Of course husband last minute says day of birthday celebration that we need a cake. Found Izumi Cakes on Yelp and was bummed at first because the soonest online reservation for a cake would be two days later. Husband called them around 11am and they said they were in the middle of making their strawberry cakes so they could add our order in for a same day pickup at 4pm. Pickup went well and the cake was so cute and it tasted great! Like the Chinese bakery strawberry cream cake with a moist sponge cake; not too sweet, just right. Might sound basic but it was done very well. Would 100% recommend. I don't know prices for cakes nowadays but I didn't feel bad paying about $60 for a cute and tasty cake (6", strawberry cream cake). I wouldn't bank on same day pickups, I might've just been very lucky they were in the middle of making their cakes but it wouldn't hurt to try calling early in the day if you're in a pinch for a solid cake. I'm very thankful for their service! read more

This spot is takeout-only, so don't plan on stopping by for long. Finding parking isn't difficult but might take a minute on busy days, as it shares a parking lot with the rest of a popular plaza. The store itself is easy to find as well, with a clear label outside. Walking in, it looks half-closed--their cakes are all stored in a large refrigerator, with nothing in the case on the counter. There is a sign proclaiming "takeout only" in slight disarray, and the seating is pushed to the side. That said, the service is friendly and the employees are quick to help you and show you what they have in stock for takeout. I ordered the 4" Berry Berry Light Cake for a birthday, and they were able to write a birthday message on the cake board, which I really appreciated. The cake also tasted very light and the sweetness was subtle, which I really enjoyed. The berry flavor in the sponge was a little too subtle, though. My main concern is that the cake does not fully resemble the picture they advertised online. It is missing the freeze-dried berries on top, and the berry glaze did not reach as far down the cake as was shown in the photo. Because the berry glaze is the main source of the berry flavor, this was a little disappointing. Also, the cake was not finished when I came to pick up the cake (and I was ~5 minutes late). I'm uncertain if this is for freshness or if there is another reason. Overall, I like the spot for the fresh and light cake. It's pleasantly unique compared to your standard sheet cake, and everything is rather cute. However, it may be a better idea to buy the cakes in-person to be 100% sure of what it will look like, though daily stock is definitely more limited than if you place an order online. I hope they reopen their indoor seating soon. read more

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My sister stumbled across Izumi Cakes while she was looking for something to celebrate our matcha loving cousin. Izumi seemed perfect given the fact that there are a good variation of sizes that could be bought. Not everyone is a matcha lover and our family tends to gravitate away from cakes, we appreciated the smaller options. The Kyoto Matcha was purchased. The design was simply but had a slightly fancy feel to it- exactly what we were hoping for! There was strong scent of matcha coming from the top drip design and we couldn't be more excited for our matcha bae. Fast Forward: The cake is super soft, fluffy, and oh so very light. The cake in itself was not super sweet- very typical of Asian cakes. The matcha flavor was unfortunately too mellow for us. 3 stars for the cake in itself but the rating is bumped up to a 4 because the presentation is so cute! Matcha wasn't what we were looking for but we may be inclined to try other flavors in the future. read more

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Gem of a local cake shop with lovely decor patterns, fluffy and light texture, and a variety of Asian inspired flavors ! Preordered a cake and they even did a custom message for me which was very sweet Cake was very fluffy, good cream ratio, if I were to give it a sweetness rating I'd say it's like 50% sugar (would've liked it less sweet but it's good) Very beautifully decorated - I got chocolate this time but would love to try other more specialized flavors next time It was around 60 for this cake and it fed 9 people!! read more

Izumi Cakes - Chocolate light cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

We tried this spot for a joint birthday and were delighted with a really cute cake. They let us order a week in advance and then pick up. Taste: The taste was light. It wasn't personally my favorite. I usually like light cakes but if it were a little denser, it would have been perfect! The fresh strawberries were very nice. Appearance: 5/5 super cute! read more

Izumi Cakes - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

Izumi cakes has been on my radar for quite some time! I'm happy I finally got my hands on a cake for my birthday this past month! I placed an order through their website which is very easy to navigate! The person on the phone when i called was very patient and explained to me the sizes and flavors they had. The earl grey cake was absolutely delicious. I am OBSESSED! The chiffon cake was moist and fluffy. The cake itself was infused with earl gray tea. Each bite was like a fluffy cloud of earl gray goodness. I cant wait to come back and try the other cakes! read more

Izumi Cakes - earl grey 4" cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

One of the best cakes I've tried. The flavor (berry berry & black sesame) is rich, cake is soft & moist with the perfect amount of sweetness! read more

Izumi Cakes - Berry Berry and Black Sesame Cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

It's my second time trying Izumi Cakes. First time my friends got the matcha cake for me and the second time my family and I got the mango cake. Both flavors were very clean and "not too sweet" (4/5 stars)! They have a few different cake flavors as well as cake sizes to choose from. Staff were pretty friendly. There's a few seating areas inside, not much of decor as they seem to be focused mainly on pre-ordered cakes to go. read more

Izumi Cakes - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

Came here to pick up a cake for my cousin's birthday. I thought the cake was a little small but it turned out perfect for the occasion. Their 4" is perfect for 4-5 ppl to share. The cake itself is very light and not super sweet! Very delicate flavors all around! I would definitely come back to try more flavors. read more

Izumi Cakes - Chocolate cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

It was a bit slanted but the flavor was great and I just love the size. It's unfortunately banned from my house though because it's too expensive for what you get. Service is quick as I ordered on the website and there's no ambiance because it's in T4. Design and marketing is cute, take a a grain of salt as this was two years back read more

Izumi Cakes - hojicha - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

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Izumi Cakes have been on my list for a while now and my husband needed a birthday cake so I ordered his online a few days before pick up. They're located in a plaza so parking is abundant and free. The pick up process was easy - they ask for the name for the order and prepare the final touches on the cake before they hand it to you. I appreciated the free candle that came with it. The cake itself wasn't overly sweet and looked nice on the eyes. Overall, I'd get them again if I had another occasion that called for a cake. read more

Izumi Cakes - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

The cake is decorated really cute... 4" is pretty small. I originally found this place and thinking if I should get my son a smash cake from here but we opted on a different more baby friendly cake. I did end up coming another time, didn't pre order so was grateful they had a few available when I called in when they opened. By the time I went to go pick up only an hour after opening they were already sold out. If you don't preorder flavors are limited, we got the earl grey and the mango. The earl grey was tasty. The floral tea flavor was prominent in the cake, not too sweet and very airy. The mango was kind of whatever. I think the flavoring was just in the decoration/cream which a lot of asians don't normally always eat. Otherwise it was just a plain white chiffon cake, just as airry, but lacked flavor. It is pricey for what it is... at 4' so maybe the size of your hand the cakes go for about $25 Also I was surprised the inside is still all the t4 decor, as in the branding too and my credit card charge said t4 (so don't be confused when you see your charge) read more

Izumi Cakes - Earl Grey and mango - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

I got literally the last available cake at 6 pm on a Saturday. Their matcha has a strong matcha taste and is not too sweet. read more

Izumi Cakes - Matcha cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

Izumi Cakes is a hidden gem--literally! It's tucked inside a T4 boba shop, which can be a little confusing at first, but once you find it, you're in for a treat. They specialize in small, Asian-inspired cakes (perfect for 4-5 people), and we ordered the strawberry shortcake for a birthday. It was so good--light, fresh, not overly sweet (which I love), and beautifully decorated with a minimalist bunny design. They even added a cute chocolate "Happy Birthday" macaron, which was a thoughtful touch. Ordering was easy and last-minute-friendly--we placed it just a couple days in advance with no issue. Overall, a lovely little spot for elegant, not-too-sweet cakes. Will definitely be back for future celebrations! read more

Izumi Cakes - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

If you're been thinking about ordering a cake from here... just do it! Izumi Cakes has been on my list for quite some time, but I'm always so hesitant as I'm worried I'll be disappointed. Well, I'm glad I finally did as the cake I ordered was absolutely incredible. I'm definitely a "less sweet" kinda person and I also like my tea strong - I tend to drink matcha or hojicha lattes with no sweetness. The Kyoto Matcha Light cake was out of this world. The cake itself is so incredibly tender and the cream ever so lightly sweet - just enough to complement the natural bitterness from the strong matcha flavor. I was blown away at the strong matcha flavor too. It wasn't like a cake with some matcha flavor... it was like eating a matcha latte in cake form! SO GOOD! Ordering was a breeze online. I picked up my first cake order today... and already placed another one! I will admit that the cakes here are quite pricey. However, the quality of the ingredients is reflected in the price and it's worth it to me. read more

Izumi Cakes - 4 inch matcha cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

Such fluffy cakes. Tastes really light. Like souffle! I not only bought the mango light cake once, I bought another one for my mom's birthday! We really enjoyed it. Would love to try the berry berry flavor and...of course the Kurogoma because we love black sesame! Who's birthday is coming?? read more

I love this bakery's cakes! They have a great cute selection of designs to choose from and were able to pick up an order for a birthday a few days from ordering. We got the black sesame 4 inch cake and it was really good texture and flavor. I'd definitely come back to get more!! read more

Super soft and not too sweet cakes! I tried the berry and hojicha 24 in cake, and it was the perfect amount for a small gathering, especially if you don't like heavy desserts! Tried and true--will be back to try the matcha and mango cake! read more

Short Story: A fantastic place for chiffon cake in Fremont! Long Story: I've been coming here for 3 years now and this place is always great. I've had several of their cakes including: earl grey, yuzu, matcha, hojicha, genmaicha, etc. The cakes are very light, airy, and fluffy. It is also not very sweet and pairs really well with coffee. You need to pre-order online and it is normally a two day turnaround. The website is user friendly and the prices are reasonable. At the pickup just give your order number and I've always waited 5 min or less. Verdict: I'm definitely going back! read more

Simple and delicious. They make beautiful and minimalist Japanese style cakes. Not sure if the sponge is a chiffon or a Genoise, but it's light and airy. The cream was applied with precision and the two flavors I tried (mango and Earl Grey) were very enjoyable without being too sweet. I like that that cakes are small so that you can get a couple and not have too many leftovers. Recommended for takeout desserts for a small group. read more

Beautifully crafted, light fluffy chiffon cakes made in unique flavors and topped with a thin layer of cream and glaze surely to cap off any celebration! Izumi Cakes, located just blocks away from the Little Taipei mall in south Fremont and sharing space within the T4 milk tea shop, has made quite an impression with their fresh cakes sized in small (4 inch), medium (6 inch), and large (8 inch). The parking lot isn't too big but is also seldomly visited due to its variety of businesses here and being overshadowed by the main Little Taipei mall down the street certainly makes an impact. The main draw for their cakes has got to be their lightness - the chiffon style sponge cake is executed well and will not be too filling to eat. The light texture of the sponge cake is perfect for those celebrations following a nice meal and the flavors infused into the cake are perfect complements to any cuisine. Flavor options are also a highlight. Whether you're looking for something fruity or sweet or something more flavorful like their most popular, matcha or hojicha cakes, there will be something for everyone. Because the flavors are infused into the sponge cake and not only included into the glaze and cream on top, each bite is bursting with flavor. We came across Izumi Cakes in our search for a birthday cake and were instantly excited to hear about their offering of a hojicha (roasted tea) flavor. Their website supports pre-orders up to 24 hours in advance but since we were in a pinch for time, we called the day of our celebration at around opening time (11 am) and asked about reserving a cake. We were lucky as they happened to have their small hojicha cake ready by the time we were planning to pick up and the staff held the cake for us. Upon arriving, the staff at T4/Izumi Cakes were still working on other cake orders and fortunately, they remembered our phone call and we got our cake packaged up in no time. The size of the small cake was perfect for a group of 8 where each person had a small tasting. I'd imagine the larger ones could serve upwards of 12 to 18 people, however the larger 6 inch and 8 inch cakes will require advanced ordering. The hojicha cake was light and fluffy with strong tea flavor baked into the cake. The light cream and glaze added a bit of flavor and moistness to each bite but it was not at all too sweet. It was the perfect cake for our birthday VIP as they're on the more senior side and prefer lower sweetness levels. The prices are certainly competitive, however, it does seem rather high for the size of cake if you don't factor in the complexity of the flavor infused into the sponge cake and beautiful glaze decorating it. But compared to competitors, the cost is fair for what you are getting! Overall, Izumi Cakes will have you raving for their chiffon cakes as we became fans and very likely will be back for our next celebration. Being in south Fremont is a bit out of the way for us but it's worth the trek for their unique and strong flavors. Place the order ahead if you're planning a celebration or take the risk and pick up the smaller sized cakes freshly made on the day of. You won't go wrong with any of their flavors as Izumi Cakes has got their cake game (chiff)on point! read more

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I was on the hunt for a smaller cake to surprise a friend for her birthday, and stumbled upon Izumi Cakes on Yelp! I loved the signature look of their light cakes, as well as some of their playful designs like the bunny and oreo cakes. The mark of a good dessert to Asian Americans is "not too sweet" which best describes Izumi Cakes. This bakery makes a small batch every day to focus on quality and you can pre-order via their website and schedule a pickup day/time. The hojicha cake sounded both intriguing and perfect, as my group of girlfriends are all tea & hojicha lovers. The cake was unbelievably fluffy, cream was refreshing, hojicha glaze had a strong tea flavor that was not overpowering and blended perfectly with the cream. And of course, not too sweet! Everyone loved it. Shoutout to the owner Jing who was quick to respond to an email I sent requesting an earlier pickup time. She was very kind and accommodating. I definitely want to try their other flavors sometime. P.S. I also wanted to note to reviewers about the price of these cakes. I saw one reviewer compare Izumi's prices to Paris Baguette and 85c Bakery. Just have to say, that is a really unfair comparison. Small businesses tend to have higher price points compared to chains because their cost of ingredients and everything is much much higher because they are not buying in as much bulk nor have business deals most of the time. A lot of them price to be barely profitable and put their heart and soul in their crafts! read more

Izumi Cakes - Hojicha Light Cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

This is my place to get cake for birthdays! My favorite is the matcha but the berry is close 2nd. read more

Izumi Cakes - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

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I tried out the earl grey cake from Izumi Cakes. It did have a decent amount of earl grey flavor in it, and I liked the frosting (I tend not to be a fan of the main body of cake in general), but I didn't necessarily feel it was mindblowing enough to warrant the price as I felt it was rather expensive for the quantity. The packaging is cute though, I love the little strawberry logo. read more

Izumi Cakes - Cake box - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

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I recently purchased the Seasalt Orea Cake Kurogoma (black sesame) 4" at $24.75. Both cakes are light and delicate, characteristic of traditional Asian Chinese cakes. The flavor is subtle and mild, offering a gentle taste experience. read more

soft cake and fresh cream plus cute cute design! oh and not too sweet! definitely would order cake here again! read more

Izumi Cakes - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

Wow! really cute, moist, and not too sweet cakes. Easy pick up, and lots of interesting flavors. would def come back again read more

Izumi Cakes - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

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We got the small Kyoto matcha chiffon cake and it was pretty good; super light, airy texture with a subtle matcha flavor that wasn't too sweet or heavy. Perfect if you want something delicate and not overly rich. Would definitely grab it again for a simple treat. read more

Ordered twice from this place already, we like it a lot. The cream is very fresh, the cake is very smooth, and fruit inside is also fresh. I also liked the new black sesame flavor, not too sweet, perfect for Asian. The service is also very good, their staff are very friendly and nice. Even the drink there is very tasty. Will definitely revisit a lot. read more

Izumi Cakes - Black sesame cake. Love it. - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

Possibly one of the best cakes I have EVER had - and thus now one of my two go-tos when it comes to all of my cake catering needs. Randomly nestled in a boba place in a shopping plaza, most people honestly wouldn't know they even sell cakes unless you find them online, which is also the easiest way to make orders. It's pretty simple - you make an online order and come in to pick up the cake. Asking about stuff like ambience is pretty much irrelevant since almost nobody orders large cakes and eats them on the spot (honestly very based move to do so), but I would say that the service is fantastic. They do try to be very speedy and the one time I ordered my cake for a party two days later, they actually gave remarkably detailed instructions/hints on how to keep the cake fresher for longer (because they make each day to order fresh!). Finally, the cake itself is very good. Pretty much every flavor I've tried (winter bunny, oreo cake, and hojicha) has been super creamy and not overpoweringly sweet (like most commercial cakes are). This is pretty much one of the best cakes you can ever get for someone who goes "oh, nice, not too sweet." It also allows the flavor of whatever flavor you select to be pretty prominent. For example, the hojicha flavor had one of the most potent hojichas I've ever tasted. Also, the boxing is pretty nice. Fantastic place and would recommend for anyone looking for a cake to wow someone with. read more

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Located inside t4 Got the 4" blueberry light cake. When they say its light, they really mean it. It's sooooo light, pillowy, soft, fluffy, ect. The cake flavor itself was good too! Perfect amount of sweetness. Would possibly try their matcha next hehe Can't say much about the service as my bf got it, but the cake was ready for pickup when he went! read more

Izumi Cakes - 4" blueberry light cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

I ordered 4 cakes-- all in the 4" size The good: - they had cakes available next day when I called - they were well packaged - they seem to be high quality in ingredients - the variety of flavors is good The not so good: - the price... $23-27 for a hollow 4" is wild - the simplicity of just a chiffon cake with whipped cream and drizzle of flavor on top (fruit) is crazy for the price - hojicha and sesame were more flavorful but still. 3.5* but I spent nearly $100 on4 tiny cakes that remind me of tours les jour or Paris baguette .. read more

I was treated to two cakes from here for my birthday. I got to try the mango and the matcha flavors. I love that the small cakes were the perfect size for our little family celebration. More importantly, the cakes are not over sweet. Just the perfect amount. They were also light so it didn't feel like overindulging. read more

I love the light cakes! Been getting them for a few years now. They're light, fluffy, moist, and not too sweet! Chocolate and mango are my favorites! read more

We were on the lookout for an Asian style cake that's not too sweet. Found this place - which is inside of a t4 tea shop. Lots of delicious sounding options. We opted to try the earl grey cake. It was exactly what we were hoping for. Definitely good tea flavor, not too sweet. The icing cream was very light. Very elegantly decorated. It was a bit pricey for the size especially compared to the smaller option not sure this was 3x the size given that it was 3x the price. In retrospect I might have considered trying 2 smaller cake options to try different flavors. read more

Izumi Cakes - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

I run into the store around 5ish and only 3 favorites left on that day. I really want to try the Hojicha but it sold out already, so I asked them can we do mix and match with chocolate and Hojicha? They said they never tried it before but they were willing to do it for me! I will say you all must try this combination, DOPE!!!!!The ladies who work over there were really friendly and patient, I am highly recommend this store read more

Izumi Cakes - 4" birthday cake with macaron - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

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Very easy to order, very aesthetic looking cakes. Ordered an oreo birthday cake (6inches) and they wrote a sweet message on for the macaron toppers. The cake itself was very fluffy and spongey. I didn't taste too much oreo in the cream though, but it was cute and I would order another cake in the future. read more

Izumi Cakes - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

Came in day after Christmas to pick up a cake I had ordered a few days prior. When I told them about my order they didn't seem to be expecting me, and seemed almost confused. I explained my order to them and they asked me to wait a few minutes. They grabbed a cake from the fridge and started decorating then and there. In about 15 minutes my cake was ready. Still looked really polished and I appreciated that the cream was fresh. However given that they operate mostly on preorders I would have expected that my cake would have been ready at the designated pickup time. They do seem like a small but mighty operation so want to give them the benefit of the doubt - maybe they were busy with a lot of other holiday orders. Really great cake, so soft and light and not too sweet. For the taste alone I would come back but it is a bit pricey. I paid $55 for a 6 inch cake. I did get to try their earl gray and black sesame cakes from another event and they were fantastic. Strong enough but not overwhelming. I also like that they have other Asian forward flavors like hojicha and matcha. read more

Fabulous and tasty fluffy cake! Super easy to pre-order on their website. I ordered the sea salt Oreo cake and requested for them to write happy birthday for my boyfriend. I didn't specify how exactly for them to write it, I really deferred to their expertise. I thought it was clever they took on our request and did it on the macaroon! Pick-up was easy as well. They're located inside T4. You just let them know your order number and they let you see the cake before you walk out the door. They are extremely kind. 5/5 I would order their cakes again, and said they do more than just regular cakes (custom orders like wedding). read more

Izumi Cakes - Seasalt Oreo cake pre-order - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Fremont, California

The cakes here are very soft and not too sweet. You can definitely eat it all in one go if you're not careful enough. The decoration is always so good as is the handwriting. The sweetness will vary though but overall it's a very measured level. And of their service, I would say there's no better. They're very patient with your needs and your schedule. I would definitely recommend coming here for those who don't like overly sweet things. read more

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