I, too, was fooled by Instagram. We discovered this place the same way most people do -- through the cute, trendy desserts that look great online. I also wanted to support a local business. So my husband made the journey across town and brought home a few treats from Happy Cake, including a chocolate coffee dessert shaped like a Starbucks cup with a chocolate lid. When my daughter popped the chocolate lid off to eat it, we found mold growing inside the dessert. This is absolutely unacceptable for any food business -- I don't care if it's "my people" or not. For context, we bought the dessert on Sunday and discovered the mold on Monday. Fresh, properly stored desserts do not grow visible mold overnight. That means this item was already old, improperly stored, or handled without proper food safety standards. None of those possibilities are okay, especially when the dessert was meant for a child. We didn't bother driving all the way back to the store -- it's too far -- but we threw out that dessert and every other treat we bought immediately. I'm just grateful my daughter didn't take a bite first. I cannot trust the freshness or safety of their products and will not be buying anything from Happy Cake again. And if anyone thinks I'm exaggerating, I'm posting a photo so you can see exactly what we found. read more

Happy Cake Bakery - Visible mold inside the dessert. This was bought Sunday and opened Monday (June 2026) - Desserts Near Me - Bronx, New York

I went with my book club and we had such an excellent time. The wait was long, but it was absolutely worth it. From the moment we sat down, everything exceeded expectations. The drinks were delicious, the food was just as amazing, and everything was presented so beautifully. You can tell they really care about the details. Luis, our waiter, was incredible. He was attentive, thoughtful, and truly paid attention to every detail throughout our visit. We were celebrating our book club anniversary, and they surprised us with a lit pastry and a celebratory song. It was such a special touch and made the brunch even more memorable. The entire staff was kind, welcoming, and attentive. I will definitely be coming back to be served by Luis and to enjoy more sweet treats. I cannot wait to try more items on the menu. Highly recommend. read more

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The place is very small, cute and cozy. The customer service is pretty good. This is my 2nd time coming here. The first time I was just checking the place out to see what they had to offer. I ended up getting a guava cake. The slice was huge I guess that is why it was $7. & I also ordered a small Mangu for $9. It was very tasty I wish the portion was a bit bigger but hey. I would definitely return. read more

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I came in today with my bestie because we saw this spot on IG and wanted to give it a try. We were starving so we knew we wanted to have a meal before trying desserts. The issue was how small this location is and seating was def limited. There was a big group that came in and took all the seats/tablets near the window but not all the sweats were filled. We waited until someone was leaving and tom the seats, it took about 10 minutes. Then we took turns ordering our food, my bestie had a burger with fries and i had a fish with mash and veggies. Both were great, i just wish the mash had more flavor but the fish was amazing. I ordered 2 tres leches cups- reg and strawberry and def preferred the reg. The strawberry is good just sweeter. I also got the beso de angel slice. We tried everything before we left but i saved mine for to eat at home. I was glad they had a restroom, it was pretty inside and clean. This place def gets crowded and the store is pretty small. Seating for Maybe 12-15 people at a time? The staff was nice and kind. I would come back read more

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dominican cake heaven. you must go. five star service. cutest bakery ever. go right now. read more

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I came here on a Friday night and I came with low expectations because I don't trust other people's reviews. So first and foremost this place was great and I would definitely come back. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. I had a lot of questions and they answered all of them. Also the place is small so I would recommend you come early to get a seat. I ordered the angel cake which was good and I want to try other items. This is a great place to come with a friend and chat over dessert. I liked their decorations they had very positive things on the wall. read more

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Wanted love this place so badly but it disappointed me, despite being a heavy sugar fanatic. I think its aesthetic and overall product variety is great in the neighborhood, but scarcity shouldn't substitute quality. Very watery and warm milkshake. The hot side foods (chicken tenders, cassava balls, etc) are very dry as well. They desperately needed a dipping sauce. In retrospect, I should've asked or at least been given some. The cupcake is a dense pound cake-base as well. Not horrible but definitely not what I'm use to. Also, you really gotta be aggressive in there. If you're not adamant on being served, the line does not matter or serve any function. read more

Happy Cake Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Bronx, New York

First visit here because of all the hype on social media. This isn't a driver friendly area! It's difficult to find parking here, lots of double parked cars and this bakery was packed on a Sunday afternoon. There was a line with about a 10 minute wait and the small tables were full. It's a small space, just elbow room. I opted for getting takeout rather than waiting for a seat to open. The displays here are beautiful. The presentation of their desserts are lovely. The servers are Spanish speaking but I was able to manage. I got 4 desserts to go, each provided in a separate plastic container instead of a dessert box, which I would've preferred. I tried the mango mousse dessert and as pretty as it looks, it didn't impress. The shell is white chocolate, which I liked, and the center has mango puree. It's not too sweet but it didn't meet my expectation. The mousse wasn't light and fluffy instead it had a jello like quality. I also had a chocoflan, which is also presented beautifully but the caramel rosette on top was too thick and I couldn't taste any chocolate. The other dessert was a passion fruit filled chocolate mousse and a banana tart. I didn't care for the passion fruit at all, again the chocolate wasn't too my liking and the texture is dense not light. The banana tart was more of the that dense whipped cream and caramel then banana and the cookie tart itself was tasteless. The whipped caramel and whipped cream topping here is meant to hold it's shape for the presentation of the desserts so its thick and dense, making it's texture and taste artificial. The bill for 4 desserts was $35+ a bit pricey for the Bronx. Overall, I appreciate that this is a family owned business, a minority owned and run bakery. It has a pretty esthetic and the desserts I tried were okay. If I were to go back I'd want to try their savory items instead. Happy Yelping! read more

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Happy Cake Bakery is, without question, home to some of the best desserts I've ever had in my life. This place may look like a small hole-in-the-wall spot, but don't let that fool you -- it's a true Bronx treasure. Let's start with the Tres Leches. Absolutely unmatched. Moist, creamy, perfectly balanced and honestly one of the most phenomenal versions I've ever tasted. Their desserts are not only delicious, but also unique, beautiful and crafted with real skill and love. And it doesn't stop at sweets -- their food offerings are just as fantastic. Everything is flavorful, fresh, and made with that authentic home-style touch you can't fake. Yes, there's usually a long line, but take it from me: it is 100% worth the wait, so no complaining! Good things take time and what you get here is GREAT. If you're anywhere near the Bronx, Happy Cake Bakery is an absolute must-try. Once you go, you'll keep going back. read more

So happy we stopped by this viral location after learning about it on Instagram. The line outside moved really quickly and was worth the wait! The desserts we tried were all delicious. My favorite was the flancocho - half Dominican cake with a layer of flan in the middle. We hope to go earlier next time to try some of their sold out best sellers like the guava tres leches! Heads up, parking is pretty impossible in this area. read more

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Gorgeous Dominican desserts! Cute little shop & customer service was there, right in the Bronx ! Mango mousse cake was my absolute favorite I have to go try the other fruit cakes now. The carrot cake was ok I've had better and that tres leche flan was soo good !! Cant wait to try their savory food next time. read more

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I had an amazing time here even thought the space is very small and if you are by the register you will not eat in peace they do the best with what they have for sure. The are very nice and friendly. the selections are to die for. I love their deserts not to mention their food. They have indoor seating and they even have a bathroom. Food is also very fresh and hot when it comes out. The decor is outstanding and all very picture friendly for a small location. They even do custom orders. read more

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Their food its literally amazing, i had order twice from them and the lvel of care and details they put to their food and their seasoning its next level, you really could feel the difference in the dedication on the food read more

The food and pastries were fantastic! My only complaint is that they used suspiro (a Dominican "frosting") in one of the pastries that really called for whipped cream or MAYBE marshmallow fluff, but suspiro does not belong on a pastry.... Everything else was better than my family and I were expecting! Very small place with a few tables and a long line. But worth the wait! read more

Happy Cake Bakery - Yaniqueque made with ropa vieja. This was FANTASTIC - Desserts Near Me - Bronx, New York

We are beyond grateful to Karina with The Cake for bringing our wedding vision to life. From the very first consultation, she was warm, attentive, and so creative. The cake was not only breathtaking in design--each tier was a perfect masterpiece--but it also tasted incredible. Every guest raved about it, and it was such a sweet centerpiece to our celebration. If you're looking for a baker who will go above and beyond, Karina is the one. Thank you, Karina, for making our day so special! read more

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I've seen this bakery all over my social media & as soon as I saw that it was near my neighborhood, I knew I had to make time to try it! I came in slightly closer to the bakery's closing time & was able to get their Tres Leches cups & their Beso de Angel cake slice (a flan-cocho basically). The checkout process wasn't as quick because of the language barrier, but the employees were very kind. Their Tres Leche had good flavor, but there a lot more frosting than cake in the cup & the Beso de Angel cake also had good flavor. The inside of the store was very pink, cute, & aesthetically pleasing. Will definitely return to try other items on their menu. read more

Happy Cake Bakery - Tres Leches - Desserts Near Me - Bronx, New York

The pancakes were sooo good, the service was very attentive and great, felt like a princess lol. read more

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If you go anywhere in New York, please go here. Servers are kind. The desserts are to die for. The pistachio butter oozes out of the croissant when you cut into it and it is deliciously paired with a blackberry sauce. The fruit mousses are so delicious. And the tres golpes was good. The place is very small and it's all pink. Very cutesty. Apparently they have a larger location too! read more

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This is a very cute and cozy spot. It gives Afternoon Tea vibes. I got a few items in the menu - I like to taste everything - and hands down the tres leches was so good!!! Everything else I got was dry (especially that caramel cake!!) or just blah. The service was good. They were very busy but still kind enough to explain the selections, patiently. read more

Happy Cake Bakery - Carrot cake, flan, caramel cake, and tres lechce (in cup) - Desserts Near Me - Bronx, New York

The cake was nasty stale and dry I thought I could grab a last min cake they should not sell cakes. read more

Happy Cake Bakery - Cake was stale and dry and nasty - Desserts Near Me - Bronx, New York

Place inside is cute. The cake was just ok but, not real Dominican cake. Not sure about the other deserts. The coconut desert was good. read more

Happy Cake Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Good cakes, Service was very rush .... The server had a not so friendly service to say the least. My ice coffee 16oz was $9.99 way too expensive , a 10oz hot coffee was $2.65 I think this will be my first and last visit to this business due to the over price items, and bad service.The ambience is hectic and small read more

Happy Cake Bakery - Coffee Ice Frappucino, hot coffee , dessert , Beef Pastelitos - Desserts Near Me - Bronx, New York

TikTok and IG made me want to go here so bad So I did and It was a huge disappointment Food lacked flavor including salt I had the Dominican breakfast frankly I could have made it 10 times better Ambiance was ok Service was ok too took us 33 minutes to our check 5 out of 10 read more

A beautiful bakery with amazing pastry offerings. My favorite the Pistachio cream Croissant.

I order the happy box which comes with mini pasties and different varieties of empanadas. The empanadas and quipes were good but the brownie and mini tart were topped with a caramel that tasted like soap. I tried to call and also sent a message on Instagram but no response. Not sure if I would go back read more

Obsessed w this place it's just too small. It gets too crowded. But it's amazing Jeannie read more

Great time here. Wonderful staff. Interesting menu and great awesome deserts . The cafe is so beautifully designed. I had salmon my first visit. Loved it. Second visit avocado toast .That was ok . I will definitely return again. And keep bringing friends . read more

the place was clean, beautiful decor and great service. shout out to the waiter Luis for his desert recommendation. on point. ALL desserts, food and drinks were great. would def come back and high recommend read more

We ordered delivery as a group and I got the guava tres leches. The delivery was very quick and the shop was enthusiastic to take our order. Everyone was extremely happy with their desserts. I loved the crumbs on my cake which added so much flavor and the guava syrup tasted so fresh! The tres leches was absolutely delicious and I was craving more. They got the cake, leche, and guava taste combination perfect. My colleague ordered a cinnamon roll and it was soft and delicious (unfortunately no photos). Whether you go for a regular tres leches or any other dessert, you'll def come back the from bakery happy! read more

Happy Cake Bakery - Guava tres leches - Desserts Near Me - Bronx, New York

Learned about this place from social media and we decided to take a ride up to The Bronx and try them out. While our main goal was dessert we did order some french fries which were pretty good. We did the Tres Leches cake which was amazing. Great flavor and not overly sweet, just right. We also got a piece of Oreo cheesecake and a brownie. All delicious and nicely balanced. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The menu is very brunch related so maybe we may try it out some time. The place is very small and tight with a few two seat tables and only one family size table so if you order food best bet is for pick up as it is pretty cramped and the place gets very busy. The decor is very pink, but it helps make the desserts stand out. My youngest enjoyed the decor, she says it's like having dessert in a doll house . Prices are moderate but worth treating yourself for a good dessert. Parking let alone driving down there is challenging being it's tight with the subway el structure in the street and the amount of double parked cars with the other businesses in the area. read more

Mire yo pedí por uber eats para probar por primera vez por la fotos etc. usted no atiende el teléfono y es un local comercial? Come es posible? Es la primera y última vez que ordeno. Arregle su página y atiende cómo debe ser así va tener más gente si es lo que desea pero aparentemente no lo es read more

Worst experience. Beware if you're trying to buy a customer cake from here. I paid for the cake in advance and they promised for it to be done at 2pm. I've been waiting for the cake for over an hour now, and missed part of my son's bday party. They promise but don't deliver. Bye upset at this place, won't come back read more

English translation further below. (Spanish) No se lleven "del lujo y la bonita" decoración porque los postres no tienen nada de bueno. En particular el flan y el fruit tart. El flan que es tan popular pense que nadie lo podia hacer tan malo pero aqui se llevaron ese premio. Es que no sabia a absolutamente nada. Mejor saben los flan de la lecherita en lata para que tengan una idea. Y el fruit tart ni se diga lo tuve que botar aunque me duele botar la comida. No vale la pena ni el precio! (English) Don't be fooled by "luxury and beautiful" decoration because the desserts are not good. Specifically the flan and the fruit tart. The flan which is such a popular dessert, I thought no one could make it that bad, but they took that prize. In reality it didn't taste like anything at all. The flan from the canned lecherita taste better. And the fruit tart, not to mention, I had to throw away even though it hurts me to throw away the food. It's worth it nor is the price! read more

The cashier had a very nasty attitude. The food is overpriced and is all fake promotion online. Pretty place but what's the point if the customer service sucks. Went one time and the that was more enough to never go back. read more

This place is racist. I was in there for 20 minutes with my kids ordered then a couple of Spanish people walked in and they forgot about us. Waited another 20 minutes then left worst experience ever. read more

The pastries were so good. I Ordered the apple and mango mousse cake, pistachio croissant and their tres leche flan. They were all good, not to sweet the perfect balance. The service was good and the ambiance friendly. I went on a day that was not to busy with customers. See you soon. read more

I really wanted to like this place, but honestly the lack of organization and widespread displacement of orders made the experience very lack luster. There is not enough staff to manage the major influx of people who are coming in. The environment is nice though. The various snacks I had were good but nothing was eye opening. All hype with nothing supporting behind it. read more

this place has no air conditioning at all do not go here i caught food poisoning here the food is spoiled due to harsh weather in the store they need to shut down this place do not go here it looks clean but it's genuinely not you'll get sickkkkkk read more

Place was clean, super busy.Customer service a bit slow seemed like they were a bit overwhelmed with the crowd. Tres leche was good, bread pudding was ok. Didn't have much of options available I'm assuming bc of the time . Will definitely try this place again. read more

Hice un pedido para El dia de las madres Todo estubo perfecto El biscocho y la picadera, aparte de que Todo estubo espectacular El servicio Al cliente que recibimos de amalfi fue UN 10 de 10, fue muy atenta , amable y professional. Felicidades por tener ese tipo de personal. read more