Cupcakes: Out of this world GOOD. Round Cookies with odd green frosting: I could eat these for the rest of my life as my main staple and be happy. Dang. LOVE THESE. Shortbread cookies: I actually felt my ass get bigger as I finished one. Really good...probably used butter and some magic sugar dust to make it taste so damn good. Service: I don't the woman working there likes work OR people. Good thing the products are so good. It's ironic the name of the establishment because this person/tough chick is anything but. read more

What's better than cupcakes?? Mini cupcakes of course. Tried their mini-cupcakes and they were oh so delicious. Melt in your mouth sweetness. The proportion of the cream and cake was just perfect. I ate it all in one bite. My friend was quite impressed. Def. will be back for more and to try their other items. read more

How rare it is to find a bakery that makes cupcakes with strawberry flavored frosting! My awesome cancer-fighting boss was kind enough to bring a bunch to the office as an afternoon snack. The delightful strawberry flavor frosting and white cake with strawberry pieces just melted in my mouth. I just finished it and don't remember having to actual chew. It literally just melted. Suddenly my 3:00 afternoon circadian rythm was awakened. How fricken yummy. Now in a state of bliss...possibly about to fall back asleep... zzzzzzzzzz read more

We almost always pick up a thing or two when we grocery shop here, but no more than one or two. Way too pricey. But I haven't bought a whole cake here yet. Anyway, this is to let everyone know that they carry cheddar cheese (and chives) scones for $1.95 here! I'm not crazy after all! I'd been telling my husband and his family that cheddar cheese scones are better than sweet scones and they think I'm just being strangely Canadian. This will prove that Americans DO like cheddar cheese scones enough and there IS a market for them, albeit only on M, W, F. And they only get a dozen on each day, so come here at noon, you should be able to grab a small cheddar cheese scone. read more

This hidden treasure inside Cal-Mart makes a lemon pie/tart that is out of this world. It is always on my list for birthday parties and family get-togethers. Never once have I brought this to a party where MULTIPLE people haven't asked me for the recipe/place where I bought it. And really, let's be honest, the quality of a bakery is based on the quality of its buttercream and Sweet Things does not disappoint. read more

AHHHHHHHHH! Sweet Things! What can go wrong with a name like that? The place is good, not fantastic though but with the right price the place is definitely a must for another return and future visits! read more

This might be the best thing in the Laurel Village Shopping Center. I'm a cake girl through and through. I love the cupcakes here. I love the cake here. (The past few birthday cakes for myself were the black tie cake, super delicious!) I found the red velvet to be the most disappointing flavor to date. Too dry. Oh, the "Millionaire Shortbread" is ridiculous. It's shortbread and caramel and macadamia nut... mmmm. Now, if only they had better coffee and maybe little cartons of milk for sale so I wouldn't have to go through the Cal-Mart madness for the latter or Peet's for the former in the neighborhood. I guess I can't have it all. read more

I only go here for one thing and one thing only... I LOVE THE RED VELVET CUPCAKES and you will too! read more

Jane / Cal-Mart - I love you red velvet cupcakes!! - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have to say i was skeptical about buying pastries from a grocery store because of the shipped frozen, then thawed, frosted and sold shpeal. The pastries I bought for Easter were AmAzing!! What I bought were the small carrot and chocolate mini Easter egg cakes along with an array of short bread cookies (kind of on the pricey side) mini cheese cake bites (ill pass on next time) and well as the most amazing cake my self and 12 other people said they have eaten. I cant remember the correct name sorry...But it was chocolate with a chocolate moose inside. Fallen Angel cake? Sorry again,,,but perhaps this is a good thing that I cant remember it so when I go back to buy another it wont be sold out! Also, the dog cookies were given 6 paws up my 3 pups that gulped them up! Thanks Again See ya next time read more

This place is akin to a crack dealer. I can't stop thinking about the cupcakes here- I generally end up buying at least eight per week. The lemon and vanilla are my favorites. Husband can't live without the carrot cake cupcakes. I generally stuff one of these in my mouth on the way home because I JUST CAN'T WAIT!!! Bottom line- eat these cupcakes. read more

The first time I purchased some fabulous goodies at Sweet Things, I was put off by the fact that you have to pay for your purchase right there, you can't carry it around while you shop at Cal Mart. Then I came back a second time and got over it. The hombre and I had a fab dinner last night that ended with...a slice of the blue boy pie. I whipped up some creme fraiche with vanilla, candied some lemon peel and dumped all that good stuff on top of the warmed slices. Holy tantalized taste buds, batman. Hombre and I both declared this the best piece of pie ever, and as native midwesterners, we know what we're talking about ;). Go bananas at Sweet Things, but you damn well better save me a few slices of that pie. read more

OHHHH NO. how could it be 4.5 stars???? i don't understand! so this place is inside the calfoods grocery store... right when you walk in it is on the lefthand side. so i read the reviews on yelp and got somewhat excited. had i found another cupcake place other than Kara's that was worthy of going to? Plus, it was a friend's bday and wanted to pick some up for the bday kid. so... about the cupcakes. not impressive at all. i got one that tasted like poundcake with frosting on top. the only ones i remember that were decent are the black and white and the red velvet cupcaker. those were alright. but i think the thing i don't like about them is that the frosting on the tops of them are thick and very, very sweet. they kinda make it tacky too when you buy (esp. cause i was giving it to someone for a bday) because they put saran wrap to cover them before they put it in the box. I won't be coming here anytime soon. sorry sweet things. read more

Best things here: 1. short bread cookies with frosting 2. petit-fours 3. mini cupcakes 4. seasonal cookies 5. meringues They are really sweet. I came here to buy a present and they wrapped it up in a box with a ribbon--just lovely. Come here if you're at Laurel Village--hippest part of SF. I wish... read more

YUM! I might be better off if this place weren't nearby, but since it is inside the cal mart just down the street sometimes I can't resist. Good treats all around; Perfect cookies to go with my afternoon tea to give me the energy I need to finish the day/night. Quite expensive, but usually worth it. read more

This place is is really awesome. It is not the cheapest place to get tasty desserts but you do get what you pay for, which is super delicious and creative treats. I have yet to have anything from this place that was not good. The Red Velvet Cupcakes are simply wonderful. read more

The Carrot Cake cupcakes with cream cheese are delicious! The frosting is not too hard and thick, but thick enough that it doesn't taste like whipped cream. I had one of them and I've been hooked ever since. Sweet Things is just a few doors down from my job, so it's hard not to go walk down and grab another and another one. The lemon bars are great as well and they're probably one of the better lemon bars I've had in a long time. One of the downfalls of the bakery is when you buy multiple cupcakes, they do not offer some sort of discounted price, but the amazingness of the cupcakes make up for the lack of a discount. It's at the Laurel Village shopping center, so it's not exactly centrally located within the city. Also, there is not much room around the counter since it's right at the entrance of the Cal Mart grocery store. But overall, I will continue to stop by this place on a regular basis and probably will grab a carrot cupcake on my birthday. read more

I wanna hijack a Sweet Things delivery truck! I want to scarf down every, sweet, disgusting thing they make cuz THEY ROCK. All their stuff is awesome--the cakes, cookies, brownies, cupcakes, etc. It's enough to send to into blissful sugar-shock!!! GIMME MORE!!! read more

I usually go for Asian style cakes and cookies in the Richmond district, but occasionally I'll need to get American style baked goods rich in butter and cream for parties. The treats here are always a hit when I give them as gifts to friends who like things with cream and butter a la Julia Child. Sweet Things also makes and sells doggie biscuits which my friend's pooch loves. WOOF. When I can afford to do so calorie and gluten-wise (like last night) I indulge in a slice of the Tres Leches cake -- a rich sponge cake lightly soaked in liquor-flavored milk that's topped with white meringue frosting and coconut. It's an uppity version of a Mexican cake that's out of this world! N.B.: Parking can be tough during AM and PM rush hour times incl. lunch either at the meters in front or validated parking in back. Hours are 8am-7pm M-Sat; 9am-6pm Sun. read more

Great cupcakes without all the pretentious attitude! I wanted to order some cupcake for my husband's graduation, and got turned away at more than one cupcake shop in the Marina even though I was calling THREE days in advance! When I called Sweet Things, they were extremely accommodating. Not only were they happy to take my order, but they didn't even need a credit card to hold it. And to top it off, the cupcakes were DELICIOUS!! They were very tasty and not over the top. I'm not the biggest cupcake fan - I find they are often too sweet or rich. These were just perfectly flavored. We got an assortment and they were a huge hit at the party, and even better leftovers for our picnic the next day. So glad I found Sweet Things! read more

Oh my, my, my. What does Sweet Things make that isn't heavenly?! I love the single bite cupcakes, and the iced sugar cookies are always beautifully decorated and as tasty as they are pretty. I succumb to temptation every time I walk into Cal-Mart, and I make it my go-to spot for desserts for special occasions... oh who am I kidding, for ANY occasion! read more

This review is for their cupcakes only. I have been to a lot of cupcake places in the bay area and I would say their cupcake is my favorite! What I like most is their frosting. Very creamy and sweet! You can tell they use a lot of cream cheese but I don't care it's goooooood! Their red velvet is the best! Slightly cheaper cupcake at $2.75 each :) read more

This is my stop on the way to or from work! The prices are reasonable and it's so nice to have parking if you're stopping by. It's hard to choose from the huge selection, but these are my top picks: -- carrot cake, sold by slice or whole -- black magic cake -- black & white cupcake -- bug bite cupcake -- rocky road cookie -- spicy jalapeno biscuit/scone If you haven't been yet, stop by soon! read more

I love love love their cupcakes. I used to go strictly to Kara's for birthdays and treats for myself, but for my boyfriends birthday I decided to get them from Sweet Things because it's close by my house. Boy did I score!!! Whoo hoo! I got the red velvet, carrot cupcake, and coconut. Mmmm... I had the red velvet and a taste of the coconut and they both were amazing. I agree that the frosting is a bit too sweet, but the cupcakes are still a lot better than I've had before. One thing that really bothers me is that since its inside Cal-Mart, waiting in line is really annoying because there is no room to stand, especially when old ladies like to cut in line.. GRR.. I felt like I was back in the cafeteria in the 3rd grade again, but instead of a 4th grader playing cutsies, it's a little old lady. I'll be back... (you hear that ladies!!!) read more

Ordered a cake to be called and told the day of the event they cannot make it! What business operates likes this?

Some of the best cupcakes in town! Not too much sugar, butter cream, moist. Try the snowcaps Plus, the staff is patient, because people don't always make up their minds quickly when faced with so much pastry read more

I don't understand why this place got 4.5 stars. I'm usually not a reviewer because I don't have time to write a review. But, in this case, I decide to leave my feedback. This yelp site is not any more trustworthy. This rating system should be improved. Anyway, i bought a cake a couple weeks ago and that was a total disappointment to me. Tasted too sweet. You'd rather eat a bucket of sugar. That'd be much better. read more

my friend introduced me to sweet things after our photo shoot on saturday. two young ladies complimented me on my hair and makeup and asked where i got it done. 'i did it myself,' i replied. all that girly stuff's in my blood, folks. i once gave a makeup tutorial in grade school for a 'how-to' assignment. little did the ladies behind the counter know that the delicious apricot triangle and absolutely delectable german chocolate cranberry bar were going to be the necessary ammunition to battle heartache the next day. read more

Visiting a friend at the maternity ward down the street, we thought we should bring some cookies. I am no sweet-tooth, but I lost my mind in their hospital room, upon snacking on these Sweet Thing treats. It's the same store as the one near our house in Tiburon.. but wow. They offered our gift to them, to us... and this cookie I bit into was decadent and transcendent. The chocolate covered marshmallow smore cookie, as a surprise, was a giddy, rare treat. i had no idea of the gooey warmth about to wash over me, but it's the first time I have eaten a cookie in 30 years where it felt as magical and special a moment as when we were 5. read more

Secretly hidden in that supermarket in Laurel Heights, Sweet Things is your cavity creating destination. After hearing about this place, I called 411 for the address and walked up and down California street looking for the store front to no avail, not fun! Come here mainly for the cupcakes. The cake isn't dry and the buttercreme is on top is good stuff. You can get lost when ordering by looking at their other stuff, so stay focused because there's people behind you in line. read more

Okay, so I've decided that this place deserves five stars. I went there today and I tried their carrot cupcake (only $2.50), and it was deeelish! I got my daughter a mini vanilla cupcake with pink frosting and sprinkles (so cute!) and it was only $1.10! They get bumped up for their awesome cupcakes and unbeatable prices. read more

Sweet Things is a small but bountiful bakery counter to the left side, inside of Cal-Mart's California St. entrance. I believe everything is replenished daily so you're getting some pretty fresh baked goods. I am a cupcake fiend and when I am jonesing for that fix, nothing satisfies the urge more than some buttercreamy goodness from Sweet Things. Their cupcakes are the perfect proportion of icing to cake, with just enough cream covering the moist caketop. And despite being chilled, the icing is still creamy - not dried out or stiff like other cupcakes that have to sit in a case. Besides cupcakes, their cookies and cakes are equally as good and make perfect gifts to bring to house parties or dinners. People always love when I bring their stuff over. Anytime is a best time to stop by but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE their holiday themed treats, especially Easter. Everything is displayed beautifully and marked clearly...maybe except for the little spot on the glass where my handprints are... ;) read more

Yummy carrot cake. Ice cream sandwich is good. You can't miss this spot if you're looking for desert in San Francisco.

I LOVE THEIR COCONUT FINGERS! I believe that is the same for it..It took me FOREVER to find this place and all of this time it was inside the market. read more

Sweet Things decided to put all the sweetest things in my life and somehow put it all together in the form of a cupcake. A moist cupcake with the sweetest frosting I've ever had. Their cookies are also a delicious little snack delivered straight from heaven OMGosh it was so delicious I found myself crabbing more samples of the cookies than I thought I would. I walked in to Sweet Things without a plan in my head and walked out with a dozen cupcakes and a mouthful of cookie samples. The street parking sucks but if you happen to see someone pull out it'll be the luckiest day of your life! read more

Dry wit, good. Dry cake, bad. Sweet Things pricey made to order dry red velvet cake, sad sad sad.

Mini bite-sized cupcakes for about $1 a pop....what more can you ask for. Sure beats the Kara's (now now I love Kara's) but I just didn't want to spend that much on cupcakes not knowing if people would appreciate it. I ordered 6 chocolate on chocolate, 6 white on chocolate, 6 butter and 6 mini carrot cakes....can't go wrong with the mini carrot cakes. Definitely would come back for the cupcakes for other parties. read more

get the lemon bars! they're sooooo good. nice flaky crust and a creamy lemony filling with powedered sugar on top =) it's a little pricey but well worth it. i did not like the vanilla cream puff...it wasn't the right custard filling. the three layer uhh...lemon cake thing with coconut...BOMB...got to try it as a sample.. it was so good red velvet, always yummy =) uhhh angel food cake with some kind of orange topping....kinda gross...tasting read more

MMMMMMMMMMmmmmmm... This place is great. i love their cupcakes, especially the tiny ones called bug bites. They also have wonderful savory cheese scones, but they don't have them everyday, so make sure to get one if you see them on the day you visit. It's inside Cal Mart grocery store, which I'm not so fond of because a couple of times I've bought frozen food which turned out to be expired. read more

I bought a birthday cake for my fiance's birthday and can't stop raving about the amazing Carrot Cake for 40 people. I have never seen every person have a piece of cake at a party and it was unanimous, it was the best carrot cake we've ever had. Normally, I wouldn't even do anythign outside of chocolate, but when I kept seeing the works "carrot cake" come up on Yelp, I now am so glad I decided to go for it. The icing wasn't even icing, it was cream cheese heaven. Great job! The service was excellent and it was there waiting for me when I went to pick it up. If you need candles or other birthday accessories, the Ace 5 & 10 next door had everything including candles with the age and gift wrap as well. read more

Their cup cakes are wonderful! Most places have a good frosting but you can forget about the "cake part", however this one has a delicious frosting and a delicious "cake part". read more