Cakewalk Bakery & Cafe

Just had lunch in there and cupcakes. Staff was very rude. No hello no thank you no goodbye even when tipped, mentioned it was wife’s birthday more than once no happy or anything Pleasent they also got my wife’s order wrong, portions were pitiful and prices were astronomical. Cupcakes tasted stale. Not recommend for families with young children nor the urban ethnic crowd. The chef in back was Pleasent however my guess is she owns the place and needs to refresh her staff in proper customer service.

The most ridiculous policy that this place has is to impose a $ 10 minimum purchase to use a credit card. Coffee shops and bakeries will always have customers that want to buy a cup of coffee and a pastry that will be under $ 10. This place is not thinking about the inconvenience that this policy places on their customers. I would not recommend going here for that reason.

The 413 was cold and tasted like it sat there the whole day, couldn’t even finish a medium size because it was terrible. My friend said the ice coffee wasn’t the worst, but wasn’t the best. We split a raspberry bar and it was fair/​average. Prices were decent ($ 2 for md coffee) service was friendly nice atmosphere in café but would not recommend.

Delicious coffee — 413 blend– that along with a raspberry walnut bar … Perfection!

Visited Cakewalk bakery this past weekend picked up some pastries and cupcakes for a party I was attending. Everyone raved about the cupcakes. The brownies, lemon bars and lime frosted cookies were also a big hit. If I ever visited that area again I will make a point to stop in.

I love it! The cake walk has great food. My favorite is there quiches, but everything is great tasting there. Everyone is so nice to me.

the 4 stars are for the lunch menu and baked goods. I baked my way through college and the baker knows how to bake! Good flavor and fresh baked goods. The cookies are moist yet have crunch. The cakes are moist and fresh, not too sweet.
The less 1 star is the coffee… notice a trend in my reviews? I don’t understand the lack of barista trying in this area… I notice right off the bat that the espresso machines are not calibrated correctly. Shots are supposed to have a nice thick caramel start and short light finish with a small amount of dark swirl… lasting 24 – 28 seconds, one shot should be 1 oz ish…
Sweet start to milk heated, not hot and burned, with a smooth strong coffee taste finish. TRAIN YOUR EMPLOYEES! Youtube is a great resource for this… It takes 10 gallons of milk practice to make a perfect latte… I so want a great cup of coffee… Please listen to what your customers want and don’t look at them like they are bitchy when they ask for what they want to pay for.

I travel to the Berkshire ’ s weekly. I always stop at Cakewalk and get a coffee and pastry or 3.
I was surprised to read a negative comment about the staff. They always seem to be happy and working hard. Anita, the owner and pastry Chef is not shy about spending time in the café. I love stopping on my weekly ride for my coffee. Luca B.

I love it here, I typically stop by everytime I’m in the area. They have wonderful lunch sandwiches and they use barrington coffee, which is a local coffee roaster (and one of the best).
For lunch, this place is a staple. You really
Can’t go wrong. They make their own bread daily and its actually perfect.
The reason for the 3 stars… $ 10 minimum on a credit card. Come on, it’s not 1995 anymore. I had the chance to come in during the morning to try a breakfast sandwich and a coffee and has to buy a cookie just to be able to pay (which I would have got the cinnamon rose which is apparently the signature but it caught me off guard) honestly I’m not even going to eat the cookie. So that’s a bummer.

I can’t review the food because they wouldn’t take my credit card because I didn’t spend 10 dollars. Why bother going there when Otto’s and the Starving Artist are happy to take your credit card and the Bagel place said ‘theywould never turn down a customer if they didn’t spend the minimum $ 5.00′.

I read reviews for Cakewalk online from my home in CA, and then called and ordered a cake for a birthday celebration. The staff is wonderful — the woman I spoke to listened carefully and suggested a multi-​layered round cake of delicious home-​made white cake (gloriously on the denser side and not at all like a fluffy” box” cake) with a very tasty lemon curd filling and lemon frosting, topped with a coconut garnish. The cake was a crowd-​pleaser and was both artistically beautiful, and delicious.
While in the shop, I picked up pastries for breakfast which were very tasty, and was thrilled at the reasonable pricing.
The next time I’m in the Berkshires, I plan on stopping there, and highly recommend Cakewalk Bakery & Café.

Very friendly staff. My fiancé and I were in desperate need of coffee, and even though we walked in 5 minutes after close, they were extremely accommodating and assured us that we could still get any coffee on the menu. We will definitely be stopping back… When they’re open. :)

Work staff is amazing, goat cheese egg sandwich was on par! Coffee was great with soy and almond milk option.

Fabulous bakery not to be missed!
The Cronut type muffin croissant thing is TOTALLY a amazing. It is at once crunchy, delicate, buttery, swirled w cinnamon. Don’t miss it!
The coffee cake in its beautiful wrapping looked better than it was unfortunately as it was dry. The grainy sweat boule was excellent, even two days later.
Sandwiches, salads, soup & quiche — ultra fresh, healthy & creative ingredients.
Friendly service. Cute interior.
I plan on making this a regular stop while in the Berkshires.

Good baked goods & coffee. Ordered a chocolate chip cookie. It was delicious!
Owner needs to hire more friendly staff. I was told rudely to serve myself. The girl at the counter was bothered by my order.

This is a cute place in a small town.
It’s like an old soda shop with a counter and mirror etc. very cute. Then they have tables in front and back. Swept floor.
Baked goods look good. 2 cases for them so make sure you peruse both if looking for a baked good.
But I’ve only ever eaten lunch here. Soups and salads, sandwiches, quiche.
It’s the service here that can irritate. But the food is good.
Parking is a mess here. Street and parking lots are always full.
3 stars. It’s good, not great. Could go up a star if the service improved.

Great morning breakfast food! Baked goods are delicious, paninis are yummy and the hot drinks are always good. It’s a little worn on the interior, but it makes up for it in service and pleasantness and overall food quality.
This place takes cash only.

Lee brings back such lovely childhood memories… well, beyond just shopping the outlets. I remember going with my Nana Peg to play bingo at a local church like the classy broad she was. I remember picking up my cousins at the bus station in the middle of town after they’d visit friends in Boston. I remember going to a thrift store on Main Street a few years back with my friend Amanda and bouncing around in 1980s-​era prom dresses and full body gold lamé suits.
I am glad I can add another good memory to this town: a good meal and cup of tea at Cakewalk Bakery & Café.
After shopping at the outlets with my mother on a sunny autumn Saturday afternoon, a small bite and something warm to drink were in order. After not being in the middle of town for a while, we drove up the main drag slowly, scoping out our options. Cakewalk and its big pink sign stuck out right away. Upon entering, we found a relatively small yet perfect sandwich menu that covered all of the basics. There were special soups and quiches, as well. My mother went for half a chicken salad sandwich with a cup of butternut squash bisque. I went for the mozzarella, tomato, pesto, and balsamic vinegar sandwich on sourdough, along with a mug of their homemade chai. All items were perfectly filling, fresh, and very wholesome.
The chai deserves its own paragraph. Made from a homemade blend of assam tea and other tasty ingredients, it was perfectly flavored and the milk was rich and satisfying. In a world where Starbucks chai concentrate reigns supreme, it’s almost hard to remember what honest — to — goodness chai tea actually tastes like. Cakewalk more than succeeds with their blend. My disappointment was evident as I took that final gulp… my mother asked me if I wanted another one for the road! (She knows me well.) I forwent, with a heavy heart, but it just gives me incentive to return.
This place is an excellent establishment in Lee. It beats the food court at the outlets by a long shot, that’s for damn sure. It’s absolutely fantastic!

Every time I go out to Kripalu, it’s been a ritual to stop at this lovely place along the way. I’ve been here three times now and I will continue to keep going there. For those of you wary about where to park, don’t do it on the street. It’s a complete headache and not worth it. If you’re on the road with Cakewalk on your right, you go down a little further and eventually take a right and you’ll come to a parking lot on your right with plenty of room. From there, it’s a little walk, but well worth it in my opinion.
It’s a small, cozy café, just how I like them, and perfect for a sit down with some friends and family. It’s not really a place to bring a huge party to and is catered more to the intimate side. Sitting by the massive window is amazing and should be done at least once. I thoroughly enjoyed it my very first time there, but after that, it can get too busy and congested, so it’s better to sit in the back if you want some more quiet time. I don’t recall there being any big chairs or some place comfy to sit at if you wanted to hole up and just read a book or spend time writing for hours with a cup of something or other by your side. It’s very much a place for a leisurely breakfast or lunch and then be on your way.
I’ve also had different experiences with the wait staff. My first two times, I loved them. Very nice and responsive. This past time, I wasn’t tickled pink by them. The girl taking our order wasn’t as attentive and they got my drink order wrong — gave me an iced chai when I specifically asked for a hot one (yeah yeah, I know, I’m one of THOSE people during the summer). She seemed a bit confused and miffed when I told her I wanted a hot one, but at least they fixed that. By the way, very yummy chai. Get the biggest size, too. It comes in this OUTSTANDING mug that I wish I could buy. I TRIED to buy the mug from them and was even starting to throw numbers at them, but they specifically said they don’t sell them. Such a shame. I might be inclined to steal one next time I’m there.
And the food! They had a decent sized menu. Not too small or too big. Now that I’m aware of my gluten intolerance stuff, I’ve noticed there’s a very limited amount of stuff I can eat there. When I did have their wraps, they were AH-​MAZING, so if you can eat those and not die after (like me), then go for it. I got a greek salad with tuna salad on the side this last time I was there and nearly licked the plate clean. Perfect tuna salad. Loved it.
I’ve also tried a few of their baked goods. Again, before I knew about my gluten dealio. Very yummy stuff. They DO have a couple gluten free items, though I believe you need to special order them and even then, I’m not sure how «gluten free» it is if they’re also baking them in the same oven as their other stuff. So those very sensitive to gluten, just be careful. I picked up a lemon bar for my sister this past time and she loved it, so there’s that!
I really do enjoy this place and wish I lived in the area so I could go to it more often. It’s definitely some place I look forward to each time I go out to the Berkshires and I highly recommend it to anyone.

I grew up in Lee and try and stop by Cakewalk when I visit family here. A couple years back I had a cake made here for my grandparents anniversary and it was wonderful! Most recently I came here with a friend to catch up over some caffeine and pastry. I had an incredible latte, and warm almond croissant. The only reason why I took a star off was the service. I asked if there were napkins somewhere when they brought over my heated croissant and the girl just pointed to where I could find them and said yeah right there in a rude tone, and walked away. This will not stop me from coming back, but it was noted.
After reading other reviews I cannot wait to come back and get one of these Cinnamon Roses everyone talks about — sounds amazing!