McLain's Bakery 201 East Gregory Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64114

"My mom grew up in the Waldo neighborhood and went to this location as a child. I was so excited to be able to preorder a cake online at the last minute for her birthday. I arrived in town, swung by McLain’s, the cake was ready and perfect, and I was off to her last minute, surprise lunch! The cake tasted amazing, was super moist, and was really pretty. I ordered the modern classic style of cake, with red velvet cake, and cream cheese filling. Thanks for helping to make her 76th birthday a great one!"

"Having our first granddaughter and found this place.... sent over what I wanted and they made it all so easy.... it came out 100% the way I asked.... she wanted a Grinch theme baby shower and that's what she got!! I will definitely come again with my next needs!!! Thank you all so much! (They told me they wouldn't do the Christmas balls and I was fine with that, hot glue gun later all pretty!!!)"

"Hands down some of the best pastries I have ever had. Moist, delicious, flavorful, not overly sweet. Delectable. Came in from Maryland, made sure to get some mini cupcakes and pastries to go for the drive back. Will be back next time we are in town and highly recommend to friends, family, and anyone in the area."

"Hiring McLain's Bakery for our wedding cake (and sheet cakes) was an incredible experience. We went in for a cake tasting where they took the time to explain all of our options, as well as work with us on a plan for number of guests and amount of dessert needed to accommodate. Their cake was amazing! We ordered almond cake with raspberry filling, which was so delicious and can't wait to order through them again for special occasions!"

"I had an awesome lunch here, the chorizo sweet potato quinoa bowl was perfectly cooked with a runny egg on top. I loved all the fresh veggies mixed with the chorizo, and made for a very filling meal. The Mac and cheese with chicken and pesto was delicious as well. For pastries, we tried their mini pumpkin cheesecake which was off the charts delicious, and the caramel pecan cheesecake, again amazing. The chocolate muffin with espresso whipped cream was very yummy as well and not too sweet. Definitely big enough to share and perfect with tea or coffee. I didn’t try their coffee but they had an extensive drink menu. Their pies looked amazing and they had a large variety like apple, berry, pecan, German chocolate. The service was very friendly and they made us feel very welcome."