About JCakes

Hope Looney, Owner

“A cake should be beautiful but first and foremost it MUST taste amazing.”

What does the J Stand for?

JCakes began as Jessica’s Cakes in North Haven by Jessica Kimball (formerly Trombetta) 19 years ago. Since then, JCakes has grown to a full-scale bakery through its reputation of producing delicious, unforgettable cakes for weddings, birthdays and all special occasions.

The name changed to JCakes when the first shop opened in East Haven, CT.  Through the years JCakes has grown and moved locations to better serve the local community, ultimately landing in its current North Branford location in 2003.

Current owner, Hope Looney, graduated from Chapman University and began a career in healthcare finance.  After some international travel, Hope decided to take her dream of a culinary career and make it a reality.  She trained with Chef Jeff Trombetta, Chef Ken Ayvazian and Jessica Kimball and specialized her training on French style pastry and techniques. Hope also attends International Baking and Cake Decorating Seminars to stay on top of latest trends, techniques and products in the field

“The best part of my job is making people happy.  You’d be surprised how much expression can be displayed in a cake.  Cakes are a tangible, sweet expression of a special, emotional milestone in someone’s life.  When a customer cries or screams when they see their cake, I know I’ve done my job.”

JCakes is a gourmet, custom order bakery located in North Branford, Connecticut.  JCakes is located in Kelly’s Plaza on Route 80 (next door to Nataz Restaurant and Pet Shield Vet Hospital). All of our cakes are made fresh to order. We do not have a dessert case with pre-made desserts ready for immediate purchase.

All cakes are hand-decorated with fresh flowers. Questions? Special request? Call 203.488.2800 or email us attoday!

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