409223 Thu Jun 07 14:11:41 -0700 2007 19 5 Texas 0 2639640 I did a quick search and didn't see much discussion around which bakeries have the best cakes in Dallas. I live near downtown, but office up in Plano so any location between would be great. I saw good things about Doughmonkey, but since they have closed their retail business I'm not sure how easy it is to go and see what the cakes look like. I'd like to get something that looks as good as it tastes. Anyone have thoughts around Romano's, Society Bakery, Dallas Affairs, La Duni? Thanks in advance. Thu Jun 07 14:11:41 -0700 2007 63718 BJD1r 1 2639924 Dallas Affairs hands down. Their cakes are pretty and the taste is divine. They did my wedding cake and have done several other cakes for me in the past and all have been nothing short of fabulous both in looks and especially in taste. I adore Dallas Affairs. I like La Duni, but just for a slice, I don't think their cakes are as good as Dallas Affairs'. Ditto for Romano's and Society. Thu Jun 07 15:39:33 -0700 2007 2639640 71196 dalaimama 2 2641610 I second Dallas Affairs. They also did our wedding cake, and counter to my experience eating barely edible wedding cakes, this one was delicious and there was not a crumb left. We've also gotten birthday cakes from them and they were good. I have no experience with the other bakeries that you've listed. Fri Jun 08 07:46:13 -0700 2007 2639924 13609 Scagnetti 1 2640195 Fancy Cakes By Lauren - west side of Central, south of Forest, north of Northaven. Excellent tasting, beutiful cakes. http://www.fancycakesbylauren.com/ Thu Jun 07 17:08:49 -0700 2007 2639640 20622 bigballoon 1 2643818 La Duni...IMO, no contest... Fri Jun 08 19:23:26 -0700 2007 2639640 71851 jinet12 1 2643820 The past few times I've been getting cakes from Cretia's on McKinney. Fri Jun 08 19:24:31 -0700 2007 2639640 95027 dlsmvrx 2 2645177 Cretia's has a brunch on the weekends..I've been thinking about trying it..Any good? Sat Jun 09 14:44:55 -0700 2007 2643820 71851 jinet12 3 2645220 The cakes are quite good, though sometimes they're TOO rich for several of my coworkers. The red velvet and sour cream chocolate cakes were just too over the top for us. But most of the others have been great. Black Forest Bakery has some good cakes too-- swiss madrisa being my favorite so far. Sat Jun 09 15:24:20 -0700 2007 2645177 29812 vktp 3 2901012 I've had the brunch. The menu isn't what it should be, very limited. There's a couple of eggs benedict options and some french toast. The bisquits and gravy were good. They reminded me of the cheese drop bisquigs made from Bisquick, but bigger. Other than that I was totally unimpressed. Stick to the bar and bakery. Fri Aug 31 12:38:59 -0700 2007 2645177 123708 denorama 1 2648270 I'm partial to Le Gateau. They can do any design, no matter how ornate or bizarre, and they taste SO good. It's owned by a husband and wife who are incredibly nice, as well. http://www.legateaucakery.com/ Mon Jun 11 06:03:49 -0700 2007 2639640 66504 sass 1 2648774 It depends on what you like in a cake. For something traditional, I choose Casa Linda Bakery. They make a very good buttercream and the cakes are modestly priced. Honestly, I think their cakes are better than Dallas Affairs. If you want something more unique, La Duni is a a good option but the cakes are not cheap. Mon Jun 11 09:07:20 -0700 2007 2639640 95754 Honey Bee 1 2653351 BJD1r : Have had good luck with Henk's Black Forest Bakery , and Stein's . Tue Jun 12 13:36:25 -0700 2007 2639640 80122 pinotho 1 2662714 Another good place for cakes is Aston's Bakery, on Lovers...They make a Texas Chocolate Pecan Cake that is decadent... Fri Jun 15 06:46:33 -0700 2007 2639640 71851 jinet12 2 5153281 oI got a Texas chocolate pecan cake from Astons, what a disaster. It fell apart, no one liked it, some of my guests spit it out. There wasn't enough dobasch icing, the cake was dry. I called back the next day to complain, and the clerk there said the proprietor doesn't talk to customers, wouldn't give me my money back, only store credit. I told them I was from out of town but that's their policy. When I was there to pick it up, there was yelling and shouting from the back, a lot of chaos going on, children yelling at an older lady. I do not recommend this bakery to anyone that enjoys good food for a fair price. Tue Nov 03 15:11:23 -0800 2009 2662714 1121480 avoice 1 2907073 Society Bakery on Greenville. The cakes (and cupcakes, and cinnamon rolls) are to die for. Not dry at all - and the cream cheese icing - YUM - no shortening. Also the owner, Roshi, who is from Austin, is everything you would ever want in a baker - just joyful. I've used them three times for cakes, always to rave reviews. She will work with you for any design. Mon Sep 03 15:17:41 -0700 2007 2639640 122427 ErinTulane 1 2971103 We've ended up using Society Bakery for the last three cake's we've needed. They haven't been cheap, but the cake as well as the decoration have been excellent. Mon Sep 24 12:05:30 -0700 2007 2639640 63718 BJD1r 1 2972060 I've had several birthday cakes recently from Rush Patisserie in Deep Ellum, all memorable. She really nails buttercream, it's not too sweet and has just the right denseness. You need to order a custom-cake 24 hours in advance ... www.rushpatisserie.com Mon Sep 24 16:17:33 -0700 2007 2639640 129754 billaddison 1 2972328 I absoultely love Dallas Affairs. They have a cake of the month special right now and they all sound divine. We are ordering the Smore' Cake for my birthday next week. Can't wait. Mon Sep 24 17:35:50 -0700 2007 2639640 124638 foodie06 1 2977255 Bulli's on Cedar Springs (next to Nuvo) has unbelievable cakes. My chocolate connoisseur girlfriend swears by their chocolate cake. Panninis are worth the visit, too. Wed Sep 26 05:45:23 -0700 2007 2639640 129911 primi_timpano 2 3702293 Here is my two cents -- Dallas Affairs is really good, but a birthday cake there costs something like $140. In my opinion, that is just ridiculous. We considered them for our wedding cake and that was much more reasonable but on specialty cakes they are high. My favorite bakery, hands down, is Candy Haven in Denton, Texas. It is phenomenal and every time I get a bday cake from there, everyone asks me where I got it. The almond flavored cake is ridiculously good -- so thick (almost like pound cake). I have tried tons of bakeries in Dallas and, frankly, none of them even compare. Thankfully, they deliever to a wine shop in Plano so it is not too much of a hike if you live in Dallas. A cake there is usually around $45-$50. For quicker and cheaper options, A & J's on Oaklawn and Stein's on Preston are also very good. That is where we go when we didn't plan far enough in advance for Candy Haven. I will say that my fiance got my birthday cake at Romano's this year. We did a cake tasting there for our wedding and figured we'd give them a whirl. All I can say is THANK GOD we did not get our wedding cake there. We both thought it was terrible. I will never buy another cake there again. Mon May 19 13:42:35 -0700 2008 2977255 169473 babypiper