Disappointments right and left. If you want a professional cake, order from someone else. I'm starting to think my cake was done by a beginner, which would be fine with me if it would have been corrected before pickup. And if you don't have the time to properly fulfill this order and create a presentable product, then please decline! Picture of what was asked and picture of what has been prepared are included. Was not expecting an identical cake to the example, but a cake that at least has been made with attention to detail and overall is pleasing to look at. The cake I received was lopsided, sloppy swirls and one swirl looked like it was touched. There was a random unicorn confetti piece on top and one confetti piece on the cake board. The cake board was not cleaned around the cake. The colored buttercream rings around the cake were uneven, and the colored buttercream was not mixed thoroughly with food coloring as white streaks are still visible. As for the taste of the cake, the actual cake itself was moist and had good lemon flavor, but the requested raspberry filling tasted like an overly sweet and cheap jelly. Hubby initially ordered a chocolate buttercream but then changed to white buttercream, chocolate buttercream still ended up as a crumb layer around the cake, oh well. The buttercream itself had a slightly grainy texture (probably from the buttercream starting to stiffening up). For the assembly of the cake, I don't think I've ever seen anything like this when I paid money for a cake. Be it from a different private baker or Harris Teeter or Costco. The layers of the cake are completely misaligned and it looks like the problem was attempted to be corrected with buttercream. Cutting through the cake clearly shows the misaligned layers. The cake is also tapered from bottom to top and looks slightly domed. All these "mistakes" that have been done makes me think this cake has been prepared in a complete rush or by a trainee. You do not make these types of mistakes with years of experience. If done by a trainee, at least let the customer know and reduce the price. There are some explanations on their Facebook (FB) page that may explain the reduced quality, but there are no such explanations on their website that actually has the cake order forms. As a proper business you need to have everything stated on your website. Not everyone uses FB! read more

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I was in Virginia to visit my son. His birthday is the day after Christmas so yeah, I was looking for a cake and lucked up on Chantels. Best experience I could've ever had being from out of state. The cake is awesome was delicious. Customer service was outstanding, kind,patient,and accommodating. for your next celebration, I encourage you call Chantelsbakery. read more

I've gotten several birthday cakes and other "special occasion" cakes here, and have had various requests for special designs, etc. He has always come through with creative, delicious cakes. A great place! read more

We received a great cake, great communication and would absolutely shop there again! Thank you

Just delicious! What a great cake, very moist, rich flavors, the icing was smooth and generous. Also the service provided was amazing! They went above and beyond with the decoration. Thank you! read more

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Yesterday I went to Chantel's Bakery with my older sister. We were coming from Ashburn and we really wanted a cupcake - so we found this bakery online and called. Chef Dennis was amazing, the phone call went well and everything from the service to the tasting of the cupcakes was more than exceptional. I'm very pleased to have found such a great bakery that truly adhere to my needs with food allergies. And for that I will be back and spreading more of the word about Him. read more

Chantel's Bakery - This is the vanilla cupcake - mind you we just left the gym in Ashburn for a treat! Lol - Cupcakes Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

My toddler is allergic to almost everything. She cannot have wheat, soy, dairy, eggs, nuts, even strawberries and apples. I thought tasty birthday cakes/cupcakes would be impossible until I found Chantel's Bakery! They created a gorgeous and delicious cake for the non allergy crew and beautiful yummy cupcakes for my daughter and her friends. The owner was patient and went through all ingredients with me to ensure my baby would be safe! I'm so thankful for them and will definitely use them in the future! read more

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I really wish I could have given this at least a 3 star rating but it did not meet mine or any of my guests expectations at all.(including the birthday girl) The only reason I give it a 1 star rating is because of the cakes appearance. I had ordered a Tres Leches flavored cake and it tasted nothing like it! It was very dry, almost as if it was just a plain vanilla flavored cake. We were all bummed out. This was not worth the $150 plus $20 tip that I paid for it. But I guess you win some you lose some, right? I did reach out to them (November 3) and only got asked if it was about the " 21 cake". I replied (November 5) and haven't gotten anything since then. I hope if you order from them that your order doesn't come out a flop like ours did, best of luck! read more

Chantel's Bakery - "Tres Leche" cake - Cupcakes Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

These people could not be nicer and the cakes are out of this world. The customer service is terrific.

Our go-to for all of our special events. Dennis always does an amazing job! Cakes and cupcakes always moist and beautifully decorated.

Chef Dennis and the staff at Chantel's Bakery in Sterling, VA make some amazing cakes and bake goods that cater to suit your epicure. He will not only meet your needs for your special occasion, but will exceed your expectations in ever regard. I highly recommend their services. You will be amazed !! Neal Hambright read more

Chantel's Bakery - Cupcakes Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

My girlfriend and I got our birthday cakes from here. Hers was a gluten free German chocolate cake that was spectacular. Mine was white cake with raspberry between layers and a buttercream frosting. This place is amazing. read more

Chantel's Bakery - Birthday cake with my favorite college teams logo. - Cupcakes Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Dennis, Thank you! I needed a cake for my mothers birthday so I decided to try Chantel's. So glad I did!! I purchased a cake and a bouquet of cupcakes, because who can make that choice??!! Not me! Both were delivered by Dennis to my mom. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL and delicious! He even wished her a happy birthday!! So sweet. read more

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Best bakery in town! Chef Dennis is amazing we love Chantel's Bakery! read more

Chantel's Bakery - The cake exceeded my expectations very delicious! We got so many compliments, Chef Dennis is amazing you bet we are return customers! - Cupcakes Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Chef Dennis is a consummate baker. He provides personal service and treats each customer like family. His cakes are beautiful and delicious. When another bakery delivered a cake to my daughter's wedding venue, I panicked, I called Chef Dennis and he assured me that he was 3 minutes away with our cake in his van! Everyone raved about the cake. He has made cakes for both of my children's weddings and I wouldn't go anywhere else for a wonderful cake! read more

Due to my son's peanut allergy, we always used to make our own cakes or buy from the grocery store packaged peanut-free cakes, so I was excited to stumble upon the website for Chantel's Bakery. I gave a call on July 3 and even though the business is closed July 4 was told the cake could be ready before noon the morning of July 5. We ordered one of the cakes on sale and the cake was terrific. Very tall cake - bigger than expected and tasted great. Thank you! read more

Chantel's Bakery - Birthday cake - Cupcakes Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Five-word summary for a five-star review: Chef Dennis is truly wonderful. My husband and I celebrated our 11th anniversary this past Saturday. We'd ordered our wedding cake from Chantel's and had been very happy with it. The Tuesday before, my husband asked if we could get a mini version of our wedding cake because the one-year freezer slice had been basically Styrofoam (I didn't realized he'd been carrying that regret the whole time, haha!). I called Chantel's Bakery near close, not expecting that Chef Dennis could make something on short notice that I could pick up on Friday. He said he could, so I asked for just a 6" white cake, chocolate ganache filling, and white icing--what we'd had on the wedding. He asked if I wanted anything written on it, I said "Happy 11th Anniversary," and when he asked for a color, I said "dove grey or silver" (some of our wedding colors). I didn't expect anything beyond some basic rosettes because c'mon, two business days for a homemade three-layer cake. I showed up to THIS. It was so far beyond what I had expected, and Chef Dennis helped me take it to my car with tips on keeping it fresh and good wishes for our anniversary. Not only did we have a wonderfully delicious cake (we're still eating several days later with the same taste and crumb--it's so rich and tasty!), I have some lovely butterfly keepsakes for our memory box and a go-to place for when I want a cake made with care and love. read more

Chantel's Bakery - Our beautiful anniversary cake! - Cupcakes Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Hosted an engagement party for my daughter and her fiancé and wanted to impress with a beautiful cake. The baker was super helpful during our first in person appointment and I gave him some guidance and let him create. When we picked up the cake we were floored! He said he hadn't decided on the decoration and woke up in the middle of the night with a vision - fresh roses. The cake was so beautiful and his well wishes to me and my husband were so thoughtful and touching I actually teared up. This guy is so lovely and passionate about his work and making people happy. read more

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Chef Stanley's cake was excellent. He was kind and professional. Expectations were clear and met. I felt lucky that he was able to bake a wedding cake for us. The cake was delicious and our guests loved it. I recommend his bakery to everyone. I only wished his shop was closer to us in Reston. I'll be sure to come back here again for other cake-related events. read more

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Ever since discovering the deliciousness of a Chantel cake at a family friend's 60th birthday party a few years back, we've gone to Dennis for every special event since then. Whether for personal need, for a business event or referral to a friend, Chantel's Bakery has always come thru with timely & reliable delivery, smart protective packaging, and most importantly: exceptional taste each and every time without fail. Here's a list of the times I remember when my family and I leaned on them for an event cake that would wow guests. My dad's 60th birthday party A team member's 10th Anniversary with us Cupcakes for my wedding rehearsal dinner My mother-in-law's 50th birthday celebration (photo) 2-tiered cake with sheet cakes My wedding cake - 3 tier (photo) with sheet cakes Two-tier semi-naked baby shower cake (photo) My son's first birthday cake (photo) Friend's daughter's wedding cake Joint Birthday cake for 3 family members...along with a gluten free cake (photo) I love all the flavors Dennis offers, and if you like the flavor his cake of the month special is a great value! But his strawberry cake is my absolute favorite, I still dream about it On top of all this, Dennis provides exceptional, over-the-top service, is very kid, and reliable. read more

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If I could give 10 stars, I would. Chantel helped me out in a pinch, I called and asked for a vegan cake - they have an entire allergy friendly section, and i went online and chose only dairy free. He called me immediately to make sure I didn't miss anything and that my son would be safe with the cake. The cake was created in record time, looked amazing, was reasonably priced and lastly delicious! Please support this small business! read more

Chantel's Bakery - Cupcakes Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Our cake was delicious and beautifully decorated. Excellent customer service. I will definitely order again from this bakery.

Rude and unprofessional. Would not order from here. He stated he doesnt need my money anyways ... Stay away read more

Got a delicious vegan cake for my wife same day! Excellent service, friendly and quick.

I was searching all the DMV area from NY for a cake for my friends 50th birthday and came across this Gem (Dennis). I read the reviews as I was not familiar with his work. I saw the great reviews, but I focused on the negative reviews. We have our own expectations (I do NOT knock personal opinions), but what I noticed was NO ONE spoke poorly of the cake quality. I took a chance and let ME TELL YOU!!!.. I was not disappointed!. Dennis excuted my vision and exceeded my expectations. I chose the lemon and blue velvet (not very known in VA) The cake made me and the party goers do a praise dance... Professionalism and patience is what I got from Dennis (I called a million times) he never rushed me, he even assisted me with ordering some accessories for the cake. He went above and beyond for me. I thank you. My friend and her family and friends also thanks you. If you're EVER looking for a cake in the DMV area, please contact Dennis, you will not be disappointed. Ask for the Sharee BLUE VELVET read more

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They made a wonderful last minute 21st birthday cake with a drunk barbie and IT WAS PERFECT!! I ordered on Thursday for pick up on Sunday. Very fast & Reliable. I can always count on Dennis and his team to do a great job. I'm very happy with how it came out!! read more

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Chef Stanley made the best cake I've ever had. About a month before the event, I placed an online order for my friend's 90th birthday. I ordered early because it was both graduation party season and Father's Day, and my cake was ready exactly on time. I gave Chef some vague decorating preferences and he created a beautiful cake that was the hit of the party. read more

The best bakery around, my go to for cakes and cupcakes. The pina colada is my favorite and the gluten free is outstanding!

Very disappointed. They got my order wrong. Never read basic instructions. Decorated a big catholic looking cross on both cakes and I'm not Christian. We were appalled. Dennis never fixed the issue or apologized. Bad customer service, and at these prices they ought to be roll out a red carpet. I'll never use or refer them again. read more

Chantel's Bakery is our go-to for dietary cakes and cupcakes, and we never go wrong. I LOVE the strawberry vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free cake. We've had it on multiple occasions. Also, the chocolate cake (we've had this, not in vegan form), very rich! We've been having our birthday, Christmas, and event cakes and cupcakes for almost 1 year, and they are phenomenal! The best place for dietary cakes! read more

I have used Chantel's twice in the last three months for both gluten-free and allergy-free cakes/cupcakes and have been absolutely thrilled with the results. After being told by my son's wedding cake baker that people with allergies "wouldn't expect dessert" at his wedding, we knew we had to find a bakery that understood what we needed. Dennis absolutely came through. He made cupcakes that were so appreciated by our vegan and allergy-prone guests (and they were yummy to boot!) Excellent service and dedication to safety. He even gave me tips to make sure everyone felt safe during the event and offered his number for any questions that people had. I will be a customer for life! read more

I ordered a cake for my boss that needed to be delivered on August 14 at 10 AM. No one was home and the delivery driver called me. He went above and beyond to get the cake delivered. My boss allowed him entrance into the house and he placed the cake in the kitchen. The delivery driver was amazing and I would highly recommend this company! read more

I'm so glad I found Chantel's Bakery! The ordering site was so easy to order from - and Chef Daniel was so pleasant to speak with in person and over the phone. This cake was for my friend's baby shower who had a little mermaid / under the sea theme - and everyone loved the design of the cake. The taste of the cake - so good! I wished I had brought Tupperware with me to bring home some cake to have. The frosting was on point too! Thank you so much! read more

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My daughter surprised me with a delicious birthday cake from Chantal's Bakery. Not only was it beautifully decorated and almost too pretty to eat but it was so moist and delicious. read more

Chantel's Bakery - Birthday cake - Cupcakes Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

All I can say is great! The cake is delicious and the customer service is even better. It feels like a family member baked a cake, you could feel the love baked into the cake. Everything was so moist, not too sweet, tasty and perfectly designed. read more

Chantel's Bakery - Custom yellow cake - Cupcakes Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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This is the second time I place an order from Chantel's and they are just awesome at making allergy free cakes! My 5 year old daughter has an allergy to eggs and nuts and not many bakeries around here make allergy free cakes that actually taste good. Today, I picked up some eggless and nut less cake pops for my daughter and they look and taste absolutely delicious! Thank you for being so accommodating to people with allergies, it makes my mama heart so happy! read more

Chantel's Bakery - Cake pops! - Cupcakes Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

We've ordered from Chantels a few times now and each time the food and customer service has been great. He even accommodated some last minute orders. I appreciate the options available - truly allows for a customizable experience. He puts effort into every order! Highly recommend read more

Chantel's Bakery - Cupcakes Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Mr. Dennis Stanley has baked "any" cake upon request for the past 5 years. All of the cakes he's created were not only eloquently created, but the taste of the cakes are amazing! My favorite is the red velvet and the strawberry flavor! It's best to call him and leave him a message. He will get back to you within 1-2 business days. I highly recommend using him for any catering events you may have! You will not be disappointed! read more

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I ordered a cake last minute for my grandmother's 85th birthday celebration. Not only was I late picking up the cake but Mr. Dennis waited for me to get there before leaving to make a delivery in Maryland. As for the cake, let's just say that my family is still raving about it and some of them had already placed orders for birthday cakes. Thank you Dennis Stanley, i sincerely appreciate you. read more

We got a wedding cake from Chantel's yesterday. It was delicious, beautiful, and the customer service (by the owner) was excellent. We needed a cake that was gluten and nut free. Last Saturday we went to Chantel's and the owner came out. He pretty much told us he could do anything we wanted. He guided us through the process and asked what time we needed it. They called early yesterday to tell us it was ready when we were. Definitely recommend Chantel's and will use again. read more

Chantel's Bakery - Wedding cake Gluten and nut free. - Cupcakes Near Me - Sterling, Virginia