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Cecily S.

We loved our experience with Karolina for our son's first birthday and our resulting Tarzan-themed cake. I specifically requested lots of foliage, baby Tarzan characters, and my son's name and she went above and beyond. Everyone not only loved our cake design, they thought the actual cake was so delicious! It truly was an incredible cake. Karolina herself is very kind, communicative, and helpful. My FIL came to pick up the cake early morning as she was leaving for a trip that day (with the level of detail on the cake, one would never believe she was about to travel!) and she was so great about the whole experience. Prices are hefty, but you get what you pay for and I think it was totally worth it!

Karolina is phenomenal! She works fast. She has great communication. She is very kind & personable and she executes your ideas to perfection. My son's cake was amazing and added an elevated level of joy for his special day. Additionally, Karolina was very thorough with care instructions to ensure we enjoyed her beautiful creation as long as possible.

Alyssandra W.

Such a great cake! Design came out exactly how we wanted and tasted delicious. Cake was made on schedule and Karolina was very accommodating to all our requests. Big hit at my son's 100 day party and will be getting another cake from her for his birthday!

This is the 4th year in a row we've worked with Karolina to make a cake and cupcakes for our daughter's birthday and they turned out absolutely amazing (again)! She captured my daughter's vision and Elsa Frozen party theme perfectly - the cake and cupcakes weren't just beautiful, they were delicious as well. They were a hit with all of our guests and most importantly, made our daughter's day extra special. Thank you again, Karolina!

Christine S.

Karolina did an amazing job with the cupcakes for my baby shower. I received so many compliments from guests on both the appearance and flavor of the cupcakes - it's rare to get both of these at once when purchasing "pretty" baked goods, but Karolina nailed it! She executed my vision perfectly with beautiful attention to detail. Leading up to the event she was easy to work with, communicative and organized. I enjoyed everything about my experience and look forward to working with her again for other events.

We set out to find a custom cake for my 4 year old daughter's Sleeping Beauty birthday party and Pastel did not disappoint. She was the most reasonably priced pastry chef in the area and came up with an absolutely enchanting cake and cupcakes. We got so many inquires about the cake from the parents and the kids could not help but to scoop up their favorite cupcake design as soon as my daughter blew out the candles. Not only were these cupcakes and cake beautiful to look at, but they were also delicious. I'm writing this review in hopes that she forever stays in business so I can keep coming back.

Stephanie L.

Literally the best. My daughter has been talking about having a rainbow cake for her birthday for nearly a year, and Karolina made her dream come true. I reached out a month before her birthday by filling out a form on her website. We were really lucky that she was available, so I'd recommend reaching out earlier! From start to finish, Karolina exceeded all my expectations and created a magical, rainbow layered cake that was not only stunning but also tasted absolutely divine. We also ordered three dozen mini cupcakes (half vanilla, half chocolate) that were still delicious the day after. The attention to detail and creativity was simply incredible. Karolina was a such a joy to work with. She was patient and knowledgable, and brought my vision to life by asking all the right questions, especially ones that I didn't think of (number of age or name on cake?). Karolina was always available to answer any questions and accommodate any special requests that I had, like no frosting for one cupcake. Highly recommend Pastel to anyone looking for a unique and delicious cake for their special occasion. Thank you for making my daughter's birthday unforgettable! Can't wait to work with you again this year.

Camila S.

10/10 would recommend. Pastel once again made the most delicious cake and just how I wanted. It truly made my day and all of my friends liked it. Will definitely be ordering more cakes!

V T.

Karolina put in so much effort to help me last minute make a red egg and ginger cake for my son's 100 day celebration (man yue, bai ri party). She was so sweet to research inspiration for me when I was overwhelmed. The cake was a hit!! And so beautiful, I felt guilty cutting into it.

Camila S.

The most beautiful and delicious birthday cake I've had! I've been looking for a place that could make beautiful and tasty cakes and finally I found it! The decoration was exactly what I wanted and the taste exceeded my expectations. Also quick response! Thank you!!! Will definrecommend Pastel to my friends for sure.

Karolina was a professional from start to finish, and the cake exceeded my expectations. She asked the right questions and her creation was exactly what I had in mind, but even better. She was easy to work with, very responsive, and got everything done and to me exactly as needed. The cake was both gorgeous AND tasted incredible, which is a hard thing to do at the same time. I will definitely be using her again for future parties.

Ray H.

Karolina created an amazing cake for my 50th birthday. The flavors were wonderful and I received many compliments from guests. She blended the color that I wanted on the cake that matched the decor of my party. Karolina is easy to work with and has excellent follow through. I would not hesitate to work with her again the next time I need a cake for a special occasion.

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Angela H.

Karolina knocked it out of the PARK (baseball pun intended) on my wife's birthday cake. She absolutely loved it and the guests could not stop swooning over it and taking lots of pictures. Even better, it tasted absolutely divine!! Karolina is an incredibly talented baker and artist and I would highly recommend her. Her prices are very reasonable, she's super communicative, and clearly puts so much care and love into her creations. Thank you, Karolina!

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David H.

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We received a few cupcakes and they were yummy. Aesthetically pleasing, moist, and not too sweet. The cream topping had a nice texture and blended well with the cupcake. Very satisfied. read more

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Payal B.

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2nd year in a row ordering a birthday cake from Pastel for my kid's birthday, and once again they exceeded expectations! This year we got a Peppa Pig-themed cake for my child's 4th birthday, and it was a 2-tiered cake for people size 30-35 guests. The design was absolutely stunning. Undoubtedly, Pastel creates some of the most beautiful custom cakes. My kid and all of our guests were absolutely thrilled when they saw the cake. We also repeated the tried-and-tested flavors from last year: one layer strawberry and the other cookies & cream -- both were delicious yet again. Highly recommend for both presentation and taste! read more

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Laura Karolina L.

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Rowena T.

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The cake was amazing! Can't say enough about how beautiful the cake was. The owner was super helpful and fast to respond. She was so easy to work with. I would definitely get another cake from them. read more

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Cecily S.

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We loved our experience with Karolina for our son's first birthday and our resulting Tarzan-themed cake. I specifically requested lots of foliage, baby Tarzan characters, and my son's name and she went above and beyond. Everyone not only loved our cake design, they thought the actual cake was so delicious! It truly was an incredible cake. Karolina herself is very kind, communicative, and helpful. My FIL came to pick up the cake early morning as she was leaving for a trip that day (with the level of detail on the cake, one would never believe she was about to travel!) and she was so great about the whole experience. Prices are hefty, but you get what you pay for and I think it was totally worth it! read more

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Maryah G.

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Karolina is phenomenal! She works fast. She has great communication. She is very kind & personable and she executes your ideas to perfection. My son's cake was amazing and added an elevated level of joy for his special day. Additionally, Karolina was very thorough with care instructions to ensure we enjoyed her beautiful creation as long as possible. read more

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Alyssandra W.

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Such a great cake! Design came out exactly how we wanted and tasted delicious. Cake was made on schedule and Karolina was very accommodating to all our requests. Big hit at my son's 100 day party and will be getting another cake from her for his birthday! read more

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Andrea A.

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This is the 4th year in a row we've worked with Karolina to make a cake and cupcakes for our daughter's birthday and they turned out absolutely amazing (again)! She captured my daughter's vision and Elsa Frozen party theme perfectly - the cake and cupcakes weren't just beautiful, they were delicious as well. They were a hit with all of our guests and most importantly, made our daughter's day extra special. Thank you again, Karolina! read more

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Christine S.

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Karolina did an amazing job with the cupcakes for my baby shower. I received so many compliments from guests on both the appearance and flavor of the cupcakes - it's rare to get both of these at once when purchasing "pretty" baked goods, but Karolina nailed it! She executed my vision perfectly with beautiful attention to detail. Leading up to the event she was easy to work with, communicative and organized. I enjoyed everything about my experience and look forward to working with her again for other events. read more

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Laura Karolina L.

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Ashley B.

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We set out to find a custom cake for my 4 year old daughter's Sleeping Beauty birthday party and Pastel did not disappoint. She was the most reasonably priced pastry chef in the area and came up with an absolutely enchanting cake and cupcakes. We got so many inquires about the cake from the parents and the kids could not help but to scoop up their favorite cupcake design as soon as my daughter blew out the candles. Not only were these cupcakes and cake beautiful to look at, but they were also delicious. I'm writing this review in hopes that she forever stays in business so I can keep coming back. read more

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Stephanie L.

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Literally the best. My daughter has been talking about having a rainbow cake for her birthday for nearly a year, and Karolina made her dream come true. I reached out a month before her birthday by filling out a form on her website. We were really lucky that she was available, so I'd recommend reaching out earlier! From start to finish, Karolina exceeded all my expectations and created a magical, rainbow layered cake that was not only stunning but also tasted absolutely divine. We also ordered three dozen mini cupcakes (half vanilla, half chocolate) that were still delicious the day after. The attention to detail and creativity was simply incredible. Karolina was a such a joy to work with. She was patient and knowledgable, and brought my vision to life by asking all the right questions, especially ones that I didn't think of (number of age or name on cake?). Karolina was always available to answer any questions and accommodate any special requests that I had, like no frosting for one cupcake. Highly recommend Pastel to anyone looking for a unique and delicious cake for their special occasion. Thank you for making my daughter's birthday unforgettable! Can't wait to work with you again this year. read more

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Camila S.

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10/10 would recommend. Pastel once again made the most delicious cake and just how I wanted. It truly made my day and all of my friends liked it. Will definitely be ordering more cakes! read more

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V T.

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Karolina put in so much effort to help me last minute make a red egg and ginger cake for my son's 100 day celebration (man yue, bai ri party). She was so sweet to research inspiration for me when I was overwhelmed. The cake was a hit!! And so beautiful, I felt guilty cutting into it. read more

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Camila S.

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The most beautiful and delicious birthday cake I've had! I've been looking for a place that could make beautiful and tasty cakes and finally I found it! The decoration was exactly what I wanted and the taste exceeded my expectations. Also quick response! Thank you!!! Will definrecommend Pastel to my friends for sure. read more

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L C.

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Karolina was a professional from start to finish, and the cake exceeded my expectations. She asked the right questions and her creation was exactly what I had in mind, but even better. She was easy to work with, very responsive, and got everything done and to me exactly as needed. The cake was both gorgeous AND tasted incredible, which is a hard thing to do at the same time. I will definitely be using her again for future parties. read more

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Ray H.

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Karolina created an amazing cake for my 50th birthday. The flavors were wonderful and I received many compliments from guests. She blended the color that I wanted on the cake that matched the decor of my party. Karolina is easy to work with and has excellent follow through. I would not hesitate to work with her again the next time I need a cake for a special occasion. read more

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Laura Karolina L.

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Angela H.

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Karolina knocked it out of the PARK (baseball pun intended) on my wife's birthday cake. She absolutely loved it and the guests could not stop swooning over it and taking lots of pictures. Even better, it tasted absolutely divine!! Karolina is an incredibly talented baker and artist and I would highly recommend her. Her prices are very reasonable, she's super communicative, and clearly puts so much care and love into her creations. Thank you, Karolina! read more

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layhing margarita R.

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Omg so happy with my cake! She did amazing job. Flavor, taste, she copy and paste what I ask for it. Definitely I'll come back with her read more

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Aparajita B.

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Highly highly recommend. We ordered a cake and smash cake for my baby's first birthday party and they were such a hit! We went back and forth on the design for a couple of weeks and I was a bit worried about the end product. But the cakes were so beautiful, I almost didn't want anyone to eat them! We'd asked for different flavors for the two layers, cookies and cream and strawberry. I personally liked the cookies and cream better but both layers were delicious. read more

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Carolyn T.

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I recently had Karolina help me make a cake for my son's first birthday party. I had her do a two tier cake (cookies and cream and strawberry shortcake) and a baby smash cake which were delicious and moist! Her design- beautiful! She was very easy to work with, very prompt communication, and though I had asked to make a few changes after our initial agreement she was very accommodating. Would definitely work with her again for future events! read more

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Sarah R.

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I love the cake! From the looks to the taste! I will order again for sure! I am also thankful for she managed to do it last minute... I'm so grateful I found Pastel here in Yelp. read more

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Josephine H.

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I ordered a custom birthday cake quite last minute from SF Pastels and Karolina was kind enough to accommodate for me despite the time crunch which I really appreciate! I requested a baby pink vintage style heart cake and provided some inspo pics to her. Karolina went above and beyond with the cake and it turned out even better than the inspo pictures!! The cake flavor itself was delicious as well and everyone loved the cake so much! I highly recommend getting your custom cakes from SF Pastels, you will not be disappointed read more

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If you want a beautiful cake, with an amazing flavor as well you are definitely in the right place! Karolina is very talented & professional. She will make any idea you give her into a beautiful work of art. We have had 2 cakes done by her & were amazed at how beautiful they both were! We will definitely order from her again, I trust her skill! Even living in SJ she is my go to read more

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Regina R.

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Karolina makes the most beautiful cakes I've ever seen. She is incredibly, talented, gifted and professional and will make your vision become a reality. My most recent order was a birthday cake for my boyfriend. The design was perfect and so was the taste. I 100% recommend. read more

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Alfred N.

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Our Wedding cake was delicious. Not too dry just perfect. Communication was great with Katerina. She made sure all our needs were addressed and cake was delivered on time. read more

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Laura Karolina L.

Thank you so much. It was a pleasure working with you as well.

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i ordered a custom cake for my mom's birthday. Ordering and pick up were so easy. Karolina was quick to respond to my many questions. The cake was beautifully arranged and the cake was delicious! The cake was moist and the buttercream was not heavy. My mom loved her cake! We will order from Pastel, again! read more

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Martha H.

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We were totally delighted with Karolina's masterful interpretation of the 001 (Bond's 007) motif. Her cakes were absolutely gorgeous and delicious. I give her the highest compliments and thanks. read more

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Paula G.

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AMAZING!! I ordered a cake for a birthday party and it was the best part of the night. The details were incredible and it looked simply perfect!! Taste was delicious! This place has the best cakes!!! Highly recommend! read more

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Shane C.

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I bought a cake for my niece's birthday and she was going through a rainbow unicorn phase. When looking at the photo to be used as a model I was excited but what I received was so much more than I could have imagined. Cake was amazing and unicorn toppers were perfect. My niece even wanted to keep the clouds and would not let them be thrown out. Could not have asked for a better cake and price compared to other custom cakes! Highly highly recommend. read more

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Karina C.

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If you're looking for a place that cares about the small details and puts YOUR vision into a cupcake or cake this is your place. I requested a human cake (to celebrate my pup with his dog cake) the idea was to put my dog and his best friends on it and she nailed it so well! The taste of the cake was also delicious. look no further Pastel is your place read more

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Monica G.

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I wanted a small but impressive cake for my birthday and Pastel Sf exceeded all my expectations. The cake was absolutely beautiful, Karolina is an amazing artist and created a cake so pretty I didn't want to eat it. The cake had all the elements I asked for and made with so much attention to details, the cake was delicious also and was pretty on the outside and inside as well! Karolina was able to bring the cake of my dreams to live! Will definitely contact her for future celebrations, I've seen her gorgeous work for children cakes and can't wait to try another of her creations. read more

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Hannah M.

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I ordered a custom cake for my best friends 20th birthday and it was absolutely amazing! Karolina was so sweet and helpful and perfectly captured what I wanted in a cake while also adding her own touch. And it tasted amazing! read more

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Absolutely beautiful cake and she made my very last minute vision into the most spectacular and delicious cakes ever!!!!! One guest even said that normally they don't enjoy sweet flavors, but this cake was their one exception. I appreciate her timeliness and professionalism since I asked her with 48 hour notice and she was so responsive and just absolutely amazing. So grateful to have found her!!!! read more

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Laura Karolina L.

Thank you so much, it was a pleasure working with you as well!

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Nikki R.

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AMAZING cake! This was such an awesome place to work with -- Karolina made the most beautiful cake inside and out. Such incredible craftsmanship and creativity to make a legit authentic Hungry Catepillar cake. Her work was impeccable, and super tasteful fit for adults too! The inside was also super delicious. I will be using every year from now on. Highly recommend! read more

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Jerry O.

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Karolina is so amazing and was able to make exactly what we wanted! Everything was so easy and the cake tastes AMAZING. Definitely recommend! My new cake dealer lol read more

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Isabella H.

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I ordered a custom cake from Pastel for my baby's 1st birthday and Karolina did an amazing job on the cake! The theme I requested was a little bit unusual for a baby, but Karolina pulled it off! I was so impressed by the design and the details, as Karolina captured all the elements of the theme. The mango curd filling cake was also quite delicious. The order process and communication were super easy too. If anyone wants to order a costume cake, I highly recommend Pastel. read more

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More info about Pastel

San Francisco, CA 94122
Outer Sunset
Directions
(415) 559-2911
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https://www.pastelsf.com

Hours

What time does Pastel open?

Pastel opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Pastel close?

Pastel closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Pastel closes at 12:00 PM on Saturday.Pastel is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMSat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Pastel take credit cards?

Yes, Pastel takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Pastel have catering options?

Yes, Pastel does have catering options.

Does Pastel have a drive thru?

No, Pastel does not have a drive thru.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Pastel have parking?

Yes, Pastel has parking options.

From the Business

Specialties

At Pastel we believe every cake should be magical. Whether it is a cake for a small gathering to your big event, we can do it all!

History

Established in 2021.

10+ years of experience in custom cakes.

Meet the Business Owner: Karolina L.

Nice to meet you, my name is Karolina. I am the person behind Pastel. I'll be the one answering your calls, emails, baking your cake and decorating it. Cake decorating has been my life passion and I super happy to finally be able to share my life passion with you.

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Review Highlights - Pastel

“Karolina was so sweet and helpful and perfectly captured what I wanted in a cake while also adding her own touch.”

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Assigned cake duty for one of my very bestie's baby shower, I was determined to find something…read morereally special. I found Badam Babe here on Yelp. Via the website chat feature, Adhiti helped me make my choices and place my order. Payment and pickup at her micro bakery in the Sunset District were easy to coordinate. I wanted a sheet cake with an ocean theme and chose the shrikhand flavor. Adhiti created a completely custom ocean-inspired design with frosting waves and shells, and saffron sugar for sand. She even made little signs. It was completely unique! I worried whether the flavors -- cardamom, saffron, and nutmeg -- might be a bit unusual for the children, but everyone loved it. I also got the strawberry rose and haldi doodh cupcakes. DELICIOUS. The haldi doodh was my personal favorite of the three items -- delicious and beautiful, striking just the right balance of sweet, savory, salty, dense, fluffy, crispy, smooth. SO good! If you're looking for a way to make a special occasion even more special, I highly recommend Badam Babe.

I have now ordered desserts from Adhiti of Badam Babe on 3 different occasions, and have been very…read moreimpressed each time! Adhiti's cakes and cookies are delicious, she's very flexible and easy to work with, and she delivers on-time and at a reasonable fee. Most recently, I ordered 2 sheet cakes from Badam Babe to serve about 100 guests at my Dad's 80th birthday party. I ordered one Masala Chai cake and one Haldi-Doodh (tumeric cardamom) cake, and they were a hit! Our party guests were amazed by the unique flavors and multiple people asked for Adhiti's contact info. My favorite was the Masala Chai cake! Previously, I ordered a Shrikand cake from Adhiti to bring to a holiday potluck, and it was incredible - both incredibly flavorful and stunning! My first order from Adhiti was last fall, when I ordered her Rangoli cookies for a Diwali party I hosted - the cookies were truly remarkable. I am so glad to have discovered Badam Babe and can't recommend her highly enough!

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Masala Chai Cupcakes-- the classic Indian tea turned into a cupcake. Warmly spiced cake with a cinnamon-cardamom frosting on top.

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4.9

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0.7 km

I was a bit disappointed that I wasn't able to get help with my order because the company was fully…read morebooked six weeks in advance. I'd recommend placing your order well before the date of your event!

If I could give Yana a million stars I would! She was so wonderful to work with, helped with the…read morecreation of the cookies and the finished product was amazing! And the cookies are delicious! Can't wait to work with her again!!

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Namtan Bakery

4.9

(57 reviews)

3.1 km

We ordered custom cookies and cake pops from Tan for our "Sea You soon, Baby" baby shower, and they…read moreturned out perfect! I shared a few inspiration photos with Tan, and she took it from there, creating beautiful custom desserts that fit our theme perfectly. The sand dollar, starfish, seashell, and sailor outfit cookies were incredibly detailed, and the coordinating cake pops looked amazing on our dessert table. We received so many compliments from our guests, not just on how beautiful everything looked, but on how delicious everything tasted. Tan was also wonderful to work with throughout the process. She was communicative, easy to collaborate with, and very accommodating when coordinating pickup. I'd happily order from Tan again for future celebrations!

Cookies were beautifully done and so delicious! I ordered Grateful Dead themed cookies for a…read morebirthday party, and they were perfect! Everyone raved about them, thank you Namtan!!

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Sweet Glory

Amazingly good cafe with beautiful desserts! It's got lots of seating, with nice decorations and…read morealso an outdoor patio for enjoying outside. We had some capucinos and 2 slices of cakes plus a toast topped with some flavorful cream-like sweets (sorry, didn't order and don't remember the name) The pandan crepe and corn Basque cheesecake were delicious! The corn kernels in the cheesecake was def a must try experience! You just order at the counter and get a number and go find an empty table. self service water and utensils. Truly a worthwhile experince for a snack.

Sweet Glory is a great spot for some yummy dessert after lunch. They're most known for the millie…read morecrepe cakes, but they also have plenty of drink options as well. The modern decor and outdoor patio makes for a good ambiance to unwind and enjoy some sweets. The crepe cakes caught our eye and they have a variety of flavors to try, including many Asian-inspired flavors. My favorites were the durian and earl grey, both cakes were tasty and perfectly sweet. For my second visit, I just wanted a drink and got the Iced Salted Egg Yolk Latte. It was tasty, but the plastic straw made it hard to suck up the egg yolk bits, so that made the drink less enjoyable.

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Japanese Sesame Basque Burnt Cheesecake

Pandan Coconut Mille Crêpe ($11) + Hōjicha Latte w/ oat milk ($7.50)

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Pandan basque cheesecake ; Lychee rose cooler

My Favorite Bite

4.4

(54 reviews)

3.2 km

My MIL ordered a cake for my son who is allergic to dairy, so it was special order and from states…read moreaway! We were planning to pick up and she ended up going out of her way to deliver the cake to us because of a delay. That was very kind. My son was thrilled to see the cake he ordered exactly. He loved eating the fondant art and icing. It was a little too sweet for my taste, but for someone who has a sweet tooth I bet it's perfect. The cake was moist itself, and I wish there was more of it instead of icing (ratio was a little off) which is the only reason this is 4 instead of 5 stars. Otherwise, my son and MIL and I are very happy customers and would Absolutely order here again.

Liza did an AMAZING job with the cake for my husband's birthday! I sent her a picture of the idea I…read morewas going for and it turned out perfectly. She was also lovely to work with and a very fair price. Thank you Liza!

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Schubert's Bakery

Consistent. Not Pretentious. Delicious…read more This place is a reliable place to get all your cake needs from your daily sugar carvings to your special occasions. Shoutout to the woman who has two braids? or pony tails? at the counter on the weekdays, such a friendly and warm staff member. My favorite is the schubert's princess cake, the fillings are so even and the marzipan is perfectly thin and pliable. never change the recipe!!!!

Wonderful bakery! I've always gone in the morning- it's quiet, the staff are super helpful, and…read morethere's rarely a crowd. Cakes are abundantly decorated and beautiful, including the packaging. The strawberry shortcake is chock full of fresh strawberries and in lieu of frosting is layered with light whipped cream. Not too sweet and super moist . And unheard of post covid prices for the size of an 8" whole cake at $40!

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Black currant mini mousse, white chocolate raspberry mini mousse (02/2024)

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Devil's Teeth Baking Company

This is by far my favorite breakfast sandwich in the city. I get a biscuit with greens, pepperjack…read morecheese, and extra lemon garlic aioli. The biscuit is light and melts in your mouth. I could eat this sandwich hot or cold, genuinely (which I do often because I live across town) I like that there is a spacious seating area outside. This place is very popular but the few times I've been, I'm never waiting more than a few minutes for my order. They're employees bring your order outside and call out your name before placing your order on their pick up table. I wish they opened up a location near me but until then, I'll happily make my way across town every once and a while for a breakfast sandwich.

had this in my bookmarks for awhile now -- finally got around to stopping by this place since it…read morewas on the way home. I got the special breakfast sandwich, a couple pastries and a coffee. the pastries got were the oatmeal cranberry cookie, beer cheese muffin, and raspberry lemon poundcake. they also had free little dog treats on the counter, so I grabbed one for my dog when they finished making my food, the girl gave me a hot coffee (I had wanted ice), so I asked if I could have a cup of ice to make my coffee cold. She was like ?? ooh sorry did you want a iced coffee? I can make you a brand new one! just keep the one you have! She was so sweet for making me a brand new cup. shout out to the workers, they are super awesome and kind! I sat outside on the benches to eat, it was a pretty nice day with the sun. the special breakfast sandwich was sooo good. the biscuit was so buttery flakey and crumbly, but the real star of the show was the lemon garlic aoli omggg. I could lick that sauceynesss up. the avocado also really helped cut the fattiness of the bacon and cheese as well I ate the entire thing in one sitting (it was hard the last 3 bites tho). iced coffee was good to help wash it down had the other pastries later. cookie was yummy and shared with my friend. bacon beer cheese muffin was good for an afternoon snack. the lemon raspberry pound cake was moist and the raspberry frosting outer layer was superbbbb will come back next time to try their cinnamon rolls and other lunch sandwiches

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Ambrosia Bakery

I stopped by Ambrosia Bakery after lunch at Ocean Thai. There is limited parking available in front…read moreof the bakery, but luckily, I was able to find parking upfront and parking is free on Sundays. First impressions? The bakery is very small but cozy, with limited seating inside. They offer a nice selection of pastries, including scones, muffins, puffs, cookies, and cakes. I ordered the strawberry muffin, cookies, raisin scones, cherry puff, and an iced caramel macchiato. My first bite? So good! Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The drink was refreshing and exceeded my expectations as well. I also noticed many customers stopping by to pick up cakes, which says a lot about their popularity. I'll definitely be coming back and look forward to trying something new next time -- perhaps even picking up a cake for an upcoming birthday celebration. Ambrosia Bakery may be small, but it's cozy, welcoming, and offers fair and reasonable prices. The staff were friendly and helpful, and I'm happy to give this bakery a five-star rating!

We were in SF for a football match, and one of my favorite things to do is to visit local coffee…read moreshops during our away matches. Espresso: 4/5 Ham & Cheese Croissant: 3/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 There was an early weekend crowd composed of lots of regulars and a few other first-timers. The space is small, but cozy. There's seating for about 15 people at small cafe style tables. While there's no seating outside, there are plenty of public places to enjoy your favorite beverage / baked good. There were several people working behind the counter, all were efficient and friendly, and they seemed to work really well together. My double espresso had the right temperature, good flavor, and a slight bitterness. The croissant would have been much better if it was fresh or at least warmed up. They didn't ask if I'd like it to be warmed, so I'm not sure if they provide that service.

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How the princess cake with orange marzipan looked with the rest of the dessert table for "A Little Cutie is on the Way" baby shower!

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Roma Antica

Locally sourced ingredients

Amazing! I absolutely love Roma Antica. A friend introduced us to this restaurant and we absolutely…read moreadore it. The pasta here is so delicious. We ordered the following: - Boscaiola: 10/10! We ordered the cream sauce. It was so delicious and the noodles were perfectly al dente. The mushroom and sausage were the perfect combination. - Calamari & Arancini (special): delicious! Calamari includes green beans, which is a yummy addition. The arancini was amazing - it was a mixture of rice, cheese, sauce & meat. Such a delicious mixture. - Sorrentina alla Vodka: My favorite! This is a tomato sauce with meat and spicy kick. The cheese on top makes the pasta so creamy as well. The service here is unreal! It feels like you're at a restaurant in Italy. Everyone is so sweet, but a huge shout out to Davide. He is one of the best servers I've ever had. So sweet, great recommendations, and his singing voice is so good! I highly recommend coming for a birthday to experience his voice! Highly recommend coming here when in SF. We loooove Roma Antica!

This restaurant has it all! I have been to it several times and it is a gem. The staff makes you…read morefeel like you are dining at a family home. They are extremely attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is romantic, cozy and comfortable. The food is like your Italian mama cooked for you. Their wine list shines, and their unique cocktails sparkle. Indulge in their delicious desserts with a rich cappuccino or espresso. All this and more for a very reasonable cost. You will be eager to return to the Marina District for a heart warming experience at Roma Antica.

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Parachute Bakery

Gochujang Pimento Cheese Twist (Savory) - 5* Morning Bun…read more(Sweet) - 4* Photos attached. Looking forward to trying more things including coffees!!

Was super excited to try the coffee and pastries at Parachute after their win for best croissant!!…read moreI got the banana einspanner and the gochujang swirl. Loved the gochujang swirl and would definitely get it again, the banana einspanner on the other hand was not my drink at all. There were chunks of banana and the overall taste was an acidic coffee which just wasn't for me. I would come back to try their other pastries, especially eyeing the entremet but will be going for a safer coffee option!

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Delicious latte but even after 3 shots of coffee it was light.

Juniper

Not good not bad . Nothing special to go out of the my way for a croissant. At San Francisco prices…read moreexpecting a bit more. It was ok only if I am in the neighborhood

Juniper is in my top 3 bakeries you must go to in San Francisco!…read more I have been here a handful of times already and can confidently say everything I have had here has been exceptional and delicious. The pastries are all flaky and crispy, and you can tell they were crafted by a true craftsman. I think what makes Juniper so special is the selection of unique flavors they have. My favorite being their award-winning Cubano croissant, their black sesame kouign amann, and their choux pastries. I do want to call out how much I appreciate the amount of savory pastries they have since I don't always want a sweet treat the moment I wake up. To note, Juniper is typically busy, but I have never waited in line for more than 10 minutes, even on weekends. They also have a lot of tables for seating, but because of the flow of people, it might be difficult to find a spot. Stop by here if you're around the area! They are also a sister shop of Saint Frank, so you can get some coffee while you're here as well.

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Pain Au Chocolat

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The est Avocado toast ever!

The Italian Homemade Company

Meatballs were extremely good! I'm not a great critic for Italian food but here's my take:…read more The pesto surprisingly felt a bit not as immersed, the olive oil felt a bit separate from the parsley and the nuts but overall yummy. Pasta was fantastic, bouncy and fresh. If order the other créame bolognese sauce next time. Some mosquitos inside so just a bit annoying on warm days but overall great service and area.

Great spot for homemade pasta! You can see the staff making…read morepasta as soon as you walk in! We went on a Saturday night and were seated right away. And we got our food pretty fast. We ordered: - Pesto gnocchi: tasted so fresh and full of flavor - Meat lasagna: so much meat! I typically like more ricotta but if you like more meat, this is for you. The sauce was delicious! - Burrata salad: such a big portion! Love the bread it comes with

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Casual dining

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Fettuccine Pesto was amazing!

Q Specialty Coffee

Certified professionals

Locally owned & operated

Day Visited: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday Price Range:…read more$$ Parking: Street or metered parking Ordered: Mocha Dream Espresso Cloud, Velvet Hojicha Cloud, Nitro Mango Our favorite SF coffee shop to date! On the days we have gone, the line has varied from being out the door to a quick walk in and order - truly just depends. Regardless of the long line, these drinks are soooo good. Upon entering the coffee shop, you'll see a good amount of seating, but for the times we have gone, the majority of the seats are taken. It is definitely a variety of people socializing, working, reading books, or just hanging out. Parking is metered or street parking, and we haven't had any issue finding parking! It's also in an area where you can shop around (across the street) if you want to grab a bite as well. Our go to orders include the Mocha Dream Espresso Cloud and the Nitro Mango, but we have also gotten the Hojicha Cloud, which is amazing as well. We love the thickness and flavors of the cold foams - you cannot go wrong with any of the cloud drinks. As popular as this place has become, it truly is worth the trip! We will always make a trip whenever we are in the city!

Cafe with a good amount of working space and natural lighting. It was very busy though and a lot of…read morethe seats were taken up. Staff was kind and patient with explaining drinks, especially since this location is newer. I got the caramel latte cloud espresso and was very pleasantly surprised!!! I usually get specialty drinks half sweet, but forgot this time - the caramel latte cloud espresso was actually just right without adjusting the sweetness. The cold foam on top was light and delicious. They only had one size and it was pretty big. The applewood bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on brioche bread was also amazing. Very savory, not too heavy either. It was mostly just bread though. Definitely coming back to try their other drinks when I'm in the area!

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Karolina is really friendly and talented! The cake she made is really beautiful but also delicious. I only told her that I wanted a cake with sleepy Stitch on top of it, and she designed everything so well. I'm very happy with the cake and I will for sure coming back to Pastel for custom cakes. read more

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Karolina, made an excellent circus themed smash cake for my son's 1st birthday. Honestly I ended up eating most of it. There was a great, almost cornbread like quality to the cake, and delicious inner layers. I'll be coming back for my next special occasion. Recommended! read more

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We were traveling in San Francisco during our daughter's 1st birthday and I emailed Pastel about ordering a smash cake. Karolina has excellent communication, delivery through Uber was easy, cake was beautiful, and our daughter loved eating it. read more

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