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When Butter Met Sugar

5.0 (23 reviews)
ModerateDesserts, Bakeries
Closed • 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Working with Cheryl was a dream. She completely nailed our concept and is a sweetheart!! She is extremely skilled in what she does and can make your dessert dreams a reality! Our theme was marble and copper and Cheryl made us a marble and copper striped Vanilla cake with Strawberry Buttercream + Lemon Curd as well as blue French Macarons with Passionfruit Buttercream and gold stripe. Since our Wedding, everyone keeps telling us that the cake and Macarons were the best they've ever had. The cake was light and just the right amount of sweetness and so were the Macarons. Thank you Cheryl for our desserts! We loved everything you did and would absolutely recommend her (When Butter Met Sugar) who wants a custom cake to die for!

My daughter's first birthday cake. Totoro!
Teresa Y.

It has been such a joy celebrating several milestones with cakes by cheryl. Cheryl made my wedding cake 4.5 years ago. Fast forward a few years, she made my daughter's first birthday cake. We asked her to use our wedding flavors and it tasted exactly how i remembered it. So tasty, not too sweet, and cake was moist. When I requested a totoro cake, cheryl suggested several designs and the cake turned out better than the design we picked. I'll definitely order another cake for the next milestone.

Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies, Lemon Tarts in the front and Macarons in the back - so good!
Julia C.

I loved Cheryl's macarons, lemon tarts, cupcakes, and shortbread cookies! The macarons were in various pastel colors and the flavors were incredible. Her desserts are all so pretty. Also, Cheryl was very easy to work and such a lovely person. I highly recommend her for any desserts you may be in the market for!

My wedding cake
Flora W.

I was in the market for wedding cakes and my friend referred me over to Cheryl. She was very nice and I told her what I had in mind for each of the 3 tiers. She made it exactly how I wanted. Thanks for making my wedding day less worrisome.

Hello Kitty cake...topper was made out of rice crispy and it was PERFECT!!!

OMG!!!! I have made 2 different orders from When Butter Met Sugar and both times I am very satisfied w/ Cheryl's work. She did a SUPER great job on all the cakes I ordered. Both of my nieces and friends loved the 2 shopkins and hello kitty cakes. Everyone was so shocked and happy to see the cakes. No one wanted to cut the cakes because they were so cute and perfect. Cheryl is very professional, friendly, and easy to work with. She will go out of her way to make sure her clients get what they ask for. I have also tried her cookies and they are soooo good. I will totally recommend When Butter Met Sugar to all my family and friends for their next events. And for sure, I will be placing my next order w/ them.

Thank you so much Cheryl for my awesome birthday cake! You got all of my surfboard designs perfectly. Always love your guava cake, especially since it was the same as our wedding cake from you!

a three tiered wedding cake

Hiring When Butter Met Sugar for my wedding was one of the easiest decisions I made during wedding planning. Cheryl is such a sweet person and really listened to what I wanted. I showed her a few different cakes that caught my eye and she was able to merge all 3 designs seamlessly into one cake. The cake was a showpiece and complemented the theme of my wedding perfectly. We chose guava cake as one of our flavors and were super happy we did. The cake was moist, not too sweet, and had just the right amount of tang from the guava. Our guests were scavenging for extra slices of cake because it was that good! I am so glad I chose When Butter Met Sugar for our big day. I have also tried her cookies, which are amazing as well. My absolute faves are her chocolate chip cookies and her lemon shortbread sandwich cookies! Contact Cheryl now for your next event. You won't regret it!

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A Buttercup Dessert House - We will open in September

A Buttercup Dessert House

4.3(248 reviews)
2.2 km•Mission
•$$

Although they don't serve variations of buttercups, A Buttercup is one of the few dessert houses…read moreoffering Taiwanese-style treats like Bingsoo, Milk Bread Toast, and other Asian fusion creations. I'm always hunting for spots like this because I have a weakness for those over-the-top, Instagram-worthy desserts that look like diabetes in a dish. Like most places in this genre, A Buttercup is small, modern, and minimalist with limited seating. If you plan to go, aim for off-hours unless you enjoy waiting in line for sugar. The decor is cute and trendy, perfect for photos if that's part of your dessert ritual. As they say, "you eat with your eyes first," and when it comes to presentation, this place definitely gets an A+. The desserts look stunning and set high expectations. Unfortunately, that's where things started to crumble. It's like going to see your favorite artist live. You've watched the videos, memorized the songs, and paid for the experience. But instead of the electric performance you imagined, you get someone lip-syncing and barely connecting with the crowd. That was this place in dessert form. We ordered the Mango Bingsoo on our first visit, and when it arrived, we were surprised by how small the portion was. The guy next to us even looked over and said, "Whatever that is, I'm getting that next time." He shouldn't have. The Bingsoo looked great but was bland, and the "snow" was more chunky ice than soft shave. The Thai Tea Roti was also not what I expected. It came with Thai tea ice cream and sauce alongside a roti that was fried to a crunch. Interesting idea, just not the best execution. The sauce and ice cream needed a stronger Thai tea flavor to balance the crispy roti, and the flavors never quite came together. Overall, A Buttercup nails the aesthetics but misses the flavor. If you're here for the photos, you'll be happy. If you're here for the taste, you'll leave with a full camera roll and an unsatisfied sweet tooth.

We got the pandan roti, which was fantastic! The roti itself was super flaky and crispy, and I…read moreloved the combo of the roti + spoonful of ice cream with a bit of the pandan drizzle. The coconut strips were also the perfect addition. Super decadent and overall the perfect sweet treat I agree with the other reviews that portions + presentation are a bit disappointing, but it was still undeniably tasty food

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Milkbomb Ice Cream - ube & banana rocky road ice cream in ube pandesal

Milkbomb Ice Cream

4.7(927 reviews)
4.3 km•Potrero Hill
•$$

The place had a variety of flavors, especially asian flavors. The bread selection was cool too,…read morewith ube pandesal, glazed/sugar/cinnamon, concha, and brioche. Service: The owner is nice; he's operating by himself, so please be patient when a line occurs. There are no free samples to minimize line wait times, and more. Ambiance: Located in a courtyard with outdoor ordering. Ordered slightly after 6 pm on a Saturday, and quite a line developed behind me. Milkbomb sandwich $15 (5/5): Ordered with ube and hojicha in ube pandesal. This was delicious! Can choose up to 2 flavors to be put into bread of choice, and it's pressed together, then cut in half. They're pretty big, so you can share with someone. It's pricey, but I think it's worth splitting it.

I really enjoyed the sandwich. The textures work very well together, the ube flavor was delicious…read more The ice cream was very sweet but didn't feel coy like an overly sweet Boba. The service was good, and I went at night when there wasn't a long line. There are a couple of tables outside to sit. However, it does feel a bit pricey and I hear the line is super long at times. And the matcha ice cream barely tasted like matcha. There isn't much decor to speak of, it's a store front only and no interior. And the sign for "reasons we don't give samples" is funny but feels excessive. I still thoroughly enjoyed it though and will likely come again.

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Milkbomb Ice Cream - Thai tea+ube in an ube pandesal and matchavocado+ube in a glazed donut

Thai tea+ube in an ube pandesal and matchavocado+ube in a glazed donut

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Banana Rocky Road and Butter Brickle ice cream

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Dandelion Chocolate - Iced Chocolate Chai and Chocolate Milk

Dandelion Chocolate

4.4(1.9k reviews)
2.7 km•Mission
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On a recent visit, a close friend introduced me to Dandelion Chocolate for the special reasons this…read moreplace holds for them. It ended up being one of my favorite stops in the city, and I really look forward to coming back soon. It's an easy one to get to on a walk in the area. It feels like a cafe or coffee roaster, so modern and clean, but with a clear love of everything chocolate. I'm told on the weekends it gets super busy thanks to their menu of chocolate infused everything including coffees and teas. On the left to the inside is their full range of bars, which includes a placard with the location of the cacao and tasting notes. There are also free samples of everything, and the servers can help you with questions. They even have little tasting sheets for notes if you want to get serious and remember for future visits. They have a few tables and bar seating at the front, with more bar seating along the back right leading to the clean restrooms. Here you'll also find educational displays about chocolate and viewing windows to the roasting and processing rooms. Even though it was afternoon, it was so much fun to order things with caffeine just for the sheer joy of it. We had the chocolate milk, I had a chocolate infused black tea, we shared a special new bar, and were given their signature tiny cookies. Prices are reasonable for the quality, both the drinks and the bar. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, they clearly love the place as much as we do.

Dandelion has been around since '10, and they offer various bars, toffee, baked goods, and even…read moregift boxes of various collections! I ordered several Bars, Bonbons, & Butter Toffee Collection from a recently work trip while out in SF, and they were such a hit! Each box is beautifully packaged and wrapped, and you just need to pop it in to a nice gift bag with some tissue paper, and you're all set! Each gift box contains sing-original chocolate bars, NeoCocoa, sea salt caramels, and Christopher Elbow chocolates (which are macadeamia and hazelnut praline bonbons). Definitely worth checking them out if you're looking for a gift for one that has a sweet tooth! +gift boxes +beautifully packaged

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Maruwu Seicha - mango matcha latte (10/2024)

Maruwu Seicha

4.3(758 reviews)
5.1 km•Japantown, Lower Pacific Heights
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Women-owned & operated
Certified professionals

STRONGGG MATCHA!!!! Super creamy ice cream(?) and customizable, strong-flavoured matcha lattes. I…read morewanna go back and try more!!!!! Sweet workers, easy ordering process and tucked away in a corner of Japantown. Honestly a good little pick me up if you're in the area for shopping and want something a little more authentic.

One of those places where I wish I didn't leave tips upfront. Absolutely pathetic service where…read moreworkers just getting by. I came with two little kids and asked if ice cream can be split into two cups. The guy at register said "sure, we can do that". Girl with purple hair hands me full ice cream and on my question if it's half portion with annoyed face gives me another cup. On my question if I can have a spoon was short "right there" not even pointing me any direction. By the time I found plastic sticks on the counter in a busy crowd handling two little kids crying for ice cream I was ready to throw it out. What a shame, I don't expect 5 star service but simply splitting ice cream, giving me a spoon or just pay any attention to me as a customer would be enough for those tips that they asked upfront. Lesson learned, never again, although we are in this mall often.

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Maruwu Seicha - Hōjicha Latte Cheese Foam, 1/2 sweet ($6.30)

Hōjicha Latte Cheese Foam, 1/2 sweet ($6.30)

Maruwu Seicha - Matcha + Hokkaido Milk Swirl Soft Serve and Matcha Tea with Snow Top

Matcha + Hokkaido Milk Swirl Soft Serve and Matcha Tea with Snow Top

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Golden Gate Bakery - Happiness is a fresh, warm dan tat from Golden Gate bakery

Golden Gate Bakery

4.3(3.7k reviews)
6.8 km•Chinatown
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Heard about this place and I'm so glad it was open today! Usually there's only one item for sale…read moreon any given day, and the menu item for today was Moon Cake. I hadn't had a traditional one yet this year, so that was a plus for me. Normally I'm not crazy about the nut moon cakes, but this one was terrific! It was the best moon cake I've had in a while - regular lotus seed with yolk and nuts. The lady at the bakery reminded me of an "auntie" and she was super friendly! Even though today was moon cake, I took a chance and asked if she had any wife cake (Low Po Behng). Unfortunately she didn't, but we had a nice little conversation in Cantonese and it brought me back to childhood and Chinatown in L.A. back in the day. Some people might not like that it's closed (I think that's when she runs out or isn't baking that day) but that's just how it goes. It's nothing personal if someone drives a long way and it's closed. It sounds like sometimes the lines can be long (There was no line for us today - score!) but it's everyone's choice if they're willing to wait or not. It's a little place and you order through the door. To me, that just adds to the quirky adventure of it all. Next time I hope she has Low Po Behng!

This is a hidden treasure - literally! Not always open and can be random, but that's part of the…read moreallure. You'll know if it's open if the security gates have a small opening to the door. Whatever the lady makes for the day, that's the item to get and it can run out soon - then they close shop. Be prepared to pay with cash. There is a Chase and Citibank across the street. If you have a chance to meet "auntie", consider yourself special. Enjoyed our time with a little chit chat - since we were fortunate that it wasn't busy yet. I know some may be upset that it wasn't opened when they showed up - but that's kind of what makes it special - when you do get there in the right day and time. So be warned about the randomness of it all and consider yourself lucky if get a treat.

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Golden Gate Bakery - Egg tart!!

Egg tart!!

Golden Gate Bakery - Almond Cookies and Coconut Tarts.

Almond Cookies and Coconut Tarts.

Golden Gate Bakery - Long lines are guaranteed.

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When Butter Met Sugar - desserts - Updated October 2026

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