Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Bakery & Deli in Baton Rouge, LA
Ambrosia Bakery has been a cornerstone of Baton Rouge's culinary scene since 1993, founded by New Orleans natives Felix and Cheryl Sherman. With over three decades of combined experience in baking and cake decoration, the Shermans transformed a modest 1,200-square-foot space into an 8,200-square-foot bakery and deli destination employing 60-70 staff. Our award-winning team specializes in handcrafted cakes for weddings and celebrations, daily baked goods, and a full-service deli offering breakfast and lunch options.Recognized as one of America's Top 50 Wedding Cake Bakeries, we combine artistic excellence with time-tested recipes to create edible masterpieces. Our commitment to quality ingredients, personalized service, and community engagement has made us a trusted name in Louisiana's bakery industry.
Services
Wedding Cakes
Specialty Cakes
Deli Catering
Bakery Delivery
Custom Decorated Cakes
Breakfast Service
Lunch Service
King Cakes
Bakery Workshops
Event Catering
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of cake decorating expertise from our award-winning team
- Our bakery provides fully customizable cake designs for any celebration
- We use premium ingredients in all baked goods and deli offerings
- Our family-owned business maintains 8,200 sq ft of production and retail space
- We employ 60-70 local staff members with specialized baking expertise
Associations and certifications
- Top 50 Wedding Cake Bakeries in America
What people say
Award-winning wedding cakes
Artistic cake designs
Fresh-baked daily
Knowledgeable staff
Delicious deli options
Services
Wedding Cakes
Ambrosia's award-winning wedding cakes combine artistic design with exceptional taste. Our expert team creates custom designs ranging from traditional tiered cakes to modern sculpted masterpieces. With over 30 years of experience and recognition as one of America's Top 50 Wedding Cake Bakeries, we offer 12 filling options and personalized consultations to match your wedding theme and preferences.
Specialty Cakes
Our specialty cakes feature unique designs for birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations. From the famous Fresh Strawberry Cake to themed creations like Star Wars and Disney Princess cakes, each piece combines flavor innovation with artistic presentation. Available in multiple sizes and customizable with edible images or 3D elements.
Deli Catering
Ambrosia Deli offers full-service catering for breakfast and lunch events. Our menu includes gourmet sandwiches, quiches, and salad trays with options for both hot and cold service. With 48-hour notice, we can accommodate events of all sizes from intimate gatherings to large corporate functions.
Bakery Delivery
We provide delivery service for all baked goods within Baton Rouge. Our delivery team ensures proper handling of delicate items like photo cakes and sculpted desserts. For out-of-town orders, we offer shipping options for pound cakes and king cakes with specialized packaging to maintain freshness.
King Cakes
Ambrosia's traditional Louisiana king cakes are available seasonally for Mardi Gras celebrations. We offer both in-store pickup and next-day shipping options for these festive desserts. Each cake comes with all necessary decorations for customers to complete the final assembly and maintain the celebration tradition.
People
Felix Sherman
Co-Owner
Felix Sherman co-founded Ambrosia Bakery after 27 years in sales and marketing leadership roles. He oversees business operations and has guided the company's growth from a small bakery to an 8,200-square-foot facility employing 70 staff members.
Cheryl Sherman
Co-Owner
Cheryl Sherman, a professional cake decorator since 1981, leads Ambrosia's cake design team. Her artistic expertise and 40+ years of experience in bakery operations have earned the business recognition as one of America's Top 50 Wedding Cake Bakeries.
Questions
What types of custom cakes can you create?
We create custom cakes for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and special themes including Disney, Star Wars, and sports teams. Our options include photo cakes, sculpted cakes, and traditional tiered designs.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we offer delivery within Baton Rouge for all baked goods and can arrange shipping for select items like king cakes and pound cakes.
What are your bakery hours?
We're open Tuesday-Saturday 8am-5pm. The deli serves breakfast until 11am and lunch until 2:15pm daily.
Can I order online?
Yes, our website allows online ordering for most bakery items, deli meals, and custom cakes with specified lead times.
Do you cater events?
Yes, we offer catering services for breakfast and lunch events with sandwich trays, quiches, and dessert options for groups of all sizes.
Are you open on holidays?
We're closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. We remain open on Lundi Gras but close for Mardi Gras Day.
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Reviews (7)
Mandy Darryls
Jan 29, 2022
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Got my birthday cake (Fresh Strawberry Cake) from here just to taste it and be highly disappointed. Whole cake was old tasting and the strawberries were not fresh... they were black and purple toned....it tasted like sugar was not a ingredient in this cake absolutely horrible and a waste of $50....
Stephen D.
Jan 18, 2022
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They used to be a lot better for king cakes. Which is really disappointing. Now, they are even outperformed by grocery stores (e.g., Rouses). They no longer have a full selection of king cakes ready to buy. You have to preorder them now, and then they can vary in size. Mine was half the size of why they used to be and barely covers half the tray (pic included). It should also be noted, in their benefit, that the staff are generally friendly.
H. W.
Jan 13, 2022
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My most recent experience with this place has convinced me to avoid it in the future. I ordered a pie--not customized or anything, just an apple pie. I arrived at the date and time it was scheduled for pickup. They said the pie was not ready. I was told to come back later. Later meant that I would have to find a way to leave my job to pick it up. To add insult to injury, while at work, I received an email confirming that the pie had been picked up. I spoke to someone about this, who apologized and assured me the pie was now ready for pickup and had not been given to someone else. Finally, I got
Heather Koerin
Dec 18, 2021
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Got a breakfast burrito, hash browns, a coffee and a mini fruit tart. The breakfast was pleasantly surprising, it was huge for the price, the hash browns were very good. I was charged extra for hash browns, that I thought the website menu said were included, but over all still a great experience. Staff was very friendly, food was great, and everything looked and smelled amazing. Didn't even intend to buy a fruit tart, but they were so cute and looked so good I couldn't help it!
Frank James Ensley Iii
Dec 13, 2021
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The prices are middling but the food is exquisite. More than a fair exchange. Service is always polite, efficient, and professional too. Love this shop! It and the street it is on do get busy so be patient and I am sure you'll find their goods are always worth the wait.
T. Wash
Dec 12, 2021
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Their strawberry cake is amazing, but their customer service is trash. I called 3 times within the last hour to see what time they closed for Christmas Eve and the call take was very rude when they put me on hold and never came back to the phone. They need workers that actually want to work.
Todd Howell
Nov 22, 2021
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"It comes as is..." This sums up Ambrosia Bakery perfectly. I recently went in to pick out a birthday cake for my daughter. After selecting a cake from the freezer, I asked the employee if they could remove a cherry off the top of the cake when they wrote happy birthday on the cake. The employee returned with the cake, and told me that they wouldn't remove the cherry because cakes are sold "as is". When I asked the lady at check out if she was one of the managers, her response was "nope"...didn't even ask if something was wrong. To add insult to injury, when I served the cake the following day
