Satura Cakes

No more Satura cakes in Campbell …=(
BUT
They still have a location in Los Altos! yay!

Extremely cute little bakery in downtown Campbell. The selection of cakes that they have here are pretty intense. I got the red velvet cake and the SBBF Brad C. went for the cheesecake and we also had a donut to share. The coffee here is bomb! When I took my first bite of their red velvet cake, I seriously was in heaven. The cream here is definitely my style, not too sweet and gritty. Just rich and feathery. I would have rated Satura Cakes 5 Stars… but unfortunately I had my very first food allergic reaction from their cake. HMPH! FML! *tears rolling down my cheeks* I never thought I’d be allergic to any food, since I’m such a foodie and I’ve had almost anything and everything… but when we got home after hitting up this bakery, I started getting really itchy all over… NO BUENO. I seriously would still come back here, order another cake, sit down, pop a Benadryl with my coffee and enjoy my slice of heaven. ;)

i loove me my desserts, trust me on that. but i think i‘m at that age where having super-​rich dark chocolate cake as my first meal of the day is not the best idea. that said, at least it was GOOD dark chocolate cake ! i forget the name exactly, but it was something french and had a layer of raspberry whipped cream on top. deelish ! my friend pansy l. got the strawberry-​misu, which was also reeeeally good [very light and refreshing]. it wasn‘t as rich as mine was, so i was able to sample hers without feeling like i was going to throw up.
i‘ve also ordered the strawberry shortcake and mont blanc [chestnut] cake, which were both very, very good ! this is the perfect place to come for a light dessert – emphasize on the light. nothing here is excessive – the sizes are more modest than other dessert joints and the flavors are not overpowering. like other reviews have mentioned, satura cakes definitely has a european/​japanese influence, which i LOVE.
each of them are around $ 4 – 6, if i remember correctly. it‘s kind of a small place, so there‘s only a few tables to sit at, but i‘ve never had a problem with it being crowded.

Cute little bakery. I’m not so sure about the carpet because kids are messy. I was there and these kids were running around and eating the free sample or chocolate cake. Goodness. I saw one of them drop a piece. Urgh!
Ordered Red Velvet. I thought was pretty good compared to a lot of places that serve some type of Red Velvet. Moist but not to moist where it sticks to the roof of your mouth. Sweet without it being sickening. There was some tang to it but I think the the raspberry filling between the cakes slices. I thought it was the perfect Red Velvet. It’s enough for two people to share.
Their Peach Iced Tea is quite refreshing! It had a light sweetness to it. Two slices of peaches inside. Seriously, the only thing missing was a shot or two of vodka and it would have perfect. My friend and I wanted to just hang inside there and have a pitcher of that Peach Iced Tea! If only they did that though. haha!
I would come back again but not try the sample because those kids put the cover on their heads. eww!

Some reviewers complain «it’s not sweet enough» and yes these are not sugar saturated sweets that’s typical here in the States, but that’s a good thing.
I’ve been enjoying their Salty Chocolate cookies and Orange Brioches at Barefoot Coffee for a long time so I finally decided head over to a shop. I was happy to see that both of those were there in abundance, the brioche is usually gone at Barefoot later in the day.
What we had:
— Flourless Chocolate Soufflé Cake: gluten-​free and not too sweet, tasted excellent
— Caramel Mocha cake: again excellent, but a bit sweeter
— Espresso: according to my companion it was too long, but that can be forgiven as this is not a coffee shop, the beans are from Barefoot so it made a decent espresso
— Iced Tea: choices were Earl Gray or Jasmin. I had the latter which is only Jasmin and brewed throughout the day.
There are some organic ingredients in a few of their products. I’d like to see more though!
Also, I sent a question in from their website form asking if the flourless cake had dairy and got a response the next day letting me know that it does and that the Marshmallows are dairy free. Great customer service!

Cute shop, cute pastries.
Got bread pudding for $ 3.
It was delish.
Minus one star for the stupid cashier chick,
she was unfriendly.

Talk about «Kid in a candy store», this place has some of the finest pastries and desserts, it’s incredible! My stomach (and wallet) just seem to open up automatically as I walk into the front door, the wonderful smell of freshly baked desserts and coffee lulling me in almost trance-​like. :)
You’ve got to try this place if you like fine bakeries. This is one of them!

So i’m walking on a nice day and I see a sign that says ‘our new cookies’ DUHHH who wouldn’t stop and go in?
I was rather sad though because almost all the cookies are sold out of flavers and there were suppose to be like over ten flavors, but i guess that’s what happens at a bakery later on in the day, so it’s understandable.
BUTTTT they did have the cookie I want, so i opt for the last Lemon Cookie. Alright so typically there are two type of cookie go-​ers: the ones that like them crunchy and kinda soft in the middle or the ones that just like them soft, I”m the first kind so I was a fan!!!
These aren’t like Ms. Field’s soft all around cookies, they have a crunch to them, which I love :)
On the pricey side just one cookie can bring you up to 1.75. but eh you are in Campbell. This place is pretty sweet, literally, haha they sell cakes and all that jazz. I know they cater their stuff to Yoliciouz in downtown SJ, but it’s cool because they try to health up desserts as much as they can, providing Gluten Free things, and While flourless desserts.
I hear good things about other things on the menu, so I must go back!

I had to try this branch after falling for their Bread Pudding in the Palo Alto branch.
I was a tad disappointed today :(The Bread Pudding had a harder top layer. It makes cutting thru the whole thick chunk a little annyoying since it crushes the rest of the pudding. Hence the 4 stars.
They do an equally very tasty, moist pudding and I will try to come back here and give them one more try.
This branch is bigger. Street parking is free of the pesky parking meters so its a +.
I also tried their Jasmine Green tea. It came in a big cup with very HOT water. Very nice…
Staff was helpful and polite.

I really like Satura Cakes, but it may be because it reminds me of the cute little bakeries in Japan. The bakery itself is clean and well-​lit. It’s located in downtown Campbell, so there’s plenty of things nearby to do. There’s lots of restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques within walking distance.
I ordered the blueberry cupcake, which was very light and airy. The strawberry shortcake is good too (I got the size for 6 people, which cost $ 27). Most of their cakes are on the lighter side, so you don’t feel AS guilty eating their things. I also had the peach iced tea, which was refreshing and very tasty!
Minus one star for the unfriendly and unenthusiastic employee. I also wish the whole cakes were frosted on the sides so that it’d be more attractive for parties/​celebrations.

I finally tried Satura cakes. I couldn’t decide on what to get, but settled on: 1. Red Velvet Cake
2. Cheesecake
Overall, they were both not too sweet which is a plus. The Red Velvet cake was ok. I’d prefer the Red Velvet Cupcakes from Sprinkles or Toast (in LA). The Claim Jumper also serves red velvet cupcakes, and those were much better than what they had a Satura Cakes.
The cheesecake is not your typical cheesecake. I’d say it’s more airy and fluffy than the traditional cheesecake. It’s light, and topped with strawberries. I’d probably get this again if I were to come back to Satura Cakes.
I should have gone with my gut instinct and tried the strawberry cake — their specialty. It looked like the typical cake served at all Asian bakeries so it didn’t look too special. Being that it is their specialty, I probably should have got that instead.
What I will say though… their packaged boxes are cute. It comes with a handle and they are colored bright orange. I wonder if that’s where all the $ goes to?
Great location, and the coffees look delicious. I will try a coffee and the strawberry cake next time. The tiramisu’s and «cupcakes» look interesting so may be I will try that?

YES!!! I finally made it here!!!
So many yummy and precious cakes! *drooool*
The first time I tried Satura Cakes it was being sold at another dessert place. I had their Strawberry Misu and I fell in love! How did I not know that the only «misu» wasn’t just tiramisu? =P It’s sponge cake topped with marscapone cheese and then topped with fresh strawberries. It’s like heaven on a spoon. =)
When I finally made it to their own store, I went for their other strawberry goodie, Strawberry Shortcake. It was soft and moist! The fresh strawberries they used were all sweet. No tartness here! And what I love about this place is that their desserts are just the right sweetness, not overly sweet like other places.
And I couldn’t resist! I had to try their Rasberry Brioche Donut after sitting at the table staring at it while eating my shortcake. This isn’t just your ordinary rasberry fille donut. The brioche style of dough makes the donut have more density and isn’t overpoweringly sweet like other donuts. It reminded me of a beignet which I LOOOOOVE.
I am TOTALLY coming back here until I try every single one of their desserts! =) OH! And they also serve coffee and tea! How perfect for a sweet morning. Good morning to me!

Okay so I was a little worried when I came here… so many people have been telling me about the awesomeness that is Satura Cakes… so I was worried! Was I over hyping the place? Was I setting myself up for a huge let down?
Hell no. One bite of my chocolate soufflé and I was in heavennnnnnnnnnn. Not too sweet, definitely not bitter, it was PERFECT! Then I tried my boyfriend’s Strawberry Misu… NIRVANA. Geez louise, this was one of my best dessert finds ever… I can’t describe how wonderful this place is.
I was a little put off by the worker’s aloofness, but ehh whatevs. I don’t need to talk to her when I have my little ray of sunshine in front of me :)

Mmm… I am a BIG fan of Satura Cakes. Having been to the Los Altos and Palo Alto locations, this store is slightly bigger than the Los Altos one but not as big as the Palo Alto one.
Location is great and they serve all the cakes and pastries found at the other Saturas. I absolutely love their brioche donuts. If you haven’t tried them, you’re missing out.
Great place to hang out and have some tea and cake, especially after a visit to the bookstore or yarn store. I think the place can seat about 20 people.
Lacking is the selection of packaged cookies found at the other Saturas. They have the marshmallows made from fruit sorbets, but not a lot of their nutty cookies that I love.
Overall, a nice addition to downtown Campbell, but if I were you, I’d check out the Palo Alto location sometime.

I stopped in to this location not long ago, hoping to pick up a few treasures to treat the parentals and grammy to a taste of decadence. It was later into the evening, so I wasn’t sure what they might still have in stock, but luckily there were a few confections and whatnot left to bring home a small bounty of saccharine, satiny goodness…
Dad — who was a cook at the Hyatt in Carmel, CA when I was young, and to this day talks about cooking for and eating with Clint Eastwood on a regular basis — took a fork to every baked bauble I brought home, critiquing but lauding it all…
Mom — who, because of a conservative nature and a demanding work schedule, rarely gets the opportunity to indulge or venture into such things — was wow’d by the luxury and was thrilled when I told her there was one near her hospital.
And Gramma. Taking just the the slightest slivers and tastes from everything offered coo’d, «Thank you for the medicine, anak* (child)».
Chestnut Mont Blanc — $ 3.95
Kouign-​Amann — $ 2.50
Mango Coconut Mousse — $ 3.95
New York, NY Cheesecake — $ 3.95
Satura Shortcake — $ 3.95
Pistachio Bavorois — $ 4.00
+ a few more odds and ends…
Total: more than worth every sweet-​toothed ooh and ahh…
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«Thank you for the medicine, anak* (child)»…
… yeah, worth every dime.

Stopped by after dinner for some desserts. The staff informed our group that our stuff had to be for take-​out as they would be closing in 10 minutes… can’t they stay open longer since they have business? …unbelievable.
I ordered the Choco-​Misu for $ 3.95. The Choco-​Misu was absolutely delicious! As this is a Japanese-​inspired bakery, it wasn’t too sweet like typical American desserts. It was moist and super light and fluff too!
— 1 star for the not-​so-​friendly nor flexible staff.

Pretty much a clone of the other locations and service is indeed top notch. The strawberry shortcake is the best along with anything with berries on top. Parking is a breeze since downtown Campbell has a free parking garage in the back of the main strip. I am glad this opened because I don’t have to trek over to Palo Alto anymore. What is also cool, the Wave magazine has discount coupons for Satura cakes. I really enjoy their desserts and will definitely be coming back for more.

Individual flourless chocolate soufflé’s from heaven!
… being sold out of ALL sandwiches AT noon? Unacceptable.

Woza… these sugary places are stalking me!
First it was Sugar Butter Flour coming to Palo Alto and then the Pruneyard.
Now this.
What is the world coming to? I’ve got sugar coming out my ears!
Love the layout, and the very gracious staff-​mind you I came at 8:45 PM, right before they were closing. I sampled something chocolatey in a cup plus the cream puffs. Yumm. Yumm. AHHHHHHHH!
Word to the wise: You would be surprised at what a smile and a good attitude can get you!

So, I’m reviewing this place… NOW THAT THEY“RE OPEN :)
Really, who cares if you’re the first to review somewhere that you haven’t even been??? What’s up with that?
I saw this place was coming to my ‘hood quite awhile ago, and have seen the construction everyday on the way back from the gym, so I was very excited to see the finished store tonight.
It’s lovely inside, very airy and soothing. The staff is really nice, friendly and helpful. They even had some samples out to try… and I love samples! The coconut cookies were fantastic!
I had the blueberry «cupcake», which is not really like a cupcake, but still good. Very light, and fresh, a great dessert on a warm evening.
It’s not overly sweet, which I think is how most of their desserts are. I prefer my desserts a little sweeter, but that’s just personal taste.
I also really appreciate that they use lots of organic ingredients, and local fruit. That makes me want to return even more :)
I’m sure I’ll be back, it’s a great addition to the neighborhood:)