To Bake &amp; Be

It's a small shop with no indoor seating. There is outdoor seating, but you have to be on ground…read morelevel for it. There's a self serving kiosk but I crashed at some point when we were looking through our choices. We ended up having the worker help us. They helped me choose my flavor because I was debating on either smores or banana. I'm glad I ended up with banana! Banana(8/10): The cake part basically tasted like banana bread and it was quite delicious! As much as I enjoyed it, I thought the frosting was overly sweet. I would still choose that flavor if I were to choose again! Protein(0/10): I thought the whole thing was very dry and it didn't help with the frosting being overly sweet. Definitely, will not be choosing this again. Service(10/10): They were kind and helpful! I accidentally dropped my cupcake and I was devastated! I asked if they were ok with switching it out and luckily they allowed it! I was very grateful for the worker that helped us! Overall, a place worth trying especially for their service!

Small specialized in cupcakes. Great for last minute small or batch of birthday/treat cupcakes…read more There's vegan options available. The app is easy to use with birthday specials that will make you want to return. Located in the mezzanine next to stairs. It's small and easy to miss in the plaza. Across from pink clothing store and next to mango (coming soon). I had the tasty red velvet cupcake which was flaky and moist. But the garnish candy on top was too much sugar it was bad. However the cupcake and icing was mouth watering. You can order pickup which is faster. The staff are professional and can accommodate for special orders in advance if needed.

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Magnolia Bakery

3.8(2.2k reviews)

9.1 km•Beverly Grove

Cupcakes: REALLY GOOD! Quite possibly the perfect cupcake?…read more Banana Pudding: I'm from the South, so what I will say is it is definitely the closest to "correct" banana pudding that I've found in LA. It has a much higher ratio of whipped cream to pudding or banana, but it was real banana instead of that fake banana flavor you often see so I respect it. Key Lime Icebox Bar: Objectively good, nothing wrong with this. Very tart!! Staff was super friendly and to my surprise there was no one there when I went on a weekday. Cute space!! I'd be curious to come back and try the toppings on the banana pudding and I would definitely come back for the cupcakes.

OMG, my son got a vanilla cake for a family birthday party at Magnolia Bakery and it was so good!…read more A little heavy with multiple layers, but the vanilla pudding inside was rich and the frosting was light and not greasy. Really good cake!

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Deja Vu Cakes

4.9(656 reviews)

10.3 km•Valley Village

Women-owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

Wonderful service and excellent cupcakes!…read more We parked in a parking lot and looked over and saw it so we just had to try it!

Went in yesterday around noon to check out this Déjà Vu Cakes and instantly the aroma of the…read morefreshness welcomed me in with open arms and good vibes. I have been here twice in the past, but not in a long time. Needed to buy a box of yummy cupcakes for my friend's birthday and wanted few for me and my son. Rubina, the owner being so sweet, kind, nice, and helpful helped me to choose variety of cupcakes for my friend, and also helped me to decide what my cravings were.? I went with like 6 cupcakes of different kind, and they looked AMAZING!! Got Chocolate cupcake, berry cupcake with light frosting on top, & Red Velvet Cupcake for me and my son to share. Their cupcakes are seriously addicting, in the most dangerous way!:-) They are light, fresh, yummy, and full of flavor w/out being too sweet. Simply irresistible. They have a clean shop, cute, quaint, and welcoming. They only make cupcakes. No other types of goodies. Just letting you guys know. They do deliveries and small catering for your occasions. Moderate prices. Plenty of parking shared with numerous businesses and one last thing; go see the owner and she will help you to pick out your favorites!

9.5 km•Little Tokyo, Downtown

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Cafe Dulce

4.2(2.7k reviews)

Soooo goood the matcha is the best and the have really good pastries!!! And the people that were…read moreworking so kind!!

My friend and I were intrigued by the pastries inside the window, and we were not disappointed. We…read moretried their red bean roti, which was warm and satisfying, and had a nice combination of crispy, flaky texture with subtly sweet red bean filling. The service was a highlight; the person we talked to was super friendly and welcoming! Would love to come back to try their otheir pastries and goods!

Small case with a lot of flavor

Crème Brûlée Donut. 5/5

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Bottega Louie

4.1(19.6k reviews)

9.0 km•Downtown

Downtown Los Angeles but there is valet and plenty of nearby parking. This is clearly a popular…read moreplace so I recommend going before 5pm. Love the set up of the inside. Beautiful Jack and Jill bathrooms. Ric is the manager who came around to the tables to check on everyone and making sure that everything is "excellent". Napoleon was our server who was fantastic. ALL the food is incredible!! Compliments to the chef!!! A must get is the brussel sprouts and the chocolate soufflé.

We had a great experience at Bottega Louie DTLA. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and…read morefull of flavor. The service was friendly and attentive, and the ambiance was beautiful, lively, and elegant. Unfortunately, the chocolate soufflé was very dry and had almost no flavor, so we ended up not eating it. Everything else was enjoyable, but the dessert was definitely disappointing.

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Erin McKenna's Bakery

3.8(973 reviews)

5.8 km•Windsor Square

Solid gluten free vegan and kosher bakery. It's a cute place but very tiny on the inside. I…read morepreviously visited the santa monica location before it was closed and it was much bigger. The workers are kind and patient. Love the variety for us gluten free people!! It tastes like a good majority of their pastries are corn meal based. I could be wrong. The dot cake was very dry so I wouldnt get it again, but I was happy to finally have a gluten free version of the trendy dessert!!! The sugar cookie was so good and the cake pop was alright, once again very corn meal tasting which I wasnt a fan of!

So I didn't realize this place was both gluten free AND vegan until after I bought the treats. All…read morethings considered they didn't taste too bad!

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Sprinkles Beverly Hills

3.8(3k reviews)

11.9 km

I came here back in January to redeem my free birthday cupcake but due to an error in their…read moreordering system, they had run out of the last vegan cupcake before I had arrived (and after the order had been placed). They were so apologetic when I came and they offered me a different cupcake, but I declined and they gave me a free cupcake to use on a future order (that expired in six months). Jump to yesterday when I remembered I still had that coupon to redeem that was about to expire. And as it turned out, I was already planning a trip to the westside. The coupon code they had given me didn't work on their website, so I emailed customer service for assistance. They were so helpful and redeemed it for me, asking what flavor and time I wanted to pick it up. My heart raced again, fearful I would drive all that way and they would run out of the last vegan cupcake. The customer service person assured me that they would put it aside for me with my name on it. I arrived about 10 minutes after the time I had ordered it for, as traffic was atrocious. Thankfully I found a meter across the street to park at. When I arrived, the employee enthusiastically greeted me and had such a great bubbly energy. The store itself was fun and vibrant. She was very helpful in finding my item, which had been placed in the back of the store. She brought it out and it was clearly labeled on the box that it was the vegan red velvet, so I could be assured it was indeed mine. When I got home, I ate the cupcake. It was so rich and indulgent and they do such an amazing job creating a soft delectable cake with a smooth and creamy cheesecake frosting. The frosting is the perfect balance of sweet with just a little bit of tartness. Despite being so rich, the dairy free frosting didn't upset my stomach, so I was able to eat more in one sitting than I anticipated!

I came for their free cupcake on their anniversary. Free iconic red velvet cupcake for the first 25…read moreguests! I was guest # 5. Not much of an ambiance, it's just a to-go spot. Friendly staff and delicious cupcakes!

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LoveCakes

4.9(72 reviews)

3.5 km•Atwater Village

Just had to come back and say Angie is the best!!! Highly recommend for the kind service,…read morereasonable price and beautiful cakes!

Was referred to Angie by a friend of mine and was blown away by how incredible my son's birthday…read morecake looked. It was a "Cars" themed party so I gave Angie a relative idea what I wanted. To say that what I envisioned wasn't nearly as incredible as what she created would be an understatement. It was perfect in every way. She didn't attempt to upsell me on a larger cake or additional cupcakes which I really appreciated. A few months ago, I reached back out to Angie for my daughter's first birthday cake. Again, I gave Angie a rough idea of what I wanted and the end result was absolutely exceptional! Guests ooh'ed and ahh'd over how beautiful it was. Now a pretty cake is one thing, but the other fantastic element to Angie's cakes is that they taste divine! Moist, delicious and something I felt proud to serve to our guests.

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Peace of Cake

4.7(21 reviews)

8.4 km•Lincoln Heights

Food service and ambiance are great here…read more Cake is delicious and nice cream too. The staff is very kind.

We saw Peace of Cake on our social media feeds, so we made it a point to actively look for it when…read morewe came to Westfield Century City. Fyi - it's located on the second floor right next to CPK. It's a small cake shop that can handle a few customers at a time so be patient if you're coming with a group or if it's busy. The employee we interacted with was nice and more than willing to answer any/all questions. We even got to try a free sample of their chocolate cake while we looked everything over. You can build your own customizable cake if you're adventurous with plenty of toppings to choose from. They also have signature cakes if you get overwhelmed and want to keep it simple. My better half and I shared a Strawberry Shortcake. We were both surprised by how good it is! A perfectly moist and tasty treat! They also write your name on the cake box so you can take pics and humblebrag to your friends/family. We like that all the cakes are individual-sized so it's not too heavy. Bonus points for having a lot of gluten-free options! Hope Peace of Cake continues to be successful! They also have online ordering/pick-up available.

6.6 km•Wilshire Center, Koreatown

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Concerto Bakery

4.2(330 reviews)

Free WiFi

Kid friendly

This isn't really a sit down spot to hang out but its a great Korean coffee/bakery spot to grab and…read morego. It is located in the same business building as H Mart and is right across from the supermarket's check out area. You can find ready made cakes, a large variety of salt breads, pastries, cookies, and savory snacks. They also have a full coffee/matcha/tea menu as well. I ended up grabbing some custard bread and some salt breads. Everything tasted fresh, moist, cream was good, and not too sweet. I just love that they have a huge variety of everything and want to come back and try their berry cakes. Their matchas also looked good but I was just so full at the time. I cannot wait to be back to grab more items.

I came here to pick up a cake and decided on a whim to give their drinks a try. I got the salted…read moredouble matcha and was pleasantly surprised!! It was creamy, had a good strong matcha flavor, and the salt added a nice touch! The drink was comparable to other popular matcha spots, and I'd definitely get it again. The tiramisu I got was also delicious - light, creamy, and not too sweet. The workers were helpful when I had called about the cake, although unfortunately their cake decorator had left for the day already so I wasn't able to get writing on my cake. They did provide complimentary candles which was nice. The bakery is inside of a shopping mall, but there are seats inside. I didn't stay to enjoy my drink, but you definitely have the option to. Would definitely come back again for both their drinks and the cake!

Best seller Strawberry Cake

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Loubna O.

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8 years ago

I just had to let you know how much my friends and family enjoyed these pastries. I had a selection made which were truly delicious! Couldn't believe this stuff is all vegan and contains no dairy!! Tasted just like the real thing. The cakes were freshly made and were so soft and moist to the bite. Absolutely loved it.. will defiantly order again. Thank you read more

Jane R.

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10 years ago

We have several vegans and a gluten free in the office. It was the perfect opportunity to celebrate their birthdays .... and it was a hit. The cakes were great. We had 3 choices so everyone was able to find something that they enjoyed. And they surprised us with some of the vegan pastries too. I would highly recommend and will definitely use again! read more

Edward M.

161

4

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9 years ago

I consider myself a vegan foodie and I was impressed with the quality of the pastries & desserts. I order once a week and share them with firefighters, police officers, and nurses looking to change their diet for the better but not miss out on delightful treats for the soul. Do yourself a favor and order the orange chain loaf today! read more

Lynn S.

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10 years ago

What amazing vegan gluten-free scones coffee cake and muffins!! Beyond delicious. Owners were so wonderful to work with. Had an office meeting. Great fast delivery. You won't be disappointed. The best vegan baked goods around. read more

Fredrick G.

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8 years ago

I would recommend to bake & be everything was a hit.. by far exceeded my expectations and willingness to make the cup cakes at such short notice. So thank you read more

Dean F.

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10 years ago

This place is realy food, although I do not eat spicy food! I recommend you get a slight .. Still SPICY !!!

Rosi S.

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9 years ago

The Banana Nut bread is to die for, tasty, moist, delicious. Go for it!

Natalie J.

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10 years ago

The product was great and Valerie was very helpful!

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