La Patisserie has been my family's go-to bakery for special occasions and everyday treats for…read moreyears. Their burnt almond cake runs through our veins and is truly a family favorite. When we've brought it to social gatherings in the past, it's also always a hit. Their other desserts, like their lemon bars, french napoleon, and turtle cheesecake, are also major hits. So when it was time for my wedding, I knew I had to get my cake from them! It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. They offer cake tasting boxes that include their most popular flavors. However, we had a specific taste profile in mind and asked if they could custom make the samples for us - they said yes without hesitation and didn't charge us extra! The samples were delicious and the pickup process was easy. We went with a ribbon cake (chocolate and vanilla) with fresh strawberries, whipped cream filling, and vanilla buttercream frosting. I also had a very specific vision for my wedding cake - I wanted a detailed three-tier cake with buttercream vintage flowers. We also ordered a plain sheet cake with the same flavors to ensure that we had enough slices for our guests. I worked with Fariba during the ordering process and they were great. I am truly still SHOCKED at how beautiful the cake was and how it matched the inspo photo perfectly. It was a showstopper and extremely delicious. See the photo for details! We got the cake topper from etsy :)

This was my first visit, and I picked up a choux pastry and a full size round cake…read more The choux pastry was surprisingly good. It was covered in chocolate and filled with custard, and it was just the right sweetness and not too sweet. The cake was not enjoyable; to be fair, this might or might not be due to personal taste. It was a 3-layer vanilla cake filled with lemon mousse, covered in buttercream and white chocolate bark pieces, and topped with 10 blueberries. This flavor can be found on their website catalog. I don't know if this is typical for this bakery, but the cake was heavy, claggy, and way too sweet. The lemon mousse tasted incredibly strange, as if it were artificial or maybe had some kind of herb or weird flavoring added. The less said about the buttercream, the better. BLEH. The white chocolate was quite good. I saw they had a wide variety of cake offerings, but I don't think I'd want cake from here again. I might get the choux pastry again.

I had bookmarked this place for a while after I saw that they had a fresh cream cake with black…read moresesame. They offered other cakes with some unique flavor combinations as well. I filled out the form on their website a couple of weeks before my husband birthday, and noticed that their prices had increased recently. The regular 6" black sesame blueberry hojicha cost $55. Megan responded in email within 2 days as expected. Her payment instructions were very clear, and we agreed to meet at their designated community park at 10am on Sunday. (They would also do delivery with an additional cost.) An hour before our meeting time, she sent a text with the make/model/color of their car, as well as, some dessert care instructions. They arrived on time. The cake was carefully packaged and included a "Happy Birthday" paper topper. The cake was really good. It was fresh and airy; the black sesame taste really stood out; the blueberry jam was delicious and not too sweet; the hojicha fresh cream was light and flavorful. While we all really enjoyed the cake, it's very pricey, and it's a 20-min drive from home to pick it up at one of the two time choices.

I preordered these cupcakes for super bowl Sunday on wednesday and they were super fast with a…read moreresponse. The cupcakes are delicious. Not too sweet and the mini cupcake size is perfect. The inside is perfectly moist and the cream is super fluffy. This tray of cupcakes came out to $153 which i think is on the pricer side but definitely really delicious

I went to the pop-up sale at Coffee & Water Lab, and there was a variety of cookies for sale. Jane…read morewas very friendly and greeted us with a smile. The cookies are a little on the sweet side, but I love the texture. The matcha dulcey cookie was sweeter than the mocha cookie likely because of the dulcey part, but each bite was a nice hit of flavor and crispiness. Personally the crispiness is the selling point of these cookies. For these prices, the cookies serve as great gifts or just small treats!

I don't usually leave reviews, but after trying the cookies at SJMade, I have to say the matcha red…read morebean mochi was one of the best cookies I've ever had. I have never had matcha in a cookie, but I really enjoyed the flavor - it wasn't too sweet and the red bean with mochi reminded me of some sweets I had in Japan.

I came to Fancy Flavors in San Jose for my birthday desserts and they were phenomenal. I got the…read morebanana, raspberry, and mango mousse cakes and every single one tasted amazing. They looked beautiful, tasted fresh, and had great flavor. Definitely one of the best dessert spots I've been to. I'll absolutely be coming back. The people behind the counter were super professional as well. Nice shop with plenty of parking out front and the overall good vibes.

Considering that the Bay Area has very limited places that sell the famous fruit mousse desserts, I…read morewould say that this place is pretty legit!! Service was quick, all items were pre-made and so it was pretty easy to order. The cafe itself was small, but clean and there was some seating for customers. The mousse was so yummmyyyy but it's pretty pricy in my opinion! They are so addicting and tasty & not too sweet at all, but my only issue is that I eat them too quickly haha! I recommend if you are looking to try some new desserts!

Ordered a 6" Injeolmi cake and it was delicious!…read more It seemed like a steep price but for a cake these days, I appreciate the effort and care put into the cake design and its flavor. I ordered online a few days before and picked it up the morning of the party. Walking in, the cafe has so much light and you see a nice display of pastries. I hear the Madelines are good and will have to try them next time! Highly recommend if you're looking for a delicious cake and/or korean style cafe!

Gu-eum serves some of the most unique and tasty K-pastries in the South Bay Area, their cakes by…read moreslice are little pricy but definitely worth every penny! The bakery is very cozy and they have a few tables, but we decided just to buy some items to-go. They don't make large quantities of pastries daily so if you want to pick from most the selections you need to go there before noon or a lot of stuff will be sold out for the day.

The desserts here look really appetizing and are presented well. Definitely looked better than it…read moretasted. I tried the Fleur de pistachio mousse cake (not great), and the monkey bread (ok, but a bit dry).

After having lunch next door, we decided to get some coffee and dessert at Alexander's Patisserie…read more Not a lot of choices of either desserts or drinks we perused the offerings. The place was tiny with only one server / cashier. The seating is outside with tables and chairs in the patio. We were the only customers. The only guy that was working had the most uninviting scowl on his face. Very short a curt with his responses to our questions, until we left a 20% tip on a $60 bill. The desserts were good. The bad attitude equates to "never again"

I've been here a few times, and I honestly don't know why I haven't reviewed this place yet…read more The moment you walk into Manresa Bread, you're greeted right away. The space has a modern yet warm feel with beautiful natural wood finishes, fresh loaves of sourdough lining the shelves, pastries displayed in the case, and a mix of large communal wood tables, regular seating, and high-top tables. It's the kind of café that makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. The staff was friendly and helped us choose both a pastry and our toast. They were also happy to customize our order--we asked for the levain sourdough toast with butter instead of the usual olive oil. That toast was absolutely divine. The sourdough had the perfect balance: chewy without being too sour, with a crust that was crisp but not so hard that it fought back. Easily the best sourdough toast I've had in the Bay Area. If you come here, this is the one thing you have to order. The only disappointment was the butter. They serve French butter, but for an extra $2, the portion was tiny and honestly nothing special. I've had better butter from Whole Foods. It didn't take away from how incredible the bread was, but it wasn't worth the upcharge. Their Kouign-amann is also one of the best I've ever had. Instead of the typical flat, flaky style, theirs is taller with countless buttery layers that create an amazing texture. The cappuccino was another highlight. It had subtle notes of orange peel, whiskey, and cardamom, making it unique. The latte art was beautiful too. Overall, Manresa Bread is one of those cafés that makes you want to sit down with a laptop or a book and spend a few hours there. The only downside is there are no power outlets, so come with a full battery if you're planning to work. Must orders: Levain sourdough toast with butter and the Kouign-amann. Both are worth the trip.

I only ever come to Manresa bread for two things: coffee and that absolutely DELICIOUS lemon…read morepistachio cake. The coffee: excellent But that cake is just on another level. I'm not even a lemon/lime cake person normally, but my girlfriend wanted to order it and I've not been able to go back. It's so unreal, every time I have that it hits. I'll be unable to really treat myself to anything different for a long time. Blessed to be ruined.

Was at my wife's graduation and decided to do a small celebration. Saw there was Tous Les Jours…read moreclose by, so off we went. The place is nice. Can't tell from the outside but when you come in, it's bright and clean. The pastry we got was yummy. Coffee was yum too. The owners and their barista was super nice. Will come back!

Had a craving for something sweet after dinner one night and decided to have some baked goods…read moredelivered from Tous Les Jours. I'd never tried their desserts before and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered lots of items. A caramel apple pie, chocolate avalanche, pain au chocolat, chocolate muffin with hazelnut filling, custard bun, caramel apple pastry, and mini apple trio danish. I ate the goodies over the next several days and they all held up nicely. My favorite was the chocolate muffin with hazelnut filling. I'm not sure if they use Nutella or some other type of hazelnut spread, but it was creamy and delicious. All of the chocolate pastries were scrumptious. The only thing I didn't care for was the caramel apple pastry. I found it overly sweet and didn't like the caramel flavor. Strangely, I loved the caramel apple pie, which is a small handheld pie that had a more muted caramel taste. I'm sure I will treat myself to Tous Les Jours again.