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Noland’s Cake Shop
Master Critic Review
Noland’s Cake Shop
7.7
Long-running downtown custom cake bakery specializing in celebration cakes, cupcakes, and macarons. It’s the go-to for birthdays and weddings, with classic American flavors and detailed designs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pink Champagne Cupcakes, Strawberry Fields Cupcakes, Custom Celebration Cakes
Scores:
Value: 7.4
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 8.4
Food Quality: 8.1
Atmosphere: 6.1
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: Decades-established custom cakes with classic fillings and precise decoration.
Who should go: Birthday and wedding planners
When to visit: Place orders 1–2 weeks ahead for weekends
What to order: Pink Champagne cupcakes, Strawberry Fields cupcakes, custom cake
Insider tip: Bring color swatches or invite photos—design consults are welcomed.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking is available along Main Street and side lots nearby; it can fill up quickly during weekend events and the farmers market.
Dress code: Casual and come-as-you-are; most customers stop by in everyday attire or business casual when picking up orders.
Noise level: Quiet; it’s a retail bakery, so conversation is easy while ordering or consulting about custom designs.
Weekend wait: Not applicable; custom orders are pre-arranged and pickups are typically quick.
Weekday lunch: Usually no wait for walk-in cupcake or pastry purchases; brief wait during peak pickup hours.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes – most cakes and pastries are vegetarian-friendly, using standard dairy and eggs.
Vegan options: Limited – a few special-order vegan cakes or cupcakes may be available with advance notice.
Gluten-free options: Available by pre-order; made in a shared kitchen so not certified gluten-free.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Not ideal for a sit-down date, but a sweet stop to grab cupcakes together for a walk downtown works well.
Can I get a table without a reservation? There’s no table service; this is a takeout bakery with limited standing space for browsing or pickup.
Is it kid-friendly? Absolutely—kids love browsing the cupcake case and colorful designs; staff are patient with families ordering celebration cakes.
Best For
Better for: Custom celebration cakes and classic American buttercream flavors; perfect for birthdays and weddings.
Skip if: You’re looking for a café with seating or a European-style pastry case—Primrose Bakery offers that instead.