yo I loved going here. The desserts were so delicious. I might get my birthday cake here totally worth it! The decorations are so welcoming definitely check it out if you are in san francisco! read more

Lavender Bakery helped craft our customized wedding cake, one of the highlights of our wedding: a floral-decorated, vanilla cake with buttercream frosting, mango and passion fruit filling, with fresh strawberries. Lavender Bakery has been a bakery we have frequented several times already and we have always loved every pastry we've tried from here. With our wedding cake, they again, impressed us. From beginning to end, they were communicative in walking us through the steps of customizing our wedding cake so that the flavors and look of it matched what we were looking for. They also offered us a generous sampling of different wedding cake flavors. read more

I relished every bite of the Chocolate and Strawberry cake. A hell yes on buying it again!

I had a fairly last minute request for a custom cake. I wanted a pretty delicious chocolate cake for an 80th birthday celebration. I provided an inspiration pic. They said they could not accommodate. THEN I get a call that said we can make something. We talked about design and flavors. I received THE most delicious and beautiful cake delivered with a smile in a perfect box. It truly made our mother's 80th birthday extra special. The pictures don't do it justice. Moist chocolate cake, with buttercream filling and dark ganache. Buttercream decor. I highly recommend this bakery. I heard about them from a family member that brought delicious sweets! read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Side of birthday cake. Excuse the smudge from my thumb. - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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If I can give this place 10 's I would! The custom cake ordering process is very simple and easy and the response time is fast. I ordered a 8" round custom cake for a friend's baby shower and not only did they nail it but they exceeded my expectations (trust me I have high expectations). It turned out better than the inspiration photo I sent them! It was a smash hit at the party and everyone kept asking where I ordered the cake from! They are extremely professional and give updates via email or phone regarding my order. There was a slight and minor hiccup on the agreed pick up time but they were extremely kind enough to deliver the cake at the venue free of charge! Talk about excelleny customer service!! I'll definitely be putting another order in soon! read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Baby Shower Cake 8" inch round Vanilla Cake Strawberry Butter cream with Fresh Strawberry - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Amazing desserts! Many delicious options. Personal favorite is the chocolate truffle cake! read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Chocolate Truffle Cake - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

We chose Lavender Bakery for our wedding cake tasting after reading so many great reviews, and we're so glad we did. Ali, the manager, was incredibly accommodating and had the tasting box prepared for us with so many different flavors and combinations they had put together. We loved many of their flavors and we ended up choosing a three-tier cake, with each tier featuring a different buttercream flavor: passion fruit, guava, and mango. When it came to the design, we wanted each tier to be a different color and shared our vision with the team. They absolutely exceeded our expectations. The cake turned out even more beautiful than we had imagined. Here's a photo of the final cake (the flowers were added by our florist, but the cake itself is entirely Lavender Bakery's work). It was exactly what we were hoping for: simple, elegant, and absolutely beautiful. And of course very delicious, our guests loved it too!! We couldn't have been happier with how it turned out. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Had a 3-tier custom cake made for my wife's birthday with 70 guests. Incredible job!!! Terrific service! First class all the way ... and the cake was delicious!! read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Custom Birthday Cake. Red Velvet Cake-8"(8-10 Servings) Vanilla with Strawberry preserve Marble with vanilla icing - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

I spoke with Ali about making a custom cake for a 60th surprise birthday months in advance and the cake looked even better then the picture I showed him. It was not only beautiful but also delicious. Fast forward 3 years later I had them make a custom cake for my brothers engagement party and it was picture perfect and delicious. read more

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It was absolutely the best cake I could of gotten for my kid. Super delicious. Everything is beautiful cakes and pastries. Try their pistachio one read more

What a pleasant surprise this bakery was, they have a variety of pastries to choose from. I went with the guava mousse dessert, mango raspberry mousse, and lemon cheesecake. The mousses were ok, not bad, the mango raspberry had good flavor that tasted like real mango and so did the guava. but that lemon cheesecake though! Amazing. Never had or seen lemon cheesecake, I'm also not a big pastry person, but the lemon cheesecake was delicious. Not an overwhelming lemon flavor and moist. Will be back for that cheesecake and other options that were sold out! Also Great service and very clean and organized bakery. read more

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When I got my pre-ordered "traditional 8" mocha yule log" home and looked at it, I was surprised. It only vaguely resembled the photo on their website. Not a fan of the plastic embellishments. There was one tiny 1/2" meringue mushroom on top and a white frosting blob with a silver plastic holly leaf (not marzipan) beside the log. You could see the cake thru the "bark" frosting; the whole effect seemed sloppily assembled. The cake was pieces of chocolate sponge formed into a rough log shape (see photo). There was a thin layer chocolate shell directly on the sponge. The sponge itself was tender and fluffy, tasting mostly of chocolate and sugar. The mocha flavor was very faint. I feel this 8" yule log was overpriced for the quality of work and flavor ($65). I was somewhat embarrassed to offer it at the end of the holiday meal. Its appearance and flavor seemed more appropriate for a child's party. read more

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The food itself was not very good. It tasted frozen, like it was defrosted, and yet it was charged for wild amounts for no reason Plus, I went in one time and saw them pull out freezer bought items for restock, yet I was told they make everything in store when I asked a while back read more

I had an idea for a Peanuts themed cake for my son's graduation. I sent Lavender a picture and the resulting cake was perfect. The decoration was cute. He loves red velvet and the cake was moist, delicious and not too sweet. I would order from them again. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Red Velvet Graduation Cake - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Perfection. My daughter loved it and so did I! It was light and all the adults were raving about it read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Mermaid theme cake - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Was driving through the area and decided to stop in. The staff were friendly and gave us plenty of time too look things over and make our choices. We got a variety of things; apple turnover, cream puff, mini strawberry shortcake..etc. everything we had was delicious. They offered plenty of searing but we had to get back on the road. Would love to come back and try other things! read more

I was happy to see another "bakery" take over the former La Fourine spot. I saw a delivery of frozen pre-made cakes and pastries and that was a downer bc that seems to imply that some things might not be made there, but defrosted there. The bakery doesn't actually smell like baked goods so that should tell you something right there. Also, they don't let you sit at the inside tables which is weird. For a while, they didn't even have outside tables so there's nowhere to sit. The staff is also not friendly which adds to the uninviting vibe. read more

Food was so so so perfect. So many pastry options it was crazy!!! So hard to decide what to pick. Even though we came close to closing, service was great and the workers helped us pick out some tasty treats. Overall ambiance is nice even though the store is small. Their other location on San Pablo is much cuter with a lot more seating, but the pastries here can't compete! read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Raspberry Opera Dessert, Frangipane Tart-Pear, Burnt Almond Dessert - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've had the chance to try several pastries here, and each one has been consistently good. The fruit tarts have always been my favorite--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced in sweetness. The service is friendly and efficient, and the surrounding area adds to the overall pleasant experience. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Absolutely blown away by the Don Julio speciality cake. It was beyond stunning--the details, the design, and the overall presentation completely exceeded my expectations. It was the first thing everyone noticed, and it instantly became the hit of the party. The best part? It tasted almost as incredible as it looked, which is so rare with custom cakes. Every bite was fresh and delicious. It's not often you find a cake that's both a showstopper and genuinely amazing to eat. A heartfelt thank you for the amazing cake! It was absolutely delicious and made the occasion even more special. Please extend my sincerest compliments to the chef for such a beautiful and wonderful creation. read more

I've ordered cakes from Lavender Bakery many times for my daughter's birthdays, and they always turn out amazing. The cakes are flavorful, light, and beautifully decorated, and they have interesting flavors. Their service has been great every time. I also live close to their other location, Lavender Bread & Café, and I've spent many days working from there. I love the warm atmosphere, the super friendly staff, and the owners who are genuinely hospitable. It's a really comfortable place to get work done, with electrical outlets placed in all the right spots. Their drinks, breakfast, and lunch items are delicious, and they carry many of the same great cakes from the bakery. I would highly recommend both these places! read more

I ordered the Burnt Almond Cake thru the Yelp app (on a sleepless night) for my son's birthday around 4 am on Saturday (10/25) morning for delivery on Sunday 10/26. What can I saw? I have a weird sleep pattern and didn't want to forget. Cake arrived early on Sunday and looked beautiful! I tasted some of the almond crumb and it was delicious that I was tempted to cut into it. Gorgeous cake - moist, flavorful soft crumb even after being refrigerated all day. Cut beautifully even though the cake practically melts in your mouth. Lavender Bakery makes the most delicious cakes. I want to try the Neapolitan one next time. Flavor on this one was chocolate and vanilla with some sort of vanilla cream between the layers. Weird tip - it's ok to order online (for future delivery or pickup) when the bakery is closed. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Burnt Almond Cake from Lavender Bakery - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

I got a German chocolate cake and they put too much nuts in it was disgusting. I can believe drove all the way from Pittsburg for this. I also bought other stuff to try. The mango passion fruit, it was bland and you can barely taste the passion fruit it mango in it 1 out of 10. The lemon tart was ok. Raspberry opera 5 out of 10. Burnt almond was ok also 6 out of 10. Napoleon, 0 it barley had any filling in it and it's bland. Presentation is great 10 out of 10 but when it comes to taste, it's lacking so I guess I tried but not trying that again. That's a waste of 120. I would not recommend this to anybody at all. There's a bunch of better bakery some place else. read more

I am impressed with the variety of tasty desserts. But I don't enjoy the support that is offered to enhance the experience of purchasing desserts. I have gone severals times and each time I see young employees talking to one another and ignoring customers. One young lady asked me if I wanted something. I almost gave her a flip answer to such a silly question. I am not standing there for nothing! The correct quesion would be, "may I help you?" The manager needs to work on some of the employees' customer service techniques such prompt service and politeness. Great customer service can make the difference between a well-run, growing business and one with high churn. The customer never has to beg anyone to take their money. They can go elsewhere which I am working on doing for tasty desserts. I live in Oakland. read more

We stumbled into this bakery called Lavender Bakery and Cafe in North Berkeley. This place has a huge assortment of delectable eats and one I especially enjoyed was the Guava mousse cake which was rich in Guava and so moist you can almost swallow it down whole. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I didn't try any of their drinks but I'll by swinging back here again for their delicious treats. read more

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I thought I wrote a review, but I didn't so here goes: I have been coming to Lavender Bakery for years and I love their customer service and delicious pastries. Back in 2021, I ordered a fruit tart cake (fruit on top of custard, with a crust.) Sorry, I don't know the proper name for it. I ordered in advance and paid in advance. It was about $40.00. This was for a friend's birthday and I was the designated cake provider. I got a phone call at the last minute from the woman giving the party that another guest was bringing a birthday cake and could I bring something else? The other guest never bothered to call me and ask to switch food items. Lavender Bakery said, "No problem," when I explained the situation. They gave me a full cash refund without a hassle. This was very gracious of Lavender, and an example of their excellent customer service. read more

TLDR: Downright gorgeous delectable pastries, cakes and baked goods abound. Friendly service with tables inside and out to enjoy your newly found treats. Our Experiences: We don't happen by this corner of Berkeley much anymore, but Lavender Bakery makes the top end of Solano Avenue/Thousand Oaks even more attractive as a foodie destination these days. Our favorite here so far is the Burnt Almond Cake - available in a regular 8" cake size, and a single serving size. Covered in toasted almonds (not quite burnt, which is good), inside, you will find layers of chocolate cake interspersed with an amazing amaretto custard filling topped off by whipped cream and covered with clumps of toasted almonds. I saw the big 8" cake first, and then scanned for the single size, whose tray was already empty.... But.. don't panic if anything looks "sold out" from the display case. The friendly clerk checked for me, and pulled out the first of the next batch of single servings for the BAC straight from their kitchen! Wohoo! We also tried the Guava Mousse, which looked beautiful like all the rest, but the guava essence was a wee bit on the subtle side compared to the creme. Prices are quite reasonable for what you get too. I definitely look forward to coming back again soon for another Burnt Almond Cake and some of the other really great choices they bake every day! read more

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I really enjoyed their products, but today, I don't think I will be going back again! They had a very long hair in the butter cream of the carrot cupcake! WTF! Are not following better hygiene practices when making these desserts! I thought they had high standards, guess not. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - This a hair in the butter cream of the carrot cupcake! That is nasty! Bad hygiene, it's appears the bakers are short cuts! - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Clean place, friendly staff, decent pastries. I would definitely go again and recommend this place. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Two doughnuts and soufflé cheese cake - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

I recommend the almond burnt pastry. It was delicious! We also got an eclair & fruit tart. Both tasted good my my favorite was the almond pastry. I would like to come back & try other goodies. read more

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There get one star for probably having the best pastries in the area. They lose stars for these reasons - 1) they were the first and worst in price hike after Covid. Fine, all did. However, now it no longer feels like a bakery when a regular cup of coffee is overpriced and stale!! How do you call yourself bakery if your patron cannot count on you for a good cup of coffee? 2) are you still living Covid? Bring back inside chairs, real cups and utensils. It does not feel like a bakery cafe experience drinking in paper cups outside the bakery. I just hope no price hike for keeping chairs inside. Even the cheapest coffee shops have indoor chairs. 3) Support the environment - your compost is going into trash. No recycle bins. No plans to go back. If I'm going to pay $8 plus dollar for a pastry, I rather support a coffee shop that has real cups and indoor warm sitting spot. Not outside in mosquitos and cold breeze with your stale bitter coffee. Really need a competitive bakery on Solano. read more

I ordered a fruit tart as well as 2 large macarons from Lavender on Doordash. The fruit tart selection is more extensive in stores based on what I saw on the photos available on Yelp so the selection on the Doordash is more limited. The desserts were nicely boxed and arrived intact. The fruits on the fruit tart were really fresh and were tasty. The 2 large macarons were pistachio and mango passionfruit flavored which were both decent. Interestingly the pistachio tasted more like an almond lol. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe made the most beautiful and delicious cake for my wedding! I had the best experience. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Wedding cake - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Solano Bakery truly makes cake dreams come true. They bring every design idea to life with so much creativity, care, and attention to detail. My K-pop Demon Hunter cake was absolutely beautiful -- beyond anything I imagined. Not only was the design flawless, but the cake itself was delicious and perfectly made. You can tell they genuinely care about their craft and their customers. If you're looking for a bakery that listens, delivers, and exceeds expectations every single time, Solano Bakery is it. I order all the way fromNew York and they are in California so it was worth the long distance. I Highly recommend! Sheila R From read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Adele's K-pop Demon Hunter 8th birthday cake. - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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All their cake flavors are delicious. They offer upto 5 free samples if you cannot decide the flavor. The decorations are amazing and the cake came out so good for our special occasion birthday party. read more

Fruit Tart-Individual Tart looks good and it tastes good. I also buy an Éclair-Strawberry. It is delicious more than I think, I will buy it again. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Fruit Tart-Individual Tart - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

After searching for a few weeks for a local bakery to create my son's first birthday cake I found Lavender bakery online. It was difficult finding a bakery that was available Thanksgiving weekend. Communication was simple and I appreciated the information given online about the ordering process. After submitting a possibility and quote form online I was contacted within 24 hours about the cake. We communicated via email about what I wanted and Ali was so helpful about making sure my order was correct. The cake itself was beautiful and delicious we ordered a marble cake with blackberries and whip cream inside. The cake was very moist and not too sweet but just enough. Everyone asked where the cake was from, we received so many compliments on the flavors and design. I asked to recreate a cake I saw online for my son's 1st birthday which was Little Bear themed. I was already emotional this day and the cake just took me to the next level. It was so precious! Everything I asked for and more. We were surprised with finding blueberries in the cake instead of blackberries, which I think ended up being a better selection. But when I shared this with Ali apologized and sent over a coupon for future use. Overall I would definitely recommend Lavender Bakery to everyone for custom cakes. Truly made my son's 1st birthday even more memorable! read more

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Lavender Bakery has been our go-to for birthday cakes three years in a row. From race cars to trash trucks to dinosaurs and volcanoes, every cake has been both stunning and delicious -- always the highlight of the party! read more

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This is hands down the best bakery for custom cakes in the Bay Area. We have had a Lavender cake every year on our daughter's birthday and will continue to do so. For her first birthday, they made us a stunning blue and white showstopper. For her second birthday, we didn't have a big party so we just popped in the bakery and bought a cake premade and had them write happy birthday on a chocolate plate thing. For her third birthday, which we just celebrated this weekend, they made us the most gorgeous cake that matched the dress she wore to her party. We received so many compliments about how amazing the cake looked and how beautifully it matched her dress. Their custom cakes are made with extreme craftsmanship and detail. Not only are they beautiful, well done, and high-end (both times our guests were surprised that it was a real cake lol) but they are also really well made desserts and tasty - moist, flavorful, and just perfectly sweet. For us taste is just as important as the appearance because there's nothing worse to me than a cake that looks really nice but is cloying or dry. Their cakes are the best, hands down. They are also incredible professional and easy to work with. We will always use them for our events. read more

A fun spot to stop by! Some of the cookies are sold by pound so you can mix and match. I like the mini shortbread cookies and the Mexican wedding cookies. The mousse cake is also a hit! I'll have to try the savory croissant next time, but a really accessible spot to visit. read more