My family and I absolutely love this cake shop for so many years. Countless birthday cakes, just because cakes,.. for all occasions. I hope the gentleman who does everything has wonderful retirement years knowing that his cakes brought joy into our lives. Your cake shop will be truly missed. read more

Cake is delicious after so many years of going to this store. The quality is consistent. I try to get different cakes every time. They have small options, but you can tell each cake is made to order and with care. Will come back again. If they're open. read more

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I came here earlier this week, hoping to buy a full-size cake, but was told cake should be ordered at at least two days in advance (totally reasonable, my bad haha). So instead, I purchased five different slices of Kiki hat on display! Every single cake I tried was SO good. Each cake was simple, but also detailed enough to have many different flavors, all the cakes were light, but also perfectly decadent. The man running the store was very friendly and helpful, I heard this is his store since the 90's! I will definitely be coming back and pre-ordering a cake for future events :) read more

Guys, seriously, my first bite and I said, "wow, omg" cause the Cheesecake Souffle is delicious. It's very smooth and fluffy. This is really good. Always wanted to give this place a try and I'm glad today was finally the day. Ok hold the ^%# up - I just tried the green grape on top. Sweet. Crisp. The small amount of what I think is whip cream just added to the sweetness. As you can tell, I'm writing this as I'm enjoying every bite. This is good. I got there around 12:45 and most of the cake slices were already gone. Next time I have to stop by earlier. read more

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Got a Tiramisu cake as a farewell gift for a buddy. Incredibly tasty and surprisingly light. Easily fed 12 people. Very very pleased with it and would highly recommend. read more

Sage French Cake - The cake and the guest of honor - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Thirty years and counting in this spot means that this spartan Convoy cake shop is doing something right. I've had Sage bookmarked for years, and when I finally stepped inside today to get a to go dessert, it was exactly as I imagined--one mature, taciturn gentleman behind the spotless counter with a small array of beautiful looking delicacies in the white display case on the left. While everything looked delicious, there was exactly one slice of the chocolate Elby left so I had to get it. This dessert is delicate and moist, just sweet enough for the typical Western palate but also likely not too sweet for others. Every layer was well crafted and melted in my mouth, with a straightforward presentation that didn't rely on any of the trying too hard dessert visual gimmicks that often appear at the expense of flavor at other local bakeries. read more

All the cakes here are sooo good that I had to order an entire Elby cake for my birthday! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a small store and I've only ever seen one person working and running it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a no frills shop, just a guy making and serving cake that most people take home and very few eat it in the store.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The coffee is nothing special and can easily be skipped, but the cake is amazing and am glad I discovered it. Highly recommend you check it out! read more

My sister ordered my birthday cake from here and it is definitely one of the best cheesecakes in SD. Apparently, they only have one kind of [whole] cheesecake. But upon reading the Yelp reviews, I see people writing "layered cheesecake" and "cheesecake soufflé". So for whole cheesecakes, they only do one flavor. It's a Japanese cheesecake, unlike American cheesecakes. It was light, fluffy, and not overly sweet, just the perfect amount of sweetness. I'm not really a cake person; and I'm particular about my cheesecakes. But I had 2 slices. It's that good! read more

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This little cake shop is so underrated that I wanna gatekeep this spot (easy to miss with all the restaurants around it). The cake slices were inexpensive (less than $10 each) and not too sweet or rich, but still elegant and delicious. The caramel mousse cake tasted like a combination of crème brûlée with a light sponge cake. The Elby had the perfect balance of chocolate cake and cream. Highly highly recommend and will return very soon! read more

Sage French Cake - The Elby and Caramel Mousse - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Super great cake that I was able to surprise my friends with for a going away party! The owner was super nice and made sure to give me an ice pack to keep with the cake since I wasn't going to get home within the next 30min-1hr. I'd definitely order again. read more

Better than most places. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Simple but elegant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The quality hasn't changed. Still the same owner running the store. read more

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BE AWARE OF PARKING AND NO APPLE PAY! I'm going to be thoroughly honest, but first impressions weren't all that great. Now it might be because I did arrive the hour prior to them closing and it being a weekend (parking was a nightmare). There wasn't much selection (obviously because it was almost closing time) but I walked in, no one in sight, until I noticed (maybe the owner? the chef?) sitting behind the display in the back and what looked like to be on his phone. I stood there for a good 4 minutes... until a kid made a noise outside and he noticed me standing there. I got the last tiramisu and the 2nd to last strawberry dessert (don't remember what it was called). When ringing up, he automatically said "no apple pay" which kinda caught me off guard. I did pay with card which was fine. I then said thank you after he packed my desserts but that was the end of the conversation basically. I don't know, i'm used to a bit more hospitality, I get that it's almost the end of the shift, but a little disappointed seeing so many people give raving reviews only to not have a great customer service. BUT, after trying the desserts i will say they were pretty good! Very light and not too sweet, so that's why my review stays at 3/5 stars. read more

Sage French Cake - tiramisu and the strawberry cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

A small cake shop in a strip mall surrounded by several Asian restaurants, this shop is a hidden gem. The owner runs the shop by himself and the cakes are high quality at fairly reasonable prices. My favorites when I stop by are the Elby and the fruit tart. A few tips for people going for the first time: - The owner bakes a limited number of cakes and sells them till they sell out. You'll likely have a limited selection to choose from if you go there later in the day. - Get there an hour or two after opening for the best selection - If you're used to European or American style desserts, these cakes will seem a lot less sweet than usual. They're always fresh and delicious in my experience though. read more

Menu: chocolate cake, fruits tart, short cake, tiramisu, cheesecake soufflé, baked cheesecake, mistral (raspberry and white chocolate mousse cake), mont blanc, coffee cake (coffee cream with chocolate sponge cake and granulated sugar), occasionally banana mousse, maybe more, but these are not always available, what you can get just depends on the day, unless you order something prior to your visit. Some of them come in whole too. Ok I get it when people give a negative review, the owner is just dedicated to providing the best of the bests in his cakes, period. No sales talk, no fake smile, no extra service that has nothing to do with his cake's taste. I feel sorry for those who experienced his service as something short of their expectations, but I gotta be honest, I come here for the best cakes and I was never once disappointed. He's someone who slowly warms up and yes everyone probably expects every business to thrive by being "nice," but to me, when something is in this good quality, I can't blame him for being busy and sometimes not being able to fulfill 100% of everyone's emotional demands. I am a big fan and recommend for anyone who is picky in sweets! read more

Im so glad this place is still in business!! Back in the 90's I'd come here after coming to Video Eye, back when it was right next door. After stocking up on cinematic masterpieces, I'd wander into French Cake for my fruit tart fix, like a true connoisseur of both fine pastry and questionable VHS tapes. The fruit tart is what happiness tastes like. The tiramisu is light, creamy, and just the right amount of sweet. It whispers "la dolce vita" in your ear, but in a polite Japanese accent. I'd always order the kiwi Italian soda too, it was my absolute favorite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sometimes they had Japanese music playing in the background - something like Globe's "Feel Like Dance" or Every Little Thing's "Dear My Friend" playing faintly in the background.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm sure the cakes are still good, they've been in business for 30 years in the same location for a reason. read more

When we were in Convoy because we went to The Keep Coffee They didn't have pastries, and I needed to have a pastry with my drink so we drove down the street. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We stopped at a dessert lab but it didn't look appealing so we continued driving down the street.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] That is when we saw Sage French cake. It was tucked in at a little strip mall. The parking was easy. We went in. The guy that worked there wasn't so friendly but nice enough. We ended up getting a slice of tiramisu and a slice of strawberry cream cake. Both were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Sage French Cake - Tiramisu and my strawberry cake in the background - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

We ordered the Mont Blanc and the caramel mousse. Definitely prefer the Mont Blanc more, which is a chestnut flavored dessert and this version was different from the ones I've had in the past. Both cakes were not too sweet, which I prefer. Total came out to be $12.60ish for the 2 slices. There were a few small tables inside and it wasn't crowded at all. Note: There is a minimum $10 purchase for credit cards. read more

Sage French Cake - Montblanc (bottom) & caramel mousse (top) - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious and thoughtfully prepared desserts. Japanese style means you can expect a delicate taste, nothing overpowering or too sweet, just right. I really loved the tiramisu and caramel mousse along with the fruit tart. This is a small shop in the same parking lot as Nijiya Market. Highly recommend giving it a try! I don't know of any other place in San Diego that makes Japanese style desserts like this! read more

Sage French Cake - a display of cakes in a bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

This cake was everything I wanted soft texture, rich flavor, and not overly sugary. You can tell it was made fresh. Definitely going back for another slice! read more

Sage French Bakery is Japanese-French (I believe?) bakery in Convoy. I've always passed by it in the plaza but never actually stopped by until recently. I came here at around 3 pm on a weekend afternoon and understandably, a lot of the pastries were gone. I was really looking forward to trying the strawberry shortcake that they had but ended up getting the Mistral, which was $6. The cake itself was light and not too sweet, which I liked. The fruits were also really fresh. Only downside I noticed with the mistral was that the cake was relatively dry. Got the other pastries for some family and they said they were really good overall. I'll come back sometime to try their strawberry shortcake! Other thing is there is a $10 card minimum! read more

Sage French Cake - Mistral, Elby, mousse chocolate - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

I love the Elby Cake. I call a couple days in advance if I want one for a birthday. It's a good size for 5-6 people.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Simple and elegant. Ambiance is nostalgic, like a cake shop out of the 90s.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Of the two cakes I've tried (Mistral and Caramel Mousse), they were both well balanced and not overly sweet. My wife and I found a new cake spot instead of going to the run of the mill Asian/French bakeries like 85. Don't get me wrong I love 85° degrees, but Sage's quality is apparent. Would recommend you go there before they run out of pastries for the day! read more

Sage French Cake - Mistral - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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The owner/pastry chef here is a total pro! This guy, knows how to make incredible desserts that are balanced in flavor, texture, etc. It's refreshing to taste the skill and passion put into these cakes and other desserts. In a world where there are so many mediocre, pastries, and cakes, sage French cake stands at the top. read more

10/10 I'm writing this review right in front of the place. Just finished my fruit tart slice, and gosh it was soo good. This is probably the best fruit tart I've ever had. What can I say??? The fruit pieces, the custard cream, the crust, everything was perfectly balanced! All my next birthday cakes will be ordered here from now on. There is only one man running this shop. According to other reviews, he is also the owner and the chef. He is usually inside the kitchen to work his magic. I heard he couldn't hire more staff because of the pandemic. So if you come in and see no one, be patient, take pictures, and he will come out to greet you soon. Also, make sure you get here early, at least before 2pm. I was here at 3pm and most of the slices were gone. Thank God there was still one last slice of fruit tart . I'll def be back tmr to try more flavors. read more

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Love their cakes. All of them are good- Japanese cheesecake, Elbe, and more. Particularly love their strawberry shortcake- perfect for Asians who want cakes that aren't overly sweet- most American desserts are too sweet for me. I always order the strawberry shortcake for birthday and other special occasions. read more

I'm new to Yelp but i am not new to Sage Cake. Ive been a loyal customer for 12 years and this has been one of the greatest cake shops i've ever visited. Having lived in Japan for 10 years prior coming to America, I was looking for a place that could remind me of the desserts I yearned for. The man at Sage Cake did exactly that. The cakes are so delicate and delicious -- you can see how much effort and pride he puts into his cakes. Some people may have commented on his poor customer service but I think it may be due to a language barrier as well as his focus on creating the best desserts for you. I've spoken Japanese to him and he immediately lit up! The cakes are well priced, with slices being around $5-6 and whole cakes ranging from $30-50. Support this small business -- you really won't regret it :) read more

Sage French Cake - Inside of the Cafe + Menu - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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2023/06/04 14:00 Japanese cafe with cute cakes and coffee - only take cash for orders under $10 - look forward to going back and trying some other desserts! Strawberry Shortcake ($5.25): sponge cake with whipped cream and fresh strawberries - very light sponge cake, but it was a little dry - cream was refreshing, sweet but not too sweet - both the strawberry on top and the sliced strawberries were very fresh and sweet - little dollop of cream on the strawberry was different from the rest of the cream, it tasted richer read more

Sage French Cake - strawberry shortcake - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

About $5 for a cake but they are rich and flavorful. They really gave attention to the detail and texture of these cakes. Will be a returning customer read more

Sage French Cake - Chocolate Mousse Caramel Mousse Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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Randomly stumbled into this desert shop and I couldn't be happier about it! The shop itself is nothing special, and definitely didn't have any cute modern decorations or anything to attract young customers, but that's where most of the best desserts are found! They didn't have too many options like a regular bakery would have, but all the three items I got were very delicious. Nothing was too sweet or overwhelming, which was absolutely perfect for me!! Everything was reasonably priced around $4-5 as well. Sometimes all I want is a little treat and my regular places in SD can get boring overtime so I'm very glad to have found Sage French Cake! read more

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Sage Bakery has the best Japanese Fluffy and Light flavored Cakes! They have limited flavors, but they're all very delicious. Strawberry Shortcake feeds 3-4 people $26 Elby - chocolate flavoured kind of like tiramisu, it's $26 dollars as well! They have fruit tarts, tiramisu, mont blang, and a couple other flavors. $4-6 dollars per slices They also have tea and coffee! Drinks are around $2-5 dollars This is our favorite place to come visits Amazing prices and the best flavors as well! You can call ahead to order a cake in advance to ensure you can get a Cake! It can be for a birthday, Mother's Day, or just treat yourself cake! Parking is abundant for the most part. read more

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I really respect the man! Looks like he is a 1 man show. I purchased a whole elby cake for I think $29 and it was light and delicious. I look forward to trying his other cakes for future occasions. When I picked up the order, he told me it is very important to keep the cake in the fridge. I wish I would have known that in advance because I was going to be out and about all day :( read more

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Tough to place an order with a business that keeps hanging up on customers. I tried to call multiple times. Someone picks up and hangs up.

I really had high hopes for this bakery because these cakes look amazing so I got a slice of everything they had and I was disappointed not only was the cake itself dry but the filling was not very good. read more

The man who makes the cakes here exercises his craft because it's what he loves to do. He's not there to be your friend (since some people were commenting on his less than welcome reception)... He's there to make delicate cakes with fluffy cream.. with a balance in sweetness. I think COVID has hurt this business like many other small business owners. I remember coming here in the past where the selection was broad and lots to chose from. Coming back was a bit heart breaking. The man was all alone in the back just entranced in his craft.. in midst of setting a tart crust. Even though I walked in.. his focus was on the crust.. and he held up a silent hand that i understood to mean wait (which some might misinterpret as rude). I watched him dance around the kitchen in a well practiced movement. You could see his concentration .. and in that there's some honor of exercising passion for your life's work .. even if it's hard times. The glass case at the end of the day was almost bare.. showing signs that he made enough for what he believed he could sell for the day.. and so that there would not be much going to waste. There were only slices left of 4 varieties.. and I took one of each to go. I do appreciate the asian/ french baking where it's not too sweet or dense on flavors or textures. The fruit tart is impeccable. Lovey custard atop buttery crust. This is my favorite. The mistral (pink layered circle dessert) had a fluffy and delightfully tart pink mousse with moist cake. It's just the right amount of sweet and fresh fruit. Chocolate slice was heavenly and every chocolate lover's dream. The fresh fruit and cream cake also was delightful. Can never go wrong with that. All in all it's a business i do recommend and hope y'all on Yelp will support. There is an art to what he does and I deeply appreciate it. I don't know the story of this business but I'd love to hear where he was trained. It's yum and definitely one I would come back to. read more

Worst customer service. There's no website or menu online. I called and they refused to tell me the options over the phone. So I could order a cake but I needed to know which one I wanted (how? who knows). I was told to look at the menu on Yelp, but there is no menu of the cakes on yelp. I bet the cakes are good, but how do you run a business like this? So ridiculous. read more

Japanese cakes are a special delicacy that doesn't compare to American cakes. I was so excited when I found this cake shop, because it had the exact single serving cake I was searching for for a birthday. The cake is very fluffy and the toppings are the perfect amount of sweetness. Nothing is overbearing and the fruit toppings are such a perfect balance. I've only gotten cakes to go but it looks like you can eat the desserts there and get a yummy drink - there are tables inside! read more

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Their desserts are so good and they are not too sweet! The Elby is my favorite. It's better to go there earlier since they run out of stuff, and what is on display is what is available. read more

2 days ago, I pre-ordered a slice of each cake flavor and just picked up today! I knew how fast the cakes sell so I wanted to order ahead. Every slice was such an experience, my favorites are the caramel mousse, Japanese cheesecake, fruit tart, and tiramisu. The owner definitely has fine dining pastry experience; the flavors and textures marry so well. I suggest you pre-order at least 2 days in advance to guarantee you get what you want. You might be able to get away with pre-ordering the day before. I was thankful he had my slices packaged already in the fridge b/c there was a line, and I'd hate to make him feel rushed or keep anyone else waiting. Also peep the dry ice he includes, and this photo was taken 1 hr later b/c I had to do other errands. I love the quaint ambiance with classical music in the background. Would be a great study place if it weren't for the pandemic. Please support this small business established since 1995, especially during these hard times.So many great businesses were forced to close down; I hope to continue to support this one :) read more

Sage French Cake - The owner definitely has fine dining pastry experience; the flavors and textures marry so well. - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Always a one man show The owner baker cashier is always and only person I have seen in this dessert spot The cakes are all amazing my fave is the caramel mousse or the Elby I always stop by a pick up a cake or two everytime I am in the area I always order cakes here for special occasions and it's always a hit Totally a hidden gem read more

What a delicious cake. Fast turnaround and great customer service. Definitely will order from here again. read more

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