I really can't say enough good things about Sweet Haven Bakery. Haven really came through for me…read moreand my friend Karen. We were looking for a bakery to make white cake cupcakes without egg yolks for a celebration of life for our dear friend Cynthia. I called several bakeries in the Fair Oaks/Citrus Heights/Carmichael area and was told "we don't do that". I was very discouraged. I called Sweet Haven and the out going message said text or email. I emailed. Haven answered right away! He could make the cupcakes Cynthia requested! Hallelujah! Haven did not disappoint. We had 7 dozen cupcakes and they were delicious! And none left over. Any event/family party etc, please consider this bakery.

Four stars for the variety and the customer service. The employee was very nice and explained how…read moreshe is the owner's mom and how he started the business as a young teen. I like how many different options and flavors there were for their cakes, brownies, and cookies. She was super nice and let me pick out what kind of cut I wanted for my brownies (center or corners). I spent $41 on a set of 4 cupcakes, 1 brownie, 1 blondie, and 1 pack of 2 cookies. The cookies, brownie, & blondie were my fave parts. The cupcakes were a bit too dense/thick for me & just didn't really taste like the flavors I picked. But I enjoyed the unique flavors they had for the brownies and blondies. Inside is cute, no interior seating.

Now THATS a chocolate croissant! Huge, tons of lamination, thick-ass bar of chocolate, and…read morechocolate drizzle on top?! I had one, then had to buy another. It's that good. It's a higher price point than other places, sure, but the quality justifies it! Buy these for a client or person you want to impress. Haven't tried the scones yet. But I will the next time I go back.

I've been coming to this bakery for yearssss. We love their fruit bakery cake, Princess Cake and…read morehave a handful of favorite pastries. I've been to Pastry Heaven the past 3 days in row after trying their Choco Pistachio Roll. Oh my goodness! Its heaven. Go early if you want one because they sell out. This is the type of place you take out of town guest to show him what your town has to offer ! Everything is so super delicious and the workers are very kind. Closed on Sunday and Monday.

The food is delicious! Everything is made from scratch by the amazing staff…read more Croissants beat anything I've had in the area. My favorite is to stop by for coffee and Carrot cake. It is owner operate. This small business does it right.

My new favorite spot. Can one eatery establishment do it all well? YesI stumbled in and didn't…read moreleave without loading up on deserts. The breakfast menu looks great. I had a cafe mocha double shot. It was "Old school cafe mocha made perfectly". chocolate and coffee heaven. Ham & cheese croissant was great. Gourmet for a fair price. Wine bar - I'll be back to enjoy a glass with a meal. I may bring my wife. Owner - super cool , friendly, helpful. Highly recommended 5 star

I had a great experience with this bakery... I needed a custom cake in two days, they were able to…read moredo it! Linda was a huge help, was able to get it done quickly... the cake was exactly what I wanted, it was wonderful! while most of the other bakeries were closed on Monday, they were open and it saved me! highly recommended

The best mango lava cake ever!! It's so fresh and delicious. Highly recommend this place for cakes!…read more I wasn't a huge fan of the drinks or other pastries but the cakes are the best!

Momma Bear hooked it up! My daughter had a little spa party and we had a cookie decorating station…read more The cookie kit came with fun shaped cookies, bags of colored frosting, and bags of assorted sprinkles! The kids loved it! We found her at the Carmichael farmer's market on Sundays. Everyone loves a special, personalized touch for their birthday cake or treat. Michaelle was cool through it all. Email ordering was quick and simple. I probably didn't make it easy but she accommodated our ideas and pickup times. And to top it all off with extra kudos sprinkles, YES, the cookies were delicious. Support local businesses!

Michelle was a pleasure to work with and everyone enjoyed our cake! I put a PSA on FB looking for…read morerecommendations and she was the only baker to reach me to offer her services; loved the initiative. Baby is allergic to peanuts and eggs- she was very accommodating of the restrictions, and also carried the cake to the car for me :) Gave me instructions on how to NOT smash the cake before the cake smash began haha. She also advised us on how to get a two-tier cake and save the top part for another event the next day. She also made excellent recommendations on what flavor would work best and handled all the decorations for us, we provided the inspiration. Highly recommend!

Beware! The Jalapeño Sourdough is delicious... I can't stop eating it. A slice here... a slice…read morethere. It's almost gone. The bakery was clean and pristine. The service was stellar! He was attentive and informative!

Came here to try the gluten free food, stayed for the friendly staff, cozy ambience, and free WiFi…read more I had a teapot of loose-leaf jasmine green tea and a cheddar pretzel, both were excellent. They also have cozy seats and a pretty vignette for pictures! I'll definitely be coming back for a sandwich or pastry.

A good friend got me my birthday cake from here and loved it!…read more It was light and delicious. Will try other goodies they have :) Highly recommend.

I finally tried the taro drink--it was just okay, nothing I'd order again. I got it with low sugar…read moreand was glad to try it once, but it didn't stand out. What I really come here for are the taro buns. They're the best thing on the menu--very soft, fluffy, and consistently good. I'm always looking for taro items, and the big buns are definitely where this place shines. I also picked up cookies for my son (brownie cookie, and macadamia), but we didn't like them. They tasted mostly like sugar, were very hard, and felt like they were missing flavor. Their coffee is good, especially the Vietnamese coffee. Service could be friendlier--it doesn't feel very personal or welcoming. The Rancho Cordova location is in a large shopping center with plenty of parking, but the area itself feels a bit sketchy. Overall, a few standout items, but the experience could be warmer and more consistent.

I had a wonderful experience at Julian's Patisserie. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and…read moreeverything looked beautifully crafted. The vanilla latte and berry crepe were absolutely delicious--both were perfectly made and full of flavor. I also really enjoyed the French onion soup, which was rich and comforting. What really stood out was the exceptional service. KJ was phenomenal--he checked in on every customer and made sure everyone felt welcomed and taken care of. His attentiveness and thoughtfulness truly elevated the entire experience. It's rare to see that level of genuine care in customer service. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for both delicious treats and outstanding hospitality.

Really enjoyed my lemon blueberry crepe! Service was great,…read morecashier was super friendly! The crepe was nice and crisp on the edges and dry parts. The lemon curd they used was nice and tart in contract to the sweet blueberries. My crepe was $15.04 & it was worth every penny. Inside was cute and had lots of seating. I didn't pay attention to the pastry counter & will def try something from there next time!

A bit off the beaten path in Fair Oaks, you might not even know this gem exists. I hesitate to post…read morethis review because I love that it's never crowded. It has become our favorite after church Sunday breakfast spot. The food is fresh and flavorful. Burgers and sandwiches are amazing, but my favorite is the quiche Lorraine which is done crepe style with smoked bacon and caramelized onions. Their soups are always so good as well. The pastry counter if filled with an assortment of fabulous deserts and pastries, from scones to tiramisu. Plenty of indoor seating and lovely patio seating as well. Friendly service, very clean and quality fresh food. Great coffee too! Enjoy!

At first glance outside, you would think this cafe was going to be a good experience until you…read moredrive into the parking lot, it was pretty empty! We came here after our 5-mile walk near the river, and this place was nearby. There were no customers dining in on a Sunday, very odd. So, we thought we've made a mistake and was about to leave, then one of the waitresses told us that they served breakfast and handed us a menu. The menu was very limited and overpriced! I ordered the lemon buttermilk pancakes with potatoes for $14!!! The menu stated 3 fluffy pancakes with housemade lemon curd with strawberries. What I got was 3 small thinly made pancakes with a tiny serving of lemon curd on the side. If you're going to serve me pancakes, I expect them to be huge and thick for that price! That one tiny strawberry I've got on top of my pancakes was a sad little touch. I expected a few strawberries like the menu stated and only got one! That was not worth my money! My friend ordered their breakfast croissant. This meal was a huge letdown! We could have had a decent breakfast someplace else.

Sunday at Norouz Festival, I bought a Bandari sausage sandwich from Sina Market along with a soda…read moreand chips for $15, but unfortunately the quality was very poor. The sandwich had basically just one sausage, a few pieces of hard, undercooked potatoes, and the rest was mostly pickles and peppers. I was really disappointed with this purchase. This wasn't my first bad experience with this store. The last time, I was sold expired pickles and about a pound of spoiled, sour ham. I genuinely wanted to support this business, but this kind of unprofessional behavior has made me regret coming back. It's also worth mentioning that I'm not the only one who has had this kind of experience.

Delightful, welcoming experience! I shop there for Pakistani spices, Basmati rice, fresh-baked…read moreflatbreads, pastries and exceptional seasonal fruits (especially melons!) Lovely proprietor and shopkeepers.