Deluxe Cakes & Pastries

812 S Summit St, Iowa City
(319) 338-5000

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Roya Green

You will not find a better bakery in Iowa! The food is edible and the owner is very kind. The pastries can be a bit runny but they always look cute. Wish they had dairy free options.

May Perez

It's my go-to whenever I want to treat myself. Everything from their savory items to sweet treats is consistently delicious. I usually grab their ready-made cakes for any special occasion, but this year I ordered a custom one and it turned out perfect—exactly what I asked for and so tasty!
The only downsides are that the parking lot is pretty small, so you often have to park on the street during busy times, and occasionally there can be some flies around the uncovered pastries, Still, totally worth it for the quality and service!

Makenzie Ruddy

If you want a wedding cake that’s anything but basic, DeLuxe is your place! There are so many flavors to choose from — or, like we did, you can mix and match four different ones. Our cake was layered, moist, and the frosting was not that gross whipped topping stuff you get at some places. The cutting cake was absolutely beautiful, decorated with fresh flowers, perfectly blending our vision with the baker’s creative flair.

Now, let me tell you about the lemon raspberry cake… I was talking about it for MONTHS before the wedding! Seriously, it was that good.

From the initial tasting and consultation, the staff was super accommodating. We got to sample tons of different cake flavors alongside coffee and tea, which made the whole process so fun. The owner is amazing — friendly, passionate, and incredibly knowledgeable about guest favorites and portioning, which helped us plan just right (hello, leftovers!).

Day-of delivery? Seamless. We even dropped off extra florist stems the day before, and they were flexible and easygoing about timing. On the big day, the delivery was so quick and smooth that we didn’t even get a chance to thank the baker — that’s efficiency!

Pro tip for future couples: Don’t stress about saving the top tier for your anniversary because DeLuxe provides a complimentary one. No more dry, freezer-burned cake! Plus, the bakery itself is adorable — a cute pink and white French-inspired spot with plenty of menu options to satisfy every sweet tooth. We make a point to stop by whenever we’re back in town.

All glowing, all delicious — we can’t recommend DeLuxe enough!

Da-Hsin Huang

Best bakery nearby for brunch and pie ! ice cream taste really good !

Mikemenn

Delicious quiche Lorraine.

terry strait

A hidden gem in a quiet neighborhood. Some of the best food and bakery available in IC. Cute little patio too.

Karen Johns

I had my 30th birthday cake made here. It was cute and delicious! The flavor was almond apricot. It had a wonderful texture, good flavor, and was not overly sweet. The bakery was also very helpful and understood my design idea. We’ve had other pastries from there and everything has been fantastic. My husband and I will be frequent customers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A G

I will never come back. I was spoken to in a very rude manner for no reason. I asked if I could choose the item and the lady rolled her eyes at me. I couldn't believe it. I mentioned something to the person checking me out at the register and he just shrugged and turned his back. Happy Holidays I guess. I came here to cheer myself up and was appalled as simply asking a question to be treated that way.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

Sarah Dailey

I ordered pies, quiche and dinner rolls for Thanksgiving. They were all so delicious. I had multiple people repeatedly say, “That was the BEST pumpkin pie I’ve ever had.” Will 100% order from them again.

Food: 5

Lance Forbes

I ordered several boxes of goodies to give out for Christmas gifts to offices I work with throughout the year. They were artfully put together and were super delicious! They were a definite hit to all the recipients! I highly recommend Deluxe for any of your cake and pastry needs or desires! Definitely support this small local business!

Micheala Espinosa-Gonzalez

We had our wedding on 10/12/24 at Prairie Patch Farm, and the bakery that made our cake truly exceeded our expectations! We chose a lovely heart-shaped couples cake along with two guest cakes, and everyone absolutely loved them. The flavors were divine, and they looked stunning!

Additionally, we ordered adorable shortbread cookies that were a hit with our guests. They added the perfect touch to our celebration. The team at the bakery was wonderful to work with, and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Highly recommend them for any special occasion!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Natalie Perez

Love the ambiance, they were very friendly. And have the perfect cake for my husband's birthday!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kristin Evenson Hirst

Update: stopped here for a hot drink & snack on Halloween. Lovely.
Came here to get hot cross buns and was reminded that I should come more often. Everything I've gotten here has been delicious, from savory croissants to a variety of sweeter things.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Evergreen

My first time visiting and certainly not my last, the food here is drool worthy. Nutella croissants are you kidding me, yes please! Actually on my second visit on Sunday it was too busy and full of people for me so I had to leave but I found on their website they do online ordering, that was so great. By the time I ordered and went back the line had calmed away down and I could wait inside at the counter for my drink to be made with no worries. I am looking forward to coming back. Happy 20 year anniversary!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastries, Croissants, Bakery

Jessie Sydnes

A magical place✨⭐️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastries, Croissants, Sandwiches, Bakery

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