The cupcakes from Sweet Cake Creations are out of this world! They are always so helpful when…read moreordering and even give you recommendations. I have ordered cupcakes for special occasions several times and they are always so moist and the icing is so creamy. Some of their cupcakes even have filling! Sweet Cake Creations Is the best!

We met with Dena Wassell at Sweet Cake Creations in Chatham, IL about a couple of weeks ago to go…read moreover the wedding cake, cupcakes and cake pops for our December 31st wedding. Our intention was to try a few of the different specialty cake/bakery stores in the Springfield, IL area, but after meeting Dena and tasting her incredible cupcakes, there was no need. She had the most delicious freshly baked cupcakes waiting for us and was very helpful on design ideas and budget needs. So affordable! She truly cared about what we wanted and I was impressed with how fun and welcoming her bakery is. It is as colorful as she is! I have so many things to stress about leading up to the wedding, but this is not one of them! The venue is on the northwest side of Springfield and she was more than happy to deliver and set up everything at our venue, we just have to sit back and wait for the goodies to arrive! I cannot wait to see and taste the end result of Dena's hard work! Thank you Sweet Cake Creations!

We ordered a custom cake for my Mother-in-law's 70th birthday. The cake turned out absolutely…read moreperfect and was the star of the party. Most of the party people acclaimed it as "the best cake I've ever eaten"! We were thrilled with how easy it was to communicate with the owner, customize our order, and of course the price couldn't be beat. We will use this company again!

For the past 2 years I've asked her to make my wife's birthday cake and I don't think I'll ever go…read moreback to store bought. This white chocolate butter cream and raspberry cake was delicious! I could have ate an entire tub of white chocolate butter cream by itself! If you're on the fence on giving this baker a shot then get off it! You will not be disappointed!

I ordered a brown butter cinnamon peach layer cake. The cake itself was moist and dense and the…read morefrosting was delicious. It was for a family member's birthday, and everyone raved about it. 100 percent would order again!

Had a cherry sundae. Cherry was terrible tasting . Not good. They need to taste their toppings…read moreone star

Every town has that one ice cream shop that is the best in the world. But this is legit the best…read moreice cream in the world. And very fair priced. Bring cash, no cards taken.

I loved working with this couple for my wedding cake! I walked in, knowing what I wanted, but what…read moreI could afford and they worked with me. I should them pictures of the cake I fell I love with and told them it just needed to match my colors. I had bought a cake stand online and I felt comfortable enough to go back in one day to see if my cake would fit or look alright on it. Being a particular bride, I was able to trust them to get my cake there, set up, and everything else without a worry and that what I needed. I also had several birthdays at my wedding that night and they made individual cupcakes for them also. Over all it was perfect and one thing I was 100% happy with. Not to even mention how yummy it was!

Stopped by while driving through Springfield and discovered Meii Tea. We were greeted so warmly! So…read morefun supporting the locals! The sweet husband and wife team complement the cheery brightness of the tea shop. Tea options include brewed with or without the nondairy creamer and toppings are an assortment of brown sugar boba, chia and more. Try the puffs with cream filling, coffee cake, or the decorated cheesecakes. I paired my roasted oolong tea with a strawberry cream puff. The tea was brewed just right, bringing out the strawberry cream enrobed in the delicate puff. Definitely worth the trip and the treat! We'll be back for our milk tea craving after the visit to the nearby Presidential Library!

Lovely service, very welcoming, delicious smoothie! The owner gave us each a free cream puff, which…read morewas wonderful.

Ahhh, Pease's...the bane of every parent who had a child at Butler Elementary School right around…read morethe corner, and the most pleasurable part of going to school for said students, Pease's is a Springfield institution. Penny candies are displayed throughout the store, with little bags for gathering your selections. Many hard to find and obscure candies available by the piece - it's a great way to blow your allowance if you are 7 and a great way to blow your breakfast change from D&J if you are an adult. The real draw for most people (nostalgia trips notwithstanding) are the handmade chocolates. Pease's has been making chocolates in Springfield since the 1930's and is still family owned. You won't find chile infused chocolates here, but you will find great old fashioned candies, packaged by the sweetest ladies you ever met, it really is a wonderful place to pick up a gift or a little something for yourself.

Peases takes me back to when I was a little girl. Whenever I found any change, you know in the…read moresofa. I would hop on my bright orange Schwinn with the banana seat and ride like the wind to Peases. I would get a small brown paper bag and fill it with penny candies. Everyone at Peases is as sweet as they can be. My Grandmother gets each of us a large cream filled chocolate egg with our name on it every Easter from Peases. Now that my sister, mom and I live in AZ those eggs get flown out every year! It is a family tradition. If you have never been to Peases go you wont be disappointed, well unless your looking for a hamburger then you will be. : )

Secret Recipes is a Springfield area favorite! We need to support our wonderful local businesses…read morenow and in the future. Their catering is outstanding and makes everything to order. Secret Recipes