That Takes the Cake
San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: (415) 567-8050
- Cross Street:
- Between Steiner and Fillmore Streets
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 11am-7pm , Sun 11pm-6pm
Editorial Description for That Takes the Cake
Mecca for red-velvet pilgrims carries an entire rainbow of pretty cupcakes to captivate lovers of the paper-wrapped mini-dessert.
Insider Tips
Know Before You GoFlavors change daily; check the website for a list.
On the MenuMini-cupcakes (about one third the size of regulars) are helpful for tasting multiple flavors.
User Reviews for That Takes the Cake
05/31/2008 Posted by foodielover
I was ambling down Union Street and spotted this cute storefront and popped right in after I saw the uniformly aligned, inviting cupcakes luring at me from the display case while I stood at the doorway. It was as if they had imaginary arms waving me in. I knew exactly what to try, my favorite, a red velvet cupcake. The server was friendly and smiling the whole time even 'tho I only purchased one cupcake. My tastebuds were all in alert status hoping to replicate the same sensuous flavor as the ones I crave for at Noe Valley Bakery, but they were disappointed. The frosting didn't have as creamy nor cheesy flavor as the ones at NVB, maybe it's not cream cheese? And it reminded me of the outer shell of a meringue. The cupcake was very moist & I really liked the red color and the fact that the cake wasn't too sweet. The server told me it's a recipe passed down 3 generations. You get a larger cupcake for the same price at NVB. Ah, live and learn. The tiny store is clean, bright & well-lit and the cupcakes are attractively displayed with a large variety to chose from.
Pros: Pretty, attractive, brightly lid storefront, friendly staff, nothing but cupcakes
Cons: Parking, small cupcakes
12/06/2007 Posted by joiedevivre
So I stumbled upon this gem of shop and tried a cupcake... extremely charming cozy spot, friendly people but I've tried a couple of cupcakes at other cupcake bakeries around and wasn't that impressed - I mean if that's all you do, it better be amazing. That takes the Cake did not disappoint! AWESOME, fresh, moist cupcakes with interesting yet not overpowing flavors and not too-sweet icing. This place is on the end of Union, past Fillmore so you could miss it if you thought you might just walk by it while shopping (it's across from Novella) but it's worth the couple of extra blocks (plus you can walk off your treat too). I've been back 3x since my first visit and it's a new addiction. The banana cake and mint chocolate are so good you'll immediately want another dozen to gobble down. Seriously. Do yourself a favor and get a cupcake from this place. I want to get married again just so I can have these at my wedding instead of a boring cake. Oh well. I'll just keep treating myself to these little bundles of goodness.
Pros: fantastic flavors, moist, fresh
Cons: I don't live closer
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