C'est La Vie Cakes holds a 4.9 rating from 137 reviews, with customers frequently praising the bakery's responsive communication, punctual delivery, and competitive pricing. Reviewers consistently describe the wedding cakes and cupcakes as visually accurate to inspiration photos and flavorful, though the owner rarely replies to feedback. A recurring criticism in lower-rated reviews involves cakes that appeared significantly different from design references or had texture issues, such as being undercooked or having inconsistent frosting.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 137 reviews (96% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 138 Google reviews (119 with written comments, 33 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 4% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 26, 2026.
Service: Wedding Cake Baker serving South Bend, Indiana.
Data from Google, last updated October 27, 2026.
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“Would absolutely recommend her not just to anyone getting married in Michiana, but for anyone that has any type of celebration they want cakes or cupcakes for.”
“If you want anything beyond a simple, white cake, I would NOT recommend using C'est La Vie Cakes for your wedding cake.”
“She replied promptly & offered helpful information for planning.”
“I don't have photos to share because they disappeared way too fast to take one.”
“She was so easy to work with and truly the best at what she does!”
“Her pricing is more than fair and she is a delight of a human being.”
“As a wedding Planner / coordinator, I’ve tasted a lot of wedding desserts, and this was a top-notch experience.”
“I gave her a very vague description of what I wanted, because I honestly didn't know what to do for a 50th anniversary, we discussed flavors for a bit…”
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Andrew Krumwied1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Andrew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Courtney did a two tier smaller wedding cake for my wedding over the weekend along with 200 assorted cupcakes for all of our guests. I don't have photos to share because they disappeared way too fast to take one. She was amazing to work with, and the salted caramel filling in the top layer of the cake for us and our bridal party was simply amazing. Would absolutely recommend her not just to anyone getting married in Michiana, but for anyone that has any type of celebration they want cakes or cupcakes for.
HeatherLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Heather has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had cupcakes by C'est La Vie for our baby shower. Oh my GOODNESS these were scrumptious!!! Our experience from inquiry to day of shower was very good. She replied promptly & offered helpful information for planning. The cupcakes were not only delicious but very cutely decorated. Highly recommend.
Colleen Ferguson4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Colleen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Courtney was wonderful to work with and brought our wedding cake vision to life perfectly! The cake was absolutely stunning, tasted amazing, and was everything we had hoped for. We couldn’t have been happier with how it turned out.
Pamela BaronLocal Guide · 71 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Pamela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Courtney was an absolute Treat to work with. I've never in my life tasted yummier cakes/cupcakes. We went away from traditional for our wedding cake and she just NAILED IT from our inspo pics! It was perfect in every sense. As long as she's baking cakes, Courtney will be our "cake lady" 10/10 would recommend ❤️
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago
You are the sweetest! Thank you so much for the wonderful review. I enjoyed working with you so much and it makes me so happy you enjoyed the cake and cupcakes. Congratulations and Best of Wishes to you!!! Xoxo
Pete DachLocal Guide · 11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Pete has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I couldn't have been happier with how our cake turned out for my daughters graduation! Not only did it look amazing, it tasted amazing! Courtney even went out of her way to deliver it to us with care. Great experience from start to finish!
Sabrina Yoki6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sabrina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
C’est La Vie Cakes was a SLAMDUNK for our wedding cake and dessert table. Courtney is professional, kind, and makes LITERALLY the best of every dessert you’ve ever tasted. You WILL NOT find a better cake anywhere else! Her little shop is absolutely adorable and our tasting experience was a dream. Our mini cake, cupcakes, lemon crumbles, cheesecakes, and petit fours were a HIT at the reception! Her pricing is more than fair and she is a delight of a human being. Book her for your wedding NOW!
Tricia Dewes4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tricia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
From the moment we had our first cupcake at a tasting, we knew C'est La Vie Cakes was our only choice to do our wedding cake. Courtney decorated our cake and cupcakes perfectly! All our guests raved an about how delicious and moist all our deserts were. Not only was everything gorgeous and delicious, but also affordable! You will not regret working with Courtney and choosing C'est La Vie Cakes for your special day and any other day of the week.
Amanda Unknown7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Amanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Courtney did my wedding cake in January and she did such a good job. It tasted delicious and everyone loved it. She even got it delivered with no problems or issues and it was a bit of a drive and snowy. I went to quite a few other bakeries in our area and none of them tasted good. I was starting to get discouraged and then my tasting with Cest La Vie came and thank God! Friendly service, tons of choices, and super good quality and taste 🩷 her prices are very fair too. 10/10 can’t complain!
Cody Westerman3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Cody has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
