Sage French Cake & Coffee
Company Details
Tuesday: 11AM-8PM
Wednesday: 11AM-6PM
Thursday: 11AM-8PM
Friday: 11AM-8PM
Saturday: 11AM-8PM
Sunday: 11AM-6PM
Contact Information
San Diego, California, 92111
United States
Sage French Cake & Coffee Reviews
Submitted by Kai-Chun on 09/24/2022
Kai-Chun 5 stars rating.
Very delicious cake. The owner is very nice too.
Submitted by Spurthi Pasham on 07/07/2022
Spurthi Pasham 5 stars rating.
White Chocolate Raspberry cake was delightful, not too heavy not too sweet
Submitted by Stephen Bilecz on 11/08/2021
Stephen Bilecz 5 stars rating.
Outstandingly tasty cakes. He sells out fast, so if you want any variety, get to the shop early, or order a few days in advance. I've probably tried everything here, and the tiramisu and fruit tart are my favorites.
Submitted by Suong Ho on 09/05/2021
Suong Ho 5 stars rating.
2 days ago, I pre-ordered a slice of each cake flavor and just picked up today! I knew how fast the cakes sell so I wanted to order ahead.
Every slice was such an experience, my favorites are the caramel mousse, Japanese cheesecake, fruit tart, and tiramisu. The owner definitely has fine dining pastry experience; the flavors and textures marry so well. I suggest you pre-order at least 2 days in advance to guarantee you get what you want. You might be able to get away with pre-ordering the day before.
I was thankful he had my slices packaged already in the fridge b/c there was a line, and I'd hate to make him feel rushed or keep anyone else waiting. Also peep the dry ice he includes, and this photo was taken 1 hr later b/c I had to do other errands.
I love the quaint ambiance with classical music in the background. Would be a great study place if it weren't for the pandemic.
Please support this small business established since 1995, especially during these hard times.So many great businesses were forced to close down; I hope to continue to support this one :)
Submitted by Cherry De Leon on 03/02/2021
Cherry De Leon 5 stars rating.
I love going to this place. Hubby and I get to enjoy the desserts offered on days we are at the cafe. Could care less if the interiot hasn’t changed since it’s opened in 1995. Enjoying the cafe music and the ambiance definitely make the difference while consuming the decadent desserts.
Submitted by Kimberly M. (Antifluffs) on 09/18/2020
Kimberly M. (Antifluffs) 5 stars rating.
I've been coming here for probably ten years now? The owner is soft spoken and polite, clean space. Best espresso I've ever had and the cakes? Definitely worth a try. Seiji-san blends French pastry techniques with Japanese flavors and the result is extraordinary. Never too sweet and always presented with such a refreshing feeling. The Elby is starting to become harder and harder to find but you can special order slices and entire cakes well ahead of time. Tiramisu, cheesecake, tarts, strawberry cake, you've gotta try them all! Please support this business, the owner has clearly dedicated his life to his craft! ????
Submitted by Karla H on 08/14/2020
Karla H 5 stars rating.
This is my favorite cake shop in the world, and really takes me back to growing up in Japan. The owner has a high standard of excellence and I recommend his shop to everyone I know, and we all love it! So beautiful and tasty! The birthday cake and fruit tart are definitely my favorites.
Submitted by MJ K on 11/30/2019
MJ K 5 stars rating.
This place has the most amazing fruit tart ever. I am not a fruit tart kind of person but here, it is made to perfection. When I fly home to see family and friends, I have so many requests for the fruit tart and have to fly it back home for everyone. Every single person I have given a tart to, loves it so much.
Their carmel mousse is amazing as well. It's lighter and bittersweet.
If you like a sweeter dessert, the Elby is very popular.
This place has truly amazing handmade French style cakes.
Submitted by S J on 08/17/2018
S J 5 stars rating.
I love Sage Cake. I always come here whenever I want a pick me up.
The Strawberry short cake never disappoints me. There is always a nice variation of cakes each time I go.
There isn't a huge selection, but I think it is because they pay very close attention to details. Plus each of them taste great.
When you buy your cake in a take out box, they sometimes add a few pieces of dry ice. I've never seen a pastry shop do that. Your cake is the perfect temperature by the time you get home.
The shop is small, and you can sometimes see the owner baking in the back. This is my favorite cake shop in San Diego. Their cakes have the perfect amount of sweetness. Compared to Extroidinary desserts where I have to take a few sips of water after each bite.
Submitted by Pham Le Phu on 10/31/2017
Pham Le Phu 5 stars rating.
I love Sage! Sage has been in the Convoy area for a very long time. If you like chocolate, get the Elby! It's delicious!
