Lavender Bakery & Cafe'
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Lavender Bakery & Cafe'

1820 Solano Ave, Albany, CA

★★★★★4.6(872 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Nestled in Albany, this beloved bakery and cafe strikes that rare balance between a serious coffee destination and a celebration-worthy pastry shop, where handcrafted cakes rival the espresso drinks in quality and creativity. The warm, unhurried atmosphere makes it equally perfect for a quiet morning with a fresh cup or a lingering afternoon with friends, while their silky mousses, delicate tiramisu, and show-stopping custom cakes (down to photorealistic LEGO details) have earned devoted fans who return for both everyday comfort and life's sweetest moments.

What to expect

PastriesFamily friendlySlow sitMeetingsTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

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★★★★★2 months ago

Lavender Cafe is a cozy and welcoming spot with a relaxing atmosphere. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the service was quick. The coffee was fresh and flavorful, and the food was nicely presented and delicious. It’s a great place to catch up with friends or enjoy some quiet time. I’ll definitely be coming back again!

Roza Khademi
★★★★★2 months ago

We ordered a LEGO cake for my son and it exceeded every expectation — not just visually but taste too 🎂✨ The details were incredible (the blocks looked completely real!) and you could tell so much care went into the design. But what really surprised me was how good it tasted — moist, flavorful, and not overly sweet like most decorated cakes. Beautiful AND delicious is rare, and this one absolutely delivered. Thank you for making his day so special!

Rachel Matsunaga
★★★★★3 months ago

Lavender Bakery has been one of my favorite bakeries (to die for cheesecake and pies) and I wanted to try their custom cakes for my in-laws' 50th anniversary party. They offered a complimentary cake tasting box which I thoroughly enjoyed and decided on marble cake with chocolate hazelnut ganache. Moist, flavorful and not too sweet. I had submitted some inspo cake pics and they did an amazing job! The cake was beautiful with the requested gold and blue with gold flecks. The Cal Bruin wedding bears they made were so cute and memorable. Truly a remarkable bakery with talented cake decorators. My FIL loved it so much he put the cake photo as his phone wallpaper!

Gracia Catalina Susilo
★★★★★5 months ago

I picked their chocolate hazelnut mousse cake for my mom’s birthday, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The mousse was silky and rich, with crunchy hazelnut pieces adding the best contrast. The glossy finish and sweet message made it feel extra special. It tasted elegant, celebratory, and full of love—just right for her day.

Olivia Jasmine Wibisono
★★★★★5 months ago

I tried their tiramisu and it instantly became a favorite. The layers were soft and creamy, with just the right touch of espresso soaking through. Each bite felt balanced—light, velvety, and not too sweet. The cocoa on top added a perfect finish. It’s the kind of dessert you plan to come back for.

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