Though I live in Queens (currently live in Saint Albans, have lived in Cambria Heights, Far Rockaway and Flushing) and there are many top notch bakeries out here and in Nassau County; I always stop off at Mrs. Maxwell's cakes to buy the yellow cake with chocolate buttercream icing and/or a strawberry shortcake. I drive into Brooklyn mostly to visit relatives during various holidays, so I stop off at Mrs. Maxwell's at least 8 to 10 times per year. When I worked in Brooklyn, I drove by more often and would have to resist the temptation to stop by daily. :D I cannot recommend them enough. Lastly, they are open at least part of the day on all major holidays. This is a great convenience for last minute shopping. Pay no attention to the Yelp address... which says San Fran... I live and post from Saint Albans, Queens. read more

Grew up on Mrs. Maxwell's cakes . .now my son is having their cakes for his birthdays. . . . If you are a Brooklyn born and bred native you you will totally understand :-) read more

Hands down best neighborhood bakery! I have to keep myself from going here everyday right around the corner from me. So damn good!

My sister ordered a cake for our Easter dinner and, as usual, it was the best! Always fresh, creamy icing and luscious chocolate middle layer between two yellow layers!! Can't wait for our next dinner at mom's. read more

Ok let's start with the fact I come in a week in advance order and pay for the cake FAST FORWARD day of pick up ... When I orders the cake I said ready for 2pm I arrived at 4pm .. So one will think cake would be ready ... Right ? NOPE so I see the young lady think her name was Anemlia? Any way she bring the cake out she then tells another co worker I need you to write on the cake ok ... 5 minutes pass and he is just walking back and fourth I then tell her miss I'm sorry but I am on a time press this cake was suppose to be ready by 2pm she then walks over to him and she says something to the effect of she on a time press and he goes .. Well you know what that means she'll be waiting longer ... EXCUSE ME? I purchased a 50 dollar cakes an week in advance and it's not ready two hours after when it was suppose to be done ? Really !! So I said let me speak to a manager she goes oh ok but he's gonna do it at this time her starts writing the happy birthday on etc and I meat ion to her how unprofessional and just plain out rude for him to say that she kept quite and boxed the cake ... I'm checking out I tell the cashier and she just looked at me dump founded like I'm wrong ... Ashamed because the cake was actually good but I'm sorry you don't treat customer like that. read more

Ever since I can remember every time it was someone's birthday in my home, my dad always got us a Ms. Maxwell's cake. I have been there dozens of times now that my father has passed and it's usually my turn to buy the cake. It's such a tradition to me that when I am not asked to bring the cake and I find a Nasty Costco cake or Carvel Ice cream cake I'm almost brought to tears. My family has owned a business a few blocks away from Mrs. Maxwell's for over 30 years. We even banked in the same branch with the owner what's his name. I can't even guess how many times I've been on line in front of or behind him. I couldn't imagine how many times we have glanced at each other and not even said hello. I'm sure my father and what's his name probably knew each other and were a bit more cordial and he probably doesn't even know who I am. This is fine, because I'm a fan regardless, and have a healthy respect for obviously a hard working man. The last time I was there he was outside in their new parking lot on a ladder lifting up his sign screaming at a delivery guy who's truck was striking his sign as it tried to leave. They added some new doors and are pretty uptight about entering through the wrong door I always get stopped and literally showed back out like a flipp'n little kid. If I tried to do that to any of my customers in Park Slope I'm sure they wouldn't come back (not that I would because every time they do it to me I almost feel like telling them to flip off or just not come back myself). I got to say one thing though through the years he has done his share in the neighbor hood and hired from within. They have a funny way of charging customers. I think they really need to come up with a new system, at least bring it up to the 1950's man. The service behind the birthday cake counter is great and their always very artistic with what they write on the cakes. But I have to say my experiences on the other counter are always much different. if you're in there on a busy day and you don't cut in front of someone else or scream load it is very easy to find yourself standing there for hours because their employees don't seem to understand the concept of a line or saying who's next. This is probably my most confusing review, if I was another person reading it I don't think I could figure out whether or not I like the owner, whether or not I like the service, but three things are for sure I really like his manager Sam (Hey Sam) who I have known for probably 20 years since his days in the bank, I really love the cakes for flavor or nostalgia take your pick, and I would defiantly recommend this place and always come back. read more

I have driven by Maxwell's Party Cakes for years but finally stopped in this past weekend. This is a truly amazing and unique bakery experience. A huge store with everything and anything you would need for a celebration (balloons, cards, etc), friendly staff, a big open kitchen where you see the cakes being made. The cakes and desserts are excellent. In addition to incredible cakes, you can buy individual serving of desserts - cake slices, napoleons, cupcakes. All delicious. The prices are half of what one might expect elsewhere. This is a true Brooklyn institution - if you are in the neighborhood, don't make the mistake I made by driving by all these years - stop in and see (and taste) for yourself. read more

Two words. Red velvet. I am quite the cupcake enthusiast and have sampled them from many a bakery across NYC. A friend of mine threw a party and I had the good fortune to taste the savory goodness that is Miss Maxwell's. It had to be the fluffiest, tastiest cupcake I've ever had. No frills or huge sizes or over frosting. Just one damn delicious cupcake! I've since then purchased cakes and cupcakes for my own events and the premises is clean, all pastries are baked fresh and they have a HUGE variety of sweets. Not to mention the fact that they're open every day (including Christmas and thanksgiving) and you can buy cards and balloons. Definitely a fan! (As if you couldn't tell by reading this) read more

We've been patronizing Mrs. Maxwell's for 50 years or more. I love the buttercream cakes, the pineapple filling has a wonderful taste and texture. So awesome that they sell cake by the slice as well, so when I stop in for a cake or other goodies to take to a meeting, I can take a little something home. The lemon meringue tarts are good too. read more

I absolutely love Maxwell's bakery. I have been going there since I was a kid, and its really the only place my family buy cakes from. I usually get buttercream icing, with half pineapple and half strawberry filling. I just ordered a cake for my son's 4th birthday and the cake itself was very good. My only complaint would be to be careful when ordering the edible decorations. it was to hard to eat. Next time I would order the cake earlier and have the cake decorations piped on. read more

I needed to purchase a Strawberry Shortcake for my daughter Birthday and asked if they had any,the young lady said, I will check in the back. She returned with a cake, I asked if it was whip cream and she said, yes. So, i purchase it and went home. When I took the cake out of the box - i was disappointed and so was my daughter. It was a butter cream cake . Why was i told that it was whip cream and it clearly was not read more

Just ok not the best pasteries. Some are too sweet. This place has been, around forever but you won't find extraordinary pasteries here

Mrs. Maxwell cakes are DELICIOUS ! I usually get vanilla custard filling .. We have to order for all family functions ! I wish the did fondant & number cakes. read more

After hearing about all the buzz on the street and on yelp i decided to give this place a try. I ordered the blue velvet cake and disapointment is the only word that comes to mind. There was way too much stabilized whipped cream and the cake itself was tasteless read more

I Love Mrs Maxwells cakes. I have not lived in the area for many years, but when I am there we stop for a wonderful birthday cake filled with pineapple filling. Yummy. When I was small, my father used to pick up an ice cream cake for my mothers August birthday. We were usually in upstate NY so the fear of it melting was very real. They packed the cake in dry ice and it was frozen solid after the 3 plus hour ride. Wonderful memories of the cakes read more

OMG... I love Maxwell's. I only get their buttercream cakes. I had them twice for my babyshower. Filing with strawberry and chocolate both times. read more

Hi my name is Christine. When lived in bkny my friends use to all ways brag about Mrs Maxwell so one day i went in . then i started ordering cakes from them. even though i now live out of state i still come back. my b-day was DEC 21 and where do u think my 12 inch cake came from???? yup u guessed it the wonder full Mrs Maxwell. they are very help full, very clean,the price is just right,love the fact that u could call and place your order. IN ALL THEY ARE THE BEST IN THE USA. I love my cake store read more

Nasty. I tried the yellow cake, red velvet cake, blue velvet cake, ice cream cake. I give up.

not sure if the same maxwells i used to go to probably 50 years ago, used to go with my father for the sprinkle cake