cupCAKES a la Yola

★★★★☆ 4.2 (374) • $$

"Devastated that the Poway location is closed but SO MUCH love for this business and their delicious cupcakes. The lemon is my hands down fav and I often craved it so much that I'd order it to be delivered to my house on days when I wanted to treat myself. With the closure of the local to me location up in Poway, I guess my waistline is saved, but oh my heart! I'm devoted though, so I'll still order whenever I'm down South and bring their products home to enjoy. If they even make it out of the car I'll be surprised! Home Bakers, this is a shop you can really enjoy if you're too busy to create in your own kitchen. The whole family is a fan. Pardon the word, but these are moist (sorry) flavorful and fresh everytime. Their frosting is quality and they can decorate a cake like nobody's business! We'll be getting my daughter's cake from them this year because I recently saw a Frozen design on their instagram that was like none other I'd seen around (and would not attempt myself.)"

Hey Sugar!

★★★★★ 4.6 (55)

"This locally owned dessert shop is situated in a small ground floor suite of the 101 Park Plaza building in East Village across from Petco Park. Their signage is not very visible which made the business difficult to find. It's owned and operated by an African American woman and her son. Others have already mentioned the challenging parking situation in the area. I found an open metered spot several blocks away and walked over.Because the timing of my visit was after a baseball game had concluded, their inventory was not as well-stocked as earlier in the day. Cupcakes, cookies, peach cobbler, Rice Krispy Treats, and cake jars were on display. I didn't see any strawberry shortcake, cheesecakes, or brownies because maybe those had sold out? The cupcakes were $3 each so I purchased four different varieties... lemon, cinnamon, vanilla, and strawberry. I also bought a peach cobbler which cost $8.Each cupcake was placed in its own plastic container which I thought was neat although some would say it's wasteful and not conservation-minded. They were on the smallish side for the price, however the markup wasn't as high as I have seen at other bakeries. The cake itself was moist while the frosting was light and spiraled beautifully on top. As for the cobbler, the amount of peaches was reasonable while the pastry crust was decent."

The Cake Master

★★★★☆ 4.1 (15)

"Mira was incredible to work with...and this succulent themed coconut cake was exquisite both in taste & design. I will 100% be using her again for all future birthdays for our family!!!!! Thank you!"

MMC Bakes

★★★★★ 5 (23)

"I can't express enough how much I love MMC bakes' desserts! Not only is everything I've ever tried from her delicious, but they're also beautifully done. MMC bakes designed an entire dessert table for me for my baby shower complete with a marble cake with a fondant boho macrame design, assorted crinkle cookies, peach/mango/passion fruit cupcakes, and French macarons that literally melt in your mouth. I can't tell you enough how much my guest loved everything and asked for her info so they can use her for their own parties! Not to mention, MMC bakes was very easy to work with, timely, and professional. I told her my theme, gave her a color palette and she made everything come to life. Hands down, the easiest part of planning my baby shower! Highly recommend her if your looking for a quality, creative baker!"

Daisy's Amazing cakes

★★★★★ 4.9 (186) • $$

"WOW! Don't walk, RUN! This place exceeded my expectations by far. The decorator took the photos of what I wanted & the colors & made it look exactly how I wanted. She also added the cutest white tiger per my request. The service was great, super communicative & easy going. Very professional & the best cake I've gotten by far. I'll be coming back for future events ! Thanks ! -Sara Cordova"

Nothing Bundt Cakes

★★★★★ 4.5 (47)

"It's all about the Bundt Cakes with a shout-out to the Bundlets and Bundtinis. The Bundt Cakes come in 8" and 10" diameters of soft moist cake with delicious cream cheese frostings. The Bundtlets are what they call personal-sized cakes, just as tasty and scrumptious as their bigger cousins. And the Bundtinis are on the cupcake end of the scale. It's a beautiful little shop in a large shopping square. Easy access and parking which is rare in this area. Inside, everything is displayed and arraigned with excellent attention to detail. Along with the cakes, they also sell candles and balloons, so make it an event. They also do cake decorating if that's something you're looking for.Oh, let's take cake flavors: Red Velvet, Chocolate Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Raspberry, Lemon (my favorite), Strawberries and Cream, Snickerdoodle, Confetti, Carrot and Classic Vanilla (another favorite)."

Carlsbad Bakery

★★★★★ 4.6 (188) • $$

"UPDATE on my review:I wrote the below review and the owner Pierre, wrote to make things right. I guess there are two sizes and by mistake, I was charged for the large slice. Wow, what a truly good businessman. He insisted on refunding me since they were out of more rainbow cakes for today. I wanted more to take home to Phoenix but next time. It is an amazing bakery. So delicious! Thank you Pierre!!! I swear I've left a review before and can't find it. I gave it a 5 star rating in the past even the last time I was here 4 months ago. Unfortunately, I give it 4 stars. Why? Same amazing flavors. Very friendly engaging staff. Same fantastic rainbow cake,,,,but,,,,HALF the size for same price! Of course I still got two slices but disappointed about the size. Will I be back next visit? Likely. It's an addiction I have with that almond flavored rainbow cake. It's like an Italian rainbow cookie on steroids! lol Give them a try. They have so much to offer. I got a half chocolate covered coconut macaroon along with my order. I'll keep you posted on how good it is."

JennyWenny Cakes

★★★★★ 4.9 (388) • $$

"My 2 tier wedding cake from jennywenny was everything I hoped for! From the initial consultation, and tasting everything went smooth and easy! The cakes don't just look good, they taste AMAZING. They really work with you on design and flavors to make sure you get what you want. I will definitely be purchasing delicious cakes from jennywenny again!"

Mitri's Delights

★★★★★ 4.9 (9)

"Solid 4! Received excellent customer service from Brandon. I love supporting small businesses. I've been following Mitri's delights for some time now. Glad to see she has a location in the mall now. I heard from the grapevine.. she may move to a bigger location where she can serve more of a variety. Her storefront mainly consists of strawberry items. I bought three strawberry cheesecake stuffed cupcakes and also cheesecake parfait with strawberries on top. I wasn't feeling the parfait as much as the cupcakes, they were delicious. She also sells her own brand of strawberry crumbles.Wish this business nothing but success."

Babycakes Hillcrest

★★★★☆ 4.3 (223) • $$

"Oooh babbby!!! I've tried cupcakes, tarts, cheesecake. Yummy! I can only imagine what the cakes taste like. Service is wonderful. Need help making up your mind? Get a cupcake of flavor you want and enjoy it, with cup of coffee, on sight. I did :D Ambiance is cool, airy and comfy. It's definitely a spot you can enjoy dessert after a great bite out in Hillcrest area."

SugarBears Sweet Provisions

★★★★★ 5 (22)

"SugarBears Sweet Provisions has quickly become my new favorite destination for delectable delights in San Diego. This charming spot offers a diverse selection of mouthwatering treats that cater to every sweet tooth. From artisanal coffee to signature breakfast pastries, brownies, cookies, cupcakes, and a variety of irresistible confections, SugarBears Sweet Provisions has something for everyone.On my recent visit, we indulged in quite the to go order including the dozen mini cupcakes variety pack. Each flavor was delicious and moist, making it an absolute joy to sample all 12 different flavors. The standouts for me were the Chocolate Caramel, Double Chocolate, Strawberry, and Red Velvet. These cupcakes were not only flavorful but also perfectly baked, leaving me eager to try more.Two other menu highlights worth mentioning are the BearPaws and the Bearownie - Peanut Butter Cup. The BearPaw is a delightful chocolate chip cookie sandwich filled with creamy peanut butter and chocolate fudge. The Bearownie - Peanut Butter Cup is a triple chocolate brownie layered with creamy peanut butter, peanut butter buttercream, and topped with peanut butter and chocolate chips. Both treats are indulgent and showcase the bakery's expertise in combining flavors and textures.Another favorite of mine was the adorable Push Pops that are filled with edible cookie dough. Super cute and even more delicious. SugarBears Sweet Provisions also offers catering services, making it a perfect choice for events and gatherings. Conveniently located in the heart of San Diego, this sweet shop boasts a cute, well-decorated, clean, and fresh ambiance that enhances the overall experience.The customer service at SugarBears Sweet Provisions was outstanding, adding to the delightful visit. I highly recommend this spot and can't wait to return to explore more of their delicious offerings."

Make Bake Decorate

★★★★★ 4.8 (22)

"I ordered a dozen custom cookies with the under the sea/mermaid theme for a baby shower, and they turned out even better than I could have imagined. The photos do not do them justice. Alexis was easy to work with and I was able to communicate with her via email about the order. We were also able to meet a mutually agreeable location for the delivery, so there was no extra charge. The cookies were supposed to be heat sealed in cellophane bags, but they were delivered unwrapped. Alexis was nice enough and gave me a discount on the final payment for the oversight. That's good customer service. I would highly recommend Make Bake Decorate for your custom cookie needs!"

Elizabeth Oliver Baking

★★★★★ 4.5 (12)

"Eva is an amazing pastry chef! We enjoyed the cake tasting experience and appreciated the variety of flavors available to choose from. She did an amazing job with decorating our cake and setting everything up so it looked beautiful on our dessert table! Everyone kept raving about her cookies and I whole heartedly agree! So delicious!! I also appreciated her insight and suggestion to not do just cupcakes but to go for a combination of mini cupcakes and cookies! Our guests love the variety and flavor options!"

Mini Desserts Catering

★★★★★ 5 (17)

"5+++ stars all the way!! I ordered two 55" custom tart numbers cake with mascarpone filling for my mom's birthday back in January, and Alissa exceeded my expectations!! She was very quick to respond, which is highly appreciated, especially for a 3 week notice. I sent her a bunch of inspo pics, color schemes, a request for my mom's name somewhere and to incorporate butterflies (my mom's fav), and # of people that will be at the party. There was even an option to have printed images on the cakes! Initially, I asked for it but apparently there were issues with the printer. But honestly, I LOVE the way it came out without it! The mascarpone was lightly sweet and fluffy, cookie/tart cake was the perfect texture, and we loved all the little details! My only Very minor critique is that the little pink geo heart cakes had a very thin coat so it was showing a bit of the chocolate underneath. But no biggie!Otherwise, the cake was an absolute hit and my mom was speechless when she saw it!! Also, it was the perfect amount for ~30 people. Big thank you to Alissa and team! Will definitely order again!Note: They do offer delivery -- I believe the pricing is dependent on your location."

Tu Madres Bakery

★★★★★ 4.8 (19)

"Every time we order a cake from Tu Madres, I am blown away by her attention to detail. (I mean, just look at what they accomplished with our custom beer cake order below!) THEN we slice into it, and the flavor is consistently tasty and decadent. Her latin treats are also second to none. Best bakery in San Diego!"

Julienne Cakes

★★★★★ 5 (24) • $$

"Julie made a baby shower cake for my sister that was ABSOLUTELY gorgeous AND delicious!! Worth every penny!! See pictures...I ordered a decorated, strawberry shortcake, gave her images of the baby shower decor items that were bought and she delivered an absolutely stunning product!! All via email. I highly recommend her as she is super friggin' talented! She made an elegant cake swatched with a gradient of pinks, beautiful flowers, gold flakes, wedding like tiny accents, that made the cake absolutely stunning. Did I mention it tasted like heaven too?! I was worried the cake would be too sweet, but it was perfectly sweet! Holy moly, I will never buy a Vons or store bought cake again. Her attention to detail is immaculate (just look at the pictures, I mean... wowza!) and you can tell she definitely takes a lot of care into each lil part of the cake.She was very responsive and helpful and quoted me on items that I did not order. My sister is supeeer picky and a bit difficult but if she can make my sister happy, I have no doubt she will over exceed your expectations as well! The cake was a PERFECT center piece for the dessert table and I will definitely be calling her for any and ALL events that require a cake. Thank you thank you so so soo much Julie!! :]"

Charming Cupcakes & Cakery

★★★★★ 5 (5)

"I cannot say enough good things about Justine and the cake she made for our wedding. We were on a tight budget but she worked with us to create a beautiful cake within our price range. She was awesome with communication, which is really important amidst wedding stress, and her kind heart shines through her work and business. And no offense to my mom, but it was the best chocolate cake I have ever had!! Our guests were raving and many helped themselves to second servings."

Pikabu by Lesly Su

★★★★★ 5 (16)

"I ordered custom cookies from Lesly as a surprise for a friend's birthday and they turned out absolutely AMAZING! Needless to say my friend loved it! Lesly truly is talented and the cookies she looked just like the concept pictures I shared. One thing i really appreciated was that she offered delivery. I'm based in NorCal so needed help delivering the cookies and Lesly was able to accommodate this for a small fee. Can't wait to use her for future cookie orders in SD!"

The Elegant Cake

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"Silvia was phenomenal! She was very fast at responding . She made our cake exactly how I asked for it & delivered it when I asked as well . Our cake was moist , fresh , and delicious ! ! Definitely will be ordering all of our cakes from her from here on out ."

Lizzie's Cake Couture

★★★★★ 4.9 (36)

"Lizzie was super helpful and easy to work with. I worked with Lizzie 3 months in advance to settle on a 6" custom birthday cake. I sent in a design I wanted to be placed on top and she perfectly recreated what I wanted. I opted for as minimal fondant as possible since the celebrant doesn't care too much about it. However the decorations made with fondant were definitely worth it. The celebrant, myself and even our waitress were blown away by the design. The cake itself is a lemon cake with raspberry filling. It was perfectly moist, had even and distinct layers of cake and filling, and the buttercream frosting was the perfect amount. I would definitely recommend Lizzie to anyone and will reorder in the future."

Cake Crave

★★★★★ 4.7 (18)

"One should feel absolutely lucky with an amazing baker next door . I am glad to know Kavya and get to taste her amazing Xmas cake (it's plum and nuts cake ). I am one of the few ppl in world who don't like frosting on cakes .... Awwww weird huhhhh!!!But it's very hard to find cakes to curb my cake craving . So I am glad I can place my order to "cake crave " for the cake with all my customizations and in whatever way I like . Her special Xmas cake is very moist , soft and baked to perfection . Sweetness level was totally good (not too sweet for my taste ) and I can eat it every day ...ha ha ... !!!There is a saying 'if food is cooked with love , it gets tastier ' , and With her passion and love for baking , all her cakes are meant to amazing ."

SugarBears Sweet Provisions

★★★★★ 4.7 (40)

"It was my husband's nephew's birthday, so his sister bought some cupcakes to the trampoline park. She brought a dozen, with flavors including carrot cream cheese, cheesecake, chocolate donut, chocolate Oreo, red velvet, vanilla bean, and chocolate truffle. They were so cutely decorated! I chose the red velvet- it was yummy and not too sweet. The Oreo and donut flavors were gluten-free!"

La Concha Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.2 (251) • $

"I ordered a custom birthday cake and it was delicious! Chocolate with chocolate moose filling. Just the right amount of sweetness and beautifully decorated."

Delicious Treats

★★★★★ 4.5 (15)

"Highly Recommend! She was absolutely wonderful to work with to make our wedding cake vision come to life. I'm allergic to eggs and my mom has a severe tree nut allergy, but she was able to work with those restrictions and make an absolute masterpiece! we had one phone call, a few emails and she created a delicious cake that everyone wanted second and third servings of. if you're looking for a cake, this is where you should go!"

French Secret Pastry

★★★★★ 4.9 (14) • $$

"We ordered 2 tarts and a cake from Maya for an event that we were hosting. I could not be more pleased. Within 20 minutes the cream tart was gone and people were asking who made the desserts. By the end of the night everything was decimated. I will definitely order from Maya again for my next event."

Kevies Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.9 (27) • $$

"I am so exited to use Kevie as my wedding baker! I found Kevie through FB and scheduled a tasting. I provided her with some options I was interested in, we met at her house for the tasting which was $35. I brought my mom and we couldn't even come close to finishing the options, she sent us with a to-go box so I could continue to taste at home. Everything she prepared was so delicious! She provided ideas and recommendations to help me make final choices. She was interested in my colors and theme to help plan cohesive wedding deserts. Her prices are reasonable and she is very quick to respond. I am so thrilled I found her and highly recommend her services!"

Sylvia's Cakes

★★★★★ 4.9 (163) • $$

"Sylvia is very nice to work with and communication was easy! We appreciate her time and effort making our son's cake. We love it and people at our party was asking us where we got it because the cake was so nice and tasted good too! We will definitely keep ordering cakes from her in the future."

Petite Paleo Bakery

★★★★★ 5 (57)

"Disclaimer: I am not Paleo, am not on any special diets, and I have no dietary restrictions. I recently met the sweet owner of PPB at a Yelp event and firmly decided on supporting their small business for an upcoming birthday. I asked Rose what the most popular cakes are, and decided on one of the most popular, the Luscious Lemon.The cakes come in several sizes feeding 2-4, 6-8, etc. I really wanted something for 4-6 people but after speaking with Rose, it seemed the 6-8 person option was what I was looking for. Rose described the cake for 2-4 as being smaller than a Costco muffin and slight larger than a cupcake. Hence why I decided on the 6-8.Pickup was a breeze. I waited in the pickup lot for just a couple minutes before Rose happily delivered my cake. The presentation was nice. I really liked the packaging as it showed all the ingredients for the cake and the frosting. There was even a QR code that would link you to tips on serving/storing the cake. Nice touch. As instructed, I left the cake out of the fridge for about 2 hours and it was time to dig in.The cake reminded us of a very lightly sweetened cornbread. The frosting was "buttery", but in a unique way. As the frosting hit my lips it instantly coated them like butter. The cake smelled "lemony" when cutting into it, however I didn't get that same lemon flavor when eating it. And even though I'm not a fan of super sweet frosting, I desperately wanted more sugar in this frosting. I envisioned a PPB Paleo cake as one made with whole and possibly organic ingredients, having less sugar, or honey, and one that uses almond or coconut flour instead of unbleached white flour. While that may be mostly correct, I think I SEVERELY underestimated the whole "less sugar" part. That was my bad.Here's a rule of thumb that might help. Paleo and organic ingredients are simply more expensive than your typical cake ingredients. Expect your Paleo cake to be several times smaller to reflect that. The cake for 6-8, $50, was smaller than I anticipated.Working with Rose's PPB was super easy and extremely professional. I really loved the packaging and presentation of the cake."

Babycakes Imperial Beach

★★★★☆ 4.2 (260) • $$

"So my friend and I traveled south to IB to have some lunch at Fernandez. And of course, we had to have dessert after munching some serious Birria and watching the waves, Babycakes was calling. Today, I tried the Boston creme cupcake. It was good. I liked that it was dense and had plenty of cream filling. The frosting was just right. All the flavors were balanced and not overly sweet.My friend picked chocolate raspberry.She wasn't impressed, though. She said she kept searching for the raspberry, digging into the middle, but there was no raspberry flavor to be found. She also mentioned it was a bit dry. I still love you, my cupcake plug.I'll be back....but probably not with her."

Babycakes

★★★★☆ 4.2 (2149) • $

"I love all restaurants that are clean respectful to all dignity respect and honesty no one is better than anyone everyone should be treated exactly the same no one is better than one another just because you have money that doesn't make you better it only means that you didn't have to work hard for the money ......."

Lyndsay’s Cakery

★★★★★ 4.8 (33)

"This place is awesome! Lyndsay makes the entire experience so easy and personalized. Having to order a cake in a different city than from where I live isn't always the best option but I loved working with Lyndsay. She reassured me in every way possible she would meet my expectations. The cake was going to be for my daughter's proposal party. That's also another plus, is my daughter is LGBTQ and Lyndsay was not judge-mental. She created a beautiful cake and it was exactly what we had discussed when I placed the order. And she also delivered it to me not once but twice because I had accidentally given her the wrong address! She was so kind! The cake was delicious! It was a huge part of the party turning out successfully and I really appreciate her service. I highly recommend her for your party or wedding cake! She is fabulous!"

Sussie's Sweets

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"Strawberry shortcake cupcakes were the BEST!! I love that the frosting is not to sweet but just right. They are so yummy and delicious, I would definitely recommend"

Sweet Revenge Bakery

★★★★★ 4.7 (187) • $$

"Picked up a slice of strawberry shortcake, slice of Oreo cheesecake, and a pint of banana pudding. Everything was delicious especially the banana pudding!! Prices were fair too. We will definitely be back."

Harina Dulce

★★★★☆ 4.1 (7) • $$

"I'm a wedding photographer here in San Diego and I met Nichol at an industry event in La Jolla. Her cakes & cupcakes were being featured as one of the vendors that day. Her work is so beautiful! The details were awesome. Plus it was absolutely delicious! I look forward to working with her again and again!"

Pastry by Jazmyne

★★★★★ 5 (23) • $$

"Love love love these pastries! They are so beautiful! So creative! And most importantly are delicious! The moistness of the cakes melts in your mouth! I am not one for sweets, but PBJ makes them not too sweet, not too bland but just right! Carrot cake cupcakes are off the chart, red velvet insanely delicious! Caramel cheesecake wow what a combo! I used this company for my uncle and new aunts bridal shower and wedding. Everything was a hit! None left over to even take home. There were even gluten free cupcakes and they were a hit!They had a very small budget for the wedding cake but The wedding cake still came out so beautiful, tastey, and affordable, although it looked expensive. Great prices, great service, and amazing taste! I will be using this company for my future events!"