The Crimson Cake

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My recent visit to Crimson Cakes was the best decision I have ever made in regards to a pastry business! The service was friendly, professional and easy to work with. I gave them my theme and examples of what I'd like to include in the design and they were in point! And the high quality ingredients were absolutely amazing! The taste of the cakes and petit desserts were phenomenal and freshly made. My guests couldn't stop raving about how delicious the desserts were. And what I loved was it wasn't excessively sweet but exactly the right combinations. They also have last minute already made cakes and desserts but also decorated a cake for me in one day!!! That's unheard of! For wedding and more elaborate cakes they need several weeks notice but their cakes are worth the wait!!! They truly are works of art that taste unbelievable!!! My favorite, if I have to pick one, is the chocolate cake, chocolate ganache filling with a white buttercream. The icing is so light and airy almost like a whipping cream icing. My guest were fighting over the last piece! Definitely will get a larger cake next time! This woman-owned business is no joke! These artist and master pastry chefs do it all! You might say their confections are perfection!!! read more

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Lisa K.

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The owner is my massage client and she knows I am vegan and I tell her about how hard it is to find tasty desserts. I had a heck of a bad weekend and was beyond surprised to be gifted handcrafted artistic vegan cupcakes because she loves my massages. Needless to say I was blown away and beyond touched at her kindness and generosity She gifted me a box of 6, 3 different flavors: confetti, vanilla churro and lemon... So far I have only tried the lemon. I love all things lemon! This was beyond exceptional and indescribable and delicious. I don't have enough adjectives to describe how delicious this cupcake was and it was light and fluffy (my experience with prior vegan cupcakes is not great)! The candied lemon on top was so yummy ! Highly recommended cupcakes and skills! Plus the owner is such a sweetheart! read more

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Anna F.

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We couldn't have been happier with our wedding cake from The Crimson Cake! They created a beautiful semi-naked three-tier cake that looked exactly like our inspiration photos. The details were done so thoughtfully and it fit our wedding style perfectly. They also offered three different flavors, which our guests absolutely loved and everything tasted just as amazing as it looked. The pricing was very reasonable and the delivery and setup on the wedding day made everything completely stress-free. If you're looking for someone who listens to your vision and brings it to life while creating a delicious cake, I highly recommend The Crimson Cake! read more

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I can't believe I've been a customer now for over 6 years! We consistently buy vegan cakes for our daughters' birthdays here. The cakes are always tasty. We also occasionally order cakes for other family members and pick up vegan treats when available. Alicia and her staff are now in a bigger building in the same complex. The decor is set up really cute inside and she has quite a few non-vegan options. I would call ahead if looking to pick up same day cupcakes. Otherwise, order your cakes with plenty of time in advance to make sure she's not already booked. Thanks for having vegan options! read more

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Alicia P.

YOu are so welcome :)

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Sylvia R.

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Picked up some sweet treats, they were delicious. The box of 12 was 30, which is very reasonable. I can't wait to come back again! read more

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Sharon V.

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I highly recommend The Crimson Cake (TCC). They helped me decide on and then created a stunning tall chocolate birthday cake with a rich chocolate ganache filling that was absolutely perfect. Not only was it delicious, but it was also beautifully decorated. The cake looked gorgeous on the outside, and when sliced open, the clean layers and smooth ganache filling made it just as beautiful on the inside. As an aside, TCC's vanilla/strawberry cupcake knocked my socks off. Look no further for cake masterpeices. read more

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Claudia A.

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Awesome bakery here in Oceanside. I purchased the piña colada cake for my daughter's 18 birthday. It was just what my daughter wanted: elegant, light blue with gold accents , and delicious! The frosting, coconut, and pineapple complemented each other beautifully. The ladies were so helpful in the shop--I would have definitely set that cake in my lap if she hadn't said not to, lol! I'm tempted to come back for their other sweet treats that were on display. read more

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Erica O.

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Have never seen a more beautiful cake than my son's planets cake. He is obsessed with planets so I ordered this cake a week before his party and was able to get it even more stunning than the photo I saw online. My son doesn't like chocolate cake so he picked berries and cream and it was delicious! Our guests commented on how delicious and not to sweet the cake was. Plus I picked up some gluten free cupcakes at the store for some of our guests, which looked so posh like they were from a bakery in la or something, with flavors like red velvet, mocha, and confetti. Cake is not cheap, but worth it. Especially if you live near Oceanside. read more

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Alicia P.

You are so sweet! Thanks for taking the time to write such a lovely…

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Nikki S.

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This cake and cupcake place (plus more!) is awesome. I have purchased a cake here before--rather last-minute--for my son's birthday, and they were able to make it look special while being affordable and delicious. Now, three years later, taste and service are still on point. I called ahead to see if they had pre-made cupcakes, I was told yes, so I timed my trip there based on when the mini cupcakes would be available. By the time I got there they were almost sold out (this is on a Saturday)! I'm glad I made it, because the cupcake flavors and presentation were excellent and it was so convenient to be able to pick them up the morning(ish) of the party without ordering ahead. My advice would be to get there early on the weekend though! Cupcakes are moist, flavors delicate and complex, and the piped-in whipped cream in the middle is divine. read more

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Brandie M.

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We ordered a sample box, to try out some of their great flavors. We loved them! Communication from placing the order and details for picking up were straight to the point and easy. Staff were super friendly when we arrived to pick up the sample box. We will definitely be coming back for all our bakery purchases. read more

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Sam V.

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Thank you so much Alicia for going above and beyond for us It was a surprise bday party for my sister and she ordered a cake from here for her family to try, I asked Alicia to pretend cancel her order so that I could pick it up for her surprise party instead , and it worked out so amazingly well. She was absolutely blown away by the a surprise and the deliciousness and beauty of the cake You did amazing read more

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Danielle W.

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UPDATE TO ADD: i respect the owners response below a lot. Honesty and transparency like hers is rare. As a small business owner I respect this response and situation :) I like this bakery a lot. Their cakes are not cheap but they are crafted beautifully. And delicious. The owner (I think she's the owner) isn't really a "people person". I've been in here and few times and she's standoffish and not super friendly. I don't really care - but if you really value great customer service this ain't it. Go for the cake! read more

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Sal M.

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Horrible had to throw cake away . Attendant oblivious questions Petti Madeline too busy only cake place left . read more

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Renee C.

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Beautiful cake for my son's first birthday!! I was so excited when I saw it. Completely nailed the vision - thank you so much! read more

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C B.

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The cake was absolutely beautiful and delicious! It was creamy, moist and very flavorful. My daughter wanted a custom cake (saw a picture online) and they were able to create this masterpiece for her. The communication was amazing from emails and in person. No deposit needed. We paid when we picked up the cake.. The service was great and warming. I highly recommend this business to anyone who wants something special. They delivered a 5+ star review. read more

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Rmae G.

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I like this bakery. The cake is sooo good! Their service is really nice. I have order several times. Their cupcakes, cake pops, pastries and cakes are never a disappointment! I highly recommend this place to order your desserts for any events. read more

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Jillian S.

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The cake was not only gorgeous but delicious and all our guests said so. I would definitely recommend Alicia and absolutely think she did a fabulous job with what I wanted and the execution was beautiful! Everyone was impressed that the hat was edible as well with rice crispy treats helping to keep the shape. The top layer was carrot cake and my friend said it was the best she had ever tasted. My son is allergic to tree nuts so it had none and l thought it was awesome that it's pretty common that Alicia does a lot of cakes without nuts. The bottom layer was red velvet. It was superb! read more

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Melissa P.

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We had a great experience with the Crimson cake. Alicia made an amazing cake for my son's 40th birthday. It was an adorable replica of an Excel spreadsheet. Not only was it incredible looking but it was absolutely delicious as well. A chocolate mousse cake with fresh strawberries. Yum! Thank you Alicia and Crimson cake for helping make our son's 40th so special. read more

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Victoria L.

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Recently asked Crimson Cake to recreate, but modernize my wedding cake for my 10th anniversary. Couldn't be happier with how it looked and it tasted delicious. read more

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Monica M.

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Omg they made it exactly to the screenshot I had emailed them of what I had found on google! I was so excited and now I can't wait to order for my other kids birthdays! I'm so happy to finally have a cake bakery in Oceanside close by that can execute a cake like this! All my guests thought it was the coolest cake they've ever seen! read more

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Beverly E.

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I've been meaning to post this review for quite sometime, but man time flies with 2 little kids! Alicia is professional, thorough, communicative and talented! I've ordered cakes, cake pops, and custom sugar cookies and have been impressed with each order 100%. Anyone in the meeting / events industry knows our level of attention to detail is a must! Alicias attention to detail is beyond amazing.. Alicia is straight to the point and helps put what you envision to life. She is our go to for special events with our kiddos. I am so glad we found her! read more

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Delicious cake pop sample! And beautiful and tasty cookies. Friendly neighborhood business that I will be regularly supporting, very glad I found them for my Christmas cookies! read more

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Alicia P.

so happy that you enjoyed your treats! Happy Holidays!

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Ashkan A.

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Pear Caramel Cake was decorated beautifully and it was equally delicious. Moist, great texture and flavors all around. Just the right amount of sweetness and not too rich where you can easily finish your own slice. Everyone enjoyed it. read more

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Phil R.

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Alicia is not just a baker. She's an artist. I wanted to order a speciality funfetti cake for my girlfriend who is obsessed with pickleball. I reached out about a month before I needed the cake, and she was quick to reply. I simply told her what I was thinking in terms of vision, and I even sent some pictures I found on Google Images as some inspiration. When I picked up the cake from the shop, she needed to pull out a few other cakes to get to mine. It was like the greatest hits of cakes. If you haven't visited the gallery on the website or visited the Instagram, you're missing out! They can seemly do EVERYTHING. My girlfriend and her entire family were AMAZED by the cake, and with good reason. If you ever need some custom goodies for a special occasion, make Crimson Cake your first call. read more

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This bakery has always been my family's go to for significant occasion cakes and yesterday I decided to pickup some of the ready to go cupcakes for a mini Marine Corps birthday celebration with my partner We had blue velvet, triple chocolate and vanilla Everything was so decadent and delicious but the velvet was king for both of us. Love that I can order a custom beautiful cake for big events or just grab some special treats for my special love read more

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Pau R.

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Absolutely loved my strawberry shortcake . I ordered the same day from the cakes they make daily and I had them add my company logo sheet to celebrate my 2 year anniversary. The decor was fantastic and it tasted so delicious. Highly recommend this place . Loved it read more

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Larry W.

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My co-workers found this place to get me a birthday cake. What a find! They have so many things going for them- 1) Moist delicious cake. The crumb is perfect and the flavors are fabulous. 2) REAL BUTTERCREAM!!! This is not the frosting from a supermarket cake. It is some of the best buttercream I've had in years. 3) Good artistry. Very professional looking product and quite creative. 4) Good combinations of cake, filling and frosting flavors. Nothing doesn't fit. I can't recommend this place enough. The only downside is my expanding waistline from eating too much of it. read more

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Alicia P.

So kind! thanks :)

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Dennis K.

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We really loved Crimson Cake! These were the best cupcakes we've ever had -- fresh, moist, and full of flavor. You can tell everything is made with care. We'll definitely be back! read more

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The Crimson Cake lemon and strawberry cake was super delicious and too beautiful to cut. 5 Stars plus! It was the perfect flavor combination for a warm summer day. Wife ordered a cake for her Mom's 90th birthday celebration, several weeks before picking up. It was ready on-time as promised. The decorations to the cake were spot on, matching the party decor as requested. See attached photos Recommended to family and friends. read more

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Aside from their amazing custom cakes they also have a small selection of pre made options in case you don't have time for a custom. They stay super busy so it just depends on what they have. read more

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I walked in and bought a box of mini cupcakes to try them out as they came high recommended. They were delicious! A bit pricey ($24 for twelve minis) but tasted great! The pina colada was amazing and triple Chocolate too - I tried 3 in my order. I tried the birthday cakes at a friends party who ordered 6 round cakes - all were delish! The dense dough consistency reminded me very much of the famous Susie cakes in Carlsbad . read more

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Sandra A.

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I was looking to place an order for a special Birthday Cake. Someone recommended The Crimson Cake in Oceanside. Thank goodness I took their recommendation. This is a small business and they have the customer in mind. Not only are the cupcake's amazing with flavor but the decorations are top notch. The cakes are tender and favorable. They have my business. Sandra in Oceans read more

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Charlotte P.

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The cupcake decorations are lovely, perfect for an afternoon tea or a small gathering (picked up some mini cupcakes for a ladies gathering). I also had the pleasure of sharing some mini cupcakes with friends. Each time The Crimson Cake bakers, were so considerate, professional, accommodating, and friendly. And in the midst of very busy seasons (weddings, holiday gatherings, last minute orders) read more

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Debbie L.

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Alicia and her team did a fantastic job on the bakery items I ordered for an Amalfi Coast themed shower. I sent her a few pictures of what I was hoping she could create and when I picked up my order she exceeded my expectations.. on top of that, everything was absolutely delicious!! I highly recommend Crimson Cake for your cake and pastry needs, you won't be disappointed!! read more

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Mayra C.

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These cakes taste as good as they look and are worth every penny! Not only the cake, but their cupcakes and other treats are just as perfect! I was absolutely amazed by the taste of our cake and the details on it. I recommend this place 100% and I am sad that I moved because other places I have tried do not come close to The crimson cake read more

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Jenna L.

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We were over cake tasting for our wedding after 5 rounds with other bakeries, and constant push back on the style and decor we wanted. After having a cake from here at one year olds birthday party, we quickly dropped our current plan and put in an order with The Crimson cake. She NAILED the look I wanted, and the cakes were delicious. I had no doubt she would deliver, but this cake blew me away! It was perfect. We will be loyal customers from now on! read more

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The wedding cake for my daughter's wedding last weekend was beautiful and delicious. The bride and family members are gluten free, so we had the wedding cake and backup cake all gluten free. So many compliments and no one knew the difference. Dark chocolate and very moist, with chocolate ganache and strawberry filling. I would highly recommend The Crimson Cake. Alicia was great to work with. read more

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Alicia H.

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Picked the business from yelp to get a custom cake for my military retirement ceremony. Aside from the cake, and at Alicia's suggestion, I added cupcakes as well. Let me just say, aside from the absolute beauty of the cake and cupcakes, the taste was delicious!! I received lots of compliments from my guests and I could not stop eating them myself! Alicia's service was very accommodating to my schedule and she made my custom cake PERFECT!!! I'm trying to come up with excuses to have another party just to place another order. You WILL NOT be disappointed by choosing this business! read more

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I planned an 80th birthday trip to Oceanside and wanted to make my wife's birthday special. I found The Crimson Cake in a web search and asked Alicia to make an old-fashioned doll cake. My wife had received doll cakes for her birthday when she was very young and I wanted to bring back that memory. Alicia customized the doll by getting one with red hair, cutting the hair short (the way my wife wears it), and adding freckles. She also delivered it within a 15 minute window. The cake is beautiful and has five layers. The chocolate cake is the best chocolate cake I'ver ever tasted. Suggest going to her website--when you see the cakes be aware each graphic is a selected photo of a category of cakes--there may be a thousand cakes on their website. Alicia is an accomplished artist. She made the trip perfect. read more

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My husband surprised me for my birthday from the crimson cake. We love their cakes. We discovered them from my nieces previous birthdays. It was always so moist, and flavorful, not too sweet which we love. We had the red velvet, my husband I think showed some inspo pics and they decided on this one. We picked it up day before my birthday and it was packed up nicely. They have a lot of designs onlime, or if you have one I'm sure they work something out with you. Highly highly recommend. This might be our go to cake place now! read more

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3800 Oceanic Dr
Ste 118
Oceanside, CA 92056
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(760) 336-6188
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What time does The Crimson Cake open?

The Crimson Cake opens at 10:00 AM on Monday and Tuesday.The Crimson Cake opens at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.The Crimson Cake opens at 8:30 AM on Saturday.

What time does The Crimson Cake close?

The Crimson Cake closes at 2:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday.The Crimson Cake closes at 3:30 PM on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.The Crimson Cake closes at 3:00 PM on Saturday.The Crimson Cake is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Tue 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWed-Fri 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMSat 8:30 AM - 3:00 PMSun Closed

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Does The Crimson Cake take credit cards?

Yes, The Crimson Cake takes credit cards.

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Does The Crimson Cake have catering options?

Yes, The Crimson Cake does have catering options.

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Does The Crimson Cake allow dogs?

Yes, The Crimson Cake allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Crimson Cake have bike parking?

Yes, The Crimson Cake has bike parking.

Does The Crimson Cake have parking?

Yes, The Crimson Cake has parking options.

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Is The Crimson Cake wheelchair accessible?

Yes, The Crimson Cake is wheelchair accessible.

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Specialties

The Crimson Cake specializes in custom cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, cookies, and assorted mini pastries including French macaron, fruit tarts, eclairs, lemon bars, and lime tarts.

History

Established in 2010.

The Crimson Cake has been baking up delicious, cakes and desserts since 2010. Our business began operations within a few, shared kitchen spaces and then moved to our own cake decorating studio , within Oceanside Commercial Kitchen. As of August , 2023 we will be moving into our own bakery space and hope to see all of our returning customers and new faces in September.

Meet the Business Owner: Alicia P.

Alicia graduated Scottsdale Culinary Institute in 1999 and spent the next decade honing her baking and cake decorating skills in Boston and North County San Diego. After several years in hotel pastry shops and running a small cake business part time, in 2010 Alicia started on her full time cake venture called "The Crimson Cake". " It has been an amazing journey so far. I love my work, our clients and I look forward to making people happy with cake." ~Alicia

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After walking past Parlor Donuts in Oceanside approximately one million times, we finally gave…read morein... and WOW. I may have had a legitimate out-of-body experience. It's been a rough week (hello, unexpected job loss), so I was in the mood for something unapologetically indulgent, and this absolutely delivered. The staff was incredibly warm and welcoming from the moment we walked in, which honestly made the experience even sweeter. I ordered the truffle cheesecake donut and my husband had the maple pecan... and I genuinely cannot remember the last time I tasted something this ridiculously delicious. Light, decadent, melt-in-your-mouth magic. Learn from our mistake: do not keep walking past this place. Stop immediately. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Just get the donut.

I noticed so many people carrying boxes from Parlor that I decided I just had to try it. I even…read morestopped someone who was bringing a box back to our hotel to ask about them, and they raved that the donuts were incredibly soft--almost like a croissant. They were absolutely right! They have a massive selection to choose from, and I ended up trying the French Toast donut. It had that exact light, pillowy, croissant-like texture the other guest mentioned. I also loved that it wasn't overwhelmingly sweet like donuts from other shops can be. It was so light that I enjoyed it in the morning and still had plenty of room for breakfast afterward. My only regret is that I didn't have a bigger group with me--I wish I could have ordered a bunch of different flavors to share. I'll definitely be back for more!

From left to right the cronut flavors were: 1. Chocolate Chocolate 2. Cookies N' Cream 3. Maple Bacon 4. French Toast

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1022 Cafe & Gelateria

4.9(393 reviews)

4.4 mi

The service is unmatched! And they have great knowledge. The drinks are yummy. But the gelato if…read moreyou have ever been to Italy, this will take you right back! And it's a perfect location. I stop every time I'm in the area!

Okay, I was already excited for gelato, but this place somehow managed to exceed expectations…read more First off, every flavor we tried was amazing, but the pistachio? Yeah... that's the one. I would happily make questionable life decisions for another scoop of it. But honestly, what made this experience stand out wasn't just the gelato--it was Venezia. Huge shoutout to her for being so patient while we stood there completely incapable of making a decision. Instead of rushing us, she took the time to help us figure out what flavors we actually wanted and gave us recommendations that absolutely did not miss. She was incredibly sweet, genuinely welcoming, and made the whole experience so much better. And listen, this place is about an hour drive for me. An HOUR. Yet I'm already planning my return trip because the quality of the gelato and the service made it 100% worth it. If you're anywhere near this place, do yourself a favor and stop by. The gelato is ridiculously creamy, packed with flavor, and made with the kind of quality you can taste immediately. Dare I say it... the creaminess might even be better than An's Gelato . 10/10. Came for the gelato, left wanting to be friends with Venezia

Tropical Sorbet - passionfruit, blood orange, mango.

Cheesecake!

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Milk Chocolate!

85°C Bakery Cafe-Oceanside

4.4(115 reviews)

2.2 mi

Delighted this Bakery is in the neighborhood! So many choice, quality is excellent, pricing tipping…read morethe high end, but fair! Comfortable environment! One small tip it would be nice to have a small sticker on the plastic wrap with the name of the item along with the label on the shelf!! Would also be nice to have discounts with you buy a box with several choices! Drinks are very good too! I will continue to return often!

I went in when they opened this morning and the shelves were only about 20% stocked so I looked in…read morethe cold case and bought a strawberry cake parfait and a caramel pudding. The whipped cream on the cake parfait had zero flavor and cake wasn't much better. The caramel pudding was more solid than pudding consistency. There was no flavor to it and the caramel on the bottom wasn't very sweet so even if you stirred it into the pudding, it would not add much flavor. The best part was the ceramic container. I wouldn't buy either of these items again.

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Bliss Tea & Treats

4.4(129 reviews)

4.7 mi

Honestly, the service was amazing. The owner Rushell is the hostess with the most is for sure. She…read moretruly outdid herself and made the high tee time so personalized and customized. This was for our friend who was getting married. She made her own invitation and made it a Bridgerton hi tea/ Japanese theme too since I gave her details of the bride-to-be. Definitely recommend doing baby showers or bridal shower at this location. The ambience was by far superb and the teas were fantastic. Cannot recommend this place enough!! we truly had an amazing time and will definitely be back. I drove down from Orange County and it was definitely worth the drive.

What an amazing experience. We came to celebrate our Mom's birthday with a tea party. The whole…read moreexperience was just perfect. Great scenery, great tea, and fantastic food. Every bit and sip was great. And the host is delightful. Definitely come here if you're thinking about it!

Happiness tea

Sweet treats

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When you walk in...beautiful!

Petite Madeline Bakery & Bistro

4.3(995 reviews)

4.5 mi

My first and final review for PMB. I am so, so sad that they…read moreare not going to be here anymore. Thank you for the last 18 years....your breakfast/lunch menu was always made with freshness and love. Your pastries are next level, what more can I say...and the staff were always so amazing! I didn't get to write this in your memory book, but every time I had the pleasure of eating in-it was pure zen. Good food, relaxing environment, and good people....it will all be missed. Thanks for it all!

I've only been to Petit Madeline twice…read more Once before we moved to Oceanside and once more recently, a 10 year gap. And when I had a taste of their food a couple of days ago, I'm not sure why I didn't come back sooner. Service was very pleasant. Plenty of seating. Had the chicken and waffles and it was really good. The savory crepes could use less onions but the meat had a lot of flavor. Good locatin also, close (ish) walk to the pier if you want to burn off the calories. Not waiting 10 years to go here again.

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The Modern Churro

4.7(184 reviews)

3.3 mi

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The best churros I've ever had, and they also serve tacos. I'll be back to try their tacos and more…read moredesserts. Service was great, and the atmosphere has mom-and-pop shop vibes with a very welcoming and clean feel. They also have both Spanish and Mexican style churros with dips you can get filled or on the side: caramel, dulce de leche, or chocolate. Both versions are tasty and come out fresh!! Don't skimp on the potato balls and sandwiches too. I just love this place. I also love that they have affogatos with a legit espresso machine. They use vanilla soft serve for their affogato, and it was delicious. I didn't even miss the traditional gelato aspect.

We came here on Mother's Day for dessert, after our brunch. I had heard good things and wanted to…read morecome and try it out. I love churros, and they make theirs fresh while you wait, which makes it so much better then getting a churro that's been sitting under a heater and drying out. They have several varieties of churros and different ways that you can order them. They also serve soft serve vanilla ice cream. We got the vanilla soft serve along with the bag of churros, which contains three of them. They came out piping hot and fresh, covered and that delicious cinnamon sugar. They were excellent and paired with the ice cream, it was a nice treat. The ice cream had a good texture but did taste a bit artificial, but i definitely still enjoyed it. Bottom line, of you look he churros this is your spot. They also serve food, which we unfortunately didn't get to try on this visit. They do have a small parking lot in the back and also some tables outside to sit on.

Restaurant

5/5 Churro

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Vanilla Frappe and Modern Churro

The Goods

4.5(1.4k reviews)

4.1 mi

Still super delicious. We popped in this morning to pick up a few gluten free donuts and some…read moreregulars. It's was great that staff knew to package them separately. Everything was so good. We also picked up a few drinks from the barista and they were carefully crafted. The shop is cute and clean with lots of seating.

The donuts are still beautiful and food good but their service has really gone downhill…read more Two girls at the counter chatting when I walked in. It took a moment to get their attention. I smiled and commented on the donuts and that broke their gossipy reverie. One immediately walked away like she couldn't be bothered to work, only a paid gossiper. There was no one in the store other than me. She rung me up with a flat attitude like she just got out of jail and was miserable. Her name is Bre. I ordered a dirty chai. With two other items. She wouldn't give a to go box like they usually do. It came off super cheap. She told me to just cover it with a lid even tho I told her I had a dog in the car that would eat it and it was chocolate sprinkle. Traditionally they stop and make the coffee and then move on to the next guest. She was in a really bad mood so she kept taking donut orders until about 5 guests deep. Then she got 2 other coffee orders so she stopped to make coffee. About 10 to 15 minutes after I paid for my other order she makes my dirty chai. A kid and a mom are right by the counter. The kid grabs my drink and spills it on the counter and on the floor. She sees this. It's right in front of her. She says oh no that's not yours. Then she wipes it off and tries to pass it off to me like I didn't see. I said no, you're not going to re make it? She goes no, it's not my fault he spilled it. I was like I want a refund. She goes why. I'm like the drink spilled and you didn't even offer or try to remake it. This place had really gone downhill. Service is awful. The donuts look nice but they've been sitting out and are stale. The same with crossaint I had. I would not go back here anymore. Awful experience. Drove out of my way to come here today. It's a shame. This place used to be really friendly and fresh and top of the line customer service, Management needs to rework things before they completely go downhill but it seems they are already there.

Inside (April 2026)

Strawberry shortcake

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Chocolate sprinkled donut, white sprinkled donut.

Fugu Taiyaki

3.7(285 reviews)

4.5 mi

Went for the first time today. I can't believe I hadn't been here sooner! Make sure you pay…read moreattention to the menus as the rolled are different from scooped ice cream. It was so delicious and the service is great. My friend got regular cookies and cream, and I got rolled Hershey's, which was the perfect amount of chocolate with a chocolate drizzle, pocky sticks and a chunk of Hershey's bar. They pour the cream onto a super cold surface. Mix it up and then roll it. So fresh!

Unfortunately, for us Fugu Taiyaki ice cream didn't live up to the hype. We ordered the rolled oreo…read moreice cream with chocolate drizzle and their rolled coconut ice cream with toppings. The oreo ice cream tasted like an old bucket oreo ice cream from rite-aid and the coconut ice cream, no comment.. we had to throw these away right after taking a few bites. The place is dirty and the service is meh. We are definitely not coming back anytime soon.

Horchata ice cream

Taro frozen yogurt and caramel filled taiyaki sooo good

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Taro-Horchata

Butter Baked Cake Co

4.7(32 reviews)

0.0 mi

Repeat customer of butter baked! Have been sharing with many friends and family looking for…read morehealthier treats and now that I think about it should buy for birthday gigts

I totally recommend the Keto cupcakes and Keto cookies by Just Made! The cupcakes and chocolate…read morechip cookies were absolutely delicious and will curb your low carb sweet tooth for sure! So happy I came across this place while in SoCal. Yelp directions for pick up here are not correct. I contacted Whitney regarding my order for pick up and she was so helpful in giving me the correct location. She walked my order to my car and was just awesome and super nice to talk to. Definitely coming back when in the area and they ship too. Thanks Whitney!!