Worked with Sweet Dreams to plan a birthday party long distance. They were incredibly helpful in…read moreselecting a menu. The day of the event, everything was ready to go the moment we walked in the store and the staff provided everything we needed. The food was very good and the cake was outstanding. All the guests wanted to know where we got "that gorgeous cake." I was so happy to find them.

I use to live in DeKalb and Sweet Dreams was my go to for the best cupcakes and desserts. Deanna…read moreand Phil were so friendly and when they were offering lunch, I would visit with the staff and eat their food creations. Deanna created a beautiful card game cake for a wedding that I was in. Everyone loved the design and taste. What I love most is that Sweet Dreams cakes are with buttercream icing rather than fondant. Overall, this place is great. Sylvia F.

I honestly confused why they've been open for so long. I had passed it many times and decided to…read morestop in. There was a very very limited choice. I decided to buy a couple of their tartlets, seeing as I didn't want to walk out and purchase nothing. She threw in a free cupcake. The tartlets - the tart shell was totally undercooked, the feeling was nothing special. In fact the custard tart I got had no taste. The cupcake - the cake was extremely dry, the frosting although it had a nice flavor, left a waxy feeling in my mouth. I love to support small businesses, but I was totally turned off by my experience. I know quite a bit about pastries and baked goods, I honestly would never go back and discourage anyone from purchasing their products unless they did a complete overhaul. A tart shells should be light and Flaky, plus thoroughly cooked, what I got was tough, chewy and tasteless.

I found out about Sweet Endeavors at the NIU Bridal expo and fell in love with the cupcakes! My…read moremom, sister, and now husband felt the same way. Rachel is super sweet and very helpful throughout the whole process. She made the cupcakes for our bridal shower and also made our wedding cake. Everything turned out so beautiful and even better than what I was hoping. Our guests at both of these events talked about how moist the cake was and how delicious the frosting was! Rachel really knows her stuff :) We chose white cake filled with raspberry and also chose chocolate cake both with buttercream frosting for our bridal shower and then for the wedding we had a tier of vanilla, chocolate and red velvet with the buttercream frosting.

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.

The box of Easter cookies were given to us as a gift. $14 for 6 cookies, were relatively small for…read morethe price (a lot of effort into the gift box). The sugar cookies taste and smell like you are eating a stick of butter, not my favorite. My kids didn't like them either. Cannot comment on anything else.

Pumpkin squares were delicious. Very moist and fresh. Sugar cookies were really good. I let them…read moreset in fridge a day or two and it seemed the flavors came together after being in fridge. They were super fresh as well so I kinda like them next day or two:) The shop is adorable and welcoming. Loved the decor and merchandise. Shop owner could not have been any nicer. Educated me on her baked goods and was generally full of energy and life! I see why she stays so busy and sells out. She loves what she does and it is obvious!

the brownies are so good oh god they are to die for and for what the reviews say the service isn't…read morethat bad I've gone two times and each time I was met by a wonderful young girl named Kendall she was so nice and patient

Nice local bakery. I can in after 4 and the doughnut selection was more limited but they were…read morestill fresh. The staff was helpful and the maple custard that they recommended was delicious.

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!

I'm happy to hear, they are still baking the wonderful treats. Just not at a store front. Maybe…read morePalatine farmers market would be great!

I had the best experience with Sweet C's. She took on a custom cookie order with not a lot of…read morenotice and totally knocked it out of the park!! The cookies were a huge hit! Can't wait to order again

We have ordered several cakes from Halo for family events and they are always amazing! Liz does a…read morefantastic job with the flavors and the decorations. She is very creative!!!

I got married on 1/6/24 and had Halo Bakeshop make our cake and cupcakes. I have to say they…read moreexceeded my expectations in every way! Everything was beautiful and tasted delicious! All the guests were asking where they were from because they were so good! Liz was awesome as well. She brought the cupcakes to the venue the day of and made sure everything was set up and looked beautiful! I will definitely be using Halo for my future events! Thank you so much!

A visit to Smallcakes never disappoints! Our family favorites are red velvet, wedding cake, carrot,…read moreand vanilla chocolate. The special holiday flavors are equally good. When I visit, I try to go earlier in the day as they can possibly run out of my favorites around closing time. Although the cupcakes here have a lot more frosting than I prefer, the cake part is always extremely moist and fresh. I have tried several flavors of Smallcakes and never tasted one I did not like yet. I love that you can order ahead for parties or pick up a special "pup cake" for your four-legged babies. It is conveniently located near Calibre' Coffee, so I can also stop and get one of my favorite lattes or iced drinks too.

Didn't know that they had bakeries all over the USA. I went there today and was very pleasantly…read moresurprised/impressed with the bakery and their products. The staff was very friendly, and customer service was excellent. I wish them great success, especially at that location which I think is off the beaten path

They got it! I'm so happy small cakes is near my home! I remember the first one in Naperville. I…read morewas upset when they changed the name because it changed! I must've found the original owner because they are fire! Delicious and they have more than cupcak

staff member was super mean and very rude, I have shopped at small cakes before and have NEVER been…read moretreated like this before. This was unfortunate