Corbin's Confections may not be anything special to many, but to others, it's like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. After having been selected as number 4 of the Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I also was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at the Yelpies 2025 Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year Award, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Corbin's Confections, in Salem, Virginia is the perfect example. I don't know you but to me, I love sweet treats and bakery items. A dinner is not complete if I don't have a sweet dessert. Yet we have people with food allergies that can't afford this luxury. Corbin's Confections was born out of the motherly love of a mother for her son, Corbin, who is anaphylactic to peanuts and all tree-nuts. She wanted to create a bakery that her son and other's with similar allergies, can experience the joy of eating baked goods without having to worry that something would happen to them, because of some ingredient that the food contained. Her mission was "To provide a place where anyone with gluten, peanut, or tree-nut allergies can get tasty treats." Today, I had the opportunity to visit this bakery and meet with Shana, the owner of this women-owned business. She was so friendly and welcoming and realized the service she was providing the community was a very special one. She told me that all bakery items there were gluten free, peanut free, and tree-nut free. It is also mentioned on the store window, right under the name of the bakery. Even though it was almost closing time, she still had some delicious and safe treat on display in the display cases, like cupcakes, donuts, and other savory items. We were interrupted by a customer who wanted to find out information about placing an large order for a gathering of some sort. Listening in was how I found out that she also provides custom options for special occasions and dietary needs, She also provides custom options for special occasions and dietary needs, including lactose intolerance. I thought to myself, how in the past some kids with food allergies might not want to attend birthday parties of their friends in order not to embarrassed by being the one one who didn't have a piece of the birthday cake. Well now, if the parents are aware that their sons and daughters have friends with food allergies, they can have the cake and other sweet treats made here, and that way, everyone can enjoy the party without any concern. Definitely see how this business can provide better quality of life to many in our community and therefore give it my total support and urge you to do the same. read more

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Stopped here to get some gluten free donuts for the kiddos. Had the one with chocolate and pink frosting, just pink drizzle and lemon, blueberry. They were all absolutely delicious. Very moist and full of flavor! They were pretty small for the price, though. The shop was cute and welcoming. Something I thought was a little odd. They had a sign on the wall, basically stating what they did and did not serve. But the manner it was written seemed a little rude and unprofessional, in my opinion. Definitely would come back in the future to sample the other delicious looking confections! read more

I live five hours away, but every time I work here I make an effort to stop in. This place is consistently good with great service. And everything is gluten free. A celiacs dream come true. My favorite today was the Danish and the oatmeal cookie. Yum! read more

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Always good to find a gluten free bakery that ensures we have opportunities to eat things normally off limits. Friendly service with focused hours and no nonsense. What they have is what they made for the day so you know it is all fresh! Come early and leave happy! read more

Delicious confection bakery. Family owned business very professional and helpful. Very quick service we will return. read more

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This is one of the best places you can go to satisfy your sweet tooth. Every item is prepared with safe, fresh ingredients for those who have special dietary needs. For those who do not, like me, still such an amazing treat! Every item I have ever purchased and consumed has been tasty, fresh and feels a little less guilty! It is still cookies and cakes so moderation is still required but you do feel a little more healthy when you know it is clean, allergen free ingredients. Stop by and satisfy your sweet crave! read more

My first visit to Corbin's Confections was amazing. As a newly diagnosed celiac walking into a DEDICATED gluten free bakery I was speechless. The food is incredible and I highly recommend. read more

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Ordered cupcakes from them and there was hair baked into the cupcakes. You can see it poking out of the lemon cupcake. Didn't get to try them so I can't speak on taste. read more

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Love having a local nut free and gluten free bakery option. We've enjoyed everything we've had from Corbin's. One of my faves is the blueberry/lemon donut. read more

5 mins off HWY 81- Great phone etiquette, patient and nice. Awesome to be dedicated gluten and nut free...my suggestion is make white cupcakes ( recipe redo!) and flavor the frosting instead and cover the entire cupcake! Found them to be moist and slightly on the gummy side w strong baking soda flavor ( mixed better?). Got no lavender and the color of the cake wasn't as attractive as a white cupcake. Snarky notes around the shop seemed a little immature but maybe local humor? Give them a try and let me know if u agree! read more

Just got home from my 1st and last visit. Arrived about 12:30 lunch time on this Saturday. Only 1 choice 4 a sandwich but homemade bread so I thought I'd give it a try. O.K. not very good at all, the bread was fine, a little turkey, cheese and butter with chips and a canned coke (only choice) $13.00. Very small selection of a few sweets. The only plus was that the staff seemed very nice. No seating! read more

oh my gosh i had the best cookie i've ever eaten in my entire 14 years of living at this establishment. it was gone in seconds. the way the lady handed it over as if it wasn't going to b a transcendent experience for me. delectable soft inside with a crunchy outer rim. this brownie cookie was one of the best things i've ever put into my mouth. and it's gluten free??? absolutely insane. jokes aside, i've gotten my birthday cake from here almost every year since my celiac diagnosis in 2017. they do incredible designs and personalized cakes. their bakery items are delicious and the staff is incredibly nice. the bakery vibe is really cute and it's a nice cozy place to come enjoy some sweets. the one downside is the business hours, but it's completely understandable considering the fact that they are a family owned business. it's honestly a good thing that they're only open 11am-3pm because if they were open all day i think i'd become morbidly obese in a matter of weeks. anyways, this is an incredible gluten free and nut free bakery in downtown salem. read more

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Everything in here is amazing. Who would've thought things could be so good gluten-free. I especially like the chocolate brownie cookies.

This bakery is a slice of heaven. All the cakes are beautiful and delicious, and the menu is fantastic, too. read more

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Fantastic food! Fun, courteous staff! Delicious pastries and a great tasting panini breakfast sandwich! They also have peanut free desserts! All good! read more

I came in earlier with my boyfriend, we had just gotten food from up the street and decided to FINALLY after many long years of living in Salem to try out Corbin's confections and now it might be one of my favorite bakery's ever. The service was amazing and everyone was super nice from the moment we walked in, the lady helping with my order gave me some nice tips on what to choose which was really helpful, and on top of that, my desert was absolutely delicious I'm not usually a sweets person but it was amazing, I actually had to download yelp just to leave this review, it was amazing I cannot stress it enough. And read more

I love this place! I was craving a sweet treat this afternoon and wandered down main street to this place. The staff was so wonderful and kind and helped me find the perfect treat. They were personable and funny too! I ended up choosing a "cookie sandwich" that had brownies shaped as cookies on the outside and cookie dough on the inside! YUM! I've also had cupcakes from this place on a previous occasion and was impressed. This is a great option for those with dietary restrictions. Personally, I don't have any of the dietary restrictions that they cater to but i genuinely think the cupcakes and brownie-cookies taste exactly the same, if not better, than their gluten filled counterparts anywhere else! I will be telling all of my friends about this place and will be back! read more

The BEST gluten free bakery!!! Amazing texture, Incredible flavor. Your taste buds will dance with joy!!

The place to go if you have been diagnosed with celiac disease and have food allergies. Everything I have had, has had excellent flavor and texture, including bread. read more

Wayne, Kathy, and Shana are all a great family of bakers at Corbin's Confections. They all are wonderful, talented, and loving people. They always produce the highest quality delicious gluten-free baked goods, including, but not limited to pies, cakes, scones, sourdough bread, multigrain breads, cookies, donuts, or bagels. Order, come by, taste, and see! You will be back again soon! read more

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Found this downtown gem a few weeks ago. The breads and desserts are delicious and healthy. The owners Cathy and Wayne are so nice. It is such a nice experience to have local high quality bakery here in Salem! read more

As good as it gets for gluten-free baked goods! Everything from mini-cupcakes, to cookies, to breads. Many tasty and delightful options. The staff is very helpful with answering any questions you may have and can help you pick out the perfect match for what you are looking for. read more

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Don't let the sign fool you. They also have good vegan or dairy free options too. Just last weekend I purchased a dairy free cinnamon sweetroll from them. They even through in an additional icing cuplet to add that perfect final touch. read more

Awesome place to visit if you have food allergies. I have a peanut allergy and they will consider all people. Props to the family that runs this place, thanks to the mom who wanted something for her child to eat with his peanut allergy. read more

I really enjoy the gluten-free offerings at Corbin's. Just yesterday I stopped in and tried the pumpkin cake and it was incredible. The birthday cake I bought for my sister, who is gluten-intolerant, was beautiful and delicious. Everyone loved it! The scones, donuts , biscuits and cookies are delightful. And of course our family really enjoys the bread! Thanks for locating in Salem! read more

27 February 2019 Happened across this cute little store after going to the Salem Library. What a great find and a great customer experience. My husband is blind and I'm disabled. The staff were not only courteous and kind, but did whatever they could to be of personal assistance to my husband and I. Little did we know that going to the library (they share the parking lot with the library as well as other businesses do) today would net us a "bonus find". Our plan is to visit this confection shop every visit to the library. read more

I ordered a cake for my daughter's 13th birthday. I requested a strawberry cake with cream cheese icing. Not only was the cake extremely dry, the only thing that was strawberry was the color of the cake. The icing, while good, was not cream cheese base. I paid $70 for a cake that resulted in more than half of it being thrown in the trash. I was extremely disappointed and will not be recommending them to family and friends. read more

The carrot cake is absolutely delicious! I would have never guessed it to be gluten free.

Excellent prices, amazing family atmosphere. Love having a safe, yummy place to get fresh gluten-free baked goods!!

I've been gluten free for 12 years, way before being gluten free was trendy or there were a lot of good GF products on the market. Needless to say, I've tried more than my fair share of gluten free baked goods and breads, ranging from really great to really really awful. I've bought more gluten free products at bakeries and grocery stores "for science" than I care to admit. My wedding cake was even gluten free, and our guests had no idea. This is my way of saying that I really know what I'm talking about when it comes to gluten free cupcakes and cookies, and the baked goods at Corbin's Confections are REALLY good. Not only are their cupcakes and cookies really tasty - my gluten-eating husband thought that their cupcakes didn't even taste like they were gluten free - but they go beyond the typical GF bakery offerings with delicious donuts, eclairs (!), cinnamon rolls (!), and all sorts of cakes and pies, including an excellent boston cream, and their "Whoopsie Pie" sandwich cookies. I haven't had a chance to try the bread yet (but will update the review when I do) but have heard from multiple sources that it's fantastic, so I am looking forward to it. All of their products are nut-free as well. In addition to the great products, the staff is incredibly friendly, which makes visiting a pleasure too. The bakery is a bit far for me, but I keep finding excuses to go back to Salem just to visit. read more