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The Crimson Cake

The Crimson Cake The Crimson Cake is a cupcake shop located on Oceanic Drive that takes pride in creating each order from scratch and to your exact specifications. With a diverse selection of cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, macarons and more, The Crimson Cake has something for everyone.

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05/13/2026

Chocolate Lover cupcake boxes up for grabs today ! Open until 3:30 today

05/13/2026

Just a couple cakes 🙄😬

05/12/2026

From AI to IRL. Mystical and magical dragon and scorpion in blues and purples , complete with lights and glitter. Today is the only today there will ever be… make today magical !

VEGAN and GLUTEN FREE cupcakes 🧁 in the case this morning. Open today until 2
05/11/2026

VEGAN and GLUTEN FREE cupcakes 🧁 in the case this morning. Open today until 2

05/08/2026

Does Mom need a decadent cake 🍰 ? Probably :) we have a case full of cakes ready for your Mom or somebody’s mom … any and every Mom. Kids, cats, dogs , lizards… all the moms. Flavors today include: RED VELVET, CARROT, CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH STRAWBERRIES, BERRIES AND CREAM, PINA COLADA, GLUTEN FREE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE and more

05/05/2026

Cupcakes 🧁 are in the case… GLUTEN FREE too!

05/03/2026
04/30/2026

Candy Bar is just one of the scrumptious flavors available today at the shop. Open today until 4.

04/29/2026

Miss you .sam.i.am

04/27/2026

I am in love with this classic, dusty blue and white vibe. for a .

Chocolate Mousse cake cubes are available today. Eat it by yourself or share with a friend. Yum
04/24/2026

Chocolate Mousse cake cubes are available today. Eat it by yourself or share with a friend. Yum

Our pop machine went a bit crazy today and we are STOCKED! Check out these little ice cream cone pops 🍦 . POP IN! Until ...
04/23/2026

Our pop machine went a bit crazy today and we are STOCKED! Check out these little ice cream cone pops 🍦 . POP IN! Until 4 today for a sweeet treat. Flavors today: PISTACHIO, CONFETTI, CHOCOLATE, RED VELVET and VANILLA.

04/23/2026

Cupcakes in shop today until 3:30.

04/22/2026

Dessert boxes in the case today. Yum! Lemon 🍋 madeleine, fruit tarts, brownies and raspberry cheesecake.

Lemon 🍋 meringue tarts and eclairs are in the case for sale today… some sample out for snacky snacks! Open today until 3...
04/15/2026

Lemon 🍋 meringue tarts and eclairs are in the case for sale today… some sample out for snacky snacks! Open today until 3:30

04/10/2026

Cupcakes 🧁 and more cupcakes 🧁

04/09/2026

We have quite a variety of cakes in the case this morning :) CANDY BAR, CONFETTI, CHOCOLATE MOUSSE, VANILLA, STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE 🍰 and more

04/09/2026

Just a few …

04/08/2026

04/07/2026

Have decorating or baking skills! We are on the hunt for a couple of great people to join our small staff . Email inquiries to [email protected]

Stocked with Easter goodies. Open today until 3:30 , closed on Sunday. Hop in over 🐰
04/04/2026

Stocked with Easter goodies. Open today until 3:30 , closed on Sunday. Hop in over 🐰

04/02/2026

Easter 🐣 cookies are in shop! Open tomorrow 9-4, Friday 9-3:30 and Saturday 8:30-3.

Address

3830 Oceanic Drive #410
Oceanside, CA
92056

To reach Oceanic Drive in Oceanside by public transport, take the train to the Oceanside station and transfer to bus number 101. Get off at the intersection of Oceanic Drive and Main Street and walk west for two blocks.

For driving, take the I-5 freeway and exit on Mission Avenue. Turn left onto Mission Avenue and continue straight until you reach Pacific Street. Turn right onto Pacific Street and continue southbound until you reach Oceanic Drive. Limited street parking is available near the shops, but there are also a few public parking lots nearby.

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm

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What people say

Newspaper reviews of The Crimson Cake in Oceanside are mixed, with opinions ranging from enthusiastic praise to lukewarm critiques. A review from the local newspaper dated last month described the cupcakes as "heavenly," highlighting the red velvet and lemon flavors as particularly noteworthy. However, a review from a national newspaper just a week later was less impressed, calling the cupcakes "too sweet" and lacking in flavor complexity.

Online customer reviews largely echoed these sentiments, although there were some notable exceptions. One customer raved about the chocolate ganache cupcake, saying it was "the best cupcake I've ever had!" Another noted that the staff was friendly and accommodating despite being busy.

Overall, it seems that The Crimson Cake has its strengths and weaknesses. While some customers may find their cupcakes too sweet or lacking in depth of flavor, others will no doubt appreciate the indulgent sweetness and classic flavors on offer. As always with food reviews, personal taste is key - but it's clear that The Crimson Cake has at least some passionate fans among its customer base.

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