The Cake Queen & Coffee Bar

132 Brentwood Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080, United States
$$$ Cake shop
(52 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

If you find yourself in South San Francisco, The Cake Queen & Coffee Bar is a delightful spot that deserves a spot on your must-visit list. Nestled at 132 Brentwood Dr, this charming cake shop is not just about sugary confections; it’s a celebration of flavor, artistry, and community spirit. As soon as you step inside, the warm aroma of freshly baked goods greets you, inviting you to indulge in their delectable offerings.

The Cake Queen specializes in a variety of both sweet and savory delights, ensuring there's something for everyone. Their signature cakes, especially the Nutella Tres Leches and Ube Tres Leches, deliver a blissful experience that has left countless customers raving about their must-try flavors. "The BEST tres leches I’ve ever had," beams one ecstatic customer, highlighting just how memorable the desserts are. Each slice is thick with indulgence, perfectly balancing sweetness with a rich, creamy texture that feels like a celebration in your mouth.

But it’s not just about the cakes. You can explore delightful savory snacks like the Chicken Pesto Pizza Puff, Bacon Egg & Cheese Pie, and the beloved Beef Empanada. As customer Margarette Cruz notes, "I personally love their savory menu items!!" This delightful selection expands the traditional bakery experience, allowing guests to enjoy a light lunch or snack alongside their frosted treats. Each bite is crafted with care, featuring flaky crusts and flavorful fillings that will leave you craving more.

The atmosphere at The Cake Queen & Coffee Bar is another aspect that sets it apart. Although it’s a small space, the warmth emanating from staff members like Tara and Jade creates an inviting experience that feels like home. Many customers have shared their love for the friendly service, noting the genuine smiles and willingness to help. From intricate cake designs for special occasions to everyday pastries, the staff is dedicated to making each visit memorable. One customer even celebrated their milestone birthday there, admiring both the beautiful design and the exquisite taste of their themed cake!

The bustling ambiance often means lines snake around the shop, but don’t let that deter you; it’s a testament to how beloved this local gem is. Arriving early, as many regulars recommend, is a surefire way to experience The Cake Queen at its finest, with fresh goodies ready to make your day. Whether you’re stopping in for morning coffee and Almond Croissants or looking to celebrate with an elaborate cake, this bakery offers a slice of happiness that lingers long after the last bite.

In summary, The Cake Queen & Coffee Bar isn’t just a cake shop; it’s a local treasure where every pastry tells a story of passion and flavor. Whether you’re a cake enthusiast or just searching for a cozy spot to grab a treat, be sure to pay a visit—you might just find your new favorite sweet escape!

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
Identifies as Asian-owned
Identifies as Latino-owned
Identifies as women-owned
Small Business
Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers delivery
In-store pick-up for online orders
Offers takeaway
Offerings
Serves coffee
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Amenities
Has toilet
Planning
Good for quick visit
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Openings Hours
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Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Thursday

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

52 Reviews
Hillary Hunter

22 Sep 2025

Amazing snacks!! Ordered Nutella tres leches. The BEST tres leches I’ve ever had. The mocha and lemon cupcake was top notch. The service was great, very kind people. The cake decorator is amazing. Her cakes are a piece of art, it looks like her cakes came straight out from a tv show.

Guadalupe Vega

02 Sep 2025

This is literally my favorite cake shop in all of the bay area. Their cakes are delicious, and not overly sweet. You can taste the difference. Sadly we have moved to the east bay, so we don't purchase cakes from them as often as we used to, and I have tried other shops but nobody compares. For any special occasion, or just because, I recommend cake queen 10x over. So delicious!! Whenever we are in town we get one of the cakes that are ready to buy. They're such a treat.

Lynn Eglan

26 Aug 2025

I've been going here for a while now, off and on, and parking can be a little tough.   This is one of the reasons I don't go here as often as I'd like.  Typically,  when I go here, there's usually a line going out the door.   This time around, it wasn't busy.  The lady who helped me was ok. She didn't really talk much.  Didn't really give many recommendations. Inside, it's pretty small in here.   Basically, enough to see what items they had on display case, order,  and pay.  There is nowhere to sit and enjoy your snack. I ordered: Chicken pesto pizza puff:  This was still nice and warm when I purchased it.   It had lots of chicken with a slight hint of pesto.  I inhaled this, but it was so satisfying.  It's a little messy but delicious. Pepperoni pizza puff:  You can never go wrong with pepperoni pizza, in my opinion.   This does not fall short. Beef empanada:  Light and flaky on the outside.   Inside it was nice and meaty.  It's a hearty snack. Brookie:  First bite, it tasted like the ratio was off mostly brownie.  As I got towards the middle,  I found a little surprise. It looked like an oreo cookie in the middle with a thin chocolate cookie bottom.  I thought this was pretty fun. Peter rabbit: Deliciously moist.  Perfect balance of cream cheese and carrot cake.  I enjoyed that there were no nuts or raisins. Chocolate raspberry filled:  I was disappointed with this one.   It tasted more like a black forest cake than raspberry.  I'm not a fan of cherries with chocolate cake. I was a little sad that there wasn't raspberry filling in the middle of the cupcake.   Cupcake itself was dry. Overall,  a good experience as usual.   This time around, I didn't get any drinks.  I hope to be back sooner rather than later.  Prices, I think, are reasonable.

Donny Pusawong

04 Aug 2025

When I was about 14 years old, I was warmly welcomed into the home of a Filipino family from church named the Constantinos. Dorie (the mom), gave me my first taste of Ube (taro) with a ensaymada pastry from Goldilocks! Put it in the microwave for about 20 seconds- Hmmm, love at first taste! These days, there is what I call the Ube-fication of everything: ice cream, shakes, cookies, pancakes, boba.... Cake Queen makes a fascinating Ube tree leches cake! I also tried the beautiful looking rainbow velvet cake! My sweet tooth on steroids!

Dessa R

05 Jul 2025

Early bird gets the worm - it's when the fresh goodies are out! If you can, get here early bc the line will build lol! Friendly greeting by the two ladies working this Saturday morning. It was overwhelming but I stuck with the mission of sweets only lol. As expected, the Ube cheese and guava cheese rolls were deeeeeliscious! Can't wait to try the Ube coconut cookies and Ube tres leches. Also snatched up an Ube latte, which was delicious...it's super sweet at first so be sure to sit thoroughly so the coffee mixes well. Must come back for the empanadas and other items....so much to choose from. They even sell cake tops which I loved because they don't waste!

Margarette Cruz

19 Jun 2025

I love their desserts!! Tres leches is good but have you ever had their UBE Tres leches!!? Omgahhhh!!! If you haven't, you definitely need it in your life!! Tara, Jade and their crew always bring the finest goodies to your table!! I personally love their savory menu items!! Beef empanada is my fave along with their polish dogs!! Give them a visit in ssf!! But save me one empanada!!

A M

05 Jun 2025

Lovely local bakery. A bright spot among some worn storefronts. Brentwood neighborhood could do with more local businesses like the Cake Queen. We have tried most of the offerings (everything from birthday cakes to cupcakes to empanadas). Everything is delicious. As others have noted, there are often lines (I think this is many people's go-to coffee shop). I am pleased to see a local store succeed. I do wish there was dedicated parking because the crowds bring all manner of bad car behavior. Sending wishes for the stores continuing sucess!

Joseph Jweinat

29 May 2025

This review is long overdue, but Tara, Jade, and the team are simply amazing. I celebrated my 30th birthday in January, and the theme of the party was Friends. I requested a Friends-themed cake, and I was amazed by the result. Everyone was very easy to work with, and all of my guests loved both the design and the taste of the cake. You have a customer for life in me.

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