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Love their pastries here. Not too sweet and they are a work of Art! They also sell yummy coffee and matcha drinks here. I got their fruit tart from here and it was yummy! They didn't skimp on the fruits. Great spot to come for an afternoon dessert and caffeine pick me up!
What a surprise. My foodie friends wanted to celebrate my birthday so we got together for a breakfast buffet earlier this month where one of my friends who I haven't seen in ages surprised all of us with a jaw-dropping whole fresh fruit tart from cakeM. Located on the 3rd floor of 808 Center, cakeM offers Japanese style desserts that brings Japan to Hawaii. The attention to usage of quality ingredients and perfecting execution is definitely an attention getter. I've passed by cakeM many times when I have dinner at their neighbor Sushi Murayama but they are already closed when I go to dine at Murayama. After our Japanese breakfast buffet, I overheard a conversation between Steven U. and Nadine C. mentioning dessert and to ask the restaurant staff to bring "it" out. "It" was this jaw dropping whole fresh fruit tart from Steven U. He mentioned to our group where it's from and sure put cakeM on the map. I was in awe as I witnessed in front of me fresh fruits of strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, sliced green grapes, raspberries and mango (?) beautifully arranged on a tart crust. It had a layer of pastry cream under the fruits that all sat on a golden brown sweet pastry crust. Just amazing. Absolutely stunning. After my friends sang "Happy Birthday" song to me, I volunteered cutting this masterpiece. The restaurant provided a knife and a pie server. Thanks Steven U. for assisting me as you clearly need 2 people to serve this. I paid special attention to serve slices still in tact with the fruit still on top. It seems like each piece of fruit was inspected prior to being used. It was perfect. No blemishes, defects nor imperfection to my eye. They were appealing and sweet. The pastry cream brought a smooth and rich component to the dessert. The crust provided a nice texture contrast that had me reach out with my fork for another bite. Nom nom. To top this, we were also given a Fuwa Fuwa puff. I was stuffed by now and took my puff home and ate it a few days later. The puff had a unique spongey exterior with a light cream inside. It had just the right sweetness, yet with a rich, creamy texture. I was sad when the puff disappeared in front of me. It was really good. Overall, I'm glad I finally tried cakeM and looking forward to my visit here. A HUGE Mahalo to Steven U. for introducing us to cakeM. Your generosity and thoughtfulness blew me away. Truly blessed and grateful.
Birthday dessert in Honolulu, Hawai'i... Our friend, Steven, insisted on bringing the Birthday "cake" for our celebration. He raved about cakeM at the 808 Center on Sheridan Street. Steven picked up the 9-inch Fruit Tart to share amongst ten people. It was the right size! It came in a sturdy box and a durable bag! The packaging was elegant and practical! When the box was opened and we saw the colorful, fresh fruits, everyone's eyes grew wider and there was a silent hush as we gazed at the beauty of this amazing dessert! When we each got our slices, we discussed how excellent the crust was: thick, but flakey and buttery! The strawberries, grapes, mango, blueberries, and raspberries were the perfect contrast to the creamy, custardy filling! It wasn't too sweet, but rich enough to satisfy the sweet tooth! Thank you, Steven, for this marvelous treat! I will make sure to stop by the shop on the third floor of the 808 Center and grab some other decadent treats! Note: we added our own birthday candle
Small, cute bake shop located on the 3rd floor of the 808 center on Sheridan Street. We decided to check it out after lunch and reading some reviews. Restrooms are located outside and you need a code. There is valet parking, or you can attempt street or walmart if you are daring. We ordered a mini strawberry cake and a slice of chocolate cake, along with a tiramisu cup. Total for 3 desserts $28 and change. They may look small, but they are filling and not too sweet. Strawberry: excellent light fluffy sponge, sweet strawberries, and whipped cream 10/10 Tiramisu: chocolate forward, wish there was more coffee flavoring, sponge on the bottom was super saturated, and a little gritty. 5/10 Chocolate cake: Beautiful, fluffy looking but actually dense sponge. Good chocolate flavor, not too sweet. 4/10 The woman working was nice, the young man with her, not so much.
If you are a cake lover. Cake M is a must-visit in Hawaii. Neighborhood cafe with warm vibe great service. Their signature items include strawberry shortcake and the éclair--both pairing perfectly with their coffee. They also serve matcha lattes, which are especially popular in Hawaii these days, available with a variety of cold foam options so you can enjoy them just the way you like. If you are a dessert, cake lover, go and try their delcious cakes!
We ordered a cheesecake from here online for our thanksgiving dinner. The cheesecake was light and airy. Not too sweet or tart. The berries were a nice addition to the flavor. Price was reasonable, especially when compared to the prices of cheesecake now days. Staff are very friendly. If you are just picking up, there are 15 minute stalls at the entrance of the parking. Take the elevator upstairs or use the stairs. They are located right at the top of either one. There are some seats inside the bakery if you want to stay. It is very clean, but a little tight.
Came here for two tiny cakes for a birthday. A strawberry shortcake and a tiramisu cup. Needed only 2 portions, so the sizes were perfect. However, they were just a little bit smaller than I thought they'd be when looking at the photos before stopping by. $8 for a small cake cup or teeny tiny shortcake, I would not do again. The strawberry shortcake was very simple and cute, and pretty basic in taste and texture. Was in need of a bit more strawberries inside though. The tiramisu brought this rating way down. It was SO strong and SO wet. The bottom was like a soaking wet sponge that was sitting in a puddle. The mouthfeel was very unpleasant. Good service, very nice lady. Cute interior, though very small.
I was going to get sushi when I noticed this cute little shop on my way and decided to take a look inside. At first I only noticed the drinks, but then saw that there was a bunch of pastries. I decided to get their fruit tart. The fruit was perfectly proportioned with fruits and the tart itself. Not sure if I would get it again for nine dollars, but it maybe I'll try something else next time. There are a couple of tables and chairs where you could enjoy your drink and pastry if you want.
Cake M is located on the 3rd floor of 808 center, near the stairs and I'm so glad I came. I wanted to buy a little sweet for my birthday and I love panna cotta! ***What I ordered **Mango Panna Cotta (9/10) ~ I'm not a fan of the mango texture, but it went really well with the panna cotta. There was a perfect mix of refreshing and creamy taste to it all! I really do wish that they added a little more of the mango syrup/layer with the panna cotta! But it was super good and not too sweet! Overall, I actually bought the last one (so glad I did)! It was really good! Although, it was on the pricey side. Honestly, I wouldn't mind coming back! :)
The best cakes in Hawaii!! Can park across the street at the Walmart parking garage... favorites are the chocolate cake and Mont Blanc!!
Tried this place to pick up a small beautiful birthday cake and assorted extra pastries for my neighbor after seeing numerous checks in by fellow Yeeps. Beautiful yes! Ordering online easy. I inadvertently put the wrong pick up date for my neighbors pastries and was concerned about not receiving a reply. No worries because I found out they are not open everyday and pick up date was easily corrected. After reading reviews I found out you can park in one of the stalls & mention you are running upstairs to pick up an order. I love that the cakes come in assorted sizes. I was even able to purchase a mini size for my neighbor to try. Cake M suggests you order at least 2 days in advance & check their website for specific pick up times. Everything is nicely packed for safe transport. I bright a cooler with me for the drive home. Give Cake M a try if you are looking for Japanese style, not overly sweetened desserts. Support this local small business by ordering for your next special event!
"Ack! I think I bit into a lemon!" Beautiful looking, Japanese cakes and tarts made the Japanese way with little to no sugar, instead relying on the natural sweetness in milk, cream, and fruits to make a sinful indulgence. Great! But this isn't Japan where strawberries, grapes, mangoes, melons are grown with care to yield more than twice the sugar content. The result... Cheesecake - Perfectly baked. Creamy yet airy. Very tart from the cream cheese. Sweetness comes from the nuts in the crust and the rosemary infused whipped cream. Mango tart - Exactly. Tart! Straight up sour. Any sweetness in the crust and pastry cream is wiped out by a lemon / lilikoi glaze and sour mango. Extremely acidic. Fruit torte - Better. An outstanding almond crust, gently sweet almond cream and wonderful custard cream topped by orange supremes, strawberries, blueberries and grapes. Good, though using all grapes (sweetest of the fruits) would be a huge improvement. Cream puff - Outstanding. Barely golf ball size but perfect in every respect. A light and airy puff sweetened only by the dusting of powdered sugar filled with a delectable, lightly sweet custard cream. I could eat a dozen if they weren't $3 each. Advance ordering required for whole cakes. See website. Everything is made fresh daily. Prices reflect the commitment. Three slices plus a couple of cream puffs inclusive of tax and tip $38. Sadly, the "cute shop" in earlier reviews is no more, replaced by COVID era decor (tables and chairs stacked on one another pushed to the corners and boxes of take out supplies everywhere). It is not polite in Japanese culture to pass judgment on another's efforts because of personal preference so...
One of my favorite Japanese cake shops on the island. As soon as you step into the shop you'll feel like you're back in Japan. Not only are the cakes so cute and perfect, but the staff is so nice and their cake selection, while not as wide as other shops, is always carefully curated depending on seasonality with a decent variety of fruity, rich, etc. My go-to is always the mont blanc and japanese cheesecake but we recently tried their Chocolate Cake which had layers of decadent yet light chocolate cake, ganache and cream. The Pumpkin Cheesecake was a seasonal cake. i loved the different textures speckled throughout and the fact that it wasn't super sweet! And the Mixed Fruit Tart was the prettiest of them all with different fresh fruits, custard and a thick almond tart crust i've gotten my birthday and graduation cakes from here and they seriously do NOT disappoint!
This was my first time at cake M. They're located at the 898 center on the 3rd floor. The store is clean and bright and oh so cute inside! There's a cake display with assorted desserts. Many of which was Valentine's Day theme since it was the day prior so a lot of them were decorated nicely for the occasion. They also had a beverage menu with different types of coffee. I opted for the strawberry shortcake - it was good and moist, but also had a bunch of whip cream. The roll cake was good too, but I wish there was more fruit vs whip cream in it as well. There was a variety of fruits in there - from banana, strawberry, and kiwi. The tiramisu was my least favorite of the three. They have Parking on site. I don't know how much the valet costs tho. I just parked at Walmart and ran over.. shhh! ;) there's also street parking but it's quite limited in the day time. All of these desserts were around 5-6$ each. They're quite pricy when you can find something similar at a lower cost somewhere else. The service there was friendly and very helpful as it was my first time there. She took the time to explain what they had to offer. read more
5 years ago
This the Number One Ichiban Oishii cake shop on Oahu. Don't argue with me. I'm charmed by their airy light cream and sincere decorations (not plastic decors but whipped cream & fruits patterns of various kinds). read more
4 years ago
I finally got to try their Mont Blanc and it was so yummy! It was a part of their anniversary celebration and worth every penny. Only 3 because the hubby ate before I could take a picture of the others. That's how good it was! read more
5 years ago
6 years ago
Location: 3rd floor of 808 building across from Walmart. Cakes: Best cake shop here at Oahu! I liked everything here but especially a roll cake, short cake and cream puffs. Serves very authentic Japanese style cakes which are much less sweeter than cakes in the US and uses good ingredients. It's not a place to go if you like very sweet Parking: There is a parking garage at the 808building but I don't like the garage here. So I always parked at Mauka side of Walmart store near the 808building. read more
5 years ago
Such a precious patisserie. We really enjoyed the friendly service and delicious pastries! There wasn't one thing I disliked- every part of our visit was just lovely. Will definitely be returning!! read more
Love the decor, love the strawberry shortcake! There is a lot of TLC in this bakery. You can tell the owner puts attention to every detail of the shop and the cakes/pastries. It's on the expensive side, but the quality justifies the price. read more
Ok...After I go to my favorite Sushi hang out, Sushi Murayama. I stop by to pick up some awesome deserts, Right next door to Sushi Murayama The Deserts are bake fresh daily, you can really taste the difference, it's not very sweet, but just right Stop by if you have a chance, the people are very friendly. Aloha, Derek read more
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8 years ago
Officially my favorite cake shop! As much as other French/Korean/Taiwanese cake places are often a great option, I've just been missing some good quality Japanese cake. Definitely on the pricy side but I loved all of the cakes we tried: strawberry short cake, fruit tart and chocolate. I wish it were open on a Sunday so we can grab fresh cakes for Sunday, but at least I found this gem! read more
5 years ago
Extremely cute locally owned cake shop. You can tell she loves what she does. I had the fruit tart and it was perfect. Light and the perfect amount of sweetness. The decor & ambience is adorable. If you want a quiet place to think or work, this is a very nice place. read more
7 years ago
10 years ago
My wife and I have been wanting to check this cake shop since they first opened considering that we live close by. It's a tough location as it's on the back side corner of Walmart on Sheridan St on the 3rd floor. You would not know it was there unless you lived in the neighborhood as signs are not as visible with it's location. Upon walking in, there was the cashier and I can see the patissier working in the back. Quaint and small with pastel blues and whites giving an island feel to the shop. A small selection of cakes in their with almond croissants, scones, and muffins on the counter. I had the roll cake and my wife had the chocolate cake. The roll cake was typical of Japanese style roll cakes with it being light sweet and stuffed with fresh fruits. The chocolate cake was average with your typical ganache filling and icing. In spite of the island feel from the decor, there was no warmth to this shop upon entering from the cashier/server. There was no greeting upon entering, no "hello, how are you or いらっしゃいませ" not even a smile. No recommendations. Minimal conversation, if anything, and we we're the only two in the shop. Considering that this is a Japanese owned establishment and that the cashier/server was Japanese, I'd expect a lot more coming from this shop. Service is the key to these small shops and it's what makes people come back, should the service be on point. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll find my way back here anytime soon. read more
3 years ago
The cake here is perfect! The taste is catered more towards the Asian palettes so their cakes and tarts are not super sweet, they're just the right amount of sweetness. Cake M has a nice and chill ambiance. It's a great place to just sit and chat with friends while eating delicious cakes. read more
7 years ago
Very thanks CakeM. I love my wedding cake and desserts sososososo much. It's a little pity because I did not have a chance to try the desserts.My guests ate them all！ read more
8 years ago
My husband and I love our wedding cake. We order 2 18" fruits Roll cakes, and it was so delicious and fresh. The price that you paid definitely worthy. I am so glad that we order from them, all the guest was surprised by how good the cake taste. Thank you CakeM ! read more
8 years ago
Rare Japanese style cake and coffee shop. This place has got my wife's approval for its strawberry shortcake ($6)! That's not easy. Small and casual space has a long table and a small counter to enjoy the cake right there. Very bright by the big window. Cappuccino (large $4.75) can come with cinnamon powder upon request. If you like Kulu Kulu cakes you'll love this cake shop. read more
7 years ago
This is a very cute, local bait shop. Not an overwhelming amount of selection, which I like because that means they stick to what they're good at. Absolutely delicious scones! They're not too dense and very flavorful. Gorgeous desserts, perfect for parties and get-togethers. read more
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This place is right behind where I work and I used Yelp to find their reviews and it was totally positive. I ordered a chocolate cake for my wife's birthday. The cake was simple and perfect (the way my wife likes it). The cake was soft and tasty. We kept it in our fridge for 3 days before we could finish it and it was moist still the end. Will definitely recommend this place. read more
6 years ago
I was on a lunch date getting delicious food next door at sushi murayama when I convinced my girlfriend to try desert over at cakeM. We had coffees and cheesecake. The coffee was perfect and the cheesecake was amazing. It was surprisingly light, and the cream on it was infused with blueberries and delicious. I'll probably buy a whole cake from them later. Going here made us feel like we were on vacation. read more
6 years ago
CakeM makes beautiful cakes with the right amount of sweetness. They're closed on Mondays but they allowed me to pick up this marvelous cake. It was too beautiful - I didn't want to eat it! read more
9 years ago
Cute little cake shop ! They have an assortment of pastries and also serve coffee & tea. Only downside is that there is only one long table to sit at. Tried their tiramisu, cheesecake, and chocolate cake. Kind of pricey but good. read more
9 years ago
I thoroughly enjoyed the items yesterday from CakeM. Flavor wise it was amazing, not many places glaze their cakes, layered from glaze to ganache, to chocolate cake and to chocolate cream/Mousse. The matcha eclair was explosively good! There aren't many good eclairs here so it definitely took me by surprise. It has a firm/not soft soggy choux like from grocery stirs dipped in like a matcha chocolate coating, filled with matcha cream.. definitely a winner in my book. Strawberry shortcake definitely better than any other strawberry cake it's airy and lightness of it was like a cloud. And now the cheesecake was amazing with that crust made all the difference, that nutty texture was great with that creaminess of the cheesecake! I'll definitely return again. It's definitely worth checking out! read more
6 years ago
10 years ago
I was distracted by a construction underway on my short journey to a sushi place next door. I was curious of what it would become. Little did I know, a new cake shop would be opening on the third floor of the 808 Center immediately next to Sushi Murayama. 2 months past their official and current soft opening, a beautiful cake shop is in place and is officially opened to the public. Megumi is the owner of this sweet shop and also designed every detail in the interior. As I stepped into the glass door, a chalk board to my left handwritten in chalk read Christmas cakes available for booking and custom orders. I love the touches of seasonal decors when walking in. An open counter seats 4 people next to the point of sale and a bigger table for 4. A simple yet elegantly decorated 5 foot Christmas tree is on the corner with pretty ornaments to accent the room. This brings a nice feel of the season. To the back wall are permanent shelves with pretty decors which changes as the season's does too. For the meantime, I was able to appreciate the miniature golden Christmas tree along with these lovely nutcrackers. As I continue to spin leftward, I perused their current available cakes and pastries on display. Not a whole lot in store yet at the time I went but I did order two sweet delectables to enjoy and sample. Yes, they do take credit cards (thank you!)! First, I had to try their cream puffs. The cream on the inside is fully filled, unlike the others I've had. The dough was right to my liking and same with the cream from within. The strawberry shortcake was indeed delicious. The strawberry on top was sweet and appetizing along with the cream and fluffy cake with chunks of strawberry cubes in the mesh. The freshness is fantastic and are made with lots of love. Can't stay long? Sure! They'll pack your sweets in a nice box. As I sat there with my curiosity on my shoulders, Megumi explained that since they're currently on their soft opening, the espresso machine is in order and will be available soon for all the coffee enthusiasts. For now they offer Kusmi Tea which some are black, green, caffeine free, detox, jasmine, some camomille, earl grey, English breakfast etc. In the meantime, they're mainly specializing in wedding cakes and Christmas bookings. So get your orders in for your company parties, weddings and other parties. February 2017 will be the big month for their menus to be unveiled with plans for additional items on their menu like quiche, scones, etc. I'm very much looking forward to this surprise. The owner and her employee were both kind enough to sit and talk as I know they have many orders to attend to. Please see photos for Christmas cake orders. Their website (based on when this review was written) was still under construction. Parking is available via valet at the 808 Center or street parking. read more
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