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    3.9 (247 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

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    Hazel D.

    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.

    Dark chocolate almond macaron
    mao x.

    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.

    Happy easter. Mille slice. served in paper bag.
    Helen L.

    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.

    Double Chocolate Cake
    Adam B.

    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.

    Apple caramel cake
    Rita W.

    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.

    Walnut pecan
    Dana Z.

    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.

    Emily T.

    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.

    Mocha cake 6"
    Megha T.

    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.

    Zesty Real Earl Grey cake.
    Sunil S.

    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.

    Carrot apple cake
    Cass W.

    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.

    Citrus cake
    Amy Z.

    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.

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    Love this place. Great place to get coffee, cookies and slices of cake during work hours.

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    I love their organic cakes. Very tasty and not heavy. I tried also the eggless cake and my friends liked it.

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    Ask the Community - Whole Cakes

    Is it possible to get Vegan cake? (Reservation k)

    Yelp insists that when I get these notices I have to either say I have the answer or not respond at all but I feel that the asker deserves some kind of response rather than just being ignored. At the time I ordered the cake I did not request vegan… Read more

    Are any of these cakes egg-less?

    No, all cakes have eggs.

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