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JCakes
5 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT 06471, United States
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Ni
Review №1

Finding the perfect baker for your wedding day can be overwhelming and nerve wracking. J Cakes blew my expectations of a wedding cake out of the water! These were some of the best cupcakes I have ever tried, let alone at a wedding! My guests kept asking “who made these cupcakes?” and “This is your wedding cake? It tastes amazing!” My (now) husband and I really enjoyed the cake tasting process. We felt like we got to design our own flavors with so many combinations to give our big day even more personalized touches. J Cakes is now my go-to bakery for future special occasions and the every so often “you deserve a cupcake” moments.

Da
Review №2

Had a cake made for a surprise 30th birthday and wow did JCakes knock it out of the park!! The cake was not only beautiful but absolutely delicious and probably one of the best cakes many of our guests had ever had! We did 1 tier chocolate mouse and 1 tier bride cake, and both were fantastic!! Absolutely worth the 40 minute drive for us!

Sa
Review №3

JCakes is amazing!! The staff is very responsive, helpful, and knowledgeable. From our cake tasting to our wedding day, JCakes did not disappoint! Their cakes are beautiful, creative, and cannot forget delicious. Highly recommend, you will not be disappointed!!!

Am
Review №4

Loved the cake they did for my 8/12/21 wedding! They were able to recreate the exact design we sent them. At our tasting, we got to try so many different flavors and combinations. They were all so good. We ended up choosing the yellow cake with berry filling, and received so many compliments on it! The entire process was completely seamless. We would highly recommend JCakes for your wedding cake needs!

Re
Review №5

Our cake was absolutely perfect! They were able to make a fondant version of our dog eating the cake and to top everything off it was delicious! Possibly TOO delicious - we were disappointed we didnt have more left over for ourselves because everyone loved it! Highly recommend!

La
Review №6

We used J Cakes for our wedding and cannot speak more highly of them! From the start, the communication was amazing. They made the cake tasting such a fun experience! On the day of the wedding, there was nothing to worry about and we got such amazing reviews of the cake! Highly recommend!

Ma
Review №7

My husband and I had our wedding in May and JCakes baked our cake. They were so easy to work with! Were not from the area and they made it very easy to schedule the tasting and make our choices. Tracey is great! Everything was on time, delicious and beautiful. I would definitely recommend working with them for your wedding or occasion!

Er
Review №8

Our wedding cake was delicious!! My husband and I chose chocolate cake with mousse and strawberries- It was sooo good and our guests enjoyed so much!! Not only did our cake taste amazing but it also looked beautiful!

Ra
Review №9

JCakes! I can only say amazing things about Hope and her team. Not only was the cake she made exactly what we wanted for our wedding but she made the process so easy! I would absolutely recommend JCakes for anyone looking for a delicious and truly special wedding cake!

Kr
Review №10

JCakes made us the most delicious wedding cake! They literally drove through a Tropical Storm and Tornado warnings to bring us our wedding cake at the Madison Beach hotel!! Every route they tried was closed with trees and power lines down, yet they never gave up!! The cake arrived on time so beautiful and we were oblivious to all the lengths they had gone to just to get it to us to make our special day!! It was beautifully decorated and the inside was so fresh and delicious. We loved the layer with Berry filling as much as the layer with the Oreo filling!! They are the greatest!! Thank you JCakes!!

Je
Review №11

My 3 year old loved his birthday cake! JCakes took the time and attention to detail to create a replica of his beloved “Husky” stuffed animal. He lit up when he saw his cake and had a hard time eating him, only because he loved it so much! Communication with the bakery was excellent and I highly recommend them for delicious custom cakes.

Al
Review №12

JCakes made my wedding cake and not only was it beautiful but it was DELICIOUS. Highly recommend! It was simple buttercream frosting and they effortlessly coordinated with our florist to add a simple flower cascade.

Jo
Review №13

OMG! The detail on our custom cake was amazing. Worth every penny. So if you were wondering if you should, you definitely should! Taste was great as well!

Je
Review №14

Absolutely delicious and gorgeous cake. And the people at the shop were super friendly and easy to coordinate with.

Li
Review №15

I have had the pleasure of not only referring J-Cakes for 10 years to my Wedding Planning Clients, but also ordering my very own cakes from them! I cannot thank them enough for all the amazing work they do and the delicious desserts they create! If you are looking for a specialty cake or cupcakes for ANY event do not hesitate to contact Hope and the team at J-Cakes, they are simply the best!

La
Review №16

We had our wedding cake made by Hope and people still cannot stop talking about it....almost 7 years later! It was a 2 layer canolli and one layer chocolate mouse with Swiss buttercream and chocolate strawberries as a topper. We also love that J-Cakes makes cupcakes of same flavor as our wedding cake, so our taste buds can revisit the memories when pleased. In addition to making the tastiest cakes and cupcakes, J-Cakes is also a major supporter of local and global causes through Rotary International. We love that about J-Cakes and we keep returning to them for every single occasion in our family!

Ad
Review №17

I needed a birthday cake for my wifes birthday. Been living in Hamden for 5 years but unable to find a bakery that was worth repeat business. Googled good bakeries near me and JCakes was the first one suggested and had great reviews. I called Thursday for a cake on Friday and I was accommodated with a beautiful cake. Needless to say the cake was a big hit. Presentation and taste. Definitely worth our repeat business. Definitely worth the money. Looking forward to our next celebratory event.

Re
Review №18

We got our wedding cake from J Cakes and it was perfect. We followed the tradition of saving the first slice, we didn’t have a tiered cake, and we froze it. Our first anniversary was Nov 2 so I defrosted the cake and after a lovely dinner we dug in. It was AWESOME! Super moist, extremely delicious and we couldn’t be happier. Thank you so very much 💕

Lo
Review №19

J Cakes is amazing! They did the cake for my wedding and it was perfect! Not only was the cake delicious, but the design was beautiful. They worked with us during the consultation to make sure it was the cake of our dreams. They were also very accommodating with our multiple rescheduled due to COVID. Would definitely recommend for any event!!!!

Jo
Review №20

Always beautiful and delicious cakes! Very accommodating even with short notice. We order for every birthday In our family as well as had them make our wedding cake. Highly recommend. Very professional and quality is amazing!

Al
Review №21

JCakes provided a professional, individualized, and caring approach to baking and delivering cakes. JCakes replied to my questions quickly and clearly communicated the cake design while accommodating my changes to the design. Our wedding cake was delicious, beautifully designed and prepared, and arrived exactly on time in perfect condition. For no nonsense, peace of mind, and happy guests all around, go with JCakes.

Om
Review №22

The cake did not only look amazing, it tasted as great as it looked!!!! Every guest at my husbands surprise party was in aww of the cake. They couldnt believe that this was a cake and that it was all edible (except the can of course).The cake was light and all of the fruit in the filling was fresh. It truly was a pinnacle part of our event and did not disappoint!! I am so grateful to Hope and her team for their hard work.To see my husbands face when he saw the cake was worth everything. J Cakes is the place to go for any and all cakes. I will be a customer for life.

Ve
Review №23

I’m a huge Wonder Woman fan so my husband ordered me a Wonder Woman cake by Jcakes for my birthday. AMAZING!!! Just absolutely AMAZING!!! The cake was incredibly well made and tasted even better than it was to look at! No one cared about my birthday when the cake arrived. You have a new customer for life!! Thank you so much!!

Me
Review №24

We used Jcakes for our wedding this past weekend and can’t say enough great things about them! They were super easy to work with and the cake was so delicious! I highly recommend jcakes!

Ma
Review №25

I ordered an 80th birthday cake for my father-in-law and from the phone calls to the picture email of what I was looking for to the delivery, Tracy was absolutely fantastic. My father-in-law said the cake was absolutely delicious. 100% satisfied. Thank you.

Al
Review №26

They did a fantastic job on our wedding cake. Very delicious. Delivery was prompt. Highly recommended

Ka
Review №27

We had our wedding cake made here. White birch tree with our initials carved in and beautiful flowers throughout. It looked AMAZING, and tasted even better! Best Cake Bakery Around!

St
Review №28

The food is delicious and the customer service is excellent! I had the misfortune of thinking that this was the Jcakes in Peabody MA (they are not affiliated and this is NOT that company). I ordered completely unaware that there were 2 different, unaffiliated, companies. On the day I was supposed to pick up my order (for my daughters first birthday party) I found out that they were located in CT and Im on the northshore of MA. They were nice enough to spit the delivery with me so we drove an hour and they drove an hour to pick up the cake and cupcakes. That was DEFINITELY above and beyond as this was my mistake. One we got it the cake was beautiful (before my daughter smashed it) and the cupcakes were absolutely delicious. Great place.

An
Review №29

Friendly staff, COVID Pickup friendly, incredible tasting wedding cake!

Ab
Review №30

JCakes did a wonderful job with our wedding cake! They were very professional during our tasting and had wonderful flavors to choose from. The cake we went with came out great, and it tasted amazing. We were so happy with the way the cake came out, and so many of our guests commented on it as well.

CR
Review №31

I wanted to let you and others know how pleased we were with the wedding cake that you made for our sons wedding. I can honestly say it was the most delicious cake I think I have ever had. The decorating was just the look the bride wanted. We received many compliments from guests that attended. I do not usually offer reviews unless I know I can be sure others will be happy that consider my opinion. In this case I am sure anyone who receives the same product and service that we did will not be disappointed.

Le
Review №32

I ordered a baby shower cake from j cakes it was fabulous. It was so beautifully decorated and moist. The butter cream was not overly sweet. Everyone raved over it ! The owner Will accommodate your cake to whatever you want. Absolutely my bakery of Choice !

Ro
Review №33

I have been going to J-Cakes for years! I can always look forward to enjoying their Lemon Cake and tasty Butter Cream Frosting . Their Chocolate Ginash Cake will melt in your mouth. I have purchased many different cakes as far designs such as a lipstick cake, a purse cake, a rainbow cake, a shoe cake, etc. J Cakes has never disappointed me, and I look forward to my next cake. The staff is friendly and very efficient, and will assist you in making the right choice. If you are ever dissatisfied with your cake, they will rectify the the problem, and turn that frown into a smile 😊. Make sure you try their Snickers Cake “oh my” delicious.

Da
Review №34

Just wanted to say a heartfelt “Thank You!” The Commissioner loved the cake you designed. We understand how difficult it sometimes may be to meet a customer’s expectations, especially with weird requests or difficult instructions, but you exceeded ours. The cake was delicious and exactly what we ordered.We were very pleased - great job! Thank you again.

La
Review №35

Loved our wedding cake, tasted really good and so beautifully put together. Thank you! ☺️

Ka
Review №36

The team at JCakes is so FRIENDLY!!! They are always working to create not only the best tasting and most satisfying cakes, but also design your cake exactly to what your envisioning! I recommend JCakes to all of my friends and family ALL THE TIME!

Ka
Review №37

Loved our wedding cake! It was exactly what we wanted. The tasting was fun and easy, and they were a pleasure to work with. Thanks, JCakes!

Ji
Review №38

The most beautiful and delicious cake i have ever had!!! People who dont normally eat cake, take one bite of this and realize its amazing. Not like bakery cakes( and you all know what I mean ). Its the way a cake should taste. The basket weave is beyond beautiful

Ka
Review №39

Amazing wedding cake, beautifully decorated, and very reasonably priced compared to other bakeries in the area. I crave my wedding cake all the time - its too bad I like in NYC! Whenever were in CT, I always stop in and get a cupcake of the same flavor :-)

Pa
Review №40

Best red velvet cupcakes to ever cross my mouth

SW
Review №41

What a disappointment. The most disappointed I have ever been ordering a baked good from a store. I wanted to be so delighted about eating something from JCakes - they had pictures of amazing cakes and had such good reviews. I ordered pumpkin cupcakes for Thanksgiving. The service wasnt that friendly; I asked about their whipped cupcakes, but got no response. So I just ordered pumpkin cupcakes.They were very pricey, so I thought, well, the cupcakes should be good. Not only was I disappointed, but I was embarrassed. I brought them to a Thanksgiving gathering of friends. The cupcakes, besides being spongy (and not light) with frosting that was heavy, tasted like carrot cake. In fact, another guest thought they were carrot cake. They were hardly eaten, the rest going into the trash. There must be something to their cakes, since they have received such good reviews, but I wouldnt order their cupcakes again.An update: Id adding a star, because of an excellent follow-up by JCakes. Hope contacted me and apologized for the disappointment. She graciously offered to refund the price of the cupcakes, but some were eaten so I didnt think that was fair. In lieu of that, she offered a variety of cupcakes to try instead. I took her up on that offer, and will bring them to another gathering of the same friends before Christmas. Again, there has to be something behind so many good reviews of JCakes, and I will look forward to joining others in enjoying JCakes baked goods.

Li
Review №42

JCakes made me the best “quarantine” bday cake ! Chocolate covered strawberry ! So fresh and delicious. Thank you !

Ve
Review №43

We used JCakes for an event this past weekend and couldnt be happier with the results. The vanilla cake with Oreo filling and buttercream frosting received universally positive reviews from our friends and family. Hope and the rest of the team were extremely accommodating when it came to our cake tasting and allowed us to even purchase our own cake topper. I would definitely go back to them for future events.

Da
Review №44

The hardest thing to do at Jcakes is pick a flavor. Whether cupcakes or wedding cakes the flavors are really good. Hope did a great job on our wedding cake. We got just what we asked for and the prices are good.

Ma
Review №45

My family and I have been ordering from Jcakes for the last 18 years and they have never disappointed. They have always been very accommodating in placing orders and have always helped when I want a different/unique flavor. Everyone at Jcakes are very professional and very easy to work with. The decorations are nothing but professional and gorgeous. I’ve tried other cake shops but honestly nothing is better than Jcakes. If you haven’t tried you must, you will not be disappointed!!

Ed
Review №46

Great customer service. My wife and I got our cake here when they were still at their other location, but everyone was easy to work with. The cake tasting went well. My wife and I actually just had our topper for our one year anniversary a month ago, and it was still good (granted I did a good job of preserving it in the freezer)

Da
Review №47

We had an oreo cake for our wedding and our guests are telling us it was the best cake theyve ever had! It was delicious and gorgeous and we couldnt be happier. 100% would recommend!

Ba
Review №48

Love the staff. Great place to order your wedding cake.

Ma
Review №49

Was bought for my daughters wedding was fantastic

Ki
Review №50

JK Cakes are amazing! I went there to order my parents 50th wedding Anniversary cake. I was really impressed on how well they could truly duplicate my parents original wedding cake. In addition, the customer service was excellent. Everyone in there is very personable, kind and genuinely interested in making my family event a wonderful one. Plus the cake itself was totally delicious! I’ll never go anywhere else!! 😊

Th
Review №51

Ive only had the pleasure of enjoying Cupcakes from Jcakes, and Im anxious to order a Cake soon. You can tell the Cupcakes are made with Love, not only do they taste delicious, they look very inviting, and are worth every calorie!!! Each cupcake had a filling inside them, which added to their deliciousness! The frostings are also very good, nice & smooth, just sweet enough, and each of them have different little garnishes on them, that go along with that particular flavor, like a miniature Oreo cookie, a pretzel, a cherry, chocolate shaving and lots more!While I was there, I got to meet Hope, who Im assuming is the owner. She was very nice, and I could tell She takes pride in the delicious goodies that she makes!This is 1 Bakery that you must make a point to stop in, and enjoy a Cupcake!!!! 💞

De
Review №52

JCakes did our wedding cake back in July of 2015 and Ive ordered a cake from them for every occasion after that! Love their cakes! The buttercream is awesome, and I just love the berry filling! Cant say enough about them!! Awesome!!

Au
Review №53

Made a delicious AND beautiful wedding cake for my special day. Highly recommend!

Ka
Review №54

Our wedding cake was wonderful and now every year on our anniversary we order a small cake. They have always been delicious.

Am
Review №55

I absolutely love Hope and her staff ! Super friendly and the cakes are amazing I won’t go to anyone else for cakes !! Her stuff is absolutely amazing her chocolate mousse is to die for! We absolutely love JCakes 😁

Ga
Review №56

Hope and her team at J Cakes are nothing short of AMAZING! I came to her with a vision for a “Desperately Seeking Susan” cake, and she executed every single detail to absolute perfection. The JACKET, the boots, the train case,necklaces, lips, sunglasses...everything was better than I could have imagined! And the cannoli cake tasted as good as it looked...it really was the centerpiece of the 80s themed costume 50th birthday party! A HUGE THANK YOU to Hope and J Cakes (and John Mac for the hookup!) There is NO OTHER place to get your cake than at J Cakes...I am a fan and a customer for life!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Li
Review №57

We got a beautiful - and most importantly, delicious - wedding cake from J Cakes! We wanted something simple and elegant and they absolutely delivered! We ordered a vanilla cake with canolli filling and buttercream frosting. Everyone told us how much they loved the cake...one guest told me that it was the best wedding cake he had ever had. They gave us a call a few weeks before the wedding to confirm all the details and definitely put my mind at ease. I would absolutely recommend them!

Ha
Review №58

We had our wedding cake done here and it was amazing! It was decorated beautifully, and it was absolutely delicious!

Ma
Review №59

We ordered all of our childrens baptism and first communion cakes now graduation cakes with extended family!! Always a classy job best ingredients!

Ja
Review №60

Dont know where to even start but here it goes, I had the pleasure of meeting Hope and her JCakes staff approximately 4 years ago after my mother told me she attended an event where all she had a JCakes and all she did thru our whole conversation was praise and rave about this cake she had from JCakes. I was like okay, Ma, you always say that and after her continuous praising and preaching, I decided that I had to check out this JCakes place.I called the next day and on that day I remember Hope picking up the phone, I told her my mother had told me about this amazing cake she had and we all know when Mom speaks you listen so I told Hope what I wanted and explained that the event was more than a year away. I think at one point she laughed or chuckled probably saying a year and a half but after being so persistent I was able to make an appointment for consultation.Once the consultation appointment was made and I met Hope and Katie I couldnt have asked for anything better, and the nicest/coolest people you will ever want to do business with. Hope was more than attention to detail she got her pencil out I told her what I wanted she put it on paper, sketched and it was done. I knew without a doubt this was the place where I would be getting my cake for my event from which happened to be my Wifes 50th Birthday Party so beyond huge. Also keep in mind I did not schedule a taste testing just on my mothers word.I could review JCakes for days but trust me if she has any negative views dont listen to them, Hope and The JCakes staff will go above and beyond.. she just did my 50th Birthday Party and my cake looked so life like people were trying to open it (Jordan Nike Shoe Box) there is not any special occasion/Holiday that there is not a JCakes present (NEVER-EVER) I have had it all from custom cakes, regular cakes, cupcakes.Hopes cakes are a labor of love and you will know that immediately when you pick up or have your cake delivered and once you have one bite you will be checking you calendar to see who you can order your next cake but you dont have to order a year in advance!!!I love you Hope and The Cakes staff thanks for always make the best cakes for me and always memorable and people and guest asking where you get that cake.. I just tell em, go see Hope @ jCakes!!!!

Sh
Review №61

The buttercream frosting taste and look like crisco, so many people took a bite then threw their whole peice of cake away, spent a lot of money, with much disappointment. To make matters worse the manager Hope didnt even return my call. Disgusting.

Am
Review №62

So I dont like to give bad reviews for ANY business, but we were so horribly disappointed and embarrassed. I saw the great reviews on many websites and saw all of their cool designs so decided why not give them a try for my husbands birthday cake. First thing, everyone I spoke to seemed very annoyed and acted as if my order was not as big as a priority as other peoples. Im sorry but if Im spending $70 on a cake (which is a little ridiculous for a 10 cake to begin with) I want the customer service to be attentive and at least a little more respectful. I really felt like I was a big inconvenience to them and I thought maybe it was just busy or they were not having a good day when I ordered, but even when I picked it up nobody even said hi to me. It was just another money maker for them! Sadly for some businesses its all about the $$ and not the customer service. Second, we asked for a cake with fresh strawberry filling, this is the worst part of the whole experience. We cut the cake and we couldnt even see any strawberries. Nobody even realized it was a strawberry cake after cutting it. It was so minimal you couldnt even see or taste them..The most we got was maybe 1 strawberry that looked shaved and bits and pieces of stringy strawberry were put into it, it was disgusting. The pic of the cake on the site had big slices of strawberry in the cake, not even close to what we got, seems like false advertising to me. Third, we asked for a custom design with an image and the image was good, but on the cake it looked all bubbly and very rushed. I have gotten completely better cakes and service at my local bakeries who are at least personable with their customers. I like to give different businesses a chance and to try them out, but this was the worst that Ive seen and tasted. I had just gotten married 2 months ago and the cake came with our wedding package from another baker and their service was superb and felt so family orientated compared to this place. I think they should stay strictly to wedding cakes if even that, yes they make cool looking cakes but it seems like thats the only thing they got going for them. I really wouldnt recommend them to anyone especially my friends that are getting married in the future. Dont let the pictures fool you on their website. There are a lot better places out there trust me, I never thought in my life that I would have to throw a cake out.

Rh
Review №63

Delicious, and exquisite wedding cake, that was raved about by all.

Pe
Review №64

Ok, I like cake. Most people like cake.. but I really, really like cake.. so years ago when my friend Hope made me taste the Strawberry Shortcake.. holy cow, I was in cake heaven. As time went by Ive sampled several other flavors - including the Chocolate Mousse (oh, my, god), red velvet, german chocolate, peanut butter mousse cupcakes, and more. Ive never thought hmm, ive had better. It simply does not get better!! And in gorgeous, gourmet cakes, no less!So often at weddings, etc, you end up with a cake that is too dry / too sponge / too bland, or has some other affliction. JCakes cakes not only look outstanding (seriously, check out the photos), but the flavor really wins for me!! And working with the owner is a piece of cake - shes awesome, and fulfills almost any request you can come up with.

Fr
Review №65

Very hard for me to select a favorite one ... I really try all ... and I still like all the cakes !!!!YOU ARE REALLY THE BEST !!!

Da
Review №66

Absolutely delicious and beautifully made

CT
Review №67

Awesome cakes and cupcakes!!

Ly
Review №68

This was the best cake I have ever had, and I have had a lot of cakes!!! We chose two flavors for our wedding – espresso walnut torte and a vanilla cake with chocolate truffle filling. Wish I could use expletives to emphasize how delicious this cake was!!! Highly recommend.

He
Review №69

Excellent cake taste and presentation, very good attention 100% recommended

Ca
Review №70

Good product, tasty, good presence

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  • Address:5 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT 06471, United States
  • Site:http://j-cakes.com/
  • Phone:+1 203-488-2800
Categories
  • Dessert shop
  • Bakery
  • Cake shop
  • Wedding bakery
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–5PM
  • Thursday:11AM–5PM
  • Friday:11AM–5PM
  • Saturday:9AM–12PM
  • Sunday:Closed
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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