Cakes & Bakes Reviews 5,880

TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for being helpful, patient, and friendly, making the ordering and collection processes smooth and enjoyable. Many people highlight the delicious taste and beautiful appearance of the cakes, often noting their freshness, moistness, and light texture. The delivery service is also consistently described as excellent, with orders arriving on time and in perfect condition. However, some customers were dissatisfied with certain aspects of their experience. Issues occasionally arose with the quality of the writing or decoration on cakes, and a few people found some cakes to be tasteless or have an unpleasant aftertaste. There were also instances of poor communication regarding delivery updates, missing items like sparklers or balloons with weights, and cakes arriving damaged or not matching the ordered design.

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Based on these reviews

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The cake was made and delivered as promised and as the image was made. Only reason for 4 stars is the poor communication and updates on delivery. When ordering a £250 cake for a party, the least you e... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I read reviews after I purchased and got a little worried but cake arrived on time and delivery guy was very friendly. However, you could tell the cake was a last minute order. The writing on cake wa... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

From start to finish staff were very helpful and patient. On collection it was fast and smooth. Overall it was very pleasant experience and 2nd order and many more to come. Thank you

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The cake tasted ok, but there was a slight bitter aftertaste from the cream. Decoration was ok but handwriting unfortunately did not look the best. The Sparkler that was bought was not given, not sure... See more

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  1. Cake Shop

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Order delicious Eggless Cakes available in various flavors. Order cakes online and Find Our cakes bakes branches near High Street North, Barking Road,High Street, Romford Road


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3.9

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pineapple and Coconut cake for…

Ordered Pineapple and Coconut cake for my daughters wedding.
Discussed my requirements with the Manager of the Luton Shop, the cake did not disappoint, tasted lovely and was a big hit at the reception. Would definitely recommend

7 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The cake arrived with no message on it…

The cake arrived with no message on it and customer service has been very slow to respond

28 March 2026
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Reply from Cakes & Bakes

Good Day,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re truly sorry to hear that it fell short of your expectations.

We’re glad that our Customer Care team was able to connect with you directly and resolve this matter. Your feedback is very important to us, and we are committed to addressing your concerns.

Warm Regards,
Cakes & Bakes Customer Care

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb customer service

Superb customer service, incredibly helpful , I messed up my online order and the young gentleman serving saved the day, he even piped a birthday message on the cake. Too good to not leave a review. Will be back soon :)

26 March 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst cake ever had ...We spent 57…

Worst cake ever had ...We spent 57 pounds on a terrible cake ,No sponge inside only full of cream ,just wondering am i paid 57 pounds for the whipping cream??Please don't order here and ruin your memorable events.I called them and tried to chat with them before placing the order no one responded and wasted 2hours of my time before ordering it.Horrible customer service. I travelled 15 miles to collect this miserable cake.

22 March 2026
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Reply from Cakes & Bakes

Dear Kalyan,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re sorry to hear that it wasn’t up to your expectations.

Please rest assured that a member of our Customer Care team will be in touch shortly to address your concerns and assist you further.

Your feedback is important to us, and we look forward to speaking to you.

Warm Regards,
Cakes & Bakes Customer Care

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I’ve been coming here for years and it…

I’ve been coming here for years and it never disappoints. The cakes are absolutely delicious my kids love them, and honestly, so does the whole family! The customer service is always amazing too. Highly recommend!”

20 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Walked in served straight away

Walked in served straight away. Ordered the cake I wanted, made while I waited, decorated lovely.
This is the third cake I have got from this place.
Staff are always polite, helpful and attention to detail.
Will definitely buying from here again.

Parking right next to store, so less chance of walking a distance and dropping the cake. Also comes in a very sturdy cake box.

20 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

13.03.2026

13.03.2026, 9am , South Woodford E18 shop

I asked for a recommendation for a chocolate cake for my wife’s birthday, but unfortunately the cake we received had no chocolate taste and no chocolate cream inside. It was extremely disappointing.

We have never had such a bad cake before. It was honestly quite unpleasant, especially considering that it was supposed to be a chocolate cake.

To be completely honest, even the £7 Belgian chocolate cake from Waitrose tastes ten times better and actually contains chocolate.

This was a very disappointing experience, particularly for such an important occasion.

Never go there again

AVOID

13 March 2026
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Reply from Cakes & Bakes

Dear George,

We are sorry to hear about your experience and truly value your feedback. To help us resolve this matter, we’d like to get in touch with you directly.

Could you kindly share your contact information with us so we can discuss this further? Alternatively, you can reach us at 020 3475 9909 or via email at postsales@cakesandbakes.co.uk

Your feedback is important to us - we look forward to assisting you.

Warm Regards,
Cakes & Bakes Customer Care

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

ve been a loyal customer of Cakes and…

I have been a loyal customer of Cakes and Bakes for a long time and used to consider them the best in London. Unfortunately, my recent experience was a total letdown. The quality just wasn’t there—the sponge was dry and the flavors felt muted compared to the high standard they used to set. It’s sad to see such a great spot lose its touch. I hope they get back to their original recipe soon."

10 March 2026
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Reply from Cakes & Bakes

Dear Ali,

We are sorry to hear about your experience and truly value your feedback. To help us resolve this matter, we’d like to get in touch with you directly.

Could you kindly share your contact information with us so we can discuss this further? Alternatively, you can reach us at 020 3475 9909 or via email at postsales@cakesandbakes.co.uk

Your feedback is important to us - we look forward to assisting you.

Warm Regards,
Cakes & Bakes Customer Care

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good cake

I really appreciated the honest and clear communication from the company that made a whole process easy. The cake was great and my parents were really pleased

23 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely pastries!!

Lovely pastries. Had great chat with the owners. The new shop on Orpington high street is a great addition. Looking forward to order cakes soon.

8 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I had ordered a cake for my sister’s…

I had ordered a cake for my sister’s birthday from cakes and bakes for a small gathering last weekend. The cake looked amazing and tasted so fresh, everyone was asking whereabouts it was from. The only minor problem was that the delivery was a little later than I expected but it didn’t spoil the party. All in all I'm very pleased with the standard and think that I would probably order again for another special occasion.

1 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I placed an online order…

I placed an online order on a Saturday for a Monday 3pm collection. I arrived at 3.45 and no cake was there and was told I’d have to wait til 5/5.30pm.
I had travelled from Camden nw1 to southall and no had tried to make contact before hand to alert me to the delay in the cakes arrival. I was quite irritated by this as I had other things to do before other shops closed which were no in the area of the cake shop.

24 February 2026
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Reply from Cakes & Bakes

Dear Natasha,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re sorry to hear that it wasn’t up to your expectations.

Please rest assured that a member of our Customer Care team will be in touch shortly to address your concerns and assist you further.

Your feedback is important to us, and we look forward to speaking to you.

Warm Regards,
Cakes & Bakes Customer Care

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Irresistible Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake

Ordered the Irresistible Lotus Biscoff
Cheesecake. Arrived in time and with the Happy Birthday message on the top. I had lots of positive feedback on the taste of the cake. It was delicious and good value for money. The only thing that could be improved is the lack of customer service and delivery updates. However, the store did get in touch just before it arrived.

27 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ilford store- awful! Never coming back!

We have been loyal customers for a number of years here without any issues. However, today was a completely awful experience. We pre-ordered a red velvet cake and collected it this morning. We have had this before and it has been excellent. For today's birthfay it was uneven, had a very, very thick layer of cream and not much sponge. I had to leave my event to complain about it and the staff member there accused us of lying saying that we ate the cake and asked for a refund. I said it was mostly cream so we had to throw it away so he asked for a photo of our bin which I got my sister to send me. Then he said thats just cream, I'm like obviously because thats what you put in too much off. Thats not how a red velvet cake should be. Then he said to get a refund you need to bring 90% of the cake back. So I'm thinking, its a birthday, we sing happy birthday, cut a slice and then inform our guests that we are going to cakes and bakes to return it. What a ridiculous idea! You have just lost a regular customer, I'll go to Cakebox two doors down now. Unprofessional staff and awful service!!

Update- In response to your reply, the matter should have been resolved on the day when I came to the store. There is no point in resolving it 3 days later when the function is over. Your assistance would have been helpful on the day!

7 February 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Cakes & Bakes

Good Day,

We are sorry to hear about your experience and truly value your feedback. To help us resolve this matter, we’d like to get in touch with you directly.

Could you kindly share your contact information with us so we can discuss this further? Alternatively, you can reach us at 020 3475 9909 or via email at postsales@cakesandbakes.co.uk

Your feedback is important to us - we look forward to assisting you.

Warm Regards,
Cakes & Bakes Customer Care

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