It's been a little over a year since my first time trying B&C, and things have definitely changed…read moresince then--in a good way! I definitely feel like the team implementing the 7:45AM start time to line up has helped a lot. Not only is it better for the neighbors, but it also makes the whole experience feel a lot less chaotic compared to showing up super early and scrambling to get in line. Everything feels much calmer and organized now. As for the pastries: To be honest, it really depends on what you like. I'm one that gravitates towards pretty much anything with meat and chocolate. Because of that, most of their savory/meaty and creamy pastries are always a must for me. They're super flaky, flavorful and decadent. You can really tell how much time and effort they put into making everything as high quality as possible, especially since you can see them making everything from the window while waiting in line. All in all, I think there's been a lot of improvement over the past year with some trial and error. Their pastries have always been delicious and I personally think it's worth the wait. I recommend getting to the area closer to 7:45AM so you have a better chance of being towards the front of the line. If not, it's still better to come before opening, I just wouldn't recommend getting there right before they open. By then it's not guaranteed that you'll get everything you want since they do run out depending on how many people are there.

YES, it's me! I was finally one of the lucky few who managed to score a small pre-order box from…read moreButter & Crumble after soooo many failed attempts week after week. Their Hotplate drop every Tuesday at 12PM is literally a war zone, reminding me of trying to get VIP concert tickets on Ticketmaster. And sadly, I haven't been able to score another box since then but oh well, at least I won once lol. I came during my pickup window and there was already a line out the door, maybe 10-12 people. I've heard it can wrap around the block, so honestly this wasn't too bad. The bakery itself in this adorable white and pink building, with cute window details, and neon cake sign. Pre-orders can skip the line, so I went straight inside to collect my little box of victory. My small box came with four pastries: Twice Baked Bourbon Peaches & Cream, Cheesy Ratatouille, Mocha Graham Butterscotch Cruffin, and Strawberry Vanilla Bun. And I gotta be honest, I loved them ALL. The Bourbon Peaches & Cream was heavenly. The pastry was perfectly buttery and flaky, while the cream and filling were rich and smooth. Easily one of my favorites. I'm normally not a cheesy vegetable savory pastry person, but I had to try the Cheesy Ratatouille for the plot lol, and surprisingly it was delicious. The veggies were cooked just right and the combination of cheeses was phenomenal. Strawberry Vanilla Bun was a classic that couldn't go wrong, fresh strawberries, delicious cream, simple and so good. Sadly, I saved the Mocha Graham Butterscotch Cruffin for the next day and all that generous filling made it pretty soggy. It still tasted good, but the cruffin had lost that crispy, flaky texture. That's on me though, so I definitely need a redemption round in the future. Overall, Butter & Crumble is absolutely worth the hype AND the Tuesday 12PM battle. Hopefully one day I can win the war again because there are so many other pastries I still want to try!

Love, love, love SusieCakes! The service here is always top notch and for such a large bakery with…read moreso many locations, the consistency is always great. Definitely on the sweeter side so if you don't enjoy a very sweet cake, this isn't for you. My favorite is their vanilla celebration cake & I love that they sell their cake by the slice ($8.99). Ambiance: This shop in particularly is on the smaller side & no seating inside (though I'm not sure if any of their locations have seating). The shop was clean and well stocked when we arrived!

Super friendly and welcoming staff. Purchased two cupcakes that were packaged beautifully!…read more It was my first time coming here and even received a free sample of their chocolate chip cookie! The dot cupcake was super fun to eat! I'm usually not into super sweet cupcakes but this was delicious! Nice crunchy exterior with moist inside.

This is my favorite cake shop in the area and should be the bar for cakes everywhere…read more The buttercream on the cake is the best. It's soooooooooooooooo smooth and buttery. I would eat the cream by itself if they sold it that way. Good thing I don't live nearby. I saw one review say that some of their chocolate flavor or cookie flavors weren't as good, which I understand. I had a cookie cake and didn't taste the smooth, buttery taste I was looking for. I highly recommend cakes that let their vanilla frosting shine without mixing too many flavors. Flavors: - Raspberry & lychee was amazing - Key lime was a little too tart for my tastes, but I still loved the buttercream - Cookie was just ok

How dare I give 4 stars, when it tastes like a 5 star cake! This is a PREMIUM cake, don't waste…read morethis on your 2 year old's birthday who won't appreciate the artistry!! Very modern industrial, no seats, pickup only. Everyone was very nice as I pretended to fit in as someone who could splurge on $50 (4-6 little servings) worth of cake. I only got a taste of this cake from a friend of a friend's birthday cake leftovers. The chocolate dulce de leche one I initially tried was divine, but not available when I went in the afternoon a week later, so I settled on the lemon one, not bad. The buttercream was the best i've EVER had, and that's a big statement. These cakes are definitely designed for someone of a different income bracket than me, but if you want to treat yourself to a LUXURY slice of cake, ride your squeaky bike or cybertruck over to the Dogpatch (still a trip how upscale it's become the last 20 years) and feel like you're Marie Antoinette without a care in the world!

I ordered a custom cake from Minx Cakes for a 50th birthday celebration. The pressure was on for me…read moreto get a spectacular cake and Mikka delivered! From initial contact to pickup, it was an absolutely fantastic experience. Let's start at the end... the cake was PERFECT. It looked and tasted wonderful, and that alone deserves 5 stars. Going back to first contact, Mikka was responsive and listened closely to what I wanted. She gave me some excellent advice on how to approach what I wanted, and was great about providing options. The quote was very detailed and completely accurate. Her communication along the way was great throughout, and I was so pleased with the outcome. When it came time for the party, the attendees and the person of honor were wowed by the look and taste of the cake and everyone who has seen pics has been blown away. Overall a great experience!

Got a full refund for mediocre product. Didn't feel right to just sweep this away…read more Good service, responsive, and timely, but be wary of stellar 5 star reviews.

We had a lemon crepe and a blue berry crepe with cream cheese and whipped cream and they both were…read morereally good. The berry crepe was super filling The lemon one was simple and perfect for a light after dinner dessert One person works here so you have to wait while he makes others crepes and rings them up

Here it is, our first year anniversary and I realize I haven't had the time to complement Isabel on…read morethe absolutely elegant, beautiful cake she made us on such short notice. It tasted so good and everyone at the reception thought it was beautiful (I'll upload photos). I highly recommend Oh La La Cakes and Isabel for your wedding cake needs. Also, take her classes if you want to learn how to make a great cake. Thanks again Isabel, you're the best!

I wanted a custom cake designed for an executive's work anniversary and Tahra DELIVERED…read more(literally)!! She took a vague concept I had and turned it into a beautiful work of art. She was super friendly and communicative throughout the whole process - I never had to follow up or worry about the order at any point. Her prices are reasonable and she was able to offer two delivery windows. Thanks for making this so easy! Everyone adored this cake!

Tahra's cake was really artistic. By far the best cake I have seen in my life. Also, the whole…read moreprocess was super smooth: I simply emailed her with the idea I had in mind, she quickly replied with a couple of follow up questions, and after my reply she just took care of everything. Everyone who saw the cake was truly amazed. It was actually much better than anything I could have imagined. Prices are also very competitive. Thank you so much, Tahra!

I had a wonderful experience with Zibatreats. Their cakes are absolutely beautiful and they were…read moreable to make me a smash cake for my baby's 1st birthday accommodating a short notice. I was nervous at first that they were not able to omit the sugar but it was not too sweet so I felt like it was a healthier version for my baby! Plus they use organic ingredients and were able to make it GF. I also wanted to note that the delivery was seamless and arrived right on time. They followed up to make sure I put it in the fridge so it did not get ruined. The flavor was lovely and I cannot wait to order from them again for our next special occasion!

I had a great experience with Zibatreats! Their Ocean Waves cake was absolutely delicious, and…read morebeautiful as well. The strawberry & chocolate flavor was super, super good! Their delivery of the cake was also quick and easy, it came perfectly. Overall an amazing experience and Id definitely order from here again!!

Excellent espresso!…read more Walk-up stand in Ghirardelli Square. Coffee, espresso, tea, lemonade available. Mid-afternoon decaf lattes (iced and hot) hit the spot after a day of walking the city. Plenty if places on the square to sit and enjoy the drinks.

This coffee place is literally a hole in the wall. It was probably a janitor's closet at one time…read morein its life. The barista looked very grumpy but when I asked him if he baked the pasties in the back, he said, yes with his little easy bake oven and tiny light bulb.... I love people with a sense of humor and I had a blast. The latte he made was good too. The people behind me in line were cracking up at our banter. What a great experience. Please come and create your own experience.

I was a bit disappointed that I wasn't able to get help with my order because the company was fully…read morebooked six weeks in advance. I'd recommend placing your order well before the date of your event!

If I could give Yana a million stars I would! She was so wonderful to work with, helped with the…read morecreation of the cookies and the finished product was amazing! And the cookies are delicious! Can't wait to work with her again!!

We love food and were so happy to be able to work with Liz on our wedding cake. It was easy to…read moreorder the tasting, easy to order the actual cake, and even easier to show up to our event with the cake already delivered. Every single asian female at my wedding said it was "Not to sweet!" which is THE highest compliment one could give a dessert. So many people came up to us saying "this is the first wedding cake I've ever liked" or "I don't like cake at all but what an interesting flavor combo." I had a crazy idea at one point to bake my own cake, but I am SO GLAD that everyone talked me out of it because I could never bake a cake as delicious as Liz and if I had done it, I would've never gotten to meet this incredible artist.

I am always a sucker for an aesthetically pleasing cake while still delicious! My family and I have…read morehad our fair share of yummy cakes in the Bay Area and I'm so glad we came across Sincerely Meraki! I actually found this place from Michelle aka @sfcheatdays, as she posted the cake for her bday! Ordering online was quick and easy and Liz will confirm your order within the next 24 hours. Once my order was confirmed, she included her address and very detailed description of where to stop on her busy street in SF. I actually had to make a change in pickup date and time and Liz was very accommodating! I had requested silver font instead of gold and she was very detail oriented asking if I wanted the topper to be coated in silver as well, since it was usually coated in gold. I appreciate she took the time to ask vs. just doing silver font and gold coating. Pickup was so easy, even though it was a busy day. She dropped off the cake on the floor of my front seat to make sure it was stable as well. Onto the taste of the cake! I ordered the Earl grey with brown sugar icing and it was soooo good! Tasted like a boba milk tea hehe! You need to take the cake out of the fridge at least 2 hours in advance of serving and we did just that. The cake was still a little chilled but so moist and fresh! We were so full after our dinner so we had so much cake left. We followed the instructions to wrap in Saran Wrap and we had delicious cake the next couple days! Also I'm so happy to be supporting an Asian AND woman-owned business in the Bay Area! I highly recommend Liz and her cakes and her customer service is on point! So glad I stumbled across her and can't wait to order more cakes from her in the future!!