Sweet Gerard’s Bakery

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3 years ago

Serendipity. Am I dreaming? So pinch me! How exciting can it be to find a pair of bakers doing a drool-worthy business in their own home? A French baker AND a Filipino sidekick? They do a weekend (Saturday) business at this point, as they both still have weekday jobs to wrestle. But after our first purchase with them, I sincerely hope they can realize their dream to open a bakery and work for no one but themselves. Firstly, we made our own personal experience even more rich by taking a delightful, if not odiferous, trek to go pick our pie up. Let me explain. After making a quick phone call and placing my order on their website, we took a leisurely drive in the direction of our destination. The business is located in a nice home in rapidly expanding Eastvale. Eastvale, once upon a time, was all open fields and Dutch and Basque dairy farms. We had chosen a warm day right after a deluge of rain and found ourselves blasted with the essence of eau de dairyland "cow" (consider yourself warned) as we drove towards their housing development. We ended up driving on some 2-lane, gravelly, country roads while getting an eyeful of the shrinking, rural Chino landscape of olden days. Some Guersey cows eyed us, disinterested, as they sloshed in the mud and lazily chewed on...whatever they chew on. Yippee! Mini Road Trip! But if you are not a fan of dairy culture, don't let this set you back from experiencing some of the hands down most delectable, sweet pastries in our area. This hard-working husband and wife team know great baking secrets, and they don't skimp with sub-par ingredients. John's dad was a professional baker. His wife, Narleen, is Filipino with her own equally matched culinary skills. Together, they are the perfect match to bring you a selection of French/American/Filipino/Hawaiian delicacies that are sure to bring a smile to your lips. Check their website for their rotating menu. Our first order was a coconut cream pie. I don't know how he did it, but John had it ready for us in an hour and 30 minutes. But don't do that to him, please. Be nice. The pie crust was oh, so tender. The filling was rich and coconutty. The whipped cream topping was the real deal! Nothing artificial. As a very hard-nut critic of all things baked, Mr. B and I could only moan in ecstacy over our pie. Set up your account. Order online. Arrange a pick-up time. Pre-pay online. That's how it works. They will send you a text and/or email of confirmation. Thank you, John and Narleen, for sharing your personal story with us, your strength and deep faith, and your inspiring efforts to honor your young son, Gerard's, sweet memory. Yelpers, spread the word. Let their dream be a blessing to all. read more

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Marian M.

2 years ago

Have ordered here a few times and we have never been disappointed with anything we order from here!!

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4 years ago

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Stephanie S.

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Everything I have tried from Sweet Gerard's Bakery is DELICIOUS - The Mac crunch, kringles, cookies...everything leaves me wanting more! Their most popular treat is the Hawaiian Mac Crunch, which honestly never lasts more than 2 days in our household because they're SOO addicting. I've also bought a few boxes to gift to people and everyone loved them! My other favorites are the Macadamia Cornflake Shortbread Cookies, macadamia chantilly tarts, and guava cheesecake. The owners of Sweet Gerard's are so kind! The story of how and why this business was brought to life is very inspiring and touching. Take time to read their story - your hearts will be touched and most of all, your tummies will be happy :) read more

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Sabrina T.

2 years ago

I saw Sweet Gerard's Bakery ad at the front page when I am searching for dessert places. And I can't wait to place order after looking at all the pictures, tried to place order at the website, but I don't too many choices so I called and talked to Gerard, he is very friendly and patiently answer all my questions. To start I ordered a dozen of Pan de Sal bread, I chose Coconut Pandan and I ubi Halaya, 6 each. OMG I love the coconut pandan filling so much, it was so good wish there is more filling . I will place order again very soon, wish I can order small amount of cup cakes. read more

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Michael B.

3 years ago

Fantastic pies when you're craving those island flavors. Banana cream and chocolate haupia are top notch.

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Ordered from them a couple of times and every time has been perfectly delightful. Looking forward to trying all of their other items!

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kristine m.

4 years ago

I was initially impressed because I sent a simply inquiry for blueberry pie, thinking I would get a yes/no response. But Gerard's responded with options for 3 different crust types (explaining what each type consisted of - for my pastry-challenged self) and 3 different kinds of toppings (again, describing each kind). I didn't really know what options to go with (I was looking to impress my husband for his birthday), and Gerard's didn't just give me a quick tip. He described in detail which crusts complement which pies, how the ingredients work together to provide what kind of texture, etc. I was like, do they do weddings because this service is like whoaaa. Suffice it to say, I was extremely impressed and so, so thankful. Not only that, I appreciated the thought he put into adding other ingredients in order to create a less-sweet topping, as I had mentioned my husband's preference as such. Annnd, he even offered to add walnuts to the topping just cuz. He communicated over text so it was super convenient and faster responses. I rarely write reviews, but I really felt compelled to write one for Gerard's because this customer service is stellar. As far as the pie itself. My husband is a pastry chef and, in my opinion, pretty freaking selective. In our 3yrs of marriage, I've never gotten more than a shrug and "it's okay" in response to the different foods/desserts I've gotten him. With Gerard's, he said the topping was "a little sweet but the pie is really good." My mind is blown. Wow. He ate all of it in 2 sittings. Wish I got a picture lol read more

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Jennifer P.

3 years ago

Their Mac Crunch is absolutely delicious!! It's reasonably priced, which is good because it's addictive. I think it would be great to have out as a snack if you are into sporting events. read more

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Sharon E.

4 years ago

I have ordered from Sweet Gerard's a few times now for desserts to gift to birthday recipients. They get back to messages promptly, are very accommodating to pick-up times and their desserts are delicious! I have ordered their Hawaiian macadamia shortbread cookies plain and dipped with milk chocolate, pecan tarts and their banana trifle pie (my family could not get enough of this pie!) Alas, I have no pictures to share as the desserts didn't last very long on the counter, but I highly recommend them! Their backstory is precious and I love to support local, small businesses. Thank you Sweet Gerard's for making our lives a little more, well, sweeter! :) read more

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Jocelyn L.

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Everything is delicious. Definitely worth the drive for their freshly baked goods. My favorite is their Chocolate Chantilly cake and their Furikake Mac Crunch. Tip: Their menu rotates on a weekly basis so order when you see the item. They ship their items as well. read more

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Karla K.

5 years ago

I ordered the Mother's Day package which was 8 chocolate dipped strawberries and a tub of the Hawaiian mac crunch nut snack mix. The nut mix is very good and addictive. The strawberries were perfectly sweet and so beautifully done. My family will definitely be trying more things from this bakery! read more

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More info about Sweet Gerard’s Bakery

14638 Symphony Dr
Eastvale, CA 92880
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(951) 338-8558
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Hours

What time does Sweet Gerard’s Bakery open?

Sweet Gerard’s Bakery opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday.

What time does Sweet Gerard’s Bakery close?

Sweet Gerard’s Bakery is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.Sweet Gerard’s Bakery closes at 5:00 PM on Saturday.

Mon-Fri, Sun ClosedSat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Sweet Gerard’s Bakery take Bitcoin?

No, Sweet Gerard’s Bakery does not take Bitcoin.

Does Sweet Gerard’s Bakery take credit cards?

Yes, Sweet Gerard’s Bakery takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Sweet Gerard’s Bakery have catering options?

Yes, Sweet Gerard’s Bakery does have catering options.

Does Sweet Gerard’s Bakery serve alcohol?

No, Sweet Gerard’s Bakery does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Sweet Gerard’s Bakery allow dogs?

No, Sweet Gerard’s Bakery does not allow dogs.

Does Sweet Gerard’s Bakery have TVs?

No, Sweet Gerard’s Bakery does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Sweet Gerard’s Bakery have bike parking?

No, Sweet Gerard’s Bakery does not have bike parking.

Does Sweet Gerard’s Bakery have outdoor seating?

No, Sweet Gerard’s Bakery does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Sweet Gerard’s Bakery have parking?

Yes, Sweet Gerard’s Bakery has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Sweet Gerard’s Bakery wheelchair accessible?

No, Sweet Gerard’s Bakery is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Sweet Gerard’s Bakery have free WiFi?

No, Sweet Gerard’s Bakery does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

We are home based bakery and do NOT have a store front. All orders are done online and we reach out to arrange mutually agreed upon pick up times. We typically ask for a 24 hour turn around and usually we’re only open on the weekends.

History

Established in 2020.

Our son, our sweet boy, our angel, Gerard John was diagnosed at first trimester screening with Trisomy-18, a rare, genetic condition. By the grace of God, we were blessed to have him in our arms for 22 1/2 months, inspiring so many by his perseverance, strength and courage. Since Gerard's passing, we have been finding ways to grieve and deal with the painful loss of our only son. Most recently, we have both found comfort in baking and cooking again... something we both have in common and something we are very well known for. We have met new clients who have also shared their own personal heartbreaking stories of Trisomy, infant loss, miscarriage. Little did we know our baked goods would comfort our clients in more ways than one. Sweet Gerard's Bakery is our home bakery, built in loving memory and honor of our beloved son, Gerard. While we dream of someday having our own store front, for now, we will continue to bake and fill happy bellies while healing hearts.

Meet the Business Owner: John and Narleen D.

Still married to our 9-5 jobs, as previously described, we have started our home baking business as a way of healing from the loss of our son. John is a native of Green Bay, WI and grew up baking under the mentorship of his late father who was a career baker. Many of the recipes John grew up making are ones he makes for Sweet Gerard’s. I am a second generation Filipino American who grew up in West Covina and a California native. Food has always been a big part of my culture. When I lived in Hawaii for a couple of years, I immersed myself in their culture and food as well. I’ve been baking custom cakes for over 10 years and as mentioned previously, began Sweet Gerard’s bakery as a way to heal again. We both have vast experience in other career arenas ranging from vocal coaching to instructional design, event planning, and sales. But we’ve both always had a lifelong passion for cooking and baking which brings us to where we are today.

Ask the Community - Sweet Gerard’s Bakery

Hi, do you guys make blueberry pie by any chance?

Hi Kristine, while we haven’t offered it yet as a menu item, we could certainly do it as a special order. I would use fresh blueberries to make the filling. I don’t have a price right now. I’ll have to check the current price of berries. If you’re… Read more

Hello, wanted to know if you guys can make a cupcake cake and so you guys also make them out of buttercream or fondant only?…

If you’re talking about the big cupcake cakes, yes! We do make those. We can make them both covered in buttercream or fondant. If you’re interested in placing a cake inquiry, please visit our site at sweetgerards.com and click on “custom cake… Read more

Is it possible to order cake today and pick up tomorrow?

Thank you for your interest in Sweet Gerard’s bakery. Unfortunately with special order cakes, we usually require a minimum of a one week notice. However we’re typically booked out about 3 weeks at time. If it’s inside 3 weeks, just message us and we… Read more

Yelp is showing you're only open on Saturdays. Is this right?

Since we are a home business and work regular 9-5 jobs, we take orders throughout the week and fulfill them on the weekends. Sunday is not listed as open since we have split pickups between West Covina and Eastvale. Orders placed prior to Sunday can… Read more

Hi, do you do cheesecakes?

Hi Brandy! Thank you for your interest in Sweet Gerard’s bakery. Yes we do cheesecakes. We typically rotate items on a weekly basis so they’re not always offered. But if you would like to special order a cheesecake, we can certainly do that for you.… Read more

Hi there! For cake orders, how far ahead would I need to order before it's ready for pick up?

Hi Ginnene! Thank you for your interest in Sweet Gerard’s bakery. For special order cakes we generally prefer/recommend 2 weeks in advance. However depending on availability we can sometimes accommodate a weeks notice. In rare cases, a few days. The… Read more

Do you make puto and kutsinta?

Hi R.R. Thank you for your interest in Sweet Gerard’s bakery. Unfortunately at the time we do not make puto or kutsinta. For authentic Filipino items we offer: Ube Hopia, Pandan Hopia, Hopiang Mungo, Cassava, Palitaw, Biko, Leche flan, Carioca… Read more

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