What people say about Purple Yum Cakes & Pastries Ltd.

Many say every bite is "pure perfection, moist, flavorful, and beautifully crafted"¹, and others agree the cake and pastries are "very delicious"². Several highlight the balance of flavor, noting the cakes are "moist, flavorful, and perfectly balanced"³, and that each visit has been consistent, as "Everytime the cakes we've had were amazing"⁴.

Standout items. Some reviewers single out the bakery as offering "The best Filipino cakes, pastries and baked products you can find in Calgary NW"⁵, while others call them "Absolutely the best cakes around"⁶. The pastries themselves are praised as "delicious & affordable"⁷, and one visitor noted the pastries were "delicious and not too sweet"⁸.

One customer said the Mango Delight cake was "not too sweet" and was satisfied with the bread chosen¹. Another noted the variety of Filipino bread and pastries available², while someone else said they "love the Filipino bread and treats" baked there³.

Quality and freshness. Reviewers also praised the consistency of the baked goods, saying everything is "always fresh and tastes delicious"⁴. One short review simply called them "Yimmy breads and pastries!"⁵ Another customer described ordering a chocolate cake for a birthday and enjoying it enough to try more items⁶.

One reviewer said the sylvanas were "amazing"¹. A customer noted they "will be devoured within minutes"², and another said they will "be back for more" after trying them³.

First-time tries. One wrote "I had never had a sylvana before and now I'm hooked"⁴, while another said they "invented a few delicious baked goods" and recommended trying "the Sylvanas cookie"⁵.

Many simply note that "Service was friendly"¹, or that the "staff are also very friendly"². Others point out the owner and bakers themselves, saying "Owner is very friendly and helpful"³ and that "it's owned by a Filipino Lady" who "is so sweet she gives me samples every time"⁴.

Helpful service. Several customers mention staff going out of their way to assist them, such as being "helped us choose the perfect cake for my sister"⁵ or that they "answered all our questions about ingredients and were super helpful and friendly"⁶. One reviewer noted the staff "already know what we want when we enter the front entrance"⁷.

Samples and small touches. Some reviewers mention free samples as part of the friendly experience, recalling they "used to offer samples prior to covid which was very nice"⁸ and were "offered free tastes of their baked goods"⁹.

Many call it "Excellent customer service"¹ or say staff gave "Amazing customer service"² even on short notice. Others simply note "Great customer service as well"³ or describe the staff as "We’ll-staffed, helpful personnel"⁴, and one customer said the shop was "Nice and friendly"⁵.

Negative experiences. A couple of reviewers disagreed, with one saying "The service there is terrible"⁶ after receiving an ill-fitting box, and another describing a phone inquiry that "was not very professional"⁷.

Customers found an inspiration picture and the team was able to make it perfectly¹, and another described the custom cakes as true masterpieces, beautifully designed and incredibly delicious². A customer who ordered a customized cake for her daughter's birthday said it was so beautiful and yummies³.

Birthday orders. One said the cake was absolutely beautiful and delicious after a last-minute order⁴, while another thanked the bakery for building a brick-tastic and delicious Lego cake for a daughter's birthday⁵. A repeat customer said the taste is very palatable, not too sweet and overpowering⁶, and another noted the cake not only looked amazing but was also delicious⁷.

One reviewer said they "originally wanted to order a customized cake, but they were already fully booked"¹. Another who had "ordered a cake 5 days in advance"² still ran into problems picking it up.

Last-minute orders. One was "desperately searching for a chocolate cake" and was told the bakery "would make sure to have one for me"³ despite not having one ready-made. Another was "looking for a last minute birthday cake"⁴ and still found good options at the shop.

Several customers praised the mango cake as made "for a really fair price"¹ and called the bakery's pricing "excellent price point"². Others simply said it has "Great prices"³, "really reasonable pricing"⁴, or that the cake was "reasonably priced"⁵, with one adding that "their prices are also very fair"⁶.

Dissenting opinions. One reviewer complained the pork bun was "Over priced for $20"⁷, while another who otherwise loved the cake said it was "a little on expensive side though"⁸. A third reviewer went further, saying it was "very expensive just go to seafood city"⁹.

One reviewer said the "Ube Cheese Pandesal taste so good"¹, while another simply called it "Ube pandesal good"². A third went further, calling it "The best ube pandesal in the city!"³

Dissenting view. Not every reviewer agreed, with one describing it as having "Barely any cheese inside, which was a letdown"⁴.