Review of Sweet Affair Bakery, an Old School Bakery in WC
Published: 2023-11-22, Last Updated: 2024-03-13
Sweet Affair is an old-school bakery in Walnut Creek, California. It's located in the shopping center across from Heather Farm Park.
When you walk in, it looks like nothing has changed since the 1970s. Which is great.
Sweet Affair clearly perfected their lineup of baked goods decades ago, and sees no reason to change. This locally-owned bakery serves cupcakes, cookies, brownies and other fantastic sweets.
They also bake their own bread and make massive, delicious sandwiches for lunch. Sweet Affair keeps a variety of cakes in stock, so you can always stop by and grab one for a last minute celebration.
Their cake makers are amazing at duplicating complex designs, too. If you bring them a photo of a cake that you found online, they can make you a similar cake for a tiny fraction of what other Bay Area pro bakers charge.
Sweet Affair has implemented an online ordering system, which has helped them manage more orders. But the bakery can still get crowded around lunchtime, and wait times can get long.
Sweet Affair also shares its outdoor seating with four other restaurants, which makes it hard to get a table. I recommend taking your sandwiches and cookies to go and having a picnic in Heather Farm.
Reviewed by Thomas Smith
Thomas Smith at Sweet Affair
Pros
- Wide variety of high-quality baked goods, including cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and fresh bread.
- Expert cake makers can duplicate complex designs for a reasonable price.
- Offer ready-made cakes for last minute celebration needs.
- Has an efficient online ordering system to manage more orders.
- Conveniently located in a shopping center across from a park, ideal for a picnic.
Cons
- The bakery can get crowded around lunchtime
- Wait times can get long
- Shares its outdoor seating with four other restaurants
- Difficult to get a table
How We Evaluated It
I visit Sweet Affair bakery at least once per month, and have done so since I moved to Walnut Creek in 2013.
Other Nearby
Bondadoso Coffee Shop (7.0/10)
Sourdough and Company Walnut Creek (7.5/10)
Photos
Cakes on display at Sweet Affair Bakery
Address
1815 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA
Contact Info
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