Cake Plus-Size Resale

I don't know how I feel about this shop. On one hand I LOVE what they're doing! As a plus size women it can be hard going to thrift stores and finding cute clothes that haven't been worn to death. Cake takes away those issues by catering to my demographic in the most body positive way. The store was small but had sections for every single style. They have swim suits, active wear, dresses, shoes, bras... you name it and they probably have it. The store is open throughout the week or they also have private shopping appointments for Sundays. Prices seemed reasonable, there were only a couple of items that I felt like where priced a little high but not by much- and if they had fit by body I still would've bought them.I think my main issue with Cake was staffing. I didn't get a friendly vibe and honestly felt like they would have preferred I wasn't there. I attempted to make conversation and left feeling some judgement. I personally won't be coming back but I do recommend it for other babes who are struggling to find substantial clothing at an affordable price.

Love this store! It really is difficult to find clothes that are fashionable and affordable for the plus-size figure. Cake is a much needed retail space in my life and I can't believe this was my first time there.The atmosphere is welcoming and the space is clean. There is a pretty decent selection of clothing, shoes, and accessories. The prices are great as well. My friend picked up a dress originally marked at $109 with the tags on for only $20. The great thing is that you're able to bring in your gently used items for store credit. Staff was friendly and super helpful. There is street parking available and typically plenty of it.

Pros: Cake is a clean and beautiful store. It's well organized. Staff is helpful and friendly. The body positivity culture is just amazing, and that accounts for my three stars. Cons: Truthfully, it's just not all that fashionable. Some of the clothes are very, very dated. I know, it's a secondhand store. That's to be expected. But I mean not just out of season but out of decade. They piece together cute fits on Instagram but when you go in the store, it really isn't as well curated. I brought in 2 bags of clothes and they took half of it. I was genuinely shocked by what they took and what they kept. You ever walk in to sell stuff, look on the racks, and think "why the heck did they buy this frumpy, wrinkly, outdated print dress from someone but not brand new, tags on, bought within the year stuff?" Bottom line: the concept of cake is wonderful. The execution is so very close to hitting the mark. I've noticed all the people who work there seem to be about the same age-range, and generally same style preferences. I would highly encourage looking at some gen z plus-size influencers, getting a little fresher take on what you're doing. Maybe having two people look through clothes.

I was so excited to visit Cake when in Minneapolis. I've followed them on Insta for years. Unfortunately the vibe in store is not what is portrayed on Instagram. The staff was not friendly or helpful. I did not feel welcomed at all. Clothes were reasonably priced but there wasn't much that interested me. Between the staff and the selection I did not stay long.

I stopped by the shop to sell clothing that I no longer fit because I've lost a lot of weight.The owner and one employee were in store when I arrived. I'd made contact on facebook with some questions, so I was already accustomed to great customer service. I'd never sold clothes before, so I did research on their site so that I'd get it right. The FAQ about the shop and what to expect from selling clothes is spot on and very informative. I perused some of the items available as I waited for my items to be reviewed. There is some really killer stuff here! It was a very good vibe of body positivity that seems so rare in shops that cater to those who wear larger sizes. I have to admit that it was the first time that I'd felt a little uncomfortable. It wasn't the people in the store who made it so. I'd never really thought that much about how much of a negative atmosphere there is around plus-size fashion. I'd been so immersed in it that I didn't notice know that being in a place that's the complete opposite could feel so good.I recommend anyone, and everyone, who wears plus sizes to shop here. The people are like the clothes: Fantastic and one of a kind. Total gems.

Cake was a dream!!I've wanted to do a style session with @catpolivoda ever since she started offering them. I was in Minneapolis for work and had the opportunity to finally go. It was worth every minute and every penny. Cat's guidance enabled me to reexamine what I actually like and NOT through the lens of "flattering," but through the lens of how to style and wear pieces. Together, we discovered what I love. Cat's framework helped me evaluate what actually makes me happy. I bought so much that it had to get mailed back home!This store is an amazing safe space. If life brings you to Minneapolis, RUN TO CAKE AND TO CAT! And if you can't make it IRL, PLEASE scroll through their online shop and make something previously loved your own.Shop fat-owned, shop woman-owned, shop queer-owned!

Service at this store is so awful. They do not treat customers with any respect. The owner of the store is very flippant about things and does not go out of her way to make sure the customer has what they need. I was very disappointed in the store

Be warned. Read all the reviews. Believe them. Pros: the store is neat, tidy, uncluttered and the clothes are clean and pressed. No creepy "used" smell that some re-stores get. Cons: A visit to this store was depressingly negative. These people do not buy and sell clothes. They buy and sell a social statement with a side of snark. It's plastered on their walls. It's in their stringent and judgemental buy/sell policies and it's in the staff's sneering underbelly of an attitude the moment you walk in the door. Hey. The cause is important. Love that they stand tall for fat people. But my plea is to do it with dignity and pride. Make me want to be a part of you! March in a parade. Wear the ribbon. Sit on your elected officials doorstep. Post on social media.... And yes, buy and sell fat clothes. But do it with a smile on your face and exude some honest joy for working hard for your cause. I want to join that movement. Not the one with a chip on their shoulder.

Love the idea. Terrible store. They are so picky about the clothing they buy, but then the items in store are outdates, stained or pilled. This store still requires you to wear a mask. There has been so much research that masks don't work. I think the employees use the masks so they can make faces behind them.

Absolutely not worth your time trying to resell items here. I love the mission and vision of this place, but was offered close to nothing for brand new items that still had tags on them. I also really didn't find anything "fashionable", "cute", or in style here which was really disappointing. Staff were also very unapproachable and unfriendly. You will have better luck selling your stuff on Poshmark or FB Marketplace.