This review is for their seasonal strawberry whip cake. We order Susie cakes for all of our special occasions. Some of their frosting/cakes can be quite sweet, but they hit it out of the park with their strawberry whip cake! The cake is filled with soft whipped cream between every layer from top to bottom. There's also chunks of strawberry and the cake itself is soft, airy, and moist. It doesn't look the most aesthetic, but it's my favorite by far! Well done! read more

SusieCakes - Summer Strawberry Whip Cake 11/10 - Desserts Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

The Baseline: For cakes and cupcakes the base line is flavor, moistness of the cake, and quality of the icing. SusieCakes hits the marks for the baseline. September 16, 2025 review: Food: I got a dozen cupcakes with my favorite flavors (peanut butter and coffee) and the seasonal pumpkin spice. All were moist and flavorful matching the flavor stated. Great cupcakes. Service: Great and fast service today. Ambiance: Bakery was super clean and well organized. Made me feel comfortable to be there. read more

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TL;DR - tried a slice of their multilayered chocolate cake and 4 cupcakes. They were all perfect and not overbearingly sweet. The sweetness of the cupcakes and cakes from SusieCakes is PERFECT. Just the way I like them! In fact, I love them enough to finish the frosting on the cake and cupcakes lol. They have a wide variety of options here. We got a slice of their multilayered chocolate cake and 4 cupcakes. They were all fantastic and I really wish I got more. My family loved each one as well and only had good things to say The service was quick and friendly too. We typically are wary of bakeries because there is always a chance they make things way to sweet--but the ones here are wonderfully balanced. I'm coming back again! read more

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You are greeted immediately after you walk into this Susie Cakes. They have the manpower to help you and if there's a line it goes quickly. Friendly, helpful and fast service. Presentation of the cakes, cookies, cupcakes and mini cupcakes is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. One of my favorite locations to go to buy dessert. read more

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I can't believe it's taking me this long to write a review for Susie Cakes. I have been a proud loyal customer for over eight years now. I've always enjoyed everything from cupcakes, cookies, mini cupcakes, and their signature flavors. That start with how great this place smells the moment you walk in the door. The staff are super friendly and always ready to help out and I am so in love with all the seasonal flavors that continue to make their way back each year I have officially adopted the red velvet cake into my holiday celebrations. I order one for every holiday including Christmas. The Red Velvet is like no other. It has its own unique flavor and cannot be compared to any other flavor over the years, I have shared that only the cakes I've ordered, but this location and each person has always adopted SusieCakes into their lives. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! read more

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It is our 3-4th time coming here and my kids love the red velvet cake. I usually get different flavored cup cakes but I don't really care for them, they feel a little too sugary for my liking but the red velvet cake is just perfect! This is the only place where I will buy any red velvet cake from. Service is always friendly and welcoming. Will keep coming back read more

SusieCakes - Desserts Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I went to pick up some goodies on Halloween from my local Susie Cakes and I was in for a delight. It turns out it was the last day they had their salted caramel cupcakes and the wonderful person helping me out highly recommended them. So naturally, I decided to be a little spontaneous and go for it by getting those instead. Boy am I glad did, they were a huge hit and a fresh surprise for me too! The only downside is they weent so quickly I forgot to take pictures before that happened, haha. The experience was lovely as always, and I even picked up a slice of my favorite carrot cake, which was so delicious! read more

SusieCakes - Carrot Cake Slice - Desserts Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Had to stop by Susie's Cakes for my birthday this week after a few years away! Safe to say their quality hasn't changed a bit. The classic Celebration Cake and Carrot Cake are still absolute perfection, the Summer Strawberry Whip Cake is ridiculously fresh and sweet, and the Key Lime Pie gets a hard 10/10 (perfectly tangy!). So glad some things never change! read more

One of my favorite places for a good slice of cake. I usually get the marble or old fashioned chocolate. Delicious, moist, and consistent every time. It seems a little pricey for around $8-9 per slice, but the slice is so big that it's worth it. It's really like 2 slices so it's a good deal. Their buttercream is on the sweet side but I like my dessert sweet. The slice is usually chilled and I think they tell you to enjoy it at room temp, but I think it's great cold too. This location in Manhattan village is great because you can take your cake and go enjoy it by the fountains. They have a couple tables in their little patio area as well. Looking forward to trying more of their items but it's hard to pass on their cakes. Whole cake prices are pretty reasonable as well. Hope you try it out and enjoy! read more

Nice small little bakery tucked away in the Manhattan village mall. It would be easy to miss if you didn't it was there! And what a bummer it would be if you passed this place by regularly and never stopped by to try it. Potentially the best baked goods you'll ever have. Their cakes are moist and bursting with sweetness. Their cupcakes are the perfect treat to end a meal. And we haven't even started to talk about the friendly staff that are more than happy to walk you through the menu... Give it a try if you haven't already...you won't regret it!!! read more

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I have ordered cakes, cupcakes, and cookie cakes from SusieCakes more times than I can count! It's my go-to bakery for any special event because their products are always high-quality and delicious. read more

SusieCakes - Cookie cake - Desserts Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Susie Cakes is back (in my opinion) For a while it seemed like something had changed with them, but I visited on Mother's Day to treat myself and everything tasted just as it did before. Service is always wonderful...literally always. Carrot cake is never a miss...neither is the red velvet. But the snickerdoodle (chefs kiss) Lovely little spot to satisfy your sweet tooth on any day. read more

SusieCakes - Desserts Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Delicious cupcakes! Ordered for my daughters 18th bday and they were absolutely fantastic! Rich but not too heavy icing, and delicious light fluffy cake. The flavors were natural and not overpowering. Just right! I will definitely be ordering here again! read more

This spot is solid. I have had a cupcake or two from them and they were good. My wife bought my cake for my 50th birthday and it was a hit at the party. Nothing special, just chocolate but it was moist and not overly expensive. read more

SusieCakes - Desserts Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I ate my cupcake so fast I forgot to take a picture. I had the strawberry lemonade cupcake and it was soft and moist and the strawberry's weren't soggy or too dry. The frosting was tart and gave a good balance to it not being too sweet. Everyone in the store was very helpful and knowledgeable. The customer service was impeccable and they also made sure to tell me to enjoy it best at room temperature which was very helpful since I tend to put of habit put cupcakes in the fridge read more

I was hungry for sweets and thought I'd try this place out. I was particularly interested in the carrot cake but though it's good, it's not my favorite carrot cake . However, the key lime pie & snickerdoodle cookies are delicious! Great customer service and parking is free. If you need a slice or a whole cake they have a nice selection. No pies. The set up is designed to get what you need and go, not sit down inside. I'll be back! read more

SusieCakes - Desserts Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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had another sweet tooth craving. what a shocker LOL picked up some cupcakes on a saturday evening service was great and welcoming. clean store. cupcakes always taste consistent! moist cake with yummy frosting. def hit the craving :) located in the mb village, parking can be hard to find on the wknds, esp in the evenings. but plenty of parking on the top levels of the parking structures read more

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You can never go wrong with SusieCakes! As a self-proclaimed sweetaholic, I absolutely love their treats. SusieCakes just nails it every time. I usually grab a few cupcakes and sometimes a random treat like a brownie, pudding, or whatever else they have available that day. The only thing they're missing is coffee, haha! Their cupcakes are always moist and delicious! My favorites have to be the chocolate and red velvet; so good! The mini cupcakes are perfect for a quick sweet fix. The staff is always so nice and welcoming; I'm always greeted with a smile and a friendly hello, which makes me want to buy even more, haha. I've also bought cakes from them a few times; not custom ones, but their pre-made cakes. The confetti cake and red velvet are both amazing. Their custom cakes always look incredible, and you can see them lined up for pick-up in the glass display. There's plenty of parking, and they even have a designated "grab & go" spot right in front of the store for convenience. read more

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Good cakes and cupcakes ... very pricey though and gotta say the customer service is not necessarily the best (we had ordered ahead of time and they hadn't even started on it when we came to pick it up). UPDATE: The business manager replied to my review which indicates they take customer satisfaction seriously, which is very much appreciated! Upped a star in my review as a result. read more

Always my favorite place for delicious cakes, cupcakes and cookie treats. Ordered the seasonal pineapple upside down cupcake with chunks of pineapple, and peanut butter and jelly - yummy! Located in Manhattan Village plaza with plenty of parking. Staff were friendly and expedient. read more

Everytime I am around the corner I see this place and have always wanted to try bc it's always so busy. Well I'm so glad today was the day! The workers were so helpful and nice! I had so many questions about ingredients since I'm allergic to a few & they knew everything about anything. Everything I had ordered was 10/10. Can't wait to come back again & thank you to the crew working tonight :) read more

Had to stop by when we were in the area! Some of the best service I have ever experienced, everyone was super friendly and they let us take our time to have a look around! I got the birthday cupcake and loveddddd, simple yet delicious. Can't wait to come back and try other options! Even though we just got cupcakes, they had the cutest cakes in there! Will definitely keep them in mind next time. Also just wanted to point out how well packed my cupcake was, beyond impressed with all the small details! read more

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I've been coming to SusieCakes for years, and they never disappoint! Their cupcakes are absolutely delicious, and the huge chocolate chip cookies are a treat. The customer service is always kind, prompt, and seamless--this location was no exception (no surprise there). One of my favorite things about SusieCakes is their cool sparkler candles; they make celebrating birthdays so fun and special, especially since most places don't offer something so unique. I also have to mention the moistness of their cakes and how perfect the frosting is. I'm not usually a frosting person, but SusieCakes has completely changed the game for me. If you haven't tried them yet, you're missing out! read more

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Very welcoming staff. Quick service. Delicious Options. Plenty of parking available too. Tried the marble cake slice today. The cake had the right amount of richness. read more

Susie cakes is my favorite place!!! Walking in feels like walking into a bakery wonderland...it always smells so sweet and everyone is so welcoming! The cupcakes are little bit pricey BUT I think they're 100% with it! My favorite is red velvet but I love the mocha and lemon and the seasonal flavors too! They're all amazing and never too sweet. Every time I bring these cupcakes to an event they're the 1st thing gone and everyone raves over them! Incredible sweets when you have a sweet tooth or just need a little boost to your day! read more

Updated Review: Susie Cakes continues to be a place I visit when I want celebration cupcakes. I routinely visit for New Year's Eve, Super Bowl, and Halloween. Recently, I experienced a problem with the inscription on my NYE cupcakes. However I was able to contact the bakery and they rectified the issue. My favorite remains to be the chocolate cupcake with vanilla frosting. read more

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There's little to no disappointment when it comes to Susie Cakes. I mean who doesn't enjoy two slices of cake during a work lunch? I stopped by Susie Cakes with a colleague on a weekend at around noon. The bakery was empty except for two servers who were polite. I ordered two slices of cake: coconut and berry. The coconut cake was delicious! Honestly, I didn't think I would like it as much as I did. The berry cake was good but not as a delightful as the coconut. I think I prefer the Whole Foods berry cake!?! The berry cake from Susie's has an underlying liquor profile that leaves me a bit confused. Maybe their vanilla extract is higher quality which leads to the liquor flavor? It's not bad just unexpected. The bakery is situated in a lovey Spanish-colonial plaza with a waterfall and seats. It's a delightful spot. Highly recommend stopping by Susie's to share a slice of cake with someone. Remember to bring your own water, milk, or coffee! read more

There aren't many gluten free cupcakes out there but SusieCakes has one of the best flourless cupcakes out there! I'm addicted to the icing. However last year, I had purchased customized cupcakes with hand drawn zodiac signs for guests to a bridal shower. They did so well and it was a huge hit! After that, I've become a regular. Imara helped me out today and convinced me to get the membership after super friendly service. Love this spot! read more

The desserts are awesome. Try one or try them all. Susie Cakes is the best for ordering a cake or dessert for a dinner party or special occasion. They make the best cakes and the cakes are fantastic! The concept behind Susie Cakes is amazing! The shop is always clean and immaculate. read more

Of course I already had a review here lol but they deserve an update AND another star I've been coming here since I discovered Susie Cake's over nine years ago and I somehow have developed a cupcake addiction (who knew lol) Vanilla is still my favorite and the chocolate chip cookies Cinnamon cookies are also amazing and during the fall they sometimes have a maple gingerbread or something like that and it's soooo good. I'm really here to praise this custom cake a girlfriend had made for me IT WAS BEAUTIFUL. Perfect. Exactly like the pictures she provided. She said the process was easy and service was great. And of course it also tasted amazing! Pro tip: Sign up for rewards! Free slice of cake on your bday! My reco: Celebration cake read more

SusieCakes - Desserts Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Almost 6 dollars for a cupcake that only tasted like butter instead of caramel.....and weird corner location with awkward parking....there should be some separate spots for quick running in and out. The paper bag is off too bc half the frosting was on that instead of the actual cupcake read more

I placed an order for a smash cake to be picked up the next day (they require a 24 hour notice). I knew I wanted very specific sprinkles and for it to be only on the sides but not on the top so I called them directly to make my request. I had some inspo pics which they told me I could email to them. They assured me that it could be done! Yay! I came to pick up my cake right when they opened. And I couldn't resist also getting a slice of carrot cake! The carrot cake was very delicious even though it has some ingredients that I don't love (pecans and raisins), but it all worked very well together. It was moist enough and the cake wasn't too sweet. Def can't wait to come back for more! The smash cake came out exactly how I wanted it! Birthday funfetti cake with white buttercream. The sprinkles were perfect! You can actually feed a good amount of people surprisingly, but mostly because the buttercream was VERY sweet so no need to give each person a big slice. The customer service was excellent and I can't wait to frequent Susies again for all my celebratory events! read more

SusieCakes - Custom smash cake - Desserts Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

such sweet employees!! i believe the woman who helped us name is brandy. she was incredibly kind to my family and i as we came in for cupcakes on my birthday and allowed us to try the cake as it was our first time there. another employee who's name i didn't catch, overheard my daughter mentioning we had to bring our dog stella to try one of their treats next time, and she offered my daughter a few to take home for stella!! such a great ending to my birthday outing. such a fun and great experience. we ate at a table outside near really pretty flowers and greenery. can't wait to go back! read more

I went in for a chocolate cupcake and walked out with a red velvet cake and chocolate expresso cupcake OMG THE LADIES THERE WERE AMAZING AND CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS ON POINT ABOVE AND BEYOND !! Homemade goodies here in my belly now lol ready to tackle my day now =) I went in 10:50am Sunday November 23rd 2025. Thanks guys !! read more

SusieCakes - Desserts Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Super cute location for cakes, cookies and cupcakes! My friend tried the carrot cake and the blueberry option and loved it! read more

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Delicious custom lemon cake for my wife on her birthday was excellent! And staff was very helpful and friendly. Cake was a crowd pleaser. Expensive but delicious read more

Cupcakes are good a bit expensive but for a yearly treat go for it. Don't think I'd orer a cake probably hundred $$

Walked in to look at cakes to order. Victoria greeted me with a warm and big smile. She was so nice to let me sample a few flavors to pick out the perfect cake for my event. I would highly recommend this place, the service is outstanding and the cake is delicious too! Parking is easy. read more

I ordered a cupcake, a slice of carrot cake, and a slice of berry cake. Got home and discovered chocolate instead of carrot. Berry cake was very mushy; I assume the fruit started to weep. Very disappointed on our first visit, maybe our last. read more

I ordered 2 cupcakes to go and it took 15 minutes to receive. Finally when I got home and opened the box, they had placed one of the cupcakes upside down. Disappointed in the service :( read more

SusieCakes - Desserts Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California