Great experience with Kim and Cakeology. I ordered a cake for my son's first birthday. We got…read moreyellow cake and chocolate mousse filling. The theme was Toy Story. Kim took my vision and brought it to life. I think every person complimented about how delicious the cake was too! It was moist and fluffy with excellent flavor. Would highly recommend and come back for future events!

Kimberly absolutely nailed my wife's birthday cake. I sent her inspo on a sopranos themed cake and…read moreshe absolutely blew it out of the water. 10/10. I cannot recommend her more. She was very detail oriented and had flawless communication and very responsive. She is so talented and I will be going back to her for all my future cake needs. Her pricing is very reasonable and her cake was the highlight of the night. Everyone loved it and had a couple people already reach out to get her contact info. She is the best!

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!

Just received a surprise delivery from work colleague. Wow! What a nice surprise for my Friday…read moreafternoon. They're delicious and flavors are spot on. Thank you!!

ALCOHOLIC CUPCAKES!!!!! It's like the universe was looking in on my life and created the perfect…read moreunion of my guilty pleasures.* Peanut butter and jelly? For the kiddos. Chocolate and peanut butter? Ho hum. Booze and baked goods? Now you're talking! GP caught my eye with the frosting. Walking into the Encore Liquid Lounge (which sells a good its a$$ can't cash, but that's another thing), I was hypnotized by these strange blue cupcakes. Anyone who reads my reviews knows I can't resist anything colored blue, purple or red, so I had to know what was up. Imagine my surprise when I discovered by blue hypnosis was due to Hpnotiq cupcakes! You read that correctly: BLUE cupcakes made with and tasted like Hpnotiq. And, yes, you could get a buzz. Well, you know I had to have one. Or, 8. Tracey, the owner, is rightfully proud of her product and after we got to talking how I was going to be her new best friend/stalker, she made sure I left with a small box of the baked goods. Lest you think, however, that I am not klassy and only fall head over heels for blue treats, I'll have you know that I gorged on: cognac, amaretto, apple martini (GREEN with apple bits on the inside!), and strawberry margarita (keep me near the cross; these made me go on a mama-slapping rampage that was only quieted by passing out from the sheer rip-your-clothes-off goodness at eating a strawberry cake, topped with berry/tequila frosting and filled with boozy berries treat). Don't sit in judgement of me: you would have done the same thing.. and I might have been drunk from cupcakes (first time for everything!). These truly are guilty pleasures but don't wait too long to deny yourself. What's life without some indulgence? *Well, not *all* of them. Ohh yeahhh!!!

Everyone absolutely loved the cupcakes!! We ordered 24 for a birthday party. Website was easy to…read morenavigate, and Nikki promptly reached out and addressed my order as soon as I had a question. Will definitely order again!

Ordered a banana cupcake cake for my sons 2 year old birthday party. Chef Nikki was very nice to…read morehelp me move my pick up time due to my sons chaotic and unpredictable schedule. The cake was cute and had "two wild" inserts to go with his birthday theme. Her banana cupcakes are my favorite because there is a banana filling in the middle. It also doesn't taste overwhelmingly like banana. It's the perfect ratio! She is also very reasonably priced! Highly recommend for birthday parties or any sort of party!

My experience here caused so much unnecessary stress and disruption to my event that I feel it's…read moreimportant to warn others. I followed up three separate times after the event to share my concerns and received no response at all--which really shows how little they value customer service. * I didn't receive the full list of cake flavor options until four days before pickup, and when I asked to switch flavors, I was told it was already too late because the cakes had been baked without confirming my choice. * I had a confirmed pickup time of 10:30 a.m., but when I arrived, I was told the designer went home sick and the cakes weren't finished. I ended up waiting until 11:45 a.m. for them to be decorated, which explains the rushed design. * The cake pops weren't ready, so I had to cancel them and run to another store last-minute to find replacements. * I specifically requested pastel colors, but the cakes were decorated in bright colors that didn't match anything we discussed. * The design and quality were extremely disappointing--the decorations looked rushed, the frosting was hard, and the smash cake wasn't even edible for its intended use. Overall, this was an unprofessional and frustrating experience from start to finish. Between the poor communication, lack of accountability, low-quality product, and complete disregard for customer concerns, I strongly recommend going elsewhere. They clearly do not prioritize quality or customer service.

Overall experience caused stress and disruption to the event. I followed up 3 times after the event…read moreto express the below concerns and received no response: - Received the full list of cake flavor options only four days before pickup, and was told it was too late to change flavors because the cakes had already been baked. - Confirmed a 10:30 a.m. pickup time but after arriving we learned the designer had gone home sick and the cakes were unfinished; had to wait until 11:45 a.m. for decorations to be completed. - Cake pops were not ready, requiring cancellation and a last-minute trip to another store to buy replacements. - Requested pastel colors, but the cakes were decorated with bright colors that did not match the discussed aesthetic. - Cake design and quality were poor--decorations appeared rushed, frosting was hard, and the smash cake was not edible for the intended purpose.

Molly's Cupcakes in Naperville are decadent and creative. The menu includes filled cupcakes. The…read moretop left cupcake is their creme brûlée. It is filled with creme brûlée filling and topped with fresh glazed berries. They also offer other creative cupcakes like cookie monster, peach cobbler, cake batter and a flourless cupcake among others.

Do you like cupcakes? Do you like a cup of coffee with your cupcakes? Do you want an inviting…read morespace with a swing to eat your cupcakes? How about cupcakes to go? Definitely check out Molly's cupcakes. Not sure who Molly is but she makes a solid cupcake. Maybe she oversees the operation and doesn't make the cupcakes but either way, you can't go wrong with Molly's cupcakes.

I love this sweet little shop. So many times I have bought pretty little cup cakes or cookies. They…read morewere decorated very nicely, but were dry or tasteless. Smallcakes is the whole package. Beautifully decorated and delicious. This is my go to place for special occasions and "just because"

I purchased half a dozen cupcakes (all different flavors) All cupcakes were light and fluffy!…read moreDepending on the flavor the level of sweetness varies- which I appreciate! Lots of places are overly sweet regardless of the flavor.

What an amazing manager! Thanks Alex for redoing an order that was delivered incorrectly and super…read morefast!! Awesome customer service!

I arrived 5-10min before closing time to get myself a confetti birthday cake. They were still able…read moreto kindly ice one for me which made my day! My family and I got to enjoy it at home and it was delicious! Nice and cold and super moist! I've also had their red velvet and chocolate cakes which are just as good!