"Charlie is such a gem! Absolutely delicious cheesecakes, cannot wait to share these with our friends! Charlie is so kind and cheerful, I'm happy to support a business like his!"
"The Best Cupcakes you will ever taste!! Love this place!! Thank you for the incredible and professional customer service!"
"I had high hopes when coming, as I saw this bakery on my Instagram reels. I was met with a line and a bakery that only allows one group at a time. It took awhile until it was my turn, so be prepared to wait. The man that got our items was quite nice. We got the sweet potato, carrot cake, and peach cobbler cheesecake. For the cheesecake, eat it asap or keep it refrigerated, because it WILL melt! We ate our stuff a few hours after purchasing, so it may have affected the original taste but here is what we thought.Note : most of us have a "traditional" Asian palate The carrot cake and sweet potato cake were quite nice, but the sweet potato cake didn't taste like much. The two had quite a lot of frosting which were a little too sweet for us, but the layers of cake were thick which made up for it. The peach cobbler cheesecake was good, and the topping was perfectly seasoned and sweet. The cheesecake crust was also made very nicely.Unfortunately, (with our Asian palates) it was too sweet for us. So if you prefer desserts on the lighter side, I wouldn't recommend. Otherwise, it was a great stop for a reasonable price."
"We ordered cupcakes for my kids' birthday party. The whole process was completed via email, quick and straight forward. The cupcakes came out as expected. The frosting to cake ratio was a bit more than I remembered but didn't stop anyone from consuming it all. Overall it's a good go to if you need some decent cupcakes last minute."
"After running by this place for months I came to see that this was thee Oakland cupcake jam! I went inside to get my girlfriend her favorite cupcake (red velvet) and was greeted with kindness, cheerfully educated on my options and overall left with a mini cupcake too. :) Sad that their jack London location closed but just Drive another 15 minutes and do yourself a favor to support this local gem! Cant wait to try the vegan options!"
"Maybe located in an interesting area but this shop does NOT miss. This has been my go to place for the past few years to pick up cupcakes, grocery store ones weren't hitting anymore.Customer service is GREAT.Everyone here is very nice. Including the owner(?). I have been here many times and never felt received a hint of attitude or uneasiness. They are welcoming and open to explaining the flavors available. However, I don't understand the tip system for putting the cupcakes in a box but that's not important here.Everyone loves the variety of flavors and quality of cupcakes!Tiramisu, NY cheesecake, carrot, etc. This place has so many different kinds that I can't help but purchase at least a dozen, two if there are flavors that pique my interest.The frosting is delicious, the cupcakes aren't stale or too moist, the perfect amount to hold shape and the frosting on top. They also sell cake pops, banana pudding(?), and slices of cake. They may do custom orders but I feel I have a great experience perusing the different options on display that I don't need to place an order ahead of time.Overall, love this place. Will be my main cupcake shop indefinitely."
"Overpriced insanity I ordered an everything bagel with bacon and cream cheese. I was charged $1 to toast the bagel (which was the start of the insanity.) I was handed a cold bagel barely toasted (it was barely warm) and ONE SINGLE piece of bacon. I paid $9.45 for absolute nonsense and I'm furious. I won't ever be back."
Jonathan G.
Jan 12, 2025
It's always a joy to visit Charlie's Cheesecake Works! This weekend I got an original cheesecake and a dozen assorted poppers for my girlfriend's birthday. I received wonderful service. Everything was so fresh and delicious- as always!!
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Natalie C.
Sep 29, 2024
I love cupcakin bake shop, my favorite cupcake shop since the day they opened on telegraph. I used to come here for a quick sweet treat when I went to school at Cal, and my favorites were always the key lime pie and red velvet. The cakes were always so moist and not too sweet, pairing so well with the buttercream frosting. For the first time this past weekend, I tried ordering their full sized cakes for a friend's birthday. I got a custom cake (the heart shaped one with lots of piping) since I've seen these type of cake decorations on instagram and tiktok a lot. When I got to the store to pick up, the cake was ready for me and it was an extremely fast exchange. However keep in mind that the cake is going to be too tall for the box so you can't close the lid all the way or else the frosting will get squished -- so keep that in mind!! When you're transporting it make sure the lid is still popped open slightly. Other than that the cake was super cute and delicious, and I would buy more cakes from here in the future.
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Amanda S.
Jan 18, 2025
Truly is Oakland's best kept secret. You may walk right past this delicious bakery as it is located behind a gate, down some stairs, and behind another door. Recently it has been growing in popularity so there may be a line, especially on weekends. They only allow one party in at a time, and it's like walking into your own personal bakery closet ha! Small, cute, and clean. The staff is friendly and efficient. The key lime is delicious though I personally like mine with a touch more lime. The cheesecake is phenomenal. They also do to go orders way past the time their store front closes.
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Erin S.
Mar 22, 2024
Saw place from a close by parking lot and decided we had to stop in to look at the cupcakes. It was nice to see different flavors that I don't normally see at cupcake places. My friend and I were intrigued by the rose velvet but I ended up getting guava delight and she got the raspberry lemon cooler. We both enjoyed the cupcakes they were super moist and flavorful and cheaper than some of the cupcake chains.I also got a chocolate chip cookie that I really liked.
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Daniela J.
May 3, 2024
Love these cupcakes. I wish I had remembered to take a picture before we devoured them but they were pretty and delicious. We had red velvet, chocolate, blueberry, and carrot. I also had a gluten free snickerdoodle. They were great for my hubbys bday and I would order here again. Online ordering the door before was super easy and there was status updates day of.
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Sahridaya N.
Jun 22, 2024
Another great Too Good To Go haul! I love that they give a variety of cupcakes - every thing tastes delicious!
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Jenny J.
Jun 15, 2024
I've have been here some years ago for their coffee but this time I get to try their bagels. I loved it! I got the everything bagel Turkey club sandwich bagel. It's well toasted with the crispy on the outside then soft and tasty with everything else in between. I also ordered a lavender latte. I thought it would be sweet but it is not and light on the lavender taste. The bagel cost me $13 ish with tax but you can get the basic egg, cheddar cheese, and a choice of meat for $8. Their service was fast and efficient since there were like 6 people ahead of me. I got my all my stuff within 5 minutes. Please add me if you like my vibe!
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Sistine M.
Oct 18, 2024
My family and I are so sad Marley's Treats is closing. We found out and had to come by to get some goodies. I'll miss the ube cheesecake flan the most. Thank you Gemma and Marley's Treats for the delicious treats through the years! To say you'll be missed is an understatement. Y'all come get your ube fix before they close!
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"I'm so sad that Marley's Treats is closing their storefront! They'll stay open throughout February (March onwards, TBC) before transitioning to catering only. As a huge Pandan/Ube fan (but also someone who does not have a sweet tooth), this hits hard. These flavors are my absolute favorites! I ordered my wedding cake from Marley's--an 8" UBE CAKE ($135) along with dozens of UBE CUPCAKES ($32/dozen)--and they were a hit! So many guests raved about how moist and yummy they were. Delivery to Walnut Creek ($40) was smooth too.When I visited their store, I also tried the UBE FLANDESAL and UBE OREO CUPCAKE. They were decent, but I definitely preferred the ube cupcakes. The flandesal's leche flan filling was a bit too sweet for me. It was coconutty, and slightly salty which helped balance the sweetness a bit. I also found the Ube Orea cupcake to lack ube flavor in comparison as the oreo cream kind of diluted it.However, the PANDAN ICE CREAM $11 for a pint, took me by surprise. It's super green (probably an extract), but the texture is creamy--not icy at all. The pandan flavor is actually strong, which is rare! Most spots dial down the pandan/ube flavors, so it ends up too subtle, but not Marley's Treats! I personally like this more than other pandan ice creams I've had (like Garden Creamery and Miharu). My husband also tried their UBE PANDAN CRUNCH ICE CREAM and he said it was really good too, but they didn't have it when I was there.That said, the UBE MILKSHAKE was painfully sweet. I had it on an empty stomach and felt sick after a few sips--couldn't even finish it. Also felt that the milk kind of watered the ube flavor down (compared to cupcakes/ice cream). Their milkshakes are only for those with a serious sweet tooth.Btw, I'm on a mission to try all the pandan cakes/ice creams/coffees in the Bay Area. Haven't tried too many yet, but I'll report back. At least I have had Singapore's Bengawan Solo Pandan cake to compare as a gold standard!***Tip: Catering only after February :( think it's street parking only, but there are meters in the downtown.Likes: Ube cake, ube cupcake, pandan ice cream, ube pandan crunch ice creamMeh: Ube Flandesal, Ube MilkshakeLast words: Strong ube and pandan flavors (extracts)"
"This is my fav cupcake spot!I love the decadent cupcakes with a variety to meet any palettes selection! It's black owned too with a few different locations. I recommend coming early to get them fresh before the sell out or preorder(for an up charge)"
"This place is highly recommended if you're looking for the Filipino dessert Turon. We've ordered them from here a couple times with the most recent being a largish order for my daughter's HS graduation party.They were a big hit! I would definitely order them from here again."
"Mom's Homemade Bread was on my radar because David N posted all the goodies offered by this business...mochi, Chocolate haupia pie and of course, a Crunch Cake! Celebrating my sister's and brother-in-laws birthday decided to place an order for all the items above....ordering online was straightforward and simple with a mutual pickup spot from the Castro Valley BART station. Since I'm not a big fan of mochi or chocolate pie (I know, I know it's a texture thing) I can't fairly give a rating but guests really enjoyed these items. The Coffee Crunch Cake was delicious but have to say I have my favorite spots...the cake texture was more bouncy like an Asian-sponge cake with smaller crunch bits...not overly sweet with a nice balance.Reasonably priced, friendly customer service with a taste of Hawaii close to home. Support this small, local business, Mom's Homemade Bread for your next event"
"We ordered a cake here for my daughter's birthday. We went with a Bluey themed cake that I got the inspiration from instagram and emailed them for a quote. I got a fairly quick response and decided to order through them. Turned out as what I expected. It was a bit on the pricier side when adding the custom decorations but other than that, everything went well from the ordering, to picking up, presentation, and taste of the cake. All our guest enjoyed it and no crumbs were left behind. Will definitely order from them again!"
"We were hungry after our flight with no snacks so we came here for cookies and ice cream. They are warming up our snickerdoodles like it's not hot enough outside lol Delicious"
"I ordered desserts from Sugar Rush Mania for my baby shower and was happy with the outcome! I was looking for custom cookies and later found out they offer crème brûlée, cupcakes and other desserts! This saved me a lot of time looking for vendors in the little time I had to prep for my event. In addition to the custom cookies, I ordered matcha and crème brûlée and mini ube and red velvet cupcakes. They also offered delivery to the venue which was a plus! My guests loved the desserts! Thank you again!"
"This review is specifically for their Pavs. I bought their Pavs from a Trinethra store and I am never going back to any other brand. Their Pavs are the best for Pav bhaji, vada pav etc. they're soft and not sweet like some other brands."
"Charming Kitchen was amazing!! We got two large trays of Cannoli, Cannoli Tarts, and some other assorted pastries for a big family event. Our guests kept commenting about how fancy they were and beyond delicious! They helped us to set up a nice display of the treats and even set up an area for our young kids to decorate their own cannoli. That made it even more special!You bet that we will be hiring them again for our next party!"
"Ang sarap. Super yummy to the last bite. The service of Ms. Girlie and Chad was supreme! From set up to cutting to boxing of my daughter's birthday cake.. as in wow!!! My daughter requested ube and mocha for her cake and she got it in 2 layers and 1 extra for dessert at home we are so thankful that Ms. Girlie was able to accommodate our order with only a few days notice. Cheers to more celebrations with Angelicakes!!!"