good. Not really my thing either, but a good, small version. I'll stop in sometime to try a few more things. Worth a visit, especially if you are at all into cake. read more

Wow. This is a 1st time I had had negative experience here. I've been coming here for over 10 year and today I called to order a cake, however this time, I was rudely told I would need to just come to the location to see if they have anything left. I called a head because I would be driving about an hour away and wanted to make sure they had what I wanted. YesJust for the cake. However before I could even try to explain that to the lady who answer the phone she rudely hung up. I quest customer service Is not important any more. I always try to support good local businesses. And have been a customer here for over 10 years even after I moved an hour and 20 min away. I guess I won't be any more. read more

Pork bun with mushroom We frequent this place with previous owner. We've been disappointed too many times under the current ownership but decided to give it a try again. We bought an 8" mocha cappuccino cake, pork steamed buns & cheddar cheese bread. The cake was frozen, the cheddar cheese bread got stuck together & in the smaller size & one of the steam bun for $3each? read more

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The best tasting Strawberry Cake EVER! I wish they would open a bakery here in Florida!!!! This is truly one of the places I miss. We used to live in Canal Winchester, and on every special occasion, we would have this cake. Please, please, please open a bakery here in Florida. Or fond a way to have them shipped. Two of my sons live in Dayton, and they both know whenever I v, sit they'll have a Strawberry Cake there for me. read more

My husband ordered a Birthday Cake for my 60th Birthday, which was a huge milestone for me. He specifically asked for buttercream icing and purple flowers on the cake. First, they lied about having buttercream icing. Second, the purple fluff icing they put on the cake was inedible because it was horribly bitter. Third, when my husband took the cake back the owner was very rude and lied again about how much money he was to get back. Finally, the ambiance was the only thing that deserved a 1 star rating. Everything else deserved zero stars! I wouldn't send an enemy to this bakery! Yuck!!!!! read more

Oh my, oh my, oh my! My future brother in law lives in Columbus and got a birthday cake for my fiancé while we were in town visiting. He raves about this cake and now that I've tried it, I know why he does! This cake is a yellow sponge cake with whipped cream icing and a fresh strawberry and whipped cream icing filling. It's decorated with a simple circle of strawberry and kiwi slices. But oh em gee... this cake is so light and airy, and delicious! If I would have been left alone with this cake, I could probably eat all of it. I didn't get a chance to actually go to the storefront, but I would love to next time I'm in town. Do yourself a favor and get one of these cakes... even if it isn't for a birthday, just go get one! read more

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I could literally eat this whole cake by myself! Thank God I'm forced to share. My husband and I eloped 2 months ago and he had been talking about this cake since we started planning our backyard reception. The hours are a little tricky since they don't open till 10am, closed on Mondays and run out for reasons you'll discover when you have your first bite. The planning to snag a fresh strawberry cake will all be worth it when you enjoy the beautifully light whipped frosting, perfectly fresh strawberries and incredibly moist light cake. It's not too sweet, but sweet enough and light as can be. Enjoy! read more

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Was a bit disappointed in my visit today. The cases were empty. The person in front of me and myself request a 1/4 sheet cake. They said it would be a 20 min wait. Not sure if it was in the freezer and needed to be decorated. It was very odd in the bakery today. We are serving our cake tomorrow so if it's frozen I have time for it to thaw. read more

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Ordered a custom cake out of their book and needless to say I wouldn't recommend it... they're original cake is great but other than that I wouldn't order for a special occasions again.. very sad and disappointed read more

Golden Delight Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Gahanna, Ohio

Good food and great service. I love their style of cake as it reminds me of my childhood and I prefer it over the "department store" heavier cakes. Much lighter and easier to enjoy without being sickly sweet. Got one for my wife's birthday and will probably get one for mine too! read more

this is one of the freshest and most delicious little bakery's I've been to here in Columbus and I will definitely be coming back. the cakes are so light and fluffy with the sweet whipped cream and very fresh fruit all form such a tasty treat!!! my personal favorite is the creamy bannana pudding with the perfect ratio of pudding and whipped cream as well as cookies and fresh bananas. with so many amazing desserts there is something for everyone here with a very fun and welcoming atmosphere. I would give this place an honest 10/10!!!! I shall be returning regularly. thank you to the main baker and staff. read more

Awful service and cake was not elegant at all looked like a toddler put it together. From reviews would have thought they could make a basic heart shaped cake but it definitely did not look like a heart not sure what it was needless to say we will never go back read more

Service is poor (young lady didn't listen well or seem to care whether or not she sold any cake), but the strawberry and whipped cream cake is absolutely to die for! read more

Excellent strawberry cake - best around - friendly employees! Who will customize on the spot for you!!

All the cakes are great - they do great on special orders! Try a slice after freezing it overnight for a special summer treat. The steamed buns are fantastic - I get a mix of the BBQ pork and the vegetarian. I've used them for group events (hosting a visiting batch of dignitaries from China). I've frozen them and used them as lunch - they defrost and steam up great! I believe it's a rice flour bun. Drizzle a little soy on it and you are good to go! Lovely people as well. I'd love to learn their story. read more

Coming here for years. The strawberry cake is amazing!! Staff is always friendly. I love that they have premade cakes - so helpful for last minute events! read more

I usually love their signature cake, and have purchased from both locations. However, for my wife's 76th birthday celebration I purchased a small strawberry cake (I had a variety to give everyone a choice) and was disappointed in that there were no strawberries in the interior filling between layers! Also, the icing (usually perfect) was much too heavy on one side, OK on the other (looked like a piece of cake had broken off and they filled it with icing! Not really happy this time! read more

When cake was ordered they stated they could do what was shown in the reference photo. We got the cake and it looks nothing like the picture, wrong color, and minimal icing rim. When asked to add another row of icing they were extremely rude claiming that they said they couldn't do it in the first place. Overall extremely disappointed in their lack of empathy. read more

We love this place. The strawberry cake is absolutely as advertised. Good variety of buns as well. Wish we still lived in Columbus, as this is a place you really miss once you have experienced it. read more

My fiancee went to golden Delight Bakery to get info on a wedding cake. The staff person was rude, walked away and she had to ask for some to help her. The price for a wedding cake was ridiculously expensive ! $700 ! I dont kno6if that is what they charge it they just did not want our business. Larry read more

I was in Gahanna and wanted to see if I could find a bakery to pick up some dessert for dinner. We rarely have dessert and this would be a special treat for the family. Yelp reviews highly recommended Golden Delight. I am thrilled to have found this gem! We tried a sampler of sliced cakes: strawberry, tiramisu, mocha and chocolate. All the cakes were light and airy with just the right amount of sweetness. The icing is whipped and perfect. All the cakes were delicious but the strawberry cake was heavenly and I will definitely be ordering that for a couple of upcoming birthdays. The staff was very accommodating and explained all their offerings after greeting me and asking if I had ever been there before - she also asked how I had heard of them and replied "yelp!" Thanks for another great find everyone read more

At the recommendation of Yelp and a coworker, I decided to get one of the famous fresh strawberry cakes for my husband's birthday this past weekend. When I called them about ordering a cake with about 10 servings/slices, they said they have several sizes in stock daily and no pre-order was necessary for that size cake - even better! I arrived around 3:30ish on a Saturday, and was able to have them write "Happy Birthday" on the cake (for free!), get it boxed up, and tossed in a singing candle in less than 10 minutes. $21 for a 9-inch cake I believe. The cake was phenomenal! It definitely tasted fresh baked, and the cake and frosting were both so light and airy, not overly sweet, with a layer of fresh strawberries in the middle as well. Absolutely worth the trip and the price. Great for any occasion! read more

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That strawberry cake is amazing!!! It's worth every penny. We are excited for the holidays so we can grab a big one!!!

Pretty solid bakery. Got the popular strawberry cake. It was very moist, and wasn't too heavy. Writing on the cake was very legible, and centered very well on the cake. It was last minute, and they had it ready to go out the door in a few short minutes. No complaints, would definitely have no issues coming back. read more

"A Gahanna favorite" "Golden Deliciousness" "Japanese-style cake" All things I have heard in reference to their best-selling cake. With its golden layers of yummy dessert, this baby packs ALL the gluten and sugar that even the sweetest tooth could crave. Service is fast and friendly- you walk in, and whomever is behind the counter will flash you a smile like "Come on. We all know why you're here. I've got the goods- just tell me who and what we're celebrating. I've got this." And I mean really- with the thick layer of real, fresh strawberries in a light cream layer throughout the center- This is practically healthy, right? Strawberries: fiber. Whipped cream: calcium Cake: ... ... Elevated serotonin? Yes. As you can see, Golden Delight Bakery can meet all of your event and health-related needs. Do right by yourself, and get there for a tasty treat, because hey- you deserve it! read more

Golden Delight Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Gahanna, Ohio

Yes, the Strawberry Cake. Of course that cake. I've made special trips for that cake. It's light, not overly sweet. The perfect summer birthday cake and coincidentally this is mine. Step aside angel food cake. Also try the pork buns. So good. read more

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This is why we have the strawberry cake emoji I think :) I don't know this is the first time after being a Cbus native trying this cake. But what's wrong with people?! Everyone should be going here. The owner was amazing and kind and even if the cake was mediocre I would go back just for her service and kindness. But don't be fooled the cake is magical it's a yellow cake layered between strawberry's and cream and more cream but I think the thing I love about the cake it's the no so super sweet flavor. It's more naturally sweet from the strawberry's which made it perfect. Its then topped with cream fresh strawberries and kiwi. My moms bday will never be the same we all talked about this cake for 30 mins after devouring it . They also have authentic Japanese steamed buns and other delicious deserts that I'm dying to try :) go here . Eat the cake. read more

I love their cakes. We buy them for all our office birthdays. So light & refreshing. And the strawberry's & kiwi make it healthy

I ordered the strawberry cake for a birthday party fro Golden Delight. As expected the cake was great and everyone loved it. Even more important is the service here though. I did not get to pick up the cake at the assigned time due to a family issue. The owner was so nice that they agreed to meet me at a time they were to be closed so we could have it for the birthday. I am so grateful for the fantastic service and cake. Thank you! Can i give six stars ? read more

This place is fantastic! They have many sizes and flavors to choose from. I picked up a full size strawberry kiwi cake. They offered to write on the cake and it was also packaged very nice. Many people tried the cake and loved it!! Will go there again. read more

best cake you can buy in columbus for a good price! My family gets one of theses cakes for any event that we have.

I bookmarked this place awhile ago for my girlfriend's birthday because I'd heard the fresh strawberry cakes were amazing. Once I was over there I couldn't just get one thing, so on top of the 6" strawberry cake, I grabbed a slice of tiramisu and a custard bun. The lady behind the counter was really nice, and she offered to write a little note on the cake for me. She also tried to convince me to get a bigger cake and almost had me on the upsell, but I didn't need a cake hanging around in my fridge all week. The pricing is pretty solid with the 6" - 8" cakes ranging from about $13 - $17. I thought that was more than fair, and the pieces of cake by the slice were $2.75. This place does take credit cards, BUT they have a $15 minimum, so if you're just looking to grab a quick treat to go, make sure you have some cash. I ended up eating the tiramisu right away, and it was delicious and extremely light, so I really didn't feel that bad after eating a slice. The coffee flavor could have been a bit stronger for my liking, but it was still good. The strawberry cake is really everything it's chalked up to be. The strawberries taste super fresh, the cake itself is as light as anything, and the frosting is nice and creamy without the gross after taste you might get with some grocery store brands. I'd love to have more strawberries in the filling, but I thoroughly enjoyed the cake. I ended up eating the custard bun later in the week. It's prepackaged, so you can keep it for a bit in the fridge. Based on the lady's suggestion, I heated it up in the microwave for 15 seconds. This was good, but I don't know if I'd go out of my way to grab one. Overall, if you love cakes, this is a place you need to try. It looks like they have a bunch on hand too, so if you're in a bind, then you should definitely give them a shot. I think they have a store on Bethel Rd. as well if you're nowhere near Gahanna. read more

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If I could give this place a zero I would. I ordered a cake and explained to the guy on the phone that I wanted THE SAME cake they had on their website. A pink cake with roses and flowers and gold balls. The cake was for my daughters birthday and when I went to pick it up it was neon pink BARE cake, no roses, nothing that I asked for. I had to tell them to put at least some flowers on there. Very disappointed. read more

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Love these cakes!!! Unique flavors and the icing is light and flavorful. Get each of my kids a cake from here for their birthdays and they are all grown! read more