The Bahamas Rum Cake Factory

The Bahamas Rum Cake Factory

The Bahamas Rum Cake Factory
4.5
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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The Bahamas Rum Cake Factory story begins in the heart of downtown Nassau, Bahamas in the year 2000. George Bates, originally from the United Kingdom founded a recipe that would inspire his “Original” Rum Cake. Everyone loved his recipe so much that he decided to open a small Rum Cake shop, a store that has since then grown into the most favorite brand of Rum Cake in The Bahamas. Today, the Bahamas Rum Cake Factory still sits in the same location it started at, and has created a culture so irresistibly delicious that in 2014 it was recognized by the state as the Official Rum Cake of The Bahamas. Loaded with our top-secret ingredients, baked to perfection, and gently marinated in our signature brand of Ole Nassau Bahamian Rum, our cakes have become not just a dessert, but also an important part of a new lifestyle for both Bahamians and tourists.
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  • Lainie L
    New York City, New York156 contributions
    Great rum cakes and great staff!
    You can't visit the Bahamas without sampling their rum cakes and this is the spot to get them! The store is small and the second you walk in, you can smell the cakes baking! What a greeting! The staff is friendly and courteous, the samples are plentiful, the prices are great, and the flavors will appeal to nearly everyone. A small rum cake is $7 but four is only $20.99. What a deal! The banana rum cake is my favorite, but the original is great, too. I also picked up Irish cream and pineapple. Sadly, I didn't see chocolate because I'm a chocoholic but you can also order online and delivery is only $10! This is a must visit!
    Visited February 2022
    Written March 8, 2022
  • Reviewer R
    21 contributions
    The cakes were amazinggg.. Soo moist..
    About a 5 min walk from The Baha Retreat Spa (review posted) and the Green Parrot restaurant (Review posted). I don’t think this is the actual factory, but just a retail outlet. Cakes were yumm and boozy. There were 6 flavors including Original, Pina Colada, Coconut, Honey, Amaretto, and Key Lime. We got a travel pack (6 for $40, and we were given a complimentary shot of Ricardo Rum. I don’t drink hard liquor usually, and it hit me soo hard that I was laughing hysterically for a few minutes. The manager/owner of the store was friendly and helpful. He gave us a taste of two flavors that helped us decide which ones to buy. The cakes were amazinggg.. Soo moist.. Unique and economical gifts. They even ship to anywhere the US.. 😊 😊 Christmas gifts for 2021 is ready!!
    Visited May 2021
    Written June 18, 2021
  • DJtrinivibes
    Bronx, New York1,437 contributions
    The best rum cake ever!!!! Must have
    Omg we heard so much about this rum cake that before we head to the airport we stopped by. Beautiful building with lovely workers . They gave us samples of the cake and I immediately bought over $100 worth of cake for family and friend back at home. They have original, pina colada, Irish cream, banana and so many more lovely flavors. A must place to come and shop to bring back a taste of Bahamian flavor. Enjoy thank me later
    Visited June 2021
    Traveled with family
    Written July 21, 2021
  • Megan
    Malinta, Ohio106 contributions
    Large Variety of Flavors
    We stopped here on a tour for our cruise. It is very small and gets crowded very quickly. There is NO tour- it is just a stop and shop type place. The staff is friendly, the prices are reasonable, and there are many different varieties of cakes to purchase. We were given two samples- one original and one pina colada. I wish were were able to try more flavors. We probably would have bought more if we were able to sample more. The cost is $7 for a mini cake, so it can add up, and we weren't sure if we would love the flavors or not. Overall, this is something I would probably do on my own and not during a tour.
    Visited July 2022
    Written July 25, 2022
  • DMMEdmonton
    Edmonton, Canada154 contributions
    Best priced rum cake in Nassau!
    While the store can be busy at times, it was worth the walk to visit. The ladies working in the store were fun to talk with. You can buy cakes individually or in gift packes. All are well packed in vacuum sealed bags so they are nice and moist when opened. Not too strong a rum taste. We bought four different types and while they were all good I have to say the flavours are not that strong so it was hard to distinguish their individual flavour. Beyond that, very yummy!
    Visited February 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 6, 2023
  • Clif383
    10 contributions
    Better than Tortugas Rum Cake
    Came here on tour of Nassau. Tried their free samples and decided to try a variety of 4 different little cakes. We've been disappointed before purchasing Tortugas brand Rum Cakes from trying samples and finding dried out discs when we got home. So we gave it a shot. Opened one up and was pleasently surprised at how fresh tasting and high in quality these cakes were. The rum did not disappoint, it was not a weak rum cake nor was it ridiculously overly flavored with rum. This was a "Cinnamon Rum Cake" with a undertone of Coconut? My daughter and I thought so. Our visit to the rum shop was nice, people were kind and willing to please. Shop and work area was clean and neat. Sacks of flour stored off the floor and the place looked tidy.
    Visited February 2020
    Written March 6, 2020
  • jimritch
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania98 contributions
    Have you been to a bakery before?
    First off, the cakes they make here are delicious. Buy one. We also had several small free samples of different flavors. You can see the production area and some workers through some glass panels. But, in the end, it's a bakery. You've seen these. We walked from downtown, a half mile or so, and you realize this is not a great area. Abandoned buildings. Lots of trash on the ground.
    Visited January 2020
    Written February 7, 2020
  • Gail Goldman
    Hartsdale, New York1,106 contributions
    Delicious rum cakes
    We had a brief introduction and then got to sample a pecan and a piña colada rum cake. There were so many varieties and of course we bought one to take home. Should have bought more since you can keep them for some time in and out of the fridge.
    Visited January 2020
    Written January 30, 2020
  • Anna L
    2 contributions
    Delicious Rum Cake
    They have some sample to try, before you purchase. Definitely worth it to buy them here. Taste awesome, even for people who didn't take alcohol like me. Bought in bulk and shared with family and friends..my kids love them.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written August 20, 2023
  • mirthfuldragon
    Chicago, Illinois7 contributions
    Delicious cakes!
    We walked here from downtown Nassau to buy some cakes to take back home with us. It is a bit of a walk, and once you get a couple of blocks away from the touristy areas, the neighborhood is run down a bit. Coming from Chicago, we're used to it, and we never felt like we were in danger or anything like that. It is a fair walk (10 to 15 minutes one way) from downtown Nassau. You can talk a taxi or a jitney bus as well. Cakes were delicious. They come vaccum-sealed and packaged, so you can take them through airport security in a carry-on or checked baggage. The gave out free samples as well, and the cakes were delicious. Like everywhere in the Bahamas, they accept US dollars.
    Visited August 2018
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 28, 2018
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Megan
Malinta, OH106 contributions
Jul 2022
We stopped here on a tour for our cruise. It is very small and gets crowded very quickly. There is NO tour- it is just a stop and shop type place. The staff is friendly, the prices are reasonable, and there are many different varieties of cakes to purchase. We were given two samples- one original and one pina colada. I wish were were able to try more flavors. We probably would have bought more if we were able to sample more. The cost is $7 for a mini cake, so it can add up, and we weren't sure if we would love the flavors or not. Overall, this is something I would probably do on my own and not during a tour.
Written July 25, 2022
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DMMEdmonton
Edmonton, Canada154 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
While the store can be busy at times, it was worth the walk to visit. The ladies working in the store were fun to talk with. You can buy cakes individually or in gift packes. All are well packed in vacuum sealed bags so they are nice and moist when opened. Not too strong a rum taste. We bought four different types and while they were all good I have to say the flavours are not that strong so it was hard to distinguish their individual flavour. Beyond that, very yummy!
Written February 6, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Clif383
LV10 contributions
Feb 2020
Came here on tour of Nassau. Tried their free samples and decided to try a variety of 4 different little cakes. We've been disappointed before purchasing Tortugas brand Rum Cakes from trying samples and finding dried out discs when we got home. So we gave it a shot. Opened one up and was pleasently surprised at how fresh tasting and high in quality these cakes were. The rum did not disappoint, it was not a weak rum cake nor was it ridiculously overly flavored with rum. This was a "Cinnamon Rum Cake" with a undertone of Coconut? My daughter and I thought so.
Our visit to the rum shop was nice, people were kind and willing to please. Shop and work area was clean and neat. Sacks of flour stored off the floor and the place looked tidy.
Written March 7, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

jimritch
Pittsburgh, PA98 contributions
Jan 2020
First off, the cakes they make here are delicious. Buy one. We also had several small free samples of different flavors. You can see the production area and some workers through some glass panels. But, in the end, it's a bakery. You've seen these. We walked from downtown, a half mile or so, and you realize this is not a great area. Abandoned buildings. Lots of trash on the ground.
Written February 7, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Gail Goldman
Hartsdale, NY1,106 contributions
Jan 2020
We had a brief introduction and then got to sample a pecan and a piña colada rum cake. There were so many varieties and of course we bought one to take home.
Should have bought more since you can keep them for some time in and out of the fridge.
Written January 30, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Anna L
Kuala Lumpur2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
They have some sample to try, before you purchase. Definitely worth it to buy them here. Taste awesome, even for people who didn't take alcohol like me. Bought in bulk and shared with family and friends..my kids love them.
Written August 20, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

mirthfuldragon
Chicago, IL7 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
We walked here from downtown Nassau to buy some cakes to take back home with us. It is a bit of a walk, and once you get a couple of blocks away from the touristy areas, the neighborhood is run down a bit. Coming from Chicago, we're used to it, and we never felt like we were in danger or anything like that. It is a fair walk (10 to 15 minutes one way) from downtown Nassau. You can talk a taxi or a jitney bus as well.

Cakes were delicious. They come vaccum-sealed and packaged, so you can take them through airport security in a carry-on or checked baggage. The gave out free samples as well, and the cakes were delicious. Like everywhere in the Bahamas, they accept US dollars.
Written August 28, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Crystal D
Andrews, SC122 contributions
Oct 2019
The building was maybe 24x20 and the cake was very high. The cake can fit into the palm of your hands.
Written December 23, 2019
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EBW
38 contributions
May 2019 • Family
This is a must stop on the sightseeing tour. The store is small, but the regular rum cake is fantastic.
Written May 16, 2019
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Jim L
Matthews, NC211 contributions
Dec 2018 • Business
As a resident of Nassau for several years, we discovered this invitingly friendly Rum Cake shop back in 2006 where Englishman George and I shared many a happy memory of UK living, he relating how he'd concocted the perfect sponge cake in England, bringing the recipe to the Bahamas where, after GENEROUSLY adding top shelf island rums,his award winning and exquisitely succulent BAHAMAS RUM CAKE
soon garnered rave revues form locals - who know their rum.
Every trip back to Nassau, we stop, socialize with friendly staff, sample a few new concoctions and enjoy native island banter.
Beware imitations. A friend brought a competitive rum cake back from a holiday last week, I defy you to taste any rum...!
Written January 17, 2019
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