lelé cake

The prices of the drinks and cakes aren't the most expensive but they are pretty steep for the quality. Don't get me wrong; they have some interesting offerings and I think some coffees are reasonably priced for the bay area. The interior is spacious and there are tables outside as well. We came on a hot day and I think you can tell from the pics that this place is mid in terms of ventilation. The girl who took our order was friendly but it did take awhile to find anyone to take our order. But my drink was made in a very speedy fashion. There is also water available for the taking, self-pour.

We ordered the Basque Ube Cheesecake online and arranged for a pick up at 11:00 am. We called in around 9 am and they mentioned the cake was prepared and ready for pick up. Upon arriving the cafe, parking was immediately available, front and center. As always, the cafe was packed with people enjoying their brunch. I didn’t wait long in front of the register as I was called up for help swiftly. The cake was beautifully packaged and I was immediately impressed with its presentation. We were surprised with a parade of blueberries on top. The cookie with a message on top was a beautiful touch. Not only did the cake look good, it was delicious. The ube cream cheese was very creamy. The ube yam was legit. No powdery hints of fake flavoring. The burnt notes were magical. Blue berries was a flavorful surprise and brought the whole bite together. “Its not too sweet” fluttered the room and was the biggest compliment amongst folks who were watching their sugar intake. This was the best birthday cake I ever had. Low key, not too extravagant and very classy! Looking forward to the next one!

I visited this cozy coffee shop today with my friend and absolutely loved the experience! I had a cappuccino and syrniki — both were delicious. The cappuccino was perfectly balanced with smooth foam and rich coffee flavor. The syrniki were soft, warm (maybe a little bit sweeter than I expected) , and served with tasty toppings that made them extra special. We sat outside and really enjoyed our time at this small and cozy coffee spot. Thanks to all staff for your efforts! 👍

We stopped by for breakfast. The place was packed, and there were only a few spots to sit. When it was our turn to order, the waitress seemed like she’d had a long morning—she didn’t greet us, just took our order, and we had to wait off to the side to get our food ourselves. We waited quite a while before deciding to sit down, and eventually they did bring the dishes to our table. The food was very tasty, but the portion size felt really small for the price—I didn’t even feel full, and I usually eat light. The guava mousse was delicious, and the coffee was also good. Overall, my experience with the food was great, but the service felt cold and unwelcoming. I’m not sure I’d come back—there are cheaper places with delicious food and much better service.

Absolutely amazing bakery! The macarons are some of the best I’ve ever tried - perfect texture, light and delicate with just the right amount of chew and sweetness. I highly recommend the lemon yuzu flavor, it’s refreshing and unique. The Basque cheesecake was also outstanding. The avocado-salmon toast was great - the salmon had a unique flavor, not smoky as what other places usually offer, and I really enjoyed it. My kids loved the cake pops - they’re super cute and fun, a perfect little treat for children. If I had to point out anything, I’d say the Napoleon cake wasn’t our family's favorite, I’d give it 4 stars compared to everything else. Also, the oblepikha tea wasn’t hot, tasted a bit too sour for my taste, and had a lot of pulp. Still, overall a fantastic experience!

Friendly local Russian (and pro-Ukraine 🥰) cafe in a quiet Los Gatos neighborhood is serving a variety of coffees, espresso, and lattes. The pastries and small plates that they had here were amazing. Come here if you’re looking for some good coffee, and amazing neighborhood, and just a quiet place to enjoy coffee and food with your friends. I highly recommend The cheesecakes with sour cream. Many of the small dishes they have here are Russian, which was very new for me. I was so impressed with the flavor of everything. The little cheese cakes were amazing. They are kind of like Colombian arepas, but they have much more moisture and you dip them in sour cream. So amazing. We also tried a BeloRussian waffle which which was basically a fried waffle made out of potatoes. So amazing. The services is very friendly and there is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Parking is easy to find and it’s free. I think this place would be really good to come both on the weekend to enjoy with your friends, or on a quiet weekday. You can come here when it’s less busy and sit outdoors, enjoy a great coffee, and have a few snacks. The breakfast here was just out of this world. If you’re looking for a friendly bakery, and you wanted to try some Russian food and some good coffee – this is a great place to check out. We were really impressed with everything

Third time is not the charm. I'll start by saying I haven’t tried Lelé Cake’s desserts or pastries — I’ve only ever ordered coffee or espresso drinks there. But since “Coffee” is on their sign and they charge $6 for a latte, it should be decent right? Wrong. In general, the people who work here seem to have a bit of a chip on their shoulder. They’re polite on the surface, but I’ve never felt they were very genuine. I asked if I could get 2% milk for my latte, and the girl said, “No, I have nonfat.” I asked if they had whole milk, and if so, could she mix the two. She looked at me like I was insane. Anyway, the drink was mediocre at best — barely lukewarm and totally weak in terms of coffee flavor. Honestly, I’ve had better coffee from an automatic espresso machine. I won’t be returning as a coffee customer. I'd love to like this establishment as it's very close to my house, but I just don't love the experiences I've had here.

Nice setting, pretty good coffee, attractive deserts and more. The kartoshka desert we had tastes quite authentically “Eastern European” (the polite way to avoid say “Russian” or “Ukrainian” - the owners speak Ukrainian but authentic items on the menu use Russian names). Beautiful interior design. I live there flowers everywhere.