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    Carrot Cupcake
    Hector C.

    The Carrot Cupcake was pretty good. The icing wasn't too sweet, and the cake was so (insert word that makes some people uncomfortable). It was such a good little cupcake. My favorite overall was the vanilla vanilla vegan cupcake no picture cause we ate it so fast. Love this place. 5/5 Food - loved it 5/5 Service - she was kind and helpful 5/5 Ambiance - clean,fun and spacious

    Hailey's 1st birthday cake.  Strawberry shortcake inside.
    Jacey H.

    The cake was beautiful and tasted even better. What a perfect cake for our daughter's first birthday. Service was excellent as well.

    Lindsay T.

    I've been a fan of Cakabakery since the early days at its other Holland location in a strip off of Lakewood, which now sounds like it's the production facility for all locations. The big claim to fame is owner Jason Kakabaker being featured on an episode of the Food Network's Cupcake Wars. The original location still operates in popular downtown Grand Rapids (I've never been). The Instagram page alone gets big kudos for the regularly posted beautifully crafted cakes for special occasions and daily menu offerings. The bakers' and decorators' craft is super impressive to witness and definitely worth a follow! This new downtown storefront is perfect real estate, as 8th street was really starving for a bakery and the west end especially needed a coffee option. Also convenient to stop in during a farmer's market trip at the Civic Center. The interior is bright, clean, and fresh with sparkling countertops and a coastal vibe. Limited coffee options, but it sounds like that and tea is in the works. Take and bake options are a big plus! Overall, I'm a big fan but do think it's a little overpriced. A scone shouldn't cost the same as a slice of cake, considering the amount of effort that goes into the latter. But I'll be back!

    Had to take several bites. Probably 1/3 of the Snickerdoodle cookie!

    Best cookie I've ever had. I randomly stopped in on my way to the salon and grabbed a huge Snickerdoodle cookie. It was warm with the PERFECT amount of crisp edge and soft middle. I made a Yelp account so I could leave this review. It's that good!!

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    Visit every time we are in Holland and also made special trips when we were in Grand Rapids. Great cookies and pastries!

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    5 years ago

    Best cupcakes!!! Amazing staff!!! Vegan options!!! 5 stars hands down!!! Stop in Wed-Sat you won't be disappointed.

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    Deboer Bakkerij North

    Deboer Bakkerij North

    4.7
    (566 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Beautiful little bakery with a huge parking lot! This place gets packed and for good reason!…read more Apple cider donuts are phenomenal, the almond cookies are delightful and soft, the fresh orange juice is well worth $5 a cup, and the muffins are huge. So many things to choose from, good luck!!

    Still good! We…read moredon't go to Deboer's often because it's in a high traffic location that attracts swarms of people/ tourists. The food is good, but not usually worth these long wait times imo. Today, was a cloudy and cold Wednesday mid morning. The place was busy, but no long wait times. The food is always good. Everything I've ever eaten on the menu is good... but I have a special affinity for pig 'n the blankets, banket, and any Mexican inspired breakfast item in the menu. Today I had the chorizo Benny. It was fabulous and worth the $15 imo. Our waiter, Pedro, was the best! He's worked there for over a decade and knows the family that runs this restaurant--- 3 Dutch brothers--- he gave me a run down on the lore and all the pictures are of their family photos hanging around the restaurant. I think that's pretty cool. They will be opening and expanding into a new restaurant location on the corner of River and Lakewood Blvd sometime in the near future. That location will have more of a "hipster" vibe with breakfast cocktails, etc. Check them out when you want... but if you don't want to wait come during off peak hours and off season times. Make sure to peruse their bakery for some goodies to take home. Salud.

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    de Boer’s Bakkerij - South

    de Boer’s Bakkerij - South

    4.4
    (75 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    I was looking for places to check out on my recent Holland adventure and this place intrigued me…read more.. because it's a bakery/cafe that has chicken tenders....!! I LOVE chicken tenders. I drove up and loved the spacious parking lot. Walking in, the bakery was well lit and clean, and a bit overwhelming. They had so many kinds of baked goods, including some Dutch specialties like banket. (I honestly have no idea what that is but I know it's a Dutch pastry.) You can order 2, 3, 5, or 12 tenders at a time, and you can get them as a combo (with fries and a drink) or just by themselves. I opted for two tenders, one plain and one with original dry rub which is kind of like a ranch flavor. I also ordered a Diet Coke. The food didn't take too long to come out, and the tenders were hefty and super crispy. I liked the dry rub, but I think I'd just go with plain next time because they have the most delicious honey mustard. The Diet Coke was also super crispy and this was such a nice snack. They also have a menu of breakfast options like egg sandwiches, bagels, avocado toast, etc. The lunch menu is rounded out with salads, sandwiches, and mac and cheese. If I lived nearby I think I'd be a regular here!

    One of our go-to when we are in Holland. We like the sandwiches, so tasty! This time we had the…read moreDetroiter and Chorizo. Both are delicious and a good size. Don't skip getting a donut - the cronut is to die for! We took home some bread and coffee cakes. The line gets long but it is moving fast. There are few servers at the counter that simultaneously taking orders. Since the weather gets warmer now, it is nice to have breakfast at the patio. They have ample number of spots of parking. I highly recommend this bakery!

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    Bowerman's On 8th

    Bowerman's On 8th

    4.1
    (131 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    In the Dutch town of Holland, Michigan, there is a little café where the color blue feels less like…read morea shade and more like a way of life. Bowerman's on 8th is a love letter to the humble blueberry, written in the language of warm lattes, fresh pastries, and shelves overflowing with jars that seem to bottle summer itself. As someone with a dairy allergy, coffee shops can sometimes feel like places built for everyone else. But here there was kindness in the details--different milk options, thoughtful choices, and the feeling that everyone should be able to enjoy a good cup of coffee. Traveling from out of state, this was one of the places I circled on my map, hoping reality would match the stories. Somehow, it was even better. The blueberry latte was the kind of drink that slows time. Bright and refreshing, sweet without trying too hard, tasting like a morning walk through a Michigan orchard after the rain. Around me were cases filled with treats and shelves stacked with jams, syrups, and every blueberry creation imaginable, each one carrying a little piece of the region's soul. There is something beautiful about a place that chooses one simple thing and perfects it. Bowerman's does not merely sell coffee--it celebrates harvests, local traditions, and the quiet joy of gathering around a table. You leave with a warm cup in your hands, a bag of blueberry treasures under your arm and a feeling of satisfaction. Some places are worth the drive. Some are worth the hype. Bowerman's on 8th is both.

    I'm not sure how I've never been to Bowerman's On 8th until recently. This cafe/bakery is a cute…read morespot right downtown. I had fun looking around at all the things to buy -- lots of spreads, coffee, merch, blueberry things, kitchen items, stickers, etc. I loved that they had big bags of frozen blueberries for sale - next time I'll bring my cooler! I was heading to dinner so I didn't get any food, but their menu features sweet and savory breakfast options, lunch sandwiches, bowls and salads, soups, even dinner options like a burger. Everything sounded great so I'd love to come back for lunch. The pastry case was calling me, so I got one blueberry donut and a blueberry lemon donut to take home. They were fresh and lightly glazed. The lemon was my favorite. There is a seating area and this looks like a really nice place to enjoy an afternoon. I will hopefully be back soon!

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    Creations by Marcia

    Creations by Marcia

    3.8
    (4 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    The plaza is tucked away a bit in the back, but it's worth the find! Marcia is a sweet lady who is…read morefriendly and super creative. I love the cake that we got for my dad's birthday. We took so many pictures because we thought it was so cute. She broke apart the pipe for the fisherman figure and found a black haired man. It's all in the details! The cakes are delioious and they are reasonably priced. My family loves to get our cakes from here. It's hard for me not to want to get additional baked goods from here!

    I hope Creations by Marcia is closed so she cannot ruin anyone else's wedding. In July 2008 we…read moreordered a 5 tier "fake" cake with fondant on styrofoam forms with only the top layer being real cake for Bride and Groom to cut and keep. We then ordered 6 large sheet cakes to be cut and served to our 300 guests. Our caterer pointed out the cake was not deliverd yet, at 30 minutes before ceremony. We had to call to get the cake delivered and it was all wrong....it was a styrofoam cake with buttercream frosting that was melting off in the July heat at our outside garden wedding and reception. We were also shorted one entire sheet cake. We met with Marcia 3 times to get what we wanted and gave her pictures. Luckily, we also had Ben and Jerry's Ice cream serving at the reception and some guests only had ice cream and no cake because we were shorted one entire sheet cake. We specifially ordered fondant on the styrofoam display cake so it would not melt, my daughter burst into tears with she saw her buttercream icing melting and exposing the forms underneath. Our caterer and photographer tried to fix the appearance for pictures. We had to pay the entire $600 up front and when I tried to contact Marcia after the wedding, she would never take any of my numerous calls. No response from letter I wrote. I should have sued her!

    Cakabakery - bakeries - Updated June 2026

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