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    Eva C.

    - A M B I A N C E - The interior was clean and the place had seating area both on the inside and outside. The place is usually empty inside so when you walk in, the employee is ready to help you or answer any questions that you have. They have some really nicely decorated cakes on display that you can see from the outside (I didn't take a photo). - S E R V I C E - The employee is friendly. The Swedish Princess looked very interesting to me and the employee was able to explain to me what the layers in the cake are. - F O O D - *Swedish Princess Slice* This airy sponge cake has layers of pastry cream, raspberry jam (i think), and whipped cream with it. It is covered by a layer of marzipan so the almond flavor was pretty noticeable when I first took a bite. I thought this cake is pretty unique. - P R I C E - A slice of Swedish Princess cake was $7.45, which is I think is decent for something like this. I also shared it with a friend and half a slice was more than enough for me after getting brunch nearby.

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    Rhona G.

    March is a busy month of friends and family members' birthdays. Appreciate a bakery dedicated to cakes. The Cakery is a small cake shop on Burlingame Ave in Burlingame. Parking is on the street. No dining areas but of course, there are benches along Burlingame Ave. Sometimes it's just nice to get a sample of cake slices versus a whole cake to celebrate a birthday. We enjoyed the vegan mango tarts, marjolaine cake, and dark chocolate mouse cake. The vegan mango treats came as two pieces and were so good if you prefer a fruity sweet treat. The marjolaine cake seemed dry to our taste. While the dark chocolate mouse cake was heavenly to taste as it was so light in sponge but gave you a good sample of dark chocolate that wasn't rich but just right in texture and smoothness. Will likely return for either a whole cake to order or just get a sample of goodies.

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    Colleen C.

    I ordered these lovely cupcakes to go! I loved the taste of the cake and how soft and decadent it is. The decoration of the cupcakes are beautiful! My coworkers and I enjoyed eating them!

    Swedish Princess - 8" Round
    Stephanie O.

    I live in San Diego and ordered a small wedding cake for my friend and his wife on their wedding day, as many of our friends we went to school with couldn't be there to celebrate with them due to the pandemic. All of us were completely floored at how amazing the cake turned out that I can over look the typo in Congratulations. The cake turned out even better than I imagined as I only supplied pictures of the image I wanted to be on the cake, thinking they would just put the double happiness kanji outlined in gold icing. This cake turned out so visually stunning and the perfect touch for their special day. We also ordered a carrot cake cupcake and the happy couple were thrilled with how delicious everything turned out. Thank you The Cakery for being super communicative, top notch customer service in delivery, and helping to make this day for my friends even more special!

    Chocolate mousse cake
    Mike C.

    As Gomer Pyle would say, "Surprise surprise surprise!" That was my reaction when my coworker came to the office on the last Saturday in August when she handed me a white paper box. I brought it home and shared it with my family. When opening the white box, I learned that my birthday cake was a chocolate mousse cake (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=enTluPHdUegaEg7ZftGCcw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). I cut the cake and shared it with my family that weekend. I made the mistake of taking it out of the fridge before dinner so the cream, filling, and frosting softened a little so the cake felt more rich when we ate it after dinner. A few days later, I cut slices again for the family to share. This time, the cake was still cool as we ate it about ten minutes after I removed it from the refrigerator. I enjoyed this a lot more at this temperature and in a firmer state. Thank you for my thoughtful coworker for making a special trip from the East Bay in getting me this cake. My family and I enjoyed it but I'm not sure my primary doctor will as much.

    Gender reveal cake!
    Kearra B.

    This was my first time ordering a custom cake from The Cakery and I'm pretty satisfied! I placed my order about a week in advance. I provided photos of what I wanted the cake to look like inside and out -- my expectations were definitely met. The cake was a bit pricey considering it was small, but it was worth it. I would've given five stars, however, we agreed that the pick up time would be at 3pm, but it wasn't ready until about 4:15pm. I wasn't notified about the delay until about 2:40pm, when I was already on my way there. I do understand that things can get backed up, most especially on weekends. Overall, I'm thankful that they were able to create a nice gender reveal cake within a weeks notice! Thanks for being part of our special day!

    Coffee Crunch Cake
    Al L.

    Planning for a birthday party, Mike C. offered to bring the cake for the birthday celebrant. I was looking forward to tasting this cake, as he finds great delicious eats from his culinary adventures. He brought the cake out after dinner and it was Coffee Crunch Cake from The Cakery. First thing you notice was all the coffee crunch candy on the outside. I tried a slice and the three layers of vanilla sponge cake was moist from the light coffee syrup and layered with whipped cream. The coffee crunch candy provided a nice texture contrast with each bite, though I found the candy to be a little on the sweet side. Thanks Mike C for bringing this and letting us try another tasty coffee crunch cake for us to consider from The Cakery.

    Everything in this box was A+++
    Judy K.

    I love Princess Cake but I usually don't like marzipan on the outside of most princess cakes. The marzipan on Cakery's princess cake is more sweet and not so "almond-ny". Everything inside is light, airy and fluffy. A+++ I got 5 different slices and everyone was super yummy! Especially the lemon!

    Chocolate cupcake
    Kris H.

    Got a chocolate cupcake. Tasted dry and bland. I had tasted better ones made from a box. Not much chocolate flavor. Butter cream was also below par. Not sure I want to eat anymore after taking one bite. Not worth filling my stomach when there are so many better options around. Customer service was also not great. Didn't feel welcomed here.

    Michele H.

    Received cupcakes yesterday as a birthday gift via Uber Eats. Sadly they were just blah. Not a lot of flavor, frosting was too sweet and bland, the cake itself was dry. I've made better cupcakes from a box with more flavor and better texture. They tasted like cupcakes made several days ago :( super disappointing

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    Daniel W.

    We love this place and have been coming for their croissant sandwich combo! We love the PROMOTION where you get a free drink when you order a sandwich. Their smocked salmon and chicken salad sandwich are both very good. The staff are all super nice and friend every time we come. Highly recommend grabbing a bite if you're strolling around Burlingame downtown!

    Chocolate Truffle Cake
    Gema B.

    Staff was very nice Over the phone they were very attentive and helpful when I ordered. We got the chocolate cake very delicious with the coco and dark chocolate. Great with a glass of milk can't wait to celebrate another event to bring a delicious cake

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    Tried their chocolate cake and unfortunately it was disappointing :( it was dry and very spongey.

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    Their princess cake has multiple layer of cake, a layer of raspberry jam and a layer of fresh cream. Not too sweet. Just perfect.

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    First time at Maison Alyzée was on the evening of Thursday, October 26, 2023. Ray, Pete and I…read morewalked in shortly before 9 PM for some caffeine after our dinner event at Rise Pizzeria, just down the street. Maison Alyzée is a French fine pastry bakery café located on downtown Burlingame's main strip. Dedicated to providing customers with a Parisian escape through handcrafted elegant pastries and artisanal breads, the bake shoppe doubles as pâtisserie and boulangerie, priding itself on meticulous attention to detail. Upon entry, we were welcomed by a brightly lit and very clean venue. Ray and I were immediately drawn to the beautiful marble-topped white counter that encased a gorgeous variety of exquisite treats. The commitment to the elegance of French culture and modern creativity were evident in every luxurious pastry and cake on display. Maison Alyzée is an order-at-the-counter establishment, so we made our purchase with a friendly staff member at the register. Unfortunately, we were told that espresso drinks were no longer available that night since the staff had already begun cleaning the machines. Ok....I never understand businesses that start shutting down things before closing time. This just shows customers that team convenience of closing shop quickly takes precedence over customer experience, essentially omitting availability of items from the menu while they are still open. For this reason, I am docking a star. Luckily, they still had some cold brew available, so I ordered a Lavender Cold Brew with oat milk. Heads-up: Plant-based milks like almond and oat milk incur a $0.75 surcharge. I wish that the lavender was more like a simple syrup, so that the flavour was sweeter and less sharp. Maison Alyzée also offers a selection of breakfast, lunch, and brunch options. I definitely need to return to try one or two or a few of their ostentatious delights.

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    I was looking for the best carrot cake in the area for someone who loves carrot cake for their…read morebirthday and my search led me here! I also wanted something the kids/guests enjoyed and something different so I decided to see if I could add vanilla ice cream to the cake, and they said, "Of course! We haven't done this before but I think that would taste good." And lo and behold, it was amazing- it was a hit with the birthday boy and the guests as well. Their carrot cake is amazing (moist and not too sweet) and they helped with my crazy questions and ideas along the way. I will def go back to have them create my cakes for other occasions! I've previously come here for their ice cream and smaller desserts, which were all great. The service is friendly and quick. Very clean and some seating inside, tho we always just pick up and take items to go.

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    4.3
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    I've come to this place on many occasions and I have to say it never disappoints. Anton stands out…read morewith its Crepe cakes but the other desserts are delicious too. When you walk in, there is always someone there to greet you and inform you of the new crepe cakes available and what they have in stock. So far, I've tried the Hokkaido Milk Crepe Cake, the Matcha Crepe Cake, Tiramisu Crepe Cake, the Pistachio Crepe Cake, the matcha tart and the mango panna cotta. My favorites are the Hokkaido Milk Crepe Cake and the Pistachio Crepe Cake. All of the cakes are not too sweet and have great balance. It's so good that you don't even realize that it's done. If you're feeling adventurous, give the Panna Cotta a try. It won't disappoint! Overall, one of the best crepe cakes I've had on the West Coast.

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    Only recently came across Claire from IG because of one of the food bloggers I follow and it's safe…read moreto say that she's a winner in our book! She was definitely a drive from San Jose to San Mateo but well worth it. When you pull up to her house, it may be difficult to find parking as other customers are picking up-- I ended up waiting for 1 person to pull out of her driveway so that I could park. The street is pretty packed with cars. Can I first say what a pleasure she is in person? Claire is super sweet and she's the reason I love supporting small business. We ordered the Mocha Crunch cake. Current prices are $50 for an 8". It's cash only so be prepared. The cake itself is on the light side (not as light as Asian cakes but I wouldn't call it dense either). Unlike some other reviewers that found it dry-- I highly disagree as it was not the most moist cake I've ever tried-- But it wasn't dry either. It was right in between and good enough for us. The Mocha flavor was lightly infused in the frosting and filling. It wasn't super overpowering but it was definitely there. The crunch topping was perfect and so unique. The only other place I've tried a crunch topping is in a latte from Kamurocho in Pleasanton. They have a "Honeycomb Latte" that is amazing. We served half the cake at one gathering and we ended up bringing the leftovers to another gathering. The cake was devoured. If you haven't tried Claire's Crunch Cake's yet, do yourself a favor and support a small business and meet the sweetest woman.

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    Pork Sung roll was delicious. It had more pork sung in the roll than the one at Simply Cake and…read moreoverall tasted better, so I'd come back here for that. Taro bread was delicious. There was also a red bean/mochi bread that was interesting. I probably wouldn't get this again, but good to try. I'm curious to try the other steamed buns that are $8-9/per container of four. Portuguese egg tarts were $3.75/per which is a little expensive imo. We'll be back some day.

    Portuguese egg tarts and regular egg tarts here weren't anything special. The Portuguese ones have…read morea decent flaky crust and creamy custard, but they're missing that wow factor--kinda bland compared to the real deal. Regular HK-style ones are just okay too, nothing standout. Not cheap either (around $3 each these days?), but I guess you're paying for convenience on the Peninsula. That said, it's not bad at all, and when you're in San Bruno/Millbrae and don't feel like driving into SF Chinatown, this is one of the better local options. Not too many solid Chinese bakeries around here, so it fills the gap without being a total letdown. Best egg tarts are still at Golden Gate Bakery in SF Chinatown--no contest. Theirs have that perfect silky, jiggly custard and buttery crust that makes you want to go back immediately. Suzanne's is fine for a quick fix, but if you can make the trip, skip this and head to GG Bakery instead. Solid neighborhood spot if you're lazy like me and want something nearby, but don't expect it to blow your mind.

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    4.3
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    What a wonderful find on our SF vacation! We were staying in the area and had just finished dinner…read more We really wanted something refreshing and sweet to drink. Yelpers directed us towards this place, and I am grateful for this community for that! We liked it so much, we came back twice in two days! Our first visit, we ordered the Sesame Fans and Chestnut Dream. We also added the Mango Panna Cotta dessert. Both drinks were smooth and nutty and the dessert wasn't too sweet but still really fruity. As we were waiting, we saw all the other waffle desserts that were coming out of the kitchen. We both said we needed to come back for those desserts! On our second visit THE NEXT DAY, we ordered the Mango Sago and the Red Rose drinks. As we had just finished a very large lunch right before this, we just couldn't bring ourselves to order any of the waffle desserts! Again, our drinks were amazing and refreshing. Parking is a bit of a pain as it is strictly street parking... making a visit challenging. Interior has limited seating but at least it's bright and airy!

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