Great dessert spot in Southend! The service was good and the build your own ice cream cookie bowl…read moreis awesome. Plenty of quality toppings to choose from and everything was delicious and tasted fresh. The service was friendly and patient with our kids ordering. Will definitely be back whenever we end up in the area craving dessert!

First of all, it smelled of delicious treats when we walked in the door. But none of the staff…read moremembers greeted us. They were blasting hard rock music and seemed agitated the entire time while there. A young brown skinned woman stood in front to order but she walked out probably because of the bad vibes. I stayed because I wanted to try the sweets. I noticed that the white customer was treated with kindness but not us brown skinned folks. I got the custom brownie sundae and the brownie was dry but the ice cream was delicious. I'm not returning for sure.

Valani's is a must if you're in the mood for something sweet…read more Tried the Italian crème cake and a strawberry cream horn. The Italian crème cake was an easy 10/10, super rich, moist, and decadent without being overwhelming. You can tell it's done right. The strawberry cream horn was also really good. The strawberry flavor itself was pretty subtle, but the crème was light and airy, and the pastry shell had a great crisp to it. They have a small outdoor seating area, which is nice, because the inside is very... cozy. Staff is friendly and helped us choose these great desserts Also had their tiramisu here in the past and it was delicious. Overall, really solid bakery. I'd absolutely come back, especially for that Italian crème cake.

Wow... this place is legit! If you want excellent quality, Italian baked goods, you have to come…read morehere. Everything not only looked great, but tasted amazing as well! It was difficult to decide what to get. They had so many options, but everything held up to the highest standard and quality. When we got there, there was a line out the door, however, the line moved very quickly, and it was definitely worth the wait. I do wish they had more of a seating area.

A FEAST FOR YOUR PALLETS & EYES…read more Leslie is absolutely a pleasure to work with. She takes your basic ideas and thoughts and turns it into a masterpiece!! Service is great, communication awesome, flexibility above all & so much love and dedication into her final product. The cake itself is beautiful as you can see, moist, delicious Can't say enough about it. Highly recommend. I've been ordering from Leslie for years now it's one constant in all our celebrations.

From the owner: Home bakery located in the South Charlotte, NC 28277 area. I offer a variety of sweets and baked…read moregoods for sale and also offer custom orders for cupcakes, cakes and other yumminess. My goal is to satisfy your sweet tooth with my goodies that are like a smile and a warm hug wrapped up in one! Let me help make your day a little sweeter!

This is a cute shop. I loved that they offered more than cupcakes. It was hard to decide what to…read moretry especially when you have no self control and with a teenager. The service was awesome, friendly and welcoming. The cupcakes and cookie were delicious.

Very nice small family owned business. I have tried many of the cupcakes and my favorites ones…read morecircle around the chocolate flavors. Try to get there early for the widest daily offerings. I have also pre-ordered one and two dozen cupcakes for an adult birthday celebration. Please support this wonderful small local business.

After a visit to the neighboring dentist, we stopped over here for coffee and ice cream, getting…read moretwo delightful muffins to take home. Packed properly for transportation, they survived the journey and were consumed in the evening. The lemon was both sweet and tart with a firm icing on top and that little dollop of lemon. Light and fluffy. The favorite was the red velvet which was also light and I would add, delicious. I'd have this one again. Small cakes indeed. Yum! [Review 21153 overall - 3516 in North Carolina - 116 of 2024.]

I sent an email to the business to inquire on vegan cupcakes. They responded very timely stating…read morethey did offer this product. I placed an order online, prepaid and received a confirmation. When I arrived at the location to pick up my order, the cashier, Jalisa, stated that they did not have the cupcakes I had ordered and the owner stated I could request something else. I informed the cashier, that I requested vegan for a specific reason and something else would not be efficient. I then requested a refund, to which she replied, only the owner could issue a refund and that would have to be done the next day. With this being the first time patronizing this business, this was a bad business practice and I would not recommend this business to anyone looking for a specific order. The decent thing would have been to call me and let me know that my order would not be fulfilled, instead of making me waste my time traveling to a location which was 20 minutes away from my home. BAD BUSINESS PRACTICES, AND NOT RECOMMENDED.

After seeing this business on Instagram, I found it last weekend at the Love Desserts pop up at…read moreUnknown Brewing. I tried and Oatmeal Cream Pie Cupcake and really enjoyed it. Like most cakes, the frosting was my favorite part. It tasted just like you would expect the cream in an Oatmeal Cream Pie to taste. The cake itself was flavorful too. If you like cupcakes and find her at a popup, I'd recommend trying one (or more)!

Stopped in for lunch and am so glad I did. First, Karina is a sweetheart, and works hard to run La…read moreDolcekca, a place she clearly loves and is incredibly passionate about. There are baked goods, desserts, and brunch and sandwich options, several of which have Dominican or other Latino roots. I had the chimi sandwich, which was delicious. A chimi is a Dominican street food, served almost like a burger, served with shredded cabbage in a mayoketchup sauce. La Dolcekca's chimi is a sandwich, and a dang good one at that. Absolutely delicious, and a sizable portion at that, served with a side of French fries. I also had a jugo de chinola (maracuya for most Latinos; passionfruit juice for non-Spanish speakers). Aside from the food being delicious, this place is adorable. This is clearly a business that someone really cares about. The decorations are super cute and feminine, with florals and several Parisian references. Bathroom is clean and tidy, as is the rest of the business. I am so glad I finally got to stop by and support this woman-owned, Latino-owned establishment. I am thoroughly looking forward to coming back soon!

Before I talk about the food, I want to talk about the owner and her family. Karina is the owner…read more She is an amazing woman beyond sweet and always has a smile when you come in. Her two daughters are as determined and driven as she is as well as amazing chefs. I would go here religiously for lunch over the last year and I also brought all my coworkers anytime It was my turn to pick where we ate for lunch. It's tucked away and you probably wouldn't see it unless you were going there purposely. Once you get in, it's a very eclectic, antique, floral and colorful it's just a happy feeling when you walk into this bakery. All the different plates and tea cups that they have on the back counter behind the register are so cute. ALL the food from desserts to lunch to taking a BOX of empanadas for dinner... Everything is delicious. Nothing lacks flavor. I always come for the flan because it's the perfect texture. I could eat a whole pan. The beef empanadas go quickly so call in early if you wanna get an order in for lunch. I'm still working my way through all of the desserts so I recommend going on an empty stomach because you have lots of options to choose from. Give the drink of the month a try too!

If you've got a sweet tooth, Suarez Bakery is a must-stop--no debate…read more I was out running around today and decided to swing by one of my go-to spots in Charlotte, and as always, they did not disappoint. I picked up their strawberry chiffon cake, and let me just say... it's still top tier. Light, moist, and just melts in your mouth without being overly sweet--exactly how a cake should be done. I also grabbed an éclair (because self-control wasn't on the agenda) and two long johns. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and worth every bite. What I really respect about Suarez is their consistency. The service is always fast, the space is clean, and they keep things moving without sacrificing quality. Whether you're popping in for a quick treat or placing a custom order, they've got you covered--cakes, cupcakes, cookies, donuts, all of it. Bottom line: 10/10 recommend. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out. Stop by and thank me later.

This location of Suárez Bakery sits in the Park Road Shopping Center, just outside of Optimist Hall…read morewhere their other spot is located. The bakery focuses on small-batch, homemade pastries and artisan baked goods, and there are definitely some standouts. The dulce de leche pastries are fantastic, and anything with guava is usually a great choice. Compared to the Optimist Hall location, the aesthetics here feel a little more understated. The display case was a bit sparse during my visit, though they did have some seasonal cookies available. One thing I wish they had is outdoor seating--it would be nice to grab a pastry and enjoy it outside. Parking here is very easy since it's in a large shopping center, which makes it a convenient stop. I also wish they stayed open later, because it would be a great place to grab dessert after dinner given how many restaurants are nearby. Insider tip: If you're visiting, keep an eye out for the dulce de leche or guava pastries--they're some of the best items in the case. Overall, a solid bakery stop for artisan pastries and baked treats, especially if you're already in the Park Road area.

This place has been saved in my bookmarks for so long and I'm so glad we finally had the chance to…read morestop by! The bakery itself is so so cute, everything is very thoughtfully decorated. As for the pastries and desserts, I was so excited to see that they had a wide variety, which made it so difficult to pick out which ones to buy because everything looked so yummy. I'd say that any item that you pick is a good choice. Staff is very helpful with recommendations and very efficient. If you like your desserts traditionally super sweet then this is the place for you. I can't wait to return to try something new next time!

This is such a cute bakery and it smells so nice inside…read more I read a lot of reviews and people raved about the oatmeal cream pie so I decided to order one for my evening sweet treat. Was I supposed to eat it immediately? When I went to enjoy it after dinner that evening it was hard as a rock and I was worried I would break my teeth biting into it. I ended up separating the two cookies and microwaving one of the oatmeal cookies for 20 seconds. It was still very hard to bite into but I did taste it and it was overly sweet. If I ever go again I would order something different.

I'm sick and my wife ordered me cupcakes tonight. Boy were these a treat. Soft, moist. Really…read moreheavy thick cupcakes. All the flavors tasted as the names, each one diff. Box was nice, none were messed up arriving to the house.

My family and I stopped in looking to get our dessert fix. We have visited two other SmallCakes…read morelocations in Orlando and were excited to see a location here in NC. The selection varied from what we were used to and the woman explained that they are franchised, so each location can vary in what items they have. The frosting tasted the same as in the other locations and the cupcakes still seemed standard. We like to get cookie sandwiches and brownies, though. They did have a brownie, but it was just ok. The woman behind the counter was very sweet and offered to make us the cookie sandwich, as she only had one left. Very nice service! If you are a cupcake fan, then you will def need to give this place a try! :)