I got to Yelp in Castle Rock today. And it was for this cute cake shop in the heart of Castle Rock…read moredowntown. And it's none other than the Cake Company. I had a side hustle job assignment in the very neighborhood mid-afternoon. And I simply didn't want to go there, work, leave and get home; I wanted to discover a business I have never been to. I hence googled bakeries and this cake shop came up. According to a little research, this shop opened its doors in January of 2021 by two sisters who are Colorado natives. This element added more excitement to my quick visit I made today. The Cake Company is adorable. From the exterior signage to the interior decors, everything that decorates the whole space matches the theme of the store. Mostly pink and off-white, they not only sell beautifully crafted cupcakes, pies, rice crispies, cinnamon rolls, to name a few, they also sell some gifts such as wine glasses, t-shirts, journal books, tote bags, mug cups, I mean you name it!! I was at awe standing in front of the showcase that displays all sorts of sweets. When one of the ladies upfront greeted me with a very peppy welcoming tone, she kindly said to take my time. I thus allowed myself to be indecisive for several minutes to take my time (LOL!!) Whereas the pies and cheesecakes to the right looked amazing, they also appeared a bit too big and decadent. Since I only needed one good piece of some delicious something, I opted for a cupcake as they aren't as big as the other sweets. Upon asking the same lady which ones are the most popular, she said it was either Berry Tilly or Better Than Sex. My instinct told me to go with the latter: Better Than Sex. The different lady transacted my purchase. She carefully put my cupcake in a single cupcake box. Just so you know, their boxes are tilt-free so your sweet stuff won't tilt inside it (unless you violently shake the box!) The cupcakes are $6 each. And yet, if you buy 6 or more, each price is reduced to $5.50 up to 11. If you buy 12 or more, each price is reduced to $5.00. 20% discount will be added if you purchase 3 dozens. The shop does sell gluten free ones and yet any of the discounts I mentioned don't appear to apply to them. After the purchase, I looked to the left to discover a little entry way to the store next door. It's Lost Coffee. The customers are free to go in and out between the two shops. This means that you can take your cupcake to the next store and have some coffee or tea to pair with it. This is another store that has this symbiotic relationship with their next-door neighbor business. I always find the concept so intriguing. Businesses help each other. As soon as I got back to my car, I immediately opened the box and started to dig in. And wow....I know this is such an ordinary statement but I will say it: this is/was by far the best cupcake I've ever had. It was perfectly moist in the sponge part with the perfect sweetness. After one bite, it was simply impossible for me to stop eating it although I wanted to save some for later. The cupcake thus disappeared so quickly in a matter of 2-3 minutes. Their cupcakes are phenomenal. There is no way you'll buy cupcakes from other places once you have experienced theirs. I am already pondering as to when I should go back. Discovering great businesses bring me joy; this is why I can never stop Yelping.

I adore this place! So cute, great location in Castle Rock downtown, the friendliest staff, and…read moreout-of-this-world desserts that really hit the spot when you have a sweet tooth! We are creatures of habit and love grabbing a slice of PB pie. Just thinking about it has my mouth watering! Their pies are whipped and light but still so rich and delicious! If you're a PB lover, I highly recommend. They also have other flavors and a large cupcake variety, as well as some cute local goods to browse while you wait. 10/10 would recommend for a sweet treat in Castle Rock!

This is a bakery in a giant king soopers and it is a lovely little bakery. It has polite and…read morehelpful workers and the area was clean and well organized. I got their almond pastry and it was fabulous and equal to some fine almond pastries at stand alone bakeries and way better than some I've tried. It was more moist and tender, buttery and gently sweet than light and crispy. My husband tried a lemon tart and wished he'd bought two. All in all, we will pick up treats from there because they were yummy and nicely priced.

I decided to check this place out. It was difficult getting service. They had Custard Tart…read more(signs) and Nut and Chocolate Tart (signs) in front of the Nut and Chocolate Tarts. After trying to find out what the difference was since they looked the same, I determined that the signs were incorrectly placed. The representative did not acknowledge the mistake, I guess I was supposed to know the difference in their pastries. Their products were behind bright lights, showcasing all their products. The tart was good but not good enough to go back especially after the poor service.

I first went to Poulette a few years ago and apparently never stopped thinking about it because I…read morefinally made it back this weekend. Showed up around 9:30 on a Saturday and waited maybe 20 minutes which honestly wasn't bad at all considering how popular this place has become. I was also shocked they still had almost everything available by the time I got inside. I'm not going to pretend I know the names of every pastry I grabbed, but every single thing was excellent. The first thing you notice is the lamination. You can immediately tell these people know what they're doing. Beautiful layers, super buttery, crisp without becoming dry or messy. Just really well made pastries. Flavor wise everything felt balanced too. Rich but not heavy. Sweet without feeling overwhelming. You can absolutely understand why this place keeps getting national attention. Definitely worth making the drive to Parker for.

I was happy to hear they had a bigger place. Unfortunately, even on a late Friday morning, there…read morewas a short line out the door. The staff is fantastic. They are friendly, always smiling. They tell you almost immediately what is in a pastry that you are ordering. The desserts did not disappoint. Although this time, I only ordered a few, cutting them in half to share. They are very rich. I know I can ask, but with a line behind you, one tends to forget or does not want to keep the others waiting....but a short blurb on the receipt on how the item should be kept / served would be fantastic. If you have not had an opportunity to stop in, do it. You will see why it is ranked one of the best bakeries in the United States.

I had a last minute order for some DIY cookie kits and Sugar Rush came through flawlessly! The…read morecookies and icing we sooo good and they made sure to include enough icing so we had plenty. I also ordered some cake pops and those were first to go. I will absolutely be using them again for my sweet treat needs.

Here's the thing. Reviews can be cheap. Rah, rah, rah - this place is great. No, that's not my…read morevibe. I only leave reviews for places that deserve to be reviewed and let me just tell you - THIS PLACE DESERVES ALL FIVE STARS. I ordered the Thanksgiving cookie kit. A family of cooks and bakers were FAWNING over these cookies. Jodie figured out how to make Christmas cookies taste better than Danish butter cookies. Slightly soft in the middle, bursting with flavor, and guess what? The adults ate them just as much as the kids! And, no, I did not store the leftovers in a secret hiding spot in my kitchen so no one could find them. I totally didn't do that. I totally didn't eat them all myself in the subsequent days. Noooo, not me. ;) Trust me - buy the cookies. Your mouth (and family) will thank you! P.S. We didn't take photos of the cookies, because people ate them so fast! So, here's a photo of our family from that day, for good measure.

Planning a party & in need of a delicious cake and desserts? Look no further than BiteIt! Bakery!…read moreHelmed by the talented Polina Astafyeva (a seasoned Cake Artist with a passion for all things sweet), BiteIt! creates cakes & desserts that are as beautiful as they are delicious. From the moment I contacted Polina, I knew I was in good hands. She made the entire process, from discussing my vision for the cake & desserts, to picking up the final masterpieces (delivery is also available), so easy. For my sister's baby shower, I had a spring floral theme in mind. Polina listened attentively and translated my vision into a delectable reality. The cake was not only stunning, it was a crowd-pleaser. We had the 'Letter Cake' made with honey biscuits, white chocolate ganache, & berry confit (this is BiteIt!'s most popular flavor, and we can see why). The honey biscuit cake was soft with a crumbly texture (comparable to shortbread cookies, but with a subtle sweetness and floral hint from the honey). The white chocolate ganache had a smooth, sweet, and milky chocolate flavor. The berry confit was a refreshing and tart jam that added a fruity burst to each bite of the cake. Polina also baked up macaron boxes as party favors for each guest - raspberry & mango-lemon (both heavenly, the raspberry was my favorite). This was such a fun way to leave everyone with treats to take home. BiteIt! Bakery made our celebration so much sweeter & I can't wait to order from Polina again in the future!

Stopped by here on the way to a friends house. It was around 11am and I was lucky there was still…read moresome goodies left. I decided to pick up a box of various pastries: fruit tarts, cookies, croissants, turnovers, bear claws and a baguette. I arrived at my friends' house knowing they don't really like sweets.. but perhaps they would try some after lunch with some coffee. We cut most of the pastries in fours so we can each get a bite (I have me a sweet tooth...) but to my surprise, they loved every bite!.. and they don't even like sweets! The croissants were buttery and fluffy, the fruit tarts were divine and the baguette was perfect. They were surprised this bakery was right around the corner from their house and insisted on the address as they said they'd want to come back to check the place out. I told them there were lucky to have such an amazing bakery so close to their place. Whenever I'm in the area, I stop in for a treat. One to share, two for me! The employees are always super friendly and helpful too. Definitely a place to check out! It will become a favorite!

Tres Bon! We were the very 1 st one today. Pulled into…read morethe parking lot not sure of their hours. Open 6:30 am on Saturday's. The owner greeted us with that French accent. This adds the extra touch that other bakery can not add. She says lots of choices and she wasn't kidding. The whole bakery case was filled to the rim, shows casing all of their delicious goodies. Ended up getting salmon quiche from the cold case, almond croissant, very beautiful looking blueberry tart and berry croissant. Came out just below $30. We could had table side service but to-go was our option. I could see bunch of pâtissier working hard in the back. ~~ Now I m loaded with extra carbs ~~ Bon appetite!

Vegan and Gluten Free bakery! That's always a rare find and was excited to discover this spot!the…read morestaff was beyond kind, if you're new they give every person a sample/mini platter which was filling! The treats were so good! Just so superb! The cakes were moist and tasted so good! The shop itself has a small seating area but more of a grab & go environment! This place is so good and can't wait to go back

I popped in here one day to figure out what it was. And to my surprise, they had the best carrot…read morecake I've ever had (including my own!) You can't tell it is gluten/dairy free. Years later, still one of my favorite places in Castle Rock. I am having to restart my diet due to GERD issues. I'm so excited to have No Cow Bakery & Arthur to get my breads, tasty treats and dumplings with no worried that it will affect my acid reflux. The staff is very knowledgeable and always have a smile. I highly recommend Now Cow Bakery!

I'm a fan of gelato and it brought me to this location…read more Service: Had a very nice greeting into the store and leaving. They had a great selection of gelato with fresh waffle cones if asked. I recommend visiting this establishment if you are really into gelato.

A cute little gelato shop with a good size selection of gelatos and sorbets. They also had other…read morepastries and treats. You can get the frozen delights in either a cup or cone. The service was friendly, the cost wasn't too much and we enjoyed sitting on their patio and just relaxing.

Diane and Catherine are both delightful and their products are amazing! We tried the cinnamon…read morerolls and the granola and loved both! Looking forward to trying their scones next. Highly recommend!!

Hi all-everything so delish! From the brownies to the breads/ cinnamon loaves. And this whole…read morefamily is so generous and kind! They also do complete meals. Treated our daughter's family to the rolled, stuffed pork & all the trimmings! Out of this world! Just can't say enough! Hope they keep baking & cooking their magical meals & desserts! Wonderful additions to your holiday season or just ANYTIME!! Fyi-i am an experienced cook & very fussy. You can taste the live they put into everything!!

Better than Cinnabon cinnamon rolls at Alice & Kate! The icing is so amazing on them…read more Their almond croissant was delicious and fluffy too. Both pastries were moist and fresh. Best sweet treat in town near me !

We stopped in around 3 on a Friday and picked a few goodies: an M&M cookie, a plain croissant, and…read moresome elaborate chocolate peanut butter mousse torte. They all tasted amazing. The cookie was soft but not too chewy; the croissant buttery and not too crispy; the torte was smooth and decadent with lots of flavors. The folks were nice too. The macarons were small but tons of other tempting choices, and a beautiful but small shop, this had all the cozy vibes you're looking for. I will come back.