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    Gina was the absolute best!

    ABSOLUTELY THE BEST VENDOR I HAD! The dessert table was so delicious / cake was perfect! And AMAZING value!
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    Shana Sent on 03/14/2022
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    Absolutely wonderful

    Gina was a pleasure to work with. She was very responsive and easy to work with. She was also mindful of our budget which is greatly appreciated. We found her through some mutual friends who she made beautiful cakes for and I couldn’t be more pleased with how it turned out. Her work of art helped my vision come to life for my daughters first birthday. Not only was it a beautiful cake but it tasted amazing too!!! Looking forward to having Gina bake for all our future events!
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    The absolute best!

    Gina is absolutely AMAZING!! She is beyond talented and so wonderful to work with! She made close to 200 individual cakes for all of my wedding guests!!! I had always wanted individual cakes for my wedding and the cakes Gina made were exactly what I imagined!! They were so beautiful and delicious….guests are still talking about them! Gina is just the kindest person. She is so fantastic to work with and made the whole process so easy! Book her for your next event!!
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    Steve Sent on 01/18/2022
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    Gina's cakes are as delicious as they are lovely

    My fiance and I could not have been happier with the service, professionalism, and most importantly, the tastiness and quality of Gina's desserts. Her cake was picture perfect for our wedding day, a feat made more impressive by the fact that she delivered it by hand to our ceremony up in Santa Barbara!

    Cake sampling was a delight, and we had a heck of a time deciding which of Gina's cakes was the best. Whatever flavor profile you decide, I believe you'll be impressed with Gina's skills!
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    Absolutely phenomenal.

    Gina‘s cake was absolutely amazing, She went above and beyond to capture the exact cake that I wanted. I met with her and she is absolutely a doll. I got so many compliments on my cake and everyone was raving how good it was. Her Italian meringue buttercream is to die for.
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    Joanna Sent on 01/18/2022
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    Gina & the Bean is excellent!!

    Gina makes the most delicious cakes and she truly takes your preferences into consideration. Highly recommend!!
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    A piece of Gina's heart on each bite.

    Gina made an amazing job during my husband's 50th birthday party.
    Communication with her was fast and easy. Immediately, she asked me the party's theme and any proper details, proving her business´ experience.
    The estimate was sent promptly and according to our budget.
    The crew showed up perfectly on-time and prepared.
    My husband and guest were delighted with the desserts. We could all tell there was a piece of Gina's heart on each bite.
    Once the event finished, the crew showed up and took care of everything.
    Gina, thank you for helping me making my husband's surprise birthday party soooo perfect...
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    Absolutely amazing

    Most delicious, gorgeous cakes ever!!!! Cannot recommend Gina and the Bean enough for every occasion! I used Gina for both of my kid's birthdays, and gave her very specific themed cakes. She went above and beyond with the most wonderful and tasty creations that were the talk of the party! Everyone commented on how delicious and fantastic they were! Her attention to detail is unparalleled. Hands down best vendor you will ever find for custom cakes!
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    Cake cake cake

    Gina is so awesome, I’ve used her for several of my parties and have been to a handful of events where she was the dessert vendor and OMG!!!! First of all, she is the absolute nicest person I know and is so delightful to talk to and work with, second of all, her desserts and especially her cake are beyond this world, so yummy! Lastly, she really knows how to work with your theme, people can Pinterest this stuff all they want but her creativity is really original and Gina takes pride in her business and her art.
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    Amazing cakes!

    Taste has to come first when you order a beautiful cake. Not only is the cake gorgeous but every bite is delicious. We love love love the chocolate cake and order it for every occasion. Every since buying the first birthday cake from Gina, we have been making excuses to buy more. Now we get one for every birthday in the family and sometimes the holidays. Order from Gina, you will be very pleased!
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    Delicious and unique

    Gina and the Bean was one of the only bakeries who did croquembouches. She was so responsive, and our tasting was delicious! When we had to postpone twice due to covid, she went with us without any issues! Our dessert was gorgeous and we would recommend her to everyone!
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    So Delicious!

    Gina made the most delicious two tier, red velvet cake for my wedding! My husband and I adore red velvet and Gina’s is now on the top of our list. We planned our wedding remotely and never had the pleasure of meeting Gina or tasting the cake before ordering it, but I’m so happy we chose her bakery. She made the entire process so simple, delivered on time, and placed my flowers and cake topper perfectly. All of our guests thoroughly enjoyed the cake and couldn’t stop complimenting it. Thank you, Gina!!!
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    Great experience

    Gina was accommodating, friendly and great tasting cake. Highly recommended.
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    Gina is the best!

    Gina goes above and beyond to make sure your cakes and treats are exactly what you envision. In addition to her incredible designs and artistic talent, everything is absolutely delicious. She is also kind, flexible and an absolute pleasure to work with. We use her for all our special occasions and are so happy we found her!
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    Absolutely Delicious and Professional

    Gina and the Bean did our backyard wedding reception and it was fantastic experience. We did a tasting beforehand, and frankly it was hard to choose because everything was delicious. On top of absolutely delicious desserts, Gina was prompt, professional and prepared. The dessert table was fabulous. You know it’s a success when the table is empty at the end of the night. The desserts were beautifully arranged and very high quality. We couldn’t be happier.
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    Franciska Sent on 04/19/2020
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    Best Dessert Experience Ever!

    Thank you, Gina! You made our wedding dreams come true! Our entire 170+ wedding guests loved our dessert table and the extra detail you put into making it so special. Especially adding our baby pictures and the rustic theme on display. I cannot wait to work with you for other events!
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    Gina is the best!!!!

    Gina and her cakes are AMAZING! As my husband and I were in the process of searching for bakeries to create our wedding cake, thankfully Gina was recommended to us by our wedding coordinator. My husband called a number of bakeries on the phone to receive estimates, and was becoming increasingly stressed after each call. Once he spoke to Gina, he had a huge smile on his face and immediately knew that she was the baker we had been looking for all along! Gina is so sweet and was more than helpful and generous every step of the way. We greatly appreciated all of her help and quick communication. Gina did not try to overprice us simply because we were looking for a “wedding cake”, as so many bakeries we had called beforehand were seeming to do. She offered to meet for a cake tasting (All of which were so delicious!), offered to make us a similar cake as we chose for the wedding, for our 1 year anniversary, and drove out to San Juan Capistrano for the cake delivery on our wedding day! Everything about our experience working with Gina was so wonderful and we are so grateful that she was able to create our dream cake for our dream wedding! Gina, you are The BEST!
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    Wedding 2019

    From the moment my wife and I met Gina I knew she was more than just a professional- she was kind, and really wanted to capture my then fiancées vision. From the tasting samples to her pricing- Gina went above and beyond the call of duty really listening to our requests down to the wire. What made this professional alliance special was Gina had hid some treats for our first night as a married couple for us- knowing that I wouldn’t eat much during the wedding. She was and still remains thoughtful and now a friend. Our wedding desserts were amazing- and my main concern was there would be left overs- NOPE. Gone and all of our family and friends raving about her set up and treats. My wife and I highly recommend Gina- you won’t be disappointed and she really cares about your special day! Thank you so much Gina!
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    Sweetest lady, best cakes!

    Gina was a delight during our tasting! We met at a local Starbucks and she treated my fiancé and me to a tasty beverage to go with her delicious cakes. She brought a nice selection of 4 kinds to taste. Chocolate, vanilla with lemon filling, vanilla with Carmel filling and chocolate chip cookie cake!! They were all SO delicious we still haven’t decided which we will pick! If you want a friendly, amazingly talented, and someone who will work with your budget then Gina is hands down the baker for your wedding! Thank you GINA!!
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    Gina is your go to sweets girl!

    You have to try her cake, tiramisu, just have it all! We are still getting raves about her dessert bar. I’m also going to beg my hubby to order my birthday cake from her. She had the attitude of making your table the way you envision it. I showed her a cookie jar idea and she went out and found one for my table. I could go on and on about how wonderful it is, so trust me when I say book her!
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    Gina is wonderful.

    Gina made the groom's cake for my rehearsal dinner and the wedding cake for my reception, both were phenomenal. Her ideas for designs and flavors are perfect, I still receive compliments from my wedding guests on both cakes. She was lovely to work with because she listened to my ideas while suggesting some of her own, which were always on point. She clearly has a lot of experience with her art. I also asked her to make my wedding favor cookies, which she designed as mini anchors and fit perfectly with my nautical-themed wedding. If I have any special events in the future, she's my go-to for desserts. Thank you, Gina!
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    Sublime cakes

    THE most amazing cakes ever! Delicious and gorgeous! You can tell that Gina bakes with her heart....her cakes are definitely special. The ordering process was very easy too...Gina responds right away and also b/c I wasn't sure what type of cake to order, was very helpful w/suggestions. Delivery date and time as promised. loved the entire experience!
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    Perfection is an Understatment

    Gina and the Bean....where do I begin! I am a local event planner and florist and met Gina about 6 months ago through one of my preferred caterers. She swept me off my feet at the tasting! Her desserts are wonderful in every single way. She has since done multiple birthday cakes, family gatherings, wedding cakes, dessert bars, and even the cutest tea party for my little princess and her friends! Every time I have booked her for something different thinking she has it no problem, she surprises me with an even bigger and better dessert and display then I imagined! She now handles ALL of my couples and clients desserts. Her prices are spot on, desserts are beyond fab, and to top it off she is the sweetest!!!
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    The BEST cake made by the BEST!

    I can go on all day ranting and raving about Gina and her cakes. I live in the Southbay area of Los Angeles and I have not been able to find a good baker, until I met Gina. I had the opportunity to taste 3 of Gina’s cakes at a work function and my entire office devoured the 3 huge cakes (chocolate, vanilla with sea salt caramel, and cheesecake) within 20 minutes. People have been obsessing about the cakes since that day. So what makes Gina’s cakes special and different from others? The quality of her ingredients is superior to others and you can taste it! She doesn’t use the cheap ingredients and the best part for me is, her cakes aren’t overly sweet! They’re perfectly soft and moist without being too dense. They’re perfectly sweet without being too sweet. I just recently ordered a tiramisu cake for my parents and Gina was able to make it despite the shorter notice. She was so responsive to all my questions. The tiramisu cake did not last past the weekend:) I can very confidently recommend Gina to anyone who is looking for the best cake, desserts made of the finest ingredients!
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    Great service & product

    Gina did the wedding cake at a wedding that I catered the rest of the meal for .
    She was great to work with , very responsive, and her wedding cake was moist , delicious & everyone loved it .
    If you want a great wedding cake please call Gina
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    Gina and the Bean - exceeds all expectations! :)

    I cannot say enough positive things about Gina and the Bean.

    First - the deliciousness of the cake. Wow, we were blown away. We ended up going with vanilla/carmel and chocolate/chocolate - they were both outstanding. The quality of the ingredients Gina uses is clearly top notch. The cakes are so moist and flavorful - not overly sweet like a lot of cake you might find at a different bakery. Gina is such a talented baker.

    Second - Gina is SO sweet and easy to work with. She went out of her way on so many levels to provide friendly, professional service at our convenience. Planning a wedding is stressful enough, so working with a vendor as easygoing and on top of it as Gina makes the day-of so easy!

    Third - super reasonably priced. We did a fair amount of shopping around for cakes until we found Gina. Her cakes were the best in quality and value. While other places were not flexible with budget, Gina worked with us to fit our budgetary parameters. The cake was beautiful, tasty, and within our budget.

    I would highly recommend Gina and the Bean to anyone who needs a cake at their next party! You will certainly be pleased! :)
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    Chocolate cupcakes!

    Look amazing and taste delicious!
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    Best cake ever

    Best cake we ever tasted! everyone couldn't stop raving about it!!! We will order all our cakes from Gina and the Bean from now on!!!!
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    Best chef!!!!

    Her deserts are amazing!!! Gona is professional and so nice! Cakes are super delish!!!
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    The most delicious cakes I've ever had!

    Pastries from Gina and the Bean are simply delicious! They taste fresh and are beautifully made. I highly recommend them to couples for their shower and wedding desserts. You will not regret it!
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    Beyond Fabulous!

    Gina is an amazingly gifted baker whose creations are masterpieces, in both appearance and taste! She has created cakes, cupcakes and cookies for me for various events, and they have always exceeded my expectations! She is a true professional in every sense, with excellent customer service. I highly recommend Gina & the Bean!
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    Parties and gifts

    I have ordered several items from Gina and the Bean. The quality of her cakes and treats are above and beyond expectations. When I asked for a special item not on her menu she always accommodates. I have told several people about her and they have always been very happy with what they have ordered. I highly recommend her cakes, Lollicakes and cookies — her Yule Log is amazing!
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