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    Layer Cake

    3.7 (925 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Charlize V.

    Came in on valentine's and thought the sweets were so beautiful, though I didn't actually order any. Was disappointed to see they were out of matcha so opted for a vanilla latte and the creme brulee latte. Both weren't bad, just not anything to write home about. They offer samples under a cake dome on the table across the register which is nice.

    Caramel Choc Tart, Earl Grey Cheesecake, Cream Roll, Bolani, Biscoff Ckie Bter Tart, Tiramisu, Rice Pudding, Qaimaq Chai, Creme Brle Latte
    Simrah A.

    Honestly, everything we got was good but here's a mini rundown anyway What we got: * Earl Gray Cheesecake- Great flavor, the texture is unlike a typical cheesecake, but it was yummy nonetheless. * Caramel Chocolate Tart- A delicious combo of the two flavors- the base of the tart was better than most others! * Biscoff Tart- I love biscoff so this was especially good!! * Cream Roll- A popular Afghan dessert, like a pastry with cream and some more flavor. * Rice Pudding- We have something similar as more of a South Asian dessert, so it was nice to see in their bakery! * Bolani- Afghan flatbread with potato. It was a delicious snack! The sauce on the side made it even better. * Tiramisu- Classic * Afghan Qaimaq Chai- Soothing, creamy, sweet, PINK * Creme Brulee Latte- Sooooo delicious!! It's pretty sweet, but we loved it was so yummy They're open until 10pm on the weekend- great for a chai night, or to grab some dessert! It's probably one of the later dessert chai spots in Irvine The ambiance was really nice! The way it's decorated inside is so cute and almost elevated. There's a decent amount of seating, and even more seating outside. The service was good! Those working were very nice.

    Earl Grey Matcha with Almond Milk $7.50- 1 star
    Mary D.

    This place is currently Layer Cake Bakery, although they are going through a rebranding and will be called Cafe Mosaic soon. They have a fresh baked goods case and I ordered a Cinnamon Morning Bun $4.25, a Brookie (brownie/cookie), a Pistachio Latte, and Earl Grey Matcha. The morning bun was big and fresh, although the texture was not like other morning buns I have had. It was just soft and bready and did not have enough cinnamon flavor. The brookie was individually wrapped and very fresh. It was a big piece and tasted homemade. I would get that again. As for the pistachio latte and earl grey matcha, both of these drinks were quite disappointing. There was not a lot of coffee in the latte and the pistachio flavor was very artificial. The earl grey matcha was one of the worst drinks I have had. I could barely taste any earl grey or matcha and there was too much cream and ice in the drink. Service was okay although there was only one worker in the morning on the weekend I went, and the drinks took a long time to come out. I will only come back here for their baked goods. Be sure to avoid their drinks.

    gluten free cookies, brookie, Afghan rice cookies, and
    Rosie H.

    This bakery is located inside a strip mall near Laventina's. There's tons of free parking here. We went here on a whim after a movie, about an hour before closing time. Inside is very clean and chic. The service was wonderful, the woman at the register was very helpful and answered our questions. We wanted to get some caffeine, so we ordered Americanos and picked up some desserts to try as well. The Americano was very smooth, probably one of my favorite places to order one. Sometimes, I go to places and it tastes burnt and super acidic but not here. The gluten free and brookie were a little dry for my taste but the Afghan pistachio cake type of goodie was really good. I would definitely go back for coffee or espresso here.

    Brittany T.

    I love when I find a new cookie flavor to obsess over. This week's flavor is called ab-e dandan, which apparently means "melt in your mouth" in Farsi. It's a delicate, buttery cardamom cookie with crushed pistachios. It's absolutely lovely! It's the perfect cookie if you're looking for something not overly sweet. There are lots of other options at this bakery too, cookies, cupcakes, pies, and a full cafe. I got the apple cider chai and it was delish. Staff were friendly and it was nice and quiet in here too.

    Uncentered. Slanted.
    Yasmeen E.

    I hate to review this place three stars but genuinely shocked by the laziness shown writing congratulations on the cake we purchased. It's not centered, it's slanted, and it's literally partially covered by a strawberry because of how uncentered it is. The cake was very good, but this kind of effort really reflects poorly to me. I ordered online, so I didn't have direct interaction with the staff except for picking it up. The price is too expensive for a cake like this in my opinion.

    Passion Fruit curd (top) Afghan cream roll (bottom)
    Joshua T.

    We stopped in on a Saturday after having dinner at a restaurant in the same plaza. The hours posted outside indicated they closed hours before, but they were still open. The inside is brightly lit and thy have a few places to sit. The person working was very nice and answered all our questions (we had a lot). We ended up getting a Chai and a few pastries. Everything was pretty good!

    Winny H.

    Under new management for the past 3 months now. Super friendly staff and I like coming here because the store is very clean and they make their pastries daily. My favorite ones are the chocolate croissant, almond croissant, and the ultimate is the chocolate almond croissant. So flaky and delicious. Still good even 3 days after. They also have a few new Afghan cookies and cakes so those are quite tasty. Now they do custom in house cake so that's good to know. Will be back here soon!

    They claimed it was just a broken cookie, but there were no broken pieces anywhere.

    I ordered from Layer Cake Bakery through Too Good To Go, and I received cookies that appeared to have already been eaten. It felt very unhygienic, so I requested an exchange or a refund. The staff member took photos and sent them to the owner, but in the process, she handled the cookies with her hands. After the call, she told me it was "just a broken cookie" and that there was nothing they could do. I was shocked--who would eat something like this? When I questioned why they were touching the cookies with their hands, she just told me to either eat it or throw it away and do whatever I want. I seriously question their sense of ethics and the understanding of basic hygiene standards. They claimed it was just a broken cookie, but there were no broken pieces anywhere. I do not recommend this business, as they sell products that raise serious hygiene concerns, and even after a complaint, they responded without any apology and handled the situation in a rude and dismissive manner.

    Pumpkin Qaimaq Chai
    Danielle M.

    This was the pumpkin qaimaq latte. She grabbed the regular milk at first and then realized I had asked for almond. The espresso machine wasn't used and she came out from the back and stated my drink was done. I took a sip in my car and drank something chunky. Opened the lid and there's the film you get when you warm up milk in a microwave. I wouldn't go back for their drinks.

    Pistachios Baklava
    W M.

    This baklava is so good it caused an identity crisis. Flaky layers shattering everywhere, syrup hitting the exact sweet spot, and nuts so fresh they deserve their own round of applause. One bite in and I forgot my responsibilities. Two bites in and I was planning my return like a secret mission. This isn't dessert it's a delicious ambush that ruins all other baklava forever. Proceed with caution.

    Chocolate cake (with hazelnut cream)
    Amy B.

    This bakery really hits the spot with insanely gourmet recipes and ingredients that are still magically light enough to not really make one regret having eaten some cake and/or a cupcake. The chocolate cake slice had this hazelnut cream layer that I didn't even know was there when I had bought it that just tasted so incredible. And the pistachio cupcake really is a masterpiece, with a green pistachio cupcake base filled with some kind of liquid pistachio and then heaped with the best (and light) buttercream ever that is then garnished with tons of crushed pistachios for the most amazing and novel cupcake experience I've ever had. The staff is quite friendly and was helpful in answering whatever questions I had at the time. The ambience is super chill and refined at the same time. Super glad we live nearby!

    Qaimaq chai and Karak tea
    Michele D.

    Teas are all great. Loved the qaimaq chai and the karak tea. The breakfast sandwich was also good. Variety of pastries. Would really recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Layer Cake

    Do you make Princess Cake?

    Hello Billy, we can make custom cakes of any theme. Please send us a picture of the design you like to info@layercakebakery.com

    Do you have gluten-free options?

    Hi Rachel, We do have gluten-free options! Gluten-free cookies and macarons are available in store everyday, and gluten-free cakes are for orders only.

    Should I pick up the cake as soon as it's ready?

    Hi James, We appreciate your question regarding cake pickup. They do not need to be picked up on… Read more

    How in advanced must I place an order for a 3 tier cake?

    Hi Dania, We need at least 7-day lead time, however, 14-day is recommended.

    Do you make or have crepe cakes?

    Unfortunately we do not make crepe cakes.

    Do you have Canele?

    Yes

    Do you do photo cakes?

    Yes

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    Yes

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