I recently moved to Vancouver and fell in love with Simply Sweets! Their breakfast pastries and desserts are to-die-for and the staff are extremely friendly. My favorite go-to's are the cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting, danishes, and snickerdoodle cookies. read more

Best Sugar Cookies ever! I lobe sending thier kits to my son in California so he can decorate his own cookies! read more

I wanted to use this bakery a few summers back. However, they were booked solid! So when I got the opportunity to use them for my daughters 2nd birthday I was very excited! I worked with a gal and discussed a simple but custom Disney cake. They even let me sample the flavor of the cake. Which I thought was a nice touch. Sadly though, When my husband and I went to pick up the cake. The fondant cut outs used to display my daughters name looked terrible, nothing even close to a Disney styled letter. I'm actually surprised they thought it even looked good?! My husbands reaction... "It looks liked a 6 year old drew her name." Not quite the reaction I want from my husband given the cost of the cake... So I spoke up and asked them to redesign her name with simple letters. At first they were a bit gruff about it... Then asked for a half hour and fixed it promptly. I had them leave the Disney lettering on the plate for two reasons 1.) It didn't look as bad as my daughters name. 2.) time I picked up my cake on Saturday for a party on Sunday. (Their shop is closed on Sunday) Not sure if that has anything to do with my next issue. The top tier of our cake was fairly good but not great. However, the bottom tier of the cake was very, very dry. All n all I'm not sure if they were just having an off day with my order... But I will not be returning here. read more

Simply Sweets - See the simple letters vs Disney cut outs at the bottom. Very cute cake just too bad about the experience. - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I returned to order another custom cake for my daughters birthday and it was great as usual! Their designs are always so beautiful. Their cake is never dry or overly sweet and the adults at the party are always asking to take some extra cake home with them! As always, a satisfied customer :) read more

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My daughters first cake was better than I could ever have imagined. They really hit the ball outta the park with the Little Baby Bum theme we requested! And it was obviously delicious! read more

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Beyond thrilled with the product and service received from Simply Sweets! My sin's birthday was the day after Christmas - a holiday for most businesses. Thankfully after calling 8 bakeries and being shot down by each, I was met with an incredibly warm greeting and an affirmative that they could accommodate my request! We walked through my vision in the phone and I sent a few images to help guide the creative process. Ultimately I was thrilled with the customized cakes and felt the price was right too. read more

Simply Sweets - One cake to share and one extra large cupcake to be smashed! - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

My new favorite spot! They have the yummiest gluten free sugar cookie and the best coffee in the area!

Ordered a chocolate cake for my mom's birthday. They had it done on time and delivered and it was fantastic! Thanks

I have ordered from this bakery for YEARS. I will never come back. Where should I begin? First off the new way they communicate over email is very frustrating. I sent an inquiry about a birthday cake custom order almost 3 weeks in advance.... The receptionist had zero answers for you, even about how many each size of cake can accommodate how many people. (I feel like this is a no-brainer) and should easily be answered by anyone working at the bakery front desk. Second of all, once I finally got on the phone with a cake designer (4 days PRIOR) to my kids birthday she told me there was a "typo" in the email and the cake would actually cost $300 not $30. With that said, I will never order here again. I got the same cake custom ordered from another bakery with additional 30 cupcakes for 160$. I don't appreciate being ripped off and telling me it would cost over 200$ because of cake designing time. .....like I said I've ordered here for years, well over 5 years and my past orders included cake + cookies + cupcakes and I've never once paid over 300$ for a solid 6 inch cake. RIDICULOUS and OVER PRICED. This place used to be a cute reliable bakery, after this experience I will never come back. Take some advice and go elsewhere, it was a big headache dealing with them. I was lucky to find another local bakery who was able to make me the same cake well under 300$ AND within only four days notice. So disappointed in the custom service here, one of the worst I've had by far. read more

Very yummy sweets! Did get a jalapeño cheese biscuit which was unfortunately raw in the center even after cooking longer at home, so I was unable to eat it. Was happy with the cupcakes though. read more

Super great place for cupcakes, im sure eveything else is is pretty good but I love getting the cupcakes. This is my GO TO place for cupcakes for birthdays and such, plus they have a "happy hour" on them making them 1/2 off I *think* after 2 or 3pm. Im not 100% sure on the flavors because they rotate them which is great! My only con is they are not open on Sundays, so that can make it a little bit of a bummer only because i love to have a cupcake with my sister with coffee on a Sunday, great place though i really recommend it :) read more

Ordered cupcakes for a birthday celebration. We got chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. Vanilla and chocolate were great (hard to mess up generally), but the strawberry....omg, so so so good!!! Amazingly moist and the frosting was the perfect compliment. (I might have ate 3, lol). I ordered at their shop, they were following health and safety guidelines. It was fast easy and for both ordering and pickup the gals that helped me were friendly and kind. I definitely plan on using them again for a gathering that requires sweets (I suck at baking, lol). read more

Back in June of this year, I ordered 3 dozen regular size cupcakes for a children's bday party. First off, the cupcakes were DELICIOUS. I say this as a person who is not very fond of sweets. I loved them and so did everyone else at the party. I was able to order and pay over the phone! I was able to choose two different flavors per each dozen cupcakes, loved that. I was also able to pick them up on the day of the party, which was a Saturday, super convenient. And the parking situation is wonderful. read more

It was my daughter's 22nd birthday. She really wanted chocolate raspberry cake or cupcakes. We are all new to the area, having relocated from Alaska. I searched bakeries. Simply Sweets came up as a possible match. We drove from Kelso to Vancouver on a Saturday (they close at 3pm on Saturdays). We made it there at 2:55pm. I was welcomed warmly and assured that my last minute arrival was NOT an inconvenience. I placed my order for her birthday cupcakes and it was accepted graciously and addressed immediately. I did apologize for the last minute situation. They assured me that it was perfectly fine and they would gladly accommodate my needs. As someone that has worked in the food service industry a majority of my life, I want to say THANK YOU for understanding that sometimes things are just last minute. :) I ended up buying the additional sparkler candles ( a bit pricey but also super fun and HEY, it's my baby). Everyone enjoyed the cupcakes. They were delicious. I ended up going back the next week to purchase a sampler cupcake box (dozen). All were delectable and interesting. They offer many different options for desserts and for celebration additions. I was pleasantly surprised by a discount, too, which I am sure is promoted on their website, but honestly I do not know that for sure, but it was a Tuesday :). They are located in a sweet little neighborhood within walking distance from my work. Easily accessible to freeway and downtown Vancouver. They accept cash and credit cards. They warmly welcome patrons minutes before closing. They are locally owned and I LOVE that aspect. Support local business. read more

Yum. I've tried so many bakeries in the Portland/Vancouver area and this is the best and I feel so relieved. Whenever I buy a cake for someone's birthday it's an anxiety filled event because who wants to disappoint someone on their b'day? Either the cakes are so-so or just yuck. I bought a dozen cupcakes- chocolate, red velvet and vanilla, a cinnamon roll and a slice of red velvet loaf cake with icing and every single thing was so, so tasty. I'm going to buy every birthday cake here. read more

If I could give negative stars I would. We had ordered a cake and paid half of it in February. Well covid hit and our party was canceled.. and the bakery was closed. They refuse to give us our deposit back. This is several hundred dollars. Very disappointing... never order from this bakery. They refuse to respond to my emails as well. read more

My favorite bakery in Vancouver! Best cupcakes I've ever eaten, and lots of my friends agree. The lemon cookies are to die for . I've liked everything I've tried here, I wish I could come more often and try all the delicious looking pastries. They have a great walk-up window to order from during Covid so you don't have to go inside. read more

I wanted to like this place because my workplace orders catering often and we like to have sweets after, plus it's local and close to us. I placed an order for an event and was told to pick up today (Monday) when they're usually closed, but that I could ring the doorbell at the designated time and get the order since I'll be scheduled. Idk how many times I knocked and rang the doorbell, I started questioning the pick up day/time thinking maybe I was crazy lol but since I had paid already and there was someone inside making cupcakes I stayed instead of leaving. I stayed outside in the rain for a good 30 min before they opened the door for me. Maybe they had forgotten my order and had just made it? Not sure, but Idk that I'll try them again. Cupcakes were good though... I'm sure If you're a walk-in it could be a good experience, but as far as planning with this business it's a no go for me. read more

Came into town for my parents 60th wedding anniversary. Simply Sweets took great care of us. The cake and cupcakes was delicious. Thank you! read more

Simply Sweets - This cake was delicious! - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Today I did a last minute birthday order. Called them up and ordered a dozen cupcakes. They delivered to the birthday girl by 3pm today...i placed the order at 12pm. I live in California so they were super helpful and kindly left the cupcakes at the door, rang the doorbell, and sent me the picture for a no contact delivery! Awesome service! read more

They can't even put cupcakes in their to-go boxes in a way that makes sure they're not destroyed on the ride home. I have pictures but for some reason there's not a way I can upload them. For paying $12.50 for half a dozen I guess I can't expect much. I figured that if the one job they had was to transfer the cupcakes from point A (the display) to point B (the box), that it would be done right. Apparently asking that they don't screw up the placement of cupcakes in the box is just too much for a bakery. The frosting was completely removed from the cake portion and difficult to reassemble. About flavor: the Raspberry Fudge cupcake hardly had ANY raspberry in it. It was pretty much just a plain chocolate cupcake. read more

I have no complaints about this quaint, local, family owned bakery. I was in town for a convention at the Hilton and took a few walks around the city center which was a live with music and celebration the entire weekend. When I walked by this shop, it was closed (late on Thursday evening) but knew I needed to come back for a treat for my fiance whom I was traveling without. I made my way back Saturday afternoon, they are open till 3 on Saturdays and there was the whole family (baby in his seat) making pastries. They had a beautiful selection of cakes, brownies and pies. Based on preferences and the owners recommendation I purchased two Marion berry hand pies, a salted caramel brownie and a peanut butter brownie. Everything was delicious, rich and decadent but not overly so. My fiance had to use extreme will power not to eat all the treats at once, they were so delicious. The owners are also super friendly. If you live here and haven't checked this place out, do!!!! If you are traveling in the area, stop by and satisfy that sweet tooth! Sorry for no photos. It was too delicious!!!! read more

This was our first time ordering a custom cake here for my sons' birthday party. First, it's a cute little place. I did have a short deadline (about 5 days) for a custom 2 tier cake, but the lady I spoke with on the phone said it wouldn't be a problem. When I went in to actually order and go over everything with a designer, I was a bit surprised they didn't even offer to let me taste a few different flavors. But I had heard from several people their cakes are very good, so I wasn't concerned. Since it was short notice, they said I could only choose from the 6 flavors they had available in the display case that week. Ok, no problem- I chose 2. Again, they didn't offer to let me taste anything. My mistake... I'm gluten free, but I should have asked anyway. The day of the party, we picked up the cake. It was fabulous! Absolutely beautiful design and exactly how we'd described. Then we tasted it... and yuck :( The top tier, which was gluten free, was completely dry. Good flavor, but DRY. Like crumbling. And yes, I know it's gluten free and all, but I have ordered numerous custom gluten free cakes from various bakeries in Portland before. This was terrible. Ok, fine- let's try the regular tier on the bottom. Sadly, same thing... so dry all of the icing was coming off in whole chunks. I'm sorely disappointed that we wasted hundreds of dollars on a dry cake, but it is what it is. All of this to say- it was a gorgeous, albeit super stale tasting, old cake. read more

Everything was perfect since the second I called to place the order for a custom cake and cupcakes. The cake was absolutely perfect. read more

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This is a small store front nestled in downtown Vancouver. As soon as you walk through the door you are welcomed with a sugary sweet smell in the air. Show cakes are displayed in every corner. To go edibles are displayed on a large counter near the register. Their cupcakes are divine! There are so many different flavor options. Plus, they come in mini or regular size. Also, stop by between 2-5pm for happy hour. Buy one get one free regular sized cupcakes! Cakes are moist and full of flavor. My company used them for our holiday party. It was a huge hit! read more

We did a custom cake in a pretty tight time frame. The cake was absolutely beautiful tasted amazing. I highly recommend Simply Sweet!! Thanks to Jen and her crew for all of their hard work. read more

They have such delicious treats! If you're in the neighborhood, it is definitely worth stopping by to check out all of the different specialties and flavors. The only reason this isn't a 5 star review is because they are a little expensive for the actual size of the treats you are getting. I expected them to be bigger for the price, but we still love to support this small business and I highly recommend to anyone with a sweet tooth!! read more

I ordered mini cupcakes (6 flavors) for a baby shower and they came out great! The flavors were great and I received multiple compliments on them! My favorites were the snickerdoodle and the lemon daisy. They made buying cupcakes over the phone easy and had them ready and packaged on time. I would definitely buy from them again! read more

This is such an amazing place. My parents order cakes and are such big fans. I stopped in and got a bacon/cheese scone, a lemon-marionberry bar and a coffee. The lemon-marionberry bar was INCREDIBLE! It is definitely a new favorite!! The bacon/cheddar scone was also great! Staff are so nice. Will be back!!! read more

The cupcakes are wonderful. They're beautiful and taste so good! I usually buy 1 dozen mini cupcakes which costs $12. I've tried them all but my most favorite is the boston cream. It has the boston cream filling in the middle. Yum! The boxes that the cupcakes are placed into are durable and very attractive. The store is so cute. I like how the cupcakes are displayed for customers. Definitely check this little gem out! The employees are always friendly and the cupcakes are the best! read more

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My husband requested a cake to celebrate 3 birthdays at a family reunion. The birthdays were for a retired attorney, a retired teacher and for a retired executive in fire sprinklers. The cake had decorations signifying each area. It was the most beautiful cake and it was the most delicious cake I have ever eaten. I recommend this business for all of your cake needs. read more

I sat with Jennifer to customize a unique cake for my friends surprise 50th birthday party. I had some specific things in mind, but Jen really brought it to life! The details were extraordinarily realistic. Everyone at the party was amazed! Pictures were being taken, and posted, constantly! They looked so good that I had to actually tell people it was "OK" to eat them! They were gorgeous, and delicious! I received so many compliments, and gave so many referrals. Jen I can't thank you enough for making this an unforgettable party! Your creative talents are unmatched! read more

Love the staff and treats here. Came here on Mother's Day and the cakes were beautiful. Love all the bars and cookies in addition to cupcakes which are the perfect ratio of cake to frosting. The service is great and the Buddy Bar (like a German chocolate/coconut bar) is a personal favorite. They do special event cakes that are incredibly beautiful. read more

Came here with rich ideas on a very limited budget. Jenn was wonderful! Out of the five cake shops we went to, she was the only one that actually listened, and was proactive in making it all work out. We sampled their cupcakes and the frosting was so good it meled in my mouth. My sisters baby shower cake was the center of attention and turned out amazing. They are more than bakers...they are kind hearted artists who are great at what they do. I definitely recommend them to everyone! read more

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I had my first visit to Simply Sweets' new location the other day. The brick exterior fits the theme of an adorable bakery so much more than their old locations. The interior is spacious and has the cupcakes on clear display to you know what you're getting. We came in here on Christmas eve to get only a couple of cupcakes, but ended up getting a dozen mini cupcakes. We had an assortment of them, and as usual they were delicious. The eggnog one was my favorite. Red velvet is also up there with the best cupcake they have to offer. The girl who helped us was extremely polite and very helpful. Of course, I'll definitely be back and I can't wait! read more

If you want truly amazing customer service and a yummy treat then this is the place for you. Long story short, the owner Jen helped clean up another bakeries mess and went literally above and beyond to make sure I had a cake for a friends celebration. Very grateful to have people like her and this place in the world. Cake was super moist too which I find to be an issue for a lot of bakeries. They deserve your business. Thank you Simply Sweets! read more

Could not be more pleased with the cake that Jen and her crew made for our wedding day! Everyone loved it! It was super moist even the second day, nothing melted and the donut people stayed in tact! 5 stars! read more

Simply Sweets - We could not be more pleased with the way our wedding cake turned out! It was a huge hit and everyone loved it! - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Beautiful little cakes. Creamy frosting. We go here to get gluten free items for our family and they taste just as good as regular cupcakes. Wonderful. Our family has purchased birthday and wedding cakes from Simple Sweets. They are great to work with. read more

Terrific to work with and great products. They are a great local business that I will continue to support.

These cupcakes are delicious!!! My favorite is the chocolate mint chip, followed by raspberry poppyseed. We were lucky enough to try several flavors at a wedding and have since ordered a dozen (okay, two dozen) and a small cake, and all have been stellar. Definitely worth a trip to drool over all the tasty treats! read more