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I walked into Kona Kakes a little before they closed in hopes to try their mini cakes. Luckily I was able to purchase their mini Ube Cream Cake and mini Chocolate Macadamia Nut w/ Hazelnut Cream Cake. The Ube cake tasted just like Ube and the whipped cream frosting was very light and delicate. This was enjoyable to eat and not too sweet with a nice coconut shaving topping. The chocolate macadamia nut was more my favorite as someone who loves chocolate cake and more so loves macadamia nuts! The caramel drizzle on the whipped cream frosting was a nice touch as well to the overall flavor. I would most definitely come again to try move flavors and consider ordering a larger cake for a future special occasion! read more

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Azucena F.

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HUGELY DISAPPOINTED at this place. I paid $115 for a cake that was nothing like I ordered. A young lady took my order and I even left pictures of how I wanted my BIRTHDAY CAKE to look like and today 4/10/26 I picked it up. I felt sad and angry. I had big hopes for my birthday cake and left clear instructions and what I received today was a disgrace of a cake. My birthday has been ruined. My message to the business, please put competent people to take orders from clients. THIS IS THE FIRST AND LAST TIME I PURCHASE FROM THIS BAKE SHOP. The least you can do is give me a refund to be honest. The cake I received is not worth $115 dollars. read more

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Janice K.

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Jenny R.

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Janice delivered on making an amazing and delectable Haupia wedding cake. We have been customers for several years and each of her cakes have been consistently delicious. Her flavors are undeniably tropical. Highly recommend- will not be disappointed. Janice delivered on making an amazing and delectable Haupia wedding cake. We have been customers for several years and each of her cakes have been consistently delicious. Her flavors are undeniably tropical. Highly recommend to try all flavors - will not be disappointed. read more

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Janice K.

Many thanks to you JEnny! All the best of Aloha for your all!!

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Kristina M.

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TallGirl ordered my HBD cake from Kona Kakes. People were asking what I wanted for my birthday. I asked TallGirl to work all that out, but I told her I had that bit all figured out. I wanted to try Kona Kakes. The cake..It is amazing!!! She said ordering was easy, pick up was perfect and quick. The cake is moist, not too sweet, but dense. The density is reasonable and not too heavy. Tho this cake weighs like 10lbs! :) No messing around with the hapia pudding! The shop has a pick up counter and a display case. It was clean and cute. I am sooo looking forward to trying the other cake flavors. I'd highly recommend read more

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Dave S.

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If you are looking for an Islander flavored cake you must check out Kona Cakes. The owner is from Hawaii and knows how to create cakes that are so good and moist. We ordered an Ube Cake for a birthday. The Ube cake was moist and the Ube Cream was not to sweet and everyone wanted another piece!! They have Guava, Lilikoi, Ube, Mac Nut and more!! They have small sample cakes you can buy to help decide which flavor to buy. Call ahead and order the sample cakes!!! The shop is small and you can see them making and decorating the cakes from the counter. Very friendly service!! Highly recommend if you want a tropical flavored cake! read more

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Janice C.

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I've ordered from this place three times now, with two of those being custom cake orders. The first two experiences were great -- they were responsive, easy to work with, and the decorations matched what I asked for. Unfortunately, my most recent order was a completely different experience. Communication was very poor this time around. It took multiple emails and about 10-15 phone calls just to get an invoice so I could pay for the cake. I was never able to reach anyone directly thereafter, which made the process frustrating. When I went to pick up the cake, I arrived about 40 minutes early and was met with a pretty rude response, being told to come back later. While I understand timing matters, the interaction could have been handled more professionally. The biggest disappointment was the cake itself. I was charged an extra $25 for a Mardi Gras theme, but the decoration looked like an afterthought -- random green strips and plain pink and gold sprinkles that didn't really match what you'd expect for that theme. It's disappointing because the flavors are genuinely good, and I had such positive experiences before. But based on this last order, I'm not sure I'll be returning. read more

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Theodore U.

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Another amazing cake from Kona Kakes. My family and I have been ordering cakes from here for over 20 years now. The owner Janice is absolutely the best! Our most recent cake order was for my daughters 18th birthday / graduation party. We had a special request for plumeria flowers to be used on our cake and Janice took care of everything. They offer many different flavors, but the Caramel Macadamia Nut With Hazelnut Cream is by far the best! Thank you Janice and team for the awesome cake! read more

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Ashley G.

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The mini cakes are so unique and so good! Not sure if it was a whipped frosting but it was very light and fluffy! this place is a MUST try! I got 3 of the mini cakes for a friends birthday Guava strawberry was DELICIOUS!!!!!! Ube was SO good it even had little coconut shavings on the top. Lastly I got a Carmel macadamia one! ALL were 12 out of 10 lol everyone loved them. I will definitely be back especially for the guava one! read more

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Marissa A.

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Janice is amazing and so creative! My coordinator recommended Kona Kakes after a less than ideal experience elsewhere, and I'm so glad that she did! Since I had never tried Hawaiian cake before and didn't have time for a tasting, I took a chance by ordering a UP-themed wedding cake. When I saw the cake, I was absolutely blown away by how beautiful it was. Janice delivered! And the taste? It was the best cake I have ever had in my life. We chose the Chocolate Caramel Crunch Drip Cake, Pineapple Macadamia Nut, and Caramel Macadamia Nut with Hazelnut Cream. Everyone at my wedding raved about it. I wholeheartedly recommend Kona Kakes to anyone looking for a truly special and delicious cake! read more

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Taylor H.

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We loved our cake!! The flavoring alone was the star of the show. We wish we had leftovers because it was that good. Thanks for all the help with planning for our wedding it turned out perfect! read more

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Hella T.

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Kona Kakes has been a staple in our household for birthday celebrations and for good reason! Our favorites are the Guava Cream, Piña Colada with rum, and POG. Their cakes are always delicious with just the right amount of sweetness, never too sugary, always perfectly balanced. Naturally, we chose Kona Kakes for our wedding cake as well. We ordered a small cake for our cake-cutting moment (and to save for later) along with a half-sheet cake for our guests. Both turned out absolutely fantastic, not only beautiful, but also incredibly tasty. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how good it was and many wanting seconds! We worked with Janice (owner?) and she was such a pleasure to work with. Responsive, helpful, flexible and so kind throughout the process. Kona Kakes will always be our go-to for cakes, no matter the celebration. Highly recommend! read more

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Viviana G.

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Couldn't decide on what flavor of cake to order so I decided to purchase a variety of mini cakes they had on display. I was most excited to try the caramel macadamia nut as I keep hearing amazing reviews about it. It was moist, however I felt like it was way to sweet to enjoy. I have a sweet tooth so I was pretty surprised. Their salted caramel white chocolate and ube cakes were my favorite. Super moist and perfectly sweet without being too much. One thing I wasn't too happy about was that they are not very punctual with their store hours, specifically opening. I dont live close, so I had planned to go when it opened at 11. I arrived about 5 mins after opening and it was dark and doors were locked. I was confused and had to check my phone for the store hours. I waited about 15 mins after that and still no luck. I even tried calling the store, and nobody picked up. I ended up leaving and calling a couple of hours later and they said they were open that day but depending on who opens they might get there a little later than 11. Thats seems pretty unprofessional. I guess if you decide to come here maybe don't come at opening or make sure you place an order ahead of time if you do plan on going at opening time. Otherwise, good luck. read more

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Janice K.

We thank you for coming in, we pickup supplies before coming in &…

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Char M.

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Made it before they closed ! Had the sweetest lady greet me ! Hands down one of the best cakes in San Diego ! I got two the chocolate macadamia and sea salt caramel macadamia cake !! So delicious !!! Going to try their guava cake next ! Cake was moist and right balance between decadent and light ! Gives this place a try read more

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Kim V.

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I heard about them from a big birthday bash where they had a huge Caramel macadamia nut cake. It was very good so I wanted to check them out myself. Back in the day, they also served Hawaiian food but that is no longer the case. My friend and I came here hoping to get the best of both sweet and savory but had to get our brunch on elsewhere. Afterwards we both came back to enjoy the lovely treats here though. I got a small cake from the display while my friend inquired about any cakes that were readily available aside from the smaller ones. She was in luck! The cakes are moist and flavorful without being overly sweet. There is a good reason that they are fully sustained on getting custom orders of their cakes alone! read more

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mojo r.

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Wow! We stumbled into this place because from the outside we could see MINI CAKES! As soon as we opened the door, we were greeted with an amazing Aloha and the entire shop had the heavenly scent of fresh baking cakes. There are several different types of mini cakes to choose from and different Hawaiian style variations. Macadamia and caramel. Guava cream. Queen Lili (butter cake with mango and a coconut whipped cream). They also do full sized cakes, wedding cakes and cream puffs! And I am pretty sure I saw an option to even order tortes. And I swear I saw an Ube pudding cake option for ordering. Plus -- they will customize the cake with edible graphics or design and also writing. It was the best stumble I have had in quite some time. We cannot wait to come back, and we are dying to splurge and go big for one of those full cakes. OMG And the service was top notch. I felt like I walked into an auntie's kitchen and not a bakery on Pt Loma Blvd. WOW! read more

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Natalie B.

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We chose Kona Kakes Mango Mousse for our wedding cake as I do not like traditional cake. They had amazing reviews on Reddit and we had high expectations. The cake was incredible! Everyone loved it and we were surprised and excited to have leftovers. Ordering was fast and easy and very affordable! read more

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Rizalene A.

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Janice went above and beyond to get my mom's cake to us on time. She is the essence of aloha delivering not too sweet, light, and delicious slices of love to San Diego. We ordered the chocolate mac nut with hazelnut cream and it was perfection and the whole picky family devoured it. Don't sleep on this one if you want a unique and yummy cake for any occasion! read more

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Vicki K.

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We ordered a half sheet caramel macadamia cake with hazelnut creme. It was incredible. This cake was twice the height of a regular sheet cake, so it was a lot. It was for a retirement party and everyone enjoyed how light but so very tasty this cake was. I will definitely be ordering from Kona Kakes in the future. Worth every cent! read more

Kona Kakes - The most delicious cake ever. Caramel macadamia with hazelnut creme. Best ever! - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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Jenny N.

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I ordered a custom guava sheet cake for my husband's birthday and it got rave reviews from our guests!! The printed image came out beautifully. The cake itself was super moist, delicious and fluffy. Much taller than I expected so there was plenty leftover too! Husband was quite happy about that :) I did add my own sprinkles because the frosting decoration was minimal. The only other downside is the bakery is located kinda far from where I live...but I guess that's better for my waistline! read more

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Janice K.

Thank you Jenny!! Happy the cake was a success!! We are happy to…

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Christine S.

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My sister did a great job finding Kona Kakes for my Hawaiian tiki theme wedding. After looking at their Instagram page (@konakakes) and checking their website, I knew that this was the perfect place to order our cake. Their Chocolate Caramel Mac Nut With Hazelnut Cream flavor was simply divine and delightful. What made the experience even more convenient was that Kona Kakes delivered the cake directly to our reception venue at Bali Hai, eliminating the stress of having to pick it up ourselves. It truly was the ideal addition to our special day. Kona Kakes Cake Bakery specializes in creating authentic Hawaiian cakes that exude quality and expertise. What truly set this cake apart for me was that it was not too sweet. I highly recommend Kona Kakes' Chocolate Caramel Mac Nut With Hazelnut Cream flavor to anyone searching for a delicious and unique cake option. Whether it's for a wedding, special event, or simply a treat for yourself, you will not be disappointed. read more

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Janice K.

We had fun making and designing your cake! A pleasure to be of…

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Julie B.

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Finally was in the area and stopped by Kona cakes! I found this place on Yelp and was intrigued by the flavors of mini cake ($8ea) they offered! I got the Guava Strawberry and Caramel Macadamia Nut. Both were delicious but the guava one was my favorite!!! I love how it wasn't super sweet and yes I finished it one sitting! The woman who helped me assuming may be the owner was a very sweet lady! Can't wait to try the other flavors next time! read more

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Monique W.

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Kona Kakes is a Hawaiian Cake Bakery. It's known for their Caramel Macadamia Nut Cake! This local business has been opened since 1995 and serves a variety of authentic Hawaiian cakes! Some of their cake options include the following Caramel Macadamia Nut with Hazelnut Cream Chocolate Caramel Mac Nut with Hazelnut Cream Guava Cream Marble Caramel Mac Nut with Hazelnut Cream and so much more! When my husband and I stopped into Kona Kakes on a Thursday afternoon, there were smaller cakes available! Some of those flavors were Ube Cream Cake, Pineapple with Macadamia Nuts, Guava Strawberry, Salted Caramel with White Chocolate. Some of the other flavors such as Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut were sold out for the day. We ended up splitting a Caramel Macadamia Nut. The ingredients included Butter cake, Kona Kakes Signature Caramel, and Hazelnut Cream. It was delicious! You could taste that it was freshly made and had such unique flavors! The combinations of the macadamia nuts and caramel was so good! The cake was light and fluffy. The cream wasn't too sweet! The mini-cakes and desserts are $7.99 each. The team member whom helped us at the register was awesome! She went through all of Kona Kakes offerings with us and even recommended which mini-cakes to try! Next time, we'll have to try out the Ube mini-cake! read more

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Arlene F.

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Their hours stated they close at 4pm on Saturdays but unfortunately they were closed when i arrived at 3pm. read more

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Gloria S.

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AMAZING!!! *****! I stumbled onto KK "Thanks to Google" so I took a chance & popped in late Thursday hoping to order a birthday cake for Saturday & with the BIGGESEST ALOHA SMILE...Janice said NO PROBLEM! Instantly my problems went away (since the cake was for my sis-n-law) ooops! Good things come to those who wait! I left KK with 5 of the mini cakes & I LOVED EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM! I knew the cake was going to be a smash & it was! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Aloha Friend... read more

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Brittany A.

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I got the caramel macadamia nut and guava mini cakes. I'm not a sweets person but my husband and I devoured these cakes. They have just the perfect amount of sweetness to them. I wasn't sure what to get and the aunty was so kind as so make some recommendations and whip up a mini guava cake for us. They have so many other flavors to try too. I'm excited to go back! read more

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Pascal L.

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Best cake I had in the US. for my birthday we looked far and wide in SD and Orange county to find an exotic fruit cake, passion fruit especially (my favorite). And with Kona Kake we really found the place where I will get cakes from now on. Very light sponge, flavorful mousses, really light and not overly sweet cream frosting. Custom white chocolate shaving cause this is how I roll... We tried their individual cake as tasters before ordering. The ube cake was original and awesome. The guava strawberry was tasty as well. What I really love is how light and easy to eat the cakes are, not the usual heavy super sweet with fondant and frosting found in the average bakery. Top notch read more

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Lala H.

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Hands down the absolute best cakes you will ever have the pleasure of tasting! I especially live that they use whipped cream frosting on a majority of their cakes. Our go-to is their caramel macadamia nut crunch cake! OMG!!! Pure heaven! Every time we have this cake it's a huge hit and everyone wants to know where we got it. A bonus with this bakery is that they can take special orders on fairly short notice (1 week) and their cakes are consistently tasty and perfect! Warm, welcoming family business that I am happy to support every chance I get! read more

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Saleen M.

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Amazingly delicious kakes here! My hun & I tried their cakes at our friends' wedding & instantly fell in love! Their wedding cake was gorgeous & they had several flavors from Kona Kakes. I learned that they sell mini cakes of their most popular flavors at their store & I went immediately. I called first to see what flavors they have & unfortunately, you cannot reserve them, it is a first come first serve basis so make sure to come early! Their store is located in a shopping center. Ube Cream Cake Guava Cream Cake Salted Caramel Cake Caramel Macadamia Nut: I ordered this cake & the 3 above & all were delicious! However, this cake definitely "takes the cake"! I highly recommend you try this one, it is so flavorful & I love the tiny, sweet crunches all throughout. It is not too sweet too (which I know is a definite plus with Asians haha). I am already planning my next trip down to Point Loma to get it again & my hun & I are definitely thinking about ordering it as our wedding cake too! Try it now! read more

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Fran L.

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We've been loyal customers for many years now. We always order Kona Kakes to celebrate special occasions and milestones like birthdays, anniversaries and most recently, my retirement. We also stop in from time to time just to grab mini cakes to get our fix. The staff there are very nice and consistently provide great service and delicious cakes that everyone enjoys. Their cakes are always so moist and their frosting is so amazing! I usually never eat frosting on cakes but theirs is an exception. We've tried different flavors and have enjoyed them all. I have and always will recommend Kona Kakes because they never disappoint. read more

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Anna L.

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ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, MOIST, AND DELICIOUS! 10/10 recommend 10/10 will return next time we need a cake The cake is so fluffy, moist + flavorful! We bought this for a commissioning ceremony with a lot of picky cake eaters, must of us who avoid the cream, but with Kona's Pineapple Macadamia nut Cake, we ALL ate it up, and we were fighting for the leftovers. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with the world! read more

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Dan S.

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Arguably the best cake in San Diego. Staff is so kind their ube cream and guava cream cakes are insanely good. I love to bake, but I know I can never get as close to as good as their cakes. Definitely a go to bakery for special occasions! read more

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Melinda A.

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Always the best my sister in law ordered my birthday cake from here. Each bite was so amazing made with lots of love. I also had a cupcake but prefer the full cake. read more

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Alissa G.

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So very yummy and friendly. I've bought several cakes from these folks and will probably buy many more.

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Allison L.

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Amazing every time. The macadamia crunch cake is my go-to for every event. Love that they have the mini cakes available to grab and go. read more

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We had them custom make us an anniversary cake. Excellent service! Cake was ready for pickup on time. This was by far the best tasting cake I've had in a long time. Highly recommended! read more

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Janice K.

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Trish B.

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Every experience has been delicious, timely, and worth the money (and drive). The mini-options for grab and go are phenomenal -- perfect for little "self-care" bites to stretch out for a few days. read more

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Leslie B.

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Last weekend was my husbands birthday. Even though we were going to dinner and I knew we would have dessert there, I wanted a little something to serve at home. I called ahead to make sure the store would be open that day and to see if I needed to order in advance. I had already decided that I would get a variety of mini cakes and was told that they always have some available when they open, but usually run out partway through the day. I arrived just after they opened Saturday (11AM). I was readily greeted at the front desk. It is a very small storefront and the staff was busy decorating cakes. I chose 3 mini cakes: pineapple coconut, caramel macadamia with hazelnut frosting, and chocolate macadamia with hazelnut frosting. They were all delcicious and both of the macadamia cakes were simply amazing! Something about having some texture from the macadamias really added to the cake. I also liked that the frosting wasn't too sweet. As long as you are not too hungry, one mini cake can probably serve two people. I would definitely order a whole cake from this place in the future. read more

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The best place to get unique flavors in a cake. Great taste of the islands like haupia, macadamia nut, guava and passion fruit. Friendly staff and quick service. They have some ready made cakes and mini cakes to go. Around the holidays they make delicious pies that are soooo good. Small bakery with a tropical feel. Love to support local businesses. read more

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Jenn O.

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I absolutely LOVE Kona Kakes! I have come here a few times after discovering them in Point Loma. My first time, they didn't have anymore lilikoi mini cakes and the sweet woman behind the counter told me she was working on a layer cake and had no problem making me a mini if I waited a few minutes. After, we had such a great convo about the island and how not too many people order the lilikoi. This place brings me back to Hawaii and the cakes are just so good. If you're looking for something different, please try them. The lilikoi is delicious, the guava is great, and the salted caramel macadamia is awesome too. I will keep coming back! read more

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Janice K.

Mahalo Jenn! So happy you came by to try our tropical cakes! We will…

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Mahalo to Kona Kakes for bringing the flavor of Hawaii with their delicious cakes that are so good they "broke da mouth." There aren't many bakeries in San Diego that bake cakes with these flavors: pineapple, coconut, guava, lilikoi, and their signature caramel macadamia. All of em taste great, and I like that they're not too sweet and the cream is light. These cakes definitely make the rounds at family parties and never disappoint. I've ordered cakes online which is really simple and Janice even sends a confirmation email to follow up with any details. read more

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3960 West Point Loma Blvd
Ste G
San Diego, CA 92110
Midway
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(619) 294-6676
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http://www.konakakes.com/

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What time does Kona Kakes open?

Kona Kakes opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Kona Kakes close?

Kona Kakes closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Kona Kakes closes at 4:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.Kona Kakes is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 4:00 PMSun Closed

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Does Kona Kakes take credit cards?

Yes, Kona Kakes takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Kona Kakes have catering options?

Yes, Kona Kakes does have catering options.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Kona Kakes have bike parking?

Yes, Kona Kakes has bike parking.

Does Kona Kakes have parking?

Yes, Kona Kakes has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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Specialties

Kona Kakes Tropical Bakery is the exclusive bakery in San Diego offering Tropical cake flavors, pastries and cookies. Konakakes.com has the list of flavors.

History

Established in 1995.

Kona Kakes started off with wholesale selling to restaurants. 2003 started the retail to the present. We offer cakes for all occasions and celebrations for family's, individuals, offices, business' churches, university's, City and County of SD facilities.

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5.1 mi•East Village

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Family-owned & operated

LGBTQ friendly

I took my mother here for Mother's Day this year and this was both of our first time at this…read moreamazing place. It was a such a warming experience. You can tell that they really do pride themselves and how they make their items. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. They're homemade coffee syrups were such a perfect pair. With an open space concept and greenery, it was such a full experience. What really made this experience truly great, was seeing the owner and head chef, Jeff interact with us and others! You can tell he cares. The staff was also welcoming and took the time to give us a rundown of everything being our first time. You owe it to yourself to take a break and enjoy a pastry here.

If you visit San Diego and your don't come by Izola, you're feeekin crazy! Best croissants and…read morebreads I've ever had, including croissants and breads in Paris and Italy!

Iced Coconut Cream Latte: espresso with condensed coconut milk and topped with the most luxurious version of coconut cold foam. Luxurious!

IZOLA Carnitas Croissant: A tribute to the flavors of Mexico and a warm thank-you to the flavors that inspire us from across the border.

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IZOLA croissant. Crispy exterior, pillowy inside. 3 day process. Hand-made with organic flour, grass-fed milk, butter from Normandy.

Asa Bakery & Cafe

4.1(970 reviews)

5.0 mi•East Village

Locally owned & operated

Certified professionals

Oh my bagel!!!!!!! If I lived closer, I would have this bagel everyday. So doughy, soft, light…read more The selection of baked goods here is top notch. The croissants, donuts, pastries were just toooooooo good. I could see myself working here everyday if I were closer. It's a cute coffee shop setting where you can catch up with friends or get some productive work done. The onllllly drawback is parking. Needs more loading zone parking so you can get your goodies and go!!!

The curry bun is to die for! Get it toasted. Biting into this was like biting into warm fluffy…read moregoodness... the flakes on top of the bread really made it. The filling made this really hard to put down Nagoya karage sando. Their milk bread is amazing! It's my favorite part of the sando. It is so soft like a cloud. The marinade/glaze on the chicken is sweet and savory. Overall, we got tired of the mayo but that's just a personal preference. It has a strong wasabi-like tasting undertone We came at 1:30pm on a Monday (Holiday) and most pastries were already sold out! Highly recommend coming in the morning. It's pretty spacious inside and I like how there's outdoor seating as well

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Wayfarer Bread & Pastry

4.5(1k reviews)

4.8 mi•La Jolla

THE BEST BAKERY AT SAN DIEGO! Highly recommend the savory pastries they are so good. Better than…read morethe other two famous bakeries in sd in my opinion

This place had a killer line but we really waiting about 15 minutes to be able to order inside…read more The plain croissant was incredibly flaky, airy, and crunchy! It was likey the best croissant I've ever had. The Jalapeño Cheese croissant was also very good, but I felt like it needed more of an even spread of jalapeño. Staff are so nice and the interior is very pleasing to peruse. There's regular turnover in outdoor seating, just be prepared to wait.

Inside

Almond croissant and burnt honey fig tiles

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Mushroom Danish

Extraordinary Desserts

4.0(9.2k reviews)

4.1 mi•Little Italy

•$$$

Still my go to place when I'm craving something sweet and special. Their cakes may be pricey, but…read morein my opinion, for the amount of work, effort, and quality of ingredients, I think they continue to be fair. For example, some other specialty bakeries/shops are charging similar prices for cakes and cheesecakes that are much simpler. In comparison, Extraordinary Dessert cakes take 3-4 days to make, have 6-8 alternating layers, and are typically adorned with edible gold and/or flowers. The key is to find which items you like and which are okay to pass on next time. What we ried this time: -Match Misu Cake (7/10): ricotta cake layers soaked in matcha and layered with marscapone whipped cream. This one was pretty good and ranks in my middle to high range. I only wish there was more matcha flavor (maybe if you dine in and get the sauce, this would help) or the matcha was paired with another flavor ... either go fruity (maybe a raspberry sauce, strawberry pieces, white peach pieces, or like a peach oolong cream layer) or go chocolately/coffee (maybe had some crushed up chocolate covered espresso beans). My go to's: -Ivoire Royale (10/10) - my ultimate favorite still. If you like light desserts, white chocolate, berries, and moist vanilla cake, thus one is for you. Classy and unpretentious -Shangrila (10/10) - my other favorite and will make you feel like a princess with all the pink chocolate curls. A little bit adventurous and innocently elegant. Ones to skip: -Au Chocolate / La Bete Noire / Dame Chocolate - get the Viking instead. That's my favorite of all their chocolate cakes -Lemon ricotta - get the Passionfruit Ricotta instead -Torta misu - the matcha misu is better. The tortilla misuse made me want a regular piece of tirmaisu than a cake version -Coconut cream - not bad, not amazing though

We normally come here weekly after dinner with family for dessert, but after this last experience…read morewe will not be returning. Also just so everyone is aware they're also liars just to mention & stupid.. she tells us her name is Karen thinking we don't know the owners name lol .. She was at the register at 7:20pm and was extremely rude and dismissive after we placed our order, especially regarding a child's dietary restrictions and health concerns. We politely asked if it would be possible to purchase a small cup of fruit , even just a couple strawberries cut up, because one child in our group cannot have sweets due to very strict dietary restrictions . Instead of simply saying they were unable to accommodate the request or offering another option, we were told to "go somewhere else," despite already spending the amount we did . The complete lack of professionalism and basic customer service was honestly shocking. It's disappointing to be treated that way at a place we have supported so consistently. This place has been going downhill , management for this place needs to step up .

Spinach dip and chips and tomato and basil soup

One of our 'go to' desert places in San Diego.

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Chocolate lemon bon bon

Flour Atelier

4.4(261 reviews)

6.1 mi•Kearny Mesa

I love this bakery, and I love that it's women-owned and has a lot of Filipino influence in its…read moreflavors!! I picked up some pastries for my parents for their anniversary and they loved it! The standout was the calamansi tart, which was so perfectly sweet and tart from the citrus flavors of the calamansi. I want to try their matcha so I have to come back soon! I love the aesthetic of the place too, super cute and pastel and floral. Ample amounts of parking outside too since it's in the plaza with Mitsuwa.

It is raaare to find bakeries whose desserts are as tasty as their aesthetic, but the treats AND…read moredrinks here truly live up to the vibe. Flour Atelier is a small bakery right next to the hovering Mitsuwa. They carry two refrigerated sections' worth of original treats and pastries, many with Asian flavors such as their ube leche flan and calamansi cheesecake. I'm a gluten free girly nowadays, but when I could eat their desserts I did love their cheesecake: a balance of cream-to-crust is important to me. And those flavors? Standout. Hard to find many other places. They also have tea and coffee, and my husband and I LOVE their hojicha latte, which boasts a nice earthy-to-sweet ratio. If you want a grounded flavor without getting another coffee, try the hojicha latte! The store itself is quite small, selling sweet treats, drinks, and even flowers through a collaboration with a florist. They have about 4 tables outside -- recommended for small parties, unless you come when it's empty with a group. BIG TIP: Bring your mother or mother-in-law here to impress -- that is, if she likes cute, sweet treats and a tea party vibe! My mom always loves coming here, and bringing the whole family, too Keep up the great work Flour Atelier!

Cupcakes (Halo-Halo, Ube & Flan, Turon)

Bite of strawberry cheesecake matcha bar.

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Work of art. Monogram puff pastry cake.

Yiko Yiko

4.4(502 reviews)

6.9 mi•Kearny Mesa

Yiko Yiko has some of the best desserts in SD, especially when it comes to their mochi!…read more We've tried quite a few of their mochi snowball options, and they're always so chewy, soft, and flavorful. The fruit flavors are also made with fresh fruit, which is a plus. We stop by sometimes to pick up a box of 4-6 as gifts for our friends, and it's always a hit. Their crepe cakes are also really tasty and not too sweet. We really like the basque, vanilla, and strawberry flavors. The desserts here are a bit on the pricier side, but the quality and presentation are worth the splurge.

Had a chance to check out Yiko Yiko after hearing lots about it and honestly, I had a feeling that…read moretheir products would be a on the pricier side. Many reviews have noted this, and I would have to agree, especially for the size (crepe cake slices) and/or simple design (two layer naked cakes). We ended up trying a slice of their taro crepe cake. It was tasty - light, smooth, and included real taro - and had alternating layers of cream and taro; however, we were surprised with how small it was in person (vs photos) for $12.50 before tax. This is just below the price for an Extraordinary Desserts cake slice, which is not only bigger and more complex, but also made fresh. We noticed the crepe cake slice we got had that dusting of ice sparkles, indicating it was frozen and defrosting, and additionally, as it defrosted, the more it started leaning. If you haven't tried Yiko Yiko, it's worth still checking out. That said, I think you'll be satisifed after one or two visits.

Soy Milk Custard Cake

Inside seating

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Oct 2024 Organic Chocolate Crepe Slice

Michi Michi

4.3(225 reviews)

3.9 mi•Banker's Hill

Came here on Saturday morning with the wifey. You have to come early as they do have a line…read more The service was good and they are fast to get the line down. We got a variety but the Banoffee Maritozzi was an interesting combination of a sliced banana and corn flakes. But the Orange Blossom Ube Financier was our favorite. Would definitely come back and get that again. The store is pretty small, so you get the baked goods togo, but if you can't wait to get them home they do have tables outside so you can enjoy them.

i have been wanting to come to Michi Michi for so long but whenever I'd drive by I was intimidated…read morewith the long lines, so when my girlfriends wanted to do a catch up with pastries and matcha, I said yes. Lines are always better with a friend and even though we all arrived before opening there was still a healthy line. I was really excited, to finally get to check them out, I saw on their socials that a new chef had taken residency and that they came with some Filipino flair. As a fellow Filipino I definitely wanted to support. I ended up ordering a lumpia roll, ube butter ensaymada, a halo halo tart and a egg sando sandwich along with an iced matcha with honey, with tip my total was $48, which isn't horrible considering these are meant to be higher quality pastries. My girlfriends and I found a table and decided we would share, I shared my egg sando sandwich and the lumpia roll, while they shared their ube butter ensaymada and the turon kouign amann. My matcha, was a horrible, it was a muddy green and really lacked any matcha flavor, my friend didn't like her matcha either and she had the miso caramel matcha. I didn't even finish my matcha and I can really take one down. We joked about how we should have opted for the orange juice instead. Now for the pastries, I was really underwhelmed by them, the ensaymada was just fine, I honestly cannot remember the taste of it, it lacked something. The egg sando sandwich, the filling was plentiful and flavorful BUT the bread was dry, was that potato bread? The texture was off for me and I ended up just scooping out the filling and eating it like that. Where the sando had a good amount of filling the lumpia roll lacked it, it was so sparse I figured it would be more like a sausage roll so I was taken aback by how little there was in it. Flavors were fine, the pastry was buttery but I just wanted a little more. The one pastry we agreed was better than the rest was the turon kouign amann, the crunchy bits of sugar was so reminiscent of turon but the filling, for me was like uncooked banana bread batter, that threw me off entirely. It was better, but not the filling. So overall, I would say it was okay, I guess for the costs it just didn't meet my expectations.

Great vibes outdoor seatings

Friendly Service :)

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This is what we got for breakfast

Bonjour Bakery & Patisserie

4.7(256 reviews)

4.0 mi•Little Italy

I was actually trying to find parking to go to a different bakery, but as I turned the corner, a…read morespace right in front of Bonjour said, "Bonjour! Voici une place de parking pour vous!" Oui!!!! I ordered a plain croissant which was buttery and flaky! But the winner was the pistachio croissant roll! The crispy delight had a pistachio frosting and the most delicious pistachio cream inside! And I'm not talking a small amount, like other bakeries do, but a large dollop! It was sooooooo good! I am so glad there was a space in front! A great way to start my morning!

The cutest little coffee shop with beautiful pastry selections! I can see parking being a little…read moretricky on farmers market days and on the weekends. The latte was smooth and creamy. The chai is more sweet than spicy. This is the first place where they offered to heat up our croissant and pain au chocolate... such a nice touch and tasted freshly baked! Service was amazing and attentive. Definitely recommend to check them out. I can see why they were rated so well!

The inside of the Tiramisu filled croissant. There is actually 2 different creams inside.

APPLE PIE FILLED CROISSANT 100/10! Interior

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Chocolate croissant

Parisien Gourmandises

4.5(361 reviews)

6.8 mi•La Jolla

*Frickin amazing freshly made pastries *Innovative flavors…read moreand art *High quality *Beautiful presentation *Prices super reasonable considering the high quality you are getting *Located in the Floral Palette store *A few dining seating in the store *Staff are helpful and will take the time to tell you what the pastries are *Sweet sand savory baked goods available *Parking is a bear in La Jolla... but worth it for a visit *Only challenge you will have (once you find parking of course): choices. So many and all of them equally delightful.

5/11/2026 CHOCO CHIP…read morePISTACHIO COOKIE Wow! This was reeeeally good! It was crispy on the outside and slightly chewy on the inside. Lots of chocolate and I think they added toffee in it too. The middle section had pistachio frangipane (or it looked like it) with coarsely chopped pistachios that brought another layer of crunch! Then to top it all off, it had pistachio cream on top of the cookie! I only wish I got another one. CAPPUCCINO It was okay. But love the foam! It was frothy and foamy! PAVLOVA The meringue was a bit too hard and too sweet and the pastry cream was overwhipped. Loved the fresh fig and blueberries though. I was looking forward to eating pavlova and this was very disappointing! KOUIGN AMANN Very buttery and sticky! Crispy on the outside. Every bite was not dry, but chewy. There was this sticky and chewy texture that wasn't unpleasant, yet it wasn't fully flaky like a croissant. But glad it was not dry! The kouign amann was not as tall like others I've tried, but I preferred it this way because it was not dry. The last kouign amann I had from Bread Lounge was dryyyy. But bought mine at a coffee shop too. PAIN AU CHOCOLAT Crispy on the outside, but I must have toasted a bit more, so the outside was a bit more toasted than desired. Inside was good. Good dark chocolate. BUTTER CROISSANT Really buttery, flaky, crispy! Ate it next day, so reheated it in the toaster oven to bring a more crispness all around. Really enjoyed this! Adding butter and jam is so good! LEMON MERINGUE Meringue had a strong eggy smell and flavor, the lemon was tangy, but not enough to rid of the eggy smell and flavor. The tart was hard and almost stale. I took a few bites and threw the rest out. PAIN SUISSE Chocolate flavor. Crispy on the outside, fluffy like a light spongy cake inside. Enjoyed this! CUSTOMER SERVICE Got there early afternoon. There was only one person in front of me. Good service overall. Quick service. Hits and misses of the various pastries I've tried. It will not deter me from trying their pastries though, as the really good ones were really good! Would love to return! Especially for that Choco Chip Pistachio Cookie! LOCATED INSIDE ANOTHER STORE Located inside a store called Floral Palette, which is a floral shop and specialty gift store. Beautiful store! The sign is big, so you cannot miss it!

Awesome coffees and a $10 tiny stick eclair.

Towards the back June 25, 2025

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Croissants

Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe

4.5(783 reviews)

5.1 mi•East Village

The employees are a mixture of a well oiled machine and great customer service. I was worried about…read moremy meter running out and was asking if i could run out real quick to add more but they coordinated on the spot and finishes my drink by the time i completed my payment. They were amazing!!! I got the biscoff matcha latte with the biscoff foam and a few slices of cake. It was soooo good. I'm going try to plan for some relaxing time next time. The inside was beautiful and peaceful. Looks like a great place to start my day.

Hinar in downtown is such a beautiful and aesthetic spot. I love their earthy color palette (I want…read morethat paint color in my house lol) and the overall vibe of the cafe. The main seating area is almost always full, but there's more indoor seating in the back through the hallway (where the bathroom is), plus some outdoor seating to the side. The drinks are really good. I always get mine half sweet, and the flavors are consistently great. They also have a ton of cute, picturesque desserts. They're a bit too sweet for my taste, but you can tell a lot of care goes into making them and they're definitely tasty. Parking can be tricky downtown, and it can get busy with lines, but it's totally worth it for the drinks, desserts, and overall ambiance. FYI, they have a new location up north in Scrips Poway, it's cute but slightly different aesthetic (umm more industrial) and is in a strip mall, so, way more parking!