Hanover, PA — Chef Amanda Wiles, owner of The Cake Bar, Hanover’s premiere cake shop, has announced she is officially looking to sell the business. This decision is not rooted in hardship, but in success — a purposeful next step for a business owner who has built a thriving downtown destination and is now ready for a more flexible schedule and increased time with her family.
Since opening in 2018, The Cake Bar has become a beloved staple in downtown Hanover, known for its signature cakes by the slice, cookies, custom special-occasion cakes made to order, and a full barista bar. Chef Wiles and Chef Jeremy Schaffner bring over 20 years of cake and pastry experience, contributing to the shop’s reputation for high-quality products, creativity, and consistency.
“This is a proud moment, not a sad one,” said Chef Amanda Wiles. “The Cake Bar has been an incredible chapter of my life, and I’m so grateful for the community support. Now I’m ready for a new season — one where I can be more present for my family and have a schedule that allows for more balance. I want to keep the shop open and continue serving the community until the day we pass the torch.”
The Cake Bar is located at 22 Carlisle Street, Hanover, PA 17331, in the heart of Main Street Hanover’s designated downtown district. That means the next owner will have access to Main Street Hanover resources, including business support, promotion, and connections to help them successfully transition into the space and downtown community.
“Working with Amanda as a downtown partner has been phenomenal,” said Moriah Tyler, Executive Director of Main Street Hanover. “Her passion for the community and commitment to providing high-quality products is immeasurable. The Cake Bar is a shining example of what’s possible in downtown Hanover, and we’re excited to support the next owner as they continue this successful legacy.”
Chef Wiles also credits downtown Hanover’s collaborative business environment as a key part of The Cake Bar’s success.
“One of the things I love most about being downtown is the foot traffic and the way businesses support each other,” Wiles added. “In this building alone, we get customers from Vault and Timeline — and they get customers from us. It doesn’t feel like you’re doing it alone here.”
The shop will remain open while the sale is underway. To ensure quality and manageable scheduling during the transition, custom cake orders will now be accepted up to two months in advance.
Business Listing Information
The Cake Bar
22 Carlisle Street, Hanover, PA 17331
Listing ID: PAYK2095754
Asking Price: $134,999
Details:
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and thriving bakery and cake shop with a Barista bar, located in the heart of growing downtown Hanover, Pennsylvania. This turnkey business includes all equipment, small wares, the business name, and social media accounts — including an impressive 15,000 engaged followers.
The leased space is approximately 1,300 square feet, heated and air conditioned, with a comfortable dine-in area and free off-street parking, a valuable amenity in a downtown setting. With strong brand recognition, consistent foot traffic, and room to grow, this business is ideally positioned for an owner-operator or investor seeking a proven concept.
Listing Agent: Sites Reality, Inc
Bradley Shafer
Email: bshafer@sitesrealtyinc.com
Cell: 717-870-3608