I pride myself on being a terrific and creative gift-giver especially for birthdays. It is a…read morespecial super skill I have where I can find a rare item that someone has desired their entire life or have the foresight to know what a person needs before they even know it, themselves. I just love to make people feel special! My boyfriend's 41st birthday was quickly approaching and I had the idea to supplement his gifts with life themed cookies: those royal icing decorated cookies that are the rage at events in the vein of a cookie per life moment or characteristic of my boyfriend (who is a twin, by the way!). I wanted to 'shop local' and reached out in one of my neighborhood Facebook groups looking for an artisan, local baker/bakery who does this sort of thing. Receiving a few responses, it was The Sugar'd Whisk that stood out and I immediately knew I had to hire Lexi, the owner/operator/baker/decorator. The Sugar'd Whisk is a cookie and cake company that you would see on those competition shows on Food Network or Netflix creating the most gorgeous and elevated or charming and delightfully decorated cookies and cakes for events, birthdays, weddings, baby and wedding showers, gender reveals, grad parties and just about whatever! Lexi is amazingly skilled and is up to date with the most modern trends or classic styles. Just browse her gallery of work and you will be blown away. There is nothing she can't do. I contacted The Sugar'd Whisk per her website where you can fill out an inquiry form (please AT LEAST 2 weeks ahead - I did a month prior to my boyfriend's birthday!) and decided on a dozen cookies where you can choose 3 -4 designs ($60 but $80 for my order because I received more designs). This wasn't necessarily what I had in mind because I wanted a cookie per life event but I addressed in the form that I am willing to meet in middle, pay more, etc. Lexi personally texted me immediately and then proceeded to set up a phone meeting in which we discussed the idea and themes and she even agreed to up the number of designs if possible while doing research on the decorated images I preferred. The Sugar'd Whisk kept me in loop regarding research and her timeline (Lexi is a very busy lady with customers and that is no surprise!) and texted back and forth about ideas and was very patient to find a way to make me happy. The next step was an email proposal agreement contract and my payment which I made through Zelle. When the day arrived to pick up the cookies from The Sugar'd Whisk; I met Lexi outside her apartment building (She bakes from home which is even more impressive that she can do this outside of a commercial kitchen!) and she was all smiles and super friendly. I was absolutely blown away by the cookies! Perfection is an understatement! Not only were they exactly the images I wanted but the icing work was beautiful and artistically talented! The Sugar'd Whisk is amazing and worth every cent! My boyfriend and I went away for the weekend for his birthday and I set up the cookies for him to wake up to and The Sugar'd Whisk (and me for having the idea) knocked the ball out of the park like Shohei Ohtani! He said this was one of, if not THE, best and most personalized gift he has ever received and he too was amazed by the skill of The Sugar'd Whisk! This is a huge compliment as he is a creative and artist by profession. But that isn't the end of the wonderful experience. We still have to discuss the taste! These cookies are THICK so I was slightly worried they would be either too sweet or too bland and flour-y but no! The Sugar'd Whisk has the perfect recipe of not-to-sweet and not too powdery cookies with a blend of tasting like a sugar cookie and butter cookie. My boyfriend was in love with them and even I, who is Celiac and can't consume gluten, couldn't keep myself from eating some of these delicious cookies! The Sugar'd Whisk is an absolute win in every category: local business, customer service, talented decoration, flavor and price (they are priced lower than some of the competitors while being much more upscale!). I will without a doubt return to The Sugar'd Whisk for my cake and cookie needs and recommend it for anyone and everyone!

I couldn't have been happier with my birthday cake! I sent over an inspiration photo, and she…read moreabsolutely nailed it -- the design was exactly like the inspiration and even more beautiful in person. Every little detail was so thoughtfully done, from the playing cards and dice to the disco balls and ribbons. It was such a statement piece and fit my birthday dinner perfectly. I went with a marble cake with fresh strawberries and buttercream, and it tasted just as amazing as it looked! The flavors worked so well together, and everyone at dinner loved it. I received so many compliments on both the design and the taste. Such a beautiful cake and such a special part of my birthday. I would absolutely order from her again!

Amazing service, I ordered a cake and it was so yummy and so big! Definitely planning on ordering…read moremy next cake here! Thank you!!

Is the 2nd time I order a cake, never more happy the cake was on time, delicious all mi guest asked…read moreme where I bought exactly as I requested. thank you Mrs Rosa you are so professiona. and your job is 100% quality.

Great service, friendly staff and of course tasty treats and desserts…read more They have a variety of cakes and can make your own custom cake

I ordered a birthday cake for my son's first birthday, The cake looked so beautiful and tasted…read moredelicious! The staff was so friendly and helpful. I'm so happy with the cake and would definitely order from House of Pastry again for future celebrations. Highly recommend!

I have a big sweet tooth and these are the BEST cupcakes I have ever had!!! Highly recommend…read moregetting them for a special occasion or even just a sweet treat. The service is amazing and the branding is cool too!

I was unsure about posting this review because honestly, the cupcakes have always been "Meh," but…read morethis review isn't really about the treats. Awhile back, I took my 4 year- old there for a cupcake. As we were waiting in line, the owner got in to a conversation with the lady ahead of us. They complained extensively about the clientele coming from The Horror Bodega next door. She said that they weren't "her kind of people" and that the people from the comic store across the street weren't any better. She went on and on about how if she had known that "those kind of people" would be buying her cupcakes, she would have never rented the new location and how she didn't feel safe because they dressed like devils and wore ridiculous makeup. We couldn't leave because my kid was committed to get this cupcake, but I will not spend another dime at this shop. In response to the owners comment below: I walked in at the same time as the woman you had this conversation with and she left before I did. Your shop is small and it is impossible to only hear a portion of your conversation. You can try to reframe what you said after the fact but I understood exactly how you felt about your new clientele. I sincerely hope that the ridiculously made up devils chose to spend their money somewhere where their hard earned cash is appreciated and they are made to feel welcomed and safe. You have certainly lost a customer in me.

My son just turned 4 years old and this year he's into super hero's. We contacted Belladonna sweets…read moreand asked her to make him an avenger theme cake along with some cake pops. I must say she surpassed out expectation, not only was the design amazing the taste of the actual cake was delicious. Thank you for making our sons birthday a little more special!

I wanted to update my review since I have gotten a few cakes done after my first. I had my…read morewedding cake and my son's first birthday cake and over time these cakes quality continues to impress me. The attention to detail on the cakes and what is more important the flavor of the cakes. The cake is always moist and fresh, my guests are always impressed and the biggest issue is I never have cake leftover lol. Thank you to this fabulous sister team for making my events extra special

Stellar offerings and customer service! I placed an order for 2 dozen of the Geode Sugar Cookies…read more(in purple and blue) and the tiny size of the Earl Grey Lavendar cake. Everything was vegan & gluten free! The geode cookies were so lifelike that my friends didn't want to eat them. I was a little wary of the Earl Grey flavored cake, but it has become my new favorite flavor. It's not entirely subtle, but regularly enjoying Earl Grey tea, it definitely pulls in the earthy-spice-lemon aspects. The frosting was a bit too sweet, but technically, the lavender flavor did work really well. Money well spent and I hope that I can order again from here.

Our Delicious and beautiful wedding cake from Caitlin and was vegan and gluten free so every,…read moresingle one of our guests could enjoy it! We saved a piece in the freezer for our 1-year anniversary! Click the picture below to see the entire cake:

I ordered two cakes for my daughter's birthday via e-mail and the experience was a positive one…read more I sent her photos of what I would like and she executed them well. The flavor selection was decent. I opted for celebration and vanilla. The vanilla was so moist. The design of the cake turned out nicely. I wanted the cakes to be delivered and they were delivered earlier than expected. What a surprise. Thank you!!

I found this bakery through Yelp because I was looking for a custom birthday cake for my…read moregranddaughter's 3rd birthday party. I contacted the baker about a Blippi and Meekah-themed 6-inch cake. The quote was $145 for the cake plus $25 for an edible image, for a $170 total before the amount later identified as tax. Free pickup was offered. I was dealing with several important things at the time and did not respond to the initial quote immediately, but I prepared my confirmation on September 12, the date given to decide and contacted the baker on September 13 to confirm the order. She accepted the order and provided payment instructions. I do not use Zelle or Venmo, but I have Cash App and was prepared to either pay cash in full in person or the deposit that way. Before sending the deposit, I asked one simple question: why was the total $186.63, including $16.63 in tax, when the quoted cake and edible image totaled $170? I was simply asking for clarification before paying. I asked because my understanding of California Department of Tax and Fee Administration guidance is that a whole cake sold to go is generally not subject to sales tax. I wanted to understand the basis for the additional charge before making my payment. I was not refusing to pay; I was asking for clarification. Instead of answering the question, the baker abruptly canceled my order. I attempted to call to discuss it directly, but was sent to her voicemail mailbox which was full and I could not leave a message. Afterward, she explained that she had become uneasy about the order and said she was canceling for the best. ‍ She also characterized my statement that I would accurately review my experience on Yelp as a threat of a bad review, which is not something I would do. I would never threaten anyone. I was explaining that I would give an honest account of my actual customer experience which is what Yelp is all about. What disappointed me most was that the order had been accepted and confirmed, yet asking a question about a charge resulted in the order being canceled rather than the charge being explained. I am a disabled grandmother and was trying to arrange a special birthday cake for my granddaughter's party. I would have preferred a simple answer to my question and a completed order. Based on my experience, I would not order from this business again. but instead I will go to back ordering from Nothin Bundt or Susies Cakes and just order the toppers online, that way I know what I am getting with no hidden fees.

We ordered our wedding cake from this place - a beautiful naked cake with fresh berries and…read morebuttercream - and it was absolutely amazing! The cake tasted incredible, and the presentation was simply perfect. Everything looked beautiful and tasted even better! I'm especially grateful for how accommodating and patient they were with me throughout the whole process, especially considering all the changes I made along the way. They were so understanding and made everything feel easy and stress-free. We couldn't have been happier with our wedding cake. Highly recommend this place for both the quality and the wonderful service!

Incredible service and the best sandwiches I've had in la. Great ambience and it's such a viberead more