Met an old friend for brunch at Cake on a Saturday morning. We did not have reservations, but luckily got the last open table for 2. At first glance, the space was not what I envisioned from the name, Cake. The location used to be a nursery conservatory, but it feels very lively inside. Service was friendly and might I add - very patient! We did not feel rushed at all to place our orders when my friend and I were too busy catching up! Alas, I had the Breakfast Plate and she had the Brioche French Toast (which looked amazing btw). I was very satisfied with the B.P. -- I love bacon and the bacon at Cake is thick-cut, not greasy, and CRISPY! YES! The coffee was good, not too light or watered down. We sat, ate and chatted for 2 hours and the servers were extremely courteous and told us not to rush. I really appreciated that because it's not often you are told to "take your time" during prime-time brunch! We shared a small raspberry tart that was the right amount of fruity, sweet, and tart. On the way out, we passed a few parties waiting patiently to be seated in the crowded space. Overall, brunch was thoroughly enjoyed. Looking forward to the next visit! read more

My fiance and I had been looking forward to trying Cake for brunch. For one thing, it's one of the only brunch spots in the area, and we love a good bunch. For another, there's cake there. What's not to like?? The atmosphere is beautiful, a bird-cage looking greenhouse turned restaurant. We arrived at a good time (around noon I think) and only had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. We'd tried to eat here once before and the wait was 45 minutes and we didn't feel like putting in the time so we went elsewhere. Our waiter was very nice if a bit absent. I ordered an iced tea and the brioche French toast. My fiance had coffee and the Sunday frittata. Our first hiccup was that his coffee came out with three creamers, one of which was already open and empty. We're hoping it busted open during shipping or something and wasn't already on someone else's table. Even if it was, they're individually packaged of course but still. That just seems sloppy. How did you not know you're putting an empty creamer on the saucer. The coffee was also brought over without a spoon to stir it. Again, not the biggest of deals. But my fiance also said the coffee was weak. Strike one on the coffee. On a side note, my iced tea was fabulous. It had a kind of citrus taste. So then came our entrees. My fiance absolutely loved his. The potatoes were gone before I could even snag a taste! Now on to mine ... I cut a slice and popped the first bite in my mouth. Burned beyond recognition. I flipped the slice over and it was charred black. I didn't realize because it had been turned to the pretty golden brown side. One by one I looked at every slice, every one was blackened. Now, both the server AND the cook should have known not to serve that. I looked at several other orders of the same thing on other tables and they were cooked perfectly. I HATE being this person but I sent it back. It was inedible. Strike two. After waiting about 5-10 minutes, I got another order. It was undercooked, barely brown on the outsides. But I'd rather that than charred. So I sucked it up and ate it. Don't get me wrong, it was good albeit a bit soggy but I really do feel they should have left it on the griddle another couple of minutes instead of being so focused on getting it to me. I wouldn't have minded waiting. The waiter didn't come back to check on how the new dish was for a good 15 minutes. I actually had to turn the burnt toast in to the bus boy who was very nice. He was also the one to bring the new dish out. I would definitely be willing to give this place another try. I understand this was not an everyday occurance. But I was a little turned off by the whole thing. If I'm paying $12 for French toast I don't feel I should be served anything sub-par. read more

I think this place is kinda overrated. I stopped in one day because the salads all looked/sounded so amazing, so I got the Greek grain salad. It was okay. I mean, it was good, but wasn't worth all of the hype. Ambience is cool, but so far that's about it. I have not tried their baked goods or any other entrees, so keep that in mind when reading this review. read more

Went there yesterday. I am from NYC so indoor dining isn't a think right now. I was so excited to have a meal inside. The food was amazing and the staff was so friendly. Will def come again! read more

For years I've wanted to try Cake. I'm so glad we did. My mom and I had a very pleasant experience. The food was delicious! I highly recommend the mushroom risotto cake. read more

I had a really nice lunch at Cake when I was home for the holidays. It was the first time I had been to their new space in Robertson's greenhouse -- what a great place for a restaurant. Although it was a little loud, I really liked the ambiance. The food was good. I had a delicious croque monsieur sandwich that came with a nice side salad. My only problem with Cake was the slow service and near complete absence of our original server (he seemed to be missing from most of his tables while we were there, only to reappear on occasion). The other wait staff were all very friendly and helpful, though. read more

Horrible and rude staff. We came from New Jersey to shop The gift store in front. We had been here before and really looked forward to eating at Cake. I was sat at exactly 2:30 and they came over to tell me the kitchen was closed! Wait...what..your website says 3:00 close. There is no mention of kitchen closing at 2:30. So I went over and pointed this out to the manager I think and she said and I quote..I will seat you but you must "get out" by 3. Excuse me no one speaks to a customer like this! Will never enter your establishment again! read more

Very welcoming. Great brunch area and the locating is one of the best part. Even though they don't have much seating area, you might have to end up the waiting 45 mins to an hour. Depending on the time you go, but roaming around chestnut hill is great. Talking about the food, the presentation is great, it makes you want to eat even if you come full (high you shouldn't).I got the frittata and the eggs were cooked perfectly and I was not disappointed. They are also very flexible to change your meal... change your side of home-fries to fruit, take out a vegetable or two, or even make your meal vegetarian! And finally when you are done, take a cupcake to go from their fresh bakery. But the one thing is that you have to pay for the quality of the food. read more

'Cake' is a great restaurant for a 'no fuss, no muss' meal. The lack of alcohol is made up for with a unique, tranquil decor and very pleasant staff. If you're a Center City dweller like myself, this place is a nice respite from the high maintenance establishments downtown. My only piece of advice: avoid high traffic dining days and times (i.e. brunch on the weekends) as this place tends to become overrun with yuppy, breast feeding mothers and their fussy, overly indulged children. read more

I went to Cake for the FOURTH time now this past Friday and there was a slight improvement. The lunch menu is now Tues through Saturday! Yay! However I could not get my favorite Roasted Beet and Mango salad, even though it was on the website before arrived! They said Mangoes are out of season now. Instead they had roasted beets with oranges and grapefruit. It was ok. I really missed the mangoes, and berries. I will be calling them in October, when they said the mangoes will back in season! I hope they will have them again so I can go back again. I would go more often if I could have this salad each visit. read more

Cake - Roasted Beet and Mango Salad at CAKE - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Today my mom brought a delightful treat for us to share with my fiance. We popped open a brown pie box (why?) and took a look at some suboptimally decorated cupcakes. Underwhelming, but who am i to sneer at a tiny version of a cake? We divvied them into thirds and savored a bite...these dense, sawdusty, Cool-Whip topped cupcakes were so terrible we didn't even swallow them. Spat them right out onto our plates. What a disappointment (sort of...any dessert lover in the know could have seen that these miniature cakes aren't even worth a food fight) I seriously question anyone who enjoys these cluster cakes. They have certainly never enjoyed the heavenly moist, flavorful deliciousness of Dia Doce in West Chester. Comparison aside, these Cake cupcakes were bland, over beaten, and they made me sad. Never again. read more

The food was ok, but the service was awful. Had a very inattentive waitress and it took 30 + minutes for a burger and a quiche. The restaurant had approximately 25 people. read more

I have been to Cake twice for brunch and both times were excellent. Conveniently located on Germantown Ave, this place is busy but the wait is not too long. It is a converted greenhouse, which is a beautiful, relaxing setting for brunch. The food is wonderful. The service is good. Their pastries are delicious and many people come in with their children just to pick out one of the many yummy cupcakes. My only complaint is that both times the espresso machine was not working, but their regular coffee was good and they have a variety of teas from which to choose. read more

Brunch is my favorite meal of the day, but it wasn't my favorite meal at Cake. The atmosphere was eclectic and the service was pretty good. Unfortunately, nothing was particularly memorable due to the poor execution of the food. We ordered the Eggs Madame *(eggs benedict) and Breakfast Burrito. As for my eggs benedict, I was very disappointed. I do not mind spending money on food, as long as it is prepared the way it should be and taste fantastic. The best way to ruin eggs benedict is to overcook the eggs and that is exactly how BOTH of our Eggs Madame came prepared. Eggs Benedict without the yummy, runny yoke is just two hardboiled eggs on top of ham and bread. That's a breakfast sandwich that I could have made at home, and for 24 dollars, I could have made a dozen. Not likely to return, although I love the Greenhouse. read more

I've been here twice now and really enjoyed dining here. It's a cool atmosphere and building as the restaurant is in a converted greenhouse. Both times here, I have gotten the grilled cheese which is excellent! Highly recommend coming here for breakfast or lunch! Can't wait to come back for dinner. read more

OMG what a wonderful little find. The food is DELICIOUS. I went for breakfast and would return to eat there everyday if I could. Moreover, I got a tart for a birthday while I was there-- it was the most decadent and fine dessert that I have ever tasted! read more

Cake - Breakfast burrito - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

And it's not even my birthday! I love love love cake. I have been here for Sunday brunch twice and it was amazing. Set inside of an old greenhouse and connected to the florist, Cake has a quaint charm with really hospitable and attentive staff. The breakfast burrito is easily one of the best I have ever had and as an SF native of hispanic decent, I have to say I was impressed with their salsa. The belgian waffle is so fluffy and delicious. I think I tasted a hint of bacon fat in it? The only other item I have had is the breakfast platter and its everything delicious and satisfying. I haven't tried it yet, but the brioche french toast is not for the faint of heart and looks out of this world. This is def in my top 5 brunch spots. read more

Sampled Brunch and several dinners. A real gem. Friendly service, great food and service. You may have to wait awhile for a table at Sunday Brunch but trust me its worth it. Try the French toast or the eggs benidict. The cupcakes at $2.50 or $3.00 each are worth it. read more

I am fully willing to update this review when the time comes I actually get to sit and eat at Cake. But for now, I'm giving them a hearty 3 stars based upon their delicious tarts, which we got to go and their charming interior. The dishes that came out while we were picking out our baked goods looked amazing, and I was astounded that everything came out of their teeny, tiny kitchen that was visible from the counter. The staff we encountered were friendly and pleasant, and were very kind about telling us about the 2 hour wait. I guess next time, we'll get there early and make sure to prepare to wait. There's got to be a world of greatness in that tiny kitchen for a wait that long. read more

Though I venture out to Chestnut Hill to meet friends every so often, this was the first time I've done so in the morning. Since the change in time of day ruled out most of our standard hangouts, we decided to try Cake. Located right off the main street, its an absolutely adorable building, made entirely of glass panes on a white steel frame, that looks like an ornate greenhouse, so I was excited right from the start. Unfortunately, I don't like eggs and don't eat meat, which ruled out nearly the entire breakfast menu. (No pancakes - what?!) Instead, I settled for the housemade granola and 'Steven Starr' yogurt. When it came, it was coated in a heavy pour of honey, which wasn't mentioned on the menu, or I would have asked for it on the side. However, I enjoyed the meal, until about an hour later, when I began to feel pretty nauseous. Strong suspicion it had something to do with the yogurt. My friend enjoyed her quiche, which was a nice thick slice, and got several coffee refills. I stuck to tea, and found their selection standard but pleasing nonetheless. Though I was so excited about the cute glass design, it was a rainy morning... and leaks quickly started sprouting, sending drips all over our table and onto our heads. I want to go back for lunch or Sunday brunch, but I'm definitely going to make sure its not a rainy day. read more

I ate at Cake last week. I had their good Cake Philly Cheese Stake. The roll was toasted, which added to the flavor. For dessert, I had a cranberry cupcake, which was excellent, rivaling Brown Betty for cake density and how much the flavor popped. All in all, it was a good place. Surprisingly, my lunch companion and I had to wait almost 45 minutes for a table at 12:30. I had called earlier in the day asking for a reservation because my lunch companion has a baby in a stroller. I was told we couldn't make reservations. Closer to lunchtime I called again and was told it wasn't too busy, come over. Then we waited. I understand a business making a decision, I just don't like to give more stars to places that don't take reservations. Second, and this is a small thing, I ordered a Diet Coke for lunch. I got it okay...but no refill. I didn't expect that. Anyways, it's a cute location. The food was good...and it would have been enhanced if I would have started with a table right away. read more

I love the atmosphere, food is ok Service was great.

Cake has a beautiful space in an old Greenhouse that use to be part of the flower shop next door (they are still connected). We were in the neighborhood for a stroll around the holiday and had a late brunch here. It wasn't super packed when we arrived but there was a wait of 30 minutes. They handled it by taking our number and offering to call us when our table was ready. We continued to poke around the neighborhood and they were pretty accurate on their time estimate. Inside the space feels big and airy and it was nice place to sit and relax. I can't say the menu was particularly interesting, however, for Saturday brunch. Sunday brunch looked like it had better choice. We ended up with two quiches and I had a frittata. The food didn't take too long to come out but wasn't quick either. When it did arrive the quiche was definitely better than my frittata but everything was pretty decent, if unremarkable. Despite the name none of us were tempted to try desert (though they looked nice). I lost the fight for the bill so I don't know the exact total, but it was right in line for brunch. $10-13 an order. Service was a little inattentive without being a problem. Overall a totally fine experience, but not something special and not something that makes me feel the need to come back. read more

My friends and I were in the area and we were looking for a nice place to have brunch and found this place on yelp. The restaurant is very cute- on the outside it reminded me of a greenhouse and the inside was bright and full of greenery. As far as the food, it was ok. The morning burrito could have used more of a variety of ingredients. Although the burrito was big, it was mostly just egg, even though the description listed beans, the beans seemed pretty scarce. It would have been better to include other veggies like green peppers, onions, more beans, etc. since the egg was a bit too much. Even a little bit of sausage or ham would have been nice. The grilled cheese was different from what you would expect. More like a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich rather than one you'd make at home or get from a mom and pop place. It was very pesto-y; not what I was expecting but it was good. One drawback of the place is the price for the drinks/desserts. The drinks (small glass of milk, soda from a can, and a small cup of coffee) were $2 each - none of which we were given refills. I'm sorry but $2 for a small cup of milk is ridiculous when you can buy half a gallon for that much. And the tart we got was almost $7 which would have been ok if it was a spectacular dessert. But the tart was really hard and almost impossible to cut even with a knife. Overall, it's a cute place to visit but if I lived there, I probably wouldn't be a regular customer. read more

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There was a line before opening which we waited on. The waitress made us wait with a 3 year old excessively, and dud not check back, but the food was good so that us why it is minus 1 star. read more

This is my most uncomfortable post. I have been eating at CAKE for over six years. For breakfast I have favorites, for lunch I had to go to's; So imagine my shock when the other day while enjoying my magical lunch, I watched a woman of color be actively ignored while three white women who came in after her, were helped at the bakery counter. Thanks for the great meals, CAKE but I will no longer be coming back in; my appetite magically disappeared. read more

My favorite place "to brunch" in the area. Time and time again the quiche du jour is me go to choice. Portions are on point and the service does not disappoint. The desserts are a must** i always get a mini blueberry tart or mini apple pie perfect for two to share. This place was once a green house so you feel like you are dining outside in a tropical place even in the middle of winter since they have tropical plants growing inside year round. Definitely a must visit place! read more

We finally made it here for brunch-- thanks to most of Philly being down the shore, we had no problem walking in and getting a table during Sunday brunch. The setting is beautiful (although being as though it is hothouse, it is a little warm on a hot summer day). Service was very nice, very attentive, very informative. I can't say too much about the food... despite an abundance of options, neither my husband nor I could resist the Croque Madame. It was a big breakfast, but considering it was already 2PM it was perfectly filling. On my next visit, I will definitely try one of their quiche or frittatas that combine fresh, seasonal ingredients. They sounded excellent. There are plenty of options if you prefer a sweet breakfast too. All in all, it was a very pleasant neighborhood breakfast. I couldn't help thinking that it would be a perfect place to rent out for a bridal shower or tea. BYOB too! read more

Nice place for a quick and hearty meal. Also don't skip dessert! Bathrooms were clean. read more

We got our wedding cakes from here and they were absolutely gorgeous! Everyone commented on how delicious they were as well. I can't thank them enough and know we made the best decision for our cakes!!!!! read more

Cake - One of my three wedding cakes from Cake. They were all DELICIOUS! - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Good reasonably priced food. Needs to take reservations. The first come first serve - them leave and come back to an empty table thirty minutes later system is not pleasant. read more

Cake - First come first serve; take your cellphone and call you = empty tables for fifteen minutes at a time. - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

At the suggestion of a coworker to Visit the area and this locale, I loved it! We missed brunch by a few minutes and they were strict about not allowing us to order from that menu. Our server was great! She brought a flaky, decadent chocolate croissant to the table to entice us to return (from Chicago!) for brunch. We will! Portion sizes were large for sharing, ingredients all good and the quaint feel of the greenhouse is very enticing. I look forward to having the French toast on my next visit. read more

In my attempt to try every place in the world named 'Cake', I came here with my misunderstandings . It is a "bakery" , but they also serve breakfast lunch and dinner. Ive heard about the place and happen to stumble into BEFORE hearing about it. I literally did stumble into this place by accident during Harry Potter weekend that they have every October. I was walking through the florist and walked through a door jam , tripped over a raised part in the floor , and was laying in the gorgeous, wonderland of a place. I started to raise up slowly from the floor , looking around in aw. It was surreal and quite comical later that evening . I honestly, thought I bumped my head and was seeing things. Its a beautiful little place , but wont go into detail of the ambiance and feel , straight to the food. The menu is a small one page menu ( LOVE THOSE) with a first course, consisting of salads, second course being the entrees and then sides. The desert menu is whatever they have up in dessert case, glass , pedestal , thingie.... I don't know what it is called! The sweet rewards case, try not to get addicted challenge... Anyways. I was with someone this evening, so I wasn't dining alone.This was our meal : Apps : Lentil Soup and Cesar salad with a complimentary basket of bread Entrees: Rainbow Trout Almonade & Sirloin Steak something... Its always the same. Desert: Cranberry Fragipan and a Salted Caramel Pumpkin Mousse cake. With iced teas... Everything was OK. My fish was great, his steak sub par, potatoes tasted very boxed. I would give it another chance though because my meal was good! read more

This place is a great boutique restaurant. When you walk in, it's like walking into a greenhouse minus the mass amounts of sweat and dirt scattered across the floor. The floor is made of large dark tiles and there are plants and vines strategically placed all over the restaurant. The roof is glass with a mesh covering letting the perfect amount of sunlight in at any time of the day. It's a very cool atmosphere. The food was also great. We ordered several brunch items and all were well made (except the lemonade, but that just might be me being pretentious about my lemonade). The wait staff were quick and friendly. Long story short, I would absolutely recommend for brunch/lunch. read more

This place is about as cute as it gets. It makes my wife's eyeballs glaze over and roll back in her head like she's ODing on the whimsically tasteful Martha Stewart Living/Real Simple-esque design aesthetic of the place. It is often pretty crowded, but even on weekends a little patience has always paid off for us. The menu food is decent- - I usually have a soup or a salad or a croque and I always walk away happy. As the name Cake might lead you to believe, the real standout itmes here are the pastries behind the glass. +3 stars for ambiance +1 star for tasty light dining options and wonderful desserts read more

We went for Sunday Brunch. Best brunch in Philly so far. We got the crab cake benedict and brioche french toast, both of which were very yummy. I can't say enough about the atmosphere. You eat in a greenhouse. It obviously used to be a little outdoor cobblestone square which means that you're surrounded by crazy masonry work. And the people watching is really something: hipsters, old people, professionals...it's quite a mix. read more

My favorite place to get brunch in Chestnuthill by far! Food is always delicious, and the solarium (green house) that the restaurant is inside of makes a great setting. Definetly order their French toast and try some of their baked goods if you have room after their large portion sizes. Or take the baked goods to go! Make sure to plan ahead, this is everyone's favorite place too! read more

Love this spot. The aesthetic is breathtaking. Their bakery is my favorite part, obviously- but we came here for brunch around 2:00. It's way too busy if you're trying to get in during normal brunch hours. It's worth the wait though, if you want to be there early! The menu's pretty good. Very simple, nothing too fancy. I come here for the sweets & the greenery inside (again, love the entire interior of this restaurant). Great place to bring someone who's visiting from out of town. read more

Fabulous place. Delicious food, great ingredients, warm and friendly staff. Highly recommend, but be prepared to wait to get in!

Went to Cake for brunch on Sunday with a friend. The restaurant looks like a converted atrium. Although a little hot in the sweltering Philadelphia summer, the atmosphere was so relaxing, the additional sweat wasn't all that bad. We arrived around 11:30 am and were seated within 15 minutes. Our waiter was quick and friendly. On his recommendation I ordered the eggs madame, a delicious combination of poached eggs, honey ham, brioche, and an amazing hollandaise sauce. My friend had the daily fritata with caramelized onions, grilled broccoli, and fontina cheese. It looked amazing. Both breakfasts were served with home fries (not anything special, but a nice addition to the breakfasts). The bill was $28 for two breakfasts and two cups of coffee. Not unreasonable, especially when you consider I would have paid that just for the hollandaise sauce. read more