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.)"

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!"

Peggy Liao Cake

★★★★★ 4.9 (31)

"My husband and I adore Peggy, as a person and dessert artist. We were told by our wedding planner that Peggy is the best in the business and that is absolutely right. During our cake tasting, we fell in love with every single cake. It was difficult to choose which cake was going to be served as our wedding cake, because everything was incredible. Peggy has a talent for putting together unique flavors and elevating classics. We gave her quite a unique cake idea and our final cake was better than we imagined. Peggy gave us as many proofs and sketches as we wanted. She created a cake that reflected our love story. She really cares to give every single couple or customer exactly what they ask for. We felt so fortunate to have Peggy make our wedding cake and would recommend her to anyone in need of desserts."

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"

Pure Cupcakes

★★★★☆ 4.3 (580) • $$

"After having lunch with a friend at an eatery within the Del Mar Highlands Town Center, I strolled over to the northeastern section of the shopping complex to visit PURE Cupcakes. The suite was rather small with only one inside table for seating but a few others located out front on the sidewalk. In the glass display cases adjacent to the service counter were cupcakes stacked on different shelf levels.This was one of the few dessert shops in which I encountered products that were segregated by which days of the week they were sold. Six varieties were only available from Monday to Thursday while nine different types were only available from Friday to Sunday. Ten flavors were made daily and labeled as 'Everyday.' Prices ranged from $4 to $5.25 per cupcake.On the bottom row of the main display cases was four kinds of cupcakes that were priced at 50% off. They were leftovers from the Friday to Sunday inventory so I am sure these cupcakes were past their "best by" date. I picked the following three for my order.* Caramel Cashew - Vanilla bean cake topped with caramel buttercream, chopped cashews and caramel drizzle* Lemon Blueberry - Vanilla cake with fresh blueberries folded into the batter, filled with homemade lemon curd and topped with lemon buttercream* Strawberries Galore - Strawberry cupcake topped with strawberry cream cheese frostingThe double shot of caramel in the buttercream and drizzle made the first cupcake my favorite of the trio. It was a bargain to purchase these weekend leftovers at less than $3 apiece. The size of these treats were standard and not the jumbo type that I have seen elsewhere. I felt that my experience at PURE Cupcakes was at a 4.5 star level."

The Macaron Shop SD

★★★★★ 5 (7)

"My company visited San Diego for a conference and we were looking for a sweet treat to pass out to clients. I took a chance on Juliana and her macarons and they were absolutely phenomenal! I asked if we could add our logo and she didn't even hesitate, it was an immediate yes. All 300 of them came out so perfect, just like the photo. The texture of this cookie was soft and yet crunchy and the inside cream was so flavorful. We ended up going with vanilla bean and WOW, I could've eaten the whole lot in one sitting. Juliana was super accommodating and even delivered the macarons herself. She is going to get very busy very soon, so place your orders and enjoy her sweets. They are so worth every penny:)"

The Sweet Dandelion

★★★★★ 5 (15) • $$

"Best cake pops ever!!! Not only are these cake pops beautiful, but they are the most delicious ones I have ever had. I purchased them for my daughters sweet 16 birthday and they were able to custom make the colors to fit the theme. They are a little pricey, but it's worth it if you want your cake pops to look AND taste great. Everyone loved them and wanted more! We got the vanilla ones, but I have also tried the lemon and it tasted just as amazing. Additionally, the owner was so sweet and easy to work with. Her communication was impeccable. I will definitely be coming back when the occasion calls for it."

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!"

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!"

Drunk Confections

★★★★★ 5 (48)

"I did not know that I needed this apron until I saw it and put on its majesty. Now I wear this every day. I wear nothing but this."

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!! :]"

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 ."

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."

San Diego Cake

★★★★★ 4.8 (28) • $$

"I received my surprise cake from here, and it was so delicious!!! The strawberry cake was super moist and not overly sweet. I had to look up the company and bookmark it for future occasions. I highly recommend ordering cakes from here if you're looking for high quality, delicious cakes that are not overly sweet. The baker was featured on the Food Network! I am looking forward to placing an order here in the near future!"

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!"

Lady M Cake Boutique

★★★★☆ 3.8 (87)

"We stopped by on a weekday afternoon. It was not busy and we were the only customers in. It is right next to Forever 21. There were several slices available and I asked my daughter which one she wanted to try. I did not see a menu of price slices, so I knew I was in for sticker shock. The only menu with prices available was one for drinks, which were reasonable for coffee prices.When I asked the lady about cake slice prices, she told me that they range from $10.50-$12.50. I almost gagged, but I wanted to try this crepe like cake. We chose the chocolate "Amedei Chocolate Mille Crepes" (cocoa crepes with pastry cream featuring Amedei chocolate from Italy) which of course is the most expensive at $12.50. I also ordered a latte for my husband for about $5.50. So with tip, I spent $20+.When my daughter and I tried the slice, it was very light and creamy. I actually don't care for crepes, but glad the layers were very thin and the crepes were seamless. We ate the slice over 2 days.The cake slice was good to try once to see what the hype is about."

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."

Violet Cake

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5)

"I was so happy with our experience and cake with Violet Cakes. She went above and beyond and made the best cake for my daughter's birthday. The cake not only looked great but it tasted amazing as well!! Communication was great and pick up was super easy. I will definitely work with her again on future cakes."

Eccentric International Chefs

★★★★☆ 4.4 (224)

"Hurry, quick! I need a bakery! That was me a couple of weeks ago, looking for a bakery close by with good reviews. I found Eccentric International Chefs on Yelp, and I thought to myself, "What sort of name is that?". I mean, I appreciate eccentricity, so I figured I would give the international chefs a try.I visited on a Saturday morning, pretty early at about 7, and I met the owner, Chef Carl. I told him it was my first time there and he pointed out some goodies(pastries and cookies) that he had out for sale. They do a lot of cake here, but they also have some pretty darn good pastries. I knew what I wanted because I`m a Yelp stalker and I know ahead of time what looks good to me. I chose a filled horn, a chocolate éclair, and two of their cake/cream/jam parfaits. The shop is clean, the cakes on display creative and interesting, and I found Chef Carl to be an absolute delight. He is nice to chat with, friendly, and takes pride in his business. I also heard him answer a phone call from his wife and it was adorable. *heart eyes*Pricing is fair for the quality. The horn and éclair were delicious, learning towards the éclair being my favorite of the two. I like that the cream wasn't too sweet. It was all balanced very nicely.NOW, let me tell you about these parfaits. I had never had a cake parfait and I am a convert now from regular parfaits and regular cake. Why have either of those when you can have it all, in a cup, with a lid, to go. I dug in right when I got home because the parfaits looked very enticing. SO good. Moist(I hate that word) cake, delicious not too sweet cream, and the jam(I`m sorry if it is called something else. I am but a humble dessert consumer). I brought my mom one and also ate half of hers and I am NOT sorry.Get yourself to Chef Carl and get a parfait or two. I want to order a cake from here just because. 5/5. I will be back."

Sweet Bakery Mexico Lindo

★★★★★ 4.5 (126) • $$

"Stopped by here midday on a weekday. It's a small bakery and the ready made cakes/baked goods looked delicious and so well decorated. My kids got m&m cookies, a classic homemade taste. I ended up getting tamales. We got 3 different kinds beef, chicken, and cheese... all of it was so good. Fresh, Moist, and rich/flavorful filling portioned just right.The lady behind the counter was so sweet. Prices are expected and comparable to like bakeries."

Maggie's Cake Shop

★★★★☆ 4.3 (90) • $

"Bought a 2 tier birthday cake from Maggie! She is so sweet, she designed, and delivered an awesome bday cake. This is extra special because not only did it look great it tasted even better. Had a few people on zoom to participate in surprising my girlfriend for her bday and they loved it more than me! That's a lot lol. I will not buy cake from another place as long as I live in California. No bullshit. If you want the same one I got here is what was inside.Top tier- moist chocolate cake with oreo fillingBottom tier- moist vanilla cake with berry fillingWhole cake in butter cream. The ears, eyes and horn were fondant."

WhiskyBusiness

★★★★★ 4.9 (8)

"Totally loved ordering from here! I wanted to send a dozen cupcakes to a friend as a surprise, and this business came up in a Google search. It's a locally-owned place run by a woman named Sonali. She was amazing! I ordered a dozen salted caramel cupcakes to be sent to my friend. She made them and delivered them the very next day in a cute box, sending me a picture of the final product AND a picture of them delivered on the doorstep (contactless delivery). She even offered to include a short note, which I sent her in a text message and she hand-wrote before delivery. The cupcakes looked delicious and fresh, and the service was affordable and awesome. Now I'm really wishing I had ordered another dozen to be delivered to MY house. ;-)"

Dream Fountain Cafe / Catering

★★★★★ 4.5 (35)

"I wish I would of discovered this delicious Turkish bakery a lot sooner . I absolutely love all of their pastries with fresh fruit . They are fresh as can be and made perfectly. We love love love their raspberry macaroons. A fruit tart from here in my home will be devoured in 5 minutes. They are to die for . I've tried the cakes and they are a lite dry . Maybe that's the norm for Turkish cakes. I'm a super moist cake kind of gal. I get fruit pastries from here once a week."

Starry Lane Bakery

★★★★★ 4.5 (511) • $

"Prolly the only place in SD that make baked goods that are free of major allergens which include: gluten, dairy, egg, soy, tree nuts and peanuts. Check the full list of ingredients for each item in their website..So far, we've tried the flatbread, molasses bread, pretzel bread and chocolate chip cookies -they are all surprisingly amazing. They will tell you also to NOT refrigerate them. I like to stick 'em in the microwave for about 10-15 sec to warm the bread and it is just perfect!They typically last about 3 days. I have tried their chocolate cupcake and brownies, those were ok to me but hey, coming from someone who bakes, and have dietary restrictions... the breads and cookies are truly exceptional. They definitely got the texture down... sometimes i forget that i'm eating a GF bread. I can say this is def at the top of my list of best! And the fact that is egg free and soy free also, it is def a winner!"