GinaMarie is just the best! It's always been my dream to have a beautiful wedding cake that both my…read morehusband and I could eat. Between us, we're allergic to many of the top allergens including dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, and wheat. I was told so many times to just buy a "normal" wedding cake and pretend to eat it for pictures. I was worried about what I was going to do until I found Sweet Freedom Bake Shop. Leading up to the wedding, we ordered several different things like Rice Krispies, sugar cookies & cupcakes. All really good! GinaMarie patiently listened to any feedback and make sure we felt comfortable eating everything. Day of the wedding, I was blown away by how pretty the cake was. It was exactly what I hoped for. Nobody could tell it was allergy friendly and many guests went for extra slices! I will absolutely be back in April for my birthday cake. We've had such a wonderful experience

Updated review: I…read moreneeded to order an allergy friendly cake on short notice so I called Sweet Freedom as I remembered enjoying their vegan cupcakes. They were pretty much booked due to the holidays but they asked if someone had allergies. I explained that my baby has some food intolerances so I had to avoid certain allergens while I'm still nursing her. The owner was very accommodating and said I could order a confetti cake ready to pick up on my daughter's birthday. Everyone was very impressed with how beautiful the cake looked. It tasted as you would expect a confetti cake to taste even being dairy-free. I highly recommend ordering desserts from here, especially if you need allergy friendly treats for special occasions.

Ok so I'm a bakery connoisseur, I'd guess I've been to every pastry shop and bakery within 30 miles…read moreof Brentwood. This place has the best croissants of all the bakeries in the bay area I've visited. The turkey paperjack croissants is addictive magic, I prefer it cold not warmed up. The chocolate tarte is dangerous. The strawberries and cream eclair are so good when it's strawberry season. The apricot danish is yummy. So many good things here but those are my go-to recommendations. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.

Great crème brûlée! The owner was so so kind to make a quick delivery to my home for a special…read moreoccasion when my car broke down! I'll never forget that gesture!

Wow wow wow!!! Mike's Pastry Shop is hands down one of the best hidden gems I've been to! I won't…read morelie, I was a bit unsure of what to expect because I did read the reviews beforehand but I went without expectations and I truly do not understand why this pastry shop is under a 4. Here's my play-by-play: Parking: the parking is ample here however it is a bit compact (NOT the bakery's fault!). I went in 3 times to ensure I tried a good amount before making my decision on top of trying their variety of pastries it was also to ensure how the service would be, honestly, every time I went in the atmosphere was very nonchalant. Since this is a local business they don't have that over-nice overwhelming energy you'd get at corporate stores. Which I am more than happy with, the three ladies that helped me with my selections also bake the pastries I believe so it was great knowing the lovely individuals who put passion into these pastries. Taste overall: When I tell you that everything I tried was absolutely delicious. The only note I have is that these are traditional pastries so they tend to have a slightly drier texture (bit the extremely gooey and super moist texture like in manufactured pastries) these are truly amazing paired with a coffee as they soak up coffee nicely. If you are a raspberry fan please GET ALL THE RASPBERRY pastries they have! The raspberry flavor is very natural and homemade . On top of that the cannolis...don't get me started, these are truly in my top 3 cannoli places. The shell, filling, and chocolate were perfectly balanced, no notes. Will be returning for the cannolis and raspberry pastries. Definitely a must have and I am very sad we do not have a Mike's Pastry Shop in the Central Valley.

Very disappointed with my recent experience. First and last order I'll ever make here. Ordered a…read morecake for Mother's Day. Picked up the cake on Friday which was taped in a box. This was the fresh whip cream with strawberries. When we opened the box two days later Sunday morning there was mold on the strawberries. When messaged the business, I was met with defensiveness as it were my fault the cake had mold. The bakery had a chance to make it right but instead, chose the position to state their cakes are made fresh and any mold would be the customers fault by not refrigerating the cake. Even went so far to say, it's not mold but looks like whip cream. That's completely inaccurate. If I were to make assumptions, this fresh cake was not made on the day I picked it up. Highly disappointed on my first purchase and I will never come back again.

DoorDash to the rescue! This was my 2nd time trying their fare…read more Combo plate 4.5outta5 Everything was seasoned perfectly. My only gripe is the basa not having been fried harder. I like my fish fried a lil hard/crispy but still flaky & moist on the inside. I was delighted to see the peas over rice! The dressing was a touch too moist, not bad at all just lacking a lil texture. The cornbread muffin was too sweet imho. To each their own tho. Frozen lemonade was perfect, especially after spiking;-) Turns out the owner is a friend of a friend. She's onto something and I hope she continues to grow & becomes a staple of the community. #GoTaste&See

Edited to add a response to the owner:…read more Girl I already said I'm not coming back lmao. Let's listen to understand, not reply. Talking bout I'm not welcome. I'm just matching your energy, because what made you call me Aj? Yeah exactly lol I'll go touch some grass if you go fix them mashed potatoes bookie! You're welcome, Tyler! Just as I said when you answered, NO WORRIES on the potatoes- (I was definitely not going to waste my gas coming back.) The mac and cheese didn't taste as though it came out of the oven. It was barely warm, but I digress. The wait time wasn't an issue and I didn't complain about any delays as you stated. Also didn't complain about the Shasta soda, just a lack of other brands available. My advice- don't add in free cornbread cupcakes. It'll save you money and time I love sweet, but that wasn't sweet cornbread. That was a cornbread cupcake lol. Thanks for the free soda. God bless you & your business endeavors! Went on a week day right when they opened at 12:00pm. I ordered fried lamb chops, garlic mashed potatoes + Mac and cheese. My meal came with a shasta soda can and a corn bread muffin, for $35.00 + tax. Waited about 20 minutes for my food. The young man at the counter was nice, although when I asked him what he'd recommend/what was popular- he was unable to tell me anything, so no help there. The inside is super cute! Loved the decor and vibe overall. Super girly. If you're looking to sit down and eat, there's no room. Be prepared to get your food to go! Anyways, let's break it down... Lamb chops: - 4/10. 4 pieces that were fried a minute or two too long & looked like the lamb had been starved for 40 days & 40 nights. Aside from that, the flavor was ok. Garlic mashed potatoes: - -50/10. It tasted exactly how it looked... dry & was definitely giving Idaho instant mashed potatoes. Albeit there were some potato skins in there, but overall the worst "garlic mashed potatoes" I've ever had. I couldn't get over how artificial it tasted. Mac & cheese: - 7.5/10. Your basic Mac & cheese. It definitely wasn't fresh though- it had either been from the day before or just sitting for too long. I'd expect it to be fresh & gooey, especially if you're just opening. Corn bread muffin: - 0/10. I get this is a bakery/food restaurant... but please my corn bread should not taste like no cupcake! Shasta soda can: - Nothing wrong with shasta, but please consider offering other brands of soda in the fridge. Even a water bottle would've sufficed. I wasn't going to upgrade to a lemonade for an extra fee! All in all I rate the entire experience a 2.5/5 stars. I don't think I'll be going back. The mashed potatoes, corn bread muffin & skimpy lamb chops pissed me off lol

I now have used Cathy for a couple of my parties that I have thrown and every single dessert she…read morehas made,everyone has loved. She listens to exactly what your vision is and what you want and then she basically brings it to life. Her desserts look good but taste even better. She is very professional and you can taste the love she puts into her desserts. You will not regret choosing her for your baking needs.

BEWARE this stand at Farmer's Markets - there's a GIANT sign behind them that says GLUTEN-FREE and…read moreVEGAN, yet the sample they gave me was NEITHER. If the sign says it, one assumes ALL of their food and samples are. It's DANGEROUSLY false advertising that can hurt people who are actually allergic or have celiac. DO BETTER. There is no excuse for this. *This happened at the Porter Ranch Farmer's Market.

Delicacy gluten free vegan peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, dark chocolate brownie& oatmeal…read morehoney cranberry cookies are out of this world fantastic! Not only do I feel delightfully treated when I eat is a little morsels, Its minus the ingredients that make you fat! These cookies make you happy, people!

5 stars for LaCeriseduNoire Bakery in Oakley. I want to take a minute to recommend highly Cherry…read moreand her bakery, LaCeriseduNoire. Based on a few of her posts on Nextdoor, when recently I wanted a special, customized cake for a family celebration, I decided to give LaCeriseduNoire a try. I could not be happier that I did. Cherry was gracious, pleasant and professional and was patient in working with me to bring to fruition my "eclectic" ideas for the cake design I wanted. While ordering the cake, I came across the lovely sugar cookies on her website and decided to add a dozen to my order. Again, Cherry helped me with ideas for the customized designs. Upon delivery, which by the way happened as promised, I was extremely pleased with the design of both the cake and the cookies. Both were so vibrant, unique and pretty. To top it off Cherry and her daughter, her assistant, were lovely to meet, as they brought such a positive spirit. I was amazed to find the cookies packaged with such care as each was individually wrapped and with protective bubble wrap in between each. Finally, the taste. Even though the cake and cookies were almost too beautiful to eat, eat them we did . Oh my goodness, everyone was delighted by how delicious and moist was the banana pudding cake, and the delectable sugar cookies were hard to put down. So, I am sold and can not wait for the next occassion when I will be able to order again from Cherry and LaCeriseduNoire Bakery. Thank you Cherry!

My picture can't capture all the beauty and details of this cake but everyone was impressed how…read morerealistic it looked! All without fondant! The cake itself tasted amazing and this brought so much joy to my daughter's birthday party. Cherry also communicated with me promptly and delivered on time. I can't recommend her enough and I am going to contact her for all events and gatherings.

We usually stop by Sip & Scoop whenever we're in Brentwood, and we've noticed it has changed a lot…read moreover time. The place looks really nice now--such a pleasant spot to sit, enjoy your treats, and relax, especially with kids. The ice cream is always delicious, and we absolutely love their affogato. I was also amazed that they go by cups--we got a lot for the large cups, which felt like great value! I did want to share a small piece of feedback about our recent visit. In the past, water was available in small jars, but now it's set up in a larger dispenser. After ordering ice cream, we went to grab some water, but it had run out. I let the staff member in front know, and she kindly explained that they were out, which I completely understood. However, another staff member suddenly commented that there was no water and that if I wanted some, I should buy and pay for it. It was a bit surprising--not because of the policy, but because of the tone, which came across as a bit harsh. Maybe she was just having a bad day, which I can understand, but the delivery didn't feel very welcoming. I want to emphasize that I have no issue paying for water at all; in fact, I planned to go back to the car after ice cream to get water since we parked nearby. It was just the way it was said that didn't sit well. I didn't say anything at the moment since I understand everyone can have off days, but I do think consistency in how customers are spoken to is important--others might not take that tone as lightly. When I sat down, another staff member came over and offered my family water. If you happen to read this--thank you. Your kindness really meant a lot to us. Overall, we still enjoy coming here for the great ice cream, generous portions, and the cozy atmosphere. Sharing this as feedback because we enjoy this place and would love to keep having great experiences here.

I would have marked for 4 stars but I've noticed that the owners don't read my reviews if it is 4…read moreor 5 stars The only issue was while waiting, I noticed another customer come in after us but already got her order. I said out loud because I was sitting outside that if she got her order already that means ours should have already been done. The customer after us ordered the same item we picked and she just took it BUT the employee should've known that she is the next and since I said it so loudly the lady heard me and said oh this might be yours. I took it from her when she handed it to me. We were going to wait another longer time just because the employee gave it to the wrong customer first. PLEASE take names for the order please!! They called out the item, if that, then please notice who ordered FIRST of same item. I would have been mad if we had to wait, my star rating would be 2...besides that the bubble waffle Nutella works was good Small location but spacious with seating inside and out. Located between a lounge and a brewery Mural across the street, street parking