Love how fluffy and flavorful the cakes are without being overly sweet. The mango pancake is also delicious.

Wow! We were surprised how good the mango cake that we got. They wrapped it so nicely. Also, they have different pastries that reminds me of 85 degrees. But this place is much better. read more

Simply Cake - Busy late afternoon! - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - San Mateo, California

Simplycake has easily become our go-to bakery in San Mateo, and we make sure to drop by whenever we are in the area. If it's your first time here, you absolutely have to get their pork sung roll--there is a reason it's their most popular item. It consistently hits the spot. They do not skimp on the ingredients at all; it's loaded with a generous amount of savory pork sung and packed with plenty of rich, creamy mayonnaise inside. The balance between the sweet, savory, and creamy textures works incredibly well. Beyond their famous rolls, we also regularly pick up their shortbread cookies and the Castella cake. Both are delicious. The shortbread cookies have a great, classic buttery crumble, while the Castella cake is wonderfully soft, airy, and has just the right subtle level of sweetness that pairs nicely with afternoon tea. We've also ordered their larger cakes for family birthdays, specifically trying out both the mango mousse and the matcha mousse cakes. While they weren't incredibly flavorful--the mango and matcha notes were actually a bit faint--they were still a hit because they weren't overly sweet and had a really nice, proper mousse texture. They are light and overall definitely above average for birthday cakes. The only downside is that the cashier line to pay can get quite long. Part of it is just because the shop is so popular, but it's also because the checkout process is a bit slow. The cashiers have to take extra time to bag everything up properly, using pieces of tape to secure the paper sleeves for the bread, since the wrappers are only sealed on two sides. Still, the quality here is always consistent, and everything we try is very well executed. read more

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Located in downtown San Mateo, this Asian bakery features the typical baked goods as well as fusion pastries and cakes. Grab a tray and tongs, pick from the drawers, and line up to pay. Ask a staff member to purchase cakes. My order: Ube Mochi Danish ($4.65): +This reminded me more of a pineapple bun vs a danish, with its crunchy top & soft bread. +Ube was smooth and mochi was chewy -As someone who orders drinks w/reduced sweetness, I thought the bread was bland and could be a touch sweeter. -Unfortunately, they don't provide you with an actual bag or sleeve to hold your bread. My item was placed in a paper cone. Durian Pull Apart Bread ($6.20): +Even though there was a cloud of powdered sugar, it was surprisingly not too sweet! +The packaging was so cute with the cartoon & Chinese message. -I was expecting something lighter & fluffy, but it was on the denser side. It reminded me more of crumb cake than bread. -Lacked durian filling *My fave for durian buns is in SF Chinatown Side notes: 1.) Self-serve napkins and water 2.) Paper bags are 25 cents 3.) Indoor seating 4.) Walking distance from San Mateo Caltrain station *Verdict: I thought the items I tried looked better than they tasted, but if I was in the area, I wouldn't mind stopping by to try something else. read more

Simply Cake - Ube Mochi Danish & Durian Pull Apart Bread - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - San Mateo, California

We love the durian cake of this. They stuff the inside and they made it so fresh. Much yum and I will come Back. read more

Simply Cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - San Mateo, California

I cannot rave more about this pastry shop! My friend introduced me to this bakery and it's been my to-go for all things pastries and cakes. The prices are so reasonable and the shop itself is so beautifully designed and has limited seating. Their egg tarts are amazing and one of my favs is the snowy top bun. The taro bun is aesthetically pleasing and delicious and I can't forget their pineapple buns. The cakes are so pretty and it's nice that they have an online system to take orders now. From time to time, they have promotions with their gift cards. Right now for mother's day, they have a buy $50, get $55 or $100, get $115. read more

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Quality/Quantity - What a cool discovery. Interesting pastries. We just had dinner at Mala Town Express and came here for dessert. Great selection and fully stocked and CRAZY busy! See all my pictures. I want to try so many things!! Just means I have to keep coming back! Some pastries I have never seen nor tried before. I'm excited. Ambiance - Small local business. Small seating area. One line to pay, not very user friendly, but probably because of this location being so small and you being so busy. Open 6 days a week from 10am to 9pm; closed on Mondays. Limited street parking but we parked blocks away; good thing we like to walk. Service - Self service. Price - Reasonable price, especially for the quality and selection. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2022. read more

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Something for everyone! Sweet and savory items available and you can buy full cakes or slices. The cake was fluffy and perfectly sweetened. The location is perfect for dates in the downtown area, with many parking options near by and other restaurants and entertainment spots near by. Most items are self serve and you pay at the counter. There is seating available to enjoy your treats or snacks. read more

Simply Cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - San Mateo, California

Second time here, cake very good specially pork skewers bread, coffee it ok,, get coffee from Peet one block away. Store was busy on weekends read more

Simply Cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - San Mateo, California

My mom took us here . It's a nicely decorated bakery. I tried an egg tart and a matcha roll cake. Egg tart was ok . Would be nice if it's warm. The roll cake was very tasty and flavorful. The matcha had a hint of earl grey to me. The after taste lingered for some time. Restroom was not available at the time we were there. I would love to come back to try their cakes! read more

Simply Cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - San Mateo, California

I ordered a fruit cake from here Cake was delicious with a lot of fresh fruits. Having mango among the fruit was the stand out thing. Cake was very soft. Cream was light and delicious. Packaging was perfect. They even provided plates, knife, fork and candles. Couldn't have packaged better. Shop had other delicious treats, which all looked excellent. I will have to try all of them. read more

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The cakes here are not too sweet and very fresh and delicious. Nice pastry selection with loafs of bread, cookies, and even mini cupcakes. Always a line when I've been here. read more

Simply Cake - Cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - San Mateo, California

Got a very cute last minute cake for my niece's 2nd birthday on Super Bowl Sunday. We left it out on the table while we ate (an hour) and the eyes and cheeks started melting off :( The workers were helpful and kind which I always appreciate. They gave me a little kit with candles, small paper plates and tiny plastic forks. Cake itself was a white cake with fruit in the frosting. It was okay. Nothing special. The store is always busy so I definitely plan on trying this place again to see if their other cake flavors/ other pastries in general are more worth it. read more

Simply Cake - Fruit cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - San Mateo, California

Randomly stumbled on this bakery- got a pork sung roll w/ scallion and cheese (another customer got 6+ of this so we thought it was worth trying!), packaged thin almond cookies, purple yam roll. Would get the almond cookies and pork sung roll again and try other items! Very very busy bakery! read more

Great selection of baked goods and your typical Asian bakery fare. The line was a little confusing as it was in the middle of the store, but otherwise the process to check out was efficient. The place was pretty busy for a weekday afternoon, but it was clean and well lit which made for a smooth shopping experience. Everything was tasty and reasonably priced as well! read more

Simply Cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - San Mateo, California

My favorite place to go to when I'm in San Mateo and craving a pork bun or pork sung roll. So delicious! I love their variety of Asian pastries. I have yet to try any of their cakes but I'll get to it one day! read more

Simplycake is a small Asian bakery shop in San Mateo. It has so many variety, from savory to sweet breads, and many pretty cake slices (you can also purchase a full cake if you like). I'm not even hungry when I walked into the store, but I saw a line, my instinct told me this is a good place. Well, it's indeed very good. All bakery looks fresh and yummy, I (am still full) but couldn't resist and ended up buying a lot because it just looks so delicious I could not skip it. What I bought: pork sung cake, mango crepe, matcha swiss roll and a canele. My bill came out around $20 only for every thing, which is basically a steal!!!!!! And I could not wait to get home to try it, so I just dine in there. Honestly, a solid 9/10 (would love the canele to be "more burned"). Will I do it again? Absolutely! I will go back to try more (at least I spotted a souffle cake that I want to try there, but I save it for next time) read more

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Not impressed. While the mango mousse cake was really good, the matcha flavor was disgusting. It had some sort floral ingredient...how do you mess up matcha?! Yuk sung bao had WAY too much mayo. Not just "not impressed", but really disappointing. read more

5 stars for their portuguese egg tarts! So good Also tried the taiwanese red bun, it was just okay. Looked cute though (skip) read more

The pastries are okay here, they offer unique spin offs as well. They have very beautiful and delicious cakes. Where I marked them down is the whole lay out of the place. The line is in the middle of the store and people walking around trying to get pastries, workers coming in and out, people going to the seating area is super chaotic especially when it's busy! They also don't pre wrap any of their pastries so if someone buys 15 of them, the cashier has to individually wrap each one! It takes very long to get through the line. It's also very unclear which whole cakes are for sale and which are pre ordered because they just like displaying all their cakes together. So I waited in a very long line only for them to tell me the cake I saw up front was not for sale. It should definitely be more clear what's available and not. read more

This is a cute and small bakery with lots of Asian pastries and cakes. I only tried the HK egg tart and Portuguese egg tart. The HK egg tart was just ok and I didn't like the thick crust which tasted like a thick shortbread. The Portuguese egg tart was much better in my opinion, although a tad sweet read more

Simply Cake - Top: HK egg tart Bottom: Portuguese egg tart - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - San Mateo, California

Simply Cake is a nice little bakery filled with savory and sweet dessert options. Either looking for a full cake or just little baked goodies, this bakery has it. Small area to sit and relax. read more

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***USP: cute little Asian style bakery in San Mateo downtown. Several varieties of cakes, pastries, breads, savory and sweet baked goodies. Prices seemed very reasonable as well. ***AMBIANCE: relatively small place with a bustling open kitchen and a few tables. Similar to other Asian bakeries, one can pickup a tray, tongs and pick their treats of choice by walking around. ***FOOD: Most of the items looked very fresh and tempting but I got the Portuguese egg tart, slices of mango mousse cake, chocolate mousse cake and tiramisu. I was not super impressed by the egg tart as it was heavy and the fat seeped through the bottom but the pastry slices were all delish! Mango mousse was sublime and smell of coffee in the tiramisu was intoxicating. I loved the hint of bitterness in the chocolate mousse cake. read more

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I stopped by Simply Cake on a whim after seeing people walk out with a Jellycat cake lol. I was sold! My friend and I came in to get an assortment of pastries. I really liked how they had such unique Asian flavors! My favorite thing that I got was this roll with pork floss, scallions, and some sort of filling lol. I forgot what it was called, but it was SO delicious! I'm a big savory breakfast type of person, and this hit the spot. They also have a good selection of sweet pastries. Prices are honestly a lot better than you'd pay at similar, competing bakeries. read more

Ooh, this is a dangerous place. Everything looked delicious and calorie rich. We debated if it is worth the 30-minute oneway drive from South Bay just for their fares. The consensus is positive, only if during off-peak traffic hours. (Nearly nothing is worthy of that.) It's a Hong Kong- or Taiwan-styled bakery. There are few, if any, plain bread -- known for crisp crust, soft crumbs, and bland flavors. Think of snacks on the heavy side, pastries, or fancy sandwiches. We came to pick up cakes and ended up with a bagful of, eh, calorie rich, stuffs. Sigh... I will definitely come again, hopefully not too frequently for my weight-control. read more

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delicious cake!! you place your order over the phone (might have to call a few times to get through). We got the 8in mango mousse cake & it was $51.99 including tax. They give you a little pouch with small plates, forks, candles & a cutter. You can add a HBD sign or any writing for free! we had 6 ppl eating the cake & only ate half. The mousse was so pillowy and smooth. The cake was not too much, definitely mousse dominant which I love. The pick up process is kind of annoying cuz you have to wait in line & the line can get quite long. They move medium quick. I am gonna come back to try the different cakes & pastries next time. read more

Simply Cake - Mango mousse cake 8in - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I had Simply Cake for the first time at a friend's birthday party, and it was such a treat. They ordered three cakes: strawberry mix, fruit, and mango mousse. The strawberry was my favorite. The cake was soft and spongy, and the fruit was sweet and fresh. After trying them, we decided to order a strawberry cake for a family birthday. While we were at the shop, we also picked up some Portuguese egg tarts and regular egg tarts. The Portuguese tarts were so delicious, with a warm, creamy filling. The regular egg tarts were unique because they had a tart-style crust instead of the usual flaky pastry. I'll definitely be stopping by more often when we're in San Mateo. The cakes and pastries are absolutely worth it! read more

Simply Cake is located in the heart of downtown San Mateo where all the best restaurants and bakeries are centered. One step into this bakery and you will smell all the mouthwatering baked goods they have to offer. They have a little bit of everything- savory, sweet, sweet and savory, they've got it all. From cake slices, whole loaves of milk bread, to cream puffs and buns, you can expect to find something to satisfy your craving. The interior is bright, with white walls and bright LED lights. The interior is clean and the baked goods are enclosed for hygiene purposes. The space itself is a bit cramped and the lines can drag out onto the main streets during peak hours. The aisles are quite narrow so you may be hip to hip (literally) with other customers. This place is really busy on weekend afternoons but at the same time, the stock is constantly full with 99% of the options available. So if you're looking for one particular item, you've got a great chance they still have it, The front of house staff are amazing. They are not only patient, but warm and genuine-not something I would expect at all from a Chinese bakery from my previous experiences. It was so refreshing to see friendly service here. * Canele - Super affordable for a canele. This is a solid option if you love canele. The texture is spongey and fun to each with each bouncy bite you take. The rum and vanilla flavor is subtle and the dough itself is not too sweet. * Egg tart - The crust is substantial with thick buttery layers that stack up well against the smooth eggy custard. The custard is light and not too sweet. * Pork floss cake roll- This was delicious! The bread itself is light and fluffy and I loved the sweet and salty combination. The mayo cream tucked in between the layers adds an extra depth of flavor with its creamy texture sealing the deal. The best part of Simply Cake aside from their high quality pastries is the price point. Most of their pastries are so affordable being $3-$5 each. I ended up getting a whole bag of goodies for under $30. Come check this spot out for a wallet friendly dessert/snack option! read more

Simply Cake - Cake selection - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - San Mateo, California

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This is a Chinese bakery with a modern twist located in downtown San Mateo. They have very unique bakery breads and deserts that different from other bakeries. For example, there's a durian bread that I really like that you cant get elsewhere. They also have a few different types of egg tarts that pretty good in my opinion. Their cakes though, in my opinion is average. This bakery sometimes can get crowded and have long lines waiting to check out. I would recommend coming back a little later, when the line gets shorter. If you end up liking this bakery and coming here often, remember to join their reward system! Once you buy enough, you can get free bakeries! read more

What a lovely little store! It's filled to the brim with delicious offerings. We bought so many things like the hot dog, cream puff, cannole, pork roll, Japanese cheesecake, Portuguese tart, crème brule toast, and more. Everything was beautiful and delicious! We will definitely be back. Oh I'm adding a little something because I forgot the most important thing to me... they are dog-friendly! I was so happy that they let me bring my dogs in to sit at the table while I loaded up my platter. read more

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A fantastic mix of baked goods at affordable prices. Located in between a ton of restaurants, Simply Cake is a great choice for dessert. Repeat purchases are the pineapple bun, egg tart, sponge cake and Hokkaido cake. read more

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They changed their wrapping from plastic to paper! I can see that this is more environmentally friendly but I wish that the paper bag is completely sealed. Now the bun can easily fall out of the bag. Besides that, the pork sung roll is good as always! read more

Simply Cake - Pork Sung Roll and Milk Toast - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - San Mateo, California

I love this asian bakery for their typical breads you'd expect to find, but they also do some more fun breads like pork floss rolls. I love buying their custard loaf bread. I've also had their cakes (they are the typical asian bakery sponge cakes) for birthday celebrations and they are so delicious and fresh, and they really package the cake in a way that makes it easy to remove and serve later. read more

First time at Simply Cake and I was surprised at all of the selection. A lot of breads and baked goods. The strawberry and blueberry mousse slices were good. Light and not sweet. Not eye gouging pricey either Service at the counter was nice. 10 cent bag fee for their paper bag. On a Wednesday night they still had a lot of stuff left. Will be back to try the other goodies. read more

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Fruit Cake 4 light, fluffy, not too sweet, biscuits, fresh strawberry, mango and blueberry read more

Simply Cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - San Mateo, California

My go to bakery for cakes nearby! Their cakes are pretty good, perfect for birthday parties or other occasions. It's packaged nicely and they also provided little utensils and plates too! I'd say their breads are decent, but not the best though. I do like their sliced bread loaves, but the other asian style breads could be better in my opinion. However I feel like asian bread is lacking in general in the bay area. I prefer the chinese bakeries in socal! read more

I love Simply Cake! They make delicious cakes, savory and sweet treats at reasonable prices! My favorite items to get would be their well known pork sung rolls and almonds biscuits! I also like to try their many savory treats such as their sausage cheese rolls or sausage skewers. Their lava pineapple bun is also great. As for a sweet treat, I recommend their Hokkaido sponge cake or egg tarts! The staff here are very helpful and nice. They will answer your questions regarding ingredients and will carefully package each and every one of your treat! Be aware that Simple Came is very busy on weekends so expect a long line with up to 30 minute waits! I'm so happy to see them thriving. (I recommend to go at openings or on weekdays!) They have a nice sitting area where you can dine in, eat your treats and have a drink! My family in Southern California or up north loves these treats from Simply Cake so I always make an extra stop here before heading out! These make a great gift for friends and family! This bakery beats US Paris Baguette or Tour Le Jour any and every day! read more

Simply Cake - My delicious bag of goodies! - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Simply Cake is now one of my to go to spots to buy cakes for any occasion. Their cakes are tasty and not too sweet and always decorated so nicely. I highly recommend ordering in advance as they dont have many options to buy as a walk-in. I particularly like their mango mousse and their matcha mousse cake. Staff is always nice! read more

Highlights: & Best egg tarts (Dan tat) in Bay Area & Street parking can be tricky Let me back up my statement that these are the best egg tarts. These are the only ones who use a cookie crust. It's warm yet just the right amount of crunch. If you prefer the flaky crust, then perhaps there are better Dan tat options for you. Though when I need to buy a Dan tat (if my wife doesn't make hers), then it's worth the wait to go to Simply Cake. The parking can be tricky since it's all street parking. We got lucky and got a spot a block away. Also, it's metered. read more

Simply Cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - San Mateo, California

Simply Cake is a bit on the smaller side and it's located in a higher foot traffic part of the city. When I arrived after lunch, it was really lively inside with LOTS of people in the shop grabbing pastries or ordering cakes. I got some Portuguese egg tarts, Hong Kong egg tarts, and a cream filled bun. Everything was great but the Portuguese egg tarts definitely stood out. A bit pricey but would come again! read more