Claire's Crunch Cake – San Mateo, CA: Hours, Menu & Directions

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233 N Grant St N, San Mateo, CA 94401

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Address233 N Grant St N, San Mateo, CA 94401

Phone(650) 344-8690

StyleCake shop

CountySan Mateo County

Time zonePacific Time

From city center0.7 mi north

About Claire's Crunch Cake

Claire's Crunch Cake is a cake shop at 233 N Grant St N, roughly 0.7 mi from downtown San Mateo, heading north.

San Mateo has 30 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them, which works out to one bakery per 3,434 residents. If you want to compare, Donut Delite sits 0.5 mi from here.

Hours were not published with this listing. Most cake shops in San Mateo open in the early morning, but phoning (650) 344-8690 first is a good idea.

What to order

Typical items at a cake shop like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

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Cake flavors

MarbleVanilla and chocolate batters swirled together in the pan, so each slice reveals its own ribbon pattern and two flavors.
ConfettiVanilla cake with rainbow sprinkles baked into the batter, leaving cheerful colored specks throughout; a long-standing birthday party favorite.
Spiced carrotDense, moist spice cake with grated carrot, cinnamon and chopped walnuts, sturdy enough to stack into multiple tiers.
Gluten-free vanillaVanilla layer cake made from a rice and tapioca flour blend, with a soft, even crumb for guests who avoid wheat.

Fillings

Lemon curdSilky, tangy curd cooked from lemon juice, eggs and butter, adding a bright, puckery layer to vanilla or almond cake.
Dark chocolate ganacheMelted dark chocolate whisked with warm cream, setting into a dense, fudgy layer between chocolate or vanilla sponges.
Bavarian creamVanilla custard lightened with whipped cream, cool and pudding-like; pairs especially well with layers of sliced fruit.
Fresh strawberries & creamSliced ripe strawberries set into whipped cream between layers, juicy and light; best for cakes served within a day of pickup.

Frostings & finishes

Ganache dripGlossy chocolate poured over a chilled cake so it runs down the sides in controlled drips, a popular modern finish.
Semi-naked finishThin scrape of buttercream that lets the cake layers peek through, giving a rustic look often dressed with fresh flowers or fruit.
American buttercreamWhipped butter and powdered sugar frosting, sweet and fluffy, easy to tint and pipe into borders, rosettes and lettering.
Swiss meringue buttercreamSatiny frosting made by whipping cooked egg whites and sugar with butter; less sugary and smooth enough for razor-sharp edges.