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    SD Custom Cakes

    4.7 (40 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Matched the theme of the party perfectly.
    Gabe L.

    I'm honestly blown away by how perfect my custom cake turned out! I gave them my ideas and they brought it to life even better than I imagined. It looked gorgeous, tasted amazing, and was so perfectly moist. Everyone kept asking where I got it from because it was THAT good. Definitely my go to spot for cakes from now on.

    no words they are the BEST! Will be back Cookies were perfection in every way They met my expectations to perfection

    SD Custom Cakes made the most incredible neon glow cake for my son's 7th birthday! I sent her a few inspiration photos and she totally brought the vision to life--it was vibrant, creative, and absolutely perfect for the party theme. Everyone was blown away, and it tasted just as amazing as it looked! She was super friendly, worked with my schedule, and gave clear instructions for payment and pickup (just a heads-up: they've recently moved, but the phone number listed is still correct!). The whole process was smooth and easy from start to finish. Highly recommend this talented home-based baker in Escondido--I'll definitely be ordering from her again!

    Poodle cake!
    Elle W.

    PERFECT!!! The whole experience with SD Custom Cakes was perfect! They are very responsive and pros. I ordered a poodle faced cake and the inside was vanilla with passion fruit filling. It was sooo good. The cake was moist and my family loved it. I would order from them again. Thank you SD Custom Cakes for making our day!

    Excellent service. Placed an order for custom cookies and large cake for a baby shower, everything turned out so nice! Tasted good and pricing is very fair. Highly recommend

    Tea party Hat cake
    Gloria Lynn C.

    This Hat cake was the talk of the party. So Beautifully made Thank you SD cakes.

    Roblox cake
    Kyrie E.

    AMAZING and SOOOO DELICIOUS!!!!! Last minute (4 days before event), I texted and asked for a quote. I sent a screenshot of a Roblox cake and cupcakes, got a quote instantly, and paid the deposit. Day of the event (9/25), I picked up both and to my surprise, both the cake and cupcakes looked EXACTLY like the screenshot! I was so impressed! This was the 9th birthday for my son and we've never had a better cake and cupcakes. Truly grateful for the amazing woman behind SD Custom Cakes! On such short notice too! Muchas gracias

    The cake
    Cece J.

    I really appreciated the clear instructions and mask wearing to due covid 19 procedures. Rosa and her team followed the rules. I felt safe to order and serve our cake. Rosa did an amazing job on my cake. It was for my big sisters birthday. We ordered a huge cake. My sister is a huge movie and sci-fi fan. She was so happy with the look of the cake and even more elated by the taste. Rosa was kind, professional and communicated clear about the design on the cake. Happy to exchange pictures and ideas. The results was much better than I could've imagined but it was definitely the cake was exactly what we discussed visually. And the taste was outstanding. Thank you so much! And looking forward to work with you again in the near future.

    Nada B.

    Absolutely the coolest cake ever!!! Very realistic looking. It tastes as good as it looks. Very delicious . You won't be disappointed.

    15ñera Cake

    Rosa was very pleasant to work with, very professional and attention to detail. We were amazed at cake delivered. Photo on left was sample we provided, photo on right is cake delivered. This was for a 15ñera-Enchanted Theme Forest. Looked even better in person!!! Truly beautiful and delicious. Extremely happy will be re-ordering again for future events. Muchísimas Gracias Rosa !

    Animal Crossing cake
    Katie P.

    I am so impressed with how the cake I ordered for my sister's birthday from here came out. I can't get over how perfect it came out. Not only was it exactly how I imagined it, but everyone who tried it said it was delicious. They give the option of adding fresh fruit as a filling which made it even better. I love how easy it is to communicate with them. They also had it ready exactly at the time I scheduled for pick up. I plan on ordering more cakes from here in the future due to their amazing quality. Thank you SD Custom Cakes; you made my sister and I very happy.

    Amazing cakes, creativity and such sweet people!
    Dalia Z.

    Its always a pleasure ordering cakes with SD CUSTOM CAKES. Even through the 2020 pandemic they followed all the rules of social distancing, wore a mask. The cakes are delicious and always so freaking amazingly decorated. They do more than just cakes, check out their page. Help support small family owned business. They are quick to respond to messages, so professional and very well priced. Thank you guys so much for our cake! We loved the cake! My nephew was so excited when he saw it. He couldn't wait to eat a piece of chocolate cake.

    Viara D.

    Unfortunately my experience was not as great as i was hoping for. I did 2 orders - 1st trial, second for baby cake smash photoshoot. 1st was carrot cake - it was ok, not wow! I managed to bring it home safe although when i arrived it was not ready! 2nd was simple vanilla - i asked particularly NO SUGAR as it was for 1 year old baby to eat. She said ok. On the day of the pick up, cake was not ready, i had to wait. When i tried the icing, it was super sweet, i asked why??? If i asked particularly for NOT SWEET, she said she doesn't change the recipe! Sorry??? What??? Why didn't you tell me that when i placed an order in the first place??? And the other disappointment was that a minute later after i left the shop the cake just fell apart, by the time i reached home 17 min later, the cake was all over the box!! Well she did refunded the money, but it was quite sad experience, considering the fact that my photographer was waiting for me and we had to assemble the cake at the spot as we could.

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    Ask the Community - SD Custom Cakes

    How much is 1 dozen regular sized cupcakes (with&without fondant decor)? & what flavors are there

    What is the price range of a custom cake?

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    Review Highlights - SD Custom Cakes

    SD Custom Cakes did an amazing job with my nephews 1st birthday cake and smash cake!

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    A co- worker brought in these amazing donuts from this place they were pretty good…read more I love more of the glazed plain donuts but these were very fancy and different. Blueberry cake donut , animal cracker , pillow cinnamon sugar all enormous size. They have a lot more options they are in Escondido and I'd definitely visit when I'm in the area.

    The donut quality was a bit disappointing. The only thing they really have going for them is the…read moreenormous size of some donuts. But honestly--who needs ginormous donuts? The prices are steep. I ordered four donuts and six donut holes and the total came to over $20. There are donut shops nearby with better quality donuts that may not be as large (they're are regular/average size), but they're more reasonably priced. The setup is walk-up windows only, with a few seating options on the side near parking lot. Customer service was okay--not particularly warm, but not rude either. I don't enjoy leaving a review like this, but these days people are paying close attention to value. With how expensive everything has become, it's harder to justify spending this much on something like donuts. Don't get me wrong, if I have the luxury or feeling of splurging, there are plenty of specialty donut shops throughout California that fit that category. Unfortunately, this one just isn't for me, though it clearly still has a loyal customer base.

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    The bread here is amazing, hands down very tasty and fresh! I will admit that at first the business…read morehours would throw me off but once you realize they do it so that they can keep fresh bread available you appreciate them even more! Clearly they care about the quality of the product they offer. As for the customer service, I will say that I have always been greeted upon check out and they have been nice and respectful. If you ask me, I rather them focus on doing what their business is which is to sell bread. I've gone to places with great customer service and terrible food!

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    My sister and I went to this cafe and were wonderfully satisfied with our drinks! It was almost New…read moreYear's Day and the staff member was extremely patient and warm with us. We came right when the cafe opened and were the only ones there so far. Even though the drinks can be on the pricier side, they are well worth it! I got the peppermint mocha and it was delightful. It wasn't too sweet and the taste was great. I would gladly return to this cafe. I love all the decorations and informative signs as well.

    I was scrolling on yelp for a good mom and pop coffee shop and found this hidden gem in Escondido…read more You all go not sleep on trying this place! You walk in and the vibes were so welcoming, clean, vibrant, comfy, and spacious. Loved all the details of the artwork and colors they put in to their space. Take time to read the captions of the photos on wall -- it made me feel so connected to the coffee shops origins! I love a good story and knowing the heartbeat of a business. I told the barista how I randomly found them asked her what was their most ordered drink? She told me the De La Olla Latte, Horchata Latte, and Blueberry Matcha. I was in a coffee mood so I went with the De La Olla Latte, got it half sweetened, with oat milk and got it hot. This cup of coffee was one of the best the had. The quality and taste of their coffee beans from Mexico do not disappoint! Also the extra flavoring for this speciality drink was so flavorful too. Well worth the taste, experience, and price! I also ordered a Cardamom Vanilla Cinnamon Morning Bun to go with it. My word the pastry was perfectly made with its softness and outside crunch, and the flavors were so well balanced none of it was over powering or too sweet. The barista's customer service was also so welcoming, kind, and took time to explain their drinks and any other questions I had. She put the cherry in top of my experience there. I am already looking forward to going back to try out their blueberry match or horchata latte! Plus I heard they have bomb conchas. Overall: 10/10 would recommend!

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    James Coffee - My dog loves coming to James Coffee for the doggy treats and the attention.

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    A quick stop for morning coffee turned into a lucky experience for my little leprechauns this St…read morePatrick's Day. We ordered the holiday special (Irish cream lattes) along with two perfectly warmed pastries. While waiting for our order, my kiddos enjoyed the quiet and peaceful ambiance; the shop had holiday coloring pages and markers available to keep the tiny humans happy. Our food and drinks were delivered quickly and absolutely delicious. The service was the icing; what an awesome start to our day! Five star shop with five star staff. PS: Thank you so much for the cute hot chocolate cup!!

    I wanted to give this place another shot, I know people love. I was in the area and popped in…read more I ordered a large hot non fat mocha. Which is my standard order. And picked up an almost croissant. They do not shelve non fat milk, but have oat and almond. So I went with oat. Two customers that came after me go thier drinks first. And when mine came up, it was lovely but not right. It was a cold mocha. They remade it. It was just a wee annoying, especially since I was coming here with the hopes of a mind blowing experience. The coffee was fine. The staff seem to know the local regulars and chat them up appropriately. The seating it still hard and uncomfortable. I'll try again one more time to see if hey flip my bippy. So far two stars for they way they interacted with other. One star for the pastry and the coffee mis up and late service was a - of stars. And my picky pastry folks (she knows who she is) would say it's not a true croissant, as there are cuts across the pastry... but it's buttery and flaky..

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