I'm there at closing and the girls behind the counter said that they throw away the cupcakes after 7, yet when I ask for a discount to buy 1-2 dozen for a church event they refuse. Then bad talk me to each other before I leave. Wow! Will not be back, someone needs to teach those girls to learn respect and kindness. read more

Amazing bakery, extremely friendly staff, helpful in every way, a huge hit for birthday party!

Stopped in yesterday and was waited on by an enthusiastic young lady who treated me like I was her most important customer of the day. And, all I purchased was ONE cupcake. Seriously folks, these cupcakes are always fresh and tasty. Good variety too! read more

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They open at 9:00 AM and is usually a barrier for me, but today I went to work late and took advantage by stopping in. Staff was friendly and patient as I took my time picking out a flavorful box. The cupcakes themselves were moist and packed full of flavor. Red Velvet Cheesecake stole my tastebuds- the Monster Cookie was a hit with most and a simple Macadamia Nut was savored with coffee. Great treat for co-workers!! read more

One dozen fabulous cupcakes were delivered to me as a gift. My daughter placed the order and raved about the friendly helpful service she received at Scratch Cupcakery in Cedar Falls. The cupcakes were so fresh and delicious it's hard to pick a favorite. Chocolate covered almond, red velvet, white chocolate raspberry were exceptional. I will definitely recommend to others. read more

While I wasn't so fond of the cupcakes I originally tried, I keep coming back here because I like other varieties, so I figure that my review deserves an update. Some of the cupcakes are a bit more "meh" (like "Carrot" or "Maple Bacon"), but I really do love a couple of the flavors: Doughlicious, Chocolate Doughlicious (!!!), Wedding Day, and Samoa. I do love that Scratch takes the interior of the cupcake to the next level. They don't just make a chocolate cupcake then use the frosting to describe the flavor. Usually, the interior of the cupcakes have just as much detailed paid to them. For triple chocolate types of flavors, the interior of the cupcake might have tiny melted chocolate chips with a chocolate filling. As someone else has mentioned, these cupcakes are REALLY rich. If you don't like super-sweet, rich cupcakes, do not choose one of their chocolate flavors. Their fruity flavors or white cakes tend to be much less intense with the sweetness. Be aware that not all flavors are sold everyday, so check their website if you want something to see if it's sold that day. I've been pretty annoyed that I can't seem to get nutritional information for any of their food. Employees are clueless about it, and it isn't available on their website either. $2 per cupcake. They also sell chilled and warm coffees. Decent seating here too. Lots of two-person tables and bar stool seating. They don't have their own parking lot, but parking around here usually isn't so bad. You might have to walk two blocks - tops. As a bonus note, if you haven't looked into it, Scratch Cupcakery also offers a "Cupcake Tour". Pick up a cupcake tour card, try lots of their flavors, and make it a challenge to try all of the flavors that they sell. I'm a bit annoyed that I can only try "one" flavor per day (instead of stopping in and picking up a box of six to last most of the week), so I have to stop in pretty regularly. read more

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I was overwhelmed when we went in to this store! Incredible smells and awesome displays! We didn't know where to start. We were just driving through town and saw this and decided to check it out. Very glad we did! My daughter was frustrated by trying to decide which ONE to get - I made her day (and mine) when I said to get a dozen. That even proved to be difficult. So many choices! We took 10 different kinds home and ate a few there. There really wasn't a bad flavor in the bunch. The only thing I would say, from my families experience, is if you don't normally like a flavor combination you probably won't like it in a cupcake format. Stay with what you like and you will NOT be disappointed! We will be stopping there every time we head by now! read more

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Their regular cupcakes are amazing. They also have vegan and GF options which are also so freaking good! Also for how amazing they are the price is even better! They're also the perfect size read more

Always so yummy and a wide variety of cupcakes and cookie dough, I went during Valentine's Day and they had so many options!!

Such great cupcakes, even greater staff! I've only been in a couple times, but the girls are always so chatty and sweet!

Best cupcakes I have had in my whole life and they are really good at catering their cupcakes for events. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for cupcakes in cedar falls read more

Trying to find parking downtown is also worth it once you get to scratch cupcakes. You are welcome by delicious smells and friendly smiles. A very nice girl welcome me and offered to help me right away. I knew I wanted a dozen cupcakes to take to work but the bad part is I couldn't choose between the flavors. There are so many delicious varieties with different flavors that make you want to have one of each. I'm partial to anything chocolate or peanut butter but I like to try the odd varieties as well. Today they had one that was a lemon chocolate chip cupcake with chocolate frosting and Oreos on top but I didn't get that one to try. I didn't know if my employees would be brave enough to eat that one. The place is really clean and very tidy. No-frills here except for the cupcakes. At two dollars a cupcake it's not too bad of price. It makes a nice treat every once in a while. And the best part is I'm supporting a local favorite. read more

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The best cupcakes. The cupcakes are large, with a lot of frosting. They have a good variety every day. If you hate sugar or delicious cupcakes, probably not the place for you I guess. read more

Okay I have to be honest about my cupcake reviews -- because cupcakes are an über serious issue, right? Scratch cupcakes are too thick/rich/heavy for me. I prefer the cake to be lighter as if I could inhale it, which I probably will if it's my preferred texture. I have never been able to finish an entire cupcake at this place in one sitting - that's how heavy and rich it is. But hey -- if that's what you're looking for in a cupcake go for it! I did watch a lady eat an entire box of these at a cheerleading competition once but we won't get into that right now . . . bottom line is the cupcakes are too heavy for me. That being said - the flavors are great and interesting. Great frosting, great toppings, and creative ideas. They can even turn your favorite cupcake into a shake - which I prefer! The place in clean and the bakers are friendly. If it's a busy time of year like back to school or family weekend they will have a line out the door so plan ahead. Everyone has to try this place when you visit Cedar Falls at least once! read more

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In my opinion, cupcakes are too sweet. There's a lot going on but flavors are fun & creative. The cookie dough IS AMAZING. Seems like small cups but is very filling, we always have leftovers read more

We enjoyed sitting at window watching people at car show walk by. We tried several different cupcakes. All of which were great. The counter wasn't clean when we sat down, however they came through and cleaned everything. The staff was super friendly and efficient. Also had vegan cupcakes too. read more

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I'm not a cake fan, but I really like these cupcakes. I've had them on several occasions and they've always been delicious. The staff is very friendly and the shop is very cute. I love love love their new cookie batters as well. I would've given them five stars, but both nights that we stopped in they had an extremely limited selection and admitted that they've been pretty sold out recently. I would love a broader selection, even for the 5:00 after-work crowd. read more

My mom & I tried both their chocolate and vanilla cupcake. The frosting was some of the best I have ever had. The cakes were moist which can be difficult to keep in a cupcakes and had great flavor. We are still in sugar shock. Once I recover I will be back to try more. read more

How have I not written a review for Scratch yet?! While they do have locations in Waterloo and Des Moines now, Cedar Falls is where they got their start. I must admit, for awhile there I got "Scratched out," and just wasn't interested in anything they offered. But lately, I just keep going back! They've branched out a little from the standard cupcakes, and I'm loving it. The other day, I had a cherry cobbler cupcake. It's best my all-time favorite so far. I love the cheesecake ones, the fudge ones, and anything in between. Props to Scratch for stepping out of their comfort zone because it is paying off! If you are in the area, or at one of their other locations, I would definitely recommend stopping in for a treat. Heck, get a dozen and share them with family and friends! read more

YES. I have had lots of cupcakes all over the place (including the big $$ places, like Georgetown Cupcake, Sprinkles and Crumbs) and Scrach, well, it's legit. Cupcakes here are $2 each. Now, for those I see complaining about price in this thread, let me tell you something: GOURMET CUPCAKES ARE NOT CHEAP! These are not your run of the mill Betty Crocker cupcakes at some backyard birthday party. Serious. The cupcakes are here definitely a great value for their quality. That said, a few notes: - I'm usually a HUGE chocolate fan. These chocolate cupcakes were alright, but not the best. They were a tad heavy-tasting. - Surprisingly, the vanilla cupcake was perfect! Light flavor, moist and perfectly complimented with the buttercream. - I had a strawberry lime cupcake, which I cannot seem to find on the website, I think it was a special, but dang, that was good. read more

Decided to see what the hub-bub was all about when it comes to this cupcake place. Drove by early in the day and saw a line all the way outside. So after a bike ride, I went by and stopped in when it had calmed down. The place had 8 cupcake varieties, a lot of people who could use a few less cupcakes in line, very clean, and plenty of places to sit. The varieties themselves were not much to write home about. When all of the frosting is buttercream, you are not really pushing the envelop as a cupcake place. Their special cupcake was one that was blue with blue buttercream frosting. Why not just write what it really was...a blue dyed cupcake. I went for the chocolate chip cupcake with chocolate frosting. The frosting was really good and I liked it, but I had a feeling if I was to only receive buttercream all of the time, it would get old. I honestly waver between a 3 or a 4 and wish I could give a 3.5. The price was a good value at $2 for what you got. But at the same time, I don't think this place would do as well in a city with other cupcake competition. It is the only cupcake show in town and it fits that niche well. They could use a page from Jone's Brothers in Omaha and push the envelope a bit more with the flavor of cake/frosting and boost them up to a four star in my book. I will stop by again the next time I am in Cedar Falls to see if they have added to the variety. read more

Scratch made me like cup cakes again with their ever so delicious cream topping. I used to like their old shop better, the new place looks and feels kind of oddly designed. Perhaps they should consider reorganizing the place if not redecorating it. Finding a parking spot was not an easy task so be prepared. Now that I am back in Minneapolis I need to find some place similar..... Dang Scratch you are so far away :p. read more

I'm no cupcake aficionado-connoisseur professional taster guy, but... In my hometown there are 2 different cupcake stores that specialize in cupcakes. One of them more popular than the other take pride in letting you know they make their icing and cupcakes from scratch. This place for whatever prideful, secretive reason will tell you, "We are not allergy free, but we are allergy friendly" Nice vague pitch, you will do well in politics... My mother in law is deathly allergic to Palm oil. I've eaten in places with her that will go as far as bringing a binder of all their menu items and show me the dish she's placed interest in and read the ingredients section. This place? Well you already know, the quote above is all we got, with what looked like a genuine smile from the gal on the other side of the counter. Also, she said they (the one's only selling the cupcakes) don't even know what goes into making them. For the cupcake itself, as stated in the beginning, not a cupcake tasting pro, but have had tons of experience with making from scratch, out of the box, and purchasing local business cupcakes. The cake part of these cupcakes taste like they are made out of a box, they might also supplement some flour in but the texture is more dense and they have a bit of an aftertaste that make me skeptical. I might be wrong about that, I'm just sharing my conspiracy theory with the public here. Conspiracy theories can be just as false as they can be true. Until further notice this store and their cupcakes will remain a 2 star in my book. Unless you're in a hurry, just make your own cupcakes at home. read more

Best cupcakes anywhere! You can't beat the price and it is my favorite stop when I am in Iowa. Better yet.....they deliver!!!

This is an adorable little cupcake shop! I came in with friends on a Saturday afternoon and there was a line out the door. I had the Raspberry Love cupcake : vanilla cupcake with raspberry buttercream frosting. It was dense, moist and delicious! I thought the price was reasonable at $2.00. I would liked to have seen a more gourmet/exotic cupcake than vanilla, but it was very good nonetheless. I hear they are moving their shop to a larger location on Main Street, and I think that seems like a smart idea! read more

I had my wedding in the Cedar Valley, even though I live in Texas now. We decided to choose a local place, and knew that we wanted cupcakes. We got over 100 cupcakes in the Wedding Day flavor for our guests from Scratch. The cupcakes were great, each one looked beautiful and they came in boxes that were easy for us to transport ourselves (the girls who worked there even came out and helped us load them into our car!), and it was reasonably priced. The only reason I didn't give a 5-star rating is because the employees behind the counter seemed completely clueless. I spent over $200, and ordered them a week ahead of time, but when I asked for a receipt the girl working said "It's okay, I have one with your order." I explained that I still would like a receipt for what I paid for, and she didn't understand why. When you pay with a credit card, establishments are supposed to offer a receipt to begin with, but I was irked at being argued with over wanting proof of payment for such a big order. In the end, she called someone else over to show her how to give me a receipt, and we were on our way. Overall- a great experience and I will definitely go back. I would recommend this shop to anyone looking for one, or many cupcakes! read more

Pretty Freakin' good...in fact if the vegan wedding cake cupcake had been fluffier and not so dense it would have been 5 stars. My husbands maple cupcake was very light and fluffy (being non vegan). But having worked as a vegan baker I know a light fluffy vegan cupcake is possible. In fact, I would say Scratch Cupcakery is 4.5 stars...sooooo close. Just lighten up that batter y'all and maybe a few more smiles behind the counter. It's sugary cupcakes...feed those employees some of that delicious icing and brighten up the mood. A cupcake store should be a magical happy place of light and fluffy goodness. You're so close to 5 stars...just reach for it...reach for it... Update: 4/29/2017 So, I'm taking off a star because after months of going here, I have yet to get those free smiles I saw advertised. Seriously. The customer service is lacking to the point where I feel like I'm annoying them just by being a customer. I mean I will get my own cupcake if it's such a bother. I got my daughter a cupcake the other day and the cake part tasted like a box mix. And sometimes the icing is too buttery and just slides off the cake by the time I get them home. Plop. read more

Scratch now offers a different flavor of vegan cupcake EVERY DAY!!! Previously it was every month. I love this change, although I am pushing my eat-out budget because I keep going back for more haha. The staff here are always great, the place smells wonderful and there are some delicious flavors available. My favorite this month has been the CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES N CREAM. Just delicious. I also really enjoy the Wedding Cake, though I am typically a chocolate lover. read more

Yummy! One of my friends turned me onto Scratch and I was very pleasantly surprised. Tons of choices and only $2 each. My mom said the turtle cupcake was the best thing she ever ate. I love the orange cupcake. I wish we had Scratch in the Dallas area. I've had Sprinkles cupcakes and I would choose Scratch over them every time. read more

This place is my guily pleasure! People may piss and moan that cupcakes are $2 each, but they are huge my friends. I'm not a huge frosting person, but I could probably bathe in Scratch's frosting. It light, yet delicious. They have recently moved to Main Street, which is so much bigger. The decor is very cute and calming, and there are plenty of places to sit. Plus you don't freeze your ass off standing outside when the line is 20 people deep. I really like how the coffee and soda are in the middle now. They are also open on Mondays and have a TON of new flavors! Make sure to add them on Facebook as they announce daily games and specials for free cupcakes. read more

Much needed spot in Cedar Falls! In the West Coast gourmet cupcakes are easy to come by. In Cedar Falls... not so much. This place does a great job, and represents gourmet cupcakes well! The prices are comparable to all the other gourmet cupcake shops around the nation. Great flavors, and lots of choices. Excellent addition to downtown Cedar Falls! The best part is the frosting shot that is offered for 75 cents. read more

I am a new Yelp member. I switched over to Yelp from UrbanSpoon. Here is my review of Scratch Bakery (dated May 23, 2011). Please forgive the date! But I wanted to add to the positive reviews for this cupcake place! I love trying new cupcake places. This place, hands down, tops the "cake." We got four cupcakes: Mint Chip, Wedding Cake, Chocolate Chip and Coconut Love. All of them were amazing! The mint frosting on the Mint Chip was to die for. They also serve freshly squeezed lemonade in their shop. It was phenomenal! Pure and fresh lemonade. Everyone definitely ought to check out this place. My better half loved the cupcakes as well. He had a frozen espresso drink and thought it was yummy. read more

The best cupcake I have ever eaten, and I have eaten plenty. The cake is out of this world, they have this down to a science. Frosting is perfectly sweet but not too sweet, and the flavors really come through and taste natural and not artificial. Stopped by on impulse when visiting Cedar Falls, and so glad that I did. What a gem! read more

Very disappointed in your new choice of gluten free products! I would like to support local business and I know of some gluten free bakery's in iowa that would of been much better choices. You definitely lost my business. read more

Every time I get a cupcake from Scratch, it renders me speechless. Beautifully blended icing on perfectly baked flavorful cupcakes, makes me crave one just thinking about it. There is nothing that compares or even comes close to a Scratch cupcake. I am just thankful that I live a distance away otherwise a new support group would have to be created. Wonderfully mastered Natalie!!! read more

Honestly, I was a person who would have never imagined to actually pay for cupcakes ever before in my life, but Scratch cupcakes are just so perfect. They are pinpoint on flavor, service, and options. It was surprising of how many flavors and choices - gluten-free and vegan options on a cupcake was fascinating. I never forget to introduce scratch cupcakes to visiters coming to this area, and everyone loves them. read more

WE LOVE SCRATCH!! From helping us with special pregnancy announcement cupcakes to birthday cupcakes to an occasional cupcake craving, Scratch is the best. We also like them because they consistently have cupcake options without red dye. My son has a severe allergy and I love being able to take him to a place where he can get a special treat that won't make him horribly ill. read more

Delicious! I only tried the vanilla with chocolate buttercream frosting but it was great. The chocolate was curiously salty. Will be back!

Amazing cupcakes fresh, yummy and friendly service! Great location. Wedding day chocolate and Raspberry love.

My first Scratch cupcake was a spiritual experience. I was in the Cedar Falls area for work and stumbled upon this place. I am a cupcake slut and have been to so many cupcake shops across the country, but this one is my favorite. Before leaving town, I purchase the maximum dozen (so sad there was a maximum) to take home for a party I was hosting a birthday party that night. The girl working there was so sweet and wrapped them up so beautifully with colored string. At the party, we cut all the cakes in quarters so we could taste several flavors. It's not just me being cuckoo for Scratch because all of my 20-some guests echoed my sentiments of these being the best cupcakes ever. They all ask me when I'm headed back to Cedar Falls and if I can bring more cakes back. read more