Finally getting around to posting this review and the couple pics I took of one of the most…read moreGORGEOUSLY, VIBRANTLY DECORATED CAKES I'VE EVER SEEN ON DISPLAY. Perfectly detailed! The cake was on display at the Mission BBQ on Lee Highway in Fairfax on Veteran's Day, Nov 2024 - with complimentary cake slices offered to customers that day. Beautiful commemoration in honor of our veteran community and their service. Btw, Mission has some of the BEST BBQ in the NoVA area (Fairfax and Herndon are my favorite locs) with super reasonable prices and portion sizes in a clean, casual, order & pay-at-the-counter atmosphere (read my review of Mission Fairfax)...shameless side plug for Mission but, heck, why not. The taste of the Cake Divas cake I had that day was SPECTACULAR - truly probably one of the best, if not THE BEST, tasting yellow cakes I've ever had. Super SUPER moist, flavorful, and fresh fresh FRESH. THE FROSTING WAS NOT SICKLY SWEET AT ALL. Truth be told, I probably had 3 helpings of cake slices and took a couple home with me. THAT GOOD. The cake was so memorable that I later emailed Kelley Devlin to let her know how much I enjoyed her cake. I would not hesitate to order a cake from Kelley and Cake Divas for a special occasion. (Zoom in on the business card in my pic for contact info or go to cakedivas.net) Looking forward to partaking in Cake Divas' creation on Vets Day 2025 at Mission again!

Absolutely delicious dark chocolate cake with peanut butter buttercream frosting for my husband's…read more50th birthday! So many compliments from party guests! Will definitely be ordering another cake from Cake Divas!

We hired Fadia to help us with our nontraditional gender reveal. We wanted a carrot cake for a boy…read moreand lemon strawberry for a girl- cream cheese frosting for both so they would be indistinguishable from the outside. Even though it was an unconventional ask, Fadia was more than willing to work with us. We had a lot of questions and requests- she was responsive, patient, and seemed genuinely excited for us. She was a pleasure to work with and delivered the cakes beautifully decorated and on time. We ended up getting the 8" cake with gold foil and real flowers. It was so beautiful and elegant. Once we cut into it, we saw that it was a carrot cake so we knew we were having a boy! The carrot cake itself was perfect. We've had many carrot cakes in the area and all agreed this was the best! It was moist and had a perfect frosting to cake ratio. The sweetness level was exactly what we were looking for- not too sweet. We also ordered a tray of baklava. It was crunchy, full of nuts, and not too sweet. It was $35 for the tray. Much more affordable than buying it by the piece at a bakery. Can't wait to try more of Fadia's treats. We were tempted by the cookies but will wait for next time!

I forgot to take a pic of the whole thing. I'm not a fan of carrot cake so I didn't have any but I…read morebought this for my dad who really enjoyed as did my sister. I would definitely try one of their other cakes. The owner was very nice and it took a little persuading to get her to take the tip lol

It's interesting to me that people seem to either love or hate their food. I suspect that…read morecustomers with negative reviews are comparing them to traditional bakeries while those with positive reviews have had other gluten-free options. For a gluten-free bakery, they are excellent! Gluten-free baked goods do taste a little different. Gluten provides structure, elasticity, and rise in traditional baked goods. So, of course - things will be a little more dense, a little less chewy, and a little more dry. If you compare the Difference Baker to other GF foods, the vast majority of their things are great. A few are a misses... or just not hitting the spot for us, but most are pretty darn good. For example, my daughter notes that the chocolate donut is a little odd as it's almost like the donut and the glaze are two different types of chocolate. But the other flavors don't have that issue. We've tried pretty much everything. The waffle is my daughter's favorite. I prefer the oatmeal pies. I would steer clear of toasting their bagels (unless you are planning a very moist topping) as it amplifies the dry factor. Initially, I gave them three stars due to Customer Service issues with the GMU starship application. Basically, our order was consistently being filled incorrectly but it was easy to see why their menu lead to the mix-ups. FWIW, their staff reached out to me and tried to fix it. One problem is corrected - one isn't... but they tried so I'll give them credit for that. Most businesses aren't that responsive. Finally, I will say the pricing is a little high per item but gluten-free foods are expensive. Also, I suspect GMU rent is on the high-end. If you stock up and get the half-dozen or dozen, the cost per item is considerably lower. We always make a point to buy extra and freeze the left-overs.

This is a vegan, gluten-free, and other allergen free bakery. They offered delicious sounding…read morebreakfast sandwiches & a lot of frozen breads / cakes / desserts, but I was mostly interested in the daily pastries. I stopped by because I really wanted the Krispy Kreme knock-off. I did end up ordering this (no picture because I ate it before I could take a picture). I have mixed feelings about that donut--I think that I would have enjoyed it more if they HADN'T told me they were trying to make a krispy Kreme donut. The glaze was quite similar to Krispy Kreme donuts, but I was hoping for something with the lightness of a classic yeast donut. For me, that lightness is what making Krispy Kreme donuts so good, but this donut was much more similar to a cake donut. Dense, crunchy, though freshly fried. Not bad! But definitely not Krispy Kreme, which was what I thought I was getting. What I DID love, however, was their pop tart pastry. We got a berry poptart, and it was scrumptious! Kind of a short-bread tasting dough, with jammy inside & a nice frosting. I just wish I could have toasted it before I ate it! Felt like my childhood.

I can't give them enough stars!!! My husband and I tried everything on their menu (donuts,…read morecookies, cupcakes and cakes) and we are always blown away by how fresh, tasty, how the blend of flavors comes together and the creativity. You have never had a donut like a Rosa Bakes donut (I would bet money on it)!!!! We've ordered for work events/celebrations, family events and just because. Most recently we had them make our elopement cake. Which was phenomenal! I couldn't thank them enough for making our day just a little more special. Keep in mind, they don't have a storefront. You must preorder as they are a small business; everything is made fresh to order.

Updated Review, in that each time gets better than The last…read more The sweets, even more delicious as I guess more Vegan options get released into The market, and more beautiful as talent refines !

I only go to three places for cake, and Tiffany's is one of them. Their cakes and pastries are…read moreconsistently delicious, and in the 15+ years I've been ordering from them, I have never been disappointed. The staff is always attentive, professional, and friendly. Even though it's a smaller bakery, it's packed with incredible treats. And that says a lot considering it's located in Annandale, surrounded by so many Korean bakeries -- yet Tiffany's still stands above the crowd. A true hidden gem and a forever go-to for me.

We were picking up pizza next door when we happened to stumble upon this little bakery, so of…read morecourse we had to stop in! What awaited us was displays and displays of classic bakery items such as croissants, danishes, cookies, cakes, and more. Everything was beautifully decorated and even more surprising ... affordably priced! I got several cookies and two slices of cake (mocha and tres leches) for $12 and brought it home to our family who devoured everything immediately. The cakes were light and fluffy ... and a bit on the sweeter side but points for having mocha which is one of my favorite flavors of all time. I'll definitely be back! In this economy, this place is truly a gem.

The BEST quiche I've ever had. Just bought a couple to freeze for different events coming up!read more

Cute. Delicious. Friendly people. Huge selection. Super delicious. And pies! What else could you…read moreask for?

I only ever come down around this way once a year, and that's for Super Smash Con. Who knew this…read morestrip existed with such a lovely cake decorating workshop? The space has plenty of tables, and delicious decorated cakes on display. I wonder if they were all customers or if the staff did some of them, hmm! I should've asked. At the counter on the back wall, you can get snacks and drinks in addition to the kits for the decorating. I didn't decorate one myself, but I observed the whole process. There are shelves of different tools, like skewers, piping bags and more. There's a frosting for every color and plenty of fondant for extra creativity. We were able to bring in food -- pizza for this occasion, and the staff were kind enough to serve it for us. The staff were super polite, efficient, and willing to answer any questions and assist the decorators! For anyone in the area that wants to do something both crafty and delicious... definitely consider Cake Time! They opened right as the pandemic began I believe... I'm glad they survived!

My daughter recently had her birthday party here with seven of her friends after attending Cake…read moreTime's weekly summer camp and absolutely loving it. She specifically asked to have her birthday party here, so I really wish I could say we had the same great experience. Unfortunately, I left pretty disappointed. For a birthday party that cost over $600, I expected the staff to be much more hands-on and engaged, especially with a group of 9- and 10-year-old girls. One employee did an okay job helping, but overall, the level of involvement was not what I expected. I also took several photos during the party where one of the designated team members was on her cell phone rather than interacting with or helping the girls. When you're paying this much for a hosted party, I don't think parents should feel like the staff leading it are disengaged. I also paid for the Ultimate Party Package, which was advertised as including smoothies, ice cream, and aprons for each girl. When we arrived, I was told they no longer make smoothies and that they hadn't figured out how to remove that option from their website. At that point we obviously switched to the regular party option. Finally, there is a mandatory 15% service gratuity automatically added to the party. I normally have no problem tipping for good service, but an automatic gratuity is frustrating when the service itself falls well below expectations. The girls still had fun decorating their cakes, which was the most important part, but for the price and the experience that was advertised, I expected significantly more. Unfortunately, the overall experience was disappointing and did not feel worth the $600+ cost.

I choked the cake sampling , great price for the size , great quality ! Lots of optionsread more

Sophisticake made the most stunning cupcakes for my daughter's graduation party -- truly works of…read moreart. Grace even created a special recipe to match my daughter's favorite flavor, which made the day feel extra personal and memorable. They weren't just gorgeous (seriously, everyone was taking photos), they were absolutely delicious. Every guest -- including the new graduate -- raved about them. The attention to detail, from the beautiful floral designs to the perfect flavor balance, was outstanding. If you want desserts that are as beautiful as they are delicious, Sophisticake is the place.