Calico Cake Shop

Went here recently with a friend. Their supplies are very good. Like the back room with lots of baking ingredients, molds, boxes and containers, etc. I am interested in taking classes here. Would highly recommend this shop.

This place is just awesome! Have been coming here for over 20 years & it is still as great as ever– best selection of sprinkles, chocolate molds, and any and all cake/​cookie/​candy supplies.
Now they have a cold case with fresh baked goods– perfect.

This place was everything that I’ve hope and more!
Everything you will ever need baking wise, is at this cute little shop. When I first walked in, I thought it was small. But then I walked inside through the front room that has all of the fall decorations out and into a HUGE room where they have everything from packaging, to colored chocolate and molds and every cookie cut out you can imagine. They also have an array of icing tips and packaged buttercream icing!
I WILL be back because this place is simply amazing

They are the best for your cake supplies go to needs. And… they have fresh baked cupcakes, brownies and fresh bread (bolillo type) and it’s yummmy. Did I mention they also have fresh baked cookies? A wonderful treat to grab as you’re checking out at the cashier. Kudos for adding those to the inventory. Try this store out, you’ll be going back repeatedly.

How did I NOT know of this place sooner?
Loved everything that they had and to top it off they give you a «reward» card they stamp.

Very friendly and they have a great selection! Tons of baking supplies that I couldn’t find elsewhere :)

I love this place! They always have exactly what I need for my specialty cakes! They are a bit on the pricey side, but if you need something right away, it seriously beats the online shipping costs. They have everything you need to make yummy treats!

Love the store & the young ladies in the back the bakers but as far as customer service goes from the ones up front… dark haired lady is HORRIBLE. Rude person, cold seriously does not belong up front stick her in a back dungeon somewhere. If a person is that miserable with their job leave better yet get rid of her i know shes been there a while years & she still can’t answer questions gtfo… if a customer who is there to purchase items do so graciously after all your paycheck is cut because your customers keep your business open!

I read several reviews how the selection was great but the customer service lacked. I have to say… That was NOT my experience at all!
I went to buy some supplies for cake pops I was making for my daughters first birthday. I was so pleased with the amazing selection they have. I bought way more than I planned on haha.
I had done a trial run before visiting the shop and had some issue with the candy melts. I asked the lady behind the counter if she had any suggestions. Not only was she super nice, she gave me tons of help and suggestions that it solves all my problems! How can people say the service is lacking? They’re crazy because not only is the selection impressive, the prices are way better than local competitors and the woman solved all the problems I was having and my cake pops turned out perfect!
Thank you Calico!

I love coming to Calico Cake Shop. It gets my creative baking brain flowing! They have everything imaginable at a decent price. I love browsing and there is no pressure to purchase, but I usually end up getting a basket full of items. I had a cake pop obsession, and they had everything to make my cake pops beautiful! Sprinkles, melting flavored and colored chocolates, sugar sand, sugar crystal, makes me want to make more cake pops now!

This place is the best. REASONABLE price for a beautiful cake. literally showed them a picture of what I wanted and they made the cake the exact same (probably even better) really impressed with this place. Thank you guys!

I have been going to another cake decorating store for years because they are closer to my house. Yesterday I went to Calico Cake Shop because The «OTHER» store was out of everything and the employees are just rude. I was so pleased to find fully stocked shelves and pleasant employees that I will drive the few miles extra to ship at Calico for my supplies. Thanks! You all made it easy for to switch.

I give this place ONE star only because I can’t give them a negative number. Drove there today (40 min as traffic was horrible) arrived at 2:56 PM and as Inwas opening the store door, an employee switched the open sign to «closed» so I asked if I could go in and she said «sorry closed.» As I was walking to my car an employee existed the store and I asked if I could go in quickly as I had driven there from far away, she yelled back «closed, closed, closed»… Won’t ever go back.
Business must be really good for them since they prefer to close 2 minutes early and not make a sale.
Inhad been there before and agree with other reviewers, customer services is the worse!

Good news:
If one is looking for cookie cutters, this place has a good selection. Some of them are really over priced though so be warned. They have a decent selection of Americolor. They have a large selection of colored sugars with decent pricing. The dragees are hideously expensive! Better off buying them online from Chef Rubber.
Bad news:
If one needs high quality chocolate, this is not the place to purchase it.
There is NO truly edible powdered food coloring. They have a decent selection of Luster Dust but this stuff is non toxic which does not mean that it’s safe to be eaten.
The candy molds are all the cheap thin plastic type not the polycarbonate professional grade.
In a pinch, this shop will do but if you’re a professional or a high end decorator or chocolate /​candy maker, this is not the place.

— Locale Destination —
It’s on Orangethorpe Ave and Oran Cir in Buena Park.
It’s in a small strip mall. The place isn’t so big but full of stuff, yet relatively organized. Décor is nothing special. Parking is easy, though they don’t have a lot.
Lots of stuff for your baking needs:
Toppers: All sorts of toppers on cake/​cupcake you can think of. They are categorized by theme — TV characters, Hawaiian, sports, flowers etc… You name it!
Sprinkles & glitters: All colors and sizes.
Cookie cutters: All sorts.
Molds: From cupcakes to chocolate. Stainless steel to plastic ones.
Candles: All kinds and sizes.
Chocolates: For toppings, melting ones for dipping etc. Seasoned ones and non-​seasoned ones.
Food extracts/​oils: They are more expensive than «Michael’s”(art&craft shop at bakery section), though here has much more varieties than «Michael’s».
Wrapping tools: Boxes, wrappers, bags, decorative cases etc.
— Gluttony Expedition —
The food oils: They had very chemical flavors, which I didn’t like at all. But it might depend on the usage — maybe good for baking, but not so much of drinking.
Spoit for the oil: It’s too hard to wash.
— Conqueror’s Deduction —
The price isn’t cheap (IMO), yet other competitors seemed more expensive than here. But they have wide varieties for sure. Check what you need online first and come here to see. You might use here for the emergency need ;p

Ok, so I have good news and bad news.
Good News:
If you are a hobby baker that specializes in candies or cookies, this is probably a great place for you. They have a pretty decent sized collection of various cookie cutters, candy molds, LorAnn oils (!) and non-​pareils/​toppers.
Bad News:
If you are in any way a professional or a hobby cake decorator, this place should be avoided like the plague. First and foremost, the pricing that they have on their items here is comparable to straight up robbery. Now I am all about supporting a small local business, and I understand that in general I will be paying more for an item than I would be on Amazon or a larger bulk store however I never realized just how inflated the prices were until I looked at the fondant. I was looking for plan white Satin Ice and they had 3 sizes; 2lb, 5lb, and 20lb. Typical fare. The pricing was $ 18, 44, and $ 108 respectively. Let me tell you, my jaw quite literally hit the floor. I generally buy all my fondant at Bakers Bodega in Pico Rivera and for a 20lb tub of white Satin Ice they charge $ 64, a $ 44 difference!!! The inflation carries over to nearly everything else as well. $ 20 for a set of 3 fondant plungers (no more than $ 5 off Amazon), $ 5-​$ 15 for cake drums (no more than $ 5 for any size at Bodega) and on and on and on…
Secondly is the selection. Without fail, EVERY single time I go to Calico they are always out of something that I need, no matter the project I am working on. The biggest offender seems to be simple cake boards and boxes, but piping tips have also been a big point of contention for me.
I’m sorry Calico, I think it’s time for us to break up.
It’s been a mediocre run.

I have been going to Calico for years now. Every time I walk in the door I am never greeted by anyone. As I walk around collecting my materials no one has ever asked if I needed help with anything. Despite the staff being rude I continued to buy my materials here as it is only a few miles from where I live.
However, I will NEVER shop here again. My last visit consisted of $ 85 dollars worth of supplies. When I was done shopping and returned home I realized that I had purchased too much melting chocolate for what my recipe called for. I immediately drove back to the store. As I walked in to the store with my chocolate and my receipt, the old Hispanic lady started shaking her head. I wasn’t even to the counter yet and she started shaking her head. I walked up to her and explained that I had purchased too much chocolate and that I needed to return the bags. She very rudely told me «We do not take back „perishable“ items.» I explained that I had purchased the chocolate approximately 30 minutes ago. She continued to rudely shake her head and with a smirk and said NO. She obviously knows nothing about customer service.
Therefore I will NEVER SHOP AT CALICO! I understand that the store has policies, but you do not need to be rude to your customers after they spend $ 85!!! I have spent hundreds of dollars at this store and WILL NOT SPEND ONE MORE PENNY!
And lastly, their items are over priced compared to other cake shops or buying online!
I have recently found two really nice cake shops in which I go to depending on where I am. GO TO CLASSIC CAKE IN GARDEN GROVE or ABC CAKES IN ORANGE!!!

In terms of SUPPLIES/​EQUIPMENT this place is pretty decent. It is a very at-​home maker/​baker type of shop. You know, cake pans, pastry tips, bags, cupcake/​muffin liners, fondant, cake-​toppers, goodie bags, cake boards, glitter, food coloring, molds, etc. A tad pricey in my own opinion considering you can go to a wholesaler supply warehouse and get MANY of the items they sell here for half the price.
If you think you can come here and find high quality chocolate, you are better off sending yourself off to a specialty culinary shop such as Surfas. Unless you want the waxy wafers of Guittard & Merckens that set without tempering, this is your place to be. Otherwise learn to temper non-​adulterated good-​quatliy chocolate on your down time.
I have been coming here for YEARS and the customer service has always been up and down. Some days you walk in and no one cares to say hi to make your feel welcome into the store. On a good day you will get an employee that will genuinely smile at you and kickstart a mini «hello how are you» conversation.
Overall I guess your an say this place is convenient for a quick pit stop on the occasion that you might have forgotten something such as an extra cake board or something. Otherwise do yourself a favor and head to a better store.

I love this place! It has everything for you cake baking and candy making needs! The prices are not too bad and they even sell cake boards by the piece! Such a happy moment when I found that out! They have a sale at the beginning of the year and that’s it.
They also have their own bakery as well as cake decorating classes. Haven’t tried them out though!

My wife enrolled me in a cake decorating class as a gift.
I told her, WHAT? I don’t bake, i love to cook but baking was so alien to me, I didn’t know didley about baking.
I go to my first class, then the next, then the next.
I didn’t know I was creative until I had this class…
I started to enjoy coming every week.
I’ve made birthday cakes for my nephews, my nieces and my wife (from scratch)
Who knew, I love baking now.
Check out the cake I made for my wife’s birthday. I’ll upload a picture of it and decide for yourself.
If I can do it, so can you