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The Cakery Cafe

4.4 (71 reviews)
Closed 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
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Elizabeth X.

I stopped by The Cakery Cafe and had a bit of a mixed experience. The matcha latte was really good--perfectly smooth, earthy, and well-made. However, I was pretty disappointed with the carrot cake, as the texture and flavor just didn't hit the mark for me. It's a cute spot with nice service, but for a place with "cakery" in the name, I expected a bit more from the baked goods.

Injeolmi matcha latte, yuzu basque cheesecake, and hojicha basque cheesecake
Jason Y.

This place is great! The space is has a nice small cafe feel and has a lot of natural lighting adding to the chill vibes. We tried the injeolmi matcha latte and it's definitely a must try! I got 30% sugar but I think they recommend 50%. If you're a less sugar person for boba I feel 30% is fine. The yuzu cheesecake is always hits but nice to try hojicha.

Alan L.

Love the cheesecake. We saw an Instagram of the cheesecake and we love it once we ate it. It was not like any other cheesecake. It was not overly sweet as it balance with the cheesecake. It had that awesome crunch to it. It was worth the 21 dollars for this cake and even though it was kind of on the high end side, it was a limited time dessert that is worth once in a while. Didnt know there was gold on top of the cheesecake as it was my first time eating anything like it. The pistachio latte was delicious as well and kind of balance the sweetness with the bitterness. Will come here again and will order the lemon dessert for my daughter. If you want to come here for the Dubai chocolate cheesecake, I would recommend calling the Cafe to see if they have any as it is only for a limited time and only on the weekends. The staff and owner are really nice people.

Latte
siri g.

This place feels pretty new, when asked they said they've only been open since November 2025. It's a great spot to study or get some work done, and there's plenty of parking in the lot, which is great. I ordered a latte, which was good, but they didn't have a "for here" cup, which was a bit of a bummer. I also tried the cinnamon coffee muffin, and it just wasn't for me, although they had a lot of other pastries, so maybe I just picked the wrong one. The staff was friendly and clearly working hard, which I appreciated. All the high tables were occupied, so I ended up sitting at one of the lower tables on the floor and honestly, it turned out to be surprisingly comfortable.

Flat white & iced pistachio latte
Charel G.

Finally stopped by for some coffee and desserts since we were in the area. The space is small yet gave minimal aesthetic vibes. The baristas were friendly, knowledgeable, and offered excellent recommendations. We ordered the yuzu financier, flat white, and pistachio latte. The financier had a dense texture and leaned a bit too sweet for my preference. However, both the pistachio latte and flat white were well-balanced, smooth, and full of flavor. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

Vi H.

My friend and I stopped by The Cakery Friday morning, and no wait! Parking was a breeze, the cafe was clean, and so photogenic! We received great service and quickly got our drinks - we ordered the iced earl grey matcha and it was so good! I think they add earl grey syrup in the foam and the drink itself. It was perfectly balanced with the earthy matcha! I'm looking forward to coming back and trying out the basque cheesecake and caneles (:

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Carmyn C.

I visited for the first time recently and loved the vibe! The earl grey matcha latte was amazing, not too sweet, and had great flavor. Delinda, the worker at the front counter, was super pleasant and gave us great recommendations. They also have free wifi and good seating. I would study here or just come for a coffee chat. Definitely coming back for more!

matcha and original cheesecake
Fumie W.

matcha is sooo good! they have seasonal drinks, i tried their injeolmi matcha and its nutty flavor. the cheesecake was sooo good!! loved the vibe, easy parking too!

Bottom: Signature Club sandwich ($14.50) which came with turkey, ham, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and tomato on wheat bread.
Grace L.

The assortment of desserts and drinks here are amazing! Try to go here early in the day because they definitely run out of items quickly. Also, they don't have a lot of seating, so you can either wait for a table or just take it to go. One slice of the black sesame basque cheesecake was $8.50, but it was really filling. It was the perfect balance of flavors, and I love how the black sesame flavor really came through. The yuzu white chocolate financier was so unique, and I like how it wasn't too sweet. I also got the iced earl grey matcha, which is a matcha latte with an earl grey cloud. This was also pretty pricy at $8.25, and then adding oat milk costs an additional $0.50. It was a tasty drink though, and I'd order it again. On a different day, I was in a savory mood and got the Signature Club sandwich ($14.50) which came with turkey, ham, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and tomato on wheat bread. This sandwich was pretty filling, but my friend's Cakery Grilled Sandwich ($14.50) looked really juicy so I think I'd get that instead next time. Overall, despite the higher prices, this is a solid choice for desserts and drinks.

Shanti W.

My husband has stopped by twice in the past few weeks to surprise me with mid-morning treats, and somehow each visit outdoes the last. This morning's delivery included cakes, a hojicha latte, madeleines, and a croissant breakfast sandwich... every bite was delectable. I haven't even visited in person yet, but honestly, the experience already speaks for itself. When he walks into my office with those beautifully packaged goodies...branding polished down to the smallest detail, even the cutlery--it turns heads. My coworkers are equal parts impressed and envious. If this is the impression from takeout alone, I can only imagine how delightful it must be in person.

Earl grey matcha $8.25
Steph L.

Located in Miramar. They have a small parking lot but there is also street parking. Check their instagram as their hours may change. You walk in the right side, look at the desserts in the middle for a close up. The display case and menu are closer to the register. They sell desserts, drinks and food. Staff are nice and everything comes out quickly. They have one large table, two tables in the middle and small benches along the wall with chargers but I would not recommend to work from here as it is very small as seating is limited. Tried: The Garden Turkey $12.99 Turkey, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, with Mayo and Mustard. Make sure to ask for it to be toasted. Onions were very sharp. Usually pretty good. The Signature Club $14.50 Turkey, Ham, 2 slices of Havarti Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato on toasted Wheat Bread. Good, I switch between this and the other sandwiches as my fav's. Iced Earl Grey Matcha $8.25 - good Iced double Hojicha $8.25 - good Vanilla Latte $6.50 - good hot but small Cookies & Cream slice $8.50 - just okay Matcha slice $8.50 - just okay Prices are a little high for the desserts which are very small. The drinks are also priced fairly high as well. I would come back for their sandwiches. I love that you can get them for breakfast!

dubai chocolate financier
Jasmine H.

The desserts here are delicious! It's a very minimalistic space that's perfect for studying, but is a little bit small so can get packed easily. Service is quick and easy. I would come back to try more flavors of their different desserts for sure!

Suite front
Emmett T.

The Cakery Cafe is another new place that has organized itself in a suite amongst the industrial warehouses in the Miramar neighborhood. There must be a good deal on the leasing terms as the area has become an incubator for these kinds of fledgling businesses (e.g. bakeries, cafes, dessert shops, etc). Open parking spaces were not an issue as this was not a high traffic district. I was surprised at how many customers were seated when I arrived. The dining area was not huge with assorted stools, benches, and small round tables making up most of the seating. Two four-top tables were the largest accommodations available. On two ledges leading up to the service counter were models (artificial?) of some of the available desserts. More savory and sweet products were on display inside separate glass cases next to the counter. Two menu sheets were spread out in front of the register. The left one listed the six sandwiches and a pastry (Espresso Muffin). The right page showed the coffee and tea offerings. I decided to order a Ham & Cheese sandwich along with a slice of Cookies & Cream cheesecake. Ham, cheese, tomato, lettuce, and mayo were placed in between toasted artisan bread, cut in half, and wrapped in wax paper. It was a little pricey ($13) for the size of the sandwich which tasted okay. The piece of cheesecake was dense. You could see the dark spots of the cookies blended in with the cream to make up the middle of the dessert. The slice was taller rather than longer, but the product was still creamy and filling. The service was friendly and efficient. If it wasn't for the driving distance, then I would come back more frequently to sample other goodies from The Cakery Cafe.

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