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Bakery · Monterey ·

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Bakery · Monterey ·

Custom cakes and mini-sized desserts, delicious flavors

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9 Soledad Dr A, Monterey, CA 93940 Get directions

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9 Soledad Dr A, Monterey, CA 93940 Get directions

+1 831 655 1544
layerscake.com
@layerscakemonterey

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Layers Sandwiches Is Getting a Permanent Home in Green Lake | Eater Seattle

"Born from a burnout — when Avery told his wife he 'just want to open a sandwich shop' — the couple turned that dream into Layers, which evolved from a Capitol Hill apartment pop-up to a cult-favorite sandwich truck and is now opening a brick-and-mortar at Green Lake (targeting July 5). I describe Avery as an artist in sandwiches: he obsessively tinkers with flavor and texture, producing items like the I’d Date a Jalapeño (a grilled cheese with cheddar, Deglet Noor dates, and jalapeños) and Sebastian’s Sunset (a crab cake with pickled fennel, arugula, and remoulade). They’ll offer sandwiches, small plates, salads, and breakfast sandwiches for the first time, and Ellary Collins (formerly of London Plane) will bake bread, sweet and savory pastries, and her famous biscuits. Their popularity was built through strong Instagram photography and ingredient-focused storytelling that helped justify a $13 price point, and their Kickstarter raised over $78,000 to help fund the shop. Avery’s perfectionism shows in menu ideas like the Duck Norris — duck confit, chicories, a grainy-mustard vinaigrette, a fried duck egg on brioche (with Avery even considering using duck fat for the vinaigrette) — conveying a sense of gourmet, carefully considered sandwiches rather than mere lunch fare." - Harry Cheadle

https://seattle.eater.com/2023/6/6/23751650/layers-sandwiches-opening-green-lake-new-restaurant-july
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Helen K.

Google
Layers made a fantastic cake for our wedding! It was a beautiful two-tier vintage style cake with lots of piping detail that looked exactly like the inspiration pictures we provided. They weren’t able to provide cherries, but said they could place them on the cake if we dropped some off a few days before the wedding. We went with a two-tier cake in the lemon curd flavor, and a half sheet cake in red velvet to feed a total of 85 wedding guests, and that seemed to be the perfect amount.

Bobbie L.

Google
The Desserts are DELICIOUS!! I had 4 different slices chocolate, white, lemon cake and lemon cheesecake for my birthday and enjoyed all!! I can't wait to go back!!

karli M.

Google
My son is in his first year at the DIL in Monterey. I sent a package and it wasn’t supposed to be delivered in time for his birthday. I made an order online and called after to make sure they could deliver to the gate and wait for him to come and get it. It worked great and helped me celebrate him from afar!

Sam S.

Google
Hilary and the Layers team went above and beyond with our wedding cake! 6-inch chocolate cake with fresh strawberries in the middle and the perfect amount of fluffy buttercream. We debated how much we should save for our one-year...and ended up eating the whole thing now and saving a few bites for later. It was that good. If you're looking for a wedding cake baker, look no further!

Denise L.

Google
We worked with Layers for our wedding and we absolutely loved how our cake turned out. Not only was the flavor spot on, but so was the decor! I gave them my inspiration photo and they 1000% delivered! :) We aged the top layer in our freezer to enjoy a year later (today was the day) and the cake tasted JUST as good and as the day of the wedding. We can see why this bakery is on the preferred vendors list for our venue. Thank you to Hilary & team!

Fede G.

Google
Layers Cakes are Awesomely Delicious!!!! 🍰 The staff is quick and friendly 😁. My family's favorite cupcakes are the lemon baby-cup cakes and the recess-piecess cupcakes. The place is always clean and welcoming. The cakes are freshly made. The variety of flavors in both cupcakes and regular cakes is great! The only downside is that they are close on Sundays which is my cheat day 😂

nunez23

Google
Layers delivered a beautiful and tasty cake! Thank you Hilary and the Layers team who worked on our cake. Since we do not live in town we went with Hilary’s recommendation and opted for the princess cake and death by chocolate. Both great choices. Would def recommend Layers. Working remotely with Hilary was straight forward. We appreciated the responsiveness.

Destinations with D.

Google
I always get so excited when I find out that one of my couples went to Layers to get their wedding cake or cupcakes. I have photographed a few weddings where the dessert was from Layers and always heard wonderful things about flavor and texture. I even tend to enjoy some dessert myself here and there, and always LOVE the sweets!
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Marissa C.

Yelp
I ordered an Oreo cookie cake from here not too long ago. It was about $45 for a 6-inch cake, which seemed reasonable at first. Unfortunately, the cake itself was underwhelming. While it was moist and the frosting wasn't overly sweet (which I appreciated), the overall flavor was bland. Honestly, it tasted like something you could pick up at a grocery store for a fraction of the price. Nothing about it stood out or felt worth the cost, and I wouldn't recommend it. Service was average. Nothing bad, but nothing memorable either. Cakes: 4/10 Service: 6/10
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Monterey C.

Yelp
Needed a last-minute cake for my mom's birthday and Layers Bakery came through! Ordered a fresh strawberry cake and they had it ready in just 2 hours--same day! It was moist, delicious, and made with love. Super friendly staff and great local vibes. Perfect for any sweet craving or special occasion. Check them out!
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Catherine C.

Yelp
Layers is an absolute must-stop bakery! This family-owned gem is a treasure trove of sweet treats, but the cake is truly the star of the show. Moist, decadent, and utterly delicious, every bite is a delight. Support local businesses and treat yourself to a slice (or two) - you won't regret it!
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Kendall C.

Yelp
LAYERS IS THE BEST. They did our wedding cake and actually customized it to be sprinkle/funfetti cake with buttercream frosting. They were so kind and knowledgeable. I originally wanted to put lavender flowers on my cake and the woman said that she would advise against it because although it is pretty it can make the cake taste like lavender. I truly appreciated the honesty and expertise because I would have been so sad to taste lavender instead of my funfetti cake flavor! The shop is super cute and quaint. I always go pick up a funfetti cupcake to remind me of my wedding day. I have never had anything I didn't like from layers.
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Amy Y.

Yelp
Charming and cute as a button bakery ambiance and the staff made all the difference in answering all of our questions (how long is the cake ok without refrigeration, what is this, can we swap out the cheesecake with the crème brulee) with kindness. The flourless chocolate cookie is perfect- the crispy exterior the cloud fluffy texture that melts into a mochi like chewiness! So good!!
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William Mac H.

Yelp
All show, no quality. Seriously I have had better desserts Of so much more taste and quality In a hospital Cafeteria that's how bad I thought The apple strudel was very poor quality
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Sarah P.

Yelp
Our customer service experience for our wedding cake was absolutely incredible, I had a detailed report and draw sketch of what our wedding cake would look like several months in advance to our wedding date. The cake arrived on time we had great coordination from all staff and quick responses. I highly recommend this vendor as an option for your upcoming wedding And/or event in the area!

Angelique S.

Yelp
Psst is a sweet tooth whispering your name . When you walk in breathe the aroma wafting in the air and find the delights of cupcakes cookies and Italian love everywhere. The staff are professional and kind to share stories of families and the true history of Monterey every time. And if it is your first time to try cupcakes holiday cookies bring the magic and hope alive. Looking forward to discovering more just come and open the door !

Dan G.

Yelp
Excellent. I can't remember the exact name of the cake, but we purchased the chocolate cake with chocolate frosting both on the top, and in the middle of the cake. Heaven!!!

Sonia B.

Yelp
Their cupcakes are hard as a rock- super dry and not moist at all. My 12-year-old niece can bake a better cupcake. On top of that, they're overpriced at $6 each. The cookies were also flat, lacked flavor, and cost $4 apiece. Overall, not worth the money.

V R.

Yelp
Their cupcakes are hard and bland. I could've thrown it across the room and it would've stayed the same shape Unfortunate. Save your coin Whole Foods across the way has better pastries. Customer service isn't the best either.
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Alyssa M.

Yelp
At a work baby shower and someone brought a princess cake from Layers. It was so good! Light and airy but packed with flavor. 10/10
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John S.

Yelp
Great deserts and bakery items offered. They are closed on Mondays. Special orders taken to pay in advance because they sell out fast!!!
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Mj S.

Yelp
This is our go to bakery for cakes and desserts in Monterey. We have never been disappointed by the quality or taste of their items. They are fully stocked when we go in for some random treats so it's nice knowing there's always something available. Their online ordering also makes it super convenient and easy to order ahead of time.
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Enid P.

Yelp
Highly recommend! Bought a beautiful and delicious lemon cake for my mother's birthday! Everyone enjoyed it!
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Eugene U.

Yelp
Lovely high quality and awesome tasting birthday carrot cake! Highly recommend Layers Bakery!!!
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Tricia C.

Yelp
This is the most amazing bakery, the cake slices (each of the four we tried) were some of the best we've ever had. The marble cake was light, moist and the ganache was perfect. I even drove an hour back the next day to buy a few more slices.
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Sean L.

Yelp
They have increased their prices almost twice as much as what it used to be. A mediocre single pastry they almost charge $6 EACH!! I won't go there anymore . Also they are not friendly and not much space to sit and enjoy your coffee
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Erica R.

Yelp
I ordered their red velvet cake for a friend. The cake was moist, layered, deliciously creamy, and ready by the promised time. It was also decorated with a flower, the words "happy birthday" as I requested, and looked absolutely gorgeous. I ordered online and had a friend pick it up with no troubles at all. I would definitely order one of their mouthwatering delicious cakes again and find myself hoping someone has another celebration to give me an excuse to order from here again.

Amber A.

Yelp
Delicious cupcakes and cookies! Love the marble cake and also the maple cookies. Great for any occasion
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Janel L.

Yelp
Bummer to see all the negative reviews!! This has been my go to when were in the area. After my visit it will be the last!!! First. I asked for a lemon cupcake and she said they didn't have any. But after one second of me looking I spotted some?!?! Why couldn't she have looked to?! Then she was annoyed when I ask if the frosting had flavor. Her response was very cold...its butter cream. Okay, well I didn't let her attitude stop me from getting my threats. I got two cupcakes and another dessert. The cupcakes were horrible!!! Soooo dry that when you bit into it the cupcake fell apart?! $4.50 for dry cupcakes?! Hard pass. Since the area doesn't lack bakeries i will not return. Thanks for the memories but your bakery has gone down hill.
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Cecille M.

Yelp
You can never go wrong with layers. All their cakes and pastries are delicious. Brought my two friends here and it's their first time and they both loved the cakes and pastries they got. We sat on their little corner to have coffee and cheesecakes. I've always love their cakes and this is our go to when we want to order cakes for special occasions. The service were awesome! Both the young ladies that were there were very friendly, warm and helpful (too bad I didn't got the chance to get their names). It's a cute little shop but is clean and quiet. Great time yo have a sip of coffee with the cakes!
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Xiadani J.

Yelp
How unfortunate that I have to leave a negative review, my family loves their treats but their customer service is lacking big time. I was given Hilary's business card and we promptly called to get information on reserving a cake. She let us know that our design was not possible (butter cream flowers?) but that she could do a basic buttercream in a pink color. Unfortunately, when I asked her for the cake agreement and deposit she let me know they had already booked someone else?? I thought with the range of these cakes that they would have at least given me a courtesy notice.
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Kate K.

Yelp
Layers was the best decision for our cake needs at our wedding. I was so excited when cake tasting, I bought about 40 cupcakes to take home so my family and friends could also try! We loved our simple wedding cake- it was so incredibly easy to coordinate with Hilary. Thank you Layers!
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Darroll L.

Yelp
Amazing selection of delicious cakes, pastries, and cookies. Today we tried the Pecan Pie slice, Carrot Cake cupcake, and Death By Chocolate slice. All three were wonderful. Perfect sweetness, great flavors, optimum moisture, and beautiful presentation. The pricing was fair and the customer service was perfection. Every time we stop by, we are delighted by the experience.

Amy S.

Yelp
Honestly, just a really rude conversation when I called about ordering a custom cake. The woman just sounded like she didn't want to be bothered with the order. Before I even told her what date I needed it she told me that I needed to place two weeks prior. But you didn't even inquire as to when I needed it. She told me that they needed to coordinate with the wedding cake designer, I asked if that was also the case if it was for a birthday birthday cake and not a wedding cake and she said that she knows. Like how would you know that it was a birthday cake? Honestly take your business to somebody that actually knows how to handle customers. Really disappointed with this place and even though we've bought three cakes from them in the past, we're taking our business elsewhere

Berenice S.

Yelp
simply the best in every sense of the word. Melissa, Alma and all the ladies up front are what keep me coming back! Plus, it doesn't hurt that all the sweets are amazing!! props to the culinary team for never disappointing! Clean, cute and chic - a must visit!

Laurie B.

Yelp
This has nothing to do with the tasty baked goods and all about the service. I asked for 8 cookies, and a brownie, was charged for 8 cookies and a brownie but the woman helping me only gave me 6 cookies and a brownie. She sealed the box and I did not notice until I arrived home that I was 2 cookies short! When you're paying $3 per cookie - give me all my cookies that you charged me for. She asked if I needed my receipt and I said yes. Thank goodness I have it to prove what I paid - $28 total. It was 3:55pm when I called the bakery to report my missing cookies but the prompt, after listening to music waiting for someone to answer, said no one is available to help you and disconnected me. When I called a second time it was 4pm and guess what time they close? 4pm. I have a bad taste in my mouth from bad customer service at Layers and no one from the bakery to try to fix this and make me a happy customer. Hence, my review on Yelp!
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John N.

Yelp
So upset with this cake. In the cake decorator is defense he did follow the instructions to the T. He did mention that he's been having communication problems with his wife. This was not a college 50th anniversary cake, and upon first glance that's exactly what it was. This was a 50th anniversary cake as a surprise. When problem solving how to fix the issue, the man wanted to upsell me another 60 to $100. From a customer service perspective just fix the issue because this is not what was agreed upon in the prior emails. In trying to communicate with the sales rep (The wife of the decorator}, it was radio silence after the sale was made. For the amount that I paid, I just want it done right
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Hope A.

Yelp
Absolutely loved our wedding cake! Hilary was so easy to work with. They also made sure to pack the cake safely since it would need to be hiked on the side of the cliff to the beach. Thank you!
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Mary M.

Yelp
My daughter ordered a chocolate strawberry cake. It was great. Not just good. Great. A big fan of Layers.
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Julia S.

Yelp
Slow service but amazing bakery products and the staff has no sense of urgency. Pricing is fair
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Mina Y.

Yelp
We ordered a 2-tiered naked cake (death by chocolate), red velvet cupcakes, vanilla cupcakes with fresh chocolate covered strawberries, and some gluten-free cupcakes for the wedding. Layers will decorate your cake with fresh flowers if you bring them in the day before (and they decorate them beautifully). Because our venue was in the neighborhood, they also handled delivery for us at no extra cost. We received comments from our guests that this was the best wedding cake they had. We had almost the whole bottom layer leftover (even though I ordered for 50 servings for a ~90 person wedding!) and a good amount of cupcakes, so we took them home. I had friends asking me for leftover servings of the cake and cupcakes since some of them knew I had portioned them out and put them in my freezer. They held really well and we are bummed to say we have finally worked through all of the leftovers. Their sponge was very moist and their ganache was light and smooth. Those red velvet cupcakes were so incredibly delicious as well. We will have to make it a habit to pick up a few sweets whenever we visit Monterey now.
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Joslyn M.

Yelp
Best bakery I've ever been to! The only place I'll go for sweet treats... Birthdays, celebrations and even my wedding cake! They always do a beautiful job and great customer service. Such a variety of traditional and modern cookies, pastries, cakes... ALL taste amazing!
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Rahna B.

Yelp
Cake was 5-star, beautiful & delicious. Special thanks for fitting all the writing on the cake that I requested. My kids picked the cake up, so I don't know what the shop is like inside; however, they told me they had a great experience, the person who helped them was friendly and kind. One star deducted because when trying to place my order I waited on hold for 8 minutes on my first call (I was at work so I had to hang up and call back the next day). The next day when I called back, I was placed on hold another 3 or 4 minutes before they took my order. I wish placing my order had been easier :)
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Amy P.

Yelp
Layers Cake designed and made our wedding cake. The cake looked like a knock off from the one we asked they make. Not only did it look nothing like what we had asked for, the sample we sent to have them make was their own work! We specifically used a cake they made previously so we could feel certain it would come out as planned. Photo #1 was a cake they designed and we asked for. Photo #2 is the cake we got. Not only was the cake design so far from our order. They never sent a follow up post wedding to ask how we liked the cake. For a special occasion, go else where. Two stars for the cake tasting great.
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Naiomi S.

Yelp
Layers is my favorite place to find authentic Italian Wedding Cookies. I've looked and I've tried others, but they nailed it. They also have the cutest "baby cakes" omg I need to make a run over there now.
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Cj O.

Yelp
Omy gravy, ordered a birthday cake for my husband's big day. Exceeded all expectations and was yummy, perfect black forrest cake and beautiful custom work. He was so surprised and made his day so special and memorable!
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Athena D.

Yelp
Bought a cake from them for my wedding and they are very responsive and helpful. They delivered my cake to my venue and it made it one less thing I had to worry about. Also the cake tasted absolutely amazing!
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Phil I.

Yelp
I have to give it only two stars. For what I ordered. I ordered the tres leche cake. Maybe they don't know how to make it. So disappointed. It was dry. Not moist. I guess they forgot the leche.
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Ashley S.

Yelp
Our cake was beautiful!! It was everything I expected and more! Our choice of cake was carrot cake and we loved it
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Lorraine L.

Yelp
I have been a customer of Layers for over 17 years. I always bought my Mother a Princess cake on her birthday every year. I have since expanded that tradition to include several close friends who love their Death by Chocolate cake. I just placed an order for two cakes from them to be picked up yesterday by two different people for two celebratory birthday occasions and Layers gave both cakes to one party. When i called them this morning, instead of apologizing, they try to blame me. Even though, I had informed them that I did not want a refund. I told them they baked the cake and delivered it. They proceeded to placed me on hold to discuss the situation with the baker and accidentally took me off hold and I heard his response. To say the least, I am sure it was not intended for me to hear.
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Odie O.

Yelp
Creme brûlée pie slice is to die for we could eat it everyday it so damn good! Huge slice two people can enjoy it simply delightful!
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Monique A.

Yelp
Such wonderful customer service, a HUGE variety of ready made cakes and pastries AND the birthday funfetti cake is absolutely amazing! Highly recommend this spot!!
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Chavon W.

Yelp
My mom and dad ordered a beautiful and delicious death by chocolate cake for our 15th anniversary! It was one of the best chocolate cakes I have had in a long time! I would absolutely recommend this bakery!!! Death by chocolate is to die for! Update: 7/17/20-Also just received the Raspberry pastries and a Boston Cream Cake today! Wow! Order from this bakery! The taste will not disappoint you!
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Aggy E.

Yelp
Bought my daughter's first birthday cake from here and also sampled their creme brûlée cake and MY GOD the creme brûlée cake literally shook my whole world. I have never tasted anything so decadent!!! We got the Princess Cake from here and it was amazing. Not too sweet, moist, and the fondant wasn't too thick so it had a nice mouth feel. We also got a slice of the Princess Cake but with green fondant as my daughter's smash cake and she loved it lol

Preeti K.

Yelp
Tried their carrot cake and vanilla cake. loved it .Ordered the cake on short notice and were able to make . Service was great and Will recommended to try .
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Tee P.

Yelp
Layers has amazing desserts A bit pricey but worth it! They have the best desserts they are super yummy! Designs are original and Awesome!
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Mary D.

Yelp
This bakery is outstanding for their birthday cakes! The Italian Rum cake is delicious and the Princess cake is the best! My two favorites!