Mailbakes Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Review summary

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Looking at 1,193 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently appreciate the incredibly simple online ordering process and the wonderful ability to send fresh, delicious cakes as thoughtful surprises to loved ones. Reviewers frequently mention that standard deliveries arrive right on schedule, and the stunning packaging makes receiving the surprise gift an absolute joy. However, some people mentioned that their packages arrived late, leading to frustrating delivery delays, tracking issues, and missed special occasions. A few other people also felt that the baked treats were occasionally dry, disappointing, or lacked the expected rich flavor quality.

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a fantastic find this lovely baking company is! My son lives away and I have always made him a birthday cake so when I saw Mailbakes I thought I would give them a try. My son was absolutely de... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If I could give more than 5 stars I would!! Apparently the cake is delish (no one has sent me any!!) And delivery was fast. I made an error in the address totally my fault, but they couldn't be more... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service again from Mailbakes. Sent as a gift for a special aunt and she absolutely loved it. Cake was fresh, tasty and thoroughly enjoyed as a surprise gift. Delivery was super fast and ar... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I made a mistake on the date when ordering, quick email and it was all sorted. Cake card arrived on the day requested and feedback from recipient was the cake was really, really yummy. I will use this... See more

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Company details

  1. Gift Shop
  2. also in
  3. Bakery

Written by the company

At MailBakes, we believe that life’s sweetest moments should be celebrated with something special. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to deliver freshly baked, delicious cakes paired with personalised greeting cards right to your door. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, a new job, or just want to brighten someone’s day, our cake cards offer a unique and thoughtful way to make any occasion unforgettable. Based in Liverpool, our bakery is dedicated to crafting high-quality cakes using the finest ingredients. Each cake is baked with love, ensuring it tastes as good as it looks. We know how important it is to send a gift that truly reflects your sentiments, which is why we offer a wide range of customisable options. From selecting your favourite cake flavour to personalising the accompanying card, MailBakes is here to help you create a gift that’s as special as the person receiving it. Our commitment to customer satisfaction doesn’t end at baking. We take pride in our seamless delivery process, ensuring that your cake card arrives fresh and on time, no matter where you are in the UK. With our easy-to-use online ordering system, you can send a sweet surprise in just a few clicks, making it the perfect solution for those last-minute gift ideas. At MailBakes, we’re not just delivering cakes; we’re delivering smiles, happiness, and a little bit of magic with every order. Join our growing community of happy customers and trust us to make your next celebration truly special. Because at MailBakes, every day is an opportunity to spread joy, one slice at a time.


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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I sent them to my mum as a thankyou…

I sent them to my mum as a thankyou gift and the chocolate one way very dry the lemon one not a dry but still
Not great. For the price didn’t expect that feedback and very disappointed.
The delivery time was quick so that’s a bonus. But dry cake isn’t what anyone wants.

12 September 2026
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Reply from Mailbakes

Hi Christina,

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I’m really sorry to hear that the cakes were drier than expected, especially as they were sent as a thank-you gift for your mum.

We’re glad to hear the delivery was quick, but we completely understand how disappointing it must have been to hear that the cakes weren’t as enjoyable as they should have been. This certainly isn’t the experience we want for our customers.

We’d really appreciate the opportunity to look into this for you. We’ve sent a request through Trustpilot for a few more details so we can find your order and see how we can put this right.

Kind regards,
The MailBakes Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company

I sent a mail bake to my cousin, she loves cake so I thought she would appreciate it- I can’t explain how much she loved this though, she was so excited and said it was one of the nicest cakes she had ever had.
Great experience from start to finish with this company,
Thank you

8 September 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great

great that it can be sent in post and very tasty. happy customer. will be recommending for sure.

11 September 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order and good quality

Easy to order and delivered in good time. I was worried about the quality of the cake but my daughter soon set me straight, she said they were delicious and tasted fresh even after a couple of days.

9 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would highly recommend

Recipient got a lovely surprise on her birthday. She loved the card and said that the cake was delicious. It arrived exactly on date. Service & communication was excellent. I will be back for more.

8 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience

Good experience, nice surprise! Although was delivered as a parcel rather than a mailbox delivery so had to go collect it & never got the special packaging I paid for. But cute all the same!

10 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic experience

I sent my friend a Mailbake she absolutely loved it, she said the cakes were absolutely delicious. It’s such a lovely concept, a card with an extra sweet treat. It was delivered the day after I ordered it so even the post was top class. I’ll be using your wonderful service again and again

17 September 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

First time ordering

First time ordering. Specified delivery date, not cheap but understood. However, postage was delayed so rather than turn up Friday, did not arrive until Monday. Very disappointed and unable to enjoy freah cake. The cost of the delivery should have ensured no issues

2 September 2026
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Reply from Mailbakes

Hello there,

Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We’re so sorry that your first order with us arrived later than the delivery date you selected. We completely understand how disappointing it must have been to expect your cakes on Friday, only for them to arrive on Monday.

We understand that you paid for a specific delivery service and trusted us to get your order to you on the date requested. We’re very sorry that we didn’t meet those expectations on this occasion.

We’ve reached out to you via Trustpilot to request a little more information so we can look into what happened properly and work with you to find the best possible resolution. We’d really value the opportunity to put this right.

We’re truly sorry to have let you down, particularly on your first order with us.

Kind Regards,
MailBakes Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect.

Perfect.
Cake received on time and was absolutely delicious. If you don't have time or skill to bake your own, I highly recommend.

7 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately due to a delay with the…

Unfortunately due to a delay with the pick & mix side of the order the next day delivery couldn't not be met, as much as this was annoying as there was nothing on the website to suggest this was not available I assumed it would be another day late on the 5th of September (day after my daughter's birthday), however this did not arrive until the afternoon of the 7th. This possibly affected the taste of the cakes but it's hard to say due to not eating your product before this. It's doubtful I will order again.

For some reason it has come up on here as an unprompted review, I can assure you after 2 emails requesting a review I then decided to leave this review. I was not going to review this or mention the issue raised but if I'm asked enough for my review then ultimately I will eventually give it.

7 September 2026
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Reply from Mailbakes

Hey Steven,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re so sorry to hear about your experience, especially as the order was for your daughter’s birthday. We completely understand how disappointing it must have been to expect your MailBakes on 5th September, only for them to arrive on the afternoon of the 7th.

We’ve reached out to you via Trustpilot to request some further information so we can look into what happened properly. We’d really appreciate the opportunity to investigate this and work with you to find the best possible resolution.

We’re truly sorry we let you down on this occasion.

Kind Regards,
MailBakes Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I didn't really believe all the other…

I didn't really believe all the other reviews but I took a chance because I'm in a long distance relationship and wasn't going to see him as planned because he had to work.

He loved them, the chocolate was his favourite and he commented how some chocolate cakes can be really dry but this wasn't, and they must be good as he didn't share any with his son and used the excuse of the dates lol.

I even emailed because autocorrect had changed a word and I hadn't noticed and it was put right before being sent out.

So great cake, great service and they are on the ball. I would definitely use again when someone I know needs a little boost and something to cheer them up.

4 September 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Cakes a day late but really good

I placed my order on 1st of September and requested the cakes by 15th of September so I could put them in my daughter’s school bag for her 12th birthday on the 16th. Been in all day, Royal Mail usually deliver to me by lunchtime, nothing… Emailed advising my order isn’t received, then almost immediately get a notification that my cake will be delivered between 6 & 7pm, seems an odd time for Royal Mail to still be out delivering, then I get a notification saying they were unable to deliver as the address was inaccessible? LIES! I live in a detached house, with a large driveway, nothing inaccessible about my address, however, I was in when they supposedly couldn’t access my property, no attempt to step foot in my driveway was made (I have cameras). Really disappointed, was looking forward to surprising my daughter with a cake for her to eat after lunch on her birthday that she has to spend in school.
I should also note that I am not really sure how fresh these cakes are even if they did arrive on time, given I got a shipment notification on Saturday the 12th, delivery was supposed to be Tuesday 15th, but going to be at least 16th which is too late to surprise my daughter. Really disappointed does not even come close to how I feel.

UPDATE: While still very disappointed in my order being late, my daughter really enjoyed the cakes the day after her birthday as did her friends who she shared them with, she said they were really tasty and soft (now understand the Saturday delivery notification relates to label printing date not actual dispatch date) mailbakes were quick to reply to my email and concerns, of course delivery issues seem partly to do with Royal Mail.

15 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Mailbakes

Hey Pauline,

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re truly sorry to hear this, especially knowing the cakes were ordered for your daughter’s 12th birthday and that you had planned for her to share them with her friends at school. We completely understand how disappointing and upsetting it must have been to have everything planned and then be left without your delivery.

We’re also sorry for the confusion around the delivery updates and the concerns this has left you with regarding the freshness of your cakes.

We’ve reached out to you directly through Trustpilot to ask for a little more information so we can personally look into what happened and get to the bottom of this for you.

We’re genuinely sorry that what should have been a lovely birthday surprise has instead caused such disappointment.

Kind Regards,
MailBakes Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would highly recommend

Would highly recommend, I used this service 4 years ago and recently used again last month and it was so much better than flowers and was well revived and tasted amazing so I’m told

15 August 2026
Unprompted review

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