In this review, Jenn samples* cookies, cupcakes, and muffins from Sweets by Janine, an up-and-coming pastry chef and member of the South Bay Foodies family.

Janine Guhit, pastry chef in training and student at the Art Institute of Santa Monica has recently opened the online bakery Sweets by Janine. Sweets by Janine specializes in pastries, baked goods and sweet, decadent desserts that are delicately handcrafted for each order.

Sweets by Janine’s prices are very affordable. The prices for cookies start at $4 for one dozen and consist of tasty flavors like chocolate chip, white chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, double chocolate and M&M. She also has specialty flavors such as spritz cookies with strawberry, apricot and grape filling for an additional price of $2.

S'more cookies (photo credit: @sweetsbyjanine instagram)
S’more cookies (photo credit: @sweetsbyjanine_ )

Among the popular treats that Sweets by Janine is known for are her beautiful cheesecakes and cupcakes. Each cheesecake and cupcake she makes is a handmade work of art. Cupcakes prices start at one dozen for $12. Customers can get a special discount for more purchases with two dozen for $18 and three dozen for $24. Flavors include classic favorites like chocolate and vanilla, and specialty flavors like orange dreamsicle. Her cheesecakes start at $15 for an 8″ round.

chocolate cupcakes with coffee buttercream topped with Heath toffee bits (photo credit @jnineeee)
chocolate cupcakes with coffee buttercream topped with Heath toffee bits (photo credit @sweetsbyjanine_)

Aside from these decadent desserts, Sweets by Janine have breakfast offerings that are perfect for starting your day! Janine offers blueberry, lemon poppy-seed, chocolate chip, banana nut, carrot cake and jalapeño corn cheddar muffins. One dozen starts at $10.

blueberry streusel muffin (photo credit: @sweetsbyjanine)
blueberry streusel muffin (photo credit: @sweetsbyjanine_)

Fresh sliced breads are also available with one loaf priced at $12 and two loaves priced at $20.

I’ve had the privilege and pleasure of trying the cupcakes, sliced breads, and cakes from Sweet by Janine and I can personally say everything was truly delightful. The breads and cakes are so moist. The cupcake frosting are sweet but just right. Everything was also simply beautiful in terms of presentation.

Do check out Sweets by Janine! I am sure you will be amazed by the delicious and beautiful handcrafted sweet treats and equally amazed by the very affordable prices.

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Menu and Prices

* Some items mentioned in this article were provided on a complimentary basis for the purpose of this review. Prices and menu items mentioned are subject to change without notice. This story was accurate when it was published and reflects the uninfluenced opinions of the reviewers.

2 Responses

  1. Looks really good but her site as listed above site doesn’t have a menu, prices, complete list of offerings, etc. I guess you’d have to email or call for that info which seems like a bit for a deterrent.