I'm a plant based girly (aka a filthy vegan) and bakeries that have treats I can indulge in are few…read moreand far between. I am SO grateful that Sweet Haven Bakery is now across the street from the yoga studio where I teach. Their cookies and cupcakes are delicious. The staff who work there are friendly and great to talk with. I was pleasantly surprised to find there is also a coffee shop in the store as well (separate review coming for Ka Pua Coffee), also with plant-based options. I'm basic and boring and get the iced Americano, but I've gotten the seasonal island latte for my husband who loved it. Swing by and try out these delicious, locally-owned shops.

Sweet Haven Bakery is now in a strip mall across the street from Trader Joes on Sunrise Blvd, next…read moreto Fire Wings. Same great cupcakes, cookies, and phenomenal carrot cake. Seriously, I've never had anything I didn't rave about here. Bonus for having a coffee stand inside as well. Yum. What knocks off a star for me are the near impossible hours. A bakery that opens at 10am knocks out a morning purchase on my way to work and since they also close at 5pm that also stops a dessert purchase on my way home. And they are closed on Sundays... *Sigh* I really hope they do well in this new location, but they're leaving a lot of money on the table in my opinion with these operating hours.

This place has always been a secret gem. We just had the…read moreham and cheese croissant and we could not be happier! Very rich and savory and surprisingly filling since my husband and I split one and were completely satisfied and saved the cherry pastry for the following day with coffee as it was very good size also. . We heated it up in our toaster oven and it was amazing! So if your looking for a real good bakery this is the place your looking for!!! We're so happy it's so close! This is a review for a couple weekends ago. I completely forgot to post too busy stuffing our faces

THEY DELIVERED!!…read more This Bakery is the best of the best. And you will need to pay accordingly, which I am more than happy to; it not every day for a specialty item. BUT, their pastries would be at least twice, three times a week routine stop. I live in Northwestern Alabama and called to see if they would deliver my mom and birthday cake, it was their Lemon Mousse Cake and they did!!

If you're looking for beautiful and delicious desserts to celebrate, gift, or just enjoy this is…read morethe spot. I started following Bundle of Cupcakes on social media before their brick and mortar location even opened and was blown away by the beauty and skill on their flower decorated cupcakes. Since the store opened I've visited many times to pick up treats. They offer single cupcakes as well as well as boxes of 4, 6 or 12. The cupcake flavors change throughout the year and I love having a variety to choose from. If you're looking for something special, plan to order ahead to customize your order. They create beautiful cupcake bouquets and have a large variety of flowers they can emulate. The bouquets look so real from afar, and are truly a work of art, even up close. Plus they taste amazing. I just stopped in recently to try some specialty desserts that they posted on IG, and of course pick up a cupcake, and everything was delicious. When I'm looking for desserts that will wow, this is one of my go-to spots.

GORGEOUS cupcake bouquet! Jelisa is incredibly talented and has such a great story of what brought…read moreher to her wonderful business. Firstly she has a cute little shop in a small shopping center with plenty of parking. The interior is clean and simple and a bit sparse, but there are sample display of bouquet designs that are truly incredible for all seasons and occasions. At the counter you have regular cupcakes in assorted flavors of the day. Then there are limited "a la carte" (not pre-ordered) bouquet cupcakes in sets of 4 or 6 for sale. She is a one-woman-army and I admire her for her dedication. One discrepancy was that we arranged for pick-up at 1 pm and I was later told it was between 1:30-2pm. Not a big deal but I ended up getting back to the house for the party late with the key. So I had to rush. Jelisa was kind to help me load them into my car carefully though. I ordered a bouquet of 12 cupcakes and also ordered 2 dozen mini cupcakes in the color and design fitting the color scheme for my best friend's med school graduation. These were A HUGE HIT at the graduation party. Everyone kept asking about them and they drooled over the sweet fresh rich flavors!! I am not a big dessert person but I could not stop at one cupcake!! The guests were SO impressed and kept asking who and where I got these from. I was glad to share Bundle of Cupcakes. If you truly want to support small businesses and talented people's artistic pursuits while getting DELICIOUS STYLISH GORGEOUS bouquet cupcakes, please support Bundle of Cupcakes. See photos for the many different flowers she can create!!

After having lunch at Lido Cafe (in Carmichael), I noticed the Palette Cakes shopfront. It was a…read morecouple of shopfronts over in the same nondescript shopping plaza as Lido. I beelined it over there to check them out. Why? Because I do luv a good bakery. As I walked into the shop, there was a gentleman at the counter. He turned out to be the owner, Carlos. Him and his wife own the shop which they opened about a year ago. She's the baker. Their speciality is custom order cakes. Gorgeous, sophistically designed cakes. But they are not a one trick pony. No sirree. They also sold cupcakes, trifles, cream puffs, and tarts. They were all sitting pretty looking divinely delicious in a refrigerated counter. I bought two cupcakes. One was a honey roasted peanut butter on chocolate cupcake and the other I forgot the name of. But it was a chocolate cupcake of some sort with a vanilla type of cream frosting. Those were $4.50 a piece. Carlos told me the cupcakes are cold but best eaten about 40 minutes to a hour at room temp. Sorry to say I had no will power to wait that long. They both got devoured shortly after I got back to my car. Even without the wait, it was delicious. Moist, flavorful cake. The frosting was delicious and piped on perfectly. Sure the frosting was a bit stiff when I ate it because I had no patience to let it settle to room temp, but it didn't take away from the taste. Homemade perfection.

Palette Cakes absolutely exceeded every expectation we had for our wedding cake. From the very…read morefirst look, it was clear this wasn't just a cake it was a true work of art. The level of detail was unbelievable, and the sugar flowers were so realistic that guests genuinely thought they were fresh florals. Beyond how stunning it looked, the cake tasted just as incredible. It's rare to find a cake that's both visually flawless and genuinely delicious, but Kellie absolutely delivered on both. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful and yummy it was. Kellie was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process creative, responsive, and clearly passionate about her craft. If you're looking for a cake that will completely elevate your event and leave a lasting impression, Palette Cakes is truly unmatched and worth the investment.

Momma Bear hooked it up! My daughter had a little spa party and we had a cookie decorating station…read more The cookie kit came with fun shaped cookies, bags of colored frosting, and bags of assorted sprinkles! The kids loved it! We found her at the Carmichael farmer's market on Sundays. Everyone loves a special, personalized touch for their birthday cake or treat. Michaelle was cool through it all. Email ordering was quick and simple. I probably didn't make it easy but she accommodated our ideas and pickup times. And to top it all off with extra kudos sprinkles, YES, the cookies were delicious. Support local businesses!

Michelle was a pleasure to work with and everyone enjoyed our cake! I put a PSA on FB looking for…read morerecommendations and she was the only baker to reach me to offer her services; loved the initiative. Baby is allergic to peanuts and eggs- she was very accommodating of the restrictions, and also carried the cake to the car for me :) Gave me instructions on how to NOT smash the cake before the cake smash began haha. She also advised us on how to get a two-tier cake and save the top part for another event the next day. She also made excellent recommendations on what flavor would work best and handled all the decorations for us, we provided the inspiration. Highly recommend!

Got a blueberry, scone, morning, bun, chocolate, chip cookie, and apple croissant type pastry, and…read morean espresso. All items were well worth the drive across the city! Definitely check this place out. Will be back to try more! Friendly and fast service. Clean and quaint ambience.

I've been meaning to try this place ever since a chef friend told me how much he loved it. I…read morestopped in for a cup of coffee and a quick bite. The pastry cases looked amazing with a ton of options. I chose the prettiest cinnamon roll I've ever seen. It turned out also to be one of the tastiest. It wasn't dry or overly heavy. It was perfectly cooked and beautifully displayed. I also love that they serve temple coffee. My cup was perfect. They have breakfast and lunch items as well. There was a fairly long line, but it moved quickly and efficiently. There's lots of seating and it is well maintained and clean. It is easy to miss and tucked away in a small strip of stores just off of Fair Oaks Blvd near the intersection of Walnut. Plenty of parking out front. They close early in the afternoon and are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Highly recommended and I will definitely be back.

Just tried some more cupcakes, from Bella's-- so good! Pumpkin Spice, Strawberry, Cookies & Cream,…read moreand Dolce de Leche -- and a free cake pop! Yum ^-^ Apparently my review never posted from 8yrs(maybe?) ago. Anyway, Bella's is still the best around!

Three times I reached out in 48 hours and no response. Maybe they're good, maybe they're not. I…read moredon't know. Never got a chance to try them out. I would definitely be very skeptical of hiring them for a special occasion.

I had been in awe of the perfectly frosted cookies Sugae Sweeter made for so many of the…read moregraduations and college acceptance parties my kids attended over the years, and wished I could decorate cookies like they do. Then I saw they were offering cookie decorating classes at THE KITCHEN STORE in Sacramento and rushed to sing my daughter and myself up. It was quite intimidating for me as I do not always color with-in the lines, but they made it so easy to follow along step by step, and after 2 hours I had created 5 perfectly decorated cookies and have a new skill that will last me a lifetime. We loved this class!

I've been a customer with Sugar Sweetery for years now and have had the pleasure of enjoying many…read moreof their treats. I've ordered custom cookies for a birthday, and they turned out better than expected. I was able to give them some ideas and let them get creative with the theme. I've also taken multiple cookie decorating classes, and they make them so fun and approachable. We definitely did a better job than we expected, and since they make the cookies and icing for you they're always delicious. I love the different themes they come up with throughout the year. Some classes can fill up quickly, so check out their social and website for the latest offerings. Sugar Sweetery also pops up at a lot of events, and through these pop ups I've tried cookies, macarons, oatmeal cream pies, cupcakes, cake pops, caramel apples, and more. All the treats they put out are delicious, and I love that they use seasonal ingredients and take inspiration from the kind of pop up they're at. I highly recommend following them on social media for their pop up schedule, class schedule, and latest treat offerings. They've become my go-to spot for decorated sugar cookies.

We always make sure to stop by this family owned donut shop..very good donuts, hot chocolate and my…read morehusband likes the coffee also. They make fun different types of donuts. I still like the original regular donuts I remember from my childhood they have those to. My go to here is like a twist with chocolate inside and chocolate and chocolate chips on top. Always very clean and every one is very friendly and helpful.

I can't say enough good things about this donut shop. After our local spot went downhill following…read morean ownership change, my wife and I set out to find a new favorite. We combed through Yelp, visited local recommendations, and even tried well-known places like Marie's Donuts. We found plenty of great options--but Sweet Dozen stands out as the best of them all. It's about a 30-minute round trip for us, and we gladly make the drive because everything has been consistently excellent. Their donuts range from high-quality classics to creative, fresh takes on new flavors. The shop itself is charming, family-owned, and welcoming. Everyone we've interacted with has been friendly, polite, and genuinely happy to help. I truly can't recommend them enough.