Excellent food. The mackerel salad is great and anything seasonal is always worth checking out. I absolutely recommend the meat and cheese board with the red wine, especially on a sunny day. It's a great spot to sit outside, however it can still be a bit cold.
I love this place and have done for years, I'm so glad it's still going strong (although slightly disappointed that it's no longer a hidden gem at the same time)
My only grievance with this establishment is that they haven't changed their menu in yeeeeeeeeears. Yes, they have specials and yes, you could argue the 'if it's not broke' angle but there's only so many times I can get excited about the homemade beans.
Actually, the door being constantly opened with no insulation also takes away from the experience as, the place is always cold & not near as cosy as the 'your gran's sitting room' vibe would lead you to expect.
The Cake Cafe is set a small courtyard full of quaint tables and a wooden shelter decorated with broken discs, piano keys and bamboo.
Although a tad cramped, the place was an instant hit with my friends and I. You'd easily forgive the lack of space due to the amount of people there at peak times, so best try grab an early lunch or risk missing a seat.
Since I'm not a fan of coffee, I asked the waitress how decadent the "Extra rich" hot chocolate genuinely was. She hesitated. I knew then it was for me.
Our tea and hot chocolate came in china teacups (as expected) accompanied by a big old-fashioned teapot. The Cake Cafe seems like a place where a person could go in all kinds of vintage dresses and not look one bit out of place. You could go there in tweed and read newspapers all day and feel right at home. In fact, I recommend it.
Lovely quirky little place off Pleasant Street.
Serving good coffee and really nice cake. I couldn't choose what I wanted so I went with the tasting plate.
It's small but even if there's lots of people in here you don't feel overwhelmed.
Popped in here for a cup of coffee on a weekday morning. It wasn't busy so we were able to get a table no problem. The coffee was nice and it was served in very cute teacups. Everyones was different which was a nice touch. I didn't get a chance to try the food but the cakes looked divine! Handy location and a lovely setting .
Such a cute little cafe hidden away behind daintree on Camden Street. For a hot summers day this place would be ideal you can sit outside in their small yet beautiful garden area. Today however it was raining so everyone was confined to the cafe which was tight, but cosy!
Being adventurous I went for the spiced tea which consisted of tumeric, honey and black pepper - let's say it was unusual. I didn't love it but didn't hate it either.
I didn't get anything to eat today but from previous visits I've tried several of their sweet treats and cakes - all delicious! Rightly so, it is the Cake Cafe after all!
Just got back to the office after eating here and really wish I hadn't had to leave. I had a very simple looking but seriously tasty mackerel salad. It was served with deliciously sweet brown bread, moist with a lovely crunchy crust. 18 degrees in the suntrap courtyard helped. Great little spot.
I love it here. Such a cute hidden gem. Lovely little garden area to sit outside and the food is lovely. Really love their homemade baked beans, so so delicious, as are all the homemade cakes and buns 💘
The Cake Cafe is worth a try if you can find it! There is a lovely seating area to spend lunch in good weather. The food is very tasty and the service is attentive.
If there was an award for Dublin’s best hidden gem café it would go to Camden Street’s The Cake Café. Literally behind Daintree stationary shop its a great spot for Coffee and a treat.
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