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434 E South Temple
Salt Lake City,
UT
84111
40.7692
-111.8785
Neighborhood: Greater Avenues
What People Are Saying About Mrs Backer's Pastry Shop
The Editor
Robyn Galbos
Citysearch
The Scene – This small bakery on South Temple has been making decadent cakes and cookies since 1941. Walk in and you're greeted by a glorious smell of fresh baked sweets. Cases and racks are filled with pastries of nearly every size, color and shape. – – The Food – If you're looking for a traditional floral cake with simple designs, this is the place for you. Stand-out cakes include butter-cream basket weaves, European garden designs and unusual shapes--you can even order one modeled after the Salt Lake Temple. For a wedding, the baker will meet with a couple…
11/13/09
Very disappointed
by DaveSLC at Citysearch
So disappointed. I've heard so much about Mrs. Backers. The service made me feel as if I were intruding into their special world. Not at all friendly. I was very disappointed by the cake. Dry and the size was also disappointing. I can't understand their reputation. Doesn't work for me.
- Pros: Pretentious
- Cons: Price/customer service
10/07/09
Delicious!
by voodoolady at Citysearch
I went to Mrs. Backer's for the first time this week and was mightily impressed. The cherry pie was wonderful, not at all gummy as fruit pies can sometimes be, and the crust was gorgeous and the perfect texture. The Boston Cream pie was the softest, most delicate piece of cake I have ever had, with thick, fudgy frosting and just the right amount of cream filling. Everybody should go there. It's amazing.
- Pros: Wide selection of baked desserts and breads.
- Cons: Expensive.
07/23/09
an excuse of an establishment
by westK44 at Citysearch
despite the fact that the bakery is a darling place first established in the 1940's- claiming to be one of the best pastry shops around, i have never in my life been more disappointed with the customer service given at this excuse of an establishment. On multiple occasions I have gone down to the shop for a tart or a cookie and it has said 'out for a ride' or 'sorry for the inconvenience, we really never do this, but: our son is getting married tonight and we will re-open....' It is positively outraging. Besides that, they ARE only open the five days a week (tues-saturday) so i have been denied service on multiple occasions. It really is a shame to have such a quaint little place with so much potential be such a let down when it comes to customer service. better luck next time mrs. backer.
- Pros: raspberry tarts are lovely.
- Cons: customer service
The Details on Mrs Backer's Pastry Shop
Wedding Cake Delivery:
The bakery will deliver and set up larger cakes for an additional cost.
Top It Off:
Ask your florist to bring flowers to the bakery—the shop will arrange them on the cake for you. Mrs. Backer's also has a small variety of cake toppers in stock.
Cost:
A three-tier cake that serves about 100 costs about $265. The same cake with pillars is $435. The bakery requires a 50 percent deposit on wedding cakes—reserve two weeks in advance.
Category:
Bakeries, Grocery Stores, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
