tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post2338725186092014632..comments2024-02-27T07:33:30.829-05:00Comments on Edge of the City: Silk Cakes Grand Opening This SaturdayEdge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-7461926719115225522014-02-11T13:13:40.457-05:002014-02-11T13:13:40.457-05:00Chain stores like Martha's share common suppli...Chain stores like Martha's share common suppliers, thus they are in business to feed the masses, not to be culling unique ingredients or an upscale feel. You could say the same about Magnolia Bakery, though, now that they have several locations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-85689846314687451222014-02-09T21:33:52.174-05:002014-02-09T21:33:52.174-05:00I completely disagree with your opinion of Martha&...I completely disagree with your opinion of Martha's. I was there this evening, and had to wait almost 30 minutes for 2 seats to open up, that's how busy they were. In fact, they're busy just about every night, and there is a good reason why. I had a reasonably priced slice of cake that was very good, nice size portion too. Even better was their Nutella hot chocolate, delicious andAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-6842884214611643172014-02-08T16:07:58.676-05:002014-02-08T16:07:58.676-05:00MArthas is a poor excuse for a bakery. The only t...MArthas is a poor excuse for a bakery. The only thing it has going for it, is that it offers place to sit . I went there once and that was enough. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15908386802075668066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-9993100794871008362014-02-08T16:06:25.578-05:002014-02-08T16:06:25.578-05:00MArthas is a poor excuse for a bakery. The only t...MArthas is a poor excuse for a bakery. The only thing it has going for it, is that it offers place to sit . I went there once and that was enough. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15908386802075668066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-49011805981450765292014-02-03T20:32:03.506-05:002014-02-03T20:32:03.506-05:00I think the cakes are nicely decorated, but out o...I think the cakes are nicely decorated, but out of the 5 we tasted - 4 were very dry and lacked flavor. The carrot cake was moist. I. think the price of $5.50 is not going to go over well here...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-5264074024865590562014-01-29T22:23:21.130-05:002014-01-29T22:23:21.130-05:00Thanks for a balanced and informed review of subst...Thanks for a balanced and informed review of substance rather than one that focuses on superficial or secondary qualities such as portion sizes and whether they offer coupons on opening day. It's entirely possible it was a calculated decision to uphold a perception of quality and target customers who are different than those who loiter Fay Da all day and have the nerve to complain about the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-46708007361722626402014-01-29T15:10:02.817-05:002014-01-29T15:10:02.817-05:00I just visited today and I enjoyed my cake slice. ...I just visited today and I enjoyed my cake slice. The frosting is a meringue buttercream and the primary ingredient is butter so if it's cold, the consistency will be a bit stiffer and the full flavor won't be experienced just as when you're eating butter. I'm guessing the cakes must be refrigerated for sanitation reasons but they should be enjoyed at room temperature. That being Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-52970778573231939762014-01-28T23:23:20.367-05:002014-01-28T23:23:20.367-05:00Hey it looks like there's enough interest in t...Hey it looks like there's enough interest in this place based on the more than usual number of complainers. No need to lower prices now. Thanks for the feedback.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-15578602517270911622014-01-28T17:34:28.801-05:002014-01-28T17:34:28.801-05:00Seating? Where? The place is so small, I don'...Seating? Where? The place is so small, I don't think they could fit more than a little table and two chairs in there painfully. I believe this place was meant to be take out only. Let's hope they decide to revise and lower their prices very soon too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-10632158332363418362014-01-28T15:45:44.200-05:002014-01-28T15:45:44.200-05:00We stopped by over the weekend and agree with most...We stopped by over the weekend and agree with most of the posters in that the prices did not justify what you received. The cupcakes were good, but they were not amazing, and the prices were rather high for the neighborhood. We will give it another chance, though. A nice addition would have been some seating. Even counter seats near the window would have been nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-76657701681740165312014-01-27T22:07:23.895-05:002014-01-27T22:07:23.895-05:00If the owner of Silk Cakes were to read the commen...If the owner of Silk Cakes were to read the comments left here, perhaps it could be used as constructive criticism and lead to changes which could help attract more customers and increase business. It is also my opinion that the prices of the cupcakes and cake slices are too high, relative to their very small portion size. It would also be nice if ingredients used to make these baked goods wereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-54763809793341755602014-01-27T20:56:28.664-05:002014-01-27T20:56:28.664-05:00Ok ok enough yapping about prices and portions...g...Ok ok enough yapping about prices and portions...get over it, don't go if it's too much dough for you, no one is forced to eat their cakeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-11448216125336919672014-01-26T20:18:57.960-05:002014-01-26T20:18:57.960-05:00Well, based on the reviews of those that stopped b...Well, based on the reviews of those that stopped by for the Grand Opening ... I stand corrected. I'm surprised that they're serving coffee and individual servings. Not what I thought it was going to be. I'll likely stop by once the weather warms up to check it out.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11549380499150990699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-71589435471848164972014-01-25T17:52:06.763-05:002014-01-25T17:52:06.763-05:00We took a look today. Nice store layout. Not keen ...We took a look today. Nice store layout. Not keen on the prices considering the size of the cupcakes and sliced portions. And we thought Amore Patticeria was overpriced! Surprised there were no samples or coupons as it was a grand opening. Wish them luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-20987691122518280792014-01-25T16:24:04.544-05:002014-01-25T16:24:04.544-05:00Review: so I stopped by Silk Cakes today and wasn...Review: so I stopped by Silk Cakes today and wasn't at all impressed. Even though it was the grand opening, there were no free samples whatsoever. The small display case had teeny, tiny cupcakes, priced at $3.50 each and more normal sized cake slices for $5.50. They also serve Stumptown coffee, don't remember the price though. The cupcakes have a very thin layer of ganache, and then Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-87204698569230063002014-01-25T13:59:42.004-05:002014-01-25T13:59:42.004-05:00totally agree, went there once and never again. T...totally agree, went there once and never again. The syrup that they put in the coffee is horribleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-13159165985299291552014-01-25T12:12:02.349-05:002014-01-25T12:12:02.349-05:00While Silk may be "gourmet" I'm sure...While Silk may be "gourmet" I'm sure they use artificial ingredients in order to color their cakes and frostings as well. To my understanding, Silk is more about aesthetics than taste. Meaning, cakes from there are ordered for their looks when celebrating special occasions, mostly weddings. I believe the taste is not as important a factor, and that often the cakes are somewhat Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-45067133373495333042014-01-25T10:56:09.511-05:002014-01-25T10:56:09.511-05:00Agreed in regards to comparisons of Silk versus Ma...Agreed in regards to comparisons of Silk versus Martha's. There's shouldn't be any. Silk Cakes offers customized wedding and specialty cakes by a CIA trained pastry chef. Martha's is a more traditional bakery with a coffee bar.<br /><br />Both places are fine, but serve different purposes.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11549380499150990699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-88014376011145786722014-01-24T23:47:38.173-05:002014-01-24T23:47:38.173-05:00Martha's is the McDonalds of cake shops.Martha's is the McDonalds of cake shops.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-61912232152903294932014-01-24T22:04:56.893-05:002014-01-24T22:04:56.893-05:00Of course Martha's uses artificial ingredients...Of course Martha's uses artificial ingredients. How do you think their red velvet cakes got their coloring? Unless they are boiling beets for natural color (I assure you they are not, otherwise you would taste it) that would be man made food coloring. You may want to ask exactly what is in their buttercream and if the cream cheese icing is actually cream cheese or if it's buttercream Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-53901741842919134002014-01-24T17:33:51.251-05:002014-01-24T17:33:51.251-05:00WOW! I never knew that Martha's used artifici...WOW! I never knew that Martha's used artificial flavorings and fillers. I know they are kosher, and I thought that using artificial ingredients is not kosher...I guess I was wrong. Where did you get this info, if you don't mind sharing? I'm trying to stay away from artificial ingredients for health reasons so I appreciate you posting this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-71788914165513848742014-01-24T16:17:43.656-05:002014-01-24T16:17:43.656-05:00You can't compare this place to Martha's. ...You can't compare this place to Martha's. That place uses artificial flavorings and fillers and silk cakes is more gourmet. It would be like comparing cheeburger to bareburger. Oh wait, I forgot people don't see a difference. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-84004937190413548902014-01-23T13:40:24.787-05:002014-01-23T13:40:24.787-05:00I hope sampling the cakes means being able to buy ...I hope sampling the cakes means being able to buy by the slice. Let's also hope the prices are affordable, I'm thinking slices should be about the price as Martha's on Austin St, or maybe less since the rent here is considerably lower.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-25495820636855399032014-01-23T13:19:35.627-05:002014-01-23T13:19:35.627-05:00Hopefully the weather cooperates on Friday so we c...Hopefully the weather cooperates on Friday so we can all go and check out this place. So excited for the opening! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com