Tiffane’s

Came in to get a couple cookies, Asked niceley. Woman behind counter says «were closed»
I reply «your sign says OPEN»
she walks around counter keeping eye contact the whole time, FLIPS the sign to CLOSED and says «WERE CLOSED»
i walked out and will NEVER give her my business again, i have been in there before, that is when she is open, and the staff, (assuming the woman behind counter is owner) has always been short, snippy, and generally rude and obnoxious.
Ill hit safeways bakery next time.

I’ve gone downtown at least 4 times a week for several years. I’ve seen this place open maybe 3 times. They put out a sign that says «OMG, we’re open» when they actually are. Believe me, however shocked they are, the people walking past are FAR more surprised. «OMG» indeed. I’ve seen leprechauns more often than an open Tiffane’s.
I’d love to review their cupcakes… But unless I decide to order a dozen without ever having tasted them before, I guess that won’t happen. I’m not going to order a dozen if I can’t taste one. I’m not sure what the purpose of having a storefront is when you don’t actually sell anything to people walking about. I’d much rather see that space used by someone else who makes use of the good location. I feel the space has been going to waste for years now when this business could be run from a cave (or, you know, the owner’s house) and you’d have the same amount of accessibility.
Earlier this week, I parked on K Street, and who I presume is the owner was standing at the counter and loudly cursing and shouting while speaking to a young woman in the back while the door was open (they were still closed of course). It was additionally off-​putting.

I’ve stopped going to this place. She is never open! I have no idea how she stays in business. I think someone should open a cupcake shop right next to hers. All they have to do is be open and actually have cupcakes to sell. They would make a killing!

The train to crazy town is running at full speed. We recently tried to pop in to pick up a couple of cupcakes on our way back to Tracy from the Bay Area. From what we were told, they only take orders for cupcakes now, unless you want to be robbed and pay an arm and a leg for mini cupcakes. I don’t understand why a storefront still exists for this business. It’s only a matter of time.

One of my favorite gourmet cupcake places!
Favorite flavor is Red Velvet and Cookie & Cream. Depending on the chef, there are mini cupcakes and regular size ones.
Staff is always friendly and quick service. I will be back for more when I visit :)

I hate to give a low rating to this adorable store. Arrived around 3pm on a Saturday afternoon and they only had three items left on display: red velvet, carrot and vanilla mini cupcakes. No problem, this is probably a good sign – folks must like their baked goods.
All the cupcakes were simply decorated with an overly generous amount of frosting. We tried the vanilla first; it was dry and flavorless, complemented with an equally uninspiring frosting. Our next taste of the carrot cupcake did not fare much better. Although the cream cheese frosting was a definite improvement, the cake itself had a very unusual taste, not like any other carrot cake I’ve ever had. We were hopeful that our last cupcake, the red velvet, would at least be decent. Unfortunately, we were wrong – it too was one note, but at least moist.
Perhaps getting cupcakes here at the end of the day is not a good thing. Don’t think I’ll ever try this place again.

Yummy cupcakes! When she is open. A lot of the time when I want to drop in she is closed.

Cookies are amazing !! I Special ordered some for a client the reply was
” they are sinfully good”

We like this place for its character, its owner, and the down to earth cupcakes. I’d say it’s open 1 out of every 10 times we walk by it, but when it’s open. we’re there! Some times there’s a sign outside that says «yes, we’re actually open!» on the street too. ;)
Honestly, that’s a trait we LIKE about the place. She’s open when she’s open. If she’s not open, ain’t no thang. If she is, it’s great to stop in, say hi, see how she’s doing, grab a box of cupcakes, and head back out.
The cupcakes aren’t like Kara’s cupcakes. I think a lot of the cupcake fetish people think of Kara’s or Sprinkles, with their super light, super moist things you eat in two bites. They’re good, but these aren’t like that. They’re more of a home-​made feel, they’re big, the frosting is generally thick, and it’s good. You can’t eat them in two bites. It usually takes us two hours. Some people say «these are like something I’d make at home», and I don’t think that’s a bad thing. My wife and I like going to places where we can eat food that’s like home (aka home cookin), because we know it’s good, and that’s why we like Tiffane’s. It’s good stuff.
I did do a cake order once for my wife as a surprise, and she was super easy to work with. I ordered it, she put something together, made a nice little fondant bow, and ta da! I didn’t really know what I wanted, so I let her be creative, and she did a great job. Definitely a happy customer.

I am not into the type of commitment necessary to choose just one cupcake. I am also not into gaining lbs overnight so I am pumped that Tiffane offers cupcake minis, exclusively I believe.
I have never quite understood the concept of Red Velvet. The draw for me has always been the cream cheese frosting because the cake part just takes like cake with Dye # 40. NOW I get it! It has a subtle chocolate flavor that doesn’t overpower the whole cupcake. Cream cheese frosting was light and creamy not dense. I guess I am a Red Velvet cupcake fan now.

Another thing I don’t get are chocolate chip cookies. I don’t really like them but being the good wife that I am I agreed to share a Crack Cookie with my husband (whose favorite cookie is of the chocolate chip persuasion). I am now a firm believer that I can like anything with salted caramel on top.
In conclusion, my preconceived notions on two desserts have been changed. I love the location of this pink cupcake palace. But, the cupcake mini’s are a bit on the pricey side. The last mini cupcake shop I visited was on the Upper East Side in Manhattan and they were cheaper. Tiffane offers a good product so I will make the financial sacrifice.

Ok I’ve never gotten to try Tiffane’s cupcakes with it being closed so often.
I live in Livermore, my mother’s 50^th birthday is coming up & I’ve been researching different places to have her cake made.
Tiffane’s is a bit frustrating, not only are they closed… they don’t even have a voicemail to leave a message wanting to place an order, very disappointing & a quick way to lose business =/

The cupcakes are to die for. The frosting is piled high and they are never dry. This places takes cupcakes to the next level.
Before you go, CALL. The owner likes to vacation. ;) Plus, if they’re almost running out of your fav flavor, she’ll put it aside for you if your on your way down!

Super tasty cupcakes! They offer a frequent buyer card that they call a Repeat Offender card. Cute!
I will say that their hours of operation aren’t consistent so I would call ahead. Also the parking isn’t great, which isn’t shocking downtown.

With all these cupcake shops popping up everywhere I would think cupcakes are highly competitive. This place has great reviews so the cupcakes have to be great right?
They are just alright.
We ordered a dozen for a company party. I had the red velvet with cream cheese frosting. The best part about the cupcake was the frosting. (yay but oh no. i usually only eat part of the frosting, but before I knew it. I had eaten most of it). I think the frosting also helped with the cake. The cake was heavy and dense. and rather dry. It did help a little once I scraped off the frosting and stuck the cake in the microwave to heat it up a little and then tossed the frosting back on the top for a melted creamy consistency. YUM
I also had a bite of the vanilla one. and that one if possible seemed EVEN denser and the cream on that one was eh.
I must’ve not been the only one to feel this way because we had quite a few left over. and after a couple of days in the fridge. ended up in the trash.
Maybe it was just the day we went… or we ordered too many. but it wasn’t a hit in our office.

I am really disappointed with this place… I live in Fremont and have driven here plenty of times just for them to be closed but it just so happen I finally got lucky, I read the reviews and was really looking forward to trying their cupcakes… I ordered a Vanilla Bean cupcake and it was very dense and tasted like something I could have made at home… In other words I was not impressed.

This place was slightly disappointing.
About once a month, I like to indulge In a cupcake or two, from newly discovered places I have never been too. Tiffane’s has been on my list of places to check out for quite some time. Tiffany’s is only open a few days a week, so I was fortunate that they were actually open this last Saturday… Well kinda.
Tiffane ‘s is Located in down town Livermore, off a little one way st, next to panama bay coffee. I really do love the girly pale pink and white color scheme inside the shop and find it incredibly cute.
The service from the older lady behind the counter was a little stale and Impersonable which didn’t really set us off with a good first impression. Also there was a lady in the back baking (who I believe was the owner) her back was facing us while she was answering questions we were asking the older lady, just thought it was a little weird.
The cupcakes were presented beautifully and they did have a nice variety of favors. I was asking if they had any filled cupcakes in the center and the answers we got were really short and just like «oh you can only order those on special order» we’re like ok, great :)
The cupcakes are a generous size and I believe priced at $ 3.50 or $ 3.75. I got one pumpkin cream cheese and a Snickerdoodle. The pumpkin was heavenly tasting just like real pumpkin, cake was incredibly moist and the cream cheese frosting was delightful with it not being overwhelmingly sweet. The snicker doodle was good with the cake being moist along with crumbles of Snickerdoodle cookies mixed with in adding a nice texture however, the frosting was unbearably to sweet.
The place is cute and the cupcakes were good however, I don’t have any real since of urgency to want to go back.

Sorry, Tiffane’s. I really wanted to like you. The shop is cute and the location is convenient, and your cupcakes look good and are a good size for the price, so that’s where the two stars are coming from.
First of all, the store is never open, and I understand they prioritize events over walk-​in service, but it’s almost a little ridiculous how their open hours never match when they are actually open.
Second, this is a professional cupcake shop, there should be more to the cupcakes than simple cake and frosting. Some kind of filling maybe, or more complex frostings? The cupcake is big, there’s plenty of room for some filling. The cupcakes I tried just seemed boring.
I couldn’t handle the frosting though. Too thick and sweet, not fluffy or creamy or light. It left a sickly-​sweet aftertaste. I was just expecting better, I’m sure they’re capable of doing better.

Their cupcakes are huge!
I got the office a box of each flavor… i tried the vanilla and raspberry and loved both of them. they are very rich and need milk with them! I have tried a black and white one and didnt like the chocolate cake as much… Next i want to try the crack cookies cause tiffane told me i have to get them next. they are all super nice there!

Flavor/​offering update!
March = Guinness cupcakes. Run, do not walk to get one (call ahead — they sell out fast!) Just don’t get in the way of moi, because I will thumb wrestle you for the last one! :)
New flavor LOVE — Snickerdoodle cupcake. HELLO!?! Adding extra workout time to each day to justify I need them. :) Where have these been all my life? LOVE this new flavor!!!
Crack Cookies — chocolate chip cookies with caramel drizzle and sea salt sprinkle, enough said. Seriously delicious.
Now a word to the haters.
I don’t understand why all of the kerfuffle with these bad reviews? If you’d like to secure a flavor, simply call ahead. Tiffane is glad to hold cupcakes for you if you call ahead. Also, life happens. It happens in a BIG way when you’re a parent, especially a single parent, kids come first. As a working mom it is hard to «have it all» sometimes. Be kind.
As far as decoration, this isn’t Cupcake Wars. Tiffane’s Cupcakes are simply adorned and delicious. I wouldn’t eat a Safeway cupcake over Tiffane’s just because they got fancy with food coloring and pastry tips. Their frosting tastes bitter. I LOVE that Tiffane’s tops with natural, non-​colored frosting or too many doodads on top. I don’t want to load my body up with food dyes. And… let’s be honest, it doesn’t really matter what they look like going in because all food comes out looking the same way.
If you just don’t like the cupcakes, that’s personal preference and I respect that. I’m not one to argue with people’s preference. More for meeeeeeeee!

I was at the Livermore Art and Wine festival today and out of the corner of my eye saw the cupcake sign for Tiffane’s!
This place is girly and pink inside and the cupcakes are HUGE! They are costco muffin sized.
The cupcakes are simple-​they are not decorated and are big with lots of frosting. Overall I thought they were not bad. I enjoyed the red velvet-​it was not super rich but was satisfying. The whipped cream cheese frosting was also decent. The other flavors: orange creamsicle and black/​white were also not bad. Some have fillings inside. Cupcakes are $ 3.50 each which I think is reasonable for such a large cupcake-​taste wise/​not bad.
I’d be willing to try Tiffane’s again if I was in the area. Friendly service also.