Cake Bake Shop at the BoardWalk is now open

[BrianL]

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I have to wonder, does it have a similar affect to eating beets? If you know what I mean....

 

[zackiedawg]

As long as it either doesn't taste like anything or doesn't taste bad, I couldn't care less if they put glitter on things - I guess it's all just presentation. I just don't want it there if it actually ruins the taste of something. I've had several high-end deserts with gold in or on them - not generally something on my list of things I like to eat, yet it didn't ruin the taste of the deserts and definitely presented well - so I was OK with it.

 

[japanese maple]

We probably won't eat here, knew that before the prices. But I am interested in seeing what it looks like inside so hopefully can peek in and get a slice of the raspberry champagne cake for take out at the counter, it sounds amazing.

 

[lowlight]

We probably won't eat here, knew that before the prices. But I am interested in seeing what it looks like inside so hopefully can peek in and get a slice of the raspberry champagne cake for take out at the counter, it sounds amazing.

It’s only 13 dollars to peak inside.

 

[disdani]

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

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This is a short video from their Carmel Location from last year. A quick look at the atmosphere and some of the food /cake portions.

While its not for me, I can see it being a hit with the "ladies do lunch" crowd and the kiddos. It definitely fits with the Disney theme.

I just hope they turn the former BRG into some sort of sports bar. That way there is something for everyone in the family

I got it from the youtube video c@tk!ng posted earlier in the thread and I can't quote it for some reason, but it's in the video at 5:18. I rewatched it to find the timestamp and it's the buttered noodles, not mac and cheese.

I will say minus the glitter, it's the best looking buttered noodles I've seen - using cavatappi and a LOT of parmesan cheese, so that's another plus for CBS. Not $18 worth imo, but not your typical buttered noodle either.

My "and other savory foods" comment was from the multiple Google reviews that say glitter is on everything, not just the cakes. I have never been to Indiana so I can only go by reviews I see online.

For me, glitter outside of desserts and beverages is a no go. Didn't like glitter as a kid and still don't to this day. To each their own.

 

[Dug720]

Edible glitter
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Funny they say "exclusive". I've heard of edible glitter LONG before hearing about this place.

 

[lowlight]

Funny they say "exclusive". I've heard of edible glitter LONG before hearing about this place.

Yes, but it isn’t “pixie dust” edible glitter. The trademark makes it tastier.

 

[T00dles]

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

That's "Princess Fart Sparkle" to you, Bub.

 

[J-Dog]

$78 for a Charcuterie Board appetizer!?!

I was irritated about a $49 Charcuterie Board in Vegas. And Vegas is insane for restaurant prices and usually makes WDW fare look reasonably-priced.

This place appears to be on another level of price-gouging.

Hard pass.

 

[Maleficent's Dad]

You know, I did some thinking, and there's a place not too far from where I live that serves the Golden Opulence Sundae for $1,000.00. Yes, it's an ice cream sundae. (If you're interested in looking it up, google it and "Serendipity 3".)
This sundae makes Gwendolyn's prices look downright cheap!

(Okay, we know her prices ain't cheap, but they can be worse as evidenced above!)

 

[gottalovepluto]

… it’s hilarious to me that people think this place won’t be a hit with the mommy daughter/bachelorette/girls trip demographic it’s squarely aimed at…

Upon considering this on a more serious note I think this is the key- their demographic. It’s not Disney normal, so it’s not most of us. It’s these splurgy, girly trips. So, the q will be are there enough of those to sustain a TS + QS window?

(I think the exorbitant kids meals might be well played, they serve to make bank on the committed + deter large groups with kids who could turn a fancy environment a ruckus situation.)

 

[Minnie1222]

You know, I did some thinking, and there's a place not too far from where I live that serves the Golden Opulence Sundae for $1,000.00. Yes, it's an ice cream sundae. (If you're interested in looking it up, google it and "Serendipity 3".)
This sundae makes Gwendolyn's prices look downright cheap!

I just googled Serendipity 3 and at one time they had the .......$25,000.00 Frozen Haute Chocolate.

Gwen's treats all look like a bargain now!

 

[gottalovepluto]

I just googled Serendipity 3 and at one time they had the .......$25,000.00 Frozen Haute Chocolate.

Gwen's treats all look like a bargain now!

I’d be so bad at being rich. I’d be like “Sure- but I know this other place with like 31 flavors!”

 

[SL6827]

How long you think this place will stay open?

 

[kylenne]

Upon considering this on a more serious note I think this is the key- their demographic. It’s not Disney normal, so it’s not most of us. It’s these splurgy, girly trips. So, the q will be are there enough of those to sustain a TS + QS window?

(I think the exorbitant kids meals might be well played, they serve to make bank on the committed + deter large groups with kids who could turn a fancy environment a ruckus situation.)

Tbh I really think there are and I think folks are severely underestimating the amount of people doing trips like that. Especially the adult family demographic that tends to have the disposable income for it and the “treat yourself” mindset. Admittedly my partner and I fall squarely in that demographic. We’re the type to not bat an eyelash at upcharge experiences, we do spa days at the Grand pretty much every trip, etc. We know very well it’s not necessarily always going to be an experience worth the price tag, but we go on vacation to have fun and sometimes that means spending $20 on a pre mixed margarita in a Star Wars themed bar. Every time we go to the GF spa the lounge is filled with adult mom/daughter duos severely overpaying for manipedis. My most memorable ride on Flight of Passage was with a large group of AKA sorority sisters from Houston who were all first timers on a girls trip together and they would have eaten this place up. Anectdata I know, but I really think there is an audience for it. If nothing else it’ll be a smash hit with the IG/TT set who love this kind of aesthetic. To be blunt the people who are scoffing at the use of glitter are not really the target demo for this place lol.

 

[kylenne]

I just googled Serendipity 3 and at one time they had the .......$25,000.00 Frozen Haute Chocolate.

Gwen's treats all look like a bargain now!

You know, I did some thinking, and there's a place not too far from where I live that serves the Golden Opulence Sundae for $1,000.00. Yes, it's an ice cream sundae. (If you're interested in looking it up, google it and "Serendipity 3".)
This sundae makes Gwendolyn's prices look downright cheap!

(Okay, we know her prices ain't cheap, but they can be worse as evidenced above!)

It’s funny you guys should mention Serendipity bc it’s the exact kind of place I was thinking of when I mentioned “tourist baity places with high prices here at home”. They’re actually very old but they chase publicity every so often with stunts like that. Mostly they are extremely popular with tourists for the Frozen Hot Chocolate that would not be out of place on Cake Bake Shop’s menu. Everything else is so so but tourists can’t get enough of it.

Alice’s Tea Cup is more like Cake Bake Shop in the sense it has a similarly hyperfeminine vibe, the food is mid at best and extremely expensive for what it is. It actually nearly went under not too long ago but imo that’s more about the commercial rent crisis in NYC more than anything bc it’s always been extremely popular with pretty much the same demographic CBS is targeting, if less affluent/fancy than moms who brunch.

 

[lowlight]

All of these same arguments were made for Starcruiser as well.

 

[BrianL]

I’d be so bad at being rich. I’d be like “Sure- but I know this other place with like 31 flavors!”

That's actually how most rich people think. That's why they're rich.

 

[gmi3804]

We're both pretty basic and casual.

Ah, but do you have that “not so fresh feeling” after a long park day?!

 

[enzy65]

I got it from the youtube video c@tk!ng posted earlier in the thread and I can't quote it for some reason, but it's in the video at 5:18. I rewatched it to find the timestamp and it's the buttered noodles, not mac and cheese.

I will say minus the glitter, it's the best looking buttered noodles I've seen - using cavatappi and a LOT of parmesan cheese, so that's another plus for CBS. Not $18 worth imo, but not your typical buttered noodle either.

My "and other savory foods" comment was from the multiple Google reviews that say glitter is on everything, not just the cakes. I have never been to Indiana so I can only go by reviews I see online.

For me, glitter outside of desserts and beverages is a no go. Didn't like glitter as a kid and still don't to this day. To each their own.

I have never seen glitter on any of our food or desserts, we all tend to get different items. I don’t believe this is true that glitter is on everything.