I had been in awe of the perfectly frosted cookies Sugae Sweeter made for so many of the…read moregraduations and college acceptance parties my kids attended over the years, and wished I could decorate cookies like they do. Then I saw they were offering cookie decorating classes at THE KITCHEN STORE in Sacramento and rushed to sing my daughter and myself up. It was quite intimidating for me as I do not always color with-in the lines, but they made it so easy to follow along step by step, and after 2 hours I had created 5 perfectly decorated cookies and have a new skill that will last me a lifetime. We loved this class!

I've been a customer with Sugar Sweetery for years now and have had the pleasure of enjoying many…read moreof their treats. I've ordered custom cookies for a birthday, and they turned out better than expected. I was able to give them some ideas and let them get creative with the theme. I've also taken multiple cookie decorating classes, and they make them so fun and approachable. We definitely did a better job than we expected, and since they make the cookies and icing for you they're always delicious. I love the different themes they come up with throughout the year. Some classes can fill up quickly, so check out their social and website for the latest offerings. Sugar Sweetery also pops up at a lot of events, and through these pop ups I've tried cookies, macarons, oatmeal cream pies, cupcakes, cake pops, caramel apples, and more. All the treats they put out are delicious, and I love that they use seasonal ingredients and take inspiration from the kind of pop up they're at. I highly recommend following them on social media for their pop up schedule, class schedule, and latest treat offerings. They've become my go-to spot for decorated sugar cookies.

I was recently on a last minute mad search for an incredible cake artist to take on a very specific…read moreproject, a Ecto-1A replica with Slimer riding on top. I had a specific image in my head that I was striving for and couldn't find any cake inspiration online that fully matched my vision. Let's just say I was a hot mess express on the fast track to failure, because in the craziness of planning I had waited too long to put a cake order in or much less find a reputable baker I trusted. I thought for sure that my mission would be a flop until I came across Cake Jewel. I sent in an inquiry to see if she had availability, but my hopes weren't set high because I was certain I had missed my window and she'd be booked up. Y'all the cake fates were in my favor, because she was able to take me on! Not only was she able, but she was just as excited as I was for the concept I wanted to go with. We only corresponded via email, which was my preference due to hearing impairment, but she was radiating with passion and eagerness to get started. That alone had me even more amped to work with her. Passion like that mixed with talent is a match made in heaven. Let me just say Jewel's customer service is 100% on point. The communication she kept open and flowing kept a scatter-brain like me at ease. She worked with me to make my vision a reality, going above and beyond to answer all my questions and work with me to create the best possible cake. She made sure to meet all my requests without risking the integrity of the cake and was honest with her recommendations. She has a mix of professionalism and genuine kindness that I appreciate immensely. I'd go as far as saying that people like Jewel are the reason I make a point to support small businesses. She's just that great. Now on to the cake! Oh. My. Goodness. I'm pretty mellow and not known for having big reactions to things, but when I saw the finished product I couldn't stop smiling. Jewel NAILED it. I had a vision in my head and she totally surpassed any expectations I could have had. It was AMAZING. The cake, a vanilla cake with lime buttercream filling, tasted just as incredible as it looked. A completely edible work of art. The cherry on top was finally getting to meet Jewel, who was just as radiant in person as she was via email. She delivered the cake within the time frame we had agreed upon and took the extra step to explain everything on the cake to me, even though she had sent a detailed invoice via email earlier. It's little things like that, that take a business straight over the threshold into extraordinary. One thing is certain, Jewel has gained a loyal customer in me (and my boyfriend). We can't wait to work with her again on our next cake adventure. If you're looking for excellent customer service from an incredibly passionate and talented baker Cake Jewel is the place to go. You won't be disappointed. ****Pictures Added!****

This woman is an artist and her cakes are absolute perfection!! Worth every penny!! This is a…read morecustom cake artist so she is not cheap but you get what you pay for. This is edible art and art is not cheap. If you can't afford this woman's skill set then go to Walmart and get your cheap nasty cake made in mass production. Please respect the fact these are all custom one of a kind hand made pieces and take hours and hours of time to create. If you can not afford the price asked then politely go somewhere you can afford. These works of art are not for everyone.

A good friend got me my birthday cake from here and loved it!…read more It was light and delicious. Will try other goodies they have :) Highly recommend.

I finally tried the taro drink--it was just okay, nothing I'd order again. I got it with low sugar…read moreand was glad to try it once, but it didn't stand out. What I really come here for are the taro buns. They're the best thing on the menu--very soft, fluffy, and consistently good. I'm always looking for taro items, and the big buns are definitely where this place shines. I also picked up cookies for my son (brownie cookie, and macadamia), but we didn't like them. They tasted mostly like sugar, were very hard, and felt like they were missing flavor. Their coffee is good, especially the Vietnamese coffee. Service could be friendlier--it doesn't feel very personal or welcoming. The Rancho Cordova location is in a large shopping center with plenty of parking, but the area itself feels a bit sketchy. Overall, a few standout items, but the experience could be warmer and more consistent.

Jess created adorable treats for my baby shower! She was very responsive and even delivered my…read moretreats. Highly recommend!

I have ordered dessert from Jess for my two years old kiddo birthday and it was so satisfying. Her…read moreart of work is amazing. My treats came out pretty cute and well suited for our party decoration. Thanks Jess.

Yelp said they were open so we called on wife's cell, no answer. Later called on my cell, woman…read moreanswered, said hello. I asked if this was the place and she said she was out to dinner (which we were trying to do) and she would not have answered but we called twice and she thought it might be important. HUH? We called on two different phones, numbers no where alike. What kinda of business was this. Certainly not customer friendly. We went elsewhere.

Now, I've had cupcakes from all over the place. Sprinkles in Palo Alto. Esther's Cupcakes in…read moreSacramento. Let Them Eat Cake in Davis. And I have to say that Stuck in the Middle has given me the best cupcake experience of my life. What makes it so divine? The cakey part, that is moist and not overly chocolatey? The beautiful decorations? Nope, I have to say the icing is the star. Not too cloyingly sweet; it practically melts on the tongue but still has a soft, tangy texture and taste. My first taste occurred at a friend's baby shower: http://i.imgur.com/PJsAj.jpg. I was hoping to eat the tasty chocolate cake with chocolate ganache, but it was saved for the parents-to-be, who relayed to me later that it was perfection. But that's okay - my cupcake expectations were exceeded! And when I brought one home for my mom she became a big fan, too! Follow Stuck in the Middle on Facebook to get a look at the custom cakes. There was a Harry Potter cake posted in October that was incredible! Honestly, I'm blown away every time I see something. The service is spectacular and professional. Prices are a big bang for your buck. Give Stuck in the Middle a whirl - you won't be disappointed!

My absolute favorite private baking service in the Sacramento area. They deliver in the Folsom/El…read moreDorado Hills area and have such yummy treats and breads. You have to try their pastries- so mouthwatering! And their famous Peanut Buttercup Cookies won the blue ribbon in their cookie category at the California State Faire this year!

From the owner: From scratch custom home baked goods at affordable prices.read more

Excellent service and awesome cakes and very creative... if you are in the sacramento area I truly…read morerecommend that you go through creative touch 143

Life Saver!!! I was procrastinating about my daughters birthday. At the time I couldn't afford to…read moregive her a big party because everyone I was seeing were very overpriced! I came across her and she didn't have me worry about anything from the balloons to the dessert table everything came out perfect my daughter loved it and it was very affordable! She even had floor decal it was amazing! Even though it was very windy outside her and her team made it work and they really came through!!! Highly recommend!

Decided to try this spot because Handel's had a long line on a Sunday night. So, went inside and…read morewas greeted right away. Service was fast and friendly. The bad: This ice cream is way over hyped and IMO way OVER priced. But, that's just me. Everyone has a different taste, so don't get offended. I do recommend this spot because service is TOP NOTCH! I even gave them a good tip, but for a basic milk shake and a "Like it" size scoop of ice cream is not worth $21.... I could have spend that amount on some really good ice cream at Leatherby's. Anyhow, this is just my opinion and maybe just maybe Cold Stone should tone down on the pricing on a shake that tasted just like a McDonald's one. $4 extra for two strawberries, scoop of nuts and little bit of caramel topping with the shake already costing $9? Nah....... I'm good.

I want to share my recent experience at this Cold Stone Creamery location. This is the second time…read moreI've noticed that the portion sizes are smaller than expected. I'm very disappointed with the consistency at this location. Because of this, I will likely choose to drive to a different location in the future to avoid another unsatisfactory experience.