Rashida Sawyer Bakery

My family was visiting the Finger Lakes for a family vacation and happened to be celebrating three birthdays that week. We ordered three cakes from Rashida Sawyer Bakery and they were all home runs.
- first we had the cheesecake. Since it was for an 80 year old, I didn’t get the walnut crust. But everyone agreed it was one of the best cheesecakes we had ever had.
- two days later we ordered a 9” two layer strawberry cake. Excellent! But what really was the talk of the dinner table was the dinner rolls. They look like biscuits but tasted like excellent dinner rolls. Everyone was wanting to toast the leftover rolls the next day for breakfast!
- finally was had a 6” Black Forest cake two days after that. Again, an outstanding cake!

Trust the rating for this bakery … it’s well deserved! I ordered all three cakes at once and although it was for three different days, the bakery managed this well and professionally!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ve been coming to Rashida Sawyer Bakery for years now. I was ecstatic to see you now have a stand at the Farmer’s Market, and decided to write my long overdue review. Wonderful service, and its so nice that the owner and family often work up front. The cakes are outstanding, especially the pound cake, which is moist and has a slightly crackly golden exterior. I’ve gotten my birthday cake here for the past couple of years, and the red velvet cake is moist and decadent with delicious cream cheese frosting. The star, of course, is the cheesecake. Putting nuts in a graham cracker crust is a stroke of genius, the filling is creamy and tangy, and the fruit always tastes fresh and doesn't have the goopy texture fruit toppings often do. I cannot say enough good things, and I’m so glad we have such a nice family business in Ithaca. Highly recommend getting dinner at Diamond‘s next door and stopping by Rashida’s for dessert.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We ordered the chocolate swirl cheesecake for a birthday and it was even better than we hoped. This cheesecake is made with rich, wonderful ingredients, and we savored every bite.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of a kind, its all in the flavors, texture. And you can taste the dedication and all of its deliciousness. Comparing to Junior’s in Times Square Rashida’s is 10 of 10.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Popped in because I was passing by, delighted to find they had several gluten-free options. Picked up a slice of apple spice cake that was absolutely scrumptious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I got an incredible gluten free carrot cake here and it was one of the best cakes I've ever had and definitely the best carrot cake. Highly recommend!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A lovely place with sweets and coffee. The have some seating and offer catering too.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

A lovely place with sweets and coffee. The have some seating and offer catering too.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Best bakery ever! No one makes cheesecakes like these! OUTSTANDING! Excellent, moist cakes! Fair pricing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Got the red velvet cake and chocolate cheesecake swirl. Cake was too dry but the icing was perfection. Same goes for the cheesecake, crust was perfection but the cheesecake itself lacked a bit of flavor. Taking it down another star for price. $17 for a slice of cake and cheese cake is absurd

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Vegan and gluten free approved! Absolutely delicious!

My daughter said this was the best cake EVER! I would also say, the most gorgeous cake EVER!

Very cute place! The owner was so attentive and polite. Decor is thoughtful. Happy to support a small business! Fruit tart was so delicious too

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Sawyer (Merritt) reference? She and Rylie have been communicating with each other?

It is clear that Ms. Zinter “?” is also involved.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We ordered a wedding cake for my brother’s wedding… the cake was perfect and delicious. The service and communication was also excellent. I would 100% use them again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5