I wanted to order a retirement cake and I was at square one trying to find a good bakery. I turned…read moreto good ol' Yelp for suggestions and came across Blue Honey Bakery. I called and was able to get through right away. I was happy to see that the gentleman who took my call (maybe the owner, not sure) already had ideas on how to design it. I was alittle nervous I will admit to get something sight unseen but I had hopes that it would be fine and I was not disappointed. It looked great! And tasted delicious. Everyone had something nice to say how the cake looked at the party. And it was delivered at no charge. That's great service. Would definitely recommend.

I was simply BLOWN away with the cake Eman made for my Dad's 30 year military retirement ceremony…read more They perfectly captured the design I sent to her. I have absolutely no complaints - AND the cake was delicious! It looked just as good as it tasted! I ordered a huge cake, and it was gone within SECONDS. That has never happened before. I also wanted to applaud the excellent customer service - they are not open on Sundays, but they still delivered the cake to our home (with 4th of July weekend traffic, mind you) regardless. I cannot recommend them enough. I need to plan more parties so I can order more cakes. Thanks again!

Impressive customer service, not my favorite cake. I contacted Elite custom cakes for them to make…read morea gender reveal cake for me and my husband. I wanted something small since it was just for the two of us. They made us a "smash cake" for a great price. I paid the first half of the deposit when I placed the order, and the second half once I had the gender results. They were able to make my cake that same day! They told me 3pm and when I arrived the cake wasn't finished. I had to wait 15minutes and the piping did look a little rushed. I would have preferred they said a later time and were able to make the piping look as neat as possible. This being said I'm still impressed and grateful they made the cake on such short notice. I also requested pastel colored filling and it was very dark. Unfortunately I did not love the taste of the cake and couldn't not eat more than a few bites. The vanilla icing was overly sweet. I would be interested in going back and trying some cupcakes though! Overall the cake served its purpose at a very great price!

These cupcakes are out of this world. The flavors are by far the best I've ever had. There were so…read moremany options to choose from. I got lost in the menu. The customer service was superb. The strawberry crunch tasted just like fresh strawberries. The cupcakes were soft and moist. Every flavor was delicious. The frosting was nice and fluffy. I love that the icing wasn't too sweet, but still sweet enough for you to enjoy. The cupcakes are very affordable and worth every penny. I could sit and eat all of them in one setting. I don't know how anyone else is going to top this. I could not get enough of these cupcakes.

I went here for my mothers birthday! And I can tell you she loved it. The cupcakes were super good…read moreand flavorful, but we have to say the strawberry shortcake was our favorite !!

Small shop in the shopping center with a cute interior. No room it really sit and relax so plan on…read moreordering and going. I ended up picking up two cupcakes costing just under $8. I don't look at their order options for parties but I'm guessing that's what they are known for. The two cupcakes I got, the lady was super nice explaining what's inside them. Taste wise, they were just sweet enough and nice & moist.

Prepared and ready on time and the cake was absolutely delicious and beautiful! Thank you so muchread more

I've been knowing these proprietors long before that had an established place. There desserts are…read moreboth a delicacy to the taste buds and a refreshing twist on the usual saturated dessert market. They're a veteran, black, and married couple establishment. So please give Sweet Bs your business and I'm sure you'll leave with a smile as sweet as sugar

Miss Natalie's cakes are not just beautiful they are DELICIOUS!!! She made my three year old's…read moredream cake and did such a fantastic job. Right from the ordering to delivery everything was professionally done! I absolutely recommend her.

Gorgeous cakes, absolutely delicious! You can see from the photo, this cake was beautifully…read moredecorated, and it tasted just as good as it looked! Multiple tiers that can be layered with various flavors. Highly recommend! You won't be disappointed.

Crème de la crème! Melt in your mouth doughnuts. You must try black & whites!!Supremely fresh,…read moresublime confections. This is a genuine bakery with kind, friendly family peeps! Cute. Quaint. One of a kind. Worth every mile of the trip , just for a doughnut. The only challenge? Getting there early enough before all the doughnuts are gone!! Naa's!

Gingerbread muffin was crispy and moist. I would absolutely get this again…read more The apple fritter was the size of my head. Loved the texture and taste Cranberry muffin very dry and bad.

I stopped by Custom Cake Cakery today to pick up some cupcakes. I used to come here before when it…read morewas a different bakery years ago. So it was my first time here since they changed. I was greeted right away. The young lady at the counter was nice, she was patient, and she answered all my questions. The store is a vibe. There are beautiful flowers and decor, and it's pretty and clean inside. There's a table inside, but it's not much space to eat there. So it's more of a pickup type of bakery. They had several different flavors of cupcakes in the display which all looked tasty!! They also sell custom cakes and other baked goods. I grabbed my cupcakes but I was taking pics for my review. So as I'm taking pics, I'm smiling and minding my business. A lady walks in and you can tell she was in a bit of a mood. She started talking to the girl behind the counter in a rude tone. So I went on taking my pics, and the counter where the register was, had several boxes, so I sat my cake box down on this little cart that had toppings. I thought it was too cute not to get a pic of. All of a sudden I hear the same tone say "please don't sit anything there"! I wasn't aware she was talking to me at first so, she said ma'am and I turned around. She told me no, don't put anything on that, we take that to shows or for catering. She said it could get scratched up or dinged. I apologized and moved the box. She was still talking. So I said ok. I mentioned there wasn't a sign up or anything to alert me that it was a problem. But I wasn't being rude or weird. I mean it literally was a small dessert box. When we both walked outside I told her I wasn't trying to be rude, I just wasn't fond of how she was speaking to me and thought the sign would help avoid conflicts in the future. She obviously didn't want to talk about it, so she said we never needed a sign because no one has ever done that before!! As if I'd broken some unspoken law. Lol. By this time I was confused as to what I did that was so wrong, I even had to giggle because this small situation didn't warrant her being snappy. I tried to give her grace because I don't know what kind of day she was having. But I'm assuming she's the owner at this point. She should definitely get her tone in check, because customers can pick up on your nice nasty approach. I thought this was going to be a good experience, but it left me confused and a little disappointed. The whole vibe was light and airy before she walked in. As for the cupcakes they were not what I expected. I got a mystery box so it was a mix of cupcakes they pick out that are leftovers from the previous day. But these had to have been from several days ago because each and every one was hard, none were moist. Very heavy cupcakes. There was carrot cake, I think a maple one, lemon blueberry, and chocolate. I noticed the carrot cake one had the after taste of raw flour.. . The chocolate one and the lemon blueberry tasted the best out of all of them, but each one of them had to much extract, except the chocolate one. I'm not just saying this because of the encounter we had. I don't hold grudges, this is an honest reaction. I had been excited to try this place because I have a sweet tooth. Maybe the fresher cupcakes taste better, so I'll give them that. But these weren't good to me. That's just my opinion, but still check them out, maybe it'll be a different experience and you may enjoy the flavors!! Again it's a gorgeous store!!

Given the sheer number of positive comments I received during the birthday party where these cakes…read morewere the star, I would be remiss in not providing a review. As you can see from the pictures, the birthday cake and "smash" cake are absolute works of art. Our requests along with the artist's input ("baker" seems inadequate and probably inaccurate...) resulted in visually stunning, whimsical and an utterly ideal end product for the precious one year old baby girl guest of honor! But the accolades do not end with the visuals. I am grateful for the expertise and guidance received as I ordered for our party. I could not have asked for a better outcome. The actual cake was flavorful and tender. Even with the cakes still chilly from overnight refrigeration, the texture was light and moist - rich in taste with so many rave reviews from our guests. Since nana got to keep the leftover smash cake remains, picking through the baby's carnage has absolutely been worth the effort. If there is a "negative" it would probably be along the line of costs but given the nature of government imposed exorbitant taxes, there isn't much we can do about that. The first time I ordered any custom cakes elsewhere, the smash cake was a courtesy and provided at no charge. With that said, there absolutely is no comparison in end-products. We received two unique, beautifully crafted delicious cakes. And given how many years it has been since venturing in to the world of custom cakes, the price seems commensurate with inflation and nearby comparisons. So, I think this whole venture proves you do "get what you pay for" and you will find only praise for Custom Cake Cakery.

I have been a fan of this place since they were just a cart that you can find in random parking…read morelots around Hampton Roads. I'm very impressed by the things that we were able to find and all their specialty flavors are just as delicious as day one. Staff has always been very knowledgeable and accommodating. I would check it out next time you're in the neighborhood.

I've visited the Twisted Sisters cupcake truck several times over the years, but this was my first…read moretime stepping into their brick-and-mortar location -- and it did not disappoint! The shop is absolutely adorable inside. The display case was full of the cutest treats, and the young lady working that day was so warm and welcoming. What really caught my eye was the variety -- from classic cupcakes to dog treats (yes, pup-friendly goodies!) and even custom dog birthday cakes. Love that they include our four-legged family members. side note doggies have to sit in the car not welcomed inside, bonus they offer goodies for the doggies. I came specifically for the Caramel Latte cupcake with espresso frosting, which is part of their rotating menu and only available through the end of June. The cupcake was incredibly moist and the espresso flavor in the frosting came through beautifully -- rich but not overpowering. I honestly should've bought two! A special shoutout for their charity cupcakes -- $1 from each goes to the Children's Hospital. Supporting a local business and a good cause? That's a win-win. I'll definitely be back to try their July flavors -- this place is officially in my sweet treat rotation

One thing I love about Apelu Island is that it's not just "another cute coffee shop" that are a…read moredime a dozen. It's Samoan-owned and you can feel the culture in the space and on the menu. The decor has Polynesian touches, the drinks and food nod to Samoan flavors (like taro and Spam musubi), and you can tell it's a true family business built with a lot of pride and hard work. My friend and I first heard about this spot and literally drove about 25 minutes from Ghent Norfolk over to Bel-Aire Norfolk just to try it out, and it still remains one of our favorite coffee shops in Norfolk. Totally worth crossing town for. On my first visit, I got the Apelu Island Iced Latte, a Taro Cupcake with vanilla icing and toasted coconut, and a Spam Musubi with egg. That combo right there? Dangerous. The latte was smooth and lightly sweet with that pretty taro purple, the cupcake was super moist with the coconut giving it that little crunch on top, and the Spam Musubi with egg was the perfect salty-savory bite to go with my coffee instead of the usual basic breakfast sandwich. Second visit, I pulled back up for their Taro Pumpkin Roll Latte with oat milk (one of their fall specials), and I'm still thinking about it. It tasted like fall but with that island twist; cozy, a little earthy from the taro, and not overly sweet. Just really well-balanced and comforting. The staff has been warm and welcoming every time I've gone in; smiling, chatting with customers, and making it feel like a neighborhood spot even if you drove in from across town. It's the kind of place where you can sit, catch up with a friend, get some work done, or just enjoy your drink and snack without feeling rushed. If you're anywhere in Norfolk and haven't tried Apelu Island Cafe yet, go. From the lattes to the taro treats to the musubi, it's one of those places that makes you want to become a regular. More people need to know about this place.

I visited Apelu Island while my daughter was getting her nails done in the area. I got an iced…read morewhite chocolate blackberry mocha and it was delicious! The service was quick and friendly and willing to help me with my order decision (so many things sounded good!) It was really cute inside and even had a little play area for kids with a little kitchen setup. I really enjoyed my visit!