Apparently, Americans can’t get enough of Nothing Bundt Cakes, the bakery chain that has just been named America’s favorite food brand for the second year in a row! The popular franchise known for its handcrafted, ring-shaped Bundt cakes first dethroned the restaurant staple Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in 2025 and hasn’t looked back.
As Delish reports, both Technomic and Nation’s Restaurant News named Nothing Bundt Cakes America’s favorite chain—not only taking the overall top spot, but also earning high marks for service and hospitality, ambiance, food, and convenience. Currently, the chain has 800 locations nationwide and is understandably reveling in the honor. “Every day, our teams pour care, creativity and passion into every bakery visit, and it’s thanks to their dedication — and the loyalty of our guests — that we’ve received this recognition,” said CEO Dolf Berle. “We’re proud to help people find a reason to celebrate every day, whether it’s a small act of care for themselves, a thoughtful surprise for a friend or sharing joy with family and colleagues.”
Nothing Bundt Cakes was founded by two moms back in 1997 and serves a selection of—you guessed it—Bundt cakes in a variety of sizes and flavors from bite-sized Bundtinis to full cakes, featuring rich cream cheese frosting, high-quality ingredients like real butter and cream cheese, and a signature “nostalgia with a wink” aesthetic, serving celebrations from birthdays to corporate events with both classic and seasonal flavors. Perhaps what keeps people so infatuated with the chain is that they’re always rolling out new flavors in time with the changing seasons, from thoughtful holiday flavors to limited-time collabs with big brands.
Shockingly, the rest of the list of the top 10 favorite chains mostly comprised coffee franchises, including 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee, Scooters Coffee, and Dutch Bros Coffee, in addition to Honey Baked Ham Co., Jersey Mike’s, and perpetual favorite Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse still making the top ten.
And that’s not all! Nothing Bundt Cakes is celebrating its new accolade in a big way—customers can take advantage of the chain’s limited-time Buy One Bundlet, Get One FREE offer, available next month by using the code BOGOFEB26 from February 16-22 at participating bakeries. Plus, the chain is hosting a VIP sweepstakes where three winners will receive a trip to Dallas for a behind-the-scenes visit to the chain’s headquarters and Bundt Labs. You can enter online for your chance to win.
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