Damn wow! I saw a Sailor Moon cake and cookies at a friend's birthday party and had to find out…read moremore about where she got it. Gamers, movie, cartoon and anime fans alert, you're gonna love this cake designer. Bad Ass Cakes is based in Vancouver, BC. Their Facebook page says their location is in North Vancouver, but their location is actually in the central Vancouver area which is convenient and accessible to everyone. The page is www.facebook.com/forBadAssPeople. I'm a total gamer and anime geek at heart and was excited by what I saw. The creator designs cakes and cookies with themes like League of Legends, Sailor Moon, Iron Man, Star Wars, MineCraft, Portal, etc. He does fashion and regular custom cakes too for weddings and birthdays, and cakes at EXP Restaurant + Bar (another favorite venue of mine). When my gf unveiled the cake at her birthday dinner, all the guests (and myself) were really surprised at how gorgeous the cake and cookies were. The designer made a pink Chibi Moon vanilla cake with pink icing inside, and the exterior was made with fondant. It was high quality tasting fondant, and tasted like a delicious marshmallowy flavor. The fondant was not overly sweet (which other bakeries tend to do) so it paired very nicely with the cake. The cookies were super cute, they were shortbread cookies that were chewy and soft, and the icing was also not overly sweet. Everything tasted good and I highly recommend Bad Ass Cakes, especially to those who love games, anime and movies if you're looking for that extra special custom cake! I want one too now. The photos below are hers, since mine came out too blurry with my crappy phone cam. I received permission to use her photos for my review. I was there physically at the party.

We contacted Bad Ass Cakes with a request for an unconventional groom's wedding cake. The groom…read moreworks at the shipyard and has been dubbed "Popeye" for the past 30+ years. So in honor of that title we ordered a chocolate Popeye cake and left the creativity and design to the discretion of Bad Ass Cakes. We were delighted with the end results. Our cake was made within budget, it was super fun and so delicious! The wedding guests loved it! We will certainly utilize the talents of this cake master again.

Once again we have just picked up another beautiful cake it's exactly what we asked for , this is…read morethe second cake she has made for my daughters birthday and thank you so much for making such a beautiful & delicious cake will recommend her to anyone who cares for quality and customer delight.

Jenny's cakes are incredible. She puts so much detail into her work. Im already looking forward to…read morebeing back in Van so that she can bake for me :p You can also see samples of her cakes and baked goods here: https://www.instagram.com/jenny_bakes

So happy with our custom cake! We ordered the week of and Milky Way was able to accommodate our…read morecustomizations. The cake was so beautiful and tasted equally delicious! Not too sugary at all, the buttercream was more of a whipped cream and the strawberries n cream filling was fresh and sweet. We will definitely order from again!

From the owner: The only Vancouver Custom cake in 24hr! Stunning , Moist and…read moreremarkably Delicious Custom Cakes. Operated at licensed facility & food safe. Don't settle for an ordinary store-bought cake. Show your loved one how much you care with a custom-made cake from our Pastry.

My cousin recently had Cory from HEY! CAKE THIS! Make a cake for her and below is what she said:…read more YEY!!! I found my forever cake designer and maker for all my family celebrations! I wasn't going to write any reviews because I just don't want to spend time doing it. But when I showed pictures of the cake Cory created for my daughter to my family and friends, I knew I had to write one. I was also reminded by my cousin and sisters about that rip off cake I received last year for my son. The cake we all called the Photocopy cake ( see review for Yummy Yonnie Cakes) But first, let me tell you about CORY'S cakes from HEY CAKE THIS! Cory does not limit the style, colour, theme, flavour, filling or size of the cake. He gives his clients free range. But keep in mind, price will obviously go up the more elaborate your imagination. If you can imagine it. He will create it! I reached out to Cory to get an idea of how much a Poppy cake would be and I even sent a picture I found online to him for reference. I told him to put many flowers and make the cake pink. I wanted strawberry filling, with fresh strawberries and a vanilla cake. Boy did he deliver! The cake I received exceeded my expectations. Everything on that cake was fondant. He cut out all the flowers, the letterings, the number, AND the star of the cake.... POPPY! He made a 2D Poppy! Nothing on that cake was a photocopy image stuck onto sugar paper. Look carefully at Poppy. Her dress, the eyes and mouth. So much details. Cory handprinted some of the details on her too. I commented on his Poppy and how I appreciated him not doing a photocopy image. He told me if the image is not complex he will do all it all freehand. I only gave I'm a week and a half for this cake too! Due to the pandemic, Cory offered free delivery. He wanted to make sure his cake was in the best condition for his clients. Cory is also very considerate. When he arrived, he actually took out a fold up table to place his cake on. He did not want to put the cake on the floor or ground where it could pick up germs. After he put it on the table, he stepped back (social distancing) so that I could take it. The box the cake came in was GOLD with a pink ribbon to complete the look. Did you know he actually MAKES all his boxes the cakes go into? No cheap see through cellophane. But a nice gold colour cardstock box. This is better because if the cake was to be a surprise , the box will definitely keep the cake hidden. My kids recycled the box and make gold cut out starts and crowns for their dolls. Cory is definitely a master cake creator. He will not disappoint. The communication between him and I for the cake was awesome. Before he went ahead with anything he was unsure of, he reached out to me. He wanted to make sure his suggestions was something I would also like. Vancouver is fortunate to have their own 'Duff Goldman'. I regret not having found him sooner to make my cakes. The Photocopy cake was an expensive lesson. Don't go to a place that limits you or brush your feedback off. GO TO CORY from HEY CAKE THIS! You won't be disappointed! I look forward to my two other cakes in the next few weeks! I will post it here as well for everyone to see. His work speaks for itself. All his reviews are excellent. Nothing less than 5 stars. I wish I can give him 10 stars! Cory's custom cakes ARE worth the splurge 1-2 or even 3 times a year! Thank you Cory!

Cory created an amazing cake for our company's 50th Anniversary Gala event! It was inspired by a…read morecommercial fisheries product we designed and produce. It looked great and tasted delicious - it was an Earl Grey Cake with Milk Chocolate Ganache, Caramel Crispy Pearls and Vanilla Buttercream.... soooo good! :) Cory was a pleasure to work with and very professional. His communication was great and he paid attention to important details to ensure the 200-person event went off smoothly. I highly recommend contacting him if you are looking for a unique and delicious cake! :)

I discovered Le Gateau Bakeshp because I regularly use the Too Good To Go app. This place had a…read morereally high rating within the app and it was always had to snatch one of their Surprise Bags. I was finally able to snatch a Surprise Bag and I absolutely loved it! I got two slices of their Vegan Matcha Raspberry + Pistachio Cake and their Vegan Vanilla Bean Shortbread. The cake was perfection. Perfectly moist, great matcha flavour, the matcha buttercream filling is heavenly, and the raspberries and pistachio compliments the cake. The shortbread cookie were also great.. finished them pretty quickly! I was really impressed. I am definitely planning on getting the next birthday cake from here cause they all look amazing. Really happy that I found another great bakery!

I got half a cake and a tart from this fancy place. Used an app for this place. Great service and…read moregreat food. One day I'll pay full price but with the Too Good To Go app, don't know when.

I tried to take a peak into this place while on a walk with my dog. It looks sort of gloomy from…read moreacross the street. As i approached what looked like the door the place didn't give much of a positive feel. Poked literally my head in. And looked. And left. Call me a snob but I prefer modern, brightly light, spacious bakeries. And this just didn't have the feel for me to venture into check it out further. It's also literally in the middle of nowhere.

We bought a container of Vanilla Slice Cakes for $16 since the Russsian Cake was not available!!!…read more To our surprise the pastries were totally frozen and inedible. Tried to eat them when defrosted but they were tasteless and fell apart. Please be very mindful of what you buy from this shop and check it thoroughly.

Their mango cakes are always amazing. Would recommend to any mango lovers! Ensure you order the…read morecake ahead of time.

This is my second time ordering from Gary's Patisserie. The first time was in April, when I got to…read moretry the most magnificent mango cake - my impression at the time was already amazing. The price was very fair considering the quality and flavour. This time around, I ordered a mung bean and pandan cake for my dad's birthday. It is quite difficult to get my Asian parents' approval on sweets, as generally everything is too sweet and heavy for their liking. However, this cake really hit the spot! It was not too sweet, and the combination of pandan and mung bean was fragrant and flavourful. My parents had high praise for the cake, and so, needless to say, I will be back for every birthday of theirs. Their online platform is easy to navigate and order from. Pick-up is easy at their storefront on Kingsway, where you can also pick up cake jars and other little treats inside.

Growing up in a Chinese family, bakeries like Maxim's is a staple for birthdays. I think went…read morethrough the entire cake menu at least once every year. In Vancouver, it's easy to get caught up chasing the newest "it" spot but a recent stroll through Metrotown reminded me of why classics endure. I couldn't believe it was only $3.25 compared to the pricier and smaller portions at other bakeries. I got a slice of coffee cake and it was exactly as I remembered: pillowy soft sponge with perfect light cream. Sometimes "tried and true" spots are the best because they never let you down. And yes, I inhaled entire thing on a bench outside the shop.

Been here multiple times, one of the few places in GVA that I'd specifically make the trip out to…read more Note THEY ONLY ACCEPT CASH Taste 1/1* Definitely one of the better bakeries we've tried in the whole GVA. Their red bean pastries are my fav, wife likes their pineapple buns and Napoleon cake. Value 1/1* Prices may be slightly higher, but worth it as it always hits the spot! Service 1/1* If you aren't used to it, they may sound slightly rude, but that's just Cantonese Cleanliness 1/1* No complaints Overall/Revisit 1/1* Would continue to return Above and beyond? 0/+1*

I visited Lotus cake boutique Burnaby location for limited time sakura collection items…read more What we got: Matcha Raspberry Mousse Cup Earthy matcha balanced with bright raspberry Matcha Strawberry Milk Fresh, fruity, and layered to perfection Strawberry Hojicha Milk Rich roasted tea with a sweet berry twist Matcha raspberry mousse cup was just ok. It was not overly sweet, presentation was beautifual, however, raspberry mousse was partially frozen, a bit watery, and flavor was very weak. Hojicha milk was just ok. Hojicha cream form was very creamy and good, but, flavor was very weak. Strawberry puree was fine, Strawberry puree and cream form dominate this drink. I wish hojicha flavor could be more stronger. Matcha strawberry milk was ok, too. matcha flavor was not too strong, strawberry drink part was good. Cream form was very creamy and good. All items prices were on higher side. Next time, I might try at Richmond locataion.

L'OTUS Cake Boutique in Metrotown is a wonderful place to slow down and enjoy dessert…read more The space itself is bright, spacious, and aesthetically pleasing, making it a great spot to hang out with friends or enjoy a quiet cake-and-tea moment. There's a wide variety of cakes and drinks, so it's easy to find something whether you're into classic flavours or more adventurous options. We tried several cakes, double-layer cheesecake, dark chocolate crepe, durian crepe, gelato, matcha with cheese foam, and tea. Honestly, we couldn't pick a favourite--everything was delicious. Even the durian crepe, which surprised us in the best way. It was creamy, well-balanced, and not overpowering. Overall, the cakes stood out, and every bite felt thoughtfully crafted. If you're looking for a café with great ambiance and consistently good desserts, this place is definitely worth visiting. Highly recommend their cake selections.