My coworkers are from out of town & since I'm the "San Francisco Treat" I had to treat them, lol…read more The minis were perfect & so fresh. It's also right across the street from work, which can be dangerous. I'm SO glad we only come to work quarterly! They loved them! We'll be back next quarter.

Yum, I come here for a sweet treat or when I need to get dairy free cupcakes. It's a tad pricey but…read moreI don't mind getting the day old cupcakes for a cheaper price. UCSF employees also get a 10% discount. The employees make great recs if you don't know what you wanna get. My top favorite are Key Lime Pie and Banana Pudding. Both taste amazing!! Other okay flavors have been red velvet, cookies n cream, and carrot cake. Nothing has been bad and the dairy free ones are really good. Just too bad if you're allergic to almonds cause there's some of that in the df cupcakes.

I ordered a custom cake from Minx Cakes for a 50th birthday celebration. The pressure was on for me…read moreto get a spectacular cake and Mikka delivered! From initial contact to pickup, it was an absolutely fantastic experience. Let's start at the end... the cake was PERFECT. It looked and tasted wonderful, and that alone deserves 5 stars. Going back to first contact, Mikka was responsive and listened closely to what I wanted. She gave me some excellent advice on how to approach what I wanted, and was great about providing options. The quote was very detailed and completely accurate. Her communication along the way was great throughout, and I was so pleased with the outcome. When it came time for the party, the attendees and the person of honor were wowed by the look and taste of the cake and everyone who has seen pics has been blown away. Overall a great experience!

Got a full refund for mediocre product. Didn't feel right to just sweep this away…read more Good service, responsive, and timely, but be wary of stellar 5 star reviews.

A friend of my wife's generously gave her a birthday cake and got me off the hook for finding one…read more(it's actually on Valentine's Day). The cake we had was a strawberry cake with white cake and subtle strawberry frosting. For one the cake is beautiful to look at. Next the flavor was perfect. Good cakes aren't too sweet and this was done just right. Light and not too sugary. I'd definitely try other items from this place.

I ordered a 1/4" sheet cake, because the website said it would feed 20-25 people so we thought that…read morewould totally be enough for our children's birthday party with 18 kids attending. The cake was delivered and I was shocked by how small it is, and had to call them because I thought we were given the wrong size. The cake measures less than 12" long x 7" wide, and based on my experience it would feed 12 people with regular-size (not generous) slices measuring ~3" x 2". To feed 24 people as it claimed, you would have to cut 1" x 1.5" slices and I cannot imagine a scenario where that is remotely acceptable as a serving size. It was beautifully decorated and looks delicious, but for over $100 I would hope that I would be able to feed 18 children.

Wow I am impressed with their macaroons and the old fashion cupcake…read more The macaroons are different from others that I tried. They are made with coarsely ground almonds with the skins intact. They do not add any food coloring or processed flavorings, so they are distinctly rustic and natural. It is not sticky, gooey or has too much sugar stuck on them. I like the hazelnut flavor. The cupcakes are decorated nicely. Their Italian Meringue Cupcake is a rich Double-Chocolate cake with a light and fluffy marshmallow-like texture makes me think of a hostess cupcake. I had two yellow cream cheese frosting gingerbread cupcakes, raspberry chocolate and strawberry vanilla cupcake. I am happy with the selection I received which is a great way to try and determine if this bakery knows how to make a good cupcake. I enjoyed their carrot cake cupcake. All cupcakes were nice and moist, the frosting is always the key to a good cupcake. Thank you and I hope to stop by again and try a cake.

Such a cute place, albeit pricey for candy and baked goods. But you're getting it in a beautiful…read morestore in cute packaging, so any gifts you purchase here would be well received. :) I'm not a fan of their cupcakes, but I will definitely return for their candy.

Cute little cupcake shop where they have a good variety of flavors. We were served by a very…read morefriendly gentleman named John. We went late in the day which I assume affected the texture of the cake (They were a little dry). We got chocolate salted caramel which had great flavor. We especially liked the frosting which was fluffy and not too sweet, red velvet which had an artificial taste, banana which tasted too fake, and lemon which had a delicious custard or pudding filling. All in all, we enjoyed the cupcakes but next time we will try to get there earlier when they're fresher.

Avoid this antisemitic establishment at all costs. On Tuesday afternoon after 6:00 PM, I entered…read morethis cupcake shop with a friend while looking for dessert after dining nearby. I was wearing a Star of David necklace. The employee on duty initially interacted normally and offered a small promotional incentive with a purchase. During our conversation about flavors, the employee asked me, "What side are you on?" When I asked for clarification, she proceeded to ask whether I was a "Zionist" and "Orthodox." I responded politely and honestly that I am both. Immediately after this response, the employee withdrew the previously offered promotion and stated that I would need to pay full price. The questioning and subsequent change in treatment appeared to be based solely on my religious identity and perceived political beliefs. The way the term "Zionist" was used was hostile, and the interaction became uncomfortable and inappropriate. I remained polite throughout. My friend suggested that we leave due to the employee's behavior, and we did so. As we exited, we stated that it did not seem like this was a business that wanted our patronage. The employee responded that she was not the owner and "just worked there." Regardless of her role, no customer should be questioned about their religion or identity or treated differently because of it. I am sharing this experience so that others are aware and in the hope that the business addresses this conduct and ensures that all customers are treated with respect.

Went to this cute little cupcake shop inside of the Crocker galleria mall, which you can find an…read moreentrance to on sutter or post street. The sutter entrance is closer to this little shop. The inside of the shop is so cute with a bunch of cupcake decorations. We ordered a Taro Cupcake and a Chocolate Tres leches cupcake. They were both very delicious and I preferred the Taro cupcake. It really tastes like Taro. I thought the chocolate tees leches cake would be a little more moist. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and were helped right after. You order at the counter that has the cupcakes on display. There were a handful of people there ordering cupcakes!

Most cupcake spots require 48 hours' notice for delivery. I got an order in with 45 hours' notice -…read moreI called and they said it was fine. I even added significantly to the order about 28 hours in advance. They delivered on time, everything was packaged nicely. Their prices are reasonable ($35 for a dozen mini donuts, mixed flavors), plus they had both vegan and gluten-free options (must buy a dozen of each if mini cupcakes). They were easy to contact by phone or email. When they delivered, they dropped off with a colleague and texted me the confirmation. The only downside is you cant' choose your flavors in the mixed dozen (I'd requested carrot cake in the form but we didn't get any).

This is definitely the better of the two locations. The West Portal shop just feels more complete…read morehaving a full coffee service really elevates the experience. The cakes are the real standout here and honestly the only place I go when I need one. They're consistently light, balanced, and never overly sweet or heavy. You can tell there's real attention to flavor and texture, and they always feel a little special without being over-the-top. That said, I'd still skip the croissants. Like the other location, they're missing that crisp, flaky top layer that really makes a croissant shine. Overall, if you're choosing between locations, this is the one.

IMHO Mardi Gras and…read moreValentine's goodies available. As usual, I left with cookies, a large vanilla latte, and some mini desserts!

signed up for their rewards program and got a notification to get some cupcakes over the weekend…read more yessss please they have a new creme brulee cupcake so i tried that as well as the smores (?) flavor. It was perfect for my cravings.

I recently ordered cupcakes for a party and was really looking forward to them. Unfortunately the…read morepackaging didn't seem very secure and by the time I arrived at my event many of the cupcakes had shifted and became messed up. I understand that transport can be tricky, but since these were for a special occasion, it was a bit disappointing that they didn't arrive in a presentable condition.

Super cute store at The Ferry Bldg! Service is friendly and the store's vibe is fun and chill. I…read moretried the carrot cupcake (yummy! i love the coconut bits inside) and the chocolate cupcakes with the Italian & strawberry frosting were sooo good! The cupcakes are really moist and the frosting is not overly sweet- it's just a perfect combo! I also bought the shortbread cookies with lemon & it was really good- perfect with a cup of tea!

Day old strawberry cupcake…read more - extremely dry and crumbly cake (not moist at all) - frosting: cold and stiff almost grainy (not creamy at all) Awful.

We had a high profile customer meeting with 40 attendees down in South Bay, and we wanted to bring…read moresome nice morning croissants to the meeting as a nice gesture. We had very short notice (Less than 16 hours) to order 40+ croissants. Many bakeries declined our order due to short notice, but Yoel at Tartine came through and was able to get our order in. We placed the order around 5PM on a Tuesday for pick up at 8am on Wednesday - which is unheard of! I really appreciate the extra attention and hustle of Tartine to make the order happen, and the croissants were a huge hit (because they are so delicious). Big thanks to Tartine!

Before our leisurely drive to San Francisco, I had coordinated with my cousin that I wanted to see…read moreher, her brother my other cousin, their Mom my Auntie, and both of their families. Lovingly, they arranged for us to meet up for dinner Friday night. We had discussed with my cousins before visiting them that my wife wanted to check out two renowned bakeries in the Bay Area, Tartine and Arizmendi. My cousin and her husband graciously and kindly offered to drive us around downtown San Francisco Saturday morning to visit these bakeries and we had such a great time on our personalized Bay Area foodie tour narrated by my well-informed cousin-in-law (CIL). Our first stop on this belly stuffing foodie tour was Tartine, which served one of the yummiest almond croissants I've ever eaten. That pastry alone warrants a visit to this highly rated and highly reviewed bakery. Since our CIL was in the know about The City's downtown eateries and bakeries, he recommended that we start out early to visit Tartine because he said that lines to these places could get crazy long. Thankfully for us, we got to Tartine before it opened and were second in line to enter. Tartine is a well chronicled bakery with locations around the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Seoul, Korea. The location we visited is on Guerrero and 18th streets in the Mission District and it's across from Pay And Save Grocery. Parking might be challenging with street and metered parking. As soon as you enter the bakery, there's a hipster and local mom and pop business vibe. You're greeted by glass cases displaying beautiful cakes, pastries, breads, loaves, scones, and cookies. There are stool seats and elevated chairs where you can eat on planks of wood either facing the steady flow of customers or looking outside. I liked how there were paintings hanging from what appeared to be from local artists. The staff were friendly and took care of us pretty quickly. Tartine was our first stop in what would be a fun foodie adventure. Since I always start my day with a cup of coffee, I ordered caramel cappuccino. The foam on top had a beautifully designed heart from the barista, but I like my coffee sweet and after my first sip, I knew I had to add some type of sweetener. I used a lot of their complimentary honey to make it sweeter. My wife, who works in the baking industry, had placed Tartine on her list of places she wanted to visit to experience their scones and pastries. If my wife knew about this bakery, then I knew that I'd be indulging in baked goods of the highest caliber. Of course I let my wife pick what she thought were the best items, but I asked the customer who was the first person in line what Tartine was known for and she said their almond croissants, so when it was our turn to make our selections, I asked for Tartine's Frangipane Croissant, which has almond-cream filling and brandy. Brandy?!!?? Honestly, I don't remember tasting any brandy, but what I do remember was flakiness of the croissant, the thick cut almonds on top, the heartiness of the croissant, and the generous amount of almond-cream filling. It was a beautiful looking pastry and the taste was even better. Seriously, one of the most memorable croissants I've ever eaten. My family and I are blessed to have family willing to take time out of their morning to take us on a guided foodie tour to some iconic bakeries and local eateries. Our first bakery stop was Tartine and after eating that delectable almond croissant, the other bakeries would be hard pressed to beat them.