Bahamas Rum Cake Factory
Price
Free
Duration
20-30 minutes
Best Ages
All ages
About
The Bahamas Rum Cake Factory is one of those quick, sweet stops that doesn't require much time but adds a delicious memory to your Nassau trip. Located on East Bay Street, this is the original home of what was officially designated the "Official Rum Cake of the Bahamas" in 2014, and they've been baking from this same location since 2000.
The experience is simple: walk in, sample multiple flavors of rum cake (free and generous), browse the selection, and buy your favorites. It's a retail bakery, not a factory tour, so don't expect an elaborate production walkthrough. But the cakes are legitimately delicious, and the sampling process is fun for the whole family.
For kids, the chocolate and coconut flavors are the winners — they have minimal rum flavor and taste like incredibly moist, rich cake. The traditional and pineapple varieties have more noticeable rum but are still mild enough that many kids enjoy them. The staff is friendly and happy to cut additional samples if kids want to compare flavors.
The cakes come in sizes ranging from 4-ounce minis ($12) to large gift boxes ($30+). The minis travel well in carry-on luggage and make excellent gifts for teachers, neighbors, and grandparents back home. Buy at the factory store rather than at the airport or hotel shops — you'll pay significantly less for the same product.
This is a 20-30 minute stop at most, making it perfect filler between bigger activities. It's near the Paradise Island bridge, so it works naturally as a stop on the way to or from Atlantis and Paradise Island. The shop is air-conditioned — always a bonus in Nassau.
Hours are Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday 10 AM to 3 PM. No reservation needed.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Not Available
Kid Meals
Not Available
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Any time during opening hours. Less crowded in the early morning before cruise ship passengers arrive.
Wait Times
No wait. Walk in, sample, and shop at your own pace.
Nearby Food
The factory is on East Bay Street near the Paradise Island bridge. Marina Village at Atlantis is a 10-minute drive across the bridge. Downtown Nassau restaurants are 5-10 minutes west.
Why Kids Love It
Kids might not expect to love a rum cake factory, but the free samples win everyone over. The Official Rum Cake of the Bahamas comes in multiple flavors, and several are kid-appropriate (the chocolate and coconut varieties have minimal rum flavor). The small retail shop is colorful and fun to explore, with cakes in every size from tiny samples to elaborate gift boxes.
Kids enjoy the sampling process — tasting different flavors and picking their favorite. The whole visit is quick (20-30 minutes), sweet (literally), and provides an excellent souvenir to bring home for grandparents and neighbors. It's the kind of low-key stop that works perfectly between bigger activities.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Free samples of multiple flavors are available — try before you buy
- The coconut and chocolate flavors are the most kid-friendly (less rum flavor)
- Buy at the factory store for the best prices — the same cakes cost more at airport shops and hotels
- The mini cakes travel well in carry-on luggage and make great take-home gifts
- This is a quick 20-30 minute stop — pair it with another nearby activity
What to Bring
- Appetite for cake samples
- Cash or card for purchases
- Insulated bag if buying on a hot day
- Gift list (these make excellent souvenirs)
- Nothing else needed — it's a quick shop visit
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
Free to visit and sample.
Rum cakes: $12-30 depending on size.
Budget $20-40 for take-home gifts.
Kids can sample the non-rum flavors.
Tips to Save
- Free samples are generous — you can taste multiple flavors without buying.
- The mini cakes (4 oz) make affordable gifts at around $12 each.
- Buy the mixed flavor packs for the best variety per dollar.