Beckers Bakery of Donelson
(615) 883-3232
2543 Lebanon Pike
Nashville,
TN
37214
36.1698
-86.6757
Reviews & Ratings for Beckers Bakery of Donelson
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Cakes are Bad, Cookies are great!
by kathy1216
April 25, 2006
I bought my daughter's 1st Birthday cake from here and it was SO Dry, my whole family and all the guests complained. I thought maybe they were having a bad day so i ordered her 2nd cake from there as well. No change. The icing was pure sugar and the cake was pure flour. It was horrible. The cookies they have placed out are always tasty. I would not recommend for cakes unless you like them very dry and flour like.
- Pros: Great cookies, Staff nice, a peice of history
- Cons: Parking, quality of cakes, expensive
Call before you pick up your order
by heylady949
March 31, 2009
I made to separate birthday cake orders (they werent identical) to be picked up on different days. I picked up the first and everything was fine.
I arrived to pick up the second one and it wasn't made. Reportedly, someone had not "pulled" my order because they thought that it was a duplicate.
So, I would suggest that you call the day before to make sure your order will be ready before you show up.
They made my little girl cry because she didn't have a cake! :(
- Pros: Cake tasted OK
- Cons: Disorganized
Best Bakery in Nashville
by stephanie123blue
January 15, 2009
I have been getting my birthday "pecan pies" there for 25 years, not to mention the BEST petit fours in the WORLD
Wasted trip!
by Puma2007
December 30, 2008
I was a frequent customer of the 12th ave location and was sad to see it go.
The donelson location is out of the way but a friend wanted a chocolate pie and for him, it was worth the trek to donelson. I was disappointed to hear that the donelson location didn't have meringue pies or cinnamon rolls like those at the historic location but never-the-less reserved a fudge pie. Reconfirming the morning of pickup before I made the journey, I was assured everything was in order. I arrived at 1200 as agreed upon, only to be told that they had sold out of fudge pies. My reserved pie was in fact not reserved. I received an empty apology but nothing that resembled sincerity.. no offer to have a complimentary substitute. ..nothing. Obviously repeat business is not a priority and I won't be returning.
- Pros: fudge pies are tasty
- Cons: customer service, location
Caterers Dream!!
by Billingsley
August 22, 2008
I am a local caterer, who uses Becker's Bakery on a regular basis! Recently, I had an immediate need , their staff was friendly, understanding, and most of all accomodating. The cake that I purchased was a white cake with a delicious lemon filling, topped with a scrumptious icing( just a hint of lemon to compliment, but not overpower). I had so many compliments on the cake- one of the guest inquired if I made the cake- I confessed I did not- she ordered her twins that exact cake for their 9th birthday party ( Becker's accomodated her by having that exact cake shaped like a guitar/ and went out of their way to ornate it with High school Musical items!!).
I have read some of the other reviews; and have never experienced a poor product or unfriendly service. However, working with this establishment has been a blessing to my business; and I know without a shadow of a doubt, if there were ever a problem with my order, they would go out of their way to make it right ( even if they had to deliver it to you personally @ your function) .. I know from experience that this type of service will not be received from your local grocery store. Becker's Bakery is a family owned establishment and their reputation is what made them; as well as, keeps them in business 50 years later.. they want you to be THRILLED, if you give them the opportunity, which I am glad I have, and will continue to do!
- Pros: Personal service, Great product
- Cons: Not in my local area, but worth the drive
Very disappointing
by mommyof2loves
August 18, 2008
I ordered my son's 1st birthday cake from here. It was horrible. I took one bite and was done. The cake was DRY, DRY, DRY. I was very disappointed. I would not advise anyone to order a cake from Beckers Bakery. The staff was not helpful and the cake was horrible. I have had better luck at Kroger.
- Pros: None
- Cons: Dry cake, Less than helpful staff
Best bakery ever!!!
by KeithWright
June 19, 2008
I love Becker's. They always deliver great baked goods on time. I use them all the time. Especially birthdays. I have noever been let down by them.
- Pros: Cakes are the best you'll ever get
- Cons: Parking is not great
BEST wedding cakes and service
by dudney
June 09, 2008
I went to Beckers Bakery in Donelson for my wedding cake. Not only did I get a GORGEOUS cake, but I got service as if I were family. I love the fact that people have been getting their wedding cakes from Beckers since the 1950s. It's a Nashville tradition. The cake tasted perfect, just like my wedding day!
- Pros: great flavor, great service, beautiful cakes
- Cons: none
Just average for me...
by heidipr
April 24, 2008
I ordered my daughter's baptism cake a couple of years ago and it was just ok. The lettering was not as professional as I would have liked. Also, they have no images of the cakes they make in some kind of book and I had to bring in my own topper. I felt the service was more of a guessing game. I ordered my daughter's second birthday cake from Wal-Mart...a two-tier cake in beautiful colors and everyone said it tasted better and looked better. It would really benefit Beckers to have an image book of the cakes they make, especially specialty cakes.
- Pros: Convenient Location
- Cons: Mediocre Service
very dissapointed
by nashhp
March 18, 2008
I also ordered my daughter's first birthday cake from Becker's and I have to say that they let me down. I chose Becker's over Publix or Kroger because of the history of the bakery and because my family has had good experiences with them in the past. When I picked up the cake, the flowers on the top were smashed and the colors were weak as if the coloring ran out before they were finished decorating it. When we actually ate the cake, it was VERY dry and the icing was ALL sugar. This cake was definatley not worth the money I spent on it and not worth the worry I spent over getting the perfect cake for my daughter's first birthday. Based on my experience and several similar reviews I have read, I will not order from Becker's in the future.
- Pros: very friendly and helpful staff
- Cons: parking, and DRY CAKE!
never again by crystal w. at InsiderPages
Contributor
January 15, 2008
I had ordered cakes from them in the past and was pleased. Recently I went in to order mints for a baby shower. Because I did not order the cake from them they would not do the mints for me. I was a little surprised they did not want my business. I am glad they are not the only bakery in the Nashville area.
