I always love Cupcakin'. I particularly like this location because this part of Shattuck is less…read morechaotic than Telegraph up by Cal. They also have a small parking lot exclusively for customers which I just found out after my umpteenth visit. LOL! I purchased the Crème Brûlée cupcake for a friend who reviewed the crème brûlée topping as "not too sweet" and noted that the sugar still had a bit of crisp to it. The frosting on the Lemon Blackberry cupcake is sooooo delicious, but I was disappointed but the innards due to an absence of any blackberry filling. And then when I got to the BOTTOM of the cupcake, I found a flattened blackberry in the center. I suppose they get an A for effort on that one... As for the Key Lime Pie and Vanilla Salted Caramel cupcakes, I've had them multiple times before and they're so tasty. They're really good at what they do here. Unfortunately, if you don't get there early, you won't get to grab any of the limited/exclusive flavors they sometimes have; I missed out on the latest Banana Pudding cupcake and it still keeps me up at night... Ultimately, I don't have the heart to rate any less than 5 stars. Their cupcakes are so delicious, soft, and moist every time. One of my dessert pet peeves is dry cake--I can't stand a dry or underdressed cake. Cupcakin' makes sure I don't have to suffer. Even when they're sold out of my favorites, I'm leaving with something!

Great food/baked goods, great customer service, in a quaint ambiance is how I can describe my…read morefavorite cupcake bakery! I walked in as soon as they opened, and secured my favorite flavors, and a new one. First, the Dubai Chocolate cupcake is prepared perfectly. The pistachio cream inside of a rich chocolate cupcake, with a combination of pistachio and chocolate on top with candied pistachios to finish it off. Every bite is heavenly! I also tried the Lemon Blackberry cupcake, which is a flavor of the month. I love new and exciting flavors, this one was pretty good. I would've preferred a lemon blueberry (which I would love to see on the menu regularly) but this was good nonetheless. Another favorite is the Chocolate Salted Caramel cupcake. The salted caramel is well pronounced and compliments the light, airy chocolate cupcake. I highly recommend what I believe is the "BEST CUPCAKES IN AMERICA"!!

I can't speak much about the establishments service or the ambiance but Dr. Bristol at UC Berkeley…read more-CREEO department often orders cupcakes for our workshops and I've had an option try the mini cupcakes (chocolate, vanilla, salted caramel and berry). Hence this review is solely on the taste. That said, the cupcakes are delicious! Always moist and delectable. My favorite flavor is,actually, the gluten free berry cupcakes. I'm not necessarily gluten free but the flavors are so scrumptious, it was hard to stop eating them!

I recently ordered cupcakes for a party and was really looking forward to them. Unfortunately the…read morepackaging didn't seem very secure and by the time I arrived at my event many of the cupcakes had shifted and became messed up. I understand that transport can be tricky, but since these were for a special occasion, it was a bit disappointing that they didn't arrive in a presentable condition.

I ordered a birthday cake from Sweet Bites for this past weekend. The phone call was very pleasant…read moreand they were helpful on what icing and what designs could work together. I was able to order a retro cake with The Amazing Digital Circus colors. When we got it I was so please to see it and my daughter loved it. Wen got a marble vanilla cake and it was really good. Not overtly sweet and not under sweeten. The cake was soft too and not drying. The icing was a cheese cream type of frosting and the middle filling was whip cream and a berry mix and all of it was good and good quality. Get your cakes from locally owned business and support them. I think it is woman and family owned. Support them!

This place is hella cute! Popped my head in to get a treat for someone and was enticed by all their…read morebeautiful offerings. THEY HAVE ICE CREAM CAKE & ICE CREAM CUPCAKES. Beyond that, the service was genuinely sooo sweet. Above and beyond. I felt so much care during our brief interactions. They have a fun brunch / lunch menu I need to check out next. I'll def be back to try the tres leches options as well!

Cute store. Very clean. I like that they display each donut and muffin in the case with its name…read moreand price (vs just a list of flavors on a menu) so you can see exactly what you're getting. The lady at the counter was super nice and personable. She was easy to talk to and friendly. She asked if we wanted our treats warmed up but since I was taking mine home, she recommended to heat it up for 45 seconds at home. Thank you!! I ordered: * black sesame mochi muffin - nice chew, great sesame flavor, and not too sweet * churro mochi muffin - covered in cinnamon sugar, so good. Great texture as well. * banana bread pudding - looks so ooey and gooey! I took an edge piece because I like the chewy crispy texture. Love to return when I'm back in the area.

Maybe back in the day, Third Culture's matcha was considered novel, innovative, and really good…read more But compared to all the new matcha spots popping up, I honestly don't think their drinks hold up anymore. Especially at the price point, you expect a more premium drink. The matcha was gritty and tasted mostly like milk, with just an essence of whatever flavor it was paired with. For the price, I was expecting something much more flavorful and refined. The donuts were fine, but nothing particularly special or memorable. Overall, I just don't think the drinks or donuts justify the price compared to what's available now.

I like the interior it's very cozy very modern. They have a good selection of cake and they all…read morelook very pretty. The waitress was very nice and there was some seating inside. I will say the cake is a little bit on the sweeter side, but it's not overly sweet and I do like the chocolate Napoleon. It's very chocolatey and flavor, but also not overly sweet and have a hazelnut taste to it. It also has a little bit of crunchiness that I like. I think it's like a spot to get chocolate cake and they even have cute cookies for kids which I would think it's a perfect classroom gift.

Amazing pastries, confusing ordering / paying / pickup process. Bathroom says unoccupied and has a…read morenumber lock. Staff says needs no numbers, must be occupied. Nobody in it but door doesn't budge. Cappuccino undrinkable, scalding hot, barista doesn't know what they are doing. And only outdoor seating despite plenty of space inside but no tables and chairs. A truly strange place. Next time skip drinks and pick up amazing bakery goods and leave. Once cappuccino cooled down to drinking temperature, flavor was disgusting.

Gorgeous, fun, organic, healthy mini cupcakes! Filled with love…read more They make the best party treats - Stephanie created a rainbow assortment that stole the show at a recent party. Even people who hate mini cupcakes love these cupcakes!

First off I normally cant stand cup cakes because they usually taste synthetic with disgusting…read moreicing as the topping. But when when i tried these I tasted fresh, authentic and natural art. Not too sweet but full of intricate flavor profiles. It is true that one cup cake can make me smile the rest of the day when it is made with love and natural ingredients. But look at the presentation. I almost am reluctant to consume such a beautiful piece.

I had a very last minute request for Sadaf for a gender reveal cake but she was able to make it…read morework. The cake was beautiful and exactly how I envisioned it to be. I can't thank Sadaf enough for helping to make our first baby's gender reveal so special. Would definitely recommend and order from her again!

I had dreamed about my son's 1st birthday more than 10 years before he was even born. I thought I…read morehad the theme and all the little details perfectly planned... but then I discovered Itty Bitty Pâtisserie and everything changed. Sadaf is beyond talented -- her creations are not only stunning works of art, but they taste absolutely delicious too. On top of that, she is one of the kindest, most genuine people you'll ever meet, which makes the whole experience even more special. My son's birthday theme may change every year, but one thing I know for sure is that Sadaf will be the one making his cakes. She made our very first milestone celebration unforgettable, and I'm so grateful I found her.

Absolutely amazing, delicious, moist cupcakes. I got the lemon one which was beautifully decorated…read morewith a small yellow flower on top. I was originally planning on only having half and sharing the other half with my kids but literally, it was love at first bite and I ended up scarfing the entire thing down. The lemon flavor came through nicely without being overpowering. Lots of other different flavors to try on my next visit. They also offer mini bites as well.

I got to have a few more of their cupcakes when a bunch were catered for an event:…read morePassionfruit: I thought it was decent, but it was sweeter than I liked, and I would prefer it less sweet so I could more fully appreciate the passionfruit flavor. I also thought the color palette of yellow and blue was interesting, not what I picture when I think of that fruit. Gluten free chocolate salted caramel: This was probably my favorite because it was chocolatey and that helped balance it out so it didn't taste as overwhelmingly sweet. Vegan cookies and cream: This was pretty good, I liked it and didn't miss the dairy. Strawberry: The frosting tasted like actual fruit, which was really great. A little sweeter than I like, overall. Chocolate: This one was just so-so. Overall they were pretty good cupcakes, I do appreciate that they offer options that are gluten free and vegan to accommodate dietary needs.

Donuts are quite the guilty pleasure for me so after trying these at a yelp event, I had to go grab…read moresome other flavors. All the donuts are very well made, soft, bright and fluffy. This is a go-to for bringing a dozen to parties and events!

I pass Rainbow Donuts quite regularly, located on San Pablo Ave in Berkeley. It's a pretty pink…read morebuilding from the outside and for a recent order, I actually chose a food delivery service instead of making it over in-person for my kiddos recent birthday breakfast surprise . We ordered two decorated donuts (we left a note that it was a birthday, and to choose something fun), hash browns, an egg and cheese croissant, and coffee. They were having a special if you spent x amount, your coffee was complimentary or in all reality, I think it came to about .25 cents! They chose the cutest panda bear donuts as the decorated donuts, and it was such a fun breakfast vibe full of all the whimsy. They included a bag with napkins and coffee creamer which was a nice touch. And omg, the egg/cheese croissant...so good! There is truly something special about the discovery of breakfast croissants at spots that don't typically market them. (See pic) but the croissant was hearty and layered high with gooey cheese and warm egg. The croissant was warm, buttery, and it seemed like potentially put in a press. Chefs kiss, no notes. I noticed you could add meat and/or avocado, but it was perfect paired down. All in all, a food delivery gone right! Hard to come by these days, and my first time ever executing a delivery order before 7am haha. Thank you for adding to a truly special day, can't wait to visit soon!

After I dropped off my car at AJ's Auto repair shop on San Pablo Avenue, my husband and I headed to…read moreSweet Adeline Bakeshop to get something sweet. We both chose the cinnamon-pecan sticky bun, which were still warm. They were fantastic. I usually don't order these because they seem like they could be overly sweet, but couldn't resist because they looked so great. The only thing I would suggest is to bring a wet towelette if you're planning on eating it right away, because as their name says, they're sticky! :) Service was lovely, as always.

I am about as anti-vegan as they come, but the vegan chocolate chip cookies here are fantastic…read more I was attending a get together where are the host was vegan. She had picked up half a dozen of the vegan chocolate chip cookies from this place. I tried one very skeptically. And was completely blown away as to how good the cookie was. By virtual of being vegan, there is no butter, so I'm completely perplexed as to how they are able to get the cookie to come out. But it taste fantastic. Not too overly sweet. And pretty much taste like a normal cookie. After that experience, I went down a month later and got a couple of my own from the bake shop itself. The place is well decorated and homie. I'll be back!