Awesome place, nice and cozy, very clean, cool staff, tasty baked goods for a great price and a…read morefree drink! The only thing is they have to rework their chocolate chip cookie recipe. Their flour ratio is way off. Still good, but needs work

Came here on a Saturday afternoon with a friend. Haven't been here in years since I was a student…read moreat UCR. Came back after ~9 years and they're definitely still just as good. Prices are still affordable too - college student friendly prices. Location is unbeatable - right in University Village (and parking is free now, don't need validation), walking distance from UCR, and right next to the University Ave freeway entrance/exit. We both each got a Cheesecake Slice, Matcha for me & Blueberry for him, and we cut them in half to share. Both were really good! Great value - I think they were only $3.75 each slice! Service was good. Ambiance - it's small and tight so there's nowhere to sit. My friend and I went over to Qamaria to find a table to sit down at instead. Highly recommend this place and will definitely be back if/when I'm in the area again!

Hidden location but I ordered a 10-inch cake the day before and had such a great experience! Super…read morefriendly customer service and even got to sample flavors to help me decide. The chocolate cake with raspberry filling was sooo good everyone loved it, and it came out exactly how I wanted beautiful and perfect. Definitely recommend!

Second ordering cake from this bakery and I have to say it's the best ! I ordered yellow cake with…read moreraspberry filling it was delicious . Father and Son are very nice guys.

I usually make it a habit to go to Pepe's Panaderia on Madison, but I was too early since it opens…read moreat seven so I went to Yvette's bakery instead. I had been there two times before, but couldn't remember why I stopped going well now I remember!I got two puercos and a tamale which was decent but nothing spectacular the ones at Cardenas taste better. I have attached a video of said Mexican bread that literally felt and tasted like it was made Thursday, it was SOOOOOOOOOO DRY it crumbled when I tore a piece off! This place is not cheap by any means so I expect FRESH items and that was not the case. Next time I will wait the additional hour and Go to Pepe's they open later but AT LEAST everything is fresh!

I've had this place bookmarked for quite some time, and I've been looking for a place that serves…read moregreat tamales. This is a small bakery that opens early, and was busy with a steady stream of customers, which I took as a sign that this place was good. Most were getting pastries and bread (which you help yourself to and place on a tray & pay at register), but some were also ordering tamales. They also serve smoothies! Ordered two and a half dozen tamales (18 cheese and a dozen pork) but when we got home realized that all the tamales looked alike; as none were marked or separated; and we were given chicken instead of pork. Once reheated, the tamales tasted amazing. We also got a dozen mini conchas at 70c each. Pretty affordable and tasty. The tamales were $35/dozen. Will be back again!

Right next to Ross, area kinda sketch sad bc it's the area with all the homeless people walking…read morearound. Inside is still pretty clean, they do have their own security guard I guess who can provide some security. The treats are cute and good and unique. We definitly do not have anything like this in the IE. It is on the pricier side but it is good and light and "fluffy". Everyone was super nice as well.

uncle fluffy... more like daddy fluf--…read more ...*ahem* my bad. Uncle Fluffy has been on my list for like a gajillion years not even joking. my mother is a cheesecake fanatic.... and also an almond mom. so japanese cheesecake is that woman's dream: lighter, less dense, and less sweet than american cheesecakes (the higher protein content from fluffed egg whites also means u could make ur fellow gymbro into "making up" the calories too) the regular cheesecake was yum and the texture was divine: basically if you imagined a fluffy soufflé pancake and cheesecake had a baby. it didn't wow me though, especially since i love things on the sweeter side and it definitely wasn't. for a tiny $11 dessert, it didn't taste like i was indulging in a dirty little sweet treat. so i'll stick w my dense caloric diabetic cheesecakes from the freezer isle at vons. BUT TO EACH THEIR OWN! my mom ATE THAT UNC UPPPPP. she ADORED the cheesecake. also service was quick and sweet. uncle fluffy def has daddy potential xoxo ;P

I've been trying to get to Isabella's Cupcakes for two years and today I finally made it!…read more The shop was bumping with energy, the aroma of baked goods was pouring out the front door and the staff were serving happiness. I was quickly greeted by a staff member with a joyful "Welcome! What can I get for you?" This was gonna be one of the toughest decisions... which cupcakes do I get?!?!?? I knew I couldn't take one of each, that would be crazy. There were just too many to choose from. I finally decided on the Strawberry Shortcake (for me!), a Carrot Cake, the Lemon Lemon and the Salted Chocolate Caramel. Now that I got the goods, the next step is to get home as quickly as possible so I can enjoy these delights!!! Worth the wait! I took a bite of the Lemon Lemon and the Strawberry Shortcake...devine! Frosting was perfect, flavors were on point and I loved the cake was perfectly moist. 500 stars!!!

After hearing many positive reviews about this cupcake shop, I was looking forward to trying it for…read moremyself. Unfortunately, the cupcakes did not meet my expectations. While the presentation was appealing, the overall quality and flavor were underwhelming. The cake lacked the freshness and texture I would expect from a specialty bakery, and the frosting was overly sweet without much depth of flavor. The ingredients tasted more similar to commercially produced products than the premium, homemade quality that the shop's reputation suggests. That said, the customer service was excellent. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout my visit, which made for a positive experience despite my disappointment with the product itself. I understand that taste is subjective, and others may have a different experience. However, based on my visit, I did not find the cupcakes to live up to the high praise they receive. I appreciate the outstanding service and hope the quality of the cupcakes will better match the level of care shown by the staff in the future.

I got tiramisu, egg tart, ube, choco bun, cheese bread and mango-strawberry smoothie. I really…read moreliked everything. Amazing service, food was good. Place is spacious and perfect. Overall

This was such a unique bakery to try! It is much different than your typical bakery because…read moreeverything is made fresh and individually packaged. When you walk in, you simply grab a tray, pick out what you'd like, pay, and go on your way! There were lots of options like cookies, pastries, breads, cakes, and even other items like coffee, teas, and milk teas that you can order at the counter. There are also a good amount of seats inside for you to sit and enjoy your goods! The service was also pretty good! The woman at the counter was energetic and friends, and ensured we had everything we needed! I did not get to try everything but I would love to go back and try more!!

This place is fantastic!…read more Finding a Mediterranean Bakery in this area is already unexpected, but finding a good one makes it a true gem! I got super excited and almost ordered everything off the menu I tried their manouche, and all their manakish bread- super tasty, and made fresh in 15 mins! Their baklava and sweets were wonderful, too. Nothing was too sweet and all was fresh. I will be back!

The customer service from Mirna is great. The treats here…read moreare made fresh and delicious. They also have packaged treats as well. I enjoy coming here every once in a while to get a nice exotic delight.

Fabulous and affordable option when you want a sandwich…read more Service can be hit or miss and the person taking orders can seem incompetent/inconsiderate of the time. Ambiance is not the best, as the interior of the restaurant can feel dated--the art does not help--and the booths that comprise the bulk of the seating is private (which I love) but always dirty. Despite the service and ambiance leaving something to be desired, the lunch is great option in the downtown area. I do no recommend the breakfast--the potatoes lack flavor and many items are better made at home, imo. My go-to lunch options Grilled Smokey without onions- a fancy grilled cheese w tomato Tomato soup pairs very well with the grilled cheese Grill Smokey with bacon- solid but sometimes I don't want bacon/meat Tuna melt- so good and I tend to not like celery Black bean soup- solid Upgrade to the pesto pasta salad OR the loaded potato salad Don't recommend the pastrami sandwich-the meat was lowkey gross Baked good/desserts Princess Cake- I'm royalty and this cake hits the right notes and spots Sticky buns- get it Cinnamon bun- get it Cookies (molasses)- yummy and good texture Bagels- great quality bagels to add to a meal Baked breads (when in stock)- love fresh bread and recommend the sourdough

I've only had the breakfast platter here, eggs, really good bacon, perfectly seasoned potatoes and…read morefresh sourdough toast, it's so good I haven't gotten around to trying something else. Definitely 5 stars for the breakfast Atmosphere inside is very welcoming and cute nothing fancy just an old school feel which I like Customer service 5 stars for sure. Employees have been friendly each time and they bring out food to you on the patio. Unfortunately the location is increasingly a problem at least while sitting outside. Lots of homeless people around some on drugs and some unstable. Last time I was there a homeless man threw an orange at someone who was eating next to me for no reason at all. It's not the first time something happens that feels unsafe and although there's not much the restaurant can do about it it does affect the ambience