After having lunch at Lido Cafe (in Carmichael), I noticed the Palette Cakes shopfront. It was a…read morecouple of shopfronts over in the same nondescript shopping plaza as Lido. I beelined it over there to check them out. Why? Because I do luv a good bakery. As I walked into the shop, there was a gentleman at the counter. He turned out to be the owner, Carlos. Him and his wife own the shop which they opened about a year ago. She's the baker. Their speciality is custom order cakes. Gorgeous, sophistically designed cakes. But they are not a one trick pony. No sirree. They also sold cupcakes, trifles, cream puffs, and tarts. They were all sitting pretty looking divinely delicious in a refrigerated counter. I bought two cupcakes. One was a honey roasted peanut butter on chocolate cupcake and the other I forgot the name of. But it was a chocolate cupcake of some sort with a vanilla type of cream frosting. Those were $4.50 a piece. Carlos told me the cupcakes are cold but best eaten about 40 minutes to a hour at room temp. Sorry to say I had no will power to wait that long. They both got devoured shortly after I got back to my car. Even without the wait, it was delicious. Moist, flavorful cake. The frosting was delicious and piped on perfectly. Sure the frosting was a bit stiff when I ate it because I had no patience to let it settle to room temp, but it didn't take away from the taste. Homemade perfection.

Palette Cakes absolutely exceeded every expectation we had for our wedding cake. From the very…read morefirst look, it was clear this wasn't just a cake it was a true work of art. The level of detail was unbelievable, and the sugar flowers were so realistic that guests genuinely thought they were fresh florals. Beyond how stunning it looked, the cake tasted just as incredible. It's rare to find a cake that's both visually flawless and genuinely delicious, but Kellie absolutely delivered on both. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful and yummy it was. Kellie was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process creative, responsive, and clearly passionate about her craft. If you're looking for a cake that will completely elevate your event and leave a lasting impression, Palette Cakes is truly unmatched and worth the investment.

I had been in awe of the perfectly frosted cookies Sugae Sweeter made for so many of the…read moregraduations and college acceptance parties my kids attended over the years, and wished I could decorate cookies like they do. Then I saw they were offering cookie decorating classes at THE KITCHEN STORE in Sacramento and rushed to sing my daughter and myself up. It was quite intimidating for me as I do not always color with-in the lines, but they made it so easy to follow along step by step, and after 2 hours I had created 5 perfectly decorated cookies and have a new skill that will last me a lifetime. We loved this class!

I've been a customer with Sugar Sweetery for years now and have had the pleasure of enjoying many…read moreof their treats. I've ordered custom cookies for a birthday, and they turned out better than expected. I was able to give them some ideas and let them get creative with the theme. I've also taken multiple cookie decorating classes, and they make them so fun and approachable. We definitely did a better job than we expected, and since they make the cookies and icing for you they're always delicious. I love the different themes they come up with throughout the year. Some classes can fill up quickly, so check out their social and website for the latest offerings. Sugar Sweetery also pops up at a lot of events, and through these pop ups I've tried cookies, macarons, oatmeal cream pies, cupcakes, cake pops, caramel apples, and more. All the treats they put out are delicious, and I love that they use seasonal ingredients and take inspiration from the kind of pop up they're at. I highly recommend following them on social media for their pop up schedule, class schedule, and latest treat offerings. They've become my go-to spot for decorated sugar cookies.

My sister got cupcakes for my parents from Sweet Haven Bakery. The flavors were all phenomenal…read more However, the standouts were the coffee cupcake and blueberry cupcake. My Mom remarked the coffee cupcake had exceptional and balanced coffee flavor. My personal favorite was the blueberry cupcake because the blueberry frosting was scrumptious. I look forward to visiting the store in person and trying some of the other pastries!

I'm a plant based girly (aka a filthy vegan) and bakeries that have treats I can indulge in are few…read moreand far between. I am SO grateful that Sweet Haven Bakery is now across the street from the yoga studio where I teach. Their cookies and cupcakes are delicious. The staff who work there are friendly and great to talk with. I was pleasantly surprised to find there is also a coffee shop in the store as well (separate review coming for Ka Pua Coffee), also with plant-based options. I'm basic and boring and get the iced Americano, but I've gotten the seasonal island latte for my husband who loved it. Swing by and try out these delicious, locally-owned shops.

Momma Bear hooked it up! My daughter had a little spa party and we had a cookie decorating station…read more The cookie kit came with fun shaped cookies, bags of colored frosting, and bags of assorted sprinkles! The kids loved it! We found her at the Carmichael farmer's market on Sundays. Everyone loves a special, personalized touch for their birthday cake or treat. Michaelle was cool through it all. Email ordering was quick and simple. I probably didn't make it easy but she accommodated our ideas and pickup times. And to top it all off with extra kudos sprinkles, YES, the cookies were delicious. Support local businesses!

Michelle was a pleasure to work with and everyone enjoyed our cake! I put a PSA on FB looking for…read morerecommendations and she was the only baker to reach me to offer her services; loved the initiative. Baby is allergic to peanuts and eggs- she was very accommodating of the restrictions, and also carried the cake to the car for me :) Gave me instructions on how to NOT smash the cake before the cake smash began haha. She also advised us on how to get a two-tier cake and save the top part for another event the next day. She also made excellent recommendations on what flavor would work best and handled all the decorations for us, we provided the inspiration. Highly recommend!

This place has always been a secret gem. We just had the…read moreham and cheese croissant and we could not be happier! Very rich and savory and surprisingly filling since my husband and I split one and were completely satisfied and saved the cherry pastry for the following day with coffee as it was very good size also. . We heated it up in our toaster oven and it was amazing! So if your looking for a real good bakery this is the place your looking for!!! We're so happy it's so close! This is a review for a couple weekends ago. I completely forgot to post too busy stuffing our faces

THEY DELIVERED!!…read more This Bakery is the best of the best. And you will need to pay accordingly, which I am more than happy to; it not every day for a specialty item. BUT, their pastries would be at least twice, three times a week routine stop. I live in Northwestern Alabama and called to see if they would deliver my mom and birthday cake, it was their Lemon Mousse Cake and they did!!

This was brought into my office and wow was it delicious. I had the pistachio roll and a cream puff…read moreof some sort. All was very delicious and not too sweet just a nice delicate pastry that went amazing with my coffee. I can't wait to go here and try something else. I especially love that it appears they are locally owned.

Ordered last minute for a birthday and they delivered and exceeded my expectations with what I…read moreasked for. Such a beautiful naked cake! Thank you.

Went today, a few weeks after they officially opened. It's a pretty standard storefront, but looked…read moreclean and well thought out. They had a wide selection of cakes, that all looked delicious. The service person was very helpful regarding flavors, but in honor of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, I ordered a chocolate chip buntkin. It was delicious. After I devoured my cake I looked at the packaging and realized it was gluten free. I had no idea, it was so good. Lots of chips, moist and yummy. I'll be going back. Maybe get a platter of buntinis (two bite cakes sold by the dozen) for the memorial day bbq.

Came in a few weeks ago for a birthday cake. I have always wanted to try these cute cakes…read more They come in 3 sizes and have seasonal flavors. Personal sized Bundtlets, 8 inch and 10 inch. You can customize your Bundt cake with extra frosting, color of frosting and custom decor for an additional charge. For the birthday I picked a Confetti 8 inch Bundt cake. White cake with sprinkles baked inside making it look like confetti and topped with thick cream cheese frosting draped down the sides. Everyone enjoyed it, saying it was so moist and yummy. The 8 inch cake fed all 8 adults and 3 kids and we had a quarter for leftovers. It was the perfect size for our party. The price is alittle expensive for me but it was a special occasion and we all enjoyed it.

Just tried some more cupcakes, from Bella's-- so good! Pumpkin Spice, Strawberry, Cookies & Cream,…read moreand Dolce de Leche -- and a free cake pop! Yum ^-^ Apparently my review never posted from 8yrs(maybe?) ago. Anyway, Bella's is still the best around!

AMAZING ALL AROUND!…read more Bella's House Of Sweets was a joy to work with. She was able to customize every little cake down to the chocolate drizzles and sprinkles! For instance, I wanted a very muted, sage green chocolate on my cake pops and golden sprinkles and BHoS was able to accommodate, no questions asked; and this was just for one item. She's able to give you any color frosting, sprinkles, designs... let your imagination go crazy! Not only were my little desserts BEAUTIFULLY made, they were delicious and a hit at the wedding. We ran out of desserts because people kept coming back for more! BHoS was amazingly affordable for the intricate quality of the desserts and I'm assuming it was Bella I was communicating with, but she was just so friendly to communicate with. I referred my cousin to BHoS for her wedding coming up, and I actually hope to hire BHoS in the future for holidays or birthdays! You don't need to look any further - this is who you need to make your desserts for your event! Pictures included to show her work!

Great custom cake for my moms 80th birthday party! Reasonably priced, perfectly made to order, and…read moredelicious. Super happy with the work and looking forward to ordering again. Thank you!

Unprofessional business practices and zero customer service skills. Might've been good 4 years ago…read morebut definitely not good now. Also be careful when you give her your number, she will give it out to have others harass you.

We came to eat and enjoy their live jazz band on Saturday evenings. The food took more than 15…read moreminutes to be served in a 3/4 full restaurant. The pizza has sliced nectarines and prosciutto which go well together. The pasta sauce was rich and cheesy just how I like it. The salad dressing was on the bland side and a dash of salt definitely helped bring out the flavors. The Jazz band with Valerie was amazing and gave a solid performance tonight.

We went for lunch as a group of four, but only breakfast items were being served. The ordering…read moreprocess was confusing from the start. Two of us ordered food and began ordering drinks, but the woman at the counter told us she would take everyone's order first. After the other two ordered, we placed our drink orders. Unfortunately, one of the meals was never submitted to the kitchen. When we followed up, we were told it hadn't been paid for. We paid for it, and they prepared the meal. Overall, the experience was frustrating and disorganized. The woman taking the orders seemed overwhelmed and, unfortunately, not very competent at managing the orders. Food was just ok.