Oakleaf is the cutest little cafe to WFH! Their coffee is great, but be warned the quantity they give is huge. Baristas are always super friendly and helpful, and there's usually seating if it's not a busy day in the winter. I'd recommend bringing headphones since it can get a bit noisy but the windows and light floors make it a pleasant experience. Highly recommend ordering their chocolate chip cookie! read more

So glad I decided to stop by Oakleaf, this cafe had one of the best lattes I've tried! It's super fun and cute when you walk in with some seating. They have a ton of options for syrups and flavors to customize your drinks. I decided to go with pistachio which I highly recommend. I'll definitely need to stop by again and try one of their pastries and baked goods! read more

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I went there yesterday with a work friend for coffee in the morning. There was ample seating, though we didn't stay. I got a hot chocolate with almond milk and a Nutella pop tart for later. The hot chocolate was absolutely delicious. Rich, creamy, with little bits of chocolate floating in it. It was almost decadent. I was thrilled with joy! The Nutella pop tart was delicious, even though I saved it till today! The crust is flakey and lighter than one might think and the Nutella was still fresh and gooey without being too much. The fellow who served was friendly without being overbearing. I will definitely be back! I can't speak for the coffee, but the hot chocolate and pastry hit the spot. read more

Oakleaf Cakes is a cute & cozy bakery near Symphony Hall. Tried a small selection of their items and ended up thoroughly impressed! Cupcakes were moist, not too sweet and came in classic flavors such as Chocolate, Red Velvet, Vanilla, etc. Vegan Pop Tart was great too. It was flakier than a traditional pop tart and had a nice homemade strawberry jam filling. I bought two cookies for my boyfriend and considering how he devoured them both in one sitting (despite not being a sweets person), would definitely say they're quite good lol. Their galaxy brownie cookie was my favorite. Chocolate-y & chewy inside, crispy on the outside and generously coated in rainbow sprinkles. I noticed they also had beautifully decorated whole cakes for sale, so will definitely need to try one someday. Also the barista / cashier lady was very kind and helpful. Highly recommend this place! read more

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Oaklead Cakes is a talented custom cake designer and bakery that specializes in creating beautiful, detailed cakes for all kinds of celebrations and events. We ordered a birthday cake from them, and it was perfectly made. The cake itself had multiple, well-defined layers and was impressively tall, providing a really great portion size for the price. The texture and flavor were spot-on, the cream filling and frosting weren't too heavy or overly sweet, so the whole cake still felt light and enjoyable to eat, even with all the rich chocolate inside. Based on this excellent experience, we'll definitely be considering them for their more elaborate custom-shaped cakes in the future for other special occasions. They clearly know their craft. read more

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Still delicious. Still adorable. Small shop with big impact. A local favorite for sure. Friendly staff. Easy location. 10/10 read more

Oakleaf Cakes - Vegan coffee chip muffin - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Stopped by to satisfy my chocolate chip cookie craving and Oakleaf certainly did the job! Their cookies are huge and have a chocolate chunk in every bite. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just like I like them. Seems to be more of a specialty cake store and it's not the coziest cafe ever, but I'd come back to try their other baked goods. read more

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I come here semi-often and always have a good experience. Today though, I tried their seasonal marshmallow (mocha) latte-- and it was so lovely and rich. I will definitely be back to get it again. read more

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I got an expensive cake here Friday. It's old and dry! Very dry and I'm angry they had the nerve to sell it.They don't bother to answer the phone so I couldn't let them know about it. I also bought cupcakes as the cake itself was small , so I'd have enough for everyone. They were ok, overpriced as they tasted pretty basic. They must have left out that cake for days it's that stale and dry! So be wary of any cakes they sell in the bakery case. read more

Our custom cake was fabulous! We submitted photos of what we wanted (childhood pets for a birthday cake) and the cake was beautiful with creativity, precision, artistry, and elegance - a true masterpiece. The whole communication process was easy and efficient during the ordering and pick up process. And the cake itself was absolutely delicious - we ordered chocolate. Highly recommended!! read more

Oakleaf Cakes - Cake with images of oru childhood pets - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A cute little cafe/bakery near Northeastern. I came in on a Saturday afternoon and they still had plenty of sweet treats to choose from. I decided to get the chocolate chip cookies and candied cashew toffee shortbread cookie along with a cold spiced apple cider. The store was pretty busy with customers coming in and out as well as the tables filled, but service was great. The spice apple cider is perfect for the this fall weather and the cookies are bigger than your standard cookie. I enjoyed both cookies and would love to go back and try out their cakes one day. read more

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Oakleaf is my favorite local coffee shop in Back Bay! The atmosphere is amazing, I've never been disappointed by a coffee, matcha, or pastry, and the staff is the best of the best! read more

My favorite cafe in Boston!! It's such a unique little gem. They make amazing cakes, and also run an adorable little cafe where you will find a different rotation of pastries each time you go. And they have great seasonal drinks. Only downside is that it's a bit small so not good for big groups, but definitely worth picking up stuff to go! read more

I went here for a cake decorating class and it did not disappoint! So much goes into the process of making and decorating a cake from scratch. The basics class includes: layered cake assembly, frosting cake, decorating practice, and decorating cake. This class does not include making your own buttercream or making your own cake layers, but there is a live demo on how to make the buttercream in a standing mixer. My favorite part of the class was getting to practice the different piping techniques on parchment paper. There was also a lesson on piping flowers but that didn't interest me as much. Overall this was fun and I would recommend as long as you are okay with standing on your feet for 3+ hours read more

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I have been ordering cakes and the dessert bars from Oakleaf for over 5 years. There is always a theme for my parties, and the cake they provide always reflects that theme. They never disappoint! read more

Oakleaf Cakes - Monster Mash themed halloween party! - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I sent Oakleaf Cakes a CHALLENGING inspiration picture for a Reiki Crystals themed baby shower cake in pastel shades hoping they could get close to our vision. I had no idea they would deliver above and beyond our expectations. The scattered crystals were elegant (and delicious), the colors were delicate & beautiful and the cake flavors (chocolate & carrot) were a hit with everyone. They crafted little cupcakes topped with mini-crystals to match - so well done! This is the second event I've coordinated with Oakleaf from 1500 miles away! Their passion for creative design, responsiveness and attention to detail make the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. Thank you so much Oakleaf Cakes! read more

Oakleaf Cakes - Beautiful Crystal Themed Baby Shower Cake from Oakleaf Cakes / Boston - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Julie and Mike ran an excellent frosting decorating class. I learned a ton about Italian buttercream with lots of tips and tricks.

Delicious Vanilla Bean cake but the star of the show was this Strawberry Buttercream frosting. I usually don't like buttercream but this place does it the right way!! Now can we take a minute to adore the decorations! They knocked this out of the park! read more

Oakleaf Cakes - Vanilla Bean cake with strawberry buttercream frosting - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I ordered two cakes for a party - a fishing frogs cake and a tree stump, on a yellow cake and one chocolate. The artistry on the cakes was amazing. An option they provide is to have a pet created in buttercream and placed on the tree stump. The job they did recreating my grand dog, Ralph, was incredible. As good as the cakes looked, they tasted even better. read more

I met a friend here for a catch up over coffee, and it's a super cute little shop near Whole Foods with beautifully decorated cakes. I got a cherry almond shortbread cookie, which had good almond flavor. The color was pretty pink, but I could definitely see that as a selling point! Based on their displays and my friend's recommendation, I would definitely order a custom cake here if I needed something beautifully decorated. Service as very friendly. read more

Food is amazing. Staff is amazingly helpful and kind. Great place to get some sweets or an amazing breakfast sandwich. Store is clean, neat, very comfortable place. Go there! read more

Really pleased with the cake I purchased from there! I got one of the ready-made gourmet chocolate cakes - not only was it so cute but it was so tasty! The buttercream was so light and smooth and the cake overall was not too sweet. I was genuinely impressed with the cake and can only imagine how good the customized cakes are. Their 5 inch cake was the perfect size for a small party and reasonably priced. The shop also smelled amazing when you walk in. I'll have to come back to check out the coffees and pastries too. read more

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The billions of coffee shops that have sprung up over the last 30 years have left their mark on the public. The days of people settling for old school diner coffee are over and the word Barista has taken its rightful place in the pantheon of accepted professions. Sooo, Oakleaf Cakes is secure in the plethora of shops to get exceptional, custom made, delicious coffee. What sets them apart and earns them their true 5 rating is the bakery part of this "Bake Shop". The owner, cake baking professionals, Amanda and Tyler are truly great Patisseries Cakes, mini cakes, brownies, cookies, breakfast bars, croissants - are all spot on and extremely delish THIS PLACE NEEDS TO BE SUPPORTED - forget their competitors Pricing, portion size are also excellent They even have breakfast sandwiches Let's goooooooo!! read more

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This is a LONG overdue review! Oakleaf is unbelievable! I had my sons 1st birthday cake/ cupcakes made with these folks in 2021 and so glad I did! The cake was not only show stopping, it was absolutely delicious!!! The cupcakes were top notch as well! Will definitely be returning for years to come!! read more

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The apple cupcake was very fall appropriate, with a little fondant leaf on top. It tasted great too! I usually don't like icing but I finished the entire cupcake by myself, icing included. I also got an iced hazelnut latte. It was pretty good. I just wish it was slightly sweeter, but that's just because I have a major sweet tooth. There are a few tables, but they are very close to each other. I came here to study while enjoying a cupcake and latte but I couldn't handle the noise level of the conversations near me so I had to leave. Overall the pastries and drinks here are unique and worth the price in my opinion. Give it a try! read more

Oakleaf Cakes - Apple cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Julie and team created an amazing cake for an exhibition stand we were doing at the Boston Convention Centre. They were brilliant with the design, mock up, considerations and also the delivery of the cake itself to the venue. Would highly recommend! read more

Oakleaf Cakes provided our baby shower with all the amazing custom items we wanted and needed for our first grandchild. a beautiful sculptured two tiered cake using the invitation to create the look, including an airplane on top. we had 50 custom cookies with two different themes individually wrapped with ribbons. the whole experience from first contact, follow through, pricing and white glove delivery was exceptional. can't wait to use them again. read more

I recently had the pleasure of working with Oakleaf Cakes for a corporate event. They captured my vision for a humorous detailed cake perfectly! The guest of honor loved it. I was told our group reluctantly cut the amazing cake and it tasted delicious. Oakleaf was wonderful to work with. Highly recommend. They helped make the event extra special. read more

I don't generally write a review but I felt I had to in this circumstance as I am dissatisfied. I bought a cake for my daughter's birthday and considering what I paid for it, I thought it would be a great tasting cake. it was beautifully decorated and the way she wanted it but the cake itself was extremely dry and the icing had no flavor and was not sweet at all. Not even half the cake was eaten. it was very disappointing. Lisa read more

They were wonderful to work with. I needed a specialty cake for a last birthday for someone on hospice care. When their medical team changed their timeline, Oakleaf, unbelievably, was able to still fulfill our order. I honestly didn't expect them to and would have been happy with something off the shelf. They made the day extra special for the guest of honor and that means the world to us. Ordering, payments, and all discussions were online, so that was incredibly convenient and they were very responsive. Couldn't have been better. read more

Oakleaf Cakes - Very special cake & cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Exceptional service and the most delicious vegan cake. Everyone loved it and it was a great addition to our birthday party. read more

Oakleaf Cakes - Violet vegan chocolate cake with vegan buttercream. Changed flowers from purple to yellow and it was perfect. - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I ordered a cake for my birthday party. The design was flawless - I sent Oakleaf a few pictures to give them an idea of what I wanted and they came up with a beautiful design. They even copied the intricate detailing on my invitation for the top tier design! I ordered chocolate cake with hazelnut buttercream frosting which was delicious, rich and moist. They were extremely professional and replied to my order request within 24 hours. I have already placed my next order with them! read more

Oakleaf Cakes - a black and gold wedding cake - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I feel terrible writing bad reviews but unfortunately I felt like it was necessary in this case. The cake I ordered was perfect looking and beautifully decorated, however it was EXTREMELY dry and flavorless. Nobody ate more than a few bites. Frosting also did not have any flavor and felt almost greasy. Unfortunately I would absolutely suggest taking your business elsewhere if you want a flavorful cake. read more

My daughter wanted a "Pokémon and cheetah-themed" birthday and Oakleaf created the cake of her dreams! They were easy to work with and helped turn our scattered ideas into a beautiful custom cake. The cake looked and (most importantly) tasted amazing. We got a rainbow interior with chocolate frosting. They also made custom cookies with Pokémon and cheetahs to go with the theme. Highly recommended for their professionalism and artistry on custom cakes and cookies! read more

Oakleaf Cakes - Pokemon and realistic cheetah themed custom cake - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I only got a chocolate chip cookie and not a cake, but I thought their cakes on display were so pretty! They were so detailed, and I saw a book cake, and a bibimbap cake, which was super cool. The chocolate chip cookie was huge and really good. Will def be back to try a red velvet cupcake or cake one day! read more

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This review is specifically for the vegan/lactose intolerant/dairy free people searching these reviews for signs that Oakleaf might meet their dietary needs. (Note: I cannot say how well they might meet the needs of someone with an allergy) My husband is very severely lactose intolerant. He won't go into shock like with a dairy allergy, but pretty much any cross contamination will make him sick. We have made purchases from Oakleaf 4 times now and he has never had an issue. We tried a vegan poptart, vegan cheesecake (amazing), vegan cookie, vegan cupcakes and today I bought my husband a vegan cake. And, speaking as someone who freely eats dairy, I honestly could not tell the difference with any of that stuff. Not even a little bit. In regards to the cake, I bought a 5" gourmet cake for my husband's birthday. Their website makes it sound like you just get basic flavors and basic designs but they are way underselling themselves. The cake comes in three flavors, chocolate, vanilla, and red velvet, but they have sooooo many buttercream/frosting flavors. Additionally, there are a ton of designs to choose from and you can customize a bit. I chose a chocolate cake with Oreo frosting and some little silver beads on it. It ran me about $28 but was worth every penny!! The cake was so moist and every bit as delicious as a cake with dairy. It is dangerous that this place is so close to my work and I will absolutely be back. read more

Oakleaf Cakes - 5" gourmet cake - vegan chocolate cake and vegan Oreo flavored frosting. Absolutely delicious!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I can't say enough good things about the team at Oakleaf Cakes Bake Shop...not only are they all amazing to work with, their work is incredible! I am a repeat customer for sculpted cakes and custom cookies (two baby showers, a birthday, and a graduation) and with each reveal of the final products I'm reminded why they are the best! My mom even saw this cake (for my 1 year old nephew) and said "wow, someone really loves their job!" ~ she's right, and it really shows. What's even better, their cakes and cookies taste just as good as they look (even better, if that's even possible)! read more

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Beautifully designed cake! Unfortunately, we wanted to eat the cake as well. We ordered one book layer to be red velvet with Oreo frosting/filling underneath the fondant. The cake was ok, but the frosting was bland. Not good at all. We tried the 2nd book (layer). We ordered that layer to be chocolate with Nutella filling/frosting. The cake was fine. Not dry or moist. Unfortunately, no Nutella! More of the Oreo frosting. We put the rest of the mostly uneaten cake in the common room of my daughter's dorm. A day later, there is still leftover cake. The fact that a dorm filled with students didn't devour this cake is very telling. If you want a beautiful cake for pictures, this is your place! If you want to eat delicious cake, please keep looking for another bakery. read more

Oakleaf Cakes - Beautiful cake. Taste was so poor that most of it was not eaten. Very expensive considering it was just good for photos. - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My husband's favorite anime is Dragon Ball Z, so when it was almost his birthday, I decided that I was going to get him a Dragon Ball Z cake. I found multiple top rated bakeries in and near Boston. To my chagrin, all of the bakeries turned me down because making a Dragon Ball Z was not considered very Instagram-worthy. I kept on looking, however, and finally found Oakleaf Cakes. I contacted them with barely a line of notes because I assumed Oakleaf would just turn me down. To my surprise, with only 6-7 days until my husband's birthday, Oakleaf said it would make the cake! Because Oakleaf was not among the highest rated bakeries in Boston, I expected an intricate cake due to the high price, but did not expect a great tasting cake. I was wrong! As someone who generally does not enjoy cakes, I actually really loved the chocolate chocolate cake Oakleaf made for my husband! My husband also loved how the cake looked and cherished it so much that he could not bring himself to eat the dragon fondant sculpture until it went bad! We are so impressed! read more

Friendly service and excellent tasting vegan pastries!! Plenty of vegan and non-vegan options for everyone. And the drink menu is also delicious... I love their green tea lemonade. Come and support this small business! Reasonably priced too for Boston! read more