5 Best Cake Shops in San Antonio (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 7 min read

We compared 19 cake shops in San Antonio on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A cake order is a one-shot purchase: you find out how a bakery handles it on the day of the party. The cake shops in San Antonio on this page hold more than 3,400 Google reviews between them, rated 4.3 to 4.7, but not every name here is a cake specialist, so check what each one is known for before you order.

Short answer: Bird Bakery has the most reviews, 4.3 stars from more than 1,400, as a bakery and cafe that also does custom cakes and cupcakes. Oh Yeah Cakes and SusieCakes - San Antonio Alamo Heights both hold 4.7 stars, and Nadler's Bakery & Deli is the one whose site leads with custom wedding cakes.

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1. Bird Bakery
2. Nadler's Bakery & Deli
3. Oh Yeah Cakes
4. SusieCakes
5. Cake Thieves Bakery
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Bakeries and Cake Shops, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Bird Bakery	4.3 ★	1,466	Bakery and cafe, cupcakes, events	View ›
2	Nadler's Bakery & Deli	4.4 ★	1,045	Wedding cakes and deli lunch	View ›
3	Oh Yeah Cakes	4.7 ★	387	Custom cakes and cupcakes	View ›
4	SusieCakes - San Antonio Alamo Heights	4.7 ★	325	Cupcakes, cookies and layer cakes	View ›
5	Cake Thieves Bakery	4.6 ★	277	Vegan donuts and pastries	View ›

Where to order, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Bird Bakery

4.31,466 Google reviews

Bird Bakery on Broadway is a bakery and cafe, not only a cake counter. Reviewers describe cupcakes, custom birthday cakes, cookies, bars, pies, sandwiches, coffee and tea, and one reviewer held a bridal shower in its private room. It's listed on Google as a bakery with a daily schedule from early morning.

What people praise

Reviewers praise cookies, lemon and peanut butter bars, and cupcakes
A bridal shower reviewer called the private room a fabulous location
Custom birthday cakes, cupcakes and sandwiches mentioned
Open seven days a week, per Google

Worth knowing

The 4.3 rating is the lowest on this page, and one reviewer who loved the baked goods rated the counter service lower
One reviewer was refused a discounted granola refill with a glass container

Reputation scorecardrank in San Antonio

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume1,466 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown67% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the largest review base on the page, but its 4.3 is the lowest here. It suits a cafe visit, cupcakes or an event room well; for a custom cake, ask about lead times first.

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5912 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Nadler's Bakery & Deli

4.41,045 Google reviews

Nadler's Bakery & Deli on Babcock Rd is a bakery and deli whose site says it has been baking in San Antonio since 1963 and is family owned. The site describes custom wedding cakes, birthday cakes, pastries, breads, pies and deli meals, and offers a one-hour wedding cake consultation by appointment. Google also lists it as a caterer and wedding bakery.

What people praise

One reviewer special-ordered a peanut butter cake that the birthday girl hid in the freezer
Sandwiches and pastries praised
Reviewers mention friendly service and an easy order and pickup
One reviewer liked that it carries Boar's Head meats on the deli side

Worth knowing

One reviewer found a black forest cake had sparse cherry filling
Open Monday to Saturday only, per Google

Reputation scorecardrank in San Antonio

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume1,045 · 92nd

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown72% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good pick for a wedding cake consult or a birthday special order, with deli lunch as a bonus. Its 4.4 rests on a large review base.

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1621 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78229

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Oh Yeah Cakes

4.7387 Google reviews

Oh Yeah Cakes is a small bakery on S St Mary's St, and its site says it specializes in cupcakes and custom cakes for all occasions, including wedding, birthday, children's and graduation cakes. One reviewer describes a quinceanera cake consultation where the design was sketched out, and others ordered for a wedding and a first birthday. It's open Tuesday through Saturday, per Google.

What people praise

One quinceanera reviewer described a consultation where the baker sketched the cake and then set it up in person
A wedding reviewer praised both the look and the taste of the cakes
Reviewers mention moist cake and flavors that aren't overly sweet
Communication by email described as great

Worth knowing

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 AM to 6 PM, per Google

Reputation scorecardrank in San Antonio

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume387 · 87th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown87% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Tied for the top rating here at 4.7 with SusieCakes, on a smaller review base than Bird Bakery and Nadler's. A good pick for a custom order.

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713 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

SusieCakes - San Antonio Alamo Heights

4.7325 Google reviews

SusieCakes - San Antonio Alamo Heights is on Jones Maltsberger Rd and is listed on Google as a cake shop, cupcake shop and pie shop. Its site describes fresh-baked cakes, cupcakes and cookies, local pickup and delivery, and shipping. Reviewers describe cupcakes in several flavors, sugar cookies and a chocolate cake.

What people praise

Reviewers praise moist cake and rich frosting
Free cupcake or cookie offered by staff in two reviews
Cupcakes recommended as a way to sample flavors before ordering a full cake
Open every day, per Google

Worth knowing

One reviewer's cake crumbled when cut; the shop's reply said its cakes need about four hours at room temperature before serving

Reputation scorecardrank in San Antonio

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume325 · 82nd

Confidencehigh

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown89% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A reliable pick for cupcakes and cookies. Take the shop's advice on room temperature if you order a cake for a party.

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7322 Jones Maltsberger Rd #218, San Antonio, TX 78209

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Cake Thieves Bakery

4.6277 Google reviews

Cake Thieves Bakery on E Houston St is a 100% vegan bakery, and most of what its reviewers describe is donuts, kolaches, croissants and cinnamon rolls rather than cakes. Its Google website link goes to its Instagram page, which says custom orders are available. It doesn't list a phone number on Google.

What people praise

Reviewers praise fluffy donuts and big kolaches
One reviewer with dairy allergies liked that there's no dairy in the kitchen
Staff and decor described as friendly and welcoming
Open Wednesday to Sunday, per Google

Worth knowing

Most reviews are about donuts and pastries, not cakes, so ask about custom cake experience
One reviewer said a three-layer custom cake collapsed in transit and that they got no reply

Reputation scorecardrank in San Antonio

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume277 · 76th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · hours

Rating breakdown85% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-reviewed vegan bakery whose reviews are mostly about donuts and pastries. It makes sense for a vegan treat; for a tiered custom cake, ask detailed questions first.

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1602 E Houston St #104, San Antonio, TX 78202

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How we score

The scorecards use public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated each business. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume. Recency reflects how recently reviews still arrive.

What drives the price of a custom cake

We couldn’t find a trustworthy San Antonio price list for these bakeries, so no figures are shown. A cake’s price usually depends on size and number of tiers, flavors and fillings, decoration, delivery and setup, and how soon you need it. Ask each bakery for a written quote and its lead time, and find out whether a deposit is required.

Bakeries across the city

These bakeries are spread across San Antonio: Broadway, Babcock Rd, S St Mary’s St, Jones Maltsberger Rd in Alamo Heights and E Houston St. Searching for a cake shop near me? Each listing shows its address and map link so you can check which is closest.

What to ask before you order a cake

How far ahead do I need to order a custom cake?
Is there a consultation or tasting, and what does it cost?
Do you deliver and set up, or is it pickup only?
How should the cake be stored and served on the day?
Can you accommodate allergies or a vegan request?

Frequently asked questions

Which San Antonio bakery is best known for wedding cakes?

Nadler’s Bakery & Deli leads its site with custom wedding cakes and offers a one-hour wedding cake consultation. Oh Yeah Cakes also lists wedding cakes, and a wedding reviewer there praised both the look and the taste.

Can I order a vegan cake in San Antonio?

Cake Thieves Bakery is 100% vegan and says custom orders are available through its Instagram page. Most of its reviews are about donuts and pastries, so ask about cakes directly.

How long should a SusieCakes cake sit out before serving?

In its reply to one reviewer, the Alamo Heights shop said its cakes generally need about four hours at room temperature before serving and may crumble if still chilled.

Where can I hold a small shower or event at a San Antonio bakery?

One reviewer of Bird Bakery held a bridal shower in its private room, with sweets and tea-sized savory bites. Ask the bakery directly about availability and terms.

Our pick to start with

For a custom cake, Oh Yeah Cakes and Nadler’s Bakery & Deli are the clearest choices, with Nadler’s the deeper review base. Bird Bakery fits a cafe stop or cupcakes, and Cake Thieves suits a vegan treat. Order early and ask about storage.

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