Pinay Pie Queen Sweet Condesa Is Back With Ube Pies and Pandan Tartlets
“Lorenzo is at the forefront of a new wave of Filipino and Filipino-American bakers in the Bay Area, and it’s only making Northern California more delicious.”
Eater sf, July 2022
At This Oakland Bakery, Filipino Christmas Comes in the Form of a Pie
“Now the proprietor of Sweet Condesa, an Oakland-based pastry and dessert business, Lorenzo wanted to bring that childhood Christmas memory to life for her customers—especially Filipino customers who haven’t been able to travel back to their homeland during the pandemic.”
KQED, december 2021
Melody Lorenzo’s Sweet Condesa is a Bay Area success story that warms the heart
“As Melody is always ready to say, her Sweet Condesa is reimagined Filipino desserts, her sharing our culture via food, and hopefully educating Americans about different flavors and ingredients—and of course, being a kick of nostalgia for the transplanted and second to third-generation Pinoys of the Bay Area. Serving as an inspiration to women of color, Melody stands for diversity in representation in the food industry at the entrepreneurial level.”
Manila Bulletin, february 2021
24 Bay Area spots to order top-notch Thanksgiving desserts
San Francisco Chronicle, november 2021
Life of Pie in the East Bay
“East Bay foodies on social media have likely heard of the #PinayPieLady and her Instagram-worthy #BayAreaFilipinoPies, made with a creamy custard base and buttery graham cracker crust."
Diablo Magazine, May 2021
Sweet Condesa offers vegan options for popular Filipino desserts
Balitang America, May 2021
Filipino dessert business, Sweet Condesa, is a dream come true for owner
“Creating Filipino-inspired desserts at Sweet Condesa, an Oakland-based business is a dream come true for the owner and pastry artist Melody Lorenzo.”