This was our first time ordering a cake from Minia's. We got a cake for my sister's birthday and when we went to pick it up I was very impressed. The cake was beautiful and she put butterflies around it. I would have given it a five star if the taste was a bit more fitting. It was a bit bland in my opinion, but very beautiful to look at! Other folks did eat the cake so maybe it was just me! read more

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A caveat: I placed an order for a sample box and did receive a full refund. I struggled with this rating because it is a small family-run business, but I also didn't think it was fair to rate them 5 stars based on the quality and how things transpired. I read such amazing reviews about Minia's and was really optimistic about the cakes, especially since they offered more novelty flavors such as guava, mango, and ube that most bakeries don't have. I reached out to order a sample box and was told they provide 6 different flavors for $25, but they offer the cake samples in the form of cupcakes. Setting up the order was fairly easy and they were communicative via email. They also accommodated my request to swap out one flavor for another. When I first received the box, I was astounded by how big the samples were. For $25, I thought it was such a steal. I've been to a few tastings now and they range from a completely free tasting to $50 on the higher end, so I felt like Minia's pricing was pretty fair. To be clear, I don't have an issue paying a fee to sample an assortment of cakes. I understand that putting together these samples take time and money from the business, and free tastings are probably a thing of the past since people seem to take advantage of companies....but I do have an issue paying for cakes that are unpalatable and not worth my calories. It went all downhill after this. Of the 6 samples I received, all of them were dry and some the flavors were not very pronounced. Even my father, who is not a cake connoisseur by any means and doesn't really have a good palate noted that the cakes were dry. We took a couple bites, but ultimately trashed the box and we rendered the cakes inedible (technically, you could still eat them, but it would not be enjoyable). I reached out to Minia's with my comments and was offered a 50% refund and was also told that they've received feedback that the cupcakes can dry. I was taken aback by that comment because in my mind, if you know that the cakes you're providing as samples are a first impression of your business and that there is a known issue with the dryness, wouldn't you remedy that and give out samples that are more reflective of your quality? I was concerned that if I had gone through with this, the actual cake would be terrible and I would be wasting my money. I did ask for a full refund after they only offered half back, and they complied moments after by just sending a receipt with the updated invoice and no further comments. read more

I regret not ordering from Minia's for my wedding cake! But I'm soooo glad I ordered for my gender reveal. The cake came out perfect exactly how I envisioned and tasted amaaaazing. The cupcakes were just as delicious. The frosting is whipped cream; light and fluffy but looks like buttercream! I'll be going to this bakery for my future celebrate cakes! Jennifer is great at communication and was very quick to respond as well. read more

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Beautiful cake! Went with chocolate cake and raspberry filling for the bottom layer, vanilla cake and lemon filling for the top layer. Light and not too sweet! The ordering process was easy, very responsive, the owners are so nice. Easy pick up. Thank you Minia's Bake Shop for the show stopping cake! read more

Minia's Bake Shop - Birthday cake - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, California

We recently ordered a custom birthday cake through Minia's bake shop. The cake was exquisitely decorated and delicious, melt in the mouth on flavor and texture. Jennifer was so responsive and provided us with sample cakes to help choose the final one. We provided the design and it was replicated beyond perfection. Definitely recommend their business. read more

My go to place for customized and special cakes. I love their frosting and their cakes taste good too.

This was the first time I ordered a customized cake so I wasn't sure what to expect. Thankfully, the overall process was very smooth. I emailed them with a description of what type of cake I was looking for: a pink birthday cake with a butterfly design. They promptly responded with a couple of cake size options and 4 different cake design ideas. They do require full payment upfront (venmo, paypal, cashapp, Zelle, or invoice to pay online). Their cakes consist of 2 layers and filling in the middle but from the outside appearance, you would have thought it was a 3 or 4 layer cake. That's how tall the cake was! The quality of the cake was also delicious. It was perfectly moist and the mousse filling was light and fluffy. Writing this review is making me crave for more cake. Darn it, I should have taken a bigger slice home... read more

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Amazing bakery! Delicious and spectacular cakes! Jennifer never disappoints. Ive been a customer since 2012 read more

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I found Minia's through Yelp and I'm SO happy I went with them!! I ordered a 2 tier cake for my parents 50th wedding anniversary and asked if she could incorporate blue hydrangeas and white roses and the final cake was GORGEOUS!! I ordered a chocolate cake for the top tier, and vanilla with strawberry for the bottom tier, and it was DELICIOUS!! Everyone raved about how beautiful and great the cake tasted! It over exceeded my expectations!! They were very friendly over text and email and very responsive. Pick up with smooth and the way the cake was packaged, was perfect for my car ride home. I would highly recommend Minia's for your cake needs!! Note about the pictures...I added the "50th" cake topper myself. read more

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My company hosted an event and catered over 700 cupcakes from Minia's! They were such a hit at the office. All of the cupcakes were so light and fluffy and the frosting was not too sweet. The employees loved them so much and all were gone by the end of the day! The staff was super friendly and helpful! They delivered the cupcakes to Pleasanton for a fee and event helped me carry the cupcakes inside the building. Super helpful because it was pouring rain that day. read more

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Ordered a guava cake and ube cupcakes from Minia's bakery for my daughter's birthday and they were everything I asked for! The colors and design were perfect for our Blue's Clues theme. The team had great communication when I was placing the order, so it made the whole process so seamless! Pick up was easy and she was even flexible with me being a little late. Thank you for everything! We will definitely be ordering in the future. read more

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Second time we ordered cake and cupcakes and it was just as delicious as last time! We ordered a vanilla Cinnamoroll cake and a dozen chocolate cupcakes for my daughter's 7th bday. Our guests enjoyed the flavors - they loved how it was light and not too sweet. Ordering and coming up with the design was super easy and everything was communicated via email. We look forward to ordering from here again! read more

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Sorry for the late review! I ordered a custom Winnie the Pooh cake on short notice for my wife's birthday last November. Since the celebration was earlier than planned, I had to look for someone who could accommodate my request. Jennifer and her sister was very nice and even suggested a couple designs. I asked if they can mix and match toppers and design to make what I pictured happen, and they did much more! The design of the cake itself was wonderful and very well made. The writing had a cartoonish feel to it which my wife complemented as it made it look more like straight out of the cartoon. The taste and texture of the cake is amazing. Got Vanilla with fresh strawberries. It was very light and moist. This was a very wonderful experience. Will definitely be coming back in the future! Thank you! read more

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Amazing cake! I was able to customize and couldn't be more pleased with the result. The whole team loved the cake - the taste and the decoration. The ordering process was efficient and I was able to pay electronically. Everything was very convenient. Great customer service. Thank you!! read more

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Every year I look forward to these cupcakes and different designs. They make my family and friends so happy. This year, you did it again! Thank you so much read more

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Found this shop on yelp and ordered over email. Easy pick up at their store. Rainbow unicorn cupcakes were gorgeous. The frosting doesn't stain, was super airy and not too sweet. The cakes underneath were moist and fluffy. Definitely will come back for our next event. read more

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I would've never known about this place if it wasn't for social media and foodie groups. The storefront is tucked away behind an industrial area. During the pandemic, I wanted order a Spider-man cake for a small party and reached out to Minia's. The ordering process was so smooth and easy. I sent some pictures and colors and Jennifer sent me a menu and some samples of what she could achieve for the cake design I wanted. It was so reassuring as a customer. I've had a bad experience where the baker couldn't deliver and didn't tell me, and the cake came out awful. Anyway, when I picked up the cake, the lady there was so nice and pleasant. She even gave me a candle and I was able to approve of the cake before I left. I ordered the guava with strawberries and cream and yum. I can't wait to order from them again. Not to mention, they are reasonably priced. read more

Minia's Bake Shop - Spider-man themed cake Guava with strawberries and cream filling - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, California

Response: 5/5 Cake: 4/5 Service:5/5 Decoration:5/5 Ordering process: We ordered warriors about 70 cupcakes for our baby's first birthday (week of Thanksgiving). I communicated my requests for flavor and decoration to Jennifer through email. I felt like I provided a really complicated order (different flavors, different colors, different toppings, and some individually packaged). She reiterated and summarized everything I requested in the email along with pictures of what she's done in the past. Honestly I expected some parts of the order to come out wrong because my order was so complicated, BUT it was PERFECT. Pickup: I completely mixed up my pickup time and received a call from Jennifer as a reminder the day of. I was so grateful that she kept her store open later so I could pickup! Cupcake decor: The cupcakes were BEAUTIFUL! Completely exceeded my expectations. The coloring was vibrant and sprayed on and not mixed in the whipped cream (I was so happy about this because it minimized the food coloring). She even bought warriors theme rings for the cupcakes I wanted toppers on! I totally didn't expect that! Cupcake: There were so many creative flavors! The cake was light and not too sweet and the whipped cream frosting was light and airy! I regret not getting a filling in the cupcakes. I think that would have changed by review from a 4/5 to 5/5 for flavor. I would highly recommend Minia's Bake shop for all our cupcake needs! read more

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My daughter's favorite birthday cakes come from Minia's. It's a tradition for us! Awesome family business Definitely recommend Quality Cakes Beautifully designed/ decorated Great prices read more

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Love this local bake shop recommended by my friends. The icing isn't that sweet and it's perfect for those who's trying to watch their sweet intake. They have great customer service, fast reply on your request and on time with their order. Great communication overall. Check out their site, they have many to choose from! I highly recommend this place and looking forward to ordering my daughters first birthday cake read more

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Beautiful cakes! Ordered this for my nephew's 2nd birthday!!! Tasted Good and was beautiful read more

My family, like many others in our area had ordered cakes from Minias for decades. The daughters reopened the bake shop a few years back. I ordered a cake and cupcakes from them about three years ago and I gave them a five star review then. Last week one of my best friends ordered a cake for my 50th "unbirthday" party. It was perfect. So adorable. And everyone loved the flavors of the cake. The top tower was guava and the bottom tier was chocolate and banana. Their cakes are not overly sweet and are moist and very light. read more

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So glad I chose Minia's bakery for my son's party animal themed birthday party. Ordered it through email and the process was seamless. I just send her few pics and ideas of how I wanted the cake to be. So happy how it turned out. Cupcakes were delicious fluffy, just melts in your mouth and not too sweet. Birthday cake was single tiered, we picked chiffon vanilla with strawberry filling -- too delicious. Reasonably priced and I love how responsive they were and very accommodating on all my requests. Bonus - My son loves those animal toppers we used for the cake. All he wanted was to hold them after cutting the cake. read more

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We ordered 3 dozen for a baby shower: vanilla with strawberry filling, chocolate with raspberry filling, and guava with guava filling. Jennifer was very responsive over email, so ordering was very easy and straightforward. We were able to pick the cupcakes up on the morning of Memorial day. The cakes were very moist and the whipped cream was airy and fluffy. The whipped cream shape and color were beautifully done with some pearl sprinkles on top. My husband and I usually find frosting/icing too sweet, so the whipped cream was perfect for us. I highly recommend getting your cupcakes filled! It's worth it! They were a big hit at the baby shower. Definitely be careful not to bump the box around too much in transit though. We did get two that toppled over into the cupcakes next to them. They were still delicious though! I'd definitely order from Minia's again. :) read more

Monster Truck cake It was my first time ordering from Minia's Bakeshop and definitely exceeded my expectations given that her price quote for custom cake was good compared to other bake shops. I ordered ube with mocha macapuno filling, and it was really good. Most of the people in my family are diabetic so I ordered less sugar and yes, they delivered. Can't wait to order again from them!! read more

Minia's Bake Shop - Monster Truck cake - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, California

This is a wonderful bakery my daughter in law found to make Frozen cupcakes for our now 5 year olds birthday. She loves loves loves Frozen and told me that she is positive that the people going to make her cupcakes personally know Queen Elsa. Yup she said that alright. Such craftsmanship from these bakers that my granddaughter and all 20 of her closest friends ate these gems all up. I did not get one but I was so happy to get them for her and watch the joy on their faces. They are certainly worth the visit. I will be back for my grandsons birthday in a couple of months. #AGreatFind read more

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Definitely recommend! We originally ordered a Nerf themed cake for an outdoor party. Due to the weather, we last minute changed to a Christmas themed birthday party. I communicated this maybe 5 days in advance and gave no other information suck as preferred design. I always feel like creative freedom usually has a better outcome, and its important because the cake sets the tone. When I tell you, they did not disappoint! The cake and cupcakes were beautiful! Even the kids were in awe! There were a few different design elements, beautiful colors and a while snowman! I was really expecting just a lot of red and green but got so much more! The cake itself was also really good. Chocolate can be a little heavy at times, but not this one. So good! Also worth mentioning is the service. They were very communicative, gave all the information needed without having to ask for it, and were very flexible. The cake was do e a bit earlier than expected, which helped timewise, and pickup was a breeze. Will definitely recommend to others, and did, and will be back for future events. read more

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Design - 5/5 Ordering - 5/5 Price -5/5 TASTE - 2/5 Value for money - 4/5 The design was beautiful and everyone was all praises for it ! However the cake was lacking in taste. In spite of telling her to increase the quantity of strawberry filling and make the cake more chocolatey I felt that both were lacking a lot. On the positive side the price is really good for how the cake looks. They really need to certainly work towards improving the taste and reducing the quantity of heavy cream. (Or at least the taste of it!) The last year we did custard cream instead of chocolate cream and that was really good. Would suggest you look at reviews to see which of their flavors are nice .... read more

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We recently ordered a cake for our baby shower(gender reveal) from Minia's bake shop and they delivered a beautiful two tier cake. They only do tastings for weddings but they were super considerate and made an exception for us. Their tasting cupcakes were so delicious. For the actual cake, they made sure all our requirements were satisfied by constantly being in communication with my husband through email. And taste is the best. They don't do fondants, which we loved since it becomes too sweet and overpowers the cake. You can go ahead and order cake from Minia's without any hesitation. read more

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I ordered cupcakes and a birthday cake for my daughters 3rd birthday. The process and communication with Jennifer was great and easy. Loved the Cupcake in terms of taste, texture and looks! They were fabulous. This is from the feedback I received from the school teachers. I so much wanted to give 5 stars in my review. But, then over the weekend we ordered Birthday cake. The cake was looking awesome just as we discussed over the emails. Packed nicely and easy pick up. After cutting the cake, we all experienced egg shells in our cake. Also, too much cream in the bottom layers that the cake was not visible. That was off putting for everyone. The 2 starts are just for that as this is not comprisable. Adding one more star as Manager apologized and offered the credit. read more

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Such a great cake shop. Ordered a Birthday cake from here a few days ago and it was AMAZING! We got a chocolate mousse cake; tasted really good. Perfect sponge and mousse layers, the decoration was great too. The cream ruffles were simply amazing. We had friends going for second servings, saying a lot about how good it was. Definitely going back to get another cake soon. While everything on the cake was amazing, the base was super flimsy. It was a challenge to move the cake around given the thin corrugated base. Hope they start using thicker boards soon. read more

We had Minia's provide the cake for our wedding on May, 4th and we could not have been more thrilled with quality of the cake. Not only was it beautiful but tasted even better. The entire process from sample tasting, ordering and delivery was done to perfection!! I highly recommend Minia's, you will not be disappointed. read more

I ordered my baby shower cake from Minia's bake shop and it was a HITT!!. The communication with Jennifer with regards to cake design, flavors, filling was seamless. I will definitely go back to Jennifer for future orders and recommend her to others too. Everyone adults and kids loved this yummy cake at our event. read more

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We loved the custom cake for my mom's birthday! This cake when through a couple hours outside in the cold and we took it on a cruise dinner. This cake survived and we all enjoyed it!! Thank you so much for creating this beautiful cake and working with me. You ladies are amazing and super helpful and sweet! I can't wait to order more :) read more

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Extremely happy with the communication , ordering , and the CAKE. All of guests were really happy with how the cake tasted so light and good. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for ordering the cake to Minia's bake house. read more

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Minia's did an amazing job with my wedding cake. It looked exactly how I envisioned it and their cake also tastes delicious! read more

Minia's Bake Shop - a wedding cake - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, California

I am so happy we chose Minia's Bake Shop! I ordered a Super Hero birthday cake and 35 matching Super Hero cupcakes. The amount of time Jennifer invested in making sure our special requests were met is much appreciated. The cake and cupcakes not only exceeded our expectations as far as presentation, they were delicious! Now I have a neighborhood bakery for future orders and a bakery to recommend to family and friends. read more

These ladies are the best! I continue to order here and they deliver beautiful and delicious cakes everything. The guava cake is delicious. read more

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I usually don't eat sweets but I decided to try a slice of cake from this bake shop at a friend's party and it was amazing! I thought it was your typical chocolate cake til I took a bite of the filling in the middle and tasted that it was banana filling. My friends had the cupcakes and they that they were very moist and delicious. Everything was so good that I had a second piece of cake then I emailed Jennifer and placed an order for a 2 tier birthday cake. She was extremely responsive and attentive. As for the cake I ordered, everyone liked it as well as it was not too sweet and the whipped cream was very light and fluffy. read more

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I would definitely recommend. Jennifer is great with designs, very quick to respond, and incorporated every single detail I mentioned. Cake flavors are great - I tried Vanilla cake with strawberries cut into smaller pieces. The cake is so light, and frosting is not too sweet. She did an amazing job. read more