You asked me when I first fell in love with your cakes. The truth is, it wasn’t just a flavor or a frosting that made me fall in love, it was a moment. A memory. A miracle. My son Saleh was born at just 26 weeks, far too early, and spent the first eight months of his life in the NICU. Those were the hardest days I’ve ever known. He faced multiple surgeries, endless machines, and could only be fed through a tube because of his medical complications. As his mother and a pediatric nurse, I felt helpless. I grieved the moments we couldn’t share especially something as simple as feeding him or letting him taste the world. During that painful chapter, I found a small slice of comfort, your Mom’s Chocolate Cake. I don’t know if I can explain it, but it became more than dessert. It was a little joy I held onto during the darkest moments. When I ate it, I dreamed of the day I’d share it with my baby. It became a symbol of hope, of the day he would be well enough to taste something sweet. That day came on his first birthday! I brought home my favorite cake and place it gently in front of Saleh. I held my breath. After eight months of feeding tubes, this was his first real tasate. He took a bite... and smiled.

I'll never forget that moment. That smile was everything I had prayed for. It wasn't just chocolate on his lips and hands, but it was a victory. A celebration of resilience. A mother's love. A baby's strength.

Now, as Saleh turns 2 this July, we've made your Mom's Chocolate Cake a birthday tradition, and for every occasion (even if it's a small celebration.) Every year, it will be the sweet reminder of how far he's come. It's our symbol of healing, joy, and survival.

Thank you for being part of our story. Your cake was more than just delicious it was a lifeline, a light, and now, a year celebration of life.

With love and gratitude. - Nurah H.

We have been enjoying Sara’s sweet treats since Dessert Gallery opened at the old Kirby location, a year before we were married. (We celebrate 29 years of marriage in September!) Most of our family birthdays have been celebrated around a Diner Cake, and our older daughter’s Quince included a fabulous DG dessert room. Wishing you many more years of sweet success! – Cristina R.

Oh wow. So many celebrations we’ve had with Dessert Gallery cakes being the centerpiece, but I guess my favorite memory would be when my girls were younger and we would eat dinner in Houston, usually at the original Carrabba’s, (we lived in the burbs then) we would go to their old location behind a strip center on Kirby. We loved the mesmerizing cakes being made on the screen while we waited in line to each get a slice of our favorite DG cake (and sometimes two slices each…one for today and one for tomorrow!!) We also LOVED their chicken salad sandwiches with bleu cheese back then too and would grab a sandwich ever now and then too. HAPPY 30th! - @Foodtheknow

The Old-Fashioned Diner Cake warms my heart. It’s very similar to my late grandmother’s recipe and I feel closer to her every time I eat it, and I’m reminded of all the good times at her house. – Trenette L.

I remember when my daughter Allison Wollam was working for the Business Journal and she wrote an article about the Dessert Gallery when it was in its first small building. She said Mom, I have to take you there, it’s so good!!! It was amazing and whenever I go to Houston, we always must make a stop for the amazing desserts. The Cosmic Birthday cake is my all-time favorite, and we will actually be going there Monday when I go visit Allison. – Martha W.

It’s become a holiday tradition! We have dinner, drive over to eat dessert at Dessert Gallery, and then we go see the Christmas lights! – Sonia K.

When I was pregnant with my first child, my mom surprised me with a baby shower catered entirely with Dessert Gallery treats. She said, “Every milestone deserves something sweet—and this one’s extra special.” We had cupcakes stacked like a tower, pastel-colored cookies with my baby’s name, and the fluffiest slices of Italian Cream Cake.

Fast forward a few years, and we’ve now made it a tradition—every baby shower in our family, whether it's for a cousin, a sister, or a friend, is officially a Dessert Gallery celebration. We’ve even joked that our babies are born with a sweet tooth!

Because when you're welcoming new life into the world, there’s nothing better than cake, family, and a whole lot of love. - Jasmine M.