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    4.3 (527 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Aliza J.

    We stopped by Simply Cake and ordered two slices to try: the Chocolate Cake and the Mango Strawberry Cake. The chocolate cake was decent and enjoyable, but it didn't really stand out for us. It was okay, but nothing particularly memorable or special compared to other chocolate cakes we've tried. Unfortunately, the Mango Strawberry Cake was quite disappointing. I was really looking forward to the fruity flavor, but the mango pieces were unexpectedly hard and had a sour taste that didn't blend well with the cake. Instead of adding a fresh and sweet mango flavor, the texture and sourness took away from the overall experience. I appreciate the effort and presentation, but the flavors didn't meet my expectations, especially for the mango cake. Hopefully, it was just an off day because I would love to try their other offerings in the future.

    Ube Mochi Danish & Durian Pull Apart Bread
    Rose T.

    Located in downtown San Mateo, this Asian bakery features the typical baked goods as well as fusion pastries and cakes. Grab a tray and tongs, pick from the drawers, and line up to pay. Ask a staff member to purchase cakes. My order: Ube Mochi Danish ($4.65): +This reminded me more of a pineapple bun vs a danish, with its crunchy top & soft bread. +Ube was smooth and mochi was chewy -As someone who orders drinks w/reduced sweetness, I thought the bread was bland and could be a touch sweeter. -Unfortunately, they don't provide you with an actual bag or sleeve to hold your bread. My item was placed in a paper cone. Durian Pull Apart Bread ($6.20): +Even though there was a cloud of powdered sugar, it was surprisingly not too sweet! +The packaging was so cute with the cartoon & Chinese message. -I was expecting something lighter & fluffy, but it was on the denser side. It reminded me more of crumb cake than bread. -Lacked durian filling *My fave for durian buns is in SF Chinatown Side notes: 1.) Self-serve napkins and water 2.) Paper bags are 25 cents 3.) Indoor seating 4.) Walking distance from San Mateo Caltrain station *Verdict: I thought the items I tried looked better than they tasted, but if I was in the area, I wouldn't mind stopping by to try something else.

    Everett L.

    We love the durian cake of this. They stuff the inside and they made it so fresh. Much yum and I will come Back.

    Approx $80 serves more than 10 ppl
    Mimi S.

    My cake experience 1. Reasonably priced 2. I appreciate the cake being slightly sweet and fluffy 3. Customer service was exceptional. Someone called and gave me updates about my order. 4. The cake was wrapped in a very very nice box and it includes candle, mini fork, mini plates, and candles.

    Ada F.

    I cannot rave more about this pastry shop! My friend introduced me to this bakery and it's been my to-go for all things pastries and cakes. The prices are so reasonable and the shop itself is so beautifully designed and has limited seating. Their egg tarts are amazing and one of my favs is the snowy top bun. The taro bun is aesthetically pleasing and delicious and I can't forget their pineapple buns. The cakes are so pretty and it's nice that they have an online system to take orders now. From time to time, they have promotions with their gift cards. Right now for mother's day, they have a buy $50, get $55 or $100, get $115.

    Julienne P.

    Got a mango mouse cake here and it was the best cake! Their durian crepe was just okay for me. But that mango mousse was not too sweet but definitely not bland. It had great mango flavor and the mouse and whipping cream tasted like cloud and melts in your mouth. Fantastic!!

    4/4/26 FYI. Todays options.
    Lee D.

    Quality/Quantity - What a cool discovery. Interesting pastries. We just had dinner at Mala Town Express and came here for dessert. Great selection and fully stocked and CRAZY busy! See all my pictures. I want to try so many things!! Just means I have to keep coming back! Some pastries I have never seen nor tried before. I'm excited. Ambiance - Small local business. Small seating area. One line to pay, not very user friendly, but probably because of this location being so small and you being so busy. Open 6 days a week from 10am to 9pm; closed on Mondays. Limited street parking but we parked blocks away; good thing we like to walk. Service - Self service. Price - Reasonable price, especially for the quality and selection. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2022.

    Mango slice
    Veronica L.

    Always a nice variety of pastries and savory treats. Their cakes are delicious and offered by the slice as well. Hygienic because you get tongs and pick your own pastry selections. Haven't had anything I have not liked so far. It's a nice bakery and very clean inside.

    Sylvia K.

    My mom took us here . It's a nicely decorated bakery. I tried an egg tart and a matcha roll cake. Egg tart was ok . Would be nice if it's warm. The roll cake was very tasty and flavorful. The matcha had a hint of earl grey to me. The after taste lingered for some time. Restroom was not available at the time we were there. I would love to come back to try their cakes!

    Mari B.

    Something for everyone! Sweet and savory items available and you can buy full cakes or slices. The cake was fluffy and perfectly sweetened. The location is perfect for dates in the downtown area, with many parking options near by and other restaurants and entertainment spots near by. Most items are self serve and you pay at the counter. There is seating available to enjoy your treats or snacks.

    Busy late afternoon!
    May M.

    Wow! We were surprised how good the mango cake that we got. They wrapped it so nicely. Also, they have different pastries that reminds me of 85 degrees. But this place is much better.

    Fruit cake
    Sho R.

    I ordered a fruit cake from here Cake was delicious with a lot of fresh fruits. Having mango among the fruit was the stand out thing. Cake was very soft. Cream was light and delicious. Packaging was perfect. They even provided plates, knife, fork and candles. Couldn't have packaged better. Shop had other delicious treats, which all looked excellent. I will have to try all of them.

    Matcha mousse cake
    Lejia Y.

    Simplycake has easily become our go-to bakery in San Mateo, and we make sure to drop by whenever we are in the area. If it's your first time here, you absolutely have to get their pork sung roll--there is a reason it's their most popular item. It consistently hits the spot. They do not skimp on the ingredients at all; it's loaded with a generous amount of savory pork sung and packed with plenty of rich, creamy mayonnaise inside. The balance between the sweet, savory, and creamy textures works incredibly well. Beyond their famous rolls, we also regularly pick up their shortbread cookies and the Castella cake. Both are delicious. The shortbread cookies have a great, classic buttery crumble, while the Castella cake is wonderfully soft, airy, and has just the right subtle level of sweetness that pairs nicely with afternoon tea. We've also ordered their larger cakes for family birthdays, specifically trying out both the mango mousse and the matcha mousse cakes. While they weren't incredibly flavorful--the mango and matcha notes were actually a bit faint--they were still a hit because they weren't overly sweet and had a really nice, proper mousse texture. They are light and overall definitely above average for birthday cakes. The only downside is that the cashier line to pay can get quite long. Part of it is just because the shop is so popular, but it's also because the checkout process is a bit slow. The cashiers have to take extra time to bag everything up properly, using pieces of tape to secure the paper sleeves for the bread, since the wrappers are only sealed on two sides. Still, the quality here is always consistent, and everything we try is very well executed.

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    Ask the Community - Simply Cake

    What does "celebration size" mean for cakes?

    Great question. Celebration just means birthday cake sizing so think of a standard 6” or 8” round birthday cake. Our Hokkaido and sea salt sponge cakes and taro snowy cake are usually sold in a smaller cute dessert cup form so we use “celebration… 

    Is it possible to make a shredded pork bun without green onions?

    Yes, if you order in multiples of 8! (8,16,24 etc..)

    Do you accept cash?

    Yes we accept cash before 6pm!

    Will you have any new options created specifically for Chinese New Year?

    We may have some new options for the next Chinese New Year but did not have any this year available.

    Do the cakes have gelatin?

    Our mousse cakes do contain gelatin however our sponge cakes do not.

    Do you sell the Durian Mille as a slice?

    Their cake slices vary from day to day but I've seen the Durian Mille in the display case.

    Are there any gluten free options?

    Currently our only gluten free option is our crème brûlée however we are working on creating more inclusive options!

    I would like to order a mango cake and picking up today. I tried to call your store many time but no one pick up. Can I place my order here and pick it up at 5:30-6:00 pm?

    Hi Jennifer, unfortunately we are not open today. Store hours can be seen on yelp as well as google. Sorry for the inconvenience!

    Are there any delivery options?

    We are now on DoorDash for delivery of all our products except for whole cakes!

    Are there any vegan options?

    I had the same question. Vegan options?

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    Anton - Holiday Chocolate Crepe Cake - 3/5

    Anton

    4.3(53 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    I've come to this place on many occasions and I have to say it never disappoints. Anton stands out…read morewith its Crepe cakes but the other desserts are delicious too. When you walk in, there is always someone there to greet you and inform you of the new crepe cakes available and what they have in stock. So far, I've tried the Hokkaido Milk Crepe Cake, the Matcha Crepe Cake, Tiramisu Crepe Cake, the Pistachio Crepe Cake, the matcha tart and the mango panna cotta. My favorites are the Hokkaido Milk Crepe Cake and the Pistachio Crepe Cake. All of the cakes are not too sweet and have great balance. It's so good that you don't even realize that it's done. If you're feeling adventurous, give the Panna Cotta a try. It won't disappoint! Overall, one of the best crepe cakes I've had on the West Coast.

    This was my first time trying this cake shop. Layered cakes like these seem to be getting more and…read moremore popular in the U.S. I've tried Lady M before, and I felt that most of their flavors, except for the green tea one, were a bit on the sweet side. The two cakes I ordered here were actually quite light and not overly sweet, and the flavors were also pretty unique. They also offer special seasonal flavors for certain holidays, which is a nice touch. Overall, I think it's a pretty good place to try! 第一次嘗試這家蛋糕店,這種分層式的蛋糕感覺在美國越來越多,我之前吃過Lady M,感覺他們除了綠茶以外,口味都偏甜。這家的蛋糕其實我點的這兩款都挺清淡的,口味也很特殊,加上在某些特定的節日,店家還會推出應景的不同口味蛋糕,感覺挺不錯的。

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    Anton - 2 SLICES - HOKKAIDO MILK (back) AND HOJICHA MILLE CREPE SLICE (front) SET

    2 SLICES - HOKKAIDO MILK (back) AND HOJICHA MILLE CREPE SLICE (front) SET

    Anton - Collage. IG: mikaelekeni

    Collage. IG: mikaelekeni

    Anton - Holiday Chocolate Crepe Cake - 3/5

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    Backhaus - Beautiful morning at this cute yard. My favorite "little dudes"

    Backhaus

    4.4(913 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    My son came into Backhaus specifically for one of their cookies, but they had already sold out for…read morethe day. When the staff realized that was what he had come in for, they gave him a couple of the "reject" cookies that had already been set aside for employees. Needless to say, he was thrilled. It was a small gesture, but an incredibly thoughtful one that really made his day. Backhaus has fantastic baked goods, but it's this kind of genuine customer service that makes the place stand out. We'll definitely keep coming back.

    Decided to get in line a lil after 10am on a Saturday. The line moved pretty quickly! We knew we…read morewanted the vanilla latte - got it iced and hot. I got mine with almond milk. It's a good latte! There were so many baked options. We asked the worker for recommendations. We asked about the almond vs chocolate hazelnut croissants & savory options. Speck & egg was the top specific mention, but she added that they're all good. I learned that speck was ham. We ended up getting the chocolate hazelnut croissant & speck & egg. We got the last one of the croissant, so I can only imagine how fast things run out. Baked to perfection - flakey and not dense at all. The croissant did get a bit too sweet over time. There's two tables inside and one bigger one outside. It can get a little crowded with everyone waiting for their drinks. I'm glad I got to try it! I'd come back - lots more to try. Street parking can be a hit or miss nearby. Wherever you park, it's still a nice walk in the downtown area.

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    Backhaus - Indoor order line

    Indoor order line

    Backhaus - Cardamom swirl and Cortado. Pumpkin bread.

    Cardamom swirl and Cortado. Pumpkin bread.

    Backhaus - Everything croissant w/ cream cheese

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    Everything croissant w/ cream cheese

    Claire's Crunch Cake - Isn't it gorgeous..

    Claire's Crunch Cake

    4.8(445 reviews)
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    Only recently came across Claire from IG because of one of the food bloggers I follow and it's safe…read moreto say that she's a winner in our book! She was definitely a drive from San Jose to San Mateo but well worth it. When you pull up to her house, it may be difficult to find parking as other customers are picking up-- I ended up waiting for 1 person to pull out of her driveway so that I could park. The street is pretty packed with cars. Can I first say what a pleasure she is in person? Claire is super sweet and she's the reason I love supporting small business. We ordered the Mocha Crunch cake. Current prices are $50 for an 8". It's cash only so be prepared. The cake itself is on the light side (not as light as Asian cakes but I wouldn't call it dense either). Unlike some other reviewers that found it dry-- I highly disagree as it was not the most moist cake I've ever tried-- But it wasn't dry either. It was right in between and good enough for us. The Mocha flavor was lightly infused in the frosting and filling. It wasn't super overpowering but it was definitely there. The crunch topping was perfect and so unique. The only other place I've tried a crunch topping is in a latte from Kamurocho in Pleasanton. They have a "Honeycomb Latte" that is amazing. We served half the cake at one gathering and we ended up bringing the leftovers to another gathering. The cake was devoured. If you haven't tried Claire's Crunch Cake's yet, do yourself a favor and support a small business and meet the sweetest woman.

    3.5 stars. Ordered a take out cake, 6" mocha flavor…read more The cake looks bigger than a 6" as it's pretty tall, so don't worry that it will not be enough. We had a party with 10 people and we couldn't finish the cake! The crunch was really good and special, the cake itself doesn't really present the mocha flavor, as a result, after a few bites, the cake became too sweet. We were all hoping the bitterness from the mocha coffee flavor can balance out the crunch but we were disappointed. Interestingly, we then moved onto eating a chocolate cake from Marvel Cake and the chocolate was able to balance out the sweetness and cleansed our pallet a bit. We all felt that a cup of coffee would be perfect with this cake. The cake inside could also be a bit more moist. So all in all, the crunch got the thumbs up but the overall cake not so much.

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    Claire's Crunch Cake - 6" Strawberry Crunch Cake

    6" Strawberry Crunch Cake

    Claire's Crunch Cake - Strawberry Crunch Cake

    Strawberry Crunch Cake

    Claire's Crunch Cake - Unboxed strawberry crunch cake :)

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