Ordered some cupcakes for a birthday today. Delivered with no problems and they added to free cupcakes! So nice and will be coming back again. And the flavors are so good, definitely recommend read more

Picked up a birthday cake for my boss that a client ordered for him. It was a ginormous lemon cake that took us over a week to finish! Denise was very sweet! I called her ahead of time to make sure that the cake was ready to pick up, and since I was driving through traffic, unsure if I could make it before closing time, she totally understood. Once I picked up the cake, she instructed to me to let the cake thaw for at least 1 hour after taking it out of the fridge so that it will be soft and not crumbly. She also gave me advice on transporting it in my car. Max's Cakes is also an adorable bakery! All the Valentine's Day decorations were super cute! Very convenient location in downtown Hayward. read more

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Got the death by chocolate and 24 carrot cake slices delivered the other day. The carrot cake was delicious - not too sweet, just as I like it. It had walnuts and pecans too if I'm not mistaken which gave a good crunch and nuttiness to the cake. The chocolate cake was a classic spongy moist cake with cream glaze which was on the sweeter side. Would like to see a dark chocolate version of the glaze with the same cake - that'd be ideal for those of us who prefer a more intense chocolate cake. All in all loved the cake slices! Will try more flavors soon ... read more

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Came here for the first time and ordered 3 cupcakes for $12 since it was after 3 pm and thus an extra 20% off. We ordered the vampire (red velvet), pumpkin spice, and the birthday cake cupcakes. The cupcakes were perfect. The breading was not too sweet while the frosting was very creamy while also not being too sweet. Everyone was a fan of the cupcakes and we would definitely return. Some of the best cupcakes we've had so far! read more

Max's Cakes - Vampire (red velvet) and pumpkin spice cupcakes - Custom Cakes Near Me - Hayward, California

I was pleasantly surprised to meet Baker Max himself on a Saturday, about an hour before closing so cupcakes were 20% off! He's super chill and friendly. My past few visits to downtown Hayward were on Sundays and they're closed that day (& Monday). I was stoked to stop by and try a few cupcakes. The shop itself is spacious with indoor seating to enjoy treats. They had 13 cupcake flavors, bundts, mini cheesecakes, tres leches, cake pops, and a nice three layer champagne toast cake slice. Flavors: Mint n Chip The MAC Churro Oreo German Chocolate Salted Caramel Strawberry Shortcake S'mores Lemon Banana Split Burnt Almond 24 Carrot Cafe de Olla I got mint n chip & the MAC-- soo good! I kinda expected the mint chip cake to be chocolate but it was a white cake base with a hint of green plus light mint flavor. The frosting was bright green like grasshopper green loaded with chocolate chips and fudge drizzle. The cake was light in texture. The MAC had sweeter icing and caramel flavor. The cake was chocolatey for sure. Chopped macadamia pieces up top kept it nutty and almost tropical. I wish I'd gotten a slice of the champagne toast cake! Hopefully they'll have it next time. Swing on by to satisfy your sweet tooth and meet awesome owner Max! read more

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Let me start with: this place is a no-brainer and worth every penny. If you're thinking about ordering a cake, do it. If you're still not sold, here's more about my experience: I recently ordered and picked up a cake from Max's Cakes. I was so blown away by the whole experience from start to finish. I walked in about 2 week before I needed the cake - little did I know this place is SUPER busy and most people are placing cake orders months in advanced. I showed them a cake from their IG, but it ended up being way out of my budget. At that point, I was ready to leave. Then I met the owner, and he was so accommodating, professional, and willing to work within my budget. I placed my cake order and purchased two cupcakes, which were so unique and delicious. Fast forward two weeks: I picked up the cake, and it was more beautiful than I was expecting. I knew I was going to come back due to their phenomenal customer service alone, but the cake was also such a hit. read more

Max's Cakes - Chantilly with berries and gold leaf - Custom Cakes Near Me - Hayward, California

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Service was very friendly and the banana pudding was amazing. Great selection of cupcakes definitely will be back

Never have anything and are very overpriced. Some of the people who work there are rude.

Gorgeous display. Love how the place is decorated for Halloween, will have to come back for the holidays to check out their store decor. They have a buy 5 get 1 free cupcakes so I ended up with 6 different flavors. Cupcakes were moist and delicious. Flavors I ended up getting were red velvet, toffee crunch,hummingbird, burnt almond, salted caramel and the Halloween special Dracula. I'm biased towards salted caramel so have to say that was my favorite. Will be back. read more

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Omg, best cupcake I've had in a while, the sweetness was just right, not overpowering at all. It's so hard to find places that don't overload on sugar. And the cake itself was perfect--soft, moist, just an all-around perfect cupcake. read more

Wow I got the cupcake special and every cupcake is exactly what it's titled. The mint chocolate chip cupcake flavor was in the cream and the batter! And it was the same with the s'mores and Reese's cupcake. I still have to try the strawberry lemonade, banana split, and red velvet one but can't wait. You gotta come check this place out. It is a hidden gem. read more

I met Max on a Saturday at 10am. Was surprised he was the owner/baker and there to answer all questions with such passion and enthusiasm. Come to find out he's literally in his 20 s and won the food network "big time bake" competition as the youngest award winner. So great to see such passion and talent in young people. Too bad I was too busy being an idiot in my 20's! I ordered 12 cupcakes (it was buy 5 get one free). All the cupcakes were amazing and most importantly they were not too sweet! The cupcakes were moist and fresh. The toppings were well thought out and you can tell they were made with care. My favorites were the salted caramel, Dracula, red velvet and coconut, but they were all delicious! We will be ordering custom cakes next! read more

Max's Cakes - Cupcake flavors - Custom Cakes Near Me - Hayward, California

The place is so cute inside and the selection is really good (cake slices, cupcakes, cake pops etc )! I tried the mini tres leches cake and it was bomb! Glad it was travel size cause you never know when you're gonna crave a slice of cake lol. Need to come back soon :) read more

Max's Cakes - Mini Tres Leches - Custom Cakes Near Me - Hayward, California

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I cannot say enough great things about Max's Cakes. I stumbled upon them after reaching out to a baker who failed to respond back to my multiple attempts of outreach. I believe they were a suggestion from her Instagram page. I was discouraged after reading on their website that they require a good amount of notice - it was a Monday and her birthday was Saturday. Although it stated they require an ample amount of notice they also mentioned to still reach out to them as they may be able to accommodate. So I sent an email...and got no response. Fast forward to that Wednesday, Max himself had returned the email asking for the details and providing me with a quote for the cost. He said if I could have the payment in by that Wednesday they could confirm to make the cake. I paid immediately! That Saturday when I picked up the cake the staff was so welcoming. While they boxed up my cake I looked throughout the case to find a cupcake treat I could eat right then. It smelled delicious in there! I purchased my cupcake and took my cake which was a smooth pick up. I'll definitely be ordering my niece's first birthday cake from Max and his team. read more

Love this cake and everything that Max does . I am sure my 95 year old mama is going to be very very happy!!! read more

Max's Cakes - Thank you Max for this beautiful cake - Custom Cakes Near Me - Hayward, California

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Went in yesterday to get the pineapple upside down mini Bundt for a birthday treat. Walked out with 3 cupcakes and 3 mini bundts, they were so delicious. They were moist, very tasty and very prettily presented. The staff was very nice, and even welcomed me for going for the first time. Will definitely be visiting again!! read more

We wanted to order a cake from a local family owned business. Max's cakes is what I found. I went in a few times before to purchase cupcakes to decide on flavor of cake. We finally chose their strawberry shortcake flavor. What stood out to us was that the cake was light and fluffy and the buttercream filling had real strawberries. We chose to have it delivered to the restaurant where we had our event. Delivery fee was reasonable, service from the start was great, communication was clear. The cake was INCREDIBLE! Family and friends raved about it. One family who flew in from another country said the cake was worth the whole trip lol! Will definitely purchase from them again. read more

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Excellent cakes. Perfect balance and not overpowering sweet where you can't taste the type of cakes you are eating. Burnt Almond cake - their most popular cake. The flavor reminded me a little bit of WholeFoods Chantilly cake, just a little and just the cake, not the frosting. And it came with some caramel slice crunchy almonds instead of Berries. Carrot cake - really good, probably my favorite. It is very hard to find a good carrot cake that is not overly sweet. Death by Chocolate cake - I love love dark chocolate, the lesser the sugar, milk and other junks, the better. This is not quite dark but it was good. The frosting- 2 of out 4 family members loved it. The other 2 agreed that it was a little too sweet and I am the one of the 2. Ok, I am not complaining, I just moved the frosting away from my cake. lol Peanut Butter cookies - Very Peanut buttery and not as sweet and doughy. Highly recommended. read more

Max's Cakes - Death By Chocolate - Custom Cakes Near Me - Hayward, California

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Wow! The cake was absolutely stunning. Just as I envisioned! I ordered two of his Signature combo flavors: Champagne Toast and Death by Chocolate. Both were tasty. I received so many compliments on the design and taste. I had the cake delivered and it was delivered on time with instructions on how to store it. I would definitely order from Max again. read more

Max's Cakes - Galaxy Geode - Custom Cakes Near Me - Hayward, California

Best cakes and desserts I have had. Flavors are perfectly balanced and for those that prefer cookies, brownies, or pies, look no further. Max's Cakes is not only a local Hayward family-owned business, but Max himself has stared on plenty of baking shows. Family friendly, kind staff, and themed seasonal ambiance and flavors. There is always time for dessert when Max's Bakery is open. read more

Max's Cakes is hella good! I love this place! I usually don't eat cupcakes, but when I do I want only cupcakes from small neighborhood shops. I don't like grocery store bought cupcakes so I'm picky with my cupcakes. I've had the best, Sift, Kara's, and now Max's! Max's is a new favorite, solely based on the burnt almond cupcake being so delicious and yummy! I loved the flavor of the almonds and really could taste the nuttiness of the roasted almonds. The semi sweet flavor of the cake is a perfect complement to the roasted almonds. Great service, fun environment, super chill. Overall: 20/10 read more

Every time I order something from this place, be it a custom cake or if I walk in and grab some cupcakes, the food is fantastic! The staff is super friendly and helpful. The daily options are numerous. Every time we approach a holiday, the place has fantastic decorations, giving the best vibes. Any time I find myself nearby and Max's is open, I'm stopping by and buying something! read more

I got a tres leche cake for a party and they were very accommodating with my last minute order. I also learned about their Same Day Emergency cakes. I ended up buying one for a Halloween event I was having. The staff was very helpful and was able to make it happen. Very much enjoyed the cake. Will definitely be back for more cake. The shop is cute and clean. It also has spots to take selfies and what not if you're into that kind of stuff. Overall a really well run business. read more

Max's Cakes - Halloween Cake - Custom Cakes Near Me - Hayward, California

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First time here but it definitely won't be my last time here Let me start off by saying this bakery is totally decked out for Halloween Absolutely love the Halloween decorations Venue is clean Well organized Nice open seating area They do offer gluten free and vegan items upon request (special order) Prices are reasonable Customer service is friendly They have a "rewards membership " easy to sign up You can pay with credit card and or debit card NOW LETS get to the good part The cupcakes are AMAZING SO FRESH SO SOFT AND SCRUMPTIOUS in your mouth Each bite is soo good We got a 6 pack of cupcakes Each one is my favorite read more

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Lemon cake one are fav for holidays. Thanksgiving order I forgot call a head and place. They save day before at 12pm. Always helpful and to see how max's is still going and develop. Service is 100%. I love how they decorate for each season great for kiddos to stop in take photos. read more

Excellent chocolate cake. Friendly and great service. Love their Halloween decor. Will definitely be back. read more

Upon great reviews decided to try this place and it was such a disappointment. I'm a burnt almond snob and was trying to find a place in east bay that is comparable to la patisserie in Cupertino . The texture was so dense and cream is too thick . The worst cupcake was red velvet , tasted like it came from Safeway or flour box you can make at home . For $5 each I'll past read more

I absolutely love having this bakery here in Hayward! The cupcakes are not only delicious but also beautiful to look at. The staff is always professional and welcoming. The decor is great with tables for sitting. My go-to flavors are the churro and burnt almond--both are absolutely yummy! This is hands down my favorite spot for cupcakes. read more

Max's Cakes - Custom Cakes Near Me - Hayward, California

Love Max's inspiring story and his cakes! It's difficult to find a lemon or coconut cake (which are my favorite flavors, followed by carrot - I know, I'm in the minority here), and Max's versions are not only in existence, but also superb. Don't spend money at overhyped Crumbl across the street when this bakery is infinitely superior. read more

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Friendly service. The $9 chocolate cake slice was very bland and comparable or worse than a grocery store cake though. It was on the drier side and the filling was very hard. For the price I'd appreciate something that melds together vs breaking off into dry and hard chunks. I attached a picture which hopefully shows the texture. When I eat a cake I should not be struggling to get it on my fork because it crumbles away and falls off. I ended up throwing it away. read more

Max's Cakes - Super hard filling - Custom Cakes Near Me - Hayward, California

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I have ordered from Max's 3x now and I am blown away by his creations. He always goes above and beyond from what I ask for and turns each cake into literal pieces of art. The staff is all so friendly and Max makes sure to personally shows you the finished product and makes sure it is to your liking. The churro cake with dulce de leche is a family favorite for us and every guest we've shared with asks for seconds. We hope to have his cakes be a part of many more important events! read more

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3.5 stars but rounding up to 4 stars for my first visit. The East Bay finally has more local bakeries opening up, and I was excited to check out Max's Cake in downtown Hayward. Make sure you come early if you're looking for a specific flavor and/or style of cake, since they were already out out some sliced cake flavors and cupcakes by 2pm on a Saturday. They still had a good variety of cupcakes available, and I got the last of their red velvet. I tried their 24 Karat Cake Cupcake ($5) & Red Velvet Cupcake ($5) [https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=QI8j12KBWTrL6ZyMFeTIXA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg)], and both flavors were solid! The cupcakes were huge, and I liked the crust the exterior had, which added some texture to the cupcake. However, the cakes weren't evenly moist throughout. The flavors were still good, although the icing was a little too sweet for my preference. I will be back to give their cake slices a try, especially their burnt almond flavor. Indoor seating was available, and there were some benches to sit at outside. Parking was limited in this area since Downtown Hayward can get busy during the weekends; however, street parking spots are available around this area. read more

Max's Cakes - 24 Karat Cake Cupcake ($5) & Red Velvet Cupcake ($5)- 3.5/5 stars - Custom Cakes Near Me - Hayward, California

Definitely was excited to try this "popular "place out. And Definitely was disappointed. Here's why with a positive or 2. 1. Place was kinda cute inside but very hot! 2. Customer service lady, not sure how she still has a job, horrible. 3. The cupcakes, actually not good at all. Very bland and the frosting reminds me of safeway on a bad day. 4. 9.00 for a slice- you would think it would be special!! 5. The cupcakes, and trust me we tries at least 4 flavors, didn't seem like they use very high quality ingredients AT ALL. 6. THE COOKIES! wow, horrible actually. Dry dry dry! Try for yourself but we know quality and this place is just lacking that custom, special feel. Safeway is way less cost and actually equal maybe even better. read more

Really friendly staff and cake was sooo delicious & looked amazing! Got so many compliments at our son's birthday party. I will definitely be coming back for more cakes! read more

Max's Cakes - Custom cake - Custom Cakes Near Me - Hayward, California

Everyone enjoyed the burnt almond filling with the marbled cake. I really recommend Max's Cakes to everyone wanting a good quality cake. read more

Max's Cakes - Burnt Almond - Custom Cakes Near Me - Hayward, California

I was gifted treats from Max's from a local and was impressed with the churro cupcake. The crumb is light and crumbly, packed with delicate cinnamon flavor. The cupcake is filled with cajeta and topped with a cream cheese frosting. I thought the frosting was too sweet paired with the cajeta and would have preferred something less sweet and less frosting on top, but otherwise was unique and delicately delicious. The slice of carrot cake was on the dryer side and had a lot of nuts. I don't mind nuts in carrot cakes but this was more than what I typically see. I would have love to seen some cajeta in the carrot cake, like a thin spread in between all the layers, and moisture in the crumb. My husband had the mini cheesecake and he loved it. Not much to describe other than he scarfed it up, so I imagine it was spectacular! I saw that Max uses family recipes and has won multiple competitions and it shows! The decorated cakes look marvelous! In the cute downtown Hayward, a perfect treat for something special! read more

The delicious scent of this burnt almond cake made me pause even before taking a bite. I think it's better than Peter's. My 93 year old father who doesn't care for sweets that much anymore, stated "this is a very good cake" and ate a whole slice. My sister and nephew, neither of whom care for cake and prefer pie, each volunteered "this is a good cake" and finished their slices too. Not to mention that the service and packaging of the cake was fantastic, and the bakery has such a charming decor. I think Max's cakes are worth every penny. I will be back. read more

Cute little bakery serving baked goodies! I love the aesthetic. When you walk in pay close attention to the decor detail. The chandelier is a beautiful matte black with whisks hanging down. There are several photos that look to be from the 50's or 60's era. It gives a "oldies" vibe, IYKYK. I came in to try out the different cupcake flavors and possibly order my daughters birthday cake. Well, after trying the cupcakes (red velvet, Oreo, honey almond) I was sold. The staff was helpful and friendly throughout my entire visit. Tip: place your event cake orders with ample time in advance. They get booked quickly! It seems this new & popular establishment sells out quickly, so I suggest you try to get your goodies ASAP! I missed out on the peach cobbler (sold out) but I'll definitely be making my way to Max's Cakes earlier next time to get my piece. Parking can be a little challenging as it's in the busy downtown area. Also, the establishment is right across from the Cookies dispensary. For some reason Apple Maps has it pinned directly on Main Street but it's on Bst. read more

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Max's Cake opens where Bon Mange boba shop was. decor is artisanally upgraded to a community space where people can mingle. there's a few tables inside. offerings: cookies, cupcakes, cakes, cheesecakes, popcakes, leche cakes, peach cobbler, et al. horchata cheesecake (6.25?) -cinnamon can be tasted in the topping and in the moist cake like filling. the crust is thick. the filling isn't typical cheesecake. it's an cake hybrid. *interesting but not for cheesecake traditionalists. lacks cheesecake texture. eats: vanilla tres leche cake (6.25?) -mexican sponge cake soaked with 3 kinds of milk: evaporated , condensed, and whole milk. it's airy with lots of bubbles. the vanilla is the extract kind, has a slight bitter edge due to the alcohol content. also slightly sweet & spicy. 4.5 stars crumbs: -everything is cake related or artisanally created with cake like features. -i have an agnostic taste for cake, have no preference nor dislike towards it. -not a dessert person. nevertheless the cakes here offer a delicious occasional treat. -street parking is available... -sometimes they forget to turn the electric "open" sign on. hours are limited to certain days. check before coming. read more

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Review is for my first visit to this new, hip, eclectic, friendly bakery named Max's Cakes in Downtown Hayward! Visited on a Sunday a couple of hours after they opened and happened to hear a customer disappointed they didn't have the peach cobbler available. Apparently, this is a popular item and only offered on certain days or by special order. Well, that customer made sure to place an order for next day pick up... Display case full of sliced and mini cakes, cupcakes, classic and horchata cheesecake, brownies, cake pops and personal pies. This visit: :: Coconut Cream Cake - cake was light and moist with toasted coconut. Not overly sweet and yummy - 4.5/5 :: Pineapple Upside Down Cake - Pineapple not as caramelized as I would've liked and center filled with a non-dairy whipped cream (not a fan of that) - still the cake and flavor were on point - 4/5 :: Horchata Cheesecake - great flavor but if you're a fan of cheesecake (like I am!) with its rich and creamy texture this may be a hit-or-miss. Texture (IMO) was like a pumpkin pie and crust was hard to scoop as it was mostly stuck to the liner - 3/5 *** 4 stars for items above and extra star for the friendly and welcoming staff and owner This place has great potential. I had the opportunity to speak to the owner and he's not only talented (check out his custom cakes!) but very down-to-earth, friendly and passionate and know this place will do well. Pricing very reasonable and will definitely return as there are other slices of cake and goodies to be had!Max's Cakes is located on B Street (next to The Bistro) but parking easier to find on Main Street just around the corner. Free street and municipal lot parking. Limited counter seating only. read more

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