Wow! So "user friendly"!! We just threw our son his first official birthday party (with invitations…read morefor friends, etc). At first, I was just going to get a basic (honestly, probably grocery store) cake, but decided to go all-out. I was deciding between 3 shops in West LA. One sent an entire email of what they wouldn't do (like I was buying a cake from SugarFish!) So, ot really came down to Ivory's and one other shop and I chose Ivory's because they were responsive and their messages were positive. We had a Minecraft theme and they'd also done a Minecraft cake before so, it made the order super easy. She even made the letters blue -- his favorite color! I added the candles which a random guest pointed out should say "TNT" not "BOOM" so that's not on Ivory's Her husband personally delivered the cake to the Santa Monica Pier (let's face it -- a super annoying place to get to especially on a weekend) and was even early! They couldn't have made it easier and everyone (parents and kids) commented on how good the cake looked and tasted! And the cupcakes! We ordered special cupcakes but I forgot to take a pic. I think one of our guests might have. If I find one, I'll update the post

Finally got in to try this local place and we were blown away!! They made a gluten-free vanilla and…read moreberry cake for my husband's birthday. The shop was extremely easy to work with and was able to accommodate our requests (flavor, color, etc.). Their online ordering system made everything super easy, almost too easy, I thought our order didn't go through! The cake itself was DELICIOUS and so many people at the party said they couldn't tell it was gluten free. Truly so so great. We actually had some leftover and froze it so have been able to continue to enjoy even after the birthday It's definitely not the cheapest option, but they are definitely a worthwhile splurge for a special occasion.

I recently learned this place is open six days a week, and now I play a dangerous game every time I…read moredrive past. Four words -- vegan red velvet cake.

I ordered their cake for my birthday last weekend. I got the single tall naked cake with fresh…read moreflowers on top, fresh strawberry filling with vanilla butter cream and whipped cream as fronting. The cake tasted moist and fresh. I shared the design I wanted via email and everything worked out beautifully! The cake was delivered to the restaurant and it turned out great. I got lots of compliments for the design. It looked absolutely stunning ! All the communication was done over email and phone. Service was professional and prompt.

Enjoyed their cupcakes and cookies!…read more The selection runs out towards the end of the day. We called ahead and the staff was nice to hold some cupcakes for us until we made it there. We got some red velvet and banana chocolate chip cupcakes plus an oatmeal raisin cookie. The cupcakes had a nice rich buttercream topping that paired well with the most base. The banana was a little sweeter than the chocolate chips so it felt more "banana nut" like. It was worth the detour into Santa Monica to try!

We got our wedding cake from this shop and chose the almond and banana chocolate chip flavors and…read moreit was perfect. The almond cake was light, moist, and had a gentle nutty flavor. The banana chocolate chip cake was rich, soft, and full of banana flavor with just the right amount of chocolate in every bite. Both flavors were a hit with our guests, who kept going back for more. The cake felt fresh, beautifully made, and exactly right for such a special day. It added a wonderful sweet touch to our wedding celebration!

I had a vision of what I wanted for my birthday cake, a nostalgic 1960's theme complete with iconic…read morethemes and topped with a beehive hairdo and can of hairspray. Can it be done? Enter Donna! Amazing, and every layer was a delicious treat. True artistry and sheer decadence.

I love supporting local private businesses, especially if it's minority owned and Delicious Arts…read morechecks off all the requirement. I ordered some delicious mini cupcakes over the weekend. We got red velvet, vanilla, chocolate and salted caramel. Everyone had their favorites, I tried the red velvet and it was great - for me, it was just as good as Sprinkles and Susie Cakes but cheaper and not part of a big franchise. I saw the pictures of the beautiful cakes they create and I will definitely like to order one in the future when the need arises. Their storefront is not open at the moment, you can order online and pick up, I believe they can also deliver.

Ashlee made the most beautiful (and tasty!) cupcakes for me to bring into work for my birthday. I…read moreordered two types of cupcakes - vanilla and red velvet, each with a buttercream frosting which was not crazy sweet but was super delicious. Her floral frosting artwork is exquisite - so beautiful! Everyone loved them. My order was last minute, and Ashlee took my call and was accommodating. She asked questions to get my order perfect, and I was able to pick them up the very next evening! Thank you, Ashlee!!!

Ashlee is a true artist and professional. She made a perfect sweet 16 birthday cake for my…read moredaughter. It was decorated beautifully and tasted great. She even worked with me to get the image we wanted on the cake. I would 1000% purchase from her again.

Far exceeded my expectations. Firstly, they saved our…read moredaughter's birthday party by making a cake where-as 3 others places couldn't. We wanted cupcakes in the shape of a number 5. Seems simple right? Ralph's on Bundy said they don't have a decorator. Ralph's on Olympic said their cake machine is broken. Susie Cakes said they couldn't make a cake from cupcakes. Cakes.com took the order and then sent a cancellation email 2 days later. So, going to yelp and seeing so many good reviews for Star Bakery we tried them. Walking in the place doesn't look like much, it's kinda small in front and not fancy. I told them what I wanted and they said "no problem". Really friendly person helping us at the counter and then a really helpful decorator who refined the order via text messages the next day. They gave me a price which I thought was very high but I admit I don't really know what these things should cost. All I know is it was quite a bit more than Cakes.com who cancelled my order via email so I'll never try to use them again. (Or Ralph's for that matter) Here is the best part: The end result not only looked better than I had anticipated but the quality and taste was incredible. Honestly the best tasting cupcakes I've ever had. And it wasn't just me who said how good they were; everyone at the birthday party loved them. The whole experience with Star Bakery was an epic success and I am so delighted they are in my neighborhood. Finally, I should mention Star isn't expensive across the board. They had some beautiful looking tarts in the refrigerated case that were very reasonably priced. They will give you a price for a custom cake up front and if you say yes, be assured it will be a top quality cake.

Star bakery is top quality. It is hard to find Persian…read morecookies and pastries this fresh. The staff is also very friendly! Two thumbs up!

Last month, my 10-year-old nephew and I had a joint birthday celebration, and we ordered birthday…read morecakes from SusieCakes. We ordered a 4-Cupcake Box each for my nephew and for me. SusieCakes has two types of 4-Cupcake Boxes--one with "Happy Birthday" written on the cupcakes and another with personalized writing. You can choose the cupcake flavors as well. I recall that we had Red Velvet, of course, Vanilla, Strawberry, and Chocolate. I also received a free slice of cake for my birthday, and I chose the delicious Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake. Thank you, SusieCakes and staff, for your delicious baked goods and desserts -- and also for the free birthday slice!

SusieCakes is always a 10/10 for me. I had a poor experience with the app and wasn't able to order…read moredelivery however their customer service was amazing. I was able to schedule an easy delivery for an hour later from this bakery. Everything was great - the red velvet cake is a huge hit. I will say SusieCakes is on the pricier side but definitely a treat yourself kind of item.

I ordered a half sheet marble/custard/whipped cream cake for my dad's 80th birthday. I've never…read morehosted a party where the entire cake was eaten until yesterday. They used chocolate for decoration and honestly, it was beautiful. I could not have asked for anything better. I also ordered several dozen cream puffs and they did not disappoint. I'll be eating one of the leftovers for breakfast :)

The Chocolate Banana Cake was amazing! We had first tried it at a friend's birthday party and asked…read morewhere they had gotten the cake. I had never heard of Angel Maid but a few weeks later I reached out to them to order a birthday cake for a good friend of ours. And it did not disappoint! I ordered the Chocolate Banana Cake because it was so delicious the first time we tried it. The best part is that although it's flavorful you don't feel heavy after having it. Just so yummy and worth the trek to Culver City.

Nina was able to take my order on short notice when others were not able to and was able to deliver…read morean absolutely beautiful cake for our special occasion. She was very flexible to the occasion and had great communication with me throughout the entire process. She had the flavors that I was looking for and created a beautiful cake that the entire party enjoyed. Everyone at the restaurant (including the staff) were absolutely amazed at how good it came out, and everyone finished their plates! The cake was very smooth and moist and had that personal handcrafted baker's touch to it that we always look for in custom bakes. Thank you so much again!

Nina made a Moana-themed cake for our daughter's birthday. Communication up to the date of the…read moreparty was top notch and pick up was easy. Disaster struck when I was driving the cake to the birthday party -- the cake partially tipped over in its box! We called Nina to get some help resetting the cake. Not only did she help us out via FaceTime, after it became clear we weren't able to do it ourselves, she actually drove over to our house and personally fixed it! By the time the party started, the cake was back to its gorgeous original form and multiple guests at the party told us how beautiful (and delicious) the cake was! TL; DR Nina is an amazing baker and even more amazing person who goes above and beyond for her customers!

I know this post is long overdue, but I couldn't let more time pass without sharing my experience…read more Back in 2023, for my wife's birthday, I reached out to Cake and Art to create a custom cocoa-butter ChapStick-themed cake. When I tell you they delivered -- they really delivered. The craftsmanship, the detail, the overall quality... everything was incredible. I've been meaning to write this review for a while, and it kept slipping my mind, but I didn't want to miss the chance to give them the recognition they deserve. Cake and Art made my wife's birthday extra special, and I truly appreciate their work. Thank you, Cake and Art, for the amazing cake -- and my apologies for the late review. You all are outstanding.

Tom and his team exceeded all my expectations! We used to order our birthday cakes from another…read morebakery but had become disappointed by their declining quality. After researching online, I took a leap of faith and ordered my son's birthday cake from Cake and Art. I'm really happy to report that we were not disappointed! We ordered a large 13x19" vanilla cake with strawberries, and it was absolutely delicious, baked perfectly, and moist. The design was stunning, and we were blown away by the craftsmanship and attention to detail. Thank you, Tom and team!! We have found our new go-to bakery, and we can't wait to order from you again!