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Rowena T.

The cake was amazing! Can't say enough about how beautiful the cake was. The owner was super helpful and fast to respond. She was so easy to work with. I would definitely get another cake from them.

Cecily S.

We loved our experience with Karolina for our son's first birthday and our resulting Tarzan-themed cake. I specifically requested lots of foliage, baby Tarzan characters, and my son's name and she went above and beyond. Everyone not only loved our cake design, they thought the actual cake was so delicious! It truly was an incredible cake. Karolina herself is very kind, communicative, and helpful. My FIL came to pick up the cake early morning as she was leaving for a trip that day (with the level of detail on the cake, one would never believe she was about to travel!) and she was so great about the whole experience. Prices are hefty, but you get what you pay for and I think it was totally worth it!

Karolina is phenomenal! She works fast. She has great communication. She is very kind & personable and she executes your ideas to perfection. My son's cake was amazing and added an elevated level of joy for his special day. Additionally, Karolina was very thorough with care instructions to ensure we enjoyed her beautiful creation as long as possible.

Alyssandra W.

Such a great cake! Design came out exactly how we wanted and tasted delicious. Cake was made on schedule and Karolina was very accommodating to all our requests. Big hit at my son's 100 day party and will be getting another cake from her for his birthday!

Christine S.

Karolina did an amazing job with the cupcakes for my baby shower. I received so many compliments from guests on both the appearance and flavor of the cupcakes - it's rare to get both of these at once when purchasing "pretty" baked goods, but Karolina nailed it! She executed my vision perfectly with beautiful attention to detail. Leading up to the event she was easy to work with, communicative and organized. I enjoyed everything about my experience and look forward to working with her again for other events.

We set out to find a custom cake for my 4 year old daughter's Sleeping Beauty birthday party and Pastel did not disappoint. She was the most reasonably priced pastry chef in the area and came up with an absolutely enchanting cake and cupcakes. We got so many inquires about the cake from the parents and the kids could not help but to scoop up their favorite cupcake design as soon as my daughter blew out the candles. Not only were these cupcakes and cake beautiful to look at, but they were also delicious. I'm writing this review in hopes that she forever stays in business so I can keep coming back.

Stephanie L.

Literally the best. My daughter has been talking about having a rainbow cake for her birthday for nearly a year, and Karolina made her dream come true. I reached out a month before her birthday by filling out a form on her website. We were really lucky that she was available, so I'd recommend reaching out earlier! From start to finish, Karolina exceeded all my expectations and created a magical, rainbow layered cake that was not only stunning but also tasted absolutely divine. We also ordered three dozen mini cupcakes (half vanilla, half chocolate) that were still delicious the day after. The attention to detail and creativity was simply incredible. Karolina was a such a joy to work with. She was patient and knowledgable, and brought my vision to life by asking all the right questions, especially ones that I didn't think of (number of age or name on cake?). Karolina was always available to answer any questions and accommodate any special requests that I had, like no frosting for one cupcake. Highly recommend Pastel to anyone looking for a unique and delicious cake for their special occasion. Thank you for making my daughter's birthday unforgettable! Can't wait to work with you again this year.

Camila S.

10/10 would recommend. Pastel once again made the most delicious cake and just how I wanted. It truly made my day and all of my friends liked it. Will definitely be ordering more cakes!

V T.

Karolina put in so much effort to help me last minute make a red egg and ginger cake for my son's 100 day celebration (man yue, bai ri party). She was so sweet to research inspiration for me when I was overwhelmed. The cake was a hit!! And so beautiful, I felt guilty cutting into it.

Camila S.

The most beautiful and delicious birthday cake I've had! I've been looking for a place that could make beautiful and tasty cakes and finally I found it! The decoration was exactly what I wanted and the taste exceeded my expectations. Also quick response! Thank you!!! Will definrecommend Pastel to my friends for sure.

Ray H.

Karolina created an amazing cake for my 50th birthday. The flavors were wonderful and I received many compliments from guests. She blended the color that I wanted on the cake that matched the decor of my party. Karolina is easy to work with and has excellent follow through. I would not hesitate to work with her again the next time I need a cake for a special occasion.

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Angela H.

Karolina knocked it out of the PARK (baseball pun intended) on my wife's birthday cake. She absolutely loved it and the guests could not stop swooning over it and taking lots of pictures. Even better, it tasted absolutely divine!! Karolina is an incredibly talented baker and artist and I would highly recommend her. Her prices are very reasonable, she's super communicative, and clearly puts so much care and love into her creations. Thank you, Karolina!

Karolina was a professional from start to finish, and the cake exceeded my expectations. She asked the right questions and her creation was exactly what I had in mind, but even better. She was easy to work with, very responsive, and got everything done and to me exactly as needed. The cake was both gorgeous AND tasted incredible, which is a hard thing to do at the same time. I will definitely be using her again for future parties.

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David H.

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We received a few cupcakes and they were yummy. Aesthetically pleasing, moist, and not too sweet. The cream topping had a nice texture and blended well with the cupcake. Very satisfied. read more

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2nd year in a row ordering a birthday cake from Pastel for my kid's birthday, and once again they exceeded expectations! This year we got a Peppa Pig-themed cake for my child's 4th birthday, and it was a 2-tiered cake for people size 30-35 guests. The design was absolutely stunning. Undoubtedly, Pastel creates some of the most beautiful custom cakes. My kid and all of our guests were absolutely thrilled when they saw the cake. We also repeated the tried-and-tested flavors from last year: one layer strawberry and the other cookies & cream -- both were delicious yet again. Highly recommend for both presentation and taste! read more

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Laura Karolina L.

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Andrea A.

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This is the 5th year in a row we've worked with Karolina for our daughter's birthday cake and cupcakes, and she continues to amaze us! This year, Kyla requested a KPop Demon Hunters theme, and Karolina brought her vision to life perfectly. Every detail - from the characters and disco balls to the personalized decorations and gorgeous pink, purple and blue color palette - was so creative and beautifully executed. The cake and cupcakes weren't only stunning; they were absolutely delicious and a huge hit with both the children and adults at the party. Most importantly, Kyla loved everything and felt so special. Thank you again, Karolina, for helping make another birthday unforgettable! read more

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Rowena T.

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The cake was amazing! Can't say enough about how beautiful the cake was. The owner was super helpful and fast to respond. She was so easy to work with. I would definitely get another cake from them. read more

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Cecily S.

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We loved our experience with Karolina for our son's first birthday and our resulting Tarzan-themed cake. I specifically requested lots of foliage, baby Tarzan characters, and my son's name and she went above and beyond. Everyone not only loved our cake design, they thought the actual cake was so delicious! It truly was an incredible cake. Karolina herself is very kind, communicative, and helpful. My FIL came to pick up the cake early morning as she was leaving for a trip that day (with the level of detail on the cake, one would never believe she was about to travel!) and she was so great about the whole experience. Prices are hefty, but you get what you pay for and I think it was totally worth it! read more

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Karolina is phenomenal! She works fast. She has great communication. She is very kind & personable and she executes your ideas to perfection. My son's cake was amazing and added an elevated level of joy for his special day. Additionally, Karolina was very thorough with care instructions to ensure we enjoyed her beautiful creation as long as possible. read more

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Alyssandra W.

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Such a great cake! Design came out exactly how we wanted and tasted delicious. Cake was made on schedule and Karolina was very accommodating to all our requests. Big hit at my son's 100 day party and will be getting another cake from her for his birthday! read more

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Christine S.

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Karolina did an amazing job with the cupcakes for my baby shower. I received so many compliments from guests on both the appearance and flavor of the cupcakes - it's rare to get both of these at once when purchasing "pretty" baked goods, but Karolina nailed it! She executed my vision perfectly with beautiful attention to detail. Leading up to the event she was easy to work with, communicative and organized. I enjoyed everything about my experience and look forward to working with her again for other events. read more

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Laura Karolina L.

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Ashley B.

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We set out to find a custom cake for my 4 year old daughter's Sleeping Beauty birthday party and Pastel did not disappoint. She was the most reasonably priced pastry chef in the area and came up with an absolutely enchanting cake and cupcakes. We got so many inquires about the cake from the parents and the kids could not help but to scoop up their favorite cupcake design as soon as my daughter blew out the candles. Not only were these cupcakes and cake beautiful to look at, but they were also delicious. I'm writing this review in hopes that she forever stays in business so I can keep coming back. read more

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Stephanie L.

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Literally the best. My daughter has been talking about having a rainbow cake for her birthday for nearly a year, and Karolina made her dream come true. I reached out a month before her birthday by filling out a form on her website. We were really lucky that she was available, so I'd recommend reaching out earlier! From start to finish, Karolina exceeded all my expectations and created a magical, rainbow layered cake that was not only stunning but also tasted absolutely divine. We also ordered three dozen mini cupcakes (half vanilla, half chocolate) that were still delicious the day after. The attention to detail and creativity was simply incredible. Karolina was a such a joy to work with. She was patient and knowledgable, and brought my vision to life by asking all the right questions, especially ones that I didn't think of (number of age or name on cake?). Karolina was always available to answer any questions and accommodate any special requests that I had, like no frosting for one cupcake. Highly recommend Pastel to anyone looking for a unique and delicious cake for their special occasion. Thank you for making my daughter's birthday unforgettable! Can't wait to work with you again this year. read more

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Camila S.

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10/10 would recommend. Pastel once again made the most delicious cake and just how I wanted. It truly made my day and all of my friends liked it. Will definitely be ordering more cakes! read more

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Karolina put in so much effort to help me last minute make a red egg and ginger cake for my son's 100 day celebration (man yue, bai ri party). She was so sweet to research inspiration for me when I was overwhelmed. The cake was a hit!! And so beautiful, I felt guilty cutting into it. read more

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Camila S.

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The most beautiful and delicious birthday cake I've had! I've been looking for a place that could make beautiful and tasty cakes and finally I found it! The decoration was exactly what I wanted and the taste exceeded my expectations. Also quick response! Thank you!!! Will definrecommend Pastel to my friends for sure. read more

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Ray H.

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Karolina created an amazing cake for my 50th birthday. The flavors were wonderful and I received many compliments from guests. She blended the color that I wanted on the cake that matched the decor of my party. Karolina is easy to work with and has excellent follow through. I would not hesitate to work with her again the next time I need a cake for a special occasion. read more

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Laura Karolina L.

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Angela H.

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Karolina knocked it out of the PARK (baseball pun intended) on my wife's birthday cake. She absolutely loved it and the guests could not stop swooning over it and taking lots of pictures. Even better, it tasted absolutely divine!! Karolina is an incredibly talented baker and artist and I would highly recommend her. Her prices are very reasonable, she's super communicative, and clearly puts so much care and love into her creations. Thank you, Karolina! read more

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Karolina was a professional from start to finish, and the cake exceeded my expectations. She asked the right questions and her creation was exactly what I had in mind, but even better. She was easy to work with, very responsive, and got everything done and to me exactly as needed. The cake was both gorgeous AND tasted incredible, which is a hard thing to do at the same time. I will definitely be using her again for future parties. read more

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layhing margarita R.

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Omg so happy with my cake! She did amazing job. Flavor, taste, she copy and paste what I ask for it. Definitely I'll come back with her read more

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Aparajita B.

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Highly highly recommend. We ordered a cake and smash cake for my baby's first birthday party and they were such a hit! We went back and forth on the design for a couple of weeks and I was a bit worried about the end product. But the cakes were so beautiful, I almost didn't want anyone to eat them! We'd asked for different flavors for the two layers, cookies and cream and strawberry. I personally liked the cookies and cream better but both layers were delicious. read more

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Carolyn T.

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I recently had Karolina help me make a cake for my son's first birthday party. I had her do a two tier cake (cookies and cream and strawberry shortcake) and a baby smash cake which were delicious and moist! Her design- beautiful! She was very easy to work with, very prompt communication, and though I had asked to make a few changes after our initial agreement she was very accommodating. Would definitely work with her again for future events! read more

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Sarah R.

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I love the cake! From the looks to the taste! I will order again for sure! I am also thankful for she managed to do it last minute... I'm so grateful I found Pastel here in Yelp. read more

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If you want a beautiful cake, with an amazing flavor as well you are definitely in the right place! Karolina is very talented & professional. She will make any idea you give her into a beautiful work of art. We have had 2 cakes done by her & were amazed at how beautiful they both were! We will definitely order from her again, I trust her skill! Even living in SJ she is my go to read more

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Josephine H.

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I ordered a custom birthday cake quite last minute from SF Pastels and Karolina was kind enough to accommodate for me despite the time crunch which I really appreciate! I requested a baby pink vintage style heart cake and provided some inspo pics to her. Karolina went above and beyond with the cake and it turned out even better than the inspo pictures!! The cake flavor itself was delicious as well and everyone loved the cake so much! I highly recommend getting your custom cakes from SF Pastels, you will not be disappointed read more

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Regina R.

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Karolina makes the most beautiful cakes I've ever seen. She is incredibly, talented, gifted and professional and will make your vision become a reality. My most recent order was a birthday cake for my boyfriend. The design was perfect and so was the taste. I 100% recommend. read more

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Alfred N.

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Our Wedding cake was delicious. Not too dry just perfect. Communication was great with Katerina. She made sure all our needs were addressed and cake was delivered on time. read more

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Laura Karolina L.

Thank you so much. It was a pleasure working with you as well.

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i ordered a custom cake for my mom's birthday. Ordering and pick up were so easy. Karolina was quick to respond to my many questions. The cake was beautifully arranged and the cake was delicious! The cake was moist and the buttercream was not heavy. My mom loved her cake! We will order from Pastel, again! read more

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Martha H.

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We were totally delighted with Karolina's masterful interpretation of the 001 (Bond's 007) motif. Her cakes were absolutely gorgeous and delicious. I give her the highest compliments and thanks. read more

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Paula G.

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AMAZING!! I ordered a cake for a birthday party and it was the best part of the night. The details were incredible and it looked simply perfect!! Taste was delicious! This place has the best cakes!!! Highly recommend! read more

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Shane C.

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I bought a cake for my niece's birthday and she was going through a rainbow unicorn phase. When looking at the photo to be used as a model I was excited but what I received was so much more than I could have imagined. Cake was amazing and unicorn toppers were perfect. My niece even wanted to keep the clouds and would not let them be thrown out. Could not have asked for a better cake and price compared to other custom cakes! Highly highly recommend. read more

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If you're looking for a place that cares about the small details and puts YOUR vision into a cupcake or cake this is your place. I requested a human cake (to celebrate my pup with his dog cake) the idea was to put my dog and his best friends on it and she nailed it so well! The taste of the cake was also delicious. look no further Pastel is your place read more

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Monica G.

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I wanted a small but impressive cake for my birthday and Pastel Sf exceeded all my expectations. The cake was absolutely beautiful, Karolina is an amazing artist and created a cake so pretty I didn't want to eat it. The cake had all the elements I asked for and made with so much attention to details, the cake was delicious also and was pretty on the outside and inside as well! Karolina was able to bring the cake of my dreams to live! Will definitely contact her for future celebrations, I've seen her gorgeous work for children cakes and can't wait to try another of her creations. read more

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I ordered a custom cake for my best friends 20th birthday and it was absolutely amazing! Karolina was so sweet and helpful and perfectly captured what I wanted in a cake while also adding her own touch. And it tasted amazing! read more

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Absolutely beautiful cake and she made my very last minute vision into the most spectacular and delicious cakes ever!!!!! One guest even said that normally they don't enjoy sweet flavors, but this cake was their one exception. I appreciate her timeliness and professionalism since I asked her with 48 hour notice and she was so responsive and just absolutely amazing. So grateful to have found her!!!! read more

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Laura Karolina L.

Thank you so much, it was a pleasure working with you as well!

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Nikki R.

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AMAZING cake! This was such an awesome place to work with -- Karolina made the most beautiful cake inside and out. Such incredible craftsmanship and creativity to make a legit authentic Hungry Catepillar cake. Her work was impeccable, and super tasteful fit for adults too! The inside was also super delicious. I will be using every year from now on. Highly recommend! read more

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Jerry O.

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Karolina is so amazing and was able to make exactly what we wanted! Everything was so easy and the cake tastes AMAZING. Definitely recommend! My new cake dealer lol read more

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I ordered a custom cake from Pastel for my baby's 1st birthday and Karolina did an amazing job on the cake! The theme I requested was a little bit unusual for a baby, but Karolina pulled it off! I was so impressed by the design and the details, as Karolina captured all the elements of the theme. The mango curd filling cake was also quite delicious. The order process and communication were super easy too. If anyone wants to order a costume cake, I highly recommend Pastel. read more

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More info about Pastel

San Francisco, CA 94122
Outer Sunset
Directions
(415) 559-2911
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https://www.pastelsf.com

Hours

What time does Pastel open?

Pastel opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Pastel close?

Pastel closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Pastel closes at 12:00 PM on Saturday.Pastel is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMSat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Pastel take credit cards?

Yes, Pastel takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Pastel have catering options?

Yes, Pastel does have catering options.

Does Pastel have a drive thru?

No, Pastel does not have a drive thru.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Pastel have parking?

Yes, Pastel has parking options.

From the Business

Specialties

At Pastel we believe every cake should be magical. Whether it is a cake for a small gathering to your big event, we can do it all!

History

Established in 2021.

10+ years of experience in custom cakes.

Meet the Business Owner: Karolina L.

Nice to meet you, my name is Karolina. I am the person behind Pastel. I'll be the one answering your calls, emails, baking your cake and decorating it. Cake decorating has been my life passion and I super happy to finally be able to share my life passion with you.

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Review Highlights - Pastel

“Karolina was so sweet and helpful and perfectly captured what I wanted in a cake while also adding her own touch.”

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4.9(46 reviews)

0.7 km•Outer Sunset

I was a bit disappointed that I wasn't able to get help with my order because the company was fully…read morebooked six weeks in advance. I'd recommend placing your order well before the date of your event!

If I could give Yana a million stars I would! She was so wonderful to work with, helped with the…read morecreation of the cookies and the finished product was amazing! And the cookies are delicious! Can't wait to work with her again!!

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Namtan Bakery

4.9(60 reviews)

3.1 km•Inner Richmond

I don't know where to start other than say you should just get your special occasion cake here! I…read moretold Tan what I wanted and sent her a picture of a special stuffed animal and the baby boy shower cake and decorated sugar cookies that I got was amazing! And delicious! It meaningfully added to the joy of welcoming my soon-to-be-born great nephew to the planet. Tan was not just talented, but very easy to work with and highly professional, which I also appreciated. I thought her pricing was very fair. I could just relax and not worry about any details about the cake and cookie party favors, which were individually wrapped. The cake was VERY tall and even though only 6 inches in diameter, we had leftovers after serving 13 people. Everybody ooo'd and ahh'd over it.

We ordered disco themed birthday cupcakes which were delicious and came out exactly how we had…read moreimagined! Tan was very nice and easy to work with.

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Sweet Glory

4.7(323 reviews)

1.8 km•Inner Sunset

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Very good cakes. My friend bought 4 pieces and shared them at dinner and they were all really good…read more I hope this review helps you better make decisions on selecting what flavors / types of cakes you wanna get. Early grey crepe cake- if you like earl grey tea and crepe cake this would be a strong contestant. The tea flavor was immense and I liked how the layered cream was airy and a bit foamy that makes the earl grey cream the main character of the cake. Passion fruit - really good!! The passion fruit flavor was deep and strong with real seeds in the cream. It has a very slight hint of tangy and a very well done flavor profile! Sesame basque - if you like a creamy basque cheesecake and sesame then this would be wonderful. For me, basque cheesecake usually isn't my go-to as I like something more light and airy, but the black sesame was very rich and tastes almost a bit savory. Flavor profile is a bit neutral and neither too sweet or savory. Pandan sponge cakes- pandan flavor stands out and I love how they use coconut flesh in between the layers. It's pretty creative! There's texture (soft pandan sponge cake + crunchy fresh coconut ) in this cake which is interesting, but when you cut the cake it might fall apart. I would say this cake plays more with texture and creativity and less on the perfecting the taste. Don't get me wrong it's still good! Not sure about service but my friend said she interrogated the staff so that she could select the best cakes for us :) Will Def be back !

This is a great place for sliced cakes, especially if you like Asian inspired flavors. They have a…read morereally nice variety of mille crepe cakes and other desserts, with flavors like pandan, matcha, ube, taro and more. I love that you can get individual slices instead of committing to a whole cake, which makes it so easy to try several flavors in one visit. The cakes are really pretty and have so many thin layers that each bite feels light and creamy. This is perfect if you enjoy lighter cakes. I think the Asian flavors are what make Sweet Glory stand out from a lot of other cake spots in the city. There are plenty of familiar flavors, but also combinations that you don't see anywhere else. The space is also surprisingly spacious, with plenty of indoor seating and a cute patio in the back. It's a nice place to sit down with a few slices and take your time. Great dessert spot if you want to try a few different cakes in one visit. The fact that you can order by the slice makes it especially easy to explore the menu without having to choose just one.

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My Favorite Bite

4.4(54 reviews)

3.2 km•Inner Richmond

My MIL ordered a cake for my son who is allergic to dairy, so it was special order and from states…read moreaway! We were planning to pick up and she ended up going out of her way to deliver the cake to us because of a delay. That was very kind. My son was thrilled to see the cake he ordered exactly. He loved eating the fondant art and icing. It was a little too sweet for my taste, but for someone who has a sweet tooth I bet it's perfect. The cake was moist itself, and I wish there was more of it instead of icing (ratio was a little off) which is the only reason this is 4 instead of 5 stars. Otherwise, my son and MIL and I are very happy customers and would Absolutely order here again.

Liza did an AMAZING job with the cake for my husband's birthday! I sent her a picture of the idea I…read morewas going for and it turned out perfectly. She was also lovely to work with and a very fair price. Thank you Liza!

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Schubert's Bakery

4.5(2.2k reviews)

3.2 km•Inner Richmond

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Finally got to try these cakes!…read more Got 2 6 inch cakes for a friend's bday. Everyone loved it! Both were just about right on the sweetness level! Good cakes Good service - placed order via phone call but can do mobile order too - might need 2 days before though bc I tried to place for sat pick up on a Friday and it wasn't letting me so I just called it in and had no problem with it :)

Schubert's is the perfect place to surprise your loved ones with sweets. With a colorful array of…read morefruit filled desserts to decadent chocolate ones, Schubert's has it all. Each slice is priced at $7 & they take credit cards. Dessert of Choice: Princess Cake Slice-fresh marzipan fondant w/raspberry filled jam, cream & cake, what's not to love! Chocolate Almond Mousse-high quality airy whipped chocolate with almond sprinkled outside what's not to love. BlackBerry Mouse-a seasonal addition to their various fruit mousse cakes. I liked the tartness & the sponge like cake that adds dimension. The fruit mousse cakes are my go-to's bc they never disappoint. I'll be back Schubert's!

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Devil's Teeth Baking Company

4.3(2.6k reviews)

1.9 km•Outer Sunset

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The breakfast sandwich is a gem - sizeable and sandwiched in buttery buttermilk biscuit that is…read moredelicious in its own right. The egg, bacon, and cheese is just right. (Although we had access, would've added ketchup or a hot sauce) We also shared a cinnamon bun - very large and tasty, the earl grey bread - not enough tea, too much orange flavor, and a fruit galette that we saved (and held up well) for later. It was quite busy on a sunny/beautiful Sunday AM at 830 and took about 30 extra minutes to get the sandwiches themselves. We ended up walking over to the beach to enjoy this second half of our meal.

Delicious food and friendly staff in a SF gem. I had the vegetarian breakfast biscuit and a…read morecinnamon horchata oat milk latte. Everything is brought out to you to eat outside and it was a beautiful day. My pregnant friend thought there wasn't a bathroom but there is one for customers. I want to try everything on the menu. It's all delicious. Devil's teeth refers to the teeth of sharks and cute shark keychains and stickers and shirts are available for purchase. I brought home a pound of ground Sunset roast.

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Ambrosia Bakery

4.2(848 reviews)

3.2 km•Lakeside

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I've only tried their fruit tarts and some of their cakes so I can't speak to the other pastries,…read morebut Ambrosia has my favorite fruit tarts EVERRRR! My family has gone to them for years to celebrate our birthdays, and I'll take this over a cake most days. The fruits are fresh and not too glazed over with the sugar. My favorite part is the custard. They have the texture and flavor down because I don't like it when it's too gelatinous or tastes too much like vanilla. Theirs is the perfect balance.

Fruit tart the best . But. So so pricey…read more And I know that they probably work very hard to put that beautiful fruit tart together I can say that it is really a piece of art , but it's almost $ 48 now maybe even more as I speak

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Hevin J.

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4 years ago

Karolina is really friendly and talented! The cake she made is really beautiful but also delicious. I only told her that I wanted a cake with sleepy Stitch on top of it, and she designed everything so well. I'm very happy with the cake and I will for sure coming back to Pastel for custom cakes. read more

Nick N.

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2 years ago

Karolina, made an excellent circus themed smash cake for my son's 1st birthday. Honestly I ended up eating most of it. There was a great, almost cornbread like quality to the cake, and delicious inner layers. I'll be coming back for my next special occasion. Recommended! read more

Alison W.

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2 years ago

We were traveling in San Francisco during our daughter's 1st birthday and I emailed Pastel about ordering a smash cake. Karolina has excellent communication, delivery through Uber was easy, cake was beautiful, and our daughter loved eating it. read more

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My friend and I ordered a custom smiski birthday cake from Dore Cake and it was so good!!! We got a…read morematcha cake flavor with fresh fruit, lychee, and cream cheese frosting and it wasn't too sweet but was the perfect blend! Wish we had a better knife to cut for a better picture of what a slice looked like but seriously flavor was 10/10! The google form order process was easy to fill out and I was able to send inspiration pictures so they had a better idea of what I was looking for design wise! I received quick and professional responses when communicating on instagram especially when coordinating drop off of the smiskis (mailing them was an option) and picking up of the cake. Highly recommend for any custom cake needs, will definitely be going back in the future!

Responsive and made the cake according to what we requested and confirmed any final details; we…read moreleft it up to Dore Cake to decide! Accommodated our requested pick-up time and was flexible, pick-up was easy. Our family loved the cake and it was so yummy~ so many yummy layers! We had the vanilla with fresh strawberry

Bloom That Cake

4.4

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I took a few classes hosted by Youngsuk to decorate cupcakes using buttercream. It was fabulous…read more Intimate class, about 8 people. I'm a total beginner and learned so much. it really is so impressive what you're capable of once you learn and practice the technique! before the class, she had some tea and small treats we can enjoy while waiting for all to show up. she also helped me take photos, which was just so thoughtful. much appreciated for a lovely activity or friend or mom/daughter hangout

Youngsuk created a custom birthday cake and it was perfect! We worked out the details via email and…read moreI picked it up a few hours before the event - it was very easy and straightforward. The cake was delicious and exactly what I wished for!

Tahra’s Temptations

5.0

(4 reviews)

I wanted a custom cake designed for an executive's work anniversary and Tahra DELIVERED…read more(literally)!! She took a vague concept I had and turned it into a beautiful work of art. She was super friendly and communicative throughout the whole process - I never had to follow up or worry about the order at any point. Her prices are reasonable and she was able to offer two delivery windows. Thanks for making this so easy! Everyone adored this cake!

Tahra's cake was really artistic. By far the best cake I have seen in my life. Also, the whole…read moreprocess was super smooth: I simply emailed her with the idea I had in mind, she quickly replied with a couple of follow up questions, and after my reply she just took care of everything. Everyone who saw the cake was truly amazed. It was actually much better than anything I could have imagined. Prices are also very competitive. Thank you so much, Tahra!

Secret Kitchen SF

5.0

(6 reviews)

We had our wedding this year in May. Elena from Secret Kitchen SF was recommended by our wedding…read morevenue coordinator. From start to finish, working with Elena was an absolute pleasure! The cake tasting was such a fun experience, and every flavor we sampled was delicious. Communication throughout the planning process was excellent. Elena was always responsive, thoughtful, and easy to work with over both email and text, which made everything feel seamless and stress-free. On our wedding day, the cake and desserts completely exceeded our expectations. Not only did everything taste incredible, but the presentation was absolutely stunning. Elena delivered a beautifully designed 2-tier Russian honey cake that was exactly what we had envisioned, and the extra desserts were just as gorgeous and equally delicious. Our guests couldn't stop complimenting both the flavors and how beautiful everything looked. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a talented, reliable, and professional wedding cake vendor. Thank you Elena again for helping make our wedding day so special!

We were looking for a wedding cake in San Francisco that wouldn't be too sweet, like most of them…read moreare. I also wanted the cake to reflect the floral theme I chose for my wedding. We asked for a consultation with Secret Kitchen SF and I knew right away Elena was the one for me! We discussed cake size and design options, and we opted for buttercream flowers as they are so pretty and also edible! I was soooo pleased to see our cake on my wedding day! It was exactly what I wanted my wedding cake to be, and it was incredibly tasty. There were no leftovers because people went back for seconds. I would highly recommend Elena at Secret Kitchen as your cake artist.

My Favorite Bite

4.4

(54 reviews)

My MIL ordered a cake for my son who is allergic to dairy, so it was special order and from states…read moreaway! We were planning to pick up and she ended up going out of her way to deliver the cake to us because of a delay. That was very kind. My son was thrilled to see the cake he ordered exactly. He loved eating the fondant art and icing. It was a little too sweet for my taste, but for someone who has a sweet tooth I bet it's perfect. The cake was moist itself, and I wish there was more of it instead of icing (ratio was a little off) which is the only reason this is 4 instead of 5 stars. Otherwise, my son and MIL and I are very happy customers and would Absolutely order here again.

Liza did an AMAZING job with the cake for my husband's birthday! I sent her a picture of the idea I…read morewas going for and it turned out perfectly. She was also lovely to work with and a very fair price. Thank you Liza!

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4.8

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I needed a sheet cake for a religious function with some specific color/imagery requirements (plus,…read moreof course, the requirement that it be delicious). I explained everything to Enez, chose my flavors, and crossed my fingers. She ACED it...everything was exactly as I hoped. Rich, with the perfect combination of sweetness and tartness (that raspberry filling is superb), and the decorations were gorgeous. Do not hesitate to place an order! I know where I'll be going the next time I need some professional bakery magic.

Repeat customer here! I always go to enez for my personal cake needs from family to friendsread more

Dream Eat Design

5.0

(3 reviews)

Amazing service and quality Delicious desserts hand made…read morepiece of art Super nice and friendly. Highly recommended Will order again soon

A tasty and beautiful cake made exactly to my grandson's requests. Great communication. Nice…read moreperson. Reasonable price. Delivered to my door exactly on time. I could not have asked for more. Highly recommended.

Cupcake Heaven By Jenn

4.7

(6 reviews)

I would say it was really easy to communicate with Jenn for my order. I ordered 9 dozens. Everyone…read moresaid the cupcakes were good. Only thing was the strawberry cupcakes the next day from my pick up date my guests message me that the strawberry started having mold on them just after one day. What sucks about it I was hoping to use Jenn again in the future but she didn't seem willing to do anything for the mishap. 2 dozen red velvet 2dozen cookies and cream 2 loaded strawberry- ( mold on strawberries) 1 dozen carrot 1 dozen s'mores 1 dozen hot cocoa

Jenn is awesome. Did cupcakes and Cake pops for my friends 40th Surprise Birthday Party. Not one…read morewas left after the party. And the Birthday Queen loved them

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5.0

(30 reviews)

Not only was the cake Daniel made for us absolutely stunning but it was also delicious. We had…read morenumerous guests make a point of telling us how beautiful and yummy it was. Daniel was a pleasure to work with. Communication was timely -- from my initial inquiry about availability and pricing to testing samples to communicating about cake pick up the day of our event. My rating is ten stars.

I celebrated my birthday (a few months ago) this year with a delicious keto cake. The cake was so…read morebeautiful and delicious. I love the red velvet, the delicious cream cheese fillings, and just love the entire look of the cake! It's understated yet elegant. Also Daniel is so thoughtful and included a slim gold candle inside the box which I super appreciate as we didn't have any candles. While I found a few (and I mean very few) bakers on Yelp offering keto cakes, and I may try them in the future if we do larger in-person parties, Daniel's cakes stood out to me in terms of design, taste, portion size, and reasonable price points.

Butter&

4.8

(470 reviews)

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This is my favorite cake shop in the area and should be the bar for cakes everywhere…read more The buttercream on the cake is the best. It's soooooooooooooooo smooth and buttery. I would eat the cream by itself if they sold it that way. Good thing I don't live nearby. I saw one review say that some of their chocolate flavor or cookie flavors weren't as good, which I understand. I had a cookie cake and didn't taste the smooth, buttery taste I was looking for. I highly recommend cakes that let their vanilla frosting shine without mixing too many flavors. Flavors: - Raspberry & lychee was amazing - Key lime was a little too tart for my tastes, but I still loved the buttercream - Cookie was just ok

How dare I give 4 stars, when it tastes like a 5 star cake! This is a PREMIUM cake, don't waste…read morethis on your 2 year old's birthday who won't appreciate the artistry!! Very modern industrial, no seats, pickup only. Everyone was very nice as I pretended to fit in as someone who could splurge on $50 (4-6 little servings) worth of cake. I only got a taste of this cake from a friend of a friend's birthday cake leftovers. The chocolate dulce de leche one I initially tried was divine, but not available when I went in the afternoon a week later, so I settled on the lemon one, not bad. The buttercream was the best i've EVER had, and that's a big statement. These cakes are definitely designed for someone of a different income bracket than me, but if you want to treat yourself to a LUXURY slice of cake, ride your squeaky bike or cybertruck over to the Dogpatch (still a trip how upscale it's become the last 20 years) and feel like you're Marie Antoinette without a care in the world!

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