I've been coming to La Patisserie in Cupertino for years, usually when I'm already in the area…read moreshopping. There are a lot more fancy dessert shops around the Bay Area these days, but somehow I still come back for their Guava Cake. It's actually a strange craving. I don't think about this cake every week. Sometimes I completely forget about it for months, then one day something goes wrong in my brain and suddenly I NEED a guava cake. I've had this cake many times over the years and that's probably what impresses me most - it really hasn't changed much. Same fluffy cake, same very fragrant guava flavor, same bright old-school appearance. Maybe the angle of the whipped cream piping has changed a few degrees over the years, but I'll allow that process deviation. The guava flavor is the main reason I keep buying it. To me, it tastes surprisingly natural and close to real fruit. I've had plenty of guava desserts where you immediately get that artificial syrup/flavoring impression. I don't get that here. The guava is strong and fragrant, the cake itself is very light and fluffy, and the mousse and glossy guava topping give you that fruit flavor in almost every bite. This is definitely an old-school cake. It's not trying to be Lady M or some modern Instagram dessert. And that's fine. A good traditional cake is still a good cake. Usually I'm buying the whole cake to bring to someone's house, so I've watched a lot of first-timers try it over the years. Guava is guava - some people think it's on the sweet side, others love how fragrant it is. But somehow this is the one guava cake I've brought around that pretty much everybody ends up liking. And one comment I hear a lot is how natural the guava flavor tastes. It's around $70 for a whole cake now, which definitely isn't cheap. But if I'm paying that much for cake, at least give me something I can actually remember the next day. This one I can. If I'm planning to pick one up around 4 or 5 PM, I normally order earlier in the day. I've learned not to conduct unnecessary cake-inventory experiments. After all these years, La Patisserie's Guava Cake is still basically the same cake I remember. Dr. C long-term stability study: PASSED. Whipped cream piping angle may have experienced minor process drift. No CAPA required.

We've been coming here for quite a number of years. The last few visits have solidified our…read morethoughts that something has changed and we are going to look for a new bakery for special occasion celebrations. The last few burnt almond and carrot cakes we've picked up as family favorites have been very dry. Either they have been sitting in the case for an extended amount of time or previously frozen. Our last cake from 9/17/26 was a chocolate strawberry cake and it literally crumbled when I sliced into it. For a $65 cake, I would hope it would have been somewhat fresh. I'm so disappointed as this was a go to for us when we needed a cake for get together.

the cake here is a little pricey so it's definitely a cake that you would splurge every once in…read moreawhile. i love how the cake has fresh fruit in the filling and it's not too sweet. the cakes will need to be preordered because sometimes the desired date gets sold out.

Had this birthday cake made for my partner and have heard great things about Horizon Bakery. I'm…read morepersonally not a fan of most cakes, but wow, this cake was extremely delicious. Although it's on the pricier end, you get quality for that price and a wonderfully designed cake! I asked how long it took to get the cake, and my friend who picked it up said service was quick and they were in and out after letting them know what the order was. Definitely will be checking out their cakes when I'm in the Cupertino area again!

I visited Marvel Cake at 1614 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, as I have seen so many customers…read morevisit this store. Upon entering, I was really impressed with how clean and nice the decor was. The tables and chairs were really upscaled and I felt like I was visiting a fancy french style cafe. There was even a small quiet room for those who needed to do some computer work and outdoor seating. The staff was really great and knowledgeable about all the products. The display case showed all of the pastries they had available. I went to the counter and ordered a little of everything, just so that I could get a good feel for it. The only table service is they bring the order to you. I had an Apple Turnover, Ube Sesame Tart, Lemon tart, and a Mini Almond Croissant. These were house made and really fresh and excellent. They serve various coffee and espressos, If you are looking for a nice relaxing cafe with great pastries-Marvel is the way to go!

We're on the hunt for our wedding cake, so the perfect opportunity to try Marvel came up for my…read moregrandmother's 100th birthday. Sad to say, we were all very underwhelmed by the cake. It looked so pretty and we had high hopes. We took the option of adding on a fondant banner for $5 in the store and settled on berry and vanilla. Whoever was helping us was really not much help at all. I guess at least she was honest, but she didn't know what any of the cakes tasted like and if it was buttercream or whipped cream. The cake itself was dry and hard: the texture was oh so wrong. I don't know if it was old, frozen for too long, or some odd ingredients? But for $65 for a small 6", it was very disappointing. We also got the small bisou and a small napoleon. Better than the cake, but still just ok.

We have been wanting to try this spot for a while, so my husband took it to go for us, we tried…read moretheir basque cheesecake with blue berries, their matcha drink, strawberry drink, and their brown butter chocolate chip cookie, all of the items were absolutely delicious. Will definitely try again it's a cute mom and pop type of spot, and it seems they are only opened over the weekends, but you can order online ahead for pick up or they offer delivery as well FYI they don't hve all the menu items, so you will have to see what the daily offerings is when you get there!

Order was online. At first I couldn't find where I could order on the website despite there's an…read moreorder button. So I emailed them. Emily got back to me the next day to tell me the pick up time frame and location beforehand. When I agreed to that, I was able to order online. You order 3 days before hand and the pickup time was only Friday to Sunday. I hope with their store opening in early Sept, customers can buy cakes and other products with more flexibility. My primary interest was to try their brie Basque cheesecake. It was a hit at our party! The inside was so soft, like gooey cheese about to ooze out; there's a slight hint of saltiness from the brie, but the cake itself was rich, soft as silk and delish. For our party of 10, I ordered a 6" and there was plenty left. The flavor was super rich, so I would probably be a bit constrained when calculating portions. I didn't do the pick up and my friend did. She said there were no actual products on display on the shelves; there were only pictures. You pointed to the picture, and the staff would go to the back kitchen and bring you the actual item.

Delicious cake with soft, creamy perfection! The beautiful designs are a treat for the eyes and…read moretaste. A must-visit for cake lovers

From the owner: Lava Cake specializes in custom cakes. read more

It's great cake but way too expensive. I've see it increase since the 8 inch cake was $35, now it's…read more$70. It's not that good.

Came here to see how their Burnt Almond Cake compares to Peter's Bakery! This place has tons of…read moreother delicious pastries and cakes to choose from. The space feels super cozy and service was friendly. They even mentioned their Burnt Almond Cake has always been their bestseller. First bite tasted heavenly. This had more stronger almond and Italian rum flavor and I was pleasantly surprised by the sugared almond slivers coating. The custard was absolutely generous, creamy, and divine. I'd say Peter's Bakery is more traditional, but more fluffier while Sugar Butter Flour has a more modern twist and is slightly sweeter. Their version definitely has more custard, which I personally enjoy... but this may be too sweet for the older Asian parents family. I'd love to come back to try their cookies and other pastries next time. Their Burnt Almond Cake is to die for and would love to buy another one when I'm in the area. I want this to be my upcoming birthday cake!

I met Samantha during a British Show Baking Class in Sur La Table, Los Gatos, CA. I saw her baking…read moreand decorating skills and learned from her a little while she taught us how to make decadent desserts during the class. I asked if Samantha makes desserts to order and she said she does and has a small business! Lucky me and my clients because I am an Event Planner! I added Samantha's contact to the list of our dessert experts. Samantha's desserts taste homemade and decadent, they are lightly sweetened, rich in flavor and beautiful!

Samantha is simply incredible. She is a true artist and wonderful baker. She has made custom…read morecookies for two major events for us. Most recently, she baked cookies that were "rock and music" themed. I gave her minimal direction, and she absolutely nailed it. Not only are the cookie gorgeous, but they taste so good too (which is rare with custom cookies to be honest). Samantha herself is super kind, organized, and responsive. I recommend her to all my friends and family looking for custom baked goods. You won't regret ordering from her!

Holy sh** was this cake good! No hyperbole I have never had…read moreso many people comment at an event about a cake. The tiramisu cake was easily one of the best cakes I've ever had! definitely a repeat customer, it's a no brainer!

This was the first time I've ordered a custom cake from anywhere. After scouring Yelp and…read moreInstagram, I was attracted to the beautiful cakes on Emma Cakery's profile. The communication was quick and very professional. She gave me several options to choose from (budget-wise) and took all of my inspiration pictures to heart. The cake was ready exactly on time and way cuter than I had hoped for! Not only was it super adorable, it was delicious. I am not a huge fan of red velvet usually (too sweet), but my husband really loves it so that's the flavor we picked. When we cut into the cake, everyone wanted a second piece. It wasn't overly sweet and paired perfectly with the cream cheese inside. I wish that I was able to get a 2nd piece, my husband didn't even get a piece since everyone ate theirs so quickly! We can't wait to order another cake or dessert from Emma Cakery! It was also the perfect addition to our Under the Sea theme. I couldn't imagine anything more perfect.

We ordered the Fraisier cake. Usually, if a cake is too…read moresweet, the strawberry flavor gets completely drowned out; but this one was so well-balanced that you could distinctly taste both elements. Both the strawberries and the cake truly shined and the cake had just the right amount of sweetness, while the taste and aroma of the strawberries enhanced the overall richness of the cake. I doubt it would have worked nearly as well if the strawberries had been too tart or the cake overly sweet. Plus, it was so incredibly soft that even after a full dinner it went down effortlessly; it was practically addictive!

This review is specifically about the Bûche De Noël (Yule Log) cake. I have found, over the years,…read morethat most such cakes are made with mousse, which is fine but not my preference for the holidays. This one is more traditional with chocolate flavored sponge case and very light cream between the rolled cake layers. In terms of presentation, the cake is top level, and quality and taste match the presentation beautifully. I look forward to trying other offerings in the near future. Right now Le Cake is just an online order operation with random pickup location (no storefront). I picked up the cake in a church parking lot in Saratoga. The lady who makes and delivers is very nice, and you can tell she is passionate about her creations. It will be no surprise to me when she opens a brick and mortar store very soon. In the meantime, I will certainly keep ordering online and picking up in the church parking lot.

Very good!…read more Service, display, taste. The price is a little high, but I'll be back!

Great cakes. A little pricy, but the quality is there…read more Had the matcha Mont Blanc and earl grey slice. The cake was light, flavorful, and the different textures were great. There's outdoor seating, and we were able to get a seat near opening time, but this place is quite popular.