I placed a phone order for a small banana cream cake for my wife's birthday, and I couldn't be happier with the entire experience. The customer service was phenomenal--from the initial phone call to the day of pickup. Everything felt smooth, friendly, and well-organized. The banana cream cake itself was outstanding--moist, flavorful, and not overly sweet, which we really appreciated. It was a nice change from our usual go-to, the burnt almond cake from Peter's Bakery. Safe to say, this is now our new favorite cake! read more

Many of our celebrations call for only the best cakes, and this place never disappoints. Their banana cake, IYKYK! Already looking forward to our next celebration and another amazing cake! Parking lot is small but there's usually a spot or two if you're lucky. read more

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I called this bakery twice yesterday regarding a custom birthday cake. During the first call, I asked about pricing, timing, and availability for a 10-inch cake needed for Saturday. During the second call, I explained clearly that I planned to serve the cake on Saturday and pick it up Friday. I was ready to place the order over the phone, but I was told there was no need and that I could simply come in the next day because they only required a 2-day notice. So today, I drove there shortly after opening (around 9:30 AM) to place the order, only to be told they were no longer accepting cake orders for Saturday. When I explained that I had specifically called the day before and was told to come today, the response I received was: "We changed our minds." I completely understand that custom cakes require time and that businesses can only take a certain number of orders. That's not the issue. The issue is misleading customers and showing zero respect for their time. We spent time going through their poorly designed website trying to figure out flavors and colors, made the drive there based on what we were told, and then were dismissed with "we changed our minds." To make it worse, the only solution offered was to order the cake today, pick it up Thursday, refrigerate it, and serve an old cake on Saturday. At this point, it's not even about the cake anymore. It's about basic professionalism, communication, and respect for customers' time. Good luck, and God bless. read more

Ok let's try this review again. The employee watched my friends and I come In and doesn't greet or smile. I went to grab tissue boxes because of how cut they were and my friend Lana bought a cupcake. When I was walking around that same employee continued to stare me down and give me a dirty look. I then said no way I'm gonna be buying something with her looking at me like that. There. I left the review PG. it better stay up because the owner of icing on the cake needs to know that I was born and raised in Los Gatos and I've been shopping there since I was a little kid. I've never gone in and had rude service. That lady looked like she had a problem with Muslims because I wear hijaab. That is the only thing I can think of because I walked in so happy and excited for my friends to try it and left really annoyed. read more

Another delicious Happy Birthday cake in Vegan! My entire family loves Icing on the Cake. I only wish it was open on my days off for my kids' birthdays. read more

Icing on the Cake - Vegan birthday cake $50 (believe me, you won't be able to tell it's even vegan. It's that good.) - Bakeries Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Icing on the Cake is great for people who enjoy classic American style cakes and cupcakes! So think of sweet, rich, and decadent icing. Their popular items - the banana and almond cupcakes sell out quickly, so the front desk recommended to call ahead. I tried their banana cake since it's one of the things they're best known for. It was fluffy, moist, buttery, and didn't have a weird artificial taste. This tasted more like banana bread with added cream cheese frosting, but still very good. Their cookies were also popular because the selection was almost gone. Perhaps I came on a Saturday early evening. My only issue were the cake slices were wrapped in plastic wrap. The frosting clinging onto the wrap made it messy and threw off the cake/frosting ratio. I hope they find a better way to package slices because wrapping baked goods with plastic wrap looks bit tacky. Overall, I like their desserts aren't overly fancy, but still have that cute touch. They have that fresh, homemade quality, and it's nice to know this is a Los Gatos specialty! read more

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I wanted a cake for my birthday and this is the only place I wanted to get a cake from. Thankfully they still had a small 6inch banana cake..They were also able to write happy birthday on it for me. For being a busy place, they all worked so fast to help everyone. The staff was very kind to my toddler as well. She was very excited to be in new bakery. She was fascinated by all the decorations and items for sale. If you want interesting gifts for someone this is your one stop shop. As for the cake, it was hit at my birthday dinner. read more

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Today I went into Icing On The Cake to pick up two cupcakes for a friend's birthday celebration with some friends and the lady who waited on me was kind and friendly and I asked if they had one candle and matches and she gave it to me. Very good customer service and they always have wonderful desserts read more

As soon as you walk in, you'll be hit with the incredible scents of freshly baked goods. You'll see a sea of greeting cards and cute knick knacks available for purchase. Everything in the store is very cutesy and colorful. If you look to the right you will see a ticketing system similar to those in a deli. Its not clear if you still need to wait in line if you've preordered and prepaid for a cake but I did anyway. Service was ok. I asked someone if I needed to wait in line if I had already purchased a cake over the phone. The worker said she didn't know the answer. I also asked that same worker for help because the numbering system was stuck and I wasn't able to pull a number. The worker had the same response of not knowing how to fix the number dispenser. When I came to pick up my cake on a busy Sunday morning, I was pretty disappointed by the result. None of the directions I asked for were correct but I guess all that really matters is the taste. But more on that later. I requested for " a smiski bit older" in small green colored font at the lower bottom half of the cake with no piped frosting decor, just simple style. They wrote down about half of what I asked for on their invoice receipt so the cake was not at all what I was expecting. Instead they wrote the letters in big font across the middle of the cake so my plan to put smiski figurines on top of the cake was ruined. Banana cake with cream cheese frosting- The banana cake was more of the crumbly side- similar to a loaf or banana bread. I do wish it was more moist and spongy like in consistency like a normal cake. The frosting was sweet, more sugar forward than cream cheese. The cake held up well even after 3 days without getting too dry. We enjoyed the cake per the instructions of letting it get to room temperature for one hour. The banana cake itself was good- not mind blowing but a decent option when Asian flavor cakes get a bit repetitive. I wouldn't expect too much from the custom designs here. read more

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IOC reached out and apologized for the cake quality. However, they noted cake consistency can change from time to time as the banana composition changes from shipment to shipment. The manager said she would look into QC and thanked me for bringing this to their attention. They offered bakery credits but that wasn't necessary or accepted. I just wanted them to know and hopefully address my valid concern. Bumping up my review to 4 stars, I appreciate the follow-up nothing is perfect. I'll continue to frequent this spot. Some of the best sweet treats in the South Bay. read more

Icing on the Cake - Banana cake was sadly dry and crumbled into many pieces when cut. - Bakeries Near Me - Los Gatos, California

12/12/25 This is one of the better bakeries out there. We've only had the pleasure of having the banana cake and it's really really good. I would say try to serve it room temp and not right out of the fridge. The frosting is a little sweet but paired with a good hot cup of coffee, it's perfect! The banana cake is moist and just the right sweetness. We like a simple cake although they offer you different decor options. read more

Icing on the Cake - There is Yummy inside this box!! - Bakeries Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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Probably 5 stars for taste and minus 1 star for the gruff person who had the least cake attitude for a bakery. I ordered over the phone with use. The almond cake purchased instead of the carrot cake which had sold out. Home run. Lots of wonderful frosting making the cake a pillow for each bite. Not a bad bite - neither too sweet nor cake dryness calling for more frosting. read more

Icing on the Cake - My Mom showing her excitement about cake. Happy Birthday Mom! More cake please. - Bakeries Near Me - Los Gatos, California

We called the day before and confirmed we could order a cake first thing in the morning. However, when we arrived a few minutes after opening, we were told we could no longer place the order because 'they changed their minds.' This was a complete waste of time and a terrible way to treat customers. read more

For years, I've gotten to enjoy the delicious Icing on the Cake banana cake at birthdays, baby showers and gatherings thanks to my South Bay gal pals. But, I finally got to have the full in store experience and WOW was it baked good heaven! The banana cake is just such a winner, but I didn't realize how many delicious goodies they have here! We were heading up to a friend's house and wanted to be able to bring a bunch of treats to share. We got a few different cupcakes, some banana cake (of course) and the most delicious chocolate espresso cookie! They can do no wrong. Everything was so delicious and honestly, the hardest part was just having to make a decision about what to buy. Besides their baked goods, they also have a ton of cute little items to buy in the store that make getting a gift and treat easy to do at the same time! read more

Icing on the Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Los Gatos, California

My favorite place to get cake and cupcakes! The banana and lemon (if cake- with raspberry filling) are my favorites, but I've never had a flavor I didn't like there. Recently, there was a summer fruity flavor I was nervous to try, but it was amazing! You can't go wrong at Icing on the Cake! read more

Beware if you have Celiac Desease and order gluten free. My mother ordered a dozen (or so) cupcakes for my daughters High School graduation party. Four of the dozen were supposed to be gluten free. When my mother arrived to pick up the cupcakes the row of four were labeled as "vegan". When she pointed it out and said that she actually ordered gluten-free not vegan the worker told her "oh we just labeled it incorrectly those ARE gluten-free." My daughter didn't finish half a cupcake before she had a reaction. My daughter isn't gluten-free because of a diet trend, she has celiac disease. Needless to say she got sick at her graduation party because of the nonchalant attitude at this Bakery. read more

Hands down the best banana cake in town. Perfectly moist with incredible banana flavor--not too sweet, just right. I'm especially lucky that I get to enjoy it once a year on my birthday, which makes it even more special. Just a heads-up: they're closed on Sundays and Mondays, so plan accordingly! read more

Icing on the Cake - Banana Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Los Gatos, California

This place has always brought such nostalgia for me as my family would order cakes for special occasions. Banana cake is my favorite but everything I've tried has always been yummy and moist. They have a Greta selection of cupcakes, cookies and of course cakes. I love that they have cakes premade and ready for purchase without having to order ahead. Remember to grab a number when you walk in! read more

This bakery is definitely TOPS in my book. I recently ordered a Chunky Carrot Cake for my Sister's Birthday and it turned out simply perfect and moist and delicious. The Baker definitely knows their baking spices!!! This bakery has quite the assorted baked goods!!! You'll find squares of delicious cakes, fancy cupcakes and a variety of cookies, there has never been a time this place has disappointed. Service is excellent, a very well oiled machine. A must visit if you're ever in downtown Los Gatos. read more

Icing on the Cake - Carrot Birthday Cake. - Bakeries Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Love, love, love this place. It's our family's go to bakery for cakes. (Banana especially.) Been going for like 30 years.

Lucy helped me today and she's very nice! I found a gluten-free wheat free chocolate macaroon that is delicious! The store is so adorable and they have a lot of Christmas treats and greeting cards. They will also make any type of cake, wheat, free or gluten-free and dairy free as well so come in here and order your birthday cakes for yourself and friends too! They make dog treats as well read more

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We've been going here for banana cake for years! I recently ordered 2 cakes from them for an event, a banana sheet cake and 8in(I think) German chocolate cake. Ordering over the phone was easy and pick up was quick. You can park in the lot in the back and they'll wheel the cakes out to you in cart. Just a heads up, they only accept orders within 30 days of the event date. We just love their banana cake so much and for a lot of guests, this was their first time trying and they loved it as well! read more

OMG! I think I found my new favorite bakery. Such a cute ambiance as you walk in! And the variety will take your breath away. At least it did for me. There is so much to choose from and all of it looks good. You might have paralysis of choice with so many options that seem so worthwhile. What a gem! Ever since our favorite cupcake bakery closed down I have hunted far and wide for something even resembling it and I think I finally found it. Might even surpass it as best EVER! And that's saying quite a bit. FOOD: OMG! So much good stuff. We tried a couple of cookies (Snickerdoodle and Triple Chocolate - both delicious. They do snickerdoodles the way they are supposed to be done. Triple Chocolate was a little bit dry but I just like them with a bit more softness but still delicious - I'd order it again). We also tried the cupcakes (I had the basic chocolate on chocolate). OMG! So delicious!!! How many times will I say OMG in this review? I have to come back to try all the rest! SERVICE: OMG! Could the SERVICE actually be better than the baked goods? I was so touched by the awesome and patient and kind service that I would come back (probably) even if it wasn't good. But it was good so the amazing service was the "icing on the cake." COST: Very reasonable for the quality of the product. It's not the cost that will stop you from buying more - it'll be the huge amount you've already bought that you can't possibly eat. Coming back for sure. read more

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What a charming bakery! As soon as you walk in you notice how nicely organized and decorated the store is. There's so much to see in the store while you decide what to indulge in. With such a vast array of options, we're already planning our return visit. The service was exceptionally friendly and accommodating, answering all our questions with a smile. We inquired about the difference between the banana cake and the banana cupcake. They explained that both use the same recipe, but the cupcake has more cream cheese frosting. We opted for the cake, which, while not as fresh as we'd hoped, still tasted amazing. The true star of our visit was the Peanut Butter Cream Pie! WOW! Bursting with flavors and incredibly rich, it pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or milk. This was undoubtedly the highlight of our order! read more

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Best gluten free cupcakes ever!! Thank goodness we don't live very close to them.... Hint: You have to order ahead to guarantee they'll have anything GF left for you. The word is out! read more

Ooo wow!! Love their wheat free (gluten free)! Big kidos - tried their and fav are banana bred chocolates chip, almond poppy seed, pumpkin loaf/slice. Plus really like their banana cup cake (wow real banana- no synthetic tasting like others)! Have yet to try choc cup cake. FYI.. love it has real bananas in it and tons of chocolate chips (not too too much - just right! read more

Icing on the Cake - Wheat free (gluten free) banana chocolate chip loaf! Love it - Bakeries Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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I've heard so much about this bakery - specifically the banana cake. I've been meaning to try it out on multiple occasions for YEARS now but I either never made it during opening hours or just got sidetracked by other things. BUT NOW THAT DAY HAS FINALLY COME. I wandered in with the sole mission of procuring a slice of this famous banana cake ($6). When I entered the store, I was greeted with a plethora of goodies. They have several vegan options too, so vegans can rejoice! Maybe I'll give that a try next time. Staff was very friendly and helped me immediately upon entry. I lasered in on the banana cake, but then the ginger molasses cookie ($4) caught my eye, so I caved in and got that too. The banana cake, as promised, was delightful. I found it to be very moist and loved how the banana flavor wasn't too overwhelming. I also didn't mind the cream cheese frosting because it wasn't a super thick layer! The cookie though, was very underwhelming. I didn't really taste much of the ginger molasses flavor. It's very faint and I got an aftertaste of baking soda/powder. Texture was fine, but it just wasn't what I was hoping for. Definitely a hard pass on the cookies next time, which is disappointing since the cake was so good! read more

Icing on the cake , if you love sweats anything this is the best place to go I have been purchasing anything sweat here since it first open You won't regret it read more

This place is pretty busy so make sure to grab your number from the machine once you go in. There's no actual line, so it's a little confusing if you've never been in there before. It felt chaotic to me inside. If I wasn't with people that knew what to do, I would've been standing there for awhile just waiting. It's not completely clear at first to get a number, and staff didn't say anything at all to those that walk in. I was told they do cakes and bigger things, and they have a parking long in the back so that you're not walking far with a gigantic order. I'll have to come back and try other things, but the cupcake we tried was pretty good. read more

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Amazing cakes...truly delicious and high quality ingredients. Wish that had more shops in Bay area.

It's a really cute cake store. They have the best banana cupcakes! They also have amazing seasonal flavors cupcakes and cakes too. I recently tried their pumpkin spice and pistachio cupcakes. Both were delicious. They get really busy on Sat, so I like to stop by on weekdays. The staff has always been nice and welcoming every time. There are a few parking spots in the back, but otherwise parking around here is a pain. read more

The bakery of my dreams... everything we got was 5+ star delish. Cupcakes were moist, flavorful, tender with a swirl of perfectly sweet frosting. Dark choc brownie was rich, fudgy with a smooth layer of chocolate on top. Banana bread with walnuts also good, no artificial flavors and a nice crumb topping. Molasses cookie is nicely spiced, tender center and crisp edged. Nothing was cloyingly sweet. Dreamy. You can get a birthday cake and buy a present at this shop- they have a lot of cute totes, dishes, tchotchkes and trinkets. Pull a number but the line moved quickly on this Friday morning with many employees up front, so maybe take a minute to make your selection before taking a number. Parking directly across the street and behind the bakery. read more

Icing on the Cake - everything is 5 star delish - Bakeries Near Me - Los Gatos, California

This is the best bakery and Michelle was awesome! My family has gone here for years. I am visiting from Vegas after moving from here, I was on a hike at Los Gatos Creek trail and my daughter asked me to pick up some cookies after I get off the trail, I am vegan and try to be gluten free. Michelle carefully marked what each little bag had. She was very patient and let me take my time to see what they have. They have quite a few things to choose from. I got a huge brownie, but have yet to try it. They have great cakes, pies, cupcakes and cookies. I had the gluten free wheat free chocolate chip peanut butter cookie today . They are huge and delicious, I normally stay sugar free but it's nice to splurge and Icing on the cake is the best place to do so, They have an awesome staff all ready to help. Whether you're just visiting or live here and need something for your sweet tooth. I highly recommend this place. Very cute bakery with items made by locals . Really cute. read more

Icing on the Cake - Plenty of sweets - Bakeries Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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Happy Birthday to my BIL and thank you to his gf for choosing Icing On The Cake!!! I've actually had this bakery bookmarked thanks to by buddy, Henry M. recommending it's infamous carrot cake w/ cream cheese frosting. While I have yet to try this specific item, I was overjoyed to learn about the custom banana cake order made for our celebratory special event. Purchase: Banana cake with cream cheese filling + buttercream frosting on the outside. [My girl doesn't play when it comes to her details in ordering being that she is a massive sweets/cakes kinda girl]. First and foremost, the cake presentation was 10/10. Honestly one of the most prettiest cakes i've seen- nothing too flashy but oh so beautiful. Secondly, the penmanship on the cake was absolutely "chef's kiss" status!! This just added to the cake's extremely pleasing aesthetics. The cake in itself was moist, fluffy, and not overly sweet if you avoid the filling and cream. Now, with that being said, I can't say this is the best banana cake I've had but it's still pretty damn good. I kind of envisioned more of a ripe, sweet, banana taste that you would typically anticipate in a banana loaf and some walnut bits thrown in there wouldn't have hurt. Walnuts could have elevated the cake's taste and given a nice contrast in textures but that's just my opinion. 4/5 stars. I wouldn't hesitate to give Icing On The Cake another go, maybe then I'll get to sink my teeth into some carrot cake. read more

I really love the banana cupcakes at Icing on the Cake. I don't go to Los Gatos often but when I do, I love to go in for a sweet snack. The banana cupcakes are soft and moist and have delicious cream cheese frosting. I love them so much. The service is always been consistently good, in my opinion. It's always busy inside when I go. They have a lot of wonderful treats to chose from so if cupcakes are not your thing, don't worry, they have a big selection of cookies, brownies, sweet breads (eg. banana bread) and bars (eg. lemon bars). You can also order cakes ahead of time. Overall a cute store with fun decorations to buy and see and lovely treats. read more

A great bakery located in Los Gatos on W Main Street/University Ave. My wife and I have been coming here off and on for years. They have street parking or parking lot in the back. Nicely decorated, yet simple. They also sell bakery accessories, etc. The customer service is nice, helpful, and friendly. Grab a number because they service by ticket numbers and get there early because they do run out of items. They are famous for their banana cake along with their banana cupcakes - moist, light, fluffy, and topped with a sweetened frosting. A must get!!! In addition, they sell whole cakes, loaves, cupcakes, cookies, etc. read more

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I was part owner of a business in Los Gatos for 18 years and only today, after seeing the Yelp prompting for this business did I notice my failure to review! It's not that I love to support local small businesses that meets the 5 star status it's the cream filled chocolate cakes the pic triggered , the pleasant display and friendly women coupled with the yummy sugar sweet tooth satisfying treats they offer. There's two other similar businesses that sprung up as chains over the past couple years but I'm going to return here for thr sweets once in a while as I find the whole experience more enjoyable! read more

Icing on the Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Love this bakery so much. Just heard that Lynn, the owner has announced in late December that she is selling the bakery! I'm super sad but also happy for her and her new endeavors. I plan on visiting this bakery before it gets sold. This has been my go to bakery for cakes and cookies. My favorite is the banana cake. Do visit before it goes under new management as I know people want to tell you things won't change, but they will! read more

It was my fiancés bday so of course we had to get some CAKE!! After looking at a couple of spots, we decided to come here after reading the fantastic reviews. Now this place is known for the banana cake and we did get a cupcake from here. Let me tell you this is delicious and a MUST try! I want to go back just to get another one, I love how the cake is moist and the cream on top isn't too sweet. For the actual cake I ordered the 8 inch carrot cake. This was also delicious - my main issue with this cake is that it was full of raisins. I'm not sure if it's normal but there were so many raisins in each bite I was not expecting that. Did enjoy how fresh the cake was and frosting wasn't too sweet. The nuts also added a nice crunch. Overall all the items were preordered earlier on the phone and service was quick and nice. This place has a super cute ambiance and great for cakes for special events or just cupcakes to try for a quick dessert pit stop. Overall really good experience! read more

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The best banana cake I've ever had. Very affordable and everyone loved it. Will be back!