I can't believe I haven't written a review for a business my kids and I frequent all the time!…read moreWe've been coming to Always Yours since it opened. Hands down they have the best drinks, cookies, macarons, cakes, and now salt bread! I always come to get treats for my kid's teachers (for their birthdays, teacher appreciation week, just because, etc.). I've brought friends visiting the Bay Area to this bakery, which they have loved. Always Yours also has fun cup sleeve events, macaron classes and afternoon tea from time to time. We love supporting small businesses and this one is definitely worth supporting! P.S. with all these drink places popping up in the area...we still think the drinks at Always Yours not only taste better, but also are of higher quality.

Get the butter toffee cookie because it is so delicious!…read more The store is very clean, plenty of seating to enjoy your sweet treat. Order the ube cheesecake, butter toffee cookie, and a assam milk tea with boba. The order came out quickly. Ube Japanese cheesecake is tasty, not too much ube taste. It is super light and moist, love how it is not too sweet. For the assam milk tea, I prefer it with more tea flavor. The drink was ok, the matcha drinks look better. The butter toffee cookie was the best, it was flavorful, the toffee has added toasted nutty flavor with some sugar. I would get a box full. Overall, has a great variety of baked goods.

I ordered 6 dozen macarons for my niece's first bithday which was ONE-der Woman Themed. We got the…read morefruity pebble, Ube, and cookies and cream, and they were SO DELICIOUS! The guests loved them as well. I had to put them on the bottom because they were going faster than the rest of the desserts! LOL Karen is super nice and professional, always keeping great communication. She is a pleasure to work with and her macarons are so yummy!! Will definitely use her again for future events.

Had placed an order for work during our monthly birthday celebration and it was a hit. Everyone…read moreloved em and said it was better than the cakes we had. My fave is the smores! Soooo good! I also placed an order for valentine's day and enjoyed it with my bf who loves em just as much as I do! Definitely my go-to for macs!

I had to give Hanna's Chocolates a final farewell and thank you for serving the tri-valley/East…read moreBay. Also, got my first/last Dubai bar from here. If you get the chance, their doors are closing today at 6pm. Pick up a piece. I had the honor of attending a Yelp Elite event here and have been back to gift chocolate goodness.

Quick service. Tempting treats…read more The store is clean and delicious looking. We bought two treats. Chocolate covered gummy bears and a dark chocolate rice treat. Both were yummy. The chocolate was smooth and sweet.

Another great Too Good To Go haul! I love that they give a…read morevariety of cupcakes - every thing tastes delicious!

I'm usually not a fan of cupcake frosting but these were light right amount of sweetness and all…read morearound delicious. I tried the cookies & cream and chocolate, both were good. The cookies & cream frosting was my favorite compared to the chocolate one. All in all solid place cupcake place.

I found this place by accident actually. It's next to h- mart, and I had to used the restroom and…read morefound this place. It was closing soon, and I love anything ube. I bought it, but I was not able to eat it until next morning. Even tho I ate it a day old, it was still fluffy and soft. The ube cream was super creamy and airy as well. I was very impressed how amazing it tasted. It was not overly sweet, perfect sweetness. I Can't wait to return and try other flavors, now that I know it's worth the money.

I came to get a ube latte with the sushi bento I got from H Mart market. This store is located…read moreinside H Mart, convenient! All the cakes look so yummy! Service is fine. Perfect location to have at food court. I will be back!

Peach iced tea was refreshing and sweet, perfect for the summer. The crab croquette was ok, it…read morewould probably be better if it was warmed and crispy. It was quite greasy and took away from my experience. My personal favorite was the pasty with strawberry and blueberry, it was delicate and subtle. Service seems like they could have another worker in the front, although they were friendly and worked as efficiently as possible, customers came in waves so they appeared a little swamped at times. Ambiance is nice, good for catching up over coffee, studying, or hanging out. There is a decent amount of tables here and the cafe is clean and welcoming.

I've been a loyal Paris Baguette customer for years, and it's still one of my favorite bakery…read morechains. My family always gets cakes from here for special occasions, and we also stop by pretty often for pastries and drinks. I ordered an iced matcha latte with strawberry syrup at the bottom of the cup. The drink is on the sweeter side, but I personally like sweeter drinks, so I enjoyed it a lot. The matcha flavor was still nice and balanced. I also got an almond pastry (warmed up), a chocolate supreme croissant, and a strawberry croissant. Everything tasted fresh and flaky, and I honestly love their pastries in general. The ambience is decent as well. One thing I'd recommend is going earlier in the day because there's usually a bigger pastry selection. I've also noticed that the Dublin location tends to have a bit more variety in pastries and slightly better service.

This quaint little shop has a charming vibe, but don't expect a wide variety of candy--it's mostly…read morefocused on gummy and sour treats. The only chocolate I came across were the chocolate-covered gummies, so if you're a chocolate lover like me, you might leave craving more. They also offer other sweets like cookies and cupcakes, but the real star here is the sour candy. It's easy to get carried away while filling your bag--everything looks so tempting! I'll definitely keep this place in mind whenever I'm in the mood for sour candy. Service was pleasant with a smile!

So we came to this outdoor shopping mall to take the kids to a kids play area and as we walked…read morearound, we ran into this little candy/bakery shop. we thought it looked very European and cute as we walked in. We noticed tables of candies and a whole wall of candy that you can choose from each candy was labeled with different countries where the candies came from which I thought was pretty cool. The people asked us if we need any help to let them know. We did notice that the prices were pretty high. So for 1 pound of candy in the bag it was $25. However, the girls did pick out a couple pieces of candy for each and we spent about $4.50. This place is definitely cute and provides a lot of different types of candies, but it is kind of pricey. I would definitely still come back when I have the extra funds.

Macs By Icky really knows how to train their entire team to deliver amazing customer service, no…read morematter where they are or what event they're working! I recently stopped by their tent when they were at the Hayward Block Party, and the experience was exactly like visiting their store. Everyone was so friendly, welcoming, and genuinely made sure you were taken care of. I love that they don't just bring their products to an event, they bring the same great customer service and aloha vibe with them too. One of my favorite things about Macs By Icky is that even after going months without visiting the store, they still remember me! The last time I stopped in, I ordered the Mac Nut Latte, and the guy at the register looked at me and said, "No Ube Latte today?" The Ube Latte is my usual go-to, so the fact that he remembered that made me smile. It's little things like that that make you feel appreciated as a customer instead of just feeling like another person placing an order. Bravo to the entire Macs By Icky team! You guys consistently deliver great drinks, but it's the friendly service and the way you remember your customers that really makes you stand out. Keep up the amazing work, Macs By Icky!

Mac's by Icky has great coffee drinks, ube halo-halo, and tasty pan de sal sandwiches--they're all…read moreso good, you won't be disappointed with anything you get! Most recently, they catered the drinks at our wedding and they were a total hit! We had the ube Thai tea, strawberry lemonade, and calamansi lemon tea, and they were all completely gone before dinner was even served. They were super easy to work with, and having the invoice sent right to my email made payment so easy. Highly recommend them!

After a magnificent dinner in the area a hand in hand walk in downtown Americana Pleasanton was…read morenecessary. Low and behold what did that wooden sign say out front? Did it say European pastries? We had absolutely no room for a single thing, but European? Traditionally European desserts are not heavy on the sugar, don't have all the food coloring, and additives. Ding Ding plus Ding my mind spins fast as my hubby is getting pulled at a rapid pace towards the door. He says "No Way" I say "For another time," as we don't live in the area. We walked in to see cases of pastry delights. I turn back as hubby dares not to enter entirely into the temptation. As I look back I see stacks of boxes, walk over to discover they are all pies! Anyone that knows me knows my last meal in life would consist of Berry Pie for dessert. I look and there it is a Mixed Berry. I turn and ask the lady after she was done with her customer how much for this delight? She said it's $24. Without question I grabbed said pie, and went to the register. I told her that Berry is my favorite, and she went on to say that every Friday is Pie Day. She also mentioned that if I ever needed anything in particular, I could call ahead. She could have it prepared for me. Wonderful lady and beautiful service. Might I add that a pie of this weight and stature normally runs about $35 even $40 in some places. We had a slice the next day because I could not bear it any longer. Without lie this is the best pie I've had in years!!!! Years or even perhaps ever. It has to be realized that if there is Berry Pie of any kind on the menu it will be ordered even to go. There were actual whole berries, and it was not full of sugar like some pies. You can taste the natural fruit of summer, and the crust was perfection!!!! Now I have to wait for a Birthday to order a cake. I'm sure it will be divine! I could take a pic of pie now but it's partially gone. Not so picturesque.

Winning all day long…read more This bakers brings back memories for my grandma - the German chocolate cake is soooooooo good . I got the mini . I'll go back tomorrow to get the whole cake for family dinner Sunday. The kids who work her are very nice and are helpful- coffee is self serve and good for me . They have little things just in case you forget the cake- candles and card- they got you. The chocolate chip cookie tasted home made that a package . Love the creamy chips . Lots to choose from- the cannolis - don't forget the cannolis - I'm from the east coast and that was the clincher. The ricotta mmmmmm- stop by- you will be glad you did. Reasonable pricing - Cute place to sit inside . Only two tables . Mostly a to go- with that being said- talk a walk and sit with your partner somewhere and have some nice cake ... great idea

I pre ordered the Fathers Day creations. I should have gotten 2. Oh my ... the flavors combinations…read morewith local businesses were amazing. I actually have 2 more left. I will definitely order with them again. This is a perfect gift to yourself.

An absolutely enormous shout out to Eric! I hosted a baby shower where the mom to be has a severe…read morenut allergy. She has never been able to have macarons and I went in search of a nut-free version. Lucky me that I reached out to Shades of Sugar! Eric agreed to take on the challenge of creating a macaron without almond flour and went through multiple variations, keeping me posted along the way, until he created a macaron with the right texture and taste. And they were AMAZING! Even the "connaisseurs" at the event were impressed. So for all of you with a nut allergy and even for those of you without, please support this business! Their customer service and their offerings are incomparable! Thank you, Eric!!!