rly wanted to do the chocolate making activity but its 21+ due to alcohol content in chocolate. the interior is super retro, vibrant, and u can come in to take pictures which i did! bought some chocolate popcorn, super dark, rich choc. no soggy popcorn here, finished this the next day read more

The Cake Drip - Do-It-Yourself Food Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Underwhelming and expensive experience. The ambiance is super cute and perfect for all the pictures you could imagine taking. However, for $75 dollars I was completely unimpressed with the food served. For the make your own chocolate bar, you can choose your type of chocolate and three mix-ins. While you wait for that to set, they serve two other desserts. The lemon pound cake slice tasted store bought and the cheesecake topping was just too sweet. The "fondue" was just not bad. The chocolate had an odd taste and the strawberries were over ripe. I ended up eating two plain marshmallows and leaving the rest. Ultimately, I didn't think the experience was worth the price and was disappointed at the selection offered. read more

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I finally made it out to the Cake Drip!! I have to say I was missing out!! From the moment I stepped in I knew I was gonna have a great time. The vibe took over. We were greeted by Ayla. She was so gracious and explained how the tasting would go and brought us champagne. Once the bubbles started flowing we got to choose what we would put in our chocolate bars. I put potato chips, toffee bits, and m&m's. Our bars were taken to harden.We got cheesecake and chocolate spoons to sample. They were each divine. Finally we got a dessert box filled with cake, marshmallows, dipping chocolate and sprinkles. Again everything was delicious!! We took a few pictures while we waited for our bars. There are definitely lots of photo opportunities. We also got to meet the owner Faronda who was so sweet and ensured we were having a good time. Ayla brought us our bars and they were wrapped in grinch paper. My bar was soo good!!!! The service, the experience, and the desserts were impeccable. I absolutely cannot wait to go back. As a matter of fact I already booked a girls day for February. You got to go!!! read more

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This is a very unique and enjoyable way to hang out and spend an evening. My friends and I decided to go with the chocolate flights which was $45pp or $65 per couple. This included champagne throughout the event your choice of chocolate three toppings for your chocolate bar(s) and a unique dessert box which included marshmallows, fresh fruit, cake bites. Making our own chocolate bars was perfection. You can choose between milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate. I had 3 add ins which I choose sea salt, walnuts, and almonds. This small business owner has a great eye for service and is sure to fit anyone's sweet tooth! We made reservations in advance for our group and happen to have the whole place to ourselves, plenty of photo ops and laughs with friends. A special thank you to Ms. Faronda, she and her family were a pleasure and my friends and I enjoyed this unique twist on the popular DIY workshops. Me and my friends truly had a blast! Looking forward to a cake decorating event! read more

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I just wanted a chocolate bar so I used the kiosk outside the location. It was quick and easy to use. They have a lot of options for toppings and you choose your top 3. I choose caramel, toffee, and cake pieces. I wish they put more description for the cake to let me know that it was pink cake. I assumed it was going to be vanilla cake so I would have made a different topping decision if I knew it was pink cake. However, the chocolate bar still came out great. It is huge and made with quality chocolate. They tell you it takes about 30 minutes and my bar was ready in exactly that time. I will definitely go back to try out the full experience soon. read more

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What a great place to go with your daughter, mother, sister, girlfriends, or anyone who enjoys cakes & desserts. The place is decorated so beautiful! Very Instagramable. I took my mother & friend we did the chocolate flight. Unlimited champagne & tons of yummy desserts to try. They also offer cake decorating workshop. read more

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I always like to be as inclusive as possible especially when I write reviews because I want people to understand my point of view as well as understanding that the review can only go so far and one has to take the leap of faith and make the experience their own. I read other reviews dedicated to The Cake Drip and I am here to debunk them entirely. Many wish to say that this place is a ¨gimmick¨and in this case it is, but in a positive manner. The Cake Drip isńt an establishment that´s trying to sell you their hopes and dreams and scam you rather provide you with a beautiful experience in the form of chocolate. If I can compare it directly to something I would say that The Cake Drip is similar to the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory and I don't say that lightly. The Cake Drip is absolutely fantastic and it made my happiness level sky rocket. As you can see by my photos, if you love photography just like I do this is a perfect place for you to visit. If you love chocolate and a light-hearted ambiance this is also the place for you! I cam here to celebrate life with my parents because I will be going to college soon and the owners made our experience unforgettable. The owners are extremely inviting and caring and their daughter is professional and always on top of her game. If you want to go on a date with your lover, some friends or maybe want to go on a fun chocolate adventure with yourself, this is the place to go! Also, I want to add that the restrooms are top notch and full of feminine products, which is very helpful. This establishment is also only 21+ so make sure you keep this into consideration. Enjoy! Xoxo Instagram: @uvabby read more

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I first saw a video of the Cake Drip on Tiktok and knew I had to come here. Had so much fun! Didn't expect it would be this fun. My friends and I had a blast too. At the time of creating the reservation I was told it would be an hour experience roughly. We ended up staying for about 2.5 hours. We just enjoyed each other's company and socialized while completing our flight. We all did the chocolate flight tasting. I created a white chocolate bar with sea salt, caramels, and sour patches. So tasty even to experience the other ladies DIY chocolate bars. I will definitely be back in the near future. The business is family oriented. Boy are they super sweet too! Enjoyed them being around for fun conversation, pictures, and serving us. Cake Drip is the new way to enjoy desserts after work. If you're seeking Instagram places, this is it in Hyde Park. read more

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We had a great experience here for a friends birthday. There was 10 of us and the staff was more than accommodating for us. It's a perfect backdrop for cute pictures and they gave us a light to make sure we had the best shots. We got cute glasses of champagne as we sat down. They have a non alcoholic option too. Bless the guy who had to take care of us because we drove him crazy asking questions and taking forever to choose our bars. He made it fun for us. For the experience, we started off making our own chocolate bar. Put the toppings on and they took it in the back to set it. While it set we had a round of cheesecake with chocolate spoons then a big box of cake with toppings to decorate. Each time we got glasses of champagne. We took cute pics laughed and danced. Make sure you make reservations especially if you have a big group! read more

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I really wanted to enjoy my time at Cake Drip and support this Black-owned business in Hyde Park. There were some pros, but overall I know there could be some improvements that could keep this place going and build its business even better. The moment my friend and I walked in, the DJ was extremely loud. We heard about the noise issue from what was going on with some complaints in the news, so wanted to support and know that this was the vibe - more of a "club" vibe. Yet, at a dessert bar, we wanted to hear one another and catch up. We had to move tables and it didn't help. We asked the manager and DJ to turn down the music and no one kept it that way as someone was celebrating their birthday, on top of the table and chairs, so our comments fell on deaf ears. We even tried to Facetime friends to show them the spot and see if they wanted to come, but couldn't even hear... The desserts were cute. They were paired well with the alcohol and sparking options. ... but again, we couldn't really talk about it since we couldn't hear anything. We were asked how long we planned to stay as there were "other people with reservations" and basically booted out of our table to stand at the 'bar' in the back (to finish what we paid almost $100 for) ... no one even came to the table on a reservation, so the boot was for not. Would I come back? probably only if I could sit and enjoy a dessert with some friends and catch up and hear one another or we're just eating and staring at one another in silence. As someone on the spectrum, there's just too much going on for me to see this as a dessert bar more than it is a club atmosphere. I want so badly for this business to thrive, but some feedback should be listened to especially if it's from a loving place. read more

Went to Cake Drip for a friend's birthday. We did the chocolate bar experience and had a fantastic time. Cake drip is a great place for a first time date, a girls night out, an anniversary or just something fun to do. The owner and her staff were great. They explained everything as we went. I would certainly do it again! I 1000% recommended you check it out! read more

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The best way to end date night is with dessert of course. This hidden gem in the south Howard area was perfect. This place was nothing but good vibes all around. I think it may be tailored more towards a girls night out but nonetheless it's still enjoyable with a significant other. Make sure you go hungry because they give you plenty of desserts . This was a great experience and definitely something very unique that you won't find in too many places. I was able to try the make your own candy bar and it was a really cool experience. The desserts were great and the service was on point. I will definitely have to come back to fulfill my sweet tooth cravings. I fully support any black owned business. read more

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such a cute date night spot! Made a resy and took my bf for our anni, and he loved it! First, our servers were the sweetest and so attentive! They give you complimentary champagne, I had around 4-5 glasses (not stingy about it). We both created our own chocolate bars. While waiting for the chocolate to set, we had cheesecake that came with chocolate spoons, as well as pound cake, strawberries, and chocolate dip with pink sprinkles. The place is obviously stunning, and the playlist is phenomenal. So many throwbacks that I appreciated. The vibe was giving what it needed to give. My chocolate bar came out tasty! My only suggestion is to have an alternative for cheesecake for those who are lactose (me) lol. Thankfully they had dark chocolate as an option for the chocolate bars, which didn't irritate my stomach. Overall, such a fun and creative experience to do with the girls or a partner! read more

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It's very unique that is for sure. I'm all for gimmick places but if I wasn't drunk when I saw the portion sizes come out I would have said something. Looking back at it, it is a gimmick place so you should check it out so you have IG content for like months... Lots of places to take pictures. The DJ was fun and everyone was dancing like we were at a club. read more

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The decor here to TO DIE FOR!!! So cute!!! Very thought out for the gram!! The service was very good!! Food was average, not bad but nothing to rave about. Wish they would have had the chocolate experience every day so we could do that! read more

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Super nice staff, a vibe, good music, very fun, the champagne was of quality. I would definitely do it again. I would love for them to answer the phone. I had questions about cake reservations, I called all that Thursday. I ended up doing the chocolate bar. read more

The Cake Drip - Create your own chocolate bar. - Do-It-Yourself Food Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The Cake Drip is a wonderful addition to Hyde Park Village. The shop is whimsically decorated with fun, upbeat music. We made a reservation for a chocolate flight for two. We split the flight ($65 in total). The flight includes: 2 customizable chocolate bars to take home, ,champagne, a "sushi" chocolate board, and a "fondue" tasting. The owner, Veronica, is absolutely amazing. She and her daughter were extremely friendly and tended to our every need. We started off with a glass of champagne each and customized our chocolate bars. We selected the chocolate type as well as our three toppings, which were all brought to us so that we could create the chocolate bar ourself. There was quite the variety of topping options, ranging from fruit to bacon bits and potato chips. We then had the "sushi" chocolate tasting, comprising of 3 types of cheesecake, 3 chocolate spoons (milk, white and dark chocolate) as well as some fresh strawberries. The chocolate was delicious and we enjoyed the presentation. The last "course" was the fondue course. Since my date has celiacs, they modified the board to include macaroons rather than cake. We were also given strawberries, sprinkles, homemade marshmallows and of course chocolate. Overall, this was a great experience in a prime location. I was particularly fond of the music (R&B / modern rap). Veronica informed me that they also have live music on Friday nights starting at 7 pm. We will be returning! read more

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What a fun experience! My best friend took me to The Cake Drip to celebrate my birthday back in June. Immediately upon entry, I was immersed in upbeat music to set the tone. We split the couples package and were treated to complimentary champagne, a mini cheese cake flight, fruit and other snacks with different chocolate sauces, and of course, we got to make our own chocolate bars! In full honesty, I wanted to book this experience for all of the photo opportunities, and they did not disappoint! There are several areas for photos so be sure to take advantage! I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the chocolate-- I think it is the best chocolate I have ever tried! Highly recommend for a girls day or a special celebration! read more

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This place has only been open for about a month and I can say it is probably one of the cutest places I've been to in a long time. The decor is so girly and had flowers pretty much everywhere. Absolutely loved it! Definitely a perfect girls night out kind of place with plenty of photo ops for social media. We did the DIY chocolate bar and it was so fun! The hardest part was trying to figure out the 3 mix ins as they had such a variety! Then while the chocolate cools they serve mini desserts while sipping on some champagne. I mean best day ever! The owner was there and she was such a delight. She also mentioned they will be opening another location in St Pete in the summer of 2021 that will serve brunch. Can't wait to check that out! read more

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I am not a cake or chocolate person, but I had a blast here! The owner was super sweet and extremely accommodating. Ayla (or Ilya, not sure how to spell her name-sorry!) was the one assisting us and she was super personable and through. Will definitely recommend and will be coming back! read more

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GO IF YOU CAN! Def book an experience on open table! It's worth it. You get unlimited champagne (the rim is topped with buttercream and jolly ranchers. You get to make your own chocolate bar, you get to taste cheesecakes and cakes. You'll need a Togo box but it's super exclusive if you get a reservation because they won't let anyone in. If you're an instagrammer, it's a place to post. read more

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Just come. It's so nice and the employees are super sweet! I'm so happy this made me so happy and I can't wait to come back. Fun and cute!!!! read more

I absolutely LOVE this place. This was my 4th visit as I always treat friends here for b days or cute girls night out type of vibes. The service is exceptional. We were greeted as always, asked our choice of music and since we were return customers were comped a bottle of champagne and charcuterie!!!! An amazing experience and can't wait to return for another girls night. Absolutely amazing!! read more

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Absolutely AMAZING IN EVERY WAY!! This experience was great. I went with a group of friends for a birthday celebration. Made reservations the same day and everything was smooth. Hostess and staff were amazing and accommodating. This place is beautiful and definitely great for pictures. We all ordered the chocolate flight and created our own candy bars. Again, the best experience ever!!! The chocolate experience allows you to make your own candy bar with your 3 chosen ingredients that are offered from listing. Once you make you candy bar you are served cheesecake with a sample of chocolates. When your candy bar comes back it's so cute. And the packaging is great. The atmosphere is fun and the music great!! On top of all of that, you're given a to go box with more goodies. Highly recommend!!! Will be back!!! read more

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First time here and they get three stars for trying. Honestly the three stars are for the music. If you read other reviews you'll get a feel for the process. You're seated, given a glass of champagne, choose your chocolate and fillings, make said chocolate, get cheesecake, marshmallows etc to try, take pictures while you wait for your chocolate to harden and that's it. My opinion: not worth it. The place is so small that you're literally trying to take pictures on top of people trying to eat at their tables. We were told that we'd get a glass of bubbly during each stage and we did not. The cheesecakes were the Costco version and they tasted like the walk-in freezer. Lastly, the chocolate did not stay solid. By the time we received it and walked back to the car it was a melted mess--so we had to rush home and put it in the fridge but each time it was taken out to eat it melted again within 5-10 minutes. If you're an IG junkie and just want some pictures for the 'gram, live it up. But if you're looking for an actual quality experience, skip it. Go to Bern's dessert room or Chocolate Pi. read more

UPDATE: it took them 9 days to begin processing my refund. I called four times during the week and was assured each time that it was already processed and I should see it on my account in a day or two. So they lied. Finally I spoke with the owner (Ayla?) and she was so passive aggressive with me. She knows my name but still called me "babe". So unprofessional. I think she was never going to issue the refund and was just hoping I'd forget. Ugh. They are not ADA compliant. I even called ahead before booking a reservation to make sure they could accommodate someone in a wheelchair and they said yes so that I would book, but changed their mind the day before our reservation. You don't get to choose when you're ADA compliant. You either are or you're not. They were totally fine with excluding us due to a disability. It's disgusting and it hurts my heart. They ruined Mother's Day for my mom. I will never even consider coming to this overpriced sleaze hole. It's not like we were asking for something out of the ordinary. read more

This place was so cute and a great experience for a girls night or a birthday! The customer service was great and everything was done in a timely manner. The atmosphere was so fun and trendy. There were two main places for photo ops that were cute. For the chocolate experience you get to make your own chocolate bar with 3 toppings, then they bring out a chocolate tasting that includes 3 pieces of cheesecake, and then a treat box that is basically like a small fondue set with melted chocolate and marshmallows, strawberries, and cake. They give you 2 options for this experience you can for a single or couple. It's cheaper when you do couple and split it with another person. read more

The Cake Drip - Chocolate and cheesecake tasting - Do-It-Yourself Food Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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This is such a cool experience. It is reservation only to eat inside and get the full experience, so make sure you reserve ahead of time. We tried the Treat box that came with marshmallows, strawberry, cake, sprinkles, and our two choices of melted chocolate (we chose milk chocolate and white chocolate). We also ordered the chocolate cake (also customizable as to toppings and drizzles). We LOVED it. Not only was it such an aesthetic spot, but the desserts were amazing. read more

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Was a very fun experience! The chocolate is truthfully delicious, you get to pick 3 mix ins (my personal favorite was captain crunch cereal!) and you also get two sweet treats! The cheesecake was a little overwhelming on the sweetness factor, but I really enjoyed the fresh strawberries dipped in warm chocolate. For those more adventurous they offer such an array of mix ins, from Oreos to hot Cheetos! read more

The Cake Drip - Do-It-Yourself Food Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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The Cake Drip was fabulous; the girls that get it get it. Visiting my cousins in Tampa and decided to visit cake drip for something to do. Not only was the decor was simply cute so we're the activities. The young ladies that worked there were professional, knowledgeable and very friendly. Be prepared for a delicious experience of chocolate, cake and Champagne from beginning to end. read more

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From the moment when Kashif greediest us at the door. Our experience at Cake Drip was amazing. It made my sister date something to always remember. Super cute, fun and romantic. read more

The Cake Drip - Do-It-Yourself Food Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Extremely overpriced brunch/high tea. All the food was clearly store bought and minimal portions. The photo ops are cute, but not almost $200 cute. (For 2 people incl ADVANCE gratuity) read more

Super cute and fun experience! The staff was super friendly and attentive. We did the champagne with chocolate bar. read more

The Cake Drip - Do-It-Yourself Food Near Me - Tampa, Florida

AMAZING!!!!! I love my experience at The Cake Drip! The owners were so nice and amazing. My friends and I were celebrating a 21st birthday and the owners were so fun and made us feel so comfortable. They we also very compatible with on of our friends who is gluten free. The music kept me alive and the photo walls were beautiful will definitely visit next time I come to tampa read more

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So first let me say that this was an amazing experience and well worth the $55. My girlfriends and I decided to plan a evening trip to the Cake Drip. We made a reservation for 6:00 and got there earlier and they were able to accommodate us. upon arrival they do make you pay in advance which seemed a bit awkward because they require you to tip in the beginning which you don't know how the service is going to be and that was a little off-putting. they brought out candy dipped champagne glasses as our first entrée so to speak. Then we received a slip of paper where we could pick out what type of chocolate we wanted and three choices of fillings for our candy bar. I chose bacon bits marshmallows and peanuts as those were my favorite. I could have easily chills four or five toppings the option to add additional toppings for a charge should have been an option. after we made our candy bars they took our candy bars away and then came out with a sushi board so to speak. The keyboard had three different cheesecakes, chocolate spoons, as well as the strawberries and a sauce on the side side. all were pretty freaking amazing. After that we received a box and the box had marshmallows, cakes , chocolate sauce and sprinkles, again amazing. My only complaint was when we got there the waitress/hostess told us for it to be cheaper we should do one couple and one single. considering there were three ladies there the couple only gave you one board to share between two and one box when we asked if we could just change it and add on an additional single it was not allowed. I was more than willing to pay for an additional single however she stated that there was no way this could be done. Disappointing. Also once I got home my candy bar had been switched with my friends candy bar and her candy bar had coconut which I am allergic to so it was pretty much a waste for me. luckily we both decided that it was worth the drive 30 miles to switch off our candy bars so that we could each have our respective candy bars. Overall I think it is worth a trip to the Cake drip even if it's a one and done. I would definitely revisit however I will double check all of my options before I left. read more

The Cake Drip - Do-It-Yourself Food Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Whoa!!! Did someone say Prosecco was part of this experience? Making a chocolate bar or several was crazy... I got the the dessert experience that you would not beliveve. From the moment you enter the doors to this hidden gem, you are immediately engulfed with the experience as your sense of smell is heightened with rich aromas of chocolate... the decor is that of no other... with florals and neon signage creating an environment sure to take you to wonderland where you will enjoy the full experience of boutique dessert making, served with the friendly smiles that are sure to make your visit one to remember. The environment is so lively, upbeat, fun and a great place for the next date night or group night of fun. Either way you need a reservation so make one and definitely check out this gem of Tampa. Cheers read more

I had so much fun here! The staff was amazing! We tried a little bit of everything. The best part was making your own candy bar. This place is perfect for date night or ladies night out! read more

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If you want a fun interactive experience I highly recommend this place! We did the chocolate bar experience and it was well worth the price. You get to make your own chocolate bar that you take home. You also get champagne, cheesecakes and a cake box. Everything was so delicious! The interior design is very instagrammable and artsy. They even asked us what we wanted to listen to on their speakers. I would definitely go back again and again! read more

The Cake Drip - Take-home cakes with dipping chocolate and sprinkles - Do-It-Yourself Food Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Take your money elsewhere. Decided to have my birthday here for brunch. It was a cute place for those insta photos but not worth $65. The food and sweets were prepackaged from Costco. Could have got myself a nice steak at Berns. On top of that the Manger or owner that day was so unprofessional. She needs some customer service training or something. She had a stank face as if we were on her nerves. There were even some rolled eyes. There was no friendly greetings. Asked right away if we had a reservation. Never even thanked us from coming. She sat right in the middle of the room monitoring as if we were going to steal some fake flowers or something. The servers were sweet though. 1 star for that and 1 star for concept. read more

From Girls Night to Date Night with ya boo! This is a must do in The Hyde Park Area. From the dope music to get photos you get to take is an amazing experience all together will be returning soon read more