I've been a longtime fan of Area 51 Cupcakery, so naturally, I trusted them with one of the most…read moreimportant desserts I've ever ordered -- a custom cake for my brother's first-ever surprise 50th birthday party. Two weeks before the event, I came in person with a printed cake design, a clear color theme (green, cream, and white), and a macaron accent order to go with it. I was flexible on the design details, just committed to the vision. On the day of pickup, I arrived a little late -- my fault -- but there was no cake waiting, and my order couldn't be found. Hannah behind the counter did her best, and when owner Robert walked in, I calmly explained everything from the start. I won't lie -- I was heartbroken more than angry. This was a big night. What happened next is why I'm writing this review. Robert and his team didn't hesitate. They snapped a photo of the design from my phone, asked every detail, and promised to make it right -- with Robert personally delivering the cake to the venue (thankfully just 5 minutes away). And he did. He showed up with the cake designer in tow and delivered something truly stunning: a handsome, elegant cake that fit the theme perfectly and genuinely wowed my brother and guests. And the flavor? Their Atomic. Banana (pudding), strawberries (jam), and chocolate, vanilla & banana cake. YUM! It was incredibly moist and delicious. What could have been a devastating hiccup for such a milestone night became one of the most memorable parts of the celebration. That's a testament to Robert and his team's character, dedication, and craft. Thank you, Area 51 Cupcakery. We've loved your cupcakes from day one, and this experience only deepened our loyalty. We'll always come back.

OBSESSED! Area 51 is veteran and locally owned. There is a location in north Naperville and south…read moreNaperville. They have daily specials that change every month. Yuuuup, I'll be here on a monthly basis. They also have a punch card system. Every 12 cupcakes will get you 1 cupcake for free. The inside is super cool, there are numerous spots for photo ops and they even have a ring light and camera holder if interested in using it. My first time visiting I tried the following cupcakes: chai pumpkin latte (daily special and DANGGGG DELICIOUS), Almond wedding (my least favorite but still good, I think almond cupcakes just aren't for me), cookies and cream (divine, rich, 2nd favorite), and the Boston cream (also 2nd favorite lol). All of the cupcakes were moist, fluffy, and full of flavor. They are made daily and you can feel and taste the love. Area 51 is definitely my favorite cupcake spot of all time. I've gone to Area 51 probably every week since finding em and I can't get enough. They also made cupcakes for my baby's gender reveal. They were extremely accommodating and everything turned out perfect! I highly recommend them for custom cakes, cupcakes, or even just grabbing 1 of their daily made cupcakes. SOOO GOOD!

Do you like cupcakes? Do you like a cup of coffee with your cupcakes? Do you want an inviting…read morespace with a swing to eat your cupcakes? How about cupcakes to go? Definitely check out Molly's cupcakes. Not sure who Molly is but she makes a solid cupcake. Maybe she oversees the operation and doesn't make the cupcakes but either way, you can't go wrong with Molly's cupcakes.

Molly's Cupcakes in Naperville are decadent and creative. The menu includes filled cupcakes. The…read moretop left cupcake is their creme brûlée. It is filled with creme brûlée filling and topped with fresh glazed berries. They also offer other creative cupcakes like cookie monster, peach cobbler, cake batter and a flourless cupcake among others.

I love this sweet little shop. So many times I have bought pretty little cup cakes or cookies. They…read morewere decorated very nicely, but were dry or tasteless. Smallcakes is the whole package. Beautifully decorated and delicious. This is my go to place for special occasions and "just because"

I purchased half a dozen cupcakes (all different flavors) All cupcakes were light and fluffy!…read moreDepending on the flavor the level of sweetness varies- which I appreciate! Lots of places are overly sweet regardless of the flavor.

Everyone absolutely loved the cupcakes!! We ordered 24 for a birthday party. Website was easy to…read morenavigate, and Nikki promptly reached out and addressed my order as soon as I had a question. Will definitely order again!

Ordered a banana cupcake cake for my sons 2 year old birthday party. Chef Nikki was very nice to…read morehelp me move my pick up time due to my sons chaotic and unpredictable schedule. The cake was cute and had "two wild" inserts to go with his birthday theme. Her banana cupcakes are my favorite because there is a banana filling in the middle. It also doesn't taste overwhelmingly like banana. It's the perfect ratio! She is also very reasonably priced! Highly recommend for birthday parties or any sort of party!

A scratch bakery that does a great job. Obviously, great pastry and they also make paczki from…read morescratch, delicious.

We did our wedding cake and dessert table for 175 through DeEtta's and everything turned out…read morewonderful! The cake was amazing and turned out exactly like the picture I sent in. Our guests were so happy with everything on the dessert table and there was nothing left at the end! We 10/10 recommend!

My experience here caused so much unnecessary stress and disruption to my event that I feel it's…read moreimportant to warn others. I followed up three separate times after the event to share my concerns and received no response at all--which really shows how little they value customer service. * I didn't receive the full list of cake flavor options until four days before pickup, and when I asked to switch flavors, I was told it was already too late because the cakes had been baked without confirming my choice. * I had a confirmed pickup time of 10:30 a.m., but when I arrived, I was told the designer went home sick and the cakes weren't finished. I ended up waiting until 11:45 a.m. for them to be decorated, which explains the rushed design. * The cake pops weren't ready, so I had to cancel them and run to another store last-minute to find replacements. * I specifically requested pastel colors, but the cakes were decorated in bright colors that didn't match anything we discussed. * The design and quality were extremely disappointing--the decorations looked rushed, the frosting was hard, and the smash cake wasn't even edible for its intended use. Overall, this was an unprofessional and frustrating experience from start to finish. Between the poor communication, lack of accountability, low-quality product, and complete disregard for customer concerns, I strongly recommend going elsewhere. They clearly do not prioritize quality or customer service.

Overall experience caused stress and disruption to the event. I followed up 3 times after the event…read moreto express the below concerns and received no response: - Received the full list of cake flavor options only four days before pickup, and was told it was too late to change flavors because the cakes had already been baked. - Confirmed a 10:30 a.m. pickup time but after arriving we learned the designer had gone home sick and the cakes were unfinished; had to wait until 11:45 a.m. for decorations to be completed. - Cake pops were not ready, requiring cancellation and a last-minute trip to another store to buy replacements. - Requested pastel colors, but the cakes were decorated with bright colors that did not match the discussed aesthetic. - Cake design and quality were poor--decorations appeared rushed, frosting was hard, and the smash cake was not edible for the intended purpose.

This bakery is 5 YEARS old! I cannot believe I have never tried it…read more In a pinch for a red velvet cake I made a call the day before and YES! They could do it. I got a whipped filling and buttercream frosting. This cake was moist and the frostings were so good! The options of cakes and fillings- never ending! I had to hold myself back and not buy anything else. I did grab myself a cherry bar. Tiny tart - Loved every bite. Go get yourself something tasty!

I don't know how I didn't know about this spot before! Thanks to my friend for introducing it to…read moreme! Stopped in on a Sunday and it was pretty busy! A lot of people were in and out, which is great! The staff were nice and the line moved really fast! I got a quick glance and what was available so I knew what to get so that I wouldn't feel pressured once it was my turn. There were so many different baked goods to choose from! Although, I decided to get a paczki since I usually can never get them when they are available because of work. I got the key lime and strawberry one. Both were delicious. I had one the same day and the other one the next day and it was still just as good! I'll have to come back to try some of the other baked goods!

Excellent based goods. Festive atmosphere! Gives back to the community…read more Nuff said? Will def be going back!

The cookie that I had was AMAZING!!! Def will be back! This is a wonderful spot, service was great…read moreand patient.

I love this place as part of the community !really good people. The environment is the cutest &…read more the cupcakes are amazing. Definitely a keeper and I looking forward to to get all my sweets from here.

I was craving something sweet, but I didn't want something as basic at Starbucks or Dunkin so I…read moregoogled around some nearby bakeries and I found this place. I'm not sure how new this place is to the area, but it is new to me as I moved away from Elgin and I've come back a year ago so this was a pleasant surprise. I decided to go in and the interior was very beautiful with pink and floral motifs all around. I was warmly greeted by the baker, as I'm sure he was busy in the back. I ordered a pack of four cupcakes. I was interested in as well as a smoothie and went on my merry way. When I got home, I enjoyed the almond wedding cake cupcake and it was very delicious! Not too sweet, but very elegant and just what I would definitely serve or like to see in a high-end party or event of some kind. I will definitely be coming back whenever my sweet tooth craving kicks in again!

Great experience with Kim and Cakeology. I ordered a cake for my son's first birthday. We got…read moreyellow cake and chocolate mousse filling. The theme was Toy Story. Kim took my vision and brought it to life. I think every person complimented about how delicious the cake was too! It was moist and fluffy with excellent flavor. Would highly recommend and come back for future events!

I needed someone to deliver in Chicago! Ordered from NYC…read morefor my goddaughter in Chicago! She was so buttoned up, professional, patient and sweet. Answered the phone right away. Her business is well set up. Made everything so painless from that point on. The cake was delivered in time. It was beautiful and delicious from all accounts. Thank you Kimberly ! I am so glad I chose you from three others possibilities.