SusieCakes

I love that you can order things ahead of time on their website. I ordered 2 dozen mini cupcakes for my son’s birthday and they were available an hour before I asked them to be. They also had little hearts on them, which was adorable. Oh, and obviously they were amazingly delicious. SusieCakes is such an easy choice when it comes to cupcake and cake treats.

I really love their desserts and I usually always have a really positive experience there. However, when I last went, the blonde salesperson was pretty rude and told me «in the future, to know what I want, before coming» because I didn’t know what flavor of cupcake to immediately buy, and I generally got the impression she was trying to get me to leave. There were no other customers, so maybe she was just having a bad day. I still bought several items, but I think the customer service is a bit better and more welcoming at Vanilla Moon or Kara’s Cupcakes so I’m going to go there instead because I’ve never felt forced out.

I will never turn away from an offering of SusieCakes. Love it, eat it, and then repeat.

We had our wedding cake made at Susie’s, excellent service and the cake looked and tasted amazing!

These cupcakes are nothing but perfect. I love all the flavors that I have tried but the vanilla is absolutely the best. I always get vanilla and chocolate flourless to bring home. I also keep going back to the coconut cupcake as well.
They have seasonal flavors that are fun to try too!

Deliciously sweet and moist cupcakes! I’d like to say I’m an experienced cupcake eater, and this is one of the better cakes I’ve eaten. Like the actual cake part is so soft and delicious.
Frosting is super sweet and creamy. But for me, it might be a little too much. The place kind of skimps on the cake (like there’s barely enough cake to fill the cupcake liner/​baking cups). So there migh’ve been a little too much frosting to cake ratio. Also, they make their cupcakes frosting filled, so it was just a bit much for me.
I didn’t personalize my cupcake, but they give you the option to do that, which I thought was a nice touch.
Also, they don’t tell you anywhere in the store how much their cupcakes and other baked goods are. I looked around for a while, and finally was just like, I’ll just pay whatever it is. Turns out they were $ 3.50 for a cupcake (I think it was $ 3.50…pretty sure). Anyways, I thought it was a little expensive, compared to other nearby bakeries. Also, the cupcakes barely filled the cupcake liners!

One of the few independent bakeries that sells cupcakes and cakes by the slice without any preorder necessary (other than Kara’s and Sprinkles). Had a sweet tooth today, and after doing an area search on Unilocal,I decided to head to Susie’s. I loved the décor of the bakery. Very dainty. As for the sweets — I was impressed by the cakes visually. The multiple layers are everything. Especially the celebration cake with the embedded sprinkles. so pretty! also loved that they had samples. I tried the coconut cake and was immediately won over. Ordered a slice of that (which is easily enough for three servings… you don’t need thick slices given the multiple layers). But I came for a cupcake, so had to leave with one as well. Ended up going with the celebration cake in cupcake form because it was the prettiest. But flavor wise, I wasn’t too impressed. The frosting was entirely too sweet. and the cake itself was pretty dry.
tl;dr: cupcakes are too sweet and dry. multi-​tier cakes are pretty, delicious and serve more than it seems.

I drove here today from San Jose after seeing a post on Instagram. The minute I opened the door, I felt I was four again, enthralled by the smell of yummy cupcakes and cookies. I bought three slices of 7 layer cakes; carrot, chocolate and lemon. I also bought cupcakes for my kids. The staff were so warm and friendly. They were just as excited as I was to be there. A new location will soon open closer to me in Willow Glen. Had to taste once I arrived home with my family and we were not disappointed. Delicious, moist, perfect frosty balance made us fans of Susie Cakes! Prices were awesome too.

The. Best. Carrot. Cake!
Susie Cakes has a way of making you feel nostalgic as soon as you walk through their doors.
We had to go with them for our wedding cake, because my fiancé and I frequent SC for carrot cake every time we’re in the area.
They’re always super polite and energetic and their slices of cake are HUGE pieces of love

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bring back your Seasonal Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie sooner rather than later! I got to try it a couple months ago and it was amazing– a definite 5 stars for that!
Since we had a slew of recent birthdays at work, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to try a lot of items:
–Carrot Cake: I’m not usually a fan of carrot cakes with a ton of nuts and raisins (both regular and golden) in it, but this version was amazing! The cream cheese frosting was a bit too sweet for me, so if I were to place an order I would see if they could dial back the powdered sugar a bit, but overall the cake is moist and delicious. This was a favorite at work, and highly recommended!
–Vanilla Celebration Cake (9″, $ 49.00,
): This was a beast of a cake, and you really only need a small slice since the layers are so thick. Although I loved the funfetti cake, the buttercream frosting was a little too dense for me. However, I would still get this again for the funfetti cake.
–Tropical Coconut Cake ($ 6.25/Slice,
)): Yum– a must order for any coconut lover. The cake was super fluffy and moist, and I loved the combination of flavors– it definitely lives up to its name!
–Classic Marble Cake: Pretty good, but on the sweet side. The cake was moist but dense, but I did like the combination of vanilla and chocolate flavors. However, I probably wouldn’t get this again since it wasn’t as unique as the other items I’ve tried.
–Old-​Fashioned 6-​Layer Chocolate Cake (9″/$ 49,
): I thought this was going to be way too chocolate-​y, but I was pleasantly surprised. Although this is a decadent cake for sure, and very chocolate-​y, it’s not so sweet that it makes your teeth hurt. I loved how moist the chocolate cake was, and the richness of it– recommended for any chocolate lover!
–Luscious Lemon Cake: The lemon flavor was very prominent, but the frosting was way too sweet, and I didn’t like the additional sugar sprinkled over the entire cake. I did like the consistency of the cake itself, which was moist but still had texture. However, I probably wouldn’t get this again since it was too sweet.
–Seasonal Pie: Apple Crumble (9″, $ 25.95): Just ok for me. The crumb topping and crust were really good, but I’m not a huge fan of apple pies, and I thought the filling was a little too runny.
–Pumpkin Cheesecake ($ 35,
): Just ok for me. The texture of the cheesecake was perfect, but there were too many spices (nutmeg/​cinnamon/​etc) for my liking. My coworkers were split– half loved this and half didn’t.
–Chocolate Candy Cane Cake (Chocolate Layer Cake Filled w/​Chocolate Buttercream & Peppermint Pieces, Frosted in Mint Buttercream, Covered in Sanding Sugar): I’m still on the fence for this seasonal cake. This is one of their richer cakes, and very chocolate-​y. Some bites the peppermint flavor was too intense (and I actually like peppermint), but some bites the ratio was perfect. I didn’t like the sanding sugar covering the entire cake though, and could have done without that. Since I like a lot of the other cakes and goodies at SusieCakes, I wouldn’t get this again.
–Frosted Sugar Cookies ($ 3.25): Not my favorite– I don’t like the taste of the thick layer of frosting on top.
Overall, I (and my coworkers) are all huge fans of SusieCakes, and wish there was a frequent customer card of some sort since I think our office would definitely qualify for some free cookies or something if it existed. My fingers are crossed that someone at SusieCakes sees my review and brings back the peanut butter pie permanently, since I think we would order that every single time going forward. However, maybe it’s for the best (for my waistline) that the pie stays off…
Order in advance if you want specific items. If you call with enough notice, they can also delivery your item (s) for an additional charge. Parking is tough in this area, especially during the lunch rush.

Was super excited that this place has a peanut butter cupcake as a daily flavor, but I was not really wowed…
The cake was super moist (prolly cuz of butter or oil; my hands were greasy after eating) and the frosting super dense. Nornmally I would be all about the dense frosting since it was peanut butter but but the frosting was okay.
The reviews for this place are really good so maybe I should try something else? $ 3.50 per cupcake…

Mai sweetums bf always brings me a chocolate goodie or dessert of some sort during my time of the month (hehe-​TMI). Usually it’s a sprinkles cupcake or a specialty’s chocolate chip cookie or a Chocolate pearl from 85 Degrees Bakery.
However, on the occasional time he doesn’t get me something from there, SusieCakes is our savior. Love their cupcakes and although I prefer the red velvet from Sprinkles (more rich in flavor), this is a good substitute and much closer to where I live.
I recently recommended this place to a coworker who is getting married next year and looking to do wedding cake tastings. She was very impressed! If I ever need a custom cake, I would definitely visit Susie Cakes.
I would avoid going during busy traffic hours because of the parking situation and people here tend to take their time with their selections…

Incredible. The goodies are delicious but what prompts my first ever Unilocal review is the above-​and-​beyond customer service.
Our daughter asked for a pie for her 16^th birthday. Yep, a pie. After checking local bakeries online I called Susie Cakes and ordered an Apple Crumble for pickup the next day. The staff suggested adding a cupcake with the traditional «happy birthday» greeting. Great idea.
The next day my son and I arrived to pick up the pie. We were told that there was a problem — the crust had fallen off in one section — and the baker was making a new pie. We took a look and the pie was still lovely; we were okay taking it. The baker insisted on providing a new pie and asked us for our address so she could deliver it. WHAT!!! As we were picking out a few other treats we noticed that the woman was putting the first pie in a bag. We reminded her that we were taking their kind offer to have the second pie delivered and she said yes, but they wanted us to have the first pie, too. No charge. We were stunned.
The bakery insisted on making sure the pie was perfect for the special occasion.
We gave the first pie to our delighted neighbors. The replacement pie was delivered with smiles, more apologies and good wishes for our daughter’s birthday.
Thank you, Susie Cakes. The pie was the best ever and we have a fun story to share. We’re enthusiastic fans and will be back!

I got a cake from here, the 6 layer chocolate I believe, for my coworker for his birthday. I can just say it was a complete hit for the office. Nice that you can order though door dash as well (he says he’s going for the red velvet for my birthday)
Definitely would suggest for any occasion!

Heavenly. They did the best wedding cake I have ever eaten. I raved so much about it my friend finally told me they had one in my neck of the woods. This is the go to place for any custom celebration cake! I can’t wait to get my next cake done.
I like the confetti cake, but all the other flavors are yummy too!

I had no idea there was a SC in San Carlos! I had bookmarked the one in Menlo since I thought that was the only one outside of San Francisco. So as you can imagine, I jumped for joy when I was walking down the street and saw the storefront.
I was so excited that when I went in, I froze for a few seconds. Everyone there was nice and patient as I stood there and then stood in line, staring at the cakes and cupcakes, taking it all in.
When I worked in San Francisco, one of my supervisors had ordered some cupcakes for another supervisor’s birthday. I picked a red velvet one and it was so amazing. So I knew I wanted one of those, and then I saw the celebration cake. I thought it would be the same inside the cupcake, but it’s just the frosting that’s the same. It’s ok though because the vanilla cupcake was amazing. I’ll have to be back to slowly try all of the flavors.
But most importantly– if you feel that there isn’t enough distribution of frosting, the way that these are made ensures it. They have a hollow in the center so that the frosting deposits nicely into there. I know a lot of people are so health conscious these days and many don’t even care for frosting. If you don’t– just don’t go here! You’ll be upset and ruin it for the rest of us. I love their clever little frosting distribution! The cake is just moist enough and the frosting is definitely lighter than other cupcakes’ (*cough* sprinkles *cough*). So if you want a lighter red velvet, with plenty of flavor and frosting that isn’t as dense as cement, look no further! I’m just picking on sprinkles because it ate so many in such a short period of time when they opened at the Stanford mall. First world problems, for you!

This bakery has THE best old fashion chocolate cake ever! It is thick and rich and chocolaty! The staff is also very friendly and loves what they do. I enjoy coming here every time :-)

SusieCakes has really cornered the market on being a bakery open past 6pm in San Carlos.
I’ve been here 4 times so far, all of them because I’d initially intended on going to Nothing Bundt Cakes for a red velvet Bundtini and then realized (again) that they actually close at 6 and not 7, unlike some of their other locations… but thanks to SusieCakes many saves, I think I’ll probably just start making a bee line here for their cuppies and cake slices.
A word of advice to all the evening red velvet cravers like myself: They often sell out of their full-​size red velvet cupcakes earlier in the day. If you get there past 6, you may have your Red Velvet options limited to the mini red velvet cupcakes and slice (s) of red velvet cake… which aren’t a bad way to go either.
The ladies who work here are super enthusiastic, no matter what time of day and they highly encourage trying whatever sample they’ve got out, but let the record show that I have always refrained and stuck to just my order… which last night was actually rather large with 3 mini red velvet cupcakes (they were out of full size), a slice of red velvet cake, and regular sized blueberry pancake cupcake with this heavenly maple smell.
They don’t have prices on their goods in the case but I’ve never left guffawing over my total. Seems pretty in line with what your average cupcakery is charging, only these cakes come with lots of smiles in a fun setting. The whole place kind of reminds me of the store from Bridesmaids, ‘Cake Baby’, that Kristen Wiig had operated.
The red velvet always satisfies my cravings and the 7-​layer bars are pretty good, too, though that’s not what I come for. On this past visit I got their special cupcake of the day, the blueberry pancake cupcake with that to die for maple syrup scent and flavor. When I got the bags and boxes of my order back to my car I wasted no time scarfing down all three mini red velvet cupcakes and wanted to go face deep in the cake and cupcake, but decided to hold off since my pants were already screaming.
I decided to save the red velvet cake slice for another day since it was in a box that was taped up and to just lick a little bit of the blueberry pancake cupcake to try it before gifting it to my roommate and fully disclosing that I’d already licked it. He ate it with only minor displeasure in knowing it had already been licked and said that even though he doesn’t like cupcakes (what?), that pre-​licked or not, this one was really good.

SusieCakes is one of those places that step into and think, «Well, damn. This place looks amazing and if I don’t buy something then I might be missing out.»
My friends and I didn’t mean to come here. After getting boba, one of them wanted cupcakes and I was thinking of driving to Kara’s in Burlingame when I decided to do a quick Unilocal search for any closer location. SusieCakes popped up and after seeing the good reviews, I just had to bring them here.
Parking is all on the streets and limited, but at least it’s free.
The inside of this bakery is just adorable. There’s one table inside with about 4 – 5 seats and the rest of the place is dedicated to all the delicious goodies they offer. They showcase so many different cakes, cupcakes, cookies, lemon bars… etc. It’s amazing how much goodness can be seen in one place.
I’ve gotten their red velvet, pineapple upside down, and peanut butter. I ate the red velvet and gave the other 2 to another friend. He seemed to really enjoy the 2. My only problem with the red velvet cupcake was that the frosting was too sweet. I am generally a sweets person and I will go nuts for sugar, but in this situation. I could’ve done without half of the frosting.
Also, another problem is that they don’t list prices. They’ll show the name of each item, but not the price. It was sort of a wonder on whether how many items to get and how much the cost would be at the end of the transaction.
Overall, would definitely come back to try other goodies. Hopefully they won’t be too sweet.

My daughter ordered a red velvet cake here for her recent birthday; I was the appointed picker-​upper of said cake.
First things first: What a cool store! I loved the color scheme, the whole 50’s vibe and the staff’s retro dress code; so unique. I also loved their attention to quality and detail. For instance, they wrote out instructions for the time I should take the cake out of the fridge for the perfect eating temp. (Not the kind of info you get at the local Safeway bakery)
As for the cake itself, I followed the de-​fridging instructions and the cake was perfect at the appointed musical moment. I’d also say it was the best red velvet cake I’ve ever had. The frosting was just the right level of creamy goodness; and the cake itself was moist and dense, with the appropriate shade of near-​neon red.
I think we’ve found our next new source of birthday cakes for the family. (Now only if they made birthday pie, my personal preference).