Went today to the one in Chesapeake on S Battlefield. If I could give them 10 stars I would. I had chocolate fix, the size was perfect the icing was outstanding not too sweet. My husband has the hostess cup cake and loved it he said it's better then the original ones. We have had cup cakes from all over Manhattan let me tell you these are the best we ever had. Will be back Thank you. read more

These cupcakes have best favor and moistness to them. The frosting I. The Party Cupcake is unbeatable. It is worth the wait or the drive to have a Carolina Cupcake. Great staff too!! read more

Best cupcakes ever and I can safely say I am a connoisseur of everything sweet! These cupcakes will not disappoint. They are the perfect size and the perfect sweetness no matter the flavor. I have a vegan friend and she loves their vegan cupcakes too. I've been going here since they opened. read more

I have only given them 1 star because I cannot give a 1/2 star. My wife purchased cupcake for our niece's 4th birthday celebration (35); however, when we got to the party there were only 34 (COUNT THE NUMBER PROVIDED AND WHAT WHAT ORDERED). The cupcakes were tasteless, none of the kids would eat them (but I thought kids would eat anything?). My wife was ordering normal size cupcakes and she was given minis. Lastly, the cost per cupcake received was approximate $4.20 per mini cupcake and if I had just purchased 35 regular cupcakes in the display case it would have $2.50 per normal cupcake. #CostSavings Yes, we shouldn't have accepted the order when we picked them up, however, we were in a hurry, they were already paid for, and we at least thought the would taste good. #CardboardTastingCupcakes After the event, my wife called the shop to talk with the owner about her dissatisfaction and the own would not get on the phone. #BadBusinessPractice No, we were not looking for a refund and when speaking to the baker, my wife repeatedly had to reiterate "No I'm not looking for a refund." We really try to support the local small business; however, next time it will be Sam's Club or Costco that will get our business. read more

They finally figured out how to get an order of a single cupcake set up for delivery, which was a former complaint of mine. I was looking forward to leaving a good review to make up for the last bad one. That changed when I found out it was a $40 delivery fee for 2 cupcakes to Great Bridge. Google Maps put it at 4 miles down the road to the address I provided. $40 delivery fee. 2 cupcakes. 4 miles away. Seriously? This place never fails to disappoint. read more

Amazing, made from scratch cupcakes. Baked daily, no preservatives, and it's obvious by the taste. At $4.95 each, they are not the cheapest but the best. For those on a budget, they do have half priced, day old cupcakes as well as $1.99 cake pops. Their flavors are creative and delicious and in great abundance. They also have allergen free cupcakes i.e. no sugar, no gluten, etc. read more

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I lived in Chesapeake 3 years ago, and this place was my guilty pleasure. I moved to Virginia Beach and had not been back till last week. I now work in Ches so I was excited to stop by again. Boy was I disappointed. What happened? I saw a cookie dough bar?? Maybe too much has gone into that and the cupcakes have suffered??? Very disappointed. read more

Icing is creamy, but cupcakes were super dry. Please change your recipes. I will visit you again and give it another try.

It was my pup's first birthday and we wanted to celebrate by getting him some pup cakes. I walked on inside where the doorbell went off to note someone had come inside. No one was there to say hello. I almost thought the place was closed for lunch or something. I figured I might as well look for those pup cakes and they were no where to be found. Finally, a woman came out since I guess she had just finished up an appointment with a client. She asked if anyone had helped me yet. I replied back saying no one had so far and told her what I was looking for. She showed me the cooler and the reason why I couldn't find any was because there was none on the shelf. The woman said she was sure there was some in the back and was off to find them. It took a while and they did suggest that I buy a cupcake while I waited. Another lady came out to say they found some that were frozen in the back and asked if I was in a big hurry. I wasn't so she said she could frost them for me. I ended up getting 2 packs of pup cakes since there's a sign saying a $5 minimum to use your card. Luckily, I can freeze the extra pup cakes for another special day. I understand that having someone at the front counter at all times isn't feasible, but when you have a system to inform you that someone comes in - someone should pay attention to make sure they can greet and help those customers coming inside. Maybe that front counter person could have made sure to keep those pup cakes in stock up front since it was clear they had extra in the back. My pups really loved the pup cakes and kept searching if there was more when I gave it to them last night. I'll be back for their love of it. read more

Carolina Cupcakery - Pup cakes - Bakeries Near Me - CHESAPEAKE, Virginia

Don't be nervous to visit this place yall, this is great for Chesapeake. I can tell from being in the store with other customers that people are turned off by texture. They see what appears to be a grainy texture of frosting and automatically think that they will receive a dry cupcake. Well listen to me when I say this...don't let the French star decorating tip (google it) fool you. These babies are moister than a baby wipe! Most cupcakeries in this area (including Carolina cupcakery) use a large round tip or star tip to frost their cupcakes which offers a smoother appearance of frosting... forever! So honestly you could be getting a 1-2 day old cupcake somewhere else that just happens to look fresh because of the tip used. Carolina stands by their freshness. All day old cupcakes are sold 1/2 off and are usually at the bottom of the display case. More often than not I will purchase said cupcake, because who doesn't like a good deal. But just know that when you are purchasing everything from the top shelves it is indeed fresh. So give them a chance, take a bite out off life and one of their cupcakes. You will not be disappointed and if you are just say something while you are there and I'm sure they will make it up to you. read more

I've dealt with this place twice now and both times, their customer service was seriously lacking. Their cupcakes are very good but the place needs some adjustment in their customer service. The first experience was for my kid's birthday. We ordered cupcakes in advance, paid in full, and even checked a couple days ahead of time to be sure we could pick them up. The day of the birthday party we went to pick them up and there were no cupcakes made and they acted like they knew nothing about it. They managed to pull off making 30 cupcakes and delivering them in two hours but the rush should have never happened. The second experience has been trying to order a cake and cupcakes. We haven't even been able to get someone to take the order because we are trying to order allergy free cupcakes. Apparently there is only one person who makes those and nobody else can even take the order. We've been told a couple times they'd call back but have received nothing yet. I'd give a a zero or one star rating, but their cupcakes earn them two because they are delicious. And, the benefit of being able to get allergy free cupcakes is very nice. IF there were other options in the area for those, I'd surely go somewhere else. Reading other reviews, I can see that customer service is not their strong point. If you just stop in to grab a cupcake, they may be just fine but if you have to count on them, you're in trouble. read more

Top-notch customer service here! We ordered 25 cupcakes for our son's classroom for his birthday. Once we got home, we noticed that the individual containers used to store the cupcakes were too small and the frosting had mashed up against the top of the container and when removing the tops, part of the muffin came apart with the frosting. We emailed the store a 5:00p.m. and received an immediate response from the owner, offering to fix the problem first thing in the morning. I took the effected cupcakes to the store and they promptly re-frosted the cupcakes and placed then in appropriate containers. We were able to get them to the school in plenty of time for the party. We greatly appreciated the excellent customer service and willingness to uphold the quality of their product. read more

I bought two cakes from the Chesapeake location and was very disappointed with the end product. I emailed their customer service to politely express my concerns, and the owner promised to "look into it," and "make it right." I haven't heard from them since, and even sent a follow-up email. The white cake was very dry, the decoration was sloppy, the Happy Birthday name tag was missing, the cakes were round instead of square (like I ordered) and there was a crack in the one cake. While the chocolate cake tasted good, the cakes were absolutely not worth the $140 I paid. While placing my order the clerk said, "you get what you pay for," and in this instance that is not the case. We ended up throwing out the white cake. Very disappointed with the product and customer service at Carolina Cupcakery on Battlefield Blvd in Chesapeake. read more

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Very nice and friendly service. Moist and delicious cupcakes in so many different flavors. They even have a special side of the building just for cooking vegan and special nut-allergy free tasty treats. It's nice to know they care about the environment as well. Haven't been? We recommend going! read more

OMG, these cupcakes are the BEST! I am new to the area, and I've been looking for a great bakery...and found it!! I'm kind of a "carrot cake snob," because I insist on fresh ingredients, so I can see and taste the carrots, raisins, and nuts. These cupcakes delivered ALL that, plus a great cream cheese frosting. Today I ordered the "I Love Coconut" and I can't wait to try them. Next on my list is Red Velvet! read more

I have been in this store before, and it was a flop. Melancholy customer service wasn't even the biggest issue. I just never bought a cupcake because of a poor sample at Homearama. Well this year Carolina Cupcakery catered again for the Homearama Charity Preview Party night, which was this evening. And this time, they got it right. Second best cupcakes in Hampton Roads. They were minis, so I was forced to eat like, I don't know, eight of them. Just to be sure, you know. I've only had the basic vanilla, but I'm sure I'll actually buy a half dozen of unique flavors the next time I'm in the area. read more

If you want a heavenly morsel, this is your best choice. The cupcakes are fresh, moist and beautiful. Such tasty and creative gems. The staff are friendly and helpful. It is on the list of places I take visitors and where I shop for sweet gifts. read more

We ordered our wedding cake from them. They were great through the planning process. However, they were extremely late with the cake. It was at-least an hour late and almost wasn't there for our reception. Also, it tasted old. The cake did not taste fresh at all and it was dry. It was not worth the $600 we paid for it AT ALL. We each had one bite (the bite we fed each other) and had no desire to eat any more. I understand things happen, people are late at times. However, they should have planned ahead for traffic--they are supposed to be professionals and should understand the importance of being punctual. And there is no excuse for the way the cake tasted--NOT FRESH. read more

Had the Nutella cupcake and it was amazing! Moist not too sweet and great size for the price. Great customer service, no issues. Definitely going back. read more

The ordering process went smoothly, however the cake was very very dry. It's unfortunate because this cake was for my husbands retirement party. Needless to say we had more than half of the cake leftover once it was sliced because of how dry it was. The decorations were beautiful but I just wished it tasted as good as it looked. read more

The worst cupcakes I have ever had. Frosting was like a ROCK! They definitely do not bake fresh each day. I picked up a variety around noon. The cake was very dry and dense as well. Noticed they do bridal cakes... I would definitely select another baker for such a special occasion. If you can't get cupcakes right...I wouldn't trust them with a wedding cake. read more

Super impressive cupcakes, and absolutely love their presentation. However, their dryness was pretty noticeable and disappointing, but their lack of moisture was mostly concealed with their delicious icing, like SERIOUSLY tasty icings. I also tried one of their gluten free cupcakes and wasn't so impressed, so if you're looking for a good gluten free cupcake place it's not my most suggested, but their big normal cupcakes are pretty good. I would certainly go again, but maybe as soon as it opens so they're moister tasting. read more

I hate to jump on the "dry" reference bandwagon from several other reviews, but I have to concur with them. I dropped in and picked up 5 cupcakes from the case for approximately $22 and was highly disappointed. These were obviously not baked fresh and should not be sold without advising buyers of the date they were baked. I bought 2 vanilla, 2 birthday cake and an almond to share with my family. The almond flavor was very artificial and the vanilla was barely present. But what was far worse was that they were all so crumbly and dry that we tossed them rather than eat them (even my kids with underdeveloped palates couldn't do it). The cupcakes were visually appealing but the taste left much to be desired. I usually read reviews before patronizing places I've not been, and did not in this case but I wish I had. I will not be returning. read more

We visited Carolina Cupcakery for our first time for a wedding cake consultation. Their professionalism and overall demeanor made us feel very at ease and comfortable asking any questions. They were prompt with a follow up and more than accommodating to our needs. It was refreshing to have such a delightful customer service experience! read more

Waterside location: Extremely dry semi sweet cornbread like cupcake with semi-sweet icing on top. Purchased 6; gosh what a disappointment and waste of money read more

Carolina Cupcakery - Bakeries Near Me - CHESAPEAKE, Virginia

Wowie, wow, wow, wow, this place was bad on so many levels. I'm a sucker for baked goods and cupcakes, so when my sister wanted to stop at the camera store, I saw this place and had to check it out. As we walked past the window to the front door, we noticed that there was no product in the cases inside the store. We thought maybe the store was closed, but it was open. We went in and noticed that they had cupcakes laid out in plastic storage containers... hmmm, odd... and other cupcakes were out in the open (not liking that either). Upon further inspection, the cakey part of the cupcake did not even rise above the paper wrapper (what?), and the frosting colors looked very artificial. There was very little product in this store that made me want to lay down good $$ or give up valuable calories. My sister left to do her shopping, and I was determined to find the good stuff (maybe the owner was holding out on us??) As I wandered around, I found a (covered) container of samples... so I grabbed one. That taste was all it took to turn me towards the door and I was outta there. The sample tasted much like something I would get from a boxed mix. I've said it once, and I'll say it again... If I'm paying $$ for food, it had better taste better than what I could make myself! read more

I live right by waterside and they NEVER have gluten free cupcakes!! I'm so sad I always check but never do.... please change this!! I want a cupcake! read more

Very good price. Wide variety was a fan of the basic chocolate and vanilla. The other flavors wasn't a huge fan but to each is own. read more

Carolina Cupcakery - Cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - CHESAPEAKE, Virginia

I went to the Carolina Cupcakery shop in the waterside district market and I was not impressed. The cupcakes seemed old and the frosting was hard and way too sweet. I got the pink champagne and Almond "I do" cupcakes and they both tasted like they were made a while back. Pink champagne didn't taste like champagne it tasted like old strawberries with pure sugar for frosting and the almond I do cake was decent but the frosting was really really sweet. read more

Cupcakes were very dry but the icing tasted great. I liked the flavor of both parts but ended up eating the icing and throwing the cakes away. Follow up. The owner contacted me and offered to make things right which is why I moved my rating up to 3 stars. In this day of poor customer service this establishment did right by me. read more

I used to go to this place all the time, however it's been a year or two since I moved away. I remember it being better than it was today. Both mine and my dad's cupcakes were good--much better than a grocery store but not quite as good as most places that specialize in cupcakes/cakes. The frosting was very creamy, sweet & smooth but the cake itself was dry & crumbly. I got the free cake pop (chocolate chip cookie dough) with check in and it was okay. They had a decent selection of flavors but only a couple that really caught my eye today, since a few others which I would've preferred (and were listed in the case in front of empty spots) were out before 6pm. The woman helping us was clearly not very happy to be there. My dad always tries to cheer people up when he notices this so he was able to make her smile and strike up a conversation but before that we felt a little unwelcome. Definitely need some improvement on the customer service but willing to try some more cupcakes as I can't lie, I ate all of mine. read more

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I absolutely LOVE these cupcakes! I have Celiac Disease and I love that my gluten free cupcakes I get from there are made in a separate facility so I can eat happily! I love the variety of flavors too (although the pomegranate kiss are my favorites and I order them every birthday). Three years ago they made a ombré cupcake display for my wedding and it was gorgeous! They also made the top tier GF for me! I'm sad I don't live close to the shop but anytime I'm over the bridge I have to stop by. read more

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Cupcakes are delicious. I only buy the cupcakes made that day and they have never been dry and they have am awesome array of different flavored to choose from. I tried the Macarons today and they were not very delicate at all. A little hard and crunchy. read more

Amazing service!!! They were closed for Christmas Eve and they came out to my car after seeing me at the door and opened the store so I could get my Mother in Law gluten free cupcakes, cookies, and muffins for our Christmans party tonight! That kind of service is why I'll keep coming back... ps. Cupcakes are amazing!!! Thank you Carolina Cupcakery! read more

Carolina Cupcakery - Bakeries Near Me - CHESAPEAKE, Virginia

Carolina Cupcakery had good service but bad cupcakes. The icing on the cupcakes is as hard as a rock. The cake is dry, dense, and tastes like it was made yesterday. I bought a dozen cupcakes thinking that it would be about $25, but instead of paying $25 for one dozen cupcakes I paid $47. I would not recommend going to Carolina Cupcakery, it is cheaper to get a box mix and it tastes way better. Presentation is nice however if I'm paying $4 for a cupcake it should taste good as well. read more

I visited the location in Waterside. They didn't have much of a selection since they had a lunch rush on a Sunday, which makes sense. I got the Key Lime and Cindy Lou. They don't use buttercream frosting so it was extremely sugary and dry. The cupcakes itself were also dry and kind of mealy. I should've checked the reviews first and saved myself $13.00 of disappointment. read more

I was really disappointed. I went to the waterside location and no one greeted us, no one asked if we needed help, we waited until someone finally asked if we wanted anything. Then we got two cupcakes and we were so excited to eat. We bit into the cakes and they were so extremely dry and the icing and cake both fell apart as soon as we bit into it. It was hard to acknowledge the taste of the cupcake because of how much it wasn't lacking in moisture. Sooo disappointed. read more

I bought the key lime and lemon cupcake. They were stale, dry, and flavorless. Even the check-in free cake cop needed work. I have a friend that makes them so I definitely have good ones to compare to. Very disappointed because I've tried this business in the past but the Norfolk location. Will not think twice about this place again. read more

The best cupcakes in the area! My personal favorite is The almond flavored. I get them any chance I get. Great to find at Waterside and Skinny Dip. read more

I really want to like these cupcakes because they sure are beautiful to look at but unfortunately, their appearance is all they have going for them. We have tried these cupcakes a couple of times before but most recently we purchased 4 cupcakes from the new Waterside District in Norfolk for $18. We ordered 4 different flavors but sadly it was hard to tell them apart. They all taste pretty much the same with a hint of the flavor you are expecting. The cake is so dry and crumbly and the icing is way too sugary sweet to even enjoy. Most of the $18 ended up in the trash. Hoping for a better experience if we ever decide to give them another shot. read more