10/22/2026
She didn’t just put her name on the sign. She put her heart into everything behind it. 💜
If you've ever met Robin, you know she's not the kind of person who does anything halfway. Especially when there's food involved. But the story of The Cake Lady didn't begin with a storefront, a business plan, or even a sign.
It began with a love of cooking and making people happy through food.
For Robin, food has always been about more than what ends up on the plate. It's about the people gathered around it, the memories made over a meal, and that wonderful feeling when someone takes a bite of something you've made and their whole face lights up.
Through the years, life took her in different directions. There were challenges, changes, and chapters she probably never could have predicted. Along the way, she built a life with Mark, and eventually, her journey brought her to Zanti's Deli. And somewhere in that journey, something clicked.
What had always been a passion became something bigger. An opportunity to pour her creativity, determination, and love of feeding people into a business of her own.
The Cake Lady Deli & Desserts wasn't simply a new name. It was Robin's next chapter. A chance to build on the familiar deli favorites people already loved while giving her passion for baking and desserts a place to shine. And she hasn't built that chapter alone.
TJ has become an important part of the story, bringing his own creativity, talent, and ideas into the kitchen. Together, they've continued creating the kind of food that keeps people coming back, whether it's a favorite sandwich, a homemade specialty, or one of those Gooey Butter Cakes that makes you forget you were only stopping in for lunch. 😂
Today, when you walk into The Cake Lady, you're walking into more than a deli or dessert shop. You're walking into a piece of Robin's story. The years of learning, hard work, and unexpected turns. The recipes, the relationships, and the people who helped make it possible.
And yes, there's a little bit of stubborn determination mixed in there, too. We suspect Robin would agree. 😉
The name on the sign might be The Cake Lady, but the heart behind it is Robin.
So the next time you stop in, say hello. Ask her about her story. And maybe grab something sweet while you're there. Because around here, there's always another chapter being written. And it's usually delicious.
💜 Come see The Cake Lady where we always let you eat cake.
