Cake Man Raven

11/09/09

Delicious cake

by TardyKat at Citysearch

At $6 a slice, it is pretty expensive. But it is very rich and creamy. I tried the red velvet (without nuts) and the coconut (oddly green color cake). Both were equally good. There was limited seating upstairs but as they don't serve coffee or tea, you're pretty much limited to the water provided by the water cooler upstairs. The staff wasn't rude, they just didn't seem enthusiastic or cheery.

• Pros: red velvet
• Cons: pricey, lack of space, distinterested staff

10/27/09

Great Food...so expect Long Lines

by Rackiity at Citysearch

I have to say by far that Cake Man Raven has the best cakes in NYC. I have tried red velvet and other specialties at other well known bakeries like, Make My Cake, Crumbs, and Lord's Bakery among others but by far his cakes are spectacular.

There is always a line at Cake Man Raven's store. This is because they do have a product that is in high demand, popular and delicious.

The neighborhood is fine. The area is right near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn; by the Brooklyn Academy of Music as well as Atlantic Center Mall.

As far as the customer service that everyone is complaining about: Well I have to say, that I have never had a problem with the customer service. Before going to the store, its best you make up your mind about what you want. Slow orderers make for slow transactions. His menu can be viewed on his website. For special orders: Also, why would anyone want to chance it to pick a cake up at 1:00 for a party the same day at 2:00 or 3:00. (That's like going to pick up your wedding dress an hour before the actual wedding). Anything can go wrong and at that point you will have no alternative. The smart thing to do since there are numerous orders on any given day and the truck may need to make several trips back and forth to bring in the orders, is to have your cake delivered a day before you actually need it and pick it up. This will prevent you from spending the whole day in the store stressing over when your cake is coming as well as assure you that you will have everything in order for yor event. Is it that difficult to put a cake in your refridgerator for one night?? I think not!

• Pros: By Far... Best Cakes In NYC

07/12/09

great baked good, HORRIBLE SERVICE

by charr093 at Citysearch

I went in to order 4 slices of cake and I received the worst service ever! I guess cakeman raven is also serving attitude, eye rolls and people sucking their teeth o n the menu!! Im not sure what happened to the friendly young men who used to twork the counter, but the new females need to go!! they are giving him a bad name!!

• Pros: Red velvet cake
• Cons: the new girls at the counter!!