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I was excited to try this place but ended up being pretty disappointing. There is street parking that is paid and not much parking here. The cake I ordered was mostly frosting. I got the double chocolate cake. It was a pretty presentation but the flavor was bland and little cake. The price was also not worth the flavor of the cake. Service was quick. Not many selections of cake during the time I went.
I can't say enough how great this place is Sonya the owner was so accommodating with my cake requests and did an amazing job it's worth the price healthy fresh ingredients. Everyone loved the tats they had seconds !
4.5 stars! The new stop for salt bread in the city! This bakery opened a new location that features a variety of baked goods including their version of sourdough salt bread. The flavors are pretty light and not too sweet with buttery bites in between. The texture was that nice mix of soft yet crispy. I only wish the middle had a bit more filling of something. Can't wait to see what flavors they come up with the future though. The store is pretty tiny and more of a pick/to go place but they are super close to Yerba Buena so you can take your goodies there to enjoy. Service was nice and straightforward.
Not what I expected, was really excited to try their cake but fell short of expectation. Got their 4" double chocolate cake for my husbands birthday and it was A LOT of cream... 1/2" of cream at top 1/2" of chocolate cake 1 1/2" of cream 1/2" of chocolate cake The cake is very pretty tho... might give one more flavor a try.
Love their cakes, banana bread, whole wheat chocolate chip cookie, & shortbread cookies. But the first time trying their dark chocolate almond macaron was a big disappointment. It was very dry and hard to eat like it had sat out for days and became stale. There were barely any chocolate filling.
Gosh third time writing this. Not surecwhat happened to the 2nd version of review. Was obsessed with finding mille. Saw pictures on yelp, had different flavors. Went their only one flavor per day. Not sure what it was, couldn't read the label. Very fragrant and fresh. Happy Doctor's day! Got a slice for my two favorite doctors. Strange packaging. Just a half paper bag. Not very protective. Was asked for extra charge for single box. Too cheap. But was offered a bigger box and bag. Nope. Got pastry puff ($7) with tiny fluffy egg and tiny bacon. It was good but had to splurge. Did you know this review is unlike the previous 2. First one was more wittier. Got a cookie , i think oat chocolate chip, very thin. Total damage $27.
A cute little cake shop next to a parking garage. The Whole Cakes name must refer to the fact that there are very few slices for sale. A little troubling for the casual afternoon snacker, but what I was fortunate enough sample was quite tasty. Double Chocolate Cake: Not sure where the "double" comes from. There's fluffy chocolate cake, whipped cream and some raspberries and strawberries. Compared to those buttercream frosting cake places, this felt very light. Guess it's perfect for when you want something sweet, but not too heavy. Though when you do want something indulgently heavy, you'll feel a little disappointed for $6. Crepe Layered Cake w/ Mixed Berry: Now this is the cake slice you need to get, if it is available. Why settle for one measly crepe when you have tons stacked on top of each other with only a thin layer of whipped cream and berry bits between. Each forkful separates off a host of little crepe bits for a texture experience unlike anything you've had before. Seriously better than the traditional cakey cakes here. Signature Green Tea Cake w/ Mango: I can see why this is their signature, it's unique and delicious. The cake is heavily infused with matcha, giving it a nice roasted umami flair. The mango floating in the whipped cream layers add an indulgently sweet contrast. No buttercream frosting regret because this flavor combo is never found at buttercream-centric cake shops.
The perfect place to get a cake if you're looking for something super light (both in weight and in flavor / sugar-taste). I was very impressed with Whole Cake's menu prior to visiting the store; unfortunately, the selection wasn't too big by the time I showed up (mid-afternoon). The cakes looked really beautiful, and the whole in the center is sure a common theme/style amongst the cakes here. Not sure if I should feel "ripped off" that I'm "missing" part of a cake if it's advertised by diameter, but they are so darn beautiful. The designs on the top of the cakes are so subtle and look so nice. Definitely picture-worthy. Very "wedding cake"-like. The service I received wasn't bad. It was my first visit, so of course I had questions, considering there weren't descriptions of what the cakes were. The apple caramel cake was a seasonal one (I think) so I decided to give that one a try since it seemed a bit unique based on the availability of cakes then. I do love fresh apple in my cakes. I'm not really a fan of caramel, but the person mentioned that the caramel is just a thin layer of caramel and it was mostly apple. It wasn't really caramel-y at all. Good for me, bummer for the husband since he loves caramel. Oh well. The one we received was mostly the super light whipped cream - more cream than actual cake. I didn't even get that thin layer of caramel, and the apple in there blended in with the cake, which tasted like a super mild spice cake. The decor was beautiful, but for $55 for an "8 inch" cake, meh. The "worth it" factor wasn't quite there for me. I am super curious of their chai, black sesame, and crepe cakes, so maybe next time... but the apple caramel one I wouldn't get again. My parents thought it was ok, and we offered to give a slice to some relatives to take home since it wasn't a cake that we'd really want the next day, and they didn't even take it home. We ended up finishing it anyways so that it doesn't go to waste.
So simple, so tasty, so light, so NOT overly sweet (but so expensive). 6" cake costs either $33 or $38. Hopefully you can use your corporate card to buy your coworker/boss a birthday cake from here. Call ahead because cakes do run out. I recommend the walnut pecan and matcha cake. The sesame one sounds good too, hope I'll get to try it soon.
I stumbled upon this place looking to sit down and have some coffee and a quick bite to satisfy my sweet craving. [The cafe/Service] This quaint little place caught my eye immediately. Has a very asian-esque feel to it and lots of gluten free options as well. The cakes looked beautiful in the display window and immediately I could tell that this was the type of place that gets large cake orders. Service was friendly. [The cake] I didn't feel that the cake was amazing especially given the price. 6.00 for one slice of strawberry vanilla cake...The slices were on the smaller side as well. The whipped cream was very tasty but the cake seemed kind of dry. I also got a hand drip coffee for about 5 dollars and this coffee was superb! It had a nice roasted flavor and the taste was bold. I really enjoyed this coffee, probably 3 times more than I enjoyed the cake. Overall, the coffee was on point, but for the price and quality of the cake, I think I would pass.
Whole Cakes is probably the reason I gained 3 pounds during my summer internship (kidding! not really!) but it's really that good. Their location in SoMa (honestly, almost on Market Street) is very convenient and their online ordering system is great. I've eaten a few different kinds of cake here over the past few months, and the mocha coffee is pretty great. I ordered a 6" cake as an end-of-summer celebration and should have opted for a larger option, since I wanted to feed 12-15 people, which was on me! The price was reasonable for great cake from a bakery in FiDi at $36. I placed my order online a week in advance and paid, and picking it up day of was no hassle! Employees were very helpful and retied the box so I could hold it properly and even included cake knives and small plates. Their cakes are very soft and not too sweet, which I like. Their black sesame cake is stellar, and I highly recommend it if you're looking for a non-traditional cake flavor. Otherwise, mocha is a great option as well.
I came by Whole Cakes as they were closing for a post-work treat and grabbed an earl grey salt bread to-go. They recommended that I heat the salt bread up for 20 second in the microwave which is what I did when I went home. Since the salt bread is sourdough, it is chewier and a bit more dense with almost a whole wheat texture compared to the other salt breads I've had in SF/Korea. I do like the texture but I wouldn't say it could compare to the fluffy pillowy texture that salt bread is known for. The citrus earl grey flavor is a bit floral and has the same kind of flavor as lavender which I like. The combo of sweet and salty is nice and while I still prefer traditional salt bread, this is a good alternative! read more
The San Francisco Bay water is a mix of fresh and salty. The world bodies of waters is a reflection of human personalities and different waves of emotions which can turnout salty in SF like the Pacific Ocean . Some can get very salty like the Strait of Hormuz. The personalities and attitudes of people can translate into the food we eat around the city of San Francisco. There are some sweet dishes and also some too salty dishes. Flavors of food can be too sweet and some soups can be too salty which make some dishes an acquired taste. The balance of sweet and sour can be found in many dishes at restaurants and shops around San Francisco. You can find sweet and sour dishes like Bún Cá , Stinky Tofu , Pad Thai , Pork Adobo, Teriyaki chicken, Sweet and Sour chicken, Ceviche and some American BBQ. There is a place which sells lots of sweets and also some salty breads in SOMA on 680 Mission street and it's called Whole Cakes. On a SOMA stroll I landed on 680 Mission street to the newest location of Whole Cakes. Inside there are lots of bake goods from organic cakes to breads that are flakey and salty like some in SF on an early Monday morning.There is lots of either sweet or sour treats and some have both salty and sweet. You will find sourdough salt bread along with the organic strawberry vanilla cake with strawberries on top. They also have citrus yogurt cheese cake along with the classic opera cake . They also got more balanced items like the brioche breakfast sandwich and the mixed berry scone. I got the sourdough salty bread and it was tasty . It tasted like a bagel with a flakey croissant texture and it reminded me of some of the Korean salty breads I had in SF. I will be back to try their shortbread and double baked matcha green black sesame for Don Juan de la Matcha. Before going inside a Whole Foods in SOMA for your next cake reconsider and walk a few blocks to Whole Cakes. Go to an Asian style "bakery" it's also "makery" of cakes also known as a "cakery"where they sell bake goods which are sweet and "savory" In the SOMA in the city of "San Francisco" on the come up and watching it "grow "and on rise again like "sourdough" at a new location on 680 Mission street which has the last name Cakes and first name is "Whole" read more
I was excited to try this place but ended up being pretty disappointing. There is street parking that is paid and not much parking here. The cake I ordered was mostly frosting. I got the double chocolate cake. It was a pretty presentation but the flavor was bland and little cake. The price was also not worth the flavor of the cake. Service was quick. Not many selections of cake during the time I went. read more
2 months ago
I can't say enough how great this place is Sonya the owner was so accommodating with my cake requests and did an amazing job it's worth the price healthy fresh ingredients. Everyone loved the tats they had seconds ! read more
3 months ago
4.5 stars! The new stop for salt bread in the city! This bakery opened a new location that features a variety of baked goods including their version of sourdough salt bread. The flavors are pretty light and not too sweet with buttery bites in between. The texture was that nice mix of soft yet crispy. I only wish the middle had a bit more filling of something. Can't wait to see what flavors they come up with the future though. The store is pretty tiny and more of a pick/to go place but they are super close to Yerba Buena so you can take your goodies there to enjoy. Service was nice and straightforward. read more
2 years ago
Not what I expected, was really excited to try their cake but fell short of expectation. Got their 4" double chocolate cake for my husbands birthday and it was A LOT of cream... 1/2" of cream at top 1/2" of chocolate cake 1 1/2" of cream 1/2" of chocolate cake The cake is very pretty tho... might give one more flavor a try. read more
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1 year ago
Love their cakes, banana bread, whole wheat chocolate chip cookie, & shortbread cookies. But the first time trying their dark chocolate almond macaron was a big disappointment. It was very dry and hard to eat like it had sat out for days and became stale. There were barely any chocolate filling. read more
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Gosh third time writing this. Not surecwhat happened to the 2nd version of review. Was obsessed with finding mille. Saw pictures on yelp, had different flavors. Went their only one flavor per day. Not sure what it was, couldn't read the label. Very fragrant and fresh. Happy Doctor's day! Got a slice for my two favorite doctors. Strange packaging. Just a half paper bag. Not very protective. Was asked for extra charge for single box. Too cheap. But was offered a bigger box and bag. Nope. Got pastry puff ($7) with tiny fluffy egg and tiny bacon. It was good but had to splurge. Did you know this review is unlike the previous 2. First one was more wittier. Got a cookie , i think oat chocolate chip, very thin. Total damage $27. read more
A cute little cake shop next to a parking garage. The Whole Cakes name must refer to the fact that there are very few slices for sale. A little troubling for the casual afternoon snacker, but what I was fortunate enough sample was quite tasty. Double Chocolate Cake: Not sure where the "double" comes from. There's fluffy chocolate cake, whipped cream and some raspberries and strawberries. Compared to those buttercream frosting cake places, this felt very light. Guess it's perfect for when you want something sweet, but not too heavy. Though when you do want something indulgently heavy, you'll feel a little disappointed for $6. Crepe Layered Cake w/ Mixed Berry: Now this is the cake slice you need to get, if it is available. Why settle for one measly crepe when you have tons stacked on top of each other with only a thin layer of whipped cream and berry bits between. Each forkful separates off a host of little crepe bits for a texture experience unlike anything you've had before. Seriously better than the traditional cakey cakes here. Signature Green Tea Cake w/ Mango: I can see why this is their signature, it's unique and delicious. The cake is heavily infused with matcha, giving it a nice roasted umami flair. The mango floating in the whipped cream layers add an indulgently sweet contrast. No buttercream frosting regret because this flavor combo is never found at buttercream-centric cake shops. read more
The perfect place to get a cake if you're looking for something super light (both in weight and in flavor / sugar-taste). I was very impressed with Whole Cake's menu prior to visiting the store; unfortunately, the selection wasn't too big by the time I showed up (mid-afternoon). The cakes looked really beautiful, and the whole in the center is sure a common theme/style amongst the cakes here. Not sure if I should feel "ripped off" that I'm "missing" part of a cake if it's advertised by diameter, but they are so darn beautiful. The designs on the top of the cakes are so subtle and look so nice. Definitely picture-worthy. Very "wedding cake"-like. The service I received wasn't bad. It was my first visit, so of course I had questions, considering there weren't descriptions of what the cakes were. The apple caramel cake was a seasonal one (I think) so I decided to give that one a try since it seemed a bit unique based on the availability of cakes then. I do love fresh apple in my cakes. I'm not really a fan of caramel, but the person mentioned that the caramel is just a thin layer of caramel and it was mostly apple. It wasn't really caramel-y at all. Good for me, bummer for the husband since he loves caramel. Oh well. The one we received was mostly the super light whipped cream - more cream than actual cake. I didn't even get that thin layer of caramel, and the apple in there blended in with the cake, which tasted like a super mild spice cake. The decor was beautiful, but for $55 for an "8 inch" cake, meh. The "worth it" factor wasn't quite there for me. I am super curious of their chai, black sesame, and crepe cakes, so maybe next time... but the apple caramel one I wouldn't get again. My parents thought it was ok, and we offered to give a slice to some relatives to take home since it wasn't a cake that we'd really want the next day, and they didn't even take it home. We ended up finishing it anyways so that it doesn't go to waste. read more
So simple, so tasty, so light, so NOT overly sweet (but so expensive). 6" cake costs either $33 or $38. Hopefully you can use your corporate card to buy your coworker/boss a birthday cake from here. Call ahead because cakes do run out. I recommend the walnut pecan and matcha cake. The sesame one sounds good too, hope I'll get to try it soon. read more
I stumbled upon this place looking to sit down and have some coffee and a quick bite to satisfy my sweet craving. [The cafe/Service] This quaint little place caught my eye immediately. Has a very asian-esque feel to it and lots of gluten free options as well. The cakes looked beautiful in the display window and immediately I could tell that this was the type of place that gets large cake orders. Service was friendly. [The cake] I didn't feel that the cake was amazing especially given the price. 6.00 for one slice of strawberry vanilla cake...The slices were on the smaller side as well. The whipped cream was very tasty but the cake seemed kind of dry. I also got a hand drip coffee for about 5 dollars and this coffee was superb! It had a nice roasted flavor and the taste was bold. I really enjoyed this coffee, probably 3 times more than I enjoyed the cake. Overall, the coffee was on point, but for the price and quality of the cake, I think I would pass. read more
Whole Cakes is probably the reason I gained 3 pounds during my summer internship (kidding! not really!) but it's really that good. Their location in SoMa (honestly, almost on Market Street) is very convenient and their online ordering system is great. I've eaten a few different kinds of cake here over the past few months, and the mocha coffee is pretty great. I ordered a 6" cake as an end-of-summer celebration and should have opted for a larger option, since I wanted to feed 12-15 people, which was on me! The price was reasonable for great cake from a bakery in FiDi at $36. I placed my order online a week in advance and paid, and picking it up day of was no hassle! Employees were very helpful and retied the box so I could hold it properly and even included cake knives and small plates. Their cakes are very soft and not too sweet, which I like. Their black sesame cake is stellar, and I highly recommend it if you're looking for a non-traditional cake flavor. Otherwise, mocha is a great option as well. read more
We ordered a birthday cake for a colleague from here, an 8" "Zesty Real Early Gray" cake and it was exceptionally good. Excellent texture, perfectly finished icing and the perfect size for our whole team. I went back a few days later and ordered a matcha latte (having seen it advertised there the first time) and that was so-so. But that teaches me a lesson for ordering a latte from a cake shop. It's a dangerous place to visit first thing in the morning - they have trays of freshly baked muffins and cupcakes cooling by the window that are hard to resist. Anyway, 5* for the cake, 3* for the drink. read more
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Service sucks! I work 2 minutes away from here and I thought it'd be nice to pick up some treats from this cute little store. I got a whole carrot apple, a slice of earl grey, and a slice of strawberry cake. All of them tasted okay but lacked a bit of flavoring. For 6 dollars a slice, I expected something dang tasty but this place definitely failed. My main concern is the service. I don't understand how an establishment can be so rude. They were almost unhappy to answer my questions about cakes that were still available. Even if I work 2 minutes away, I will not be returning. I'd rather walk to cafe Madeline for better cakes and better service. read more
Really enjoyed this Citrus Cake, unlike all the other cakes out there where the baker wants to give everyone diabetes by being super generous on sugar. This is a really refreshing cake, it's light and fluffy, just like sitting on a cloud drinking lemonade made with oranges in summer. read more
San Francisco FiDi prices shouldn't shock me anymore. I mean, I've been working this district for almost 9 years and spending $10+ for lunch is the norm. No problem there. So, you would think shelling out $5 bucks for a thin 1" slice of chocolate cake would be easy breezy, right? WRONG! I was craving a piece of decadent chocolate cake for days and remember walking by this petite little cake shop. I walked in and was pleasantly greeted by everyone. My eyes immediately zoned into the slices of chocolate cakes and I said, 1 please. After the nice cashier packs the cake in cute packaging... She says -- That'll be $5 Me says -- Excuse me? She says -- $5 Bullets of sweat start penetrating through my pores from the mere mention of $5. I pull out a ten and hand it over. INSTANTLY, I regretted not asking for the price before telling them I wanted a slice. I was in the "too late, too bad, you outta luck" stage. With my cute little box on hand, I walked back to the office to eat it. Okay, I gotta admit, the cake was pretty good. It was moist, chocolaty, light on the cream, fresh on the raspberries BUT DAMNIT, it was only 1 freakin' inch thick!!! I've never seen a 1 inch thick cake before. The only time and I mean the ONLY time it should be 1 inch thick is when you buy the entire 10" round cake and attempt to feed 15+ people with it. That's the ONLY time!!! Otherwise, the traditional cut is triangular and that's the only way a piece of cake should be sold. The slice took 7 bites to finish, that's about $0.71 per bite. My goodness. Lesson learned... ask for the price before you bite. It'll eliminate the "OMG" moment... 5 STARS for flavors and service -1 STAR due to price and 7-bite 1" thick cake slice read more
10 years ago
Delightful bakery filled with delightful treats! My colleagues and I came in after a team lunch one afternoon and salivated over all of the beautiful baked options. They have large cakes, small cakes, and slices in a variety of flavors to choose from. It was tough to decide but ultimately we all realized that we each really only wanted a few bites of something sweet so we decided to get one small cake (vs. individual slices) and dig into it together. We settled on the strawberry cake piped with a light whipped cream based frosting. The cake was perfect for what we had in mind. Not too heavy, perfectly light (only fresh berries here!). The cake was spongy and just the right amount of airy. I quite liked it. Exactly what you want in a midafternoon treat! read more
3 years ago
I was so busy yesterday but I still drove over to buy the cake for my fried birthday today! Wow, the cake is so delicious and light, the cream is fresh cream with fruits, girls really love it! Except the cake was for the wrong person, and the girls there don't appreciate my effort and don't deserve so nice cake. Other than that, perfect cake! Recommend for 2-4 ppl and perfect for birthday cake! read more
5 years ago
Ordered a chocolate cake from this place. It was perfect for 6 people. The taste was very light and you would definitely go for another serving. read more
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I was a bit skeptic after reviewing mixed reviews and seeing a bit dried fruit toppings, but I got a 6" whole Double Chocolate cake as a birthday cake anyways and I wasn't disappointed. The cake was light and the cream was lighter filled with berries. So good! If you are expecting double chocolate to be dense chocolate cake, this is not that type. But I prefer this fresh cake :) I'd definitely go again and try another one as well :) read more
Walked by this place and noticed they had crepe cake, or mille cake, which is cake made with 15-20 layers of paper-thin crepes with filling in between the very thin crepe layers. I guess I've been looking for a west coast version of the famous Lady M crepe cakes of New York but have yet to find it. I tried the one I saw in the case which was reasonably priced but it was mediocre. Although the cake slice was very fresh with delicate cream and a nice flavor, the crepe layers were doughy and not thin enough to be paper thin. That's supposed to be one of the features of crepe cake, the layers are supposed to be so thin to give it a delicate and fine texture, but in this case, the layers were not thin enough which made it too thick and doughy. There was also not enough cream filling in between the layers that added to the doughiness. To be fair, I did not try any of their other items which did look gorgeous and were very artistically appealing. The store is small with a cramped feeling and the staff was not particularly friendly, but ok. read more
Hands down my favorite place ever. A coworker introduced the earl grey peach cake to me for the first time and seriously, it was mind-blowing. The cake had a great balance of flavor, while also being very light and sophisticated. I was so impressed that I had to buy more for my family to try. If you give them a call at least 24 hours in advance, you can get a cake. I called them on a Thursday morning for a Friday afternoon pickup and it went super smoothly. I couldn't get the earl grey peach cake, but their signature green tea cake was just as divine. BUT, my favorite is still the earl grey peach. Definitely get that if it's available. read more
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