James Jenkins

What an awesome place, we have to come back. it's way better than am/pm and truly does have too much good stuff. Desserts that you don't generally see and some sandwiches too although we only went there for dessert. impeccably decorated in 1950 sock hop style. The neighborhood isn't all bad, yes there's always some Street people somewhere. I had the German chocolate cake it was delicious although they put it in a plastic container for the trip home and it ended up drawing moisture and was a little soggy so I put it in the refrigerator overnight to pull out some of the moisture, perfect. 👍

+6

Frankie MacGregor

Very fun place with gorgeous, delicious desserts! Traditional diner design serving only desserts. I had the key lime pie; it was perfect. It was hard to choose because evening looked amazing. They have many pies, cakes, ice cream and a few cookies and bars.

CritDicks

Our pre-ordered Raspberry Cone Cake with Chocolate Ganache Drizzle was the star of our new Grad Student’s graduation celebration. SPECTACULAR ! ! ! Visually, the cake was perfectly identical to that on the website. I was only just hoping for a spectacular finish on the inside. Absolutely perfect. Exceptional ! ! ! I went to culinary school and graduated along side of a baking and pastry student that went on to become a Food Network Champion. Last time I compared a cake, it resulted in a far less than an acceptable finish for such an expensive cake. This was not the same. Far from the same. Our Rick’s Dessert cake was as close to perfect as I have ever witnessed. Visually impressive outside. Visually impressive inside with a moist and delicious cake, raspberry filling and delicate flavors. WOW!!! I also noticed a very large display of ready to go cakes inside of the showroom. I could’ve just picked one of those, but I am beyond glad with our custom creation. Service inside the store was prompt and friendly. The staff that greeted me made me feel as though I was special and a big spender. That put an afternoon smile on my face as I carried the creation out the door. If given the opportunity again, I would spend that amount without question. The best cakes around. Dicks

+1

Micaela El Fattal

Incredible diner, like you would imagine in the oldies movies. Items were a bit expensive for dessert but also extremely rich and filling. I took about 2 bites and was feeling full already. We had 2 slices and shared between three friends and still had leftovers. There was a small line but it went through fast. The staff was very nice and friendly. I really loved the diner atmosphere. I would go back again but maybe not order as much. This is a perfect spot for a first date or a date spot. 💞

+8

So many desserts and OPEN LATE! \n\nWe got the cheese cake and raisin rum ice cream. \n\nLine up, order and enjoy your treat- super quick service. \n\nDiner feel and everyone is happy.

Super cool diner! Love the retro vibes and their mini pies are so cute. Opens late and staff is super chill. We got the lemon meringue pie because it looked so beautiful. Definitely recommend shari…

Over the past six months we have ordered three different three layer cakes for family events. The last being a week ago when I ordered a fruit basket three layer cake with "basket weave" frosting. Lo…

Over the past six months we have ordered three different three layer cakes for family events. The last being a week ago when I ordered a fruit basket three layer cake with "basket weave" frosti…

Over the past six months we have ordered three different three layer cakes for family events. The last being a week ago when I ordered a fruit basket three layer cake with "basket weave" frosting…

One of the best dessert spots in Sacramento. A must if you're in the area. Lines are long but that only means it's worth waiting your turn for... unless they run out of your fav before you get to …

One of the best dessert spots in Sacramento. A must if you're in the area. Lines are long but that only means it's worth waiting your turn for... unless they run out of your fav before you get t…

One of the best dessert spots in Sacramento. A must if you're in the area. Lines are long but that only means it's worth waiting your turn for... unless they run out of your fav before you get t…

Fun spot in midtown Sacramento. Retro vibes with the looks and music. Very clean. You order at a counter. A few sweet pastries, a large variety of huge layered cakes, and ice cream are on offer…

Fun spot in midtown Sacramento. Retro vibes with the looks and music. Very clean. You order at a counter. A few sweet pastries, a large variety of huge layered cakes, and ice cream are on offer…

Fun spot in midtown Sacramento. Retro vibes with the looks and music. Very clean. You order at a counter. A few sweet pastries, a large variety of huge layered cakes, and ice cream are on offer…

A throw back to the '50's. What a gem of a find. Highly recommend for the sweet tooth's out there. They have a little something for everyone, but their cakes are amazing. Try the carrot cake, y…

What a fun find! The atmosphere is just so inviting and really does look like a 50’s diner that serves sweets! I had a chocolate German cake that was phenomenal. Everything looks amazing. I was onl…

Strictly a desert café; your mouth will water once seeing all the deserts (cakes, pies, muffins) Prices are reasonable, coffee is good, service is good.

Rick’s Dessert Diner is the place you go when you’re serious about dessert. The selection of cakes and sweet pastries is outstanding. The display alone makes choosing a challenge. The tiramisu, recommended by the staff, was well-made and flavorful, though a bit sweeter than expected. Still enjoyable, just not as espresso-forward as I prefer. The old, authentic interior with dim lighting and vintage music boxes gives the space real character. Service was pleasant and attentive without being pushy, offering thoughtful recommendations. Bathrooms, however, need noticeable repairs and don’t match the charm of the main space. Overall, a strong spot for atmosphere and an impressive dessert lineup.

Eric Hernandez

First time coming here and it actually suprised me on how fun and nostalgic the atmosphere was! Would definitely recommend coming here late at night the most when you’re craving anything sweet, the ice cream here was definitely worth the price and really good and if you can you should try buying a cake here from time to time, the shakes were good as well! would definitely recommend giving it a try. The only reason I wouldn’t give it a 5 is because it can be a little pricey depending on what you get and the staff wasn’t the kindest to me and my friends. Otherwise id definitely recommend!

+6

Mosese N

Pretty cool late-night dessert spot. Good vibes, nice selection, and it hits the spot when you’re craving something sweet late. Not perfect, but definitely worth stopping by. Would come back again. 🍨😎

Anna H

Fantastic array of pastries and desserts in a 1950’s themed diner! Rick’s also serves Gunther’s ice cream in select flavors. I ordered the brownie (around $6) and the texture & flavor were so-so. If you like a fudge-y brownie with frosting and walnuts, this is for you. The tres leches cake (already pre sliced and packaged) is very good, though! Staff is very friendly and service is quick, even when there’s a long line on late nights and weekends. Rick’s is recommended!

It's pretty, with a nice look. Both the outside and inside are cute, and that's the best part of going here.\n\nWe went on a Friday evening, and it wasnt that busy. They had multiple staff but it too…

Super cute place and such a vibe. Went here to end our date night with a slice of cake that was really good. Service was fast but not very friendly. I still recommend going since there are a lot of c…

Super cute place and such a vibe. Went here to end our date night with a slice of cake that was really good. Service was fast but not very friendly. I still recommend going since there are a lot of…

Super cute place and such a vibe. Went here to end our date night with a slice of cake that was really good. Service was fast but not very friendly. I still recommend going since there are a lot of…

Super cute place and such a vibe. Went here to end our date night with a slice of cake that was really good. service was fast but not very friendly. I still recommend going since there are a lot of…

This pace is such a vibe. They have a variety of sweet treats. From cake, cookies, cannolis, icecream, pie, cheesecakes. You name it! Seems like they have it all. Decent sized and prices. Old school …

This pace is such a vibe. They have a variety of sweet treats. From cake, cookies, cannolis, icecream, pie, cheesecakes. You name it! Seems like they have it all. Decent sized and prices. Old s…

We've always been fans of Rick's, ordering at least once/month. My go to has always been their carrot cake and death by chocolate. Unfortunately lately, the size of their slices have decreased an…

This pace is such a vibe. They have a variety of sweet treats. From cake, cookies, cannolis, icecream, pie, cheesecakes. You name it! Seems like they have it all. Decent sized and prices. Old schoo…

This pace is such a vibe. They have a variety of sweet treats. From cake, cookies, cannolis, icecream, pie, cheesecakes. You name it! Seems like they have it all. Decent sized and prices. Old schoo…

We stopped by for a quick bite at noon. Sandwich and desserts were solid but I was shocked by the state of the women's restroom. One stall had no toilet paper with the toilet seat off center by hal…

We stopped by for a quick bite at noon. Sandwich and desserts were solid but I was shocked by the state of the women's restroom. One stall had no toilet paper with the toilet seat off center by hal…

I definitely like this place. Came down here while hubby's shopping and needed something light. They do offer unlimited amount of pastries and ice cream. Good customer service and delicious iced mo…

Oh man... how do I rate this place?\nCleanliness 1 star\nCustomer service 1 star\nSandwiches 5 stars\nPies 5 stars \n\n\nFirst time here... service is a little slow but that was fine. 3 parties i…

paid 28 dollars for 2 hot chocolates that tasted nothing like chocolate, it tasted like warm watered down milk and a coconut cream pie had a really bad aftertaste.

Grabbed a few desserts to go after dinner. They are open later than expected for dining in or carry out. The coconut cream pie and French éclair were both great. They did have some beer and wine op…

Alison M C

Demoted: I have since tried the peanut butter pie and Mississippi mud pie. Both were rough: dry crust, bland ganache, heavy and tasteless. The mud pie last night was extremely difficult to get a bite even with a metal spoon. I wonder if they make it from old ingredients --stale brownie and stale Oreos for the crust? The bottom two layers were hard as a rock. Ganache tasted of vegetable oil. I threw it out halfway. Sundae was fine. I wouldn't get prepared desserts here again. Stick to ice cream with toppings so it's fresh. Huge banana split--enough to share between 2-3 people. I love that it was served in a real ice cream dish. Americano was huge and bitter. I wish that came in a mug but it's a venti takeaway cup size. Next time I'll just get an espresso. I'll probably go back whenever I need a birthday cake.

+6

Max B

I heard great things but was a bit disappointed. Got a veg sandwich and pecan pie. The sandwich was OK, if you like mostly bread. Pretty crunchy and difficult to eat, it had a few vegetables in it. The pecan pie stuck to the sides and was a bit difficult to eat, but tasted pretty good. The atmosphere is very much like a Diner, pretty clean but not super inviting. Overall OK, may need to try more items to get a better feel for it l.

+2

Gotta give this a 2 for staff and ambiance but can't go higher since half a water glass constitutes a float. The place was really nice and clean and all the pastries looked really good. The staff were super friendly and there wasn't much of a wait. That being said I had ordered an espresso float and the glass was literally filled only halfway with one half scoop of ice cream. Its like yes technically you met the bare minimum requirements of a float but its clear very little effort was put into it. Once again the staff were very friendly but as a first time experience I can't really say its worth bragging about since even though the quality is decent a half a water glass of coffee and a half a scoop of ice cream appears to be the maximum effort given in some situations. Once again nice place but careful what you order

Some cakes are good that I have tried and some have been extremely dry. One thing is all three times I have been it has been disgustingly dirty. Tables covered in ice cream and cake crumbs and other debris. The trashes overflowing with trash and spilling out to the point you can’t put anything in them. Which makes me nervous about the back of house cleanliness as someone who works in food service management, please do better.

Twisted Alder

We tried a variety of cake flavors from here, it's probably good to say we had it delivered since everyone talks about how cute the shop is. I haven't been there, I've only had the cake which was good, but I expected more given all the hype and cost. For the price I really did expect a great piece of cake but it was just okay. I feel like sometimes it's really about the atmosphere and the food, rather than just the food.

+4

The cakes are pretty but they're all dry. Tried it a year ago and tried it today and nothing has changed. The only good thing about here is the decor and ambiance. Will not come back for the cakes …

This place is dirty. It smells like vomit when you walk in. The desserts are low quality -- like something you could get for half the price at a gas station. The floors are disgusting. I felt like …

Definitely don't recommend this establishment. Staff are very standoffish & act as if you're bothering them. The lady who assisted me was very rude and when ringing me up saw that I was reaching to r…

Definitely don't recommend this establishment. staff are very standoffish & act as if you're bothering them. The lady who assisted me was very rude and when ringing me up saw that I was reaching to…

Sharon DArelli

I had been going to Rick's dessert diner dating back 35 years and remember delicious homemade pies, cakes and cookies that were like an old New York bake shop. I went in there today and I was extremely disappointed. Everything looked like it was shipped in from possibly Costco or not made in-house. I ordered the lemon meringue pie, but could not even eat one bite of it. It was so sickeningly sweet and the meringue was crunchy and hard, and I don't think there was any real lemon juice in this whatsoever, and the crust did not seem homemade at all. Sadly, I do not think they're baking anything in their bakery if they are, they need to get a new chef. Absolutely horrible.

Liliana López

Save yourself time and money, this place is not always on point. The sandwiches have no flavor, all you taste is the bread which is hard to chew. Some of the cakes are bland and for 10.95 for a slice you might as well save your money. Best yellow cake has changed their ingredients when the new owner took over. And the birthday cake is dried. Tried to give it another shot and got the same experience.

Cesare Redmond

I was really disappointed with my experience at Rick’s Dessert and Diner, especially considering the price paid for this cake. This cake was for my mom’s 75th birthday, which made the situation even more upsetting. When I opened the box, the cake was already falling apart, with pieces separated and frosting smeared inside the packaging. It clearly did not survive normal transport. For the cost, I expected a reasonably sized, sturdy box that would keep the cake secure during travel. Instead, the packaging was inadequate, allowing the cake to shift and break apart before it even made it home. The cake itself may have had potential, but the poor packaging and resulting damage took away from the presentation on such an important milestone celebration. When customers are paying premium prices, safe and appropriate packaging should be standard, not optional...

Corey Wright

Eesh. We came in hoping to get our dessert socks knocked off, but what we got instead was a $10 slice of sweetened sand. Not worth the time or the price. The service was friendly, but we didn’t come in for the service. The slices look decadent, but getting a slice from a grocery store would have been a much better bet. We kept eating it hoping that the flavor would change. The only thing that changed was our minds about going on this adventure again.

Matt “Merp!” Ruiz

Honestly. The coconut cake was super basic. I hate to even write this but it was a $10 slice of cake. 10 dollars!!! What a shameful waste of flower and sugar. Not to mention the person who shaved that coconut.

Marc Hayes

Gross! We got key lime pie and the texture and flavor are way off. Tastes like lime jello with a gritty, crumbly texture. It should be creamy and tart. And it was $10! Save your money and support a bakery that cares.