Elvita's Bakery is a true treasure! I first discovered her strawberry shooters at a fundraiser,…read morewhere they won Best Dessert--and for good reason! Since then, I've enjoyed her cupcakes, and my husband even secured my birthday cake from her. Both were incredibly moist, perfectly balanced, and beautifully designed--almost too stunning to eat! Elvita isn't just a baker; she's an artist who pours passion into every creation. I'm so grateful to have found her and can't wait for my next order--and to share her incredible talent with family and friends!

The cake and the decoration was amazing. The owner puts a lot of love into her decoration and the…read moretaste of the moist cake was amazing. To get in touch call her and she will answer your questions and send you the kind of toppings and flavors of cake she makes. Very nice person and great prices.

My husband and I shared the strawberry shortcake. It was a little difficult to eat once we took it…read moreout of the case, the cake started tilting and the cream got squeezed out. But the cake itself was nice and fluffy, not too sweet. The cream was also delicious. The cake was about $6.25 so a little on the pricier end. My friend got the chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, and these weren't as good. The cake was drier and the frosting was really heavy on the butter for the buttercream. The peanut butter cookie and brown sugar boba were also just mid. Cute Asian business around the area though. No easily accessible bathrooms from what I could see.

Not only was my daughter's 10th birthday cake beautiful, it tasted amazing. Highly recommend.read more

I never had my dream wedding cake because we weren't wealthy enough to get a Professional one. I…read morehad humble expectations for this 3-tiered antique cake. It was supposed to be Top: Chocolate cake with Banana Curd filling, Middle: Lemon Raspberry cake (Raspberries baked into the Lemon cake, an inflated "Specialty") w/ Lemon Curd filling, Bottom: Rainbow Vanilla cake (an inflated "Specialty") w/ Pastry Cream filling. The cake arrived frozen. So, the entire day, in fact? It was that frozen like a rock where we literally had to chew it. The flavors? DISGUSTING! I begged them to do Banana Curd, they agreed. They did Banana Pastry Cream, instead. They do not like suggestions. Their ingredients list said that one of their "Specialties" was "Lemon Raspberry". Now? This middle tier was straight up "Lemon", NO "RASPBERRIES BAKED IN", WHATSOEVER. They claimed that they were going to "bake Raspberries into it" so I said, that's fine because then it would be "Lemon Raspberry". It was not. I'm going to attach a picture of how many raspberries were in this cake. There were maybe 2. I don't know how you screw up Chocolate cake with Banana Curd that I had to twist their arm to do that they went ahead & did Banana Pastry Cream, regardless. It was beyond embarrassing! The only "ok" flavor & I do mean "ok", was the Vanilla & that's only because I love Vanilla any thing! The up-charge for a Vanilla Rainbow cake is insane, but they put so much Pastry Cream in it? No one could even enjoy that! This cake was supposed to arrive at 1PM. It did not arrive until 1:30PM. It arrived solid as a rock while we were ready to eat it! It took hours to get a knife through it while I had guests here! I don't know if it was because it was frozen that it tasted so bad? But, it was horrid & a challenge to our teeth. So, I waited alll day until 9PM to try the bottom, Vanilla Rainbow, my favorite. It hurt my teeth it was so sweet! And, it was still frozen! It looks pretty just because I gave them a picture to copy! My dream cake still exists. This cake is not it. They did not do Banana Curd. They lied to me & did what they wanted. A layer of Pastry Cream through the Rainbow Vanilla would've been ideal, but they put a layer of Pastry Cream through each & every single color of the Rainbow cake which they also Specialized in & charged more for to do! THICK LAYERS! THICKER THAN EACH CAKE LAYER! It is so sweet, I never thought I'd say this about my favorite flavor, but what were they thinking? It hurt my teeth! I'll upload a picture of that, also? Ridiculous. They ruined the Vanilla! Let me show you how much "RASPBERRY" is in "Lemon Raspberry" cake w/ Lemon Curd filling. Also? The Buttercream on here is so thick? It is the majority of the cake. The cake falls out of it! The Vanilla Rainbow with Pastry Cream between every single color was so unnecessary. HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT! Here is a picture of the "Lemon Raspberry" Cake! Just look at the attached photo if you want an example of what a disaster it is! It is DREADFUL! As was the rest of the entire cake! That pink thing in the middle of the cake? It is a straw. There's 2. 2 raspberries lol. We paid a grand for this. The woman who took my flavors was snobby & not open to anything but strictly their ingredients which are basic. She rushed me into it all. I really wanted Lemon Raspberry! There was no "Raspberry"! You couldn't even taste the Banana! They lied to me & told me they'd do Banana Curd so I could taste the Banana! You cannot go wrong w/ Chocolate Banana, Lemon Raspberry or Vanilla! They did! They did so wrong? I didn't keep any for myself & gave it all away. I wasn't having a party. Only close friends & family over throughout the day, but it was frozen the entire day! It was embarrassing! I wanted a refund. They refused, then banned me, as if I'd ever be back!? They are bad business! If they had offered a partial refund or another cake? This review would be different. Instead? They scoffed at me. Charged fee after fee & upcharge after upcharge for flavors they didn't achieve! NOT PROFESSIONAL!

I bought three cupcakes white chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry shortcake. They were all very…read morepretty. However, I didn't love the flavor of any of them. It could be a preference thing. They were buttercream and had frosting in the middle. The flavor was more subtle or it didn't keep very well when I ate them the next day. They also had a variety of other desserts that looked delicious and beautiful cakes displayed in their windows.

We got tiramisu and cannolis. They were delicious. Milano is the best bakery in my opinion. I will…read moredefinitely go there again! When I go back I'll likely get a donut and more cannolis.

Super old-school and straight-forward. We are a huge fan of the panini bread and that is our usual…read morego-to. However, there has also been times when I have a moment of weakness and easily bought half a dozen donuts. The servers are incredibly friendly and always complimenting our girls and showering them with cookies.

Lauren is incredible. I'm beyond pleased with the service she provided. I asked for a custom cake…read morefor my boyfriends birthday. She recreated it to be pretty much identical! Everyone's reaction was amazing including my bf. I wasn't even sure that he knew I got him the cake, he thought his friends surprised him! He legit loveddddd it and everyone in the restaurant ( mastros steakhouse ) was obsessing over it. They acted like they never seen a custom cake haha! I wrote down Lauren's information to about 7 people at the restaurant!! We took the cake home because my boyfriend wanted to enjoy it at home... it was the most yummiest cake !! It was SO lightweight and the cream was delicious as well as the fondue! A lot of hard work and love was put into the cake and I'm so happy I found Lauren! She hand delivered the cake to me, followed up with me was proper and listened to everything I asked of her to make sure we would make my boyfriends birthday just right. Can't wait to see what she will be creating for us in the future!! Thank you!!!

I wanted the Ninja Turtle cupcakes delivered to my son's work. He's 36 now but when he was little…read morehe loved Raphael! The cupcakes were delivered in time, looked perfect and tasted delicious! My son was thrilled and his coworkers think I'm a great mom! Thanks Lauren! We'll definitely use you again!

I had no clue what good sour dough tasted like until I tried Summers fresh made bread. She is a…read morevery kind and knowledgeable person, especially in regard to all things sour dough. I also tried her sourdough chocolate chip cookies & they blew me away. Healthy cookies - what?? You can subscribe to messages through Hot Plate to see what she's got baking for the week. She is currently offering $1 tasters on cookies / grab them while you can. She does porch pick up. Yes I drove an hour away to get bread. You will not regret it. She shares quick dinner recipes and how to prepare a delicious and healthy meal with each item. With the kids back at school this is a life saver!!! Summer Duffy on SummerHouse Lane - i can taste the loveeeee you put into every bite. No chemicals. You've got a customer for life.

My family goes to this location at least a few times a month…read more The ice cream is terrific, great new flavors all the time (their banana pudding is AMAZING). The staff is friendly and helpful-- even helped my daughter with a project for school! Thanks Shorewood Cold Stone!

By the time I got to my car--parked right outside--my cone was already a melted mess. I should have…read moreknown when I saw the scoops coming straight from the pan, already half-melted. No effort was made to actually mix the ingredients, and to top it off, the cone was stale with that dreaded soft, chewy texture nobody wants. Disappointing from start to finish.

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!