About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, as a regular was leaving Cake House with his usual treat, he heard someone whisper, ‘Don’t forget to come back for seconds.’ He looked around but saw no one. That day, every time our regular passed by Cake House, he’d catch whispers again—‘Remember to stop by later!’ Finally, curious and amused, he returned after work only to find an apologetic delivery driver explaining, ‘Sorry sir, I thought you said “seconds” meant another cake…’
2. A delivery driver was dropping off fresh pastries when he noticed something strange: every time he placed an order for a dozen cupcakes, the cashier would hand him back exactly thirteen. Curious, he asked the cashier why there were thirteen instead of twelve. With a twinkle in her eye, she replied, ‘It’s our secret recipe—an extra-special treat for loyal customers!’ From then on, everyone knew Cake House had more than just yummy treats—it had a little bit of magic too.
3. On an unusually foggy morning in downtown Chicago, a delivery driver was dropping off fresh pastries when he noticed something odd: every cake had been arranged into intricate geometric patterns. Curious, he took a photo and sent it to his friend who happened to be an amateur mathematician. The friend replied with a smile: ‘It’s just another day at Cake House—someone must’ve been practicing their fractals.’ Everyone shook their heads, laughing, and life went on as usual until the next strange occurrence.
4. At dawn, a delivery driver pulled up to Cake House and stepped out into the quiet street. Something unusual caught his ear—a soft, rhythmic tapping coming from inside the bakery. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old wooden box tapping gently against one of the shelves. Startled, he knocked on the door, but no one answered. Finally, the tapping stopped, and a familiar voice called out: 'Morning, delivery guy! Just warming up my cake boxes.' Turned out it was just a neighbor rehearsing for her audition as a tap dancer.