I have been going to Mazzettis for 45 years. I always loved their chocolate old fashioneds, buttermilk balls and the bran muffins are amazing! unfortunately I was diagnosed with celiac disease and can't have gluten- So I'm sad that I can't go here anymore. A friend went and brought me a chocolate dipped macaroon- and they packed it in it's own box to avoid cross contamination. It was delicious! read more

Mazzetti's Bakery - chocolate dipped macaroon! (pay no attention to the popchips) - Bakeries Near Me - Pacifica, California

loooong overdue review! Mazzetti is my happy place. everything they have is really good. from the derby cake, cupcakes, bran muffin- it's all soo good. there are times when the line is out the door but that should tell you something. and the staff- all very nice folks! and the fact that they make donations to local schools is an added bonus in my book! read more

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

Their thres letche cake is amazing! Them answering the phone to order is impossible!!!

I ordered a 1/4-sheet, 2-layer Mango Tres Leche cake (25-30 servings) just five days before my event, and Mazzetti's Bakery came through beautifully! The flavor was amazing -- sweet but not too sweet -- with a fresh mango filling that paired perfectly with the creamy Tres Leche base. The texture was rich, moist, and smooth, and my guests couldn't stop raving about how delicious and unique it was! The design matched my reference photo closely, and once I added my topper (from Etsy's Custom Cake Charms by CoopersCustoms17), it looked even better in person. Most bakeries I called needed 1-2 weeks' notice for custom cakes, but Mazzetti's accepted my order with less than five days' notice -- and at just $60 for a custom 9"x13" two-layer cake, it was an incredible deal. There was a small piping mix-up ("Joann" instead of "Johann"), but the cake still looked and tasted fantastic. Friendly staff, quick pickup, and delicious results. I'd definitely order from Mazzetti's Bakery again! read more

Mazzetti's Bakery - Mazzetti's Mango Tres Leche -- turned out beautiful and so tasty! - Bakeries Near Me - Pacifica, California

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Very popular local bakery with delicious selections. My only complaint is that they get very busy and it's difficult to browse without feeling rushed by the servers behind the counter or the people in line behind you. One thing they could do to make it easier for customers who are undecided or need guidance would be to label the items in their display case. Nothing is labeled so it can be hard to tell what is what sometimes. Also their servers seem impatient at times. One time I waited in line for 10 minutes and when I got to the front of the line, I told the server I wanted help selecting an assortment of cookies from the other display case. She asked me which ones I wanted and I said I wanted her to come meet me at the display case so I could point them out. She seemed perturbed that we would have to walk over to a different area of the store and she didn't know which size box to bring with her. My overall takeaway is this place is worth the wait for yummy pastries and cookies at a respectable price ... but shopping here can feel stressful. read more

Purchased a cake for kids bday. It was all sugar and no taste. Half the cake was fortified icing / sugar and it was impossible to taste anything else. This is not something I would be proud of serving to children or anyone else. It shouldn't be legal to put that much sugar in food. Even if it is and some bakers are doing it, doesn't mean you have to be part of the problem. read more

Food (5/5 stars): Mazzetti's Bakery is a Pacifica staple that serves a variety of delicious desserts and pastries. My favorite is their Derby Cake, which is a chocolate and vanilla cake with whipped cream frosting, bananas, and strawberries. I also love their focaccia bread. This time, we went with an assortment of donuts, with my favorites being the maple and chocolate raised donuts. Experience (5/5 stars): * Price: very reasonable * Wait Time: minimal on an early Saturday morning, but the line can get long * Service: good * Parking: street parking can be tricky. They don't have a parking lot * Ambiance: it's a classic family-owned bakery read more

I recently ordered a 1/4 sheet Derby cake and a dozen Red Velvet cupcakes for a wedding shower I hosted. All were fantastic! The Derby Cake is my favorite of any bakery made cake. It's so moist, and the banana, strawberry and whipped cream center is to die for! They're very helpful, as well. read more

Good spot to get a birthday cake! Everyone was asking me where I ordered it. I got the ultimate Asian compliment: "Not to sweet." :) I ordered 24 hours in advance online. The cake was ready on time, but there was a huge line to pick up (there is no separate line for online pickup). We got a 10x14 Fresh Custard Cake. It says serves 35-40 but probably could easily have served 50 people - it was a very TALL cake. Total cost was $93.54 including tax/tip. read more

My mom got me a birthday cake from here this year, and I really enjoyed it. It had this really charming homemade look and taste to it, very old school and cute. The cake was chocolate, very moist and soft, layered with fresh fruits of your choice - she chose banana for one, and strawberry for another! The frosting was great too, not too sweet. This was a delicious cake, hit the spot. There was something just so satisfying about it! If in the area, would definitely check out this place again for another cake for a celebration! read more

You really can't go wrong with their derby cake, it's always a hit! Today I also picked up some raised sugar donuts, cupcakes, and muffins, and everything was fresh and delicious. Definitely a great spot when you're craving something sweet when in the area . read more

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

We always order our kids' birthday cakes from here. We love their cakes and donuts -- always delicious! The prices are very reasonable as well. They are busy most days, and parking can be a bit of a hassle, so just be aware. The place can also get very crowded. read more

My family has been raving about this place since we stopped in during our vacation to San Francisco. They loved the donut variety and believe me they ordered just about every single one. I thoroughly enjoyed the blueberry muffin with a cup of tea. We sat inside and ate while the morning rush passed through. This bakery has so much to offer and staff are overjoyed to help you. They have several large tables and a coffee/tea station if you'd like to purchase a cup of coffee. read more

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3.5*** My favorite here is their popular derby cake. It is pretty much vanilla or chocolate cake (or both if you pre-order ahead) with fresh strawberries and bananas inside. I used to love Mazzetti's Bakery but over the years, it has gone down in service and in quality. Last year, I pre-ordered and paid for my son's birthday cupcakes, a Derby cake, and the small personal size cake for his 1st birthday. I picked out specific colors to match his animal theme party. When my siblings went to pick up my order, the workers could not find it. I texted my siblings the receipt. Then the workers realized they messed up because they missed it, so they had to rush the order and gave me whatever was available. I still ended up getting the cupcakes, derby cake, and personal size cake, but it delayed the start of our party because those were part of our dessert table and decorations. As soon as the desserts arrived, I added the animal decors. This year, for my son's second birthday, I ordered a dozen cupcakes from Mazzetti's Bakery again! It was because it was close to home and still affordable (unlike some places that charges $5-7 per cupcake) with parking. If it was not due to convenience for parking, I would order from Noe Valley Bakery because their cupcakes tasted much better. This time, I got to try Mazzetti's Bakery cupcakes. I tried the red velvet and chocolate. WOW, they were so sweet! I threw half the red velvet one away because it tasted just like sugar. The chocolate one was not too strong in flavor so it was kind of disappointing. Next time, I would have to pre-order cupcakes from Noe Valley or even get it at Luckys since they actually tasted better than here and not overly sweet. The only thing I would get here from now on would be the derby cake. Note: Get the derby cake! I tried their focaccia bread in the past and it was quite plain in taste. read more

Mazzetti's Bakery - Mazzetti's cupcake with our own animal theme decorations - Bakeries Near Me - Pacifica, California

I have been coming here for baked goods for so many years. I can't believe that I have not yet written a review for this fantastic bakery! My favorite is the original Derby cake. The cheese cake is excellent too. You may have a wait a little for your turn but the staff here are super efficient, friendly , and helpful to take your order. The ambiance is always pleasant, happy, and awesome. Highly recommend it. read more

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They are busy for a reason. Who doesn't love a classic community bakery with all the traditional options. The type of place a Gilmore Girls girly would grab her coffee. I have never driven by in the morning and not see people coming and going. Love to see a solid community staple at the corner of the busy intersection. read more

Was in line at Mazzetti's for over 25 min. At one point you could see staff at the back standing around leaving the line out the door waiting for 10 or more with not one Mazzetti employee coming up front to assist. Zero customer service. I live in Pacifica and come to Mazzetti's often. So disappointed. read more

Tasty and delicious cakes. The decoration and designs are excellent. Different flavors to choose from . Pastries care abundant. Lots of beverages. This place is very nice. The people are really nice and friendly. Great cakes for different occasions. read more

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

Mazzetti's is well worth the drive from the peninsula. The cakes are HUGE and like half the price of other places in the area AND taste great. They're obviously known for their Derby cake, but other things there are delicious as well. For example: a WHOLE blueberry coffee cake is $10. Go to any coffee shop and that's at least $5-6 a SLICE. And everyone that I always end up giving some to has said its so good. I also really enjoy their black and white cookies, tho i wish the "white" was a bit more like the chocolate frosting and not so...lacquered? i dont know what the right bakery term is. Service can be hit or miss - but generally they are nice and quick. read more

I had their delicious Derby Cake at a birthday party that I knew I was going to order this cake for a family function of 100 people. Even in though it was out of my way, I went to Mazzetti's to place my sheet cake order and explain design specifications. I was in Sweet Tooth heaven to see all the offerings Mazzetti's had from cookies, to donuts, cakes, cannolis, coffee... I was like a kid in a candy store wanted to try everything. This is the kind of bakery you would want to make sure you don't miss anything displayed in their cabinets. There are tables to dine in and hangout. Conveniently located at the corner of Oceana Blvd and Manor Drive, it's a local favorite. The few times I have been there, I have seen lines out the door, yet they provide fast service with several staff waiting on customers one after the other. If only Mazzetti's was near me, I would frequent this place often, but probably a good thing or my sugar intake would be to the roof! LOL Highly recommend to stop by Mazzetti's if ever in Pacifica to satisfy that sugar craving. It's family owned too. To try their famous Derby Cake, you'll have to order a 8 inch round cake as they do not sell it by the slice. read more

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Mazzettis is the best! The Derby cake is outstanding! Everything they make is amazing! They are family owned by locals who have been serving out community for decades. read more

Got a derby cake to celebrate a birthday. I ordered online and it was a simple process. In my special requests, I've asked for pumpkins instead of balloons. After I paid online, the bakery called to inform me that it's an extra $5 charge that's due when picking up the cake. The cake is one of the lighter American cakes I've eaten. Reminds me Asian fruit cake which is nice! It's layered with generous amounts of strawberry and banana. The cake doesn't last that long and should be eaten within 2-3 days. read more

Mazzetti's Bakery - Derby cake with special request decoration (pumpkin) - Bakeries Near Me - Pacifica, California

Please stop coming, the line is long enough already. This place has solid sweet treats. But my favorite is the focaccia. The cannoli is amazing and the carrot cake as well. read more

Line out the door on Saturday, but it moved relatively quickly. We got a slice of raspberry cake, small blueberry muffin, blueberry cheesecake, and a maple old-fashioned donut. Everything came out to about $13 after tax, which I thought was reasonable. Cheesecake was the highlight! Muffin was soft, tender, and tasted homemade. Maple donut was good but tasted a bit of old oil. I would skip the cake slice. Service was friendly. I will come back to get a derby cake sometime! read more

The Best cakes! So moist and delicious!! Not too sweet just right!!! Yuuuuummmmyyyyyy

My family and I have ordered Mazzetti's Derby cake for years now. The quality/taste never misses, and we still can't get enough of this cake! Other than cakes, they also have a numerous pastries, always fresh, and reasonably priced. If you're looking for a cake for an event, they accept online orders in varying sizes and flavors of cake. I ordered the Derby cake recently, I placed the order online and all went smoothly once picked up. This bakery hasn't changed much since we started coming about 10 years ago but I honestly think the ambiance makes it a safe haven for all the locals! read more

I saw all the derby cakes and knew for next celebration had to pick one up. Ordering was easy in person. Choose the size, flavor and writing if needed. The 8" was more than enough for a birthday celebration for 6. The cake is massive and heavy. I liked that it was not overly sweet and the fruit inside was a great touch. Not a whole lot of seating but a lot of different goodies to try. The service is nice and prices are very reasonable. Street parking Cash/card read more

Mazzetti's Bakery - 8" Chocolate Derby Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Pacifica, California

We took a chance and custom ordered a banana cream pie. It did not disappoint! Crisp, flaky crust. Lots of bananas in good custard. Paid online, and just walked in to pick it up. It's a pain to confirm orders by phone, but it's worth it. Next up, chocolate cream pie! See ya soon, Mazzetti's! read more

Mazzetti's Bakery - Banana cream pie - Bakeries Near Me - Pacifica, California

Two words- DERBY CAKE. Specifically one layer of chocolate cake and one layer of vanilla cake- literally the best of both worlds!! The strawberries and bananas are always sweet, our go-to for any function/party/event/celebration! read more

i don't often eat sweets. I am gluten intolerant. Today I had a sweet tooth for a bakery fresh Macaroon with no preservatives sold at grocery store cookies. When I saw they did have macaroons I was so delighted. UNFORTUNATELY !!! I won't be going back. the best discription I have fot the macaroon. is it was very cold so had been refrigerated a while, but it tasted like they set the macaroon in the rain and then served it. Absolutely the worst backers good I've ever bought! I was not fresh at all!!!!! read more

We stopped by and couldn't resist everything! We ended up getting this cake for $10!!! And we ate half of it within 3 minutes between 3 of us. Truly amazing homey vibe in here. We love the food and can't wait to come back for more sweets ! My mom said she needs me to have my wedding cake here so we can test them all read more

Mazzetti's Bakery - Blueberry coffee cake - Bakeries Near Me - Pacifica, California

Hit or a miss. Love the derby cake but you cant get it sliced. Opted for a strawberry parfait for the strawberry was dried and spoiled. Cakes always moist good, but they don't do quality check and not consistent read more

The pumpkin pie and the cheesecake were the perfect dessert for our Thanksgiving dinner. Thank you! We're coming back for more. read more

Mazzetti's Bakery - Cheesecake and Pumpkin Pie - Bakeries Near Me - Pacifica, California

Been going to this bakery for a few years now and we're starting to notice some changes. Customer service doesn't seem to be what it used to be. It took the lady forever to put together a dozen cupcakes and 8 cannolis. She was more concerned about chatting w her buddy next to her and complaining. And while their derby cakes, donuts, bread are pretty top notch.. I'm not sure what's up with their cupcakes. Second time buying and they always taste stale. They're not soft or moist and the icing is always hard. Think we will pass next time and just go to safeway. read more

Our go-to place for cakes to bring to the office. The carrot cake and derby cake were big hits. The pick up process needs some work but other than that this place is great read more

One of my favorite bakeries in Pacifica. I buy all my families birthday cakes and gifts there. The muffins and donuts are also amazing! However there is some feedback I would like to give. The online pickup line, although they say there is one it really doesn't exist. No one acknowledges you in that line. I've tried it many times before but I usually don't even bother and just stand in the main line to be assisted. However this past weekend the line was long and I had my baby with me, and I really just wanted to go in and out really quick. Stood in that line and No acknowledgement AT ALL from any of the workers even though I made it a point to make eye contact with them to see if they would help after finishing with the previous customer. After a few mins I just stood in front of the cashier. Even then no acknowledgement, like "can I help you?" , "are you being assisted?"until I finally had to jump in and interrupted and asked to pick up my order. Even then the lady nudged someone else, and she was like " is someone helping you?" I'm like obviously not... and she reluctantly helped me get my order, which took like a min to get and I was out of there. Mind you I was holding my baby the whole time. Crazy. But yea don't bother with the pick up line, they don't care about that. Which they really should to get people in and out. read more

My children beg for Mazetti donuts every Saturday... Between that, the cupcakes, the cake, but most importantly the service there's nowhere else we like to go for our pastries. It is a household name up and down the peninsula and beyond. With weight lines out the door they consistently prove why they are a Bay Area staple. read more

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

Our go to place for the derby cake!!! Service is always efficient given how busy it gets. I've placed multiple orders online for family gatherings and never had an issue picking up. The vibe is definitely home style feel mom & pop shop. Love going here for baked goods and cakes! read more

Mazzetti's Bakery - Custom writing on derby cake - Bakeries Near Me - Pacifica, California

Hearing how good this place is from others sounds very promising but after today's experience will make me warn others please do not come here. I was in line and a blonde girl looked at me and I had thought she took my order but she didn't even write it down. I was in line right behind my partner while she was waiting for her cake when my spot was getting ignored. After waiting like 20 minutes and seeing people walking in and getting their orders completed and paid for I thought something was wrong. She even had said it out loud to help him (me). Finally when we said it out loud the third time. They told us "oh come back later" after that response I gave up on waiting and just flat out walked out! Note to manager: HIRE PROFESSIONAL SERVERS! THESE HIGH SCHOOL KIDS ARE GOING TO RUIN YOUR BUSINESS!! I will not return to this place as I am disgusted on how I was treated. I felt like I was racially profiled, felt we were fat shamed and all of the customers were there way after me got their orders completed except for one person who ordered a cake two days ago. I really hope this review goes out and gets heard by other future customers. We weren't even offered a bag for the cake my partner had pre ordered. Good thing she brought one but that was from word of mouth from other customers. In closing, save yourself a trip and get a cheaper cake from Safeway and be treated better. Brief edit: someone by the name of Michael responds to me after my review like who are you even to respond to my post read more

Mazzetti's Bakery - Some random response not sure if it was a employee or a fellow yelper or customer there at the store - Bakeries Near Me - Pacifica, California

Mazzetti's pastries were amazing -- fresh, delicious, and absolutely worth the hype. No complaints about the quality of the food at all. However, the experience in the bakery itself was very confusing. There was no clear direction for where the line started or how customers were being helped. Two of the younger workers, young boys ,behind the counter were busy chatting about which pastries they liked instead of assisting customers, while an older woman was offering random tips instead of organizing the 15-20 people who were waiting. My husband and I should have been second in line, but instead she just called out for "anyone" to help, ignoring the order that customers had already tried to create themselves. The lack of structure and attention to the guest experience really took away from what could've been a perfect visit. The pastries are fantastic -- management just needs to take a closer look at how the front-of-house team is managed to match the quality of the product they serve. read more