Costeaux French Bakery Reviews
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Recommended by 98% of couples
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Delicious wedding cake!
Our wedding cake from Costeaux was delicious! We loved their flavor options and it was a hit with all of our guests. -
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Chrissy Sent on 07/04/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Beautiful and delicious wedding cake
We wanted a small cutting cake for our wedding ceremony to go along with a dessert buffet. We're so happy we went with Costeaux! Karah was so fun to work with, was very responsive, and the cake was gorgeous and delicious.
The cake tasting experience was also quite fun. She presented us with a variety of options and sent us home with the leftovers. We were married on a hot weekend in June in a totally outdoor wedding and Karah was very knowledgeable and helpful with tips to keep the cake fresh and what would work best.
Candidly speaking, we entered into this experience thinking "no one really wants to eat wedding cake" and left the experience saying "we wish we would've eaten more of our wedding cake!"
We're so happy to have worked with this special, local bakery! -
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Gianna Sent on 10/24/20185 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Costeaux French Bakery
Our cake from Costeaux was absolutely delicious and was exactly what we were hoping for. However, the best part of using Costeaux was the service we received from Kara. Unfortunately, there was a mix-up between our wedding caterer/coordinator and and we thought we had our cake ordered. Upon contacting Costeaux shortly before the wedding we realized that the reservation hadn’t been made! They were fully booked with wedding cakes already but Kara was so sweet and offered to help accommodate what we were hoping for. She was willing to overbook their schedule (including delivery) to ensure that we received the cake of our dreams. She was extremely responsive when it came to planning the final details and was honest about the delivery piece being a bit challenging. Of course I TOTALLY understood as she was doing us a huge favor by making our cake for us. We were very flexible with when the cake was delivered and they still managed to deliver the cake, complete it, and have it displayed by the start of the reception! We had chocolate champagne cake and regular champagne cake- both were equally delicious. The cake was moist and delicious and the frosting was rich and not overwhelming sweet. I’m sure it will still taste great when we have the top tier on our first anniversary! We are truly grateful to Kara and her team for making our day so special. It would not have been the same without their beautiful cake and we appreciate everything they have done for us. Thank you! -
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Kristin Sent on 02/15/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Absolutely beautiful and delicious wedding cake, was exactly what I wanted. I had rave reviews from all my guests!!! -
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Rita Sent on 12/24/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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Our wedding cake was beautiful and arrived on time. Doug decorated it with flowers on his arrival, making it even more beautiful. We had trouble deciding on one flavor, so he made the tiers different flavors, and both were delicious! -
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User2362916 Sent on 10/12/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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The cake was absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. Doug was really great, very responsive to emails. We had a complimentary tasting, and all the flavors were delicious. Doug even helped us keep our costs down by suggesting that we do a small cake for the cake-cutting and then ordering a sheet cake as well. I can't wait to go back to Healdsburg, just so I can go back to Costeaux's and get another slice of cake! -
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Rachel Sent on 09/04/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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We got our wedding cake from Costeaux and the experience was top of the line from our first meeting to the last crumb of cake. Costeaux has their own private and adorable tasting room, and we felt very cared for immediately. Every other tasting experience in the area was subpar by comparison and they made our choice easy on us. They asked us a lot of questions about our wedding and made great suggestions, and we were so incredibly happy with our cake (delivered straight to our venue with the weather of the day in mind, which I would not have considered and really appreciated). We look forward to ordering mini cakes from them for our anniversaries! -
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Jacquelyn Sent on 01/04/20155 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Oh. My. Gosh. The wedding cake that we purchased from Costeaux was absolutely the best wedding cake I have ever tasted. And, it was absolutely beautiful!! Our wedding theme was modern vintage, so we went with a 3-tier vanilla cake with ivory, vanilla buttercream icing. Doug came up with a stunning design that fit with our theme perfectly. And seriously, I cannot stress how delicious it was! I highly recommend Costeaux!! -
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Sarah Sent on 10/22/20145 out of 5 rating5.0
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I'm 100% behind the five stars above. Doug, who bakes the cake, was responsive both via email and the phone, and it was a pleasure to meet him in person. We had a tasting and all of the cakes were delicious. We settling on a white chiffon with custard and strawberries, with a buttercream frosting. Doug was happy to tweak a standard cake to make it everything we wanted. The cake was delivered at our venue with no problem and it looked great. It was so, so delicious. -
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Ria Sent on 10/07/20145 out of 5 rating5.0
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Doug was really professional, friendly and great during our first meeting. He did an amazing job on our wedding cake it turned out beautiful better than we imagined. It was so delicious, all the flavors were bold, but well balanced. We loved the variety of flavors that they offered. The price was great too for the great quality of cake and service that we received. We will definitely be back to the bakery and would recommend Doug's wedding cakes to anyone. -
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Jazmin Sent on 10/03/20145 out of 5 rating5.0
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We met Chef Doug threw my husband. He was his teacher for a culinary class. He was so happy to do our wedding cake as he had connected with my husband. He did an amazing job with the cake. It was exactly what we had asked for. I love the variety of flavors they offer. The consultation was very fun. -
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Allyson Sent on 10/01/20145 out of 5 rating5.0
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Our wedding cake from Costeaux French Bakery was absolutely perfect. I knew exactly what I wanted for my cake, and they really delivered above and beyond my expectations. We got a angel food cake with fresh whipped cream and fresh strawberries for our Northern California wedding in June. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the whipped cream and strawberries were fresh and sweet. We had a buttercream frosting, and it was beautiful.
After the wedding, our catering team boxed up the top layer for us to eat, and we ate the entire top layer during our 3-day mini moon - we could not get enough of it!
Everyone raved about our cake, and we are so happy that everyone enjoyed it! Merci beaucoup Costeaux for a perfect, dreamy wedding cake! -
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Jillian Sent on 09/16/20145 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Best. Cake. Ever.
We were one of those couples that thought cakes for wedding were obscenely over priced. Doug proved us wrong when he had us in for a tasting of Costeaux's delicious cakes. They were light, uniquely flavored and above all - delicious! Doug was knowledgeable, friendly and helped us get the perfect cake for our wedding. On the big day, it looked exactly how we envisioned and tasted just as good as we remembered. People raved about the cake. Good thing our friends choose Costeaux for their wedding in a few weeks so we can have it again. -
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Nicolette Sent on 06/04/20145 out of 5 rating5.0
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We really wanted a quality cake that tasted amazing, Cousteaux had exactly what we were looking for. Simple elegance, classic style and flavor. Doug was great to work with, inviting us back twice to taste again when we were quite sure yet on a flavor.
The cake showed up on time, looked beautiful and all our guests raved about how yummy it was. We plan to have them make our one year anniversary cake!
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Sarah Sent on 07/20/20135 out of 5 rating5.0
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Costeaux did an amazing wedding cake for us! It was beautiful and delicious. They also hosted our rehearsal dinner. The food was amazing and service was excellent! -
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Jessica Sent on 12/21/20125 out of 5 rating5.0
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Because my husband and I had never really been crazy about cakes we'd had at other weddings, we were on the fence about even doing a traditional cake. We could not have been happier with our experience here! We got a three-tier chocolate with chocolate frosting and rasberry filling, and I cannot tell you how many compliments we got about our cake (including from lots of guests who similarly said they never like the cake at weddings). Doug is wonderful to work with, was flexible in getting us in somewhat last-minute (though I don't recommend that!), and was very helpful in showing us different photos and options. I also researched many other bakers in the area and found Costeaux to be an excellent value for the quality. -
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Anne Sent on 10/04/20125 out of 5 rating5.0
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All I can say is AMAZING and DELICIOUS cake! Great delivery service and price! -
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Julie Sent on 10/01/20125 out of 5 rating5.0
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Triple chocolate truffle cake was the most perfect wedding cake for us. Yum! -
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Costeaux was absolutely amazing throughout the entire planning process and the actual event. I held my reception here and had their pastry chef do the cake. The food was beyond delicious and people were beside themselve over the cake-the best cake they ever had period let along wedding cake. Chris took me through all the planning over several months of emailing back and forth and he was very patient and very flexible. They made every last thing perfect and we felt very fancy indeed with the plated service, amazing food, and a very warm and welcoming atmosphere-perfection. -
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Jennifer Sent on 12/15/20115 out of 5 rating5.0
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Costeaux Bakery provided our wedding cake for our recent wedding in November. The cake was absolutely beautiful, and it tasted amazing! Our guests are still talking about it. We had the leftover cake packed up and served it at our brunch the next day, and every piece was eaten.
I also had them create a groom's cake in the design of the Chelsea Football logo, and it turned out better than I could have expected. My husband loved it!
I can't say enough about their quality and service, and Doug was such a pleasure to work with! -
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Courtney Sent on 07/25/20115 out of 5 rating5.0
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AMAZING cake and Doug Cavaliere was great to work with! He was extremely patient during the tasting, taking the time to explain the entire process and the options before me. I never felt like I was being pressured to commit, and he even gave me the advice to order 20% fewer slices than the final headcount due to some people not liking cake, too busy chatting or dancing, etc. Even then, we had plenty of leftover cake (I'm not complaining about it--more for me!)
Despite several changes to our order, he was organized and kept the details straight (which is surprisingly hard for some vendors). Prices are comparable to what you might find in the Sonoma area, but they are one of the few places that offers a princess cake (which i highly recommend!) -
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Angela Sent on 12/29/20085 out of 5 rating5.0
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Great price for a gorgeous gorgeous cake! everyone LOVED it and not only was it delicious, but beautifully made. They also made the groom's cake for the night before. A big hit. I shopped around and this is the BEST BAKERY!!! -
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User2829095 Sent on 10/23/20164.9 out of 5 rating4.9-
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Our cake was amazing! My fiancé and I did not want anything fancy or complicated and Karah was open to anything. we ended up getting 3 different kinds of sheet cakes and a 2 tiered cake because we could not decide which flavors we liked best!! People loved trying all 4 flavors and raved about the cake. -
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Amy Sent on 10/16/20164.9 out of 5 rating4.9
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I highly recommend getting your cake from Costeaux! One of my good friends said she, "inhaled that cake - it's so good."
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- Karah knows wedding cakes - she is so great at what she does. The day was packed and flew by, so I didn't actually see the cake in its full glory until it was time for the cake-cutting. Oh my goodness, the cake looked even better than I could have ever imagined. Karah took what I described in a few words and made the cake a work of art. Not only did it look beautiful, it also tasted phenomenal.
- I would have rated this a full 5.0, but with wedding cakes, it's tough to get just the right amount of cake. I wanted 3 tiers, but didn't want to have too much left-over and feel wasteful. However, everything worked out and I now have the top tier of my cake to look forward to eating at my one-year anniversary. I was originally planning to go back and order a fresh one for my one-year anniversary, but when the time comes, I can order one for my second-year anniversary! -
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User1206212 Sent on 06/10/20134.9 out of 5 rating4.9
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We chose Costeaux to bake our wedding cake instead of other bakeries that were written up in magazines because the Costeaux made the freshest and best tasting cake. Costeaux was more than flexible on budget, they gave us tips on how we could cut the cost of the cake. They said that 20% of guests wouldn't eat cake so we could order less cake. Also, they said we could order a smaller cake (which was $7 per slice) and use sheet cakes ($3 per slice) which would be cut out of sight of our guests. We had 4 flavors of cake and EVERYONE loved the cake more than the ubber-fancy wine-country food we served. I highly recommend Costeaux. -
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Antonia Sent on 06/17/20084.9 out of 5 rating4.9
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Costeaux Bakery is amazing. We met with them for a cake tasting before ordering our cake. Their staff is helpful and friendly. We were offered complimentary drinks, chocolates and bread at the time of ordering the cake. Their pastery chef is enthusiastic without being overbearing. We were allowed to sample cake offerings in privacy which allowed us to honestly express our thoughts on the different varieties of cake. There was not a bad slice of cake offered to us. They all were equisitely yummy. I personally am not a big chocolate cake fan, but their chocolate cake offering was to die for.
Their pricing was extremely reasonably. We had fresh strawberries in our cake and it brought the cake price up just .50 a slice. Here in Sonoma County where we had our wedding, their base cake price of $5.00 a slice per person was still less expensive than the average bakery here in the area.
They do also offer delivery and set up at a nominal fee, which when you consider that the cake getting to the reception and being set up now becomes a non stressful event, and with the cost of gas these days, the delivery is well worth it.
My guests raved about my cake at the reception. Most people find that wedding cake is not very good, for all the decoration. My cake was beautifully decorated so it was pleasing to the eye as well as the palate.
This is the only place in Sonoma County I would recommend for cake. I sampled other places during my search for a cake and this one is simply best. For a wedding cake here in the area it just has to be Costeaux!!! -
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Ashley Sent on 10/30/20194.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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Delicious Cakes
We worked with Karah Williams to get our cake. We had a butter cake with fresh whipped cream and custard with a vanilla buttercream. It was four tiers and turned out great. My husband is very traditional and requested we get a cake. It turned out nice I think everyone enjoyed it. -
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User938709 Sent on 09/18/20124.8 out of 5 rating4.8-
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We loved our cakes and desserts from Costeaux, they were truly delicious! Everything was easy, from ordering and tastings to delivery. The baking team was helpful and sweet! We did a tasting and while our order was unconventional, they were helpful and flexible. The only warning I would give is that the delivery fee is a big steep if you're not in the Healdsburg area. -
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Stacey Sent on 12/14/20154.5 out of 5 rating4.5
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We worked with Doug at Costeaux to get our wedding cake. The first meeting there was some miscommunication with our time so we were not on the books. Doug improvised quite well fitting us in between clients and using cake from their display cases. We were sold! We scheduled a follow up tasting and were even more impressed after trying their whole array of options. We were absolutely in love with the final outcome. It was beautiful. Their service and product was even more than we expected to find. The cost was one of the cheaper options we found too which helped with the overall cost of all wedding things! Thanks Doug! -
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Juiena Sent on 11/07/20104.2 out of 5 rating4.2
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very tasty cake! Worked with Doug Cavalier who was great. I don't think Costeaux Bakery does really fancy stuff with bad tasting fondant. Their cakes are simple and elegant, and very tasty! -
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Terri Sent on 08/10/20084.1 out of 5 rating4.1
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