Tiered & Petite

I recently had time to explore a little while in DC, and a charming PINK building caught my eye…read morewhile taking a walk. I had absolutely no plans on buying or eating cake that day, but as a cake lover stuff happens. It was such a cute building the pastries had to be everything! It turned out to be the perfect stop. 1. The looks The building itself is so cute on the outside, and being a fan of the color pink, it instantly caught my attention. Inside, it feels less like a fast, high volume bakery and more like an intimate cake boutique. It gives small town where the owners know you by your first name. You can feel that real love was put into the space and the baking. Tasted like every ingredient was hand mixed, every cake hand frosted, and every cookie carefully hand scooped. They even served my slice of coconut cake on a real plate, which was such a cute, bourgeois touch that I loved. 2. Service The hospitality here is top-notch. On my first visit, yes you heard me! Lol! The gentleman Eric who rang me up was incredibly knowledgeable about all the different cookie and cake flavors. I ended up returning the very next day, and although he wasn't there, the other two staff members working which included Mikaela were absolutely delightful and so kind. The young lady told me her daughter loves the carrot cake as well and Mikaela said they started working there because they loved the patties so much! 3. The Cakes -Coconut Cake: This slice was so delicious, fluffy, and airy that it instantly reminded me of being a kid at holiday family meals with a fresh coconut cake on the table. -Carrot Cake: It was everything you want a carrot cake to be. It was nice and dense yet soft, with a pleasant texture from the added fruits. Definitely noticed pineapple bits! The cream cheese frosting wasn't overly thick and was so good you could eat it completely by itself. -Strawberry Cupcakes: I stole a small bite of my son's. unfortunately, this one was my least favorite. The frosting had a little chemical taste to it but it was a super cute cupcake. To answer your question, will I return? Absolutely! If you are in the DC area or planning a trip there soon, check this spot out. It truly feels like a mom and pop or pop and pop boutique. Not a bakery but a BOUTIQUE! Check them out! Tell them Anisha from Milwaukee sent you! (Not that they'd remember it just sounds cute!)

The cupcakes here are seriously good. I tried four different flavors, and every single one was…read moreconsistently delicious. I'd say they're just as good as the famous cupcakes in Georgetown--if not better. This place feels much more like a neighborhood gem: local, mom-and-pop, and very community-oriented. My only regret is that I didn't try it sooner! I moved to DC ten years ago and used to come to Adams Morgan all the time, yet somehow I kept passing this place by. If you're visiting DC and find yourself in Adams Morgan, definitely stop by for a cupcake. There's a nice air-conditioned seating area upstairs, there was no long line when we visited, and the cashier was friendly and gave us great recommendations. The Cakeroom easily has some of the best cupcakes in DC proper. Highly recommend!

Short cappuccino

Custom cake

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The cupcakes were well done and delish per the boys!

Miy Sweet Sensations

4.7(6 reviews)

1.7 mi•Shaw

Everything we have requested is 100% showed on what we wanted. She is super nice and this is very…read moreawesome home-made cake. My sister really likes how it went. Super reliable and quick response. Ambiance on where you pick up is also good. A no trouble contacting the owner. Definitely will order again. My sister really loved it! The taste is really good and the food quality itself is superb!!

I'm not sure if this place is still in business or not, but wanted to update my review because they…read morenever followed through with the free cupcakes. Just thought that would be important to note! I reached out multiple times and was ignored.

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Chocolate covered strawberries

Imagine Cake Studio

4.1(108 reviews)

2.6 mi

Locally owned & operated

Gluten-free friendly

Awesome cake experience working with Imagine Cake Studio and Ndyia. We live out of town and were…read morecoming to D.C. to attend our sons-in-law's naturalization ceremony at the U.S. District Court. I ordered a cake for a luncheon we had at a nice restaurant afterwards. Everything worked out fabulous. Nydia was great! Excellent comms on e-mail. I sent a picture I found online that gave a rough indication of what we were looking for. The cake they designed came out great! They included sugar flags and stars to ramp up the patriotism factor. Payment was easy online. We precoordinated them delivering the cake to the lunch restaurant for the morning of our reservation. They delivered the cake as promised in perfect condition. That was a huge help since we were not able to pick it up. He really enjoyed the cake! It made the day extra special. When they posted a picture to their Instagram page it got everyone's attention. We appreciate how Imagine Cake came through and helped us celebrate this very special occasion. Highly recommend! Thank you!

Lisa and her crew of amazing bakers make sure that their cakes not only taste delicious - moist and…read moreflavorful - but look exquisite as well. I ordered a large cake for a colleague's going away party. She loves everything 80's so the cake was 80's themed, chocolate with raspberry filling and buttercream icing. It arrived in perfect condition and my colleagues couldn't stop raving about how scrumptious it was! They also do treats and Lisa very kindly provided some to support one of my son's wrestling tournaments - so she gives back to the community too!

We custom picked the avatar and it was just as requested!

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80s themed chocolate cake, raspberry filling and buttercream icing

Cakes by Lala

4.6(35 reviews)

8.2 mi

So I recently went back to Lala for a last minute cake I needed for my mom's 70th birthday. I was…read morevery happy she was able to squeeze my request in within a few days from the party. Her prices did go up but Lala has really showed her growth over the last few years in how skilled a home baker can be. My mom's party was a pink/orange theme and I loved the bow details on the cake. With her skill set, her prices did go up. I believed I paid around $150 so something to keep in mind.

I booked an 8 inch vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream icing. LaLa did an amazing job. She was…read moresuper quick with responding and explained everything. The cake was reasonably priced compared to other estimates I got. She did a superb job. The cake looked as great as it tasted. I was so impressed by how delicious it was. I definitely recommend!

The spread

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Kaked Up

5.0(2 reviews)

3.1 mi•Capitol Hill

I cannot say enough amazing things about Kaked Up! The owner is incredibly talented and…read moreconsistently goes above and beyond with every order. She's been my go-to for years! she made the most stunning cake for my bridal shower, the sweetest cupcakes for my baby shower, birthday cupcakes for my daughter, bachelor cupcakes for my husband, and even my own birthday treats. Every single time, she absolutely nails the vision and the flavors are next level... moist, flavorful, and always a hit with our guests. People always message/call me after my events, asking for details on where I got them ... and begging for any leftovers . Most of the time I wouldn't even get one for myself if I didn't hide some away before the event started ! I truly don't go anywhere else for cakes or cupcakes--Kaked Up has my loyalty for life! Highly, highly recommended.

The absolute best tasting treats and service. It was a HUGW crowd pleaser! Custom designs and 5…read morestar flavors! Everyone forgot about the birthday girl because all they could talk about was Kaked Up!

2.8 mi•Dupont Circle, Downtown

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Cakes By Bethany

5.0(1 review)

6.1 mi

The quality of the cake was sublime and one of the best cakes I've ever eaten. The only thing…read morebetter than the cake was the customer service. Bethany was incredibly nice and went out of her way to make sure my order was perfect. If you're in the area you'd be crazy to go to anyone else for cakes.

Goii Treats

5.0(2 reviews)

Goii Treats made the most adorable birthday cake for my granddaughter's birthday. She makes custom…read morecakes and they are just beautiful. My granddaughter loves tea parties and they designed a cake with a teapot on top. The cake tasted delicious too. It was light and fluffy. The icing was not too sweet. The birthday cake was huge and we had tons left over. My daughter in law said she was easy to work with and delivered the cake right to their home, on the morning of her party. You should definitely go to her website and look at the awesome designs. She custom makes cakes for any occasion. Her website is goiitreats.com. Take a look at the pictures, this cake is what dreams are made of. And, you will love the taste too.

The cake was beautiful and delicious. Very communicative thought the ordering process. Thank you so…read moremuch Goii =) Everybody loved it.

8.9 mi•Braddock Road Metro, Old Town Alexandria

It tasted as delicious, as it looks.

Look at the detail on this stunning cake.

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The beautiful custom cake.

Rolling Sloane’s Bakery

4.9(31 reviews)

This is the message I left with Rolling Sloane: Hello…read moreSloane, First,thank you for delivering my cake today. That helped me out so much. More importantly, thank you for making the most Delicious Birthday Cake ( His Words) my husband ever had, everyone enjoyed it. There is only a small slice left . Unfortunately, everyone was upset that they live out of state and won't have the pleasure of eating it again. But, we don't! Looking forward to purchasing future cakes. Once again, thank you for making my husband's birthday so joyful and Delicious!

Best bakery ever! I reached out to Rolling Sloane's to bake a cake for my law school graduation…read moreparty and they made the cutest cake for me! On top of it being cute, it was also delicious! My family and friends wouldn't stop talking about it. Would definitely recommend for any future event!

Gorgeous 8" chocolate cake with white American buttercream decorated with vintage piping styles

Law School Graduation Cake!

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Gorgeous 8" chocolate cake with white American buttercream decorated with vintage piping styles

Cakes By Chris Furin

4.8(52 reviews)

8.2 mi

Chris made the beautiful cake for my military retirement ceremony. He was amazing to work with,…read morecaptured every detail, and made the tastiest cake I have ever eaten. We chose three tiers made of chocolate, lemon, and marble. They were incredibly moist and flavorful. I absolutely cannot wait for the next event so that I can order another cake from Chris.

Chris created the cake for my husband's promotion ceremony and it was absolutely delicious! Moist…read morered velvet, that wasn't overly sweet (which it shouldn't be), and cream cheese with vanilla buttercream. This cake was by far the biggest and most important cake we have ever had and Chris just blew our minds! He was so awesome during the planning process and super adaptable with having to deliver the cake to Quantico which required having his van being inspected for base access. All 150 of our guests were so impressed and commented on the cake. I'm sooo happy that Chris helped us make this important day in my husband's career that much more memorable!!

Moist red velvet with cream cheese and vanilla buttercream. YUMMY!

All of our guests loved the cake and thought it was beautiful!!

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Large sheet cake with smaller tier on top. Made a statement!

Dolcezza

4.2(660 reviews)

2.4 mi

I came in for a coffee after lunch, sampled some flavors, and ended up getting scoops as well. So…read moregood we came back after dinner the same day. 10/10 recommend

A tasty sweet treat near City Center DC…read more I enjoy coming here when my sweet tooth is talking to me lol. I ordered a small cup of banana foster & dark chocolate and during the summer time my favorite is the thai coconut milk & vietnamese cinnamon because it has a sweet & savory taste to it (the best combo ever). I normally get a small cup because the portions are filling especially if you had lunch or dinner beforehand. They also sell pints of gelato, sorbetto, tea, coffee, & seasonal drinks as well. There's seating inside & outside. The store is fairly small, but you're still able to sit with a few friends. The service was quick & you're able to try out the flavors. The staff were very friendly & helpful. Typically there's a long line, but it moves very quickly.

Large with three flavors (Dulce de Leche Cookies, Dark Chocolate Fudge, and Black & White Cookie Batter)

Vanilla Bean Latte

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Nichole P.

1 year ago

Tiered & Petite Catering - Simply Outstanding! I hired Tiered & Petite Catering for a Bridgerton-themed High Tea Party at my home, and they *exceeded* every expectation. From start to finish, the experience was seamless. The team arrived on time, fully prepared, and brought the vision to life with stunning detail -- think elegant tiered trays, floral accents, and an overall presentation that transported us straight into the world of Bridgerton. The food was not only visually beautiful but incredibly delicious. The cucumber dill and smoked salmon sandwiches, buttery scones with clotted cream and jam, and an array of petite desserts were all outstanding -- the strawberry tartlets and chocolate éclairs were crowd favorites! They also offered an assortment of fine teas, with Rooibos and Earl Grey quickly becoming my personal go-to's throughout the afternoon. The service was top-tier -- warm, professional, and perfectly in tune with the flow of the event. I truly felt like a guest at my own party. If you're looking for luxury presentation, exceptional flavors, and a team that gets both the aesthetic and the service, look no further than Tiered & Petite. They made my event unforgettable, and I'll absolutely be booking them again. read more

Brigitte A.

15 years ago

Unfortunately, I was very disapppointed with Cotton's Gourmet. I ordered a specific theme style cake and she delivered a COMPLETELY different one then I ordered for a theme party. I complained about the cake immediately and rather than offer an apology or refund...she did nothing. Completely unprofessional and poor customer service. I had referred her to some other friends as well and they were not happy. I have found another bakery that provides great service, prices and reliability. Cotton get your act together...I know I am not the only disappointed customer out there! read more

TL S.

15 years ago

Each and every time I order something from this bakery I am overwhelmingly satisfied. Cotton's creations are intense with flavor and use high quality, REAL ingredients. Never dry or crumbly, these cakes are delicious! Please do yourself a favor and try... ANYTHING!! You'll be so glad you did!! (Oh, yeah... she's genuinely kind. That always goes far!) read more

Scottie F.

15 years ago

Mouth watering and awe inspiring. The cakes look so good you wouldn't think to eat them. Then you really think and do eat it and find out you just tasted a little bit of heaven. read more

Event P.

16 years ago

Coton's Gourmet is pure playful deliciousness. Definitely treat yourself to the wacky tacky watermelon cupcakes or the cheesecake lollipops if you are in the area! read more

Lauren M.

16 years ago

I have ordered lots of cakes from here! She is great and even delivers! Her prices are recession friendly!

Kay J.

4 years ago

It's closed. The YELP website said the hours were confirmed but there is no storefront there.

Hilda G.

15 years ago

These cakes are delicious, moist, and very addictive. I think I get a cake every other week.

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