A long overdue review of Lindsay and Live Love Bake which provided this stunning and delicious…read morecake to compliment my partner's 50th Birthday Party's theme of "Woodsy yet Elegant" spread. I initially didn't contact her because her site said she was sold out for several weeks. However, in desperation, I wrote to her after many bakers in the area let me down with their non-responsiveness, leading me on with a first response, and then not replying to my questions. I literally was left within 10 days of needing a cake and was getting super worried. I was so delighted when she responded the next day saying she would see what she can do! I immediately sent her a list of 9 questions as well as a sketch of what I was hoping to see to match the feel of the event (see below). She responded and answered all my questions the next morning (she even apologized for the late response) I know other bakers probably are not used to seeing sketches, but I am a very selective designer myself and have ordered cakes for so many other occasions (never with a sketch), only to have been disappointed with their lack of understanding style, taste and presentation quality. A mid-century birthday is pretty big and I was determined to get something unique, delicious, masculine and gorgeous, and found it with Live Love Bake! To feed a small group of 22 people, I ordered a 9" single tier Yellow cake with a caramel drizzle and crushed sea salted butter toffee pecan filling, (pecans supplied by me), American buttercream frosting done smooth with gold pearls coming up from the bottom (also supplied by me due to the urgency). It was gorgeous, delicious, and just as I sketched! All I had to do was add the succulents to the top:) The next day after the party, a few friends contacted me asking for Lindsay's contact info. They loved the cake, which for Marin Foodies, is a huge compliment! I will continue to order all future special cakes from Live Love Bake and Lindsay's amazing understanding to detail as well as customer service! Lindsay-Thank you so much for your unbelievable responsiveness, amazing baking talent and fine artistry!

Lindsay made a showstopper of a cake for my son's fifth birthday, and we were so happy with her…read morework! Communicating with Lindsay and getting a quote was a very simple process through her website. She achieved exactly what I was hoping for, and did a great job packing the cake for transport and tips on how to deal with the heat during my son's summer birthday party. My son was so happy with his special chocolate pirate cake, and even has a picture of it next to his bed. Lindsay set the bar very high for birthday cakes and I'll be back to hire her again!

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Carol and Christian at Krumb Cakes to create a custom…read morecake for my spouse's 70th birthday celebration--and it exceeded every expectation. My spouse is an avid pianist, so we wanted something truly meaningful. What they delivered was nothing short of extraordinary: a stunning cake modeled after a Steinway piano, complete with intricate details from the keys to the harp to the Steinway label. It was not just a cake--it was a work of art and a perfect tribute to his passion. Beyond the visual impact, the cake itself was delicious. It served 50 guests beautifully, and everyone who saw and tasted it was genuinely in awe. People couldn't stop talking about both the craftsmanship and the flavor. Carol and Christian were also incredibly professional throughout. Krumb Cakes delivered the cake to Il Davide in San Rafael with great care and precision, ensuring everything arrived in perfect condition. I was over the moon with the entire experience--from concept to execution. If you're looking for something truly special, Krumb Cakes delivers on every level. I'll absolutely be sending referrals their way!

Thank you Christian,…read more Krumbs Cakes made the most stunning Cinderella castle cake for our 6-year-old daughter Anastasia's birthday. The intricate towers, delicate sugar flowers, little carriage, and princess details were pure fairytale magic! Inside, the marzipan princess cake filling was delicious the whole cake was moist, flavorful, and perfectly sweet. Anastasia was over the moon and kept saying it was the most beautiful cake ever! Anastasia said it was perfect every detail was impeccable. Thank you, Krumbs Cakes, for making her day so special. Highly recommend!

Amazing desserts, and custom cakes! They have been around for a long time and definitely worth the…read morevisit! Service is great! Love the atmosphere.

Great little Italian bakery - fantastic selection, friendly staff …read more.. So many excellent choices!

Sarah is extremely talented. All these cupcakes and bouCAKES are too pretty to eat. Every time I…read morepurchase these succulent cupcakes, everyone goes ooohhh-ahhhhh. Her instagram is very active, so you will find last minute shopping for any occassion. You can also pre-order, just call or email her. She can make almost anything you want, and she's super accommodating. She is all about customer service. There's also plenty of parking, so convenience is everything. 'Til next time ~ cheers and see you on Yelp (SYOY)!

We wanted to order 3 dozen peony bouquets for my mom's celebration of life, but it was very last…read moreminute when we thought to order some cupcakes from Baked Blooms. The website and store front said they were booked/sold out for that time frame. But then we got a email from Sarah saying they could squeeze us in! The cupcakes were the centerpiece of attention! Works of art and amazingly yummy! I was so excited to get back on Yelp just to share the news!

Super nice staff!…read more Redeemed my free birthday cake slice here and it was delicious as usual. Cute interior and moist sweet celebration cake and they even offered a complimentary marble cake slice which was very tasty. Location is in a plaza and next to Gott's where you can get lunch or dinner then come here for dessert!

We placed a big order (5 dozen cupcakes, cookie tray and smash cake) with SusieCakes in Marin for…read moremy daughters first birthday and had a great experience! I called to confirm the order with staff the day before pickup, and everything was all set. Order was ready and packed up at 10 a.m. (when they opened) on the day of the party. Everyone of course loved the cupcakes and cookies and left with a sufficient sugar high. :) Would definitely use SusieCakes again.

We ordered from Babaloo Bakes for my son's third birthday. He asked for "car cupcakes," and Babaloo…read moreBakes delivered. Not only did they look good, but they tasted even better! I can't wait until his fourth birthday to see what design he wants next!

We ordered custom cookies for our daughters birthday party favor bags and loved them so much we…read moredecided to use them as the table center pieces instead Babaloo bakes is incredibly talented and an absolute pleasure to work with. We'll be back for every future birthday and celebration!

I came here the same day I read a review on yelp because I have a weakness for not just pies, but…read moreespecially a chicken pot pie with an excellent rating! It's in the Red Hill Mall in San Anselmo, quaint and so charming. But went straight in to this cake and pastry spot to order the chicken pot pie. The guy mentioned he had hot ones fresh out of the oven. I thought I was getting a couple to go and my husband had already eaten lunch, but because they were fresh out of the oven we had to go with those and just sit outside and enjoy it . They were so hot still but we couldn't stop. These chicken pot pies are made from scratch and the pastry is so delicious as well. I would totally come here and get multiples to just freeze and bake at home without the fuss from scratch! I think it's the owner who was helping us - I so appreciate him letting me know about the fresh ones that we could eat right then and there. I had to also try a hand pie, which I think was blueberry and it was so good. the pastry was so flaky. It was hard to break off a small controlled piece because it's so flaky . I should've probably bought two it didn't last long. The ambience is just a storefront, but the exterior has lots of seating at the mall in a sunny, bright family friendly area and you could have your dog & walk to the baseball field. Walk through the mall-and see cats to adopt. It was just a great outing overall to revisit an area, I hadn't been to in a while . I'll definitely return here for this specific business , but maybe for some other things as well. #Marinpotpies

My go to for a turkey pot pie dinner. Fairly priced and a great attitude…read more Long may it live!

Those who know me know I'm usually skeptical of food franchises unless they are doing something…read morespecial. But after a few years in the area, I've come to associate these Bundt cakes, which come in large and mini sized, with birthdays, graduations, and celebrations. They look a little like an old fashioned Bundt cake your granny might bake, crossed with a pudding cake and something from the Safeway bakery case. Despite this, they taste surprisingly good: very moist, flavorful, and sweet. A friend brought a selection of their mini cakes: red velvet, lemon, Dubai chocolate, and raspberry to a dinner party recently, and even a group of pretty serious food lovers was pleasantly surprised and appreciative.

We've been getting cakes from NBC for years. It was our first time at this location and…read moreunfortunately last. The cake we got for my sons BD was lop sided, doughie and gross! Icing was messy Huge disappointment

Came here as a quick stop and they were having a small event going on for vendors to come and I…read morejust smelled the delicious coffee from the door! Right when I came in I just knew it was good and I got to ordering Parking is pretty open and convenient so it was easy to walk right over. I ordered on the kiosk which makes it easier and gives me more time to look at items. I kept it simple and got a strawberry lemonade which was very good and also in cute packaging. The interior of this place felt like I was in Dubai or something because of the gold and how fancy this place looks lol overall I love it and the music playing.

My new favorite go to coffee spot in Marin, especially if I am in downtown San Rafael…read more I tried two things I have never eaten before, and they both changed my world. I don't say that lightly. I'll start with Arabic light roast coffee that was a golden color and infused with cardamom. It was exactly what I was looking for that day. It tasted great, and it gave me to pick me up. I needed for the rest of the afternoon. I have never seen coffee that color. It was delightful. As for the fatayer, it is basically the Yemeni version of an empanada. I am very much a savory breakfast person, so this was a special treat. The spices were amazing, and it was cooked to perfection. This is one of the items you can see in the display case that they warm up for you on the spot. There were also many desserts and other food options. I should also note that I ordered on a large tablet display, which included several different drink, and food options. Honestly, the menu was a little bit overwhelming given the number of choices, but it also makes me think that there is so much more that I need to try next time. I needed to get some work done, so I sa myself down on the very comfortable couch, which conveniently contained a Wi-Fi password stuck to the edge of the adjacent table. It was very chill, and if I didn't have an appointment to get you I certainly could've stayed there all day. I am excited to try some other things on the menu and continue to support this local business.