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Word of the Day – Cakeage

By April 13, 2023Word of the Day

Cakeage (noun)

kay-kij

a fee charged by a restaurant for serving a cake brought in from outside.

Cakeage is modeled on corkage, which is a fee charged when patrons bring their own wine or liquor to a restaurant.

Example sentences

“The server wanted $20 for cakeage, more than the cake cost!”

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