Visiting the area and had a significant birthday planned for my wife. This cake was delivered to Fandango (who recommended Layers were also amazing to deal with). Cake arrived on time, looked and tasted spectacular (decadent chocolate cake). Couldn't be happier with everything as we didn't know any cake places. Helped make a wonderful occasion that much more special! Highly recommend getting cake from here. read more

I've known about this place for years but not sure why I never shopped here until yesterday! Bought a dozen cupcakes and so far so good. I can't wait for the next family event or any day that we wanna indulge to get more baked goods. Cute place with readily available cakes fo any occasion. They also have pastries and bread (I saw croissant) and coffee. read more

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I LOVE this place!! We usually celebrate my fiance's birthday here in Merced County. One birthday weekend, the family decided to go to Monterey for his birthday and we needed a cake so about 2 weeks before I had ordered a strawberry cake from Layers first time ever and everybody loved it. So now it's a tradition to get a strawberry cake from layers at the end of July for my fiance's birthday weekend. Thank you! Amazing Place!! Highly recommended. I wish I can give it more than five stars on this rating. read more

Best bakery for cakes! If you've never had a princess cake highly recommend ordering one from them, it's the best I've had, great marzipan, filling and luxurious cake. Also the prices are very reasonable for a custom cake, the best! read more

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Absolutely the Best Cake my family and I have ever had!!! The decoration exceeded my request, and the layers of cake, and icing, was Amazingly good! Carmel Heights resident, with superb delivery provided. read more

Needed a last-minute cake for my mom's birthday and Layers Bakery came through! Ordered a fresh strawberry cake and they had it ready in just 2 hours--same day! It was moist, delicious, and made with love. Super friendly staff and great local vibes. Perfect for any sweet craving or special occasion. Check them out! read more

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LAYERS IS THE BEST. They did our wedding cake and actually customized it to be sprinkle/funfetti cake with buttercream frosting. They were so kind and knowledgeable. I originally wanted to put lavender flowers on my cake and the woman said that she would advise against it because although it is pretty it can make the cake taste like lavender. I truly appreciated the honesty and expertise because I would have been so sad to taste lavender instead of my funfetti cake flavor! The shop is super cute and quaint. I always go pick up a funfetti cupcake to remind me of my wedding day. I have never had anything I didn't like from layers. read more

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Everything they make is so delicious. My only disappointment is that they did not have eggclairs available. read more

I ordered an Oreo cookie cake from here not too long ago. It was about $45 for a 6-inch cake, which seemed reasonable at first. Unfortunately, the cake itself was underwhelming. While it was moist and the frosting wasn't overly sweet (which I appreciated), the overall flavor was bland. Honestly, it tasted like something you could pick up at a grocery store for a fraction of the price. Nothing about it stood out or felt worth the cost, and I wouldn't recommend it. Service was average. Nothing bad, but nothing memorable either. Cakes: 4/10 Service: 6/10 read more

Layers is an absolute must-stop bakery! This family-owned gem is a treasure trove of sweet treats, but the cake is truly the star of the show. Moist, decadent, and utterly delicious, every bite is a delight. Support local businesses and treat yourself to a slice (or two) - you won't regret it! read more

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Charming and cute as a button bakery ambiance and the staff made all the difference in answering all of our questions (how long is the cake ok without refrigeration, what is this, can we swap out the cheesecake with the crème brulee) with kindness. The flourless chocolate cookie is perfect- the crispy exterior the cloud fluffy texture that melts into a mochi like chewiness! So good!! read more

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All we asked for was a carrot cake without the nuts and they refused to do it. To be that inflexible and stuck up over a simple cake for no reason is mind blowing. We used to get cakes here all the time for special events like birthdays but never again. You don't deserve our business. read more

I highly recommend. One of my favorite bakeries in Monterey we love to order cakes for our family parties from Layers. Always excellent service and quality ingredients clean store front. Last dessert ordered was the strawberry shortcake. So good ! read more

All show, no quality. Seriously I have had better desserts Of so much more taste and quality In a hospital Cafeteria that's how bad I thought The apple strudel was very poor quality read more

Our customer service experience for our wedding cake was absolutely incredible, I had a detailed report and draw sketch of what our wedding cake would look like several months in advance to our wedding date. The cake arrived on time we had great coordination from all staff and quick responses. I highly recommend this vendor as an option for your upcoming wedding And/or event in the area! read more

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At a work baby shower and someone brought a princess cake from Layers. It was so good! Light and airy but packed with flavor. 10/10

This is our go to bakery for cakes and desserts in Monterey. We have never been disappointed by the quality or taste of their items. They are fully stocked when we go in for some random treats so it's nice knowing there's always something available. Their online ordering also makes it super convenient and easy to order ahead of time. read more

Psst is a sweet tooth whispering your name . When you walk in breathe the aroma wafting in the air and find the delights of cupcakes cookies and Italian love everywhere. The staff are professional and kind to share stories of families and the true history of Monterey every time. And if it is your first time to try cupcakes holiday cookies bring the magic and hope alive. Looking forward to discovering more just come and open the door ! read more

Great deserts and bakery items offered. They are closed on Mondays. Special orders taken to pay in advance because they sell out fast!!!

Highly recommend! Bought a beautiful and delicious lemon cake for my mother's birthday! Everyone enjoyed it!

Excellent. I can't remember the exact name of the cake, but we purchased the chocolate cake with chocolate frosting both on the top, and in the middle of the cake. Heaven!!! read more

Lovely high quality and awesome tasting birthday carrot cake! Highly recommend Layers Bakery!!! read more

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Bummer to see all the negative reviews!! This has been my go to when were in the area. After my visit it will be the last!!! First. I asked for a lemon cupcake and she said they didn't have any. But after one second of me looking I spotted some?!?! Why couldn't she have looked to?! Then she was annoyed when I ask if the frosting had flavor. Her response was very cold...its butter cream. Okay, well I didn't let her attitude stop me from getting my threats. I got two cupcakes and another dessert. The cupcakes were horrible!!! Soooo dry that when you bit into it the cupcake fell apart?! $4.50 for dry cupcakes?! Hard pass. Since the area doesn't lack bakeries i will not return. Thanks for the memories but your bakery has gone down hill. read more

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Their cupcakes are hard and bland. I could've thrown it across the room and it would've stayed the same shape Unfortunate. Save your coin Whole Foods across the way has better pastries. Customer service isn't the best either. read more

I ordered their red velvet cake for a friend. The cake was moist, layered, deliciously creamy, and ready by the promised time. It was also decorated with a flower, the words "happy birthday" as I requested, and looked absolutely gorgeous. I ordered online and had a friend pick it up with no troubles at all. I would definitely order one of their mouthwatering delicious cakes again and find myself hoping someone has another celebration to give me an excuse to order from here again. read more

You can never go wrong with layers. All their cakes and pastries are delicious. Brought my two friends here and it's their first time and they both loved the cakes and pastries they got. We sat on their little corner to have coffee and cheesecakes. I've always love their cakes and this is our go to when we want to order cakes for special occasions. The service were awesome! Both the young ladies that were there were very friendly, warm and helpful (too bad I didn't got the chance to get their names). It's a cute little shop but is clean and quiet. Great time yo have a sip of coffee with the cakes! read more

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They have increased their prices almost twice as much as what it used to be. A mediocre single pastry they almost charge $6 EACH!! I won't go there anymore . Also they are not friendly and not much space to sit and enjoy your coffee read more

How unfortunate that I have to leave a negative review, my family loves their treats but their customer service is lacking big time. I was given Hilary's business card and we promptly called to get information on reserving a cake. She let us know that our design was not possible (butter cream flowers?) but that she could do a basic buttercream in a pink color. Unfortunately, when I asked her for the cake agreement and deposit she let me know they had already booked someone else?? I thought with the range of these cakes that they would have at least given me a courtesy notice. read more

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This is the most amazing bakery, the cake slices (each of the four we tried) were some of the best we've ever had. The marble cake was light, moist and the ganache was perfect. I even drove an hour back the next day to buy a few more slices. read more

Amazing selection of delicious cakes, pastries, and cookies. Today we tried the Pecan Pie slice, Carrot Cake cupcake, and Death By Chocolate slice. All three were wonderful. Perfect sweetness, great flavors, optimum moisture, and beautiful presentation. The pricing was fair and the customer service was perfection. Every time we stop by, we are delighted by the experience. read more

Delicious cupcakes and cookies! Love the marble cake and also the maple cookies. Great for any occasion

Layers was the best decision for our cake needs at our wedding. I was so excited when cake tasting, I bought about 40 cupcakes to take home so my family and friends could also try! We loved our simple wedding cake- it was so incredibly easy to coordinate with Hilary. Thank you Layers! read more

Absolutely loved our wedding cake! Hilary was so easy to work with. They also made sure to pack the cake safely since it would need to be hiked on the side of the cliff to the beach. Thank you! read more

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So upset with this cake. In the cake decorator is defense he did follow the instructions to the T. He did mention that he's been having communication problems with his wife. This was not a college 50th anniversary cake, and upon first glance that's exactly what it was. This was a 50th anniversary cake as a surprise. When problem solving how to fix the issue, the man wanted to upsell me another 60 to $100. From a customer service perspective just fix the issue because this is not what was agreed upon in the prior emails. In trying to communicate with the sales rep (The wife of the decorator}, it was radio silence after the sale was made. For the amount that I paid, I just want it done right read more

Honestly, just a really rude conversation when I called about ordering a custom cake. The woman just sounded like she didn't want to be bothered with the order. Before I even told her what date I needed it she told me that I needed to place two weeks prior. But you didn't even inquire as to when I needed it. She told me that they needed to coordinate with the wedding cake designer, I asked if that was also the case if it was for a birthday birthday cake and not a wedding cake and she said that she knows. Like how would you know that it was a birthday cake? Honestly take your business to somebody that actually knows how to handle customers. Really disappointed with this place and even though we've bought three cakes from them in the past, we're taking our business elsewhere read more

simply the best in every sense of the word. Melissa, Alma and all the ladies up front are what keep me coming back! Plus, it doesn't hurt that all the sweets are amazing!! props to the culinary team for never disappointing! Clean, cute and chic - a must visit! read more

This has nothing to do with the tasty baked goods and all about the service. I asked for 8 cookies, and a brownie, was charged for 8 cookies and a brownie but the woman helping me only gave me 6 cookies and a brownie. She sealed the box and I did not notice until I arrived home that I was 2 cookies short! When you're paying $3 per cookie - give me all my cookies that you charged me for. She asked if I needed my receipt and I said yes. Thank goodness I have it to prove what I paid - $28 total. It was 3:55pm when I called the bakery to report my missing cookies but the prompt, after listening to music waiting for someone to answer, said no one is available to help you and disconnected me. When I called a second time it was 4pm and guess what time they close? 4pm. I have a bad taste in my mouth from bad customer service at Layers and no one from the bakery to try to fix this and make me a happy customer. Hence, my review on Yelp! read more

Layers Sensational Cakes - Short 2 $3 each cookies - I asked for 2 raspberry and 2 lemon and only received one of each. - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey, California

Layers Cake designed and made our wedding cake. The cake looked like a knock off from the one we asked they make. Not only did it look nothing like what we had asked for, the sample we sent to have them make was their own work! We specifically used a cake they made previously so we could feel certain it would come out as planned. Photo #1 was a cake they designed and we asked for. Photo #2 is the cake we got. Not only was the cake design so far from our order. They never sent a follow up post wedding to ask how we liked the cake. For a special occasion, go else where. Two stars for the cake tasting great. read more

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We ordered a 2-tiered naked cake (death by chocolate), red velvet cupcakes, vanilla cupcakes with fresh chocolate covered strawberries, and some gluten-free cupcakes for the wedding. Layers will decorate your cake with fresh flowers if you bring them in the day before (and they decorate them beautifully). Because our venue was in the neighborhood, they also handled delivery for us at no extra cost. We received comments from our guests that this was the best wedding cake they had. We had almost the whole bottom layer leftover (even though I ordered for 50 servings for a ~90 person wedding!) and a good amount of cupcakes, so we took them home. I had friends asking me for leftover servings of the cake and cupcakes since some of them knew I had portioned them out and put them in my freezer. They held really well and we are bummed to say we have finally worked through all of the leftovers. Their sponge was very moist and their ganache was light and smooth. Those red velvet cupcakes were so incredibly delicious as well. We will have to make it a habit to pick up a few sweets whenever we visit Monterey now. read more

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Cake was 5-star, beautiful & delicious. Special thanks for fitting all the writing on the cake that I requested. My kids picked the cake up, so I don't know what the shop is like inside; however, they told me they had a great experience, the person who helped them was friendly and kind. One star deducted because when trying to place my order I waited on hold for 8 minutes on my first call (I was at work so I had to hang up and call back the next day). The next day when I called back, I was placed on hold another 3 or 4 minutes before they took my order. I wish placing my order had been easier :) read more