I've been waffling back and forth on whether to write this review...but here it goes. I place an online order for a cake for a 40th birthday. I ordered a black and white derby cake with no customizations other than the writing. I pick up the cake, which wasn't all that seamless. If you're going to accept online orders, there should be a designated area for pick ups. I had to wait in line with people placing regular orders. When we cut into the cake, I saw two layers of strawberries. I tried to give the benefit of a doubt and thought maybe the banana pieces were small. It wasn't until I bit into the cake, when I realized there were no bananas. The derby cake literally is the signature Mazzetti's cake. And I even checked my order and I didn't accidentally choose no banana. Also, it's not like you can check the cake before you leave the store. There's no way to catch the mistake until you cut into it. I looked at the previous low reviews. It doesn't seem like they make an effort to resolve the mistake. Pretty disappointed. read more

I ordered a birthday cake for a Saturday pick up. When I went to pick it up, the outside of the cake was not what I ordered. I asked for a white buttercream cake with white and pink roses covering the top and what I got was a cake with three roses that was covered with a thick layer of strawberry jam. I told the manager and was given $10 off. When I got home and cut the cake it was not what I ordered at all. I ordered a white cake covered in white buttercream with white buttercream in the layers inside with strawberries. What I got was a yellow cake with jam on top and thick jam inside. The birthday girl was so disappointed and no one would even take cake home. I called the manager and she said either I ordered wrong or the person taking the order wrote it down wrong. She offered me nothing in return and only said I should order with more specifics next time. You can see the picture of my cake which was basically a mess of strawberry jam. FYI apparently if you order a white cake what you will get is a yellow cake. She told me yellow cake is their "white cake". I'm really disappointed with both the cake and the service I received. read more

Mazzetti's Bakery - Way too much jam! - Bakeries Near Me - Pacifica, California

We ordered a derby cake for my daughter's birthday. We loved it. Didn't take a photo though. Next time!

Mazzetti's is a famous bakery in the town of Pacifica. They're known for their classic derby cake which is a light fluffy vanilla cake creation with slices of strawberry and bananas. A lot of people get it for special occasions such as Thanksgiving, Christmas or basically any celebrations you have - they write on your cake for no extra charge! It also comes in chocolate or you can ask them to do half & half (chocolate and vanilla). As far as I remember they used to only accept cash then but thanks to the changing times and the convenience that comes with technology, you can now use debit or credit but must be more than $10 (I think for the credit purchase). Went in to grab a cake for thanksgiving and was able to get the last one (just my luck!). As I was in the process of paying, they created more for the display. It will be best if you check their website first to see their holiday schedule. It also helps if you call ahead to place your order in advance. I was just lucky that they were open Thanksgiving Day from 7am-12pm. They do sell out pretty quick so make sure you go early! read more

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Really good old school Italian bakery. Come early or you won't get anything! Pies, all are good here. One of few places you can get Cannoli! They make all the seasonal pies during the holidays. Easy parking + baked goodies! Y not? read more

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Classic, old school bakery ! Love this place! I went a week before the party to put in the order and show the design I wanted . The girl that helped me was really sweet and accommodating. The price was right and we'll worth it, delicious derby cake!! Strawberry, banana and whip cream Thanks so much for such a beautiful cake my family really loved it! read more

Mazzetti's Bakery - Derby cake minus the chocolate was delicious!! - Bakeries Near Me - Pacifica, California

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Came here with my husband for wedding cake tasting and had such a good experience! They offered us free coffee with our cake tasting and it was delicious. Overall enjoyed everything from the service, to the coffee, to obviously the cakes! So much so that we now come to the bakery on a regular basis. read more

Mazzetti's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Pacifica, California

Love their Derby Cakes. Always friendly and fast service. Love cream puffs too. The bakery everyone should drop by if they are passing by.

My fave here is the Bran muffin! It's nice and moist with a taste of honey? It's the healthiest muffin I can eat for dessert. I love their other cakes as well especially the Derby cake. read more

A local bakery staple to Pacifica for many years. Has an amazing amount of great bakery items to choose from and a great price. Can't miss here. And the customer service is above and beyond the best in the area , very customer friendly read more

This place is a family favorite and local! When ever we have birthdays, holidays or anytime just because we always have to have our Derby cake from Mazzetti's! If you love cakes you are sure to love this cake. It is so soft, moist, fluffy and delicious! I prefer chocolate but vanilla cake is just as good! Mazzetti's also offers pies, cup cakes, donuts and coffee. I also had to get my freshly baked focaccia bread! If you are ever in the Pacifica area please stop by and grab some goodies to make your day brighter! I highly recommend this place for you to try out at least once in your lifetime! read more

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Mazzettis is a Pacifica institution! I had to come here for a birthday cake. The Darby cake is one of my favorite cakes in the whole world! Right amount of fruit, cream, and soft cake. Not too sweet! I like it half regular/ half chocolate I honestly hate coming here. Why? So many other yummy pastries including cupcakes, cakes, cookies... Great service and plenty of parking. Call ahead for Darby cake! read more

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Love this bakery! You have to try their Derby cake at least once which is what they're known for. At first I thought bananas and strawberries as a cake filling!? I don't know.. but it is delicious!! Their pastries and doughnuts also good! They also sell bread, pies and cookies. Parking is always easy. People who work there are super friendly. I also like how they sell gift baskets with goodies for the holidays or special occasions. read more

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Thank you Mazzetti's Bakery for helping make my daughter's 4th birthday party full of joy, smiles, and delicious Unicorn cake!! Not only were you able to create a beautiful cake exactly like I had described, but the buttercream frosted, strawberry jam filled yellow/chocolate cake was TO DIE FOR! read more

Mazzetti's Bakery - 10-inch Unicorn cake that fed more than 20 people! Buttercream frosted with strawberry jam filling and yellow/chocolate cake. So yummy! - Bakeries Near Me - Pacifica, California

I was pleasantly surprised and because of that I'm a regular. First things first. They have Cannolis. So that's pretty big Second thing is. They're pretty good ! Now being that I'm from NYC I'm a tuff critic, these are good. Flakey good chocolate dipped and good cream. No not ricotta cheese but nice. I've had cakes cookies macaroons rugula and the muffins. All good quality. Another highlight tho that should be praised is the fresh Focaccia Pizza. Yum. I'm a fan. read more

The Derby cake is so unique, fresh, and so very delicious at Mazzetti's bakery. This cake is a family favorite as we appreciate their consistent quality over the last couple of decades. read more

I got the carrot cake, red velvet cake, Napoleon cake, cake donut, and a chocolate macaroon. Carrot cake was odd. The frosting was too sweet and something was flavored but off. Texture was a bit dry. The red velvet slice was also dry and the frosting wasn't good. It didn't taste like cream cheese frosting, but more like plain vanilla storebought frosting. It also tasted like there was some coffee in it? The Napoleon was not delicate and covered in chocolate frosting that also tasted storebought. It had some fruit in it and cherry flavor. Cherry liquor? It tasted like those dreaded chocolates with the cherry inside. Macaroon was fine. Cake donut was the star but the bar is low. Excellent service, clean bakery, nice presentation. read more

My dad's neighbor gave him a Pumpkin Coffee Cake from Mazzetti's for doing her a favor. Well ... my dad doesn't really love pumpkin so he gave it to me knowing how much I enjoy pumpkin everything. Goodness ... not only did I devour this cake, but I have been back three more times for more!! Since I've been back three times now, I've gotten to try some of their other baked goods. The pumpkin cupcakes are just like the coffee cake, but in a single portion. :-) The focaccia bread is tasty and priced right. The bran muffins are out of this world .... trust me ... you will want to try one! Their signature cake is a 'derby cake' but I just didn't love it. My girls really enjoyed their Halloween chocolate cupcakes. Totally recommend Mazzetti's for their sweet treats!! Something tells me I will be back again very soon! read more

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We've ordered multiple cakes from Mazzetti's for our events over the past 10 years. Most recently we ordered a Sonic The Hedgehog sheet cake for my kids' birthdays and they LOVED IT! Mazzetti's always does an amazing job, uses high quality ingredients, and the price is more than fair for the Bay Area. The staff is also really friendly. I highly recommend them! Support local businesses! read more

Mazzetti's Bakery - Sonic The Hedgehog Birthday Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Pacifica, California

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Always the freshest pastries and donuts . The cakes are amazing and all the holiday baskets are so fun . To top it off , the prices are fair . read more

love this bakery. everything is always fantastic! we especially love the donuts and pastries. they're a perfect treat.

"Hi! Can I order your Derby Cake to pickup for Sunday please? Yes, can you write "Another One!". Yes, but spelled "Anotha" ending with an "a". Mmhm, yes like DJ Khalid." One of my best friends is having a girl, again! Their 3rd one! She loves Mazzetti's Derby cake (who doesn't), so had to get it for her. There are 2 ways to enter a party correctly: with lumpia, or with a cake from Mazzetti's. We've gotten a derby cake to celebrate birthdays and special occasions for at least 10 years now! Never disappoints and always a staple at the party. Let me break this down real quick. Derby Cake: Top half white cake, bottom half chocolate cake, fresh strawberries and banana with cream in between the layers. Get fancy: Need writing? Free! How about some sprinkles? Free! Get fancier: Have a theme in mind? Let the staff know when you call in. They most likely have cool figures to decorate the cake, or you can opt in to bring your own cake decorations ahead of time. About $15 or so, depending on decoration. It's so worth it. I've always given the team minimum direction and the results were better than expected. Plan cravings according. Sadly, you can't get just a slice of the derby. You can get an 8inch all white cake or a chocolate cake with all the fixings (first come, first served), but for a true derby cake, you'll need to preorder. The smallest size feeds 8-10 people and will cost you around $30. I couldn't resist getting a little something for myself: the old fashioned donuts. $8 for a dozen. I didn't allow myself to second guess it. Delicious! Covid Corner: I got here on a Sunday morning at 8:30am, and there was a line already out the door. There was roughly 10 people waiting, but the line moved fast. No seating, just in and out, simple, and safe. Hand sanitizer at the registers, social distancing markers, masks required, all the works! read more

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This bakery is THE best ever! Their cannoli are to die for! Wonderful cakes, breads & cookies. Great & patient help (making up your mind their CAN be difficult-lol!). Highly recommend them! read more

We ordered a chocolate derby cake from here for a friend's birthday, and it was a huge hit: everyone got seconds, and multiple people commented on the cake being moist and the perfect amount of sweetness. It was also good value: just over $30 for a cake that we cut into 13 generous slices. There was no added cost for some writing and a couple of lovely rose decorations that made the cake look special. Finally, the order process was very smooth. We placed the order online two days in advance, then showed up at our selected pickup time and were in and out with the cake within minutes. read more

My coworker ordered and brang in a cake into work from Manzzettis and it was sooooooo delicious. I love the Derby cake!!! I had never even heard of a derby cake, but now I want to have it all the time. The bananas and strawberries in the cake was so fresh and tasty. I definitely recommend ordering a cake for any occasion from here! The derby cake!! read more

Mazzetti's Bakery - Customized derby cake - Bakeries Near Me - Pacifica, California

Always busy but definitely the "go to" bakery in Pacifica. Cakes, bread, donuts, muffins, scones, cookies, you name it they have it. Even focaccia bread. I really enjoy their single cake slices! If you haven't tried it you ought to at least once while you're here! read more

Everything is delicious. Their focaccia and cannoli are simply the best!! We always have cannot for family get together and holidays.

The donuts and apple fritters were delicious as always. The server was friendly and helpful- quick service.

This review is for their customer service over the phone. I called to ask if I can follow up on a pickup order I had arranged for the next day just to make sure everything is all in order. And then the person who answered the phone rudely said "Well how am I suppose to know who the order is for if you don't give me a name, number, time, type of order...". Usually a professional establishment would reply with "Ok what is the name the order is under" or " Let me get someone to help you with that.." but instead she was very condescending. And then she comes back saying that the order is good to go without confirming any details with me and expects to just hang up the phone. And when I ask her for the details she had the audacity to sound annoyed with me. How am I suppose to know if we're talking about the correct order?? read more

Everything is good. But, the derby cake is to die for. Chocolate cake, whipped cream, strawberries, and bananas. There's a reason you always see a line of locals outside this place! read more

Their chocolate derby cake is the best. Not too sweet like Safeway cake and it is really delicious. Normally I can't finish a slide of cake from normal bakery. This one I can eat every 30 mins , that is that good. read more

Mazzettis is the best bakery ever. They make the best cakes. There derby cake is the best, I love there rum cakes and the half and half cakes. If you haven't tried this place, you are missing out. read more

This place is amazing! Be aware they don't usually answer their phone so it is best to go in to place an order. I have tired the durby cake and cheesecakes are excellent. I got a 1/4 sheet for about $50.00.extra $15.00 to decorate. They have many creative options. Bakery I have ever been to. I go there for every special event! read more

Mazzetti's Bakery - Durbey cake is awesome! - Bakeries Near Me - Pacifica, California

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We ordered our wedding cake from Mazzetti's for our wedding back in April and couldn't be happier. They were so easy to work with, responsive, delivered our cake to San Francisco without any issues, affordable, and more importantly Delicious! The cake looked beautiful and tasted even better! We ordered 3 different flavors for each layer, and a sheet cake and we received so many compliments. Thank you for such a beautiful cake! read more

Mazzetti's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Pacifica, California

Anytime I pop over to Pacifica I always put in an order for chocolate covered coconut macarons! They sell out quickly so if you have your eye on them make sure to put in an order. The coconut macarons are everything! A nice sticky sweet coconut mound dipped in I believe dark chocolate. So there is a nice bitter and sweet contrast happening. the best part of the macaroon are the bottom chocolate covered crispy edges along the macaron. So good I try and save a bite of it for my last bite! Trust me here on this one. I have also enjoyed a slice of lemon vanilla cake which is also super amazing! Nice fluffy cake with a tart lemon jelly like filling. Decorated perfectly with sprinkles up the sides. This time around we stopped by during COVID. They are taking precautions by limiting the number of people in the store and enforcing social distancing inside. The employees are wearing masks and they enforce that patrons do as well. There were only 3 people ahead of us when we arrived but a line of 3 people outside formed by the time we left. All ensuring eachothers safety! read more

Mazzetti's Bakery - Yummy chocolate covered coconut macarons! - Bakeries Near Me - Pacifica, California

Perfect dessert to celebrate a special occasion 50th wedding anniversary. Thank you Mazzetti's bakery. read more

Mazzetti's Bakery - 50th Anniversary Saint Honore with Cream puffs filled with rum custard. Excellent cake! - Bakeries Near Me - Pacifica, California

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This Pacifica Bakery is worth the trip to visit. The aroma of baked goods permeates. The Derby Cake is most worthy. However, every treat I have had there has been fresh and tasty. read more

Hands down the best Derby cake in the Bay Area! I've been ordering the same Derby Cake from Mazzetti's for the past 10 years for my bday! I haven't missed a year yet. Everyone must try it! read more

My go to for birthday cake. Just order ahead of time. Highly recommended. This place is always busy too.

They're doing their thing exactly spot on. It doesn't all hit for me, but no fault of theirs. This is not a high end bakery, so if you don't expect that, you'll be good to go. read more