I bought a few cupcakes during the holidays for the Health Center at Loomis Chaffee nearby. I was…read morepleased to see that these had bespoke holiday flavors, were freshly made, and uniquely designed. They were a hit and will come back to see the Valentine's Day offerings Yum-oh!

I had the opportunity to stop by Moneta and I'm so happy I did. I was actually at the coffee shop…read morenext door, while sitting multiple people walked past carrying perfectly wrapped cupcakes. Unfortunately when we arrived just as expected the selection was slim. The options left I took them. They even had a Harry Potter cupcake. The owner and her daughters were amazing. If you are in the area or not you should stop by. The bonus is they are completely nut free! The atmosphere is very cute and quaint.

I came across this business after searching for a different bakery to get a cake. I stopped in and…read morethe woman who greeted and helped me was extremely warm and inviting. I secured a whole lemon pound cake and 6 of their pound cups, a cool spin on cupcakes where the cake is more like the texture of a pound cake. Everything was truly amazing. You can taste the soul and love in every bite. The cakes are denser than regular bakery cake, as pound cakes should be. But they are also moist and just perfect. I loved everything we got, lemon pound cake, pound cups in the flavors of coconut (their best seller), strawberry shortcake and strawberry, lemon cheesecake with a crunch. Overall, my favorite were the coconut pound cups. I'm really loving coconut cakes right now. They are in East Hartford, which I feel like most people aren't usually in unless you live or have something specific to do there but I highly recommend taking the special trip if you want a wonderful cake. It was a great addition to our birthday celebration. I think they also ship!

Always a pleasant experience! Great customer service and cupcake are delicious! Cute little spot.read more

Impressive and great experience using the online ordering from Bake, Craft & Create. I ordered the…read moresix floral cupcakes for my wife's birthday. The packaging and appearance were the most professional and artistic of any of the custom cupcake places around. Everyone at the party couldn't believe how great they looked, and even more how great they tasted.

I love everything about Hartford to begin with but THIS just takes the (cup)cake. So I have to…read moreadmit-- I was bummed to see the poor reviews from other Yelpers. Sorry to hear about your negative experiences! After hunting down the Cupcake Brake and standing in (an entirely female) line for 20 minutes, it was finally time for my order. Gotta say, it was worth the wait. My friend opted for the Charter Oak Chocolate cupcake with brown sugar buttercream frosting. I chose the Capital: moist vanilla cake with pecans, pineapple, & banana... I also selected the brown sugar buttercream & had the cupcake filled with Boston Cream. Almost as good as the custom cupcakes are their clever CT inspired names: Plain Twain, Mohegan Mocha, Charter Oak Chocolate, Colony Carrot, Yankee Lemon & more. Keep in mind- different flavors are available on different days. Glad to see Hartford has some tasty mobile treats running around town! Now it's time to track down The Pie Brake...

According to Mr. Murphy and his laws if there is only one place to get cupcakes near I work; those…read morecupcakes will be terrible and horrible things will happen as a result of buying said cupcakes. Luckily, Murphy has never worked in Hartford and tried The Cupcake Brake. I also doubt that Murphy ever tried a cupcake or there would be a "except if there is a cupcake involved" clause to all his laws. The Cupcake Brake is a brightly coloured yellow truck that parks in different areas of Hartford each day. You can either leave getting a cupcake to the serendipitous chance of running into the truck... or if you're more aggressive about your cupcake hunting you can sign up for the email updates (on the website) or follow TheCupcakeBrake on Twitter. Larry (or as I call him "The Cupcake Man") makes phenomenal little cupcakes that really pack a powerful punch. How's that for accidental alliteration? Upon arriving at the cupcake truck you're met with an absurd amount of choices as you choose the type of cupcake base, the frosting and whether or not you'd like it filled (and if so, with what!). Decisions, decisions. My first impression upon lifting my cupcake from its nondescript white paper bag was that I should go back and order one more. It seemed smaller than the monstrous ones that have become so popular (Crumbs..). I was wrong however, and I was completely satisfied with one. The frosting was buttery and rich and not overwhelmingly sweet. The cupcake base was moist and dense, a nice contrast from the frosting. I'd ordered peanut butter filling that was nice and nutty, but I think I'll have to try the marshmallow or Boston creme next time. I finished my cupcake and had to fight the urge to try capturing the icing that had been left behind inside the bag. Take that Murphy.

I ordered a delicious, and beautiful specialized cake for my graduation. It was an easy process and…read morethe staff were friendly and so helpful. The cake looked exactly like the picture I provided and was reasonable in cost. This was the most delicious cake I have ever eaten. I ordered a chocolate Vegan cake with vanilla frosting. My family and friends really enjoyed the cake. It was everything I was expecting and more. The Latest Kraez will be my go to bakery for cakes going forward!

I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about The Latest Kraez. I was admittedly not the easiest…read morecustomer because I had to change the date of my mom's birthday celebration several times, and through every change they were incredibly patient, gracious, and accommodating. As impressive as the customer service was, the cake was still the highlight. They offered so many thoughtful options for flavors and customization, and I chose a vanilla cake with vanilla frosting and lemon curd filling. It was absolutely perfect. The cake was light and fluffy, the lemon curd added just the right amount of brightness, and the frosting was so delicious that people were practically fighting over it. It was easily one of the biggest hits of the night. One of my mom's friends is gluten free, and they also made her a chocolate cupcake with raspberry frosting so she could enjoy something special too. It was delicious, beautifully done, and such a thoughtful addition. I have walked past The Latest Kraez countless times while walking my dog, but somehow always seemed to miss their hours. When it came time to order my mom's birthday cake, I knew I finally wanted to try them, and it turned out to be the best decision. From their kindness and flexibility to the quality of everything they made, they helped make my mom's celebration even more memorable. I will absolutely be ordering from them again.

"Sugar Magnolia blossoms blooming Head's all empty and I…read moredon't care Saw my baby down by the river Knew she'd have to come up soon for air" (Grateful Dead) We bumped into the Sugar Magnolia Bakery's booth at the Winter Market in Enfield. It's a craft kitchen small business that sells muffins, cupcakes, cookies, cakes, and other assorted bakery treats. Some of their more interesting offerings are Vanilla Bean Chai Cupcakes, Cadbury Egg Chocolate Cupcakes, PB Marshmallow Banana Cupcakes, and Italian Rainbow Cookie Cake. We picked up a Morning Glory Mini Loaf chock full of cinnamon, bananas, cranberries, oats, coconut, and pecans. It was dense, moist and delicious. Sugar Magnolia's website or Instagram page are probably the best ways to check out their goods and get a preview of their upcoming appearance schedule. That is unless you're fortunate enough to find them in person at random like we did!

Cupcakes: Over priced, under-sized, bland. I was taken aback…read moreby the price of the cupcakes looking at the size. But then I figured, they are home made. The taste will make up for it. Frosting was pasty. Cake itself had no real flavor. Sorry, just very disappointing.

If variety is the spice of life, then Frosted Swirl has all of the flavor you need to fill your…read moreadventure palette. Even though small, each cupcake is a solid bite, with just the right amount of filling and frosting. My recommendation, is that unless you have a solid dislike of a particular flavor, just go for a surprise variety. I guarantee you will miss out on some unique flavors that may not have been chosen by how you feel at a particular moment. For example, we had a surprise chocolate chip pancake cupcake, with the miniest of pancakes on top of the frosting swirl with a maple something in the middle.Yum I also love the very simple cherry cupcake- with a cherry filling and drizzle. My daughter also had these cupcakes as a tower at her wedding a few years ago, and after everyone was full from dinner, these were the perfect little thing to munch on before, during, and after hitting the dance floor. The professionalism and perfection that go into each cupcake is to be seen, and tasted, in person.

Valerie at Frosted Swirl Cupcakes was wonderful! She was so accommodating, organized, and her…read morecupcakes are incredible! Her flavor combinations are fantastic. My favorite was the Maple Chocolate Chip Pancake and my wife's was the Peanut Butter Cup, but they were truly all delicious. We chose to do a variety of mini cupcakes for our wedding and our guests LOVED them. We maybe had 5 left over, and that is with us ordering more than recommended. Valerie also worked with us to do a wedding cutting cake and executed our design preference perfectly. She also perfectly handled the delivery, set up of the cupcakes on her displays (would recommend purchasing that option), as well as the pickup of the displays (would also recommend purchasing that option). She was so considerate of our time and space that I couldn't even say thank you! We could not be happier and are so glad we chose Frosted Swirl to be our baker for our wedding. Photos provided by Photo by Matthew Cavanaugh

Do NOT order from this company. I repeat, do NOT!!…read more Look at the two pictures on my review. Absolutely unacceptable. It would have been somewhat acceptable if the cake was actually tasty, but it wasn't. Everything seemed like it was going to go okay when I first contacted her because she was professional in language and response time. After my birthday, I sent the company a personal text stating the following (and I never received a response): "So the commotion of my birthday is over now but I did want to get back to you guys. (Didn't want to do it then because there was already enough going wrong) I'm contemplating writing a poor review on Yelp, but I at least wanted to let you know personally. I'd advise removing the pictures posted that aren't actually work done by Dream Cakes and Events. I chose your company due to the picture I saw posted of previous work (the "18" cake) but I see now that was false advertising. The product you provided me honestly looks nothing like the picture and you certainly cannot read the "feeling twenty fine" part. Previous reviews suggested the cake was tasty but this was not the case for me. It was extremely brittle and the icing was definitely not the whipped topping I asked for "

Ah-maze-ing - the most delicious cake in a LONG long time…read more My husband and I were at the P&Q Market on NE Dekum and he got what he describe as the most moist and delicious cake ever. He even got a big glass of milk to eat it with. I tried to call them and order one for his birthday and they told me it's actually Dream Cakes that makes it and when I called them they told me they did indeed make it and did I know it was even vegan? STOP! My meat and potatoes husband fell in love with their vegan chocolate cake. This is our new place for all cakes now. Thanks guys for making our celebrations so delicious. Definitely can tell when something is made with love.