Delicious old school style no of the bakeries can compare. They are delicious and people who work there are respectable.

Always the best cakes, the service is amazing, friendly and lovely staff. Thanks for always making it easy.

The Maxwell's and Brooklyn on Vansicklen is the worst cake I've ever tasted. I would never buy them again. It's horrible.

I haven't found a another bakery as Excellent as Mrs Maxwell Bakery since it closed. It's Truly Missed.

Mrs. Maxwell's has always been the best cake in the game for NYC. ALWAYS soft, fresh delicious and worth the price. I'm seeing it is reported as closed which I pray is incorrect but haven't been there in awhile to see myself. They have one of the best strawberry shortcake cakes I've ever tasted in life and I'm not much into cakes. But this, this cake I was totally into. I traveled far and wide for this cake. Customer service was always on point. All cakes were made fresh to order none of that sitting in the display for a week type taste. I'd love to be able to visit again in hopes they'd be up and operable once again to satisfy my rare craving for a great cake. read more

I was doing a site visit for work and arrived about an hour early. There wasn't much available near by for a cup of coffee and a place to sit and nosh. I searched around Yelp! and noticed this bakery had rave reviews. Little did I know that there was absolutely no place to sit down and nosh. They were very clear about it that I had to eat it outside. I didn't have a car parked there (took public xportation) and it was a hot day in/on May 3, '18. I was still eager to try something as it was stated to be one of the best in town. That's probably true because there wasn't much else available in town when I went. I got a small coffee and a carrot muffin. They were eh. The went well together because the coffee took away from the sweetness of the muffin, but on their own there was nothing special about it. Inside was interesting. They have several sections or areas for preparing different things. There was an ordinary counter, where I went to order the foods. Then they had a separate area for the custom orders. And so on and so forth. Inside was clean and spacious. They definitely have the room to put a couple of tables and chairs so people can enjoy their eats indoors on hot and freezing days, and on any day in between! Happy eats! read more

I had a good experience here. I hadn't been to Mrs. Maxwell's in years. We stopped in for a strawberry shortcake. There was no line and it was very quick. Perhaps it was because it was a holiday. The store is organized for efficiency. A counter for cakes to go. Another for decorations and preordered cakes. There are balloons, cards and other celebratory items for sale. Literally one stop shopping. I noticed someone even purchasing soda. The parking lot is another nice touch. No looking for street parking. The cake was pretty good too! read more

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I was so pleased with the birthday cake I purchased for my granddaughter birthday. I didn't think it would be big enough for all the guests we had, we actually had left over cake. It was so good that i will purchase another cake from there if I have another event. read more

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Definitely our new go-to bakery! Everyone loved that red velvet cake for a birthday dinner we had. It feeds over 12 people I'd say & was $50. They have cakes already made and sold for a little less expensive. I love the icing, it was so good. I suggest not getting a filing because the icing is enough and the cake is so moist that it doesn't need filing! My only complaint/suggestion/concern is if you have a special cake for pickup, just know it won't be ready by the time that they say. Arrive on time nonetheless so you can check-in with them & they will finish off their personal touches to your cake probably after this. I honestly don't blame them. Imagine how many people order cakes with sayings and never show up. It's a business and customers have to respect the business too. They also sell cards & balloons. It's a one-stop shop! read more

Mrs Maxwell's Bakery - Red velvet. White icing was delicious. - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I still can't believe they closed down. This really was THE ONLY bakery I ate cake from!

My grandparents would always get me the checkerboard cake here when I was young, so upset that they closed. After all these years I've still been searching for a similar recipe or cake. The frosting was so delicious. If any past employees are still in the baking industry please reach out :) read more

I've originally intended to go to Valencia Bakery in ENY to buy a pineapple filled birthday cake for my Dad-in-law. But it was closed. Then I remember about Mrs Maxwell's Bakery. I've brought a 8" yellow cake with pineapple filling for $22. I agree with the other reviews that the cake was fresh and tasty. But what impressed me the most of how fancy the person wrote "Happy Birthday Day" (see photo). It was artistic. read more

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Great experience with Maxwell's bakery in preparing for a celebration for our daughter. The parking lot is a great benefit as the store is on a very busy street and staff is helpful in going through cake options. Service was on point as the cake was available on time for pick up and looked great. Guests enjoyed the cake as it was moist and tasty. read more

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For the second year in a row, we received a cake with the wrong filling. Today, as soon as we cut the cake we called- none of the family likes strawberry filling at all. We called and spoke to a manager and she says 'stop, box the cake and bring it back' So we stopped the party, bring the cake back, they then tell us they don't have any more pineapple filling in the same size. The manager takes the cake back- which I find disgusting-and offers to give money back- on someone's birthday. Finally, they decide to go up a size on the cake and begrudgingly sent us on our way. This place has been a favorite of my family and will be closing at the end of the year but, it looks like the employees have checked out already. read more

I have been enjoying these yummy cakes for years!! My Mom used to buy my birthday cakes from here and now I buy my son's. I favor the whip cream cakes and when I order in advance I get whip cream only within the layers. It is sooooo perfect that way and not to sweet. Well not to me ;) I LOVE Mrs. Maxwell's!! read more

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I normally don't write very long reviews. However I felt inclined to share in detail my last two failed experiences with Mrs. Maxwell's Bakery. My family has been patronizing Mrs. Maxwell's Bakery for years. Even though we love their cakes, we will not be supporting this bakery anymore. The first issue occurred a couple years ago. I specifically ordered a Butter Cream cake with STRAWBERRY filling. Upon taking the cake home and cutting into it we discovered that it had LEMON filling. The second (and final) straw happened just yesterday when my family and I ordered a Butter Cream cake with half Strawberry and half Pineapple filling. When I called to place the order, I was told by a gentlemen named Omar that I wouldn't be able to place my order over the phone since it has two fillings. Instead, I would have to place my order online. I followed his instructions and selected my two fillings on their website. When I picked up my cake, I learned that it was NOT half and half filling, but instead a layered cake (both fillings mixed together). I was livid. I was told by one of the bakers that I should have "added the half and half request in the notes section of the website". When asked why this isn't explained on the website, the young woman just starred at me with a blank face. Unapologetically, they asked me whether I wanted a refund. I traveled all the way from The Bronx on a frigid day and did not intend to go home empty-handed. As an alternative, I requested a Butter Cream cake with Strawberry filling which they already had prepared. To our surprise the Butter Cream was sweeter than normal. Disappointment all around. We are going to find another bakery to patronize going forward. I was very upset with the way I was treated with such little compassion due to an error they made. Mrs. Maxwell's cakes aren't worth the headache. read more

I love the cakes and pastries here at Mrs. Maxwell's Bakery. Ever since I was a kid my grandparents would drive here all the time for cheesecake when Junior's wasn't an option of choice. I recently ordered a birthday cake for my son and they did a really good job with the decorations. The cake itself was moist and fresh with just the right amount of sweetness in the buttercream. We enjoyed every bite. This bakery is a must for all occasions! read more

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First time coming here, wanted to get a cake for my 70yr old mother's bday. I purchased the red velvet cake and it was outstanding! Can't wait to try other cakes. It was a huge hit at her party. Staff are awesome, profesional and friendly. Thank you so much Mrs. Maxwell's Bakery!!!! read more

Thanks for making this beautiful blue velvet masterpiece!! It was very pretty and delicious (I added the fondant pieces and the mermaid name piece) read more

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Their cake's are very pretty but so very dried Truthfully I had better and I won't be back The Best cake in Brooklyn is called Los Angelo's cake located on flushing ave Take j train to flushing ave and it's right down stair's I was going there first hand but they were closed So George you don't believe in putting oil in your cakes never said wet but every cake needs oil correct ? I'm sure you get alotta customer's Maybe I just came on a bad day or maybe I just had an old cake because I don't care what you say Your cake was dried and I had better sorry read more

Huge plus that this place has parking! The staff is so polite and they have a lot of patience. [While I figured out my order] I really love this staff & place. I'll definitely keep them in mind for events. I hope they try some VEGAN options. =] I haven't even tried the cake yet and I can't wait to go back to a place were you are loved as a customer =] read more

They were truly a marvel, a wonderful and comforting presence of commerce and 'bakery' in East New York. And, as we see, an anachronism. Too few of these types of establishments in general, even fewer in our communities of color. read more

We needed a cake with a photo of a pug on it, with "We're pugga miss you!," in less than 24 hours. Mrs. Maxwell's was on it like Blue Bonnet! Upon arrival, we handed off our pug photo and wrote out the salutation on a slip of paper and ten minutes later our awesome cake was ready to go. Mrs. Maxwell's showroom was festively decorated, smelled great (like cake), and the staff were beyond helpful. AND the price was lower than the quote I received on the phone! Mrs. Maxwell's Bakery is a gem, and I will be getting all of my cakes there from now on. You should, too! Word to the wise, though: if you don't want cursive or script for your cake message, you should probably specify up front. I didn't, but that's on me. read more

WARNING!!! If your diabetic or are on a low sugar diet than I would recommend steering clear!. Although they do have diabetic cakes, I've heard that they just doesn't taste the same....it would be like eating Tex Mex at those Chinese owned bulletproof places! This bakery is awesome!!! My grandmother, who had a legendary sweet tooth and pretty much introduced me the sugary sweet heaven that is dessert, bought all of our cakes for all occasions from this bakery. Now....I know that the amazing birthday cake is completely subjective and can even depend on one's upbringing and even ethnic background. For example, I LOVE Dominican style birthday cake...but Ms. Maxwell's is the complete opposite of that...I dare to say that it is a Semi-Southern- African American style cake!!! So that you can get the full spectrum, I'm going to extol the virtues of amazing birthday cake in order of importance 1) Icing - Should be a sweet and thick butter cream and have a little over 1/3 thickness of the actual layers of cake. There should also be thick decorative pipping along the top and outer rim of the cake with some kind of floral designs on the top in that same butter cream icing. For non-birthday cakes, love it when it is decorated with shattered orero cookies! That's right...I used "shattered" to describe cake decorating! Maxwell Rates - 4 solid stars! The icing is amazing! 2) Filling - If fruit based, should have real chunks of fruit in a gelatinous fruit flavored sauce.....if its going to be an Icing based filling, I would say, make it as thick as possible but not as thick as an actual cake layer (yes I love icing!) Maxwell's Bakery - 3.5! I'm only giving it that because the cake that I got for my Mom's belated birthday celebration, the filling was good but it could've been better...they needed to put more peices of fruit in the middle and make the layer a little thicker. 2) Cake - The cake itself should be so properly made as to be able to be eaten on its own. It should be moist but not sponge cake esque with a medium density and preferrable golden. Maxwell's Rating - 4 stars - To be honest, I rarely eat the actual cake of the birthday cake....if its not touching the icing or the filling then its not gettin' into my belly! They also have a party decorations area in the front part of the store and I was able to pick up some party plates, napkins, and cups...all for $3! in the clearance bin (My mom is extremely frugal!) One note of advice, I would just watch out on the prices when you get to the cashier, not saying the woman did it on purpose but....it was just annoying. read more

So I drove home from work yesterday, and needed To buy a last minute cake...I read the reviews on yelp and figured that this place must be good, the reviews were okay, but for a place that been around for so long only 30 reviews?!?...anyhow it was for my one year old brother's birthday. I ordered a plain cake with whipped cream...the smallest cake, pineapple filling, it was $28. That was the base price, I need light decor, it's was going to be around $41 to add a children's theme on a small cake, with no fancy filling. I decided to just stick to the "Happy First Birthday" writing, and it totaled up to around $30 and some change. I think that's a bit pricey for a plain cake, but money wasn't the object, I just thought maybe it tasted heavenly. I went home, we cut the cake and sadly it was strawberry (love strawberries, just sick of it). The extra they charged me for whipped cream was pointless, because it was flippin buttercream, got the opposite of what I ordered, and it still didn't bother me. What bothered me was that it tasted like a packaged cake from hostess, fake chemical frosting, and yucky packaged cake that's filled with crap, and that is what pissed me off! Maybe this place was good a long time ago, I don't know, but my experience was negative. I am not picky, despite all the downsides, and getting the wrong order, all I needed was for the cake to be worth the taste. Everyone hated it, not just me. I don't like being negative, but please, don't be naive like me, this place is a waste of time and money, go somewhere else for a good cake, my local PathMark bakes more better cakes!!!!! read more

This place is the fckng WORST. It's 10:01. My cake was supposed to be ready, with all the writing done, at 10am. I've stood in line for almost 20 mins, for the cake not only not ready, but they haven't even put frosting on the damned thing. No offer of a concession because they aren't ready...no apology...nothing. Ppl next to me have been waiting since before I arrived, the cake lady confirmed the spelling of the name...and STILL got it wrong. $130 for this. NEVER AGAIN!!! I wish I could give them NEGATIVE stars. read more

Mrs. Maxwell's is a family tradition for me. My grandparents bought their cakes. Then my aunt bought their cakes. Now I buy their cakes for family functions. There's a real old-school feeling to this place, which I love. I also like looking at the old photos of people at the bakery. The cakes are pretty affordable and moist, but are so light that they sometimes don't stand up to the fillings with real bits of fruit. They sometimes crumble when you cut into them. I would suggest cutting the bits of fruit smaller and making the cake just a smidgen more dense. Also, it's not uncommon for their cakes to shift slightly en route. Stabilize them well during the drive. My staple flavors include mocha, strawberry and pineapple. They're pretty tasty. The frosting is never too sweet and compared to other bakeries, it's not an overly excessive amount of frosting. Other goodies abound at the bakery: cookies, cheesecake, marble pound cake, but I'm more a fan of their yellow cakes with fruit fillings. It's also a convenient one-stop place where you can pick up a card, balloon, milk, cocktail size beef patties for parties and a cake, of course. And there's a parking lot, and they take credit cards. read more

Ruined my wedding cake...they didn't want to refund my money and wanted me to drive ALL the way from my wedding location to have drop off the cake, have them take two hours to fix it (which was not guaranteed), and drive all the way back to pick it up. Granted, their cakes are delicious, but they will no longer receive any of my business. Save this place for petty birthday cakes or cupcakes because I had a memory ruined because of them. I am reporting them to the BBB. I'm just shocked how arrogantly they handled the situation. I'm only giving them one star because I have to in order to place this comment. read more

This was a staple for birthday cakes back in the fifties. I can still remember my folks bringing home that huge cake box filled with dry ice to keep the indescribably wonderful butter cream cake fresh. Loved those huge roses filled with calories! But when you're 7 or 8 who cares? So sorry to hear that they've closed for good. read more

We picked up a strawberry shortcake for a birthday event. It was light had just the right amount of strawberries. The cream was a typical cake cream. The prices are reasonable. The writing on the cake was magnificent. I don't think I have come across any person that has done dual colors! read more

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I grew up on Maxwell's cakes. I love love love their pineapple & strawberry cakes. Its soo yummy. All my family birthday cakes comes from here. read more

Mrs Maxwell's Bakery - Pink butter cream frosted cake with strawberry frosting. So yummy - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Nothing bad to say about this spot. The best tasting cakes I ever had! I can do without the food coloring but other then that, the cake and cream itself are tasty. Im so glad I don't live close to this place because I'd be 400 pounds already. They also take EBT folks. read more

We happened to run into this place by chance....it was last minute and we decided to have a bday party for our son. Their cakes looked so beautiful we had to at least try them once....it was perfection. We had the whipped cream cake...everyone loved it. read more

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Call your cake in ahead of time. It saves lots of time. There's parking in the lot right outside so no worrying about meters. You can run in, give them your name and watch them decorate your cake and you'll be ready to go within minutes. read more

Yum!!! Yum!!! Yum!! I ordered my best friend a red velvet/ cream cheese cake and it was some of the most awesome cake I've ever had in my 31 years of life!! It's a cool set up too because you can see the cakes being decorated; there's an open layout. The only minor drawback is that they could have a better system established for picking up cakes that have been ordered. I waited for 20-30 minutes for a cake that was supposed to have been ready for pick-up and it's kind of difficult to do that with a toddler in tow.........( but I'd only deduct a .5 start for that because the cake was so, so yummy!!!!)!!!! read more

Mrs Maxwell has never disappointed me yet. They been here forever and they cakes still taste the same from when I first taste it. I always call a day ahead to place my order when I need a cake for a certain occasion. However, I'm also a big fan of just stopping by to buy a slice of cake for $1.50. Cakes are very affordable and always fresh. Taste the same every time. My favorite is buttercream icing with buttercream filing. My parents love the buttercream icing with the pineapple filings and my sibling love wipe cream icing with strawberries filings. There is something for everyone in the family to enjoy. They do have half pineapples and strawberry filing, as well as vanilla and chocolate pudding fillings. I can go on and on. They also serve ice cream cake. I haven't tasted it yet, but when I do I will update my review. Not to mention I live very far from this place and I will travel to get a good cake read more

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Mrs. Maxwell's cakes are so delicious had to give it a five star rating. The staff in the bakery was cheerful and helpful. The bakery is very clean. The cakes are baked fresh everyday what more can I ask for. read more

Stop playing someone get the recipe fir Mrs Maxwell Cake ‼F**k that we need Mrs Maxwell Cake bake it's nothing out there that taste as good. If some one know's please tell me I have not yet taste anything that can compare to Mrs. Maxwell. Stop playing someone get the recipe read more

I ordered a Blue Velvet Birthday Cake for my Boyfriend. The decorator added an ugly design to cover up the fact that she left too much space on the cake. My mother sent me a picture. I asked for it to be removed. The decorator left an ugly dent in the cake. The cake also dis not have the cream cheese frosting and filling I requested. The manager swore it was. I sent in the pictures. They told me to bring them in a slice to authenticate that it was not cream cheese frosting. The nerve! Poor customer service and terrible cakes. After 10 years I'm taking my business elsewhere and telling all of my social media followers to do the same. Thus place has gone down hill. read more

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I like their cakes. I havent had it in long time. I ordered half lemon half whip cream. They gave all whip cream. I called they said bring cake back. I feel they should take loss if their staff made the mistake. How would we know until the cake is cut? Why would they want cake back. I guess I should have stayed away. It was for my bday and was looking forward to lemon. read more