Not as tasty as the hype. How did these win cupcake wars? I actually threw my expensive cupcake away after a few bites. SO NOT WORTH THE CALORIES! The line is too long. The cupcakes are pretty. The upsell is ridic! The taste is ugh! read more

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These cupcakes used to be good. Every time we were in town, I stopped to get one or two. We just went yesterday and I can't say I'll be back any time soon. The employees were rude and seemed annoyed that they had to deal with customers. Both cupcakes were put in the box UPSIDE DOWN. Completely upside down, the frosting was smashed and it was a mess. The cupcakes were dry and the frosting tasted old. I see several other recent reviews with similar experiences which is sad. And the hotel manager "responses" seem fake and disingenuous. Not sure what happened to this cute boutique bakery but it needs some serious help read more

Over hyped and service, meh. We had dinner at the Riverside Food Lab and walked to the Mission Inn afterwards because the Christmas lights were still up, until the end of this weekend (first weekend of January). My friend mentioned that Casey's Cupcakes was nearby and that Casey had won Cupcake Wars in 2011 (almost 10 years ago). The line was about 15 people deep and stayed that way for most of the time we were there. Truthfully, my first impression is that it would over hyped and I was right in the dot. The price of the cupcakes were to be expected, $3.75 and up but there are no prices listed with each cupcake so I am unsure which ones are more expensive. The batter was dry, from the two cupcakes that I tried, and the frosting barely helped keep each bite moist. I am not sure how she won the competition, or the others just were even drier. A scary thought... Cupcake stores around my area are so much better, moist and flavorful without the overpowering sweetness of the frosting. The service was also meh, only one person sorting the cupcakes and one person at the cashier. We asked for two separate bags because my friend bought me a cupcake and I do not live with them so it made sense to have separate bags, especially as we were strolling around the area and it would be easier to hold. The cashier wasn't all that happy that we asked for separate bags. Get your sweet fix somewhere else and save money... read more

Super cute shop but we paid $28 for 6 cupcakes that tasted like they'd been sitting out for a couple days. I wouldn't go back and would not recommend. read more

Cute place, but the pleasantries stop there, super dry chewy cupcakes, very sugary and grainy frosting, so not worth the 5+ dollar charge for this baked disappointment. read more

I ended up at this cute little cupcake shop cause I was at Mission Inn for the Festival of Lights. The Festival of Lights literally led you to the front of their doorsteps. The cupcake shop is super adorable. Since I went on the last day of the new year, I decided I can enjoy one last, over the top, sweet before the new year. I decided my last 2017 cupcake would be the crownie. The crownie has a bottom layer of brownie and the second layer of vanilla bean cake. The cupcake is also topped with milk chocolate frosting. Yes, this cupcake was super rich. My last cupcake was not just a cupcake, it was a cupcake topped with soft serve ice cream. Who wouldn't love ice cream and cupcake together???!!! Of course, I couldn't say no. In the end, I thought the cupcake was okay. I didn't really enjoy the frosting too much and I didn't taste anything too different from all the other cupcake's places. However, the winner here for me was the soft serve ice cream. I just couldn't get enough of it. It was some good ice cream. Next time, I would skip the cupcake and go straight for the ice cream. read more

We were just in Riverside for the Festival of Lights and also our wedding anniversary trip so getting a nice dessert was a must! I was doing a bit of research and noticed that my Yelp friend Lianne K. reviewed the places and posted cool pix (thanks Lianne!) so we started craving for for Casey's Cupcakes, we were sold. Once we got to their cute shop outside Mission Inn, we weren't disappointed, their selection was great, it made it hard to choose, prices are very reasonable, customer service is great, everyone working here was nice and helpful. We settled for the Grandma's German Cake and the Strawberry one with added soft serve ice-cream injection - an extra $ (had to spoil ourselves). The cupcakes are delicious, the strawberry one was moist, a tad sweet for me, but the German Cake one melted in our mouth and it could have started a tiny fight over it (wait, it's our anniversary, better be civil) since we shared everything. I'd go back and try other cool flavors. If you're in Riverside, put Casey's Cupcakes on your must do list. It's such a sweet treat! read more

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Seems silly now, but the website wasn't working so I could not order mini cupcakes on line, once they answered the phone, I was told they no longer did mini cupcakes & so I was going to order reg cupcakes & when I requested that they deliver right next door to Kelly's Spa for a very special occasion, they said they do not do that even though they actually are right next door! I even offered to pay them for the effort! So....i really tried to support them but in the end, I went with Nothing Bundt Cakes read more

My family and I decided to trek over to the Mission Inn for the Festival of Lights. We got there early, around 5pm, so thankfully there weren't a whole lot of people yet. I saw a short line for Casey's Cupcakes and decided to hop in. Last year when I came the light line was waaaaay out the door. I figured this was my chance. I've seen Casey on the food network and I wanted to see what the fuss was about. First off, branding is on point. It's pink and super girly. The store front although small - it is soooo pink you know who's cupcake shop this is. Cupcakes are the first thing you see. There were 2 or 3 other customers in. All the workers greeted me, but nothing envoked a "welcome" feeling. Everyone seemed monotone. They told me all about the cupcakes, prices, and everything else they had today. I bought 4 cupcakes: Red Velvet, Dark Chocolate, the Confetti, and Peanut Butter. Everything looks visually pleasing. Every cupcake comes in its own box. my family and I travelled back to the LA area that night and I don't think the cupcakes took too well sitting on the floor of the backseat in the car. I gave my family the red velvet amd the chocolate cakes. The confetti fell sideways and got smushed. The corners of the box squeezed in and try to keep the cakes in place. I think Sprinkles has a better box design (but you do have to pay extra for it). So if you're traveling with the cakes, keep them in a spot where they won't move. The cake I've bitten into is the confetti. After a few hours the cake still had moisture and wasn't dry. I normally don't like a whole lot of frosting. The frosting wasn't too sweet and was lighter than what I thought it would be. I can taste the vanilla, but the cupcake didn't amaze me. For the price it's an okay treat, but not something you should buy all the time. you can easily make this kind of cupcake at home or find it at your local grocery store read more

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The cupcakes look pretty and sound like they should taste great. However they are so sweet the sugary taste overpowers every other flavor. Not only is the frosting disgustingly sugary but the cake is too. Very disappointing. read more

Vegan Cupcakes its amazing Im a big fan of icecream cupcakes omg it's delicious all its an experience .. the place the cupcakes all!! Im going every week to get my delicious cupcake 100% flavor The Place The experience read more

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Beautifully decorated cupcakes with lots of flavors to choose from. I had their apple pie cupcake which was decorated to look like an apple pie. It was even filled with diced up cinnamon apples. My wife had their strawberry & cream one and my mom had their coconut one. They were pricey at $4.50 but they were very artistic looking, big size, and very high quality. Ingredients were natural but service was very artificial. The employees had memorized scripts they droned out in monotone without using any of their own opinions to answer questions or make suggestions. Was very annoying. If you're near Mission Inn than you must stop here for a cupcake! read more

Casey's Cupcakes - Apple Pie cupcake - Cupcakes Near Me - Riverside, California

Cute desert store, like the setup. Has alternative options for those of us that don't consume dairy products. A bit pricey but it is a gourmet cupcake. Located on Main Street, same building of the Mission Inn. Great downtown area. read more

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I called everyday for the last three days and the phones busy every single time I believe they just turn it off. Which is unfortunate because it's hard to find parking and just to ask a question was irritating then I get there and a certain cupcake wasn't available there was no I can have it ready in 1-5 hours w.e nothing just a simple "not today" wow. read more

Great service, delicious treats Nd such a cute Pretty in Pink theme going on! I love their packaging, super super cute! The cupcakes have great quality delicious and moist. Their patio is so cute and charming. Small store but lots of great delicious and pretty treats! Did not try their beverages but I think I sure will on my next trip. Located on the same grounds of the Mission Inn hotel. With views to the plaza and it's nice to stop by and enjoy these cupcakes. read more

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I had a red velvet cupcake. It was tasty and quite rich. Excellent flavor. Cute packaging. Good stuff with a hot cup of coffee read more

Always great tasting cupcakes. Have been eating there for years and will continue to go there.

This place is located next to the Mission Inn and well, there was noting really special about this place at all. Ordered a Red Velvet Cupcake and it was nothing special, tasted like an ordinary Red Velvet. Although, there was a LOT of icing on top of the cupcake, a bit too much if you ask me. Too much icing on the cupcake, made the cupcake overly sweeter than it needed to be. Need to lay off on placing too much icing on the cupcakes. The customer service was great, the lady working the front was friendly, courteous and welcoming. Not much seating inside, but a good amount of seating outside. read more

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Th cupcakes were fresh on a Wednesday. Some reviews said they were stale. That wasn't the case with any of them that we tried. The German chocolate was the best. They're all a little extra sweet. But they're pretty for a birthday gift or little party. read more

Cute shop with friendly staff but the cupcake was so not good. It was hard and dry and I only was able to eat one bite. Had my sister taste it and she said it was definitely stale. So sad as we brought the cupcakes home for a family treat and all of us who had the vanilla ones ended up throwing ours away. read more

I've been to Casey's Cupcakes about six times in the last couple of months since I moved to the Riverside area. The cupcakes are so cute and delicious! They're not your average cupcake, they're ice cream-infused cupcakes! Basically, they inject ice cream into the center of the cupcakes, which I had never even heard of before I tried them here. What an amazing concept! They also sell cookie dough, ice cream shakes, and they even cater events! Their packaging and presentation are 10/10 on point. Everything looks pink and beautiful; you can definitely tell the owner takes a lot of pride in their business. I spoke with one of the employees and they said that the owner Casey, of Casey's Cupcakes, is the daughter of the owners of the Mission Inn. What a cool background story! Casey is blonde and beautiful and you can see her photo hanging on the wall in the store. I love how the interior of the store is decorated; it's very inviting and fun to hang out here with friends. They also have outdoor seating available. So far, I've tried their Marvelous Milk Chocolate, which is my favorite flavor. I've also had their Granny's German Chocolate flavor, which is my second favorite. Overall, they have 16 different cupcake flavors, which also include Sassy Strawberry, Beach Boy, Creamy Carrot, Caribbean Coconut, Luscious Lemon, Peanut Butter Pizazz, and even one for your dog called Pampered Pet Treat! I think I've seen it now haha. I love Casey's Cupcakes so much. I look forward to trying more flavor options here with my friends in the future and hope to meet the beautiful owner in person someday! read more

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Ah yes! If you have that sweet tooth, Casey's Cupcakes is the place to go! The store is colorfully decorated with pink window shades outside. Winner of the 2011 Cupcake Wars, photos of the very blonde-haired Casey and her rise to fame and glamor are all over the walls. Having not seen those episodes of Cupcake Wars, the story of her history and the aura that the pink photos project unfortunately hints at an overabundance of privilege. Large jars of Casey's candies for $9.95 per pound are on the wall. A whole array of cupcakes are behind the window counter including peanut butter pizzaz, sassy strawberry, decadent dark chocolate, sugar-free coconut vanilla and of course our favorite rockin' red velvet cupcakes! We picked up a lavender macaron and a red velvet cupcake. The lavender macaron had a nice crispy cookie exterior and a hint of lavender scent to it. The red velvet cupcake was a moist and rich cupcake with an incredibly sweet white frosting topped with a dark chocolate figurine of Casey! The box that it came in was beautifully configured and opened up like a puzzle toy. So sweet and so delicious, we even made a return visit to Casey's Cupcakes later that night! The customers ahead of us had picked the last of the red velvet cupcakes when we entered the second time. So we actually left disappointed and empty handed after being teased with cupcakes earlier. However, it was probably a blessing in disguise as we avoided the symbolism of cupcake decadence and spending additional dollars to make the rich become richer! read more

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This shop and cakes are so cute, but there is no way cupcakes are worth $7 each. There was one employee in the whole shop and she looked like she didn't want to be there. They had a good selection of cupcakes (12-15 different kinds). The lemon one was my favorite. I wouldn't go back based on price. read more

I use to have no problem driving the distance to get a cupcake from this spot. There was even one time I called and asked if they had my favorite flavor before arriving.The original owner was there at the time and said, "We only have one, but If you're driving from that distance, we will save it," and she did- it was delicious. Well, today me and my daughter went and unfortunately the cupcakes we ordered were a huge disappointment. I knew something was up when we walked in about 30 minutes before closing, the display was full of cupcakes and they didn't even look like we remembered. I made a generic selection, asked about another I noticed and the young lady at the register said it was her favorite. I looked at it again, and decided against trying it. I asked if the owner was still the same, and was told, no, to me, that was another red flag. Then, a lady that came from the back, politely chimed in and said, "The owner is different, but the recipe is the same." I said, "oh, okay." Needless to say, it is not. Mind you, our tastebuds are a bit advanced-yes, I'm "tooting our horns," but it is what it is. If you have nothing to compare this place to, you might just enjoy them. I don't want to bash this place, I'd actually like to try and help them get it right by giving them the details of what I think went wrong. Clearly, when Casey left, she took her recipes with her, shorted them, or maybe they just aren't preparing them properly, I don't know, but something isn't right. My daughter bakes and when I asked her if she'd want to return she gave me a hard no, along with what she thinks went wrong. I MAY try it again, early in the day to see if that makes a different and will update accordingly. I gave two stars because the customer service was great. read more

Favorite Cupcakes! They are so tasty, so yummy, moist and the shop is so cute. I miss having one close to me but today I am here for a sweet treat. I got the chocolate, strawberry, vanilla bean, sprinkle cupcake & German Chocolate sharing with the family read more

The cupcakes are delicious. Super sweet for me personally, but overall good. I haven't had Casey's Cupcakes in years and decide to stop by and grab some. I can only eat like half of the cupcake at a time due to how rich and sweet they are, but of course, to each his own. read more

Casey's Cupcakes - Beach Boy, Decadent Dark Chocolate, Crownie, Marvelous Milk Chocolate, Luscious Lemon, & Casey Confetti (Top left to bottom right) - Cupcakes Near Me - Riverside, California

Pretty good cupcakes !! Not ridiculously too sweet which had me craving for more. Service was quick and friendly

Perfect service as usual! This is your one stop shop to make your Mom, Dad, daughter, or son, smile. Thank you for being open during the seasons so the public can enjoy your goods. read more

This is definitely a three-star cupcake place. Maybe even a two and a half. The place looks like a five star, it's very pretty and bright inside the cupcakes are decorated wonderfully, they even have cute little names for each cupcakes. I ordered the cupcake shake, which is a cupcake blended with ice cream with whipped cream on the top. I was very disappointed!! It may have been made with ice cubes as well. Instead of being smooth with ice cream and a little bit of the cupcake blended inside nicely it was icy. Definitely not how I like my shakes. This idea is not new or original to them. I have had this in other states and it was amazingly delicious. Unfortunately this place fell short. You could tell they were using a pretty marginal ice cream, you could kind of taste a cupcake but not so much, the best part of the entire cupcake shake was the whip cream on the top. $6 is way too much money to spend. I would overlook this place and find something better any day of the week! read more

Extremely cute pink place with warm and cozy greetings from the staff. The cupcakes were displayed so neatly with the 4 most popular cupcakes on the far right side (Rockin' Red Velvet, Decadent Dark Chocolate, Sassy Strawberry, and Pizzaz Peanut Butter). They do serve one Gluten-free cupcake and one sugar-free Coconut Vanilla cupcake. Along with 5 flavors of macarons. I really wanted to like this place, but the cupcakes were not moist and the frostings were overly sweet. I like sweets, but this was too much for me (....and I have a sweet tooth). Oh, the packaging! I got to give that to them. I thought it was so cute with each cupcake boxed in their own little pink box! Open the lid and you have a plate. How convenient. :) If you haven't noticed...I love pink! read more

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I have been into this location multiple times, couple years prior. I was finally in town last night and decided to get a Gluten Free Cupcake (I have celiac disease). Usually their GF cupcake is pretty good and worth the price, but this time it just fell extremely short. I do a lot of GF baking at home so I can understand how tricky it is to get things jussst right, but I was disappointed with Casey's given the price and the fact that it's so heavily invested in. The GF Chocolate cupcake tasted dry, very dry. But it wasn't dry and crumbly, just dry but still stuck together? The frosting itself had no flavor. Not even sweet. Just tasted like nothing. My friend got the Carrot Cupcake and complained her frosting was too sweet. Lol too bad we couldn't trade? Sad they're not as good as they use to be. read more

I just spent $36 on 6 cupcakes that are not especially good. The shop has been there for a long time and this is my 2nd or 3rd visit. My first visit the cupcakes were out of this world delicious! The 2nd time, not as good as the first. This time, ugh, I would have done better buying from Albertsons. It's sad that the quality keeps going downhill, because the actual shop is super cute and so girly! The young lady who helped us was polite and helpful. read more

I just bought a lemon cupcake today and it was hard and stale on the inside ! It crumbled, I was so disappointed ! $6 for a cupcake , so kind of on the expensive side to not be fresh. read more

If you're looking for a one time treat or bragging rights that you've tried a cupcake brand that was on Cupcake Wars then this might be the spot for you. Decided to drop by there tonight while killing some time downtown. The place is usually pretty busy so I figured they must be pretty good. The store has a cute presentation, very pink and girly (kinda Barbie-esque as other reviews have pointed out) and the cupcakes look yummy. The girl who rang me up was really kind and helpful so the customer service is definitely a 5 out of 5. However, the cupcakes are mediocre at best and pretty inconsistent. I got two cupcakes: a German chocolate cupcake and the Caribbean Coconut one. I ate the German chocolate a couple of minutes after purchasing and was incredibly disappointed to find that it was dry. There's way more topping than cupcake too. I ended up eating the coconut one about 3-4 hours after purchase and was surprised to find it was moist as well as falling apart (the top fell off after two bites into the cupcake). The topping to cake ratio was the same as the German chocolate one and for the life of me I couldn't figure out what flavor the cupcake itself actually was. Like, yes, it's labeled a coconut cupcake, but the cake didn't take coconutty, if that makes sense. At the end of the day, it's nothing worth going out of your way for and it's definitely nothing to write home about. As other folks have said, you're honestly better off just getting grocery store cupcakes. read more

Came to visit the light festival with the family before it ends. Never been here before and came across this place while walking around. I figured I'd get the girls some nice cupcakes. The place looks very well decorated from the inside and out. My daughters got excited as soon as we walked inside and saw the many cupcakes available. The staff is very friendly and helpful with explaining the many different cupcakes they have. The cupcakes are very fresh as they are super soft. The toppings are very good and not too sweet which is perfect for me because I can't stand too much sweetness. The cupcakes are not cheap as I paid around $16 for 3 cupcakes. The sizes are above average but a little too expensive still. This is a nice place to stop by and get a treat while in the area. read more

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We have loved Casey's Cupcakes for years!!! The sugar free coco vanilla is my favorite! I think a lot of people love it too, because it will sell out sometimes! Other noteworthy flavors- peanut butter, strawberry, crownie... delicious! I wish they made keto/GF flavors that were also equally delicious! They have one GF flavor, chocolate, that is awful :( I have tried the ice cream infused cupcakes, omg what a treat! We have gotten cupcakes a few times for parties and it's always a pleasure to work with them! I think they have really reasonable prices for getting cupcakes for a party! Hopefully they will consider revising the GF chocolate and add more keto friendly/GF flavors! Also, the shop is super cute and fun to go to! The cupcakes definitely look gorgeous and fun too! Definitely provides the cupcake experience! read more

We tried strawberry, chocolate, carrot and PB. The were not worth the $15 we paid. Underwhelming! We can bake better at our house, sorry... read more

Casey's Cupcakes - We tried strawberry, chocolate, carrot and PB. - Cupcakes Near Me - Riverside, California

Must have cupcakes! This cupcake shop is my go to shop whenever I'm visiting Riverside, CA It's conveniently located next to the historic mission hotel. The cupcake with ice cream infused is my fave. The cupcake is just right not too sweet, I'm in love once again. read more

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I'm not much of a "sweets" person, but sometimes life calls for a cupcake. We were staying in the area for a friend's birthday, and thought, why not! let's get her a cupcake! This place had cute designs and flavors. We picked up a white vanilla cupcake with a milk chocolate tiara on it for the birthday girl, and while we were at it, we also grabbed the amaretto strawberry cupcake (cute heart on top) and the decadent chocolate cupcake (lots of chocolate curls). We actually ate the amaretto strawberry cupcake the day after we bought it. The cake was still moist and the frosting was top notch soft. I love the amaretto flavoring, but wasn't sure how it would taste with strawberry. Hint: It was delicious. We ate the decadent chocolate one two days after buying it. We did seal it in the box with a plastic baggie around it to try to keep the elements off it. Again, perfection. A bit messier with the tiny curls, but fabulous. It is pricey, but for a once in awhile splurge for something sweet, this place is quick and easy to provide. This place is actually one of the few that I'll keep in mind regarding their frosting. For everyone referring to it being "store bought", I have to say no. Store bought brands give me a reaction due to the chemicals, but mostly because of the hydrogenated oils. How do you not automatically taste that with the store brands? It's almost like, for lack of a better thought, a metallic taste at the back of the tongue that coats the inside of your mouth. I'm shuddering thinking about it. It's also in lots of the bake-at-home cinnamon roll's icing. Casey's Cupcakes frosting is nothing like store bought brands, it's a hundred times better. read more

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Right off the bat service was bad. No one welcomes you inn or tries to help you, we didn't know that we were being helped they just looked at us. The cupcake was dry and hot, it should be called frosting and some cake. Will not recommend read more