Vanilla Bake Shop

(310) 458-6644

512 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401 34.0199 -118.4972

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Vanilla Bake Shop

Vanilla Bake Shop

What People Are Saying About Vanilla Bake Shop

The Editor

Martha Burr

Citysearch

The tiny shop itself is like a dreamily frosted little cake--pale pink buttercream walls, white icing trim, chandeliers and sparkling glass pastry cases. Leisurely Santa Monica locals sip espresso and nibble baby cupcakes while others bustle out with gorgeously boxed treats. The most popular daily cupcake flavor is red velvet, though 20 rotating daily specials feature key lime and mint chocolate. Icebox desserts like tiramisu and Southern banana pudding come in charming "shots." Elegant cakes include spicy carrot, espresso milk and passion fruit.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/29/09

Dessert Jars are to die for!

by JessieP

My boss brought in 3 different Dessert Jars for our team to taste, the Banana Cream, Chocolate Dirt and Triple Berry. Not only is the presentation adorable, the taste is ridiculous! My favorite was the Triple Berry with strawberries, blueberrys, raspberrys mixed with a delicious pound cake and vanilla bean cream. I can't wait for an excuse to go and get more!

  • Pros: Triple Berry Dessert Jar
  • Cons: None so far
3 Star Rating: Average

06/06/09

Sweet Sweets, Sour Service

by acsmith67

I just got back from my first visit to Vanilla, and met a friend there for coffee and an array of sweets to try. Before I go further tho, let me qualify my review by saying I'm a pastry chef almost finished with schooling at Cordon Bleu, so I am a little biased in some ways.

The mini cupcakes and tarts were really nice. I prefer my desserts with a strong POP of flavor (sweet and/or tart like lemon), but if you have a more sophisticated palette that prefers more subtle ingredient flavor and a european (more mild) sweetness, these are not for you.

The coffees we ordered were great, the decor was nice, and the quiet-ish music playing was great. I do wish, however, that the counter staff was more warm and friendly. I felt like I walked into a morgue, and during ordering the silent counter-person barely made eye contact. In my world, service has a big impact -- the impact I got from the staff here was less than polished.

  • Pros: Great treats *if you prefer them sweet,* easy parking, decor
  • Cons: Staff was cold
1 Star Rating: Poor

02/24/09

Dont waste your time or money.........

by thegoodchuck

Went on a recent cupcake hunt, and these fell flat on all counts. Had the Red Velvet, Carrot, and Chocolate Raspberry, all dry as bone and without much flavor. Waste of my $20 and 50 min. drive. If you want to have tasty cupcakes, go to 1. Sprinkles, or 2. Dots Cupcakes.

  • Pros: Cute shop
  • Cons: Everything else

The Details on Vanilla Bake Shop

What to Drink:

Beverages include organic coffee, espresso, cappuccino, iced cafe mocha, organic soy milk, Pellegrino and Izze sparkling sodas.

Know Before You Go:

Custom cakes for weddings and events focus on contemporary design and taste--call for a consultation.

The Extras:

Along with that birthday cake, you can give your favorite guy a "Real Men Eat Cupcakes" T-shirt in a jar, which sells for $20.

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Restaurants, Bakeries

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