this is the best restaurant I've ever been to. I did work there but was super impressed with everything they do. The staff is amazin, wish I was back there read more

We tried this place for a custom cake about 6 years ago. While the look was amazing, I didn't think the flavor was great. This time for my birthday, I thought we'd try a standard flavor cake since they should be making it on the regular. We got the lemon delight. It was super sweet. I couldn't eat any of the frosting and the frosting filling next to the lemon was very sweet. They also messed up my name. I remember my husband spelling out my name like the military nato style too but what was written on the order form was wrong. And then on the cake was wrong and didn't even match the order form. I know my name is difficult but I guess the decorator wasn't there so it was a difficult fix. They apologized and gave us candles. On a side note and not affecting this rating: We ate at the cafe side once and it was good. But we sat outside and had a bad experience unrelated to the cafe. Someone with their huge hairy dog was just outside the cafe and rubbing their long hair dog getting it into the air and the wind was blowing it all over our food and drinks and also in the nearby tables. Definitely killed the appetite. This is not affecting the rating. Rating is based solely on the cakes. read more

It's All About The Cake - Lemon delight cake - Bakeries Near Me - Dana Point, California

Yes, it's all about the cake. This homemade cake shop is highly regarded locally. All the desserts are made with fresh ingredients, and have an excellent appearance. While the prices are slightly higher than in other places, this shop offers special orders and various cakes. We came here after a fest at Jimmy's famous American tavern restaurant. So we decided to just buy one raspberry cupcake. I had it for breakfast in the morning. It was super delicious. It was a very satisfying chocolate cupcake with a raspberry cream on top covered in fine chocolate. I regretted that we discovered it the night just before we departed. Also, our hotel was just crossing the street from this shop. We stayed at the hotel for four days and three nights. All in all, the pastries and the service quality were truly exceptional. The owner is very friendly and helpful. read more

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Don't let the name fool you, not only do they make wonderful cakes to order, It's All About The Cake provides fantastic breakfast, brunch and lunch options as well. The atmosphere is light and bright, the prices fair and the food quality is good. There are indulgent options, including Brioche French Toast, but also lower calorie options, including house made soups and salads. read more

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We ordered 12 cupcakes for my kids little birthday celebration. I did it via email and it somehow got lost and luckily I am an annoying double check person and called and was able to get the order located and they were able to make it. The cake is pretty dense and very moist, pretty darn good! The buttercream frosting just wasn't very sweet, a mild flavor that was just subpar. They told me they were going to make "ocean themed" sprinkles but they had multi colored ones instead, which were fine... I had originally asked for those or no sprinkles, but when talking to the lady I think Jennifer on the phone she said they could do ocean theme. Ordered from them because 15 years ago they made our wedding cake and it was the best cake not only myself and husband have ever had but we got so many compliments and questions on who we ordered from. Disappointed. I would like to go back and buy a sampling of pastries to see if there are other things more to our liking. read more

It's All About The Cake - Assorted cupcakes. - Bakeries Near Me - Dana Point, California

It's All About The Cake is a part of the restaurant and catering company, What a Dish. The cake section is filled with beautiful desserts, like mousse cups, decadent brownies, mini pies and more! Also, you can custom order a cake -- and they are gorgeous and even more delicious! read more

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PROS: I drove the bakery crazy with my ideas haha. We went from a dress cake to a tan heart cake but I am sooo grateful they worked with me. Thank you for giving me a yummy and stunning cake. I received so many compliments on it. Literally just like the picture! THANK YOU ALL AGAIN! TELL THE BAKER AND CHEF THANK YOU! CONS: NOTHING! Perfectly delivered to the Ritz Carlton and gorgeous! read more

My husband and I came in to celebrate our 10-year anniversary by getting cake from the same place that made our wedding cake. We were really excited to come back for something meaningful. Unfortunately, the customer service was disappointing. When we walked in, we were barely acknowledged, and the staff seemed annoyed when we placed our order. It was especially surprising because the shop wasn't busy at all and all the tables inside were empty. As we were leaving, I noticed broken glass on the floor. I went back to let the person who took our order know, and his response felt very flippant, which was frustrating since I was simply trying to make sure my two-year-old son (and other customers) didn't accidentally step on it. We've loved the cake from here in the past, which is why this experience was such a letdown. I hope the customer service improves. read more

I want to write a review about their wedding cake services! I went in with my parents this week to pick out our wedding cake and we had no appointment. Vanessa helped us even though we just walked in and she was very accommodating. She helped us pick out the perfect cake and she was very knowledgeable. I feel so confident about our design and flavors thanks to her! Thank you so much Vanessa! read more

All around terrific place! Had the chicken salad sandwich and hummus plate. Both were tasty and filling. Ambiance is California cool, service was amazing. We had a few servers checking in on us which made not only for friendly vibes but also for an efficient service. experience. Would definitely return! read more

It's all about the cake was our bakery linked with our wedding venue that we had the pleasure of working with for our wedding cake! Our tasting (4 months prior to our wedding) was absolutely lovely. They provided many different cake options as well as filling and icing too! It was a very enjoyable experience and we were able to solidify our wedding cake of our dreams. Maricela was our cake designer and her expertise didn't go unseen. Our guests at our wedding were BLOWN AWAY with how good the cake was and continue to rave about it to us! After our wedding, we had some guest tell us that they were making bets thinking the cake was fake that's how perfect it was executed! Cannot wait til our 1st anniversary when we get to have this delicious cake once again! Thank you it's all about the cake for such a memorable experience. Cake Flavors = layered snickerdoodle & vanilla Filling = tres leches Icing = buttercream YUMMMMMM read more

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The birthday cake I ordered was expensive and absolutely worth every cent. It was a hit!

Plenty of parking. Many great food options to pick from. Its a great go to spot for breakfast but there is also a nice lunch menu to pick from. Pastries are wonderful, ordered some gluten free cupcakes to take to a party and they were a big hit. read more

This is my second time ordering a custom cake from Nicole, and her team of bakers and designers excellently and faithfully recreated the birthday cake I had in mind for my friend. I cannot be anymore happier of how the cake came out. For the team at It's All About The Cake, people like Roy and others are so welcoming and nice, they make the trip from Long Beach to Dana Point worth it every single time. This is definitely my go-to place to order custom cakes! read more

It's All About The Cake - Custom 6'' Cake, FNAF themed. - Bakeries Near Me - Dana Point, California

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I got my wedding cake from here and some of our guests still bring it up! We had such an awesome experience with It's All About The Cake! Before our tasting, we picked some flavors that we for sure wanted to try. Once we got there, all the flavors were brought out - such a fun experience and one of the highlights of wedding planning! It was so difficult to pick flavors since they were all so good! Once we narrowed it down, the design process was easy - we just showed pictures of what we wanted and went through the binder they give you and showed what kind of cake we wanted. The service was sooo great! I really appreciated getting calls prior to our wedding to confirm the details and if any changes would be made. I highly recommend It's All About The Cake. Thank you for being part of our special day! read more

From the initial meeting to the final product, I will be dreaming about my wedding cake for the next year!! It was so amazing, so delicious, so beautiful and had the perfect about of decoration to fit our wedding style. Recommendation: have photos, and taste everything. Also plan for communication to be strictly via email. Also, ask your venue for ANY/ALL LEFTOVERS. read more

It's All About The Cake - Wedding cake - Bakeries Near Me - Dana Point, California

We loved how our daughter's wedding cake turned out. Tasted great and the cake tasting process was first class. We also used them for my other daughter's wedding shower, macrons for the win! read more

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Went there for lunch with family and it was very good, dining Al fresco on a great day. The avocado toast was delicious and the salads were fantastic. Large portions so you do not leave hungry and the salad was big enough to split. Great atmosphere with plenty of locals, food came out quick and the service was perfect. Didn't have room for the desserts but they did look amazing. Definitely worth a try if you are in the Harbor area, will not disappoint. Ciao read more

Let me tell you about the cake that we enjoyed from, Its all about the cake. We were planning a vacation in Laguna Beach and wanted to have a cake made for a friend who has her birthday on Easter. The owner of a local Laguna restaurant recommended this bakery, and helped facilitate our request, by placing the order for us. The cake was perfectly made with pastel Easter colors. Dark chocolate and light yellow cake layers were separated by a fruit layer and creamy frosting layers. The frosting was very nice... Not overly sweet. The cake was very moist, fresh & beyond tasty!!! Great Quality ... Highly recommend! read more

It's All About The Cake - Our Beautiful Easter, Birthday Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Dana Point, California

We came here for to try out cakes for our wedding. They had us seated very quickly. They were very attentive and we had a really good time on the patio. read more

A gem in Dana Point for breakfast. Don't let the name fool you, this is also a restaurant with amazing breakfast/brunch and dinner. We were a party of 3 and arrived for breakfast as our original destination was closed. What a pleasant surprise. My daughter had their Mixed Berry Crepes & Crème. I had their French Toast Pudding and my friend had an Omelette. All was delicious. You won't be disappointed. read more

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They always do amazing job every year and cake so delish for my daughter Colleen and Chantel great communication skills and very talented ! Such a special place in my heart read more

These cakes are works of art! Before ordering the cake for an upcoming bridal shower, I bought one to try. Beautiful and delicious. The staff is helping me design the cake for a bride who is an Art Major and favors the Impressionists! read more

A long over due review. At our wedding in June 2022, everyone was raving about our cake! It was a 3 layer vanilla with champange filling. We went back this year for our one year anniversary cake and had lunch there also. Both the cupcakes and the cake are perfectly moist and taste so good! The location is cute and offers ample about of seating. They had a decent sized menu and was a perfect compliment to try some other sweets. Will be back to try some more sweets if we are in the area. read more

It's All About The Cake - Free anniversary 2 layer cake (vanilla and champagne cream) - Bakeries Near Me - Dana Point, California

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I ordered a custom cake based on great reviews of the bakery. I provided an inspirational photo and asked for specific items to be included on my cake. the person handling the cake order via email was very professional, but when I came in to pick up my cake, the cake was nothing like the inspiration cake. The person I was dealing with seemed rather annoyed that I asked to fix one (out of 3) incorrect elements. I was disappointed, and I hope the cake tastes better than that experience. read more

Had such a great experience cake tasting for my wedding cake! My fiancé and I picked our cake in less than 20 minutes but enjoyed the process of tasting all the combinations we can do. The staff was very attentive, gave great recommendations, and didn't rush us at all. I can't wait to see my wedding cake in November! They are also reasonably priced. So happy I found this place! read more

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We LOVE the cakes from here. We've ordered them for all of our kids' birthdays and they have been incredible. The flavor and quality is unmatched. The ordering process is super easy too. I highly recommend It's All About The Cakes! read more

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My friend and I come here once a week.... whether it is breakfast or lunch it is ALWAYS consistent! Consistent in always being Fantastic food every meal, consistent in fantastic service...and lastly consistent in great atmosphere of friendliness and joyfulness from the entire staff! Thank you Tim for the smiles you bring every week to us. We we're just there today.... see you next week! read more

It's a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Amazing food and bakery service. Staff are extremely knowledgeable and make great recommendations. This place is great for wedding cake selection. Atmosphere is chill and cool but the staff is also really friendly. read more

It's All About The Cake - Cake tasting - Bakeries Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Dana Point, CA 5 star decadent rich brownie with chocolate ganache *not your typical brownie This may be the best $4 I've ever spent on a sweet treat. This brownie was so incredibly decadent and satisfying, and quite a small work of culinary art. I've ordered this brownie twice, once with walnuts and once without. Both were great, but I am a fan of walnuts so I would opt for the walnut version again, but either one stood in the "best brownie" I've ever had category. I think what really sets this brownie apart is the rich and decadent chocolate ganache...you won't know this until you try it, but once your in, it's over...it's that good! Have not tried their cakes yet, but don't know how I could try something other than that brownie! Located in the back of a multi level strip mall, on North upper tier. Plenty of parking. Customer Service was pleasant. read more

It's All About The Cake - This decadent and rich brownie with chocolate ganache is among the best I have tried! - Bakeries Near Me - Dana Point, California

BEST WEDDING CAKE EVER! Oh my gosh. The cake here is just so delicious.... hardest part is picking the flavor because they're all SO GOOD. They really made the tasting so much fun and made us feel so special throughout the process. We picked Strawberries/Cream for one layer and Lemon/Cream for another. YUM YUM YUM! NO CAKE LEFTOVER! Our friends wanted more than one slice. Wow. Plus, aside from being delicious... the cake was SO BEAUTIFUL! It was exactly as we imagined. They did such a wonderful job and we are so thankful. read more

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First of all, what an amazing location. After a rainy day, I wanted to try to catch the secret waterfalls down in Dana Point. We were looking for a breakfast place to eat down the street and stopped by What a Dish, which is the same location that serves a mean breakfast (see their page for my review!) After our meal, we decided to check out some of the desserts they had and was delighted by ALL of their specialty cupcake flavors. The mini did not seem so mini; it was actually the perfect portioning, especially with the BOGO50% offer here. Although they have rotating flavors, we tried the lemon and the snickerdoodle. Mini Lemon Cupcake $4.50: This was definitely my favorite of the 2. The lemon flavor was strong and the cupcake itself was moist, especially with the filling inside. Whipped cream paired perfectly to balance the tartness of the cake itself. Mini Snickerdoodle Cupcake $4.50: We could not resist when we saw this flavor! However, I felt like it lacked the true cinnamon flavor of a snickerdoodle. It tasted a bit bland and dry to me, but the frosting made it slightly better. I can't forget to mention that they have quite a bit of gluten-free options that seem worth a return. Also, if you're looking for a cake for any event, they have some of the most beautifully designed ones out there. Most importantly, support your local businesses! read more

It's All About The Cake - Mini Lemon and Snickerdoodle Cupcakes: $4.50 each - Bakeries Near Me - Dana Point, California

Our wedding cake was not only simplistically perfect but unbelievably delicious, both layers!!! Our guests were complimenting our cake all night and the next day and I can't wait to taste our 1-yr anniversary cake next April. XOXO read more

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It's All About the Cake made our wedding cake and desserts--and they were absolutely amazing! Kim and her team were so kind, helpful, and fun to work with. They made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. We were able to sample everything, which was such a thoughtful touch, and they were incredibly patient in answering all our questions. The final cake and desserts were beautiful and delicious--our guests loved them! I'm so grateful for their hard work and would definitely recommend them and use them again! read more

We had the best wedding cake and the artistry was amazing too! They were creative in placing our figurines, along with our Boxer dog taking a "bite"! This bakery also offers other baked goodies and dog biscuits and pupcake for the poochies too!! Our wedding was on 2021 and picked up our anniversary cake this year...a nice way to celebrate our 1 year! Come try this family owned bakery work a connecting cafe that have some amazing eats! read more

It's All About The Cake - Our wedding cake...look at the details and the right side, our boxer taking a "bite" haha! - Bakeries Near Me - Dana Point, California

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My husband and I walked by this place on Mother's Day and decided to check the place out. It was busy but not overly crowded. The first thing I noticed was that it's part bakery (It's All About The Cake) and part cafe/bistro (What A Dish) which also offers catering. We were offered assistance right away and when we advised we'd never been there before, the staff welcomed us and explained how to scan the QR code for the menu and she would find us a table if we wanted to stay for brunch. We had already put in our name at another restaurant but it was very tempting to eat here instead. We ended up heading to the counter where the pastries are located and ordered two cupcakes to go. Again, the staff was friendly and helpful with suggestions. I will definitely come back again. read more

It's All About The Cake - Snickerdoodle Cupcake was recommended by the staff - Bakeries Near Me - Dana Point, California

My fiancé and I had such a nice time cake tasting for our elopement. They made us feel so special with champagne and a cute picture opportunity at the end. So sweet and such a nice ambiance to make a special decision even more special! Would definitely recommend!! read more

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My husband and I had It's All About The Cake do our wedding cake and desserts, and we were so pleased about the overall service and product from start to finish! This bakery partners with our wedding venue, which is how we found and decided to use them. We had our initial tasting, and it was such a pleasant experience. First of all, the cake was delicious! Secondly, Lizzie helped and served us at our tasting, and she was absolutely delightful and so helpful! We opted to have a smaller, two-tier cake as well as an assortment of desserts, and they were all delicious. We were also very happy to have the option of more desserts. The delivery of our cake and desserts on our wedding day went perfectly, and our guests loved them! read more

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We ordered our daughters cake for her wedding. She got married 5-17-25. It was soo delicious and decorated soo pretty. I highly recommend It's all about the Cake, for all occasions. Thank you for making my daughters wedding cake memorable and beautiful read more

It's All About The Cake helped me celebrate my 40th birthday exactly how I dreamed! They made me a 10" cake with strawberry cake, lemon curd, chantilly cream and fresh strawberries. it was the absolute best cake that tasted like strawberry lemonade. I was able to do a tasting and they helped me plan all the details. I also ordered mini pies from the bakery and those were a huge hit! Everything was easy from design to delivery. Definitly will be using them for all my custom cakes! read more

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