Where to Buy the Best Wedding Cakes in Brooklyn & Manhattan
At TALEA, we like to consider ourselves experts at hosting weddings, which means we’ve seen a lot of wedding cakes. Whether you’re a New York City native or just an NYC bride, you deserve a cake as delicious as it is show-stopping. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite, unique wedding cake bakeries across Brooklyn and Manhattan to help ease the stress of your big day so that you can have your cake and want to eat it, too!
Mia’s Brooklyn Bakery
For a more traditional wedding cake, add Mia’s Brooklyn Bakery to your list. Founded on a love of classic desserts, Mia’s Bakery has perfected traditional favorites, and their wedding cakes are no exception. At Mia’s, iconic flavors like Black Forest, Vanilla Bean, and Red Velvet meet the three-tiered wedding cake of your dreams. With a location in Cobble Hill and the Upper East Side, Mia’s is an excellent option for Brooklyn or Manhattan brides.
byPensa
byPensa, a private cake studio in East Williamsburg, creates elegant contemporary wedding cakes that feel as timeless as the classics. A dressed-down version of a traditional wedding cake, Niiki leaves layers barely frosted, allowing delicate flavors like Champagne Strawberry, and Almond Orange Blossom to steal the show. If you want something a little bolder, byPensa also specializes in creating shag cakes, perfect for your rehersal dinner, bridal shower and everything in between. All custom cakes start at $300.
Looking for a Flower Cake in NYC?
Non-traditional wedding cakes are having a moment, and we are here for it! Brides are swapping out fondant for swirly buttercream, ditching cake toppers for fresh fruit and flowers, and sprawling sheet cakes. The vendors below can make your wedding cake one to remember, and something your guests will wish they had thought of themselves.
From Lucie
If you’re looking for a statement piece that will be as much a part of your wedding decor as your wedding menu, From Lucie is a great option. Starting in her apartment during the pandemic, Lucie Fran de Ferrier started selling cakes on Instagram before opening a shop in the East Village. Lucie specializes in fresh floral and fruit decor paired with delicate flavors like this Lemon Olive Oil cake with Lavender buttercream. Customization is available for any cake $350 or more.
By Clio
A floral cake is the perfect addition to any spring wedding and a great way to add a pop of color to your wedding day festivities. Lean into the floral designs and organic feel with ByClio cakes. Based in Park Slope, ByClio creates detailed floral arrangements with unique flavors like Coconut Oolong or Strawberry Milk. You can also customize your wedding cake and create your own combination! Custom cakes start at $67 for a 6-inch cake.
Yip Studio
Brooklyn-based wedding cake shop Yip Studio turns cake into a work of art. Each cake is inspired by natural elements, textures, and sculpture, and crafted with Asian inspired flavors like this Brown Butter Japanese Sweet Potato Cake. Amy’s cakes are one-of-a-kind creations that are almost too pretty to eat. Almost! Yip Studio cakes start at $425 for a 6-inch cake.
Wedding Dessert Ideas for the Non-Traditional Bride:
Rules are made to be broken! Ditch the wedding cake altogether and opt for something that feels a little more like you.
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Wedding dessert table: For those who can’t decide, get a dessert table with a little bit of everything! At Petit Chou, you can choose from mini fruit tarts, eclairs, cookies, and more.
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Large-format desserts: Think tiramisu or millefoglie—impressive and easy to serve for a large group! We love this classic Italian bakery, Veniero, in the East Village.
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Donut Wall: Fun, fast, and no-server needed! With locations across New York City and Brooklyn, Dough offers customizable 4x6’ doughnut walls for your reception, welcome party, or bridal shower.
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Sundae Bar: DIY your favorite toppings for a personalized touch. Ample Hills Creamery, a Brooklyn-based Scoop shop, offers a full-service sundae bar complete with an attendant and mix-ins! Or splurge for their ice cream truck!
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Pie: Some people are cake people, and others are pie people. If you fall into the latter category, check out Petee’s Pie, which has locations in Brooklyn, the Lower East Side, and Hell’s Kitchen, and according to one Bon Appétit writer, one of the best chocolate cream pies in the city.
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Treat Tower: A show-stopper and a crowd pleaser! Chocolate-covered strawberries and macaroon towers are available at Brooklyn Dipped.
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