Piece Of Cake

I was so excited to order a specialty cake for my 30th birthday, and the pictures online of their cakes looked gorgeous. I was planning to splurge for an expensive cake, but when we went in two weeks before, they told us the cake I wanted would be only 25$. I picked a simple cake, just like one in an online picture with only one change: leaf shapes instead of circles since it was fall. The featured cakes in the display case that day had pretty fondant cut-out leaves, some were red, some yellow, and some orange, all in very deep colors. I asked for those. The woman who took our order was really unhelpful, she didn't suggest anything, even when I asked for popular flavor combinations or if she thought my cake idea would be pretty- they were a bit busy, but I really wanted a baker's opinion. She just kept saying whatever I wanted would be fine and leaving us alone with the book. When I came to pick up the cake I was so sad- again they were busy, so I got to look at it for about five seconds before someone rang me up- they never asked if I was happy with it or anything, but I wasn't! Instead of a smooth iced cake with flat, deep colored autumn leaves covering it and around the sides, it was an irregularly fluffy iced cake, like I might make at home with a regular butter knife and a can of frosting. The fondant leaves were made of tri-colored stripes(!) with really light tints of yellow and orange & red looked almost pink, they had used so little food dye. They were also really curly, and scattered lightly across the top of the cake only- it really looked like someone just sprinkled some on thoughtlessly before closing the box. In short, it looked like something you can buy at Kroger for 7$. It was the one thing I really wanted to give myself for my birthday but they clearly didn't care about my cake. I know it was cheap, but the point is I would have happily spent 3x that to have a really pretty, professional cake. 2 stars because in fairness, it was delicious. more

Before you order specialty cakes from this place, do your research, and ask more than one person behind the counter. You would think that a store that dose ONLY specialty or to order products would know what they are doing, but appratenly not. We've bought cakes from this place several times, and always have been pleased. They are worth the premium, or so I had thoguht. My wife ordered cupcakes to look like Elmo for a birthday party this week over a month ago. When calling to increase the size of the order today, was told, "Oh, and we're not able to reproduce elmo on the cupcake for copywrite reasons." Well, the party is in three days. Was there a plan to call me? Apparently that was next on their list of things to do. I am not asking for a copy of elmo on a cake. Something that looks like him would have sufficed. There is now nothing to do, and no time to do it in for a little girl who has said "elmo cake" like a montra since May. What's worse, is there is no real appreciation for how badly this looks. I find it utterly unprofessional to have been dealt with in this way. If I did my business like this I'd be on the street. "Wups... sorry... I made a mistake." I know it seems little, but it is the reason we came to this place. No work around was offered. Buyer beware of what is promised by this bakery. more

My husband and I went there for lunch and everything was wonderful. The curried pumpkin soup was so wonderful that I emailed and asked for the recipe and they responded right away. I just ate one of the peanut butter brownies and it may be the best brownie I've ever had. I'll definitely go back. more

Are you in a hurry? Have you been turned away from other so-called specialty bakery's? I've been. So when I called A Piece of Cake in the Short North of Columbus' Art District, with a request for a made-to-order specialty cake for THE NEXT DAY - they made it! And well, they made it, a piece of cake. Oh my- you struggle for words when trying to describe the taste, the quality, the artistry that goes into their cakes. So to make this as easy to understand as possible - NOT be confusing - please understand that they are simply THE BEST. Thank you POC for making my special day so special. ... Rod CMH Ohio more

This is great little shop tucked in the Short North area. They have all the sweets you can imagine with wonderful cookies, cakes and breads. While I do tend to treat myself to a cookie or other sweet, it really is their boxed lunches that I love. They have the best chicken salad on croissant. It's kind of a rich salad but then that have these half grapes tucked in the salad that are so sweet and perfect against the chicken. This chicken salad might be the best in town. more

My friends and I love going here for dessert. So many great things-cookies, pastry, creme brulee. They even serve hot chocolate on a cold day! The only disappointment is that there hours have changed and they are no longer open during Gallery Hop (which is the first Sat. of every month) We used to go and sit and enjoy ourselves, but now just don't get as many opportunities. more

I love this place! When I have had to cater dessert for a company event, they have done such a great job. The desserts are wonderful, and the sandwiches are great. There's not a whole lot of room to sit. I think most people come in pick up what they need and leave, but there are a few tables and chairs if you want to get a quick bite to eat. Food is made on site and is very fresh. I love this place--they just have a way of just making you feel special when you come in. more

Can I tell you about how nice the guys are that own and run this store? The desserts here are some of the best in Columbus. You can order individually and either eat there are a bistro table, or take it home, wrapped in one of their cute little boxes. It's tucked away around the corner in the same shopping center as Torso, but not hard to find, and when you're there, you won't be able to resist a little something. They also make wedding cakes which are works of art! more

Can I tell you about how nice the guys are that own and run this store? The desserts here are some of the best in Columbus. You can order individually and either eat there are a bistro table, or take it home, wrapped in one of their cute little boxes. It's tucked away around the corner in the same shopping center as Torso, but not hard to find, and when you're there, you won't be able to resist a little something. They also make wedding cakes which are works of art! more