Simply Sweet Cakery

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I had a custom cake made at this bakery in USC colors for my Dads birthday. It was so easy to pick up a cake tasting box & we decided on the red velvet which was delicious. The cake was beautiful & exactly what I wanted.

Orchid pot cake. Simply strawberry cake. Silk orchid that I provided.

Janelle B.

It was easy to inquire about two cake ideas for my sister's 30th birthday and party. They responded right away to my inquiry the next day, and their prices were reasonable for what I was asking for. The cakes came out wonderful and exactly how I wanted them to come out!

We were in Orange County to celebrate my mom's 80th birthday and my nephew's 22nd birthday and my brother ordered two cakes from here. One was chocolate and the other was lemon... Not only were these cakes absolutely delicious. They were beautiful. These individual cakes made the birthdays so special to have these custom, delicious cakes!! Highly recommend!! Thank you Simply Sweet Cakery!!

Kim W.

After doing a lot of research, I booked them for my wedding back in June and they were LOVELY to work with! We asked them to make a vintage 2-tier marble cake plus an additional strawberry vanilla sheet cake. These things stood out to me: 1- Taste, arguably the most important thing- it was delicious! So much so, I didn't even get to try the sheet cake day of cause my guests ate it all so fast! lol Also my mom could not stop talking about how good the cake was too! 2- Communication- Emailing them was such a pleasant experience!! They were kind, clear, concise, and always responded in a timely manner. 3- Price- Their prices are pretty reasonable and when planning a wedding that is always welcomed! :) 4- Aesthetic- From their cake tasting package to how our cake looked the day of the wedding, you can tell they take the time to make things look pretty which is always a big plus!! Highly recommend! :) *Pictures by Epic Vision Studios

Kalie P.

My husband and I ended up booking Simply Sweet Cakery to do our cake for our wedding. Most of the time the cakes look good but is super dry, but not here. The cake looks good and tastes amazing. All of our guests loved the flavors and couldn't stop talking about it. They went above and beyond and I'm so happy with how our cake turned out

Christine N.

Violet, Christina, and the Simply Sweet Cakery team are INCREDIBLE!! They were incredibly professional, responsive, and kind throughout the entire planning process. They brought our cake vision to life, and placed our cake topper of our dog on the cake in the sweetest way. We cannot thank them enough!

Absolutely beautiful cake. My daughter wanted a small cake for a personal cake cutting. It looked so pretty sitting on their dessert table. Plus it tasted good. (I snuck a piece!). Exactly what the bride wanted! Thanks so much!!

Briana S.

This place is fabulous! From their super prompt responses and they delicious cakes, they've nailed it! I requested a gender reveal cake and they gave me a list of options and prices for me to choose from. I sent a few designs in and we were able to find one that worked in both style and budget. Their cake was absolutely gorgeous and High quality. All of my guests were commenting on how tasty it was and asking where I got it from. Will absolutely be using them in the future!

Meggie H.

We chose Simply Sweet Cakery for our wedding after searching through many bakeries, and honestly one of the best decisions ever! First of all, Brooke & Christina are so so sweet and kind - they truly made the wedding cake experience the best it could be. I first reached out to them via email - they are super responsive and have very reasonable cake pricing in the OC area. We chose a few flavors and picked up our tasting box from their Costa Mesa location. After the tasting, we knew SSC would be our cake choice - their cake is super moist and fluffy, and it wasn't too sweet, just right! And the white buttercream they make is soo good! We ended up getting a 2 tier wedding cake with sweet marble and lemon raspberry, as well as 8 dozen cupcakes for our dessert table. SSC delivered the cake to our venue and we also rented a few cake stands from them. We got so many compliments from our guests about how the cake and desserts were delicious and not too sweet! Overall, the entire wedding cake process was so easy and seamless with SSC! We're sooo happy with how the cake turned out and recommend Simply Sweet Cakery for anyone looking for a wedding cake or desserts. Thank you Brooke & Christina, you two are the best!

Dan M.

We reached out to Simple Sweet Cakery to make our wedding cake and they were very courteous and communicative the entire time. We got to pick up a cake tasting kit to choose our flavor and the cake was ready on time and convenient to pick up. Most importantly it was insanely delicious and everyone including people who claimed they weren't big cake fans loved the cake!

Julianne T.

Ordered a cake for a small wedding ceremony and I was so pleased with it! Violet and Christina were so easy to work with, and the cake turned out exactly how I imagined. We ordered a Strawberries & Cream cake and brought in fresh flowers for decoration. The strawberries very fresh and the frosting was just lightly sweet. I wish the cake itself was a bit lighter, but that's just a personal preference!

Simply Sweet Cakery made the wedding cake of my dreams. They were very responsive, helpful, and professional throughout the process. I knew exactly the cake I wanted and provided them with photos and they did not disappoint. Not only was the cake visually stunning, but the cake itself was moist and delicious. We tried six different flavors to land on the three that would go on each tier of the cake. The tasting cakes were mini cakes to go, which helped to make it easy and let family members try in the fun too. Overall, we were very happy with their service and final product.

Erika R.

I loved my entire experience and my beautiful, delicious wedding cake from Simply Sweet Cakery! From the beginning, our email communications were smooth. First, my now hubby and I chose flavors to sample which I picked up at their bakery which was easy to find. The samples were nicely packaged and labeled with instructions on thawing and storing. They were all so moist and not overly sweet! After tasting, we knew we wanted Simply Sweet Cakery for our wedding! For a fee, your goodies can be delivered and set up at your venue. Cake stands are available to rent as well. We chose a small, 2 tier cake and cake cups. Cake cups are basically just cakes served in cups with a cute sticker (we were able to request our initials on the sticker!) and a little wooden spoon! The cake cups are something new they offer which was perfect because nowadays, not everyone really wants to eat something that's been sitting out in the open! At other weddings, I notice how much cake is sitting on the table which ends up getting thrown away. I received a lot of positive comments on the cake cups because people were able to take them home if they didn't feel like eating theirs and some people took the cake cups left over from the crazy people who don't like cake! You can order as many different flavors as you please. We kept it simple with 2 flavors for cake cups and our 2 tier cake- we both chose 1 that we liked the most which was red velvet and cookies & cream. My husband and I then took our 2 tier cake home to share with our families. The icing on the cake (no pun intended!) - Simply Sweet Cakery gifts married couples a free small cake on your 1 year wedding anniversary if you spend a certain amount! How freakin awesome is that? We did NOT want to do the traditional "keep cake in the freezer for a year" thing because it takes up space and we heard other couples end up throwing it away because it doesn't taste good! My only very very minor gripe is payment is done through mail - either mail a check or write down your credit card info. I mailed a check and appreciated that I received an email when it arrived, but I would have loved to pay via Venmo or another electronic payment. I still highly recommend ordering from Simply Sweet Cakery for all your cake needs!

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Maria L.

7 years ago

Awesome customer service and quick response to emails. Simply sweet cakery did my wedding cake and cupcakes and they were delicious. Recently I ordered a birthday cake for my sister and it was very delightful. The decor on the cake was just how my sister wanted it. It was a white icing and chocolate cake with sprinkle decoration. The cake got a lot of compliments and my guests loved the taste of it. Will be ordering more from them. read more

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Ezbeidy P.

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11 years ago

I had a treasure cake for my sons pirate theme party . They were friendly and delivered on time , I spent 475$ and it wasn't a big cake but it was well made(structural ). This was a cake I really wanted and I had saved up because it was a big party. So be ready with the money lol if it's really want you want . The actually cake was somewhat moist . read more

Simply Sweet Cakery - It was a nice cake, thought it would be bigger for the price though . - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Jenny C.

15 years ago

We hired Brook for our wedding cake and mini cupcakes--thanks to Yelp. We did a lot of price comparison and cake tasting and she was by far the best. We met Brook for two tastings, and she had treats prepared for both us to try. She is super sweet and accommodating. We weren't so much impressed with her other baked goods, but we loved her cupcakes. You definitely have to give her a call! I do believe she is by appointment only but she is pretty flexible. It's not like a cupcake shop but she does have a show room/office where you meet. Everything came out beautifully for the wedding. Thanks Brook! She gives a lot of personal attention and pays attention to details. Yay for small businesses!! Now if only I could just find a reason to order more delicious cupcakes from her again.... read more

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Michelle H.

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11 years ago

Brooke and her team are a pleasure to work. They were really professional, polite, and kind. The tasting was really fun and her office is adorable. The most important part-The cake was amazing!!!! Brooke is really talented when it comes to the design of cakes. She was able to create exactly what I wanted and gave input to the overall design. The cakes tasted amazing as well!!! Our guests raved about how pretty and delicious they were. read more

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Shahnaz S.

9 years ago

I'm a bit late to write a review ( our weeding was 12/27/2015) but now is better than never as I know how tough it could be to find a right place! This is the best place for wedding cake! Pricing, easiness to work with, flexibility and more important than all the attitude! I searched among many bakery from down in San Diego to all the way up to north LA, I'd say none of those were close to Simply Sweet Cakery. We were kind of late to plan our wedding but Brooke was very kind to fit us on her busy schedule during December. She set a quick cake tasting for us and I'd say I couldn't resist to just have a piece and even got the left over of our tasting section to go as it was supper yummy. I don't like too sweet stuff, so if you are on that page I highly recommend this place. My husband and I asked many question from Brooke and she patiently answered all of our concern in a timely manner. Many delicious option to select which make it hard to pick one or two as all are amazing! I got the german chocolate & espresso w/ walnuts and fresh bananas, everyone loved it! Delivery & set up coast was reasonable ( $85) and on time! the cake that I got was the exact one that I asked her ( even better with her suggestion to make few changes!) I think 5 star those not come for free and if you see it, it really means something. This is not a place that give special discount for yelp review so you can trust all reviews! Thanks a lot Brook for your great work! Shahnaz read more

Simply Sweet Cakery - This is the picture that I send to Brook for my wedding cake. - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Simply Sweet Cakery - This is what I got which I was super satisfied! - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Katrina D.

13 years ago

I was looking for a bakery for my daughter's first birthday when I came across Simply Sweet Cakery through yelp. Reading through the reviews, I decided to try them out even though it was pretty short notice (2 weeks). Brooke has been absolutely AMAZING with her service. She's professional, sweet, friendly, and awesome! Since I was out of town, we communicated completely by email, and she was still able to produce the cake exactly the way I had pictured it in my head. Fast forward to a week before the party, I had a brilliant idea to see if she could fulfill an additional order for five dozen mini cupcakes - and I was so happy when she was able to squeeze in my last minute whim! Day of the party - the cakes were DELICIOUS. I almost did not have enough cupcakes for my guests, and the lemon cake was wonderfully lemony (not too sweet!). I absolutely love love love Simply Sweet Cakery. Service and product get 5 stars and 2 thumbs up in my book! read more

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Amy T.

14 years ago

Brooke from Simply Sweet Cakery is awesome. My wedding cake looked amazing, but most importantly it was absolutely delicious. This is not your typical somewhat dry, way too sweet wedding cake. Brooke made us a beautiful three layer round cake. The top and bottom tiers had a textured buttercream icing that looked like the texture of my dress and the center tier was smooth. It was amazing how smooth it was, it looked like fondant but still tasted delicious! She also made an adorable cake stand for us out of the fabric we used for our table runners, which I loved! She wrapped a gorgeous piece of lace around the middle tier and accented the tiers with fresh flowers that matched our bouquets. It was stunning. But really, the most important part was that it was absolutely delicious. I was planning my wedding from the East Coast so I took Brooke's recommendations for the cake flavors and they were perfect. My favorites were the Zesty Lemon and Triple Berry Delight, but the Toffee Crunch tier was great for the chocolate lovers in our group. The cake was super moist and really really good. The icing was creamy and not too sweet. My husband and I ate a piece from each tier that night...and I had more for breakfast the next day. :) Oh, and the cake was very affordable. I highly recommend!! read more

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Brandi L.

8 years ago

This bakery was recommended to us by our vendor. I visited their website to look at signature designs and flavors, and knew right away that I'd love their peanut butter and jelly. SO GOOD! I am officially a client for life, and will be using them for all future baking needs! Our wedding cake was gorgeous, delicious, and just everything that we wanted. I am so appreciative that they helped make our wedding vision come to life. Thank you, Brooke! With love, Brandi and Manny read more

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TM T.

5 years ago

We had Simply Sweet Cakery as our wedding cake vendor and the cake was SO GOOD. Brooke is so sweet and so accommodating with all the changes/postponements to the wedding due to COVID. We had a hard time choosing the flavors during the tasting because everything was so good. We also had multiple guests who made a point to tell us how wonderful the cake was. Highly recommend! read more

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Jason H.

15 years ago

Great treats, great people, and great service. What else can someone ask for! Been a patron many times and always fantastic. Oh so yummy! read more

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Brian L.

15 years ago

Question: Should you use Simply Sweet Cakery to bake you a custom made cake? Answer: Absolutely. I pigged out on a cake that Simply Sweet Cakery made for my friend's graduation party. It looked amazing, tasted incredible, was delivered on-time, and reasonably priced. You can't beat that--no I'm serious--you can't beat that. By the way, the owner-baker, Brooke, is super nice, patient, and bubbly. She's also no-nonsense and provides the cost breakdown upfront. Simply Sweet Cakery has an assortment of flavors, including my favorite, red velvet. Yum. I really enjoyed my experience. Thanks a million Simply Sweet Cakery! read more

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Autumn H.

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16 years ago

We had almost given up our search for good (and affordable) cake for our wedding when I stumbled across Simply Sweet Cakery. Brooke was extremely helpful and accommodating and worked with what we were looking for and our tastes. The cakes were delicious!! We got three different flavors and people tried some of each, and loved them all. People visiting after the wedding were more than happy to help with leftovers. :) Seeing pictures of the cakes after the wedding makes me wish I had some more to eat right now. They were decorated simply, but were elegant and beautiful (exactly what we wanted). She arrived on time and was professional and attentive through out the whole process. We're so glad we looked one more place for our wedding cakes and found Brooke and her delicious baking. read more

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Jenifer K.

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12 years ago

Brooke is amazing!! So talented, flexible, fast communicator, creative and most of all: SUPER NICE! We got so lucky to have found her for our wedding cake and desserts. The cake tasted delicious on our wedding day and the cookies/cracker candies were absolutely perfect. We have also used her for non-wedding requests and she delivered as we expected:) I highly recommend using her! read more

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Nicole J.

6 years ago

My husband and I are so happy we decided to go with Simply Sweet Cakery for our wedding cake! It turned out absolutely stunning and we couldn't be more pleased! Thank you so much for making our dream wedding cake come to life! read more

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Tara P.

5 years ago

Simply Sweet made us the BEST cupcakes and cake for our wedding. The cake tasting experience (with COVID) was so easy and they sent us home with a cute little labeled box of all the choices. Every single flavor was to die for and such good frosting! The ordering process was so easy and we were so blown away by the pristine cake decor on the day of the wedding. We highly recommend this cakery - you won't be disappointed!!! read more

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Anna R.

Elite 26

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14 years ago

well this is an updatea after finally hearing from Brooke again..she was pretty constant with the emails and verrry nice... the cake was very cute simple and cute just what i wanted..the filling was perfect, not too sweet not overpowering just right the cake was verrrry moist, loved it... the frosting pink just like i wanted and surprisingly not overly sweet...it was different than any other frosting i've ever had... not sure exactly if it was a good thing or not.. but overall it was one good cake!!! read more

Simply Sweet Cakery - Birthday cake...toppers added myself... - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Natasha H.

11 years ago

Brook is absolutely wonderful at what she does. She is the one and only vendor we tried, and after meeting her, tasting her cake, and watching her sketch our vision, we booked her right away!! Her prices are very fair, and she responds to emails in a timely manner. They have soo many flavor selections, so I ended up making each tier something different to satisfy all guests :-). I have zero complaints about her work, and I would recommend her to anyone!! She really made the exact cake I wanted, to the T. It was beautiful. Plus they sent you a free cake on your one year anniversary so you don't have to risk getting food poisoning from saving your cake topper! read more

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Simply Sweet Cakery - The quilting in the second tier was beautiful - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Courtney O.

4 years ago

We did a dessert bar for our wedding and Simply Sweet Cakery was a joy to work with! The dessert all came out delicious and adorable and it was exactly what we envisioned for our big day. The entire process was seamless from start to finish and we have nothing but positive things to say!! Thank you so much for making our day special and sweet read more

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Tracey C.

8 years ago

I've used this bakery every year for all of my girl's birthdays. They do not disappoint! It's very easy to communicate through email and you get a quick response. You can send them pictures of what you want your cake to look like and they will create it for you. I've ordered both mini cupcakes and cakes through them. The first 2 years, I ordered two tiered cakes and notice no one would touch the bottom half so I will always do 1 tier now along with some mini cupcakes or other desserts. This past weekend, I had them do a simple ombré mermaid themed cake and everyone loved it and kept asking where I got the cake from! My daughters are always so happy with their cakes! Definitely recommend and I will continue to use them for our special birthday occasions! Thank you simple sweet bakery! read more

Simply Sweet Cakery - Mermaid ombré cake. So so perfect for the cake topper I made for her! - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Simply Sweet Cakery - My daughters first birthday last year. I added the flowers and made the cake topper for the cake. - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Christine L.

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11 years ago

Thanks to Brooke and her team for an amazing cake! We met with Brooke for the cake tasting and fell in love with the very berry. Her cakes are so moist! We ordered my cousins bridal shower cake and she delivered it to our hall. We ordered the naked cake and it came out even better than we expected! Can't wait to order my cake from them! read more

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Shareen S.

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10 years ago

We were looking for a cake for our wedding and Brooke delivered! Not only was it absolutely delicious, she followed our design beautifully! We couldn't have been happier. When our pastry chef fell through, Brooke was a life saver and came through with all our desserts for our dessert table! She was also incredibly kind and so easy to get along with. Would definitely go back in the future should we need dessert for any upcoming events! read more

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Kristin A.

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The short of it: - great bakery for special event cakes - reasonably priced - easy to communicate and work with - lovely designs - Favs: chocolate raspberry cake, buttercream frosting The long of it: About that buttercream!!!! WOW it is so good, highly addictive and I find it rare when a bakery has a cake with delicious buttercream. I needed a cake for my mom's retirement party and I decided to try out Simply Sweet Cakery. All communication was done through email including the whole design (the design I wanted was fairly simple). They were very quick to respond and I found them easy to work with. I ordered a two tier cake (6 in. round and 9 in. round, good for 30 people). For the flavors I picked very berry (vanilla cake filled with whipped cream and fresh raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries) and chocolate raspberry (chocolate cake with a raspberry mousse filling). My favorite was the chocolate raspberry, the cake was good and moist and the raspberry mousse was yummy although its very light in color and might just look like whip cream upon first glance. I think next time I would want to see if they could add some fresh raspberries for some extra raspberry flavor! As far as the design, I wanted a Kate Spade inspired look with some navy blue striping on the cake with ribbon and a touch of gold ribbon. They do not fresh flowers on their cake, you either need to have your florist provide it or do it yourself. I wanted magenta colored flowers so I went to the flower mart myself and arranged it on the cake. It was easy and definitely saves on design costs! We opted to pick up the cake ourselves and it was neatly packed in a box and very easy to transport, remove and set up. No need to worry about the cake slipping at all! Overall, great experience with them and I would definitely use them again for future events! read more

Simply Sweet Cakery - Kate spade inspired cake! Navy blue ribbon striping and gold ribbon. Flowers added by me :) - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Christine P.

9 years ago

Absolutely beautiful job on my wedding cake! Everything from the initial tasting, to the delivery, execution, and flavor was perfect. My guests loved the cake...I only wish I'd slowed down at some point to have a slice! Thank you Brooke for being so sweet and professional, I'd recommend Simply Sweet Cakery to any bride in Orange County! read more

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A P.

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12 years ago

My husband and I fell in love with Brooke and the delicious baked goods as soon as we met. We did not even try other wedding cake vendors. That was how good it was! We loved that there were no boring/typical flavors. For our wedding (01.17.15), Brooke made our wedding cake/cupcakes and mini desserts. Even before I finished my entree, I had to get mini desserts for myself. Not because I was pigging out, it was because the desserts were almost gone! All my guests loved the pastries! All I can say is that I ate a little too much dessert/cupcakes/wedding cake on my special day... read more

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Mike M.

Elite 21

12 years ago

The wedding cake was beautiful and my wife couldn't of been happier with the way it turned out. Brooke was so sweet, a true artisan and artist. My wife will not stop talking about the chocolate raspberry. We took some with us on our honeymoon, and ate the rest when we returned. Thanks Brooke! read more

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Maggie Y.

10 years ago

I'm so glad that I decided to order my daughter's 1st birthday cake from Simply Sweet Cakery. They are super responsive to my email requests and are very easy to work with. When I saw the unicorn birthday cake and the rainbow cupcakes I couldn't stop saying "how cute!!!" Couldn't be happier with their awesome work! The cake got a lot of compliments and the flavor taste soooo good! Will recommend them to friends and families! read more

Simply Sweet Cakery - Unicorn birthday cake - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Simply Sweet Cakery - Unicorn birthday cake and rainbow cup cakes - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Simply Sweet Cakery - Super cute unicorn birthday cake. The mane has glitter on it. Amazing!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Laura S.

7 years ago

Simply Sweet is the best! We hired them as our wedding cake bakery, and we couldn't have been happier with our choice. Our cake tasting appointment was so fun, since it was just the two of us with Brooke and we felt very welcomed. All of the cake flavors we tried were delicious - I think narrowing down our choices was one of the hardest parts of the entire wedding planning process! In the end we chose marble, lemon raspberry, and spice cake. Brooke did a drawing on the spot of what we wanted our cake to look like, and we went home super excited! On our wedding day, our guests raved about the cake! It was exactly what we wanted, both style and flavor. Per my request, Brooke even made us a groom's cake with cake versions of our kitties on top - they were so detailed and the perfect way to have our fur daughters there in spirit. I can't recommend Simply Sweet enough! Thank you Brooke and Courtney! read more

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Kristina G.

Elite 18

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15 years ago

Brooke is the sweet thing! She is so easy to work with and bakes amazing cakes! We had our tasting a couple months ago and picked the red velvet and the marble menagerie. She presented the 5 flavors we chose to tast in cupcake form, soo cute and helpful to see and taste what the cake will taste like. She even helped us design our wedding cake since we came in with practially no idea what we wanted. I highly recommend her for any cake/baking needs! read more

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Brian C.

15 years ago

Fantastic cakes. She made two for our twins birthday. Fantastic. Go with the p.b and j filling. Everyone at the party loved t It. read more

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X B.

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11 years ago

Cake was beautiful kid's bday BUT it tasted way too sweet and it didn't taste good at all read more

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Corene B.

16 years ago

We got our wedding cake from Simply Sweet Cakery and it turned out great! Our wedding was last October 2010. Wedding cake tasting was a fun process. We ended up picking out 4 flavors since they were all so great and we wanted variety. For our cake we chose the following flavors for each tier: red velvet, triple berry, triple chocolate chunk and tiramisu. Brooke's cakes are moist, delicious and well-designed. I'm not normally a buttercream frosting fan but her French buttercream frosting is yummy. Everyone at the wedding enjoyed the cake. We loved how the design turned out. It was just what we wanted; simple, elegant, and personal to go with our hand-painted wedding toppers that my husband made. Brooke did such a great job with our wedding cake that 2 weeks later I called her up for a last-minute order for a customized 30th birthday party cake for a friend of mine. My friend loves red velvet so the cake was red velvet and the design that Brooke created was a pink foot-ball shaped cake (since my friend was a girly girl that loves football). The cake was a hit at the party and the birthday girl loved it. I will always refer to Brooke as 'my cake lady' and will go to her for all my special cake needs. Brooke is professional and easy to work with. I highly recommend Simply Sweet Cakery! read more

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Maritza M.

11 years ago

I ordered a two tier cake for my son's baptism party and everyone loved it! One tier was 'love of chocolate' and the other was 'lemon raspberry.' Normally, I'm a chocolate fiend when it comes to desserts, but my favorite was the lemon raspberry- delicious! The original inspiration was covered in fondant but our cake was with buttercream. It looked just as sleek as if it were fondant. In addition to the look and taste of the cake, I also appreciated being able to contact the bakery via email. I would definitely order a cake from them again. read more

Simply Sweet Cakery - Icing with fondant details- Love of Chocolate and Lemon Raspberry. Adorable and delicious! - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Sheila T.

9 years ago

Brooke NAILED IT AGAIN!!! This is the second cake we ordered from her and she impressed us yet again with her attention to detail and taste. She made my daughter's Sophia the 1st Birthday cake and Little Mermaid 3rd Birthday cake. My first review claimed I would always order from her, I truly meant it. Thank you, Brooke, you made my daughter's little face light up! read more

Simply Sweet Cakery - 2nd time ordering from Brooke. Two tier marble cake. Tasted as good as it looked! Even the fondant was delicious, tasted like marshmallow. - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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G Y.

13 years ago

I absolutely loved working with Brooke. She was really friendly and the cake was beautiful. Many people came up to us asking about the flavors of the cake, it was as delicious as it was pretty! The process of designing the cake, ordering, and receiving the cake was smooth and professional. Thanks Brooke for being one our favorite vendors! read more

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Roz D.

12 years ago

We went to Simply Sweet Cakery for our wedding cake and dessert table and both my husband and I are happy we did! Brooke was a pleasure to hang out with during the cake tasting and designed the perfect cake for us! Both she and Shannon were able to provide answers to my questions and respond to any emails with a timely manner. During the wedding we received a lot of compliments on both the dessert table design (we opted to rent her cake stands and crates) and on the quality of the desserts themselves. During the wedding we put up a sign asking guests not to take any desserts until after the cake cutting. As soon as the cake was cut, there was a mad dash for the desserts. We ran out very very fast, with everyone loving the bacon cookie treats. These guys are highly recommended. read more

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Dana P.

11 years ago

We ordered a simple 3 tier buttercream wedding cake and a selection of cookies for our wedding 10.25 and were super happy with it. It was all so delicious and moist....everyone ate it all! Simply Sweet Cakery was easy and a pleasure to work with. They provided a tasting and helped us narrow down what we wanted. They have tons of options and desserts and everything we tasted was delicious. I provided them with a PINTEREST image of the cake I ultimately wanted and they delivered! I was expecting to pay an arm and leg for a wedding cake, but was super surprised with how affordable it turned out to be. I chose buttercream over fondant, so I do not know the price difference for fondant. I will definitely be using Simply Sweet Cakery again! read more

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Loren H.

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7 years ago

I had the best experience with Simply Sweet for my wedding. The desserts are SO good and they are very reasonably priced. I really enjoyed how responsive they were to any email I sent; it never went more than an hour without a response, no joke. I also used their rentals for display and trying to pick what colors, designs etc they were so helpful with all my back & forth trying to decide. Thanks Simply Sweet for being the best and for any future event, I will definitely be using them & you should to! read more

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Candice D.

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12 years ago

Brooke & Shannon are great. We were able to try four flavors at our tasting and decided on a 2-tiered cake with Very Berry and Carrot Cake, and Red Velvet cupcakes in addition. We changed our mind a month or two before the wedding and wanted to add a third tier to the cake (zesty lemon). Brooke & Shannon were quick to respond and make the change. They were helpful in selecting the flavors and choosing the cake design as well. The cake and cupcakes turned out beautiful and delicious! read more

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Kate H.

5 years ago

We went with Simply Sweet Cakery for our wedding and boy did we make the right choice! We ordered cupcakes for our guests that were literally all scarfed up and my husband and I had a delicious sweetheart cake. You can't go wrong with any flavor and they also looked great - you could tell they paid attention to detail and took their time with everything. I even had engaged friends asking about them! Highly recommend. read more

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Melissa O.

14 years ago

Delicious!!!! My wedding cake was abolutely perfect and beautiful. I still have guest posting comments on my fb pictures of my cake about how delicious that cake was... I loved that she was able to accomedate to all my needs and that i was able to do 3 different flavors for every layer... i will be looking into my baby shower cake with her!!!! read more

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2930 Grace Ln
Ste F
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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(714) 444-2278
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https://www.simplysweetcakery.com

Hours

What time does Simply Sweet Cakery open?

Simply Sweet Cakery opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Simply Sweet Cakery close?

Simply Sweet Cakery closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Simply Sweet Cakery closes at 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 2:00 PMSat-Sun 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Simply Sweet Cakery take Bitcoin?

No, Simply Sweet Cakery does not take Bitcoin.

Does Simply Sweet Cakery take credit cards?

Yes, Simply Sweet Cakery takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Simply Sweet Cakery have catering options?

Yes, Simply Sweet Cakery does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Simply Sweet Cakery allow dogs?

No, Simply Sweet Cakery does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Simply Sweet Cakery have bike parking?

Yes, Simply Sweet Cakery has bike parking.

Does Simply Sweet Cakery have parking?

Yes, Simply Sweet Cakery has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Simply Sweet Cakery wheelchair accessible?

No, Simply Sweet Cakery is not wheelchair accessible.

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Specialties

Simply Sweet Cakery specializes in cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts for any occasion. We are a boutique style bakery that provides beautiful and delicious cakes that are made to order. We meet with each of our clients by appointment to design their perfect dessert. (Sorry, we do not have a storefront or pre-made sweets you can purchase. We also do not offer gluten free or dietary restriction cake or desserts) We custom design your cake or desserts, then use only the freshest and highest quality ingredients to make them. Call today to place an order or set up an appointment at our tasting room located in Costa Mesa, near South Coast Plaza. Let Simply Sweet Cakery make your next event even sweeter!

History

Established in 2010.

Simply Sweet Cakery was founded with one goal in mind. . . To make delicious affordable cakes with only the freshest ingredients, that are designed to fit your event perfectly. The staff of Simply Sweet Cakery have been in the industry for over 10 years and have got cake baking and decorating down to a sweet science! We take pride in every dessert that leaves our kitchen and we want you to take pride in your decision to choose Simply Sweet Cakery over all the rest.

Meet the Business Owner: Violet P.

Simply Sweet was founded in 2010 on passion. Since then, Simply Sweet grew and thrived from the love and support of our Orange County community. Cake design is the core aspect of our business. We love creating clean, chic and fun designs for all occasions. Be it a birthday, a wedding, or any anniversary, we have a cake for everyone. As a custom order boutique bakery, we work with you one on one from start to finish, to make sure what you order is perfect, delicious, and enjoyed by you and your guests. We believe in quality over quantity, which gives us the time to stay organized and detail oriented. We look forward to working with you, and hope that you can take the same pride in saying you used simply sweet cakery as we have in making your delicious and beautiful dessert.

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Terry H.

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I wish I could give more than 5 starts. This cakery is unbelievable. It is not just a delicious cake, this is pure art. I cannot believe the work that goes into producing these beautiful works. Everything from beginning to end was outstanding. The ordering process, the different ideas and suggestions, honesty, and most importantly the superb communication. I did everything from start to finish all online and email correspondence - Their attention to detail was amazing. Simply Sweet are true professionals in addition to being incredible artists. I wish I had half of their talent. The cake I ordered was a Minnie Mouse theme and it could not have been more beautiful. My birthday gathering was small and intimate and I knew my order was very small compared to most customers, but Brooke never once made me feel any less important than someone ordering for a 500 person banquet for example. I can't wait until my next get-together. Do yourself a favor and at least try something from Simply Sweet. You will not be disappointed.! read more

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Sofia M.

11 years ago

"Hands down, best wedding cake we've ever had"- this is a direct quote from every guest at our wedding! My husband and I are so thrilled with how our cake tasted and looked. We didn't have to compromise one for the other. Brooke was super flexible and patient with the wedding cake design process, which included design drafts by my husband that defied gravity and logic. We ended up choosing 3 different flavours- 1 for each tier- with an illusion tier of fresh flowers in between + a dessert table filled with treats. The customer service provided by Brooke and Shannon was just as impressive as their treats. I am so pleased with how it all turned out- I only wish I still had some cake left! read more

Julieanne H.

3 years ago

Simply... THE. BEST!!! Brooke always knocks it out the park. I can't tell you how many times I got asked about the dessert spread during our party... nor how many times I had to refill the platter!! Our guests loved everything we ordered, but the butter cake (drool-worthy) and the cracker candy were the crowd faves. Simply Sweet is timely, professional, and absolutely delicious! PS- Ten years ago , she made my husband's 30th bday cake, she's done our wedding, baby shower, and a few other special events. ALWAYS excellent! read more

Anji K.

2 years ago

We are thrilled with Simply Sweet Cakery's wedding cake and desserts. We ordered a small two-tier cake and cookies, opting for the delicious lemon raspberry flavor. They executed our vision perfectly, delivering both exquisite taste and beautiful presentation. The desserts were a highlight of our wedding, and our guests loved them. Simply Sweet Cakery made our day sweeter with their wonderful creations! read more

Bakluvit B.

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15 years ago

Simply and sweetly said: Aaaaaamazing! Brooke's skill is unbelievable! She does custom cakes and to-die-for treats. Her passion show's in the high-end quality she delivers. She creatively decorates a custom cake the theme of your choice. Highly recommend Simply Sweet Cakery for that special event or gathering. read more

Danielle K.

7 years ago

We had Simply Sweet Cakery make our cutting cake and cupcakes for our wedding. All the cupcake flavors were delicious and our guests loved them. Brooke and Courtney were so sweet and great to work with. We would definitely recommend Simply Sweet Cakery and will be using them again for other celebrations. read more

Deana C.

13 years ago

brook is amazing !! she made my bridal shower cake as well as my wedding cake !! tasted amazing also she let me design both cakes and they were exctly what i wanted!! they were a hit !! gave her info to all my friends and family !!!! cant wait to work with her again!!! read more

Penny C.

15 years ago

I had one of their wedding cakes at a cousins wedding about a year ago. The cake was amazingly beautiful and not too sweet, but just enough for your taste buds to crave more. I'd highly recommend Simply Sweet Cakery for EVERY gathering. read more

Jeromy M.

12 years ago

My husband and I had breakfast here and it was awesome! I had the scrambled eggs with toast and bacon and it was enough for 2 people! I also sampled the toast and it was made with crispy sourdough with cinnamon. It was all very good. read more

Jim R.

13 years ago

I got a cake here for my daughter's 16th birthday and she went crazy over it. I know where I will be going next time I need a cake for something special. read more