I ordered a baseball theme cake and a boxing theme cake for a joint birthday party. Not only did…read morethey look amazing but it was the best cake we ever had!

I rarely take the time to post reviews, but I had to this time…read more We celebrated my 50th birthday this weekend, and instead of a cake, my family brought cupcakes from J Cakes. At first, I didn't think much about it. Just cupcakes. Then I had one. Then two. Omg, the cupcakes were amazing. Without exaggeration or exception, these are the best cupcakes I have ever had - I especially liked the carrot cake! I highly recommend J Cakes for your cupcake needs!

Ordered some mini whoopie pies and other yummy treats from Topsfield Bakeshop last summer for my…read moreson's graduation party! They were a huge hit! Philip, the coordinator was easy to work with and helped with flavor suggestions, etc. I highly recommend them!

Adorable bakery! This place is so warm & inviting the minute you walk through the door. The decor…read moreis really cute and there are a few cozy seating areas. The girls behind the counter couldn't be nicer or friendlier! My husband and I got the following: cinnamon rolls, oreos, a chocolate chip & s'mores whoopie pie and a latte to share. All were great but I think the s'mores pie and latte were my favorite! I would definitely recommend checking this place out for a sweet treat! ;)

I've ordered twice from here, once for Ms Rachel themed cupcakes for my daughter's first birthday,…read moreand again for another birthday occasion. The customer service is so great! I love ordering from here!

The cake was positively spectacular. My sons had a very specific request for a Squid Game themed…read morecake for their birthday and Andover Bakeshop did not disappoint! The cake was delicious and moist as well - I couldn't have asked for a better quality in taste and the buttercream was delish (we opted for chocolate cake with an Oreo filling). The only downside was that I didn't receive a quote as to what the cake was going to cost in advance, which has not been my experience at any other bakery that I've ordered a custom cake from. I called ahead and walked through the specifics of what I was looking for, then emailed to confirm the order, but I wasn't aware of the price tag until I went to pick up the cake. I also initially submitted a cake order inquiry via their Facebook page, which went unanswered. That feature should be turned off entirely if they don't respond to social media inquiries, or at least have an auto-response to indicate how to order.

The owner of Cait Bakes was personable and knowledgeable about her products. I sampled her cookies…read moreand they were delicious. They were delicately decorated with pastel spring colors. I'm sure she would do anything. You would like to advertise your event, party, or wedding. Even folks who run for office or our advocating for a bill to pass, I've seen these cookies handed out. Cait Bakes came to the spring event at Closet Factory and gave us some of their wonderful cookies and I will definitely recommend!

I wanted to go on here and make sure that Cait got an extra shout out for her incredible cookies!!…read more Cait recently came to one of our yelp elite events with her cookies and they were fantastic! I am a pretty basic girl when it comes to my baked goods and so I usually stay away from the beautifully decorated cookies. I find them dry and the frosting too hard. Buuut Caits cookies were not only beautifully decorated they were also delicious!! The cookies themselves were soft and flavorful and the frosting was just soft enough to melt in your mouth!! Would definitely recommend!!

Loved the cake she made for Valentine's Day . The cake was very pretty and tasted great…read more Very communicative and easy to work with

She does such a fine job with attention to detail and great customer service with a smile,…read moreBest cupcake I have ever had

I've been obsessed with scones/biscuits recently and one weekend morning, finding myself with no…read moreplans for once, I made the trek to Ipswich to Sandpiper, having heard that they had some of the best biscuits in the state. And, well, I won't keep you in suspense but that first bite of the salted honey butter and jam biscuit was transcendental. It was a little crumbly but so chewy and moist, and the jam and honey butter combo was incredible. Indescribable. They have so many pastry options, as well as breakfast sandwiches, but I really had eyes only for the biscuits. Also tried the cheddar scallion biscuit - amazing. I'm running out of adjectives to describe how good these were. The key for super flaky, tender biscuits is using very, very cold butter and not mixing the dough too much. It was cool to watch people baking in the back kitchen. Got the quiche as well. Tasty, with a nice mix of egg and veggies and cheese, with a well-made crust, but next time I would just get more biscuits. Lots of free parking spots in front and nearby. There's little space inside the store, which makes the queue a bit unwieldy, but it does move quickly and it's well worth the wait (and the drive).

My order: Iced tea The review: This is a cute place but in…read morepractice, it's all over the place. The bakery items are the stars of the show, though their gluten free option was one sad small almond cookie. They have brewed coffee, no espresso. They use beans from Portland, ME. The walls are lined with gourmet food products--some local, some not. There is not a lot of space so when there's a queue, it's a mess.

we ordered a custom minecraft cake for our sons 8th birthday. the cake itself was so moist and…read moredelicious (chocolate) and the frosting was perfect. the design came out exactly how we'd imagined it and our son was thrilled with his themed cake. it was incredibly easy to work with the staff and they knew just what we were looking for. we'll definitely be returning!

I am front out of town and had to plan a party from afar and totally going Flourish by chance. I…read morehad no idea how it would go not being able to try anything beforehand. Well the cake I got for my Mom's 89th birthday was absolutely amazing! So moist and yummy and the buttercream was perfect, not super sugary or gritty. To top it all off they knocked the design out of the park with very few details from me. I could not recommend them more!

Went here on Saturday 11/11/22 to get some cupcakes for my moms birthday and they were insanely…read moregood!! Amazing quality, I highly recommend! Also very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Can't wait to try their cakes!

Alright, you got me on board - I'm a fan! I finally got around to making a return trip for some…read moresweet cuppies by Erin. They were FANTASTIC! Momdukes was with me, so I bought her an Almondless Joy. I got a report back from her today that she really enjoyed the flaky coconut topping. After viewing a gorgeous FB pic, I knew that I had to try the Pink Lemonade and also picked up a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Both were amazingly spot on with flavor and presentation. The day-glo pink cuppy with lemon-yellow frosting and the tiniest pink sprinkles is just charming as all get out. The flavor is a home run reminiscent of that cool refreshing drink on a hot summer day. The CCCD had me perplexed upon observation. Chocolate cake, with dough colored frosting and a few chocolate chips on top. The frosting definitely tasted like cookie dough. The surprise was when I took a whole bite to find a healthy knob of actual cookie dough resting comfortably inside the cake! The combo of these elements together makes for a WHOP-BAM-BOOM EXPLOSION in your mouth! ....and Erin just sits calmly in the corner, in the zone...diligently whipping up another taste sensation. You GO girl. (:

Snagged a Too Good To Go box from here and got some very tasty day old treats! I shared with my…read morecoworkers but I ate a cookie and a cannoli cupcake, both were delicious. Love that they participate in decreasing food waste and would definitely check them out again!

I have used this bakery twice and both times my order has been perfect! The cake was delicious and…read morethe frosting was so good! I love that it isn't too sweet. Ordered on line and they were very responsive and worked to give me exactly what I wanted. Highly recommended!!!

I contacted cakes by Michelle via Facebook for my son's 5th birthday party in North Reading. I was…read morehappy to find out that delivery was available which helped relieve the stress of transporting the cake. I was very pleased with the result. I sent cakes by Michele a photo of what I wanted (Batman theme) and it was exactly like the photo sample. Aside from the delivery being a bit late, I would recommend cakes by Michelle not only did the cake look good and my guests were impressed but it tasted good as well.

a good friend of mine referred me to Cakes by Michelle because she makes beautiful cakes that are…read moredelicious too. I e-mailed her to make a 1 layer confetti cake for my son's 3rd birthday. It was a Curious George theme and the cake was GORGEOUS and tasted great. I swear my son will still bring up his George cake with the yellow hat on top. I will definitely order from her again for his 4th birthday!