Best pound cake I've ever had, thank you I recommend trying diva rva for next outing or function…read morethank you again, Gary From walmart

The Dessert Diva RVA had her dessert truck at the Federal Reserve Family Day. She was grace under…read morepressure, her truck was so busy and the generator ran out of gas. She handled everything with such grace. She had strawberry shortcake, banana pudding, S'mores and a vegan strawberry dessert. Everything was delicious that I tried. Keep up the excellent work. Your desserts are delicious.

Wow, I LOVE Chocolate Cravings! I think you can really tell a great chocolatier by how their dark…read morechocolate tastes, which what this gal eats to avoid milk. Every single chocolate bar from Chocolate Cravings was soooo good! In fact, I purchased about 6 and had a chocolate "charcuterie" board as a fun way to do a chocolate tasting after dinner with family. Everyone loved the faves of chocolate + raspberry, chocolate + sea salt, and chocolate + smoked almonds. But, what really sets Chocolate Cravings apart are the not so common chocolate combo bars we tried, like Spice Dark Chocolate (with cinnamon, coriander and nutmeg), Chocolate with Lime Salt, and one that really surprised me, Chocolate with Turmeric and Orange! The orange really comes through with just a touch of turmeric. It's now my personal favorite! What I also love is that I can support a local business by a woman entrepreneur who has real skill and passion for her products and customers. Go Cathy!

Wow! Come here for your confection connection! This Chocolate Cravings Store really sets the bar…read morehigh! The chocolate bar that is! It's nestled in a passageway at shops in The Hub in Lakeside. I've been to The Hub dozens and dozens of times and I've never seen this hidden gem of a sweet shop! It's been there like 10 years! They broke the "mold" when Chocolate Cravings was born! The moment you enter this diminutive local shop, your olfactory senses are filled with the most amazing aroma! The owner, Cathy, had just taken brownies out of her oven and I thought I had entered chocolate heaven! Cathy is a first class, certified chocolatier, her skills are not to be "truffled" with! I was fascinated by her stories about visiting Costa Rica and touring the cacao bean plantations there. She has taken chocolatier classes here in the states and abroad and she knows her stuff! She has an impressive resumé of certificates and awards from the places she's studied. Chocolate is her passion and her enthusiasm is infectious! She's creates ganache with panache! Her confections are "nonpareil"... just "choc" it up to experience! Her dark chocolate bars are 70% cacao from premium quality chocolate from Colombia. The milk chocolate is 36%. We tasted samples of both and were blown away! Here the chocolates are handmade with local and seasonal ingredients as well! The candy combinations are just as original as the owner! Some of the chocolate barks are: Ginger and Cardamom, Lime and Pink Salt, Pecan Cherry, Pistachio Cranberry, Rice Krispy with sprinkles, S'mores, Raspberry and Mint to name of few... she offers a choice of dark, milk and white chocolate. We stocked up as the prices were quite reasonable! We also bought the most amazing Apricot and Dark Chocolate Hearts and the Robbie the Robot chocolate were as adorable as they were delectable! She also sells chocolate frog treats, caramels, chocolate dipped pretzels, truffles, special seasonal treats like chocolate butterflies, chocolate turkeys, autumn leaves & snowflakes and so much more! Did I mention the Guinness brownies? Many of her items can be found at local restaurants, stores, farmers markets or you can just visit her store. She accepts special orders too! If you are a chocoholic like myself, this is your chocolate Mecca! "Bean" there, done that, going back for more! P.S. Not trying to "milk" the pun game here, but Cathy also has an affinity for puns! I adapted the "mold" one from her son!

I ordered a lemon raspberry cake for my daughter's birthday. It was amazing! Very beautiful and…read moredelicious. This is the second time I've ordered this cake because it is my daughter's favorite. I highly recommend this company!

yes she does an amazing job with my daughter sweet sixteen candy apples and apple funnel cakes!…read morethank u so much!!

I went to the Buttercream Bee for my wedding cake. Not only was the cake beautiful, it was…read moredelicious! Everyone raved about how awesome the cake was. Laura was so easy to work with and helped me design the perfect wedding cake (she seemed to know just what I wanted). The Buttercream Bee is the best in Richmond!

Laura at the Buttercream Bee designed the wedding cake for my July 21st wedding. From the initial…read moreconsultation to delivery it was a PERFECT experience. Laura was great to work with designing a custom cake that was perfect for our wedding. She was flexible in having a cake with multiple flavors and making adjustments (like the request for fresh fruit in between each layer). The cake was beautiful, but what was even more amazing was that the cake tasted just as good as it looked. Guest after guest came up to us during the wedding and after the wedding to tell us it was the BEST CAKE THEY HAD EVER EATEN IN THEIR LIVES. Not just the best wedding cake, but the best cake EVER. When you factor it taste, beauty, and price I don't think there is ANY better baker in the city of Richmond. I give The Buttercream Bee my highest recommendation. You will NOT be disappointed, give Laura a call for the cake of your dreams!

This pie is magically delicious! On time delivery great customer service! The presentation is as…read moregood as it looks! I took a picture to do another review! Highly recommend Grace Cakes for your dessert needs! Cleanliness and Quality!!

I am an event planner and enjoyed working with Sharon to create the perfect groom's cake that…read moreincluded his interests and career. Her communication was prompt and clear, and she incorporated everything our client wanted. She consistently exceeded our expectations. The cake was not only a work of art but also delicious. I hope to partner with her again soon.

Reconnected with Geescakes' proprietor (the "G", who I knew from before Geescakes) on a road trip…read moreMrs. Dan & I took that routed us through Richmond on the way to another destination. Because we are friends, I wanted to support G's business, and bought a bunch of her artisanal individualized cheesecakes. G's an amazing woman, and I'd have been happy just to provide the support to her business. However, friendship alone doesn't necessarily result in repeat business... The thing is, though, it's not the friendship, but the exceptional quality of the product itself ensured that the next time I am anywhere even remotely near Richmond, I will get more, because those bad boys were perfectly presented...and DEEEEEE-DANG-LISH-US! We got an assortment of flavors - traditional, red velvet, cookies & cream, lemon, key lime, and some others - and to the last, they were all a perfect, 2-3 bite dessert worthy of any palate, and visually deserving of placement in even the most luxurious dining room, both as travel-ready, individually wrapped items when removed for plating. They were a hit with us, and the people we were going to visit, and the hosts of a party we brought them to during that visit. Everyone asked us to bring more next time, as well. The pics from the Geescakes website accurately represent the high level of attention to detail & presentation we experienced with the Geescakes we purchased. Unfortunately for you, review reader, we can only post their look, not their taste - for that, you'll have to get some from Genovia directly via the site, But get them, you should. Because: DEEEEEE-DANG-LISH-US!

Best cheesecakes in town. They are incredibly delicious. I placed a sizeable assorted order for a…read morerehearsal dinner, and they were prepared and delivered to us. There isn't a storefront.

I visited ZaZoLi to purchase pink colored items for my daughter's baby shower. The owner was…read morewonderful and very helpful. I was pleased with the selection and the advice provided. I wasn't aware of this store and a happy I found it. I will definitely be back for gifts. I really liked the small packages which make perfect gifts.

ZaZoli is a great option if you're looking for a special gift. Their storefront is on Libbie near…read moreGrove in the Near West End. I was lucky to find a parallel parking spot right in front of the building. This is a boutique shop, so they offer curated chocolates. I visited shortly before Christmas and my mom purchased sweets shaped like reindeer for my cousin's kids. Both of them tore into them immediately and basically inhaled them, so I'd say they liked them. I also bought a few different chocolates to try, and they were great. Prices match the quality, so they're not the cheapest option.

I ordered a cake for my daughters first birthday party with the Beatrix Potter theme and it turned…read moreout better than I expected! It was delicious and beautiful and I received rave reviews from the guests. Definitely will be using them again!