This is my second time ordering from this Southeast Asian dessert shop!…read more Coconut Pandan Cake: I'm not a big fan of pandan, but this one had a very gentle and soothing aroma. The cake itself is light and delicate, the cream is smooth and not too sweet, and the coconut sauce on top is like glutinous rice, with a sticky texture and a satisfying sweetness. Tiramisu: Although not Southeast Asian, it's equally excellent! The coffee infused the cake, and the cream was smooth and creamy. Personally, I think it would be even better if it were a little more bitter.

I'm still giving 5 stars because the taste of the cake is most important to me, but just FYI be…read morecareful with the cake if you order one and it's for an event where aesthetics are very important. We have had 2 occasions where the (absolutely delicious) pandan coconut cake got a little dented or melted/partly destroyed. The first time we kind of just overlooked it because maybe it was bumped during the car ride or something, but the second time the layers of the cake were actually collapsing and it seemed like the top might slide off, and there were no real bumps during the car ride. The one time we ordered the ube cake this didn't happen, and I think I recall it came with a stiff plastic sheet around it to help with structural integrity. For some reason this wasn't there for the pandan cakes, but maybe for the future it should always be there because these cakes are so soft and fluffy.

Best customized cakes in Boston/Cambridge area! Absolutely loved my graduation cake. She is very…read moretalented and transformed my vague ideas into a real artwork!

The cake was awesome - I found some ideas online and Micaela made it even better - she also went an…read moreextra mile and made a baby wear a hat from our actual baby photos, made a cake background match our crib sheet, made cats look like our actual cats - can't be happier! Thank you, Micaela!

Be aware that you will be taking a risk if you order a cake by Noel. Unfortunately there is no way…read moreto guarantee you will have your cake, and this is unacceptable given payment is required upfront. We exchanged multiple emails about my order and delivery, and I was given a timeframe. The day of, timeframe has passed and I don't have a cake for my plans. I called him and he had no idea what I was asking about. Then said my order was lost in his emails and not even made despite our exchanges. I was excited about seeing and tasting his work, but I cannot recommend that someone risk their plans in his hands.

I really wanted to love Noel and work with him for my wedding. We ordered a gluten free cake to…read moretaste, and the textures were all wrong: crumbly sponge, hard to cut frosting, and the filling (while delicious mexican chocolate) was almost a saving grace, was thick to cut. It is important to me to support local businesses and work with a fellow Latino for as many of my vendors as possible, so I was disappointed when this was the result with Noel. It was also awkward. One of the first emails asked him on a Monday if it would be possible to do a tasting that weekend, or what tasting schedules are / how he does them. He responded more than a week later saying "I don't do tastings on such short notice." No details provided on how he does them.

Had them for a couple of birthdays - and they do custom, amazing, crazy cakes! Sky is the limit!read more

I ordered a custom cake for a baby shower about a week and a half before the event. Kyoko was very…read moreresponsive. I sent her a few pictures of what I had in mind, and she was able to customize a cake within my budget that still kept the theme of the pictures that I sent. I selected the lemon cake with the strawberry preserve filling and it was a huge hit at the baby shower. The cake looked and tasted great. I would 100% recommend this bakery!

Soul Cake is absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!! We highly recommend Soul Cake for your elopement or wedding…read more Not only is the cake a work of art for the eyes--but the flavors and textures are expertly combined to feel as celebratory as the event. Our elopement cake was almost too beautiful to cut into, but we're glad we did. We chose the lemon raspberry buttercream, and we highly recommend this flavor, too! The lemon curd and raspberry fillings were so fresh, and the buttercream was perfect: airy, creamy, and not at all too sweet. Coordinating with Gayoung was simple, and we really appreciate how much time, care, and expertise went into making our wedding cake so beautiful. You'll be so happy with your choice--we enthusiastically recommend Soul Cake! Photo Credit: Castillo Holliday Photo + Film

If you want a cake that is a work of art that people will remember forever, this is the place from…read morewhich to order! We wanted a cake to celebrate my mom's 100th birthday celebration and we needed something that she could see with her limited eyesight. The cake was exquisite -- both aesthetically and gastronomically. Every guest asked where we got the cake. I wish that I had recorded the chorus of "oohs and aahs" that accompanied the introduction so that the artist/bakers at Soul Cake could have experienced it. The main cake was a delicious lemon raspberry that everyone raved about and we supplemented with a double chocolate cake, that was equally appreciated. Soul Cake delivered our cake on a holiday -- 7/4 -- which was so helpful! Thank you for what you do. Our experience was unparalleled.

Lyndell's Bakery is a Boston staple! They serve up your favorite American classics. Would…read moredefinitely recommend their moons of course, and their cupcakes. With their decadent moist cakes & dreamy frostings, everything they make is absolutely delicious. Keep in mind, their treats are all incredibly decadent, so they will definitely satisfy any sugar cravings. Also, their staff are just as sweet as their treats. Really kind folks all around. Highly recommend giving them a try! There is a reason everyone and their moms love Lyndell's, so go see for yourself.

Made a stop at Lyndell's Bakery, and I am so glad we did/ Haven't been in a long time, and it was…read morejust as good as I remember. Made you sure pull a number for service! The cookies are fantasy, and the cream pie was soooo good. They don't have many old-school bakeries around like they used to. This one was opened in 1887, so you know it's good! They did mention they are moving to the larger space on the corner, so expect even more and better things from Lyndell's once that is complete!

This is the cutest little bakery with breads and pastries with an Asian twist to them. I came here…read moreon a Saturday afternoon and there were some seats available. I ordered a garlic cheese bread which had a lot of cream cheese filling but also a bit of honey glaze with the garlic seasoning. It was an amazing balance of sweet and savory. I also ordered a sweet potato latte which unfortunately you cannot control the sugar level but was still pretty tasty. They were sweet enough to give me their wifi password so I could do some work while I was there. To go I also ordered a gochujang sticky bun and a black sesame cookie. The cookie was perfectly nutty but a little too fragile? It broke apart and crushed a little too easily. The gochujang sticky bun was an interesting flavor. I could almost do with a little more gochujang for a stronger kick but the spicy flavor is definitely there.

Adorable bakery that just opened its door officially! It smells absolutely incredible when you walk…read morein. I came during lunchtime and I smelled a combination of fresh bread, garlic, and chocolate. There's a handful of seats to lounge around and a small selection of baked goods available. Delivery isn't currently available yet and milk bread donuts were all sold out but I'm going to come earlier next time to grab some. The milk punch was extremely refreshing and aesthetic to drink from. The garlic bread was also super doughy and savory! Staff were also very friendly and welcoming. Going to rave about this bakery to all my friends now.

Oakleaf is the cutest little cafe to WFH! Their coffee is great, but be warned the quantity they…read moregive is huge. Baristas are always super friendly and helpful, and there's usually seating if it's not a busy day in the winter. I'd recommend bringing headphones since it can get a bit noisy but the windows and light floors make it a pleasant experience. Highly recommend ordering their chocolate chip cookie!

So glad I decided to stop by Oakleaf, this cafe had one of the best lattes I've tried! It's super…read morefun and cute when you walk in with some seating. They have a ton of options for syrups and flavors to customize your drinks. I decided to go with pistachio which I highly recommend. I'll definitely need to stop by again and try one of their pastries and baked goods!

Sara made a special football-shaped cake for my son's birthday when I called her only a day and a…read morehalf prior to needing it. I had just flown in to Boston from Arizona. Although it was my son's birthday, I had had mainly flown in to watch him play football that Saturday. I realized I could not take a cake with me to the game because I was going directly to the post-game venue afterward (and had no vehicle). I needed to find someone who could whip up a delicious cake AND deliver it. Oh boy. It was already after 5pm that Thursday when I got to my hotel. What to do? I got on Yelp and went through reviews. All the local bakeries were listed, but The Spunky Baker stood out because of its name and because delivery was available. Maybe my day was saved?!! Sara made a 3-layered chocolate cake in the shape of a football with raspberry cream/raspberry compote filling between each layer and iced it with a delicious light cream frosting. Everyone loved it, the players, the parents... and Sara also made a couple dozen matching cupcakes. The leftovers were really appreciated by some lucky students later that night.

Sarah made a beautiful animal theme cake for my son's first birthday. My wife told her that she…read moreneed a two tier animal theme cake with cute animals on it. Sara is so creative and her ideas and inputs made that cake spectacular and also made my wife super happy. She told me that cake exceeds her expectations and was so thrilled.The first tier is a vanilla and raspberry filling cake and second tier is a red velvet cake with cream cheese filling..it was delicious.. the kids at the party were all over the cake touching those animal figures and telling my wife that " I need that giraffe' ' I want the lion '!!! It was really hard for their parents to keep them away till cake cutting ceremony .. Sara also made a dozen cupcakes to go along with the theme. Thank you Sara and we are so happy that we met u..

My mom swears by this place. She always wants to go here when it comes to birthdays or events…read more Their sprinkle cupcake with white buttercream frosting is delicious. Lots of flavors and they do all types of sweets. You can order ahead and pickup at the store.

We were blown away by the wonder of the bakery! Our daughter's wedding shower was in Boston and we…read morehad gluten-free guests. Often that invokes worry, but not when party favors is making the cake. They were professional, spot on with their recommendations and the styling and taste of the cake was beyond our expectation. Would definitely recommend!