My husband and I have been on a very restrictive anti-inflammatory diet due to the doctor's orders so I freaked out when I realized that he wouldn't be able to have his favorite dessert of all time for his birthday dinner - cake! That's when I found Valerie and her sweet bakery. I called her last minute on a Saturday and she was able to consult with me to come up with an off menu cake that had both vegan frosting and gluten free batter and add it into their production schedule. Amazing! She made us a custom Chocolate Hazelnut cake and delivered it to my front door on Tuesday...ready to be enjoyed that night. We were proud to report to our family and guests that the delicious cake they were eating was in fact GF and Vegan! Thank you Valerie. read more

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WOW! Not only did Valerie take my order last minute, she delivered the cake to the restaurant AND made an outrageously delicious, mind blowing, VEGAN three layer chocolate hazelnut cake for my husbands 40th. Everyone at the table was in disbelief that the cake was vegan. I will definitely be calling Valerie again for our next event! read more

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This cake was amazing! Valerie is super talented. I ordered a chocolate hazelnut cake for my sister's birthday and she was in love with it. Not only was it super cute but it tasted amazing. I'm vegan but my sister is not but she said she will definitely be ordering cakes from her in the future. We had a nut hater in the group so Valerie was able to modify the cake with fresh raspberries as a substitute . She is now my go to cake girl! read more

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The most moist and tasty loaves I've had. So good with coffee or tea. The one I tried were the Banana Nut, and the Orange Chia (pictured). The location I had this bakery was Bardonna in Larchmont. read more

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I was on the search for delicious vegan cake for my wedding, and came across To Bake & Be via Yelp. First off, Valerie is absolutely fantastic to work with. A consummate professional, she addressed questions efficiently and was incredibly easygoing. Secondly, the cake was DELICIOUS!! My guests loved it, and they thought it was incredible. Some even took to-go cakes (we ordered a huge cake and got a lot of extra, even after guests got one of each). My only criticism would be you can't get a taste test for the cakes, but I trusted the yelp reviews and wouldn't you know it, I have zero regrets!! I'm so glad I went with To Bake & Be. The service & delivery was fabulous, the prices were insanely reasonable & the cake was a joy to everyone's taste buds. Try To Bake & Be. You will NOT regret it. Pro-tip, call instead of emailing. read more

Wow! That sums up my experience with Valerie. I ordered a vegan bday cake based on the Yelp reviews and I am beyond impressed. She was so helpful in suggestions. The cake was a vanilla confetti with vanilla frosting. Everyone was commenting on how amazed they were that the cake was not only vegan and not dry. Looking forward to placing the next order! read more

I'll be the first to admit I don't enjoy cake. But I came across Valerie's desert at a mutual friend's wedding this weekend and I must admit it was impossible to deny. Well balanced flavor and loaded with coconut was the hit of the wedding. Highly recommended. And that's coming from someone that doesn't enjoy cake :) read more

I just tried a variety of goodies from To Bake and Be and every single one of them was absolutely delicious! From sweet to savory, there is something to satisfy whatever you may be craving. Not only are they delicious, but the best part about these baked goods are that they are gluten free, vegan and free of preservatives. In no way are you sacrificing taste for a healthy option. I am definitely a new fan! read more

My aunt has Celiac disease, so she can't have anything with Gluten in it. I came onto Yelp looking for a baker/bakery that has "gluten-free" goodies to take with me to Easter dinner and discovered TO BAKE & BE (based on the 5-star reviews). I ordered the banana nut loaf and the blueberry yogurt muffins, and they were both delicious. Not having Celiac disease myself, I'm no expert on what gluten-free should taste like but these were fantastic and I couldn't tell the difference between the regular and these. The BANANA NUT LOAF was moist and had that great banana-taste and the slices were pretty thick. The BLUEBERRY YOGURT MUFFINS, likewise, are moist and melt in your mouth with a burst of yummy blueberries toward the bottom (I kept these for myself, LOL). Valerie was very nice and delivered on Easter Sunday, which was a plus. I had her deliver to my place since I was driving to my uncle's house in Newport Beach. She also threw in some slices of Carrot Cake to sample (I haven't tried those yet but I'm sure they're just as good) another plus-plus. Here's some tips on how to order etc.: go to the TO BAKE & BE website where you can see the menu of the different items offered. You can also go to various businesses listed that carry their baked goods, if you want to sample right now, but I didn't do that. I don't think they have a stand alone shop just yet. If you see something that you'd like to order, use the "contact us" form and someone will contact you within 24-hours or less. You can ask questions like prices, serving size, etc., as well as delivery options, and you'll get an answer. From there you can call Valerie and place your order. Ideally you'll probably want a few days to place an order before you need it, but going by other reviewers Valerie seems to be able to accommodate those who need it ASAP -- like next day. I'll definitely come back when I need more Gluten-free yummies. read more

Super impressed!! We called the day before an event to see if they could accommodate us and they were more than happy to help. Valerie explained all the different items to us and offered a variety selection box.They offer an amazing selection of breads, pasties, scones and muffins that are baked daily. Really enjoy that the items can all be individually purchased! Best part? They offer gluten free and vegan options! Our favorite was the Orange Chia loaf! Side note: so special that it is a mother-daughter team! read more

I wanted to order a vegan birthday cake for my daughter in Los Angeles (I'm in Massachusetts) at the last minute and To Bake and Be made it happen! Ordered in the afternoon EST and a beautiful Berries and Cream cake was delivered to her door the next day. I heard it was amazing and my only regret is I didn't get a slice (and that I couldn't be there to celebrate)! read more

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I'm hosting a baby shower for my niece Saturday June 9th. She has a number of allergies which was presenting a challenge to be able to find a baker that could bake a cake with all of the issues that she has. Every bakery I called said they could accommodate one of her allergies but not all three! Not Valerie! When I called her she said not a problem. She explained the ingredients that she would use. I cannot wait to present it to my niece on her baby shower. Valerie and I spent a lot of time on the phone discussing designs. She suggested a beautiful cake topper with fresh flowers and fruit. Valerie, thank you so much for your attention to detail and your responsiveness. read more

To Bake & Be - Valerie did not disappoint! It was delicious! She put the fresh flowers and strawberries on when she delivered the cake. Enjoyed by all! - Cupcakes Near Me

She loves the carrot cake!! It tastes delicious, but the frosting is too sweet, however it's perfect for her birthday.. read more

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I'm pretty sure I've never liked scones before because scones are usually too dry. Somehow this bakery found a way to make a moist scone that isn't bland and doesn't fall apart. Finally! I can't wait to find and try more kinds of To Bake & Be scones. Currently Bardonna in Santa Monica only carries two kinds, and unfortunately the Bardonna in Brentwood doesn't have any. Vegan gluten-free chocolate chia scone = 5 stars!! Vegan gluten-free peanut butter scone = 4 stars read more

COMPLETELY ADDICTED! From savory to sweet, To Bake & Be, has truly succeeded in creating tasty pastries that I don't feel guilty for eating. I was completely amazed at the elaborate menu available. I have never had so many options to choose from out of this "gluten-free", "vegan" category, nor have I had such "clean" pastries that taste amazing. (My personal favorite is the orange Chia loaf, IT'S FANTASTIC!!) I now use TB&B in my workplace. They serve as great treats for clients who have food allergens and/or who are just health conscious. I personally use them for presentations and meetings. In a time where people are more aware of what they are consuming, these pastries are absolutely perfect in this environment. Thank you, To Bake & Be! Keep up the great work!!! read more

Where do i start!! This cake is sooo good omg! I ordered the toasted coconut with a white base ;Keep in mind everyone there was non vegan and they loved it!! It was moist no to sweet just perfect it is pricey but so worth the price and the owner is amazing! I ordered it the day before i needed it and was the delivered the next day before the time i needed it. Definitely will be ordering again best cake!! read more

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I just went to Bardonna Cafe in Larchmont today and had the best piece of Banana Nut bread it was so moist and tasty I could not believe that it was Gluten Free!! I had to ask the girl at the register if they were made there and she told me that they were delivered daily by To Bake & Be. Best piece of loaf bread I have ever had way better than some that I've tasted that aren't even healthy. I'm hooked going to look for these at other cafes too, thanks thanks for providing such a great tasting healthy option :) Oh by the way my friend tried the Orange Chai and he said it was out of this world too! read more

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Love having this delivered to our small office! Everything was delicious, especially the strawberry vegan scone! Someone even said it was the best gluten free desert they've had. Because of the texture. We'll be ordering this again (: read more

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A MUST TRY! The Mom and daughter who run this independent bakery are truly talented and make amazing gluten free, vegan, organic treats! I first discovered their stuff at Tiago cafe on Sunset Blvd. I typically go in for a drip coffee on a daily and they had this amazing looking banana chai loaf that I had to try once I knew it was gluten free. IT WAS TO DIE FOR!!!! So FRESH, so DELICIOUS, so MOIST and you wouldnt even think it was gluten free. I was blown away and kept coming back! I've had their scones and muffins and the consistency was always to the same result! I then found out they did private orders so I went ahead and recently ordered their feta spinach tart (kind of like a quiche but better) with quinoa crust because I wanted something that would fill me up and last me in the mornings. It was AMAZING! Again, so fresh, so delicious, so much care and love went into making this order. I ate it over the course of 3 days, still fresh and delicious. Fridge life is good because there is no preservatives. I cant say enough about this unknown gem of a bakery. I'm sure they will have their stuff in all cafe's across LA because they truly have something special here! read more

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The team at Bake and Be are exceptional and the food they prepare is simply amazing. I've delivered Valerie's pastries and tarts to several clients and they are amazed by how fresh and flavorful the food is -- even before taking into account the benefits of being gluten free or vegan! I used to use Porto's quite a bit for client breakfasts and entertaining but now it's all Bake and Be. Thank you Valerie! read more

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Just fabulous. My dad bought a cake they delivered it and they gave us all these excellent gluten free samples to try and cant say enough good words about it all and how delicious it all was. Highly recommended. Thank you! read more

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Short Review: Good tasty baked goods made with quality and attention to detail. Great for catering + private events. Super friendly and attentive owner. Long Review: Living in Los Angeles, you see a lot of fads come and go, and more people board the hype train than the Metro on a daily basis. Suddenly we're obsessed with juice cleanses Monday morning, then by lunchtime we're vegan, until we simply *have* to have some mini pizzas, followed by some Korean fusion food, and then since that last meal was so greasy, screw it, let's go ketogenic and chug butter-coffee and go gluten-free until we decide we want bread again. Most places that cater to the yo-yoing we mistake for needs are a reflection of this mentality: churn out something trendy and plate it just right so that we can all come in and take selfies for our Snapchats. Nevermind how it tastes or how it makes you feel, not like most people will even notice. This vacuous superficiality is precisely what is missing from To Bake & Be (Thank god), along with that lingering feeling that "nobody is going to care about this by tomorrow" (Because it's the next day and the food I had is still on my mind, at least). Everything I've tasted is lovingly and painstakingly handcrafted. If Valerie (the owner) made me a loaf of plain bread I could spend hours appreciating the texture and moistness of it,and how everything is "just right." For those of you who are seriously committed to your diet, be it for ethical or medical reasons, and are still searching for that animal-free / gluten-free / etc substitute for what you can no longer have, you'll find it here. And it'll be better than what you used to have before, because Valerie understands the core principles of how to make something right. Pay attention and you'll taste the difference. read more

I needed a vegan birthday cake with a couple days' notice. Valerie called and texted with me about flavor options, offered suggestions, and delivered it super promptly on the morning of the party. Everybody raved about the cake while they ate it. I still can't believe that frosting is vegan! I ordered a chocolate cake with hazelnut frosting and cherries inside the cake batter. It was beautiful, covered with toasted/caramelized/somehow reeaally delicious chopped hazelnuts, stacked 3 layers high and personalized for the birthday girl. Highly recommend! read more

I came across To Bake & Be via yelp & I am so happy that I did. The Berries & Cream Bday cake that I ordered from Valerie was fresh, delicious, beautiful & also smelled so yummy! It is so hard finding a GF Bday cake in LA and I am so grateful for the service that Valerie offers the celiac/gf intolerant population in Los Angeles. Can't wait to try her other flavors and other goodies! Thank you so much!! read more

We ordered a carrot cake for my bosses birthday and it was delicious. Valerie was super accommodating to our short notice request. Everyone loved the cake! It was so delicious . She delivered on time and even brought us delicious "gluten-free" and "Vegan" pastries for us to try! We will definitely be ordering from her again! read more

Wonderful place! It is a very cool place and the baked goods are tasty.

We hosted a brunch for 2 couples who are vegan (we're not vegan) and wanted to surprise them with a cake to celebrate their respective engagements. We ordered the cherry chocolate cake. Valerie was wonderful communicating and planning this order. She was very thoughtful and decorated the cake with a "Love" sign on top and also provided us sparkly candles. Delivery was great and the cake beautiful. I really enjoyed the cake and our vegan friends loved it. Very moist and flavorful. While I wouldn't call the cake "too sweet", it was a little bit more than my Asian taste palate is use to (think tofu and bean sprouts) but our non-Asian vegan friends again loved it and mentioned this could be a contender for their wedding cake! read more

Had the best service provided for my mothers retirement party and everyone loved the chia loaf! 10/10 would come again.

Valerie brought us a box of deliciousness to our salon today. I tried a piece of each dessert and I am in awe of how tasty each one was. They all had their own unique taste, even though I had a bite from 8 different ones they were all very light and moist, and I don't even feel full and heavy. All made with fresh organic ingredients! The scone was very tasty and not dry at all how you'd imagine a scone to be. I really enjoyed the chocolate banana muffin and blueberry poppyseed as well. I liked them all and highly recommend everyone to try them! They have vegan and gluten free options what more can you ask for! read more

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Cherry Almond Muffinsssssss yessss--fresh cherries! Not frozen. Blueberry Muffin----fresh blueberries. The moistest choices! & zucchini cardamom- yes. U will b sooooo happy & addicted to these vegan delights. We couldn't stop from eating multiples, lol! I ordered them for company snacktime & staff was asking "Where? Who? More???" read more

Definitely recommend this bakery for anyone with extreme dietary restrictions but simply cannot live without a little sweetness in their lives. Unfortunately, not all of the items we were interested were available, but nonetheless still some great items to choose from. Valerie was so helpful, and worked with us last minute when we were in a bind. Not only that, but she delivered our goods right to us! Definitely will use To Bake & Be again in the future. read more

Lame! The website says they cater/devlier with a minimum amount. I sent an email inquiring about what that amount was. It's been weeks, and I never heard back from them. That's no way to treat customers. read more

To Bake and Be is a wonderful bakery that offers customers the peace of mind of knowing that what they are about to enjoy is Gluten Free & Vegan. The cakes, muffins and pastries are absolutely delicious. I will definitely be back for more baked goods. Their customer satisfaction exceeded my expectations. Make sure to order enough to share because you know what they say, sharing is caring. Bon appetit... read more

The cake I ordered just arrived and it smells and looks exquisite! So easy to make this custom order by email. They responded right away and the cake is to die for. read more

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Valerie thank you so much for making the most beautiful, delicious wedding cake!! The cream and berries cake was to die for, and my non-vegan husband loved it too! I can't wait to order another cake from you in the future. Thank you for being so sweet. read more

Needed a last minute birthday cake for a very important date, was dreading all the details- making sure gets done on time, vegan, pick up etc., set aside half the day and still wasn't sure will have it done on time as in the past 8 years of getting a birthday cake for my wife has pretty much been nothing but a head ache... Wow! Called Valerie at To Bake and Be and I couldn't tell you how easy and stress free it has been! Done on time, check, delivery, check! Vegan , check! Honestly saved me so much time to get everything else done that I couldn't be happier Valerie is the best and this will always be my birthday cake destination from now on! read more

If you need a classy vegan cake in a rush. This is the place. For 55 dollars, I recieved a tall 8 inch coconut cake. Easily worth the money. Sidenote: not dry like many vegan cakes can be. Customer service was solid and I was offered free delievery. Great experience here. read more

I was looking for a moist vegan cake. I called To Bake and Be after checking some other reviews. TB&B had five stars so I decided to call . I spoke with the owner Valerie explained I need a moist cake for my bff birthday. My friend is very picky and knows what she wants. I Wanted to give her a cake she would enjoy with family and friends on her special day. She said she could provide the cake I needed she would even deliver it herself and guarantee the freshness or she would return my $$. I texted the details and she responded. The following day she called and told me the time she would bring the cake. She arrived with the cake + some very delicious pastries. I did not pay her until the following day after we tasted the cake! Thank you Valerie for making the best Vegan Cake I have ever tasted. We will visit you soon!!! Thanks again read more

I ordered a 10" Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Cake for a birthday celebration in our office. It came out great! Valerie delivered herself and was right on time! I will continue to reach out to To Bake & Be for all our future specialty confection needs. read more

The Gluten Free Banana chocolate chip muffins are my favorite but everything is so yummy, I have so many favorites