Cakes & Bakes Reviews 5,861

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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. People appreciate the ease of ordering and customization options available. The delivery service is often mentioned as excellent, with some consumers highlighting specific instances where staff members went above and beyond to ensure timely delivery, even resolving technical issues to fulfill orders. Cakes are often described as beautiful and delicious, with light and fluffy textures. However, there are some inconsistencies reported by consumers. Some consumers have raised concerns about the taste and quality of certain cakes, mentioning issues such as a strange powdery taste, bitter aftertaste, or lack of flavor. Some consumers reported issues with orders not matching what was expected, including incorrect decorations or missing items. There are also mentions of cakes arriving late, with incorrect messages, or with quality issues such as staleness or a sandy texture.

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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

We ordered a Ferro rocher birthday cake for our son. The service was great as usual however the cake was a bit disappointing as the cream left a strange powdery taste in mouth & lacked chocolate flavo... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Lovely cake my family said it was delicious ! But customer service after my order online was not good couldn’t seem to locate what branch my order went to just needed to change name on cake but no g... See more

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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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top cake London online shop They are easy to order and customize. Delivery is excellent. They look great. Website is easy to navigate. Custom service over whatsapp is on the ball. They should intro... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently joined the Cakes and Bakes VIP membership, and at first I couldn’t place an order for cake delivery because of a technical issue. I emailed customer support, and Tarun from the operations... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had the mango and passionfruit cake, and it was a refreshing surprise! The tropical flavors were vibrant and natural, not overly sweet, and the soft sponge layers paired perfectly with the fruity c... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a wonderful experience at Cakes and Bakes! The staff were (Rajvir Singh)incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming from the moment I walked in. Their warm smiles and helpful attitude made the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered 6 cakes as our wedding cakes, as I preferred the option of different flavours and styles. Ordered via WhatsApp, so unsure what branch they ended up coming from. I also had to change th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delicious cakes, fresh bakes, and a cozy vibe! The quality is consistently great, and everything tastes homemade with love. Highly recommend for birthdays, celebrations, or just a sweet treat! Especia... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible experience. Factory forgot to put a writing on top of the cake (lotus biscoff cheescake). When collecting, shop stuff refused to decorate/put writing on. The cake was unedible, had to through... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

New Orpington shop. Carrot cake was delicious. Biscoff cake and Cookie and Cream egg-feee slice were pretty much tasteless. The small 99p tasters were a good idea but very average in terms of taste;... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service Joseph went above and beyond to help me with my enquiry for my grandsons baptism cake contact through Watsapp was easy he answered all my questions and was polite and helpf... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered online at Epsom store. Went to collect the cakes for our daughter’s birthday and the shop is now an independent cake shop and they do not have our order. Cakes and bakes never contacted us o... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Luton Cakes and Bakes. Very clean shop. Polite helpful staff. But cake nothing like I ordered. Poor communication within staff, information not updated. Ordered cake 6 weeks in advance paid £92 in ful... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole process of ordering and the delivery was really simple and easy. I contacted the company on the day of delivery for an estimated time and someone got back to me relatively quickly with an ET... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My husband is an in patient at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital at Stanmore. His birthday is today - 13 October ~ and the local Cakes and Bakes have just delivered a coffee and walnut cake to t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We ordered a cake from Cakes and Bakes for our Wedding based upon a promotion we saw for a discount. It was a beautiful buttercream cake with flowers made with a custom colour requested by us. They... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Experience We ordered a cake from Cakes & Bakes for 14th August, but it was a huge disappointment. The cake had no taste, no freshness, and was simply unpleasant to eat. When we went back... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My cake arrived very late party was literally over and cake looked terrible. I ordered a plain vintage cake with black bows, but the writing was nothing like what I requested. The lettering was done i... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Ordered a lemon cheesecake at the Ilford branch for a birthday party. The cake didn’t look as good as the photo eg. No lemon slices, the decoration is more simple and looked different. Taste was not a... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a birthday cake online, collected at your Ruislip branch. While enjoying the cake I found a hair in the cake, I reported it including photo via WhatsApp and e-mail. Cakes and Bakes dismissed... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

There was no communication to confirm my order had been received. There was no confirmation of a delivery time, I had to contact customer service via Whatsapp and even they were abrupt even though I... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I first ordered from here about three years ago. It was quite good at the time. I’m not sure what’s happened since but the service has deteriorated considerably. Ordered a coconut bliss cake this time... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst company ever dealt with! Ordered a cake for same day placed the order paid for it then received a message within 10 minutes saying the chef had to deal with an emergency so had to leave the stor... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a Cosmic Galaxy cake for my daughter’s birthday, but what was delivered was completely different — wrong shape, wrong colour, missing toppings, and nothing like what I ordered. I tried calli... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Order a eggless, lotus, biscoff cake 3 days before when required. Was easy to order online, no issues. Collected on day I requested. The cake looked great, just like the photos online. Tasted great... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We ordered a cake for my sister’s birthday for a large party and paid extra specifically for morning delivery. The morning of the event, the cake never arrived. We tried calling and messaging... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The cheescake tasted really good, however I asked them to write Happy Birthday on the cake and was warned that it may melt and it disappeared when I opened it later on in the day which was disappointi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found this place a few years back when needing emergency cake - and stayed. Great range, really light sponge and always fresh. It helps my planning to pre-book at the beginning of the month for birt... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I placed an order with Cakes and Bakes for my son's 2nd birthday — and what I received was shocking. The cake was burnt, bitter, and absolutely unservable. It looked nothing like what was advert... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely atrocious service!!! They forgot to make a pre-ordered cake for a big birthday - because “the employee put the order slip on the wrong table”! What a joke! They “can’t do refunds” becaus... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The cake tasted stale the frosting used for the layers wasn't smooth had a weird almost sandy texture. My family has ordered from cakes & bakes at least 5 times a year for the last 3 or 4 years. This... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered in advance for collection. On day and time of collection, it was clear they forgot about our order. They grabbed a cake and took to the back and rushed to write the personalised message on the... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Ordered 2 cakes for my Dad's 83rd birthday celebration - one vegan for my daughter and her family and one cream... I thought I was ordering direct from the local shop in Rayners Lane but it appea... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a cake for my wife’s 40th birthday and it arrived with a message iced on the cake to someone else. Unbelievably embarrassing and when I demanded a refund they said no and offered a discount on... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My mother ordered a Baby Shower cake for my sister in law and it was an amazing cake…..Design and decorations were superb. 👌….I highly recommend this confectionery company….Thank you Cakes and Bakes... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The people were very courteous and helpful.I made a mistake on my order on the collection day online but despite this, they got a cake ready for me and I was offered a coffee, while waiting.All my... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cake arrived so late (party was over) even though i paid so much for it to be delivered at a specific time. Cake did not have the right writing on it as i had requested. Made a complaint and was told... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Warning!!! AVOID THEM AT ALL COSTS. Food safety issue – suspected worm/larva found in chocolate cake. Have already emailed with evidence but no reply on matter nor they are taking it seriously.

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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 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
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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 [email protected]

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

Warm Regards,
Cakes & Bakes Customer Care

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Was happy with my order cake was lovey…

Was happy with my order cake was lovey but the message I asked to be written on my cake was done very messily the writing was awful and it wasn’t even in the middle of the cake so definitely won’t be ordering again from this business

3 February 2026
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Reply from Cakes & Bakes

Dear Mya,

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 3 out of 5 stars

Won’t be purchasing from here again

The cake looked exactly like picture , the icing was meant to be frosting and it smelled like chemicals and tasted horrific.
Other than the icing the cake itself was airy and light

31 January 2026
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Reply from Cakes & Bakes

Dear Lauren,

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 [email protected]

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

Warm Regards,
Cakes & Bakes Customer Care

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing !! Excellent customer service Joseph went…

Excellent customer service Joseph went above and beyond to help me with my enquiry for my grandsons baptism cake contact through Watsapp was easy he answered all my questions and was polite and helpful
The cake looked amazing and tasted amazing too thank you so much to everyone

31 January 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not the best experience compared our expectations.

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 if it was the delivery driver who accidentally dropped it or the shop forgot to give it. It was not attached alongside the cake or given in a separate packet and the person that received the cake did not see it either. A bit disappointing experience compared to what we were expecting.

25 January 2026
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Reply from Cakes & Bakes

Dear RA,

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 5 out of 5 stars

The whole process of ordering and the…

The whole process of ordering and the delivery was really simple and easy. I contacted the company on the day of delivery for an estimated time and someone got back to me relatively quickly with an ETA. The actual cake tasted really nice and it was money well spent

24 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top cake London online shop

Top cake London online shop
They are easy to order and customize. Delivery is excellent. They look great. Website is easy to navigate. Custom service over whatsapp is on the ball.
They should introduce some fresh ingredients like custard cream. That could be sold as an extra. Some luxury fresh custard cream made with fresh vanilla beans from Madagascar. They should work on extras as cake taste can be improved

25 January 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrific customer service

We ordered a cake for my sister’s birthday for a large party and paid extra specifically for morning delivery.

The morning of the event, the cake never arrived. We tried calling and messaging Cakes and Bakes multiple times throughout the day and received absolutely no response. The cake was never delivered and our money was taken.

This caused a great deal of inconvenience on the day, especially given how much planning had gone into the event.

Two days later, they sent a message saying the cake should have been delivered along with a photo of the cake. The cake in the photo looked nothing like what we ordered and to be honest, in the end, I'm glad it was never delivered.

I would not recommend this business based on our experience.

17 January 2026
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Reply from Cakes & Bakes

Dear Shakirra,

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 [email protected]

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

Warm Regards,
Cakes & Bakes Customer Care

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We’ve had an absolutely amazing…

We’ve had an absolutely amazing experience with Cakes and Bakes in our area (Romford). They do a brilliant job customising cakes exactly to our needs for every occasion, and the turnaround time is always impressive. We never had any complaints to any of the customisations we did, be it our child’s birthday cake, anniversary or any other occasion.

The cakes are not only beautiful but also delicious, super spongy and flavourful making every celebration extra special. It’s always our go-to shop for all our celebration needs.

The staff are incredibly welcoming, friendly, and polite, which makes the whole experience even better. Highly recommended!

23 November 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very upset second time.

Very upset second time.
No answer to my request sent by email, message. I called over 17 times on the number provided and written even on the shop.
Cakes are terrible but I had no choise around the area but to order from them again and I really regret that.
Do not buy from them, I have found hair inside tbe cake as well.

3 January 2026
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Reply from Cakes & Bakes

Dear Monica,

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 5 out of 5 stars

Christmas suprise for my Aunt

To order per internet was easy and the delivery was also perfect.
I wanted to make a Cristmas suprise for my Aunt in London, so I ordered per Internet from Austria.
Everything worked out perfectly.
Thanks to everyone.

25 December 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The cake tasted stale the frosting used…

The cake tasted stale the frosting used for the layers wasn't smooth had a weird almost sandy texture. My family has ordered from cakes & bakes at least 5 times a year for the last 3 or 4 years. This cake was unlike the rest won't be ordering again

25 December 2025
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Reply from Cakes & Bakes

Dear Walter,

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 5 out of 5 stars

HIGH STANDARD OF CUSTOMER SERVICE

MY EXPERIENCE WITH CAKES AND BAKES WAS A BIT OF JOURNEY.

SOME GLITCHES ON THE WAY.

HOWEVER I WAS A SATISFIED CUSTOMER WHO WAS GIVEN A UNIQUE HIGH LEVEL OF CUSTOMER SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER TARUN.

HE IS A GREAT PERSON NOT JUST A MANAGER WHO IS HONEST AND CARING AND PUTS HIS CUSTOMERS FIRST.

I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS KIND OF UNIQUE EXPERIENCE.

I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND C&B.

Nahid

20 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently joined the Cakes and Bakes…

I recently joined the Cakes and Bakes VIP membership, and at first I couldn’t place an order for cake delivery because of a technical issue. I emailed customer support, and Tarun from the operations team quickly got in touch, sorted out the problem, and was really helpful throughout. Thanks to him, the cake was delivered before 3 p.m. on the same day.
I really appreciated the quick response and the effort he put in to make sure everything was taken care of smoothly. It was a great experience overall, and it definitely made me feel confident about being a VIP member.

31 December 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

False advertisements

As published by Cakes & Bakes, the VIP members have free delivery for one year within M25 plus it offers 25% discount during Christmas and New Year for VIP members. I purchased the VIP membership and when tried to place order for a cake to be delivered on 31st December in Barnet (within M25), not only it didn't apply 25% discount but also it added £12.99 of delivery charges.

I called 5 times on their given landline and mobile during their opening hours but no one answered the phone. At last I send them emails with all screenshots and asking them to cancel my membership.

What a sham and a waste of time!

Further update:
I was contacted by the company through WhatsApp and the associate suggested to fix it manually at their end, but seems they fail the basic skills. The associate was applying 15% on the price which was already discounted by 10 and their argument was 10+15% makes it 25% while I tried to explain the 25% should be applied on full price, but all my efforts went in vein. Cancelling my VIP membership rather than wasting any more time further with this company.

30 December 2025
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Reply from Cakes & Bakes

Dear Sanjeev,

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

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