Ali at Sugar Lab Bake Shop was such a wonderful part of my daughter's wedding yesterday. From the…read morevery beginning, she was warm, kind, and genuinely lovely to work with -- exactly the kind of person you hope to have around during such an important event. She created the most beautiful three-tier cake for us with delicate pearl details and softly textured rustic tiers that fit the wedding perfectly. It looked stunning, but what everyone kept talking about was how good it tasted. We chose different flavor combinations for each tier, and every single one was incredibly moist, flavorful, and delicious. For anyone debating between a cake and a dessert table, Ali does both beautifully -- but there's something so special about having a gorgeous cake as part of the celebration. Ours became such a focal point of the reception, and the cake cutting ended up being one of the sweetest, most heartfelt moments of the evening. I'm so glad we chose to include one. Ali also handled delivery and placement flawlessly, which made the whole process feel easy and stress-free. We couldn't have been happier with our choice and are so grateful for the care and talent she brought to the day.

My husband and I went through Sugar Lab Bake Shop for our wedding cake and were so happy w/ our…read moredecision. I have food allergies and the bakery went above and beyond to make sure I could enjoy our wedding cake! They are incredibly detail oriented as well, and asked specific questions, to ensure we got exactly the cake we were hoping for. We would absolutely order a cake through them again for future needs!

Hiring Christine and Heirloom Baking for the cake and dessert bar for our Ojai wedding in May was…read moreeasily one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding!!! We cannot say enough wonderful things! Christine was incredibly communicative, helpful, sweet, and so easy to work with from day one. I had seen her desserts on Instagram and immediately fell in love with the dessert bar option and all the beautiful, tasty, and artistic treats she made. I typically am not the biggest cake person, but we decided to do a small cutting cake and boy are we glad we did - by far the best cake we've ever eaten. I gave her some general guidance on style of cake decor and it was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. And every single dessert was incredible - there was so much hype from our guests during and after our wedding about the desserts. Christine was so helpful in recommending options, quantities, and cake flavors based on our preferences. We didn't try a thing before our wedding day but felt so confident in her and she did not disappoint!! Would 10/10 (AND THEN SOME!) recommend Christine for ANY dessert needs. And when it comes to wedding planning, do yourself a favor and make this such a easy, stress-free, and tassssssty/beautiful decision! Pics by: @wearemattandjess

Yummmmm. We used heirloom to bake for a bday party for my wife. Everything was super bomb…read more Communication was great. And presentation was ridiculous. Highly recommend.

WOW. I was lucky enough to score one of Skylar Bryce's assorted pie boxes this past weekend and my…read morelife.is.changed. This week's box had coconut passionfruit lime, strawberry lemon meringue and banana cream. Truly cannot choose a favorite, these were three of the most beautiful, bursting with flavor slices of pie I have ever had. I don't even know if I liked pie before this order, but now it might be my favorite dessert!? These slices are high-end, decadent desserts that are well worth it. It's clear that Skylar is passionate about her pies and is so, so talented. Cannot wait to place my next order!

I had originally seen Skylar's pies on Instagram and thought they looked gorgeous. Once a friend of…read moremine told me she had tried them and said they tasted as good as they looked, I knew I had to track some down to taste for myself. She was absolutely right! Skylar posted her pies for the week on Wednesday on her Instagram account, and I was able to purchase a pie slice box (3 different slices for $35) for pick up in Ventura on Sunday. This week's pies were strawberry cream, lemon with meringue, and coconut cream. They were all beautifully decorated and baked to perfection. The coconut cream was my favorite because it had a salty crust that paired well with the sweet coconut. But honestly, they were all so delicious! I will definitely be re-ordering more of these pie slices soon. They were worth every penny.

You have to try Desserts to Die For! We've sampled almost everything and have always been…read moresatisfied. The peach tart, croissant, and cheese danish were especially amazing!

I have loved getting my desserts from Deb for years. She even made me a special dessert for my…read morebirthday.

She was so amazing! The cake turned out beautifully and my step-daughter and her friends LOVED it!…read moreNot to mention, she and her husband helped make room in my car because it was so full of birthday part decorations. Just in general a really wonderful person and if you want something crafted from the heart, definitely consider sending her an email, her response times were incredibly quick.

Best sweets around town! I have had the cheesecake bites, chocolate covered strawberries, cookies,…read morecakes, and pies :) totally recommend them all! There is nothing you won't love. My ultimate favorite are the gingerbread cookies and I recommend you order them if they are on the menu. Aside from everything being tasty, the attention to detail you get from Lady Shea's Sweets is unmatched. I can tell they really care about everything tasting and looking great :)

First, I tasted these amazing cupcakes at a public event. For my birthday I wanted these…read morecupcakes, so I had my husband drive over 50 miles to visit this "Bakery." Second, this is NOT an actual Bakery. I think the photos are very misleading. I got the impression it was a bakery shop or store. After making contact in person, I was told, You must place an order by phone in advance, which is an extremely important detail that should have been disclosed on Facebook and Yelp site. I did leave 3 messages trying to find out the hours of operation but was not called back. Overall, These were the best cupcakes I've ever tasted, so I was extremely disappointed to have to return home empty handed.

I needed a 50th wedding anniversary cake for my in-laws. I left messages for three recommended…read morebakeries but never received a return call from any of them. I found Esther's online and she answered when I called! I took the risk and ordered the cake. It payed off! Esther was a delight, the cake was delivered on time, it was priced reasonably, it looked fantastic and tasted delicious! My in-laws were thrilled. When I first spoke with Esther she gave me some ideas of how the cake could look. Then I emailed her some photos of cakes I saw online that I liked. She took all the ideas and ran with and the finished product was perfect!

The Farmer and the Cook -- Fresh Finds Off the Main Road…read more I'll be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect walking in for the first time, but The Farmer and the Cook won me over pretty quickly. It's bright, clean, and has this easy organic warmth to it... the kind of place that feels like it was put together by people who actually care. Right off the main road, easy to find, and the family vibes are real. It's the kind of spot you want to linger in. If you're navigating dietary restrictions, this place is a quiet goldmine. Strong gluten free options, a genuinely vegan friendly menu, and plenty of vegetarian choices too... so everyone at the table actually gets to eat something they're excited about. That's rarer than it should be. The food? Solid. I went with the raw tacos, sopes, and huarache; all filling, all fairly priced for the area. The raw tacos especially surprised me... fresh, flavorful, and not in a "I wish this was a real taco" kind of way. These hold their own. Service was quick and most of the staff had a warm, genuine energy about them. The one small snag; the cashier seemed to be having a rough one. A little gruff, made me feel like my first visit was mildly inconvenient for them. It happens, we all have bad days, but first impressions do stick a little. Overall though, I'm absolutely coming back. There's more on that menu calling my name and an atmosphere that makes it easy to slow down for a bit. Whether you're vegan, gluten free, or just looking for something fresh and honest... this one's worth the stop.

A really difficult review to write. On the one hand, decent food, and decent environment…read more On the other hand, very dramatic and poorly managed "community" space. I was poisoned there with food that I am allergic to by a spiteful employee. Management not only never apologized, they never did anything. The results were lab tested. I went over and above to give them a chance to be civil and professional, and they came up a complete blank. So sad

Yummy frosting, nice design skills, and always has unique flavors. I recommend her for any special…read moreoccasion or event you have planned. Professional packaging and lovely person!

Athena's Magical Treats are just that, magical! Whether you are enjoying the moist cookies, being…read moregood with protein packed variety on gym day, opting for gluten free that tastes Nothing like gluten free, or choosing vegan for self or loved ones, they have the perfect treat for Every mood and occasion, big or small. I love how they turned being bullied into an opportunity to not only share their love of baking with, and through their food but are no doubt inspiring countless others to rescue cats and kittens in responsible ways too. Can't wait to see what goodies they bake up next! And put in my holiday order, Before they are completely booked! Thank you Athena's magical treats for always being affordable, integral, reliable and super yummy!!!