I needed to pick up a cake and some sweets which my original destination was closed for renovation…read more And I didn't know they had a location out here in Moreno Valley. Heading towards wine country, it was along the way off the 60. Made it easy as it was a couple minutes off the freeway. It's located in a pretty massive strip mall with loads of other businesses. Plenty of parking which is alway a good thing whenever you're somewhere. Simple storefront but once you walk inside the place was pretty big. On side of the bakery is where the pastries and baked goods are. If you haven't been to one of the chain stores, you grab a tray and help yourself to the package sweets. There's rows and rows of fresh baked daily goods. Every piece is individually wrapped. Not only sweets, there's also sandwiches which I didn't even know they had. Along the front where the cashier is, whole cakes and slices are available. Once you finished picking out what you want, take the tray to the counter and that's where they ring things up. Drinks can also be ordered there. I did pick up a couple of boxes of the individual pastries and sweets. Both savory and sweets. A while strawberry cake and two drinks. That came up to about 108.00. The staff were all pretty sweet and friendly. I overheard one of the other cashier asking another patron if they wanted something heated up. Which I asked the cashier that was ringing my order up but she couldn't heat my croissant up as it wasn't the pre wrapped sandwiches. Only sandwiches could be heated up. Oh well. As I ordered drinks, which the other half of the cafe is the dining area. First off, the place was pretty massive and majority of the space in the middle isn't utilized. Just an open space which the could have added more tables for seating. Even though there was good amount of people working the drinks counter, it took forever for our drinks to be ready. It seemed like only one person was making the drinks which I think took at least 10 minutes for my drinks to be ready. Overall, it a nice space and the shelves were fully stocked. Come first thing as you know everything should be fresh and available. Downfall, it took forever for drinks to be made and it wasn't that busy when we walked in.

I got tiramisu, egg tart, ube, choco bun, cheese bread and mango-strawberry smoothie. I really…read moreliked everything. Amazing service, food was good. Place is spacious and perfect. Overall

This was our first time visiting this coffee shop, and it definitely did not disappoint! I ordered…read morethe chicken pesto sandwich, and it was delicious. The baguette was perfectly toasted, and the pesto sauce was rich, cheesy, and full of flavor. We also tried the cupcakes, which were incredibly tasty. They have a great selection of baked goods, including a variety of cupcakes and danishes, making it hard to choose just one. The service was excellent, even during a busy morning rush. The staff was friendly, efficient, and kept everything running smoothly. Although the café is on the smaller side, it's thoughtfully laid out with plenty of seating to relax and enjoy your coffee and food. Overall, it was a wonderful first experience, and we'll definitely be back!

Me and my wife decided to visit The Cupcake & Espresso Bar for brunch and we're impressed by the…read morewide selection of items. I ordered ahead as we needed to run errands after. We waited at the pickup counter for a few minutes until we were finally noticed (I could see our items within reach but waited). Might need to have employees at least welcome and reassure us that we will be helped. The drinks had the right amount of sweetness and the coffee was not bitter or over bearing. The sandwiches were a let down. The feta sandwich had a tough chew on the ciabatta and the French toast bun was falling apart. Presentation was a bit bad as they kept the parchment paper they reheated it on with the sandwich which was burnt. I still want to try more food though as the desert offerings looked amazing and will definitely try more drink options.

Love love love this place! Authentic. Great prices. And I love supporting a small business. They…read moremake these delicious pastels filled with chorizo and papa. But you HAVE to be there when they open. They sell out quick.

YUM! Amazing bread, great price and great selection. This is the best bakery I have visited in…read moreyears. We liked everything made here. The customer service was quick and easy. The line was pretty long but went by fast. In and out with tons of delicious carbs!

Small mom and pop bakery located in a large strip mall in Riverside…read more It's a similar business model to other popular bakeries that you might have seen where you pick out some of the pastries that you want and pay for them at the front register. It seems family owned and operated, and the folks there were very friendly and kind. I came by and picked up a few items for the next couple of days. Very reasonably priced. Transaction was easy and the pastries were good.

Came here on a Saturday afternoon with a friend. Haven't been here in years since I was a student…read moreat UCR. Came back after ~9 years and they're definitely still just as good. Prices are still affordable too - college student friendly prices. Location is unbeatable - right in University Village (and parking is free now, don't need validation), walking distance from UCR, and right next to the University Ave freeway entrance/exit. We both each got a Cheesecake Slice, Matcha for me & Blueberry for him, and we cut them in half to share. Both were really good! Great value - I think they were only $3.75 each slice! Service was good. Ambiance - it's small and tight so there's nowhere to sit. My friend and I went over to Qamaria to find a table to sit down at instead. Highly recommend this place and will definitely be back if/when I'm in the area again!

Great service and yummy pastries. I wish they listed what each item was and the price for their…read morebakery case. The cookie butter chai could've had more of a biscoff cookie butter taste but i still enjoyed it. The strawberry and cream croissant and pumpkin spice cinnamon roll were so delicious! We also enjoyed the banana cream pudding cake, both us and a couple that came in later were shocked at first by the $16.50 price but both parties still got it with how good it looked It was worth it and definitely shareable. While waiting, we got to look at their tall bookshelves full of items from local small businesses which was really cool.

It's a very cute bakery with beautiful lighting and a nice social media vibe. The staff was…read moreattentive, and I stopped by to get some treats for my friend. I came in around 3 PM on a weekday, and they didn't have many flavors left, so I bought all three: berries & cream, pumpkin cream, and red velvet. It wasn't a hot day, and my friend's place was only about 5 minutes away. But when I opened the box, the cupcakes were way too wet and moist. I picked one up for a picture, and the coating actually stuck to my fingers. The strawberry also tasted like it wasn't very fresh, almost like it had been sitting out for too long. They tasted okay, not bad, but nothing really stood out. Unfortunately, the overly wet, chewy texture and the not-so-fresh strawberry really ruined the experience for me. Sorry, but I wouldn't recommend this place.

Wow, just wow! I gave the designer "creative freedom" with my friends birthday cake, just gave her…read morea general idea of what I wanted and I was so glad I did! The cake was absolutely beautiful, we didn't even want to cut it! The taste was even better, we got the vanilla cake with biscoff cookie butter filling. The cake was so moist and delish! Superb! Will definitely be using them for future parties and events!

This is the 3rd year we get a cake from pink city cake studio. The customer service is incredible,…read morethe cakes are absolutely beautiful and delicious!! Can't wait for next year's theme

When I was walking in a lady was walking out already eating her bread. It's always a good sign if…read moresomeone can't even make it out of the building without taking a bite haha The señorita bread is dreamy! It's served piping hot and it is such a delicious treat! I got a bag of ten and I should have got more. I added a few filled malassadas to the mix and they were a hit. Try it, you won't regret it

Came in for another visit while in the area around 11 AM and they still had a lot of items fully…read morestocked on the shelves plus orders a couple dozen fresh señorita bread! Today we purchased new items to try and some old favorites! New items that we tried and are so good: the mango and guava pre-packaged señorita bread, a pre-packaged guava pastry (at the register) and bought 3/$12 ube malasadas. Our family definitely enjoyed everything and we are so happy we came in and were able to get our hands on these coveted heavenly carbs today!

I have been wanting to try this spot for awhile and I'm so glad I was finally able to…read more The girl working was so sweet and helpful. I don't like super sweet drinks so she helped me decide on an iced toffee nut white mocha, and of course I had to get some cakepops for the kids! The coffee was so good! It was just the right amount of sweet. Not too much, so it wasn't overpowering. The flavor was perfect. Sweet, with a hint of nuttiness. There are plentty of milk options, and a whole list of drinks I cant wait to come back and try! The walnut brownies looked absolutely decadent, but I really had to restrain myself considering it's bathing suit season! Hahaha! The guy making the drinks worked quickly and efficiently. He was very friendly when when my drink was ready. I really like the people who work here! The vibe here is pretty mellow. There were a few people waiting for drinks, one guy sipping coffee and working, and another couple having desserts chatting at a table. The noiselevel was low, and the music was good. All in all it was a great visit and I cant wait to come back and try more treats and drinks!

I thought I ordered a teddy gram honey cream cold brew, when it came out the sticker said and the…read morebarista made it as a latte. I should have checked the screen/order details during checkout, but... When I was confused and stated I had been expecting the cold brew, the barista said "they're pretty much the same". No, they are not. Both young staff members hesitated and I wasn't even sure if I was expecting an offer to re-make it, but I was taken aback at the lack of distinction and training between espresso shots + milk vs cold brew + cream top. So I just took it and left. Been a customer since 2015 and I want to keep supporting the franchise, especially when making the choice to support them as opposed to Stabrucks in the same shopping plaza. It was the same disappointment I experienced in the past, when a barista demonstrated they didn't understand the difference between powder chai and home-brewed chai.

My favorite tamale place. Love the mini conchas and the warm bolillos! Good service. Great Mexican…read morefood and pan dulce.

I usually make it a habit to go to Pepe's Panaderia on Madison, but I was too early since it opens…read moreat seven so I went to Yvette's bakery instead. I had been there two times before, but couldn't remember why I stopped going well now I remember!I got two puercos and a tamale which was decent but nothing spectacular the ones at Cardenas taste better. I have attached a video of said Mexican bread that literally felt and tasted like it was made Thursday, it was SOOOOOOOOOO DRY it crumbled when I tore a piece off! This place is not cheap by any means so I expect FRESH items and that was not the case. Next time I will wait the additional hour and Go to Pepe's they open later but AT LEAST everything is fresh!

Tried it for the 1st time and it did NOT disappoint!!!! My aunt had me pickup a peach cobbler,…read moresweet potato pie, and a sock-it-to-me cake. Everything taste like heaven. Run dont walk to this place. I even recommended a few local events they may want to have a presence at. Will definitely be trying them again...and I dont say that lightly. Sweet confection perfection

Small business with a nice selection!…read more Unfortunately, counter to old reviews, they do not have vegan options as of 2026.