We noticed the shop was still open last weekend when heading to dinner. So, to be fair, the…read morecupcakes we purchased were most likely not the freshest. She had a red velvet, vanilla, and cookies & cream left so we took one of each. The velvet and cookies were fairly moist but the vanilla was exceptionally dry, too dry to finish. All the flavors were good, shop was cute, service was friendly.

Faby was really great to work with. She listened to my ideas and the end results were shocking not…read moreonly was a beautiful, but it tasted really good. This was a birthday cake for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I highly recommend Faby for your events.

From the outside, it looks just like a house. When inside, it is just as cozy. They have a great…read moreselection of treats, savory or sweet which makes this one if my favorite spots. Love the potato salad to death. The staff are always so kind and tend to your questions easily. Outdoor and indoor seating is great and people are always down to talk or leave it at a simple hello. Love this place and go often, say hi if you see me!

I really hate leaving negative reviews for small businesses, especially because I had previously…read morebeen a supporter of this bakery, but after giving them an opportunity to address this privately and receiving no response, I feel like I need to share my experience. I preordered a two-tier lemon cake for my daughter's baby shower for $139, along with two dozen cookies for another $80. Just 15 minutes before I was supposed to pick up the order, the bakery called to tell me that a mistake had been made and they had made the wrong kind of cake. They offered me several alternatives, but with a baby shower about to happen, I obviously didn't have much choice but to accept what was available. What surprised me most at the time was that there was no real apology and no offer to discount the cake despite the mistake. The cake looked nice on the outside, but when we cut into it at the shower, we discovered that the top tier was lemon and the bottom tier was chocolate. The chocolate cake was good, but unfortunately the lemon cake was very dry. The cookies we ordered as party favors were good, so this isn't a complaint about everything we received. What was especially disappointing was having approximately 25 guests at the shower asking about the cake and knowing that I couldn't honestly recommend a bakery I had previously spoken highly of. Afterward, rather than immediately posting a negative review, I took the time to write the owner a letter explaining what had happened and how disappointed I was. I felt that some acknowledgment, apology, or partial refund/discount on the cake would have been appropriate. I never received a response. Mistakes happen, and I absolutely understand that. What determines whether I continue supporting a business is how those mistakes are handled. A last-minute error with an expensive cake for an important event was disappointing; receiving no response when I reached out privately afterward was even more so. Unfortunately, after this experience, I can't recommend this bakery or feel comfortable ordering another special-occasion cake from them.

Great bakery! Did a…read morevery nice job on a cake for my daughter's birthday. Will use again!

I hosted a baby shower for my first grandbaby and wanted a special cake. We had a "woodland" theme…read moreand I provided our invitation and an idea of what I was looking for. NichiCakes was the only bakery that I reached out to that provided me a sketch of what the cake design would like based on the information we provided. We had NichiCakes make a two tiered cake and cupcakes. The cake was so beautiful and the attention to detail was really impressive. The cupcakes were also beautiful. The cake and cupcakes were very delicious and I found the price to be very reasonable. I highly recommend NichiCakes for any special event you may be planning.

I wanted a sweet treat and found this gem through Google. It's tucked in that tiny little shopping…read morecenter with the 7/11 in Tigard. I come from SoCal where there are panaderias a-plenty. But Oregon, not so much. I arrived about an hour before they closed and they still had a good selection of pan and other goodies. I got flan, a cortadillo (maybe?) and a pan dulce. They were all delicious, the flan was HUGE. The prices are very reasonable here. I'm glad to support a Latino owned business, the owner is a very nice woman.

The lady was so sweet and welcoming! So many great looking desserts. I got two flavors of…read morecheesecake, red velvet and churro. The cheesecake didn't quite taste like I was expecting but it was still a hit with my friends. I would definitely make the drive out to try more pastries! Particularly I would try the empanadas/hand pies. She let another customer know she doesn't make meat empanadas as per her region/culture.

Had to find a spot last minute for our friend's graduation cake, and Cake It really came through…read more They did a great job--the cake looked super cute and tasted just as good. Definitely wish we had taken photos before diving in!

I ordered an 8-inch, three-layer white cake with buttercream for a friend's birthday party. The…read morecake itself was delicious and beautifully done, and everyone enjoyed it. However, I was surprised by the extra $15 charge when I changed the decoration from a white flower to a gold one -- especially since the flower was fake. It felt hard to justify that price increase for such a small change. My bigger concern was the packaging. For a $100 cake, I expected a much sturdier and more polished box. Instead, the cake came in a flimsy cake box with what looked like part of a garbage bag taped over the corner. I had to carry it up the stairs at the Multnomah Whiskey Library, and I was genuinely nervous about the box giving out. Overall, the cake tasted great and looked lovely, but the value didn't align with the price, mainly due to the upcharge for the fake flower and the very low-quality packaging.

The Malasadas were fantastic and a huge hit at my work place. Fresh, soft and just right! Everyone…read moreloved them and looked forward to getting orders for themselves soon! When people from nearby were very happy to find out about it!

The variety of cupcake flavors and malasadas from Onas are always so delicious. I highly recommendread more

Elements Bakeshop is top notch! They have the best custom cakes, cookies and sweets. They team up…read morewith local businesses such as wineries, breweries and venues offering cookie decorating workshops. Elements Bakeshop made the cake for my 50th birthday party and so many other cakes for my families special occasions. I've ordered for parties when I don't have time to bake, for ER nurses week, anniversary and birthday's. She uses high quality ingredients and can make gluten free or vegan options to suite your needs. Follow them on social media for upcoming classes or pop ups at local markets. I just ordered a gingerbread Yule log with Italian cream. It was so beautiful we didn't want to cut it! The detail was amazing. Check out their seasonal offerings and flavors you won't regret it!

We have ordered from Amanda (the owner) several times now, and her work is nothing short of…read moreincredible. Whether it's cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, the results are always breathtaking. Honestly, the designs and decorations are so stunning; true works of art that you almost don't want to cut into them! Most recently, we ordered a Yule Log for a holiday party. It was an entire realistic scene that left everyone impressed. Beyond the visual, the flavors of the gingerbread cake, icing, and decorations were absolutely delicious and perfectly festive. What sets Elements Bakeshop apart is Amanda herself. She is: - Super responsive and easy to work with. - Attentive to dietary needs, which is so helpful for group events. - Friendly and professional, providing amazing service every time. She offers a wide selection of flavors and clearly uses very high-quality ingredients. Anytime our family or friends need a dessert for a special occasion, Elements Bakeshop is our first and only call. Highly recommended!

8/10 Decent…read morebeverages and excellent friendly staff in a huge open clean space for work and study with the longest open hours that make Ava so great and reliable. The muffin I found was not too good; on par with local supermarket or airport or convenience store baked goods. Also taking points off for only having 1 person running the shop shortly after I arrived (5:30/6pm), which caused long waits for everyone waiting at the empty cash register. I want to give this place 10/10 but I couldn't even get my muffin for a long while, because the poor barista was making sandwiches for people and running baked goods to people by herself. Others stopped waiting to order at the register but I was pretty hungry. The thing is there were two great staff when I arrived but they left probably due to a shift change. I understand labor is hard to find and keep and expensive, but afternoon hours is what makes this company unique and well known and draws traffic. It's a shame the shop was short staffed just as it got busy/became afternoon. One of the bathrooms didn't have anymore soap but I didn't bother the barista because she was getting lots of orders and trying to fulfill them. I hope the owners monitor traffic better, because this turned my 10/10 to a 6/10. The barista Autumn was super helpful and I'm adding back a couple points to 8/10. She recommended the Dad's Delight, which was a much better product than the muffin. On the bright side, you'll find a crazy amount of seating and epic lighting from nearly 360° of full wall windows with a peaceful view of Orenco Station and the passersby. The internet is fast and the shop is comfortable and great as far as facilities go. I'm glad I happened to be in the neighborhood to recall this spot. It can definitely improve the operation, but regardless it's a good work and meetup spot to enjoy some beverages and perhaps a snack.

An okay visit to Ava Roasteria yesterday. I had noticed the Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich on the…read moremenu two years ago, and I finally decided to come in to try it. I did notice that Ava only has garnered a 3 star rating overall, and I was challenged to discern the rating to award the restaurant. The Cordon Bleu Sandwich was good, but it was not what I expected. It had grilled chicken, cheese, red onion, lettuce and tomato. The person at the counter apologized and stated that she was out of pickles due to her supplier issue. Just go out and get them. I also felt that the pricing was too high. $16.00+ for a sandwich without chips, fries etc. is wrong. I will stop by for coffee and a pastry but not an overpriced sandwich.