From the get go, my fiancée and I planned our wedding to be unusual and whimsical, that meant…read morebreaking a lot of traditions, including what to do for dessert. We wanted something unusual for a wedding that would leave an impression. Valeria delivered on that goal and then some. Most of my guests had never even heard of a mousse cake before, and now I think for many it's their new favorite dessert. The little cakes I asked for were colorful and beautifully decorated in exactly the colors and shapes I requested, they added a wonderful touch to the presentation and vibe of the wedding. They were of course also delicious, both the regular ones and the gluten free ones. Speaking of gluten free. We had multiple gluten free guests including the maid of honor, Valeriya took care to make sure that the gluten free cakes were kept properly separated to avoid cross contamination, she also managed to make them a different shape and color than the others to make them easy to spot, while somehow managing to keep them beautifully on theme. Our gluten free guests were floored by how tasty they were. Valeriya manages to make a wonderful gluten free dessert that avoids the common shortcomings of a lot of gluten free baked goods, and that really brought an extra spark of joy to our guests. I could go on but long story short, I recommend From V with Love Cakes 100 times over. We went with the strawberry vanilla bean and for gluten free the raspberry pistachio flavors and loved both, but she has many others to choose from to match your tastes and occasion. I will hopefully never get married again, but I'm sure to have other big events in my future, and I'll plan to reach out to V for all of them.

Very disappointing experience for a birthday cake order for my little one. She completely messed up…read morethe custom cake toppers I ordered. Even though I shared the exact placement she cut up the name and stuck them to the cake board by removing the backing which she wasn't even supposed to remove. She even missed one letter from the name during pickup and didn't even notice until my husband pointed out. I would have appreciated if they reached out to me if the toppers were confusing. The cake was also disappointing since the jelly part didn't thaw even though it was picked up at 12 PM and was in the fridge(not freezer) until 5:15 PM and then it was completely outside until 7 PM. The jelly part was very hard to cut and such a waste of money, since I paid for a premium mousse cake. I have two stars because she agreed for the partial refund for the messed up topper. The refund was only after I reached out to her about the cake after our party. I have added the inspiration and the output(name changed for privacy).

Amazing custom theme cakes and cupcakes. Wonderful organic cobblers. They make your favorite…read moreflavor cake and filling. Customer service is very important to us. You will always be our first priority.

Meeting Gracie, baker/owner of Grayseas Pies, was a wonderful convergence yesterday (10/24/21)…read more First heard of Gracie venturing out with her successful pies and pop up collaborations from fellow Yelp Elite/IGer friend, Wendy K. I missed out on a previous event hosted at Musang, but lucked out this time with a pre-order placed for pickup on Sunday afternoon. Often these baked goods are sold out pronto. Thankfully, there were no sports events scheduled, but freeway traffic was dense, trying to arrive in time, and dodge the forecasted bomb cyclone deluge. The pop up was hosted at Archipelago in Seattle's Hillman City where I received warm greetings from both Gracie plus Archipelago's Chef Aaron and Amber with their young child. Shortly thereafter even Wendy K was there too. Convergence of all these individuals truly made my day. This pop up was also a collaboration for Filipino American History Month. Her Calabasa Pie was baked with squash from local Filpino farmers and spice mix crafted with Archipelago. Delicious and with such depth of flavor! The paired beverage was from Enroot, a sparkling cold brew tea with apple lemon, cayenne, and yerbe mate. Side note : founded by Brad Pitt to help support the James Beard Foundation. Pairing beverage with dessert to highlight tasting notes was brilliant. And the unique sticker provided in the pop up package was inspired by Amber at Archipelago and created by the Ninang Nunu line available through Etsy. Yet another supportive, creative Filipino artist! Gracie of Grayseas Pies also raises donations through sales to benefit social justice organizations. The overall cross pollination and collaborative spirit among so many individuals in the local community is something I can truly support. The enthusiasm and genuine baking with love is truly apparent. Keep up with future Grayseas Pies pop up events and collaborations through www.grayseaspies.com and/or via IG @grayseas.pies

It's no secret to people who know me that I like to support small local businesses, particularly…read moreAsian owned. If I find a business that gives back that means even more to me. That's Grayseas wrapped into one little Filipino Woman owned business. I believe everyone one of her pop up a certain amount of proceeds have been donated to various foundations. on top of that she's genuinely one of the sweetest people I've met. So gracious and welcoming. I had been following Grayseas pop ups on Instagram thanks to fellow Yelpers Bryan K, Nelson L and another friend Ray for awhile but timing and location didn't always work. Until I was visiting my dad's on a weekend where the pick up was at The Station coffee house on Beacon Hill. The majority of the time you'll find her picks at minority or women owned businesses. This particular pop up she and another baker were doing a fundraiser for Filipinx Food Seattle documentary. I had pre ordered three of her pocket pies. The flavors were Peach Mango, Elote and Alex Pie a tribute to her brother (strawberry cream Oreo). So delicious!! What I like most about her flavors are that they aren't overly sweet. She doesn't do savory often so if you see one jump on it. My favorite that day was the elote!! So far one of my favorite Filipino inspired flavors has been the calamansi meringue and I'm not usually a meringue person. The pick up was at Hood Famous in the ID another Filipino Woman Owned business. Loved the unique tartness of the calamansi also if you have seen how small calamansi are you would understand how much work went into this one. My sister in law is Filipino and my brother is always trying Filipino recipes so whenever I get one of Gracie's pies that is influenced with Filipino flavors I'll save some to share with them. For the entire month of October Filipino American History Month Gracie did collaborations and pick ups at a number of Filipino owned businesses around town. A portion of proceeds for all sales in October are going to the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns. The pies were paired with Enroot Tea another Filipino owned business. I was able to pick up two of the five offerings. The pick ups I was able to get were the cassava langka at Musang and the Kalabasa pie at Archipelago. Both were delicious and ingredients I hadn't had before also loved the teas and can't wait to buy more. Each pairing also had stickers created specifically for each location pick up by artist @ninangnuni What I reallu loved was reading the stories behind the reason she selected each location. Can't wait to share the pics from Seattle Restaurant Weeks menu by Grayseas.

My god! This place was busyyyyyyyyyy. Based from my observation, a lot people like to order…read morecatering from this place. From big tray of chicken wings to fried rice, they have plenty of items which I'll order next time if I'm hosting a party. The grilled pork banh mi was excellent overall. The pork was flavorful and well-seasoned, the fillings were fresh and balanced, and everything came together nicely. The only downside was the baguette, it wasn't as crunchy as I prefer. That said, the overall taste was still very satisfying, and it's definitely a banh mi I'd recommend. If you're someone who likes the traditional banh mi then I'd recommend the House Special, which was the 3 kind of hams with pork or chicken of your choice.

As I mentioned in my review a few years ago, this has been my go-to Vietnamese deli for many, many…read moreyears. I moved to Arizona a few years back, and I have to admit--I truly miss this little gem. I returned today, and nothing has changed. Same great, honest service. Good sandwiches and a fantastic selection of pre-cooked foods! If I could, I'd fill my whole suitcase with their meatball sandwiches, tofu sandwiches, and BBQ sandwiches. Everything is wonderfully authentic, including traditional dishes like canh chua, thịt kho, and stir-fried noodles. Come out and support your local business owner--places like this are rare and worth holding onto.

When I tell you... BEST CAKES IN SEATTLE/all of WA! I've been to other states and they don't make…read morethem like Cakes of Paradise, well besides Hawaii itself. Our family favorites are Chantilly, Guava and Pineapple Delight. We come for everyone's birthdays and pretty much every holiday or special occasions. We come so much, I still don't know why they don't offer a little discount/rewards for their utmost and loyal customers. So they see our family once-three times a month with a lovely cake order. I remember when they had a location down in Renton too or sold a variety of their cake slices down at the Renton Uwajimaya! Their Seattle location is very convenient for anyone coming from north or south. They offer a variety of different desserts as well, along with coffee/other drinks too. Very laid back place to purchase from and workers are fast with what you need to get picked up or to purchase. I've always recommended Cakes of Paradise to everyone who asks for a recommendation or to new family/friends visiting Seattle. You will always satisfy your sweet tooth with them!

First time here, and I was honestly so excited because I'm obsessed with guava cake!…read more For a Hawaiian spot, I was expecting a really chill, welcoming Hawaiian vibe, but unfortunately, that wasn't my experience. The worker seemed like he really didn't want to be there and came across as short and rude. The customer in front of me even picked up on the vibe and said to him, "You seem like you're having a rough day." I wasn't going to let that ruin my excitement, though! I left with the guava cake, coconut/pineapple cake, and rainbow cake. I also tried the guava donuts and maple bars. The desserts themselves were what I came for, and it's unfortunate that my first experience was affected by catching a worker on what seemed to be an "off" day. Hopefully, next time the experience matches the laid-back, welcoming Hawaiian atmosphere I was expecting.

Oh I wish I came here sooner. I heard of this place for years but never got around to coming, and…read moreI've really missed out. The cakes were so light and fluffy and not too sweet. The dough part of the Ube donut was so chewy and pillowy, and they didn't skimp on the filling. I will have to come back and try more of their offerings very soon. The lady who took my order was very kind and prompt. 3% charge for credit card but none for debit.

The best turon in Seattle hands down! There are so many delectable treats to be had-- from the…read moretraditional morning donuts to Filipino o bakery staples like Pandesal, Spanish bread, ensaymada, empanada, hopia. But the one I keep coming back to, the one no other places comes close with is their Turon. I wish I had a photo, but nothing compares to the explosive fresh flavors of ripe plantain bananas, ripe jackfruit, brown Sugar on crunchy lumpia wrapper. The best there is in Seattle! And the kindest nicest warmest service! Delite, please do not ever ever go away!

My go to spot for durian pandan cake. The cake is packed with sweet durian. They also have great…read morecream puff there. I believe it is $16 for a dozen which not bad and it's a pretty good size cream puff. The cream is not to sweet just perfect where you won't feel sick eating but wanting more. Service is always friendly and clean store. Will always be my go to spot if I wanted Asian style cake.

The standing floral arrangement that I had ordered was beautifully done. They were able to…read moreaccommodate my arrangement, as I called in on a Tuesday afternoon for an arrangement to be delivered on Thursday. Was so happy with the short notice. Would come back for sure

I love Flour Box and I definitely think it's worth trying IF you're dedicated enough to try. Their…read moredonuts are undoubtably delicious and pretty, but their line most days are LONG. They release weekly flavors and have yet to put out a flavor I didn't love. Though, don't sleep on their other baked goods or drinks either. If you wanted to enjoy your donuts right away, they have a really cute outdoor seating area as well. The line is no joke though. They're only open Thursday-Sunday until sold out, which they do every day. Make sure you check their Instagram to stay updated on the line status and whether you're still able to join it or not. Their line is especially long when they have savory flavors. On these days, I'd recommend going before opening and waiting rather than coming after. Sometimes it's already too late by then. The staff are all amazing and do their best to serve you as quickly as possible, but it will still require quite a bit of waiting. Highly recommend Flour Box if you want to but come early and be prepared to wait.

Swung by Flour Box again this time on a Friday around 11AM and the wait was a breezy 25 mins to get…read moreto the front. There were still plenty of donuts for everyone in line at the time, but they also keep their status updated on their Instagram so you can swing later in the day if you're local. The flavors at Flour Box rotate so there are 4 options at a time and there's usually at least one that'll resonate, but the consistent through line is the dough is always pillowy soft and uber fluffy. I was a big fan of the genmaicha and pineapple flavors, but as a coconut hater, pleasantly surprised by that one as well. Definitely recommend just sampling at least one of each if you're lining up anyways, but you can skip the line if you place a mass bulk order. They also had zucchini bread with whipped butter and it had a satisfying, sugary crunch on the top. The bread was still warm, super moist and the fattiness of the whipped butter was the perfect extra richness.

Such a wonderful place for fresh yummy cake. Have never had a bad flavor. This used to be every…read moreones birthday cake on their special day when I worked in Georgetown,

Pros: + Amazing cake flavors - alwasy unique/out of the box…read morevarietes + My favorite flavors: London Fog and the Pistacchio Rose + Generous slices: Yes, each slice is as big as my head, so there is always more than enough to share + Flavorful without being too sweet Cons - Limited parking - Long wait times for some of the more crowded flavors - Popular flavors can sell out overtime IG: AndTheNextAdventureBegins

We've been driving by this for a while now and almost every time we say to each other, "we gotta…read moretry that out". Well we finally made it! Small converted home type of establishment. Not much space on-premises but they have a number of fridges to take pies away. They specialize in southern pies. Specifically sweet potato pie. So we had to try one of those. If you don't want to commit to a full-sized pie, they have smaller "medium" pies that are perfect for 1 or 2 people to just dig into. We went this route so we could try more. Got a sweet potato pie, key lime chess, peach cobbler, and buttermilk. Seems like everyone had their own favorite. Our girls liked the peach cobbler, I liked the key lime, our boys liked the sweet potato pie and wife liked the buttermilk. They sell at a premium price, but they also contain premium joy! Needless to say, they do a fantastic job, are super friendly, and Bill Hart "The Pie Guy" came out and gave stickers to our kids. Gotta try it! We'll be stopping by more often now!

This was our first time here and it was worth finding this place. There are many varieties of…read moredesserts and pie. The hardest part was choosing. The lady in the shop was wonderful. She was informative and a delight to talk with about the different desserts. it's a nice little shop and she makes you feel at home. The wonderful smell gets your attention as soon as you get close to this place. The prices are a lithe high but I totally support the genius baker creating these unique treats.