The Best Kids Birthday Cakes in Jersey City and Hoboken
If your child has a birthday coming up, you are likely looking for a special birthday cake! Of course, homemade cakes are always special and delicious, but sometimes life gets in the way, and you are too busy to whip up a complicated birthday cake from scratch. Luckily, Jersey City and Hoboken have many great places to purchase delicious and beautiful kids’ birthday cakes.
The featured cake image is from Jam Cakery Events
Sage Bakery
485 Marin Blvd, Jersey City
This is a charming place where you can indulge in muffins, cakes, pies, tarts, cheesecakes, pastries, and more! If you are looking to spend some time over coffee and delicious baked goods and maybe read a book with some good background music, Sage Bakery is the spot to be in.
L’atelier du chocolat
251 Newark Ave, Jersey City
Brought to you by Master Chocolatier Eric Girerd, L’atelier du chocolat has a wide variety of chocolates and pastries. If you are looking for some good cakes for celebrations, they have a good number of options to choose from. They also have gluten-free desserts.
Ivory Baking Co
404 14th street Hoboken
Looking for custom cakes and cupcakes? Ivory Baking Co. is the place to be at.
Cupcakes are made to order. 1 dozen minimum per flavor. Custom decorations start at an additional $6/dozen. You’ll have to fill out the inquiry form to start your order.
Jam Cakery
326 5th Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
Looking for cakes that are beautifully decorated and taste delicious. Check out Jam Cakery. They are a local bakery by a JC mom that offers cakes for all occasions, especially birthdays for your kiddos. They also make many treats for local coffee shops like Lackawanna Coffee.
Cocoa Bakery
475 Central Avenue & 275 Grand St, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
This fantastic bakery can do both regular birthday cakes and cupcakes. You can completely customize your birthday cake’s size, flavor, and shape. Maybe your little girl is looking for a Minnie Mouse cake, or you are looking to celebrate your little boy’s first birthday with a #1 shaped cake; whatever it is, Cocoa Bakery can do it!
Milk Sugar Love
19 McWilliams Pl, Jersey City, New Jersey, NJ, 07302
If your kid wants a unique cake and loves ice cream, look no further than Milk Sugar Love‘s huge ice cream sandwich cake! What is so great about this option is everything is organic, making it a safer and healthier alternative to feed your kids, family, and friends. This is an excellent way to switch up their birthday cake, making it one of the most welcomed cake among kids
Carmen Rosa’s Bakery
37 Coles St, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
This bakery has been in business since 1999, and we can see why. Their cakes are delicious and beautiful. You can choose any cake flavor, filling, and frosting you would like; every layer can be different. Carmen Rosa’s Bakery makes fantastic children’s cakes, making it one of the favorites among parents and kids.
Dulce de Leche Bakery
376 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07037
Dulce de Leche Bakery makes custom cakes and would be delighted to bake your little one’s next special birthday cake. You can choose your flavors, decorations, and whether you want your cake covered in buttercream frosting or fondant. They also have the option of semi-custom cakes in case you are short of time and need a reasonably-priced ‘customized’ cake fast.
Sweet Bakery
343 Garden St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
With endless cake flavors and frostings to choose from, Sweet Bakery has a little something for both kids and adults alike. Maybe try their peanut butter cake with PB frosting and chocolate or vanilla cake! Sweet is a must-try!
The Hudson Cakery
1816 Willow Ave. Weehawken, NJ 07086. (No walk-ins please)
These beautiful cakes from the Hudson Cakery are perfect for birthdays! You can choose from an array of beautiful and fun styles, and they also have some fantastic cake flavors like red velvet and funfetti! They also make gluten-free cakes, which is perfect if your child has a gluten intolerance. These gluten-free cake options make this bakery a preferred choice.
Little Daisy Bake Shop
622 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07043
Although this bakery is located in Montclair, it had to go on the list since they have nut-free options, and all of their baked goods are also nut-free. Get a freshly baked cake for your superstar’s birthday and make him/her a surprise. Perfect for any bash, this treat will be absolutely mouth-watering.
Carlo’s Bakery
95 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Of course, this famous cake shop and bakery have made the list. This place is known for its yummy and vibrant cakes, which is perfect for a little kid’s birthday cake. You can choose from many different cake options and also custom design your cake with them! This famous bakery earns a spot on our list of favorites. Buy a delicious birthday cake and enjoy your party.
Choc O Pain
Various locations in Jersey City and Hoboken
This French bakery has some of the most delicious bread and pastries.
Bread & Spoon – Permanently Closed
Bread & Spoon is a JC-based, family-owned food business focused on local, sustainable, and organic ingredients for private and corporate catering, family gatherings and celebrations, and fun, sweet and savory food and food projects for kids! They do everything from drop-off, full-service catering, adult and kid cooking classes, and specialty baked goods.
Updated Mar 11, 2025
