Cake Box Reviews 

61,933
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Considering 17,241 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Consumers frequently mention that the celebration cakes are exceptionally light, moist, and delicious, making them a wonderful choice for parties and special events. Shoppers also highlight the smooth and reliable online purchasing process alongside the exceptionally friendly and welcoming store staff who are always ready to assist. However, some customers also noted issues with intense food coloring used on themed designs that left stubborn, hard-to-clean stains behind. A few reviewers additionally experienced minor disappointments regarding unexpected individual plastic packaging or occasional mistakes with personalized text details on orders.

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Quality

Consumers find quality to be positive, frequently highlighting that the cakes are wonderfully light, fresh,... See more

Order

Customers had positive experiences with order, describing the process as very swift, reliable, and simple to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent victoria sponge birthday cake very light very quickly consumed by all at party and rated first class.would definetely recommend Cake Shop for your special day, and any other day for special... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A huge thanks to Cake Box in St Neots for their generous donation of a very large lovely sponge cake which was the centrepiece of a fantastic afternoon raising money for Breast Cancer Now at Waresley... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team at Cake Box Orpington provided the perfect birthday cake for my daughter. The selection of cakes makes it so tricky to choose because there are so many lovely options! It’s also fant... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very swift reliable on line ordering service. My cake was complimented by all (of my guests) for its excellent presentation and delicious taste. Carriage bag with double zip for easy opening is... See more



Company details

  1. Cake Shop
  2. Bakery
  3. Cupcake Shop
  4. Online Food Ordering Service
  5. Take Away Service
  6. Wedding Bakery

About Cake Box

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Cake Box began its journey in 2008 with one small store. We now have 230+ stores with many more to come.

It is a great honour to be a part of our customers’ most important celebrations and we pride ourselves in delivering delicious, personalised cakes on demand.




 

Have any questions? Check out our FAQ! Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Contact us at info@cakebox.com or use our Store Locator to find the details of your local Cake Box store.
 

 


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ar short notice .... a beautiful cake

The lady who runs this shop was so helpful and accomodating. We needed the cake the next day as we were staying locally for the weekend & she had it ready, on time & with lovely personalised trimmings. The cake was very fresh & tasty with high quality ingredients.

5 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10 service and taste

Recently purchased two cakes for birthday celebrations.... excellent service they looked great and tasted great also will definitely be a returning customer. 10/10

4 September 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm

Just been in & bought 4 different cakes, for my friends to try them & myself, these cakes are absolutely delicious, I honestly couldn’t pick a favourite as all were tasty, nice & light sponge,plenty of toppings , my friends loved them. Will be back definitely.

5 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can’t buy cakes from anywhere else!!

I can’t buy cakes from anywhere else!!! I love this place.

I got our anniversary cake a few days ago, and it was the best thing I’ve tasted. It wasn’t too sweet either, so it wasn’t sickly! It was even made for the next day.

Super super recommend!!

3 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a cake from cakebox for my…

I ordered a cake from cakebox for my husbands 30th birthday due to past reviews and turned out to be my worst nightmare. The top layer and bottom had slipped off and separated I had to push the cake back into place and fix the entire icing myself to make it look decent it looked like a mess. When I did that I realised that the cake wasn't cut and layered equally hence it slipped off and destroyed. I contacted justeat for a compensation they offered zero help after contacting them multiple times. No more cakebox or justeat. Useless customer service

1 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Cake Box

Dear Noela,
We’re extremely sorry to hear about your experience with your husband’s birthday cake. We understand how disappointing this must have been, especially on such a special occasion.
Please email us at hello@cakebox.com with photographs of the cake and your order details, so we can escalate the matter with the relevant store for investigation.
We sincerely apologise again for the inconvenience caused.
Kind regards,
Cake Box Customer Support

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cakebox Newcastle

When I had first started buying from cakebox, the cakes were always so fresh. But recently id bought a bento box and the cupcakes were quite dry.The cream in the cake that came with it was completely old and I could taste that it was spoilt.This isn't the first time I've experienced this from cakebox.Its happened multiple times.

2 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Cake Box

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.
We’re very sorry to hear about your recent experience. We understand your disappointment, especially as you have experienced this on multiple occasions.
We truly appreciate your feedback and will take it on board to help us improve the quality and freshness of our products.
Kind regards,
Cake Box Customer Support

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very late order - unreliable for birthday cakes etc

I order a birthday cake online for collection from the Camberley store for a 12pm collection. They call me at 11:30 asking if i can go to a different store to collect (around 10miles away) I said no. They then tell me to collect it at 2pm now since they won't have it ready. Bear in mind this is a birthday cake for a 2pm party. I then go in at 2pm to collect and the worker says its not here and to come back in 10 mins. I then come back in 10mins and she says "oh.. you came back" as if it was a surprise. The lady says the driver on his way, after around an hour of going back and forth i finally collect the cake at after 3pm, and the lady and cakebox delivery worker find the whole thing funny and were laughing when I complained to them.

in short... AVOID CAKEBOX LIKE THE PLAGUE.

They are franchises with absolutely ZERO quality control from headoffice.

20 August 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Cake Box

Dear SS,

We are truly sorry to hear about your experience with your birthday cake collection from our Camberley store.

We completely understand how frustrating and disappointing this must have been, particularly as the cake was required for a 2pm birthday celebration. We acknowledge the significant delay, the repeated requests for you to return to the store, and the inconvenience this caused you.

We are also very sorry to hear about the way your concerns were handled by the team. We understand that laughing or appearing to make light of the situation when you were already upset would have been extremely upsetting and is not the level of service we expect our customers to receive.

Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience, frustration, and disappointment caused. We take your feedback seriously and will ensure your concerns regarding this experience are acknowledged and reviewed with the relevant team.

Warm regards,
Cake Box Customer support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Go get yourself a slice of cake - these cakes are amazing

These cakes are amazing! I stumbled on a local branch when I wanted some sweet treats for visitors coming over, I bought a couple of slices of the cookie crumble - OMG! It’s so good and the slices are huge! It’s my new obsession (my waist line is not happy!) I’ve bought cake slices for friends to try, just because, and as part of gifts and they never disappoint. They also do this really cute and yummy cupcake box selection and the inside of the box says ‘a box full of happiness’ so cute for a gift idea and seriously true lol!

Don’t be fooled by thinking you can only go here for an actual full size cake for an occasion - go treat yourself to a random slice of cake just because!

If you haven’t tried cake box cakes you’re missing out!

24 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ruined a birthday surprise — rude staff, cake never delivered, no refund

I ordered a custom cake from Cake Box (Order
#623795) five days in advance to celebrate my wife's birthday, choosing their best delivery option specifically to avoid any delays. I also arranged balloons — the whole thing was meant to be a surprise, since I was away from London that day.

On the day of delivery, I got an email saying they'd tried calling my wife but she hadn't answered. I called her straight away and she confirmed no call had come through. She called their office to follow up, and within about 10 minutes of that email, was told she'd have to come and collect the cake herself. The staff member was rude and kept pressuring her to cancel the order without even knowing what had been ordered, even though it was a fully customized cake.

It became clear they simply hadn't got the order ready in time and were covering for it. They cancelled the order, and I still haven't received a refund. The money isn't really the point — this was a surprise for a moment that only comes once a year, and that moment is gone now. Very disappointed, and I won't be ordering from Cake Box again.

1 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Cake Box

Dear Ahmed,
We are extremely sorry to hear about your experience, especially as this was intended to be a special surprise for your wife’s birthday.
We understand how disappointing and upsetting this situation must have been. We will escalate your complaint with the relevant store for investigation, including the delivery issue, the handling of your order, and the refund.
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and disappointment caused.
Kind regards,
Cake Box Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely cake and service

Lovely cake and service. I purchased a 10 inch Vitoria sponge with fresh fruits. The cake was gone in a moment. Everyone loved it. The cake was ready on the same day I ordered it and the staff were kind and friendly.

8 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sensational Cakes

I have had a few cakes from here, this is the first one i purchased myself for my partners Birthday. They are phenomenal, it doesn’t matter which one you pick. They aren’t your average cake, forget these large supermarket ones, they pale in comparison. Enjoy a light, beautiful cake from Cake box. The best cakes in the U.K that i have had.

20 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delicious cake

Ordered a red velvet with hazelnut cake for my 60th birthday from Cake box. Unfortunately, the delivery driver fell and damaged the cake. He was very apologetic and called the shop to see if the could replace the damaged cake. A few hours later we had a new cake! It was delicious! Very pleased with the customer service and cake!

20 August 2026

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