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Cakes by Karen

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The cake that was made with buttercream icing and not fondant (my choice) with writing
Jasmine G.

Was looking everywhere for a butt cake! And found it here ... a bit pricey but worth your money! and the actual cake inside made perfectly. They are very good at giving you advice on how to do the cake but whatever you wanna do they can do it! I got my cake with buttercream and not fondant to try and reduce the price and they were fine with that as long as I knew it would look like the butt had cellulite. But it still came out very smooth looking and had the inside in an Oreo kind of flavor which was chocolate cake and creme and it was fire!! ‍ They were very polite and I kept changing my mind but they were very patient with me as well. Also I was able to call and email pictures to make it all so much easier!

Apple fritter
Jaclyn W.

I stopped in to try this bakery today. Everything was really fresh and good. I asked the girl working what she recommended because it was my first time. She recommended the apple fritter and this donut with chocolate drizzle on top. I really enjoyed both of them, they are not overly sweet, and the dough was fresh and cooked really nicely. I also tried the chocolate cupcake with buttercream on top, and that was also delicious. I think my favorite thing about this bakery is they have reasonable prices and they have gluten-free which you don't see at many locations. My three items were $5

Lemon & raspberry mousse cake
Jessica W.

This is my second experience with Cakes by Karen and they have both been great. They did my wedding cake last year, working with me to get the look and flavors I wanted. They also helped me with a specialty surprise groom cake to look like an Air Jordan show, and they did a an amazing job. It got so many compliments at the wedding. This past weekend I ordered a heart shaped cake to celebrate my sisters engagement. I sent them picture examples from Pinterest and they recreated exactly as I'd hoped. It was a lemon cake with raspberry mousse, and it was a huge hit at the party.

This cake was beautiful and delicious - exactly what we wanted! We provided an inspo photo from Pinterest and she nailed it.

Chocolate and vanilla cake with raspberry filling and buttercream frosting

The staff was so helpful and kind as we selected a cake for my daughter's baby shower. My daughter wanted a heart vintage looking cake. The cake looked beautiful and tasted amazing. I will definitely come back!

a pool table with pool balls and cues

Less than a week out from my dad's surprise party (on Easter weekend btw) we called to ask if the could do a realistic pool table cake. When I say that cakes by Karen showed up, I mean it with everything in me. They had no problem going for it and worked with us on giving us the inner frosting and cake we wanted even though the majority of the cake was going to have to be fondant. Multiple people asked where it came from and it was a hit.

This is my reference photo!
Shakiah T.

Wow! Wow! Wow!!! Cakes by Karen is the best bakery experience I've had in a long time! They are very polite over the phone. Very attentive! Very nice clean place! They did exactly what I asked, it came out perfectly! I gave a photo and they copied it exactly! I am beyond pleased! Oh and the cake was moist soft extremely yummy for the first time there is no cake left to take home

An idea of what the cake looked like.
Stacy D.

Biggest thank you to cakes by Karen. Came here to have a two tier dino cake for our son's 5th bday party. I provided an idea and picture of what we would like the cake to look like. It came out Amazing!!! Bottom tier was chocolate with strawberry filling, top tier was Banana with Fresh Banana filling. We got rave reviews on the Banana at the party. We couldn't be more happy with the outcome. The cake was the perfect shade of green, as the birthday boy wanted a green cake. Lol the staff was amazing. When we went to go pick up the cake, the cake box was sturdy!!! Big plus, since you are getting a custom cake made. We'll be for sure for the next bday celebration!!

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The best cake i have ever eaten.. The butter cream frosting was perfect. Everyone remarked at how beautiful and delicious the cake was.

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This is my go to shop for all special day cakes. Would not go anywhere else. Amazing products and great customer service.

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Order was prepared on time and tasted good. The workers were professional and very friendly.

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Have order here the last 2 family events and we found our new go to! Cakes are DELICIOUS and so cute! Highly recommend

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3.6(65 reviews)
1.4 mi
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I wanted to treat my girlfriend for her birthday, so I ordered a large tray of shrimp salad, and by…read morethe time the party started, it was gone. Everyone wanted to know who made the shrimp salad. The staff was friendly and accommodated my on-spot request. They have other delicious cakes, cookies, tuna, etc I can't wait to go back and try other salads on the menu.

Updating my review as I visited a few weeks ago and was very happy with my visit!…read more They completely renovated their store and it looks wonderful. They also updated their menu to specify prices for a small and a large sandwich and even have the bread clearly on display near the menu. I really appreciated seeing that so much! The lady who I assumed was the owner/manager was very kind and got me my order of a large croissant sandwich meal , key lime pie bar, and an iced coffee. The sandwich was delicious and I upgraded it to a meal. I kind of panic picked my side and chose the potato salad. It is a very eggy-based potato salad and is definitely the choice for you if you prefer that! And the sandwich was great and I was pretty happy. The key lime pie bar had a perfect ratio of key lime mixture and the shortbread crust. I love crust and appreciated that there was the perfect amount to enjoy both flavors. The texture of the key lime pie + lemon bars are more whipped/cohesive compared to the usual lemon bar's acidic softness. I think this would be perfect for people with food sensory issues or just people who don't like the texture of normal lemon bars. Overall, I was pretty happy with my visit and glad to update it with a way better review :) So glad to see how nice the business looks and appreciate the management!

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Inside display

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4.7(22 reviews)
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GREAT EXPERIENCE! DELICIOUS CONCHAS!…read more When my usual bakery changed its hours, I found myself searching for a new spot at 5AM, and I'm so glad I came across Santa Maria Bakery! I took a chance, and it absolutely paid off. The conchas (and other treats) were incredible. Everything was fresh and exactly what I needed for my work event. The service was accommodating, friendly, and efficient, which made what could have been a crazy morning better. This is officially my new go-to bakery. I'm already looking forward to trying more of their pastries and the coffee shop next time. Highly recommend!

By seeing the exterior of this spot, I felt I had to try it. That's exactly what I did…read more My significant other and I walked inside. It wasn't too big, but there certainly was a variety of items. I grabbed tongs and a tray by the entrance. I ended up getting a Pineapple pastry. It had a slightly hard surface. I also got a Vainilla pastry. That one had a soft surface and scattered colors on it. I was excited to get home and try the items. I almost wanted to slam them down during the drive home, but I ended up being patient and waiting. The Pineapple pastry was pretty good, but I think it would have been better with more filling. The Vainilla pastry was soft and flavorful. I enjoyed it more than the Pineapple pastry. The service was good. The employee checked me out fast. Overall, it was a cool spot to try out. I might go again if I'm in the area. Date of visit: 03-Dec-2024

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Butterfingers - Not as expected, I got three mini cupcakes and to be completely honest they tasted like refrigerator

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3.7(60 reviews)
2.3 mi
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The cookies from Butterfingers bakery are a seasonal highlight. I volunteer with an organization…read morethat hosts a holiday appreciation open-house each year featuring THE BEST cookie platter from this family-run bakery. From traditional Christmas cookies to new twists on the classics (sugar cookie with crushed peppermint pieces) these cookies are not overly sweet, crisp, and delectably melt-in-the mouth with the perfect proportion of textured-add ins. I have even been known to take a couple in a plastic bag to savor later. In the last few years, cookie chains have sprung up, bringing with them cult followings for their elaborate, often hubcap-sized tricked out confections and rotating flavors. Against this backdrop, Butterfingers stays true to the classics, turning out quality products, year after year, that stir nostalgia and evoke positive emotions, much like you-know-who's madeleines. (Sorry...I swore I could make it through a cookie discussion without mentioning Proust, but I couldn't.)

I tried the vanilla buttercream cupcakes and both were just ok. The frosting tasted like cream…read morecheese frosting, it tasted nothing like buttercream at all. I actually hate cream cheese frosting, so I did not like it. I was kind of bummed out. Especially for $4.50 a cupcake The ham salad was good. The lady working was friendly and helpful.

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Butterfingers - M&M Chocolate chip cookies

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Designer Desserts - Clockwise from the top: Key Lime Pie, Creme Brûlée, New Yorker Cheesecake, Mocha Java, New Yorker Cheesecake, Cotton Candy in center!

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3.7(62 reviews)
3.8 mi
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Today was my first time coming here. I had a coupon for a free cupcake. I really wanted to try…read moreeither cherry chip or cotton candy, but I did not see those. I asked the girl what she recommended and she said the top shelf was the best sellers. I got the crème brûlée and pink champagne. The pink champagne was really delicious. It has like a raspberry buttercream and raspberry cake flavor. I did really like that one. The crème brûlée was also good. It was filled inside as well. My only complaint is be careful when you are eating the decorations (sprinkle balls) on top of the pink champagne cupcake. One of them actually cut my gums a little when I bit down. Service was great, it was clean inside .

Odd location out of the way, but I was going to the pizza place in the same strip so we gave it a…read moretry. It's a small basic shop with 2 display cases of cupcakes. My husband went with the brownie which was coated in a thin layer of chocolate. It was quite rich but not too sweet which was nice. The 2 girls working the counter were courteous and pleasant. Prices were decent, maybe $6/ea. OG Chocolate Chocolate cupcake: chocolate cake with chocolate frosting cake was moist, frosting was fine, just too much of it Dark Chocolate Raspberry cupcake: the frosting was coated in chocolate and topped with a raspberry, a little light on the raspberry flavor but not bad My favorite was the Lemon cupcake, filled with a lemon curd it was sweet and tart and the perfect ending to a meal. While I won't necessarily go out of my way to go here, I'll stop in the next time I'm grabbing a pizza next door.

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Designer Desserts - Greeted with a giant cupcake on the floor as you walk in.

Greeted with a giant cupcake on the floor as you walk in.

Designer Desserts - Current menu prices 07/07/17, comparable to the area for the size of the cupcakes

Current menu prices 07/07/17, comparable to the area for the size of the cupcakes

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