The staff at this location really came through on a busy day. I needed a standard cake for my father's birthday weekend. I thought by going to the OG location, there would be no issues in supply versus the Lexington location. When I arrived, though, there was a handwritten sign on the door saying they were sold out until 4pm and there was absolutely nothing in the display shelves! Apparently, there was a run on carrot cakes that morning due to a recent news feature story and everything else that was out was for pre-order. I was extremely disappointed by the situation, but the staff came up with a solution to sell me a just out of the oven, too hot to add icing cake, and give a container of icing on the side to go. This worked out better actually for us since some in my party prefer icing free. And since I've had the full experience of the cake before, I didn't need the polished version this time around since we were crunched for time. I wish one of their locations were open on Sundays cause I'm rarely in the area other days of the week to be a more frequent customer. However, I am a fan and love to support when I can! read more

Cake takes great, but you will NOT be able to present that anywhere, gift to anyone, bring to an office party, etc. It's a total embarrassment how they decorate their cakes these days and so disappointing that as they have become insanely popular, their attention to detail has completely disappeared. It's pure mediocrity. The appearance of a cake is extremely important, therefore, show some respect to your craft & STOP BEING SO MONEY HUNGRY! This is the perfect example of why sooo many successful businesses later fail. Just sad..... read more

Lloyd's Carrot Cake - New Year's carrot cake from Lloyd's. - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

Their carrot cakes are fresh and made in-house. Each slice is bursting with that classic carrot cake flavor and the frosting... it's the BOMB! Pairs perfectly with cold ice cream. I've also tried their German Chocolate and Vanilla Cake with Coconut Creme, which are both delicious, but their Carrot Cake is definitely the signature cake that you'll instantly fall in love with. The Red Velvet is also a favorite with locals. PS: It's a small shop here in the Bronx, so sometimes lines can get a bit long if their short staffed. It's Ok. Just be a bit patient, I promise it'll be worth the wait! read more

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Best carrot cake I've tasted in a long time. Always a long line outside so be prepared to wait. But the wait is definitely worth it.

I can't speak for the food but I definitely know their customer service is crap. I called the day before New Years Eve and the woman who picked up the phone hung up mid conversation. I called back again to ask about ordering a whole carrot cake and was told to just walk in & they opened at 8AM. No pre-order needed. Perfect. I arrived there around 11AM only to find this location is closed on 12/31/23. I don't understand why this couldn't be communicated when I called and asked. Came all the way there for nothing. What a massive waste of time! read more

Really wish I could give this place zero stars but that's not an option. The people that's give such high stars great reviews have never gone to Magnolia. Or had their carrot cake. It's like night & day. Not even sure where to start. But first the cake is dense it's heavy as a loaf of sourdough. The icing is not cream cheese it's vanilla. And why is the cake so dark and it's dry. It was such a waste of money. Service was just ok I felt like I was bothering the person at the register. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The store is dark really could use a paint job especially with all these 4-5 stars.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm just saying. read more

Always outstanding taste & never want this to leave the area! All their cakes are amazing & especially their namesake. Work the trip to pick up or order online. read more

It's not my first Rodeo buying from Lloyd's carrot cake shop. As a matter of fact I can't believe that I never even wrote a review for it. If you don't know that this is the best place to get a carrot cake, let me tell you, Its the best place for a carrot cake. What I love most besides their cake is the fact that they make it with out the nuts and raisins. I personally like it with the nuts and raisins, but for those with allergies and those who hate raisins (My children and hubby), they still give you an option to do without them and enjoy a slice of their cake. You can also buy a whole one without the nuts and raisins as well. Everytime I visit I get a slice of original and a cake without any nuts or raisins. They also sell red velvet and chocolate cake slices, and just a small variety of other treats. I say go for the carrot cake, its not world wide famous for nothing. read more

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Looks like a family owned shop. Needed a whole cake on the spot and they had some available. Will need to order ahead for anything except the plain carrot cakes. Good prices and the carrot cake is probably the best I've had! read more

I like carrot cake - it's always a standout dessert for me. Maybe it's the carrots, the raisins, or the cream cheese frosting. I'm not sure - but when I see it on a dessert menu I always think 'ooh!'. I initially discovered Lloyd's when dining at the neighboring Jake's Steakhouse. One of their desserts was carrot cake made by Lloyd's - and while I didn't try their dessert that night, I kept the business in the back of my mind. Flash forward to today when one of my colleagues bought a big, beautiful Lloyd's carrot cake into work. Wow - the cake was amazing. The cream cheese frosting was a good consistency and not too overpowering. The actual cake had the perfect balance of chunky nuts and raisins plus spices that were on point; I was really impressed. Definitely one of the best carrot cakes I've had - I would have no hesitation to come back to try their other selections (and more carrot cake ;-). read more

Lloyd's Carrot Cake - UGH yes - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

Amazing!!! Definitely worth all the rave Everyone loved the carrot cake and I will come back again! read more

Omg. Been hearing about this carrot cake forever. So finally heading upstate my husband n I stopped. Absolutely amazing n I am a baker and won 2 awards for my carrot cake years ago. Best carrot cake we ever had! The other cakes looked delicious too so I guess we will have to definitely come back!!! read more

Such good carrot cake, hits all the right spots. Pretty dense as far as carrot cake goes in my opinion, but that also might be due to the added nuts and raisins (you can also order carrot cake without anything added). $4.75 a slice (I think? don't hold me to that, and also their prices recently changed). They also have chocolate cake and other options, but if it's your first time, definitely go for their signature! read more

Lloyd's Carrot Cake - Carrot Cake (with walnuts & raisins) - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

We discovered Lloyds over 20 years ago when it was in the neighborhood of our son's school. Fast forward, they opened a second location on Lexington by our apartment 10 years later. We often will go for a birthday cake or simply a slice to have for afternoon tea. Now they offer all kinds of cakes that are equally superb. German Chocolate to Red Velvet- the best place to buy a birthday cake in NYC. read more

I didn't know this bakery existed until I met Mrs. Betty (God Rest Her Soul) when I was a teller (between 2007 or 2008). I asked her about her business and I remember her saying it's the best carrot cake. Riverdale is a different world from the rest of the Bronx (if you know, you know). I had the cake at the Harlem location many years ago and remember enjoying it (carrot cake, pineapple cake). Fast forward to 2023, I decided to make the trip to the Broadway location to get a couple of pieces of cake. Long line (holiday weekend). I ended up buying the small cake (pre-order) and shared it out. Everyone enjoyed the cake and I will visit shortly as I too reside in the Bronx. I got on the line at about 11am and by 2:45 pm, I received a call informing my cake was ready. Tips: if you want a whole cake, order ahead of time. During the holidays (Thanksgiving, Xmas, Easter), pre order your cake in advance. Do not wait until the last minute or you will be disappointed as many people were turned away as whole cakes were not available during this Easter holiday. The staff was very kind to me and to my child. Thank You, read more

We drove 3+ hours from Baltimore just for some . AND THE CAKE WAS AMAZING... I definitely enjoy walking into the bakery it felt like a cozy little cottage. There's a beautiful field across the street and it was perfect timing for a view of the first New Moon of 2020. read more

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I dragged my partner to the Bronx from Brooklyn just because I felt like exploring parks in the Bronx. I joked that when we got there we would get FAMOUS Lloyd's carrot cake. I had just seen the bakery on google maps and as a foodie was gravitated to its name. I was joking that it was famous... until I got close by and saw a line... To my surprise it was famous! Despite the line in the rain I definitely had to try it. It was close to closing time and they were out of single slices so we ordered a small cake. Only $13. We enjoyed that cake at night and my family really enjoyed it too. The only letdown was that the icing was too sweet. If you grew up eating carrot cake like me, definitely must try the 'famous' carrot cake and judge for yourself. read more

My friend dragged me here because she was hungry while exploring Van Cordlandt park. Her argument is that if a place is bold enough to have carrot cake in their name, they must deliver. Lloyd's is moist, delicious, and absolutely the place to fulfill your carrot cake craving needs. A cake to remember led to a day to remember. read more

Lloyd's Carrot Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

What can I say that hasn't already been said about this masterpiece of a cake? It's super moist, soft almost wet. The raisins and nuts are in perfect ratio giving the cake a lush textual contrast. The cream cheese frosting is velvety, sweet and marries the soft spices of the cake perfectly. This cake melts in your mouth and will grace anyone's special occasion, craving or sweet tooth. read more

Lloyd's Carrot Cake - So moist, soft and velvety cream cheese frosting. This cake sets the standard for carrot cake everywhere. - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

I love that this is a local place and has such popularity! The owner sadly passed away recently but her legacy carries on. While I'm not super into carrot cake, I did enjoy this one. Friends brought it over for a party and I just love the history of this place. It's a neighborhood staple. read more

Doesn't live up to the hype. Carrot cake was fine, nothing special, and didn't taste especially fresh.

i'm a super fan of carrot cake and love finding bronx gems near me. finally decided to go. parking a tough- I double parked and came pretty early (10:30) on a sat so it was no issue. there was a line of customers by the time I left! in terms of the cake, I found it was pretty mild overall. i didn't taste too much of cinnamon/clove/nutmeg anything really, so not much spice going on. the frosting is VERY sweet though. like my teeth hurt from my first bite. I adore cream cheese frosting, and I think the sweetness removed the appeal of it. also it would very much benefit from being layered. the walnuts and raisins were my favorite part. found myself actively seeking walnuts. overall i'm a bit disappointed solely due to the hype. read more

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I have been buying these delicious carrot cakes for years. Last week my daughter requested one for her birthday. I asked the shop if they could write Happy Birthday on the cake. Three bucks. Outrageous. Have never been charged anywhere for this. Not Carvel or any other bakeries. What's up with that ??? read more

My woman drove 45 mins to get this carrot cake for me as a surprise for my birthday. All based on the reviews. This was a pretty large cake, but I dont know exact size. It was the driest cake I have ever had. And since its so dense, it was inedible. All my family had the same comments. So we threw the cake in the trash. What a waste of money and time! And when she contacted Lloyds to complain, all they did was offer to give her another cake. No thanks!! Not gonna waste 2hrs of time and tolls to get another dry cake that's garbage! Never again! read more

TAKE YOUR BUSINESS ELSEWHERE!! This establishment is not reliable and left us with no cake for a very special occasion! We ordered a large cake for our mother's 90th birthday, confirmed all the details and got a call back letting us know that the cake decorator was on vacation. We said that was fine and arranged a pick up time for a few days later. My sister called on the day of pick-up to see if she could come by a little earlier to get the cake, they told her they had no idea what she was talking about. She called me to make sure she had the right place. I told her she did and that I would give them a call. When I called, the woman also said she didn't know what I was referring to and asked me to hold. She put me on hold for 15 minutes and never came back. I called back, no answer, again, no answer. I called 10 times over the next 2 hours until they closed with no answer. We had no cake and had to scramble to come up with a last minute alternative. We have ordered from Lloyd's in the past, had enjoyed the cake, and we like to support local businesses. However, the lack of respect or accountability is no way to run a business. We were so disappointed and shocked that this is the way they would treat loyal customers. Not making our order was obviously upsetting, but then not taking any responsibility for the mistake and ignoring us is so unprofessional and disrespectful that I felt a need to let others know so they don't end up in our position. I have never even written a review before, but I wanted to warn others to not trust this business with time sensitive orders for special occasions, you will very possibly end up no cake!! read more

I'm so happy this location is only five minutes from me. They're recently opened a takeout storefront adjacent to their main operations. Ordering is always an easy task; this shop makes birthdays and get togethers that much easier for me. Everyone loves their signature carrot cakes, you can't go wrong and when I have a chance to stop by I like to pick up some Red Velvet and German Chocolate cake slices for my boys. I also live the fact you can order and mix and match fillings. I will definitely be trying a flavour suggestion my sister told me about. Mum's the word until I try it first! Lol...stay tuned for pix read more

Hands down some of the best cake I have ever had. The carrot cake is the clear star, I tried the red velvet it was meh but what did I expect from a carrot cake store. The carrot cake is not "good for a carrot cake" it's just good period. There must be extra butter and eggs in there or something. read more

I had the carrot cake with raisins and walnuts, which was absolutely delicious. This is the best carrot cake I have had to date. I heard that this place was famous for their carrot cakes, and now I see why. I went on a Saturday at around 5, and the line was fairly long; I waited about 20 minutes, to get inside and place my order. The cake was moist and flavorful. The cream cheese frosting was sweet, creamy, and crisp (if that makes sense) -- some of the best frosting I've had. It balanced with the cake, which was not overly sweet. Highly recommend. Price: 4/5 Quality: 5/5 Quantity: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: NA, takeout only read more

I've been hearing about Lloyd's for years from my kids' cross country coach. Everytime they run at Van Cortland Park he talks about it. I finally got there today and got him one since it was his birthday. His face made standing in line on the sidewalk and the $15.50 price for a 6" carrot cake worth it. Picked up an extra to try and it was delicious. Definitely worth the trip and the wait. read more

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Absolutely delicious and this wasn't even eaten the same day. So moist. Amazing. I took these to Easter Dinner. Taste just as good as their cakes & you can steal 1 without anyone noticing. Cant steal 1 slice of cake . These were the Jumbo. They have regular size too. 1 jumbo cupcake was enough. I pre-ordered these. If you go to lloyds and can pre-order I totally recommend that. I had 30 ppl ahead of me in line and got there before opening. They sold out of cakes while I was inside. They had more baking but would have been an hour wait (which is worth the wait). But if you can pre-order that would be best. Parking stinks but it seems like noone got tickets for double packing. I drove around & found a spot about a quarter mile away. But totally worth it read more

Lloyd's Carrot Cake - Carrot cake cupcake. Delicious. - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Best carrot cake I've ever had. The cake itself is extremely moist but not overbearing in flavor & the frosting perfectly compliments the cake. read more

Delicious carrot cake! Lots of inventory but very fresh. A small cake that serves 6-8 costs $13.50. read more

Lloyd's Carrot Cake - Outside - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

incredible cake and incredible costumer service. I always have such a great experience everytime I visit. They treat all costumers like family. read more

So my 1st time best great taste But 2nd time I was given this no raisins no walnuts Nope nothing 27 dollar for an empty cake.. No!! Very disappointed!! Taking it back tomorrow!! read more

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What Happened? You are the BEST Carrot cake in the Bronx! Something went terribly wrong this time. The raisins and the cake tasted burnt! I know what the cake is suppose to taste like. I am one of many customers who have waited on very LONG lines, many many times because it was definitely worth it! Disappointed?YES! Giving up? NO! read more

Love this place cakes are always delicious!!! I would definitely recommend if your on the area

I placed an order for a birthday cake a week in advance ( also payed when I ordered the cake) and specifically stated that I needed the cake done by a certain time because it was for a birthday party. I came to pick up the cake and the cake was not ready 45 minutes after I had specified. Cake was still in baking pans as I was waiting. Staff was rude and seemed as those I was bothering them in wanting my cake to be completed. I would have left that cake had I not pre-paid the order. Update: Cake was not ready when I arrived and upon waiting 45 minutes and cake was frosted hot out of the oven. End result - a cake that crumbled from being assembled hot out of oven and a very disappointed 14 year old at his birthday party. read more

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Definitely one of the best carrot cakes I've ever had. Perfectly sweetened! An 8" costs ~$16. They are made to order! Plus, you can get slices a la carte. I think there could have been just a smidgen more frosting. It would have taken the moistness up a notch to complete awesomeness. Nonetheless, this cake is not to be missed! read more

The best carrot cake I've had . Brought one to a family gathering and everyone wanted to know where I got this from.

I'm not a carrot cake fan, let me start off with that. But I never felt like I've had a good carrot cake, since I rarely if ever had it, so when I found out about this place, I decided to give it a shot. Its on a fairly desert stretch of roadway on the west side of Van Cortlandt park, but its pretty easy to get to since you just need to follow the road the subway line ends on a couple of blocks up. The storefront has a ridiculous carrot mascot, and is actually pretty small. Once you're inside, there's a counter, display case, and behind that the area where they make the cake. In other words, everything you need to see. I got a small with nuts and raisins, as I thought that would be plenty for three people. It wasn't that cheap all things considered (6" for like $12), but when I ate it at my friends' place later on with some vanilla ice cream, I definitely thought it was worth it. The cake is incredibly moist and very subtle, and the icing gives it a nice contrast without overpowering the cake. The nuts and raisins were a good choice, and overall this was far and away the best carrot cake I've had. I can't say it made me love carrot cake, but there's no doubt that this is a legitimately great carrot cake, one very much worth checking out at the least. read more

Lloyd's Carrot Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York