Lloyd's Carrot Cake Café

Truly one of the best carrot cakes I’ve ever tried! 🍰🥕🧁 • Traveled to NYC to celebrate my birthday, and this was absolutely on my must-try list. It’s 100% worth it. • Moist, soft, and rich carrot cake with a generous assortment of raisins and nuts. The cream cheese frosting is perfectly balanced: not too sweet, just how I like it. • They recently moved locations, but it’s just along the same block and street. Still very easy to find. • Staff were incredibly kind and accommodating, even sharing details about upcoming events and promotions. • When I mentioned it was my birthday and that I wished I could attend their grand opening, they surprised me with an extra slice of cake 🥹 So thoughtful. It truly made my day. • Highly recommended for carrot cake lovers. Can’t wait to come back and try their other variants!

Best carrot cake ever. I’ve been going here for years and the remodeled storefront is also gorgeous. The carrot cake is delightfully moist and the frosting is not too sweet and perfectly tangy. Truly have no notes and I like that you can also get it without raisins/walnuts. Really really delicious cake, one of my favorite slices in NYC.

MOLD ON SLICED CAKE- I ordered one slice of the carrot cake (w/o raisins or nuts) as a birthday treat for my partner on Uber Eats. When it arrived, the slice had noticeable white and green mold spores on either side of the slice. Uber did not let me report this as a food safety issue either; I was only able to get a refund if I claimed it as “stale” which was NOT the problem. Will not attempt again.

My husband brought home two slices of carrot cake for my birthday, one with just the plain base (no nuts and raisins) and one with. Let me tell you as a carrot cake enthusiast, these slices were absolutely amazing. While the plain was a solid base, as always the nuts and raisins elevated. So happy to find a place that doesn't hid the quality of the cake in half it's size of frosting. So excited to go back for every occasion!

Lloyd’s Carrot Cake is the place to go when you’re craving rich, flavorful cake—but keep in mind, it’s strictly grab-and-go. There’s no seating inside, so it’s best for picking up a slice (or a whole cake) to enjoy elsewhere. We tried two slices of the carrot cake—one with nuts and raisins, and one without. Both were delicious: moist, dense, and full of flavor. For the best texture and taste, let the cake sit out until it reaches room temperature before eating. They also offer other flavors of cake if you’re not a carrot cake fan.

I think the people with the one star reviews and comments are probably competitors, especially when they mention other establishments. Their comments are too extreme and angry just for a bakery! My honest opinion: the carrot cake is good and fresh. It has more of a carrot pound cake taste. However, I don’t think it’s anything special and does not live up to its award winning status.

They’re my number one choice for whole cakes or slices! I was near this location and decided to get me a slice of carro! I also ended up getting a pineapple layer slice which is delicious! Wow, was I happy to go there! The staff is friendly and chatty! The space is comfortable and clean! This is my first visit to this location and not my last!

The best carrot cake in NYC. Love the cute new location on Lex with a coffee bar. The carrot cake latte is amazing!

I'm a repeat customer, so this review comes after having tried their carrot cake on numerous occasions. This hole-in-the-wall spot serves great slices and whole cakes at unbeatable prices and they're usually fast with service. I don't think I've had a better slice of carrot cake from any other place. Do yourself a favor and stop by this place if you ever have the time; they also have other flavors in addition to carrot.

It's relevant for me to cite that Lloyd's was referred by a longtime resident of the Bronx, and Llyod's is a staple to the BX community. I took their recommendation to heart and decided to order a carrot cake in advance of National Carrot Cake Day. I placed my order via email with no credit card required, so that let me know they are old school and live on the honor code (I liked that). I arrived Saturday morning from New Jersey to pick up my order (carrot cake and coconut cake), which were ready. The storefront was a bit old, and the inside was small, crowded and not as sanitary as I would hope to see a bakery. There were multiple teens working, which was very nice to see. They accept major credit cards and apple pay, and of course cash. For two cakes it was about $51. MOMENT OF TRUTH...the cakes did not live up to the hype. It was pure dough and lots of sugar. It was a let down. I wish I would have taste tested with a slice before committing to not one but 2 whole cakes.

Wow! My friends at work bought me a carrot cake from here and it was amazing! So good, that I ordered a 12 inch plain carrot cake for my husband's retirement party. It was worth driving into the city for it! It was a HUGE hit. So delicious, not too sweet-just perfect. And the cream cheese frosting was out of this world. The 12 inch round cake easily fed my 20 guests. We had a whole half a cake left over which we demolished a few days later. Initially, I just ordered this size for my family before the party ( with intention of freezing most of it) bc I wasn't sure it would keep for a week, but when I picked it up the staff assured me it would still be good so I saved it for the party. I will definitely be ordering from here again! Thank you! Photos are the smaller 6-8 inch cake.

Everyone raves about this place and I was super excited to go. I honestly feel unworthy to write this review because I didn't try the carrot cake, I know the point of this place was carrot cake only. But unfortunately I ordered a slice a cake that the workers told me not to order but I didn't listen ( shame on me ) However, I did order some carrot cake slices for my co workers and they were completely satisfied with it and had zero complaints. I'm not sure if I would visit again based on the ambiance and the grade pending in the window.

Lloyd's Carrot Cake is where people come for the best carrot cakes in New York City. They sell the plain slice for $5 and the carrot cake with nuts and raisins for $5.50. Cakes are baked and frosted on-site. The carrot cake slice is dense and moist, and the carrots provide a really rich taste. The classic cream cheese frosting is a little on the sweeter end, but the carrot cake itself is not too sweet, so it pairs really well. I really like the nuts and the raisins for the added texture and flavor. Prices: $5 plain slice $5.50 slice w/ nuts & raisins * Baked with or without walnuts and raisins, and topped with their signature cream cheese frosting * 2 locations: Harlem & the Bronx * They also sell red velvet cake, pineapple-coconut cake, strawberry-coconut cake, and different types of chocolate cake, as well as cupcakes and muffins

Small cake shop with just limited choices. I decided to try this location due to Instagram influencer. I'm surprised both locations are list surviving off selling limited cakes. I bought red velvet and carrot cake with raisins and nuts. They have plain options for allergy concerns. Both cakes were moist but lacked the flavor. The best part was the icing. Reasonable price for giant slices but the influencers over hyped the flavor. Unless they have a different pallet than me but I'm pretty refined. I'd still support since it's a long time black owned business but the recipe needs to be adjusted for consistency. However I liked the red velvet the most.

Kind and friendly service in a small business that was a perfect stop for the NY Phil concerts in the park series. The carrot cake with nuts and raisins was very dense and moist with a nice sweet cream cheese frosting. The spice cake of the flavor was there, but all the flavors were subtle and it was missing any semblance of carrot-y-ness. Overall, it was a treat that was fit for purpose and I would love to stop in again.

I love carrot cake so there was no way I was going to miss this stop at Lloyd's. Our first couple of bites seemed promising but overall their carrot cake was average at best. We ordered a slice with nuts and raisins. The cake is very moist and dense which I loved. And I always love nuts in my carrot cake for texture. But there wasn't much complexity in the flavor. There wasn't much spice to it, a bit plain though not overly sweet. The cream cheese was a a little off ratio to the thickness of the cake, thought it was good and pretty sweet. I also ordered a German Chocolate cake slice and that was a total miss. It was just as thick and dense as the carrot cake slice but so dry. If there was more frosting perhaps in the middle, that might have helped, but the icing was a bit sparse as well. Customer service in the store was transactional, but standing right outside was a man who was friendly and said, "It's so good right?" Appreciated his warmth and friendliness though unsure if he was a customer or affiliated to the store. There are a few other cake options to choose from and you can buy by the slice or whole. Plenty of people love Lloyd's so they must be doing something right. I just didn't love it as much as I thought I might.

Had a taste for carrot cake and decided to hit up Lloyd's Carrot Cake in Harlem. It was a small storefront and three very nice women. The young woman who rung me up said they were trying out a new lemon cake, so she gave me a slice of the lemon cake, and I bought a slice of the carrot with nuts and raisins. The lemon cake was very dense and not too flavorful. I decided to try it another way, so split the cake in 1/2 and put a slice in my Nutri-bullet with some ice cream. I still didn't like it. Next, was the carrot cake. It was good, but it too, was dense. I like cakes that are light, moist, and more flavorful. For that reason, I am giving Lloyd's a 2 out of 5. Til we eat again...

The one and only classic Carrot Cake NYC establishment. I can't think of another name with equal standing. Outrageously affordable, $25 ($29 with walnuts and raisins) for an 8" cake for 8-10 large appetites. The thing probably weighs 3 pounds! The cake is dense, uncomplicated, not too sweet, and balanced nicely by a classic cream cheese frosting. I prefer the nuts for texture and raisins for bursts of extra fruity sweetness.

Stopped over in Harlem to grab a few slices for a friend's birthday and an 8" cake for my mom. I called ahead to see if there would still be cakes available arriving 30 minutes before they close, at 7pm. While the 10" cake require a 2 day advance notice, there were plenty of 8" cakes available. Two options of carrot cakes are available on the menu. There is a plain version and with/without nuts and raisins. Get the walnuts and raisins. The single slices are generous and the cake is a dense, muffin-like texture. This cake is very moist and not overly sweet, the natural sweetness from the carrots shine through each bite. There's a beautiful caramelization and molasses richness on the bottom of the cake. The raisins provide moisture and added sweetness. There is no single overpowering spice like cinnamon, nutmeg, or clove that you find in other carrot cakes. The flavor is balanced and mild. The thick layer of cream cheese icing is light on the cream cheese, which removes the sometimes tangy flavor you get from day a New York cheese cake. The cake held up well while I traveled from 99th st to 18th and sat through a two hour performance to trek back to Jersey with it. The Lloyd's in Harlem felt bare bones, with limited space and a chair where a customer could rest. But this is a walk up, order, and leave type of location. I was surprised at the amount of inventory available so late in the day. It was nice to see a variety of options like coconut and strawberry cake available, but I was there for the carrots! There was a staff of three when I arrived. Two appeared to be mixing while one was more front of house. The man who took my order seemed to be the same who answered the phone to help me out an hour before making the journey. He was friendly and efficient with my order. Cakes are stacked along the walls and get neatly tied with bakery string. The plastic bag packaging has a firm bottom which helped the cake survive the subway and bus travel without breaking or tilting.

I first tried this place back in 2021 when searching for the best carrot cake in New York and I am very glad I found it. I had a slice of the carrot cake with raisins and nuts and a slice of the carrot without raisins and nuts. Both of them were great but I ended up getting a cake without the raisins and nuts to take home. Since I'm back in New York, I had to go again to see if it still holds up. This time around I just got a carrot cake slice with raisins and nuts in it for (4.50$) and I can confirm that it still holds up and is very good. This carrot cake is definitely some of the best I've had. This a spot that I will always come to to get my carrot cake whenever I'm in the New York area.

Delicious carrot cake here. The young man Scott hooked me up with a free slice since it was my first time here. They are very fairly priced. It's about $4 a slice if I remember correctly. Cake wasn't overtly sweet & the cream was so tasty. I tried both carrot cakes- with & without nuts & both were equally good. On the weekends the line gets long & you might have to wait a while which is why I went on a weekday morning & no line. Across the street is Van Cortlandt Park so grab a slice pop a squat on a bench & enjoy some yummy cake & views.

One of my favorite stops for a sweet treat on the way home. It's hard to ignore the smells especially when they are baking fresh goodies in the morning! Their carrot cake (with or without nuts) are so moist and delicious. You can pick up whole cakes, slices, cupcakes from their tiny walk up counter. Always quick and friendly service. I do wish there were seating options outside in nicer days.

Cakes were fresh and moist. Just wish the cream cheese frosting was a bit tangier. It was very one dimensional with the sweetness, would've loved the cream cheese to pull through a bit more. I like that they have a plain option for those who don't like nuts and raisins. I'm not a fan of raisins at all but I know the nuts would've added great texture. Might opt for it next time and just pick the raisins out.

Hmm. Carrot cake is my favorite, and I was really excited to come here. The cake is good, it's moist like an apple cake, not sweet though, and the icing is quite sweet, especially considering how thin it is. Apparently it's a cream cheese frosting, but it doesn't have any of the sourness of cream cheese. I didn't taste the carrots at all. I would actually recommend it for someone who likes cake but doesn't like carrots. I could see the carrots, but what I could taste was raisins and walnuts. So, for me, the cake itself is 1/5 stars. But I'll give them 4/5 stars for location, service, prices and everything else.

Best carrot cake I've ever eaten. I love that they have the plain option without walnuts or raisins.

I was not impressed with the carrot cake muffin I purchased today. The frosting was very gritty. Hardly any carrots to see and they were dry. 6 muffins tossed.

Lloyd's Carrot Cake is a long-standing Bronx institution serving in our opinion, the best carrot cake in NYC. Patrons have the ability to choose between carrot cakes with or without nuts and raisins. We went with a small plain cake and devoured it. The cake is moist and spicy, and the cream cheese icing isn't too thick nor too pungent tasting from too much cream cheese. Lloyd's is the perfect, balanced carrot cake, and at $15.50 for a small cake, priced within everyone's reach

The BEST CARROT CAKE ON ANY BLOCK. That being said, I don't care for anything else but the carrot cake. I tried the red velvet and idk if it's because I love the carrot cake so much, but it wasn't as great.

Average. The carrot cake was really good. I tried my friend's. But the double chocolate which the lady suggested was completely average. The nice part of this place is the $4 price tag. That's convenient and surprised me for New York. But the taste matches it. Small space. Pieces ready to go in plastic containers.

Small local bakery that makes one of the best carrot cakes I've ever had. Moist, flavorful, sweet but not too sweet. They make a few other cakes but I've never tried those. Affordable. Staff are nice. Would definitely come try their carrot cake if you're in the area. This is a to-go type of spot, not a bakery you eat at.

Very MOIST carrot cake! Got the plain but next time will want to try the one with nuts and raisins. Storefront looks uninviting but I was drawn to enter based on reviews and word of mouth.

Really wasn't no where near memorable. Cheesecake factory carrot cake is much better than this place that has carrot cake in its name. Lacked real carrot cake flavor seemed like it came from a box cake, very disappointing.

Definitely worth the hype! Lloyd's is a small hole in the wall but don't let their small Size fool you . They pack big flavor. The cakes are baked and frosted on site- if you're lucky you may catch them frosting on these beauties. When you walk in you are pleasantly hit with the aroma of cakes baking in the oven. They have slices of carrot cake to go with the option to choose with or without nuts and raisins. I chose with raisins and nuts because I love texture in my carrot cake. Oh my goodness! The cake is so moist and flavorful. The most important bit is that it's not too sweet. And the cream cheese frosting is absolutely light and fluffy and not super sweet either. It is the perfect cake ! Honestly I can't wait to back and try their other cakes and even grab a whole carrot cake to go. Not even to share just for myself!

I was in the mood for a carrot cheesecake but had to end up coming here. I got the regular carrot cake. I must say it was good. Not too sweet and not too dry. Just the right taste.

Got the classic carrot cake and am happy with the quality + price. $4 for a slice thats apparently only 250 calories?! I'll take it. The carrot cake itself is dense while the frost is a mixture of cream cheese + classic white sugar frosting. It is a small store so as long as there aren't too many people waiting or making a custom order, you'll be in and out. If I were in the area and craving something sweet, I would come again.

I've been looking for the best carrot cake in the city, and Lloyd's has my vote! Simple, No frills bakery, with fantastic baked goods. This is a to go bakery, so grab a slice and enjoy the decadence.

Really loved the carrot cake. Reminded me of my grandmas carrot cake. Would definitely recommend the place. Can see myself going back to try their other cakes.

Got a piece of carrot cake to go to eat at Central Park. If you're close by, come grab a slice of this famous carrot cake! But if you're not close by, I'm not sure if this cake is "unique" enough for you to make a trip up north just to try it. I like how the carrot cake is not too sweet itself - it's the icing on top that makes it sweet. This way if you prefer your cake not sweet, just avoid the icing. I like texture in my carrot cake. This carrot cake is blended pretty well so you don't really taste the individual ingredients except if you get the raisin and nuts one.

I'm sorry but the reason I'm giving it a two, is because the frosting had coconut on it. It was tasty. The cake was undercooked and the strawberry filling had a smear. When I walked into the bakery it was 5 ladies standing there between the register and the wall. One of the ladies was putting icing on a German chocolate cake out in the open.

I've ordered a cake on March 13th for pick up at 11:30 am. I arrived on time. Cake is not ready. 2 staffs were pin pointing at each other who will get my order ready. 20 minutes past.......still not ready and I have a taxi with a running meter waiting ( I was thinking I'll be in and out). The cake came out, and one of the staff member almost dropped the cake on the street because she has a back problem. And when I opened the box - no Happy Birthday decoration on it (it was a birthday cake and I've paid extra $20 for it to be decorated). Don't get me wrong....the cake is delish but I will never again order from that place. Horrible...horrible service. Extremely unprofessional. TO THE OWNERS OF LLOYD's CARROT CAKE - your customer service sucks, your people working at your UES store location are terrible. Why do you allow your reputation as a good quality bakery that you have built for the longest time be ruined by terrible and lazy workers who has no idea of a good customer service. I am sad and so disappointed. I like your cakes but I will never go back to your place again. I rather pay for an expensive Lady M's or Veniero's cakes but with a spectacular customer service. Please re-train or fire your present workers. Your bakery store doesn't even deserve a 1 star rating.

I'm guessing most tourists don't trek up this far but this place is worth the trip. Moist and delicious. Can be with or without nuts and/or raisins.

They have some sweet Caribbean ladies holding it down.The carrot cake with the nuts and raisins is I mean there no words !! The best !! Small spot - in and out. The best carrot cake you will ever have!!!

Delicious red velvet cake for my daughter's birthday. Staff could not have been nicer of more helpful. Definitely recommend

Best carrot cake came through on thanksgiving Lines moved quickly they sell single size great when you want a treat

Great carrot cake. Recently raised prices, but still worth it. Try it! You will not be disappointed

Small hole in the wall but has amazing desserts. Their carrot cake has to be one of the best ones I've ever had. Their other cakes are great too!!!

I was so excited to stop by to purchase some cakes. However, the short, heavy set man behind the counter was extremely rude. As I asked him questions abt the cakes, he dismissed me as if I was invisible. A Caucasian lady entered & his demeanor was totally different. I will never return here again.

A Birthday Day Cake Embarrassment While the cake in terms of taste did not disappoint, the presentation of the birthday cake was totally AMATEUR! A sheet cake was ordered and prepaid with a simple request to have Happy Birthday written. A $10 fee charged. The supermarket would have provided a more professional job. I would never recommend this bakery's to provide a cake for an event. I was totally embarrassed by the weak, less than professional cake decorating and writing. Invest in your business or don't offer the service. Presentation is Everything!

The most delicious carrot cake in harlem. Yummy. I prefer this strawberry cake . They delivered fast and the delivery guy is a cutie.

Recently I purchased a 8 inch pineapple coconut cake from Lloyd's flagship location in Riverdale. Normally when I purchase a slice or two from them or the Lexington location it delicious.But for some reason when I bought my pineapple coconut cake for my Birthday it was just disgusting once I cut into it. The cake and pineapples were hard itself and even harder to digest which lead me to throwing out the whole cake. Nextime I'll just go to Bjs to get a moist golden cake and save money. Lloyd's carrot cake in Riverdale y'all have to do better because this is bad for business. I'm not trying to destroy your reputation because I'm still going to eat your cake just in slice portions from Lloyd's on Lexington instead. So God bless and Goodluck.

best carrot cake i ever had! so fresh! not too sweet either. it was just right. you get a huge slice for your money too. service was great too. i had to eat some standing up, as there is no seating but thats ok. i'd go back and try more stuff.

Let me start off by saying THE STAFF IS RUDE! when you walk in they are chatting and look at you as if you disturbed them! Whoever owns this business needs to hire new employees. Not a welcoming environment I purchased 4 different cake slices Red velvet is my favorite. The cakes are good service is Horrible won't be spending my money here!

This place lived up to the hype. I ordered a sheet cake for a birthday and it was a huge hit at the party.

The cake was heavenly for how moist and fresh it tasted. Love how it isn't layered with the cream cheese frosting which helps maintain the cake's own integrity. The Cream Cheese on top however was sweeter than my preference but it helps to not have it immersed in the cake so you can taper how much you get in each mouthful. I wish they sold a loaf-size version of the cake on its own as I would definitely rush to buy it. The cake was near perfect but only because my I like the carrots in the cake to have a different texture than the rest of the cake, and because the frosting was sweeter than I like, this place gets a 4 for me. If you don't care for these two nitpicks specifically, then Lloyd's Carrot Cake would be a 5/5 for sure. Would I get it again? Absolutely!

My brother won't stop talking about this carrot cake. He just text me, 'do you think I should grab a carrot cake later' He just had one this weekend for the nieces birthday so I say maybe wait. But he said it was the best carrot cake he's ever had. People not jiving with the ambience, but you pick up a cake and leave, what do you want from a pick up cake shop.

Was a delicious piece of Carrot Cake shock everyone should go try it's definitely worth it ...

Definitely the best carrot cake in NYC. I also love their German chocolate cake and red velvet cake. My only wish is that the cream cheese frosting was more cheesy than sugary. Worth the trek to Harlem.