I ordered a cake from Babycakes in Hillcrest and I couldn’t be happier with the cake. It was probably the best tasting cake I’ve eaten. I requested a special decoration on the cake over the phone and they did a beautiful job with only my verbal description, no picture. Thank you so much Babycakes! I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fathima R. Harris
We have been here numerous times and the cupcakes have been delicious. Staff is very friendly. Although we have tried many flavors, our favorite is Salted Caramel; other favorites include Pistachio, Oreo and Tres Leches. Cake texture is perfect (not dry at all) and the icing is addicting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dulce Salas
I ordered a custom cake for my sister’s birthday, and it was amazing! Communication with the bakery was easy and quick, and the cake was exactly how I wanted it! Price matched quality:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle F.
Who doesn't love a good ol' cupcake. I do. Some of our go to's are the babycake (marble), Boston cream, red velvet, tiramisu and vanilla. Not a favorite: Pistachio- this one specifically tasted kinda like soap? A few of the people in my family tried it and no one liked it.These cupcakes are on the larger side and rich! It's possible you will not eat it all at once. Overall I can always count on a good selection of cupcakes when entering the Babycakes shop. The Babycakes tale started slightly before 2018 when we choose them to bake our wedding cake. The infamous tres leches wedding cake, people still talk about it. And, even dream about it. Babycakes had and continues to have my upmost esteem. Delicious products, friendly service, and a lot of options. I hope Babycakes remains being a class act for a long time to come. P.s. There is seating inside- although limited.
JuanCarlos M.
Loved it. Service, accomodations, price, design all coupled with a savory flavor! Our experience all around was one to remember. Thank you Babycakes team
Levi Renninger
Went here on a rainy day and they made us smile and delivered us some sunshine. Their flavors are awesome, we ordered 3 cupcakes and they were all great - chocolate peanut butter, chocolate fudge, and carrot cake. We only asked for three but when we got home my wife found 4 in the box with the extra one being Oreo. They must have been generous around Christmas time or saw my wife on crutches since she just had hip surgery two days ago and decided to go the extra mile which we greatly appreciate and made our day since we ended up having company for dinner with one more person it worked out perfectly! Can’t thank them enough! The cupcakes were light and fluffy, icing was dense but not too sugary and heavy. They had a wide variety of flavors and were very speedy! We wouldn’t hesitate to order again either personally or for a corporate event/birthday. I only have a picture of what’s left since we ate them all so fastVegetarian options: They had vegetarian/vegan options available - we did not try but I’m sure it’s top notch compared to what I’m capable of at home
Giving 4 star here since we did not get a vegan cupcake the day we went. They usually serve some vegan options, but forgot to make a batch the day we went. Definitely worth going though as there are many cupcake options.
Joriene M.
Food (5/5 stars):While strolling around Hillcrest, we found a cute dessert shop/cafe called Babycakes! I ordered the Chocolate Peanut Butter cupcake but preferred the Pumpkin Tres Leches because it was so moist and flavorful. The peanut butter frosting was so good though. Experience (5/5 stars):* Price: reasonable* Wait Time: minimal on a Sunday afternoon* Service: good* Ambiance: it's a cute, nicely decorated shop
Maya K.
A lifesaver! I needed gorgeous vegan cupcakes for my best friends birthday party that evening and they had just that! I called ahead to check and the staff helping me that day was so kind and put the cupcakes aside for me so I can pick them up without stress! I got red velvet, salted Carmel, and chocolate flavors for the cupcakes and when I tell you they were THE BEST vegan cupcakes I've had! Still so creamy and moist- everyone was obsessed with them! Also I like how the cupcakes are simple but still so beautiful- I allowed me to decorate them with candles without it looking clashy or messy! I will be back here whenever I need a sweet treat!
If you are wanting a gourmet tasting and looking cupcake that is also a very good sized cupcake I would recommend heading to Babycakes in Hillcrest. One of my wife's best friends brought a dozen red velvet cupcakes and we had to go back and see what other flavors they offer. I really to believe that the red velvet and peanut butter chocolate flavors are the best that we have tried here. The shop is very cute and quaint, there is a small lounge area that you can enjoy your cupcake if you dont wish to take it to go. The service is amazing, always ready to help with any questions you may have.
Antonio Roderick
Been going hear for over 13 years. I love it. I live in Pasadena now and still when I come down to Diego, I grab a few cupcakes when I can. :)
Donna Forrester
Cupcakes looked good frosting was really good, however the cake part was very dry and not tasty. Very disappointed especially since they were expensiveWill not use again.
Jeff F.
Unfortunately, the cupcake pics look better than they taste.It's too bad that we've ordered a dozen cupcakes because they were a huge disappointment. The frostings tasted decent; however, it didn't completely cover the top of each cupcake. I suppose that the amount of frosting would have been sufficient if the cupcakes weren't dry, 6/10 rating.Créme brûlée cheesecake: this was extraordinary. The caramelized thick sugar crust on top was crispy and went well with the creamy cheesecake, 10/10! I'd order this again.The staff member was kind by giving us a fresh slice of the créme brûlée cheesecake, as opposed to the old ones sitting within the display case. She also recommended the Pecan Bar, which I've already had my eye on, and would have ordered it if we didn't order a dozen cupcakes.Parking was okay, as we were able to find a metered parking spot near the store front. Anyway, I would return for the créme brûlée cheesecake, and I will also have a Pecan Bar.
Reina A.
I miss the old Babycakes Hillcrest that served food and was a bigger space, but at least we still have the cupcakes, cookies, cakes, and wonderful staff led by the fabulous Chris. Donald and Chad have always been and continue to be the sweetest. Sometimes we just pop our heads in to say hi or wave through the window if we're in a hurry. As for the sweet treats I love the flourless chocolate cake, the Baby cake cupcake (of course) and the creme brûlée cheesecake, but you can't go wrong with any of their items. Everything is delish, the decor is pretty, and the staff is wonderful.
I ordered a cake from Babycakes in Hillcrest and I couldn’t be happier with the cake. It was probably the best tasting cake I’ve eaten. I requested a special decoration on the cake over the phone and they did a beautiful job with only my verbal description, no picture. Thank you so much Babycakes! I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been here numerous times and the cupcakes have been delicious. Staff is very friendly. Although we have tried many flavors, our favorite is Salted Caramel; other favorites include Pistachio, Oreo and Tres Leches. Cake texture is perfect (not dry at all) and the icing is addicting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered a custom cake for my sister’s birthday, and it was amazing! Communication with the bakery was easy and quick, and the cake was exactly how I wanted it! Price matched quality:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Who doesn't love a good ol' cupcake. I do. Some of our go to's are the babycake (marble), Boston cream, red velvet, tiramisu and vanilla. Not a favorite: Pistachio- this one specifically tasted kinda like soap? A few of the people in my family tried it and no one liked it.These cupcakes are on the larger side and rich! It's possible you will not eat it all at once. Overall I can always count on a good selection of cupcakes when entering the Babycakes shop. The Babycakes tale started slightly before 2018 when we choose them to bake our wedding cake. The infamous tres leches wedding cake, people still talk about it. And, even dream about it. Babycakes had and continues to have my upmost esteem. Delicious products, friendly service, and a lot of options. I hope Babycakes remains being a class act for a long time to come. P.s. There is seating inside- although limited.
Loved it. Service, accomodations, price, design all coupled with a savory flavor! Our experience all around was one to remember. Thank you Babycakes team
Went here on a rainy day and they made us smile and delivered us some sunshine. Their flavors are awesome, we ordered 3 cupcakes and they were all great - chocolate peanut butter, chocolate fudge, and carrot cake. We only asked for three but when we got home my wife found 4 in the box with the extra one being Oreo. They must have been generous around Christmas time or saw my wife on crutches since she just had hip surgery two days ago and decided to go the extra mile which we greatly appreciate and made our day since we ended up having company for dinner with one more person it worked out perfectly! Can’t thank them enough! The cupcakes were light and fluffy, icing was dense but not too sugary and heavy. They had a wide variety of flavors and were very speedy! We wouldn’t hesitate to order again either personally or for a corporate event/birthday. I only have a picture of what’s left since we ate them all so fastVegetarian options: They had vegetarian/vegan options available - we did not try but I’m sure it’s top notch compared to what I’m capable of at home
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carrot, Oreo, Chocoholic, Cupcake
Great cupcakes and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carrot, Lemon Cupcakes, Creme Brulee Cheesecake, Flourless Cake, Red Velvet, Lemon Bavarian, Cupcake, Blood Orange Cupcakes
Giving 4 star here since we did not get a vegan cupcake the day we went. They usually serve some vegan options, but forgot to make a batch the day we went. Definitely worth going though as there are many cupcake options.
Food (5/5 stars):While strolling around Hillcrest, we found a cute dessert shop/cafe called Babycakes! I ordered the Chocolate Peanut Butter cupcake but preferred the Pumpkin Tres Leches because it was so moist and flavorful. The peanut butter frosting was so good though. Experience (5/5 stars):* Price: reasonable* Wait Time: minimal on a Sunday afternoon* Service: good* Ambiance: it's a cute, nicely decorated shop
A lifesaver! I needed gorgeous vegan cupcakes for my best friends birthday party that evening and they had just that! I called ahead to check and the staff helping me that day was so kind and put the cupcakes aside for me so I can pick them up without stress! I got red velvet, salted Carmel, and chocolate flavors for the cupcakes and when I tell you they were THE BEST vegan cupcakes I've had! Still so creamy and moist- everyone was obsessed with them! Also I like how the cupcakes are simple but still so beautiful- I allowed me to decorate them with candles without it looking clashy or messy! I will be back here whenever I need a sweet treat!
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If you are wanting a gourmet tasting and looking cupcake that is also a very good sized cupcake I would recommend heading to Babycakes in Hillcrest. One of my wife's best friends brought a dozen red velvet cupcakes and we had to go back and see what other flavors they offer. I really to believe that the red velvet and peanut butter chocolate flavors are the best that we have tried here. The shop is very cute and quaint, there is a small lounge area that you can enjoy your cupcake if you dont wish to take it to go. The service is amazing, always ready to help with any questions you may have.
Been going hear for over 13 years. I love it. I live in Pasadena now and still when I come down to Diego, I grab a few cupcakes when I can. :)
Cupcakes looked good frosting was really good, however the cake part was very dry and not tasty. Very disappointed especially since they were expensiveWill not use again.
Unfortunately, the cupcake pics look better than they taste.It's too bad that we've ordered a dozen cupcakes because they were a huge disappointment. The frostings tasted decent; however, it didn't completely cover the top of each cupcake. I suppose that the amount of frosting would have been sufficient if the cupcakes weren't dry, 6/10 rating.Créme brûlée cheesecake: this was extraordinary. The caramelized thick sugar crust on top was crispy and went well with the creamy cheesecake, 10/10! I'd order this again.The staff member was kind by giving us a fresh slice of the créme brûlée cheesecake, as opposed to the old ones sitting within the display case. She also recommended the Pecan Bar, which I've already had my eye on, and would have ordered it if we didn't order a dozen cupcakes.Parking was okay, as we were able to find a metered parking spot near the store front. Anyway, I would return for the créme brûlée cheesecake, and I will also have a Pecan Bar.
I miss the old Babycakes Hillcrest that served food and was a bigger space, but at least we still have the cupcakes, cookies, cakes, and wonderful staff led by the fabulous Chris. Donald and Chad have always been and continue to be the sweetest. Sometimes we just pop our heads in to say hi or wave through the window if we're in a hurry. As for the sweet treats I love the flourless chocolate cake, the Baby cake cupcake (of course) and the creme brûlée cheesecake, but you can't go wrong with any of their items. Everything is delish, the decor is pretty, and the staff is wonderful.