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We're on the hunt for our wedding cake, so the perfect opportunity to try Marvel came up for my grandmother's 100th birthday. Sad to say, we were all very underwhelmed by the cake. It looked so pretty and we had high hopes. We took the option of adding on a fondant banner for $5 in the store and settled on berry and vanilla. Whoever was helping us was really not much help at all. I guess at least she was honest, but she didn't know what any of the cakes tasted like and if it was buttercream or whipped cream. The cake itself was dry and hard: the texture was oh so wrong. I don't know if it was old, frozen for too long, or some odd ingredients? But for $65 for a small 6", it was very disappointing. We also got the small bisou and a small napoleon. Better than the cake, but still just ok.
We came to the shop around 11:30 a.m. on August 23rd. When we arrived there were two patrons outside enjoying their coffee and pastry and another set of patrons inside a little girl with their dad having a little tea party. I will say that walking in the space is elegant is the word I would like to use but also inviting with the little extras that they do at the table with the fresh flowers the soft chairs the colorful decor that surrounds it. Also the two individuals behind the counter that were taking orders and packaging things were just a delight. Both of them greeted us with a smile and they asked us if it was our first time to the shop and we told them yes and so they walked us through some of the more popular items and how are things were broken down and that was very much appreciated cuz there are many many options in front of you in unless you know exactly what you want you can be looking at everything for a couple of minutes before you decide on even one thing. We ended up getting a regular latte and a rose latte for our drinks. And then as a little delicious taste of something we got the chocolate croissant and the almond croissant. I am going to comment on my rose latte first that thing was beautifully made because though it was sweet but in a way that wasn't overpowering because you could still taste a little bit of the caffeine the creaminess of the milk that was used and the espresso it was like a hint in the background so a little call out there if you're someone that really wants to taste their coffee this wasn't the jam for you and that's okay my husband got the regular latte with steamed milk and I tasted his and that was like coffee in your face so you can always go for a solid twist like that. And to clarify his latte was also very good because it just tasted so fresh and of high quality. Now for the pastries. They were stupendous because they had the right amount of flakiness but softness. They also were buttery but not overly so were like major hands feel greasy it was so savory both of them which is interesting because the fillings one was chocolate one was almond I would have thought that both of them would have had an overpowering sweetness to them. We will say that we both liked the almond croissant more not that the chocolate one wasn't just as good. The almond had a little bit of a 1up because I don't know how to explain it it's almost like it had a almond crumble at the top so you bit into the pastry which was fluffy but you had the crunch on the top then you had a little bit of the almond filling and then you had the butter and like the soft but almost chewiness of the inside of the layers just stupendous all of that together was great. If we end up ever being in that area again will definitely want to go back to try the rest of the stuff they had because I want to know how everything else takes especially those beautiful cakes that were just art themselves
Oh my gosh what a cute bakery! The food looks absolutely amazing. They have such a great variety of drinks! I got the orange blossom latte and a lemon tart! Both were extremely tasty! The service was great. The cafe is literally so comfy and cozy. I came after my massage a couple doors down and I just plopped on the comfiest chair and like zoned out haha! The bathroom is private and clean! I highly recommend!
I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon. The place was not too busy. They used to have spiral croissant. Unfortunately, they no longer make it. Their pastries look very beautiful. Pistachio macaron was good. Ube sesame tart was a beautiful pastry. That was good too. Jade (banana matcha) was a slightly different type of tea. I think strawberry matcha would have tasted better.
My wife mentioned this place since she sees it on her IG account so we decided to try it this Friday!! 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 croissants. 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.
Came by for some baked goods the other day and it was a decent experience. Parking was available in the private strip mall. Staff behind the counter were courteous. Ordered a chocolate hazelnut dessert and it was tasty and very good. Most importantly, it wasn't too sweet. It was on the pricier side at $10+ each.
Cakes are good, but be sure to ask what's in them to make sure it's up your alley! I've tried many and can't wait to try more
It has been on my list to visit, known for the Spiral Croissant made popular like around 2 years ago. Great indoor and outdoor dining. Since it is small shopping area there is a lot of parking. It is a great place to enjoy a cup or tea or coffee with a selection of decadent desserts. As you check the display case someone will help you and you can request for take out or for here options. The staff were friendly and helpful when I requested for explanation for some of the desserts. Once you pay, pick any table to sit down and they will bring the tea or coffee with dessert of your choice. I had ordered Tokyo Breakfast and Leek Parmesan (I requested the pastry to be warmed up). Definitely must try for people who love IPP (Individual Production Pastry) type of desserts and great place to hangout with your friends or family.
Customer service 5/5 Desserts 4/5 Ambiance 4/5 I came in randomly one day knowing I had always wanted to try their pastries. I'm not sure why I thought they would also have slices of cake ( Hense the name), but they had smaller pastries and dessert options. A lot of selections for all of your dessert cravings. I will have to go back in and try their coffee and other items. But the things I ordered were good.
Holy smokes -- literally! When I started planning the cake for my sister's 50th birthday, I knew I didn't just need a cake designer. I needed a true artist. Someone who could create a cake just as EXTRA as the person it was meant for. This wasn't just a birthday cake. It was meant to be a testament to 50 years of an amazing life well lived. A sculpture. A piece of art. Something that somehow captured her life, her personality, the things she loves, and the people she loves. There were so many details, and every single one had a story and a meaning behind it. I needed someone who understood that and could actually pull it all off. Then I found Maryam at Marvel Cake. I'm fairly certain Maryam thought I was kidding when I first told her I wanted a gold, smoke-breathing lion on the cake. I was not. And once she realized that, she didn't try to talk me out of my crazy vision, she embraced it. She worked with me to find just the right lion mold. She figured out how to make the smoke actually happen. She even scheduled a practice run with a dummy cake ahead of time so we could make sure everything would work perfectly on the big day. And that same level of care went into every other ridiculous, sentimental, over-the-top detail I threw at her. Throughout the entire process, Maryam was kind, patient, helpful, incredibly sweet, and genuinely invested in bringing this vision to life. And she did. The finished cake was beyond anything I could have hoped for. It wasn't just beautiful or impressive, it captured who my sister is. Every tier, every flower, every symbol, every tiny detail meant something. This cake was incredibly important to me because, in a strange way, it was my love letter to my sister. It was 50 years of memories, things and people she loves, and pieces of her life all wrapped up in one completely outrageous cake. And Maryam treated every single element as though it were just as important to her as it was to me. That is a rare thing. If you're looking for someone to simply make you a beautiful cake, Maryam can absolutely do that. But if you're looking for someone to take an idea that sounds completely impossible (possibly involving a smoke-breathing gold lion) and turn it into something meaningful, personal, spectacular and unforgettable, Maryam is your person. Thank you, Maryam, for understanding that this was never just a cake.
Marvel Cake is such a hidden gem! The whole café has a girly and luxurious vibe, from the plush, super comfy seating to the elegant decor. There's plenty of indoor seating, so you don't feel cramped at all -- and bonus points for a clean, well-maintained bathroom, free WiFi, and easy, plentiful parking. I went on a Sunday around 1 PM, and surprisingly, it wasn't crowded at all -- which made the experience even better. I ordered the Hokkaido crepe cake, chocolate croissant, iced latte, and an iced americano. Everything was delicious: * The chocolate croissant was super crispy and fresh -- probably one of the best I've had. * The crepe cake was light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet without being overpowering. * The iced latte was smooth and well-balanced, and you can tell they use good quality coffee. Definitely coming back. Whether you're into desserts, coffee, or just a chill spot with a pretty vibe, Marvel Cake checks all the boxes.
This has been my go-to place and a secret superpower for the last few years, that enabled me to show up with an amazing cakes for my wife's birthdays and really any occasions. They have a good selection of small single-serve cakes that we really enjoy, as we get to try many different flavors. But they also have large cakes, daily cakes, legendary Marvel tiramisu and all kinds of pastries. It's impossible to come in and walk out without a huge box of things you didn't know you needed. The service is quick and polite. They will even calligraph a custom edible banner for your cake! I've always taken away but there are some tables to eat in. There are always some people there but it's reasonably quiet and peaceful, with lots of light and muted colors interior.
4 years ago
Cute spot, you walk in and there are very beautifully presented desserts and that's about where the good experience ended. While waiting the seating is limited, the front of house girls are pretty inexperienced on how to run a cafe. Multiple tables were covered in dirty dishes and no one came to buss tables until we had been sitting awhile, one of my party took it upon themselves to clean the tables and bring the girls behind the counter the multiples of dishes. When everything came the desserts were still attractive and so we're the drinks. The strawberry tart was nice looking but they used too much gelatin in the mousse. I personally had the pistachio tart and a lavender latte. The tart was frozen and inedible, which is disappointing for a dessert for charge 10.75 for. And the latte was undrinkable. There is a balance you have to have when using lavender, and the cup tasted like soap- it was clearly poorly made. I asked one of the girls if it would be possible to switch to a different drink and she condescending let me know I could purchase something else if I felt like it. Lmao, what? I also let her know my pastry was frozen, she said "oh okay" and that was it. To charge these prices for mediocre and poorly served goods is wild to me, also the rude staff who clearly doesn't care about quality of customer experience is underwhelming. The same girl bussed our table and asked if we needed anything else and we said no, she again weirdly mentioned she couldn't do anything about my bad experience because her manager wasn't there and she wasn't allowed to issue refunds. I never asked for a refund so it made everyone at the table feel awkward and confused. I would 10/10 not recommend this place to anyone. We had a disappointing experience for inflated prices without the delivery of a good product. Everything here is for show, there is no substance. read more
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Food: Spiral croissants 8/10: We love the fillings inside the croissants, especially the pistachio one. Fillings are very fresh, dense, but not heavy at all. They're less buttery compared to traditional croissants. Definitely worth a try! Spinach and Feta croissant 10/10: love the texture and the savory flavor. Leek and parmesan croissant 10/10: same with above. Love the texture and flavor Drinks: Rose latte 10/10: heavy rose scent and beautiful presentation. Not overly sweet. Perfect drink to go with the pastry. Lavender latte 10/10: same as above Ambience 9/10 Cute setup. Overall a good place to catch up with friends. Service 9/10: The place can get busy sometimes. They're all very friendly. Sometimes you might have to clean the tables yourself because of how busy they are. Not a big deal at all tho! Overall will recommend this place! read more
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Marvel Cake is a true pastry paradise. Their cakes are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. The attention to detail in design and taste is exceptional. Marvel has a modern classy aesthetic and is a beautifully situated cafe with great coffee options as well. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet treat, Marvel Cake delivers a memorable and delightful dessert experience that's worth savoring. read more
3 years ago
I came here close to opening because I wanted to try their swirled cream filled croissants but I was too late :( BUT! Other pastries were available and they did not disappoint! The pastries are all very delicious, flaky, and warm. read more
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5 years ago
Five stars for the presentation and look. One star for the absolutely disappointing (yucky) taste Almond croissant tastes nothing almond or a croissant, it's rock hard with greasy oil filled up this pastry. And it's a very small pastry. $5. Big regret. Took two bites and threw away. Too yucky. Red velvet cupcake $5. Very dry on the inside and the cream was hard. No satisfaction eating this $5 cup of cake. Kara tastes 10x better. Passion fruit $9.5. Decided to give away. Supported local business.... $21 with zero satisfaction. Won't bother coming back. Expensive is ok, but tasteless or yucky is not. Quite upsetting read more
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Maryam M.
TC. This is your second or third Bad review on our business. We…
2 years ago
Our second time using Marvel for a celebration and they never disappoint! They made the best cake for our son's first birthday with the cutest sea otter! read more
3 years ago
Coffee and pastry's can be romantic as they come as they are the moment you walk into this beautiful bakery. If you're all things bougie this is right up that alley. But it delivers for the price. Coffee is great and the pastries are perfect to pair. My usual is a iced lavender latte with a almond croissant but today I tried something different and it didn't disappoint. Not too sweet and not too much. Not sure what it was called but here's a pic.! It's simply a lovely space to feel a little bit of heaven. read more
5 years ago
We chose to go with Marvel Cake for our wedding cake and it ended up being absolutely gorgeous! Maryam was so welcoming and nice - we did our cake tasting during covid and chose to go with the lemon, chocolate, and white with strawberry cake which were all delicious. Our florist added flowers but we still can't get over how perfect it was! (Photos by Katherine Bree Walker; Flowers by Orange Blossom Floral) read more
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Maryam M.
Sahar, it was our pleasure to help make your wedding day all the more…
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I can't believe how badly everything tastes. it's the worst reproduction of French pastries with the cheapest ingredients. Everything I bought we threw away. Yuck! read more
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I bought the customized birthday cake from Maryam twice, you can see it in the pictures; gorgeous and beautiful. What you cannot see is the taste; it tastes great! The pink one was the red velvet and the blue one was the chocolate hazelnut. I contact Maryam late (one week prior to the party), and she deliver it; I highly recommend getting customized cake from her. BTW, my wife and I really like the salty caremel macaron. Thanks for the awesome cake, Maryam. Jason read more
4 years ago
It was my birthday and I was grocery shopping at Trader Joe's. I got to thinking that one must always have cake on one's birthday and began thinking about where I could procure a good cake at 5 pm on a Monday. Parked in a parking space near Trader Joe's was a van that said "Marvel Cake" on the side and I decided that it was a sign that I should visit. I didn't know what to expect, and worried it might be Marvel-themed kids cakes. I was pleasantly surprised when I walked into an adorable little shop that looked like a French patisserie. There weren't pre-made cakes for sale, at least not an hour before closing, but there was a selection of beautiful tarts. I bought 4: hazelnut, lemon, crème brûlée and passion fruit. We ate the hazelnut and lemon tonight (delicious) and will save the other two for tomorrow. They were pricey at $10+ per tart, but it was a worthy splurge. It looked like they have some seating where people could eat their treats and have a coffee or tea as well. Great find! I've passed this strip mall many times and wouldn't have thought to check out this place. So glad I did! read more
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Maryam M.
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2 years ago
After seeing the viral spiral croissants in NY and seeing that Marvel Cake had similar ones, I knew I had to stop by to try some. I stopped by around 10:30 on a weekday, and the cafe was about half filled with no wait. The decor is simple yet cute, and it'd be a cute place to get some coffee with a friend. I wouldn't recommend it as a place to study since it didn't seem like it had that many outlets and there's not that many tables. I ordered the strawberry and pistachio spiral croissant, cream croissant, and lavender latte with oat milk. Out of the two spiral croissants, I definitely preferred the strawberry more. I couldn't taste the pistachio, and it looks like there's some type of butter in it when I look at other Yelp pictures, but when I cut my croissant in half, there wasn't anything inside. The layers were flakey but also a bit dry, not that buttery. The strawberry one was a lot better and didn't taste artificial at all. Considering the price of the spiral croissants, the flavor fell a bit short for me. I would say it's still worth checking out, but I wouldn't wait for it. As for the lavender latte and cream croissant, I would skip it. The lavender taste was so subtle I could barely even taste it at times and it just tasted like a regular latte, whereas the custard in the croissant was quite bland and needed more sugar. Service was friendly. The other desserts looked delicious, and I would probably come back to try other things on the menu though if I was in the area or for a special occasion. read more
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The verdict is in, and the red velvet cupcake was the best and daughter enjoyed it very much. "It is sooooo good!!" read more
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Maryam M.
We want our gorgeous space to be a signal of good things to come,…
5 years ago
The communication was great and we were happy to have someone really careful to our needs. The cake was beautiful but also very good...it was so poetic and cute. Their bakery is amazing and their pastries look fabulous...I thought I was in La Durée in Paris as everything was so classy and clean. We highly recommend it! read more
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Maryam M.
Transporting our guests to the streets of Paris is exactly what we…
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Croissants were amazing! Light, buttery, flaky, and not too sweet. They have a little room for maybe a private party. Beautiful tea pots, cups, and decor. I appreciate the fact that they brought out the food to us and that they use real utensils and plates. The service was decent. Finally, a lovely spot for tea and pastries in the South Bay! read more
This is our second visit at giving Marvel another try and all I can say is their taste is not good! We tried the viral spirals (strawberry and chocolate) and although I personally don't like pastries with fillings inside, their fillings/paste just doesn't cut it. You can eat it, but taste-wise is probably equivalent to 85 degree or Sheng Kee. The fillings of beard papa's probably better imo. Also, the pastries are too thick, we ended up putting them in toaster, which make them slightly better. But still..great place, great looking pastries, but the taste? Come on! Should we perhaps wait for those that are straight out from the oven? I just don't get it. Want good pastries, try Arsicault in SF~ read more
Marvel Cake never disappoints! I came in on Friday to pick up something sweet. Ended up with 6 of these lovely macarons for Halloween, a chocolate cupcake, a mango tart along with a few other items. Macaroons are a perfect size; flavors and textures are always consistent each time. The chocolate cupcake, I can not say enough about how amazing it was. The buttercream is light and perfection, cake is moist and not too sweet, has a small surprise of mouse or frosting in the middle. Over all the best chocolate cupcake around. The mango tart was light, tart and sweet, I don't even know how to describe the feeling I had but it was amazing & I was clearly on cloud 9 eating this. I did not get coffee this time but I highly recommend a latte or cappuccino when you go. read more
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Maryam M.
Marina, we're so glad we could welcome you in last week for some…
had to try the spiral croissant for v-day. the cafe itself is bright, airy, charming and open. the pastries are exquisite works of art - so beautifully put together and look at. I got the butter croissant and it was one of the best I've had (and I've had many in Paris). It was the perfect size, perfect amount of buttery, flakey goodness, good structure (didn't completely compress when bitten into) and was just all around wonderful. The spiral croissant was mixed. the chocolate was the best and pistachio was meh. They had run out of strawberry within the first 60 minutes of opening so had just missed getting to try it. The people are friendly and they are busy, busy, busy! Not sure what they can do to make sure more can try the goodness they make. read more
5 years ago
cakes are delicious, but coffees are very bitter and extremely strong. Great for those early morning customers, I guess. Or those wishing to stay up 24 hours for no good apparent reason. But their pastries and cakes are great. Recommend it! read more
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Maryam M.
Tifa, we're so happy to hear you loved the cakes! We definitely make…
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1614 W Campbell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008
West San Jose
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Hello. Is the gelatin used in the pastry halal?
Hi Regarding your question, some of are pastry has gelatin and it is not halal, but we have some pastry doesn’t have gelatin…
Hello - will your location be open on July 4th Thursday? :)?
Hi Sarah We will Be close on 4th
What sort examples are daily cakes do you offer? If there were imagery it help...
Aside from spiral croissant, Marvel has varieties of daily cakes like tiramisu, mango tarts, pistachio tarts etc...
Does the bakery run out of the spiral croissants everyday? Around what time?
They run out fast I recommend arriving 10 min before opening to stand in line to ensure you can get a croissant :-)
Do you guys accept online order? And what are the prices?
Hi Thank you for your message, regarding your question, we are not taking online order , Thank you
The website mentions that Sundays are for pickup only. Is this still true?
Hi We open Tuesday to Saturday and you can come to our store for shopping.
What items are made in house. And which ones are bought from others? I see the spinach feta and Parmesan leek pastries are in lots of Bay Area coffee shops too
Do you guys make eggless cakes?
No I don't think they have eggless / vegan options for us sadly! Wish they had though :(
I was just wondering if you can just make an all white cake including the frosting, not too sweet?
Yes I'm sure they can
Hi do you make fresh cream birthday cakes? How many days notice do you need for a birthday cake?
Hi Chloe And thank you for the opportunity.…
Do they offer vegan birthday cakes?
Hi there, I'm sorry, we don't make the Vegan cake. Thank you for the opportunity.…
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