Cakes Xo

We ordered the almond flavored sheet cake with almond flavored frosting and were very happy with the cake. Very soft and moist with just the right amount of almond flavor. It was decorated very pretty with exactly the right amount of frosting. The cake itself was probably the best cake I have ever tasted! Will definitely be back to try more of their baked goods… Like those cake pops I saw there.

Cakes XO did a carrot cake, cookie tray and 2 gluten free cupcakes for my daughter’s bridal shower in May. Everything about the place is FABULOUS, the owner, the prices, the quality etc. I would highly recommend Cakes XO to any family or friends who ask. And as a matter of fact, I did have people ask at the shower where the carrot cake came from. Fantastic. You won’t be disappointed.

Friendly staff and I really wanted to love it, but just liked it. The cupcakes were flavorful but the cake was dry on the 3 varieties I picked up.

Ordered a cake and chocolate pretzels for a bridal shower and they did great!!! The cake was amazing and the almond flavor was a hit! I highly recommend this cute bakery. Prices were good as well.

I had a great experience with cakes XO. They were able to accommodate my last minute request for my son’s first birthday cake the next day. It was a simple and quick consult. I brought in a picture and from there chose the cake/​frosting flavors. The cake came out beautiful. I chose strawberry cake with buttercream for the first tier and marble/​buttercream for the 2^nd. Everyone loved it. A bit pricey, but I was very happy with the cake.

I was so pleased with the cupcakes and cookies that I ordered for my daughter’s bridal shower. They are very accommodating and were willing to work with me to achieve what I wanted. They even called me to verify my order. Everyone raved about the cupcakes and cookies. I would definitely use them again for any special occasion.

Similar in quality to the high-​end bakery I once worked at in Santa Monica, CA – the cupcakes are flavorful and well-​planned. Our favorite was probably the Salted Caramel. We also tried Bacon, Carrot, and peanut butter. Really, they were all excellent.
Lemon bar is very tart and and perfectly sweet.
Chocolate ganache brownie was VERY rich, so not for everyone, but I loved it. The cream cheese brownie is tasty, and lighter-​tasting than the ganache. Their brownies are moist and have a good crumb, not so much solid/​fudge-​like or cake-​y — somewhere in between.
I had a pastry also which I do not recall the name of, but it was something similar to hamantaschen, buttery, flaky pastry with a jam center. I only had one of the apricot variety, but it was soothing and delightful — not overly sweet at all. I loved it and could have eaten six!
I’ve been here twice and certainly plan to return when I have a sweet tooth!

Thank you Joanne, My first time using xo cakes, certainly will not be the last! Joanne made a Red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting… it was hard to stop eating! This is the best cake I have had for the last few years. And her design was outstanding, I just gave her an idea and she ran with it. Thanks again.

The Unilocal event at this quaint little bakery was so great, I had to purchase some desserts to go to share with my husband later.
Cakes XO does a lot of custom work with cakes and sugar cookies. The chocolate buttercream? To die for. The sugar cookies? Perfect.
I bought a lemon bar and a cream cheese brownie. Both were substantial portions for sharing, and I spent just over $ 3. The lemon bar has the perfect amount of tartness, I would highly recommend you get one of these! The cream cheese brownie was a disappointment. Although the gold standard of cream cheese brownies is the one at Corner Bakery, this one didn’t even come close. It was kind of dry and lacked the richness most cream cheese brownies have, so skip that one.
Prices are fair, and at the end of the day, there was still an impressive variety available, especially cupcakes in intriguing flavors like Key Lime and Cranberry Chai.
Cakes XO is a wonderful addition to Lockport, and the south suburbs in general. There are some small tables, but it is very, very hot in here. I’m not sure how the cakes didn’t start melting! It was so uncomfortable that I would not have considered staying if I was dropping by on a regular day. There isn’t much room to work or relax anyway, just some seats if you absolutely cannot wait to get back home.

So excited to get a Lamb Cake for Easter. Have no idea how something looking so delicious to eat, was absolutely awful. Again have no idea how a ‘fresh made’ cake could be all dried out under the frosting. Definitely was not the ‘icing on my cake’ of Easter festivities…

Stopped here during lunch to get some cupcakes for myself and coworkers. We got an assortment and everyone was pleased. I ate the Oreo cupcake and wished I had gotten more than one! The cake was fresh and definitely tasted homemade. Cupcakes like that can be too rich, but this one hit the mark perfectly. We’ll be back for sure.

Joanne made my girlfriend an excellent pistachio cake for her birthday. We will definitely return for our bakery needs.

I love this place! Love the cupcakes, cream cheese brownies and sugar cookies. The people are super friendly and very welcoming! They even have dog treats!!!
I only wish that they had couches to lounge on and doggie cupcakes as well!

We just ordered an atomic cake, cookies, and cupcakes for a birthday party this weekend. Everything was delicious and we received a lot of compliments.
While placing the order, I bought some decorated sugar cookies and a few different flavors of cupcakes. All have been really good. She and her crew are extremely talented, and we will be back for more I’m sure!

Cakes XO is awesome I go in once a week. My family loves her treats and enjoying tasting new things she making. Yuuuuummy!

We saw an ad for the new Cakes XO in the local coupon clipper, so we were intrigued and wanted to give this new bakery a try. I’m always up for trying any new pastries around town. It’s in a cute location on Archer Road. As soon as we walked in and took a look at the counter, we knew it would be hard to make up our minds because everything looked so good. Here’s a breakdown:
Cupcakes: The cupcakes selection includes many different shades of frosting and my son enjoyed looking at all the bright colors. He opted for a chocolate option (as usual) which was the Oreo Cupcake. The frosting was whipped up with little pieces of Oreos and a whole Oreo sat at the top. His commentary: «This is really good.»
I always gravitate toward yellow cake so I went for the Lemon Cupcake. Yes, I am one of those people who bites into cake and analyzes the taste as I slowly chew away. I have to say this cake was superb, as was the bright lemon frosting.
Muffins and cookies: My other son isn’t big on frosting in general (too sweet for him) so he opted for a Granny Smith Apple muffin. It was generous in size and had apple pieces baked right in. He also enjoyed a cream cheese kolacky.
We sampled some complimentary iced sugar cookies which were very good. They also had a basket of individually-​wrapped, brightly decorated summer-​themed sugar cookies for sale.
One other thing I thought was cool is they sell bags of gourmet dog treats.
The owner was nice and took the time to come out and chat with us. She said she’s looking forward to adding more fall-​themed treats over the coming weeks, with apple and pumpkin flavors.
There’s a small library of books in an alcove, which is a nice touch. Tables with benches are off to the side, if you care to dine in.
I’d recommend you give this place a try. Our family is looking forward to going back.

I have been enjoying Joanne’s baked goods long before she opened her new shop and I have never been disappointed! My family and I have visited her shop twice since it opened and the muffins and cupcakes that we purchased were both great. My particular favorite is the German Chocolate (cake and cupcakes!). For anyone who loves German Chocolate Cake, it’s all about the icing and Joanne’s German Chocolate Icing is to die for! I am extremely excited that I can stop by any time and have a cupcake to satisfy my craving any time of year, not just my Birthday. Lastly, since dogs can’t write a review, I am here to say that all dogs love the cute homemade dog treats available at the counter. Much success to Joanne and staff at Cakes XO!

I picked up a tray of desserts for a 4^th of July BBQ. There were mini cupcakes (German Chocolate and Red Velvet), lemon & raspberry squares, and assorted fruit kolacky. All were superb! We received many compliments and people asking «where could I get these»?
I cannot more highly recommend you consider Cakes XO when you are looking for some fantastic dessert items for any occasion.

I was so pleased to find out that Cakes XO was opening a cake shop! Their actual store just opened last week, but I’ve been enjoying their delicious treats for about a year now.
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with Cakes XO for my wedding last year. The owner Joanne is extremely talented! She baked my wedding cake plus a whole sweets table with a variety of desserts that complimented my wedding just perfectly.
I stopped in the shop last weekend to pick up some cupcakes for a family get together and Cakes XO did not disappoint. The shop is super cute covered with pink walls, desserts on display and parlor tables to sit down and enjoy the delicious-​nes they have to offer. They have a variety of flavors to choose from and let me tell you, it was hard to hold back the urge to try each and everyone one (looks like I’ll be back)! They have the option to buy individual freshly baked cupcakes, pastries or muffins, but also have a fridge full of cakes and cupcake platters ready to go!
I went with a box of the red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting as well as a box of the chocolate cupcakes with raspberry frosting. Both were out of this world! The cakes were so moist and fresh and beautifully designed. Not to mention the bag of freshly made dog treats I brought home for my puppy that she gobbled up :)
I highly recommend Cakes XO. The staff is super friendly and talented and willing to help with all your dessert needs. Can’t wait to see how this brand new cake shop evolves!

I really wanted to like this place — have been waiting for it to open up. Stopped in here to try the other day. The shop itself is cute enough and the staff is friendly, but the baked goods leave a little to be desired.
We got a few items to try and I have to say everything tasted very processed — I did not get that homemade taste at all — seemed like straight out of a box mix. Coffee and cappuccino is from a machine as well — had better from a gas station.
If you want to stop here with your kids — probably a good place they won’t be able to taste the difference and it will be fun for them, but if you are looking for a gourmet cupcake or treat — this is not the place.