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I ordered a sugar free carrot cake this past Christmas for my
diabetic Mother and she still cannot stop talking about it! She shared the
cake with all of her diabetic friends (in St. Louis) and they cannnot wait
for me to order another for this year.
Sherri
I am a big fan of Metrotainment Bakery. Last year alone I bought
more than 50 birthday cakes for my clients. Also---as a marketing
idea---nothing says "I want your business" more than paying a visit with a
Metrotainment Bakery Peach Pound Cake with Bourbon Carmel Sauce! It's worked
for me. Keep climbing higher, Metro!
Ray
Barb, we recently ordered a chocolate cake/white chocolate
frosting cake and took it to Birmingham for my daughter's wedding shower.
Everyone raved over it, and had no idea it was gluten-free. It was
beautiful and delicious, and you even matched the frosting color to her
shower colors at the last minute. Thanks for doing such amazing work.
Can't wait to taste the wedding cake!
Denise
Barb, I just wanted to let you know how beautiful and delicious the wedding cake was that you prepared for my wedding luncheon on July 7. It was exactly what I wanted. Every single person that I have talked to since has made the same comment about the luncheon – that the cake was the most delicious wedding cake that they had ever had. Even my groom, who does not eat sweets, raved about it for days.
Thanks for making my special day even better!
Lisa
Hi Barb,
Just wanted to let you know that I had to "fake" a wedding cake with four of
your carrot cakes this past weekend. Low budget wedding for 50 guests.
Boy oh
boy was your cake a hit! Everyone commented on the moistness of the cake (I picked it up at
Garrison's at
Perimeter on Friday and didn't use till Sunday - so that was great) and the
overall great taste.
Thanks for making this a great party and making it easy to pick up!
Parchia
"Thanks! Please pass along to all involved that the cake looked and tasted even better than I had hoped and everyone congratulated me on the fantastic cake I had found. You guys even perfectly matched the cake to my bridesmaid dresses!"
Kim
"Barb, I have to tell you that the wedding cake you did for my wedding yesterday took my breath away when I saw it. It was more beautiful than I ever imagined, and the white cake with key lime filling was a huge hit. But the kids and the groomsmens' favorite was the giant chocolate grooms cake---they kept stopping me at the reception asking me to hurry up and have it cut. You made my wedding very special and Richard and I thank you and your talented staff for it.
"My husband brought home this most amamzing cake for my 50th birthday (your four-layer chocolate with buttercream frosting). It was the best cake I have ever put in my mouth. Your bakery will now be the first place I call for a cake. I plan to work my way through the menu!"
"I just have to tell you guys! My cousin, Dr. Thomas Philpot
brought three of your absolutely wonderful cakes to our family reunion held
in Adel, Georgia today. Several of us had to resist the urge to strip "nekked" and roll in them!!! They were the best cakes I have ever had (and
honey, I have had a pile!!) The Italian Creme should be listed in the bible
as the 8th deadly sin!! Thanks again for the wonderful cakes!"
L Mayne
"I was visiting Atlanta from Palm Beach, FL and my girlfriend purchased a coconut cake from you to celebrate my birthday. Let me tell you, I consider myself a dessert connoisseur so I have the self-proclaimed credentials to make this claim: it was absolutely the best dessert that I have ever, ever had. Not only the best cake, but the best of all desserts. I loved it so much, I put some of the cake in Tupperware and packed it in my suitcase (!!!) to take home for my husband to try. I had already called him to tell him about it. Actually, I called several people to tell them about it! He agreed that it was the BEST EVER... he kept saying "wow, wow, wow".
You've made a fan of me for life!"
Regards, R. Roth
"I love your website, it's great that you can look at a picture of the cake! You've definitly enticed me to stop by your store!"
Jean
"Bar none your Coconut Cake is THE best cake I have ever
encountered! Everytime I go to Cowtippers (which is usually after my
W/O at
LA Fitness across the street) I can't help but always have my favorite
dessert on the planet. It would be criminal to not indulge even if I am
blowing my workout at the gym prior! I rave about it to everyone! "
Shimley
"The best cakes ever. I create occasions to need a cake. Dark chocolate mousse, german chocolate and coconut are amazing. I searched for 5 years to find a Coconut cake that my grandmother-in-law liked. She says it is the best coconut cake she has ever had. She has very high standards.
Thank you for ending my search I am now the family hero!!" Laura
"Metrotainment you've still got it! Your dark chocolate mousse
cake is awesome, amazingly light, and deserves a standing ovation. Thanks
for bringing Atlanta such great baked goods. Keep up the great work."
B. Elainea
"Thank you for my cake order from last week! My family feasted on a special-ordered white birthday cake with buttercream icing, and loved every piece of it! I've recommended your bakery to my law firm since we order cakes every month."
Leah
"I guess it all started after my son turned 3 and my husband introduced me to this absolutely fabulous bakery near his office on Crescent Avenue. I
walked with him there one day and saw these gorgeous slices of cakes, pies, cookies, and brownies and found a dessert haven like no other. I was hooked
from there on and have been a loyal fan ever since.
The desserts are just incredible. No matter what mood you are in there is an item for you! The other thing I just love about them is their service.
I guess I know Barb and Mike the best. Barb is always so accommodating and just lovely to talk to on the phone or in person. Mike has become my
children’s hero as he has gone out of his way to do some birthday cakes that my son, now 7, had visions of from Thomas the Tank Engine for a few years
(4-6) to Star Wars most recently. My daughter had a precious Care Bear cake for her second birthday and we hope to do something “princess like “after
the fact as we were out of town for her 3rd birthday in January. Both children, at one year of age, did not understand the concept of ultimate
cakes!
My travels to see my family in La Grange, Tennessee bring yet another reason to make an order…red velvet, caramel, double fudge, strawberry -a story with
that one- are just a few of the usual requests I get to “please bring with me”. One time a strawberry crème cake fell out of the car at a stop on the
way and it was a surprise for my soon to be sister in law so I frantically called Barb and we collaborated saving the cake and everyone thought it was
beautiful and yummy of course!
In a big city like Atlanta, what a joy it is to find an awesome bakery with great people who go the extra mile with service and produce magnificent
quality desserts. Red velvet is my usual birthday request. Numerous parties have been extra special at my house because of their desserts.
Being a registered dietitian and from a small town the meaning of balance is vital…when you want dessert you want the best for your calories and when you
want to feel like home and be treated sweetly, well, you get it… Metrotainment Bakery is the only place I go! I love you all!"
Elizabeth Thomason
"You guys are doing an awesome job! Celebrated a birthday with the
White Chocolate Banana Creme Pie today for a friend and everyone LOVED it!
What a treat and always feels good to be the bringer of the best sweet!
Thanks for the continued fabulous service!"
Stephanie McCartt
This place is AWESOME.......whenever I am asked about
desserts......this is the first place that come to my mind!
Robert Patmon
I ordered minis (four different kinds), and they were the hit of
my party. The red velvet and white chocolate cheesecake were amazing, as
were the others. As a bonus, I was pleasantly surprised with some extras
thrown in!
You guys rock!
Bradley Laye
I ordered your German Chocolate cake for my husband's 50th birthday party! It was absolutely the hit of the party! The cake was simply beautiful and delicious! All of my guests were so satisfied and commented on how good the cake was. Thanks for adding the main ingredient in your cakes LOVE! I will definitely recommend you to all my family, friends and co-workers for bakery goods!
Melisa Ushery
Metrobakery will be my only place to order cakes from now
onwards!!!! Loved the coconut cake!!!!
Anna Gwede
I am very impressed with your cakes. You make the best red velvet
and coconut cakes I have ever tasted.
I recommend this bakery to everyone! Delicious!
Caty
You were kind enough to make a customized rainbow cake for me using only two colors (orange and blue). I loved the surprise on my friend's face when he cut into the cake. Plus--as I knew it would be--it was delicious. It was quite a success.
Thank you. Now I'm just trying to come up with other events to try some other treats.
Jan Hilton
"Your coconut cake is to die for! I'm very picky when it comes to cake. That is the best coconut cake I've ever had (coming from a family of good southern cooks, and being a baker myself). We celebrated a birthday at work with your white choc mousse cake. Oh My God! It was so good! Such good quality, and homemade taste. Such awesome creations of desserts! The 4 layer caramel is next on my list! Keep baking good cakes.. and I will keep buying!"
Vincent Lee Jones
"Barbara I want to thank you for the wonderful wedding cake you
made for us!! It was outstanding. All of our friends and family said the
cake tasted homemade. It was such a treat watching everyone enjoy the
cake that we love so much. Thank you for producing quality products
every time!!"
Chrystal Johnson now Wilson
September 3, 2005
Wedding at Wolf Mountain Winery
"These were the best German Chocolate and Coconut cakes I've
ever had! (Don't tell my Mother and Sister that!).
I truly look forward
to using you all for my many birthdays in my home alone (6 kids!)
Thanks!
Can you all create a frequent-buyers club? Discounts after so
many cakes bought? That would be great!!"
Wanda Rivera, September 2005
My Movie Adventure...
"I noticed these colossal brownies. I
tried them and have been haunted by them ever since! In fact, today I
had the manager open the theatre before the 1:00pm show time in order to
buy some brownies (plural).
What a decadent pleasure!"
V.J., September 2005
"A sincere note of "thanks" for the incredible cupcakes you made to launch the 100th anniversary of Piedmont Hospital. The cupcakes were the "talk" on several radio stations. The DJ's loved them. The presentation was awesome!
This Thursday the Northside Neighbor is sending a photographer to the Doris Shaheen Breast Health Center to photograph the honorary chairs of our benefit. I'm sure the cupcakes prompted their quick response to our press release.
Your enthusiasm and creativity is sincerely appreciated. Looking forward to working with you
and Metrotainment again in the future."
J. Landey, March 2005
"Last night one of your coconut cakes at a talent show! WOW! The
cake was DELICIOUS! One of the best I have ever had!Heaven in a box!!!!!!
Thank you for making my day!"
V. Graves, March 2005
"Just wanted to say thanks for the absolutely amazing white
chocolate mousse cake! I ordered one to take to my husband's work for his
30th birthday. Boy was it ever a hit! There was more than enough for
everyone but I kept catching people licking the platter and serving
utensils!
Thanks for helping me make my husband's birthday fantastic!"
L. Freeman, March 2005
"The Italian Creme Cake is to die for. I order at least once per
month to satisfy my craving. Im so hooked. Im trying to get out of my box
and try another but they all sound so good!!"
D. Taylor, March 2005
"We always order cakes and pies from you for different co-workers
birthdays. We love the Apple Carmel cake. Your desserts are the best in
Atlanta. Always fresh. Always delicious."
John, March 2005
"I just wanted to say your cakes not only taste great but look
amazing! I can not even imagine making something that beautiful. Great job
guys!"
J. Higgins, March, 2005
"We met with Barb Pires before my wedding, and the cake we tasted
became our standard for all future tastings. Barb and Metrotainment Bakery
created the most beautiful wedding cake, exactly as I had dreamed of. And
it was incredibly delicious. Many of our guests asked who made it. You all
made that part of our October wedding perfect! Thank you!"
L. Fight, January 2005
"We bought your white chocolate mousse cake for our adult
daughter's birthday in December. She has always requested that we surprise
her with a different chocolate cake each year. After tasting your cake, she
said to stop looking. She declared it the best cake she had ever tasted, and requested that we have it every year. Thanks. "
B. Thompson, January 2005
"Thank you so much! Your desserts are far and away the favorite of the
entire office for every occasion - and we seem to have so many of them!
Metrotainment has so many choices that decisions of which to order are the
topic of conversation for days before any event."
S. Mitchell, November 2004
"I had the White Chocolate Mousse Cake for my birthday. Some of
my co-workers purchased it for me and it was delicious. It was one of the
best cakes. I have ever had. It wasn't to sweet..it was just
right..perfect."
Y. Allen, October 2004
"Barb, I feel as if I know you, thru Angie & thru enjoying your wonderful cakes and pies! It is now official! You are a honorary member of our family. Our Aunt Dumpy was so thrilled with your cake. We cut it last nite at the retirement home and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. It had the best taste (I did not notice an aftertaste at all!) and it was very moist. The icing was wonderful too! Even my 10 year old son Hunter was impressed...of course, the reason he was impressed was that you could make a cake out of carrots!!! Who knew? What's next? Broccoli cake?
Our Aunt Dumpy is now the belle of Rainbow Retirement Home and its all thanks to you. I really appreciate the hard work you put into coming up with the perfect sugar free carrot cake. You really made a little old lady's day and our family will never forget it."
K. Husley, August 2004
"From the day I tasted the red velvet cake I was hooked! As a
matter of fact I've been to Eclectic Cafe so many times within the short
period of me first visiting that restaurant JUST to get a piece of red
velvet that I am now known as "Red Velvet Cake Lady" to everyone who works
there!
I just tried the Key Lime Pie yesterday and now I have "another" new
favorite. And the worst part of it is it's not like I'm eating them
during special occasions (birthdays, weddings, etc.)--I enjoy them during
any day of the week! ;)"
Jade, August 2004
"We had our child's "Georgia Baby Shower" with cakes as the
entrees. 70 of our closest family and friends enjoyed 9 of your most amazing
cakes. Our guests loved the idea, the presentation and to this day (HE is 9
months old now) have not shut up about all of those incredible tasting
cakes. Thanks for making us look so good and effortlessly feeding 70 people. I have ordered single cakes from you since, but can't wait for an excuse
to have tons of cakes again.
J. Smith, August 2004
"Your strawberry cake was such a delight. Our office will now only order cakes from you for associates birthdays."
T. Aaron, July 2004
"I had your coconut cake for my birthday, and it was heavenly.............without a doubt the best coconut cake on the
planet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
A. Locklear, July 2004
"Dear Barb,
Thank you so much for the amazing job you did with our wedding cake. It was both stunning and delicious. One of my favorite responses came from a friend in her 70's. She said, 'I'm quite an expert on wedding cake, I have lots of experience and yours is the best wedding cake I have ever had.' What every bride wants to hear.Thanks for the excellent work, I really enjoyed working with you."
"I ordered a German Chocolate Cake for a party last night and it was the Biggest hit!! .Just wanted to let you guys know you've made a lifetime customer out me! Thank you for a perfect icing on the cake to a great event!"
"I've searched all over the Southeast and have never found a better Key Lime Pie anywhere, including the Florida Keys!"
March 2004
"I brought one of Ms. Barb's world famous Baileys cheesecakes with me on a trip home to sweet home Louisiana, and on my way stopped at a friend's camp in Mississippi.
I casually mentioned to his family that I really needed to be getting back on the road, I mean, I had the cheesecake in the car! What followed was the most shameless guilt trip I have ever received, ending with me of course graciously 'sharing' my cheesecake. Little did I realize 'sharing' apparently has few boundries in MS and about an hour later I left cakeless. To this day am known as that girl who brought the amazing cheesecake and have been told I am not welcome to visit the camp unless I bring another. Thanks a lot!"
March 2004
"We ALL at the Proscenium loved your cakes and miss you VERY much...best cake around!"
March 2004
"There is only one problem with Metrotainment Bakery. Everything is too good.
The carrot cake is AMAZING.
All of them are great. The white chocolate is awesome.
The white chocolate mousse is my favorite... ...the white chocolate mousse is the best cake I have ever tasted.
Both chocolate mousse cakes - but the dark is absolutely to die for!
The coconut and lemon are outstanding!
We have ordered several of their cakes, including the carrott cake, German chocolate cake and coconut cake for practice birthday celebrations - and the CAKES WERE ALL SUPERB!"
-Comments from employees at Kilpatrick Stockton
May 2004
"You guys are doing an awesome job! Celebrated a birthday with the
White Chocolate Banana Creme Pie today for a friend and everyone LOVED it!
What a treat and always feels good to be the bringer of the best sweet!
Thanks for the continued fabulous service!"
March 2006
Awards
Southern Voice Best of Gay Atlanta 2004
Best Desserts - 2nd year in a row!
Atlanta Pride Festival - June 2004
2nd Place Parade Float - Business - "Atlanta's Largest Committment Ceremony Cake!"
AJC August, 2000
"a moist and real chocolate swoon cake, a white chocolate banana cream pie, and warm apple crumb pie, ..evidently prepared by a master of all-American sweets. "
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles December 2002
Breaking Bread
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles 2001
White Chocolate Mousse Cake - Chosen as one of Atlanta 's Top 10 Chocolate Desserts
Atlanta Cooks 2001
One of 5 featured pastry chefs in Atlanta
Food Network Big Bites TV Show 2004
Top 5
"Big Bites" Towering Chocolate Cake
Food Network 2004
July 30th 2004 at 10:30 PM
"Big Bites" Towering Chocolate Cake
Readers Pick Creative Loafing Oct 2002
Best Coconut Cake
Southern Voice Best of Gay Atlanta 2003
Best Desserts
Taste of Atlanta 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Voted by attendees "Most Satisfied Taste Buds" |