Kara Kakes

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Sara D.

I found Kara Kakes when a friend tagged them on Instagram raving about a cake they had gotten here for a special occasion. Their cakes looked good so I followed them in case I needed a cake, and I'm so glad I did. We needed a cake for my mother-in-law's 70th so I decided to give Kara Kakes a shot, since I knew they could deliver something that looked great. I used their online ordering system, which was super simple- just make sure that you order well in advance to make sure they can accommodate the order (I put in about a month before and that was already cutting it close). We ended up going with a champagne tiered cake with strawberry cream cheese frosting. I looked at some of the photos they had online and ended up doing sage buttercream frosting with a gold drip. Since we needed it to feed 50+ it ended up being a little pricy, but boy was it worth it. Whenever I've done a fancier cake like this, I feel like I've been paying for aesthetic coupled with mediocre cake. This was not the case with Kara- this was without a doubt the best cake I've ever had. Everyone at the party was raving about it and asking where I got it. Though it was dense (and heavy!), it was moist and the cake to frosting/filling ratio was perfect. I'll definitely be going to them whenever I need an event cake moving forward!

Briana F.

I was craving chocolate so I thought I would try this place. The staff are very friendly and the store has great decor. The cupcake was too sweet for me unfortunately and too overpriced for the quality. It was good to try but wouldn't come back

Cassy B.

I so so badly wanted to love these cupcakes. They're so aesthetically beautiful. Truly, each one was decorated perfectly. The taste just wasn't there for me. I got a box of 4 cupcakes and then a separate box of two to give away. I don't live in the area and since I was up here I decided to get a few flavors to try. The store is beautiful and clean, the employees were nice. It's really just the flavors and freshness that completely fell short for me. The red velvet cupcake was not fresh, it didn't taste stale but was definitely hard on the edges. The frosting wasnt spot on for me, needed more of a cream cheese base. The strawberry blondie was the worst of all. I felt terrible too because I got two of those. The blondie on top was pure butter, it felt like I was biting into a room temp stick of butter. The frosting I literally spit out, and the cake was just artificial. I would definitely skip this one. The churro Cookie Monster wasn't my favorite either. The churro on top was super hard and not tasty. The frosting was alright and the cake again tasted too artificial. The chocolate cheesecake was definitely the biggest hit for me and even then, it wasn't enough to make me want to come back here. The cake on this one was the freshest and the frosting was the tastiest. Overall, I won't be back but the shop itself is beautiful and again the workers were super nice. Just fell short for me where it matters most.

Tiffany Y.

Kara Kakes always provides outstanding customer service and amazing customer cakes! I ALWAYS order cakes from them and every time, it tastes better than the last! Cute little pink store located in Franklin Lakes and I can tell you now, to go early if you're looking for their cupcakes. Once they're sold out, it's sold out. Their cupcakes go FAST and ordering a custom cake, I would recommend at least a month in advance! They do have pre made cakes available daily but call ahead and reserve it since there's limited cakes available. I've never had a bad experience with them and I've ordered cake pops and custom cakes with them on multiple occasions. I highly recommend Kara kakes for your sweet tooth fix!

I am very disappointed with my experience at Kara Kakes. I was very particular about the cake design for my son's first birthday party. I spoke to the staff multiple times about design ideas and visited the store on a few occasions. In the end, I went with a cake design that I found on the store's instagram page. A cake that had been previously made by the store. I asked that the cake be replicated identically to the one in the image. The staff told me what size and detail was needed to replicate the design. We discussed the shiny black coloring, number of buttons, 3-d jacket lapels, shape and size of the collar, design of the white shirt, and most importantly the bow that was the centerpiece of the cake. Unfortunately, the cake that was made for my son was different. When we came to pick it up, the cake was matte (not glossy), the collar was missing the front triangles and disproportionately large, it had 3 buttons (not 2), no detail on the tuxedo shirt, the lapels were not 3-d, and the bow was massively disproportionate to the cake, flat, and looked different from the style in the picture. It also had a double center ribbon that looked like lips (horrible!). After I got noticeably upset, they took the cake into the back and "fixed" the front of the bow to remove the lips and added triangles to the collar (that looked more like sloppy glued on cat ears). The store told me that it was close enough to the picture (it was a black tuxedo!) and I should be happy with the work. They said That none of my guests would know better. I said fair enough but this is materially different from what we discussed, ordered, and wanted. I came to this store for a custom designed cake based on agreed specifications - this was not what was created for me. No explanation could be provided for why they made the design changes. I continued to be very upset and said that at least the bow needs to be fixed. They refused to make any changes and essentially said take it or leave it. Not that a discount could have fixed this horrible situation, but one wasn't even offered and when my Husband asked - it was refused. Left with no option as we needed a birthday cake and it was the day before the party (and it would be literally impossible to find a replacement cake in the short timespan), my husband encouraged me to just take the cake. I regret doing this and should have just left it at the store. It did not photograph well and tasted horrible. Save yourself the disappointment and rudeness and go somewhere else. I wish I had.

Megan L.

Fun, delicious, HEAVY cupcakes that are a whole experience just to eat. Go early -- guaranteed they'll sell out of stuff very quickly. Look at the menu before you go but don't expect to walk out with what you planned to get. Super friendly staff and temptations everywhere you look. They have the cutest dog treats, too. Loved every bite! Ate two in a row and felt like garbage from how sweet and filling they were! 5/5 would do it again

Candice N.

I came into Kara Kakes after looking up 'gluten free near me' (hint hint) and realizing I was parked right out front The only review I read that mentioned gluten free said they had very few options. While it's true I got the only one they had, I still thoroughly enjoyed it! And I was also told that I could special order almost any cupcake as gluten free. I will be doing that one of these days, after having tasted the Apple Pie cupcake, which is the current GF dlavor of the monthw. It was very moist, and the apple pie filling sitting on top didn't make it soggy at all. It had a delicious apple pie filling as well, which combined with the whip cream frosting, made for multiple delicious, well rounded bites! Thanks, Marissa, for being so friendly and knowledgeable.. I will be back!

Only leaving 4 but really wish I could leave less. Reason I'm not is because the cupcakes are absolutely delicious, so this place is still worth it for the cupcakes. But, I ordered a cake for my birthday and it was beautiful when I picked it up. When I was carrying it (extremely carefully), the strawberries on top fell off. The icing was hardened and the strawberries weren't secured. All four strawberries ended up rolling off the cake. They had sparkles on them so you can see how the sparkles ruined the cake. I was so upset about this as it was not cheap. I emailed Kara's Kakes as soon as I got home and it happened. They said they could not do anything since they were made aware after closing and couldn't take responsibility for it after it leaves the shop but if it was for the next day (when they responded) I could go in and they would fix it. I wouldn't buy a cake from here ever again, but like I said very much enjoy the cupcakes. Also recommendation to have better securement of anything on top of the cake. Very disappointing.

Joanne M.

I ordered the alcohol filled cupcakes for my son's 21st Birthday. The young lady who took my order was so helpful and patient. The Cupcakes were a work of art. They were delicious and beautiful. I highly recommend and will be back!

Coco themed birthday cake! Marigold cake

Alex S.

Great gf cupcakes and regular cakes. I'm GF and their cupcakes are not too sweet, just perfect. I ordered my daughters birthday cake from them and it was beyond amazing. Everyone liked it.

Bananas Foster, Golden Oreo Pumpkin Cheesecake, & Peanut Butter Apple Pie

Allie G.

I don't know why it took me so long to visit Kara Kakes - this place is fantastic! The flavors are so original and the taste is amazing - both the cupcake itself and everything on top (I'm not even a fan of frosting normally, but loved it here). We tried the Bananas Foster, Golden Oreo Pumpkin Cheesecake, and the Peanut Butter Apple Pie. Genuinely, I couldn't even pick a favorite because they were all delicious. Recommend coming early because by 3pm, several flavors were sold out. Will be back to try more!

Amazing!!! Kara created fabulous desserts for my daughter's baby shower. The classic Winnie the Pooh theme was on display with the custom cupcakes, cake pops and chocolate covered strawberries. And the cake (see picture) was a masterpiece!

Mike S.

Cannot recommend this place enough. We were driving upstate from NYC and stopped into this shopping center for a quite bite of pizza. After we went into Kara's Kakes and we were blown away by how good their cupcakes were. I ordered the "Old Fashion Apple Pie" cupcake and I can honestly say it was the best cupcake I've ever had. It had a tiny apple pie topper that was perfection. Will definitely swing by here the next time we're headed upstate to get away from the city for a few days - probably on the way upstate and again on the way home!

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Beverly B.

5 years ago

I'm sure this company does wonderful cupcakes and maybe even good kid birthday party cakes. But for our small but elegant affair, the Kara's Cakes' product was disappointing. We sent a picture of a white cake with gold leafing and swipes in tones ranging from pastel pinks to dark mauve. I asked her to tone down the dark mauve to a softer pink. The inside was to be vanilla cake, vanilla buttercream and lemon curd filling ( a family favorite). What we received was a white cake with a hint of gold and swipes that were light pink and Pepto/Bubblegum pink - it was not the prettiest. The lemon curd was too tart to eat, the cake itself had that "frozen then thawed" crumbly texture, and the buttercream was stiff and overly sweet. Even the children wouldn't eat it. We value local businesses and I believe what Kara's probably makes best are cupcakes and children's items. However, for a wedding, anniversary or adult birthday party (non-novelty), I recommend a bakery with a better eye for color and fresher product. read more

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Delaine J.

6 years ago

Our mini-boozy cupcakes that my sons girlfriend brought to the beach this last summer were amazing! Such a great, unique hostess gift and they were delicious. Can't wait to have more of your cupcakes and cakes in the future read more

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Sam A.

5 years ago

Delicious! I picked up a few things to bring to a party last minute, she arranged it as if I had ordered it in advance and the hosts were excited when they saw it all. Everything was so good! The chocolate strawberries were huge! read more

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Amy L.

8 years ago

I'm sorry to say that I was not happy with the custom cake they made for my daughter's 14th bday. The frosting color was very pale and anemic and they made it with the WRONG cake flavor. This is after I sent them an email to start cake discussion with the cake flavor and icing choices that I wanted. So they had it in writing from me but took down the wrong flavor in our discussions over the telephone. It was a pricey yet beautiful failure. When I contacted them to tell them about my disappointment, they gave me 20% refund and offered lots of apologies while telling me they are SO busy that they can't possibly reconfirm details of custom orders and that it had never happened so they can't explain why it happened which made me feel like they were calling me a liar. I'll be searching for another bakery who cares about my business. read more

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Harsha L.

6 years ago

Kara Kakes does not disappoint! Great cupcakes and great parties! I threw my daughters 8 year old birthday last April... so this is a very late review. Amazing cakes, people and decor for a party. Also have to say thank you, thank you, and thank you! It was almost closing time today and my girls really wanted some cupcakes, the manager stayed open just so I could pick up some cupcakes before Mother's Day! Nicest people, best service and yummy cupcakes! Thank you!! read more

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11 years ago

Love the new store location!!!!!!!! Beautifully decorated, neat, and lots of options. Kara is so friendly and motivated. read more

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Danielle C.

7 years ago

We didn't want a traditional cake from a typical wedding vendor and man we were beyond happy with that choice. These guys came through! We always wanted a confetti cake and we got it with multiple fillings. Delicious, moist and looked fantastic. Thank you Kara Kakes for the wedding cake of our dreams! Danielle and Mike read more

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Joe K.

5 years ago

Got a custom cake and some cupcakes for a baby shower. Everything was outstanding. The cake looked amazing and tasty even better. The cupcakes were very popular. Overall, an easy experience with high quality cakes, would definitely go back read more

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Cristina B.

7 years ago

I found out about Kara Kakes when my travel agent had a few of her customers receive one of Karas Christmas cupcakes delivered to my house! Ever since then I go to Kara Kakes as often as I can, it's hard to decide which day of the week to go because her daily cupcake flavors make me want to stop there every day to get one! Now on special occasions instead of buying birthday cakes I go there and get a variety of cupcakes and have yet to be let down by any of the flavors (my favorite are the boozy cupcakes) In March my daughter (7 years old) went to one of her cupcake decorating classes and had a blast, she went to the April one and we plan on signing her up for the May one, the kids get to decorate two cookies, 4 cupcakes and get a little chefs hat, super cute! I highly recommend Kara Kakes everyone in the Shop is super friendly and helpful! read more

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Julie R.

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7 years ago

Kara Kakes is amazing!!! Not only are the cupcakes beautifully done, they taste amazing. The place is clean and beautifully decorated. I highly recommend taking time out of your day to stop by!!! read more

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Kara S.

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Lord V.

8 years ago

Love Kara Kakes! The cupcakes are delicious and they will now be my go to for all Birthday parties!!

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Jennifer B.

7 years ago

Great inventive cupcakes, however if you are going to sell sprinkles and unicorns you should probably have staff that is not rude and could even smile. My aunt and I were SUPER excited to be getting cupcakes and the girls behind the counter were about as much attitude as my 14 year old. Not who I would want "welcoming" my customers. read more

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Aisha Z.

5 years ago

I am not one to usually write a review, but Kara Kakes is worth it. I found them on Instagram and figured it was worth a try because it was so cute. After driving 40 minutes, I was greeted by a welcoming staff who were quick to tend to me. I got basically everything they had in the case for the day. These cupcakes were out of this world!!!! Delicious, fresh, moist, sweetened perfectly, everything you would want in a cupcake. I know a lot of places have cupcakes that look good but this place has the cutest cupcakes along with all the flavor you need. I will be a referring everyone I know! They have gained a loyal customer! read more

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Nico C.

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8 years ago

Amazing cupcakes. Very moist and delicious! The unique flavors are amazing and constantly changing so there's always something new and tasty to try-I can't get enough. I am a repeat customer and will continue to be! read more

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Monica A.

6 years ago

The cupcakes are good. However, I am disappointed. I've been there on 2 occasions and they didn't have any cup cakes left (around noon). I also wanted a cake and they don't take any orders. They are saturated. This is a missed opportunity for a business that could grow. read more

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Jim D.

6 years ago

We recently hosted our Daughter's 7th Birthday here. What a great experience. The private room was decorated no nicely and the cake we ordered was perfect. The communication pre/post event was timely and essential to the success of the event. The girls who ran the party were personable and interacted well with the kids. Would definitely recommend this venue to anyone looking to host a toddler party read more

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Karissa N.

7 years ago

Not sure where to begin, but I know now I'm better off going to Stop and Shop and spending $2 on a cupcake rather than coming to Kara Kakes and spending $5 for your basic mediocre cupcake. I bought 4 cupcakes yesterday, asked for 4 individual cupcake boxes considering I wanted to give them out as gifts. The young girl behind the counter told me she would have to charge me $1 for each box. You're kidding me right? I'm spending almost $20 for 4 cupcakes and you want to charge me extra for the box? Do me a favor and keep your cupcakes. Spoke to Mia who is supposedly the "manager," she was extremely unprofessional and not accommodating whatsoever. Your job doesn't seem to be that hard, so I would lose the attitude. Thanks for turning me off, I'll be sure to never return and let others know not to waste their time and money. read more

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Kara S.

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Joseph G.

8 years ago

Kara Kakes went ABOVE AND BEYOND my expectations on my custom order for my Halloween party! Both Lexi and Natalie made the process as warm, welcoming and friendly as possible! They both, along with everyone else involved in making/creating my order at Kara Kakes CLEARLY, saw my vision and NAILED IT! Not only were they aesthetically PERFECT, but EVERYTHING; was both as FRESH and DIVINE and I'd hoped for! I HIGHLY, recommend Kara Kakes in general, but also for specialty/custom and catered orders. Thank you from a 100% satisfied costumer and his 50+ guests that also indulged in all of your sweet treats! read more

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Jennifer A.

7 years ago

I had my daughter's birthday party here. Beautiful space and the children seemed to enjoy themselves. There are only two things needing improvement- if a child wants a second piece of pizza and there is more pizza available, then they should be served the pizza. Second, perhaps the party coordinator was having a rough morning, but her demeanor could have been a little more friendly. Overall, the party moved as scheduled and the party staff took care of everything. read more

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Brooke E.

8 years ago

Look no further! I had a small order of cake pops over the weekend for an engagement party. Kara's kakes exceeded all my expectations. I originally chose them due to the reasonable price they gave me over the phone but they were so beautifully done. We will be back again for our next read more

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Andrea P.

8 years ago

My family made a spontaneous stop here after lunch on a Sunday. So glad we did. They had fun flavors like strawberry french toast, waffle sundae and chubby hubby. They also had the classics like red velvet. All great flavor combinations with moist cake that you had to eat with a fork. The staff were friendly, patient and helpful. We can't stop talking about it. Worth a visit! read more

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Sarah L.

8 years ago

LOVE this place. The store is super cute and the cupcakes are amazing - so beautiful and delicious. The vanilla cake, in particular, has flecks of vanilla bean in it and tastes amazing. We just had my daughter's birthday party here and it was a fabulous experience. The staff took care of everything, the party room was already decorated and pretty and the girls had a blast decorating and eating waffles and cupcakes. All we had to do was show up, literally. My daughter felt so special. I highly recommend this place, and will certainly return! read more

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Rizza T.

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9 years ago

The red velvet cream cheese icing is seriously one of the best, if not THE best cream cheese icing I've had.

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Sarah K.

8 years ago

I absolutely LOVE Kara, the owner of Kara Kakes! She is beautiful inside and out. She is brilliant - intelligent - she has been baking cupcakes for the community since she is 16 years old! Today, she has built a true gem of a Cupcake / Kakes Studio! Her retail store is so beautifully appointed - complete with little tchotchke items that are relevant and fun! Kara is highly creative and has unmatched flair for design/ideas for cupcakes and Kakes. She also teaches at her Kake Studio - fun classes and private parties. I love her Instagram too you can check it out @karacupcakes. Kara Kakes is truly a gem in our community for holidays, parties, occasions and just an afternoon pick-me up! It's a pretty little store filled with charm and it smells DIVINE! A beautiful success story! read more

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Danielle K.

6 years ago

The Kake studio was a great birthday party spot for my 6 year old and her girlfriends. The staff was extremely organized and everyone had a great time. Thank you all for a wonderful memorable day. read more

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Suzanne F.

7 years ago

Kara Kakes has the most delicious cupcakes and my girls enjoyed their cupcake decorating class. They had so much fun and the staff was amazing. I highly recommend it! read more

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Lisa C.

9 years ago

Stumbled upon this place and is already hooked. I got the special of the day, Cannoli and it was so delicious. I have very sensitive teeth and anything that's overly sweet would give me a toothache right away. Thank goodness these cupcakes had just the right amount of sweetness, tasted super fresh, moist, and yummy. I like with a sampler 12 pack of lemon, carrot cake, caramel, and oreo. They were all amazing. I especially like the lemon was because it tasted so refreshing. I cant wait to order a custom cake from this place. The prices aren't that unreasonable considering that it's fresh and custom made with fillings and frosting of your choice. They also have a space for parties as well. I'd do a girls night decorating class there if I could get enough people to participate because it seems like a fun thing to do! read more

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Kara S.

Thank you so much Lisa for the wonderful compliments! We appreciate…

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Emily-Marie V.

9 years ago

This is by far my favorite place, I started working around the corner from karas kakes a couple months ago, I wanted something sweet so my coworkers and I decided to give it a try; so friendly and such a nice experience! We got a little carried away and went almost everyday so we had to stop ourselves! Cupcakes aren't just Beautiful but taste amazing !! I also had a graduation mini cake I had to pick up this weekend, but I also had a bay shower I was suppose to do the chocolate cover pretzel for I went in to pick up my cake and started talking to the lady that was helping me about my pretzels I was tired and had to make, she went to the back and asked if they can get it done before my party at 3 (it was noon) and they accommodated me and did them with only a couple hours short notice. I'm so thankful for them ! Must try. read more

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Kara S.

Thank you so much Emily!

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Kate M.

11 years ago

So happy to see all great reviews here! I wish nothing but success to Kara Kakes. Your delicious cupcakes have gotten me through my pregnancy cravings :) I also ordered a custom cake for my Husband's 40th birthday and it was a huge hit. First time I didn't really have a ton of leftover cake that no one wanted...people were asking for slices to go! Looking forward to many celebrations ahead with beautiful cakes from Kara! read more

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Ginger C.

8 years ago

my daughter recently purchased a cake for her daughters first holy communion. It looked beautiful, tasted horrible. Every guest thought it was a banana cake and it was supposed to be a vanilla cake with strawberry filling. the filling was scant to say the least.... the entire cake tasted very bland like it was a diabetic cake. When she called them, they stated how do we know that you didn't remove the filling! Come on. No way to treat customers.would never recommend them nor go there ever again. read more

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Christine M.

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9 years ago

If you were to create the perfect cupcake, it would most likely be so aesthetically pleasing you'd almost regret biting it. Luckily Kara does it for us. So amazing that the calories are worth it. read more

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Kara S.

Thank you!! xo

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Stacie S.

9 years ago

Third cake we have ordered from here ! Always fresh and delicious ! I also like that when I tell them what I would like to do as far as decorating, they show me ideas and are very helpful with coming up with creative ways to make it happen ! I have never encountered anyone here being rude . Great product , great service and looking forward to the next occasion to order a cake or even just stop in for an after school treat with my kids ! read more

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Diego C.

10 years ago

Clean business, with a very welcoming feel. I was able to order a cake on short notice and it was great. Pickup was easy and the cake was ready when they said it would be. Everyone at the party asked about the bakery, job well done. read more

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Kara S.

Thank you for the wonderful compliments! Hope to see you again!

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Shalom R.

7 years ago

My daughters recently took the Back-to-School Cupcake Decorating Class. They had so much fun and the cookies and cupcakes they made turned out so great! I couldn't believe that my 11yr old girls decorated them! A great opportunity for young kids to learn how to decorate! read more

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Anna L.

8 years ago

So here's the thing: I will probably never stop coming here because the cupcakes are BEAUTIFUL. imagine any flavor cupcake and it's displayed beautifully. These cupcakes are soooooo appealing however the taste and texture isn't exactly on the money. I am ALWAYS left disappointed. the cake is kinda dry and almost breaks when you take a bite. it almost seems like they're stale or something.. i don't know: I like this place but I don't love. I wish I could love it because like i said these cupcakes really are presented perfectly.... read more

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Keith S.

7 years ago

BEST CUPCAKES. Highly recommend the red velvet- so moist. Also, service the is exceptional- wonderful staff and Kara is always creating a new delicious dessert! read more

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Vic T.

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10 years ago

While their cupcakes are excellent , I think their hours are absurd and staff is unfriendly. Also when I ordered a cappuccino they gave me a latte. If I'm going to get cupcakes and coffee and that's the only two things you sell, I'd like to be impressed by both. read more

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Lisa M.

11 years ago

Absolutely delicious! I haven't had a good cupcake in ages, especially a gluten-free one. The gluten-free red velvet cupcake was out of this world. The icing was perfect! So happy to have this establishment in FL! read more

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Maria M.

9 years ago

The cup cakes in the store look beautiful!!!! Bought 9 different cupcakes for a hefty price... The cupcakes were dry and tasteless.... Very surprising considering they bake they "fresh" everyday...????... I don't think so.... read more

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Kara S.

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Aimee T.

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11 years ago

Simply the best ! Her cupcakes are decadent and perfect everytime :-) It's obvious that she puts her heart and soul into everything she does. read more

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799 Franklin Ave
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
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What time does Kara Kakes open?

Kara Kakes opens at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Kara Kakes close?

Kara Kakes is closed on Monday and Sunday.Kara Kakes closes at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Kara Kakes closes at 3:00 PM on Saturday.

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Gene S.

8 years ago

Ordered 2 cakes for an office party. The marble cake with whipped cream icing was fantastic. The second was a large red velvet. The crew here went bonkers over that cake. It went like this, "Oh, I'm on a diet just let me have a taste...... OMG, forget what I said, give me a slice". Several hoped there would be some left over to take home...NOT A CHANCE...That cake was so unbelievably delicious not even the crumbs remained on the plate. It's been 2 weeks and they are still talking about it. Several workers headed straight to the store for more. You can tell by my name that i may be a little biased but I'm telling you, you have no idea just how good red velvet cake or cupcakes can be until you've tried Kara's. Sadly, I've created a monster because now my co-workers are inventing new office parties just to get more of Kara's baked goods. read more

Karen R.

8 days ago

I can't recommend Kara Cakes enough! They came through for me with a last-minute cake order, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. Not only were they able to accommodate my request on short notice, but the cake was absolutely stunning. The decorations were beautifully done with incredible attention to detail--it looked even better than I had imagined! The taste was just as impressive as the presentation. The cake was incredibly moist, flavorful, and perfectly balanced--not overly sweet, just delicious. Guests commented on how amazing it tasted and asked where I got it. If you're looking for a bakery that delivers exceptional customer service, gorgeous custom cakes, and incredible flavor, Kara Cakes is the place to go. I'll definitely be ordering from them again! read more

Karrie F.

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7 years ago

I ordered Cupcakes for my Sister's birthday. I live in TX and she's in NJ. I googled places that deliver and Kara Kakes caught my eye. I am so glad it did. I really had no idea what I wanted and changed my mind a bunch of times while placing the order. Cristina was incredibly kind, patient and a lot of fun to work with. I couldn't be more pleased with her customer service. I only wish I lived in NJ to go get some cupcakes myself. Their menu looks incredible and I love to support local business like theirs that you can tell, are passionate and care. read more

Karen C.

12 years ago

The best cupcakes I've ever eaten in my life ! They are moist and light. The frosting is perfect, ( I don't like frosting that is too sweet) . You really can't eat just one. It seems like they literally just came out of the oven. The chocolate peanut butter and s'mores cupcake is dangerously delicious ! They even carry gluten free and nut free :-) My favorite part is that the owner makes them herself ! There is love in every cup read more

Gene S.

11 years ago

Best tasting cupcakes EVER and an unbelievable variety. The store is bright, beautiful and spotless. I brought a bunch to work and they were gone in no time. Everyone loved them and wanted to know all about Kara Kakes. Also the Valentine Day chocolate dipped strawberries were fantastic, plump, fresh and beautifully decorated. I'll be going back more often than I should. read more

Laurie B.

11 years ago

Kara has become my go-to for cupcakes or custom cakes. Her cupcakes look as good as they taste and are never overly sweet. With a selection that's always changing and both regular and mini sizes, Kara's cupcakes are good as a treat any day of the week or as dessert for a special occasion. The store is immaculate with a friendly staff and easy parking. read more

Marylou P.

10 years ago

Simply perfection in every bite. I have ordered several cakes, cupcakes and cookies and they have all been decadent every time. The store is immaculate, well stocked, they are very professional and accommodating. The product is not only delicious but beautiful. Kara is very talented and runs a great business. I will be back for more :-) read more

Desi P.

10 years ago

Best cupcakes I have ever had. Not only do they look amazing, but for the first time to find a place, where they look and taste amazing is a blessing!! The owner is such a sweet person and she works so hard to always do her best and she always succeeds!!! read more

Boss Lady L.

6 years ago

Thank you so much Kara's Kakes! Always helping the community. And you are so creative and talented. Thank you for making our special event awesome. read more

Lori M.

1 year ago

Love the product great job always! Never disappoints in quality or execution. Cake is always cooked perfectly.

Kathy B.

2 years ago

Great service, quality of cake is amazing! You can tell they really care. Will be back!

Jackie F.

10 years ago

Delicious! And they have gluten free options also.

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