I visited Richmond, VA in June 2025 for a friend's wedding…read more My friend from my town wanted me to bring her back some cupcakes from Pearl's Bake Shoppe so I stopped by on a Saturday morning. I got her 4 different cupcakes of different varieties and she loved it. I bought myself some macarons and they were delicious. Service was efficient and friendly. This bakery appears to be a local favourite. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 95/250 total reviews in 2026 - 936 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 20 May 2026

I LOVE Pearl's Bake Shoppe. I've been eyeing their cupcakes for a while before finally deciding to…read moretry them, but I'm so glad that I did! I've come back more than a few times to try different cupcakes from this bakery, and it has not disappointed! They always have a line when I stop by of people picking up bakery orders or stopping by to grab sweet treats. They have all kinds of pastries and bakery items: cakes, cake pops, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, pies, macarons, pop tarts and even packaged drinks. I've gotten a few different cupcakes from them. My favorites have been the peaches and cream, top hat cupcake, pistachio raspberry and strawberry vanilla. Their tiramisu cupcake, margarita cupcake and the key lime cupcakes all actually tasted so much like the namesakes! Their cupcakes are mostly perfectly balanced sweetness: I haven't had anything that was too sweet. Their cakes look so beautifully decorated, but I haven't tried any. They look so good though! Everything in there are so aesthetically pleasing, and if the cupcakes are anything to go by, I'd say flavor wise, the other items would meet expectations! Definitely one of my favorite places in Richmond to get myself a treat and wouldn't hesitate to recommend!

Great vibe with the furniture, the decoration, and the colors in the indoor space. The outdoor…read morespace looks very enjoyable, but I haven't sat there yet. The staff is friendly and polite. Although I try to stay away from sweets, their cupcakes look delicious. Illl have to have one of my kids try them and tell me if they are good :) I do like their cappuccino.

I really enjoyed this coffee shop. The shop itself is beautiful and has a lot of seating, perfect…read morefor a study session or hangout spot! The menu also has lots of different choices which all sounded delicious. I got the chocolate croissant and thought it was delicious! The coffee ... not my favorite. It isn't bad by any means but it is just meh. Honestly a coffee from starbucks is better for the same price. I also did not try the cupcakes but they looked beautiful and well made. Overall, great shop with a great atmosphere and a great food menu. Coffee on the other hand is just average. I would recommend this place solely for the atmosphere.

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!

First of all her service is amazing. I called to ask about her website. I wanted to try some…read morecupcakes but didn't know how to place the order. She said normally orders take her between 1-2 days to complete, but she was able to complete mine same day! She kept me informed of my order, when it was baking and when she started decorating. She made it easy to plan to get them. I couldn't believe how beautiful they were! You could taste the care. It wasn't some box-mix wannabe. It was moist and not too sweet to hurt your teeth. I love supporting small businesses. This will definitely be a go to for quality cupcakes.

From the owner: Custom home made cakes, cupcakes, and desserts designed to meet all your needs. Please visit our…read morewebsite to view our Frequently Asked Questions and to place your orders.

We have been ordering cakes from Pink Belle for several years, and they are undoubtedly the best…read more European-style so less sugar, great flavor, and icing that even people that dont like icing, LOVE! The owner is really responsive, very creative, and has made themed cakes for us from anything for 10 people to 50, each of them turning out beautifully, and tasting amazing. We have not had a single birthday party where several people have asked where the cake/cupcakes came from..... and we order bigger cakes now so everyone can take a little home. They are THAT good. They keep ready-made cakes for last minute needs as well, in all sizes. And some lovely cupcakes in different flavors - strawberry, honeydew, vanilla, lemon, red velvet - you name it. The texture is different, so if you are looking for traditional airy box-style cake mix flavor, then go elsewhere. These cakes are a little heavier in texture, but less sweet, and definitely worth the price! Eunice is a wonderful baker. And a piano teacher! Friendly, kind, very knowledgeable and open to all kinds of ideas for themes. You won't be disappointed. We LOVE Pink Belle.

She makes beautiful and very tasty cake and other creations. I have been ordering birthday cakes…read morefor my mom for the past several years and have never been disappointed. They are always beautiful and ready when you ask. She takes pride in her work! We are at 95 years old and counting!

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.

The cake that Sara made for me was, by far, the absolute best cake I've ever had. The texture of…read moreher cake and buttercream icing is to die for! Everyone at my gathering said the exact same thing. TEN STARS!!!!!

Takeaway, full-service bakery specializing in custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and baked goods…read more Great service. Creative and beautiful decorating. High quality ingredients. These are desserts that don't just look good, they taste great as well. Talk with Sara to develop your own unique cake for parties, gifts, and events--from elegant wedding cakes to cute shower desserts and custom birthday cakes.

Came here to pick up a cake while in the area. We were greeted by a pleasant young lady. The…read moreservice was good, as we ordered our cakes and didn't have to wait for our order. The ambiance was quiet and the store was decorated nice. We ordered the lemon, banana pudding, and Dubai chocolate mini bundtlets. The lemon was nice and moist with a distinct lemon flavor that was not artificial tasting. The Dubai chocolate was moist as well either a decadent chocolate taste and pistachio filling that was light and not artificial tasting as well. The banana had a great flavor as well. You could order the mini bundtlets, large Bundt cake, or small cupcake- like portions as well. There were also beverages (hot and cold) available. All in all, a nice place to grab a sweet treat when in the area.

Super disappointed with my first purchase. I thought this…read morerefers to small Bundt cakes but it's simply a cupcake shop. Okay , I bought the one that looks like a hostess cupcake. Came home, dipped the fork in the chocolate icing , expecting some rich form of chocolate. It tastes like 'canned' Duncan Hines ready made frosting ( and looks like it too) nothing homemade about this! Cake was okay. Filling was scarce. The store also had small clamshells with a layer cake in them.... Ridiculous ! Those were 8/9$? At least my cupcake was only 4$.