Storybook interior! Perfect for brunch/lunch. My bridal tea was hosted here, and the service was lovely. I enjoyed my quiche Lorraine. Also their cake is not to miss!! read more

Olexa's Cafe, Cakes, and Catering - Quiche Lorraine with side salad - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

Greek treats and cupcakes! I loved the baklava from this spot. The best one I have had in a while. Super thick baklava bites and baked to perfection x The decor on the cupcakes are so pretty, I almost don't want to eat them. I forgot the name of the white powder treat & the brown bite next to the baklava but both are 10/10. Super sweet client service too! read more

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The food was just ok but the service was very good. It is super cute inside and has a great lunch menu. I had the mushroom soup which was quite tasty but room temp when I got it. The quiche was also par. The biggest disappointment was the cake. I thought it was what they were known for but it was nothing special. I mean... it was good because it was cake but I would not have picked it as a winner in a taste test. The slice was also expensive! I guess between the price an the hype, I expected more. read more

This cake felt like it had been frozen for several months. Very dry and non-flavorful. Would definitely never go there again.

Love Olexa's lunch- the perfect portion size. Don't miss their cake! Best cake in Birmingham in my opinion! read more

Olexa's Cafe, Cakes, and Catering - Grilled cheese with pesto & tomato soup Pick three lunch with soup, salad & turkey sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

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Olexa's decor makes it seem like you're at Epcot. It was described to me as the perfect "girl lunch" spot. However, my biggest issue is with their service. Depending on the staff, you could spend 45 minutes to over 2 hours for lunch. I would only recommend going with a couple friends, as the space is not super accommodating for large groups. As for the food, there's a variety of salads, sandwiches, and other baked goods. I think most of their meals can be made at home, which may be more time efficient/convenient than a long wait. Although most people rave about their dessert, I find their cake too sweet for my preference. You can walk in a buy a pre-packaged slice to-go, but they have more options when dining in. read more

Olexa's Cafe, Cakes, and Catering - Chicken Bacon Salad - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

The atmosphere is so nice and warm. Five of us ladies met for lunch. We were seated at a great table in the corner, which we liked because we might get noisy with laughter! Our waitress was 10+. She was helpful and had an engaging personality. The food was good and we topped it off with wedding cake and coffee. No one hurried us out. An altogether great experience. We will be back. read more

The most quaint and delicious lunch spot. A top favorite of mine. The seafood salad, seafood crepes, quiche, and EVERY menu item is prepared from scratch. The dill pasta salad is a fave! Service is always wonderful and the staff is warm and friendly. read more

What a wonderful place to eat lunch with friends. The perfect eatery is very busy and has a lot of options for lunch. The food was so good. Everyone was pleased with what they ordered. The restaurant is a bakery as well. There was a great selection of desserts as well. read more

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I absolutely love Olexa's! They made our wedding cake 10 years ago and it was so beautiful and delicious. We now live out of state and I actually order several pieces of our wedding cake every year to be shipped to our home for our anniversary to celebrate. They ship very quickly and it always arrives perfectly as if we had just bought it in store. If you have never been to Olexa's, please do yourself a favor and go! read more

Our ladies in our Sunday school class had our Christmas luncheon at Olexa's on Wednesday, December 18. The service was great and the food was amazing. I highly recommend Olexa's for your dining pleasure. read more

I finally got the chance to try out Olexa's and I was extremely satisfied!! It really is a cute space and their cakes are delicious! My friend and I got TO GO dessert after having lunch in the area. I ordered a slice of carrot cake and a slice of chocolate cake. ( I didn't eat them both ) . Both were equally yummy and satisfying! In stock they also had red velvet and vanilla cakes slices. Of course , they had other lovely cookies , goodies , etc. I definitely plan on trying lunch and exploring other menu items from here really soon! The staff was quite friendly and helpful. read more

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The service is amazing! We have used Olexas for years and she never disappoints. I Ordered my birthday cake and she surprised me with the shape I wanted and I was so happy I cried in the Cafe. The staff is so sweet and professional but very caring. Olexas Cafe is the only bakery I would choose. They are beautifully decorated, they taste amazing and her prices are also affordable. read more

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Olexa's is one of my favorite places to visit for cake and for a sandwich/soup lunch combo. They always have trios where you can get soup, a sandwich, and a salad. I have had quite a few items from Olexa's, as it is a part of my regular lunch rotation. The staff takes extra precautions and they are always friendly. Even when there is a wait, it is not for very long. They always manage to get your food out in a timely manner when you are dining in. If you are stopping there for dessert or to pick up, they have a separate section where you can place TO GO orders. The staff will also help you decide if you are a first timer and don't know which cake to get. The desserts are so good. They probably have some of the best cakes in Birmingham. I love getting their Cloud 9 dessert. It comes in a martini glass and the cake is smashed and it comes with whipped cream and strawberries. It is heavenly!!! I have a hard time deciding which is my favorite cake, but it is definitely between the chocolate and red velvet. While they are known for their cakes, please do not sleep on the other menu items. The quiche is a yes!!! They also have some of the best white chicken chili that I have ever tasted! I would strongly encourage you to consider them as a lunch option. read more

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I have always been a fan of Olexa's. They're super nice and very talented. My sister used them for my bridal shower and the cake was FANTASTIC!! It was decorated beautifully and was very moist. Their cakes can be pricey to some, but they are well worth the cost. I will use them again for future special occasions! read more

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While I have not had their cafe food before, I have had their cakes numerous times. It is a favorite for my family and Birminghamians everywhere! They are a professional organization located in the middle of Crestline Village. And I have never been disappointed by their product. Most recently, we got my sister's birthday cake from them. It was their chocolate that can be found in my pictures. The decorating was great and the cake itself was phenomenal. They do a very rich butter cream icing. And if I had any complaint, it would be that it is extremely rich to have too much. Not a bad thing if you have self control. But if you don't, you may eat way too much of it!! Great spot, friendly staff and amazing cakes. Five stars all the way. read more

Olexa's Cafe, Cakes, and Catering - a birthday cake - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

What can I say that other have not said before. I got one. I have been on a diet and lost close to 70 pounds. I rarely go off my diet. Tomorrow is my 64th birthday. Where does a 64-year-old get their birthday cake? That's all that needs to be said. read more

Great lunch spot with alot of variety. Now- gentlemen-there will be predominantly women when you walk in but to no avail- there are plenty of things on the menu to choose from if you want something a little heavier than a chicken or turkey sandwich. Olexa is a bakery known for their delicious cake, but the lunch menu is predominantly, soup, salad, sandwiches and a couple of crepe options. What I love is the trio- 1/2 sandwich, cup of soup and choice of salad. I have had both the tomato basil and chicken chili and both are delicious. They have several side salads and I particularly like the Caesar. My lunch partners like the garden salad. The turkey crunch sandwich is good, the steak salad very good and I will try the crepes next. Warm chocolate cake with ice cream or the vanilla buttercream cake room temp are my favorites and the perfect finish to the trio lunch. Usually crowded with a 10 minute wait- service efficient, staff polite and food consistently good. read more

I love this place . The cakes are amazing and the staff is so courteous to say the least. I wish i could keep this place a secret lol

Yesterday was my first time at Olexa's and the experience was great. Our waitress was very helpful with her recommendations for a first-timer. She recommended the Smoked Turkey Sandwich with a side salad. It was delicious and came out quickly given there was a full house at lunchtime. We also had a slice of the quiche of the day which was also amazing. By the end of my meal, I was very full but of course, there's always room for dessert. She raved about the cake and it did not disappoint. I had a slice of the warm buttercream cake. It was so good!! I've been raving about Olexa's since yesterday and will return with family and friends. read more

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Best bakery in the area and wonderful owner & staff! And their lunches are so delicious. I mix up what I get for lunch, but I ALWAYS end with a piece of their warm, vanilla buttercream cake which is seriously the best cake I've ever had. read more

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Bang for your buck: 10/10 Quality: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance/Location: 10/10 Overall: 10/10 I am sad we didn't live closer to Olexa's when we got married because this is the most perfect wedding cake. I am obsessed with the concept of wedding cake by the slice. I've never known any other bakery where you can walk in and buy a slice of wedding cake out of a case. And after doing so at Olexa's, I desperately need other bakeries to take note! This cake was dense and moist. The icing to cake ratio was perfect in my opinion. A little icing heavy, but that's just how I like my cake! This cake is absolute heaven! Cannot wait to go back ! read more

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Cute, consistently good place. The quiche, sandwiches, tomato soup and salads are delicious. I'm always too full for dessert, but friends rave about the cakes. read more

I knew when I needed to order my 30th birthday cake where I needed to go. I couldn't resist not getting my sparkly cake again from Olexa's. I gave my description over the phone and I sent an inspiration picture through email. They were very helpful with putting my ideas on the cake. It turned out amazing and tasted wonderful. I highly recommend purchasing a cake from here for any occasion. read more

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Pros: Cute little cafe in a foo foo part of town. Very friendly staff with average bistro type food. Southwest salad was great with good flavoring. Cons: Water on the tap was heavy on the chlorine taste. My wife got a slice of vanilla creme cake which was fine, but plain. We both tasted and said at the same time "Walmart". The frosting was warm, which was weird. Conclusion: It was designed for the type of crowd that that frequent the area which is older, upscale residents with more style over substance. Go once. read more

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Absolutely lovely lunch spot! The daily trio is always amazing. Must top it all off with a slice of warmed cake.

Food is always great! Presentation even with Togo is next level. Can be a little slow on Togo orders, hard to pickup on lunch break. Will absolutely return! read more

Olexa's catered our New Employee Orientation for November and now January. January- I had the Beef and Cheddar Panini with a salad. Despite the mixed greens which are not my favorite type, the salad was good. In addition to the mixed greens included strawberries, mandarin oranges and walnuts. Dressing was a fruit based vinaigrette. Cloud Nine dessert is still the best part. November- Chicken and Pesto Panini was pretty good. Probably would have been better if I had been able to eat when it first arrived. Corn and Bean salad was good just too small a quantity. Expected more than just plain Ruffles chips. Cloud Nine dessert was best part. French Vanilla with Strawberry version. Would definitely try again. read more

I went to college in Birmingham and for my first birthday away from home, my mom surprised me with an Olexa's Cafe cake! I will never forget it. Decadent frosting, moist cake - you can't beat it! This opinion comes from someone with two Wilton cake certifications. It's just that damn good! read more

It was a very a girlie atmosphere. The food was very good. The service was as good as everyone other place.

Olexa's cafe is like stepping out of Mountain Brook and stepping into a cute little European town! As you look up from your table you will see exterior windows complete with flower plants and stucco siding, making one feel as if they are actually eating in an European courtyard. On top of the incredible atmosphere, the food is delicious! You can't go wrong with their Savory Trio, a delicious combination of your choice of soup, their most popular salad, AND a half sandwich (for just 14.99)! It comes with so much food, this meal is two lunches for me! At our last visit to Olexa's, we ventured out and ordered The Warm Chicken Pleaser, and we sure were pleased with this! It was absolutely delectable. This is the perfect place for a luncheon out with the girls! I also want to applaud Olexa's, as throughout this trying time with waiting staff shortages, instead of loading the dining room up and running their staff wild, they allow the guests to leisurely wait prior to being sat, ensuring excellent service as their waitress/waiter is not stretched too thin. What sounds better than enjoying a beverage in an European Courtyard as you prepare your taste buds for the best gourmet meal? Just when you don't think your luncheon can get any better, Olexa's is first and foremost a bakery, and you even have the option to order a piece of cake right there in the restaurant! Our piece of cakes was served warm and was the perfect ending to our afternoon. We will definitely be back!! read more

Olexa's Cafe, Cakes, and Catering - The Warm Chicken Pleaser - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

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Service was good. Food was burnt and served even though it was burnt. Cake is not good, bread pudding is awful. Served out of plastic glasses which was disgusting and when asked for glasses pretented not to hear the request read more

If you have not tried the cake at Olexa's cafe, you haven't lived yet. They sell by the slice if you are up for a treat and don't want a whole cake. Cupcakes and other wonderful deli items are there as well. Staff is awesome! read more

Olexa's has the best cake in all the land!!! My cousin actually drives from Mississippi just to get her cakes for special occasions! Their vanilla is the only one I have ever had I think. Maybe I will try something different very soon. read more

I've been wanting to try to Olexa's for sometime now, and I'm glad i did. We ordered the Southwest salad (not pictured) it was a pretty big salad, filled the whole plate (Although for $12.99 it should be large) it was really good with quality ingredients and the presentation was beautiful (wish i wouldv'e gotten a picture). Its good for 2 people to share or a meal for one if u are very hungry.. I also ordered the Portabello and Smoked Gouda Panini which is supposed to contain: Marinated portabello mushrooms with caramelized onions, roasted red pepper and smoked Gouda cheese with our cheddar Chardonnay sauce on focaccia...my problem is that i felt it mostly was just bread..the focaccia slices were really thick and the ingredients inside were lacking. There were some mushrooms but i dont think they were portabello and there were no carmelized onions and barely and roasted red pepper..just some of their Chardonnay Sauce. For a sandwhich which was $12 it was very underwhelming. I also added the tomato bisque to my order for about $2.50. The bisque is creamy but on the sweeter side so not my favorite. Lastly i ordered a slice of chocolate cake to go. It was DELICIOUS. This place does know how to do cake, which i would hope because they bake cakes for events. The total came out to be $36 not too bad, a little on the pricy side for lunch but, it is in mountain brook so it's expected. The service was good and the ambiance is cute, not too bougie. The salad and cake were good which is why they got 3 stars. Overall i'd say this place is average it could do a tad better in the taste department for the prices and actually put whats listed in their sandwhiches. I'll probably go back to try something else but if not i'll for sure get more cake read more

Olexa's Cafe, Cakes, and Catering - Yummy Chocolate cake to go - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

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Ordered a birthday cake for my husband and picked it up as scheduled. On the way home while holding the cake on my lap, the top two halves slid off the bottom two halves and into the cake box. I slid them back into place and tried to preserve the look as best I could. When we sliced the cake it was obvious that there wasn't frosting between the layers, hence the sliding of the top half of the cake. Cake was tasty enough I guess but left a lot to be desired in terms of presentation. Nothing to hold the cake to the bottom of the box either. Expensive and I would not order again. Ever. read more

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, I had my daughter's bridal shower at Olexa's. Since I live in New Orleans, I found Kristen, the catering manager, extremely easy to work with and very attentive to my concerns and questions. The food was wonderful, and the service was terrific. The only thing I wished was that they put our long table on the back wall near the restrooms, so we didn't feel like we were intruding on the other guests. Everyone loved their lunch. We ordered the "Party Pleaser" for lunch along with mini muffins on the table and of course the famous cake for dessert. The raspberry lemonade carafes on the table were also a big hit. It was such a nice event and I would not hesitate to have another gathering at Olexa's sometime in the future. read more

This is a cute place for the "ladies who lunch" crowd - it's very popular, so come outside of peak hours or be prepared to wait a bit. Parking is a premium too but there's a good sized lot to the rear of the restaurant and we found a spot there with no problem. I love the menu - so many tasty choices meant that it was hard to decide! Tons of sandwich choices, homemade soups and delicious salads - not to mention the tempting pastry case. I went with the daily quiche (ham & cheese) which is served with a salad and soup. Portions are on the small side, but perfect for lunch. My quiche was really good but could have been served a bit warmer. The salad of greens + balsamic was simple, but delicious. I opted for the chicken tortilla soup and it was full of chicken chunks and fresh veggies. I'd happily order any (or all) of this again! The person I was lunching with insisted we try some of their famous dessert - he didn't have to try to hard to convince me... We ended up with the caramel apple pie and it was a bit of a letdown honestly. The apple filling was way, way, way too sweet and not especially caramel-y. What was outstanding was their homemade whipped cream - it reminded me of Chantilly. Service was fast, efficient and friendly - we never had to wait for a refill which was impressive considering how busy they were. As other people have noted, you're not going to find a lot of dudes here (but single guys should know that this place is full of ladies of every age). read more

BEST CHICKEN SALAD BEST CAKE I've tried a good bit of the menu, but I always come back to a few dishes: 1) Savory smoked almond chicken salad: on croissant, salad, crackers, pretty much anything. I often get a tub of it to-go! 2) Grilled cheese: great flavor that pairs well with the tomato soup 3) White cake: This is hands-down the best cake in Birmingham. I order all of my (and everyone else's) birthdays cakes from here. I've tried their other cake flavors, and they're fine. But there is nothing like the vanilla cake, trust me. read more

I won a gift card at a fund raiser to Olexa's Cafe. I ordered a pumpkin and apple pie for Thanksgiving and I took our visiting family for lunch. It was busy for lunch on a Monday. There were no tables for a larger group of 10. We had to wait awhile for another group to leave. Our server was excellent, the food was great. I couldn't help but notice that this was a woman's restaurant. The woman out numbered men by 20-1. Each of the pies were in a large box. They were nicely decorated. We tried them both at thanksgiving of course. The apple was great. Very rich. The pumpkin was nothing special. Just a regular pumpkin pie, but I guess there isn't much you can do to make a pumpkin pie outstanding. Would recommend both the bakery and cafe. Enjoy! read more