Olexa's Catering, Cafe and Cakes
2838 Culver Rd, Mountain Brook, AL
Crema's Take
“Olexa's is genuinely a destination for custom cakes—their wedding and celebration designs are exceptional enough that people are still leaving glowing reviews years after their events. Beyond the showstopping pastry case, the lunch menu (paninis, salads, seafood plates) and slow-paced atmosphere make it a reliable spot for a leisurely Monday meal with friends, though the food quality can be inconsistent. The personal touch from the owner Diane and her team creates a warm, almost family-run vibe that keeps people coming back.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
My seafood salad was so poor I left 80% of it. The salad was the most expensive Entree on the menu. Very sad. I told the waitress and she said sorry and gave me a piece of chocolate cake. My meal was $48 and some change. I’ve been here before with great food. This was terrible.…
I went here for lunch on a Monday. The restaurant had a nice interior and cool cakes on display. I ordered the beef and cheddar chipotle panini with chips. I thought the sandwich tasted good but needed more meat. The chips were good, nothing I haven’t had before though. I also…
There was no one better to make my wedding cakes than Olexa’s. ❤️ Diane was actually my very first boss when I was 15—her mother (Marilyn) hired me, and they taught me everything I know about hospitality and excellence. Getting to have her create my wedding cakes all these years…
Olexa’s never disappoints. This beautiful cake was crafted especially for my family and gifted to us to enjoy the day of my mother’s funeral. Not only was it beautiful with all of her names on it, It was extremely moist and the icing was perfectly sweet and balanced! Family…
I recently had the honor of meeting the young, amazing cake designer who made my son and daughter in law’s GORGEOUS VINTAGE WEDDING CAKE on Saturday, October 11,2025! Not only was this cake so beautiful, it was positively delicious and enjoyed by all! Thank you, NATE, for…
Crema Reviews
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