Was a little concerned at first given existing reviews were from a year ago and I had difficulty…read moregetting in reach with the bakery but they eventually responded and came through with a beautiful and delicious cake! Will be a returning customer!

I ordered a cake for my daughter's birthday and the theme was Bridgeton…read more The cake was outstanding. First customer service was great. Katherine always got back to me and even suggested a color I had forgotten. Second the decorated outside was perfect and my daughter didn't even want to cut it. Third the type of cake and flavor on the inside was so delicious. I definitely will be calling Katherine again

This will be my last time EVER ordering from Valentines Sweets. This must be under new ownership…read morebecause their cake quality has completely changed, as well as their customer service. I ordered my son's 4th birthday cake 2 weeks in advance with clear instructions for this to be a rainbow cake without added cost which I thought the bakery could do, with frosting. I called the day before the party as the bakery had not contacted me at all to let me know the order was received and that they understood the custom cake order. I corresponded with someone over text ONLY who said that the following: "I sent a message But normally they go based on your message so the bakers make the cakes for tomorrow on Saturday mornings and since you asked to do rainbow design without added costs , they use their creativity to do just that. So the cake will have rainbow frosting design" The photos below are the cake that I picked up the next day (the toppers I added myself). This cake is an absolute disaster. Someone ran to Ralph's and grabbed gel pens and added this sloppy rainbow before my husband picked up the order to cover their mistake. I texted the number that I corresponded with photos of the cake and how disappointed I was, and never heard back with an apology or a refund. Save yourself a headache and go elsewhere. Also for reference this was $45 for a 4" vegan cake. I don't even feel confident it was vegan given the poor design job.

Whatever you do, don't order anything custom from them because they will mess it up…read more Also, baby's breath is toxic and should not be on cakes.

I bought a cake for a baby shower, and it was a huge hit! Absolutely delicious. They did a…read morewonderful job of decorating it had great customer service too. I will buy all my cakes at Lida's from now on! It is a little hard to find because it is set back from the street. Right after Orange Grove on the east side of Lake.

You're paying for the quality ingredients here. Delicious…read moresmall cupcakes, not too sweet, perfect buttercream flavored to match the cupcake and very friendly service. This place is a hidden gem! Barely one block north of Orange Grove. Pull in to the driveway with the arch for easy parking.

I ordered the pineapple upside down cake for a friend's birthday. It was delicious! Everyone…read moreenjoyed it. It was easy to order and pick at Octavia's Bookstore. I would definitely try other items in the future. Great service all around.

Ordered a dozen red velvet cupcakes for my son's birthday. They were decorated quite festively and…read moredelicious. They don't have a store front but drop off at Octavia's Bookstore. Not a problem on my book.

Moreso than supporting places with delicious food, I wholeheartedly support places with that work…read morewith compassion and a philosophy to build community. Yes, the cupcakes are as consistently yummy and moist as they are prettily decorated. Yes, the interior of the shop is clean, bright, and bursting with color. Yes, there are drinks, and savory food, and other tempting things in and behind the bakery cases. What I witnessed this morning between the shop workers and the customers gave me something to meditate on. I overheard the people in the shop talking to each other about what ultimately resulted in an act of kindness for another customer. What transpired happened over the course of a couple of minutes, but it was done so simply and quietly as to not draw much fanfare. It seems like these small acts of generosity happen regularly, and it's simply reassuring to see the goodness in people that we may not have normally noticed. I suppose there's something mystical and magical when good business owners draw in good staff and draw in good customers. Cheers, all!

Love the cookies and the mini cupcakes. Taste better than sprinkles cupcakes with a better…read moreassortment and options.

No contact yet. When I lived in Pasadena we always ordered special occasion cakes from her. Just…read morechecking if she's still around. Now that I know she is, I will start ordering again.

For a business that survived one of the deadliest fire related disasters in California and beyond,…read morethe owner of this business has worked tirelessly to stay afloat, waiting for the water to be turned back on, galvanizing other business owners to band together. I just ordered the Bavarian creme white wedding cake stuffed with fresh raspberries for my husband's 70th birthday and our guests were blown over by the presentation of the cake but especially the quality inside; "not too sweet.... I could actually eat the icing which I normally scrape off because it's way too sweet." The own of this sweet restaurant also makes incredible Greek Food too! I have been ordering cakes from this place for YEARS and I think they make the BEST CAKES in ALL of Los Angeles.....and I have had Susie Cakes too!

What a cute candy shop! I loved stepping in. It was fun to see the beautiful wrapping for…read morechocolates for special occasions. Their chocolate is yummy. I tried a sample of the triple crunch and it was amazing. The chocolate was dark but it wasn't bitter at all and it wasn't tooo sweet. The chocolate felt smooth and soft. Very nice. I got like 20 pieces to try and I also bought their Dubai bar. The Dubai bar was tasty! I think I tasted a hint of amaretto. Very nice.

Some of the chocolates are good, some not so flavourful. But what was disappointing was the…read morecustomer service. The lady seemed to be in such a rush to leave that she literally just wanted you to tell her very quickly what you wanted to get you out of the door. She threw the number i foiled chocolates in a box very quickly and handed it to me. There are so many other chocolate store options that definitely have a better customer service and chocolates Would not recommend this store

These cookies are amazing! They are HUGE and will literally feed four people for dessert (or two if…read moreyou're really hungry!) Currently, my favorite is the lemon cookie but I haven't tried the newest one, so I have to get back on that one! I am not a baklava lover because I always find it too sweet, but this baklava is the PERFECT blend of sweet and nutty! They always sell out of it at the Farmers Market I see them at as well so try the baklava when you can! The owners, Eric and Joclyn are very very friendly and I enjoy supporting their small business much more than a big brand. Can't wait to see what they come up with next!

Honestly the best cookies I've EVER had! These giant, creative, sweet tooth satisfying cookies are…read moremade perfectly soft and chewy; everything I want in a cookie. And the owners are so sweet! Their stand at the Monrovia Farmers Market on Fridays will be a staple as long as Lebbana Baking will be there.