Loved it! It was beautiful & exactly what I wanted. The details were as distinct & on point. The book pages looked real & were edible. In fact everything is edible!!! The taste was superb & the cake was moist! We met once for a tasting ~3 months prior & communicated via email. I received my cake one day prior to my event. She was timely with delivery. The cake was secure. She provided instructions for storage & serving. This cake was close second to talk of the party... the honoree comes first Great experience. Thanks Iriene read more

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I sent photos over email to this cake designer. She did a great job of cake design. I specifically asked for fondant and I got it. Vanilla cake. The filling icing was a whip and it was so light. This cake is good to eat not too sweet. Her flower design and creation was some of the best I have seen. The tiki mask was great and my business logo was perfect. The cake construction was strong and stable for the 3 tiered cake. ALL of my customers loved it even the ones Who don't care for fondant. read more

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Only if you have no other choice! Quick version it's the buyer's responsibility to make sure everything is correct and the seller (her) can make whatever mistakes she wants as long as the invoice was signed. Only 1 cake flavor discussed, yet wrong cake flavor was given. Back story The cake was mediocre at best and the decorating was mostly fondant which most cake places can do so nothing special. The worst part is that the customer service and logistics of this "business." She will respond to this review with the only defense she has being it was on the invoice. Which I had already acknowledged that I agree I should've double checked the invoice but that was the last line of defense in my opinion. Please read this through. All of my communication with her was via text and 90% of that communication was about the decoration design, another 8% was about the filling and the other 2% was me telling her what flavor cake and her acknowledging it and confirming that she knew I wanted lemon cake but the original filling was not one she offered (as seen in the pictures). No other flavor cake was discussed, just lemon and then it was never discussed again. Yet, somehow she put chocolate cake on the invoice. When I first contacted her she sent a picture of the invoice and I responded with I know I should've checked the details but the price was correct and so were my personal details so I didn't bother to check the invoice in which she generated and sent to me as soon as we were done texting and I paid it. She didn't even seem like she felt bad but instead just continued to explain to me that it was on the invoice, the purpose of an invoice, and even googled why buyers should check invoice and sent a screenshot. However, she also admitted she misunderstood and she used the excuse that she has quotes coming in everyday and she will not 100% remember the conversation. First of all, it was text so any confusion she had easy access to our conversation. Secondly, if it was a voice conversation how would you have confirmed? Yet when I confronted her about the cake being wrong, which was once we cut into it for my daughters 4th birthday and realized almost no one was going to eat the cake, she never once seemed like she felt bad or wanted to remedy it in anyway. After the 4th response in a row from her was about checking the invoice, and lack of any empathy, I no longer felt the need to try and prove my point to her. The point is, yes I faulted by not double checking the invoice, however, she is the business owner and she is putting all of the onus on the buyer. She didn't double check the conversation with the invoice nor did she reach out to me or attempt in anyway to confirm her invoice was right, and yet it's still all my fault in her eyes. This is the same lady who also told me, told me! To text her 1 week before my pickup date to remind HER, and told me to text her 30min before the pickup time so she can ensure she's at the shop (office where she brings the cake to give you) despite you texting her 1 week ago confirming pickup date and time. If you truly feel that that's how a business should be run and that she's right and I'm wrong then please share why. I'm not saying I couldn't have avoided it by checking the invoice but I am saying you trust the business is going to get your order right especially when it's this expensive of a cake. The fact that she didn't offer to try and remedy it in anyway, whether it be discount on this or future order, a new cake, anything, speaks a lot about her as a person and the kind of business she runs. read more

Iriene is the most incredible cake maker around! She is able to take the vision you have and put it to reality! I did a surprise SUPERMAN grooms cake for my husband and it came out better than I ever imagined! She was able to print old school comics onto the frosting and make the cake truly come alive! Not only did it look fantastic, but oh my God it was so delicious!!! Iriene was flexible, responsive, helpful and a lot of fun to work with! I definitely recommend Artylicious Cakes to anyone who is in need of a memorable and delicious experience!!! read more

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I ordered a cake for my daughters baby shower and Artylicious blew our expectations out of the water! Great communication, quick turn around and amazing tasting cake! The decorations were so adorable and my daughter was incredibly impressed with the design. Thank you! Will order again in the future read more

Artylicious Cakes - a jungle themed birthday cake - Custom Cakes Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Iriene Wangsawidjaja impressed me upon my arrival for her cake critique. She presented me with three mini-cakes decorated to an extent only reserved for truly special occasions. The first cake was a beautiful three layer cake called "Forgiven but not forgotten." It was made from egg yolks and is an Indonesian recipe. I have to admit, an egg yolk cake did not sound appealing, but once tasted, I fell in love with it. The cake was moist and had a chocolate/slightly mocha flavor to it. The outside of the cake was equally impressive, as it was pink fondant with The Cake Critic performing critiques at a table full of cupcakes. :) The second cake was coffee cake. Beautifully decorated on the outside as a cup of coffee--only not in an everyday ordinary mug. This mug was a peacock, full of hand painted colorful feathers. IMPRESSIVE to say the least! Beautiful decorations, delicious cake, one which I would definitely place an order for in the future. The last cake was a peach mango cake, a new recipe. It had raspberry jam and fresh raspberries in the middle with buttercream and the outside was decorated as a gift. This cake was interesting--not too sweet, not overly moist but the jam and fruits soaked it a bit, making it a very interesting combination of taste and texture. It was very enjoyable not only to me, but to my husband, who scarfed down the rest of the cake once I brought it home. Ai Cakes is going places in the Raleigh area. Mark my word. Iriene will make it happen. She is a perfectionist in cake decorating and belongs with the best of the best. read more

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I had reviewed this place before until the owner took my review down!! My husband has placed an ordered from this bakery only twice. Due to the fact that they only do orders when they feel like it. Cakes have a after taste. to pricey. I don't think they care about the customers only about the money. A 8" cake with 3 layers well coast you about $70-90. At other bakeries you can pay $50 for a huge 12" cake with 3 layers. This bakery is Horrible at communication. read more

I purchased a custom cake here and Iriene made the entire process stress-free and easy. I really enjoyed working with her, and she went above and beyond to facilitate the transfer of the cake. The only reason I am giving 3 stars instead of 5 is because an idea that informed the design of the cake did not actually come to fruition. A very important component was discussed more than once in writing, and the cake arrived the day of the event without it. It was a pretty big deal because it had to do with my parents anniversary and a theme unique to them. Nonetheless, the cake was delicious and everyone really enjoyed it (especially the almond cake with espresso syrup, absolutely amazing). So, I recommend this vender, but this error did not justify the cost. read more

Take your business elsewhere. We expressed very clearly through texts and photos that our daughter was turning 4 and that we wanted a #4 on the cake. We went for pick up a few hours before the party and the owner had put a #2 instead of a #4 on our $200 cake. She tried removing the #2 and replacing it with a ugly looking star last minute, which we had to accept. When we asked for a discount off she blamed us! She said that in the small print of the digital invoice, she had written in #2, and that it was our fault for not correcting the mistake she made on her invoice! Unbelievable. She just incessantly refused to take responsibility or apologize at all. I am an extremely busy working man. I do not have time to read through fine print on a cake invoice. Like most, I simply click and pay. Nonetheless, even if I did read it, it's not my responsibility to catch her mistakes, especially since she was given very clear instructions. I will post a picture of my texts to her clearly saying we need a #4 on the cake. Find someone else, this lady is no good. read more

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I swear the few reviews this business has on Yelp have to be fake. Let me start off by stating that I got a few quotes from some high rated bakeries in the Raleigh/Cary area, but that I live in Fuquay Varina. My daughter was turning 7 and I so desperately wanted her to have a beautiful and tasty cake for her special day. I always buy her a very nice cake. This year, after receiving a few quotes, I settled on Artylicious. Huge HUGE mistake. Now, I arrived Feb 8th at 6pm to pick up her cake. The cake wasn't exactly what I had envisioned, as I had sent the owner, Iriene, several pictures of my ideas. However, I thought it was a pretty cake, so I had no qualms about the cake. What scared me was the fact that she had her husband and her small child behind the counter. Not only that, but her husband put his cheek to his son's head and told him that he felt warm and asked if he was okay. I was instantly nervous about the cake. I asked Iriene if the child was sick and she replied with "No, he's just tired." You don't get a fever from being tired. However, I did not want to seem picky, had already put down a deposit, so I took the cake. It was over $80 for the smallest cake they had. The next day, I took it out of the fridge and drove to my mother's house, where her smallish party was being held. As soon as I lifted the box, all I could smell was Play-Doh. Now, I've always gotten my daughter a fondant cake. Always. I have NEVER smelled anything as strong as this. I was instantly turned off and lost my appetite. However, I didn't want to disappoint my daughter, so I served the cake. Not one person ate more than a few bites before declaring it smelled like chemicals, was tasteless, and inedible. So, of course, my daughter was extremely upset, as she is 7 and can understand disappointment and others being upset. I felt sick off and on the rest of the evening. It took 3 handwashes to get the Play-Doh smell off of my fingers, I am not joking. So, as soon as I got home, I contacted Iriene. I asked for a full refund. She said the only way she'd give me a refund was if I were to bring the leftover cake for her to try. I argued with her about this because I live almost an hour away and I shouldn't have to prove to her that her cake was horrible. However, I wanted my money back in order to get my daughter something else, so I decided to make the trip up there today, because I had an email from her (and her husband) stating that as long as I brought the cake back, they would give me a FULL refund. Once I got there, they opened up the cake, smelled it (her, her husband, and her young "baker," who looks like a teenager) and declared that it was the fondant that smelled that way. So, I instantly stated that I've had several gourmet cakes and I've yet to smell anything that strongly from a fondant cake. Then they proceeded to cut a slice (GROSS, HELLO, THIS CAKE HAS BEEN TOUCHED BY CHILDREN!) and eat a piece of cake. They said it was edible and refused to give me my money back. Lol. So, I argued with them and then proceeded to show them a picture that I took of my daughter's huge slice (she wanted the pony's head on her slice of cake) and the picture of it before and after (it had a single bite taken out of it, I made sure to document it). However, Iriene started GOING THROUGH MY PERSONAL PHOTOS! And, yet, still refused to give me a refund. So, I called the police. Yep, I sure did. I had it in email that I was promised a full refund, so I contacted the authorities. An officer promptly showed up and he talked to me, I showed him the email, he went inside, talked to the owners, and then came out and said they will only give me a half refund. I was cold, tired, and had driven an hour, so I accepted. I went in to collect my refund. The funniest part is as we were leaving, they offered the cop a business card and he stated there was absolutely no way he would ever do business in that shop, especially after what they did to a young mother. He told me to definitely notify the BBB, which I am going to do. I beg of you, do not do business here. There are much better establishments around that can do better work, and with better tasting cake. Not only did she have a child in her cooking area, but she only decorates her cakes, she doesn't even bake them! A young girl and her husband bake the cakes. To end, she wouldn't even make good on her written agreement that she would give me a full refund as long as I brought the rest of the cake with me (which was almost 3/4 of the cake). The police officer spoke with both of us alone, and for about 5 minutes a piece, and he made sure to let them know he was on my side. You don't treat customers that way, and you should stand behind your product. If your cake sucks, admit it and refund the money, make your "bakers" take a cake baking course or something. Next time, I will stick to making every cake at home. read more

Went back today for a second tasting. When was the last time a cookie made you stop in your tracks, look up in the sky and declare, "THAT is a cookie!" Well, that's what happened to me when I tried their sea salt caramel macaroon cookie. You think you know macaroons? You think you've had a cookie THIS good? Me thinks not. WIth a crisp outer shell, and chewy interior - the two macaroons are held together with a light filling that is not too sweet, and absolutely savory. The palmiers are superb as well. I wish they had made the puff pastry from scratch, but Eddie explained that wasn't possible because of the kitchen setup. I know firsthand how impossible making puff pastry is. The temperature of the dough has to be just right, and the folding. The folding. ARRRRGGGGGHHHH!!! I digress. Crunchy, flaky, sugary, and perfect. That's all I can say. Stop by and try them. They are amazing. Like I said before, this is a hidden gem. Check it out and report what you think. read more

A fantastic place to get any kind of cake...she does extremely detailed work and the cake itself is delicious. I had the pumpkin spice made into a birthday cake and it came out so good; she put fondant over the icing and cake. She can make large cakes but I asked for a small tall one and it was perfect size enough for 8 people (about the size of a small pizza). When I went in and told them I wanted to order a cake, the husband (it's a husband wife operation) set out four types of cake for me to choose from and let me taste them all. THAT is customer service!!! Their macaroons are great (hazelnut, coffee, and she even claims she has bacon ones). They also have cupcakes, turnovers, cookies (chocolate chip and snickerdoodle on the day I went), and cheesecake. read more

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Outstanding variety in cakes for example "coconut" cake with real coconut in the cake and in the icing. Then was I thrilled to see a perfectly "footed" macaroon! Flavorful, colorful, and delightful package made to order. I gave a group a single macaroon and it was a hit with the group lunch bunch. I came back I tried the cheesecake and it was light but a hint of lemon along with a thin crust that was not to thick. The chef is delightful and do eager to make your taste buds beg for more. It is truly a reasonably priced pastry shop that will be THE place to order a special cake for me. read more

I love Artylicious cakes! I had enjoyed a couple of her cakes previously at a couple of birthday parties a friend hosted. I was looking for a decorated cake for my son's second birthday and asked who my friend had used... her cakes were always so beautiful and delicious. She pointed me to Iriene at Artylicious. I checked out her website and sent her an email to see if she could design a cake for the birthday party. Iriene was quick to respond and welcomed me to come in to sample some cakes. She reviewed my inspiration pictures and said she could definitely make the cake I was looking for. I stopped by her shop one day and was greeted by her immediately. We talked about the cake I wanted (a two tier cake decorated in a Thomas the Tank Engine theme). I didn't have a specific design in mind but gave vagueish directions and left the rest to her. She quoted me a very reasonable price for the cake. It consisted of an 8" base and a 6" top tier. Both fully decorated with fondant and two different flavors in each level. I sampled a few of her cakes and was instantly in love. They reminded me of the cakes that I would get at Asian bakeries back in California. A light, spongy cake with a French buttercream frosting... not to sweet but so light and heavenly. I couldn't get enough. For the larger base piece I ordered cookies n' cream as it would be serving the majority of the party. The top tier was purely selfish... almond with a mocha buttercream. That flavor would be the most similar to the cakes I enjoyed back in California and had yet to find here. The week before the party I checked in with Iriene and she was ready to go. She worked with me on the pickup/delivery of the cake and reassured me that it would be exactly what I wanted. When I received the cake, it was even better than I could have imagined. My party guests raved about it, saying it was the most beautiful cake they had seen for a birthday party. When they tried it? People went back for seconds. They couldn't decide which they liked better between the two flavors. I hoarded some of the almond/mocha for myself. I would absolutely use Artylicious again for all of my cake and party needs, and am already planning the next occasion for when I can book her. Oh and she does sell some cakes by the slice, as well as French macarons. All are delicious and a way to get a slice of the amazing goodies in between your parties. read more

Artylicious Cakes - Cake made by Artylicious for a second birthday party. It was amazing and even better than I could have imagined. - Custom Cakes Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This was my first time ordering a birthday cake from Iriene and her husband. The cake itself was very good and pretty. My boyfriend was pleasantly surprised!! Everyone at the party enjoyed the cake as well. Only thing I would have done differently since it was topped in buttercream was to leave it outside for an hour before serving. The service was very good and the owners encouraged feedback. Iriene's husband also helped me take the cake to my car and gave me a sampling of their champagne cheesecake! Overall the experience is very good, and I'm looking forward to trying their other unique cake flavors! read more

Stopped in one day while I was in parking lot for something else and was excited to see the door. But my excitement left me as there was no one there although the sign on the door said they would be open at this time. Came back another day and she was open but was unimpressed with what was in store. It seemed overpriced and the small selection in the case wasn't what I was in the mood for. read more

The macarons were great...a bit heavy but good nonetheless...and very interesting flavors like cardamom and bubblegum flavors.

Iriene is an amazing baker..We had 2 baby shower events and she made 2 cakes for us.. She made them to the perfection.. Cakes were too adorable... We got so many compliments on the taste for both of the cakes.. Thank you Iriene for both cakes.. Our guests loved both of them read more

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I tried the strawberry French macaroons today.They were delicious ! I had been trying to find some for a while, what really disappoint me was not been able to have more choices. The place is full of beautiful cakes,maybe one day I get to try them but for now I hope they have more flavors of macaroons.Most likely I'll go back to check :) read more

Iriene did an excellent job on a wedding cake for around 50 guests. I was in a crazy hurry to and only gave her 2 weeks notice about the cake, and I needed to transport it 5 hours to Charleston for the wedding myself. She was so helpful and made sure the cake was stable so I wouldn't have any trouble driving it down and the frosting was still immaculate when we made it down there. It was a beach wedding so we went with a beach theme. At the last minute, my mom decided she wanted to put washed shells on the top of the cake. The cake itself was a white almond cake with orange creme and raspberry filling. The entire thing got eaten and everyone love love LOVED it! Can't recommend her enough. read more

Artylicious Cakes - Beach wedding cake for 50! White almond cake with orange creme and raspberry filling! Delicious! - Custom Cakes Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Love love love Artilyscious. I was able to present Artilyscious with an idea I had for celebrating a life event. Their interpretation and artistic construction of my idea was spot on. What they produced was so much more than I could have asked for. The cake itself was light and airy. So delicious. Highly recommended. read more

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Our daughter's Frozen Cake was the highlight of her party. We received compliments on not only the design, but also on the delicious taste! I'm sad it's all gone. We joked about getting cakes for every occasion!! Take my word for it, she won't let you down. Amazing cake that was totally worth the price!! read more

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I ordered a cake here for my birthday. I wanted a really good, rich bakery cake, something other than what I could get at the grocery store. I got an 8" vanilla cake with pink vanilla frosting. Seems pretty hard to mess up, right? Wrong. The only talent this baker possesses is to somehow make a cake that has absolutely NO flavor whatsoever. When I say NO flavor, I don't mean it was too sweet, or a bad texture, I mean that you put it in your mouth and it tastes like NOTHING. I am almost positive that there was no trace of sugar in this cake. I plainly ate a rosette of frosting, and it's like whipped air. It's useless calories. Now, when I ordered the cake, it was described as "light and not too sweet." Being a baker myself, there is a gigantic difference between a "light" dessert and a flavorless one. This cake cost me $40, and while that's reasonable for a delicious handmade cake, it's way too much for something that doesn't even compare to cake mix and canned frosting. As far as the decorations go, it was okay but nothing I couldn't do myself. So of course I took the cake back today and asked the owner and her assistant to taste it to see if something was wrong. They both had a bite and said that they thought it was perfect. The owner claims that she told me her cakes were "light and not too sweet" when I ordered it and that I should have known it would taste like this. She refused to give me my money back. I am really disappointed with this place. Not only is the product plain nasty, but the customer service is lacking. My recommendation is to absolutely taste the cake before ordering anything and put your purchase on a credit card so that you can challenge it after the owner refuses to refund your money. Better yet, go to the grocery store and get something infinitely tastier for half the price. read more

I had the pleasure of trying one of their cookies and cream cakes the other day and I really enjoyed the experience. I think the cake itself was very well made and put together and maybe had a hint of almond in the actual cake batter. The owner Iriene is super friendly and you can tell she really wants the customer to enjoy their cakes/deserts. After reading some of the other reviews here, and trying the cake myself, I think that Artylicious cakes are a little different in that they are not "punch you in your diabetes" sweet. The cake we had was more of a subtle sweet and was put together to be a awesome balance between both taste and presentation. I guess if you are in the mood for a icing slathered yellow cake with enough sugar to fuel a whole kindergarten class for a week then maybe hit the deli section at the local grocery store. Otherwise if you are looking for a specialty cake that is made to order this is a great spot to look into. read more

After having lunch at La Rancherita, we saw a sign for cupcakes from a bakery called Artylicious Cakes located to the rear of the shopping center. By the name, I thought it was a specialty cake shop and didn't think they would have cupcakes and cake slices, but they do. She doesn't keep a lot in the case, and to me, that is a good sign that they will be fresh, and they are! There's nothing so disappointing as biting into a pretty cupcake to find that it's stale. There are a few tables if you want to dine in as well. The owner, a friendly woman, greeted us and let us sample the cake flavors. They were really delicious, and we had trouble deciding which ones we wanted. The lemonberry cake was probably a favorite. Also, the chocolate raspberry, hazelnut mocha and black forest are all divine. Her buttercream is so tasty, smooth and silky. I really love the texture of her cakes. She also has cupcakes, cheesecake and macaroons, available, and they all look lovely. The only cake I did not like was the red velvet. The frosting is supposed to be cream cheese, but it really didn't taste like cream cheese. The cake, while fresh, really lacked flavor. While her cakes are not overly sweet, which I like, this cake was just lacking that classic red velvet cake taste. Her specialty is cake art, hence the name of the cakery. The owner's fondant cake art has won awards at the NC State Fair. (The cake competition is one of my favorite exhibits at the fair.) If I needed a birthday or special occasion cake, I would definitely come here, as this is the best cakery I've visited in the area. read more

Irene did a FABULOUS job copying the Dal-Tile logo for a cake that was presented to my husband. Additionally, the chocolate cake and icing were wonderful. GREAT job! Thanks. We look forward to future business with you. read more

My mother-in-law buys all her grand kids cakes here and they are always delicious. She told me that the shop has macaroons, so I went in yesterday to get some. It was late in the day and she only had 2 kinds, so I picked the sea salt caramel. I wanted to enjoy them after dinner and boy did I! I bought 5 and gave 2 to my husband but didn't want too! They were perfect, crispy and chewy and the filling was amazing! Will be back soon for more! read more

This place is awesome, whether you want a tasty snack or an entire cake. The prices are reasonable and the food is amazing. They tend to use a little less sugar in their baked goods, similar to what you might find at an Asian market in terms of level of sweetness (still definitely sweet though, just doesn't make your teeth ache). The frosting is often thick in consistency - more creamy and dense - while their cakes are light and melt in your mouth. Their desserts are as smooth as they get rather than grainy or with a very dense dough. I also tried their French macarons, and was not disappointed! After going in for single desserts a couple times I ordered a pumpkin cake, which was ready the next day and I fell absolutely in love. I highly recommend this bakery to everyone, especially those of us that wish we could have dessert without eating an entire pound of sugar! read more

Wow, the cookies and cream cake we received was tasty and amazing. It wasn't overly too sweet and had lots of flavor. The cake itself had many layers and it was put together really well. The owner Iriene is super nice and you can tell how much work she put on it. I was sad when we finished and definitely wanted more cake! read more

Irene is so smart, fun and an incredible baker! My daughter and I went just for her macaroons and they were fantastic! Perfect, actually. Plus she was a blast to talk with! I met her son and husband and they were awesome, too. We are so lucky to have this family in Raleigh! read more

This bakery is a true gem in North Raleigh! Fabulous customer service and beautiful, delicious custom cakes-the most delicious cakes I have ever eaten with so many flavor options-fabulous!! read more

The cake was not only beautiful, it was delicious. My husband ordered for my birthday and was so impressed with the help he received. Thanks for helping to make my birthday fabulous . read more

I ordered a "Pumpkinlicious" cake and I must say it was one of the best cakes I've ever had. I have also tried their other confections as well and they are just so good. I used to work for a big, well known catering company in the triangle area and Artylicious cakes are better then theirs. I especially love how their cakes are not too sweet but still sweet enough to make you want to eat more and more. In addition to the excellent baking skills of the Artylicious chef their customer service is also top notch. I walked in and was immediately offered so many free samples and treated like a valuable customer. I will be going there for as long as I can. read more

I too had a not great experience. However, my experience with the owners was slightly different. They apologized that the cake and cupcakes were not touched and tasted awful. They told me to bring back cake and they would not refund but make me a new one. Now I don't know about you, but if it sucked the first time, I don't think making me another cake is going to help. Besides, what am I going to do with a cake after the birthday party? The cupcakes and cake were terrible tasting and texture was spongy and it was bland. They treated me ok, but this could be because I didn't pursue. Never went back. Decided it was just a bummer, won't do business with them again. Nothing I could do or say would change the experience from the party. But not doing business with them again due to bad experience and voicing it was satisfaction enough. In this day with social media, businesses survive on reputation, customer service and product. If you can't meet expectations of the public your business will not survive. The business will seal its fate if they continue to deliver poorly. There's a bakery in Cary, called "Sugar Buzz" ( cute name) that's worth checking out if your in that area. I've had some of their bakery items and they have been delicious! BTW- I too am shocked by any good review for this bakery and the price point for what I got was outrageous! read more

We love the cupcakes and cheesecakes from Artylicious! The owner was very friendly and helpful on both occasions I've been in the bakery. There was a nice variety to choose from and I loved the salted caramel cupcake! The cake is light and flavorful without being too sweet. read more

The bakery I had my wedding cake made at has since gone out of business and for my anniversary I wanted to surprise my husband with a small replica of our wedding cake. I selected this bakery due to the artistic skills Iriene demonstrates with her cakes. She was able to sculpt my orchids out of fondant where as other bakeries I spoke with said they could not. I provided Iriene with photos of my original cake and she did a fabulous job! It was delicious and beautiful and I am so happy I selected this bakery. Thank you, Artylicious! read more

Upon discovering Artylicious Cakes earlier this year, I was very impressed with not only Irene's artistic ability to create beautiful cakes but also the flavors that she infuses in her cupcakes,cheesecakesand cakes. Irene made me a cake to present to my very dear friend M.O. Carter at his 95th Birthday celebration in June. Words cannot express the astonishment of everyone at the party that the cake was not a real flower pot full of real yellow roses. (M.O's favorite flower )This cake was the hit of the party and the taste of the rasberry black forest cake was the best anyone in southside Virginia had ever had. Thank you Irene for making this celebration extra special. Raleigh is lucky to have this Bakery! read more

I can't say enough good things about Artylicious Cakes and the owner, Iriene! She is so sweet and so talented. I loved working with her for my wedding cake. I told her what kind of cake design I was going for, and she exceeded my expectations. Her pricing was very reasonable, her cake artwork and details were amazing, and it tasted as good as it looked! My favorite flavor was pistachio, something I never expected to have in my wedding cake. Overall, my experience was excellent. I would highly recommend Artylicious Cakes :) read more

Iriene did a fabulous job for my husband's surprise birthday party - which revealed a trip to France. It was complete with the Eiffel Tower, bread, cheese, and a French waiter. Also, at the last minute (day before) I decided I needed 50 French macaroons and she provided those; no problem. Would definitely recommend Artylicious Cakes for any special cake needs! read more

I have been eating their custom cake on several occasions, but didn't even realize they have a store just opened yesterday. I was on the way to Costco and passed six forks when I see their logo. I am glad they are opening the store and I tried cheese cake (forget Cheese Cake factory !!!), cup cakes, tiramisu, baklava..........they are all good. The location is not that great, but this is certainly a hidden gem and I bet more traffic will be going that way. They don't have a menu because they are doing something new everyday and FRESH (no frozen or artificial is used). The cakes are so moist and light. When you have the cupcakes, you can tell the difference between fresh VS frozen. I WILL BE BACK for more....they also have a outside patio and free WIFI. PS : The owner still the same , but they have changed the name to artylicious cakes instead of ai cakes (I believe there is one comment about ai cakes on yelp too). TRY it and you wont regret it.......enjoy !!! read more