We've used Sweet Retreat for a few different occasions now. The most important though was my…read morewedding. Everyone was blown away by the pastry table. And if you think it looks beautiful, it tastes even better. The cake pops are so moist and delicious. The cupcakes have balanced flavor and wonderful frosting. Great overall. You can go in and do a taste test, which is nice. I do have a few recommendations of my own though. Id say go for the pink champagne or the chocolate cake pops. I'd also recommend the peanut butter frosting on literally anything. Tina, the owner, also has incredible design work for any cakes or special occasions. Tina is very busy so I'd be sure to double check with her on logistics just to make sure everything is good and squared away - especially if you book her far in advance (which might be good because she can book up quickly during busy seasons). I'd also recommend using her cell. One of my favorite things was that she set up the table for the wedding and all we had to do was give her the stands and decorations. 10/10, a great experience.

I received my cake with fake flowers and made the cake look cheap and rushed. Looked back on…read moreprevious orders and didn't see fake flowers on any other cake. Cake was alright it was really sticky when cutting it. This was my first time buying a cake here over $200.

I have been a fan of designer desserts for over a decade now. My go to flavor is the Tuxedo…read moreCheesecake. They now even have vegan flavors! It is always very colorful inside the shop and they do have seating options. Sometimes the amount of options can be overwhelming so make sure you take your time to review all of the options before ordering. They also have cookies in addition to cupcakes and you can order cakes ahead of time. I recommend you go earlier as they don't replace the flavors that sell out for the day.

Designer Desserts really knows how to deliver an indulgent treat! We stopped by and couldn't resist…read morethe mini cherry cheesecake--just look at it! From the buttery graham cracker crust to the rich, creamy filling and that bright cherry on top, every bite was a sweet little moment of joy. The flavor was spot on--sweet but not overly sugary, and the texture was perfectly smooth. Presentation is a big win here too. The dessert came tucked into a cute little box that made it feel like opening a gift. You can tell there's real thought put into how they serve their treats. The only reason this isn't a full 5 stars? The wait was just a bit longer than expected, and we would've loved more variety available at the time we visited. But honestly, that cheesecake alone was worth it. Whether you're strolling downtown or just craving something sweet, Designer Desserts is a fun and flavorful stop worth it

Used them for my son's graduation party. Was excellent! They helped guide me with volume and…read morechoices.

Best donuts in Valpo no doubt! Don't go off the Instagram spots, this is amazing quality, price and…read morevariety!

Best cookies. Perfectly baked and exactly like I prefer them. My favorites are the sugar cookies…read morewith icing.

Service is good but the parking lot is a bit small. Adjacent to Starbucks and other restaurants…read moreyou're fighting for parking. The cookies were well baked and the store was clean.

Fantastic little bakery! Everything is made fresh there or…read morebrought in that day from their other location a couple towns over. Donuts are amazing and the flavors are on point. Their Bear Claws should be called Bear PAWS, they are ginormous. Danishes are deathly good, so are the little almond crescents (bought by weight) and Apple Fritters. Prices are extremely reasonable for the quality of the pastries. Bought half a dozen donuts and a large coffee for about $8 Staff is friendly and like getting to know their customers. They're also a great resource for finding other local spots for your lunch and dinner craves. Definite 5 star in my opinion. Ya gotta check it out!

Everything there is excellent! Donuts my grandpa loves so I stop and get him some often! Cupcakes…read moreare great and so moist! Good customer service most of the time! Have had a ride employee once but that was while ago.

The lady behind the counter was right. We will be back…read more The donuts are delicious. Slightly pricey but I'll always pay good money for good food. They do sell drinks but not milk. Lot for parking.

I did not really love this place. I found 3 edible items, and 2 out of the 3 were still not great…read more Baklava was soaked all the way through, soggy and missing that crispiness, and the cupcake did not really taste much like chocolate but it was ok. The red velvet cupcake was good and the cream cheese frosting was good. I did not like the apple bar, jelly donut, long John donut, brownie, or the apricot cookie. I threw most of what I bought away. Something is off with the dougnut dough. I did not like the apple bar frosting and the filling tastes like something canned from the store. The apricot filling on the cookie was very off tasting, not like apricot. They had cannoli but they were in a fridge case so I did not try them. They should always be fresh-filled. The staff were very nice but this was a miss for me.

We had the bucket of mini cinnamon sugar donuts while at Taste of Chicago today, it was the best…read moremini donuts my kids and I have ever had. The size was perfect, it was enough dough to let you enjoy the sweetness but not too much that you feel stuffed. My kids totally loved it and agreed that it was the best mini donuts they've had.

This week was the second time I've ordered custom cookies from Mar's and they are simply amazing…read more I've usually found these type of cookies either look great or taste great but these are outstanding in both areas! Her design ideas are fantastic and as much as the cookies are so beautiful you want to keep them but these taste is exceptional. She is the best!