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    The Dessert Junkie

    4.3 (154 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Coconut cupcake
    Kim B.

    I was so impressed with this find! They were extremely kind inside. I was greeted when I walked in and the employee was smiling (hard to find that type of customer service lately). The store is dainty and cute and offer some gear to buy. The cupcakes were delicious. My Favorite was the coconut one!

    The milkshake menu, 'It's just vanilla'.

    I stopped by to try a few of the milkshakes after seeing the photos on the menu and was really looking forward to them. I asked the person at the counter, what was in some of the specialty flavors. The Unicorn? "It's just vanilla." The Mermaid? "It's just vanilla." The Creamsicle? "It's just vanilla." I ended up ordering the Mint Chocolate, Cookie Monster, and an ice cream sundae. Unfortunately, none of them looked anything like the pictures. The milkshakes came in clear plastic cups with what appeared to be plain white shakes, and the sundae was simply vanilla ice cream with a little fudge on top. To make matters worse, they had run out of lids, so my sundae was put in a cup, and then the cup was placed inside a plastic food box container. For a total of $36.94, I expected much better presentation, quality, and consistency with what was advertised. I honestly should have just gone to McDonald's. Overall, it was a disappointing experience. I don't mind paying premium prices for desserts, but I do expect them to resemble the menu photos and deliver on the flavors being promised. Unfortunately, this visit did not meet expectations. RESPONSE: Thank you for your response and for providing additional context. I understand now that many of your specialty shakes begin with a vanilla base. However, that was not communicated to me during my visit. When I asked about the Unicorn, Mermaid, and Creamsicle shakes, I was simply told, "It's just vanilla" for each one. There was no explanation about the mix-ins, toppings, presentation, or what made each specialty item unique. As a customer, I took that to mean that these menu items were essentially the same flavor with different names. I also wasn't informed that the specialty presentation was unavailable due to supply shortages. Had I known that the shakes were normally served in mugs or glass jars, or that my sundae would be packaged in a cup inside a plastic container without a lid, I would have appreciated the opportunity to decide whether I still wanted to proceed or receive a discount. Unfortunately, I didn't take photos because I was trying to carry all three desserts, and the sundae ended up spilling in my car due to the packaging. I understand that supply issues happen, but communication is key. For a nearly $37 purchase, I expected the staff to explain the differences between the menu items and let customers know when the experience being advertised could not be delivered. I hope this feedback helps improve the experience for future customers.

    Strawberry Crunch donut
    Dalba D.

    I was so lucky to find this place! I needed a last minute donut tower for my daughters birthday party and the dessert junkie made it happen! After trying to get ideas on their website, Alexis reached out to me directly and sent me sample pictures of the tower design. She was so friendly and extremely helpful. She definitely left my mind at ease with her warm personality. Not only was the donut tower GORGEOUS but it was also delicious. The flavors I chose were the strawberry crunch, banana pudding, fruity pebbles and the Oreo. These were all delicious! All my guest and I were very impressed with everything. I am so thankful to Alexis and her team! I will recommend this place to everyone I know for every occasion, even just a sweet tooth. And ofcourse I will be going back :)

    Cupcake display
    Danette E.

    Bigger selection but changes daily so you will have to come often. Service exceptional. Space nice and clean however no were to sit due to space being small.

    Biscoff Gourmet Cupcake
    Leroy R.

    Decided to grab a quick dessert. Walking inside, the shop is beautiful with beautifully decorated cupcakes and other desserts. I decided on the biscoff cupcake. For 7 bucks, I was expecting perfection, but I was a bit underwhelmed. The icing was really good, but the cupcake was a little dry. The service was okay- I think I was expecting superb service but was left wanting more. With so many options, I would have appreciated a little more intention of walking me through the options. Overall, I'd try them out again but won't go out of my way.

    Blueberry Lemonade "Lawd"
    Monique C.

    The Dessert Junkie is dangerously good! It's easily one of my favorite dessert spots in Bowie. They're always coming up with new and creative treats that hit every kind of sweet craving imaginable. Whether it's cookies, cupcakes, or something totally unique, everything tastes freshly made and absolutely delicious. You can tell they put love (and a little magic) into everything they bake. The staff is super friendly, and the vibe is always fun and welcoming. If you have a sweet tooth, you have to stop by -- trust me, you'll be hooked after the first bite!

    Gourmet Cupcake
    Kyla G.

    Service is great cupcakes tasty. Would definitely return. Place has friendly staff. Nice size cupcakes.

    Teryl R.

    Aesthetic beautiful location that scream let's get down with the sweets! I did overhear that it was the first day for one or two of the workers and I do appreciate that they have people that more seasoned to assist not only the customers but also their new staff. Unfortunately this wasn't the shop for me. I walked out with 2 cupcakes (strawberry shortcake and a lemon) and couldn't finish either. The icing was too thick to my liking and it didn't taste like cream cheese was used as the base. Now I'm no expert in baking but I did feel like the cupcakes lacked the light airy moist texture that I prefer. Idk it just didn't do it for me. I can't say I wouldn't return but I know that I would pass on the cupcakes and maybe shoot for a milkshake.

    Strawberry Gourmet Cupcake
    Alise G.

    The Dessert Junkie will take care of any sweet tooth, with their wide variety of cupcakes, milkshakes and cookies. I am overwhelmed every time I enter this store. As soon as you walk in, your are hit with the smell of delicious desserts. Everything is eye catching and tasty. My favorites include the banana pudding and strawberry shortcake cupcake. The banana pudding is just so creamy and the cookies add a bit of crunch. The desserts are a bit pricey but worth the splurge. I wouldn't recommend leaving these cupcakes out , if they even last a day after purchase. I would put it in the fridge.

    Snickerdoodle Cupcake
    Brisje G.

    I had a sweet tooth so I went to this establishment to order a cupcake since I had a cheat meal for personal training. There are so many tasty options to choose from and the presentation of all the desserts was on point! I asked the associate which cupcake was her favorite since I had a hard time choosing. She recommended the snickerdoodle cupcake. I love snickerdoodle cookies so I gave it a try. It was really moist and tasty! The cupcake was even topped with a snickerdoodle cookie. The frosting was a tad too sweet so I made a sandwich with some of it. I put it between the cookie and cupcake. That bite was soooo good! I def got a sugar rush but it fixed my sweet tooth so I was pleased. The cupcake was $6 which is a little pricey but it was worth it. They also have a dog section when you walk in with treats. I thought that added a nice touch for us that have dogs! Excited to try more options on my next cheat day!

    Jerran N.

    Saw an Instagram video from big schlims about this place and knew I needed to stop by. I called on Thanksgiving eve around 3pm to see if they were open and the person who answered the phone told me they would be open until 6. I raced over and arrived around 4pm. We arrived and were told they were out of almost everything. Kinda blown however they did have the Birthday Cake milkshake which was the main reason I wanted to come for about $25 I think. This seems a bit pricy as Crazy Mason offers 80% the same thing minus the donut. I doubt a donut costs $8 bucks but I understand the need for a profit. The cupcake and donut tasted dry. I've read this in the reviews before but figured I'd give it a shot anyway. While I read they are made fresh daily, they don't taste fresh at all. The overall presentation of the cupcakes and milkshake were great. I can tell they have worked on this. If the taste of the cupcakes matched the presentation this could easily have been a 5 star review however they are lacking. I'm sure I'll get some feedback from the owner as she is quite responsive however I hope she listens to the reviews vs. being so quick to "clap back" as most of her responses on negative reviews are.

    Cupcakes
    Ayesha S.

    Customer service was great, very helpful. There were so many cupcakes and desserts have to return. The cupcakes were delicious! So many yo choose from. The price is excellent for the creativity of the cupcakes. Go visit you will not be disappointed!

    Lemon drop, Strawberry crunch, red velvet cupcakes.
    Koko b.

    I ordered online but called ahead about substituting a flavor since I couldn't select it via the app. They were very nice and accommodating. They came all looking so pretty

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    Stay away if you're looking for bad desserts! All the desserts were on point! The wait staff was great effective and efficient.

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    The desserts are amazing . The service is fast and friendly . The shop also look nice and cozy on the inside.

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