I visited Richmond, VA in June 2025 for a friend's wedding. 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 read more

See all

I LOVE Pearl's Bake Shoppe. I've been eyeing their cupcakes for a while before finally deciding to try 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! read more

See all

I sometimes walk over to get treats for my team. Pearls never disappoints. Anytime I come in with cupcakes everyone is excited. They have flavors for everyone. Some of my friends don't prefer chocolate and there are so many non chocolate options. I love their rotating monthly specials too! read more

See all

Honestly, I can't believe I'm just now visiting Pearl's Bake Shoppe. I know it's loved by many, but what a hidden gem for me! We got a variety of cupcakes and a pumpkin pop tart and all were amazingly good! Super friendly team, cute store, and yummy baked goods! Highly, highly recommend! read more

See all

Immaculate service and amazing cake design! Ordered my wife her birthday cake from there and it turned out perfect. Definitely work the 70 mile drive to get it! read more

Pearl's Bake Shoppe - The cake came out perfectly! Thank you! - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Delicious cupcakes. Love that they participate in Too Good To Go, to end food waste. Super friendly staff too read more

Pearl's Bake Shoppe - Weekly Special Cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Amazing cake!!! First time in Pearl's and I will definitely be back. The cupcakes were a hit, too!! read more

Pearl's Bake Shoppe - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I spoke to two other cake shops before deciding to use Pearl's Bake Shoppe. I worked with Emily Pilk on the design and she was great! I wanted a cake for my daughter's bridal shower and she is vegan. I know vegan cakes can be hit or miss and Pearl's knocked it out of the park with this one! It tasted incredible and no one would have known it was a vegan cake if I hadn't told them. I got so many compliments over how it tasted and how beautiful it was. I don't think I've ever seen a cake as pretty as this one! I did a lemon cake with lemon buttercream and raspberry filling. They truly knocked it out of the park! I highly recommend using Pearl's for a custom cake. read more

Pearl's Bake Shoppe - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

See all

I ordered a cake for my son's baptism. Simple. Got there and they quickly gave me cake and I quickly looked at it but was very distracted. I got home a hour away and got to finally look more at it about a hour later. GOD Bless was misspelled. God was not capitalized and bless was blees. Then called and I was told to drive back the next day a hour away again. Got there and figured someone would apologize or even the manager would come say something. No nothing of that sort. No apology... No asking if they could compensate for my time, gas, and money since I just spent almost $40 on a 6 in cake. I was sitting at a table and someone who was more than likely the manager, owner, or someone that wasn't a baker did come start pulling things out of a drawer and start throwing it all over the table I was sitting at. Also the decorator did act annoyed and gave me a look across the room though when she brought out the cake. Honestly the coming back wouldn't of made me so annoyed if they handled it correctly. I'll never recommend them to anyone which is crazy I had several recommend them to me. read more

Pearl's Bake Shoppe - Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

See all

My wife and I used them for our wedding and were beyond blown away. The cupcakes and wedding cake were exactly what we wanted. 5/5

Good quality cupcakes at an affordable price! Really like the variety they offer and the staff was very friendly.

They exceeded my expectations in every way. Everyone hyped them up when looking for a cake, and they were so right to. If i'm ever looking for another custom cake or macrons I will for sure go to Pearl's. They were super easy to work with, the cake came out better than we even expected and it was amazing!! read more

See all

My husband celebrated his birthday yesterday which of course calls for sweet treats. I picked pearls because 1) I've had their cupcakes before and I knew they were delicious & 2) they have vegan options and we have vegan friends. I didn't order ahead because I wanted to have a mix and match dozen and that was easier to do in person. This could be a gamble at some places but they had plenty of options and plenty of each (I went in the morning just a tip if you're doing the same). They had 4 vegan options and two of those were gluten free, I believe they also had 2 gluten free regular as well. The picture I posted was only one side of the display case so there were more flavors than just those ones shown. The guy helping me was very nice, the store was very cute and had many other options besides just the cupcakes. On top of all of that everyone enjoyed the cupcakes so it was definitely a win! read more

See all

I really wanted a strawberry cake for my birthday and Pearl's was one of the few bakeries I could find that had it on the menu and that allowed shorter notice orders. Their website and online ordering is super easy to use. There was a link to place an order for today/tomorrow and one for orders 48+ hours away. I mentioned a nut allergy in the notes and they followed up within the day reassuring no nut products would be used but cross contamination could be a risk. I appreciated the honesty. Pickup was seamless. They have decorations and candles for purchase at the store. I got some small gold number candles that I had trouble finding elsewhere for a decent price. The cake was as described on the site. Very cute, though the lettering could be neater. The cake was denser than I expected. The frosting/icing hardened in the fridge. I probably should have taken it out earlier but I found it was more enjoyable when I microwaved it a little. read more

Pearl's Bake Shoppe - Strawberry Fields 6" Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

See all

I have always loved Pearl's but bought a cake last week and was told it was made the day before. Again I was told this when they responded to my complaint. The cake was so dry I took the whole thing and put it in the trash. I think most places would have offered a replacement. I should have taken it back so they could see firsthand since they apparently didn't believe me; however, I wanted to spare other customers hearing and seeing this. I bought a dozen cupcakes that same day that were delicious. I bought the cake to serve guests at dinner. I could not serve that. read more

Pearls is such a pretty bakery!! They also have a side to sit & eat! Always clean & well kept! The service is always good! The workers are always kind, at least every time I'm there!! I always get the 6 pack of cupcakes for abt $20 sum. They never disappoint! You might think the price is crazy, but I think it's worth it! It's my favorite place for cupcakes/pastries in VA! Or at least compared to my area(Petersburg). read more

Pearl's Bake Shoppe - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

After living in Richmond for ten years, I finally went to Pearl's! Yuuuuummmy!! I can only speak of the cupcakes but we got a variety of them and they were delicious! Red velvet, vanilla, chocolate on chocolate, coconut, all amazing! I ordered through the app cause I didn't know how busy they would be in the morning but I could've just walked right in and hand picked it. There were so many choices in person that they didn't have on the app so next time I'll just go in person. A little pricey for each cupcake but definitely worth it! read more

Love the cupcakes at this shop on Patterson! They also sell more than just cupcakes... there are many sweets and desserts to suit your palate! I've ordered dozens of cupcakes here and they are beautifully decorated! read more

Can't say much about the cupcakes themselves because the phone customer service put us so off on ordering. Wasn't able to place a birthday cupcake order because they were booked up with Christmas orders, which is fair, but was also told they were closed on Christmas Eve by the person who we were speaking to immediately and rudely, so no coming in to even pick up a few cupcakes. And, no offers on next open availability. Used to come for tasty cupcakes, and recently heard ownership has changed - so will not be returning! Sad! read more

Second time driving to the bakery within 45 min of opening to buy ham biscuits to be told they were out. I asked if the had a huge rush or larger order and the answer was no. Giving 3 stars for them being under prepared and giving no alternatives such as order ahead etc. I tried twice with same results. At least 5 people working and the bakery was empty so staffing doesn't seem to be an issue. Okay if you're looking to pick up a premade cupcake. read more

Ice cream was very smooth, creamy, and delicious. The chocolate chip brownie was very delicious and moist. read more

Pearl's Bake Shoppe - Pearl's Bake Shoppe - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

See all

So... one word... YUM... I kind of have a tummy-ache lol... because i felt like i needed to try every cupcake in the box... so delicious... so they have a crunchy edge that made me nervous but it was surprising so moist. I didn't like that berry one that looks so fancy with that green thing in the middle.... Like a rosemary leaf or something... it was probably one of those things that you have to have an acquired taste for... But the rest were so good. Would i go back? Absolutely yes. Even tho it's 40 mins from home... read more

See all

Definitely the best cupcakes in Richmond!!! I love getting an assortment for special occasions. This time I got a box of each of the gluten free options for my friend's birthday. It was so fun each trying all the flavors and makes experience so fun! The icing is rich and flavorful but also perfectly balanced with the amount of cake to icing. I recommend trying the more out-there specialty cupcakes because I am always surprised by the more different ones that I end up liking the best! read more

Pearl's Bake Shoppe - Gluten Free Assorted Specialty Cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Beautiful gluten free birthday cake with chocolate cake, chocolate icing and raspberry filling read more

Pearl's Bake Shoppe - Chocolate gluten free cake - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

#1 this bakery gives you a free cake tasting for your wedding which was hard to find in Richmond. I actually wouldn't have considered them if not for that. I had a different place in mind, but I figured I should try it just to be sure. Wow, that cake knocked my socks off. #2 the cake is so delicious! It's heavy and dense while still be moist. The buttercream frosting is different than anything I've had before. Love it! I ended up getting 9 cakes (8 different flavors) instead of one big wedding cake because I am obsessed with trying everything and thought it would be fun for the guests. I got so many compliments on the idea and people loved the cake (of which they tried multiple flavors). The entire process was super smooth and we were able to easily change a few cake flavors 2 weeks before the wedding. Overall, definitely recommend! read more

A REGAL CAKE MADE FOR ROYALTY!! I had a wonderful and easy experience working with Pearl's Bake Shoppe for a customized cake for my mother's 70th birthday! I knew my GRAND vision would not be scene by a normal grocery store as of walmart or Publix and so I went and started a hunt on Google for exclusive bake Shoppes. I ran across a Pearl's and after looking at their pictures and other creations I felt secure they would be able to create my ideas and make a beautiful cake and they DID NOT disappoint! All I had to do is send them some pictures and give some detailed instructions and they hit the nail on the head! From the glossy wet gold drop look to the matching cupcakes with 24kt edible gold flakes!! Too top it of a choose their most loved champagne infused yellow cake and it was AMAZING, MOIST and just enough hint of champagne taste and sweetness!! They had it done in less then a couple days and in right in time for my mom's 70th birthday lunch at the boathouse!! Everyone was blown away by the decoration AND the taste of the cake!! Delighted and pleased!! I thank all the bakers/decoraters foe the awesome preparation and we ALL kiss the ‍ ‍ chefs!! Well...bakers/decoraters read more

See all

Hate that they are in RVA and I live in Maryland! Their funfetti is to die for. I get it every chance I get. read more

Pearl's Bake Shoppe - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

See all

I have been going to Pearl's since they opened, and have long argued that they are the best cupcake shop in town. Unfortunately, I don't think I can say that anymore. It's not that other places have gotten better, it's that Pearl's has gotten worse. While I appreciate that the classics are always available, they seem to have considerably cut back on the number of non-classic options available on any given day. That would be okay if the quality were still top-notch, but it simply isn't. I feel like the decline coincided with their expansion beyond cupcakes, which of course used to be their raison d'être. Now, the actual cake part of the cupcakes is often bland, and the frosting seems to favor quantity over quality. I've really tried to stick with Pearl's because of my many fond memories of birthday cupcakes, but those days are gone. Today, for the first time, I actually decided that the cupcake in front of me was so mediocre that *it was not worth eating*! I love sweets, but I'm not going to eat something just because it's sugary. I really wish this weren't the case, but Pearl's best days are in the past, at least for cupcakes. read more

Pearl's is the crown jewel of Richmond's cupcake scene. The icing isn't sickly sweet -- just fluffy and decadent. Each cupcake base is rich and dense but not heavy. Even late in the day, the bakery is bustling with activity, as it's a popular place for good reason. I enjoyed each cupcake I purchased and couldn't tell much of a difference with the vegan selections. My favorite was the vanilla -- classic perfection. Prices are on the higher side due to the level of quality. Service is prompt but there might be a delay depending on the number of customers. read more

See all

Love!!!! The cake is consistently perfectly moist, I don't typically like frosting but theirs is homemade & the "cherry on top" to a delicious cupcake. They made the best gluten free, vegan cake I've ever had for my Roomate's birthday. read more

This is my first year of holidays being gluten free. I am gluten intolerant and it's been hard to incorporate that with family gatherings. For Christmas we decided to do a Christmas brunch at my sister's house. I found Pearl's on Instagram and decided to order some items from them. I got a dozen GF sweet potato biscuits with butter and a variety of regular cupcakes and 2 GF. I was sad they didn't have any candied sweet potato cupcakes left during pickup. I was told we couldn't pre order the cupcakes which was a bit upsetting. The whole family loved the biscuits and the cupcakes. Thank you Pearl's for making quality and great tasting food. Let's be real a lot of GF items can taste off or grainy but Pearl's knew what they were doing. read more

See all

We absolutely love cupcakes! So with that being said we drive around trying every cupcake possible. It's been a minute since we had a Pearl's Cupcake, so we decided to give it another try. My cupcake just like every other time was good. I wouldn't call this the best cupcake place in Richmond, but for us it does at least make our top three! The attention to details and presentation is not consistent. Sometimes the cupcakes are beautiful and sometimes they look lazy like the one I had today. The parking is better than the previous location, so that's a plus. Customer service was fine. The prices are affordable compared to our favorite cupcake place. Overall Score: 8/10 Location: Good 8/10 Prices: Great 9/10 Customer Service: Good 8/10 Food: Tasty 8/10 Recommended read more

See all

Ordered a cake for my husband's birthday and it was absolutely beautiful. It had a great flavor but unfortunately we found it to be a bit on the dry side. Pretty disappointing considering the price. read more

I went to checkout this shop after meeting one of the owners, who is a realtor in the area! I was SOOOO impressed. This place is so cute and the array of flavors is so elevated. I got the Pigskin cupcake and I was floored by how decadent it was. It is a chocolate stout cake (I don't know what stout it, but I liked it) topped with strips of candied bacon. I'm not one for bacon and chocolate, but I AM NOW! I've also had their ham biscuits and they are too die for. The parking can be rough, but this place is perfect for a sweet bite after shopping at Libbie and Grove. read more

I ordered 1 1/2 dozen cupcakes to take to my family's function. I ordered 3 different flavors, and yes I tried them all! Don't judge me! They were worth every calorie. My favorite was the Derby, it was chocolatey and moist and so satisfying! They gave a good assortment of regular flavors but their signatures are limited time only! So be sure to check out, they do well about posting what will be available and when on their website. PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND CHECK THIS PLACE OUT read more

See all

Has gone downhill majorly. Vegan cupcakes now are pretty awful and dry - taste like muffins nor cupcakes. I used to brag about pearls and was my go to place- not again read more

Pretty nice vegan and gluten-free options. I got these for my birthday and appreciate the attention to the flavor profiles. My favorite was the Bourbon Pecan cupcake. It was a nice balance of candied pecans and sweet bourbon cake. It was moist and tasty. I would not have thought it was vegan. read more

See all

Was super excited to work with Pearl's for a wedding cake. Well, they're totally unorganized! They told me to email their wedding email, so I did that and never got a response. I had to follow up with them SO many times. There was so much back and forth and eventually one of the owners took over who was just as unorganized. Though they were usually polite in speech, their actions did not align with their words. Go in and grab a cupcake but don't you dare trust them with your wedding day. read more

I had to come back. HAD TO! As far as gluten free cupcakes are concerned, this is THE place to go. Maybe in all of Virginia (I say that because I drive from Virginia Beach for these). I'm always grateful that they put mine separate from my kids regular gluten cupcakes. No hassle, super sweet of them. This time I had Chunky Monkey, a Samoa cookie inspired cupcake, and an M&M cupcake. They were allllll amazing. However, the caramel in the Samoa inspired cupcakes was NEXT.LEVEL. It is perfection. What sets Pearl's GF cupcakes apart from others is that they are not overly dense or overly sweet. They are so well balanced and the cake is beautifully fluffy. I will obviously be back because I love cupcakes and they love me. read more

Pearl's Bake Shoppe - All the cupcakes and cookies (well, minus what I ate immediately because I couldn't stop myself) - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

See all

The cake for my mom's 80th birthday was simple, elegant and tasted amazing! Let them eat Pearl's cake! read more

Pearl's Bake Shoppe - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia