These cupcakes are really good, after about 15 times coming here, my favorites:…read more - creme brulee - chocolate raspberry - peach cobbler - Samoa - blueberry with cream This location is just way too convenient for me, I park in the Orange lot and walk over here in 5mins for these incredible cupcakes!! They should consider making bigger cupcakes for bigger appetites :)

This little hidden gem was such a pleasure to visit. Since my wife and I were out of town, we…read morewanted to try something new since we were craving something sweet. We walked in and were surprised at the many options Molly's offered. Once I saw the display case, I knew we were in trouble. The ladies behind the counter both days were very nice, patient, and friendly. We ordered a 4-pack of cupcakes both days, and my favorite was the peach cobbler cupcake. My wife said it was a tie between the dulce de leche churro and the white chocolate raspberry. I am so glad we were just visiting from out of town because those cupcakes are so delicious, you'll want to return the next day like we did. One of the things we loved most was how delicious the buttercream frosting was--it really melts in your mouth. For so long, I have taken the frosting off cupcakes because it was too sweet and pretty heavy. You won't have that problem with Molly's Cupcakes.

Thank you to the staff who was able to place my graduation cake order. I thought l had to reserve…read moreit 24 hr in advance. We got the 8" chocolate marble cake and boy was it delicious and not super sweet ! Thank you again !

Awesome service! Needed a last minute cake for a graduation and called same day to ask if they…read morecould hold a cake but the staff who answered the call said they had plenty to choose from so we stopped in on the way to graduation to select and personalize a cake (chocolate marble cake) and paid for it to pick up a few hours later. After graduation we picked it up and headed home to celebrate our grad and when we opened the box we were all so excited and delighted to not only see the nice lettering but also that they had adorned the cake with a grad cap...what a nice touch! AND it gets even better...the taste of the cake was delicious!

I've had lolo's for my daughters birthday cake a few times now and I must say it's absolutely…read moredelicious. Her customer service is top tier, she's quick to respond and is willing to make adjustments if need be. Thank you so much, I can't wait to order again.

From the owner: I offer custom cakes and cupcakes for many different events as well as custom decorator cookies…read more My bakery is home-based. I work a full time job as well, so a lot of my work is done in the evening and on weekends.

This was definitely the tastiest treats and cake i have ever ordered for an event!! I used to…read morealways order all these cakes i liked through instagram which ended up being fondant cakes. i don't know anything about this cake stuff but what i found ordering in the past is most make fondant cakes and always end up being nasty because it becomes hard and crumbly on the inside... yuck!! But Sweetlife does buttercream cakes which keeps the cake soft, moist, and creamy!! You can tell its made from scratch and fruit was fresh produce. Such an amazing professional experience for my baby shower. Everyone kept asking where i got my Cake and treats from. Super easy to get in contact and communicate with. Highly recommend for your next event!!

Fabulous! That sums up this talented baker who has hands down THE best dipped strawberries in town!…read moreI've had her cater for a graduation and bridal shower and everyone raved about her sweets asking where did I get these. She uses only high quality chocolate and her decorations are beyond beautiful. Cake pops, cakes, cupcakes, are to die for! If you haven't tried The Sweet Life Chicago...you're totally missing out!

This review is long overdue, but I got time today. Tracy was very accommodating as I wanted my…read moreson's cookies to look a specific way and she delivered, she made them exactly how I wanted them, she was responsive, when she realized that I was in close proximity to her bakery she offered to deliver my product for free, she even jazzed the cookies up with beautiful ribbon! Our guest went on and on about how yummy the cookies we're. Thank you Tracy for your professionalism! Can't wait to try some of your other yummy creations!!

I've been going to Tracy for years now. She never disappoints. When you let her take full control,…read moreshe gets so creative and thinks completely out of the box. She goes above and beyond your expectations. I am a forever client now! Love YumSquared! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Defloured is the place I go when I need to feel "normal" with celiac and eat some GF treats that…read morearen't dry and crumbling. The banana bread is indistinguishable from one with gluten. My new obsession is the hummingbird cake-- or anything with Defloured's cream cheese frosting!

I have to update my review since my last one because, since then, I have tried so many more items…read more Defloured is a gluten-free dream come true. A real blessing to the Chicago gluten-free food scene. Previously, I had only tried items stocked at Whole Foods. I've now tried SO many of their goodies directly from their bakery, local cafés, and retailers. No matter where I've purchased their goodies from, the items are always fresh. I've never purchased a stale item. It always amazes me that despite their large selection, they are able to maintain freshness of all of their items. It's hard to pick favorites, but some of my favorite items are the brownies, with the Cosmic Brownie being my number one. It's so rich and fudgy, and everyone I've had taste it has had the same wide-eyed reaction. It's amazing. The cookies are phenomenal. I love the standard chocolate chip cookies. Also, the oatmeal peanut chocolate chip cookies are seriously addictive and a favorite of mine. They're crispy on the edges with the perfect chew, have actual whole peanuts in the batter, and the perfect peanut butter flavor. The cookie sandwiches are one of my top choices and a must-try! The chocolate chip with peanut butter buttercream is amazing, as is the peanut butter s'mores. I also love everything lemon from here. The lemon mini loaves and the lemon poppy seed loaf slice are absolutely perfect. Some of the other items I've really enjoyed are the pecan blondie, magic bar, peanut butter bar, cupcakes, whoopie pie, cake pops, cinnamon crumb cake, Pucks of Love (which reminds me of MOD Pizza's No Name Cake, which I love), and the Earl Grey mini loaf. The cake slices of the week are always a great pick too. They always have fun and delicious combinations, and they always keep me wanting to pop in and try the latest one. I know there are two types of people: people who LOVE sugar and prefer a thick, sweet buttercream, and people who scrape off the frosting and only eat the cake. Their frosting is definitely for the sugar lovers out there--I personally love it! Don't snooze on Defloured. Give it a try--you won't be disappointed.

SOOOOO GOOD. I come to this location all the time (more often than I should!) and the employees are…read morealways super friendly and helpful. Honestly I can only comment on their chocolate chocolate chip flavor -- it is addictive! HIGHLY recommend!

Banana Pudding Bundt Cake made with Nilla: Nothing Bundt Cakes (NBC) Banana Pudding Bundt Cake was…read morefirst introduced in 2025, but its limited run from 2/16-4/12/26 was my first tasting. Opening the container, the cake itself had a yellow/golden color and a mild vanilla aroma. The official description is "a delectably comforting banana cake, baked with real banana puree, made with real Mini Nilla Wafers and drizzled with vanilla pudding" (and of course their delicious, sweet cream cheese frosting). As usual, the texture is superb, with one of the best aspects of their cakes being the exceptional moistness of them. In this case, I think the pudding and possibly banana puree contributes to the moistness factor as this seemed moister than usual (in a good way). This is where things get a little perplexing. The name "Banana Pudding" makes me think that the pudding would be banana flavored, but according to the description, the pudding is vanilla and the batter is what's made with bananas. My taste buds only got a vanilla flavor from both the pudding and the cake though (zero banana). There was a fair amount of vanilla pudding in the center, but both the pudding drizzled on the exterior and in the center is difficult to see with the naked eye. The Nilla Wafers were crisp, but soft. I can't really hold this against NBC because unless eaten immediately after prep it's almost impossible to keep them crisp. It's also important to note that the wafers were baked throughout the cake and not just the conspicuous one decorating the summit. Unfortunately, the Nilla Wafers do not really contribute anything as the overall flavor is already vanilla and the soft texture gets lost within the moistness of the cake. This one is tough because it was a phenomenal vanilla pudding bundt cake, but it's a terrible banana cake. They really should be calling it Vanilla Pudding Bundt Cake made with Nilla. Doughboy approved as a vanilla pudding cake, avoid if you're hoping for bananas. Doughboy_Food_Reviews My top bundt cakes: 1. OREO 2. Biscoff Cookie Butter 3. Confetti 4. Churro Dulce de Leche 5. S'mores made with Hershey's

Man o man! I get the Italian BLT and the Mangonado as well as whatever delicious cupcakes they…read morehave! Melissa & Freddy have an amazing spot that is personal (meaning they remember and value you as their customers) and super delicious!!! If you are in the area definitely a must stop spot!!!! Need a savory bite for breakfast or lunch/brunch or a delicious treat or need catering/cakes this is the place to go in Rogers Park! All ingredients are fresh! Food is made to order! Why not grab coffee while you're at it! Definitely a hit & never disappoints

What a gem! This friendly and adorable neighborhood family-owned bakery and cafe has excellent food…read moreand baked goods for affordable prices. For breakfast and lunch - you really get a lot for the price, and the speciality drinks are amazing (highly recommend the mangonada). While I've only done takeout, the inside is family-friendly, cozy, light, and casual - very inviting. This is my new go-to for brunch takeout and special-occasion baked good gifts - just check out their hot cocoa bombs and beautifully decorated cookies.

The cupcakes are great! The frosting isn't heavy or overpowering. The lemon blueberry flavor tasted…read moreperfect. Each cupcake design was flawless and they were the star of the picnic! Cassandra was very nice and flexible with pickup time. Instructions for care until you're ready to serve them is clear too.

My husband got these for Valentine's Day and wow! The cupcakes were amazing! So beautiful and so…read moredelicious! The flavor of the buttercream was indescribable and the cupcakes were so moist and fluffy. Highly recommend!

I don't know why I'm so out of the loop with what's going on in Lincoln Park, but just like a…read morerestaurant across the street from here, I have NEVER heard of this place. I used to hang out in this area for three years straight for dance class and grad school and just totally overlooked it. It was founded in 1988, and I have no clue when it came to Chicago though so maybe I didn't. I just had a sweet tooth after leaving Blue Sushi across the street (and didn't realize they had a dessert menu). I could not care less about cake, donuts or pie, but I can demolish ice cream and/or candy like nobody's business. The problem is, as a second-round vegan, it's tough for me to find nondairy desserts. I poked my head in here 99.9% sure they were going to say everything was dairy. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they had a new Silk chocolate almond milk ice cream. I wish I caught the lady's name that was there today because she was so bubbly and friendly. When I stared at her in confusion after she asked me did I want "Like it, Love It or Gotta Have It," I realized this order was about to be involved. I like the way that the employees mix your toppings around in the ice cream instead of dumping them on top where you end up eating them way too fast. A family member stopped to take my pic while I tasted a spoonful, and I guess I looked extra happy because I caught the lady behind the counter smile as big as I did. Happiness is contagious. Anyway, love the place. Love my almond milk frozen dessert. There's only one table to sit at and someone was there, so I flopped down on a nearby bench and enjoyed my birthday sweet!

Do not rely on this store for your kid's birthday cake. We were contacted the day before to…read moreconfirm the cake. My husband showed up on my daughter's birthday and was told they didn't make it because of AC issues ... no one told us before that this was an issue and there would be no cake. They said they were not allowed to issue refunds and offered to give us a cake later that day (which would be after my daughter's birthday celebration was over), and the manager would contact us for refund. 20 days later, 3 phone calls and we still have not received a call from the manager and we still are out over $65.