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

The Cake Bake Shop - Carmel City Center

4.7
4.7
5877 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
799 Hanover Place, Carmel, IN 46032

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2 people
19:00
Booked 87 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Dessert, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 10:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,877 people are saying

The Cake Bake Shop - Carmel City Center reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Most Booked

  • Indianapolis

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cake Bake Shop in Carmel City Center is celebrated for its "magical atmosphere," "amazing service," and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "beautiful decor" and the "outstanding desserts," making it a top choice for special occasions. Despite noise levels and occasional service hiccups, it remains a beloved destination.
5,877 Reviews
  1. Caitlin

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Cailin, was amazing! She was so kind and energetic and made it an overwhelmingly positive experience. Thank you so much!

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  2. Renee

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a wonderful, magical place to celebrate a friend 60th birthday!’

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  3. Julie VIP

    Indiana36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mandy was amazing. She was very attentive and just super helpful especially when my mom had a drink accident. We loved her. It was excellent service and made our day super special as my mom. I felt like a princess thank you cake bag thank you, Mandy.

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  4. hope

    Louisville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place with great atmosphere and great food !

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  5. Rex

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. High noise was from a cheerful group of 18 yo girls celebrating birthdays. Part of the fun!
    The Cake Bake Shop - Carmel City CenterResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Rex, Thank you for leaving us a five-star review. We appreciate it and are pleased to hear that you had a wonderful experience at our shop! We look forward to welcoming you back for your next visit. Warmly, The Cake Bake Shop

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  6. Amber

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful as usual! My husband and I visited to celebrate our wedding anniversary. It was his first time here and he was skeptical but he was blown away!
    The Cake Bake Shop - Carmel City CenterResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Amber, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a five-star review. We're delighted you chose us to celebrate such a special occasion and that your husband enjoyed his first visit to our shop! We hope to welcome you back again soon. Warmly, The Cake Bake Shop

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  7. Jodi

    Louisville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a beautiful place to experience. The meals are magnificent, the desserts are perfectly decadent and the ambience is purely magical! Make The Cake Bake Shop a destination in your life!!!
    The Cake Bake Shop - Carmel City CenterResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Jodi, Thank you for leaving such a lovely review! We are grateful for your kind words and delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your recent experience. We will look forward to the next opportunity we have to host you. Warmly, The Cake Bake Shop

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  8. Claire

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AH-mazing! Cailin was a lovely server, we brought our friend who had never been and she made the experience so special!! The front hosts were such welcoming faces as well!! All around great experience!
    The Cake Bake Shop - Carmel City CenterResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Claire, Thank you for leaving us a five-star review. We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your recent experience at our shop and that Cailin could help to make your visit so special. We will pass along your kind words. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warmly, The Cake Bake Shop

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  9. Catherine VIP

    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was slow. And the coke they serve is not Coke cola.
    The Cake Bake Shop - Carmel City CenterResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Catherine, We are disappointed that your visit did not meet the high standards that we hold for ourselves. We will pass along your feedback regarding your service. We proudly offer Boylan sodas in the shop for our guests to enjoy. If you do not favor their brand, we would love to have the opportunity to serve you one of our specialty beverages that may be more to your liking. We hope to welcome you back sometime in the future to improve upon your recent visit. Warmly, The Cake Bake Shop

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  10. Meredith

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience for my daughters 18th birthday!
    The Cake Bake Shop - Carmel City CenterResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Meredith Thank you for leaving us a five-star review. We are so glad you had a wonderful experience at our location and that we were able to make your daughter's 18th birthday celebration extra special! We hope to welcome you back again soon. 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 4.7 stars by 5877 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 87 times today
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799 Hanover Place, Carmel, IN 46032

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    799 Hanover Place, Carmel, IN 46032
  • Area
    Carmel / Westfield
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 10:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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