Cake Bake Shop at the BoardWalk is now open

[DeeCee735]

Pricing, as I see it on the other locations, and anticipate higher for WDW, sort of reminds me of the Blue Box Cafe in the flagship Tiffany store in the city. I was there last December and it was about $150 for a glass of wine, a shared appetizer, my dinner, dessert and cappuccino. Plus tax and tip. Cake Bake is a place I wanted to take my granddaughter for tea and I hope to. We go in Feb w our kids and grandchildren. Perhaps the girls will do this while the guys will do something different. We will see. It may be a one and done….but for sure I want to try it.

Dee

 

[Minnie1222]

I think most people including myself will give it a shot even though the prices are high.

All they need is a steady stream of new people trying it once. No doubt the internet outrage has generated a ton of free publicity.

 

[lowlight]

As much as I dislike their pricing, I do hope they have success. It’s an individually owned (mother of 4) business as opposed to the “ corporate restaurant groups” that plague most of these areas. I am definitely going to go there once. I’m sure I will love it. I also believe they’ve priced themselves out for long term success, but I hope I’m wrong.

I don’t know a lot of wealthy people, but the ones I have met are very modest with their money and drive decade+ old Subarus and Volvos, wear unassuming clothing, and don’t really live what I would consider a millionaires lifestyle, which is probably why they are millionaires. I don’t see them justifying 20 dollars on a bowl of soup, maybe I’m wrong. Or maybe this place is appealing to the bougie wanna be rich, in which case they could price soup at 49 and still have people coming.

 

[Perrypooh]

No, not on most things as long as comparisons exist. $18 for kids buttered noodles is not reasonable, will people pay I guess we will soon find out.

Disney guests won't shell out money they don't think is worth the experience i.e Galactic Starcruiser/NBA experience.

I will also add that I subscribe to a lot of different Disney blogs/posts not just here and the prices are getting destroyed by almost everyone.

Wright down main street already has video ideas for the review.

 

[DVCPAT]

As much as I dislike their pricing, I do hope they have success. It’s an individually owned (mother of 4) business as opposed to the “ corporate restaurant groups” that plague most of these areas. I am definitely going to go there once. I’m sure I will love it. I also believe they’ve priced themselves out for long term success, but I hope I’m wrong.

I don’t know a lot of wealthy people, but the ones I have met are very modest with their money and drive decade+ old Subarus and Volvos, wear unassuming clothing, and don’t really live what I would consider a millionaires lifestyle, which is probably why they are millionaires. I don’t see them justifying 20 dollars on a bowl of soup, maybe I’m wrong. Or maybe this place is appealing to the bougie wanna be rich, in which case they could price soup at 49 and still have people coming.

Very true…. The saying, a fool and his money are soon parted comes to mind.

 

[disdani]

I don't mind splurging on food or experiences, but I steer clear of gimmicks. I'm put off by seeing the glitter in the macaroni and cheese and reading reviews of glitter in other savory dishes. I can look past it in some desserts and specialty beverages, but I can't imagine going to a place that puts glitter in macaroni and cheese, especially at this price point.

I was originally interested in afternoon tea, but I'll pass. I do hope they'll lower the prices, at least for the kids menu.

On the plus side, it looks like they don't enforce any specific dress code.

 

[NYCgrrl]

I don't mind splurging on food or experiences, but I steer clear of gimmicks. I'm put off by seeing the glitter in the macaroni and cheese and reading reviews of glitter in other savory dishes. I can look past it in some desserts and specialty beverages, but I can't imagine going to a place that puts glitter in macaroni and cheese, especially at this price point.

I was originally interested in afternoon tea, but I'll pass. I do hope they'll lower the prices, at least for the kids menu.

On the plus side, it looks like they don't enforce any specific dress code.

Where are you seeing glitter in Mac and cheese or other savory dishes?
Can you post a picture?
Sounds pretty unusual.

 

[gmi3804]

I imagine that most guests have no idea what Callebaut chocolate is, nevermind what makes it superior to Hershey's.

Not to mention that most of them call milk chocolate “chocolate.” And prefer it.

 

[gmi3804]

I heard this morning on Amy and Paul's podcast that CBS was considering a soft opening later this week, but put it off.
As far as cost, I predict she'll have plenty of customers. For lots of people, it's almost a bragging rights to go someplace super expensive on vacation. Ever heard this?

"Took the family to the Cake Bake Shop."
"Wow, I heard that's expensive!"
[Puffs out his chest and smiles]"Yeah, but we can afford it!"

Or something similar.

You forgot, “…and we don’t pay our credit card bills in full anyway!”

And even if it is the best egg sandwich i've ever had in my life... well there is still a cap on what you'd expect to pay. I'd rather go across the lake to Yachtsman and spend $60 on a filet and know I'm not going to be ask to drop an extra $10 if i want a side with it.

You had me hopeful that you were making a good argument. And then you said, “filet.”

I forgot to mention that the owner’s mission statement of ensuring that foods were made on site was important for me to hear. Not a fan of commercial mass produced foodstuff and I hope overtime she expands on that and tells us more.
Would like to hear that the seafood and fish are wild caught instead of farmed for instance; important from a health stance for individuals and the food stock, to my mind. Also, unfortunately, changes the cost of food.

This part is encouraging. This would probably account for some of the high prices. This place would certainly be one of the few places not beholden to a factory and/or distribution center behind the Magic Kingdom.

I told my husband about Cake Bake Shop after the menu/prices were posted. I also told him the interior was pretty frilly, but we think we might give this a try at least once.

Were you trying to downplay its full-on Massengill commercial setting?

 

[reddog21]

On the plus side, it looks like they don't enforce any specific dress code.

They'll hand out white medical jackets so you can blend in with the rest of the restaurant.

 

[Pyxie]

I don't mind splurging on food or experiences, but I steer clear of gimmicks. I'm put off by seeing the glitter in the macaroni and cheese and reading reviews of glitter in other savory dishes. I can look past it in some desserts and specialty beverages, but I can't imagine going to a place that puts glitter in macaroni and cheese, especially at this price point.

I was originally interested in afternoon tea, but I'll pass. I do hope they'll lower the prices, at least for the kids menu.

On the plus side, it looks like they don't enforce any specific dress code.

It really seems like this is mostly a place you go for Instagram.

I'm not saying I for sure won't try it. I'm not going to be running down any doors to get there, but I do like this kind of food. I just don't usually pay this much for it lol.

 

[Chirple]

Were you trying to downplay its full-on Massengill commercial setting?

We're both pretty basic and casual.

 

[enzy65]

I don't mind splurging on food or experiences, but I steer clear of gimmicks. I'm put off by seeing the glitter in the macaroni and cheese and reading reviews of glitter in other savory dishes. I can look past it in some desserts and specialty beverages, but I can't imagine going to a place that puts glitter in macaroni and cheese, especially at this price point.

I was originally interested in afternoon tea, but I'll pass. I do hope they'll lower the prices, at least for the kids menu.

On the plus side, it looks like they don't enforce any specific dress code.

No dress code you will see regular folk, underdressed, and of course high fashion. Makes for good people watching. Oh when I have been lots of kids.
As for glitter my DD got a cocktail for her birthday and she got glittered or I think they do call it pixie dusted, don’t know if it was because of her drink or her special day. It was a whole ordeal though.

 

[TheDailyMoo]

McDonalds used to have an awesome ambiance, but sadly not anymore:

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Oh man I miss the McDonalds of the 80s! I had my birthday in one of their highly themed indoor playgrounds once and I still remember it all these years later! Loved eating there and playing there.

 

[enzy65]

Random thoughts
The cookie sleeves, cake take out boxes and the plastic containers are all very nice and emblazoned with the CBS logo, as is the china. Obviously this isn’t cheap and can impact prices. I will say Gwendolyn is very detail oriented.

One time I asked for extra ice, really slushy kind, they brought it out in a fancy glass on a saucer with a spoon. So the place is kind of extra!!
I do like the uniforms that the employees wear it adds to the ambiance.

 

[TheDailyMoo]

Is it possible we're missing the obvious answer for the inflated pricing and that may be that CBS is already deep in the red because of the delays and construction issues and maybe if that hadn't happened the scrambled eggs would've been more in line with high end breakfast pricing but not in the $20s range? Perhaps she crunched the numbers and figures this is the best route to take? I don't know I'm just thinking aloud. You can always drop prices but would hurt business more to raise already high prices if the business began to bleed money even further. Just like the new Polynesian tower. DVC knows they can charge the most right away when there will be an influx of customers who will pay no matter the cost. Then you can drop prices when sales slow down.

 

[Minnie1222]

Edible glitter

 

[NYCgrrl]

As for glitter my DD got a cocktail for her birthday and she got glittered or I think they do call it pixie dusted, don’t know if it was because of her drink or her special day. It was a whole ordeal though.

Edible glitter
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I was aware of the edible glitter but just missed that it was being used on entrees. Perhaps the poster was joking?

 

[Minnie1222]

Perhaps the poster was joking?

Probably!

Although there's nothing to stop someone from adding glitter to their mac and cheese.

 

[primalJ]

Edible glitter
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Eat to much of it people will call you "FART SPARKLE"

Not sure why anyone would want this on any food. I for sure will tell them to hold the sparkles as I hatefully eat their overpriced food so I can rage on them here....