Update Review: First things first, I'd like to clarify that…read morethe cake and filling was indeed what I ordered. Secondly, I have to give credit where it's due- Sweets By Design totally came through when it came to taste and wow factor (minus the drip design)!! Cake was fantastic [MOIST & DELICIOUS] and I was surprised by my in-laws approval as well. No joke, they are harsh critics when it comes to desserts and to see them enjoy every bite was definitely a SLAM DUNK. I legit couldn't cut the cake fast enough!! On a side note, thank you Nicole for immediately reaching out to me regarding my disappointment. She handled the situation in a prompt and professional manner. I appreciated her genuineness and heartfelt concern about my issues. 3 stars overall but one additional star for Nicole's customer service. She truly cares about her clients. Business is booming for SBD for obvious reasons and my only warning would be the glitch in communication. Be aware that you may need to reach out and send a few reminder pokes. ---------------------------------------------------- I really wanted to like this small business, I really had high hopes. Unfortunately Sweets By Design is an absolute bust!! After a not so good first impression with SBD during my baby shower planning, I still wanted to give Nicole and her business a try. Since we were never really able to celebrate the birth of my daughter the way we wanted, my husband and I wanted to make her 6 month [[half]] bday a little bit sweeter. I decided to reach out and see if Nicole could help me with our cake. To start off, the issues with communication was just as bad as the 1st time around. I reached out to the business via Instagram on 9/26 and got a response back quickly. I informed the cake's pick up date and sent over 3 designs that I was potentially looking at. I ended up settling with the pastel, drip, macaron, & sprinkles design [see attached photo]. A quote was promised the following day [9/27] and NOTHING WAS RECEIVED. Nicole did reach out 2 days later with the pricing and I was ready to place my order and get the ball rolling. NO RESPONSE. I dm again asking for a cake flavor listing so I can finalize the order and process whatever cost that is needed. AGAIN, CRICKETS! I am forced to reach out yet again on 9/30 asking if she was going to be able to make the cake adding that important details and payment had not yet been able to be finalized. At that point I finally get a response. The entire process of working with this baker is just more stressful than it should. An email was sent to confirm cake info and the filling listed was incorrect. Then 2 days prior to pick up, I have to message Nicole again about an address as to where I need to pick up my order. She then sends another revised email. Cake- My husband was left with the job of picking up the cake since I have an infant to attend to. He comes home with a cake that is nice BUT NOT WHAT I ORDERED. The drip design was nowhere to be found. At this point, I question whether or not the cake & the filling is even correct. I am super let down by what was delivered, even after all the detailed discussion with Nicole. I have dm'd her through IG & sent her texts regarding my disappointment so we'll see how that goes. I'll update my review if/when I hear back from someone regarding this matter.

My friend ordered me a cake from here for my virtual baby shower and my husband picked it up as a…read moresurprise so I don't have much information in terms of communication and ordering or the process of picking up the cake but can attest to the design and flavor! My virtual baby shower was boba themed so my friend sent a picture of one of the graphics my sister made for me for the baby shower as inspiration for the boba cake. The cake (picture attached) looked just like the graphic and was perfect! I liked that she used an actual boba straw for the top and that it was very detailed and cute. Everyone who was able to see it online thought it was a perfect boba cake. For flavorings, my friend and husband chose the lemon with raspberry (I think) filling. It was one of the hottest days in the Silicon Valley (over 100 degrees) but the cake kept fine in the car and sitting out. The cake itself was moist, not too sweet and had the right amount of lemon flavoring. The raspberry part was also very good. Overall, no complaints about the texture or flavor of the cake. I'm not the hugest fan of fondant so I'm not the best judge but the overall icing was fine as well. Overall, very impressed with the style, design and execution of the cake. The flavor was also good!

My wife mentioned this place since she sees it on her IG account so we decided to try it this…read moreFriday!! It is located next to the grocery store Nobhill and there are quick 20min parking in front of the store. We were greeted right when we entered the door and looked at the delicious treats to eat. There is the main seating area and another area in the back to sit down along with sitting outside. It felt upscale and nice. The sign in front of the store had some drink specials and I got a strawberry/matcha drink I think it was called Rose. I asked what was good here and the cashier said the mini almond pastries and other treats in the front. The mini almond pastry was really good and also got a crème brûlée which was really good as well. I would come back again and try their hot teas next time. Delicious treats. Good upscale vice a nice place to catch up with friends!!!

Really pretty bakery and great for afternoon tea. We were really bummed they got rid of the stuffed…read morecroissants. Service was quick. The place was pretty and clean. I definitely need to take my gfs here for a girls day out. Overall everything was tasty and we definitely will be back.

Holy sh** was this cake good! No hyperbole I have never had…read moreso many people comment at an event about a cake. The tiramisu cake was easily one of the best cakes I've ever had! definitely a repeat customer, it's a no brainer!

This was the first time I've ordered a custom cake from anywhere. After scouring Yelp and…read moreInstagram, I was attracted to the beautiful cakes on Emma Cakery's profile. The communication was quick and very professional. She gave me several options to choose from (budget-wise) and took all of my inspiration pictures to heart. The cake was ready exactly on time and way cuter than I had hoped for! Not only was it super adorable, it was delicious. I am not a huge fan of red velvet usually (too sweet), but my husband really loves it so that's the flavor we picked. When we cut into the cake, everyone wanted a second piece. It wasn't overly sweet and paired perfectly with the cream cheese inside. I wish that I was able to get a 2nd piece, my husband didn't even get a piece since everyone ate theirs so quickly! We can't wait to order another cake or dessert from Emma Cakery! It was also the perfect addition to our Under the Sea theme. I couldn't imagine anything more perfect.

Cutest cake ever!! I totally recommend it she was very nice…read moreand include the happy anniversary for me ,the cake was so so cute and it tasted so good, we love it it was the perfect gift for our anniversary

We couldn't be happier with the baby shower cake from Sweet Treats SJ! The cake and cookies were…read morenot only stunning, with adorable decorations that perfectly matched our theme, but they were also absolutely delicious--our guests said it was the nicest cake they've seen in a long time! Thank you for adding such a sweet touch to our special day--we'll definitely be back and highly recommend them to everyone!

As Persians, we are practically born with a PhD in finding something to complain about: the tea…read moreisn't hot enough, the rice isn't crispy enough, or the fruit isn't sweet enough. So when I say Cest Si Bon is flawless, you know it's serious. This has become our mandatory stop for every celebration, especially Nowruz. My mom literally hides the sweets so no one else will eat them. It's started a war in the family. Actually don't come here if you want peace. But do come here if you want the best - their Persian sweets are easily the most beautiful and delicious I've ever seen, but their real talent is dealing with me. I am notoriously indecisive and change my mind constantly, yet they remain incredibly accommodating. If they were ever annoyed with my million questions, they deserve an award for not showing it. They handle every order with a level of meticulous care that is unheard of. From small sweets to large cakes, they make sure they truly understand your vision and work with you until the moment you pick up that cake and shove it in your mouth. Haven't talked to my mom since she hid the nokhodchi from me. Worth it.

Let me start by saying... these are not their usual cream puffs. This was a special order for a…read moregirls' night, and let's just say they definitely got people talking. Looks aside, they taste just as amazing as the regular ones. The filling is rich, creamy, and super generous. Every bite is packed and satisfying without being too heavy. The chocolate on top is the perfect touch, not overly sweet and balances everything out nicely. Fun, fresh, and actually delicious. Highly recommend you try these!

Came by to satisfy a sweet tooth!…read more Also ordered a spontaneous cake. snickerdoodle cookie $3.99 cake slices $8.99 cupcake $5.25 strawberry cake 6 inch $59.99 $3 for inscriptions Staff is friendly, though, there are quite a bit of issues with some account syncing for whatever reason. Street parking. Limited parking in the back lot.

I wanted to try SusieCakes and compare them to my favorite chain cupcake place…read more Their decor is just.... Well... so nostalgic, I simply love it!! It's obvious to me that they spent a lot of time on the branding of the name and concept. 10 stars in my book. The server's were nice and also helpful. I ordered 2 lemon cupcakes and a slice of the lemon poppyseed cake with buttercream frosting on top. $19+ for said items. The server put them into 2 beautiful boxes and a very nice bag. "Price 3 stars, boxes 10 stars" SusieCakes does not take cash! "I'm personally not happy about that" I don't want to hear your excuses why you are doing that, I do not and never will like that. That alone is reason enough for me not to go back. I had a slice of the lemon poppyseed cake at room temp per instructions with a glass of milk. I felt like the buttercream tasted like every other buttercream, nothing special. The lemon filling in between the slices was also just ok but the combination of the lemon filling and buttercream made the slice of cake very, very sweet, did I say sweet? I mean way way way too sweet. (And I love sweet) it just ruined the flavor of the cake, as in I could not taste the cake at all. 2 stars The lemon cupcake was better than the lemon poppyseed cake, still very sweet but not like the lemon poppyseed "I could taste the cake a little better but the icing still overwhelmed the flavors of the cake. 3 stars

I wanted to express my sincere thanks to Cero for accommodating my order on such short notice. I…read moreknow it's generally not recommended to request a custom chocolate drip cake with such a limited timeframe, so I truly appreciated the effort and flexibility shown to make it happen. The cake turned out absolutely beautiful and meeting my expectations. Not only was it visually stunning, but it was also delicious. Every detail was executed perfectly, and it was exactly what I had envisioned. Thank you again for your kindness, professionalism, and for making my special someone's celebration extra special. I'm incredibly happy with the result and would gladly recommend your work to others!

We ordered a cake for my son's first birthday party. And Cero made the best black forest cake ever…read more It was a two tier customised cake. He was very friendly throughout the process and incorporated all our suggestions on the design, sugar level, fresh cherries, icing etc. I would highly recommend this place for anyone who wants beautiful and tasty cakes baked by someone with so much patience and passion.

Now, Custom Cakes by Shavon, made an engagement ring pull apart cupcake/cake that was not only…read morebeautiful but delicious! This was my first experience but won't be my last!!! Can't wait to try her other flavors. We had chocolate and vanilla cupcakes with chocolate fudge and buttercream fillings -- THE BOMB!

I reached out pretty last minute for help with our son's birthday party, and luckily, they were…read moreavailable. The cake they made looked exactly like the picture I sent them. We got so many comments about how delicious the cake was, and people especially appreciated that the cake frosting was not overly sweet. I will definitely reach out again to them in the future!