The Cake Shop

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I went to a wedding that gotta cake from this place and it was great but even more then that they also had cake pops and macaroons from this place that were delicious. read more

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Ordered a cake 1 weeks before my event. Amazing service, amazing cake. Will ordered all future cakes from the cake shop. read more

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Amanda T.

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We had a beautiful cake made for my sister's baby shower! Communication was great throughout the process and the cake turned out better than I could imagine. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how fresh and delicious the cake was! We will definitely be back for future cakes! read more

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Michelle M.

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This was my first time trying this bakery and the cake looked beautiful and the cake tasted great, loved the light frosting as it wasn't overly sweet, the vanilla cake and strawberry filling had great flavor, will buy more cakes from them in the future read more

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I have been ordering my daughter cakes here since she was 2 years old. Cakes are always done just how we request them and they always taste just right. We always receive compliments from our guests. Highly recommended. read more

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Chandra D.

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I reached out about three weeks prior to my son's first bday after finding The Cake Shop on Yelp. Miguel was responsive by email. The whole transaction was seamless. I wanted a very simple baked cake, and they delivered. I sent Pinterest pictures of my theme and color scheme, and Miguel and his team met every expectation. The chocolate dipped pretzels, the Rice Krispies, the cup cakes, and cookies were all great, too. Thank you! read more

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Kevin M.

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The Cake Shop provided a wonderful cake in short order for my son's baptism. It turned out perfectly and was a delicious cake.

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sweet mom and pop shop- delicious and beautiful cakes! I've worked with them on two separate occasions and they did not disappoint! Highly recommend for creative cakes read more

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Diana K.

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Marvelous beautiful cake for my sons 1 year old bday! Absolutely love how it turned out. Highly recommend for a special day read more

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Went to a 2 year olds bday party and they had the cutest cake and I found out it was made From here. It is a really cute cake and was so delicious. Everyone at the party (mostly adults) enjoyed the cake it was gone as quick as it was cut. Defiantly the place to go for your cakes read more

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2 years ago

Was really disappointed with the communication and overall first experience with The Cake Shop. A week ago, I submitted an inquiry on their site for a custom cake. Followed all their prompts and requests per their UI, and submitted with no word. Days later after calling to no avail earlier, I got a text message from the shop asking for all the same information already sent/submitted via their own website to a different email. Fine, I did as instructed, no follow-up for another day. Finally, after one more additional day, I get told that they're all booked up. Made no sense to either not to say that in the first place, or not respond to your own website's submission form. Lame, because their cakes are pretty from what's shown - but terrible execution in terms of customer service/communication. read more

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Nazgol A.

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Exceeded my expectations on the cake design. Was even better than the Pinterest photo I provided. This was for my sister's baby shower and everyone loved the cake design and it was also very delicious. We got chocolate and mocha read more

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My son LOVED his bulldozer cake. And I liked the reasonable price. Thank you Cake Shop! read more

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Aira D.

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I've been ordering from them since 2019 and they always always always exceed my expectations!!! Thank you so much for all your hardwork, talent, and dedication in making everyone's celebrations one of a kind!!!! read more

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Karen H.

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I ordered a cake for my daughter's fourth birthday party. She wanted a Peppa Pig themed cake. After scouring Pinterest, I found a couple of sample pictures and emailed them over to Paola and Miguel. They told me that they could make a similar design and I was just BLOWN AWAY when I saw the final product. I literally squealed in excitement when I picked it up. Not only was the cake beautiful, but it was also very tasty as well. We ordered a chocolate cake with cookies and cream filling. I just ordered a few cakes for another birthday party...I can't wait to see what they will look like! read more

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Tami C.

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Ordered my son's custom cake from here. Miguel was very responsive via email. We had multiple back and forth regarding cake design and date of pick up but he was very flexible and professional. Definitely will order from them again. I ended up ordering not just cake but also the rice Krispy treats and pretzels rods which were all so delicious and amazing!! Highly recommend! read more

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Absolutely beautiful cakes! I had my daughters 1st birthday party and ordered a Minnie Mouse theme cake and treats and they were a hot at the party! Thank you so much for your services! read more

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Kady W.

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4 years ago

Make sure you know this location is not open! They do not sell treats in store and are open for 3 hours one day a week. Not sure if this is how it is and yelp and Google never updated or if this is new. Bummer, would have liked to try them. Just wanted to make people aware to not waste their time driving to location or expect to pick up single treats. Website stuff only, large quantity only it seems. Sorry to give it one star but I wasted my drive when it says it's open and pictures suggest you can purchase items there. read more

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Cynthia C.

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What can I say about cake shop that hasn't been said before! They make your ideas become a reality! We found them on Yelp and ordered their cakes for my baby's first and second birthday! The first birthday was woodland theme and the cake was masterful! Got soooo many compliments on it! For the second birthday this year, we went with baby shark theme since she's been so obsessed and she was so delighted to see her cake. Her eyes lit up and she had the biggest smile! We seriously loved everything! Definitely will be ordering future cakes from here!! Thank you for making our girls birthday wishes come true!! read more

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We have been ordering custom cakes from here since my son was 2 yrs old! The cakes not only look good but taste good, which is important. If you email them a picture of what type of design you would like, they are great about getting back to you with a price! We now started to order my daughters birthday cakes from here, in fact her 3rd birthday cake was a big hit at her party! Must try this place if you haven't already! read more

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Arielle C.

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I reached out to the cake shop for a baby shower kinda Last minute and they were able to squeeze me in with no issues. The service was amazing! Everyone loved the cake! read more

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I needed 250 cupcakes for a company 20th anniversary and The Cake Shop came to through with flying stars. The order was for 1/2 vanilla/vanilla and 1/2 chocolate/chocolate with delivery. The ordering was simple, the owners were very communicative and delivery was on time! Best part the cupcakes not only looked awesome - complete with logo printed in company colors on fondant discs but the cakes tasted great. The buttercream icing was perfect - just the right amount and not too sweet! My staff was thrilled and I earned rave reviews. Thank you to The Cake Shop - I will keep them in my contacts for future large orders. read more

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Leanna D.

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Had them make cake pops for my grandsons birthday in the shape of the pigeon from Mo Williams story book. They were perfect. Not surgery sweet. A big hit. Would use them again. read more

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Best bakery ever!! They made this stunning Christmas cake for my function-- looks more beautiful and tastes amazing!! Everything is edible read more

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Haily S.

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All around a fabulous business!! They made both of our kids first birthday cakes and they came out absolutely amazing. The creativity, the taste... worth every penny read more

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I had ordered a cake for my son's first birthday. I had inquired about pricing online and Paola and Miguel were very prompt to reply within 24 hours. Pricing was very reasonable for their cakes and treats. We ended up ordering a Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood themed 2-tiered cake along with 2 dozen rice krispy treats and chocolate covered pretzels in the same theme. Communication was great and on the day of our event, pickup was a breeze. Our cake turned out great and was exactly what we requested. Not to mention, it not only looked great, but tasted awesome as well. Our guests enjoyed it. I will definitely be going back to them for future cake needs. read more

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Vidisha N.

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I ordered desserts and cake from here for a party. Everything was perfect! The service was great too

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Paola and Miguel have done an amazing job with the cake. The cake was so delicious and tasty our guests loved it. We ordered Neapolitan chocolate cake and it turned out to be the highlight of the party. Thank you cake shop for making our child's day special. I would highly recommend this place. read more

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Very pretty cake. We had the Oreo filling. It's a very light cake and not as sweet as some but perfect for our guest and my liking .the cake was exactly how I expected. read more

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Excellent artistic skills. I chose to provide my own toppers so they provided the cake with the Pocoyo colors and letterings. The cake served as a beautiful centerpiece AND tasted very good. They also provided cake pops & rice crispy treats which were nice for my display but too sweet to enjoy. read more

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25 W 25th Ave
Ste 6
San Mateo, CA 94403
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(650) 393-4250
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http://www.the-cake-shop.com

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What time does The Cake Shop open?

The Cake Shop opens at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does The Cake Shop close?

The Cake Shop is closed on Monday and Sunday.The Cake Shop closes at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.The Cake Shop closes at 1:00 PM on Saturday.

Mon, Sun ClosedTue-Fri 10:00 AM - 4:30 PMSat 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Payment methods

Does The Cake Shop take Bitcoin?

No, The Cake Shop does not take Bitcoin.

Does The Cake Shop take credit cards?

Yes, The Cake Shop takes credit cards.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Cake Shop have bike parking?

Yes, The Cake Shop has bike parking.

Does The Cake Shop have parking?

Yes, The Cake Shop has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is The Cake Shop wheelchair accessible?

Yes, The Cake Shop is wheelchair accessible.

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Sundays we are open for pick ups only. If you’d like a quote on a cake / dessert table please complete our order form in our website and we will get back to you. Thank you

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A must-try! The fried mochi balls were light and delicious!…read moreI also loved the black sesame dessert soup here. Bonus: excellent service! They were extremely kind and patient with the little old lady behind me in line.

Too thick! Fruits are too big to fit through straw for drinking. Boba is too firm…read more Service was a kiosk. Staff just shouts out number. Lots of customers. Hot inside. There is seating but most people are ordering to go.

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4.8(986 reviews)

Delicious and refreshing dairy free desserts! I especially like their served in glass jars to have…read moreless plastic.

I'm a huge coconut lover, and honestly, no bottled coconut drink compares to the real thing. Every…read moredrink I've tried here tastes incredibly fresh, like you're drinking straight from an actual coconut. The coconut water with strawberry is refreshing and yummy. I also accidentally ordered the coconut pudding thinking it was just coconut water, and it ended up being such a lovely surprise, especially coming from someone who usually hates pudding. The texture reminded me of fresh coconut meat mixed with coconut water, which made for a delicious combination. Everything tastes super refreshing and hydrating. I'll definitely be coming back!

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3.4(906 reviews)

1.9 mi

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The fried intestines appetizers here are the only fried intestines I've ever liked. They're crispy…read moreon the outside but soft on the inside, and extremely snackable. I love the night market decor too, especially the outdoor buildings facade. It's such a fun treat to look at the signs and the fake shops while you wait for your food.

Came here for late night dessert after having dinner at a nearby restaurant. It was a little…read morequieter in comparison to the other areas near it, being located just across the street from the parking garage. There was ample seating inside, with the tables being organized by rows (along with the tables within the same rows all being connected to each other). Service was also friendly from what I could recall. We decided to get the Super Mango, which was really good and unafraid to shy away from its mango flavor. I also recalled there being some aloe jelly inside, which made for a pleasant texture. Overall, a nice experience. I wouldn't mind returning to this place if I happen to end up in San Mateo again.

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Simply Cake

4.3(504 reviews)

1.7 mi

Locally owned & operated

Grab-and-go

I cannot rave more about this pastry shop! My friend introduced me to this bakery and it's been my…read moreto-go for all things pastries and cakes. The prices are so reasonable and the shop itself is so beautifully designed and has limited seating. Their egg tarts are amazing and one of my favs is the snowy top bun. The taro bun is aesthetically pleasing and delicious and I can't forget their pineapple buns. The cakes are so pretty and it's nice that they have an online system to take orders now. From time to time, they have promotions with their gift cards. Right now for mother's day, they have a buy $50, get $55 or $100, get $115.

Randomly stumbled on this bakery- got a pork sung roll w/ scallion and cheese (another customer got…read more6+ of this so we thought it was worth trying!), packaged thin almond cookies, purple yam roll. Would get the almond cookies and pork sung roll again and try other items! Very very busy bakery!

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Somisomi

4.3(347 reviews)

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The best warm snack! I'm not an ice cream person, but I always stop here for the taiyaki. The…read morenutella and cheddar fillings are the perfect sweet and salty combo. Crispy, fresh, and delicious every time This location is a big, popular spot, but keep in mind there are no chairs, just standing tables!

Soft serve: 4/5 Service: 3/5…read moreAmbiance: 3/5 Portion to Price: 3/5 Overall: A very good option if you want a sweet treat in the area. The extended review... Soft serve: Cookies and Cream Taiyaki - 4/5 - I'll say that it's a very tasty softserve. There are also good seasonal flavors that make an appearance throughout the year. Service: 3/5 - Standard service. Ambiance: 3/5 - There are a few bar tops but no seats inside. Portion to Price: 3/5 - Pricing is standard fare.

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Antoine's Cookie Shop

4.7(1.2k reviews)

First time trying this out, my friends told me these cookies are delicious... well they were right,…read morethe cookies were so good! This shop is small, the service was great and I liked how they also write down on their menu if they are low on cookies and how many are left. They also have a small oven where you can WARM UP YOUR COOKIE(S)! Such a great idea, highly recommend checking this place out for their cookies.

Ambiance: A small cookie shop located on one of the side…read morestreets in Downtown San Mateo. The shop has a small seating area upon walking in with mainly a counter and the cookies on display for you to pick what you would like to refer. Wait time: Practically no wait time waiting in line or for cookies after placing your order. Service: The workers were nice and greeted upon entry and were quick to put the order together. Order via worker standing behind the counter. Cookies: The 66% chocolate chip had big chunks of chocolate which the bitterness helped balance the cookie. The cookies n cream was a little sweet for me but had again pieces of Oreos inside with a nice texture. The chocolate peanut butter again had both chocolate and creamy peanut butter which didn't leave the mouth dry. The honey comb was a unique and different taste with the honeycomb providing a less common sweetness but can be overpowering. The toffee cookie had bits of toffee which again provided texture without being overly sweet. The oatmeal chocolate walnut cookie was my second favorite after the 66% dark cocoa due to the oatmeal again balancing the sweetness of the chocolate with the saltiness of the walnuts. Overall would recommend for a solid cookie with a fair price and the day olds were also extremely cheap for a better quality than you could get at other places.

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Heeretea

3.9(220 reviews)

LOCATION IS CLOSED as of 2/2/2026…read more Really enjoyed the popping chestnut topping here. Worker said place is being "rebranded."

Heeretea is located in downtown San Mateo. Parking is either street parking or there is a parking…read moregarage nearby. There is a kiosk for ordering right when you enter. The interior is modern and narrow with a good amount of seating. Not much service, as there was only one employee working on a semi-busy weekend evening. I wanted a jasmine or at least a green tea based milk tea, but they did not have one. I ended up ordering their Black Milk Tea with boba. It also came with a small cloth boba carrier, which was pretty cool. Overall, the drink tasted okay for a regular milk tea, but not exactly what I was looking for.

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4.4(201 reviews)

2.0 mi

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I stopped by on a weekday afternoon. The place was not busy. I went for 2 scoops of ice cream -…read moregansito and oreo. Both were good. I think their fruit bowls were the best. I should have went for one. Ice cream flavors were limited.

Super yummy mangonada! The flavor was perfectly balanced .. sweet, tangy, and just the right amount…read moreof chili and chamoy without being overpowering. The mango tasted fresh, and the texture was spot on with plenty of juicy fruit pieces throughout. Service was also super fast and friendly!

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Un vaso de elote y crema. Delicioso muy recomendando aquí en la área de la bahía con todo y cilantro.

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Beard Papa's

3.9(453 reviews)

The very first time I ever tried Beard Papa's, over a decade ago when the one by the Metreon in SF…read morefirst opened, I wasn't exactly blown away by the experience. Granted, my friends probably hyped it up a bit too much while we were waiting in line (I think it was already their second or third time going), but, regardless, I thought it was just okay. Fast forward all of these years later and I have to say - whether it's because my tastes have changed or because I found a flavor that I really liked, this place is so much better than I remember! With so many boba joints and dessert shops nearby, it's pretty easy to overlook Beard Papa's. Being located on the edge of downtown/3rd Ave certainly doesn't help, but, for something quick and convenient (and different), they're a decent option. While the menu may not look all that extensive, it has a fair amount to offer when you consider how you can mix and match your choice from their near dozen cream puffs/eclairs and handful of cream fillings. Add to that the occasional seasonal/featured flavors they'll have and their assortment of lava cakes and cheesecakes and there's plenty to choose from! -- ST. VALENTINE'S RASPBERRY ECLAIR - Raspberry Cream Custard-filled Eclair with White Chocolate Coating and Raspberry Frosting This was a seasonal offering (admittedly, an older one), but if they ever added this to their regular menu, I'd easily get this again. Surprisingly, this actually wasn't super sweet and I loved how well the raspberry and white chocolate flavors complemented each other. -- GREENT TEA ECLAIR WITH VANILLA CUSTARD FILLING Not nearly as good as the St Valentine's Eclair, but way better than the original Vanilla Cream Puff I had before. The frosting had a strong hit of green tea to it, and the custard was fine, but, this time, the cream puff felt a little stale/dry-ish. While I definitely enjoyed Beard Papa's cream puffs/eclairs more than I did before, I can't say I've loved everything about this location. Mainly, the service here has been a little uneven - the first time we stopped in, the guy behind the counter looked really annoyed with having to help us and seemed like he was dying for us to leave (FWIW, we walked in almost an hour before they closed). Our last visit, though, the workers were friendly and super fast, as they handed us our eclair before we could even finish paying. Even though my opinion of Beard Papa's has definitely improved, since I never really crave cream puffs/eclairs and limit my sweets to the occasional scoop(s) of ice cream or milk tea, I can't say Beard Papa's is on the verge of getting into my regular dessert rotation. However, given how much I enjoyed their St. Valentine's Raspberry Eclair, I'm definitely more open to coming back than ever before if/when should the desire come along, especially since they don't have those same long lines anymore! THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded up for now.

This Beard Papa's is located in downtown San Mateo. Parking is either street parking or there is a…read moreparking garage around the corner. Only one employee working for a semi-busy weekend evening, so it took awhile to order and get my cream puffs. I ordered a couple of their cream puffs with green tea filling in a green tea eclair shell. The cream puffs tasted a bit old like it has been sitting out for a long time. The shell tasted hard like a rock and the green tea filling tasted a a bit off compared to their other locations - it was super bitter as well.

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Urban Ritual

4.2(694 reviews)

This time we got some fruit teas and they were so good not overly sweet, and you can actually taste…read morethe tea (which I love). My friend got a fruit tea, and I tried the Toffee Matcha... omg, so thick, creamy, and just really satisfying. Service was also super sweet, the cashier guy was really friendly and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. Simple, solid, and always hits. Will definitely keep coming back

I went in on a workday after work and it wasn't busy, my wife and I shared a mango sticky rice…read moredrink, and we didn't really like it. It felt literally like rice milk and mango juice, very underwhelming. It could have been my fault for not reading the description but I assumed it would have more components to it. In a world with Molly tea and chi cha San Chen I feel like this drink does not meet expectations...