The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Durham.

1. The Cheesecake Factory

8.4
8030 Renaissance Pkwy Ste 950 (at the Streets at Southpoint), Durham, NC
American Restaurant · 67 tips and reviews

Linda R.Linda Roggli: The Banana Cream Cheesecake is delectable -- surprising since I am usually a strawberry or almond cheesecake kind of gal. My fave is still the cheesecake at the old Stix Baer and Fuller in St Louis MO

Tyneshia P.Tyneshia P: Appetizer: calamari entree: barbecue salmon dessert: pineapple upside down cheesecake :) best drink is the ritz!!! U will have a wonderful meal!!!

Dettra K.Dettra Keys: Wild Blueberry White Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake is AWESOME!

Mad Hatter Bakeshop & Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Durham.

2. Mad Hatter Bakeshop & Café

8.0
1802 W Main St (at Broad St), Durham, NC
Bakery · Old West Durham · 71 tips and reviews

TracieTracie: The black-and-white cake is a great combination of chocolate and vanilla. From small to large sizes, great for a party.

Shirley L.Shirley Liu: Best cream cheese frosting for a red velvet cake! And strawberry shortcake is a MUST.

Sandra C.Sandra Candelaria: Love the Strawberry buttercream cake!

Nantucket Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Durham.

3. Nantucket Grill

7.8
5826 Fayetteville Rd (at Geneva Dr), Durham, NC
Seafood Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Alex M.Alex Marsh: The dessert cakes are amazing! Also, they got a small selection fo Foothilll Brewing and Triangle Brewing on tap.

Sonja F.Sonja Foust: Order an entree on a Saturday night and get a free half portion of cake (which is really plenty). The lemon cake is delicious.

Elisha Gutloff, M.Elisha Gutloff, More Than Your Realtor: Tuesday's: free half slice of cake with purchase of 10.00 or more. Toffee dream cake is a must!!!!

Nantucket Cafe & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Durham.

4. Nantucket Cafe & Grill

7.8
5925 Farrington Rd (at NC Hwy 54), Chapel Hill, NC
Seafood Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Bridget R.Bridget Russell: Free 1/2 slices of mile high cakes every Tuesday and Saturday with and $10 meal purchase!

Trish F.Trish F.: The chocolate peanut butter cake is to die for!

Jennifer W.Jennifer Wyatt: OMG Cake! All of the cake I have had here has been great.

Thai Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Durham.

5. Thai Cafe

8.0
2501 University Dr (at Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd), Durham, NC
Thai Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Leon H.Leon Herbert: Coconut cake is the bomb, totally addictive.

Jack B.Jack Benney: Pro Tip: Even though it is not on the menu, this place has an amazing Kapow Chicken. Order it "thai-style". Also, the coconut cake is magnificent!

Tong M.Tong Meng: Get the coconut cake if you feel like having dessert. It is the best ever!

Rise Biscuits & Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Durham.

6. Rise Biscuits & Donuts

8.7
8200 Renaissance Pkwy Ste 1003, Durham, NC
Breakfast Spot · 100 tips and reviews

ᴡ H.ᴡ Hinson: Chicken biscuit and potato hash cakes are truly amazing. It's worth the wait.

Hasti M.Hasti M: Absolutely delicious chocolate chocolate cake donut & really awesome service!

Zac W.Zac Workun: Get the Yukon Gold Cake its transcendent!

Dulce is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Durham.

7. Dulce

8.6
5826 Fayetteville Rd Ste 106 (at Geneva Dr), Durham, NC
Café · 26 tips and reviews

Carla B.Carla Batchelor: Delicious carrot cake!!

Alan C.Alan C: Pastry and entremet cakes here are full of clear, complementary flavor! Exquisitely finished, beautifully presented. On par or better than anything you can find in NYC. We are so lucky to have Dulce!

BrittanyBrittany: Excellent. Amazing assortment of gelato, tastes marvelous. Even better, were the macaroons and the French macaron. Both scrumptious!

Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Durham.

8. Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt

8.3
3710 Shannon Rd (at Old Chapel Hill Rd), Durham, NC
Frozen Yogurt Shop · 22 tips and reviews

Vanessa Ilka R.Vanessa Ilka Rodriguez Cortes: The Oreo cookie yogurt and cheesecake flavors make me believe in fairies and magical flying ponies!

Jafar F.Jafar Fennell: Try the cheesecake flavored frozen yogurt foo

hh: They have some interesting dairy free soy based fro yo flavored in butter rum and coconut now! So yummy! Love their espresso flavored bubble teas with unsweetened soy and no added sugar 😋😋😋

Cook Out is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Durham.

9. Cook Out

8.7
3624 Hillsborough Rd (at Cole Mill Rd.), Durham, NC
Burger Joint · 41 tips and reviews

Chantal W.Chantal Winston: Strawberry cheesecake milkshake is terrific!

Melissa S.Melissa Spruill: You can order cheesecake and get all the toppings they have for the milkshakes! Plus they give you a lot of toppings!!! I just found out not too long ago and now I'm addicted! Yummy😋

Melissa S.Melissa Spruill: I always come here for cheesecake. You can use all the toppings and as many as you want from the milkshakes!!!! Yummy😋😋😋

Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Durham.

10. Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center

7.7
4700 Emperor Blvd, I-40 At Exit 282 (at I-40 at Exit 282), Durham, NC
Hotel · 21 tips and reviews

George F.George Fitzmaurice: The new restaurant design is excellent. Love the TVs. Have the carrot cake.

Joe M.Joe Milien: Try the carrot cake, it's delicious

Connie D.Connie Durojaiye: The carrot cake is awesome.

Whole Foods Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Durham.

11. Whole Foods Market

8.6
621 Broad St (at W Main St), Durham, NC
Grocery Store · 48 tips and reviews

LizLiz: They have King Cake!!!!

Jordan T.Jordan T: Bakery is amazing! Ordered a teeny tiny navy blue, vanilla and chocolate mousse cake for my boyfriend's birthday! Said it was the best cake he ever had! It 'twas good!

Amy L.Amy Lewis: Try the awesome vegan carrot cupcakes from the bakery with Tofutti icing!

Elmo's Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Durham.

12. Elmo's Diner

8.8
776 9th St (at Hillsborough Rd), Durham, NC
Diner · 93 tips and reviews

Meredith m.Meredith m: Definitely get the salmon cakes!! oh, and a cup od creamy tomato basil soup. Their baked apples are really good too.

Kelly D.Kelly Devlin: Salmon cake

Sandy B.Sandy Bass: Everything! We are eating a late breakfast, but their tomato basil soup is so good I'm taking home a bowl for dinner.

Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Durham.

13. Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria

8.0
5850 Fayetteville Rd Ste 106 (at Geneva Dr), Durham, NC
Italian Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Whitney H.Whitney H: Try the penne al vodka and the lemon cake. Both are superb.

Sonja L.Sonja Lassiter: Great atmosphere. Quality pasta and pizza. Owner's wife makes awesome seasonal cheesecake.

Salena R.Salena Rowlett: The NY style pizza is delicious. Yummy☺️

Goodberry's Frozen Custard is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Durham.

14. Goodberry's Frozen Custard

9.1
3906 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC
Ice Cream Parlor · 10 tips and reviews

William V.William Vaughan: Strawberry shortcake is absolutely amazing!

Folami B.Folami Bandele: Burgundy cherry with chocolate chips is the best.

A Tim B.A Tim Bennett IU: U name it they make it n good prices.

Guglhupf Artisan Bakery, Restaurant & Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Durham.

15. Guglhupf Artisan Bakery, Restaurant & Café

9.2
2706 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd (at Hope Valley Rd), Durham, NC
Bakery · 87 tips and reviews

Rob S.Rob Sheppard: Get there early, it sells out quick! They have an amazing array of cakes, breads and pastries, however, you MUST try their Bretzel roll. Worth traveling from miles around to have. Outstanding.

Food & WineFood & Wine: Claudia Kemmet-Cooper named her pastry shop after the guglhupf, a traditional German cake with almonds, rum-soaked golden raisins and powdered sugar.

Amanda S.Amanda S: try any of their breakfast pastries. My favorite is the spinach croissant but you really can't go wrong.