Sophisticakes

I have ordered several cakes from Sophisticakes over the past few years and have always received rave reviews on it from our guests. The cakes are beautifully decorated and taste great! They are a little on the pricey side but worth it for the quality of cake that they deliver!

I live in the area of this bakery so it’s very convenient, but after the past experiences I am steering far clear of here. My husband ordered a birthday cake years back, all chocolate with raspberry. Terrible. I don’t base this review on that experience though. I worked at a bakery myself and know there are mediocre combinations at any place. I decided yellow cake was more their forte.
So a few months back I stop to get some cake slices and pecan bars for dessert. No one in the store even acknowledged my presence. They all looked up from their work too. I know there is maybe only one salesperson on a Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon, but the least the other cake decorators could do was say hello and that someone would be with my shortly. I walked out. At least 5 minutes past from the time I walked in the door. However, what really has sealed it for me was me walking by this past Sunday and 2 of the cake decorators were outside awaiting a person with a dog. They proceeded to pet the dog and the dog brushing against their aprons! To top it off the dog came in the shop with them. I was disgusted. It was not a service animal, had no harness, it was being petted which indicates pet. I am sorry to say that I will not even consider returning to this bakery.

I asked for a simple 10 inch red velvet cake with cream cheese icing and a simple zebra pattern on top with hot pink writing. What did I get? A bunch of black and white squiggly lines and pink writing. NOT WHAT I ASKED FOR AT ALL. When I ordered it and paid for it they were more than happy to do it. «Sure we can do it. No problem. Whatever you want.» Seriously, all they had to to do was put black strips of icing across the cake; the cream cheese was already on there!!! How difficult would that have been? Absolute disgrace that a bakery can’t put simple black and white stripes on a cake. Maybe because I didn’t get the $ 114 cake they wanted to sell me first; they intentionally messed up the cheaper cake. It wouldn’t surprise me. DO NOT GO HERE! You’ve been warned.

I found this bakery after exhausting every recommend bakery to no avail. In frustration I called and blindly placed an order for a 3D cake shaped like an Oscar Award. First, they exceeded my expectations in the design of the cake. I couldn’t have expected such an accurate depiction of what I wanted. Just the look of it was the highlight of the party. But, then we carefully watched the guest of honor cut the cake and I held my breath… then the first exclamation and thereafter was how great the cake tastes! IT WAS DELICIOUS! !!! I cant imagine anyone going wrong with choosing this bakery. The owner definitely has a passion for cakes. You want an impossible cake in design and most importantly taste. It is this place. Tell them Tomika sent you!

I first visited Sophisticakes for a cake for my 5-​year-​old twin boys. They were into castles and Knights at the time. Kathy and her crew came up with the most incredible castle with turrets and dragons, even a drawbridge and moat! We had so many oohs and ahhs and wow! Once they tasted Kathys amazing butter cream icing they were completely blown away! That was 12 years ago and we have had a Sophisticake for every birthday since! While they are no longer having the big parties with every kid they know and no more theme cakes, over the years Kathy and her crew crafted Pokemon. Yu Gi Oh, SpongeBob, Spider-​Man, Soccer fields, and a giant roller blade cake for a skating party! Now we just get cakes with their names. But a trip there always includes cake pops, cupcakes, cookies, and on the weekends their luscious sticky buns! Get your next cake there!

This is one of those places where everything generally looks better than it tastes. They do create cakes that are beautiful to look at. However I have found their cupcakes and cakes to generally be dried out, not moist, as if they have been sitting around for several days. They load the small cupcakes up with too much icing so that it overpowers the cake. I don’t believe the quality is any better than you’d get in the grocery store, but it’s okay.

We got a birthday cake here for my girlfriends fathers birthday. It was a chocolate chip pound cake with buttercream icing. We also tried their red velvet cupcakes. The cupcakes were good, but I have had better. The icing was a little too sweet for my taste and the cake itself was dry. The birthday cake was better. I was surprised that the chocolate chips were not baked into the batter of the cake itself, but we’re placed in the icing layer between the cakes. The icing was not quite as sweet as the cupcake, and hate a good taste. I will go back and give them another shot.

I ordered a cake for a bridal shower a couple weeks ago and had an idea of what I wanted but nothing too specific. Everyone was so nice and friendly and very helpful. I talked to two girls there and we came up with a design. The end result was beautiful! Exactly what I had hoped for! And it tasted just as good as it looked! I ordered the chocolate chip pound cake with vanilla butter cream icing… it was out of this world! It was a big hit and everyone is still raving about it. I can’t say enough good things about them. I highly recommend Sophisticakes and I’m sure they got a lot of future clients from the shower!

I’ve heard a lot about Sophisticakes in recent years but was always disappointed with their cakes at parties I’ve attended. I went in today to purchase a dozen cupcakes. Upon entering shortly after the bakery opened there were about 6 bakers and workers there who simply looked at me and said nothing. No one said, «Good morning» or even a simple «Hello.» They all just looked at me. I thought about how I would be fired for that at my job but chalked it up to them maybe not being morning people… despite the fact that they are bakers. A nice woman finally greeted me and gave me my dozen cupcakes ($ 38 is a bit pricey but my friend loves them).
I will say that the people who like the dense, not sweet and thick textured cake did like the cupcakes but the rest of us did not. There isn’t enough joy in their cakes for me.

This was the best blueberry pie I’ve ever had! So fresh and delicious. Perfect with a little scoop of ice cream. I had to restrain myself from eating the whole thing in one sitting.
Good eats!

I ran into Sophisticakes at the last minute. Right before closing time, I came in. The woman behind the counter was very pleasant and courteous even though it was closing time. This was the 4^th bakery I went to this evening. One was closed down, one closed early, and the third one looked dingy and dirty.
I tried a variety of cupcakes, cookies, biscotti, and other desserts. My fiancé had a craving so that’s why I was on such a search. She really liked the desserts. Personally, I thought they all were dried out and nothing exciting. I’m a huge dessert fan and for me to take one bite and put it down is a huge deal. Not if sure I will go back or not. I guess you don’t know until you try.

The best wedding cake I have ever had in my life. They are known for their pound cakes and for good reason. Get the chocolate chip! Their customer service is accommodating and delightful. Best cupcake: Chocolate Salted Caramel.

I ordered a half sheet of the chocolate chip pound cake with butter cream icing for a coworker’s baby shower. I didn’t want to spend too much since I had limited resources, but Sophisticakes knocked it out of the park! They worked with me to have a beautiful design and stayed well within my price range.
When we served the cake at the shower, a hush came over the room as people tasted it. Then there were gasps– this is literally the most delicious cake on the planet. Without exception.

Forgot to write on cake and would not give me a refund.
I stated I would not be back as a customer, I have gotten multiple cakes there before, and they could have cared less. Their cake is good but the customer service is bad.

I had a wonderful experience here when I had to order a cake last minute.
My dad ended up in the hospital the week of his birthday. We wanted to do something really special for him since he was not set to be released till the day after. My mom was recommended this place by a friend so I called them up and apologetically asked if there was any way they could have a cake ready the next day. (Their site says to give 7 days notice, especially on weekends and in their busy months, which is now). I explained the design and was told to email the picture I wanted. It was ready by noon the next day, which was his birthday.
My dad is a Seinfeld fan so the cake said «Happy Birthday Anti-​Dentite». It was perfect, exactly how I wanted it, and he loved it. I don’t really like cake but everyone raved about it, including the hospital staff who got to finish the rest after my family ate.
The staff was extremely friendly and actually got the reference haha. They let my sister and I use the bathroom after our long drive to Philly. I will definitely keep them in mind for future special occasions.

I used to like their cakes & cupcakes, but recently ordered some cupcakes, and when I was waiting to get them (since they weren’t ready for me), heard a lot!
#1– they keep everything in the freezer… apparently, they stock the freezers then pull from there– you are NOT getting a freshly baked cake! They asked when they were going to be eaten & when I said the next day, the counter girl said «OK, that will give them time to thaw– ha ha” — OK, if I am paying that much, they should be FRESH!
#2 When I was asking about a cake (which I ultimately ordered elsewhere, obviously), I dealt with a «designer» who had the vocabulary of an uneducated 12 year old who swore a lot. Now, I am very liberal, but when you work with customers, you have to be careful about that type of thing. Super unprofessional, and very, very much a turn off.
#3 I didn’t bother complaining to the owner, since I have seen her in action (while I was waiting forever for my cupcakes, she was in the midst of an argument with a customer on the phone & then hung up & talked about it with the other employees– at least I know where her employee got her cue for unprofessional behavior), but I will make sure everyone I know from the area goes elsewhere for their bakery needs…
Don’t wast your time– you can get pre-​baked previously frozen dessert items elsewhere for much less…

I went to Sophisticakes because I wanted to get my friend a cake for her 21^st birthday. When I got there Suzanne was helping me. (Very nice lady). I gave her some ideas as to what I was looking for and she suggested that she could sketch out a few designs for me and have me look at them to see which one would best fit my budget. She sent me an email the next day and I ordered the cake.
Long story short, the cake was AMAZING ! Everyone loved it especially the birthday girl. So thank you very much Suzanne and everyone else who worked together to make such a wonderful cake for my friend. Best believe I will be coming back for more lol. You guys are at the top of my list.

I was torn where to get the cake for my daughter’s christening because while bakery cakes are beautiful to look at, they’re usually too sweet for my taste. I decided to forgo my hesitance and order the cake from Sophisticakes and am I ever glad I did! Besides being almost too beautiful to cut, it was absolutely delicious! I arrived at 9 am to pick it up and at 3 pm when we cut the cake it was still incredibly moist & fresh. Staff was very helpful and courteous and the bakery was very nice & clean. I will be using Sophisticakes for all future occasions and will definitely recommend to all!

Definitely a huge fan of Sophisticakes baked goods! I’ve had their cupcakes, cake cake, Cinnamon buns, cookies… all scrumptious and delicious! I am a HUGE fan of the Chocolate Salted Caramel cupcakes! I got a WAD of caramel under my icing and it appeared to be rolled in salty goodness… I’ve only been here 6 or 7 times, but have never run into any of the issues the 1 star reviewers have had. I guess you could ask them when the cakes were made, but I’ve never had a complaint from anything I’ve purchased there.
As with any good bakery, it can be expensive… especially when you can’t make up your mind and start sampling everything! But if you have a special event, stop by and check them out. I do recommend you call a couple days before if it is a big event or a big holiday is coming up as that is busy time at Sophisticakes!

You know you’ve found a gem when the custom cake decorator gets a happy gleam in her eye My new favorite bakery for truly delicious, creative and beautiful custom cakes. They did an amazing job with Dearest Son’s mad science birthday cake (the «goo» icing was a hit — looked like real slime). They put in a repeat performance with my latest «queen» birthday cake.
Custom cakes are not cheap! The problem is that many «custom» places rely on fondant, putty, very dense cake and rice krispies. The result? Looks good, tastes meh. Not this place — real buttercream and moist, not overly dense cake.
If you’re looking for a custom cake, this is the place to go.