(310) 442-2253

11708 San Vicente Blvd (S Barrington Avenue)
Los Angeles, CA 90049 34.0535 -118.4658

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Neighborhoods: West Los Angeles, West LA

susiecakesla.com

Hours:

Mon-Sat 10am-7pm

Price:

$

Last updated 1.24.11

Category:

Restaurants, Bakeries, Candy Stores, Dessert Shops

Payment Methods:

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What People Are Saying About SusieCakes

Featured Review

Alison Kramer

Contributor

Owner Susan Sarich, a Chicago native with a knack for nostalgia, conjures up all the flavors and aromas of grandma's kitchen in this Westside sugar haven. With a pressed tin ceiling and custom cake pan lights over head, the comfy-chic interior is sprinkled with 1950's birthday photos and framed recipes by Susan's own grandmother. The vintage cookie jars are empty, but the pastry case is brimming with decadent dessert like iced molasses snap cookies, strawberry-chiffon layer cake and creamy banana pudding.

Editor's Tips

Parking:
There's a free lot located right behind the shop. Enter on San Vincente Boulevard.
What to Drink:
Match your frosting-filled cupcake with an array of old-fashioned sodas, a hand-pressed espresso or, naturally, milk.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. can't pass by without craving a cupcake, some of her delicious pudding or fun seasonal items.
  2. Cake decorations are pretty & original.
  3. Love everything about SusieCakes, including the nice folks behind the counter & the good parking in back.
dessert
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. They have a butterscotch pie under development which was beautiful in flavor and as memorable as your first kiss.
  2. susie cakes is a bit pricey, which living in brentwood you get used to.
  3. Yummy's was vetoed after hearing too many complaints about dry cake.
  4. The cakes are delicious (I tried the chocolate & the southern red velvet).
  5. The cheesecakes were not my favorite, but the cakes are great!
  6. Nothing can beat sprinkles, but susie cakes does have its unique appeal.
  7. So please, try this place if you appreciate a perfect cupcake or cake.
  8. Oh, did I mention that they also have the best brownies in town, as well as the all-time best chocolate chip cookies.
  9. LOVE susie cakes!
  10. the cupcakes aren't as good as the cakes, though.
  11. love the cake.
  12. One experienced eating co-worker replied, "That's the best cake I've ever tasted.
  13. also liked their traditional vanilla cake with a blue butter cream frosting.
  14. best cakes in LA~
  15. The cakes are so moist and the frosting is very creamy (and I love the surprise center filling!)
  16. All the people that work there are always very friendly and helpful and when I ordered a cake for a birthday, they called a few days later to ensure we liked it.
  17. These cakes aren't as dry Sprinkles and there is seating too
  18. The 6 layer chocolate cake is the best chocolate cake I have ever tasted.
  19. The deserts are amazing and moist.
  20. When I want to share a big slice (& yes, the cakes by the slice are big enough for two), I buy a slice of the Red Velvet.
  21. highly recommend the red velvet (the best they have), and their monthly flavors are always good too (favorites are the pumpkin and pineapple upside-down cakes).
  22. It was definitely sweet, but I have a sweet-tooth so I loved it and would highly recommend it to anyone who likes lemon cakes.
  23. Do yourself a favor at the price they charge per whoopie pie($5) order some online from a New England business.
  24. Their red velvet cake is phenomenal and my guests absolutely loved it.
food quality
86.66999816894531% positive
  1. The cakes are delicious (I tried the chocolate & the southern red velvet).
  2. can't pass by without craving a cupcake, some of her delicious pudding or fun seasonal items.
  3. Beautiful new clean retro bakery in Brentwood where you can see right into the kitchen and watch the bakers make their delicious fare!
  4. ordered one dozen lemon and one dozen mocha, although I was tempted to order a dozen of everything since all of the cupcakes looked delicious.
  5. Overall, the cupcakes were a bit pricey at $3 each, but SusieCakes had wonderful customer service and all of my guests were delighted with the yummy treats so I'll be using from now on when I have a special ocassion to celebrate!
overall
100.0% positive
  1. did a ton of research and asked my friends for their opinions on the best place to get cupcakes.
  2. the first time I went in to the shop everything looked lovely; the people were nice and the place looked like a cute little shop.
  3. will try it today, I heard its a great place.
service
91.66999816894531% positive
  1. Incredible, honest, and friendly are the tastes of SusieCakes offerings.
  2. what I call friendly service!
  3. The staff was nice, but save your money.
  4. the staff is so nice and professional and everyone is my house loves when i bring treats home.
  5. Overall, the cupcakes were a bit pricey at $3 each, but SusieCakes had wonderful customer service and all of my guests were delighted with the yummy treats so I'll be using from now on when I have a special ocassion to celebrate!
  6. The service was delightful.
  7. the first time I went in to the shop everything looked lovely; the people were nice and the place looked like a cute little shop.
  8. All the people that work there are always very friendly and helpful and when I ordered a cake for a birthday, they called a few days later to ensure we liked it.
value
76.1899995803833% positive
  1. The staff was nice, but save your money.
  2. But if you're from New England and felt that a huge draw of theirs was the whoopie pies then don't bother.
  3. The cupcakes, while a little pricey, are very good too (I can't understand why that previous reviewer described them as awful.
  4. susie cakes is a bit pricey, which living in brentwood you get used to.
  5. Do yourself a favor at the price they charge per whoopie pie($5) order some online from a New England business.
  6. Good cupcakes but a little pricey
  7. Overall, the cupcakes were a bit pricey at $3 each, but SusieCakes had wonderful customer service and all of my guests were delighted with the yummy treats so I'll be using from now on when I have a special ocassion to celebrate!
4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/21/11

sweet and adorable

by Sweettransitions182

I had a sweet tooth at the time and lo and behold i stumbled upon this place,the employees immediately responded on my entering,very clean, and their classic marble cake was sooo YUMMY!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/27/11

Yumm!!!!!

by Lily80

Oh SusieCakes how I love your cupcakes! Super cute place and friendly salespeople. The vanilla cupcakes are my favorite, classic and delicious!

1 Star Rating: Poor

07/07/10

Very dissappointed with custom cakes

by vmare

If you really want to know my experience reminded me of the Steinfield episode - "Soup Nazi".

What's up with a shop that does all kinds of custom cakes but can't make minor change to one of their standard cakes with 48 hours notice?

I waited while the "custom cake lady" chatted on the phone. Meanwhile I looked through the whole book of adult cakes, yes many, but not so special sheet cakes with stenciled designs. This was not quite what I had in mind. I had already eyed their "off the shelf" cakes.

My boyfriend is having a birthday and I wanted to get something special that reminded him of home. Their Old-Fashioned 6-layer Chocolate Cake looked like just the ticket, I just wanted a small change, the icing.

Instead of 100% all dark chocolate icing, I asked for white icing outside. On the inside -- alternate white and dark chocolate filling -- which would remind him of Mom.

But no, no, neither was possible.... She wouldn't ask baker -- says they knows the cook has a fixed recipe and measurements -- absolutely positive -- wouldn't even ask.

When she tried to sell me a marble cake, I did look, but it was very messy inside. My vision was a tuxedo look, alternating dark chocolate and vanilla stripes of icing between the six layers. The marble in comparison would look like an unmade bed.

The impression I got was that the baker is inflexible and the staff is less inclined to be responsive to what you want and more about what fits their routine.

Seems that they are happy to sell you a cupcake, but unable to accommodate reasonable request for custom cake. I walked away with nothing not even a user friendly attitude.

Kinda makes you wish for home and Mom....

  • Pros: if you like sprinkles....
  • Cons: says no to minor request for custom cake w 48 hours notice
3 Star Rating: Average

05/06/09

Great ambiance to get cupcakes

Contributor

great ambiace and product packaging. The cupcakes aren't as heavy as sprinkles. I wasn't too big a fan when I tried the red velvet, but all in all, its ok. Nothing can beat sprinkles, but susie cakes does have its unique appeal.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/26/09

Best Cupcakes in Los Angeles

by TiffinyKaye

I used to work up the street from Susie Cakes, and I quickly became almost a daily regular to the store. $3 never seemed like much...but when you're buying EVERY DAY, it gets as bad as a Starbuck habit!

I think the taste of these cupcakes are phenomenal. I highly recommend the red velvet (the best they have), and their monthly flavors are always good too (favorites are the pumpkin and pineapple upside-down cakes).

$3 is a little much to ask for, as these cupcakes are not as large as what you'd get at either Sprinkles or Yummy Cupcakes...but they are BETTER TASTING by far.

Moving away from Los Angeles in about a month...Susie Cakes is one of the things I will miss most.

  • Pros: Phenomenal taste, great atmosphere, variety
  • Cons: Expensive for just little cakes, don't bake all day

The Details on SusieCakes

Place Categories:

  • best traditional vanilla cake
  • favorite moist cupcakes
  • pricey cupcakes
  • delightful customer service
  • beautiful new clean retro bakery
  • favorite red velvet
  • full slice
  • delicious banana pudding
  • original cake decorations
  • loves everyone
  • love whoopie pie
  • pricey susie cakes
  • memorable butterscotch pie
  • nice people
  • great product
  • not like sprinkles
  • moist deserts
  • good parking
  • order dozen
  • favorite cheesecakes
  • beautiful store
  • huge draw
  • nice staff
  • great place
  • likes lemon cakes

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