I've been a longtime fan of Area 51 Cupcakery, so naturally, I trusted them with one of the most…read moreimportant desserts I've ever ordered -- a custom cake for my brother's first-ever surprise 50th birthday party. Two weeks before the event, I came in person with a printed cake design, a clear color theme (green, cream, and white), and a macaron accent order to go with it. I was flexible on the design details, just committed to the vision. On the day of pickup, I arrived a little late -- my fault -- but there was no cake waiting, and my order couldn't be found. Hannah behind the counter did her best, and when owner Robert walked in, I calmly explained everything from the start. I won't lie -- I was heartbroken more than angry. This was a big night. What happened next is why I'm writing this review. Robert and his team didn't hesitate. They snapped a photo of the design from my phone, asked every detail, and promised to make it right -- with Robert personally delivering the cake to the venue (thankfully just 5 minutes away). And he did. He showed up with the cake designer in tow and delivered something truly stunning: a handsome, elegant cake that fit the theme perfectly and genuinely wowed my brother and guests. And the flavor? Their Atomic. Banana (pudding), strawberries (jam), and chocolate, vanilla & banana cake. YUM! It was incredibly moist and delicious. What could have been a devastating hiccup for such a milestone night became one of the most memorable parts of the celebration. That's a testament to Robert and his team's character, dedication, and craft. Thank you, Area 51 Cupcakery. We've loved your cupcakes from day one, and this experience only deepened our loyalty. We'll always come back.

OBSESSED! Area 51 is veteran and locally owned. There is a location in north Naperville and south…read moreNaperville. They have daily specials that change every month. Yuuuup, I'll be here on a monthly basis. They also have a punch card system. Every 12 cupcakes will get you 1 cupcake for free. The inside is super cool, there are numerous spots for photo ops and they even have a ring light and camera holder if interested in using it. My first time visiting I tried the following cupcakes: chai pumpkin latte (daily special and DANGGGG DELICIOUS), Almond wedding (my least favorite but still good, I think almond cupcakes just aren't for me), cookies and cream (divine, rich, 2nd favorite), and the Boston cream (also 2nd favorite lol). All of the cupcakes were moist, fluffy, and full of flavor. They are made daily and you can feel and taste the love. Area 51 is definitely my favorite cupcake spot of all time. I've gone to Area 51 probably every week since finding em and I can't get enough. They also made cupcakes for my baby's gender reveal. They were extremely accommodating and everything turned out perfect! I highly recommend them for custom cakes, cupcakes, or even just grabbing 1 of their daily made cupcakes. SOOO GOOD!

Do you like cupcakes? Do you like a cup of coffee with your cupcakes? Do you want an inviting…read morespace with a swing to eat your cupcakes? How about cupcakes to go? Definitely check out Molly's cupcakes. Not sure who Molly is but she makes a solid cupcake. Maybe she oversees the operation and doesn't make the cupcakes but either way, you can't go wrong with Molly's cupcakes.

Molly's Cupcakes in Naperville are decadent and creative. The menu includes filled cupcakes. The…read moretop left cupcake is their creme brûlée. It is filled with creme brûlée filling and topped with fresh glazed berries. They also offer other creative cupcakes like cookie monster, peach cobbler, cake batter and a flourless cupcake among others.

I love this sweet little shop. So many times I have bought pretty little cup cakes or cookies. They…read morewere decorated very nicely, but were dry or tasteless. Smallcakes is the whole package. Beautifully decorated and delicious. This is my go to place for special occasions and "just because"

I purchased half a dozen cupcakes (all different flavors) All cupcakes were light and fluffy!…read moreDepending on the flavor the level of sweetness varies- which I appreciate! Lots of places are overly sweet regardless of the flavor.

Everyone absolutely loved the cupcakes!! We ordered 24 for a birthday party. Website was easy to…read morenavigate, and Nikki promptly reached out and addressed my order as soon as I had a question. Will definitely order again!

Ordered a banana cupcake cake for my sons 2 year old birthday party. Chef Nikki was very nice to…read morehelp me move my pick up time due to my sons chaotic and unpredictable schedule. The cake was cute and had "two wild" inserts to go with his birthday theme. Her banana cupcakes are my favorite because there is a banana filling in the middle. It also doesn't taste overwhelmingly like banana. It's the perfect ratio! She is also very reasonably priced! Highly recommend for birthday parties or any sort of party!

A scratch bakery that does a great job. Obviously, great pastry and they also make paczki from…read morescratch, delicious.

We visited DeEtta's Bakery as part of our AmazeCo experience and unfortunately had a pretty…read moredisappointing experience. When we walked in, the bakery was completely empty, yet staff helped customers who came in after us while we stood at the register waiting for several minutes before finally speaking up. Once we mentioned we were there for AmazeCo, the employee helping us initially tried to hand us someone else's order even after we gave our name. After finally locating our box, we discovered it only contained croissants with bacon and ham. We explained that one person in our group cannot eat pork and asked if there was any possibility of exchanging an item, especially since every other stop on the AmazeCo experience was accommodating of dietary restrictions. The response we received was simply, "That sucks," with no attempt to help or offer an alternative. The lack of customer service and professionalism really left a bad impression, especially considering the positive experiences we had everywhere else that day.

My experience here caused so much unnecessary stress and disruption to my event that I feel it's…read moreimportant to warn others. I followed up three separate times after the event to share my concerns and received no response at all--which really shows how little they value customer service. * I didn't receive the full list of cake flavor options until four days before pickup, and when I asked to switch flavors, I was told it was already too late because the cakes had been baked without confirming my choice. * I had a confirmed pickup time of 10:30 a.m., but when I arrived, I was told the designer went home sick and the cakes weren't finished. I ended up waiting until 11:45 a.m. for them to be decorated, which explains the rushed design. * The cake pops weren't ready, so I had to cancel them and run to another store last-minute to find replacements. * I specifically requested pastel colors, but the cakes were decorated in bright colors that didn't match anything we discussed. * The design and quality were extremely disappointing--the decorations looked rushed, the frosting was hard, and the smash cake wasn't even edible for its intended use. Overall, this was an unprofessional and frustrating experience from start to finish. Between the poor communication, lack of accountability, low-quality product, and complete disregard for customer concerns, I strongly recommend going elsewhere. They clearly do not prioritize quality or customer service.

Overall experience caused stress and disruption to the event. I followed up 3 times after the event…read moreto express the below concerns and received no response: - Received the full list of cake flavor options only four days before pickup, and was told it was too late to change flavors because the cakes had already been baked. - Confirmed a 10:30 a.m. pickup time but after arriving we learned the designer had gone home sick and the cakes were unfinished; had to wait until 11:45 a.m. for decorations to be completed. - Cake pops were not ready, requiring cancellation and a last-minute trip to another store to buy replacements. - Requested pastel colors, but the cakes were decorated with bright colors that did not match the discussed aesthetic. - Cake design and quality were poor--decorations appeared rushed, frosting was hard, and the smash cake was not edible for the intended purpose.

I love that Area 51 is in my area! I've walked in several times to pick up cupcakes for an occasion…read more(birthday, work gathering) and have also ordered in advance for their mini cupcakes (2 dozen, great for a crowd for smaller dessert bites). They have classic flavors and a few special flavors to make any cupcake spread fun. The last time I went and picked up a box of 4, I ordered: Chocolate Strawberry Birthday Cake Lemon Blueberry (with lemon custard filling) My favorite was the lemon cupcake with filling, and I selfishly wish all of their cupcakes had a filling/custard. They have some rotating flavors depending on the day, listed on a big chalk board. The cake is moist, their flavors are fun. It's always a treat to step inside and pick up something sweet. They have mini cheesecakes too.

They do an absolutely delightful gluten free cupcake! It's probably the best GF cake I've ever had!…read moreAnd my dog loves their pupcakes. I appreciate that they offer punchcards too

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.

The cookie that I had was AMAZING!!! Def will be back! This is a wonderful spot, service was great…read moreand patient.

Excellent based goods. Festive atmosphere! Gives back to the community…read more Nuff said? Will def be going back!

Tried something different and went with an assortment of gourmet cupcakes to celebrate for my son's…read moregraduation today. The vibes here are awesome and the treats were DELICIOUS! NGL the carrot cake (cream cheese frosting - not overly sweet and not too dense which is what I prefer!) and double chocolate were perfection and I'm glad we got 2 of each. The salted caramel was also in my top 3 from the flavors we tried. DEFINITELY coming back here again to try other creations and flavors. Immediately followed all socials so I can get special updates. These went very quickly with our small family get together!! Haha we also tried a strawberry banana smoothie which was quite yummy! I highly recommend and always love supporting local small businesses.

I love this place as part of the community !really good people. The environment is the cutest &…read more the cupcakes are amazing. Definitely a keeper and I looking forward to to get all my sweets from here.