Ordered a 6" Injeolmi cake and it was delicious!…read more It seemed like a steep price but for a cake these days, I appreciate the effort and care put into the cake design and its flavor. I ordered online a few days before and picked it up the morning of the party. Walking in, the cafe has so much light and you see a nice display of pastries. I hear the Madelines are good and will have to try them next time! Highly recommend if you're looking for a delicious cake and/or korean style cafe!

Delicious, light and airy cakes, very moist and not too sweet! I've been to Gu-eum twice now and…read moreit's conveniently located right next to Ceré Tea. I first heard feedback about the injeolmi soybean powder cake being dry but let me tell you now, it's not! Desserts I've tried: Injeolmi cake slice Hojicha Sesame cake slice Sesame Gateau slice Korean Ssal *rice Sponge cake slice Matcha Tiramisu Dubai Chewy Cookie I went back for the hojicha sesame and tried the sesame gateau + matcha tiramisu. I LOVE hojicha, definitely my favorite over matcha. The hojicha sesame is light with hojicha whipped cream and soft sponge cake. The gateau is almost like a firm, almost buttery cookie base with whipped sesame cream on top. The matcha tiramisu was very good! Not too sweet and the matcha cream is smooth. Injeolmi cake was moist and slightly powdery due to the soybean powder. Definitely try this during your first visit! The Korean Saal was interesting since there was soft rice layered between cake layers in the cream. Carb lovers will enjoy this. Dubai chewy cookie is good for what it is. Excellent amount of crispy kataifi filling with pistachio butter cream. Pricey slices but it's nice to have a sweet treat every now and then. Staff is nice and courteous. They have indoor seating to enjoy the desserts and drinks. Cute little space. No outside food/drinks allowed.

I am updating up to five stars. I highly recommend a visit to this lovely spot. The coffee and tea…read moreis served in hand-made pottery which is unique and attractive. The setting is far up Big Basin Way near the entrance to the exquisite Hakone Gardens, quiet and tranquil. The outdoor seating is comfortable and the small menu is delicious, especially the avocado toast! The servers are fast. efficient and friendly. Lovely!

They roast their own beans; they use JJ Coffee Craft beans, sourced from Guatemala, and roasted in…read moreBerkeley. There is one bummer: They no longer let people go up to the second floor; it's used for storage. They get all of their pastries from Satura Cakes, except for the gluten free Pistachio/rose cake. 4/5: The Japanese souffle cheesecake is good. Let it warm up to room temperature; the mild flavor comes through better. 3/5: The aztec mocha has good flavor, but there is bad flavor release; it probably works better with fat-free milk. 1/5: They made a mistake with my macchiato. It was very cold. I think they forgot to steam the milk.

Overall very impressed. 3% fee for credit card…read more 5: The philo baked biscuit roll. But it must be heated up. 5: Pistachio purse 4: Turkish coffee is good. has some built-in sweetness. It's medium strength. 5: walnut baklava 5: folded over puff pastry baklava 4: Chocolate tart with cashews 4: Plain small Ceam puff. It has light whipped cream inside. 4: Chocolate covered macarcon cookies with whipped cream 4: The Saffron flavor ice cream is authentic Turkish stretchy ice cream: It's called booza, or dondurama. It's made with salep orchid root to get a stretchy texture. Worth trying once. It contains prailine pistachios, which stay crunchy.

On Big Basin Way in Saratoga Village, discovered this cute Persian bakery on our way to Big Basin…read moreState Park to see redwoods. Persian tea, espresso drinks, but the display case steals the show, with beautifully made cakes, pastries, sweets including specialties like Jalebi (highly recommend!). And they make custom cakes too!

Coconut durian pudding was delicious! Can't eat in store so you must buy and bring it out or home…read moreto try. Or in your car! Whatever you like. I like that you can keep the glass container jar and use it for other food or even household uses! Adorable inside with the pudding wall for pics Plenty of tables for groups to enjoy together

Visited Melomelo recently and had a great experience. The place is clean, welcoming, and has a nice…read moreatmosphere. One thing I really liked was the wide variety of choices on the menu--there's something for everyone. Parking was easy, which is always a plus. Everything we ordered was delicious and fresh. The only downside is that the prices are a little on the higher side, but the quality of the food makes it worth trying. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and would definitely come back to try more items from the menu

Mango Heaven! The best mango dessert place with many choices of dessert and drinks to choose from…read more We ordered: - Coconut Jelly with Mango dessert: strong & creamy coconut jelly flavor with fresh mango (5/5) - Mango and Coconut Juice with Aloe Jelly: refreshing mango with light coconut drink, yummy! Will definitely return for more!

Stopped by Hui Lau Shan for dessert and tried the Mango Delightful. It was pretty refreshing, not…read moreoverly sweet, and packed with mango flavor. Definitely a nice dessert if you're craving something cold and fruity. The place itself was clean and had a chill atmosphere, good spot to hang out for a bit after eating nearby. Service was friendly and everything came out pretty quick. Overall a solid dessert stop and I'd come back to try more off the menu.

This is one of the best Bing su Korean shaved ice places in the area. (My other favorite is Sul and…read moreBeans in Cupertino). The fruit is fresh and sweet and they include a lot of it. I just wish they added mochi to the sweet sunset shaved ice, the. It would be perfect for me! They gave me a free birthday sundae to redeem for this whole month which was a cup of vanilla ice cream and sprinkles. Service was quick and there were plenty of tables to sit at, not too crowded. They have a nice air conditioned area to sit in.

I really enjoy this spot because the portions are much smaller than traditional bingsoo, making it…read moreperfect when you're craving something sweet without committing to a huge serving. It's also great for sharing a few different flavors with friends. On this visit, I ordered the Strawberry Mango Snow with extra condensed milk. Both were refreshing, flavorful, and not overly sweet. The fruit tasted fresh, and the extra condensed milk added the perfect amount of richness to every bite. Ordering was quick and convenient through the self-service kiosk, and our desserts were ready within just a few minutes. The process was smooth and efficient, making it an easy place to stop by for a quick treat. Another thing I appreciated was the spacious seating area. There was plenty of room to sit and chat, making it a great spot to catch up with friends over dessert. The toppings on the snow dessert were generous and complemented the shaved ice perfectly. Overall, if you're looking for a lighter, more manageable portion of bingsoo that still delivers on flavor, I would definitely recommend checking this place out. The desserts are delicious, the service is quick, and the atmosphere makes it a great place to relax and enjoy something sweet.

My wife mentioned this place since she sees it on her IG account so we decided to try it this…read moreFriday!! It is located next to the grocery store Nobhill and there are quick 20min parking in front of the store. We were greeted right when we entered the door and looked at the delicious treats to eat. There is the main seating area and another area in the back to sit down along with sitting outside. It felt upscale and nice. The sign in front of the store had some drink specials and I got a strawberry/matcha drink I think it was called Rose. I asked what was good here and the cashier said the mini almond pastries and other treats in the front. The mini almond pastry was really good and also got a crème brûlée which was really good as well. I would come back again and try their hot teas next time. Delicious treats. Good upscale vice a nice place to catch up with friends!!!

I accidentally spotted this place after visiting a friend in Saratoga and decided to check it out…read more I'm glad I did! The elegant aesthetics and relaxing ambiance equals their vast array of luxuriously exquisite looking and divinely tasting desserts and pastries. Staff were patient and helpful. I bought a variety to take out and all of them tasted exceptional and worth their price.

Love this place! Great matcha. Great atmosphere. Cute displays. Walkable from a lot of the offices…read morearound here!

Came by for dessert the other day and it was a decent experience. Parking was available in the…read moreprivate lot or on the street. The cafe has been completely redone and there was a talented Gen Z staff behind the counter in full Tong Sui attire. Opted for the strawberry matcha coconut pudding and was offered a spoon with my purchase. I did read signage requesting to consume on the day of purchase. The coconut pudding was quite light and not too sweet, almost not sweet enough. The matcha itself was light too. The strawberries were quite sweet. ~$11 for a glass jar of dessert, perfect for sharing!

I have driven across town in peak traffic just to get their avocado drink. Their drinks will keep…read moreyou full for the whole day! If you like durian, they have that too! Make sure to order online or else you will be waiting for a very long time. I highly recommend going here and their bags are reusable!

I had really low expectations about this place. I couldn't figure out why so many reviews were…read moreraving about this place and exclaiming that they would gladly wait an hour for this. Even on a Friday afternoon, I placed my order online and it said about 45 minutes. I was monitoring the pick up times before ordering and it kept going between 30-60 minutes lol, insane. Don't yall work on Fridays?! (I had the day off :D). I get in the store and there were a bunch of orders sitting on the counter, people probably just order and pick up later. There was enough parking somehow. It wasn't too crowded inside, but it was warm like others have said. I got the avocado dragon fruit smoothie and a strawberry daifuku for the wifey. My drink wasn't bad. Going into this I was like... haven't ya'll had Avocado smoothie from any Vietnamese shop before? Like how good could this be. The drink was creamy and sweet enough, so it was good. Not exactly the same as a vietnamese avocado smoothie. I already had something similar to the Avocado signature smoothie from Naisnow and it wasn't for me, which is why I didn't order it here. The Strawberry Daifuku was alright. A little tangy, mochi was nice, but the drink wasn't cold at all. My wife works basically next door, so she can order ahead of time and pick it up on the way home. But definitely not planning to order, drive 25 minutes each way, just to have this.

Went here for our son's birthday as the first stop before heading to Top Golf and to my mind, this…read moreisn't too early to have dessert. Service is order at the kiosk and they'll call your number on top of the screen. 1pm on a Sunday afternoon, they were starting to get packed by 2:30. It was worth the wait! You can taste the freshness in every bite. It's very spacious inside, we spread out the kids in the back. Very family oriented. Love the strawberry with the cheesecake. Almost didn't finish it even though I shared it with Bae. How in the world does anyone eat this all by themselves?!? lol We will come back during the summer and indulge

Mango Cheese bingsu - The mango to ice ratio was great. Most of the flavor was on the bottom, so…read morehad to mix it well. The mangoes were more sour than sweet, maybe not in season yet. Injeolmi toast - I liked the chewiness of the mochi inside the bread. However, I personally am not a fan of dry powder and the toast was basically covered in it. Ambiance - We came here on a Friday evening after dinner and it was packed. We had to wait a bit for a couple to leave so we could take their table. The cafe is pretty spacious but just expect a crowd, and I'm sure even more in the summer.