Mom & Pop type bakeries for birthday cakes etc?

[caliking]

Hello all.

Can anyone give me recs for a mom & pop type (or similar) bakery where cakes or cupcakes are made fresh to order and taste spectaular. Interesting flavors are of course appreciated. No special diet restrictions.

I'm asking because I recently went to get a cake for my wife's birthday - kind of last minute. I love to cook, but baking is not my forte. Anyways, I ended up at Dessert Gallery and picked a red velvet cake. To my disappointment, the person who was helping me went to the back and pulled out a boxed cake from the refrigerator. I know, I know - what else could I expect for last minute options.

Anyways, I have vowed to do better for next year. I miss the old Jewish bakeries in Chicago. Your suggestions would be very much appreciated.

Thanks!

[TXStingray]

Moellers Bakery at 4201 Bellaire Blvd, Houston (West U?). Been in business since 1930. Their spice bars have been a tradition at our house during the holidays for years.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/moellers-bake...

[James Cristinian]

It doesn't get any more Mom and Pop than Alma's Cakes on Fallbrook. They are not Jewish, but Mexican I believe, and literally Mom and Pop. Check out their story.

http://msalmas.com/aboutus.aspx

They are near the horse track, and just down the street try Hickory Hollow for chicken fried steak or a great burger. To me their BBQ is fair. I like stopping by Alma's for some tres leches, they serve it by the slice.

[caliking]

Alma's looks awesome! I will try and order a pie or two from them for Thanksgiving. The pics on their custom cake orders are pretty amazing.

Thanks James! This is just t the sort of thing I was looking for.

[luvtoeat10]

Try 3 brothers bakery. THey are a jewish bakery and everything is great!!

[caliking]

Added 3 brothers to the list, thanks. Anything in particular that you love from them?

[DaTulip]

So not mom & pop, but Crave has excellent cupcakes. Also the chantilly cake at Whole Foods is awesome!!! Chocolate Bar has cake that is out of this world.