I feel like a badass eating here... specifically, like I'm one of those celebrity hipsters eating at one of those posh, understated bistros in a major metro area. Except this awesome place is in Poughkeepsie, a hop, skip and a jump away from Vassar College and down the block from where Juliet's used to be.
This place is absolutely fantastic - their breakfast and lunch offerings are out of this world. Their drinks? So awesome that they have so much to offer... and their baked goods? Worth it to bust your diet to try. This place has Beacon flair and Manhattan food style. Going to Baby Cakes? Take me with you!!!
Everything I've ever had here has been delicious - eggs, sandwiches, salads, desserts, all fantastic. My favorite lunch spot in Poughkeepsie and someplace where you can always try something new and always leave happy. If you don't have room for dessert, get something to go, you won't be disappointed.
Review Source:Nice place, but vegans need to be very particular in what they order.
I think their main problem is that they have no idea how to prepare tofu. Definitely do not order anything with tofu and that alone will make your experience much better. This was my third visit, so I am sure of this.
On my previous visits, I had the veggie burger which kind of fell apart and did not leave me feeling that I wanted to order it again. I also previously ordered the breakfast burrito with large squares of uncooked tofu. No sure why they didn't just sautee the tofu with all the other veggies.
On this visit, we ordered two wraps for lunch - one a tofu curry wrap with fries and the other was eggplant with sauteed onions and portabella mushrooms and salad with balsamic dressing.
Forget the tofu curry wrap - basically filled with large squares of raw tofu. I think if they just mashed up the tofu and mixed it in, it would have been so much more enjoyable.
The fries were great, though, and we gobbled them right up.
The eggplant wrap was good - it reminded me of a Philly cheesesteak (no soy cheese available in this restaurant, though).
And the salad was good. Â We both liked the balsamic dressing.
We tried the white bean and kale soup which had this sour taste that ruined it, totally.
The staff here is very nice and accommodating. This restaurant has so much potential, but for now, I think I will wait to return until they perfect their vegan dishes.
Delicious but do believe it is overpriced. Also on busier nights it may take a while. Unfortunately last time I went the service was sub par (waited quite a while before anyone coming to the table, had to flag down the waitress for things, forgot to bring us bread) but do think that is out of the ordinary. Love the food though so still go.
Review Source:(Preface: Â This place is on my "Two-Week List," in which I list the top twenty restaurants and bars that I'd go to if some soothsayer came up to me and told me that I only had two weeks to live. Â Check out the full list on my profile!)
I cannot tell you the number of hours I spent here as an undergrad -- possibly more hours than I spent in the library. Â They have something in their breakfast food that is actually addictive. Â I don't know what it is. Â But it should be outlawed. Â My freshman fifteen were definitely due to Babycakes.
The space used to be ridiculously small, with only a few tables, and when they expanded and added a bar, it was seriously better news to me than hearing that I'd passed my logic exam. Â I AM NOT JOKING. Â
I have had everything on the menu, probably numerous times. Â Breakfast is really fantastic here, but their sandwiches and soups are also superb. Â And dinner -- their pumpkin ravioli (if they still have it!) is really out of this universe. Â And get a pastry. Â All of them.
When we were seniors, my housemate and I would frequent the bar for a good glass of Nero d'Avola. Â Gary the bartender was the best. Â A lot of time there'd be live, folk-y music, too, or trivia-- an added touch. Â My only complaint is that it closed at 11:00 PM on the weekends. Â
This is the perfect place to bring your parents when they visit (my mom still misses it... as do I!), an ideal place to grab coffee with your adviser, and great place to get to know a classmate better. Â If you don't live in Poughkeepsie, it's a good reason to visit!!
This little cafe is a nice spot with good desserts. I've had the cupcakes and tiramisu and they have both been good. My only complaint is that they don't make the Babycakes anymore. They were really good and filling. I've only had their regular food once but it's pretty good. I believe I had a pasta. The ambience is nice and cozy and espically when there's live jazz music. Go for the desserts, if not anything else.
Review Source:I had a great breakfast here. Â Went with the oatmeal and a cappy. Â The oatmeal was not in liquid form but more baked and sprinkled with berries and yogurt if you so choose. Â Was not sweet which I liked. Â My dining companion enjoyed one of the egg dishes. Â The decor was cute, and we chose to sit outside at the several tables they have available. Â
I would definitely return.
Definitely a trendy place for college students who want to impress just enough to make the mark, but not so much to splurge on an iffy date.
The sandwich menu is similar to Panera Bread, but on a fancier tier. Â It's the deserts that will impress. Â I had the individual sized Chocolate Bombe, Death-by-Chocolate cake, and other yummy delectables. Â The deserts look better than they taste, but they still taste "A-OK." Â It's pricey, but not outrageous.
Ironically, I like everything about Babycakes except their signature dessert...
I've had dinner at Babycakes several times and always enjoyed it. Â Their beer list has enough variety to be decent without being extensive. Take advantage of the appetizer specials when they're available. My favorite is the Greek sliders. Nice variety on the entrees and specials.
I like the menu desserts too, but I've never had luck with the babycakes themselves. They've always been too dry for my taste. I think it's because they're kept in the cooler, and you never know exactly how long they've been in there.
Today I tried breakfast for the first time. That had caught my attention the past few dinner visits because of the huge write-up of the breakfast menu on the blackboard on the right as you walk in. I'd give breakfast 3 stars. You order breakfast at the counter, and they deliver it to you. Â The whole-grain pancakes I ordered were good and accompanied by fresh blueberries and strawberries, but $9 for 2 pancakes seemed a bit steep. Â Someone else ordered the banana brioche french toast, which was more flavorful and seemed a better deal.
On paper it all sounds great. But the execution leaves a lot to be desired--especially at these prices.
The atmosphere is cute and eclectic. During the day, it feels laid-back. I liked that there's a variety of seating in different sections: at the bar, tables, high-tops.
An egg and cheese on croissant was oversized and underseasoned. The teriyaki chicken sandwich was also large, also underseasoned, and accompanied by a side salad soaked in dressing. The white bean soup had all the oomph of dishwater.
On the positive side, the frittata was layered with veggies and topped with pesto. The fruit crepes--actually filled with sweet cheese--were lovely. My vanilla chai latte was perfect, and I hear that the hot chocolate is brilliant.
I found the wait staff variable: Those at the register seemed to be killing time, while the runners/bussers were warm and friendly.
I recommend sticking with the sweet stuff and beverages, and getting Mom and Dad to pay.
The only reason why I am giving Babycakes three stars is because of their entrees and desserts, which are interesting, tasty, delicious, but a little on the expensive side. OMG, their carrot cupcake is THE best - the cream cheese frosting on it meshes well with the carroty-walnut-y cake...so good! Probably the best carrot cake that I have had, and trust me on this, I've had my fair share of carrot cakes in and around NYC...
Okay, so you're probably wondering why I'm giving Babycakes three stars...Their coffee is despicable! It is unsatisfying and distasteful, or to be more accurate, tasteLESS. Every time I stop by for a cup of coffee, I always have so much hope for a decent cup of coffee, but each time, I am so thoroughly disappointed with how my coffee just tastes like hot milk... :(... you would think that a cafe located right next to a college would have coffee that actually has enough caffeine in it to wake a student up to do homework... BUT NO...
SO, if you're someone who enjoys having a GOOD cup of coffee, don't come here.. you will be disappointed (turn the corner and go to crafted kup instead...)
I really like Babycakes, but feel oddly uncomfortable here. It's the same sensation I get if trapped in the women's section of a department store, or accidentally wander into a restricted access area of a building; that "wooah I gotta get out of here" emotion sweeps over me. Is Babycakes just for women? It's probably just me.
My mental challenges aside, Babycakes does have some wonderfully decadent desserts, e.g. the Chocolate Bomb. The rest of the menu is mostly soups, sandwiches and wraps; all very good.
As other reviews have described, service is Panera Bread style, and can be a bit languid.
Still, 4 Stars solid, very good food.
Eh, not too shabby. Â It is what you would expect from a hippie kind of college place. Â They have a lot of weird, natural type plates. Â I had an open-faced sandwich with brie. Â Too much brie but had some nice flavors. Â A little pricey for lunch plates but again, it has more natural type foods than your typical greasy plates.
I was up in the area for an interview but I could see myself being here many times in a semester if I went to Vassar.
Try them out.
I really want to love this place! Being new to the area and living a short walk away, I've been here several times now because it's got everything I want in a cafe: lots of vegetarian options, locally sourced ingredients, a vast drink menu, and cozy atmosphere. While a couple of dishes and experiences have been superb, overall meals and service has been mixed.
The first time I went for Sunday morning brunch, and my omelette was decent, but the atmosphere - not the food -- brought me back for more. We've had dinner twice now, and the dinner service has been great, though slow (it was packed both times), and the food really good, but pricey. Again, the atmosphere is what keeps us going back because the vegetarian options are good... but not necessarily worth the price.
This was confirmed for me when I went here for lunch takeout the other day. I was really psyched to try the Avocado Cheddar sandwich, which sounded delicious. But for $9.50, I was expecting a hearty portion. Instead, it was small sandwich bread, 4 chunks of avocado, and a very thin single slice of yellow cheddar that I almost couldn't taste. I've made better, more filling sandwiches at home with the same ingredients.
Babycakes is great for a light dinner, drinks, or dessert, but for breakfast, lunch, or takeout, so far the results have been just OK.
Three of us met for breakfast here and for the most part, all enjoyed our food.
The place doesn't have typical table service for breakfast/lunch and is run like a Panera, but with much higher prices.
I always have mixed feelings about the place when I come here though. The service is chilly, prices are on the high side and the place is generally mobbed.
This visit my frittata, though good, came out lukewarm and my toast was soggy.
And my café latte was one of the worst I've ever tasted, though my husband said his café mocha was delicious.
We've had better experiences eating dinner here.
If this rating were for food quality alone, Â this would be 5 stars, no doubt.
BUT
This place is over priced. When I was a freshman at Vassar, this was a cute little place to splurge on brunch. by the time i graduated, they had doubled in size and added beer and wine to the menu.
they accept the V-Card, which is great, I guess, but breakfast and coffee can easily run you up a $15 bill. With big tomato a 2 minute drive down the road, it's hard to justify spending so much money on some eggs and toast.
If you're looking for a nice place to take your parents/grandparents for a sunday brunch, this is the place (but get there early and be ready to wait for a seat).
if you're looking for a tasty, cozy little breakfast place, you might want to move on.
I'm in two minds about Babycakes. Â I love the atmosphere; it's such a cute place to grab a meal with a friend, especially when the weather is nice enough to sit outside. Â The food is yummy. Â I've only been there for lunch, but I've never had a problem with a dish.
That being said, what is the deal with the prices at this place?  You order at a counter, seat yourself, and bus your own plates when you're finished.  If you want water, you help yourself to the jug in the back.  It's basically a glorified Panera Bread, but the prices are more than you'd find at a full-service lunch spot in the same area!  $11.50 for a  simple sandwich?  You have some nerve, Babycakes!
When I started at Vassar Babycakes was a small cafe-type place tucked away on Collegeview, with a few seats, a breakfast & lunch menu, and lots of great pastries. Â Before I graduated, Babycakes expanded both its size and its menus, adding on a full dining room, dinner menu, and alcohol. Â I frequented Babycakes more often after its expansion, and have a lot of mixed feelings.
On the one hand, daytime dining is great, if a bit confusing and crowded on parent-friendly Vassar weekends. Â You order and pay at the counter, take a number, then find yourself a seat. Â 10 to 20 minutes later, your food arrives. Â When you're done, there's no waiting for a check, you can just up and leave. Â Not to mention, the food options during this time are great. Â I love the choose-three-fillings omelet (available from 8a to 3p like the rest of the breakfast items) as well as the honey ham brie melt and the croque monsieur (which can be ordered from 10a to 5p).
I prefer breakfasting and lunching to the restaurant experience at night. Â While the dinner menu looks awesome, I never found any of the food to be that spectacular. Â A friend and I had a joint birthday dinner here, and I can't remember what I got for my main course! Â It just wasn't that great. Â I do remember that the panko-crusted chicken tenders were good, but it is kind of hard to mess up chicken tenders, no?
Then there are the desserts, which are tiny and adorable and rather expensive. Â I love love love the lemon drop, and the similar raspberry-flavored one. Â They're both little bits of cheesecake covered in delicious fruit flavor. Â But they're tiny and $2.50.
I don't like the signature baby cakes. Â I find them to be too frosted and... well, gross. Â All of the frosting and fruit and cake layers were not really stuck together very well, and the baby cake would just fall apart when I tried to eat it. Â And that was really unappealing.
Finally, the drink selection... that is pretty much 100% awesome. Â I love that they have Joe Tea and a variety of glass-bottled sodas. Â And Serendipitea! Â SO MUCH SERENDIPITEA. Â One of my favorite teas is their Once Upon a Tea, a vanilla/chocolate/mint rooibos that rocks my world. Â Not only could I get a cuppa at Babycakes, but they'd sell me loose tea in a teabag to take home and brew in my dorm room later, saving me a trip on a cold winter day.
I love the atmosphere of this place. It's hard to explain. It's kind of downtown loft meets yuppy college meets hippy meets barista. It fits my crazy personality quite well, because no matter what mood I am in, I am comfortable there.
I have to be careful with what I eat and ingredients and how foods are prepared. They have a very nutritious quinoa salad there that fits with what I am allowed to and should eat. The service is better than expected with such a young and hip staff, and they answer questions well with my dietary concerns in mind.
We tried them before I had to start eating healthy, and loved it then too, because I was able to try their baby cakes. OMGosh! They are fantastic! It's probably a good thing that I am not allowed to eat cake anymore, because I could just mow down on their entire display.
My husband got the turkey swiss and could not stop making yummy noises about it. He is a chef and pretty picky in restaurants like that; so I was impressed by how excited he was about his sandwich.
We have only been there for lunch, so I can't tell you about dinner or their bar scene. I would like to try the brunch some day, because they have a brioche french toast stuffed with banana cream cheese that sounds amazing. (Alas, I cannot try it while on this eating plan, but a girl can dream!)
I would drive the necessary 5 hours across New York State for the food at Baby Cakes. I have had lunch and breakfast there. I've heard the dinner menu is questionable. I can't speak to that, but breakfast and lunch were out of this world.
As of July 12th, 2010, Baby Cakes holds the record for not only my number 1 cheeseburger of all time, but also my number 1 waffle (Belgian) of all time.
It was one of those rare moments where I took a bite, put down the food, and just stared at it--that's how damn good it was. I don't even remember how much the food cost.
Those meals are quite rare for me, and two of them happened at Baby Cakes!
The pastries and desserts they sell are also phenomenal. It would be a shame to pass through Poughkeepsie without stopping at Baby Cakes.
Babycakes is best for breakfast and lunch--at dinner the vibe becomes confused and bar-ish, and the prices go up a lot. Â That aside, this place has yummy food. Â The ingredients are high quality, fresh, and loved, and it's a good value. Â The desserts in the cooler are great, the coffee is a treat, and the Stuffed French Toast is almost perfect in every way. Â But make sure to avoid rush hours like late morning on a weekend. Â Get here early for breakfast or go during the week. Â Late lunch isn't too insane except on unlucky weekends. Â I wish they had a better system for dealing with the lines that build up, but people just sort-of horde in.
I hope you don't have an unlucky experience, because when you're at Babycakes on a good day at the right time, it's a 5-star place.
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Babycakes with several yelpers, some who I knew and some I had the pleasure of meeting for the first time. I figured that Babycakes would be a good venue for such a gathering as they have enough variety, a good price point and the ability to accommodate a small sized group. It is a nice location and right at Vassar so the vibe is more hip than hip replacement (as I learned the difference recently at another restie but I digress...).
The service was spotty though it was not particularly crowded and unfortunately one of our party had to send a dish back as it was too salty. My Vegetarian Muffaletta was just aight. Not great not terrible. Just A-OK in a good way.
Unfortunately the bread pudding we brought home to share later was a bit dry and disappointing. I really want to love Babycakes but after several visits over the past many months it never seems to live up to the expectations I have for it. I would not not go back but I would not make it a destination either.
Solid 3.03 stars. But 5 stars to my fellow yelpers who helped make any culinary shortcomings well worth it. It was a fun time and I hope to have the chance to yelp in person with you all again soon!
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Recently paid Babycakes a visit with some other fabulous Yelpers for dinner.  When I joined my group, I noticed everyone was drinking water and there was a glass of water waiting for me.  When the waiter came by, they didn't ask if we wanted anything to drink.  I know I could have easily asked for something but  isn't that part of your job as a waiter to ask? Whatever, I'll stick to water.
I ordered the Chipolte Chicken Sandwich with melted cheddar, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo on ciabatta. I got this with a salad. Â Thankfully the dressing on the salad was delicious. I would tell you what dressing it was but the waiter did not ask if a) I wanted dressing and b) what my dressing options were - just take the dressing we give you and like it!!! Â Did I like it? Yes I did, very much. Â I got a carrot muffin for dessert to go which had good icing but the cake was a bit on the dry side. Â
I thought the setting and the way Babycakes was decorated was pretty cool and the  service was nice and friendly but not asking about drinks and dressing sat a bit weird for me.  Afterall this is a college spot, you may get some kids coming in who may not care for those things but you should still follow the standard restaurant procedure. It goes a long way.
Babycakes is actually three totally different places in one, and each gets 5 big stars from me.
1. Cafe: In the day, the cafe doesn't offer table service, but you order at the front, and the food is brought out to your table. They have a stand-out breakfast/brunch menu with tons of delicious and healthy vegetarian options. There are plenty of great sandwich and soup options too, but you'll probably find yourself distracted by the huge display case of delectable desserts and pastries, which are baked fresh daily. In the warmer months, there are a smattering of tables and chairs outside where you can enjoy a cup of their amazing espresso. And who doesn't love outdoor seating?
2. Restaurant: In the evening, the cafe shifts into a table-service restaurant with a friendly and competent wait staff. The food is inventive and tasty, especially with the addition of their new head chef. Even in our post-modern, carb-conscious, diet-crazed frenzy, everyone raves about the fried mac-n-cheese fritters. You should try them too...
3. Gay bar: Wait! What?! Yes, that's right. On Wednesday nights, B-Cakes turns into a local watering hole for the pink crowd. They dim the lights, and tipsy gays belly up to the fully stocked bar until well past midnight. There's a good mix of ages and genders, and the clientele is friendly and open. The jovial, older bartender, his twinky (straight?) bar hand, and the super-hot general manager make it *the* place to be on Wednesday nights.
Three-for-one, Babycakes is the jewel in this little Arlington neighborhood of shops and restaurants.
Let me preface this review by saying I've only been for brunch. So maybe dinner is the absolute cats pajamas, and I would be none the wiser. Â But this review isn't about dinner. Its about brunch.
Brunch. Brunch. Brunch!
I freaking love brunch. Â I'm constantly on the prowl for good spots to have a leisurely brunch with a gaggle of friends. Â You know the kind of brunch that starts off innocent enough over coffee and eggs dissecting the drama of the week before... but slowly morphs into a "sunday session" and you suddenly find yourself accidentally tipsy at 3 pm off bloody marys?
Yeah...Babycakes is not that place.
I keep going wanting to love it. Â And truly, there is nothing wrong with it at all. The food is pretty good. The coffee is good. Â The service is... ehhhh... its ok. Â The layout is a little awkward, when it gets crowded people swarming the counter and spilling over to the dining floor with tables just behind. Â Needs some feng shui or something.
Basically, its just not the place I want it to be. I can't quite place where it goes off the tracks.... but it does. Just a smidge. Its good but not great.
I'll keep going there for lack of better options and for the reasons mentioned above (pretty good food & coffee) and the fact that they have some outdoor seating in the summer (although not nearly enough... but really, there aren't too many al fresco dining options in the city of Poughkeepsie, now are there?)
We live literally 5 minutes away from this place and only went there recently to try the place out. I went with my cousin who is a vegetarian and her fiance, who is very particular and my wife and I for brunch on a Sunday morning. We walked in and found the place full of people and full of life. We ordered at the counter and sat down at this gorgeous hardwood table to eat. The food was great, I had a cheeseburger (I know, not your standard brunch fare but I saw someone else eating one and had to order one) and my cousin and my wife had the frittata and her fiance had the waffles. Everything was delicious!
We returned the following week for dinner on a Friday night and was surprised to see the entire personality of the place completely changed. They had typical waiter service and the staff was very friendly and courteous. They also had live music, which is always a plus. We tried the edamame falafel which was very tasty and the crispy goat cheese rounds for the appetizers. They were both tasty and delicious. For dinner we ate the vegetarian lasagna and the grilled salmon. Of course we had to try dessert, we ate like there was no tomorrow, I had the s'mores cake and my wife enjoyed the chocolate cake of some kind.
All and all we had a great time both times going there and can't wait to go again. I'm torn between giving it 4 or 5 stars but I'll have to go with the 5.
The only disappointing thing about this place is they do not have baby cakes and their tiramisu cake isn't good.
 Baby cakes which is located on college view drive,is a small package of fun.Its got coffee,cakes,pasta,burgers,sitouts,a live band performing once in a while.what more do you need?
 I've been here twice and the last time i ordered the Vegan burger,which was ok and their salad turned out to contain too much vinegar.But it's definitely a good place to grab a cup of cafe and listen to some music or to just sit outside and watch the cars drive by.
 I shall keep going back till they make baby cakes:)
-Smriti
I recently went back to Vassar for my college reunion and was very relieved to find the Babycakes Cafe as a good alternative to college campus food. Â A few friends and I stumbled upon it while in desperate search for a drink after seeing a few too many college buddies now in possession of baby strollers.
I can definitely recommend their martinis - especially the white grape and pomegranate ones, very yummy and the prices is definitely right (of course I may be a little skewed because my comparator is martini prices in New York and San Francisco).
The wine by the glass was so-so. Although the pour was generous (maybe a function of 3 ladies making friends with the bartender), I didn't find the quality to be too outstanding.
But the experience stood out so much that we returned the next day for brunch in order to avoid reliving the ACDC experience.
I had the stuffed french toast, which was quite yummy and generous, as was my friend's frittata. The coffee is bottomless and unlike most other bottomless cup experiences actually isn't watered down and has some caffeine. The only downside here is that they don't have fresh OJ, as a matter of fact, you have to buy an individual bottle of Simply Orange, which I thought was a bit of a cop out.
But overall, I thought it was a good experience. I appreciated their veggie and vegan selections. I definitely wish it was there when I was at Vassar!
I think Babycakes food is pretty darn tasty. I love the crepes to death. The no-flour chocolate cake is to die for. Recently I had a gift card and treated myself to the filet mignon, and it was easily the best steak I've ever had. I've never had a problem with the service, and the decor is adorable.
That said, the prices are a bit outrageous. Drinks range from $2.50 to $5.00, and refills are not offered. Entrees are on the pricey side, too, especially if you're just having lunch. The best experiences I've had are when I've just gone for dessert.
This is not a place to come with a large group; they only have one large table, and can't really put other smaller ones together. Go to Zorona's if you have more than five people in your party and Babycakes is hopping.
My New Yorker boyfriend claims Babycakes is akin to the cafes you find in Manhattan - great food and drinks, but the prices will floor you, which is great in Manhattan, but kind of strange for Poughkeepsie.
On the bright side, they do accept the Vassar Vcard. Also just to clarify, For breakfast and lunch you should order at the counter, but for dinner they have full waiter service.
It's a cute place. I was a little confused when I first walked in because, having never been there before, I didn't know how the ordering system worked. Let me fill you in so you don't run into the same blunders I did.
You may at first find yourself wanting to sit down at a table right away. Don't be deceived by the servers and bussers luring you tableward. First, place your order at the front counter.
Approach with caution because if you stand too close too soon, you'll be asked for your order, which you may not have decided yet.
Make your selection from the large chalkboard behind the counter, but be aware that the omelet filling selections are listed on the counter itself, taped near the register. Â
After placing your order, the cashier will present you with a number attached to a stand. You are now free to meander through the room looking for the perfect table, upon which you will place your numbered stand and hence your meal will find it's way to you.
I hope you find the instruction helpful.
Aside from the feeling of disorientation upon entry and the price of the food ($13 for and omelet and coffee) everything was fine. If I didn't care about the fact that I walked ten blocks for an over priced omelet that i could have made at home, i would go back in a heartbeat. So, if you are in the mood for a cute cafe and very hungry (the portions are huge btw) and  are not skilled in the culinary artistry that is omelet making, stop by Babycakes.
Every time I walk into this place, I linger in front of the display case full of desserts. I usually pick out a multi-fruit tart or the apple tart.
But the food can be a hit or miss. I recently had the tex-mex wrap with scrambled eggs, peppers, salsa, onions and cheese. I ate all my orange slices and ate less than half of the wrap. I don't know. The wrap was lackluster.
Another time, I ordered the avocado sandwich, which was just "eh."
The service is stuck-up. One time, we were standing at the counter, waiting for someone to take our order. One female employee told a male employee at the cash register to do a task. He gave her a look and said he was leaving in five minutes.
Here we were, standing in front of him and we're still waiting to be noticed. I can't remember who finally took our order, but my companion was pissed about the service.
I keep thinking the food's going to be awesome here, that I'm going to have a great meal, but lately it hasn't happened.
I do love the desserts, and that's why I keep coming back.
I can't agree more with Shin. Â The food is absolutely awesome but it has two major flaws as I've experienced them several times now.
1) Service is stuck up. It runs all the way from the owners to the waitstaff. Â There seems to be an attitude that they think they are the best and you (the customer) should be honored to be there. Â Its a bit weird. Â I work in NYC and have never even received such an attitude down there.
2) Their food is overpriced. Not expensive, but overpriced. I understand that they are going for the whole hip atmosphere for Vassar folks to go, but again, the prices are more than I find in Manhattan.
5 stars for the food and drinks, but thumbs down for the crappy service. Â You know that feeling you get when you walk into somewhere and the people behind the counter are staring you down? Â Well, that's exactly how I feel everytime I walk into Babycakes. Â
The last time I went there the young lady behind the counter couldn't get my order correct and sent out the wrong soup. Â She did not apologize, but instead someone else apologized. Â She walked passed my table sevearl times and stared our table down several times as well. Â Talk about enjoying great food with crappy service...Babycakes is the place. Â I should have never tipped her...
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