didn't get a picture but they have thee yummiest banana chocolate chip loaves!!…read more got 4 cupcakes as well; top - raspberry on chocolate bread & vanilla on vanilla bottom - chocolate on chocolate (my favorite) & salted caramel on chocolate friendly service quiet and cute bakery, felt cozy being there :3

We have had cupcakes, tiramisu, and mini cheesecake. We like the fact that the desserts were not…read moresuper sweet. The owner told us that they used Swiss cream which contains less sugar than American cream. Desserts were very dense and creamy. We love it!

Very delicious and a real treat for sure! I highly recommend the Lebkuchen and I like to eat them…read morewith the chocolate orange cake, which is sublime. The healthiest treats I have ever eaten!

Barbara has made me puppyseed cakes now several times. Her cakes are to die for!…read moreShe is kind, attentive and very sweet and has made me Cakes based on my food allergies and needs. You must try her poppyseed cake. It is truly out of this world. The best!

They have a pop up here every Friday from 10am to 2pm. I would check their instagram just to make…read moresure they are there though. This little gem is one of my faves! Their coconut oatmeal cookie is marvelous! And I love their dark chocolate brownies. Also, their lavender shortbread is delicious as they use real lavender for them.

I feel a hometown connection when I see these ladies at the random farmers' markets…read more You can always count on all the baked goods being fresh and delicious. BB

I always love Cupcakin'. I particularly like this location because this part of Shattuck is less…read morechaotic than Telegraph up by Cal. They also have a small parking lot exclusively for customers which I just found out after my umpteenth visit. LOL! I purchased the Crème Brûlée cupcake for a friend who reviewed the crème brûlée topping as "not too sweet" and noted that the sugar still had a bit of crisp to it. The frosting on the Lemon Blackberry cupcake is sooooo delicious, but I was disappointed but the innards due to an absence of any blackberry filling. And then when I got to the BOTTOM of the cupcake, I found a flattened blackberry in the center. I suppose they get an A for effort on that one... As for the Key Lime Pie and Vanilla Salted Caramel cupcakes, I've had them multiple times before and they're so tasty. They're really good at what they do here. Unfortunately, if you don't get there early, you won't get to grab any of the limited/exclusive flavors they sometimes have; I missed out on the latest Banana Pudding cupcake and it still keeps me up at night... Ultimately, I don't have the heart to rate any less than 5 stars. Their cupcakes are so delicious, soft, and moist every time. One of my dessert pet peeves is dry cake--I can't stand a dry or underdressed cake. Cupcakin' makes sure I don't have to suffer. Even when they're sold out of my favorites, I'm leaving with something!

Great food/baked goods, great customer service, in a quaint ambiance is how I can describe my…read morefavorite cupcake bakery! I walked in as soon as they opened, and secured my favorite flavors, and a new one. First, the Dubai Chocolate cupcake is prepared perfectly. The pistachio cream inside of a rich chocolate cupcake, with a combination of pistachio and chocolate on top with candied pistachios to finish it off. Every bite is heavenly! I also tried the Lemon Blackberry cupcake, which is a flavor of the month. I love new and exciting flavors, this one was pretty good. I would've preferred a lemon blueberry (which I would love to see on the menu regularly) but this was good nonetheless. Another favorite is the Chocolate Salted Caramel cupcake. The salted caramel is well pronounced and compliments the light, airy chocolate cupcake. I highly recommend what I believe is the "BEST CUPCAKES IN AMERICA"!!

Outbaking on Shattuck, Ukrainian rugelach bakery started by a Berkeley guy from Odessa who figured…read moreout a way to give refugee women actual work and income. Every dollar goes to those families. That backstory alone would be enough but the pastry is genuinely excellent. Tried the poppy seed and apricot, flaky butter crust, not too sweet, the filling ratio is right. These are centuries old recipes made by women who grew up baking them, you can taste the difference from something made to a spec sheet. 5 stars, buy them online, find them at Victory Point or Artis Coffee, or order direct. Easy decision

These are the best rugelachs I've ever had! Much better than the ones at Saul's or even ones I've…read moremade myself. The layers are incredibly thin, which allows for more filling and gives a flakier texture. I love the strawberry and apricot flavors! Plus it's for a great cause and Sasha delivers them to your door (no additional charge if the order is for $50 or more and if you live in Berkeley).

Easy to order and pickup - got the classic Japanese cheesecake with berries (free lettering)($60)…read more I was worried that a low carb, gluten free, sugar free, and diabetic friendly cheesecake could not be good. I was relieved to discover that the cake was not only made with natural ingredients, but was delicious, fluffy, and light, with just a faint sweetness. It's a good option if you want a healthier version of the dense, sweet, and rich typical cheesecake. It was the perfect dessert for the elderly birthday girl and we were all happy with it!

Ordered a cheesecake to be delivered to my daughter for her birthday - She said it was the best…read moreJapanese cheesecake she ever had - and she is quite the expert since it's her absolute favorite sweet!. Owner was so sweet and made sure everything was perfect! Thank you so much

It was last minute and I needed a cake so I hadn't planned ahead. I called to ask what they had in…read moretheir case. Brrrring-brrrring! There was a live voice, not a recording asking me 1) which location I wanted, 2) would I hold because they were helping other customers, and 3), to please leave a voice mail and they could call back later. No! The guy on the other end said they had 6-inch round cakes in their case - perfect size for our celebration. It took about 30 minutes to get there and I managed to park in front of their door (a miracle in itself!). I chose a mango mousse cake - it was gorgeous, and perfect for an impromptu birthday celebration. Note: the finished cake is more like 8+ inches in diameter. I think it is the base of the cake they measure from. Once you add on the whipped cream and lady fingers, you have a gorgeous and substantial cake. Thank you so much, our friend was very happy!

After sushi, I hopped inside this bakery for dessert. The only person working wasn't the most…read morefriendliest. I was also the only one in the store looking and deciding what I wanted. He seemed a bit standoffish I didn't know what I wanted. They had so many desserts, pastries, and even savory pastries to choose from. It all looked delicious. I opted for the small tarts so I can make a little sampler of my own. Tarts were good, but the crust was just okay.

Spotted Tim posting about his cake pre-order from a Facebook group post and decided to try their…read moretie guan yin basque cheesecake with osmanthus cream. I picked it up in Japantown, which was pretty smooth with a small line of folks picking up their orders as well. The cake turned out to be a bit smaller than I anticipated, smaller than 6 inches, but maybe that was just because it's a basque cheesecake. It also had a hefty weight to it. We enjoyed it later that night, and the tea flavor was really pronounced, with a nice roasty taste. The inside was incredibly creamy, and it probably the best texture I've had in a basque cheesecake. The burnt crust on top added a nice touch, though it wasn't as prominent due to the tea flavor. The osmanthus cream didn't bring a ton of flavor; it just introduced a light creaminess. The cake held up well in the fridge over the next few days. While it leaned a little on the expensive side, it's a delightful treat for those who enjoy basque cheesecakes.

The best cheesecake I've ever had ! This is a Christmas gift from a dear friends and I'm so…read morethankful that I am introduced to this amazing cake. I will definitely visit or order from them now.