The 5 Best Places to Get Birthday Cake in Providence, Rhode Island

If you need a birthday cake in Providence, Rhode Island, you might initially think that your only option is to go to Federal Hill, where all the best Italian bakeries are located. This is certainly a good strategy– though Rhode Island’s capital city has a much more diverse birthday cake scene (is that a scene?) than what one might expect. 

There are a number of excellent bakeries popping up in newer parts of the city– and online, through order-only cake artists who don’t (yet) have storefronts. 

Below, we highlight some of the best bakeries in Providence for getting a beautiful, whimsical birthday cake for a loved one– or for yourself. These cool cake makers really are hidden gems in the city. 

Celebrate often? Bookmark this list for easy reference later.

Enjoy!

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Celebrated (For Elevated Vegan Birthday Cakes)

The Warwick-based bakery known simply as Celebrated is a new, beloved go-to for elevated, plant-based desserts. Their decadent vegan birthday cakes came in a variety of dazzling styles and shapes, with beautifully unique flavors (coffee buttercream frosting, anyone?) and always moist, super delicious, how-is-this-possibly-vegan cake inside. 

Best of all, Celebrated can deliver their bespoke birthday cakes anywhere in the Providence area. This way, you can have your cake, and have it delivered, too.

Above is a picture of their bespoke “Lisa Frank” themed cake, replete with ’90s nostalgia. How cool is that?

We love that all Celebrated cakes can be topped with other desserts and/or fresh, seasonal flowers. Plus, you can get mini “tall” cakes in smaller servings (like a 4-person cake, for example) which adds a dash of whimsy and visual intrigue to even the smallest of cakes.

 

Sin (Good For Large Cakes)

Sin is an old-school bakery that does beautiful custom carved and tiered cakes. This is a perfect bakery for getting a child’s party cake made. However, be advised that deluxe carved cakes can get pricey; three-dimensional carved cakes come with a 25 portion minimum and cost $10 per person– so the minimum price for one of these cakes is $250.

Still, the results deliver. And if you really want a wow-factor, Cake Wars-level cake, they can do it!

Sin also has much more affordable options for sheet cakes and cupcakes, which you can infinitely customize to your taste. (The possibilities are endless!) This is a great bakery for getting cakes that you will serve at a birthday party, since they are large, creative, and commanding.

Check out some of their past custom cakes and get a feel for the pricing here.

 

Ellie’s (Refined & Elegant)

In 2012 the owners of Gracie’s opened up Ellie’s, a Parisian-inspired cafe and bakery that does beautiful artisan cakes that are ideal for foodies. These cakes are true works of art; very fashionable, with signature flavors like London Fog (earl grey cake, lemon curd, vanilla buttercream) and Tiramisu (espresso-soaked vanilla & chocolate cakes with mascarpone buttercream).

They even offer a wheat-free Corn Pecan cake, which can be frosted and filled as normal. While most people call on Ellie’s for wedding cakes, you can order a birthday cake, as well. (This is one Providence’s best-kept secrets!)

We love that Ellie’s cake menu changes each season. “Fall Fillings” available from Late September to November include Pumpkin, Apple Cider Caramel, Pear, Spicy Chai, and others; Winter Fillings available from December to February include things like Maple Cranberry, Ginger, and Red Wine & Chocolate Ganache. You get the idea.

Seasonality, as it does at sister restaurant Gracie’s, informs every aspect of the bakery’s operation. In the summer, Ellie’s will even press fresh lavender into the sides of the cake just so. (This is more of a wedding option, but still. Who doesn’t want a birthday cake covered in gold leaf? The team is accommodating and will work with you to customize the cake of your dreams.)

FYI: all celebration cakes require at least 48 hours’ notice. Ellie’s also makes an amazing ice cream macaron cart, which is ideal for parties. It’s also great for people who want their cake and a fancy twist on ice cream to go with it.

Check out their flavors and pricing here, or order your cake in advance here.

 

Pastiche Fine Desserts (Old School Italian Classics)

This Federal Hill coffee and dessert cafe makes classic cakes the appeal to purists and old-school types. Their popular All-American Chocolate Cake and Tiramisu cake are simple, but the flavors are incredible. Pastiche Fine Desserts does not do custom cakes, but it’s a great place to stop by and pick up a quick 10-15 person cake last-minute. They can also write on the cake for free. (And the cake itself is guaranteed to be good.)

There is no online ordering option if you want to place an order with Pastiche ahead of time, either. You can, however, call them about 3 days in advance and they will be sure to have a cake ready for you on the day you need it.

Again, they don’t really do fancy decorations, but the delicious flavors and consistent presentation don’t lie!

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Related: Looking for a cool birthday cake in another city? Consult our beautiful American Birthday Cake Archive, here.