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    Fondant covered Marble cake with mint filling
    Sarah Elizabeth H.

    Chef Mario does it again! Another year another Pusheen themed part! On google reviews you can find Halloween 2024, and here is Holiday's 2025, attentive to helping his customers in the order of arrival at Cakes Plus, Chef Mario finished making the gentleman he was with his coffee in the barista area of the shop and checked him out before bringing my beautiful artistic custom creation from the back. A holiday Pusheen Christmas tree ornament modeled Cake, a 3D fondant shelled marble cake with mint filling that was unbelievably perfect in every way, its sixlet beaded ornaments the perfect touch. Almost impossible to eat due to its sheer cuteness and design aesthetic! We found a way, we started in the back. Thanks for your attention to detail Cakes Plus and Chef Mario! You have my business and recommendations for life.

    sonya b.

    I could not have been more pleased with my 20s themed cake . I attached a pic I found online , picked the flavors and hoped for the best . Cakes Plus really impressed me . The cake was gorgeous (unfortunately , I didn't think to take a pic of my cake until it was too late lol) the Mocha and strawberry tasted fabulous ! I'll be making Cakes Plus my GoTo for custom cakes The staff was great too Thanks

    This place was a 10/10. I ordered a custom cale for my birthday and it was by far the LEAST expensive I could find and they made my cake PERFECTLY!! On top of it they were super nice and friendly inside. They had a really nice conversation with me and my brother which made us feel really comfortable. We both wanted coffee and they gave it to us on the house since it was my birthday. I'm very picky with my coffee because im Caribbean and like it strong and it was probably the best coffee i've bought! I wish I had a better picture of the cake‍. It tasted amazing! i will definitely come back !

    Fisherman cake
    Susan R.

    What an amazing spot!!! I needed a custom cake for a 50 year retirement party. I found a picture on Google of what I wanted and just had a slight modification for it. I sent it over to them, and the cake came out better than I could have imagined. Everyone loved it and it tasted amazing. I was so nervous ordering from a new spot where I had never had anything done before, and was so happy that they made my vision come to life.

    Nanalan Mona Cake
    Angela A.

    My boyfriend surprised me for my birthday with a cake and told me it would be Nanalan themed, specially Mona, but told me nothing else. All I can say is, when I saw the cake I was absolutely speechless! Design wise - was so much better than either of us could've expected. They literally created the whole cake to look like her! I've included a reference photo along with the final product for comparison. Additionally, everyone agreed the cake was delicious. We went with a vanilla cake with a raspberry filling. The cake had a great flavor and consistency, but I must also add the fondant used was actually delicious. Everyone who ate it agreed they usually hate fondant and yet loved the fondant used on this cake. It was definitely a huge highlight of my birthday and we will definitely be ordering from here again in the future!

    Chrissy C.

    I just want to say THANK YOU for making our gender reveal even more memorable!! We had a last minute order because our other baker was out sick and THANKFULLY CakesPlus was able to fit us into their schedule! We put in the order on Wednesday and the chef was able to bake a beautiful 4 tier cake for the coming Saturday , we weren't too picky on design, we didn't know the flavor either but it turned out to be wedding almond cake flavor, my absolute favorite and the icing was beautiful! It was a great surprise to cut into it and see we were having a boy! It was a last minute order but everything went smoothly and they were quick to respond to my emails and calls! It tasted amazing, on time, friendly & I will absolutely be ordering all of our special event cakes here from now on! We absolutely loved our gender reveal cake thank you again!

    First birthday superbowl theme

    This was our first time ordering from cake plus and they did an awesome job. Our baby's first birthday cake turned out amazing! We had a football theme birthday party and everyone loved the cake! Not only did it look nice it also tasted great. Our little guy loved his personal smash cake :) When we first walked in we kind of had a vision of how we wanted the cake but not in detail. The owner sat down with us and made sure every detail was perfect. He made great suggestions as far as design and it turned out amazing! We will definitely be back.

    Elmo cake
    shari c.

    Was looking for a kid's birthday party cake but something over the top! I called cakes plus, they are amazing they said email us a picture and we can make anything... The only problem is we didn't realize once we went to pick it up it was so big it didn't fit in our car... Try to ask dimensions in advance. Not only did Elmo look fabulous, he tasted fabulous!!!

    Poorvi D.

    If you're in Tampa/St. Pete and need a cake done, this is the place to go!! I found out about Cakes Plus after I saw Chef Mario on the food network during the Christmas cookie challenge. I knew I needed to get a cake made by him for my sister's bridal shower. Ordering process- I met with him one afternoon about 4 weeks before the event and within 20 minutes we had decided exactly what design to get (he has an album full of old cake designs) and he had even sketched out the idea of the cake I wanted. We set a date and time for pickup and everything worked out seamlessly! Tip- order several weeks ahead of time. They operate on a first come first serve basis and have to block off certain amounts of time per cake to do a good job. If you're not entirely certain which design you want right away but you know you want them to make your cake, you can put down a deposit so they can ensure blocking off time for you. The cake- Since it's a family run business they're versatile and not that limited on what they can do. They have several options and do not up charge for different cake flavors (we had chocolate&vanilla layers with strawberry filling in between). We had so many compliments on the flavor and look of the cake! Pricing- again keep in mind this is a family run operation and what you're getting is carefully handcrafted by Mario and nina. Different designs and the work put into making them (like sugar flowers or incorporating real ones, or ready made props) will change the price. Our cake was $299 for the amount of decor (we decided not to have the entire cake full of flowers which would have been possible but more like $350). Overall it was expensive but well worth it.

    Elisha A.

    I had found the perfect cake on Pinterest! Planning my husbands Navy Retirement ceremony which was taking place on the Starship Majesty in Clearwater while living outside of DC had me extremely nervous finding the perfect place to bake the cake. I found Cakes Plus online and sent them a photo of the cake. They had excellent response time and great communication through the whole process. Ordering and payment was easy and convenient. Now on to the cake. We were absolutely blown away by the amazing job they did on this cake. The detail was spot on! We chose the award winning white pound cake and it did not disappoint. Everyone loved it and wanted to know where it was from. I look forward to placing my next cake design with them and I would highly recommend them for your next celebration. Thank you so much to everyone at Cakes Plus who helped bring this to life!

    Succulent themed Birthday Cake
    Hazel V.

    It's a Puerto Rican family owned bakery & coffee shop. My daughter wanted a succulent themed Birthday Cake coz she loves her succulent plants and I know Publix won't be able to make this cake. I walked in to Tampa Plus and talked with the owner about the cake which is going to be in 3 days. He made it happen, the cake was delicious, moist, and the design was perfect! I can't thanked them enough for accommodating my rushed request. By the way, they coffee was delicious too, not your typical Starbucks but better and catered to your liking! They have the best cakes, flans, and all kinds of desserts, you won't be able to leave without buying desserts coz they all look so delicious and it really is!

    The cake.
    Jamie A.

    Update: Ok, as promised, the cake tasted great! Good quality, fresh, and moist. I think the design issues arose from the chef not taking good notes when I ordered and waiting to the last minute to finish. _________________________________________________________ Old review: So, the staff is friendly and I'll update this when I taste the round birthday cake I ordered... If it's great, I'll say so. My initial impression of the cake was that it seemed rushed. Three problems: 1. I ordered a week ago and it was not ready when I arrived at the scheduled time to pick it up. Three staff members were all assholes and elbows running to the back to get it ready... That leads to the next point. 2. I asked for two numbers to be sinking into the cake with chocolate dripping down them. What I got, two hastily placed numbers stuck into the cake with chocolate smudged finger prints on them. Literally looked like a three year old was paying with them after eating chocolate ice cream. 3. The cake was supposed to have fresh raspberries. Instead, I got piped little blobs of red decorator icing instead. Not impressed for paying as much as I did.

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    Came here last minute for a birthday cake and tried the most delicious moist pound cake ever.. the owner is just as sweet as I he icing on her cakes . Would recommend anytime

    Top tier of our wedding cake looking fantastic after a year in the freezer!

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    4.5(54 reviews)
    1.8 miSouth Tampa
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    Ever since having tried them out at another Yelp Elite experience, I have been yearning for their…read morebaked good (especially croissants) once again, so, when I saw that they had a NEW location and it wasn't far away from me at all, I was like, "OMG, I'm IN!!!!" So with the help of Google Maps, I found went on my magical journey there and found the place. On the outside, I see lovely calligraphy and art depicting bread and baked goods, so I know I've found the right place! It was a hot day, so the outside seating was empty. Lovely, considering that I have my sweet baby Muffin with me who accompanies me to all my adventures. The seating is covered with large umbrellas, and there's fake grass on the ground for an added whimsical touch. Bear in mind, dogs are not allowed inside the bakery--including when you go inside to pay. Spoke to the man up front, and he explains that if I'm ever uncomfortable of leaving her, they could come out with handheld card reader and take my order that way. Good to know, but I could see Muffin through the window, and I wasn't going to be long, so I parked her outside and got my order, which they brought right out to me. The one thing I zeroed in on was the Nutellla croissant. I love Nutella. I love croissants. I really love Chef and the Baker croissants, so this was the PERFECT choice. I paired it with a hazelnut latte--hot, of course because I'm crazy in this Florida heat which was at 90 degrees, but I insist on it being hot--and I thought this was a perfect pairing. My order was brought out promptly. The croissant was a perfect size, large, but not overwhelming, sprinkled with powdered sugar and a little bit of Nutella peeking out of edges hinting to me what's inside. I take one bite, and this thing is LOADED. They did not skimp on the Nutella whatsoever, and every bite had a good amount to remind me that it's there. The hot hazelnut latte was the perfect finish for my treat, smooth, bold, with just the right amount of hazelnut flavor. Next time I come back, I'll make sure its not so hot, but part of me thought I should have gotten the BTS UBE Iced Latte, which sounded DELICIOUS and probably would've helped me out with the heat. Oh well. Lesson learned, and I guess I'll just have to come back.

    Love the originality and quality of the baked goods. Service not at the same level…read more Have been going since they opened this location and love the creativity and selection. High quality, elevated booked goods. Cinnamon rolls on Sunday to die for. An elegant setting. Why not five stars-- the service. Sadly since we started going the quality and kindness of the service has notable deteriorated to the point I would call it rude. Perhaps a victim of their own success, the servers seem not to care whether they provide a good experience or not (spoiler --they don't). It would a stretch to call them kind. The gentleman with the beard is particularly disrespectful acting like he is doing you a favor serving you when it suits him. Have seen many a great place in Tampa fail because they don't get the service right. Hope this is not another casualty.

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    4.4(230 reviews)
    0.7 miSouth Tampa
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    Absolutely recommend. 20/10 no notes!!!…read more Tucked into a plaza, I've seen this spot so many times and finally was able to check it out. The inside is a decent size with tables, cute decor and lots of plants. When I first walked in, I was taken back by how beautiful the pastry display cases were!! I had the hardest time choosing which pastry to get because they all looked like works of art!! Super friendly staff, great service but now to get to the goods: the coffee and pasties. This is a true authentic French bakery, no doubt in my mind. The iced salted caramel latte is the best I have EVER had. I could taste every flavor and it blended with the coffee perfectly. The ham and cheese croissant was so flakey, the perfect ham ratio and just all around fantastic. The pastry I got had raspberry jam and white chocolate ganache (I don't remember the name of it) and it was seriously the best pastry I've ever had. Most pastries can be too sweet, but this was just right. The jam tasted fresh and homemade (probably is!) and the white chocolate ganache gave it just a touch of sweetness. It is a little pricey so be warned: $48 for two coffees and two pastries. Definitely worth a splurge!!

    A locally owned gourmet bakery in the heart of Tampa, FL featuring award-winning baker Brenda…read moreVillacorta and her one-of-a-kind pastry and drink creations. The space is quaint, modern but inviting. The pastries are truly the star of the show. I stopped in around 4 PM and parking was easy to find. The service was also excellent. The person behind the counter was very welcoming and even helped recommend pastries based on our palate preferences, which made the experience feel more personal and thoughtful. What I ordered: two pastries, the strawberry Japanese cheesecake and the goat cheese carrot cake. The strawberry Japanese cheesecake ($15) was a perfect balance of fruity freshness and caramelized richness with a creamy finish. It was not overly sweet and the fruit and cream notes really stood out in every bite. The goat cheese carrot cake ($16) was my favorite. I would go back just for this. It was moist, rich, and had a tangy goat cheese filling that created a very creamy, complex flavor profile. So delicious. The prices are on the steeper side but I love a baker who knows their worth. Totally worth it for the quality.

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    Alessi Bakeries Food Market

    3.9(413 reviews)
    1.4 miWest Tampa
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    While we have been to the Alessi Bakery before, we visited this past Saturday in their new location…read morewhich is a short distance away on the same street as their old location. The new location is larger with lots of seating indoors and outdoors under the covered patio. We had already had lunch so we got Cafe Con Leche from their coffee/espresso bar and chose several things from their cake/pastry counter. We ordered a small strawberry and cream cupcake, small raspberry and cream cupcake, cinnamon roll, slice of tiramisu and 4 sugar cookies with guava ($28 for all minus the cafe con Leche as we paid for separately). The tiramasu is really tasty and perfect to share among two of us. The cupcakes were delicious and the icing is pretty amazing...and different than we have had anywhere else. The sugar cookies with guava are a medium size and perfect to go with cafe con Leche. We haven't eaten the cinnamon roll yet but I know it is going to be really tasty. Their decorated cakes, cookies and cupcakes are all so pretty. It really was difficult to not want to buy one of everything. They also have a hot food counter which looks like they have a broad selection for full meals. They also have some prepackaged baked items to grab and go. The service is friendly and helpful and we even met one of the owners who stopped by our table. The bakery was busy and the energy was enjoyable. It's fun seeing others excited to visit this outstanding bakery. We live over an hour away and it is definitely worth the drive if you aren't visiting the area for another reason. I am pretty sure that Alessi Bakery is my favorite bakery in Florida. The new building is really really nice.

    Take out | Dinner | $30-40 I don't usually do many…read morereviews but this was a very disappointing visit. This was my first visit to the new location. I have been going to the original location for decades. I ordered a large Cuban sandwich all the way. When I got home it had no lettuce and tomato. It wasn't even a 12" sandwich for approximately $16. And the bread was more of a sub bread than Cuban bread. It's not what is expected when you place that kind of order. Price and quality are not going in the right direction. Not sure if all the money spent on the new location has any bearing on this outcome but it's hard to believe there is no correlation. Sad to say but for a place I've been going most of my life in Tampa it may be the last if this is the new product.

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