This place is a dream come true. From the pans, to the candy molds, the cake toppers and the pre-made icings, it's pure sugary-heaven. I thought I would be able to just walk-in/walk-out, but instead, I spent an hour walking up and down the aisles, determined to check everything out. I absolutely adore this store, and will be making another trip VERY soon! read more

I hadn't ever been inside this store until I found out they were offering a class in fondant/gumpaste... So, I am not taking a cake decorating class here and found this store to be quite the hidden gem. Most of the ingredients that I would typically buy off of the Internet, they have. Powdered dyes, FOND-X, Silpat in large sizes to accommodate the larger pieces of fondant.... They also have a huge selection of candy making supplies, cookie cutters, and other various baking necessities. Mind you, a lot of the items they have range from Wilton Brand all the way to the higher-end baking stuff. So there is a great range for beginners to professionals. Parking is easy and there is a large lot The staff is "somewhat" helpful - they can be a little offish, but don't let that intimidate you. My instructor, Heather, is very talented and knowledgeable and helpful. read more

I've died and gone to cake heaven. I'm a self taught baker & been to decorating stores in LA & Vegas. This place surpasses any store I've been to. They have aisles of cupcake/cake toppers. Every color sprinkles, candles & food coloring dyes. Every size of cardboard cake bases, pans, doilies & cupcake/cake boxes. Tons of sugar decorations like shells, flowers, shapes & holiday that make the pefect touch on a cake. I wish there was more selection on cupcake liners. Service was great & On point. read more

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If you need it, you'll probably find it here! I was looking for dress/clothing/girly cookie cutters and this was the only place I found them! Well I looked online but wasn't going to drop $40 for 4 cookie cutters. read more

I had not experienced rude employees until I was at check out paying while my sister kept an eye on my daughter, she had a spatula in her hand and was playing with it until my sister put it back. Liz, the lady at the cash register was not paying attention to my money because she was too concentrated on the spatula she wanted off the shelf because my daughter "put it in her mouth" but my sister reassured us it was never put in her mouth. I offered to pay for it, if that was the case, so she charged me for the spatula. She was super rude about it and kept looking at us like we did something bad. After walking out of the store, I realized I did. Ot get her name, I walked back in and she noticed me, so she rushed to the back... Looked like guilt to me. But I did ask her name, Liz. read more

I was a bit nervous going into the shop for the 1st time. I had seen reviews on other sites that said the staff was not friendly, and I was needing to ask a lot of questions. I found the staff very helpful. They know their merchandise and can direct you right to the hard to find items. You can find ANYTHING you want for cake decorating. The first time I went into the store I was looking for supplies needed to make a princess cake. I saw a cake at a local grocery store and went in looking for the supplies needed to make it myself. They had exactly what I needed all prepackaged in a kit. Recently, I sent a friend of mine in because she was throwing herself a Double Quncineta (she was turning 30.) I made her a beautiful cake but told her she needed to find her decorations. She found everything she needed for her gag b-day cake. The staff at ABC told her they want pictures. Prices are reasonable. I have found that most stuff is cheaper than buying online, but be prepared... As other reviews have said, if you are there browsing you will find extra stuff and spend more $. read more

ABC is really the only place in Phoenix of its kind, other than going to Michael's or Joann's for cake supplies which can get pricey. They do not always have what I am looking for but they have a wide selection of many cake baking and decorating items. If you are thinking of making a themed cake, you can really customize it here because they sell individual decor items here (glass slippers, balloons, figurines, cartoon characters, etc., you get the picture). They even sell fondant and edible cake jewels, pearls, glitter, etc. The tips are in the glass case and they also sell gorgeous sugar flowers if you don't know how or are too lazy to make it yourself. Come here for the cheap cake boxes and cake cardboard rounds. One of my favorite cakes made with some edible paint from this store was the NIN cake (which you can google if you like, I have pearls around mine). The cons: *Close too early :( *Small store that easily gets very crowded, so you may be overwhelmed by Thelma and Louise looking for a spatula. *Most of the workers are snobby. With the exception of one older woman, I have never received friendly service from anyone else in the many years I have been coming here. I remember coming here when I was a young teen and it has always been the same. Luckily I just devised a get in and get out routine, I already know what I need and where it is. They have what I need and I am willing to put up with it because it beats ordering online, or paying high prices for a small selection elsewhere. As someone else mentioned perhaps they are selectively friendly? read more

This store is great. Comprehensive collection of baking and cake decorating supplies. They had everything I needed to complete the cakes for my brother's wedding. The staff is everywhere and super helpful. I didn't feel lost at all. They were also quite friendly. Frick and Frack (not their names, but what can ya do? :) ) behind the counter were hilarious to listen to and interact with. So fun! It's in a good central location, although it is still quite a trek for me. It's worth it to find everything I need in one place. Their website is also super helpful. You can order online, or just check that they carry something before you make the journey there. Prices? Quite reasonable, thank you very much. read more

I have completed all my classes and got all three certs. It was a great experience. I wish there were more classes but I'm ready to make my wedding cake now. See how I did. http://www.carmeloricarde.com/about/cake/ read more

The employees here are always kind and ready to help with any questions or with finding anything in the store. The have a great selection and reasonable prices. I work as a cake decorator and always refer people here for edible images and cake kits for a solution in a pinch! Love them!!! read more

I call this "The Cake Store". That's the only name it needs to me. It's been "The Cake Store" since I was about 5 and I used to come here with my Aunt who make professional cakes. While she hunted for what she needed and scoped out what was new, I was in imaginative kids heaven. Rows upon rows of tiny cake toppers. Mini barbie dolls, mini cans of coke (and beer), teddy bears, army men, sports cars, Disney characters, Strawberry shortcake, 50's Retro Bowling themed stuff - and SO much more. And all of these things are available from things as small as pick flags (they stick in cupcakes or occationally on cakes) all the way up to large 3D things to make a "setting" on a cake. It's pretty amazing. Then there are the professional baking pans and accessories. I love the new cupcake trees, and I first saw them here. They have great wedding cake pans too. Don't want to make your own frosting and fillings? They have pre-made stuff here so you don't have to even bother. Or are you more a candy person? They have tons of candy molds for just about any possible creation - and candy chips that you can melt down. Or, if you'd love to do this but are clueless - guess who offers classes? They have a full class room right next door with Wilton classes teaching everything from cake decorating to cookie bouquets and seasonal fun classes like gingerbread house creating. Amazing stuff and definitely the best selection in the valley read more

When you walk into the store it smells like cake even though they don't actually sell cakes here. There are tons of different decorations for every imaginable celebration, most under a dollar a piece. There are tons of different types of candles, and uniquely shaped cookie cutters. I also come there to get bottles of their emulsion flavors for my baked goods (try the red velvet to intensify the flavor of your cake). This place is one of a kind and I always end up here when I'm baking for a special occasion. read more

This store is fantastic. I don't decorate cakes, so I can't take advantage of everything they have to offer. But I do make cake pops and I can find many of my supplies at ABC - sprinkles (the great wall of sprinkles!), sucker sticks, candy melts, candy molds and boxes. Prices aren't the cheapest on some items, so if it's something I can pick up at Michael's with a coupon, I will do that instead. I love to browse the aisles and marvel at all the products they have, wishing I had the talent and use for everything! They offer several classes I'd like to try, but the times just don't fit my schedule. The staff is friendly, although I don't usually have any more interaction with them other than check-out. It's a 30 mile drive from home, so I only stop in weekday afternoons after work, when it seems to be fairly busy. Which means the only thing I'd really whine about is their hours - a 5:30pm closing time is a little earlier than I'd like, and some days I can't make it in time! read more

This is Disneyland for bakers! They have everything you will ever need to bake and more. For a newbie baker, like me, it can be intimidating. Okay, it WILL be intimidating. However, I can keep walking through their aisles for hours and not get bored. So much to see, touch and feel. Not a five on five because I don't like the neighborhood, and, in a store dedicated to baking supplies, I was not spoilt for choice for cupcake liners. They have them in all sizes and colors, but, hardly any that make you go "I want to buy these and bake cupcakes for a baby shower" when none of your friends are pregnant! read more

If you bake or love to bake you will love this store! They have everything you could ever need to bake anything you desire. I recently made Boston Cream Cupcakes and I purchased my frosting and Bavarian Cream to cut down on time and their filling and frostings are the best. I just can't say enough about the items here. read more

This place is fantastic! They have supplies to suit the most imaginative of bakers! I also feel they have great pricing. I have seen similar items at other supply stores for up t twice the price. The staff is incredibly helpful too! These ladies know what they are talking about. read more

The destination for all things baking! Think of it as a Sally's Beauty Supply for baking materials. They have any and everything you could possibly need. The prices are comparable and sometimes I find to be a better deal than a crafting store like Michaels. Also, the ladies working here are always so kind and helpful. From cookie cutters to edible glitter they will have it! read more

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This place is absolutely AMAZING! Was thoroughly impressed with all the awesome goodies to choose from, however, the specific item I needed the day I went in was no where to be found because they were completely out!. This was not too terribly affected though cause the ladies were very nice and helpful. read more

I attended their 50th anniversary party this morning and I have to say, the staff did an enthusiastic job putting it together and entertaining the customers. They served a variety of homemade mini cupcakes (white, chocolate, pink champagne, lemon), cookies, and beverages (lemonade & pina pineapple, rice flavors- unique!), as well as some candies. I also like the non-edible cake / star confetti they sprinkled around that I could collect to take home. They had raffles & prizes, as well. They gave a 15% discount in their entire store, and I had a bonus 10% off from the back of their business card that I picked up when they had a booth at the Ultimate Women's Expo recently. Big savings, and I was able to find some mini cookie cutters, cookie cutters, candy mold tray, and a magazine cheaper. There was a photo op with Baker Bob that you could take with your own cameras, to treasure ;) The store is a decorating & baking supplies mop-and-pop where a dedicated baker can find almost anything needed to, you know, bake ;) They even have a fridge full of whipping cream (remember that nom-nom 'frosting' of yesteryears before fondant of today?). Of course, there may be limits in what they carry so you'd have to find some elsewhere i.e. Wilton candy melts- they have other brands but unless you are specific in certain brands. They also carry a few baking books & magazines. The store is located in a small strip mall since 1985 that gave off a slight nostalgic feel in a so-so neighborhood (typical of Indian School Rd, you know), so that made it worthy of my trip just to feel vintage-y... I had shopped in the store a couple times in the past and was happy to visit again to check out the event. 50 years in business is a long time for Phoenix (gasp)! Happy anniversary, and thanks :) read more

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I love this place. I have been here several times. I find what I need every time. I do not and can NOT bake. But I love to buy plain cakes and make it my own design. They have decorations for every occasion. It is awesome! The staff has always been super friendly to me. LOVE IT! read more

Great selection and variety for your baking needs! The only down side for me are their hours. Baking is a hobby for me that I truly love but to pay the bills I must work, work, work, in the world of offices schedules and deadlines. If my shift ends at 5 or 6pm then it is impossible with the congestion and traffic to get to ABC after work, the only real window of opportunity is Saturdays and that is usually when I reserve time to do the actual baking, besides the shop is way closer to work than home. So thats it, never a perfect scenario its it if you want to get what you need for baking perfection, you must work extra hard!!! read more

They have literally every cake decorating theme you could probably think of. Prices are always reasonable. My wife's family has used this place for years but I had the pleasure of going in for the first time yesterday. I went in for mermaid theme stuff but as I was checking out I saw a gold, cursive "one" cake topper on display and I had been on the hunt for this for an event I had been asked to help with on short notice. I asked the girl behind the register if it was for sale and unfortunately the stock wasn't coming in til next day, which would be too late. Sabrina was so great and packaged up the one on display for me to purchase! I know it seems small but when your as detail oriented as myself, it means the world! Thank you Sabrina and Tina for your great customer service! read more

This place is a bakers dream! Everything you could think of for your baking and decorating needs can be found at this store. From edible glitter to Star Wars cupcake liners, all sorts of stuff can be found. I love ABC because they have all of the supplies to make my baked goods look somewhat professional. Their employees have always been helpful with giving out advice on how to use supplies. I also like that they have an online ordering system, so you can just pick out what you want and pay for it online and then it's at the store ready for you. I also find the prices to be very reasonable, yes some of this stuff can be found at Michael's or JoAnn's but the selection is much smaller and the prices are higher there than ABC. If you're into baking and decorating, I highly recommend visiting ABC. read more

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Growing up on Long Island, I used to frequent a place called Grandma's Candy Kitchen. There, my mom and I would be transported into a world of chocolate melts, molds, and every piece of cake decorating material under the sun. When I moved, I was convinced my holiday chocolate-making was over....and then I found ABC. This place is PERFECT! Not only do they have delicious chocolate melts and a huge selection of chocolate molds, but the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I no longer have to rely on the online abyss of recipes for my holiday treat needs. Overall, come to ABC if you're looking for treat-making supplies. It's the only place like it here in town! read more

Literally my favorite baking supply shop in town! I wish they were open about one more hour each day as I am not very close to them and I'm always pulling up 10 minutes before closing time...haha. But the prices are good for the average consumer and can save over some of the bigger stores. Also nice to buy just one disposable cake box or cupcake container, instead of multiples if you bought online or another retailer. Selection of ready made decorations is great too, though I've never purchased any of them so can't comment on taste or quality. Two thumbs up! read more

Whether you're a seasoned cake decorator or a novice you'll find everything you need here. Everyone is super friendly and will get to know you if you visit often. All the products are easily found and if you don't know where to look there are enough employees there that can help you along the way. read more

Love this place! I could spend hours looking at all the neat things they have! I drive from Tucson whenever I need stuff for cake orders. Wish there were more places like this around so I wouldn't have to drive so far. Some things, especially fondant tools, are pricy, but I don't always have time to order online or the shipping is too expensive. A lot of people say the staff is friendly and helpful, sadly, I've been here 20+ times since starting my cake business and not once have I found the staff friendly or helpful. They all seen to be running around in a hurry but not doing much. I have to hunt someone down to ask any questions and then they either don't know or don't care to help. read more

I depend on this place for a lot of supplies, particularly cake boxes and plastic molds since they have a pretty good variety of those. I've always found the employees to be helpful with a good attitude and the prices to be about the same as Michaels, Hobby Lobby, etc. One thing I wish they had was black standard cupcake liners. I bought them here once but haven't found them in stock since then. I called today looking for them and was told they wouldn't be in stock for a few weeks. read more

Jan 2021 - I purchased a sugar sheet (thankfully, just one to test it out), and the picture came out terrible. The entire photo had a green hue/tint to it. I expressed my surprise at the green pic and was told that's just how it came out of the printer. Well, I tried to support a local store, but when I got home I ordered a sugar sheet online from Inkedibles.com. What a difference...a huge difference! The pic actually looks like the original pic. The colors are perfect. There is no green hue. I figured just like my printer at home, when the colors start to run out, it will pull from whatever color it finds. I called the store manager, Sabrina, to let her know. I know they don't refund "food products", but I honestly thought if I spoke to the manager and explained that they sold me a subpar product, she would probably offer to refund my money. I was even going to bring the new color sheet to them so they could see the difference in what the pic should look like and what their pic looked liked, but surprisingly, she just gave me the same answer...."that's just the way the pics come out sometimes"..."it's not the ink because we use it so frequently, we replace it all the time". Ok, then it may be time to get your printer serviced or a new one. Or at least tell your customers up front "sometimes the pics don't come out good", but no one told me that when I placed my order. Or imagine, a surgeon (not quite the same I know, but for comparison purposes) tell you, "well, we win some and we lose some" right before surgery! Save your money and use the website above, give yourself enough time and you'll get pics that are PERFECT, excellent quality and they are less expensive! read more

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Worst customer service!!! I've been there a couple of times I've never had one person come out of their way to see if I needed help I always have to find them. One time I was ready to check out and one lady looked at me and continued to stock product, I then waited for another lady to look at me took her a minute then she finally walked over to check me out. This last time I went in I got what I needed, went to check out. The cashier was rude didn't ask if we found everything ok, didn't look at us, didn't say have a nice day or smile. She then started a conversation with another customer in the other line!!! Sooooo rude!!! I work in retail and this is not okay!!! I didn't catch her name they don't wear name tags but she has mid length brown hair with glasses. I will finally take my business else where. read more

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:30pm Saturday: 10:00am - 3:00pm CLOSED Sunday Just thought I'd share that useful information. This place of course is closed on Holidays. You would think being a cake specialty store that they would raise their prices on items, but they really don't. Everything is marked as low as they can still make a profit on. They carry so many items I wouldn't even know where to begin. Every pan you can think of, cake toppers, sprinkles galore, pre made fondant, cake fillings... the list goes on. If you're not sure they carry it, just give them a call. If they don't have it, they'll let you know where to go to get it. I'm so glad I found this place! They have cake decorating classes if that's your thing. I just signed up myself. There are 4 courses you take and each course contains a "kit" you must purchase. Here's the general breakdown: Classes are put on by Winston. These are the same classes you can take at Michael's Craft Store but they are half the cost. Cost per Course: $25 (this covers all 4 lessons) Amount of lessons per course: 4 Cost for Kit: $25 - $35 depending on class (kits include all the tools you will need for the class. Cake tips, cutting tools, etc) You meet once a week, for 4 consecutive weeks, for 2 hours. You can call and register right over the phone and they will let you know when the next "class" starts. Since I just signed up for Course 1, here's the breakdown of what you will learn: Essentials of Cake Decorating The use of cake decorating tools How to make buttercream icing for future lessons How to fill and frost a cake Very basic. Class 2 you will get into creating flowers. Class 3 looks like it's going to bring it all together. Class 4 is where you learn the fondant and gum paste. I don't know about you, but I'm doing them all! I hope this was helpful. =====I TOOK MY FIRST CLASS!===== I just got back from my first class so I thought I would update this. Instructor is very friendly and easy to talk to. The first class all you need to bring is a pen and a paper (oh and your receipt). You will get a book from the instructor with all the learning materials for all 4 classes. After you are shown how to cut, fill, and frost a cake, you are shown how to make a basic flower. NONE of this you are actually doing. The first class you are just shown by the instructor. After the class is over, you walk through the store and are told which things you will need to buy. THINGS YOU NEED TO BUY: - 8x3 round cake decorating pan - $8.99 @ ABC - Kit #1 for the class itself. As I mentioned above, it has all the tips and tools you need for THIS class. - $24.99 @ ABC HUGE MONEY SAVINGS TIP: If you are into cake decorating, buy the $150 dollar caddy at Michaels. It's made by Wilson and it's a toolbox full of 101 cake decorating items. EVERYTHING you need is practically in this box. Get a 40% off coupon for Michaels by signing up for their newsletter online. Sometimes their promo is 50% off. This will save you TONS in the long run. Can't beat $90 bucks for everything.) - Piping gel - I forget :) $5 bucks? - Meringue powder (for butter cream frosting) - $5.99 @ ABC (instructor will suggest wilson brand. Found at michaels for $5.99) - Frosting colors - $15.99 @ ABC for 15 colors - Clear Vanilla extract - $4.99 @ ABC - Clear Butter flavor extract - $4.99 @ ABC - Cardboard dealies that go under your round cake - 79 cents - Sweetex - $8.99 for 3lbs @ ABC (basically Crisco) - 1lb Powdered Sugar - 3 bucks at the grocery store - Cake leveler (this is in the big caddy at michaels. Otherwise I believe its around 15 dollars) That's all I have for now. Keep ya updated on the money you'll need to spend for Lesson 2. This is FUNNN! PS: Park in the back of the lot when arriving. I guess the front parking is for store guests and employees. I had to move my car :) read more

If you need cake decorating equipment & supplies, and to be able to talk to a sales person who actually knows something about decorating cakes, ABC is the place for you. A whole store devoted to nothing but cakes! They have EVERYTHING. I swear there was nothing I was looking for that I couldn't find. read more

While I LOVE the supplies and gadgets I can find here, the CUSTOMER SERVICE needs improvement! I love to buy from locally owned shops in Phoenix whenever possible but the lack of friendly service in this place makes me want to buy elsewhwere (big box or internet). I had one experience with a SUPER unfriendly sales clerk but chalked it up to "being busy". I returned a month later and as luck would have it, I had to be helped by the UNFRIENDLY lady again! This experience could only be chalked up to R-U-D-E. I must say, the instructor I had for a class is an amazing lady full of helpful tips and knowledge! read more

This is a one stop shop for cake decorating and candy making supplies. This place reminds me of Home Depot. There are many "shiny" things that can get you totally distracted from what you were going there for, but the staff is knowledgeable and helps make sure you get everything you need to complete your project. There is no other place like it in the Phoenix area. The product selection is more than triple that of any Michael's store and here the staff can actually give you recommendations rather than just directing you to the right aisle. If you're a lover of cake decorating like I am, you will love this store! read more

Great selection, nice service. Would have been a 5 star if the cashier had told me about their wholesale program for Home Bakers.

If you have ever baked anything in your life you need to check this place out! There is an aisle dedicated to cupcake wrappers alone! Every decoration you could imagine, pans in every shape and size. But the best part about ABC cakes is the incredibly helpful staff. They are experts and will walk you through any pastry related question you may have. The prices are great as well, an added bonus. Awesome place. read more

I found tons of really awesome decorating and baking supplies here, as the name states. I will say I did not however find many wedding decorations for cakes. Pricing is really good and I would definitely go again if I needed something and was on that side of town. I would not however make a special trip just to go there as I did last time. read more

This place rules. If you're looking for high-end, low-end, fancy, mundane, obscure, or whatever you need for your sweet treats, it's here. I guarantee it. The staff are helpful, too. I get lost here in the very best way. read more

Another one of those places that maybe should have remained in childhood. My mother used to make wedding cakes, and many a weekend was spent in the Sacramento version of this store. Mom pouring over decorating tips and sugar crystals, and me pouring over the fun trinketries such as plastic babies, flags of all nations, and sombreros. The store seemed much smaller than I imagined it as a child - yet, I was still able to acquire exactly what I sought: violet frosting coloring gum, and purple metallic sparkles. Mission accomplished. Now on to make a purple i-pod cake. Not sure if they're going to let me use their photo-to-cake topper service to make a Silversun Pickups album cover for my ipod cake though. Bummer. read more

Absolutely MUST-GO for anything cake, cookie, cupcake related. Went to five stores prior looking for the perfect cookie cutter. Should have started here first because I hit the jackpot! AH-MAZING! Plus the staff was ever so helpful with products and questions. Definitely recommend, and I'll be going back. read more