The 10 best cake shops and cake bakeries in Chula Vista

Someone gifted me a butterfly cookie and it was delicious. I just had to go check the bakery. I ordered a little of everything because it was hard to choose. Not one item let me down. The family left me crumbs. I'll definitely be back.

Got a birthday carrot cake and it tasted very delicious. A bit pricey but it was worth it, so I’d buy again. The filling was delicious as well. Very creamy and good flavor. However, when cutting the cake, we were disappointed that the baking sheet was left in the middle of the two cakes. This caused the cake to break and we could only cut half the cake. Would love to go back, hopefully next time there is no baking sheet left in the cake.

Accidentally made my way to Chula Vista and into this Bakery. Very kind service. Ordered a Tres Leches that was amazing, it was nice and moist and the cinnamon on top. One of the best Tres Leches I’ve had. Glad I stumbled upon this place

Ordered a tres leches cake, it was very good. Not overly sweet and ordered over the phone late to be ready the next morning for an Aunts bd party. Although the price is higher than what you expect, I would say it's worth the service and quality of product. If you're looking for an authentic looking Tres leches cake, this is the place. I'd say with confidence it's the best in San Diego.

I ordered better say 1 mounth pre-order cupcakes 60 cupcakes and 100 cookies for my baby girl's baby shower and pre paid portion. Person on the phone assured me that big orders must be pre ordered and pre paid because it takes time to make them. Month past week before agreed date I texted and confirmed all good came the day of and I drove to the location at the agreed time I was not late in fact was about 5 mins early. Heavily Pregnant but happy and excited for the party. But... I cried nothing was ready and people who worked there didn't have any idea about the order so they called owner or manager who told them where to pull invoice and they did they asked me to wait 20 mins. I waited they brought out white cupcakes no design nothing that we agreed on month ago. I told them that it supposed to be pink with little gold beads. They took that cupcakes whipped away wrong frosting and put pink on in front of me. Then they started to look for golden beads and turned out they don't have any so they offered little glitter that was golden. I agreed 1 hour in from the time of pick up they are still trying to mickeymouse that. I paid the rest and left in tiers but I didn't have time to share my thoughts because other vendors started to arrive and I had to go back home and help them setup... so if you plan something don't pick up the day of make sure you tap on them daily. But for me better option! I will not return.

This bakery saved my day!!! I needed a cake ASAP and they have a good selection of them. The nice lady put the writing there on the spot! Not only I was amazed by the wonderful service but the cake was really good. I will definitely be coming back to try other stuff 😋...

I took my son here today as a treat and yet, I was the one pleasantly surprised. There are many bakeries in Chula Vista but none like Sweet Bakery. The varieties of flavors and styles is just as exciting as the types of pastries they have. From Red velvet cupcakes filled with cream cheese, chocolate filled cupcakes with chocolate covered strawberries on top. You also have a variety of flavors of cookies, wedding cake cookies and more. They do make specialized birthday, anniversary as well as wedding cakes. Please stop by. Let's make this business a permanent home here in Chula Vista.

I've been buying from Starbread since I used to live in the bay area.This bakery used to be sharing a space with Ling Nam in Daly city.Now that we have one here in SD,I was excited! However,I notice that the quality of the senorita bread has declined. It doesnt taste the same anymore. Not to mention the price has increased to 80 cents each too. I'm just dismayed that they lessen the sugar and they look smaller that before. i know the inflation have hit businesses hard but I hope they up their quality to make up for it.🤦‍♂️I'll probably pass next time.

Señorita Bread so good. Ube donut was good as well! I went on a Sunday at 3pm, there was not much donuts left, but there sure were still taking orders for señorita bread is which is what I initially came for! I will be coming back to try the malasada flavored donuts in the future.

Starbread Bakery in Chula Vista is a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth! Their signature Señorita Bread is an absolute delight—warm, buttery, and perfectly sweet with just the right amount of crunch. It’s the kind of treat you can’t stop eating! The bakery is clean, the staff is friendly, and the aroma alone will make you want to buy a dozen (or two). Starbread Bakery is a local treasure that’s impossible to resist. Highly recommend!

The establishment is nice , clean and simple they do have a variety of goods. I loved the bread itself, however everything we got that had a filling (which was everything we ordered , minus the senorita bread,) it just didn’t taste good to me. The bread / donut itself surrounding the malasadas and the bread rolls we got are soo yummy, 😋 but once I tasted the filling it just seemed so artificial and not really made in house (not saying that’s the case, idk it’s just how the quality of the fillings tasted.) My husband had ordered , Coconut cream bread and Dulce de leche bread . I enjoyed the senorita especially when it’s nice and warm. Parking is free & is shared with other businesses but there’s plenty of spots to park. Ordering was nice and quick.

I have never had this bread before and I live right on the street. I recommend this sweet tasty treat if you want to bring something new to the office instead of bagels and donuts. This is by far delicious! I purchase the star bread.

The senorita bread is amazing. Taste so good especially when it’s hot.

We ordered a 10piece of the señorita bread. We waited over 40minutes. The place was decently busy so they told us about a 15minute wait. But they completely forgot about our order. They gave us 15 piece as an apology but i hope they find a better system for not forgetting about people.

Such a cute place!!! I love the decoration they have it’s so Instagram worthy! Service is a 10/10! The girls were so nice and attentive! The cakes and pastries are delicious! Just a little pricey for me! I got 3 pastries and 2 slices of cake, all of them amazing!!!

My husband and I entered a few minutes before closing and we were totally welcomed. The tiramisu cake was light and delicious. Love the golden girls decor and decorations for Halloween. Since we were the last customers of the night, we were offered the leftover evening pastries. Great service and cake. Pleasantly surprised by a great bakery experience!

This cafe has a cute ambience and is operated by a very friendly, personable, and professional staff. The food was a delight! I devoured their chicken mole danish, which was a well balanced blend of savory and mildly sweet flavors. The Valrhona chocolate brownie is excellent for people like me who love a very rich chocolate profile. It has a melt-in-your-mouth softness at room temperature and pairs well with their house brewed coffee. I definitely recommend this business for a quick bite or coffee / dessert date. PS Very clean restroom 👍🏻

I had heard about this bakery for the last couple of months. It did not disappoint. I was lucky enough to stop with my friend just before closing and bought the last 2 cinnamon rolls. They were awesome! It's what a cinnamon roll should taste like, especially the warm center. The inside is chic and clean. It is a welcoming bakery. Not pictured were the chocolate chip walnut cookies I bought as well. So good as well! What's most important was the service that was provided for us. The lady and gentleman that helped us out were friendly and helpful. I can't wait to go back. Eat up!!

This is a cute cafe and pastries gem in Chula Vista. The ambience is relaxing and fun. It takes you back in time with the beautiful decor and music. The food, pastries and breakfast and lunch topped danishes are extraordinary! Everything I've tasted is an A+. Definitely attractively quaint!

While watching Jose’ on the Next Great Baker, I was excited he said he was from Chula Vista, CA. His Mmm Cakes store was put on my short list. Well, it was worth the visit. The staff was welcoming and helpful. My latte was perfect, and the Nutella cinnamon roll was scrumptious! I’ve found a new, local coffee and dessert spot. Thank you Jose!’

I tried this little cake and cookie shop. This place was great. I had gotten a large selection of items to try. It was all so very good. All the cakes and the cookies were amazing except for one cake which was a little stale but it was still pretty good. I definitely recommend this place to try if you have a sweet tooth.

As a vegetarian, there are a few options. I recommend the potato balls stuffed with jalapeño & cheese and the spinach & cheese empanadas. They are so delicious! For dessert, we have tried the guava & cheese pastry which is so good. This is hard to find anywhere else so I’m happy I found a place in SD! I always make it a point to stop whenever I’m in the neighborhood.

I missed Cuban potato balls..especially from Portos, so I decided to research where I could find something similar without having to drive to Buena Park or Glendale! Wow I'm so glad I found this spot.... their potato balls were delicious! Bought a dozen beef potato balls for a birthday potluck party and also brought guava cheese and manago cheese strudel - so crispy and flaky! The owner person upfront took our order, very polite and in a happy mood! The restaurant is small inside with 2 small tables, there is option for sitting outside with more tables. When my large order was ready he step out to bring me my food! Nice guy, great service....delicious food!

This restaurant exceeded expectations with its excellent food and service. Upon entering, the environment felt inviting and well-maintained. Staff members greeted guests warmly and showed great attentiveness throughout the meal. The menu offered something for everyone, with dishes thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. Food arrived at the right temperature and in generous portions, leaving everyone satisfied. The dining area was clean and comfortable, with just the right amount of background music. The entire experience felt organized and enjoyable. Every detail showed care, from the friendly service to the appealing presentation of each dish. A wonderful place to dine.

Great food, fair prices. The Cubano sandwich is amazing, their guava and cheese bocadillos are to die for. A hidden Gem in Chula Vista, don't sleep on their bowls, they are around $10 dollars and have more than enough food to give you a food coma. Also a great eay to explore cuban dishes.

The best Cuban Food in SD!!! We stopped at 2 other spots, but were let down. If you want Sazón Cubano, this is it! Let’s see where to start 😂 we had a lot of food! My wife and I had the Pan Con Lechón and it was outstanding!! My In-Laws had arroz con Pollo and Puerco Asado. We were all picking at each others food and let me tell you, the arroz con pollo asado is out of this world! Such great flavor and so tender! We also had the Papa Rellenas which were delicious and the tamales as well! We had Guayaba pastries for dessert and some Cortaditos to wash everything down! 😋😋 such great coffee! I can truly say that we enjoyed everything and the owners are so nice and welcoming! Great great great job to you and your team! We will definitely be back when we visit SD again! We wish you many many years of success for your business 🙏🏽❤️ Thank you ☺️

The House of Cuban is a bakery and traditional Cuban food. I used to order the oxtail which was on the menu, but it's no longer being offered. I've tried the sandwich, ropa vieja, and arroz con pollo which are all delicious. I'm glad there's a Cuban bakery by the border because I used to drive to Point Loma for the nearest Cuban food. I recommend The House of Cuban Flavor if you're looking for traditional and authentic Cuban Food.

We tried this place for the first time and I am so sad I waited so long! The food was great, I went to try the picadillo but they were sold out so I grabbed other goodies. The chicken and meat balls were so tasty and huge! The owner was super sweet. He made us feel very welcomed. We will definitely be back for that picadillo and pastries. This place is a must try!

**A Hidden Gem in Chula Vista – La Concha Bakery** La Concha Bakery on East Street in downtown Chula Vista is an absolute must-visit for anyone who loves baked goods. I’ve never come across another bakery quite like this one—it's truly unique in both its selection and experience. From the moment you step inside, you’ll notice a charming setup that makes choosing your treats a fun and interactive experience. At the entrance, there's a table filled with tongs and trays—grab one, then take your time browsing the impressive selection of baked goods. Their offerings lean heavily toward traditional Mexican pastries, but they also have familiar American favorites like donuts. What really makes this place stand out, though, are the unique and hard-to-find items that you won’t see at just any bakery. The prices are extremely reasonable, with most items costing no more than a few dollars. At the front, there’s also a fridge stocked with larger cakes, cheesecakes, and individually sized desserts. If you’re in the mood for something savory, don’t miss their empanada-style baked goods—flaky, buttery, and filled with delicious options like chicken, beef, and jalapeño cream cheese. They do offer coffee, though I found it to be just okay. But honestly, the baked goods are the real stars here. The bakery is clean, bright, and welcoming, with a vibrant mural on the side of the building adding to its charm. The counter staff is incredibly friendly, efficiently boxing up your selections when you’re ready to check out. One thing to note: parking can be tricky. There are a few spots right in front, but since the bakery is right off a busy street, pulling in and out can be a challenge—so be cautious. If it’s peak hours, you might need to find parking in the nearby residential area. Also, while the bakery is wheelchair accessible, it is not pet-friendly. All in all, La Concha Bakery is an absolute gem. If you're anywhere near downtown Chula Vista, this spot is *not* to be missed. Whether you're craving something sweet or savory, you’ll leave with a box full of delicious, one-of-a-kind treats.

This place is amazing!!! Always fresh, always delicious, and always a friendly staff. I usually bring my small daughter in with me, and they are always so sweet and kind to us. Have been here many, many times already. Never a bad experience :-)

La Concha Bakery is such a great place if you’re looking for authentic Mexican sweet bread. The pan dulce here is amazing — fresh, soft, and full of flavor. You can tell they really take pride in what they bake. The bakery itself is very clean and well kept, which makes the whole experience even better. On top of that, the staff is super friendly and welcoming; they make you feel right at home the moment you walk in. It’s definitely a spot worth visiting if you’re in the area, and I’ll for sure be coming back for more.

I was around the area on a Monday morning, and came across this bakery. A sweet bread and a coffee sounded good, I was impressed upon arrival everything looked delicious well organized, and a welcoming table with a tray, tongs self serve service. What I liked the most is a name and price is listed for you so you know what you are purchasing, makes it interesting to know the sweet bread you like. Cakes are beautiful and creative, I’ve never seen a bouquet of flowers made by cupcakes and its impressive. Apart from the sweet bread purchase I also got an empanada cream cheese jalapeño, its kept warm in a oven. This is a place I would come back to try more from their menu, possibly order a cake in the future for a special occasion.

My family and I came from out of town 2 hour drive was worth to stop by while being in the area delicious bread !

La Concha is a very overpriced Mexican bakery. Their cakes, flan and pan dulce are way too expensive. I only come here for their empanadas those are the best empanadas you can get in town, they’re flaky, soft and delicious.

This is my second year purchasing a birthday cake in tres leches! They never disappoint . The taste is amazing and they design it just like I ask for. Thank you so much ! Will be coming back again!

The review is truly for the staff at this location. With this brand, you like the food or you don’t, they’re consistent. The staff here is awesome. They are all so kind and go above and beyond. Just one example, today I was looking at the cakes right when they opened when I was picking up. The glass frosted overnight from the temp controls. A staff member rushed out to wipe the glass for me so I could see them. I didn’t ask, they just did it and let me know why. I thought it was sweet.

Very disappointed. I ordered online to make my life easier. The cake was for my father in law’s birthday out of town. When I arrived to his house, I noticed the cake had a weird appearance and taste wasn’t good. Review your order before leaving the store.

My mom got me a birthday cake from here. It was the best cake I've ever tasted. Even though I'm not a big birthday cake guy, for some reason I really liked this cake. It has a great taste and it looks good also. On top of all that it's got some great decoration and anyone is able to add a little note. My wife and I liked it so much that the following week we bought another red velvet cake for my brother in law. Overall, this places makes some great cakes, they have different sizes and flavors. We are now recommending this place to all of our family.

We ordered chocolate-chocolate chip bundt cake for grandaughters 18th birthday. It came with center decorations. Cake and cream cheese icing was delicious. The service, Easter morning - busy time, was wonderful. Everyone was helpful and pick-up was easy and fast. We will definitely get our dessert cakes here again. Even though the store was busy, Easter Sunday morning, the employees were fast with the process and did I mention how delicious the cake was? WOW. Thank you so much. Evie No photo- we were quick to eat the cake.

Adam had the most loving welcoming spirit!! Literally 10/10 customer service he made our day. Hard to find beautiful people like this nowadays definitely recommend

Great customer service and understanding with my custom buntinis and I like this location and sports arena store also

Went in for the first time ever and Michelle helped me on 4/28 115 pm she was the BEST! So helpful, understanding, and nice! We will definitely be back for more!

I ordered 2 cakes and it was presented to me to make sure it was all good. I was originally wanted 1 cake but my server Raquel insisted that the new yema caramel cake is a good try. She very funny, will come again.

I had an exceptional experience at Red Ribbon. The ladies who worked there were attentive and helpful. I would certainly recommend it and anticipate returning soon with friends and family.

the service was great, Angeline was very helpful with me so I’m greatful for her. She was always 1smiling while talking to customers. Palabok was my favorite out of the menu.

I was getting a cake we ordered and Rosana was the lady that was taking care of us. She was wonderful and very polite. She even told us about things we didn't know you sold. So yes we bought a couple more things.

The texture and taste of ensaymada is still good. I hope they won’t change the recipe. Mamon was also good. I’m only reviewing what I already tasted. Mango cake was really delicious.

I love going to this location for the mocha cake, ube flan & mango cake!! I also love the empanadas. Thank you to Raquel for the kind and quick service you do at the Seafood City location in Chula Vista!!

Very unbelievably terrible how much i was craving palabok, so i head to this location through word of mouth, i ordered a palabok family and it was served to me quickly yet delicious. My server was Aaron and he was very professional.

Fantastic bakery. A ton of options and we made sure to try a lot of them. The peanut butter was good. The strudels are some of the best I’ve ever had; the fruit was so fresh and the pastry was super flaky. The pig ear was simple but really good too snack on all day. Delicious.

Not for dining in. Display case and refrigerated section. Frozen and fresh cakes available, pre orders highly recommended. Lovely fresh fruit croissant tasted fresh. Upside down pineapple was most and sweet. Long line but with organized ticket system. Standing room only.

So many delicious choices. They are usually busy so best to order ahead. Breakfast box was great packed with 6 rather large pieces. A perfect way to start your morning with a cup of coffee with almond croissant ( absolutely tasty), Apple Almond Coffee Cake, butter croissant, Bonita Bun or Cinnamon Roll ( ohh so good). 🥐🥮🥮 ALMOND CROISSANT IS ABSOLUTELY MY FAVORITE .. yummy Raspberry cream cheese muffin is an absolute must try 🥮🥐🥐

One thing to keep in mind Hans & Harry’s: either order ahead or get in line early—especially during the holidays! Trust me, it’s worth it. You seriously can’t go wrong here—the options are endless and everything is delicious. The service is always amazing! Super friendly, super organized, and super fast. They still use paper numbers, and once they call yours, it’s time to pick your treats! Whether it’s for a special occasion or just because—you have to check this place out. It’s one of my absolute favorite bakeries!

Delicious popular pastries with gluten. The had some gluten free cookies. I arrived at 7:30am on a Saturday before they opened and there was already a line. You can pre order but you have to do that in advance. They take both card and cash.

We all rave about the desserts here but I want to rave about their team. Every time I go, I always get greeted by someone and they're always so nice and helpful. I was running late trying to get there before they closed by 5pm. My GPS said 5:03, when I got there I ran in and they still helped me and I felt like the 1st person of the day. Thank you!

Huge variety of bakery items! They are all tasty and fresh. When we go here, we leave with so many items- no counting calories when we go here! 🤣 They're reasonably priced. We order the fruit strudel for parties, and it's always a hit. They have whole cakes on display for purchase, a coffee station, and a small selection of party items like birthday candles. The only thing we would think is missing is more seating for customers to enjoy their bakery items (although most purchases are pick-up). We sit on the public benches and enjoy our treats, but it would be nice to have actual tables and seats set up by the venue.

My husband and I enjoyed the pastries, Matcha and chai tea from this location. We purchased the strawberry and blueberry cake slices and they were really good. Not overly sweetened, moist and delectable. Definitely worth a visit if you haven't been. The inside is a little small, but the service and products are great.

Parking is difficult. There is a large lot further away. Hardly any seating. Self serve style. Grab a box and some tongs and help yourself. Then head to the cashier and they will ring up your purchase. Place used tongs in a bin. You can also buy more refrigerated items or drinks at the counter. Coffee was ok. The pastries were delicious.

We were excited to get pastries from Paris Baguette at this location. It was our first time to come here and we wanted to order Supreme croissants only to find out from the staff that they discontinued it. Why? It’s because summer is over? We ended up buying pastries and sandwiches. Some of their pastries were dry.

Paris Baguette - Chula Vista is a dessert lover’s dream! I ordered the chocolate ganache cream cake slice (topped with a perfect macaron) and the mocha cake slice—both were absolutely delicious, with just the right amount of sweetness and a creamy, dreamy frosting. The flavors and textures felt like something straight out of a European café. With so many other pastries and cakes to choose from, I’ll definitely be back!

Came on a Saturday morning. It was packed!! Good sign. Good and the coffee was good. The only gripe.... I wish there was some direction or flow for how busy it was. People were standing around everywhere. No idea where the line was or how it went. Otherwise I do suggest going, probably when it's slower though.

The food's always great here. Just a heads up, you might want to ask them to heat up some items for the best taste. The place isn't that big inside, so don't bank on always snagging a seat. We had a stroller with us and it was kinda tight moving around, so one of us just stayed outside to keep things roomy inside.

Ok so we don’t have one of these where I live and I didn’t even know they existed no naturally I bought one of everything…. Absolutely delicious pastries!!!! Highly recommend and they have sandwiches for lunch so you can get a sandwich and a sweet treat.

Truly a unique flan and so delicious!

Best flan ever! Flan was never a big go-to desert for us until now. Incredible flavors beyond the traditional. A true "must try". 👏 👏 👏

Best flan ever!!!! I definitely recommend it. Alec and Vanessa are extremely professional and have an amazing customer service 👏 !!!

Absolutely sensational!!! Best Flan I ever had in my entire existence!!! Would recommend 10000000%