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The Cakeroom

4.1 (1.1k reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Renee B.

Last month, I ordered my mom's birthday cake online from them. I had a few cupcakes over the years and thought they were good in flavor but a little dry. I ordered yellow cake with chocolate icing in the small 6" size which is perfect for 4 people. Boy, it tasted just like the ones my mom used to make when I was a kid which is yummy. The chocolate was rich, more like milk chocolate not dark chocolate. It's suggested to not refrigerator the cake and I did not. My mom and friends loved the cake but one thought it was dry. It is an honest to goodness real dense cake, which means not filled with air to me. I will consider them for future cakes.

Cookie butter cupcake
Tra S.

I'm not sure if the whole of DC is on their fall diet or if it's been a slow day for the Cakeroom. She was empty at 5:00pm on a lazy Sunday and still had plenty of everything in the case. We opted for their cookie butter cupcake Andra slice of strawberry cake. The cupcake was definitely SWEET but hey this is America. However, she was also moist and light.

Kids are adaptable but seating on the weekends would be nice!
Naomi C.

They need more staff. That's the best way to put it. I get that it might be hard but yeah. Called to place an order for cupcakes and was put on hold for 32 minutes, the guy rushed me through my order, didn't have time to answer questions and they take payment up front so when I had to go inside to get my wallet I was put back on hold, which...fine. My fault anyway, my one memorized card number wasn't gonna cut it smh. Anyhow took my son and his friends for cupcakes after a spy museum hangout and honestly they were DELICIOUS BUT the staff refused to put the cupcake toppers on, there is no seating inside or outside for some reason, whether it was closed for a private event or just because, the ONLY seating is for the diner next door and they have big signs that say Diner Only. I had to balance the box, put the toppers on in their ROPED OFF window seat, and feed the boys on a bench outside which was blessedly unoccupied. Being middle school boys, they were fine, but it was a little much for an overstimulated mom on 4 hours of sleep and adrenaline after 5 hours with 5 middle schoolers. But the boys enjoyed, their cakes and cupcakes are amazing and I WILL order again, but maybe be a smidge more prepared lol.

Toya D.

After spending the afternoon in Penn Quarter, we decided to pop on over to Adams Morgan for some sweet treats. This place is cute and the smell of baked goods hits you as soon as you hit the door. What I had: LEMON LAVENDER CUPCAKE -- delicious frosting, dry cake. I wanted to love this. BROOKIE -- delish! Good balance of crisp crust and soft center. I would go back for another brookie (and maybe a lemon bar) the next time I'm in the area. __ I eat. @f.hux I thrift. @DCthriftish

Biscoff cheesecake
Alexis H.

We stumbled in here during Adams Morgan Day. We ordered the biscoff cheesecake and strawberry cheesecake. Very very tasty. Reasonably priced. The guy taking the order just seemed tired so I'll give him a pass. I'll definitely return and try another cheesecake!

German Chocolate
Candice H.

A HUGE German chocolate cake from this establishment was the star of the show at a party I attended last night. AMAZING! I can't decide whether to rush over and visit the shop or avoid it for life. (Grandma! Your foot!) I've heard the carrot cake was amazing, too.

Ashleigh T.

Stumbled in the Cakeroom after an afternoon lunch with friends. This was going to be my final stop for the day. I have passed by this place a few times while in this area but I never stopped in. Wowza this place is gem they had just about everything for someone with a sweet tooth cakes, cupcakes, cookies, cheesecake, bars, lattes and I'm sure a few things that I didn't see. I decided to order a little of this and that. I went for two cookies, a cupcake and a brookie. I also ordered a slice of pumpkin cheesecake for my friend. The cashier was super friendly and helped me make some choices i.e the carrot cupcake. Unfortunately I got home only to realize I wasn't given a brookie. I don't like lemon and I'm very upset that my thing I wanted most didn't make it in my bag. I'm hoping everything else is good. The cake room is really cute and has a great variety I think they have something for everyone.

Cupcake

Ordered a wedding cake tasting box for $25 and I was very disappointed to receive 5 average cupcakes. When placing the order it says you will receive either cupcakes or cake slices, but to receive all cupcakes is disappointing. Especially given that the cupcakes are only $3.50 each, so it would have been cheaper to just go in and order 5 cupcakes. If you are planning on cake tasting, just go in and order the cupcakes they have in shop. Overall, the cupcakes were dry and stale. Would not be surprised if they were two days old. The customer service was amazing, and I appreciated the baker working.

Dry cake
Kristen C.

Very dry and old tasting vanilla cake. Looks like cake was over baked. Really disappointing given the price point. They were not willing to replace when I went back.

Peanut Butter cheesecake
Jay M.

My daughter and I stopped here unexpectedly after running weekend errands. The line was almost to the door but moved fast. I had the peanut butter cheesecake and it was great. Pleasant decor and clean overall. The cheesecake slices were about $5-6 each which I thought was reasonable.

Assorted dozen
Graysen V.

My mom sent these cupcakes for my birthday! The assorted dozen was incredible, with such a diverse range of flavors. They had all the classics like chocolate/chocolate, red velvet, cookies and cream, but also some fun ones like cookie butter and chocolate peanut butter. Cakeroom has equally decadent cake and frosting, which is hard to find. The frosting is rich and velvety, and the cake matches! The cake stayed moist over the several days I had it, which I was incredibly impressed by. Definitely will be asking my mom to order these again next year!!

Vegan Cupcakes
Tawnie G.

This place has been hit or miss. Sometimes they have several vegan options and sometimes only one. Half the time the cupcakes are really good and half the time they're stale. Appreciate the vegan option, don't appreciate how expensive they are. Ultimately, I'd say not worth it and I'd just make the trek to Out of the Bubble for outstanding vegan treats!

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oreo cheese cake was decent but whipped cream topping had a strange chemical sort of taste to it

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Still amazing! We moved from DC about 3 years ago and was glad on our visit back to see they were still there. Wonderful cupcakes!

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Cakes and cupcakes are delicious! The chocolate and speculoos cakes are my fave. The guy who works there is pretty rude though.

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