Hot cakes has expanded! They have taken something that was already good and made it bigger and better!

Delicious food and pastries! Def coming back :)

As a cheesecake aficionado I must say the cheesecake cupcakes are legitimate. 🔥

Staff was friendly and helpful. The service is excellent, and the personnel are quite kind. Excellent! Coffee is excellent, and the carrot cake is well-known. The food was delicious and the price was reasonable.

We have been coming here since they first opened their doors and in general, I think their desserts and now their casual food are great. Occasionally I have bought a cupcake or pastry that I thought was just so-so, but usually everything Ive purchased has been top notch.Favorites include: Tres Leches cupcakes w/spicy mango, Cannelè, The Parisian (croissant breakfast sandwich), Malibu Toast (Avocado Toast)

Great spot! Met with a friend for lunch. Had super delicious avocado toast and yummy fresh fruit. Beautiful and quiet back patio, really friendly employees. Enjoyed our visit immensely!

Delicious breakfast and lunch. Had the godmother sandwich. The fruit was perfect timing. Very sweet. Taking some cupcakes to go. No doubt it will sing. Saw a bunch people pick up cakes. Patio in the back to relax and eat.

I don’t recommend this place anymore for what use to be delicious cupcakes. They are on the pricey side but they use to be worth it. Now they are dry and just don’t taste right. Beware I think they may have changed the baker. If they fix the recipe like it use to be I would go back but next time I will only buy one to see if they fixed the issue if I decide to go back.

Delicious Eggs Benny and Kindof like the Godmother sandwich on a Sunday afternoon and it came with a cupcake! We were able to bike around back to the cute patio area and keep an eye on them while eating.(no bike rack but theres a place to pull them in close the the table out of sight) The staff were kind and welcoming. Very good experience.

I missed this place during the pandemic, Im glad theyre fully open. Good desserts and not overly sweet 😋

Always delicious & such great customer service!

I had the pleasure of delighting my self with a few treats I picked out from this place. I will definitely be returning to try the many treats that caught my attention but could not eat all at once.

I’ve been buying cupcakes and cookies for 10+ years and they never disappoint. I ordered a Whale themed birthday cake and it was spectacular. Most important is the owner is so wonderful. She was closing her shop because of Covid on 3/16/20 and called me at 8am to make sure I was able to get my cake before she closed the doors. So kind and caring to make sure we had our cake for my boyfriends 40 birthday.

Ive worked near Hotcakes for almost 5 years, so Ive driven by it a million times, but until recently I hadnt actually stopped in to try the food. But once my fiancee and I started planning our wedding I knew I wanted Hotcakes on the list of places to potentially order our cake from. I had contacted them a few months ago to schedule a wedding cake consultation, but we of course had to reschedule due to the pandemic. With the pandemic still going on a few months later, I wasnt sure theyd be able to reschedule with us when we wanted, but they made it a breeze. Danielle was great to meet with--let us try all the varieties of their cupcakes we wanted to narrow our flavor choices down, then discussed some details of our preferences on appearance of the cake and guest list before getting down to pricing details with us. We still have a few other cake tastings to attend before we make a decision, so Ill update this review if we do end up selecting Hotcakes in the end, but as far as tastings go I enjoyed meeting with the Hotcakes staff and would absolutely return for yummy cupcakes and pastries at the very least!

I love this place! The options are endless and their cupcakes are the best I’ve ever eaten! They also offer delivery and never disappoint! I would recommend them to anyone and I do grisly tell everyone about them all the time!

I bought a coffee ☕. The cashier was very pleasant and very helpful.

Their berry fruit tarts are delicious!

🍜 Food:Everything is made in house and tastes as good as they look.👩‍💼Service:Friendly, nice and ready for questions.🏠 Atmosphere:Clean, modern and yet comfortable💸 Price:Bakery price seem fair.

The went above and beyond on our wedding cake. It was without a doubt the most beautiful cake my wife and I have ever seen. It was also extremely delicious. I will definitely be using Hotcakes again in the future.

They have one of the best puff pastries and croissants in Los Angeles! Its an art to make very well laminated doughs thats flaky and buttery.Tip: go early! Good stuffs are gone fast in the afternoon.

Fantastic!!! The best boutique bakery probably in this hemisphere. No joke!

Don’t waste your time or money. The cupcakes are not worth the calories, not even if they were negative calories. The customer service is one of the worst I’ve experienced. The owner has a nasty attitude, which matches her nasty cupcakes. The staff is so lazy they won’t take an order over the phone and tell you to come in to find sold out cupcakes. This place used to be good before the remodel and the staff were actually friendly and nice and the cakes were moist. Now the opposite.

Really like this bakery and its laid back, casual feel. My fave things are their banana pudding, hummingbird cake (by the slice!), and chocolate cupcakes. The staff are friendly too.

I cant believe 35 cake ended up costing 54 w candle 12 and tip. Did not know I had to pay tip to buy a cake. Be aware when item has no price tag

Came here for breakfast- got the iced coffee and avocado toast.The avocado toast was split into 4 smaller pieces making it way easier to eat- they give you an overload of avocado- love it!! Would come back to try the other breakfast items.Super friendly mom and pop shop. Street parking.

Great local bakery with shouldn’t be missed cakes, cupcakes, cookies and fancy pastries. Great friendly staff. Large selection of delectable sweets. Reasonable prices - around $35 for a cake that will knock your socks off and look good while doing it. Parking at the curb and also in back. Convenient hours. Lots to choose from and they accept orders ahead of time.

We were so so happy with our cake, it was stunning!!!! Thank you so so much. Very easy process and they took care of us. Reviews are correct--the cake tastes fluffy and amazing. Not too sweet! Thank you!

Love this place for all my cupcake needs! They have a large variety of classic flavors and mixes. Always my go-to place in this area. Parking however, sucks. I believe they also have cupcakes for special dietary concerns.

Line was long .. delicious treats .. great fast and friendly service. The line kept moving ..Wonderful special menu for lunar new year.The seating is limited in the restaurant with additional seating outside.

Amazing place, cant even start to say whats the best. Will say start with the banana pudding ( different flavors ) then go from there.

I was unimpressed! I had high hopes for this place since Ive seen it for weeks and is just now stopping by! I didnt know what to get cause everything i saw, i really wasnt impressed by. Tiny cupcakes for $3. The ine bitters! Really? The $5 parfait made with cake pieces and just whipped cream! Really? The whipped cream was whipped way too long. It was butter with no taste. This place needs a remake of their products....sorry to say.

Truly disappointing service! And 0 for the attitude & customer service- I asked if they have coffee and the young lady’s snarky response was: a little bit!! & she couldn’t complete or explain her answer to a simple question!!

The cupcakes are so delicious and so relaxed is the place.The surroundings are very clean as well. The price is also affordable and so friendly are the staff.

Everything is freshly made. There is a plethora of tastes and smells. We tried everything with chocolate.

Just want to say thank you for a wonderful job in making the cake I ordered. It looks really nice and it was very tasty. I was really pleased how it turned out and everyone enjoyed it. Thank You!!!

Ate their yellow cake at a birthday party. It was so delicious I asked for the name of the bakery just to rate it on Google maps.

The last dessert was a lemon meringue doughtnut; good but would prob recommend other desserts. Tasted like a reg lemon doughnut, nothing special to it.

They make it easy to pick up a last minute cake. Easy as picking up the phone, putting the order in and picking it up. Superheroes work there.😀

Love all the treats here. A bit pricey but you know youre getting great quality treats made fresh. Everything is delicious but the cupcakes are my favorite. I love that they come in mini sizes, perfect for kids bday treats.

Hotcakes Bakes has some of the yummiest cupcakes, cakes and tartes on the westside of Los Angeles. The place is small, but offers what it lacks in shop size in big sweet flavors. I usually get a variety box of cupcakes as to sample a few and its always a hit when we have guests over. The staff are nice and helpful and I always look forward to stopping in.

Paid reviews alert!!!When you order a cake for your loved ones what is more important than your actual order?including the texture and decorations if you want a cake minus all those things above you could go to Walmart and ask for a simple cake for 2 dollars per pound.They made a huge and unforgettable mistake on my order ( how about misspelling my sons name on his 1st birthday?)After I respectfully asked for the refund they said, The misspelled name was a huge oversight on our part along with the butter cream instead of the fondant that you paid for And they sent me 85dollars store credit out of my 265 dollars bill, I didnt ask for whole refund I was being fair and only ask for refund for the part which I didnt receive instead of store credit.

Delicious bakery! Must try the banana pudding! sooo good.

I purchased the mini cupcakes, lemon bar and the lava cake and none of them were good. They all had that refrigerator taste to them and the cupcakes taste old. Very disappointed especially for the price. Fresh is always best.

Very nice place, variety of different cookies and cakes. Always friendly staff and good customer service!

Hotcakes Bakes for our wedding was beautiful, delicious, and agreeably priced. What more can you say? Well, Armen was terrific to work with. They also delivered at a good price. Armen even created a floral decoration to replace a missing part of our cake topper. Top recommendation!!

I loveeee their cake roll. Gooshhhh sooo good and always fresh !

Literally just ordered through the Postmates app. Ordered the ham and cheese quiche, cinnamon roll, and the ham and cheese croissant. They were out of the ham and cheese quiche but gave me an croissant and the spinach and cheese quiche. I was having such a bad day until I came across Hotcakes Bakes. So generous and delicious!!

To that one user that rated them 1 star. Dude ur bitter lolll anyways. Ive lived in Culver city my whole life and I remember when this bakery opened up. I go there occasionally for their cakes or croissants. I like the quality and taste of the baked goods here. Thank u for being part of the community Hotcakes !

Hotcakes makes the hands-down best cupcake in Los Angeles. Their frostings are great, but anyone can do a tasty frosting. The key is the crumb. Their cake has a perfect crumb, and that means that it has great flavor, perfect texture and moisture level, and it has an ideal bite and mouthfeel. This might seem overly technical, but most high-end cupcakes just use the cake as something to hold the frosting. Here, it s the star of the show.They have a wide range of pastries, but I come for the cakes and cupcakes. They are real professionals,

I loved the tres leches cupcake. The frosting was really good. And the filling was a pleasant surprise

I’ve been buying cakes/cupcakes for over 6 years love it so much

Damn this place has some pretty legit cakes. My personal fave is the carrot yummy

Hubby works in the area and finally was able to grab a last minute parking spot to pick up some cupcakes we been wanting to try. So the macarons were very tasty especially chocolate, just not the best I have had. But now those cupcakes are another story. So moist and fresh and that frosting is so distinct you can tell exactly the flavor their trying to accomplish. The vanilla with chocolate was absolutely amazing. I will be back to try some other delightful delectables.

An array of delicious treats. Specialize in cupcakes, which are fantastic and moist. Bomb flavors! Lemon bars are an addiction.

Great Bakery! Cupcakes are not overtly sweet and decorated. The Tres Leches is our favorite whether you are getting the cake or the cupcake. There are a couple spots in the back, but parking is generally a PIA.

I bought a 4 layer, red velvet cake,....BEST CAKE I HAVE EVER EVER BOUGHT!My daughter, family, and friends, said it was the best cake they ever ate.

Hot Cakes is awesome, their cupcakes are delicious and their tiramisu and opera bars are a m a z i n g, and the staff is as sweet as the baked goods. We love going there!

Pretty and very tasty cakes and cupcakes. I love the red velevet cake and it is to die for

Great cupcakes! Best Ive had in town! Purchased them for several parties between thanksgiving and Christmas. Always fresh and good prices.

Stay away from the $35 sprinkle cake. Its sickeningly sweet without any gourmet touch to it. Might as well buy a Vons cake and save your money.

EVERYTHING we have tried is fabulous. We love this place.

Great service from the very friendly staff! delicious French confections! award winning, too!

Tried quite a few of their pastries and other sweets. I would skip the bostock next time. It must look really enticing, because we got it again recently - not realizing that we didnt like it the first time. The croissant and kouigin amann are solid offerings.

Okay, they won Cupcake Wars. Ignore that. Theyre dammed expensive. Ignore that. They have the best cake around. Their pastry cream is magic. Go, go now.

The cupcakes might visually look appealing, but the reality is that they do not much flavor at all. And they often taste hard & stale. The only reason continue to go back is because it is 1 block from my house, and I want to keep giving them more chances to redeem themselves. Sorta sad :(

Loved the design of their finished product.

Love the mini cupcakes. Very moist.

Delicious lemon bar. Everything else looked well made as well.

The have the best cupcakes around. I buy 2 dozen of the mini cupcakes for parties and they are gone before you know it. They are a bit on the pricey side but definitely worth it. I love their tres leche cupcake with the chili mango.

Meh... I got 6 mini cupcakes to try different flavors (carrot, lemon, strawberry lemon, key lime pie, chocolate mint, chocolate raspberry) and they were all way too sweet and wow STALE. The stale part was the most disappointing. For that price, I want something mega fresh....Needless to say I had a bite of each and chucked the rest :(

Surprised this is opened for 11 more years. Elfie is the rudest!

Truly thankful to have such an awesome team to make my fiancés cake for his birthday party. Armen and his team made the magic happen. I had no idea of what kind of cake I wanted. Armen guided me through options and we finally picked one within a matter of minutes! I also booked Roobinas Cake for my wedding! So excited to work with them again! Thanks again for this amazing cake! Not to mention how delicious it was!

Some of the best cupcakes in LA! They offer unique flavors and are very generous with theirs icing.

I needed a cake same day for a friends birthday aka and I needed a miracle. Armen made it happen! He went out of his way to make sure I had not only a beautiful cake but also delicious! I couldnt pick it up because I was too far to make it on time so I sent a uber to pick it up for me and Armen gladly took it out to the uber when it had arrived. Armen went above and beyond and I am so grateful! Thank you again for saving my life!

Love the variety of different flavored cupcakes. Always a warm welcome

Amazing bakery - my fave is red velvet cupcakes!! They are amazing! - great taste!

Spinkles cupcake was beyond dry, with an old taste to it, icing was cool.Lemon cheesecake made sure Ill never return. Eww eww eww disgusting bro ugh.

My kids love there cupcakes! 😍I love there cakes... Everything is Delicious!!

I will be back with my friends. this place has an awesome atmosphere.

Good for cupcakes only..... spoiled 3 special order cakes in past...

Yeah....These guys got nothin on Nothing Bundt Cakes. Cream puffs were good but everything else just ok. Fortunately, not too pricey.Certainly friendly, but practically hovering, including to the point of over me as I chose a tip % (!) for buying a few items. And she put one puff and two mini-cakes in a box, then the other puff and a mini in a little brown bag...?

Horrible customer service, you feel dumb for buying a $75 carrot cake after dealing with the millenials here. Tip to owner, train your people on how to greet, or let them run your business to the ground.

I usually pick up from here and get a selection of the minis when Im going to parties and events. The cupcakes are always a hit. Their canele (little custardy French pastry) is quite good and can be hard to find in LA. The cupcakes are all cream cheese icing, though, so if youre a buttercream lover, like I am, you need to special order ahead of time.

Small sized shop with rich and finger-licking pastries.

The best cupcakes, croissants, cakes, cappuccino on the west side.

I travel distances just to come to this small local venue for cupcakes. Thier desserts are are moderately expensive but they are homemade. When you walk in you confront your self with the display of desserts and you can see the kicthen in the back where they bake everything. Staff here is really sweet, just like thier products! They sell a variety of desserts, but i particularly just go for their buttercream frosted cupcakes (they have whipped cream frosted cupcakes as well). Browse through their menu online before your visit you have more of an idea of what you are looking for and the prices. This is grab-and-go type of place. There is nowhere for you to sit, and little standing room, but it is worth it. They also do cakes, but you need to pre-order. Adore this place, five stars!

Bought a 6 strawberry cake here for $25, and my family enjoyed it.

Tasty baked goods and friendly staff!

Super nice staff and the key lime pie cupcake was delicious!!

Ive been coming here since they first opened. The experience use to be great but now they are way too expensive especially their cakes and their customer service is awful! I will for sure not be going there anymore!

I do NOT recommend this bakery...bought three cream puffs a rollcake and a Napoleon all were stale...$28.00 for awful stale pastries....Wont be going here again...

Im always suspicious of reivews when they are at both extremes. So here is mine for what its worth.Food;I have been going to Hotcakes since 2011 and love their cupcakes.I will agree however, like anything made fresh without preservatives, these delicious little gems will get stale if not kept sealed. Anyone who has eaten a cold Krispy Kreme doughnut or an In-N-Out Burger know what I mean.Decor;Very pink, but not the annoying kind. However, rumor has it that they are expanding into the next two spaces and Im guessing that they will be going thru a remodel.Service;I found that it depends on how busy the cooks are. If they are backed up with custom orders, which they seem to get a lot of, theres a wait. But for me, its worth it. The cake is soft and the icing sweet. Just thinking about them is making my jaw lock!Lets face it, the Cupcake Craze has tapered off and in a world where most stores have failed, Hotcakes Bakes is still here. They must be doing something right, especially in this economy.

Delicious cupcakes and very friendly staff. We get all our office birthday treats here!

The best of the tart with merengue!

Great little bakery. Lots of cupcake options.

Tres leeches cake is amazing

Excellent cupcakes that will make your mouth water

Great spot for some winning cupcakes!

They have the best cakes in the world

I loved the raspberry cupcake!