Best birthday cakes in Birmingham. Love the interior.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Birthday Cake
Shea
Absolutely THE place to go for cakes! Also, they have an awesome selection of soups, salads, and sandwiches. Lots of options for pre-made ready to-go items as well. 10/10 every time!
Had the Lorraine quiche with salad and tortilla soup. Excellent food! A slice of vanilla cake with buttercreamicing wS excellent. Very rich and sweet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura M.
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.
Maggie Pemberton
Best cakes ever!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Birthday Cake, Wedding Cake
Mimi McGuire
The birthday cake we got from Olexa’s was DELICIOUS! I waited to order till the last minute but they were still able to accommodate me! Can’t wait for next year’s cake ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Birthday Cake
Megan W.
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.
Bonita C.
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
Katie B.
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!
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.
jlb2915
Purchased a cake and it didn’t make it home. Olexa’s replaced the cake and apologized for the mishap.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cherry Ocar
I've had wedding and birthday cakes from Olexa several times before and I thought I would try them again. The cake was disappointing, the batter had been over mixed or it had too much baking powder. There were so many air bubbles the cake was dry and the flavor was lacking. Im not sure, but this cake did not taste like the ones from the past. The frosting was tasty and buttery. However, the service was impeccable as always and they're very friendly here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Kiera Walker
Great quiche and grilled cheese. And excellent cake!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wedding Cake
C T
I’ve ordered a couple of cakes here lately, and they have been so delicious and fresh. I’ve also had such a good experience talking to the bakery staff on the phone. Whoever I’ve spoken to has been so so kind, knowledgeable, given helpful info or suggestions on decorations and whatnot. It’s just such a pleasure to buy and enjoy a cake from here.
Best birthday cakes in Birmingham. Love the interior.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Birthday Cake
Absolutely THE place to go for cakes! Also, they have an awesome selection of soups, salads, and sandwiches. Lots of options for pre-made ready to-go items as well. 10/10 every time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pesto, Wedding Cake, Cuban Sandwich
Great for a casual lunch with friends or an event! Food is delicious and desert is the best in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Warm Vanilla Cake, Wedding Cake
Had the Lorraine quiche with salad and tortilla soup. Excellent food! A slice of vanilla cake with buttercreamicing wS excellent. Very rich and sweet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Best cakes ever!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Birthday Cake, Wedding Cake
The birthday cake we got from Olexa’s was DELICIOUS! I waited to order till the last minute but they were still able to accommodate me! Can’t wait for next year’s cake ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Birthday Cake
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.
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
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!
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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.
Purchased a cake and it didn’t make it home. Olexa’s replaced the cake and apologized for the mishap.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've had wedding and birthday cakes from Olexa several times before and I thought I would try them again. The cake was disappointing, the batter had been over mixed or it had too much baking powder. There were so many air bubbles the cake was dry and the flavor was lacking. Im not sure, but this cake did not taste like the ones from the past. The frosting was tasty and buttery. However, the service was impeccable as always and they're very friendly here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Great quiche and grilled cheese. And excellent cake!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wedding Cake
I’ve ordered a couple of cakes here lately, and they have been so delicious and fresh. I’ve also had such a good experience talking to the bakery staff on the phone. Whoever I’ve spoken to has been so so kind, knowledgeable, given helpful info or suggestions on decorations and whatnot. It’s just such a pleasure to buy and enjoy a cake from here.