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The Cake Bake Shop - Carmel City Center, Carmel, IN

The Cake Bake Shop - Carmel City Center

4.8
4.8
5626 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 78 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Thank you for your interest in dining with us! Please note, for Afternoon Tea reservations, please contact our Events team. Any additional guests may not be added to your reservation nor do we honor multiple reservations intended to create a larger party. Thank you for understanding!

Transport yourself into a magical fairytale and prepare for an unforgettable experience. For our savory menu, we offer a lunch and dinner featuring some traditional dishes as well as our signature quiche and chicken salade. Our menu changes seasonally and everything on our menu is house made from scratch daily with our commitment to the highest quality and ingredients. Our full bar offers signature cocktails, Champagne and beer. Delicious three-layer cakes, as well as cheesecakes, pies, cookies, and other desserts fill our elegantly designed display case and are served daily. Gwendolyn's Cake Bake Shop's have become the destination of Indianapolis for celebrating all life's special occasions.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Dessert, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (317) 257-2253
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gwendolyn Rogers
  • Private party facilities
    Booking a Private Dining Room requires a food and beverage minimum.Please inquire with our Event Manager for availability: events@thecakebakeshop.com (317) 257-2253, ext 103.
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel / Westfield
  • Cross street
    799 Hanover Place, Carmel, IN 46032
  • Parking details
    Guest parking is in Veterans Way Parking Garage within Carmel City Center. The restaurant is located on the upper deck plaza level and the highlight of Carmel City Center.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,626 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Best Ambiance

  • Indiana

    Great for brunch

  • Indiana

    Most Booked

  • Indianapolis

    Best Ambiance

  • Indianapolis

    Great for brunch

  • Indianapolis

    Good for special occasions

  • Indianapolis

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cake Bake Shop at Carmel City Center offers a "magical" dining experience, perfect for celebrations. Guests rave about the "beautiful atmosphere," "delicious food," and "decadent desserts." The ambiance feels like a fairy tale, with unique touches like edible glitter. Though sometimes pricey and busy, it's "worth every penny" for special occasions.

5,626 Reviews
  1. Kimberly

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly. Food was wonderful. Waitress was helpful and was happy to take pictures. Cake was fantastic. Great place for special events

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  2. Leslie

    VIP

    Indiana

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alyssa did a phenomenal job! The service, the food and the ambiance was amazing as usual! My Mom and I LOVE this tradition every year! Thank you, Cake bake!

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  3. Stephanie

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve been here several times and this time was a miss. Table was not ready until 10min after our reservation time (and several tables were empty, it wasn’t due to other guests lingering). Server was slow to come to our table and wasn’t nearly as attentive as I’ve experienced on other visits. Our fries came out with no dipping sauce. Sever said they were waiting on clean ramekins. By the time we got the sauce the fries were cold. Not acceptable when they are charging you $14 for fries. Cake prices have gone up while the slices have gotten smaller. Not the top tier magical experience expected for the prices.

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  4. Linda

    Indiana

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My granddaughter had pic 2 with chicken velvet soup and chicken salad croissant. I had the ham, rosemary quiche with the soup also. It was delicious. Lavender lemonade was great. Gingerbread cake and coconut cake finished off our birthday lunch. Loved it!

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  5. Vanessa

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Party of 8 with a 130 reservation. Food and cocktails were fine. After meal coffee was served WITH A TO GO CUP at 220. I got up to snap a photo with my kids and the bill was served to the table. My guests felt obligated to pay. I was horrified. I was able to cancel their credit card charge and replace with my own, but my goodness - how embarrassing. It's fair to say that I should have given my credit card when we were seated, but serving coffee with a to go cup when we had not been sitting for even an hour felt a little beyond the beyonds. Men's restroom was inoperative. Closest men's facility is outside of the restaurant and down the road.

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  6. Susan

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    Philadelphia

    108 reviews

    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were welcomed warmly upon arrival at the front desk. Our table was ready on the front porch. The restaurant is beautifully decorated for Christmas. Our server. Beth knew it was my birthday. She remembers every year when I am celebrating my birthday. We had our drink order done promptly. My husband had a Bloody Mary which he thought was excellent. I ordered the chicken velvet soup for dinner. The soup was accompanied by a baguette. The soup was excellent. My husband ordered the gumbo poutine and the French onion soup. He thought both were amazing. For dessert, I ordered the Key Lime pie. My key lime pie came with a birthday candle which was a nice touch. The Key Lime pie is fabulous. My husband ordered the coconut cake which was wonderful. Beth was an incredible server who is very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend the Cake Bake Shop for a Birthday celebration or any occasion.

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  7. Chris

    VIP

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in a beautiful setting! Wonderful service too!
    The Cake Bake Shop - Carmel City CenterResponded today
    Hello Chris, Thank you for leaving us a five-star review. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed our service and ambiance! We hope to welcome you back again soon. Warmly, The Cake Bake Shop

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  8. Angela

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy our time at the cake bake shop. I would recommend a reservation during the holidays.

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  9. Jenna

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great overall service! Totally worth it for the experience & atmosphere, the cake is amazing!!!
    The Cake Bake Shop - Carmel City CenterResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Jenna, Thank you for leaving us a five-star review. We are delighted to hear that you received excellent service and that you particularly enjoyed our ambiance and delcious desserts! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon for your next visit. Warmly, The Cake Bake Shop

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  10. Paul

    VIP

    Dallas

    150 reviews

    5.0

    150 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ashley did a great job as our server! Food was excellent ! Cakes were phenomenal !
    The Cake Bake Shop - Carmel City CenterResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Paul, Thank you for leaving us a five-star review. We are grateful for the kind words regarding your server! We will pass your compliments along to Ashley. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your food and cake as well. We hope to welcome you back soon for another visit. Warmly, The Cake Bake Shop

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FAQs

The Cake Bake Shop - Carmel City Center offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 257-2253.

The Cake Bake Shop - Carmel City Center is rated 4.8 stars by 5626 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 78 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Cake Bake Shop - Carmel City Center

799 Hanover Place, Carmel, IN 46032

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    799 Hanover Place, Carmel, IN 46032
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel / Westfield
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Dessert, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Guest parking is in Veterans Way Parking Garage within Carmel City Center. The restaurant is located on the upper deck plaza level and the highlight of Carmel City Center.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gwendolyn Rogers
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (317) 257-2253
  • Private party facilities
    Booking a Private Dining Room requires a food and beverage minimum.Please inquire with our Event Manager for availability: events@thecakebakeshop.com (317) 257-2253, ext 103.
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