This is an absolutely godsent place. My kid has peanut and tree nut allergies (cashews, pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts). It is rare to find a bakery that can accommodate these allergies. Rashida Sawyer is our go-to bakery for custom-made birthday cakes for our family. They take proper care to ensure no nut ingredients and no cross-contamination. They have told us of selections where there might be almond flour and have suggested alternative designs. We've had no issues so far and my child absolutely devours the cake slices!Without this bakery, I don't know how my kid would have been able to enjoy a proper birthday party. So thank you! Also, at our last birthday party, one of my child's friends exclaimed that "this was the best chocolate cake she's ever had!". Child-approved!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristen P
A horrible experience with Rashida Bakery. I ordered a dozen cupcakes a month in advance for my son on his birthday. They called 24 hours before his birthday to tell me they could not deliver on a Sunday. They are closed and they can deliver on Saturday. No apology at all. After expressing my disappointment, they said they would see if someone could deliver and call me back. The dozen cupcakes were costing $67, which was already ridiculous. I called another bakery in Ithaca who was not only willing to make the cupcakes and deliver them on Sunday but they also provided two dozen cupcakes for what Rashida was charging me for one dozen. They did eventually call back and said they could deliver on a Sunday - JUST THIS ONE TIME and I told them that I found someone else to do it. Keep in mind - this was their error scheduling a delivery on a day they are not open, yet I was made to feel like I made the error. I fully charged for the cupcakes anyway and when I recently called to be reimbursed they said they would not reimburse me because they had offered to deliver them. Yes - they did - hours after they told me that they would not deliver on a Sunday with 48 hours until my son's birthday. This bakery is rude, overpriced, and dishonest. I was charged for cupcakes I never received after being told they could not deliver them on the date I had set weeks before. I will NEVER order anything from this bakery again and I will ensure that everyone at my son's university on social media who looks to order something from a bakery for their child hears this story.-------Following up to the comment from Rashida Sawyer Bakery, the individuals who were rude and disgusting were you and your employees. Your bakery made an error and refused to apologize for it and offered no other fix than to deliver it on the wrong day. Only after I expressed my disappointment did someone look into having them delivered on a Sunday. If you want to cover up your bad business practices, rude customer service, and dishonest transactions by name-calling your customers, lying about the incident, and blaming them for your errors, well, then I do not need to say anymore. You have underscored my horrible review of your bakery and staff.I will be reaching out to the Better Business Bureau about my interactions with your bakery, including the fact that your response below is full of lies and is defamation. I highly suggest you remove it.
Amy C.
We love Rashida Sawyer Bakery's treats! The carrot cake is their classic and SOOO good. The ingredients are top-shelf and the flavor and moistness are excellent. Of course I'm biased ... Rashida baked my wedding carrot cake in 1990! We're still going strong and so is her recipe. Everything I've tried from the bakery is delicious (don't forget the morning muffins!). Chocolate cake, red velvet cake, cupcakes... ooolala.
Kristen P.
A horrible experience with Rashida Bakery. I ordered a dozen cupcakes a month in advance for my son on his birthday. They called 48 hours before his birthday to tell me they could not deliver on a Sunday. They are closed and they can deliver on Saturday. No apology at all. After expressing my disappointment, they said they would see if someone could deliver and call me back. The dozen cupcakes were costing $67, which was already ridiculous. I called another bakery in Ithaca who was not only willing to make the cupcakes and deliver them on Sunday but they also provided two dozen cupcakes for what Rashida was charging me for one dozen. They did eventually call back and said they could deliver on a Sunday - JUST THIS ONE TIME and I told them that I found someone else to do it. Keep in mind - this was their error scheduling a delivery on a day they are not open, yet I was made to feel like I made the error. I was fully charged for the cupcakes anyway and when I recently called to be reimbursed they said they would not reimburse me because they had offered to deliver them. Yes - they did - hours after they told me that they would not deliver on a Sunday with 48 hours until my son's birthday. This bakery is rude, overpriced, and dishonest. I was charged for cupcakes I never received after being told they could not deliver them on the date I had set weeks before. I will NEVER order anything from this bakery again and I will ensure that everyone at my son's university on social media who looks to order something from a bakery for their child hears this story. -------- Following up to the comment from Rashida Sawyer Bakery, the individuals who were rude and disgusting were you and your employees. Your bakery made an error and refused to apologize for it and offered no other fix than to deliver it on the wrong day. Only after I expressed my disappointment did someone look into having them delivered on a Sunday. If you want to cover up your bad business practices, rude customer service, and dishonest transactions by name-calling your customers, lying about the incident, and blaming them for your errors, well, then I do not need to say anymore. You have underscored my horrible review of your bakery and staff. I will be reaching out to the Better Business Bureau about my interactions with your bakery, including the fact that your response below is full of lies and is defamation. I highly suggest you remove it.
Honor Finnegan
I came in for a quick cup of tea to go, and wouldn't go back to check out a desert. The guy at the counter (maybe the owner?) was dismissive and decidedly unfriendly, while the hot water was tepid and made for a lacking cuppa. SMH.
Cayla J.
Cake products are GREAT here! My favorite thing on their menu is the cheesecake, stepped out of my comfort zone to get a cupcake and a slice of cake and was not disappointed! The food went from behind the glass to my belly quickly. Cute cafe with coffee right in the commons! 10/10 bakery, check it out! Bon appétit
J L
Kind of a hidden gem! Hands down, the best desserts around! Anything we've tried has been amazing, so it's hard to choose a favorite! We frequently get cheesecake and carrot cake! The service is fantastic! Really, a cute little place... they have a few small tables, at least, if you'd like to stay for a treat and some local, fresh brewed coffee. You may place orders ahead, walk in for a slice to go (and sometimes they have larger options ready to box up and take home with you!) They even offer a small variety of other local goods! You're missing out if you haven't been yet!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan Apple Spice Cake, 2-Layer White Cake w Cream Cheese Frosting, Carrot Cake, Cherry Topping
Brittany Bassett
Rashida Sawyer Bakery you did not disappoint! Not only was the chocolate swirl cheesecake amazing, the customer service was exceptional! Can't wait to try the cherry cheesecake and fruit tart we snagged for the trip back to Iowa! I have to agree with the reviews and word on the street. Best cheesecake I've ever had! Great way to end our time in New York. Thank you! We will definitely be ordering to have more shipped. ?
Shantell Reese
Delicious cake! I know where I want to get my sister's birthday cake from!
Theresa D'Agostino
Words can not describe what a wonderful job they did making a cutting cake for my son’s wedding. Simple but elegant!! I may live in Canandaigua but will definitely head over that way just to get a special treat!!!
We’ve ordered cakes from here several times and they have been excellent every time. We always have people asking us where we get our delicious cakes because they taste remarkable. The staff here do an amazing job and put a great amount of care into their work. Great communication and timeliness as well.
Brad (Goobyman)
Friendly welcoming atmosphere. The carrot cake was absolutely amazing, will be back again.
S
We’ve ordered cakes from here several times and they have been excellent every time. We always have people asking us where we get our delicious cakes because they taste remarkable. The staff here do an amazing job and put a great amount of care into their work. Great communication and timeliness as well.
Jessica Wang
Big thank you to Rashida Sawyer Bakery for always making my sister's day! I send her cakes for special occasions and they make the BEST red velvet cakes! So moist and delicious. We can tell they really put a lot of effort into their recipes and decorating their cakes.
Brianna Sanchez
I got this cake for my boyfriends graduation party at his axe throwing business. Thank you for this delicious cake! I wouldn’t go anywhere else for a cake. It was all eaten up by the end of the night. Our family and friends loved it and kept asking where I got this cake! I requested the perfect chocolate icing and a chocolate flavored cake. They even made sure the Ithaca college topper was perfect for us. once again thank you so much!!
This is an absolutely godsent place. My kid has peanut and tree nut allergies (cashews, pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts). It is rare to find a bakery that can accommodate these allergies. Rashida Sawyer is our go-to bakery for custom-made birthday cakes for our family. They take proper care to ensure no nut ingredients and no cross-contamination. They have told us of selections where there might be almond flour and have suggested alternative designs. We've had no issues so far and my child absolutely devours the cake slices!Without this bakery, I don't know how my kid would have been able to enjoy a proper birthday party. So thank you! Also, at our last birthday party, one of my child's friends exclaimed that "this was the best chocolate cake she's ever had!". Child-approved!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A horrible experience with Rashida Bakery. I ordered a dozen cupcakes a month in advance for my son on his birthday. They called 24 hours before his birthday to tell me they could not deliver on a Sunday. They are closed and they can deliver on Saturday. No apology at all. After expressing my disappointment, they said they would see if someone could deliver and call me back. The dozen cupcakes were costing $67, which was already ridiculous. I called another bakery in Ithaca who was not only willing to make the cupcakes and deliver them on Sunday but they also provided two dozen cupcakes for what Rashida was charging me for one dozen. They did eventually call back and said they could deliver on a Sunday - JUST THIS ONE TIME and I told them that I found someone else to do it. Keep in mind - this was their error scheduling a delivery on a day they are not open, yet I was made to feel like I made the error. I fully charged for the cupcakes anyway and when I recently called to be reimbursed they said they would not reimburse me because they had offered to deliver them. Yes - they did - hours after they told me that they would not deliver on a Sunday with 48 hours until my son's birthday. This bakery is rude, overpriced, and dishonest. I was charged for cupcakes I never received after being told they could not deliver them on the date I had set weeks before. I will NEVER order anything from this bakery again and I will ensure that everyone at my son's university on social media who looks to order something from a bakery for their child hears this story.-------Following up to the comment from Rashida Sawyer Bakery, the individuals who were rude and disgusting were you and your employees. Your bakery made an error and refused to apologize for it and offered no other fix than to deliver it on the wrong day. Only after I expressed my disappointment did someone look into having them delivered on a Sunday. If you want to cover up your bad business practices, rude customer service, and dishonest transactions by name-calling your customers, lying about the incident, and blaming them for your errors, well, then I do not need to say anymore. You have underscored my horrible review of your bakery and staff.I will be reaching out to the Better Business Bureau about my interactions with your bakery, including the fact that your response below is full of lies and is defamation. I highly suggest you remove it.
We love Rashida Sawyer Bakery's treats! The carrot cake is their classic and SOOO good. The ingredients are top-shelf and the flavor and moistness are excellent. Of course I'm biased ... Rashida baked my wedding carrot cake in 1990! We're still going strong and so is her recipe. Everything I've tried from the bakery is delicious (don't forget the morning muffins!). Chocolate cake, red velvet cake, cupcakes... ooolala.
A horrible experience with Rashida Bakery. I ordered a dozen cupcakes a month in advance for my son on his birthday. They called 48 hours before his birthday to tell me they could not deliver on a Sunday. They are closed and they can deliver on Saturday. No apology at all. After expressing my disappointment, they said they would see if someone could deliver and call me back. The dozen cupcakes were costing $67, which was already ridiculous. I called another bakery in Ithaca who was not only willing to make the cupcakes and deliver them on Sunday but they also provided two dozen cupcakes for what Rashida was charging me for one dozen. They did eventually call back and said they could deliver on a Sunday - JUST THIS ONE TIME and I told them that I found someone else to do it. Keep in mind - this was their error scheduling a delivery on a day they are not open, yet I was made to feel like I made the error. I was fully charged for the cupcakes anyway and when I recently called to be reimbursed they said they would not reimburse me because they had offered to deliver them. Yes - they did - hours after they told me that they would not deliver on a Sunday with 48 hours until my son's birthday. This bakery is rude, overpriced, and dishonest. I was charged for cupcakes I never received after being told they could not deliver them on the date I had set weeks before. I will NEVER order anything from this bakery again and I will ensure that everyone at my son's university on social media who looks to order something from a bakery for their child hears this story. -------- Following up to the comment from Rashida Sawyer Bakery, the individuals who were rude and disgusting were you and your employees. Your bakery made an error and refused to apologize for it and offered no other fix than to deliver it on the wrong day. Only after I expressed my disappointment did someone look into having them delivered on a Sunday. If you want to cover up your bad business practices, rude customer service, and dishonest transactions by name-calling your customers, lying about the incident, and blaming them for your errors, well, then I do not need to say anymore. You have underscored my horrible review of your bakery and staff. I will be reaching out to the Better Business Bureau about my interactions with your bakery, including the fact that your response below is full of lies and is defamation. I highly suggest you remove it.
I came in for a quick cup of tea to go, and wouldn't go back to check out a desert. The guy at the counter (maybe the owner?) was dismissive and decidedly unfriendly, while the hot water was tepid and made for a lacking cuppa. SMH.
Cake products are GREAT here! My favorite thing on their menu is the cheesecake, stepped out of my comfort zone to get a cupcake and a slice of cake and was not disappointed! The food went from behind the glass to my belly quickly. Cute cafe with coffee right in the commons! 10/10 bakery, check it out! Bon appétit
Kind of a hidden gem! Hands down, the best desserts around! Anything we've tried has been amazing, so it's hard to choose a favorite! We frequently get cheesecake and carrot cake! The service is fantastic! Really, a cute little place... they have a few small tables, at least, if you'd like to stay for a treat and some local, fresh brewed coffee. You may place orders ahead, walk in for a slice to go (and sometimes they have larger options ready to box up and take home with you!) They even offer a small variety of other local goods! You're missing out if you haven't been yet!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan Apple Spice Cake, 2-Layer White Cake w Cream Cheese Frosting, Carrot Cake, Cherry Topping
Rashida Sawyer Bakery you did not disappoint! Not only was the chocolate swirl cheesecake amazing, the customer service was exceptional! Can't wait to try the cherry cheesecake and fruit tart we snagged for the trip back to Iowa! I have to agree with the reviews and word on the street. Best cheesecake I've ever had! Great way to end our time in New York. Thank you! We will definitely be ordering to have more shipped. ?
Delicious cake! I know where I want to get my sister's birthday cake from!
Words can not describe what a wonderful job they did making a cutting cake for my son’s wedding. Simple but elegant!! I may live in Canandaigua but will definitely head over that way just to get a special treat!!!
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We’ve ordered cakes from here several times and they have been excellent every time. We always have people asking us where we get our delicious cakes because they taste remarkable. The staff here do an amazing job and put a great amount of care into their work. Great communication and timeliness as well.
Friendly welcoming atmosphere. The carrot cake was absolutely amazing, will be back again.
We’ve ordered cakes from here several times and they have been excellent every time. We always have people asking us where we get our delicious cakes because they taste remarkable. The staff here do an amazing job and put a great amount of care into their work. Great communication and timeliness as well.
Big thank you to Rashida Sawyer Bakery for always making my sister's day! I send her cakes for special occasions and they make the BEST red velvet cakes! So moist and delicious. We can tell they really put a lot of effort into their recipes and decorating their cakes.
I got this cake for my boyfriends graduation party at his axe throwing business. Thank you for this delicious cake! I wouldn’t go anywhere else for a cake. It was all eaten up by the end of the night. Our family and friends loved it and kept asking where I got this cake! I requested the perfect chocolate icing and a chocolate flavored cake. They even made sure the Ithaca college topper was perfect for us. once again thank you so much!!