Whenever I'm in the mood for cupcakes, I always end up at Smallcakes. Their cupcakes are consistently delicious, the frosting is AMAZING, and the staff is always so kind and attentive. In fact, the last time I was there, the sweet young lady behind the counter complimented my style, which honestly made this 40-something feel pretty good about herself. Such a small gesture, but it genuinely made my day. I tried to snap a picture of all the cupcakes we got, but the kids devoured theirs before I had the chance. I'm not sure what the chocolate cupcake with the pretzel on top is called, but it is hands-down my absolute favorite. My husband loves the Wedding Cake and Lemon Drop cupcakes. But if you ask Marley and Mary Jane for their opinion... it's definitely two paws up. These two go absolutely crazy anytime they see a Smallcakes box come into the house because they know I brought them a little pup treat too. I love that Smallcakes offers something for the dogs as well -- such a cute touch. Highly recommend if you're looking for a cupcake spot that's both delicious and welcoming. read more

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A pretty solid cupcake place. Wanted to try a different place for my birthday so I gave it a go. I picked up from the Elmhurst location which is the closest to me. It's a small shop located in a plaza. It's pretty bare on the inside. I was immediately greeted upon entry and the lady who checked me out was really nice. She showed me my order before I accepted it. Presentation looked great! They had most of their flavors on display as well as other miscellaneous products like dog cupcakes, decor, etc. The quality of the cupcakes were fresh and hefty. Taste was good but nothing amazing. read more

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Stopped at Smallcakes after a journey to find a nonexistent Best Buy in the area. Hence, Smallcakes is a nice spot that has a variety of cupcake options that all look delicious. A little pricey with packs but friendly service overall. read more

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Yummy!! Everyone needs to come here and try this place out!! It's cute inside there and everyone has been nice every time we've gone in. They have so much flavor and so moist. So far our favorite is the hostess cupcake looking one, but we can't wait to try the rest. read more

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Small cakes in elmhurst I ordered 1 dozen cup cakes from the elmhurst location which is 39 dollars plus tax. The cup cakes were smaller than I remember and were the same size as your standard cup cake you'd find at any grocery store. The cupcakes were not what I expected for a place that specializes in cup cakes. They looked great, and the flavor was ok. I was a little disappointed in the lack selection as it was pretty standard affair. Most of them are built on chocolate or vanilla cake and any additional flavor is coming from the frosting. I will say tho I feel they were a little expensive without much in the way to make them stand out from other options. The location looked clean, and the staff were friendly. The store itself is very sparse and for a bakery I would expect more items if even display only to be present. The location is a little difficult to get to, but that's no fault of theirs. That's just a heads up incase you intend to check it out. The order online has a very low character limit for specifying quantities and types of cup cake you want. I would recommend skipping the website and just place your order by phone. So over all Store cleanliness 5/5 Staff experience 5/5 Store appearance 3/5 Product Value 2/5 Product appearance 4/5 Product quality 2.5/5 Regardless of my review I do still encourage you try them out and form your own opinion read more

I was going to the chicken place next door, but saw this place and had to try it I couldn't tell if it was opened with the lights on, but the sign said it was. They mentioned they didn't have everything, but they had I loved. I bought a pack of 4. Excellent cupcakes and loved them. read more

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Strap in kids for a tale filled with cupcake delight and customer service horror. A true story of a man's journey to have a sweet treat. It all started as I walked in to Smallcakes after spending a stupid amount of money at the chicken place. This took place on a Friday evening. As we entered, there were 2 other patrons in the establishment. I later suspected they were friends of the cashier based off of the conversation I had over heard and the fact that they didn't buy anything. It was at this very moment our cashier in this story could have provided a 5 star experience, but instead created a 2 star review. As I stood there with my group, looking for recognition in the form of a greeting (of some sort) I was disappointed to only receive an emotionless gaze from her. I chose to break the uncomfortable moment by asking if I could order with her. She responded in the affirmative and I proceeded to overindulge and ordered a dozen cupcakes. This moment was less than ordinary and lacked any traditional communication. It was only after I paid, things went from "meh whatever" to "bleh.. this place sucks" I submit an illustration for this tale of 12 Cupcakes. Or is it 13 Cupcakes? You be the judge. The sign stated $38 - Dozen+1. I'll admit I'm terrible at math, but I got this one. My basic algebra skills kicked in and I determined the following, a dozen is 12. If I add 1 that's 13. The sign states for $38 bucks I can get 13 cupcakes.. BUT our cashier in this story had only given me 12 sugary cakes! Alas, what shall our hero do? I returned to the cashier to claim my 13th cupcake! And so I did. I approached the cashier and explained my concern. I was told, "I'm not giving you a free cupcake." In the same drab and expressionless way that our conversation had started earlier. I explained I'm not asking for a free cupcake, I would like what I paid for. She stated a dozen is already discounted and she again told me she isn't giving me a free cupcake. I was bothered by her word selection because I'm not trying to hustle a cupcake, I just want what I perceived to have paid for. Nonetheless, I replied "ok fine, but can you explain to me how else a customer is supposed to interpret that sign?" Note for the review readers, I'm a pretty rationale person and if $38 for a dozen plus 1 means anything other than $38 for 13 I'm open minded enough to accept that. I just wanted her to clarify what it meant. She said "we'll I don't know what that means". I'll end the review here. My opinion is that customer service is a dying art and this is a prime example. Even when faced with seemingly irrefutable evidence that the customer was correct, she couldn't see the customer's perspective and made a bad situation worse. Mic drop I'm done. Not goin back. (Unless I get the 13th cupcake!) read more

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Stopped at the Lake Forest oasis after a long day of traveling. Small Cakes had a little pop up going on so we grabbed a few cupcakes. The peppermint was incredible! Moist with a perfect balance of flavor. Tonight I indulged in the red velvet. Again... so good My husband had vanilla pink and birthday cake. He also thought they were outstanding. Well certainly stop by the store next time we're in Elmhurst. Oh! And they were buy 4 get 2 free. Bonus read more

The cupcakes are perfect if you want to try something new and GOOD. Service was phenomenal and interior is small but cute.

Found a hair in my cupcake. Asked for a refund and they refuse to give me one. This place is not only unhygienic, but also unprofessional. read more

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The last couple times I went here the cupcakes were fresh and delicious. My daughter and I went yesterday and they were super stale and tasted old. I don't think I'll be going back to this location again. We can't home and were excited to eat them but I couldn't even tonight it. read more

I don't like leaving a crappy review when it comes to cupcakes. I mean, cupcakes should always be soothing, make up for anything wrong in our days, and make us feel all warm & fuzzy inside. Those extra calories need to count for something. The thing is, I've been a Smallcakes fan for awhile, but after trying them here at least 4x's now (precovid too), I'm just not a fan of this location or their cupcakes. Naperville is better. When the store first opened, the cupcakes fell apart on me. It was a crumbly mess. Gave them time to figure out kinks, came back and while one cupcake tasted ok, the other was meh. Some time ago I picked up a Fat Elvis and Boston Cream and a few more as a gift. After tasting them, I was embarrassed I ever gifted them. The flavor of the Fat Elvis was so artificial I couldn't get over it. And the peanut butter type frosting was equally as artificial and didn't help. The Boston cream was always a safe choice in the past and my favorite, but this time the batter tasted off. Kindof dry and completely fell apart ...again. Recently, they didn't hit the spot. At all. And sat in my fridge for days.. Didn't have a good experience with the Cashier either. Not welcoming and when I asked for a bag was told they don't give bags unless you order a huge box. I really needed a bag so after mentioning more than once she finally handed me one the size of a pillow case..well, at least I had a bag.... Safe to say I'm done with this location which makes me sad really, cause I like to get my fat on when I'm already at Fry The Coop next door! :/ read more

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I managed to catch their pop up at the Lake Forest Oasis. The cannoli cupcake was absolutely amazing. The chocolate buttercream cupcake was even better. Hands down the best cupcakes I've ever had. read more

It hurts my heart that the experience I had yesterday at small cakes in Elmhurst was horrible!!! The cupcakes I bought for my wife were not fresh! I was shocked! We've never had a problem with Small Cakes in other cities. My surprise for my wife was ruined by dry old cupcakes. My wife called to speak to a manager today. She was told to send an email. The young lady who spoke to her was rude and dismissive. So sad! read more

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I'll be honest, I didn't think they were the greatest. Didn't give me a taste that I would come back for. The 4 star rating is for their presentation. The place itself is very cute and decorated nicely. Cupcakes are presented very nicely as well. I just got spoiled with Molly's Cupcakes, which are the best tasting cupcakes around, in my opinion. My biggest issue here is the price of a single cupcake; $4 or more dollars for a single cupcake? That's a little too much. Molly's, which is in Chicago, is only between $2-$2.75. read more

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So let me explain here if your on some diet ora y kind of health kick don't come here!!! This place is amazing if you like cupcakes this is the place. Wow I was a fat kid in a candy store here! They had it all and well I only had two cupcakes they where amazing the red velvet and cream cheese icing!!! Lock the door and throw the key away! Amazing! I also had there special which was eggnog. So yeah come here and make sure you have a glass of milk to wash it down with. Gosh dang it this place was just totally amazing. The place is way nice and the owner was such a nice and polite person. Yep I'm going back!!!! read more

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The cupcakes were moist and delicious. Really enjoyed them. The flavors were pretty basic and typical. Some tasted really good but could really taste what it's suppose to be. I also got the puppy cupcakes and they loved it! Service was great. Fast, easy, and friendly. read more

Really delicious cupcakes at decent prices. Would order again. Cashier was nice and they had a decent selection when I walked in on a Monday evening. read more

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I ordered a custom cake for a baby shower and not only did it look exactly like the photo I gave them, it was also excellent red velvet cake and buttercream frosting that everyone loved! I would order a custom cake here anytime! read more

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Best cupcakes I've EVER had! Caught their pop up at the travel oasis and tried 5 different flavors. Every single one was seriously amazing!!

The cupcakes were okay; nothing to write home about. The red velvet taste like a grocery grade cupcake.

I'd like to call myself a lover of cupcakes and do consider myself quite the connoisseur, haha! I have also become a cupcake snob since I use my favorite cupcake shop in Chicago as a the standard, I have yet to find cupcakes that even come close to that establishment! I will say that Smallcakes was good and I would totally go back! The spot is super cute and the owner is very friendly and was patient with us as we drooled looking at the cupcakes and were being indecisive in regards to what to get. My husband and I got the seasonal pumpkin, Boston Creme, Chocoholic, and the peanut butter cup. All the cupcakes were very good...they were moist and tasty. The cream is a bit sweet, but that is just my opinion. My favorite cupcake by far, and one that I crave, is the peanut butter cup. SOOOOO yummy!!!! They have something called a cupcake smash which is cupcakes smashed with ice cream...ummm...totally want to try one of those next time! So, definitely try Smallcakes. I still hold a different cupcake spot in the city as my favorite, but the fact that I enjoyed cupcakes anywhere else is huge! Haha! I will definitely go back! read more

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Cupcake were delicious but probably were a day old. Frosting was a bit dry as was the cake. Still good enough to eat. Don't think the shop has any ambiance. It was a dark store with approx 15 cupcakes. I'll give it one more try. read more

I have been a long time customer of Smallcakes. This was, however, my first visit to this location and I will never, ever return. The cupcakes were stale and the frosting was hard. They obviously were not freshly baked today as I picked them up today around 11am which is just about an hour after they opened. I purchased half a dozen, all of different flavors for a small birthday dinner tonight and everyone complained that they were horrible. I am so severely disappointed that this shop represents what is otherwise a wonderful treat. read more

Best cupcakes I've ever had! Happy Birthday to meeee!!! The cake is sooo moist and the icing is sweet but not too sweet. Love this place Will be back! read more

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I tried smallcakes at a small vendor event when I was showcasing my business. The young lady was very friendly as was her husband so when she told me there's a storefront in Elmhurst, I thought, I need to try them out. I've had a few of their cupcakes and I even had them make a batch of mini-cupcakes for my moms birthday instead of cake this past January. Everyone enjoyed them especially since everyone is watching their carb intake in our homes. They also have a frequent buyer punch card. I think I'm due for my free cupcake soon. The hostess cupcake lookalike and the peanut butter cup awesomeness are my favorites so far. read more

Love this place. Always get a dozen for the free cupcake to make a baker's dozen! LOL. They're fresh and flavorful my favorites are the Boston Kreme styled and the cream filled chocolate cupcake, that tastes like a classic Hostess chocolate cupcake. My kids love the peanut butter and birthday cake cupcakes. read more

My friend brought in their cupcakes to work. They were decorated beautifully and they have so many different flavors. The cupcakes are gigantic. The cake was so soft and airy that it did not feel heavy or overwhelming. I never really love the cake portion of most cupcakes but small cakes has it dead on perfect! The frosting wasn't too heavy or light and there was a nice portion on the cupcake. I liked the flavor but It has a particular sweetness to it that it isn't my favorite cupcake frosting. I would definitely have their cupcakes again and would consider using them for my wedding. read more

Smallcakes provide an assortment of cupcakes to our Yelp event tonight. I spent about 5 minutes trying to decide which flavor to choose. Everyone of them sounded fantastic. I chose the Birthday Cake cupcake on vanilla cake. I loved the nonpareil sprinkles on the frosting. I really wasn't expecting much. I was thinking 'Yea, I could make myself a vanilla cupcake easily.' Well, I was completely blown away by this cupcake! I thought 'Oh, my gosh, that is the best tasting cupcake I have ever tasted.' I'm not exaggerating, either. It was so light and the frosting was delicious. Not too much frosting and not too little frosting. read more

Was in the area eating at the chicken place, and wanted something sweet to end my meal. They were not busy, but it was almost closing time. They had a lot of variety and it was pretty hard to choose, but finally made a decision. They were delicious. Reasonably priced. Service was ok, they seemed a little pre occupied by something, but it was fine. I'd go back again. read more

Cute little place on the busy North Avenue. I got the chocolate n vanilla and the peanut butter cupcake. read more

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I love their gluten free cupcakes! The only complaint I have is that I wish they had them daily versus only on the weekend. Hubby loves the normal flavors. read more

I've ordered gluten-free cupcakes from this location multiple times. I picked up cupcakes on Friday for my daughter's birthday which were allegedly chocolate gluten free. I took them home and my kids immediately were asking why they look so different. So pale and pretty much tasteless. The store did not answer my emails or the voicemail I left. When I called AGAIN, their offer was for me to bring a cupcake back to the store for inspection. Refused a refund. read more

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Service was great. Loved the variety of cupcakes for every day of the week. cupcakes were light and very good. Could easily get addicted to these cupcakes. read more

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These cupcakes are delicious. Store looks beautiful, clean and fresh. The quality and taste are amazing. Gluten free available if Pré ordered. read more

If you saw me on the street you would probably remark, "Hey, there's a guy who's eaten a fair amount of cupcakes in his day." That would be a fair statement, or even an understatement, and ... I wouldn't take offence. I have eaten a fair amount of cupcakes! Does this make me an expert? By no means. However, after decades of eating sweets, I'd say that Small Cakes - A Cupcakery makes an excellent cupcake. We ordered a variety of cupcakes and split them up so we could try them all. They were all great, but if I were to get them again, this is the order I would choose: Lemon - (awesome lemon flavor) Key Lime - (very good) Red Velvet - (it's hard to get a moist red velvet cake but this was excellent) Boston Cream Pie - (frosting was too thick and not enough custard) The store is in a crappy location, but the store itself was clean and a had a nice seating area. The woman behind the counter was super friendly! Definitely some of the best deserts you can find in Elmhurst. read more

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I always try to stop here when I am in the area. I needed cupcakes for a gift for someone who is a great support at work. I needed a gift box of cupcakes and asked for suggestions. The staff was friendly, informative, and rapidly met my request. I was in and out of the store quickly. The feedback on the cupcakes was fantastic as always. I appreciate the quality of the product and the staff assistance is always on point. read more

They were awesome staff was friendly helpful the cup cakes were amazing The staff helped me with my order even placed it for me Very pleased read more

Ordered these for my birthday celebration during COVID lockdown. Wow! They were yummy! Fast, no hassle delivery! Will order again! read more

I've never been to a smallcakes bakery before. I've heard a lot about them and finally had the opportunity to try them out! Upon entering I was greeted by a nice woman. Explained I've never tried their cupcakes and she filled me in on the bakery. Honestly, this place is clean and super modern looking, the woman was kind. They offered a pretty standard selection of flavors. She explained they do different flavors so not all flavors will always be available. So since nothing seemed new and exciting, I tried a 4 pack of some typical flavors. Nothing adventurous. Sprinkles, chocolate frosting vanilla cake, vanilla frosting chocolate cake, and a super chocolatey one. They also had lemon, peanut butter, Carmel pretzel, red velvet. I must stress the location was fine, the store itself was nice, the employee was nice. So why 3 stars? The cupcakes didn't live up to the hype I guess. I was expecting some neat creative flavors but they honestly had just the classic ones you could find at pretty much any bakery. They were larger, but my children didn't like that the frosting kept falling over while they tried eating it. The cake was okay. The frosting didn't appeal to anyone. My husband said it honestly just tastes like a typical cupcake. Similar to the "artisan" ones I could pick up at the local Jewel. My kids didn't want to finish their cupcakes. And I kind of feel like I wasted my money. I have a horrible sweet tooth and didn't particularly feel the need to finish my cupcake either. Kind of a let down. I'm glad I tried them, but I don't think I need to come back. read more