she is a very wonderful , sweet nice lady! I have ordered 2 cakes from her and everytime she has…read moredone an outstanding job ! I will be ordering my cakes from her everytime ! She has worked with me non stop with my changing cakes and times and dates ! Absolutely amazing and the cake even taste amazing !!!!

Most amazing cake decorator in the business. Does not matter what you want, she can create it .read more

I can not say enough wonderful things about my experience with Melissa! We ordered a cake from her…read morefor our wedding and everyone could not stop raving about it! We requested it look "foresty" since our wedding was in Redwood National Park and she absolutely nailed it. She took so much stress off of me by basically designing it herself. I sent the cake topper to her from an Etsy shop and she worked with me through all of that as well! The cake was delicious, beautiful, and delivered right on time as promised. She even helped me understand how to store it and serve it for the best taste. She truly is amazing and I would get my wedding cake from her again if I had to do it all over again. THANK YOU so much for contributing this amazing cake on our special day. I will never forget it!

I highly recommend this business!! Not only are her cupcakes beautiful! They're also delicious!…read moreMelissa went above and beyond for me you could taste the love I am forever grateful and will continue ordering from her! I just wish I lived closer!

I was an almost too-chill bride and ordered my husband and i's wedding cake about 2 weeks before…read moreour wedding and Sonia was more than willing to accommodate for us!! Not only was she flexible, professional, and communicative, but the cake was beautiful and soooo delicious. We got married 10/25/25 so we went with a pumpkin spice cake with cream cheese icing and so many of our guests complimented it! I would highly recommend Cake Monkey to anyone.

Sonia was just all around amazing! From taking on my order with only a week's notice to making some…read moreof the most delicious cakes I've ever tasted!! She was inquisitive and wanted to make sure she got all the information right so that the cakes came out exactly like we imagined!! Her prices are completely reasonable and we were honestly so surprised with how big they were! She even went out of her way to add a special espresso ganache on the cake to add to the cakes flavor! She was super quick with replying and said she would meet us to pick up the cake, I mean one of the most exceptional experiences can't wait to but from her again for all holidays and birthdays!!

I will say upfront this is a really pretty cake, custom covered in a reproduction of a painting I…read moredid and my artist signature. That's the reason I gave 2 stars and not just 1. My good friend ordered me a custom birthday cake from this bakery. When he went to pick it up, it was not decorated to what he asked for (it was supposed to have additional icing detail on the sides and adornments on top). I cut into it and it looks good but the cake layers are uneven/thin, icing layers are thick in ratio to the cake and the sugar paper wasn't adhered well (wavy). The icing is overly sweet and the white cake was supposed to be wedding white but it's a buttermilk white. It's tangy, tastes off and the blue icing had so much color it has that dye aftertaste. The cake is pretty but it's not good. I don't know what my friend paid for it but I am guessing it was pricey because it was custom. I love supporting local but not if it's a poor product. I would think twice before buying a custom cake here.

The best thing about the very simple cake I ordered was the taste. It tasted very good. The decor…read morepart was...elementary. Like a child did it. Very disappointed. We had to spruce it up a lot on our own. The person there when I picked it up was brash. I had to sign a piece of paper saying I agreed that it looked fine?! She flash showed me the cake that was already boxed. She definitely wasn't proud of the work and when I got it to the car to look more closely at it, I understood why. I was pretty upset. It was embarrassing, thankfully it tasted good.

I ordered the Black Forest cake for a birthday. What I was expecting and what I got were two…read moredifferent things. I was expecting something like out of a Price, chopper or Hy-Vee bakery. Instead, I got a rich Cherry filled experience that I am sure we are going to remember for years to come. I will be buying my cakes from them from now on. Excellent cake!

Exceptional service!…read more Thank you so much to Susan for a last minute request for a custom cake. She made exactly what I had in mind!

In the storied enclave of Waldo, where the rhythm of Kansas City pulses with a quiet, neighborly…read morecharm, there stands a sanctuary not of silent stone, but of flour, butter, and memory: McLain's Bakery. To step through its threshold is to surrender to the siren song of warmth that curls from the oven like a whispered secret. I have made it my pilgrimage to traverse the entirety of their menu, a culinary odyssey that has yielded no false steps, only a symphony of consistency that borders on the miraculous. Each offering, from the flaky, golden architecture of their pastries to the robust, honest comfort of their savory fare, is a testament to the artisan's hand. Here, affordability is not a sacrifice of quality but a generous invitation, a rare confluence where the exquisite meets the accessible. There is a certain magic in the air at McLain's, a sweetness that feels woven into the very fabric of the establishment. It is a place that understands the language of comfort, speaking it fluently in the dialect of a perfect crust or the rich, dark notes of a expertly pulled espresso. It is perhaps no surprise that such a bastion of authentic delight has garnered a reputation that extends far beyond our local borders; if the standard of excellence is high enough to grace the plate of Taylor Swift, then surely, it is more than enough for us, the grateful residents who claim this treasure as our own. Yet, beyond the flour-dusted counters and the glowing glass cases, my deepest admiration is reserved for their spirit. In a world that often measures worth in cold, transactional metrics, McLain's chooses to honor those who pour themselves into the future of our community. As a teacher, I feel that recognition in the small gestures, the welcoming nods, and the genuine appreciation they extend to educators. It is a profound kindness, a recognition that the work of shaping minds requires nourishment, both intellectual and literal. They understand that a classroom is a marathon, and they act as the essential pit stop, providing the fuel that keeps the light of inquiry burning bright. To dine at McLain's is to participate in a ritual of belonging. It is a place where the passage of time is marked not by the ticking of a clock, but by the turning of the oven trays. It is a reliable heartbeat in the neighborhood, steadfast and true, offering a reprieve from the clamor of the outside world. Whether one seeks a quiet moment of reflection over a cup of coffee or a celebratory feast that honors the simple, profound joy of eating well, McLain's remains an unrivaled steward of taste. It is not merely a bakery; it is the living, breathing soul of Waldo, a place where every bite serves as a reminder that some things in this life are exactly as good as they ought to be.

The young man at the register was so helpful!!! He made it fast and easy. The cake decorator even…read moreput my daughter's name on it in GOLD! All in 15 minutes! Thank you.