ABC Baking Cake Decorating Supplies

Love the location we usually order product online but its good to come here for our colors and they have a LARGE variety of molds I’d recommend any bakers go give it a shot

They have an amazing selection with decent prices. The staff is knowledgable and helpful. I go there whenever I’m close by!

You can’t get better than this store for every type of baking supply you need — and stuff you didn’t know you needed until you saw it there.

Love this place, they have practically everything you could possibly need. Wishing they had another location closer to Chandler.

I attended their 50^th anniversary party this morning and I have to say, the staff did an enthusiastic job putting it together and entertaining the customers. They served a variety of homemade mini cupcakes (white, chocolate, pink champagne, lemon), cookies, and beverages (lemonade & pina pineapple, rice flavors– unique!), as well as some candies. I also like the non-​edible cake /​star confetti they sprinkled around that I could collect to take home. They had raffles & prizes, as well. They gave a 15% discount in their entire store, and I had a bonus 10% off from the back of their business card that I picked up when they had a booth at the Ultimate Women’s Expo recently. Big savings, and I was able to find some mini cookie cutters, cookie cutters, candy mold tray, and a magazine cheaper. There was a photo op with Baker Bob that you could take with your own cameras, to treasure ;)
The store is a decorating & baking supplies mop-​and-​pop where a dedicated baker can find almost anything needed to, you know, bake ;) They even have a fridge full of whipping cream (remember that nom-​nom ‘frosting’ of yesteryears before fondant of today?). Of course, there may be limits in what they carry so you’d have to find some elsewhere i.e. Wilton candy melts– they have other brands but unless you are specific in certain brands. They also carry a few baking books & magazines. The store is located in a small strip mall since 1985 that gave off a slight nostalgic feel in a so-​so neighborhood (typical of Indian School Rd, you know), so that made it worthy of my trip just to feel vintage-​y…
I had shopped in the store a couple times in the past and was happy to visit again to check out the event. 50 years in business is a long time for Phoenix (gasp)! Happy anniversary, and thanks :)

Great selection and variety for your baking needs! The only down side for me are their hours. Baking is a hobby for me that I truly love but to pay the bills I must work, work, work, in the world of offices schedules and deadlines. If my shift ends at 5 or 6pm then it is impossible with the congestion and traffic to get to ABC after work, the only real window of opportunity is Saturdays and that is usually when I reserve time to do the actual baking, besides the shop is way closer to work than home. So thats it, never a perfect scenario its it if you want to get what you need for baking perfection, you must work extra hard!!!

Growing up on Long Island, I used to frequent a place called Grandma’s Candy Kitchen. There, my mom and I would be transported into a world of chocolate melts, molds, and every piece of cake decorating material under the sun. When I moved, I was convinced my holiday chocolate-​making was over… and then I found ABC. This place is PERFECT! Not only do they have delicious chocolate melts and a huge selection of chocolate molds, but the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I no longer have to rely on the online abyss of recipes for my holiday treat needs.
Overall, come to ABC if you’re looking for treat-​making supplies. It’s the only place like it here in town!

I love this place. I love that it is over-​crowded with anything and everything I could possibly ever want or need to meet my every baking desire. Many times, a «quick» trip to this place has turned into over an hour of wandering. I love that staff has left me to my own devices, gone above and beyond to be helpful, but has never tried to push me into buying more.
Not that I needed another reason to love it here, but tonight I got one. I left work a bit early to get some last minute supplies (and to avoid ending up on Cake Wrecks), so, of course, traffic was awful and I arrived right at 6p – closing time. I decided to chance it and wait at the door until a staffer caught my eye. Once she did I peeked my head in to request permission to enter for ‘just one thing’. I know she didn’t want to let me in. I know how badly they all wanted to go home after a long day as I’ve been in that position many times myself. But she allowed it and did so with a smile. I jogged back to get my one thing and remembered I also needed boxes. She was so very gracious to help me out with that as well. I said thank you a billion times, but I am truly appreciative of folks going the extra mile. The only way I could think of to thank them further was to write a glowing review.
Again, I already loved it here. Tonight I was given even more reasons to love it. Thank you to the young woman that helped me and to the gentleman who was also working. I appreciate the kindness as we sometimes seem to be running so low on that. You have earned a fan for life!

Has everything a baker needs. Staff is super knowledgeable and friendly.
Parking is a little crowded early morning Friday and Saturday cause it gets super busy.

I come here all the damn time for the various things I need to create the elaborate cakes and edible creations I like to make in my spare time.
Need a grass icing tip? Got them.
Need a flower nail? Got them too.
How about pre-​made, colorful gum paste and Royal Icing flowers? Yep, got them as well.
Looking for a Scooby Doo cake topper? Yep, along with most all other well know cartoon characters.
Would you like some molded sugar Hello Kitty cake decorations? Right here.
Need some cotton candy flavored food extract? Yes.
A 10″ round cake pan and lidded cake box? Right over there.
Want some disposable candy boxes for making homemade truffles? Right down that aisle.
Care for a book on making professional cake pops? Right here.
Pale mint frosting tint? Next to the tubs of premade buttercream icing.
Candy melts in bright yellow? On the same aisle as the iridescent lustre dust.
Need a bride and groom cake topper? Got them.
Need a groom and groom, or bride and bride cake topper? Got them as well.
Seriously folks, if you’ve ever been even remotely interested in cake decorating, candy making, baking cupcakes, and any and all other types of confections, baked goods and pastries you’ve got to check this place out; it makes the cake decorating aisle at other combination craft stores jealous.

I depend on this place for a lot of supplies, particularly cake boxes and plastic molds since they have a pretty good variety of those. I’ve always found the employees to be helpful with a good attitude and the prices to be about the same as Michaels, Hobby Lobby, etc.
One thing I wish they had was black standard cupcake liners. I bought them here once but haven’t found them in stock since then. I called today looking for them and was told they wouldn’t be in stock for a few weeks.

If the baker in you longs for something more than what your local Michaels baking aisles can offer, go here. You’ll spend at least an hour perusing the aisles and thinking you need everything in the store. It’s a little all over the place but it’s fun to explore.

Love this place! I could spend hours looking at all the neat things they have! I drive from Tucson whenever I need stuff for cake orders. Wish there were more places like this around so I wouldn’t have to drive so far.
Some things, especially fondant tools, are pricy, but I don’t always have time to order online or the shipping is too expensive.
A lot of people say the staff is friendly and helpful, sadly, I’ve been here 20+ times since starting my cake business and not once have I found the staff friendly or helpful. They all seen to be running around in a hurry but not doing much. I have to hunt someone down to ask any questions and then they either don’t know or don’t care to help.

Awesome store they have absolutely everything! It’s amazing and staff is so nice and helpful

This store really has everything whether you are baking from home or if you are a professional in the business. They can get busy at times, but they are the only store around that carries a vast array of product.

This place is a bakers dream! Everything you could think of for your baking and decorating needs can be found at this store. From edible glitter to Star Wars cupcake liners, all sorts of stuff can be found. I love ABC because they have all of the supplies to make my baked goods look somewhat professional. Their employees have always been helpful with giving out advice on how to use supplies. I also like that they have an online ordering system, so you can just pick out what you want and pay for it online and then it’s at the store ready for you. I also find the prices to be very reasonable, yes some of this stuff can be found at Michael’s or JoAnn’s but the selection is much smaller and the prices are higher there than ABC. If you’re into baking and decorating, I highly recommend visiting ABC.

This place must be heaven for those that are serious about their baking…
I’m quite an amateur, but was super impressed nonetheless with the amount of baking tools and supplies that are squeezed into this store.
The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I went in with a grocery list from my sister-​in-​law. I needed to get red chocolate to melt, red sprinkles, and white and black frosting in a tube. Our plan was to make «Muno» pretzel rods (from Yo Gabba Gabba). ABC had everything on my list and more… I ended up purchasing special candy «eyeballs» instead of the white and black frosting and they worked perfectly! (They came out super cute by the way and were pretty easy to make too!)
I also bought some candles and a spatula. I could have done a ton more damage; there were so many fun baking accessories there from cookie cutters and cake toppers to edible glitter frosting and special molds to make suckers, cake pops, chocolate, etc… they also carry really cute shaped pans, packaging, and more.
Whether you’re a professional, or just an amateur looking to do a little baking of some sort, check this place out — they are locally owned and have been around since 1965. They must be doing something right!
Additional tip: they offer all kinds of classes!

ABC is really the only place in Phoenix of its kind, other than going to Michael’s or Joann’s for cake supplies which can get pricey. They do not always have what I am looking for but they have a wide selection of many cake baking and decorating items. If you are thinking of making a themed cake, you can really customize it here because they sell individual décor items here (glass slippers, balloons, figurines, cartoon characters, etc., you get the picture). They even sell fondant and edible cake jewels, pearls, glitter, etc.
The tips are in the glass case and they also sell gorgeous sugar flowers if you don’t know how or are too lazy to make it yourself. Come here for the cheap cake boxes and cake cardboard rounds. One of my favorite cakes made with some edible paint from this store was the NIN cake (which you can google if you like, I have pearls around mine).
The cons:
*Close too early :(
*Small store that easily gets very crowded, so you may be overwhelmed by Thelma and Louise looking for a spatula.
*Most of the workers are snobby. With the exception of one older woman, I have never received friendly service from anyone else in the many years I have been coming here. I remember coming here when I was a young teen and it has always been the same. Luckily I just devised a get in and get out routine, I already know what I need and where it is. They have what I need and I am willing to put up with it because it beats ordering online, or paying high prices for a small selection elsewhere. As someone else mentioned perhaps they are selectively friendly?

This is Disneyland for bakers!
They have everything you will ever need to bake and more. For a newbie baker, like me, it can be intimidating. Okay, it WILL be intimidating. However, I can keep walking through their aisles for hours and not get bored. So much to see, touch and feel.
Not a five on five because I don’t like the neighborhood, and, in a store dedicated to baking supplies, I was not spoilt for choice for cupcake liners. They have them in all sizes and colors, but, hardly any that make you go «I want to buy these and bake cupcakes for a baby shower» when none of your friends are pregnant!

I needed a 14-​inch round pan for a ruffled milk pie I wanted to make. I tried the home goods section at ROSS; I tried the baking sections of Safeway and Frys; I tried Target… I found NOTHING! I had bookmarked this place after reading my friend Bacon B’s review, knowing one day it would make for a fun shopping adventure.
Sure enough, they had my 14-​inch round pan. It wasn’t fancy. Plain brushed silver color. Not hard on the eyes, at least. AND, they carried the super fine (caster) sugar at a very reasonable price, another recipe requirement I had some trouble finding.
And, viola! I had everything I needed to try out this new recipe.
It was delicious, by the way. Tastes like a french-​toast flavored bread pudding! Finding the pan and the sugar was the hardest part!
Here’s a link to the recipe:
(Only 3 stars because about two weeks later I found a more decorative 14-​inch round pan at a European market and the price was the same as what I paid for the plain-​jane one…)