Cake Shop
(Now Closed)Rock Club, Café, and Coffee Shop
Lower East Side, New York
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Lower East Side PartnershipJanuary 18, 2016This live music indie lounge is a venerable Lower East Side institution. The bi-level locale includes a sweets shop up top and a stage downstairs which regularly plays host to tunes from local talent.
Chris RaghoobarDecember 3, 2015Super cool actual cake shop that has an even cooler tiny venue downstairs. Great for catching a late-night super intimate show.
CMJAugust 29, 2012Indie-rock still has a home in Manhattan at Cake Shop. The ceiling is low and the stage non-existent, so get there early and get to the front if you want to see the latest rising stars.
K. cappa WayJanuary 16, 2015A place open late that you can get cake, hot chocolate, craft beer, specialty drinks, good music and live music? How can you not like it?
Ruby AnayaSeptember 6, 2015Tea infused cocktails - try the earl grey old fashion or my favorite, the camomile infused gin with elderflower.
Foursquare InsidersOctober 29, 2015"This is a must visit. Very small venue that mixes booze, cake, and music. What else could you want?" - Roy LaManna, Music Entrepreneur Read more
Fanny GNovember 14, 2015Love the downstairs space, great to catch cool bands out of the blue for as low as $10.
Party EarthApril 4, 2012“If you want to see the band, you’ll have to get next to the speakers by the stage. Bring earplugs if you don’t want ringing ears for a few days.” More at
Nikki PamaniJuly 26, 2011Great for a morning coffee and cupcake, an afternoon beer, or a late night glass of wine. This will always be my favorite hide away in NYC. Read more
Fabrizio FasuloNovember 29, 2014If you want to escape the tourist crowd in the village, just come here. Nice atmosphere, good beers, friendly staff.
WyngspanJanuary 24, 2014Cafe and bar with up and coming bands playing downstairs every night of the week. Give it a trust rating to help spread the word:
chi shiApril 14, 2013great cafe au lait. fun place for a late night hang for coffee/tea and/or alcohol with cake and cookies!
If you don't get a cupcake here then you've made an awful mistake! The downstairs venue is the perfect space for an intimate show.
Johnny WuMarch 8, 2015Bartenders are fantastic and engaging. Their cocktail menu is solid. Check out the sage drink
CompassJuly 23, 2013The legendary venue is a record store, bar, music venue, and pastry shop all rolled into one.
This is one hell of a small rock shop. The best of the best play HERE (or Pianos) first.
tara loversidge-nixonMarch 24, 2013Bar staff both up and down are gorgeous, living dolls. Great drinks, nice chats. ♥
Alexandrea ThomsenDecember 30, 2011Love this space! Two for one happy hour a bonus. So glad I came back to support an old local favorite!
Marcus MillsJanuary 10, 2012A great place to lounge, listen to new music and work. Bring you laptop and order a mocha. :)
Ear Candy Go: MusicJanuary 27, 2012The small space lets you get real close to the band, but it can also get really loud so bring earplugs if you have a pair. Read more
Diego RufoApril 5, 2011This café serves a variety of cakes, teas, coffee, and let’s not forget to mention the record store in the back room. Read more
take your laptop and some ideas to cake shop in the LES and hack on projects over iced coffee and vegan cookies on a nice spring day. good music, eclectic crowd, tasty treats.
Village VoiceSeptember 19, 2011Craving an explosive late night snack? Say hello to the Cake Shop's Peanut Butter Bomb.
stephiedooJanuary 18, 2010Vegan cupcakes and delicious Chai Tea. Or the chocoholic's choice, double chocolate cupcake and hot chocolate. Winter remedy.
GreenShoelace GSLFebruary 1, 2010Savoir Adore, $8/ Ages: 21+, 2/4/10 @ 8:00 PM; "Catch this dreamy indie pop band play their first night of their NYC residency."-Melissa Click The Link Below to Get Tickets! Read more
R Bar NYC - 218 BoweryJune 4, 2010Awesome place to chill upstairs or see live music downstairs also get a kick ass cupcake.
LFebruary 28, 2011Can't help but feel the basement room is a fire trap, especially when it's packed for a live band. Take note of the emergency exits!
Mick ManagementOctober 19, 2011Mr. Dream will be playing the NYTAPER CMJ showcase at Cake Shop on Thursday 10/20/11 at 5:45 PM
James LevineJuly 6, 2010If you're going to get some work done, bring a jacket. I can't curl myself in a ball small enough to get warm in this place.
Michael JaniakApril 1, 2010Step 1 - buy a red velvet cupcake.Step 2 - grab a beerStep 3 - go downstairs and catch an underground music show Read more
Perfect for catching up I'm coding projects. Byo tethering
- James LevineJuly 3, 2010Try using the downstairs bathroom during the day, in the dark. Sitting down only to be fair!
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Cake Shop
152 Ludlow St (Btwn Stanton St & Rivington St)
New York, NY 10002
United States
New York, NY 10002
United States
Emerging bands downstairs every night of the week. Cafe and Bar upstairs, all day and all night with good music all the time. Check in often for new specials.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- Noon–2:00 AM
- Thu–Sat
- Noon–4:00 AM
(212) 253-0036
Features
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No
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Food & Drink
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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