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    Layers By Xanthe

    4.7 (14 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Custom baby shower cake - adventure awaits theme - A three-tiered cake features a travel theme with decorative elements including a suitcase at the base, a world map on the top tier, and a sign reading 'Adventure Awaits' on the middle tier. The cake is set on a blue mosaic table, with postcards placed underneath the cake board. The background shows a wooden fence and outdoor setting, indicating the cake is displayed outdoors.
    Smrithika A.

    My sister and I worked with Ericka on a custom baby shower cake a few weeks ago and we were absolutely blown away by this cake. The design was exactly what we had requested based off a Pinterest design and Ericka went above and beyond to get it exactly to match the design. We had found it very hard to work with other bakers in the area who were either non responsive, didn't want to work with fondant or very expensive. Ericka on the other hand was super responsive and very accommodative with tweaks and requests. The cake itself was amazingly delicious , we had opted for a hazelnut cream frosting and chocolate cake - every single guest at the shower raved about the cake and several had multiple servings. We had a lot left over and savored it for multiple days. The cake was perfectly moist and not overly sweet. She also delivered the cake thankfully which was a huge relief for us and made sure to stay to confirm the cake was per the request. I would definitely recommend working with Ericka and will be definitely reaching out to her for future custom cake orders !

    Raspberry Yuzu layer cake - A slice of layered cake with cream filling and a light-colored sponge is placed on a white plate. Behind it, a partially eaten rainbow cake with colorful, concentric layers is in a cardboard box. The cakes are on a wooden surface, and the image captures the desserts in a casual setting.
    Kristen F.

    I love Layers by Xanthe's cakes! I've ordered two now, and was blown away by both. Overall, not only are the flavors/designs of the cakes incredible/expertly done, the thoughtful customer service is also very much appreciated. On both occasions that I ordered cakes, Ericka reached out to me via email to ask more about design preferences. The whole experience felt very personalized. Combine that with local delivery, and it's all very much worth the price. The first cake I ordered was in 2020, a custom chocolate cake with chunky strawberry filling and chocolate strawberries on top. The cake was for my mom who prefers dark chocolate and not-too-sweet desserts overall, and Ericka fulfilled every request beautifully. The second cake I ordered was just this past weekend for my own birthday, and it was the raspberry yuzu layer cake. Another great combo of flavors, and highly recommend for anyone who likes citrus-y, tart desserts. Excited to someday try the pastry boxes and savory options. I love the variety of options available on the website. Thanks again, Layers by Xanthe!

    The cake was so pretty!

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    Tara's Organic Ice Cream - Small Cup ($5.95) - Garam Masala and Dirty Chai ice cream. Nice creamy texture. Flavors aren't super strong.

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    Rockridge, Elmwood

    We went about an hour before closing and there were a few hiccups throughout the visit. There was a…read moreline out the door which got me excited because it usually means the place is good, and the reviews say the same. The only issue is there's no clear menu posted online, so we walked in completely blind. Their website shows a long list of flavors but not what they actually have that day, so it felt like a guessing game. The line moved really slow because there was only one employee handling everything. She was taking orders, giving samples, answering questions, and ringing people up all at once. She was super friendly and doing her best, but it felt like a lot for one person during a rush and the shop could definitely use more help. The space is really small and tight so it was hard to even see the flavors until we got close to the front. When we finally got up there, a lot of the tubs were already empty which was confusing since most ice cream shops restock. Some flavors I wanted weren't available anymore, and if they're out it would make more sense to just remove them from display. The dirty containers didn't make sense to display. I sampled the jasmine green tea and knew right away I wanted it. It was creamy with a smooth tea flavor that wasn't overpowering. I got a small with half jasmine green tea and half avocado. The avocado was surprisingly really good, super creamy and tasted like a fresh avocado smoothie. Both flavors weren't overly sweet which I liked. My husband wanted cookies and cream but it was sold out so he got chocolate chip instead, which was solid and creamy with good texture. Overall the ice cream itself was good, not the best I've had but definitely not bad. I like that the flavors lean more natural and not overly sweet. I could see myself coming back if I'm in the area, but the experience would be a lot better with faster service and more consistency with what's actually available.

    Cute ice cream shop with really unique flavors!! We tried a couple flavors and decided on the mango…read moresorbet and peanut butter (so goooood!!!) Love that you can get two flavors even with a small, and the portion size was very generous too! Def recommend to check out :) in such a cute part of town too!

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    Ordered through Uber Eats, and honestly, everything held up way better than expected. That's always…read morethe gamble with delivery, especially with fried or dessert items, but nothing showed up soggy or sad. I got the six-piece mochi donut box. The churro one was a standout, lightly dusted with sugar and cinnamon, just enough to give it flavor without being over-the-top sweet. The black sesame had a really nice nutty depth that came through well. The chocolate funnel cake flavor was okay, nothing particularly memorable, with the caramel one leaning a bit too sweet for my taste. Also tried the strawberry and mango matcha drinks. Both had a solid fruit purée presence, which balanced nicely with the matcha. Threw in a potato corn dog too, it was super crispy on the outside, with a fun textural contrast from the potato cubes.

    Rainy day, one of those days that makes you crave something sweet…read more.. We didn't want to drive far, so we looked for something nearby and found this café... and wow, what a delicious surprise. The donuts are amazing and they have so many flavors. We tried a little bit of everything: churro, caramel churro, crème brûlée, cookies & cream, fruity pebbles, mango, chocolate... and the crazy mango snowflake! That last one... let me tell you, it's incredible. It comes with vanilla ice cream and mango on top... just perfect. The service was excellent, super friendly, and it also arrived really fast (about 30-40 minutes). Everything was delicious. We loved it Definitely coming back. Highly recommend!

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    Humphry Slocombe - Berkeley

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    Elmwood

    I was just reminded on a Facebook post that Humphry Slocombe is celebrating their 17th anniversary…read more Time definitely flies because I remember when I treated myself to a scoop of their Secret Breakfast more than a handful of times in their early days. Over the intervening years, I've visited on an irregular basis branching out to other tempting flavors. I've never had a bad flavor among the dozens they offer at any one time. Honestly it's all great. I have to admit I had an unintentional moratorium since their original location on Harrison in the Mission sadly closed more than a year ago, so I was pleased to patronize their tiny Elmwood location. The $6.25 single cup of Pumpkin Galette was a nice, creamy treat on a brisk winter evening (Photo 6). On a subsequent visit, I went for one of my favorite guilty pleasures, Vietnamese Coffee (Photo 5). Seventeen years and still going strong. ICE CREAM - 5 stars...always the right consistency and sweetness AMBIANCE - 4 stars...pretty compact space SERVICE - 4.5 stars...the right attitude TOTAL - 5 stars...they'll be around for years, I hope RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's my collection of places l've patronized and reviewed: https://yelp.to/EZ3mpHckP3

    Every month we drive to the Elmwood section of Berkeley and get a haircut, then go for maguro and…read moreunagi donburi bowls then drive home. This time we passed by an ice cream shop called Humphreys Slocombe. These were names of our favorite characters (Mr Humphreys and Mrs Slocombe) from one of our British comedies,"Are You Being Served". ) How could we not stop by. The shop was opened so we decided to try their ice cream. We sampled several of their flavors and wanted the Strawberry Matcha with White Chocolate pieces, Vietnamese Coffee and the Chocolate Toffee Kahlua ice creams . Each scoop was expensive, but the ice cream was delicious!! We are going back next month to try their new flavors.

    Layers By Xanthe - cakeshop - Updated May 2026

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