Cake Town Bakery
903 N Smithfield Rd, Knightdale
(919) 373-8226
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This iced latte was the perfect refreshment for a warm day! The espresso had a lovely bold flavor that wasn't at all bitter, and it blended seamlessly with the chilled milk. It was just sweet enough, allowing the coffee to truly shine. So smooth and incredibly satisfying!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Humble, professional and nice. Cakes are wonderful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in here with my daughter for the first time and got some coffee cake. I am hit or miss on that generally but this was the softess fluffiest best tasting coffee cake I have ever had. We will definitely be returning and I will hopefully get to try their Nana pudding and red velvet pound cake cheesecake soon. The staff was awesome and I can’t wait to take my mom.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Run don't walk!
I have been here about 3 times now and it always seem to be better and more of a vibe each time. The prices are great, (I bought around 7 things and under 35$). Worth my drive and will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always welcoming. Friendly and lemon pound cake homemade....delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute little mom and pop shop. I’ve been twice now and have yet to be disappointed. At my most recent visit, I asked for an iced caramel macchiato. The guy behind the counter was so sweet and the drink was SO good! Also really love the fact that they use coffee bean shaped ice cubes using real coffee! Nothing worse than watery coffee as your ice melts. Will definitely be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hello, consumer world!
I must say, my husband discovered this place on Instagram and we just had to try it—we’d never heard of it before. It truly is a hidden gem tucked away in a plaza that shines in its own way.
The standouts for us are the nana pudding and pound cakes. Of course, taste is subjective, so don’t just take my word for it—this is simply my opinion after trying several items. The shop itself is quaint, cozy, and inviting—a great place to grab a coffee, a treat, and relax or catch up with friends.
One thing I really appreciated was their discounts for military, first responders, and teachers—a thoughtful touch. The staff was friendly, and I had great interactions with both the gentleman and the lady with red hair. They seemed to take real pride in the business (I’m not sure who owns it), and the customer service definitely reflected that. My first visit was a pleasant and memorable one!
Now, on to a bit of constructive feedback:
It’s disappointing that the nana pudding is only available Fridays and Saturdays. Unfortunately, my husband had a less-than-stellar experience last Friday. He doesn’t usually like leaving the house, but made the trip (baby in tow!) just to grab some pudding and cakes. He said a young lady—not the usual friendly crew—was short and had an attitude, telling him, “We’re closing soon!” and “We don’t have any more!” No greeting, no courtesy—just abrupt. That’s disappointing. We go out of our way—25 minutes—to support this small business, but poor customer service is a deal breaker for us. Overall, it’s worth a try! I’m sure you’ll find your own favorites
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
I would NOT recommend this bakery to a friend. I purchased a coffee cake and pineapple coconut cupcakes for $13. The coffee cake was 100% bland. It really didn't have much flavor to it whatsoever. The flavor wasn't swirled throughout the cake like a coffee cake should be, it was like layered. Large slice of cake, very thin thin layer of the cinnamon stuff, and then another decent size of cake directly on top. In my personal opinion, this item is not worth $7. It doesn't taste like a coffee cake, it just taste like a dry cake without a defined flavor. Its a large piece of coffee cake. I was only able to eat maybe a 4th or less before I had to throw it away. It was very flavorless, very dry, really just not appealing, unfortunately. I hoped the cupcakes would make up for the coffee cake. They are quite small for an average sized cupcake, and 2 small cupcakes were $7.50. The cupcakes were better, but still not great. Cupcake was soft and had more flavor than the coffee cake, but certainly didnt have the defined pineapple or coconut flavor one would expect from a pineapple/coconut cupcake. I couldn't really define either flavor if I'm being honest. You could just taste the coconut bits within the batter, and there was a super tiny piece of pineapple in the center. I would say the cupcake is a better choice than the cake if you're looking for 'flavor', but they dont seem to have good flavor definition in their items from what I've seen, unfortunately. Both items I ordered did not actually taste like what they were supposed to be. I would say, the TikTok's have gotten this place overrated. But unfortunately, the baked goods are just simply not that good here. This is my second experience at this establishment and both times the items were just really not that good. Everything lacks flavor and definition, unfortunately.
Food: 2
Service: 3
A friend invited me to join her at an event at Cake Town Bakery. I arrived right at the start time.
The parking outside is plentiful.
We had good seating. It was nice and cool inside.I enjoyed an evening of music here at a monthly event they hosted.
The service was great. I enjoyed the banana pudding and kitchen sink cookie, which were a mix of m&ms and chocolate chips. .Very good. I do recommend Cake Town Bakery. I'm glad I got the opportunity to attend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I saw their location from Instagram, and they raved about the food. The banana pudding being the highlight. It was sadly disappointing. The bananas were not mixed well and tasted large bites. For me, this is not the way I have had . For a seasonal product, it seemed as though all they added was a cookie on top. The staff was wonderful and so nice. Very warm and clean atmosphere. I am sad it did not live to its advertisement for me. I wouldn't say that I wouldn't try the visiting again, but I don't think that I would get another pudding. I'm sure I would try something.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
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The vibe and atmosphere here are amazing, the owner was so friendly and helpful! Coffee is AMAZING! I can't wait to try my other goodies! It's been a while since I've felt so welcome in a store!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great service and amazing atmosphere. The desserts are delicious!!! The biscoff cookie pudding is ummm ummm good!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coffee goes crazy, beautiful store, welcoming staff, easiest 5 stars of my life
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible! The store is such a comfortable place to sit and visit. The people are so sweet. The banana bread is the best I’ve ever tasted! I love my latte. Can’t wait to go back this weekend for their banana pudding!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered a cake for a wedding rehearsal party, it was easy to do online, establishment is responsive and payment done online with ease. The cake was delicious and beautiful. Thank you !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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