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    Sonshine Cheesecake

    4.6 (26 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    I got a classic cheesecake with strawberries and blueberries. It tastes fresh and fluffy - better than I expected and very different from any traditional cheesecake. I would come back for special occasions. You have to order ahead though because their orders are packed and short notices aren't guaranteed.

    Mito I.

    Quick Summary: - Punctual delivery service - To those, who don't view email inbox as often, check your inbox after ordering - Fluffy cake-like texture - Depending on where one lives, a delivery fee is added - Pairs well with coffee I discovered the shop when I was looking for my relative's birthday cake. They love cheesecake, and the particularly like the Japanese styled one, where it's more like a cake than the denser New York style. When I read the summary and the description of the cake, it sounded like the one my relative was craving for, so we gave it a try. I did the ordering online, by filling out the form. Within half a day, a reply arrives in your email inbox, so check the email. (Sadly, I don't have this habit of viewing emails, so I missed an email reply from the staff. I felt so sorry afterwards...) The cake arrived exactly around the date and time I requested, and it came in a very simple but pretty box. I loved the seal that said, made with love. It brings a nice, homemade touch to it. The cake was delicious, and the texture was what we had hoped for. The cake was light and fluffy, but also moist! I thought it was slightly on the sweeter side, but this paired extremely well with coffee. I was pleased with the experience, and my relative was also very happy with the birthday cake!

    Cheesecake with berries

    This cake tastes as amazing as it looks! Christina was super responsive via email when placing the order and text when scheduling a local pickup. Our family (kids included) thoroughly enjoyed the cake, especially for my aunt who follows a strict diabetic diet. If you're on the market for Japanese cheesecake in the East Bay, this is the place to go!

    Mandy C.

    It's Mediocre. I told her about my preferences for sweetness but still it is too sweet for my liking. I ate one slice and gave the rest to my boyfriend and his roommate. I am glad they enjoyed it. Looks nice but a disappointment 40 bucks :*( for cake, in which I forgot to ask about the size and wasn't told 5 bucks for the appx 15 mins delivery No more handmade cakes in Bay Area I will learn from videos and bake my own. 45 bucks I can literally go for 3-4 rounds of ingredients. Attentive customer service

    Japanese cheesecake with panda stencil
    Stacey L.

    Corrine did an amazing job! I ordered a birthday cake for my husbands birthday with a request for a Panda. The cheesecake was moist and delicious! So nice to support a local baker and it was such a nice feature that she was able to deliver. The process was easy and she is super responsive.

    Ali Y.

    I was looking for a Japanese soufflé cheesecake for my partner's birthday. I had looked up Uncle Tetsu but they were closed due to covid and a bit pricy. Luckily I found Sonshine Cheesecake; her cakes looked great, and she had great reviews on yelp and Facebook. I messaged her on fb on the 7th, and she replied immediately. I asked her if she could have one ready by the 10 and she said it was no problem. She was able to stencil my partner's name on the cake, sent photos, and then delivered it to our doorstep on the 10th in the middle of the day! The cheesecake was still warm, and packed in a bubble wrapper and a box for safety. It looked amazing and tasted even better! We devoured it over the course of a few days and have been craving another ever since!

    Sarah M.

    Corinne made a cheesecake for me, for my moms birthday on short notice! This cake was the perfect size for my small family and we ALL enjoyed it. It's keto but it was the perfect sweet fluffy dessert (she uses monk fruit sweetener). I'm not on a keto diet and I honestly forgot it was keto. It was just delicious!! I'm just so happy it all worked out. Japanese cheesecake is my mom's favorite dessert and it made her day during this lockdown. Thanks again Corinne!!

    Keto Totoro with a Leaf Matcha Cheesecake
    Em W.

    I am obsessed with Sonshine Cheesecake's matcha cheesecake. I ordered a matcha cheesecake and normal cheesecake, and both had the best fluffy texture and were so airy. These cheesecakes were significantly more delicious than the other soufflé cheesecakes I've ordered in NYC/SF and honestly even in Hokkaido (they're all too way sweet and often lack the fluffy/bouncy texture and seem deflated). Both were also the perfect sweetness / not very sweet (perhaps because we asked Corinne for reduced sweetness), so we had a fantastic time enjoying them for breakfast too! The most exciting part, however, was that in addition to being truly delicious, the cheesecakes were the most gorgeous cheesecakes I've ever seen. Corinne is creative and helped me cut out custom stencils for Ghibli designs: Kiki and Totoro (or KE-TOtoro lolol)! I absolutely adore the design and I'm so grateful for Corinne's help in making all my keto and Ghibli dreams come true! I've recommended her to all of my friends. Thank you, Sonshine Cheesecake!

    Vivian W.

    It's a wonderful shopping experience with Sonshine Cheese Cake! I contacted the owner Corinne via Nextdoor App, and communication was ver smooth and very responsive! I ordered the cake for my cousin's birthday, it tasted so good! Most important thing: it's Keto-friendly, so I love it~ For sure will order the cake again, and you should try it, too!

    Sherry M.

    Ordering and delivery was a breeze! Gifted to my in-laws (my mother-in-law passed away on Christmas day 2 years ago and this was a tribute gift) and they were pleased, and loved the stencil. The cake looked amazing, was delicious, and it paired well with the after-dinner-coffee!

    Berry cheesecake!

    Ordered for the first time for my wife's birthday. It was delicious! Not too sweet, but light and delicious. Packaged beautifully and my wife and family devoured it all pretty quick!

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    My friends surprised my fiancé and me with a birthday trip here to finally try the crepe cake…read morebecause I've been wanting it forever, and it was such a fun experience. We all got the Thai tea crepe cake and it was so good. Definitely lived up to the hype. I also got the Thai tea, which was really good too. What made it even better was that one of my friends had secretly asked the staff if they could just bring our slices out with birthday candles, but they ended up going all out. They had the staff singing and played birthday music through the speakers. It was hilarious, unexpected, and honestly really sweet. It's a little pricey, but worth it for both the quality and the experience. There's plenty of indoor seating, the whole place has a really cool vibe inside, and we had such a great time. Definitely will be coming back :)

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