I really wanted to love Cake Gypsy. It's a cute place and the cupcakes LOOK awesome. But the cake is crumbly and falls apart as you try to eat it isn't enjoyable. I feel like they taste like a boxed mix, so I don't know if that's what they are using, but it just doesn't taste homemade. The toppings are great, though! read more

Amazing!! So many incredible flavors, and the prices are great, especially for the size of the cupcake!! Staff is always so nice, like overly nice, so the customer service is amazing. The flow of the place works as well. So colorful and beautiful inside, and I love the array of vegan flavors. There is 2 cake flavors, but many frosting options! I was worried the vegan banana flavor would be too artificial tasting, but it seemed to be blended with some lemon, it was great. I love Cake Gypsy! read more

I used to only frequent the Canton Cake Gypsy since it's right next door to my dentist (shout out to Canton Dental Center!), but have recently begun going to the Avon Cake Gypsy location as it's closer to my house. This location is just as awesome as its sister location with the same offering of goodies (cupcakes, cake pops, cookies, pupcakes, etc.) and the same great service! I stopped in on Valentine's Day for a half dozen cupcakes and even though they were slammed, every customer was treated like royalty and the staff did not hesitate to offer to go to the back to create everyone's cupcake of choice on the spot. I'm not sure about those reviewers who claim they've had dry or dense cupcakes because in the several years I've been going to Cake Gypsy, I've never had a bad cupcake. In fact, somehow, we had a few cupcakes leftover from V-Day and ate them yesterday and the cupcakes were still very moist! Go check them out for yourself; you will be hooked! read more

OMG, what a find. Huge variety of little delicious cupcakes of heaven. Buttercream is light and not overly sweet, allowing for multiple cupcakes in 1 sitting. Damn you Cake Gypsy, there goes my summer body read more

Stopped here in May for some last minute birthday cupcakes. Very nice selection, very tasty & vegan selections available daily - hard to come by at some places. read more

This place reminds me of the show two broke girls! It's beautiful and they have samples that are to die for! They don't skimp on those samples either They have every single cupcake flavor that you can imagine not to mention Oreos covered in red velvet birthday cake and all kinds of other yumminess what is so adorable about this place is that they offer doggy cupcakes and doggy cake pops! read more

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Yo. BEST CUPCAKES EVER. I own Rooster Co. in Newington and Flora and West Hartford and appreciate all local businesses. My wife grabbed 2 dozen mixed cupcakes for our holiday family party at our house, and they're out of control the best cupcakes I've had. If only one of the 3 I had could have been vegan, then we're talking 6stars! read more

Pretty much every Friday I find myself here after pick n mix. Whether with my friends, or myself; I end up buying a cupcake or an Oreo, thanking Quetzalcoatl that he had the wisdom to create chocolate, and thanking Xanath that she was so bold as to stand up to the God of happiness and her father so that she would then be turned into vanilla. What am I getting at here? Their Oreos and cupcakes are godly and you will be punished for defying the gods if you do not eat their food. read more

True coeliacs beware! Yes, Cake Gypsy may offer gluten free cupcakes....good for them...but do you know why you may still not be feeling well after eating them? It is the frosting....you can't buy a cupcake without frosting....and they use the same bag of frosting on your GF treats as they do on the regular baked goods. Yes, according to the staff "but we wipe off the tip"....apparently they don't realize how very little it takes for cross contamination to impact you. According to the Food and Drug Admin Gluten Free means the item must contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten. Do you know what that means? Wiping off the tip, when crumbs from a prior cupcake may be inside the tip means you may be consuming enough to get that auto-immune response going. As one of my family members noted "now I understand why I still feel crappy after eating these". Cake Gypsy, you can do better. Either a) allow people who need to be absolutely GF to buy their treats without frosting (not everyone even LIKES frosting), or b) keep a dedicated bag of frosting on hand....but definitely c) make sure your staff gets trained up a bit more on what needing to be GF really means to your customers, and the impact if your goods are not. read more

These are one of my favorite cupcakes! I have come here many times and the staff is always so accommodating, welcoming and patient. I personally love the gingerbread (which has a cookie butter frosting) and caramel apple (which has a filling). There is a huge variety of cupcakes along with some seasonal cupcakes, cake pops, cookies and other treats. They even make doggie cupcakes and doggie cake pops. If you don't see a cupcake out, sometimes they can make it for you (and I believe they do cupcakes to order) if they have some in the back. The cupcakes themselves are so delicious and moist. I'm not sure if the industrial gold cupcake wrapper helps or what but I've left cupcakes out for a couple of days and they're never stale or crusty! The cupcake to frosting ratio is spot on. I'm not a fan when there's a huge glob of frosting on a cupcake. I brought these cupcakes into work one day and I have a few coworkers with gluten intolerance and vegans. Cake Gypsy has cupcakes for both! My coworker with the gluten intolerance said it was the best gluten free cupcakes she's ever had! Great hours too! I would definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

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My oh my, what a nice little gem. This place popped up on my Yelp feed multiple times and the pictures were so enticing that I just had to try it! After a few missed turns, I finally got to the place. Let me just say, I was not disappointed! Cake Gypsy is located on Route 44 in the cute little shopping district, just before the Route 10 intersection. It's a bit hard (more than a bit) to see from the road, so I had to a take a few detours to actually get there. Upon going, I was excited to see that I was not misled by the pictures on Yelp. They did have a massive selection of cupcakes. I was able to browse around for a while and the staff was very patient. I was impressed because I stopped by after work at around 6 PM and there was still a large selection even though they close at 7. Additionally, the cupcake did not feel or taste stale at all! The cupcakes were simply delicious. It was not too sweet so I didn't feel nauseous by the end of a chocolate one. I also got a few truffles and chocolate covered Oreos which I have yet to try, but am sure they're delicious. (I figured the calories from a cupcake was enough for day. Yay self control!) The service was also great. My cashier appeared to be a high schooler, but was very patient and pleasant to talk to. She didn't mind me clunking my way around the counter trying to decide on what I want. She was also very accommodating after I had decided. This is probably going to be one of my favorite cupcake places. Overall very good. A+ for you Cake Gypsy! read more

So many choices with some, very original ones! It's a cute store, with yellow and white striped wallpaper and friendly people behind the counter. The cakes are all beautifully decorated, even their doggy cupcakes! I limited myself to one cupcake ( yellow cake with chocolate icing), and common consensus in the house was that it was delicious. Will definitely come back to try some of the other favors and possibly a vegan cake for family occasions! read more

Some of the best cupcakes I've had! I loved the decor for the new location. Great flavors to choose from as well! We ended up getting an assortment for a family party: the hot fudge sundae, mocha, chocolate lover, red velvet (one of my favorites), ebony and ivory, raspberries and creme, Black Forest, salted caramel, yin yang and the lemon zinger. I'm not a huge fan of dessert but the cakes were moist and just the right amount of sweet and the icing was fresh and light. They also had great vegan options as well as mini cupcake options (but honestly why go mini with these), they also take personal cake orders as well! Definitely going back for more soon! read more

Cake Gypsy - hot fudge sundae, mocha, chocolate lover, red velvet (one of my favorites), ebony and ivory, raspberries and creme, and the lemon zinger - Bakeries Near Me - Avon, Connecticut

Awesome place. My daughter just found out she has celiac disease and we were having a graduation from college party for her. The cupcakes were amazing!! No one could believe they were gluten free. In terms of cross contamination, cake gypsy totally understood and use a separate oven for these gorgeous cupcakes!! read more

I absolutely love Cake Gypsy. The cupcake flavors are all great and my favorite is Key Lime!!!!! The cake is soft and moist and the frosting/cake ratio is exactly right! The staff is always friendly and the price point isn't bad. You can tell the store is run by people that care about their customers and work hard to produce excellent cakes and cupcakes. The tire is very colorful and cupcakes are organized and labeled well. You can ask the associate about any flavor to learn more. Definitely try the Cake Gypsy! read more

Delicious artfully prepared cupcakes and cake pops!! They have a great assortment!! I ordered a selection for a baby shower. They even have a cake tier to rent for less than $10. People loved the addition of cake pops to the presentation as not everyone wants a whole cupcake but who doesn't love a pop!! I highly recommend this gypsy. A delicious treat for any occasion. read more

I adore this place, possibly my favorite cupcake shop that I have found so far in CT (yes, I love cupcakes so much that I have a favorite cupcake shop). The cupcakes make me so happy. At other dessert shops I have found that cupcakes are either way too big and dry or too small and not worth the price. Every time I've come here, the cupcakes are the perfect size with the perfect amount of frosting (in my opinion) and wonderful flavor creations. Plus they have cupcakes for dogs, how great is that. I always try to buy one for my dog, as well. It's kind of out of the way for me but worth the drive because I love these cupcakes that much! The place is adorable and the workers are all so sweet (no pun intended). The owner/baker seems to put so much time and love into the cupcakes and it shows from the wide selection of flavors and beautifully decorated desserts. I'll need to try out their Canton location one day! Love this place! read more

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All cake gypsies are amazing!!!! This one in Avon is no different. I've been to the one in Canton and then this one is just as fabulous. There are a lot of sweet places around (Nora's cupcakes in canton and Spellbound in Avon) but this is my go to place all the time. They are friendly and the cupcakes are the most delicious things you will ever see!! They are gorgeous and wonderful and tasty and moist and the unique flavors they put together has me stopping in all the time to see what's new!! read more

I got vegan cupcakes for my family. We loved it. Not much creamy. Will definitely visit again read more

The Granby store is fun looking and the cupcakes look very delicious. I even bought a dog pupcake that my pups enjoyed. Unfortunately, I got 2 different kinds of cupcakes and the cake itself was very dry for both. The amount of frosting overpowered the actual ratio to cake. If the cake were moist and not falling apart, it would have been a better experience. (Maybe it was an off day for the baker?) The raspberry filled cake broke apart in the middle when I unwrapped it, at the point where the filling hits. I will try it again in the future and hopefully will be able to rescore my stars. read more

We used Cake Gypsy for all of our desserts on our wedding day (7/29/17). Deanna and her team went above and beyond in making our dessert table absolutely incredible and memorable. We opted to just have a small cake for cutting, and it was always my dream to have a funfetti wedding cake, which Deanna was able to do for us. For our guests, we chose to have a large variety of mini cupcakes and cake pops. We told Deanna how many people we expected and she worked her magic, coming up with a perfect amount of mini cupcakes and cake pops for all of our guests. As expected, everything was delicious! Our guests LOVED that we didn't do a standard, boring, flavorless cake, like most weddings they've been to. They loved the variety and the option to have multiple desserts, and raved about all of the flavors and how much they enjoyed every bite of dessert. Thank you, Cake Gypsy! We can't wait to come by next time we're in town to grab some desserts to go and thank you again for everything. read more

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Cupcakes are good but not my favorite. Main complaint is the frosting is too heavy compared to the cake. Their mini cupcakes are better than the normal sized ones. I recommend sugar bakery in East Haven--- best cupcakes in CT. read more

When my friend heard that I started working in Avon her first sentence was "Oh my goodness you have to try Cake Gypsy". I hadn't heard of it before but it sounded magical so when I signed up to bring dessert to a potluck I knew just where to go. I am very indecisive and knew I'd be short on time so I checked out the website before going to scout out what I wanted. Thank goodness I did because when I got to Cake Gypsy there were so many flavors to choose from. Luckily they had everything I picked out from online available that day. I ordered the Ebony & Ivory (chocolate cake with vanilla butter cream frosting and a chocolate fan), Strawberry Shortcake (white cake with strawberry filling, rimmed with vanilla buttercream, white sprinkles with strawberry buttercream frosting and a candy strawberry on top), Signature Red Velvet (Moist & velvety cocoa-buttercream cake topped with our signature cream cheese icing and velvet cake crumbles), Nutella (chocolate cake with a delicious nutella frosting garnished with chocolate ganache and a Ferrero Roche candy), Pumpkin cheesecake (pumpkin cupcake frosted with our signature cinnamon cream cheese frosting), and Salted Caramel (caramel cupcake with salted caramel frosting garnished with a homemade salted caramel chocolate). Everything looked so amazing that instead of each having one each my five friends and I decided to divide them up and taste each one. They were all DELICIOUS. I can't even pick a favorite because they were all amazing in there own way. Absolute cupcake perfection. Cake Gypsy was just as magical as I imagined it to be. I'll definitely be back. read more

There's a lot to like about Cake Gypsy. The staff is really attentive and helpful. The selection is plentiful. The cupcakes are really good. They'll even whip up whatever you'd like if it's not one of the 20+ that they are offering. We've special ordered a bunch of stuff for events (gender reveal party cupcakes?) and have always been pleasantly surprised. read more

I have been going to the Canton store for years, and recently started going to this one as it is closer. The cupcakes are delicious and wonderfully decorated. They have excellent gluten free, vegan, and sugar free options as well! 10/10 recommend! read more

Love cake gypsy! Every time I go see my doctor, I get a little treat here since it's right across the street. The employees are always friendly and are happy to wait for you to make your decision on the tons of cupcake choices you have. Though I stand there thinking about it, I always go for the peanut butter cup cupcake and/or the cookie dough cake pop. Yum!!! read more

I discovered the Cake Gypsy a few weeks ago and as embarrassing as this might be, haven't stopped thinking about it since! Located in Avon, in the Bruegger's plaza, it offers a sweet treat for every person's taste. Cake pops, cupcakes, cookies, cakes, candy, and more! They even have dog cake pops and cupcakes. The sugar cookies and rainbow cake pops are my favorites so far, but I still have many things to try. They seem to be well-known for their custom cakes so would be great place to order a cake for a special occasion or party. Must try for anyone with a sweet tooth like myself! read more

My friends across the country were going to a strawberry festival, and I was feeling jealous since I have been chained to my desk studying for a national exam since last month. I tried to find a place nearby me that sold something strawberry shortcake-like as a pick-me-up...and as a reason to leave my desk and go outside. The strawberry shortcake cupcake here is unlike any cupcake I have ever had. I'm used to cupcakes being incredibly dense, but this was the first time I have had a cupcake that had the texture of an angel cake. It was so light and billowy! And the strawberry buttercream doesn't let your taste buds get bored either; every bite is as good as the first. It definitely made my day to find such a fantastic bakery. I have begged my folks to order me a birthday cake from here, next month. So excited!! read more

Thank you Cake Gypsy for having vegan options! Their vegan cupcakes are soooo good even my non vegan friends are surprised by how good they are read more

Deanna and her team have done it again with the new location. I'm so happy to see that they're doing well enough to open a second one. The cupcakes are incredible. My kids consider it a very exciting outing if we head to the Cake Gypsy to pick out a dessert for the night. They also LOVE the milkshakes they started at the Canton location. You will never have a better milkshake! They're not inexpensive, but they are premium shakes and they are HUGE. One is probably enough for two kids (in their dreams I order them one apiece). This place is special and excellent. Solves all my dessert problems when I'm bringing dessert to a dinner party. read more

Not impressed. Cupcakes are about the same as you find in supermarkets-- their advantage here is the variety of flavors and combinations. IF YOU WANT A GREAT BAKERY: There is a tiny cupcake shop in THOMASTON, CT (halfway between Torrington & Waterbury) that knows how to use a higher quality ingredient along with great creativity and freshness. read more

Delicious! Got a few assorted cupcakes and the frosting was to die for! I also got a cannoli and was very surprised at how amazing it was! Can't wait to go back! Great variety of cupcakes! read more

We've had cannoli at both Mike's and Modern Pastry in Boston, and I can honestly say that Cake Gypsy's are much better (at least for my taste). The filling is not as sweet as the other places. Some places add citrus zest, which I don't like at all. Cake gypsy had the right mix, and they fill the shell after you order, so they don't get soggy. Five stars. read more

The best cupcakes I have ever had...hands down! They made us special toppers for a bachelorette party and the bride loved them!

Thank you Cake Gypsy! I am so happy I found you. Finally, a cupcake that is superior to every other cupcake in the land! The key Lime and the Boston Cream are amazing! I purchased/ordered a dozen to bring to a party and they were devoured. Such a special treat. Although I live a bit from Avon and bypass many bakeries on the way, you have a fan that will happily make the trip over and over again! Please come easy of the river! We need you! read more

I stopped in here on a whim one day when a friend was visiting. She mentioned cupcake and I immediately wanted one. I checked on Yelp to see what I could find and it was between this bakery and another. I opted for a cake pop and 4 cupcakes. The cake pop was the most amazing thing I have ever eaten. It was just the right amount of everything. One of the cupcakes I ate later one and it was chocolate, chocolate frosting with shavings on top. BUT WAIT. There was frosting in the middle of it as well. What a surprise. My husband received a vanilla cupcake and he said it was amazing as well. The second cupcake I bought wasn't as good as the first, but we had a heat wave and I had to keep them in the fridge so they didn't melt so that could have been why. All in all this place was amazing. A little on the pricier side ($2.00 for one cake pop) but they were delicious. I could see this being a place to grab a Friday treat to give yourself a chance to try all of them! read more

These are the best cupcakes in Connecticut that I have ever had. The people are usually nice and the cupcakes never go down in quality. The cupcakes are soft, moist, sweet, and creative. The only bad thing is that if you get there late most of the best cupcakes are gone. I live all the way in Manchester and I would drive all the way to Avon just to get one cupcake. Once you start to eat a cupcake you can't not finish it because they are that good. The establishment has no gimmicks, they have straight up delicious cupcakes for a steal of a price. Anytime you want good cupcakes I encourage you to take the time to drive up there and get as many cupcakes as you can because they are soooo good. If you have a dog they have cupcakes that your dog can eat which I find pretty cool even though I dont have a dog. read more

I went to the Cake Gypsy right after work, checking to make sure I would have enough time to get there. Unfortunately, the traffic going onto Rt. 4 from 84 was horrible. I make it to the store a few minuets after they closed. They were kind enough to still serve me! THANK YOU! read more

Unprofessional and Disappointing! I contacted the owner, for a birthday cake. She did not want to meet in person, and requested information via email which I promptly provided. She promised a response in 2-3 days, and told me that my 4 week notice was sufficient and that she turns around cakes in just days. When 4 days went by with no response, I contacted her by email. A few days after that, I received a vague and disinterested email stating she did not have flavors I requested, though I got them from her website. I responded again, and days went by once more. Two weeks in, I left a voicemail and emailed again. I received an email telling me she was short staffed, in the process of hiring office help, that she gets 200+ emails she can't respond to, and said she would not be able to make the cake after all. I feel she dragged me along, making me lose precious time, and treated me and my business very unprofessionally, when all she had to do what to tell me early on, that she was booked. That would have sent me on my way in search of another baker. Additionally, one day after this review, the owner found the time to read this review and to write me an email wishing me luck with "my Big Y cake". I have had her cupcakes and loved them, which is why I had decided to contact her for my son's cake, and I attribute the lack of courtesy and professionalism she has displayed with me to being overwhelmed. I wished her well in my response, as I do here. I hope that in regaining some better control over her workload, she will regain her composure and realize how truly blessed she is to be in high demand for doing what she loves. In the future, however, I will opt for other bakers in the area. read more

My boyfriend surprised me with a cupcake from here one day and I was hooked!! You really can't go wrong with any of their offerings, sometimes there's even free samples out to try. The entire staff knows the menu very well and are always willing to offer suggestions. There seems to be a little something for everyone here! read more