Stopped by on my way to pick up dinner. It's cute inside, very IG worthy. I wasn't sure if the…read moredesserts would be good bc sometimes pretty food isn't that great, but I had the lemon cupcake and it was pretty delicious. The girl who helped me was very nice and explained all the flavors to me. If you haven't stopped in, I would definitely indulge.

Very welcoming and desserts are sweet,soft and delicious and a bonus they are very prettyread more

Tres Leches cake was delicious, fresh, and beautifully decorated. We were greeted with such…read morekindness! We are so glad we sought out this lovely independently owned cake shop. Thank you, Cake Express! Our friend loved his birthday cake!

Called into the business the day after Thanksgiving to find out if they had premade cakes to…read morecelebrate a birthday that same day and was given many options. I reserved a cake which was chocolate flavored with fresh whip and strawberries. Once at the establishment I paid and the baker decorated as requested in under a few minutes. This bakery is small yet neatly kept with an area that has decorative options and party extras. The service was quick and pleasant and I hope to return soon as the cake was delicious! Definitely our new favorite place for a good cake at a reasonable price.

What a location! I didn't know it was there right next to Planet Fitness. Buy your pastries then…read moreearn them by working out! The sign is worn out but shh don't tell anyone else about this place because they do sell out. My favorite was the almond croissant!! I will for sure get that again. And maybe the cheese blueberry danish. Prices are so reasonable for these!

Wonderful pastries and service. Fresh and so full of texture and flavor-This is a go to for…read moredecades now.

so tasty and delicious always satisfies a late night craving. It's so nice that the weekly flavors…read moreare all so unique and delicious.

The bakers are always so quick and kind! This was my first time trying the Dubai brownie (I don't…read moreremember the actual name) but it was highly suggested and recommended, and well, I was the happiest girl during a sad emotional phase. So thank you bakers for being quick, and kind. "You never know what someone is going through"....which is why I do want to express gratitude for every one of you who work at Salinas location.

While the emphasis is on the bakery part, the cafe puts out absolutely delicious authentic Mexican…read morefood. I love the chile rellenos and the chicken enchiladas. Always great service. And then I treat myself to cake pops or macarons for dessert!

Placed a custom order cake two weeks in advance. My mom went in to order and I ended up on the…read morephone with the employee where I specifically told her what I wanted the cake. They did NOT do anything like I requested aside from the flavor of the cake. I wanted red icing, black trim with gold sprinkles and a Michael Jackson image with his Billy Jean performance outfit (glittery black) the employee did not have any additional questions and sounded like they were taking good notes. Well, not only was the cake not ready when they said it would be. They still had to decorate it after arriving an hour and a half after they said it would be ready. Now, they originally said they weren't open on Sunday but my mom did not have space for the cake in her fridge overnight and the event was on Sunday. They agreed to just have it ready for us to pick up on Sunday no later than 9am. Tell me why no one was available at that time, showed up hella late and then made us wait to decorate the cake incorrectly. It looks like we're having a damn baptism for Michael Jackson instead of having a cool birthday party for my 10 year old son. Wtf. A cake from Walmart would have been better. Save yourself the headache and order from a business who actually listens and cares

I am so happy to have found Royal deli and Bakery Alejandro (I believe is his name) is the most…read moresweetest man -extremely accommodating and he is very proud of his beautiful work, as he should be . This is the second time my shop has ordered a birthday cake for my staff, the first one was a carrot cake. This was a very special request of chocolate and banana. I am no professional baker by any means however, I bake and have done enough events to know that bakeries do not like to use fresh bananas because they brown easily. Royal Bakery was not scared. He provided a delicious moist chocolate cake with bananas and whipped cream, and the birthday girl was extremely pleased. when I had ordered the cake. I told him he had full creative control due to the whipped cream frosting I knew that adding any type of color would be difficult, but he came through for me as I had mentioned the birthday girl Very excited and pleased with how delicious the cake was. The whole staff was ranting and raving about how good it was this is my new go to Bakery. I have also tried some of his fresh baked cookies ,delicious very well executed and beautifully decorated. This is a very small establishment two display cases separated by his register with a couple of tables nestled inside it definitely gives independently owned and operated. Small but delicious packed with customer service place lol trust me order your cake here don't be scared to do out of the box orders as this gentleman seems classically trained with French pastry. His croissants are amazing. Overall, I can't wait to try other offerings from this establishment. Thank you so much for coming through for us Royal, deli and bakery. We will always be back.

Our go to cake place in Salinas for birthdays and parties. This guy is great, reliable, and listens.read more

Ordered a birthday cake for our boy and got a true work of art! It was a hit with everyone at the…read moreparty. So realistic, right down to the cacti You don't want to eat something that looks this good, until you taste it. Custom flavors, themes, sizes, what else do you need? Yeap! Won't stop bragging about this little bakery. A 'must try' experience for any cake lover. Thanks again!

There are so many amazing cakes to choose from at "I Love Cake!" as they all look wonderful but I…read morechose the Hazelnut cake which made for such an elegant presentation and tasted absolutely out of this world. Everyone loved it! If you need something to make your event really special, these cakes definitely fit the bill. I'm really looking forward to trying some of the other cakes in the future!

Holy smokes.... This place was delectable! If you are to get any cheesecake, you have to get the…read moreOreo raspberry one. The service was awesome, very quick and the person taking our order was very nice! Inside was nice as well and if I could, I would eat the raspberry Oreo cheesecake for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

I came into Cheesecake Dreamations expecting dessert. I left questioning whether I had briefly…read moreascended into a higher plane of existence. The cheesecake was so good I had to sit in silence for a minute and reevaluate every life choice that led me to lesser cheesecakes. Creamy, rich, perfectly balanced, and somehow emotionally supportive. I'm pretty sure one bite repaired my credit score. The staff were unbelievably kind too. They treated me like I was a long-lost cousin returning from war with important cheesecake-related news. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and smelled like happiness and butter. At this point I don't even think this place is a bakery. I think it's a public service. If Cheesecake Dreamations ever starts a loyalty program, I will accidentally achieve platinum status by Thursday.

8/10 I ordered the…read moreSupercharger and the Belair, and overall both sandwiches were solid, filling and generously packed. Starting with the Supercharger, this was easily the standout of the two. It's loaded with roast beef, bacon, turkey, ham, salami, pepperoncini, tomatoes, red onions, gouda cheese, and chipotle aioli on a ciabatta roll. They definitely don't skimp on the meat, which makes it super satisfying. The combination of the soft ciabatta and cheese worked really well together and balanced out the heaviness of the meats. My only complaint is that it could've used a bit more sauce, something like extra mustard or mayo would've taken it to the next level. Still, a strong 8.5/10. The Belair was decent but didn't quite hit the same level. It came with turkey breast, bacon, gouda cheese, spring mix, tomatoes, red onions, pepperoncini, and chipotle aioli on fresh sliced sourdough. Ours actually came with American cheese instead of gouda, which slightly changed the flavor profile. It was a good sandwich overall, but noticeably drier, especially with the sourdough, so it definitely needed more sauce to bring everything together. I'd give it a 7.2/10. Service was fast and efficient, which I appreciated. The ambiance stood out too, it has a cool retro gas station vibe that gives the place some personality and makes it feel unique. Staff was friendly, and the overall experience was smooth.

Try the bakery station again with a coworker of mine. We both got a turkey sandwich. It was pretty…read moredelicious. We were both very satisfied. The only thing I was pretty excited about trying a cookie and we were not able to because they still have Covid precaution to where you cannot step inside the establishment. It's all good. The sandwich was great. The service was nothing to write home about, but the food was good and that's all that matters.

Best cake ever is the Chocolate Dream Cake. I'm not even a fan of chocolate but this cake is to die…read morefor! This is the only reason why we come to this bakery is for the Chocolate Dream Cake. I am taking off one start because of business hours not being solid. The owner takes off from time to time without warning and they don't always answer the phone. One day I stopped in during the middle of a normal business day and no one was there. I went to order the cake in person because I couldn't get anyone to answer the phone. The postal carrier told me the owner just comes and goes sometimes as she pleases. Interesting, but you can't argue with the amazing Dream Cake. Just be aware that you may have to call back a few times or even go in person to order!

The white cake with half raspberry and half banana filling with whipped cream frosting has been my…read morefavorite since I was a little girl! Now I'm buying this exact cake for my son and we absolutely love it. I've introduced so many people to this bakery. Everyone has loved it ranging from corporate parties to small family gatherings. Perfect example of don't judge a book by its cover. The bakery has not had a remodel in decades but the owner is so sweet and she will always make the cakes with love! I really hope she has someone that knows her recipe because I don't know what I'll do without this cake! And I'm a chocolate lover so for me to like anything else is RARE.