Review: Cake Bake Shop’s $125 Afternoon Tea

We visited The Cake Bake Shop on Disney’s BoardWalk to try their newly added Afternoon Tea experience. Here's everything you need to know!

The Afternoon Tea is served daily, Monday through Sunday, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The cost is $95 per person, plus tax and a 24% gratuity, bringing the total to about $124 per person. Payment is required in advance.

A selection of Dammann Frères French teas, served with lemon and honey:

• Breakfast Blend
  A black tea blend of Ceylon, Darjeeling, and Assam teas.
• Anichaï
  Black tea flavored with ginger, cloves, red berries, and cardamom.
• Carcadet Nuit d'Été
  A naturally decaffeinated blend of hibiscus flowers, apple pieces, rosehip peel, raspberry, strawberry, and cream aromas.
• Earl Grey
  A blend of black teas with fine bergamot from Calabria.
• L'Ôriental
  Green tea with fruity aromas of passion fruit, bush peach, and wild strawberry.
• Menthe Poivrée
  Peppermint leaves harvested in summer before flowering. Naturally decaffeinated.

You can enjoy as much tea as you want and even try different ones!

Orange Cranberry Scone served with English clotted cream, Pixie Jelly, and European salted butter.

Includes one of each item per person.

Herbed Goat Cheese with Thinly Sliced Cucumber

Velvety herbed goat cheese accompanied with thinly sliced cucumber served on soft white bread

Chicken Salade

Our homemade chicken salade crafted to perfection with poached chicken breast, sliced red grapes, celery, and fresh tarragon served on soft white bread

Egg Salade

Our classic creamy egg salade is made from scratch and served on soft white bread

Norwegian Smoked Salmon

Fresh Norwegian smoked salmon accompanied by our homemade lemon-dill crème fraîche spread served on wheat berry bread

• French Macaron
• Raspberry Jam Crumble Bar
• Lemon Bar
• Magic Bar
• Tea Cake (Champagne with raspberry filling)
• Chocolate Truffle (Imported from France)
  

The atmosphere and setting are truly magical—beautiful decor and top-notch service make the experience feel elegant and special.

Our favorites were the finger sandwiches, the imported chocolate truffle, and the seasonal scone, which was good (though not the best I’ve tried). The teas were interesting, offering a nice variety to explore.

The price is steep, and honestly, I’m not sure it’s worth $125. Most of the items, apart from the sandwiches, can be purchased at the bakery next door, which diminishes the exclusivity.

The teas were served warm to cold, which is disappointing for a tea service.

The pâtisseries were underwhelming overall, with the macaron being my least favorite—it was chewy and didn’t feel like a true macaron.

Having tried breakfast, lunch, dinner, bakery items, and now Afternoon Tea, I believe The Cake Bake Shop’s strength lies in their high-quality dishes and cocktails rather than their baked goods.

While the experience and setting are lovely, I wouldn’t return for Afternoon Tea at this price. That being said, this could be a wonderful experience for a very special occasion, like a birthday, an anniversary.

However, I’d happily go back for breakfast, which I enjoyed, and I’m curious to try more of their lunch and dinner options. The bakery items, in my opinion, don’t justify the price tag.

Reservations must be made by email or phone, which, speaking from experience, can be a frustrating and less-than-enjoyable process.

They also offer a kids' menu, as well as allergy-friendly and vegan menu options. Be sure to specify any dietary restrictions when booking. Additionally, if there are any items on the menu you don’t enjoy, you can request a substitution in advance.

Our server mentioned that you cannot request additional servings of any items from the Afternoon Tea, except for the teas.

So, what do you think? Would you pay $125 for this Afternoon Tea?

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