Frost Me Cafe and Bakery

Audrey was amazing to work with. I was planning my daughter's wedding and didn't realize finding a cake was going to be so hard. But once I found Audrey she made it all very easy! I was impressed with the tasting session being in cupcake form and the champagne to go along with it! So many flavors to choose from, it made it hard to narrow down for sure. But on the wedding day what was delivered was exactly what my daughter had in mind! Perfect! And Audrey delivered it herself and put the live flowers on herself!!!! I was so happy. We had many compliments on the cake. We were very happy with the whole process!

I needed a last minute birthday cupcake order on a very busy weekend and Audrey came to my rescue. She made it easy to communicate with her what I wanted and she delivered in the best way possible…the cupcakes were ready on time, and were not only gorgeous but delicious! I would absolutely use her again for any bakery/cake orders :)

I cannot sing the praises of Frost Me and Audrey more! I was planning a wedding while my husband was in AU and Audrey made the tasting so fun and personable! We went with the coconut cake for one layer and the lavender lemon blueberry for the second layer. I was able to chit chat with Audrey about styles and colors and the cake she created not only looked like a DREAM, but tasted like one as well! Even better than the tastings! My only regret is I didn't save a layer to take home and eat for the week prior to moving back to AU. Thank you again!

Frost me catered the desserts and cakes for our wedding last year at the SD Zoo Safari Park. They delivered the cake and the desserts to the park with care, and everything was in perfect condition. They also worked with our florist to add flowers to the cake. The cake was an absolute show stopper and the guests commented how they got multiple servings of every dessert. Thank you Audrey and team for being a part of our special day!

Our wedding cake was great, they mixed unique flavors for us, German chocolate and carrot cake. The mini desserts went instantly and we wish we ordered more! The communication was spot on and everything was perfect! Thanks again’

I thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast experience at this charming location. The croissant was exceptionally flaky and delicious, and the cappuccino was expertly crafted, with a perfect balance of richness and smoothness. The ambiance was further enhanced by the tasteful selection of background music, which added a pleasant and relaxing vibe to the meal. I highly recommend this spot for anyone seeking a delightful and satisfying breakfast experience.

Frost Me Bakery did our wedding cake on February 1st and it was the highlight of our reception! We first decided to do a cake tasting at the bakery which we brought our dog Daisy to. Audrey served us and explained everything and how we can customize things. We decided to go with carrot cake with an almond frosting. We are still dreaming of that cake. It was by far the best cake we have ever had. I can't recommend them enough if you need a cake for any event. Thank you Audrey for your cake being a highlight at our wedding.

Audrey did such an amazing job with our wedding cake! We gave her guidance that we were going for the “simple but elegant” vibe and gave her our color scheme. She did not disappoint and really shined with cake being simple, but elegant. We did the almond raspberry cake and it was sooo good! Thank you Audrey for being a part of our wedding!

Really cute coffee/tea/breakfast place in Little Italy. I had some time to kill before a facial. So I stopped in. I ordered a dirty chai iced latte, and a bacon Gorgonzola tart. Be patient it takes a while!!! The tart was so delish, my dirty chai was bomb too! Will be back! The design of space is lovely. Cool butcher block tables, a nice assortment of plants. Geometric tiled bar. Love the feel of the space. Thank you

My plan was to have brunch here. But when I arrived, there was a Farmers Market in progress outside, so I got a bite there and came here for dessert. Both inside and outside seating was available and the cafe has a welcome ambiance with a smiling and friendly staff. There were many mouth watering choices. I selected the attractive carrot cake slice (almost $10). After paying for it at the counter, it was delivered to my table. Every bite of the carrot cake was overwhelmed by the frosting (on top and in between). So much so, that it allows you to only have brief tastes of the carrot cake itself. To do so, I had to separate the excess frosting and it was a significant amount (see my picture). This was disappointing, since I like carrot cake. Oh well. I will have to opt for something else, the next time around.

almond croissant was very good oat latte quick service cute aesthetics parking could be a challenge Great place in the heart of downtown, San Diego!

I haven't had such a great croissant in a while! I love it. It is perfectly flaky and crunchy and oh so yummy. Great coffee and atmosphere in store. Service was welcoming and friendly.

Quick pit stop before Morning Glory. Mimosa was a hit. I'll be coming back for a coffee.

I returned here after 2 years and I was really exited to be back in this cafe cause I love it the first time so much! I got chicken salad croissant and my friend got an egg salad croissant. While it was not horrible at all, I was still disappointed with my order because it was just not as good as I remember it. I had a feeling that they didn't use fresh croissant for our orders, it had an aftertaste, also this is probably the first place that refused to add syrup to my coffee order which I've never experienced before. So I'm not sure if I will ever return to this place, but thanks for the good memories regardless

I love walking and discovering new places while visiting the city. I walked to little Italy and just wanted a perfect cappuccino and something to eat, a quick break. I found Frost Me Cafe and it was in a perfect spot and the staff was so nice. The display of sweet and savory croissants, scones and other sweets looked so delicious. Of course I love a perfect scone. I got the mixed berries scone and my perfect extra hot cappuccino and it did not disappoint. If you want a perfect scone and cappuccino you must try this place.

I can't say enough about the food we had. Absolutely divine ricotta/spinach croissant and bread pudding. Cute little sitting area with music playing. Servers were kind.

Such a cute spot right behind our hotel! The drip coffee is great, which means this place is legit! They have some beautiful pastries in the case, and service is super friendly. There's a counter to sit at or a few tables in the side

Adorable neighborhood bakery Located in Little Italy super cute surrounding neighborhood ! They have delicious items and a full coffee drink menu ! Bon Appetite!

We got a drip coffee, oat milk latte, regular croissant, and Belgian waffle. Everything was super good. The croissant was fresh and they warmed it up which I was super excited about. The Belgian waffle came with blueberry butter and fresh whipped cream. The coffees were also delicious. Overall would definitely recommend and go back when I'm in town.

I am a nurse and my hospital got us cinnamon rolls from this bakery for nurse's week. I found the cinnamon rolls to be overly sweet to the point where I didn't finish it. This spot has great reviews, so I'm wondering if this was a one off/bad batch. Due to my experience, I won't be trying other items unless they are purchased for me.

Yum! Yum!yum! The cake was delicious and beautiful! Audrey was super responsive. She created. Cake exactly the way I wanted! Super flexible and will definitely order again!

My friends and I were strolling through Little Italy to find a brunch spot and this place happened to catch our eye and win our selection. They have a big menu stand outside to make it easier for us to determine what type of food place this was and what type of food they served. The place is also very organized and pretty inside. I had the egg and bacon bagel and I loved how crispy the bagel was. There are also side salads to a lot of the orders that give a nice balance and compliment to the meal. The place is located in a busy area with a flow of people constantly coming in and out. We are also able to see any activity happening right outside, such as music performances. The workers were also very nice and helpful. The only downside of coming here would be parking but this applies to any food location in Little Italy. Little Italy is always packed on weekends so I suggest coming early for more street parking spots or determine whether you feel okay with just paying for parking at certain lots. This place is also located facing the farmers market that takes place every week so the area is even busier during those times. If you want to avoid these crowds then I suggest going on weekdays. If you're okay with it, just plan accordingly on the day, time, and parking situation you're most comfortable with! I would definitely come here again.

I ordered their tiramisu cake because I was craving some. It did take a while for me to get it just because it was pretty busy but luckily they had some seating in front of a window where you could watch their kitchen make the cake and pastries. The tiramisu itself was different, it used sponge cake instead of ladyfingers. I don't think they soaked the sponge cake in coffee, because when you taste it by itself, there's not much of a coffee flavor. Most of the coffee flavor comes from the single brown layer of cream towards the bottom of the cake. The rest of the layers had the typical white cream. It taste more like a regular cake with some additional coffee and chocolate flavors. It was also very large so maybe share with someone

Terrible service. Great cakes. Five of us popped in for a couple of slices of cake and drinks, and after ordering/paying we were told to sit outside.Then, when we asked for the heaters to be turned on, they lied to our faces and said they were on when they were stone cold. Felt terribly unwelcoming. Real shame as it's an awesome location and really good food and drinks.

We had the best experience tasting wedding cake options with Audrey at the bakery. The process was very quick and seamless to plan and schedule the tasting -- we got to choose five cake options to try during our tasting. They came to the table in cupcake form and were beautifully plated. Splitting five cupcakes was a challenge! Audrey came in to check on us a few times and offered her perspective. We really enjoyed the cake tasting experience and are thrilled to partner with FrostMe for our simple wedding cake! The blueberry lemon was by far our favorite.

Was taking a stroll around little Italy with my girly and needed a quick pick me up. Frost Me was the closest cafe so I decided to give it a try. There were several sweets to choose from, such as cookies, cupcakes, and cinnamon rolls. I didn't order any sweets, but went for an iced lavender vanilla bean latte and it was delicious! The service was a bit slow, but the drink made up for it. There were both indoor and outdoor seatings. If you dine there, you'll order at the register first and then they give you a number to place on any table. Overall, I wouldn't mind coming back if I'm in the area next time!

Quality/Quantity - My wife was craving more snacks... Now I know where my daughter gets this from. She bought a bag full of pastries, and I did not even get one bite, so it must have been really good. So sorry, I do not have much more to comment on the pastries except they were picture perfect; see the pictures. I look forward to trying your coffee next time. Daily Happy Hour from 1-3pm. Atmosphere - Small local bakery. Baked goods looked fresh and beautiful, see pictures. Open 7 days a week from 7am to 3pm. Service - Quick and good. One line to order, then slide over to wait for pick up. Thanks for having a menu outside as we wait in line, can I suggest making it a little larger? Also, great job for having laminated menus for people in line to grab and read. Lastly, great job with the giant menu right behind the cashier. There is almost no excuse for your customers to NOT be ready to order when they get up front. Price - Reasonable prices, especially for the great quality of baked goods my wife got. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2011 and 2018 at this location and your win on Cupcake Wars! See you next time we are in town!

An adorable bakery/coffee shop located in the heart of Little Italy. The coffee is delicious and fresh with many different menu options. The food however, is what truly takes the cake (literally haha). From their croissants to muffins to full size cakes - everything is so delicious and packed with so much flavor. Frost Me also serves more than just baked goods too if you're looking for something more savory. The space itself is super cute with seating both indoors and outdoors. Frost me has become a go to spot for my friends and I after our early morning workout class.

I'll [hopefully] make this short, but sweet. I'm from the LA area but decided to get married in San Diego. After researching many bakeries, I narrowed it down to three, and Frost Me was one of them. In our post-covid world, I learned that many bakeries have done away with sit-down meetings/tastings. Most places now let you pre-pay and pick up cake samples. If you're on the go and don't have time, I think that would work in your favor! Frost Me was the only bakery that invited us to sit down for the actual tasting and even offered us complimentary coffee. It was actually quite nice and definitely set them apart from the other bakeries. Karen was incredibly nice, kind, and gave us space to taste the different flavors. I like that she didn't hover, but gave us just the right amount of attention. I communicated with the owner (Audrey) through email, and everything worked out beautifully. The design was exactly what we wanted and she was very easy to work with. We went with the vanilla raspberry flavor for our cake and received many compliments! Thank you so much Audrey! You'll be seeing us there on our one-year anniversary to enjoy the same cake!

Cake was great for my 20th vow renewal, they did exactly what I requested German chocolate inside!

This place is amazing. Quite busy on a Saturday but the line moved fast. Coffee is delicious but the food stole the show. I wanted to try everything lol. All of their croissants and desserts looked SO good. And the croissants are massive. I tried the California bagel sandwich and it was amazing. Balsamic glaze on a bagel?? Yum. A warm chocolate croissant was also delicious and dangerous haha. We considered coming in daily during our trip.. Great spot for a casual but yummy breakfast or coffee break. Lots of people around on a Saturday bc of the nearby farmers market. There was also live music outside which was cool.

Cute coffee place. Had lots of options and great coffee. The service was good and fast. The girl behind the counter was nice and patient since it was our first time. I got the lavender vanilla bean latte. Super tasty and flavorful. We also got the almond rum croissant which was very soft and flaky. Just the way a croissant should be. If you have not tried this place out please stop by you will not be disappointed. Thank you Frost Me for a yummy first time experience.

Frost Me did an amazing job at not only making the most beautiful cake for my girlfriend's 40th but also was the most delicious and moist gluten free cake I've ever tasted!

The chicken salad sandwich is so good!!! It is also very filling! It's a salad inside of a large Croissant . The croissant is also freshly baked and you can tell by how good it tastes! They prepared this pretty quick and it comes with a side of chips or salad. It is a cold sandwich though and they won't warm up the croissant for you if you asked.

The place was super busy, we ordered at the bar where you get a number for your order. The espresso was ok, on the acidic side, with a sour finish... The gluten free tiramisu is a meal on itself, after two bites more than enough. The ambiance is wanna be something....clean and nice but something is missing (italian warm/wit/welcoming environment) It is ok.

The carrot cake is the BEST I've ever had. Such a special treat. And the setting in Little Italy San Diego is so fun. And my grandson got to watch them decorating cakes at the window on the side. We Frost Me.

Happy Holidays! I'm so happy to have been introduced to Frost Me Cafe and Bakery by my fellow partner in crime...who's always satisfying the "foodie" in me! Hands down...this was the most DELICIOUS and SATISFYING Carrot Cake I've ever tasted. I believe most of its flavor came from brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and carrots. The ginger added the most delicious zing, but it wasn't overpowering at all. Each forkful tasted super soft and extra lush (no knife needed). It went nicely paired with the Gingerbread Latte and Egg Nog Latte. I decided to add the Gingerbread sugar decor from cake into my latte which gave it a more festive look and/or a Gingerbread cookie could be added for an added treat. The service was lovely and it's a well-oiled establishment, who's dog friendly and offered dog treats. The ambiance was beautifully kept inside and out. Holiday decor was tasteful just like their menu. Also, don't forget to grab a couple of their cannoli's which we bought for our guests to enjoy. They loved the citrus, pistachio flavors and it paired well with a Mirabile Rosso Red Wine. The cannolis tasted sweet, but not cloyingly so. The filling was rich, creamy, and smooth with a slight cheesy flavor. The shell was subtly sweet and crispy, but sturdy enough to support the thick filling. I can't wait to return to taste the Dulce De Leche Cheesecake and Caramel Apple Bread Pudding when visiting Downtown next time from the East Coast. Looking forward to Memorial Day weekend for delicious bites and another AWESOME review. Until then I'll be dreaming about the carrot cake and hope a Frost Me Cake & Bakery opens in the East Coast.

We used Frost Me for our wedding cake, and wedding reception dessert table. 10/10 would recommend it! When we were first signing up to do cake tastings, Audrey was quick to respond and set up a date with us. During the tasting, she brought out 5 cupcakes for us to taste (which we had told her we wanted to try). After the tasting we picked what we wanted for the cake, and my husband wanted to add sprinkles to the red velvet cake to add texture. Audrey was more than happy to accommodate. We ended up picking the red velvet cake, the double chocolate ganache cake (which was my personal favorite), and the hibiscus orange pineapple cake, which was absolutely delicious as well. She used a picture that we had sent her as cake inspiration, and absolutely nailed it. We decided at a later point to do the dessert table for our reception along with the cake - we had a lot of vegan guests and guests that could not have gluten, and wanted to make sure they had something sweet they could eat. We went back for another tasting, and Audrey brought out all the desserts we had selected, as well as a bonus one (which we ended up loving and using for the table too). We ended up going with double chocolate mini cookies, the mini lemon blueberry bar, the mini cheesecake squares (both brownie and dulce de leche cheesecake squares), triple chocolate mousse, mini creme brule, and the mini fruit tartlets. The double chocolate mini cookies and the mini lemon blueberry bars were both vegan and gluten free. The creme brule and chocolate mousse were also gluten free. All of our guests were raving about the desserts! Audrey worked very closely with us to determine what size of cake and how many desserts would be best. We had 300 guests, and got enough cake for 150 people, and then mini desserts as well. We would have definitely under ordered if not for Audrey's guidance. I've also eaten here for breakfast, and got the bacon + egg bagel. It was super filling, and well worth the price. It was a very well put together breakfast bagel, and tasted extremely fresh. Next time i'm in the area I'll definitely be back for brunch, and to pick up a cupcake as well. We can't thank the team enough for bringing our dream cake to life!

Food was so good as well as drinks. I wished we could've gotten refills on the iced chai's but besides that everything was delicious and employees were very nice. The place is cute and sitting outside is so relaxing. The pastries were delicious. Food came out quickly!

I stopped by here because I was hangry while waiting hours in line for Morning Glory across the plaza. I was pleasantly suprised with how many options they had here for food/pastries. I got the ham and parmesan croissant and it was delicious! The cakes looked beautiful and I would love to come back and try them. The place has a very European aesthetic and the patio area outside is super nice

We got our elopement cake here. The cake was so delicious. Everyone complemented it as well. It was moist and not too sweet. We got strawberry cream and German chocolate (this one was my fave). Audrey was also very responsive during the process. We are glad we came here. We will definitely think of this place for any future cake needs Thank you!!

Worked with Audrey to create a mini Spiderman-themed cake for my son's party. She listened to exactly what I wanted and totally went above & beyond. The cake and frosting were SO. GOOD. and super affordable. 10/10 would definitely recommend.

I love ordering this from Frost Me. It's the salad version of their Lox Bagel. I can't do gluten and appreciate the fact that this is an option that they offer. As you can see they have generous portions. I also love the smoked salmon they use, it's fresh and not dried out or too salty.

Besides being a great spot to relax and people watch in the heart of Little Italy over a delicious latte and cupcake, did you know that Frost Me also makes wedding cakes?! They offer a complimentary tasting of five of their flavors. When we arrived at our tasting, we had a cute little reserved table outside and enjoyed trying a variety of flavors we had chosen. It was near impossible to make a decision- they were all SO GOOD! I loved the chocolate ganache, but we ended up opting for the vanilla which was anything but plain or simple. Their cakes are so delicious and one of our favorite parts about going with Frost Me is that as a bakery, for years to come, we'll get to come back to the bakery to enjoy our cake on our anniversary (rather than having to thaw a gross frozen cake). Audrey was the best to work with! She was highly communicative and helped make our dream cake come to life. I really wanted a tall second tier, which they delivered! Pricing for their cakes is very reasonable, especially considering their low delivery fee. We LOVED our cake and it was so incredibly beautiful! Thanks to Frost Me for being such a special and sweet part of our day.

While enjoying the Saturday morning Farmers Market in Little Italy of San Diego California I dropped in to Frost Me Cafe for an iced coffee to tame the heat and humidity of the day. The iced coffee was dark, rich, bold and cold! Delicious to the last sip. Will revisit to sample their baked goods!

While waiting in line for a brunch spot, we decided to walk in here for a morning snack. Their coffee is amazing and flavorful. My little one and I bought croissants and we where wowed on how flaky, buttery, and delicious it was. Their croissants where pretty big and for about the same price you will get from the chain coffee stores. I would definitely come back here and try out their terra misu cakes. They looked yummy!

Been there twice now and both times I've had horrible service! Waiting 20 minutes to get my decaf latte with oat milk, there was plenty of staff behind the bar and there was nothing reason for it to have taken this long! I finally went up to ask about my drink and they gave me attitude and purposely the wrong drink. I politely asked the barista with the pink hair to speak the manager and all kinds of attitude was given from her and the manager. Don't know what they were doing through, but definitely really poor customer service. It's unfortunate that this place is giving service in this manner. This was my experience today and last weekend. That's all!

We decided to come in here after lunch to have a coffee and more dessert.My son had a latte and I enjoyeddelicious espresso. One thing about being in ttle Italy. You're always good to get good coffee. There were not very many desserts left in the case but I did show some of them in photos. It's a cute small cafe, and there are many tables and chairs in the plaza area. We were given a small glass of mineral water to clean our palette. Never experienced that. It was a nice surprise.We decided to sit outside as the weather was beautiful today. 72* sunny with a nice breeze. The 4 is for the meh counter and barista service. Maybe they were just overworked as it was Friday. We will go back, get the best coffee around... We think. ; )

I stopped by here this morning and tried few things out. I tried the avocado toast, blueberry muffin and Chai Tea Latte. The food had great flavor and ample size. The Chai was presented well and was full of flavor. The service has order to go and seating. They have indoor, inside and bar style seating. There is parking nearby with garages and street available. The inside has nice setup and has that cozy, yet roomy feel as well.the customer service is very good and they have a vast menu as well. The price reasonable, especially for the quality and service they provide. I reccommend this place to anyone looking for quick bite, coffee or even light meal.

RITUAL!!! (5 stars) This is the only cafe in San Diego I've discovered that serves Ritual beans. Ritual be one of my favorite beans - it's roasted with quality. Also, it's women owned and from San Francisco. Seeing that on the shelf automatically grades this place on a new level. - espresso, excellent - pasties, excellent - service, excellent - price, fair MIXED BERRY SCONE (served with blueberry butter) - i ALWAYS get this. It's my favorite scone in San Diego. Good texture, not too dry. Good flavor, tiny pieces of berries within the scone for some natural sweetness. AND THE BLUEBERRY BUTTER makes this pastry the perfect nibble to pair with a hot beverage on any given day (hot day, cold day, humid day, flood day, etc). HIGHLY RECOMMEND. VANILLA LATTE (decaf) - unfortunately their decaf beans are NOT Swiss Water Processed. The past few yrs any decaf that isn't SWP makes me hesitate but I find myself still ordering and sipping away. The flavor of the beans are smooth - I don't recall any strong acidic or tart after taste from their flavor notes. Sure vanilla can mask that if there was any but it was a smooth sip. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Although this place has heavy foot traffic, I Love this place. JABA APPROVED. Until the next review...

Had the California bagel and a brown sugar hazelnut latte. I give it 4 stars because the bagel wasn't bageling. Although it was delicious I just love my bagels to have that leather top that bagels usually have. Also 4 stars because the drink was supposed to be a brown sugar hazelnut I couldn't pick up any flavor. It wasn't bad just wanted to taste the unique flavor combination. Properly will get the bagel again but try out a different drink.

Chill vibes, gluten-free and gluten-ous pastries, and lots of seating. Love. Love. Love this little place. They are open air with two large sets of doors and both outdoor and indoor seating. Free wifi specific to the Cafe plus music (or BYO) makes it a great place to work. Part of the indoor side is open even after they close because it is accessible to the building elevator. I stayed there well after they started closing down at 3pm. What really drew me here though was the gluten-free pastries. I saw a couple in the pictures on here but when I came in (~2 on a Tuesday), they had at least FIVE different options! I tried the large coconut macaroon and an apple galette. The macaroon was irresistible. Moist inside with just the right small amount of chocolate on the bottom. I got the cortado with oatmilk. Cute little heart art on top. It was solid and hot. The staff were also super friendly. Take your treats to go and walk around Little Italy or to the waterfront park.

Cute little coffee place. One of my favorites in San Diego to do work on patio and people watch. Lively happy environment. Do get something from bakery.

This was a really cute place to grab breakfast with the family. We had no issue finding somewhere to sit. They have a little something for everyone, whether your looking for a latte, waffles, pastries or a burrito. Service was friendly and the food was good.

Fantastic! Great place to start your visit to the Little Italy's farmer's market and street fair. Amazing food and coffee with a European outdoor cafe feel.

4.850 stars. Love this place. We stopped by on a weekday morning for coffee while we were waiting to eat at Morning Glory and were pleasantly surprised! My partner got the rose vanilla latte and I got the mandarin cardamom latte. The coffee was flavorful and not too sweet. While we were there enjoying our drinks we were able to sit across a plexiglass partition to watch two very talented bakers make tarts and cakes. So mesmerizing and cool and we don't often get to see these talented artisans at work. We'll definitely have to order one of their delectable cakes or pastries in the future.

Cute little bakery/coffee shop! They had so many options in the display case from items like cakes, breads, and quiches! They also have alcoholic beverages, we ordered two mimosas. Grapefruit and peach lavender, our favorite was definitely the peach lavender as the grapefruit was a little bitter. We also ordered an iced brown sugar latte which was ok a little too sweet for us. We shared a quiche which had goat cheese and veggies. Super yummy flavors, the crust was buttery and flaky! Overall would recommend checking this place out, wish we had the opportunity to drink more items and desserts!

Best cake ever! Great communication via phone but mainly email in my case :) Audrey was very helpful in helping me get my order placed. Would definitely order from here again!