5 Best Cake Shops in Buffalo (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 5 min read

We compared 18 cake shops in Buffalo on Google Maps · 4 listed · How we rank

A custom birthday or wedding cake is usually ordered well ahead, so it helps to know who is taking orders before the date is close. The cake shops in Buffalo below hold more than 1,600 Google reviews between them, rated from 4.4 to 4.7, and they range from a full-range bakery to a gluten-free and vegan specialist.

Short answer: Ohlson's Bakery & Cafe in Amherst holds a 4.7 rating from more than 750 Google reviews, with a reviewer praising a custom Lego-themed cake. Cake Crazy Bakery and Fig Tree Patisserie are also rated 4.7, and Fig Tree is the one to see for gluten-free and vegan cakes. No prices are published here.

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Buffalo Cake Shops Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Ohlson's Bakery & Cafe	4.7 ★	759	Custom cakes and cupcakes	View ›
2	Cake Crazy Bakery	4.7 ★	361	Themed and wedding cakes	View ›
3	Fig Tree Patisserie	4.7 ★	297	Gluten-free and vegan cakes	View ›
4	Sweet Beginnings Bakery	4.4 ★	252	Wedding desserts and pies	View ›

The bakeries, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Ohlson's Bakery & Cafe

4.7759 Google reviews

Ohlson's Bakery & Cafe is a bakery at 8500 Sheridan Dr in Amherst. Its site says it has baked since 1988 and lists European pastries, specialty cakes, wedding cakes, cupcakes, dessert trays and a full-service cafe, with delivery on 24 hours' notice. It is open Monday to Saturday.

What people praise

A reviewer called a custom Lego-themed cake exactly what they pictured
Frosting praised as not sickeningly sweet
Gourmet cupcakes, with red velvet and chocolate singled out
Mini versions of larger desserts let you taste before you buy

Worth knowing

A reviewer mentions a custom cake cutoff of about two weeks, so order early
Closed Sundays

Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume759 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown84% 5-star

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Our take: A full-range bakery for custom cakes, cupcakes and dessert trays. It has the largest review base here, with a few mixed ratings among the praise.

Website +1716-626-7783 Directions

8500 Sheridan Dr, Amherst, NY 14221

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Cake Crazy Bakery

4.7361 Google reviews

Cake Crazy Bakery is a bakery at 2525 William St in Cheektowaga. Reviewers describe custom cakes for a baby shower, a graduation and a wedding, and also mention pound cake and sweet potato pie. It is open Tuesday to Saturday.

What people praise

A baby shower cake matched the cover of a Golden Book, according to a reviewer
Custom orders arranged by text with reference photos
A wedding cake praised for detail and flavor
Pound cake and sweet potato pie also get compliments

Worth knowing

Closed Sunday and Monday
Closes at 3 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday

Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume361 · 86th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown83% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good fit for themed celebration cakes where you have photos to share. Reviewers describe a smooth, easy ordering process.

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2525 William St, Cheektowaga, NY 14206

#3🕑 Open 4 days/wk

Fig Tree Patisserie

4.7297 Google reviews

Fig Tree Patisserie is a specialty bakery at 3062 Delaware Ave. Its site lists custom cakes, decorated cookies, macarons and French pastry, with vegan, gluten-free and keto options in the case. It sits on the Kenmore line, according to its site, and is open Wednesday to Saturday.

What people praise

Custom wedding and birthday cakes described as beautiful and tasty
Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan desserts praised, even by guests without dietary needs
A wedding customer said the bakery checked in the week of the event
Holiday pre-orders make planning easier, per a reviewer

Worth knowing

Open four days a week, so plan pickups around Wednesday to Saturday

Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume297 · 81st

Confidencehigh

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick if a guest needs gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan cake. Reviewers also use it for ordinary birthday and wedding cakes.

Website +1716-436-3001 Directions

3062 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Sweet Beginnings Bakery

4.4252 Google reviews

Sweet Beginnings Bakery is a wedding bakery at 3759 Delaware Ave. Its site menu lists breakfast pastries, specialty desserts, cakes and cupcakes, wedding cakes, dessert trays and cutout cookies. It is open Tuesday to Sunday.

What people praise

A dinosaur-themed birthday cake in vanilla almond with strawberry mousse got rave reviews from its customer
A wedding couple praised dessert quality and budget fit
Wedding pies with a braided lattice crust impressed an eloping couple
Communication described as clear and organised

Worth knowing

Ratings are more mixed than at the other bakeries here, with a share of low ratings

Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume252 · 75th

Confidencemoderate

Recency7 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown79% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Reasonable for birthday cakes and wedding desserts, including pies as an alternative to cake. Ask about the specific design you want.

Website +1716-875-1431 Directions

3759 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217

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How the scorecard works

Rating is a bakery’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated it, set against the other Buffalo-area bakeries. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from hundreds of customers counts for more than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how lately people are still leaving reviews.

What shapes custom cake pricing in Buffalo

No prices are published here. Custom cake prices depend on size, number of tiers, flavors and fillings, decoration, dietary requirements and whether you need delivery. Ask each bakery for a written quote that lists what the cake includes, and order early for popular dates.

Where these bakeries are

Fig Tree Patisserie and Sweet Beginnings Bakery are both on Delaware Ave. Ohlson’s is on Sheridan Dr in Amherst and Cake Crazy Bakery is on William St in Cheektowaga. Searching for cake shops near me? Each listing has a phone number, so you can confirm hours and ordering deadlines.

What to ask before you order a cake

How far ahead do you need custom cake orders?
Can you work from a reference photo or theme?
What flavors and fillings are available, and can you handle dietary needs?
Is delivery offered, and what does it cost?
What is the deposit and the change or cancellation policy?

Frequently asked questions

Which Buffalo bakeries make custom cakes?

Reviewers describe custom cakes at Ohlson’s Bakery & Cafe, Cake Crazy Bakery, Fig Tree Patisserie and Sweet Beginnings Bakery, including birthday, baby shower, graduation and wedding cakes.

Where can I get a gluten-free or vegan cake in Buffalo?

Fig Tree Patisserie’s site lists vegan, gluten-free and keto options, and reviewers praise its gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan desserts. Whichever bakery you choose, tell them about any allergy when you order and ask how they handle it.

How far ahead should I order a cake in Buffalo?

It varies. One reviewer at Ohlson’s mentions a custom cake cutoff of about two weeks, and Ohlson’s site says delivery orders need 24 hours’ notice. Ask each bakery about its own lead time, especially for weddings and holidays.

Can I get a wedding dessert other than cake in Buffalo?

A Sweet Beginnings Bakery reviewer ordered wedding pies with a braided lattice crust, and another couple chose a cutting cake with pie bars. Fig Tree Patisserie’s site also lists macarons and decorated cookies.

The short version

Ohlson’s is the broadest bakery for cakes and cupcakes, and Fig Tree Patisserie suits gluten-free and vegan orders. Whichever you choose, order early and confirm the design and price in writing.

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