Mom's Cake Cafe

Mom’s Cake Cafe — Filipino desserts. Cozy vibes. Super friendly service.

Restaurant Category: Casual cafe-bakery with Filipino desserts and custom cakes; reasonably priced per diners.

Menu Highlights:
– Custom cakes (chocolate, strawberry-vanilla) — moist, not too sweet, beautiful designs
– Cupcakes — moist, flavorful, great variety
– Pistachio sans rival and Filipino-style caramel custard (leche flan)
– Filipino meringue cookie with buttercream (silvanas-style)
– Coffee drinks (iced latte, iced mocha) and fruit smoothies
– Freshly baked pastries and light sandwiches
– Also mentioned: pork BBQ and crispy pork ears (occasional offerings)

Service Highlights:
– Warm, welcoming staff; “felt like home” vibe
– Hands-on owners (two moms) with excellent communication for custom orders
– Helpful guidance at the counter/booths about flavors and items
– Cozy, mellow atmosphere with a sunny patio
– Consistently noted as top-tier, friendly service

Notes:
– It can get uncomfortably warm inside at times
– Savory items can be hit-or-miss (missing dressing on salads, chicken not grilled, soup a bit salty)
– Occasional attention-to-detail issues in the kitchen on non-dessert items

Diners come for the cakes and cupcakes, and that’s where Mom’s Cake Cafe really shines. Custom celebration cakes earn praise for being gorgeously designed and not overly sweet—think soft, moist chocolate and pretty strawberry-vanilla slices that still taste as good as they look. Filipino desserts are a standout: pistachio sans rival, silky caramel custard, and those crisp-chewy meringue cookies with buttercream are often called out as unique and worth the trip. Coffee gets consistent love too—smooth iced lattes and mochas—along with refreshing smoothies and a rotating spread of pastries. A few folks also mention pork BBQ and crispy pork ears as memorable when available.

The vibe is cozy and mellow, and many diners say the hospitality is what keeps them coming back. Staff are welcoming and informative, whether you’re at the storefront or catching them at a festival booth, and the two moms behind the cafe are often praised for going above and beyond—especially when coordinating custom orders for birthdays and baby showers. The patio is a sweet spot on sunny days, and several visitors felt genuinely at home from the moment they walked in.

While sweets and coffee get near-universal praise, some diners mention the savory side can be uneven. A couple of salads arrived without the requested dressing, chicken didn’t seem grilled, and a cream soup leaned salty. Another minor gripe: it can feel quite warm inside on busy days. Still, most customers describe the prices as fair, the service as top-notch, and the overall experience as a charming, Filipino-influenced cafe that makes you want to come back for another slice (or a six-pack of cupcakes).