My friend ordered me a cake from here for my virtual baby shower and my husband picked it up as a…read moresurprise so I don't have much information in terms of communication and ordering or the process of picking up the cake but can attest to the design and flavor! My virtual baby shower was boba themed so my friend sent a picture of one of the graphics my sister made for me for the baby shower as inspiration for the boba cake. The cake (picture attached) looked just like the graphic and was perfect! I liked that she used an actual boba straw for the top and that it was very detailed and cute. Everyone who was able to see it online thought it was a perfect boba cake. For flavorings, my friend and husband chose the lemon with raspberry (I think) filling. It was one of the hottest days in the Silicon Valley (over 100 degrees) but the cake kept fine in the car and sitting out. The cake itself was moist, not too sweet and had the right amount of lemon flavoring. The raspberry part was also very good. Overall, no complaints about the texture or flavor of the cake. I'm not the hugest fan of fondant so I'm not the best judge but the overall icing was fine as well. Overall, very impressed with the style, design and execution of the cake. The flavor was also good!

Update Review: First things first, I'd like to clarify that…read morethe cake and filling was indeed what I ordered. Secondly, I have to give credit where it's due- Sweets By Design totally came through when it came to taste and wow factor (minus the drip design)!! Cake was fantastic [MOIST & DELICIOUS] and I was surprised by my in-laws approval as well. No joke, they are harsh critics when it comes to desserts and to see them enjoy every bite was definitely a SLAM DUNK. I legit couldn't cut the cake fast enough!! On a side note, thank you Nicole for immediately reaching out to me regarding my disappointment. She handled the situation in a prompt and professional manner. I appreciated her genuineness and heartfelt concern about my issues. 3 stars overall but one additional star for Nicole's customer service. She truly cares about her clients. Business is booming for SBD for obvious reasons and my only warning would be the glitch in communication. Be aware that you may need to reach out and send a few reminder pokes. ---------------------------------------------------- I really wanted to like this small business, I really had high hopes. Unfortunately Sweets By Design is an absolute bust!! After a not so good first impression with SBD during my baby shower planning, I still wanted to give Nicole and her business a try. Since we were never really able to celebrate the birth of my daughter the way we wanted, my husband and I wanted to make her 6 month [[half]] bday a little bit sweeter. I decided to reach out and see if Nicole could help me with our cake. To start off, the issues with communication was just as bad as the 1st time around. I reached out to the business via Instagram on 9/26 and got a response back quickly. I informed the cake's pick up date and sent over 3 designs that I was potentially looking at. I ended up settling with the pastel, drip, macaron, & sprinkles design [see attached photo]. A quote was promised the following day [9/27] and NOTHING WAS RECEIVED. Nicole did reach out 2 days later with the pricing and I was ready to place my order and get the ball rolling. NO RESPONSE. I dm again asking for a cake flavor listing so I can finalize the order and process whatever cost that is needed. AGAIN, CRICKETS! I am forced to reach out yet again on 9/30 asking if she was going to be able to make the cake adding that important details and payment had not yet been able to be finalized. At that point I finally get a response. The entire process of working with this baker is just more stressful than it should. An email was sent to confirm cake info and the filling listed was incorrect. Then 2 days prior to pick up, I have to message Nicole again about an address as to where I need to pick up my order. She then sends another revised email. Cake- My husband was left with the job of picking up the cake since I have an infant to attend to. He comes home with a cake that is nice BUT NOT WHAT I ORDERED. The drip design was nowhere to be found. At this point, I question whether or not the cake & the filling is even correct. I am super let down by what was delivered, even after all the detailed discussion with Nicole. I have dm'd her through IG & sent her texts regarding my disappointment so we'll see how that goes. I'll update my review if/when I hear back from someone regarding this matter.

Natasha and Anya, thank you so much for organizing everything so beautifully!…read more We are the owners of Right at Home Santa Clara , and we needed catering for our grand opening. Natasha and Anya were so professional and turned everything into a real celebration. I didn't have to worry about anything. And the cupcakes Natasha made as thank-you gifts for our guests were absolutely beautiful. Everything looked amazing and felt very thoughtful. Thank you both so much! We truly appreciate your hard work and care.

We had the most wonderful experience with Natasha's Treats! The birthday cake was absolutely…read morebeautiful. It was not only gorgeous and beautifully decorated, but also absolutely delicious. Everyone at the birthday party loved it and couldn't stop admiring how beautiful it was! The cake was truly the perfect centerpiece for the celebration, and so many guests asked where we got it from. Thank you for putting so much care and creativity into making such a special cake for our child's birthday. We will definitely be ordering again for future celebrations!

This was the first time I've ordered a custom cake from anywhere. After scouring Yelp and…read moreInstagram, I was attracted to the beautiful cakes on Emma Cakery's profile. The communication was quick and very professional. She gave me several options to choose from (budget-wise) and took all of my inspiration pictures to heart. The cake was ready exactly on time and way cuter than I had hoped for! Not only was it super adorable, it was delicious. I am not a huge fan of red velvet usually (too sweet), but my husband really loves it so that's the flavor we picked. When we cut into the cake, everyone wanted a second piece. It wasn't overly sweet and paired perfectly with the cream cheese inside. I wish that I was able to get a 2nd piece, my husband didn't even get a piece since everyone ate theirs so quickly! We can't wait to order another cake or dessert from Emma Cakery! It was also the perfect addition to our Under the Sea theme. I couldn't imagine anything more perfect.

Holy sh** was this cake good! No hyperbole I have never had…read moreso many people comment at an event about a cake. The tiramisu cake was easily one of the best cakes I've ever had! definitely a repeat customer, it's a no brainer!

We were planning for a last minute event and frantically started searching Yelp for someone who…read morecould bake us a custom cake with just a few days notice. Reached out to Shruthi, who was very responsive from the get go. She was able to accommodate our design and provide suggestions as well. She helped us with a cake and cake pops and also helped get it delivered. The cake looked beautiful and unlike other custom cakes we had ordered in the past (where the look compromised the taste), this one was equally yummy. The kids at the event also liked the cake pops. Overall we are really happy with the cake and service. Definitely recommend Shruthi :)

5 stars for how the cake looked! All details were exactly how i had described…read more Things were wrong once we tasted. For one, the flavor was wrong. Asked for Mango and got a strawberry instead. Cake was overly sweet and crumbly. Baking was wrong.

I want to thank Danielle for the amazing cake she made for my grand daughter's 6th bday. The…read moreflavors were amazing, fresh, moist EXCELLENT. Our guests were super happy and we all give her 10 out 10! Her designs were on point for our theme. Highly recommend! Thank you again Danielle!

Received this breakable heart with half dozen covered strawberries for my birthday, what an amazing…read moresurprise... had a lot of little trinkets...jewelries inside, the chocolate tasted yummy. The strawberries were fresh and lasted several days.

The cake wasn't only beautiful and exactly like the photo I sent. It was also delicious! and the…read moreprice was really fair compared to other places I checked. Highly recommend if you're looking for a custom cake

So happy to have found this place, especially since it was a last minute order. Cake was perfect…read moreand tasted delicious. All my guests loved the cake ( vanilla cake w/ chocolate chips, chocolate whipped cream filling and exterior vanilla butter cream/fondant).

I can't say enough good things about Ghazal and her amazing skills when it comes to birthday cakes!…read moreI had a design in mind of what I wanted for my son's first birthday cake and Ghazal went over and beyond my expectations. She not only created a beautiful cake (as seen by the photo), but she actually helped to design the cake to make it even cuter. We loved her input! Of course the taste needs to be just as good as the looks and it definitely was! We chose vanilla flavor with strawberry filling, and our guests couldn't stop raving about it. Ghazal was absolutely amazing in terms of communication as well, always responding in a timely manner both via email and text. I felt I could trust her from that first moment of contact. If you're looking for something custom made from a baker with top notch skills, we highly recommend Ghazal!

This is hands-down the best bakery in town! I recently tried their cupcakes and they was absolutely…read morephenomenal--perfectly fresh and flavorful. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients. The staff is incredibly welcoming, and the atmosphere is lovely. I will definitely be a regular here!

Raquel is incredibly talented! I've already ordered three cakes from her, and every single one has…read morebeen absolutely perfect. I send her an inspiration photo and she recreates it exactly, down to every little detail. She even includes the candles shown in the inspiration pictures, which honestly amazed me! Her attention to detail is incredible, and the cakes don't just look beautiful, they taste delicious too. I'm always so impressed with her work and will definitely continue ordering from her. Highly recommend Raquel's Cakes!

Amazing service! Friendly, communicative, quick turnaround and design was EXACTLY as requested…read morewhich was absolutely amazing given the short turnaround time. The entire party loved the custom cake design and the cake was delicious. I've found my go-to for all my custom cake needs!