This is to me the best bakery in town. I'm from the bay area and I miss my favorite places. This place has the best Italian cream cake. Others in town don't know what they are doing. I won't mention the other bakery, but the recipe is posted inside the store. You must try the pink champagne cake. It's deeeelishous!! It's a bit expensive, but it's worth every penny. read more

Amazing GF baked goods and cute ambiance! Definitely an underrated place in the Central Valley

Okay so I just recently started going to sweet surrender for there frosted sugar cookies. They give a bit nostalgia to a sugar cookie. However having gone a hand full times now I keep asking myself if this is a $5 cookie. It's a sugar cookie with sprinkles and sugar glaze, or sometimes just glaze. The regular cookies are $2.50 so the price for a frosted cookie could be capped at about $3.75. Also if you order a dozen I was informed you pay regular price per cookie. $60 dollars for 12 sugar cookies is wild! Atleast discount the cookies for buying a dozen or more at a time. Supporting local businesses are amazing, but price gauging is not. read more

Sweet Surrender Bakery - Frosted sugar cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Bakersfield, California

My husband and I snagged a pink champagne cake from their pre-made case to enjoy as our personal wedding cake. The staff was friendly, and the bakery also includes a cute little shop. Absolutely amazing flavor! It was sweet, and almost fruity from the champagne taste. The cake was soft and moist even after multiple days in the fridge. My only complaint was how heavily the white chocolate decor on top tasted of food coloring; I'm not sure if that was avoidable though. The frosting itself wasn't overwhelming. I can't wait for our one year anniversary so we can eat the pieces in the freezer read more

Sweet Surrender Bakery - Pink Champagne Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Bought a "slice" of tiramisu recently. Price was $15.00, which is obscene, it was mostly cream, very little cake. The taste was okay but not great. Did not leave me wanting more. Another bakery in Bakersfield charges $5.00 for a slice. It's much tastier and has more cake than cream. I have noticed that Sweet Surrender's prices have increased on all their baked goods. I don't think I will go there again. Their baked goods are not worth the prices they charge. Nothing really special about them. read more

Best cake in town! If you are a lover of chocolate cake you must try the Matterhorn, absolutely delicious. Cute bakery and boutique shopping. Quick service and will wrap as gift if asked. read more

Really enjoy this bakery! It not only has yummy treats, but also cute knickknacks you can buy! What I really love is that they have delicious gluten free treats! I did a gluten free diet, and this was my go to during that time. They have a gluten free almond horn that I must say can be addicting. I really have enjoyed everything I have had from here. The Matterhorn and red velvet cake are my two favorites, but I don't think the red velvet is available in a gluten free option. Either way you won't leave this place without something delicious. read more

Sweet Surrender Bakery - Red Velvet Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This was definitely NOT a 100.00 cake. It had a huge air bubble right under the main character. I was extremely disappointed and embarrassed to have this as her birthday cake. Vons could have done a better job and it would have cost less read more

Sweet Surrender Bakery - Custom birthday cake - Bakeries Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Stopped by this cute little shop to pick up some cupcakes for my coworker. Was surprised to see that they sell gift items-was in a rush so I didn't have the chance to browse. Everyone there was so friendly and all the sweets looked delicious! read more

Sweet Surrender Bakery - Strawberry cheesecake, red velvet, matterhorn, and funfetti - Bakeries Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This is such a cute little gem to stumble upon if you get the chance to check it out. There's a gift shop within the bakery which is wonderful cause you can kill two birds with with one stone. A nice treat and a sweet momento for those you cherish. I recommend the cheesecake cupcakes. I've had the pleasure of trying the reeces peanut butter cheesecake. My sister loved the English toffee cupcake. The staff was helpful and gave excellent recommendations based on cravings and likes which I found helpful. They have a full menu from caffeinated beverages and alternate craving killers like cookies and even gluten free options. Outdoor seating is available if you'd like to enjoy your sweets on the spot. read more

Bakery + boutique German chocolate slice/whole cake is my favorite! The service is fast- the staff is attentive. They have a parking lot in front of the store. There's outdoor seating- tables/gated. read more

Sweet Surrender Bakery - $7.50 German Chocolate - Bakeries Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Wonderful, I bought a cake for a friend last minute. I didn't expect too much I really just wanted to make my friend happy that she was remembered. But, the cake was so delicious and beautiful, they even wrapped the box with ribbons. We were from out of town, but I would go back there every time I'm in town if I can. read more

Sweet Surrender is more than a bakery. I don't even know where to start in talking about this marvelous place. It has wonderful things to eat, but it's also great to gift these things as well. I'm always so happy to receive a sweet treat from SS. Anytime I am celebrating a birthday and learn the cake is from SS, I am instantly happy. Treat yourself to a fun treat and great place to shop. If you ever need a unique gift, you will find it at SS. It's a great place to meet a friend to chat and snack. read more

Best Cookies, Cakes and many other items! Gifts! Please call ahead for your orders! Always happy with all they make. Lots of people working hard. Go shopping beautiful items to shop for! read more

I live in Colorado and have been gluten-free for 5+ years. Best gluten-free cookies I've EVER eaten. If it would have passed as a regular cookie before I went GF, I would've said it was a top notch cookie period. My lord! They need to franchise and take this to Colorado. They should try their hands with mastering a gluten-free cinnamon roll, too ... I have yet to find a GF cinnamon roll that could pass for a Cinnabon or other elite cinnamon roll. I have a feeling Sweet Surrender could pull it off. And I didn't find this in LA or Malibu ... I got it in Bakersfield of all places!! Amazing!!! read more

So, we asked in advance for a cake to be decorated. We even told the very sweet staff to decorate it very nicely. We didn't pick up the cake so we had no idea how it looked like. This is not my first time ordering birthday cakes and they were always wonderfully made. This time, I was extremely disappointed because the birthday party was too soon to even complain about the cake. I have to say, they lost a customer. read more

Sweet Surrender Bakery - Birthday cake. - Bakeries Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Billionaire bar is the right amount of sweetness. Customer service is helpful, wide variety of other items. read more

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Not for me. I bought 3 cupcakes that's looks good but it taste nasty especially the icing or the so call cream. Chocolate got my 3 stars it's ok. The lemon cake was ok moist but the cream no lemon taste at all. The vanilla 1 I didn't taste it I gave up. I have had better cakes too bad Hansen Cakes are not near. I gotta find me a good bakery in Bakersfield now that I live in this area. This place is not it read more

Sweet Surrender Bakery - Costly cupcakes never mind - Bakeries Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Excellent bakery! Have never been disappointed. The shop also has many home decor type things and great greeting cards.

In love with these cupcakes! I live in LA but but them whenever I go to Bakersfield Texture is soft, taste is sweet, but not overly sweet. I wish they had locations in LA. read more

Sweet Surrender Bakery - Pink champagne cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Boom.com Boom.com Boom.com Boom.com Live their little shop always foodies and little trinkets to be found. I always spend way too much $$$$ there!!! Kind of hidden but worth it! Always plenty of options for last minute needs:) read more

Everything they make is fantastic but the goodie trays are epic! They have many different sweet treats but my favorite of all time is the German chocolate cake. Better than homemade. read more

Hits the spot every damn time I love this place so much I have no words perfect cake,icing, cookies, AND THEIR CHEESECAKE oh my gosh. All of their goodies have me in a chokehold I love everything read more

These are the best cupcakes I've ever had! They are way better than dots or sprinkles in LA. They are super moist and the flavors are excellent. My favorite is the strawberry shortcake and it tastes just like the old school ice cream bar. My hubby bought me some for my birthday in December of last year and that was the first time I had them. Since then I've got my coworkers hooked and they demand I bring them for every potluck. Red velvet, and pink champagne are also favorites. The flavor is not too overwhelmingly sweet, and they melt in your mouth. These are perfection. read more

Don't let life pass you by without enjoying a slice of Sweet Surrender's famous Matterhorn cake. A staple at every holiday table even though we reside in Florida and have to overnight it before the relatives arrive. If we miss the cake, we miss the holiday! Mitch H. Bradenton, FL read more

This is a cute bakery that has a nice gift shop. If you're in the area, it's fine to visit. However, I wouldn't go out of your way to go here just because you want to try the Matterhorn chocolate cake or the white chocolate lemon cake (Giada and Oprah love these). We made a trek here just to try them and they were okay but not great. Prices were reasonable. It's probably the best bakery in Bakersfield but when I compare it to other places I've been to it's just average. Good customer service. read more

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How can I begin to describe this gem of a place called sweet surrender .. this is a place where the heart, mind and soul come together .. this is a place where everything makes sense.. from the delicious tres leches cake, to the outstanding tiramisu, to the myriad of specialty cupcakes, to the cute little mugs and tea sets .. it allllllll makes perfect sense.. I mean I could go on and on about these sweet baked masterpieces infused with creativity to satisfy every dessert craving there is.. ahhhhh it's a work of art.. it is perfection .. read more

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The best food. Loved it. They cater to all ur needs. Great and multiple flavors. Loved everything from there. read more

Great place to get cookies/ cakes and the service is always good. Staff always friendly

One word Matterhorn. If you've never bitten into Sweet Surender's Matterhorn cupcake well my friend, you're just not living. Let me explain, it is chocolate without being chocolatey, it's rich without being overly rich, it's moist with and airy frosting that has me plagued because I just don't know what it is but I do know that I love it. It is my one must have every year on my birthday and my sneaky treat when I'm buying cupcakes for other Birthdays lol. When I switch to a mostly gluten free diet, I was happy to find out they offered my favorite in gluten free. However, I was shocked to find out how freaking good this version of the Matterhorn also is! The texture is nearly identical and the flavor is spot on so all the gluten free girlies please enjoy also. I've never had a bad experience the staff is friendly and I love the added touches of the packaging. Makes it perfect to gift some cupcakes. In the shop you'll find all sorts of decor, clothing, and gifts. read more

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Quick Summary One of the more popular bakeries at Bakersfield. Great selection, but I do prefer Smith's more, as Sweet Surrender is too sweet for my taste Food- 4 stars I've tried the Matahorn cake and cupcake (made popular by the Food Network). It's good, but I found it overwhelmingly sweet. It's great for a bite or 2, but you feel like you've been hit by a train when that sugar high goes away Service- 5 stars Staff members are very friendly and attentive. Very accommodating on food recommendations Value- 3 stars You're paying a premium when you come to Sweet Surrender because of the brand. Bottom Line It's a bakery that's a well-oiled machine and I respect that. However, I feel that it's overrated because of how overwhelmingly sweet their products are. read more

Very, Very, Very Disappointed in Sweet surrender They do Not Stand By Their Products. Bought DIG Treats & They had "Mold within Two Days". Stephanie let me know: No Return or Exchange was told I should have put in Refrigerator-*Not Noted On Sale Stand or on Label* Also, White on White Cupcake was Raw in center. Better Cus timer Service - Would Be Nice Sweet surrender! L. read more

Sweet Surrender Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Bakersfield, California

You're gonna think I'm crazy, but I've eaten so many different sweets from Sweet Surrender now, but I've never been to the physical location. When my older son was younger and attended OJ Actis down the street from this place, I passed this building everyday and still never visited this place. It's funny because I've only tried it from reps bringing it to the office or from friends bringing me goodies. From everything that I have tried here and believe me I've tried all sorts of different items and flavors here, I couldn't tell you what my favorite item was because a lot of the flavors can't be compared to the other item. If you have a sweet tooth like me then you'd understand what I mean. So many different items to choose from and I hear that tons of celebrities visit this place because of the deliciousness that comes out of their oven. I even heard that Oprah and Giada loved the cakes made inside this place, so you know they make goodness in their kitchen. Sugar is definitely one of the most addicting addictions and if you're looking for your sugar rush, it's definitely waiting for you inside of Sweet Surrender. read more

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I think this quote between my mom and sister sums up what anyone needs to know: Sis: "It's so good I'm eating the crumbs off the dirty table!" Mom: "And the table isn't even dirty!" Overall: Clean, DELICIOUS CAKE, fun little gift items too and very nice service team. read more

They have amazing macarons and mini cheesecakes... and they have the best "bars" too... the lemon and key lime (which is seasonal) are my favorite. The gift shop inside is filled with fun and interesting items... and the employees are always kind and helpful. Love this place! read more

Love the presentation and the taste delicious! Firis time I tried a piece of cake, then I got the entire for my bday! read more

Sweet Surrender Bakery - Chocolate cake - Bakeries Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Lots of Sweets and a Boutique. We've been coming to this somewhat obscure shop since they opened, and they continue to create delicious and unique pastries. No public restrooms available. No more indoor seating. A few uncomfortable chairs, and tables with awnings allowed us to sample our treats outside, on a beautiful, March weekend. read more

Amazing customer service, friendly people and adorable sweets and gifts! I love the home decor they carry and know they will always have the best gift options! read more

Sweet Surrender Bakery - Perfect first cake smash! - Bakeries Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Sweet Surrender has delicious sweet items, but be forewarned, the prices are so extreme as to be nearly obscene. I think they should consider having financing available. Better bring several hundred dollar bills, especially if you plan on purchasing items for your office. They have a lot of creative tasty options. I will not be returning as they have transitioned from a delicacy store, to a COVID regulation enforcement entity. For example, they have a large 2'x3' standing sign 10' from the door with fluorescent writing warning you that face masks are required. Then on the front door another large sign in bold type "STOP, DO NOT ENTER WITHOUT FACE MASK". read more

Love the aesthetic and ambiance of Sweet Surrender! It's very cute. The cupcakes are my go-to's and I've also tried one of the drinks. The price is a bit high, especially for the cakes. I'd like to see more options for cake decorating and for a more reasonable price. Overall, I enjoy coming to this bakery and looking around for my next treat! read more