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    Area 51 Cupcakery

    4.4 (336 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Sami U.

    My first time at Area 51 Cupcakery! Upon entry you see a whole bunch of cupcakes and treats - very sweet ambiance. The customer service was fast and friendly. I got three cupcakes and three brookies - the cupcakes as a whole are better than the brookie! Worth trying if you have a sweet tooth :)

    Rows of cupcakes, one of my coworkers brought to work. Flavor was wedding cake, it was oh my gosh yummy!!!
    Lori S.

    I haven't actually been to the location but one of my coworkers brought in cupcakes and they were fantastic! It was for one of the holidays & we both highly recommend them! My coworkers says this is her go to place whenever she's in need of cupcakes. I will eventually venture in too!

    Caramel Frappe
    Devon R.

    Got the banana cream pie cupcake, and a caramel frappe and they were both delicious! Would definitely recommend stopping by. The cupcake is very flavorful, and the frappe wasn't too sweet which made the combination a perfect balance. 10/10

    Cookies N Cream
    Marianne D.

    Yesterday was the first time we stopped into Area 51 - and it definitely won't be the last. Wonderful bakery with delectable delights. We walked away with four huge cupcakes. We bought hot fudge sundae, coconut, pink chocolate, and Boston cream. Oh, and we walked away with a pupcake for our Papillion. I used to be a cupcake baker, and I love to find cupcake bakeries and do a taste test. This bakery did not disappoint. This bakery is amazing! The size of their cupcakes are generous, the frosting is not too sweet, but so creamy, and the cakes are moist and delicious. The cupcakes are worth the $4 they charge. I can't wait to try every flavor! Oh and my puppy devoured his pupcake. They also make cookies and macarons.

    Amy M.

    My husband wanted Jersey Mikes (next door) and when I saw a place named Area 51, I had to check it out. You see, I have a room in my house I call Area 51 with a strong Alien theme, so it was kismet I eat a cupcake from a like- named place. I happen to enter Area 51 two minutes before closing (though didn't realize), but the owner was still super friendly and welcoming. She liked my Roswell T-Shirt and I told her about my own personal Area 51. She didn't have much left (being closing time), but I picked out a flavor and was on my way. That cupcake was the best of my life. It was pure heaven. I had the coconut cream pie cupcake and delicious is an understatement. Everything is perfect about this place. If you live in the area, I'm jealous. If you're visiting like I was, plan a stop here. It's absolutely worth it.

    Boston Cream
    Stephanie C.

    This place is sooo cute!! I love the theme!! We came here for my birthday to get my favorite flavor of dessert...Boston Cream. It was perfect!

    More cupcake cuteness
    Brittani L.

    Just had the worst experience trying to place a cake order at Area 51 Cupcakery. This was my second time here in a week trying to place a cake order. I've ordered from here several times in the past. I even ordered a cake here for my husband's birthday in June. I walked into the bakery and there were no customers! The associate working in the store told me he was on the phone finishing up with a cake order. I waited patiently for 15 minutes while he talked on the phone with another customer. All of a sudden a flurry of customers walked in the store just as he was finishing up his call. He immediately walked over and started helping the other customers who had just walked in! I continued to wait while he took another customer instead of helping me. Then he walked over to help another customer. I said wow and just walked out. Unbelievable! I guess he thinks their time is more valuable than mine. Well too bad because they just lost out on a pricey cake order and a repeat customer who had been very supportive of their business. I will not be coming back to Area 51 Cupcakery after such poor treatment!

    Chocolate, vanilla, and birthday cake cupcakes
    Melissa L.

    DELICIOUS cupcakes great for any occasion. We ordered for my husband's birthday and got so many compliments. The birthday cake flavor went like hot cakes! The order was ready to pick up right when I arrived, and the girls working there were so friendly. We will be coming back! Would love to try another fun flavor. The shop was spacious enough to sit in and have a cupcake, but we did just pick them up to go this time.

    Alexis D.

    Placed an online order for a custom cake and got a call the following day to confirm my order and discuss details. The price stayed true to their estimate. I only provided one inspo pic and they did AMAZING! The birthday girl was VERY happy with it. Their customer service was exceptional. Provided me with tips as I was traveling to the city with the cake. Received A LOT of comments on how delicious the cake was.

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    The food was really good. Me and my family stopped by because we wanted some cake and each of us got a cupcake.

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    Confirm your online orders over the phone before your scheduled pickup. They had no idea I placed an online order. Very inconvenient

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    Yummy, my kids enjoyed their cupcakes.we will be back to try other flavors . The cheesecakes looked tempting.

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    Cupcakes were good. Wish they would have had milk alternatives. Staff seemed annoyed when I asked about the milk alternatives.

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    4.5(124 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    This bakery is 5 YEARS old! I cannot believe I have never tried it…read more In a pinch for a red velvet cake I made a call the day before and YES! They could do it. I got a whipped filling and buttercream frosting. This cake was moist and the frostings were so good! The options of cakes and fillings- never ending! I had to hold myself back and not buy anything else. I did grab myself a cherry bar. Tiny tart - Loved every bite. Go get yourself something tasty!

    This is a recent discovery and I wished I had discovered it sooner!…read more Here's what we have tried so far: 1) Creme brulee donut* 2) Caramel banana crunch cruffin* 3) Tiramisu cruffin* 4) Chocolate donut with vanilla glaze and sprinkles 5) Vanilla donut with strawberry glaze and sprinkles 6) Vanilla glazed old-fashioned donut The ones marked with an asterisk are our favorites. Those items are a bit pricier than the rest but they are quite unique. The cruffins are flakey, sugary without being overwhelming, creamy but subtle, and very satisfying. I have a strong sweet tooth and I am greedy. So I generally like to try more than one item in one sitting. These portions are not small and I would recommend sharing if you want to try a variety. I have monthly appointments in the general area and I try to plan it so that I will have enough time before or after my appointment to make a quick stop at Fiene's. My visits are usually during the week and I would be in and out within 10 minutes.

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    4.3(143 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Stopped in on a whim while in Naperville and loved this spot! Everything looked almost too…read moredelicious to eat lol I had the matcha filled donut and it tasted soo fresh with PLENTY of filling inside. They do not skimp out on the filling at all! It wasn't overly sweet either, which honestly was refreshing. My daughter had a croissant and it was delicious, but she doesn't care for spicy cheese and there was a jalepeno cheese inside (I didn't mind though so I finished it). She also had a strawberry filled croissant which she loved! Said it tasted super fresh. Store is super aesthetic inside! Everything looked beautiful inside. Staff was also friendly and attentive. We will be back once we're in the area again.

    최저선 : The pastries and savory baked goods are fresh and flavorful. Worth a stop…read more Another more recent example of what you may find in a contemporary Paris pâtisserie/boulangerie but delivered by this self-described French Asian corporate chain. According to staff this chain is popular in S. Korea so they decided to try the concept here. The interior is rendered in warm, soothing tones. On a cold, windy winter day though, it was a bit chilly as there is no vestibule. Cold wind can rush right in so we picked a spot closer to the self serve line. Partially self serve, you pick your delectable delight. Coffee/beverages are ordered at the counter with juices in the refrigerated case. The food was good, still fresh. Perfect for a dip in your coffee. Prices are comparable to a Starbucks so you can easily drop $20 but it's nice treat. I would probably come back though if pressed to choose between alternatives I would choose this concept's direct competitor.

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    4.2(137 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Very cute spot to stop in and grab a coffee in downtown Naperville! My boyfriend went to UofM and…read moreinsisted that it's an Ann Arbor staple and said that we had to check it out! He got an iced mocha and a tiramisu for us to share. The tiramisu was really good - the right amount of whipped cream and the lady fingers weren't too dry. He really enjoyed the mocha and finished it super quickly. Lots of seating in the cafe and the staff were super friendly. Overall, solid little spot and I'd definitely recommend if you're in the area!

    Dragon Eye coffee is a simple but great combo. Two shots of espresso, water, and sweetened…read morecondensed milk. I love that the amount of sweetened condensed milk was just right where the coffee didn't end up being too sweet. I do want to point out that the drink didn't seem like the strongest coffee around, and the taste closer resembled tea with a little milk added. I should have gone to the Vietnamese coffee the cashier offered! I also tried a piece of their sour cream coffee cake. Warmed wonderfully, and with just the right amount of sweetness, crispness, and just a little tang from the sour cream. This was terrific, and something I would absolutely get again. The vibe is classic with lots of wood, and plenty of comfortable seating. However, if you choose to take advantage of their WiFi, you are asked to buy a drink first, and then every 30 minutes after an hour. I understand where this comes from, and it serves as a deterrent from someone buying one drink and spending a working day in here. However, it also makes Sweetwaters seem like less of a spot to chill and catch up on Yelp reviews (for e.g.,), as I'd have to set a stopwatch to not break the rules. Final verdict: while the Dragon Eye could've had some coffee flavors, the coffee cake helped bring the experience up. While the vibe is classic, don't expect to sit and work without keeping the drinks coming.

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    Insomnia Cookies

    3.8(17 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    My husband made a late-night run to Insomnia Cookies last night when we realized that we had…read morenothing sweet in the house (scandal!) He said they were ready to go when he got there to pick them up and so far the two he's eaten (red velvet and Blondie) were really good. Mine (chocolate chunk and chocolate PB cup) were good, but these are definitely made in the Crumbl Cookie mode where they're sort of...underdone? Which is weird to me. The peanut butter cup one had a gritty texture as well, so the sugar and butter likely had not been creamed together enough. 6 cookies cost $24 (we picked it up; delivery would have been more). A few of the cookies we bought were more expensive than the baseline cookies, and my husband also had them wrap each cookie individually so we could store any leftovers more easily.

    Yummmmm, the perfect place to satisfy your sweet tooth! Bonus that they are also open late! 1am…read morelate. Parking can be a pain even though there is a lot right out front. The directions for the flow of traffic can be confusing especially if you aren't familiar with this area. They do have 15 minute parking out front but I've noticed a lot of people parking there but their cars are parked for hours. Back to the important stuff.. this spot is small and does not have any seating but there is an area to stand where you can enjoy your sweet treats while facing the window. Truly? I think that's all you need. The staff member that helped my husband and I was probably 1 of the nicest hospitality peeps I've been around. He was extremely nice/friendly and made me feel like I was family. Since it was my first time there he explained what they offered and how they offer it. He even opened up the heaters for where the cookies are kept. Everything was clean and looked great. I went with a seasonal cookie, pumpkin chocolate chunk and also got a scoop of their cookies n dream ice cream. LOVED. Flavorful, sweet enough and just reallll good. I also got a white chocolate macadamia but cookie which was also delicious. Pricing is on the higher side but thankfully the portion is large as well.

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    Pumpkin chocolate chip with Cookies 'N Cream ice cream

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    3.3(44 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Naperville location…read more Bottom Line: The food hall version of this concept is not the same experience as the stand alone location, though the food quality is consistent. I sought out this location since I definitely liked the Glenn Ellyn, stand alone location (See my review for that location). I did not realize it until I got there but this location is located in a food hall, a part of the H-Mart Asian grocery chain's delivery concept. The scaled down, food hall version, in line with, and surrounded by the sights, sounds, and aromas of a great but distracting variety of Asian food offerings, distracts and dilutes the impact of the distinctly different "Paris Baguette" concept (One of these things is not like the others). I will say that the food was good and I would say consistent with the stand-alone location; however, the highly eclectic mix of eateries, in an open food hall, obliterates the more authentic visual and environmental feel of a modern Parisian pâtisserie experience that is delivered by the stand alone store. In recently reviewing Paris Baguette's direct competitor and similar concept, basically across the street from this location, I opined that I would choose Paris Baguette if pressed to make a choice between the two; however, not In this particular instance/location. I get wanting to proliferate the name and concept in the market but, in my opinion, the food-hall version dilutes and detracts from the nice experience of the stand-alone store. If a stand-alone opens here or near, I would come back.

    This was my first time trying a Paris Baguette. I had heard of their promo going on every week in…read moreJanuary that allowed you to get a $3 latte and so as I was leaving H-Mart on one of those bitterly cold days I stopped by this location located in the food court area to get something to keep me warm on the drive home. It was midday and I was feeling a little hungry too so I was glad to see that the pastry cases weren't completely wiped out and a couple of ham and cheese croissants looking just too good to pass up. Staff were all really nice and on top of everything. This is more of a grab and go location but you can definitely sit down and enjoy your drink or a meal at the shared food court seating if it's not too busy. The latte was a little too on the sweet side for me but the flavor was good. I would say the croissant was the highlight of this visit though. Perfectly crispy and flaky with a good amount of filling too.

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    Area 51 Cupcakery - cupcakes - Updated June 2026

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