I pre ordered the Fathers Day creations. I should have gotten 2. Oh my ... the flavors combinations…read morewith local businesses were amazing. I actually have 2 more left. I will definitely order with them again. This is a perfect gift to yourself.

An absolutely enormous shout out to Eric! I hosted a baby shower where the mom to be has a severe…read morenut allergy. She has never been able to have macarons and I went in search of a nut-free version. Lucky me that I reached out to Shades of Sugar! Eric agreed to take on the challenge of creating a macaron without almond flour and went through multiple variations, keeping me posted along the way, until he created a macaron with the right texture and taste. And they were AMAZING! Even the "connaisseurs" at the event were impressed. So for all of you with a nut allergy and even for those of you without, please support this business! Their customer service and their offerings are incomparable! Thank you, Eric!!!

Annie's T Cakes is finally at the Ferry Building Farmer's Market! I first discovered Annie's T…read moreCakes late last year when I saw them as a vendor at the SF International Tea Festival but, at that point, they had sold out. Since then, I've always wanted to try them and had been anticipating the day they would begin selling from the Ferry Building Farmer's Market. While visiting the market on a Saturday morning, it was finally time to find the tent and stop by. I ordered both the red bean and jasmine tea mooncakes. One thing to note about Annie's T Cakes is that it's entirely vegan. That being said, the mooncakes were still loaded with flavor and texturally on point; you wouldn't even be able to tell that it's vegan. While the jasmine tea was delicious, with subtle notes of jasmine flavor, the red bean was my favorite. I'm also a sucker for red bean so this definitely hit the spot. Annie, herself, is super cool to chat with. She's casual, approachable, and very informative if you have questions about her product. With Autumn Moon Festival coming up, I'm super pumped to see what she'll have available and I feel great being able to support a super local business during this time!

It's been a while since I've had this as I wasn't a fan when I tried this last year. It was only…read moredue to a generous friend that I tried a couple things from Pastel which became Neon, my favorite food consolidator. However, on the final Saturday in July, I was walking past Volcano Kimchi when I saw their prominent sign above their stand on the south driveway (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ATb3L6Se8Jutj4Oad18FAQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). As I took photos of their menu (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=jIibHKcCoPChasdDgRM4qA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) and took a few steps back to forward them to that friend, I knew that I couldn't leave before trying something. I decided to get the original pineapple cakes (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Xpe2zg-pKXCQz2S9ZVrL-w&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), which I absentmindedly left in one of my shopping bags with an assortment of fresh fruits from the market. Though crushed, I still made my way the next afternoon in eating one of the two bagged cakes. I really enjoyed how moist and fresh the filling is with chunks of pineapple instead of the standard jam texture. I will get this again. I bought some of the other items for my friend but I have not spoken to her about them yet. I will look for them this Saturday and try the almond cookie, black sesame mooncake, and/or the black sesame sugar mooncookie. Decisions.

The Macarons were so cute!!!! Everyone loves them. They even deliver to our party venue. Highly…read morerecommended.

fantastic in everyday. My husband is French and he gives these a thumbs up. It's hard to believe…read morethey taste as good as they look, but we've been repeat customers and every time she delivers amazing taste and products.

I've followed MackBox on Instagram for a while and have ordered various assorted boxes over the…read moreyears. Each time I try one of Mack's creations, I feel complete satisfaction. It's abundantly clear how talented and creative he is, and just how much passion he pours into each and every single thing he makes. After getting the runaround for months from another local baker (totally our fault for putting up with it), and with less than a week before our wedding, I pivoted to MackBox which is where my then fiance and I should have gone in the first place. As a Filipino-American, I really wanted to highlight flavors from my heritage and I knew Mack would knock it out of the park. Even though he already had quite a stacked weekend, Mack got back to me quickly with his availability and even an offer to deliver directly to my venue if the timing and distance was right (it was, thankfully). For our 150-ish person wedding, we ordered the following: Milk tea cups - 4 dozen Strawberry matcha cookies - 3 dozen Ube white chocolate cookies - 3 dozen Kalamansi meringue cupcake (mini) - 4 dozen Fast forward to the wedding day... I did not think my fiance and I would be another casualty after being warned by other couples, but we did not get to taste a single one of the desserts lol. Our guests had an absolute ball, though, and to us, that's what matters the most. I also really appreciate that Mack prepped info cards for each item that listed the main elements and also potential allergens. Also, he was so very generous to give us upgraded kalamansi meringue cupcakes in cute individual cups with domed lids that our guests could take home as favors, and also more than full-sized, too. I look forward to trying more of Mack's creations this year and beyond. If you're a bride, or just something throwing a party/wanting to treat yourself or someone else, don't bother looking anywhere else!

first time tasting Mack box cookies…read more We saw that there was a pop-up at one of our favorite ice cream places in San Francisco. The service was good as the guy was just setting up the pop-up here in Garden creamery. I tasted the hojicha cookie and it was more like a dark chocolate chip cookie without much flavoring of the roasted tea

Bummed that they are no longer operating in the Bay Area, but glad I was able to try Basuku earlier…read morethis year before they moved away. And yes, the cheesecake is great - probably the best rendition of basque cheesecake I've had. I love that it's not too cream-cheese-y in flavor, and the texture is smooth and creamy. Of the flavors we tried, the cookies and cream was my favorite. The coffee had a very strong coffee flavor.

Basuku has the most decadent basque cheesecakes in the Bay Area. I've been a fan for years, and…read morethey recently posted that they'll be leaving the bay to pursue other locations (Japan/Taiwan). If you haven't tried them yet, go before it's too late! I've been lucky enough to try four of their flavors, and each one showcases their signature silky texture and deep flavor. All are not too sweet! My personal favorite is the Kyoto Matcha - the matcha is high-quality, with a vivid green color and rich flavor that balances beautifully with the creamy cheesecake base. The Original is a classic for a reason with deeply caramelized top and creamy interior. I also tried the Iribancha, a roasted green tea flavor. It's intense, smoky, and unique..maybe not one I could finish in one sitting, but definitely memorable and recommend for those who want that earthy/smoky taste. The truffle was also a standout, adding just enough umami to round out the sweetness. Preorders drop via Instagram (@basukucheesecakes) and sell out lightning-fast. Otherwise, plan to line up for slices! Wishing Basuku all the best on their next chapter. Fingers crossed for a return to the Bay someday! Until then, don't miss your chance to try what might be the best cheesecake you've ever had.

As Pastel wound down, my friend happened to order something from here. Knowing the number of…read moreopportunities was limited, I joined her in finding something, coincidentally the same item that she ordered. I paused for only a day after picking it up in trying the guava cheese scones (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=6zUCytWzCDDCG3fREWgEMw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), I ate my first one as is (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=l0wRu-R-cRi7FeekzUBv0g&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) and was surprised by the flavors, a mix of savory and sweet in the aftertaste. Not sure whether the savory part came from the cheese but it was certainly tasty. A few days later, I ate one and it just wasn't quite the same as the flavors were muted. I suggest reheating them in the oven if you don't have it right away. Do refrigerate them if you do not eat it right away. I was tempted to try the Afternoon Tea box but my primary doctor wouldn't appreciate me getting this for my family and me. I will keep my eyes open on other menu items and alternative ways to try her foods.

So I didn't buy these pies from Sweet Condesa, but got them as a treat from my bro, so I can't…read morereview the ordering process nor can I comment on the price, but I can review the mini pies that we received. ~ Calamansi Pie ~ The flavor of calamansi is definitely there. Think lemon/key lime like custard a tart lovely flavor, but it was just overtly sweet. I'm not a huge fan of super sweet things as it gives me immediate headaches. The crust was not really a crust. It fell apart as we put a fork in it. ~ Barako Coffee Pie ~ Like the calamansi pie, it was just so sweet. I would say I prefered the "crust" on this. It was very much more like a cookie/brownie like chew. Then there's a layer of a coffee custard. So think a custard filled cookie/brownie. I don't know if you could really call this a pie, but hey, it's in a pie tin...so I guess you could call it a pie. O V E R A L L I won't shun cakes or pies away. I just couldn't eat more than a bit without having a sugar headache. But if you do have a sweet tooth, then by all means, try them out! I'm not going to be finding my way to get more pies from here, just can't handle the sweetness...

My friend and I recently happened upon the Lady M cake truck while walking along the Embarcadero…read more I had heard of the bakery, but this was my first time trying their mille crepe cakes. The gentleman manning the truck was friendly and patient as we checked out the menu and decided on our flavors to try. We enjoyed the moistness and the addition of coconut in the Tres Leche cake, but we found the chocolate cake to be underwhelming and not as decadent as expected. It was drier probably because the version we ate that day didn't have any cream on top. If you're unfamiliar with the bakery, you'll likely have a bit of sticker shock from the minimum price of $11.50 per slice, but each cake is made of 20 layers of crepe, and everything, including quality forks and napkins, were nicely packed in a fancy bag. We ate our cake on the spot, though, at the long table and benches set up there and enjoyed the view.

Stopped by this food truck a few weekends ago. It was my first time trying crepe cakes as well. I…read morereally liked the original one, green tea, and the Dubai crepe cakes. They are a bit pricey, but what do you expect when they put in the manual labor of stacking 20 layers of crepes per cake?! Def worth a try at least once in your life!

I bought macarons from Anj for Christmas and it was a wonderful experience! They were very patient…read moreand on top of everything despite my inconveniences and many annoying emails! I preordered and picked up smoothly and easily. The macarons looked beautiful - Angel Berries by Anj has the fluffiest macarons! I gave them to my partners family and they loved it! A wonderful gift at a good price point!

We ordered macarons from Angeli for our son's French brunch themed birthday party. When she…read moreproclaimed that her macarons were amazing, she was correct! We ordered mango, pistachio, lemon, and chocolate hazelnut. The pistachio had actual, real pistachio in it and was delicious - unlike other places that utilize an artificial flavor. The lemon was vibrant and bursting with flavor. The chocolate hazelnut was perfectly balanced and had just the right amount of chopped hazelnuts around the rim. I didn't try the mango (don't like the flavor), but my son loved it. He said it was yummy so that's a win. The macarons were puffy and soft, yet chewy and crunchy. The fillings were not overly sweet and didn't gush our the sides like some do. Overall just really well done macarons. Angeli also offered free delivery in the area and kept great communication leading up to the delivery. The macarons were delivered right on time as she said they would be, and packaged beautifully. We look forward to finding a reason to order more soon!