Dessert & Spice — Restaurant in Berkeley

I don't like to post negative reviews, but I really feel I have to for this place. The strawberry cake tasted old and stale. It had a strange freezer burn type taste to it. The tiramisu was dry and grainy. The cream puffs 100% tasted just like those in tubs sold at Costco and other grocery stores. This place charged 5.99, I think, for 4 pieces. Jesus.

We could not believe we'd just spent 20 bucks at this place.

Don't waste your money, go somewhere, anywhere, else to get your dessert fix. There are so many other options to choose from. I mean...

Sweets that are truly from around the world and out of this world. They often have a fascinating selection of cultural desserts - baklava, dulce de leche, honey cake, key lime pie - you can find a surprising new favorite each time. They also serve exceptional slices of cakes and pieces of pastry and you can grab a latte too. This business is new and I can't wait to...

We have tried a couple of pastries from here and they were both really good. The baker herself is really sweet and answers all questions with a smile. I liked their torte so much that ordered it as a cake for a friend's birthday - it was a hit at the party! Maha, the baker, made the cake a bit taller than torte usually is, added fruits at no extra cost....