I don't understand the 3.5 stars on this place. It is an absolute gem. This is the cutest little bakery with the best cupcakes!!! Nice selection, just the right amount of sweetness in the cake and frosting. Service was wonderful too. I will definitely be back!! read more

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I've been buying cupcakes and cakes from SmallCakes for a couple of years now, and they have never disappointed me. I honestly don't understand why this place has fewer stars because they definitely deserve more! The girl who helped us at the counter was very sweet and welcoming. The shop decor is just out of a Barbie movie. Recently, my husband and I enjoyed three of their cupcakes caramel, strawberry, and pink sugar for his birthday, and we absolutely devoured them. Caramel was our favorite followed by strawberry. They were so fresh, the cake was soft and flavorful, and the icing was a sweet surprise that made them even better.I will always come back for their cupcakes. Highly recommended! read more

Smallcakes - Desserts Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

I walked and was greeted by 2 staff members. I asked the lady that was helping me which ones were their best sellers but she wasn't sure. The place was empty. I'm not sure if it gets too much foot traffic. The cupcake store is next to a Mexican restaurant. I ordered 2 cupcakes to go. A cookies and cream and a salted Carmel pumpkin one. Both were very moist and not overly sweet. My daughter said hers was good. I liked the pumpkin one but thought that it had way too much icing. Didn't really look around in there since the staff members weren't too friendly. read more

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Great, great product great presentation and a very, very fair price They are very creative very flexible and the cake and flavors are awesome We have ordered many times Thank you read more

Staff always friendly and efficient and cupcakes are wonderful. Great easy dessert for company.

TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! I EXPECT A MANAGER TO CONTACT ME & DO THE RIGHT THING!! Today is my birthday and I am grateful that I get to spend it with my family and CHOOSE to patronize Smallcakes Cupcakery! 1. I will never CHOOSE this cupcake place again!! 2. The young lady who was sitting with her boyfriend on the couch when we came in, didn't have on gloves. 3. When I asked her if she was supposed to wear gloves she said yes, BUT she kept touching cupcakes and putting them in our box. GROSS!! 4. When I said if you are supposed to wear gloves then I need you to put them on... she looked LOST! 5. I told her to start our box over and as soon as she did and I left to pay, I turned around to see those same cupcakes being put back into the display case. THIS CAN NOT BE A ONE-OFF, because she was too comfortable doing the wrong thing!!!! 6. Word of mouth and reviews can ruin a business... Take heed to this review and provide her with feedback and some type of etiquette course. I'm so very disappointed!!!! read more

Random stop-in for me to buy a "prize" ("surprise" in 3-year-old vocabulary) for my nephews while I was in town. And of course, if you're in KC and you see Chiefs cookies, you MUST BUY THEM. The cookies were a huge hit, more than the delicious (because I had one for myself) cupcakes. Thank you Smallcakes for having such a good selection of treats for stop-and-shop visitors, like me, looking for the perfect "prize" for small people in our families. read more

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Visited Sunday, February 5th at around 3:30. The experience was extremely different from last time. The girl who helped us was extremely sweet, huge, friendly and patient. Cupcakes were delicious, and so were the cookies. The icing on the cookie tasted much better than it did a year or two ago. read more

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Super yummy cupcakes!!! Amazing customer service!! Will be a regular at this establishment! Highly recommend!! Treat yourself read more

Smallcakes - Desserts Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

This was our first time in this place!! We were rushed and not greeted. She is not knowledgeable on the products, we told her this is our first time, I wish she took a time and explained what her favorite and why. I understand I am old fashion which customer service it means a lot to me. Am I going to give another chance, of course I will but not buying peanut butter chocolate frosting or cream cheese ( it's different than nothing Bundt cake ) I feel this place is too reach for my taste. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE my cake!! This was my birthday present from my husband and it came out more than perfect. I had given a few example photos and she listened to my design ideas, colors, and flavor combos. I was so over the moon with how this turned out and can't recommend them enough. I had four cake for my bday celebration week (unintentionally) and this was my favorite. I was so happy she was able to make my fav cupcake flavor of theirs (chocolate cream/hostess cupcake) into a full cake. Thank you for making my cake dream come true! I've been bragging non-stop and it make my day so special. read more

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Last month my daughter turned 6 years old. We reached out to Small Cakes about doing another cake for us because they did a pretty good job on her 5th birthday cake. I repeatedly called them asking if they received our email about an order. I was told yes. Multiple times. I was told they would be in touch with the individual who prices each order. When I didn't receive an email back from this individual I called again and asked about our order. They informed me that they received it and would get back to me. Because it was close to the day and they have a certain amount a days the order has to be in I wanted to make sure things were getting to who they needed to get to. I asked if we would have something to pick up the day of the party, I was told yes. I was a little worried but this is about how things went the prior year and we had a cake. We get to Sunday my husband went to pick up my daughter's miraculous ladybug cake with my daughter and there's nothing!!! No cake, no cup cakes. They said they never confirmed the order. Giving a price means the order is confirmed. I totally understand that policy, if I was told that to begin with no problem. If I missed it on the website, that's my fault. But when you tell someone they will most definitely have something to pick up Sunday the day of the party, they're going to believe it. The worst part about this, is when my husband put the person in the store on the phone she was laughing. It was very unprofessional, I let her know that it wasn't funny at all. We ordered a cake and cupcakes because of the experience we had the prior year. Now I will never order anything from them . They offered us cupcakes in the case for purchase. Didn't try to fix the situation at all or offer any empathy. The person in store was not a professional and whoever keeps up with the emails and answers the phone lack professionalism as well. It's a sad situation because they did such a great job the year before and as a Head Coach for UMKC I always pass along good experiences to other coaches and programs in the community. That will not be the case with Smallcakes. And I get they don't need my business, but you should treat customers better than this. read more

I have never been to place where The employees were making food and weren't wearing gloves. Also never been to a place that when they are making your order, they are not wearing gloves. This is crazy. read more

Ordered 6 cupcakes for a birthday celebration and was very disappointed. When I picked up the cupcakes, I asked if they had been baked fresh to order that day (7/26/23). They responded yes. Unfortunately, the cupcakes didn't taste freshly baked. I will admit they did look nice, but the frosting is heavy and doesn't taste good. Also, the strawberry cupcake doesn't actually have strawberry slices as advertised on the website. As you can see in my photo, it's just a grocery store standard cupcake with sprinkles. And it tasted like a grocery store bakery cupcake. I had high hopes for these wonderful sounding flavors, but there was nothing signature about these Smallcakes. Such a waste of money. read more

Smallcakes - Strawberry, Red Velvet, Birthday Cake, Lemon Drop, Carrot Cake, Peanut Butter Cup - Desserts Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

From Chicago. Needed a cupcake fix. Googled. Found this place. I'm a cupcake junkie so I know my stuff. This is a winner. Cake is moist. Frosting perfectly sweet. Huge cupcake. I'm a fan. Well done read more

They forgot to make my specialty cake that I had already paid for! I ordered a specialty cake several weeks in advance, and had paid for it a couple weeks before pick up. I called two days out to confirm. When we showed up at the pre-arranged pick up day and time, they did not have my cake. They said it was "in the system" but there was no cake. We were refunded, but we were scrambling as we had one hour before the party to find a replacement cake. I cannot imagine if this had been a wedding cake. I waited three days to post this review, in hopes management would at least reach out to me to apologize but I haven't heard a peep from them. I highly caution you to think twice before using their specialty cake services. read more

Very unprofessional I reached out through email and instant messenger and was told that they could do my order and then they ghosted me. So now at the last minute I have to do a birthday order through someone else. read more

So I like small cakes bc their close by for a quick sweet tooth fix on a busy work day. I've been challenging myself to try their cupcake specials during the week & so far the cinna one is my favorite. This will be one of my go to stops each week! read more

Smallcakes - a hand holding a chocolate cupcake - Desserts Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

Delightful array of foods (cupcakes of all sizes) you either never thought about, or thought you could never live without. If you enter the store a member of the first group identified--chances are you'll move to become a member of the second group after enjoying your first moist, flavor laden masterpiece! My favorite for the moment, is devils food, caramel icing with small pretzel twists stuck in the icing! Nice concept--even better execution! read more

Smallcakes - For her Birthday I offered to make her a cake. She chose to select a variety of 'Small Cakes!' She chose these! - Desserts Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

This is based on service. I went in last night and I had a coupon to use. Buy 4 or 5 get one free. The girl working (hs or college age) told me they only had 4 cupcakes left for the day and I was like oh well how about 3 get one free? She was pretty rude and an unapologetic about everything and firmly said "we only have 4 left". Ummmm ok? And? Maybe I was just tired from the day, but her attitude pretty much made me never want to come back or recommend this place in the future. ‍ Sometimes it's ok to to thInk outside the box for customer service. I get it, you make fresh cupcakes everyday. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this cake shop. I live in Maryland. My son recently took a job in Kansas City. He turned 50 on Valentine's Day. Such a special Day! I was lucky to work with the owner, Allyson, who had great ideas. She came up with an idea that was outstanding, calling people at his place of business to get Logos to decorate the cake!! I've attached a picture. It was beautiful, on time and delicious. Nearly a month later, his co-workers are still talking about it. Best Cake and Customer Service I have EVER had. read more

Smallcakes - 50th Birthday Cake - Desserts Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

Forgive me, Ashley (of Luscious Layers Bakery) for I have sinned. You see, I cheated. I ate another woman's cupcakes... and GOT DAM they were tasty!!! If you have but one Smallcake to try, run over a group of old ladies to get your grubby little mitts on a Pink Chocolate cupcake. I might just be writing this review from jail, as I went on a Smallcake-induced mama-slapping spree. Are you kidding me, Smallcakes? How can you be so good? You are anything but small! You are well-sized, packed with deliciously-baked cake and your frosting... oh MY, your frosting... it makes me want to... DO things. Very bad things. Like, eat an entire box of cupcakes. And, that's just what I did. I kid you not. I ate an entire box of Smallcakes cupcakes and I felt not one iota of remorse. It's crazy. Back before I started this journey of writing about local business, I worked out, had a nice body, wore board shorts with pride, had visible obliques, and could pass for one of any number of sea-faring, lithe-bodied nationalities which make the ladies go wild. Now, I eat entire boxes of cupcakes and look, distinctively, American. USA! USA! read more

I stopped in here about a week ago to kill a sweet tooth craving that was so bad it was keeping my mind off of anything else. When I walked in I noticed the following things: 1) I was the only person in there 2)The walls are cotton candy pink 3) There were very few cupcakes out to choose from (it was mid-day) 4)It was dead silent ( a little music would certainly help the ambiance, folks!) 5)The woman behind the counter was NOT thrilled to see me or wait on me So....I probably should have left. But my desire for calories I don't need was stronger than the resistance from a stranger to wait on me, so I persisted. I ordered a cupcake that had chocolate frosting, white frosting and caramel on it. I asked what it was, and couldn't hear the answer. So, I asked for the name of it again. This time I *thought* I could hear the answer, but heard the word "drum", so I was confused. So...I asked again. This third request was met with an eye roll and a big sigh (how dare I ask the name of the food I am about to pay for and consume!), and she said "Chocolate caramel drum." I stared at her and blinked. And then had this painful conversation: Me: Uhhh....DRUM? Her: Yeah Me: *silent staring and blinking, waiting for an explanation, but there wasn't one* Her: DRUM Me: Yeah, that's what I said, Drum. Her: Drum Me: That doesn't make sense. Her: *eye roll* Like a DRUMSTICK (clearly thinking I'm a fool while visions of actual drumsticks used to beat on actual drums float through my head) Me: Uhhh....ok??? Her: *deep sigh and another eye roll* LIKE THE ICE CREAM DRUMSTICK Me: Oh. So yeah. Five excruciating minutes later, I was out the door feeling like a moron after some terrible customer service, and to top it off? The cupcake.....it was meh. Sorry, Smallcakes. I don't believe I will return. read more

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I've never been to the Metcalf store and this is my first time to this one in Olathe. I had to ask if they accepted cards because they did not have the symbols in the window. I never assume. It is funny to see all the furniture of a store before it. It was some kind of ice cream store and I went once and didn't like it. Was happy to see a cupcake store in it's place. I have always enjoyed the idea of cupcakes. A personal cake just for me, yum. I am more for the cake than the icing. So once again like cupcake a la mode, I was weary when I stepped in and saw the wonderful display of different flavor icings and just vanilla and chocolate cake. I was told there was also red velvet (which I got, but I'm not a red velvet fan) and carrot cake (which was not available). Also that the cakes were made every morning (I was there around 7pm). When I come to a counter display of cupcakes I just pick as many as sounds good. I'm going to spend money. Was told $3/cake. Seems to be the standard now. Or $36/doz (12x3, go figure). I ended up getting six. three placed in two small plain white boxes. Which by the time I got home were all over the place. The cakes were moist. Maybe too moist as the paper came off and my cake crumbled. Whoa...cakies. It happened to all of them. I ended up grabbing a fork to eat my cakes. Some were ok, others really good, but nothing wow. The frosting most times was too overwhelming and got scrapped off and I was stuck with plain cakes. Cupcake places take note, not everyone loves frosting, make a great base foundation. Would I come back again.... Maybe if I'm too lazy to go to a better one. Plus, the staff was friendly and of the two one was extra perky. read more

Smallcakes - front door - Desserts Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

A cupcake boutique! As beautiful as the store, Small Cakes makes moist, delicious and stunning cupcakes. Topped with a true buttercream icing, the cakes are full of flavor and taste like they are fresh from your oven. Our first two cakes were Orange Champagne and Red Velvet... OMG!!! Can't wait to return and try some chocolate options. Beautiful store in a lovely shopping center, right next door to the Mi Ranchito Mexican restaurant. Have dinner there and pick up desert after; perfection! read more

The girl working at the counter the evening we went was rushing my family from the moment we walked in the door. We'd never been before, and she couldn't get our order and get us out of the shop. It definitely put a bad vibe in our experience from the start. Poor poor service!!!!! read more

So I took a little trip for my birthday weekend and toward the end, realized I never got any cake. So I looked for a cupcake place and gave this place a shot. I am spoiled when it comes to red velvet by my favorite cupcake place, but I try them wherever I go and these were good - sill not as good as my favorite place, but so good. The lemon drop is not something I normally get but yum. The salted caramel was a surprise as the frosting was a large dollop of a really soft caramel which was delicious - I just wish there had been some chocolate in the frosting - I honestly didn't care for the broken pretzels on the top - in the frosting and with the cupcake - they were a little soggy, but I get the touch (I think it would have been more enjoyable if it was like pretzel crumbs that the caramel was dipped into. And lastly was the one that was like a hostess cupcake - oh my goodness - I have always been disappointed with these and honestly, this was the best version of this I have ever had - I wished I had picked up all four that I purchased as these and am hopeful to get more the next time I'm in KC. I will definitely be a regular here anytime I am in KC. read more

So I reached out mid-last week for 3 dozen cupcakes without nuts. They were easy to work with, responded quickly and the cupcakes were beautiful. Went with a sampler of flavors. Having lived in DC, these were on par with Georgetown Cupcakes and Red Velvet and actually prettier. I did not get to eat any as treats for daycare but very impressed. They were ready when I asked, packed well and looked fantastic. read more

This place is wonderful. Cupcakes are moist and delicious and the icing is perfect. The icing is a true buttercream, not too sweet, not grainy and beautifully done. Kudos to the owner. Alyssa was the on the counter and she is wonderful. Very knowledgeable and customer oriented. I look forward to going back This is a hidden gem . read more

I called in on a Saturday (exactly 1 hour before closing) and told a sweet girl named Megan that I had an impromptu wedding to go to, and that I needed a dozen cupcakes that I would pick up in 15 mintues. Thinking she was just going to pick out random cupcakes, I was pleasantly stunned to see that she specially decorated cupcakes for the wedding! (I attached a picture in the pics section.) Megan, you were the MVP today. Thank you so much for caring about your customer, and I will yell from the mountain top about this place! You are truly appreciated. read more

Smallcakes - Wedding cupcakes, by Smallcakes and Megan! - Desserts Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

I've tried 3 different cupcakes from here. They satisfied my sweet tooth but the icing is soooooo thick and heavy that I end up scraping most of it off. The vanilla cupcake w pink icing was not edible for me. The buttercream (?) icing was so thick and nasty and was kinda waxy-like. Tasted like a crayon. That's the best way I feel I can describe it. The red velvet was ok. It was topped with cream cheese icing. I took a small piece of cake from one side and that caused it to fall right over from being so top-heavy. I couldn't get it to sit back upright after that. The carrot cake was also okay. It also had cream cheese icing. These cakes were good. Not too dry or too moist, but overall nothing to write home about. read more

Smallcakes - Carrot cake - Desserts Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

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Such a great place to come to find all sorts of specialty and seasonal cupcakes as well as your traditional favorites! Every time we have a friend or family's birthday, this is always what we bring. The crowd always loves the variety that they offer and the taste of the cupcakes is excellent. They always have a different selection when you come in so you never have to have the same thing, they offer super fun seasonal cupcakes and holiday cupcakes. The price is very reasonable for a specialty cupcake as well. read more

Too dry, you can tell that this is probably from a box. I could make these at home for a fraction of the price. No thanks. If you want amazing cupcakes and baked goods, go to 3 Women and an Oven at around 149th and Metcalf. They are amazing, especially the red velvet and the carrot cake flavors! read more

Smallcakes was my first foray into the world of specialty cupcakes. I grabbed my mom and we hauled ourselves out from Blue Springs to have a bite of what we'd been told were "magically delicious cupcakes." When we stepped in, we were a little discouraged. It was a depressing little shop, and the store was completely empty. We waited around a few minutes, surveying the yummy looking flavors. Finally, a man came from the back to ask us what we wanted. He was rude, and brisk, clearly wanting us to leave so he could get back to whatever was going on in the back. We didn't let us discourage us. We were told these were the "best cupcakes," in town, and we were determined to reach nirvana. We ordered a dozen cupcakes and drove back across stateline to devour the goodies with our family. Man, was that a disappointing moment. There is nothing worse than trekking out for a delicious treasure, only to learn that we could've gotten the same satisfaction at Hy-Vee. The icing was too sweet, and the texture was grainy. The cake was dry and depressing. The service sucked, and the cake was like giving a child a lollipop, only for him to discover it was flavored like dirt. Beautiful, but yucky. If you're looking for a great cupcake, go find 3 Girls Cupcakes. read more

My birthday was today Valentines day as well. I came in around 2pm with my husband . We are both male and of african decent. Immediately the (I'm assuming) owner who wore a pink sweater kept rushing us to order when I told her and her assistant that I need to see what kind of cupcakes you offer. Which was occupied by customers. They would not stop staring at us clearly out of intimidation because we are black males in a cupcake shop In Olathe Kansas. The cashier was even shaking so bad while the Karen bred owner standing in the corner staring at us like she was preparing to call the police. The cupcake was great but we felt very unwanted. Very pathetic. All I wanted was a cupcake for my birthday. read more

I am really not the person who should review dessert places. I am not a huge fan of sweets in general and really not a huge fan of cake. I have been told about this salty sweet cupcake they have here and I have been curious about it for a long time. Every time I stop in it is either not the right day or they are sold out. I decided to give it a try again tonight being I was out and again no luck. I would think they would start making more being they are always sold out, but apparently not. Usually I just leave because, I am not a huge cake fan. Tonight I decided to try some. One of the reasons I am not a huge cake fan is frosting. I don't get it. Way too much sugar for me. All of these cupcake places boast cream cheese frostings, but they still taste like a bunch of sugar to me. Once the frosting was removed, the cupcakes were nice and moist. I didn't think they had a ton of flavor. The cupcakes seem a little expensive to me. Over $7 for two cupcakes. Guessing they are $3.50 a piece plus tax. Maybe it is just me and not being a cake fan and this place is better left to the diehard dessert lovers, but I at least had to give it a try. Now if they ever open a pie place, I might be able to go for that. read more

I don't get the cupcake craze. Maybe because I never really liked cupcakes (or sweets, for that matter). Then I tried Smallcakes. Really, they're the moistest morsels of heaven you can squeeze into a single-serve cake. Carrot is my favorite "regular" flavor and Pumpkin was great over the holidays. The cream cheese frosting is incredible. Sometimes I find it a tad too rich and sweet, but I suppose that's the reason for cupcakes, huh? It's neato of them to have a punch card - buy 12, get the 13th free! If you join them on Facebook, you're also privy to special offers like, "The first 10 people to come in and say 'TGIF' get a free cupcake today." read more

After finding out the Lee's Summit location closed and failed to notify me that my order of 6 dozen cupcakes for a work event would not be fulfilled I had to quickly find a replacement. The Olathe location was happy to accommodate me with only 2 days notice. The cupcakes were delicious! Employees were friendly and I was very pleased as were the guests for our event. read more

I was having a craving for something sweet and decided to stop by Smallcakes. The employees at Smallcakes are always extremely helpful and will answer any questions you have. I got a hostess cupcake, carrot cake, French toast, chocolate cupcake w/ pink frosting, lemon cupcake and the special cupcake of the day. For 6 cupcakes it came to $19.52. Got home and had the French toast cupcake which was fanastic, it really tastes like French toast. The cakes was moist and the icing was perfect (and perfect amount). Can't wait to go back. read more

Delicious and scrumptious are just two adjectives from a very long list that I use when describing the cupcakes at Smallcakes to others. I've yet to taste a cupcake that didn't instantly become a favorite. The flavor pairings are always spot on. Jeff is a master baker in my opinion (despite forgetting the pumpkin that one time) and successfully breaks away from the standard vanilla or chocolate base flavors by offering favorites like French toast, pumpkin or even a classic red velvet. The cake portion is always moist and oh, so flavorful. The frosting....yum, yum, yum...never too sweet, always perfect and just the right amount so that you get a little cake and a little frosting in every bite. Unless you're a top gobbler like me and break off the bottom to eat first (which is okay because remember, the cake portion is fabulous all on its own). The cost of $3 per cake is very reasonable. Special buy #, get # free offers are like winning the lottery. The hard part is trying to decide just which flavors to get...and if you're going to share. Along with awesome cupcakes, Smallcakes also has Shatto Milk or Golden Crown Coffee...both are perfect cupcake complements. Yes, a cupcake from Smallcakes will help -- 1,600+ Facebook fans wouldn't steer you wrong! read more