We were in town for our daughter's 12th birthday and needed a cake. After a quick Google search of…read morelocal bakeries we settled on Smallcakes. Ordering was super easy as was pick up. The cake itself was absolutely stunning and my daughter said it was exactly what she wanted! The taste was spectacular and very lightweight. Some of my family members are very picky about "heavier cakes" and this was definitely not one of them. It was so delicious and we highly recommend this bakery. We can't wait to come back next time and try out all the amazing looking cupcakes we saw on display

This is a cute cupcakery with plenty of options. I went with the tiramisu flavor and my sister got…read morethe hot chocolate one. While she loved the hot chocolate, I found the tiramisu flavor lacking. I will go back to try another flavor because the cupcake as a whole was good and the lady behind the counter was very friendly and helpful.

I visited Richmond, VA in June 2025 for a friend's wedding…read more My friend from my town wanted me to bring her back some cupcakes from Pearl's Bake Shoppe so I stopped by on a Saturday morning. I got her 4 different cupcakes of different varieties and she loved it. I bought myself some macarons and they were delicious. Service was efficient and friendly. This bakery appears to be a local favourite. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 95/250 total reviews in 2026 - 936 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 20 May 2026

I LOVE Pearl's Bake Shoppe. I've been eyeing their cupcakes for a while before finally deciding to…read moretry them, but I'm so glad that I did! I've come back more than a few times to try different cupcakes from this bakery, and it has not disappointed! They always have a line when I stop by of people picking up bakery orders or stopping by to grab sweet treats. They have all kinds of pastries and bakery items: cakes, cake pops, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, pies, macarons, pop tarts and even packaged drinks. I've gotten a few different cupcakes from them. My favorites have been the peaches and cream, top hat cupcake, pistachio raspberry and strawberry vanilla. Their tiramisu cupcake, margarita cupcake and the key lime cupcakes all actually tasted so much like the namesakes! Their cupcakes are mostly perfectly balanced sweetness: I haven't had anything that was too sweet. Their cakes look so beautifully decorated, but I haven't tried any. They look so good though! Everything in there are so aesthetically pleasing, and if the cupcakes are anything to go by, I'd say flavor wise, the other items would meet expectations! Definitely one of my favorite places in Richmond to get myself a treat and wouldn't hesitate to recommend!

Great selection of cupcakes. Good quality and freshly made. Reasonably priced. Friendly staff.read more

My review is based on their cupcakes, I have not gotten any cakes from here…read more With that being said we ordered about 2 dozen cupcakes for my baby shower from here. Lots of delicious options to choose from! The cupcakes were the star of the show for our food that we had. We had their carrot cake flavor, red velvet, black and white, and cookies and cream. Yum! The cupcakes were perfectly moist. The presentation was good. Some of the flavors were a little too sweet for me. My favorite was the red velvet though the carrot cake one was quite a winner with other people. I took a star off because I feel like the staff here could have been friendlier.

We have been ordering cakes from Pink Belle for several years, and they are undoubtedly the best…read more European-style so less sugar, great flavor, and icing that even people that dont like icing, LOVE! The owner is really responsive, very creative, and has made themed cakes for us from anything for 10 people to 50, each of them turning out beautifully, and tasting amazing. We have not had a single birthday party where several people have asked where the cake/cupcakes came from..... and we order bigger cakes now so everyone can take a little home. They are THAT good. They keep ready-made cakes for last minute needs as well, in all sizes. And some lovely cupcakes in different flavors - strawberry, honeydew, vanilla, lemon, red velvet - you name it. The texture is different, so if you are looking for traditional airy box-style cake mix flavor, then go elsewhere. These cakes are a little heavier in texture, but less sweet, and definitely worth the price! Eunice is a wonderful baker. And a piano teacher! Friendly, kind, very knowledgeable and open to all kinds of ideas for themes. You won't be disappointed. We LOVE Pink Belle.

She makes beautiful and very tasty cake and other creations. I have been ordering birthday cakes…read morefor my mom for the past several years and have never been disappointed. They are always beautiful and ready when you ask. She takes pride in her work! We are at 95 years old and counting!

Dealing with Maple Pig was easy and pleasant from beginning to end. The owner is very friendly and…read morepromptly responded to all of my (many) questions. Pickup was very easy, straight-forward, and punctual. The cake itself was delicious and beautiful!

Ordering through her website was super easy and well organized! Communication was great!…read more I ordered a Southern Caramel Cake for my wife's 49th birthday. This cake was delicious!! It reminded her of her childhood. She makes the caramel the morning of for her caramel cakes and you can taste the freshness! So so good! Pick up was simple and the location was easy to find as well. We can't wait to order another cake from here!

We almost didn't even go in when we saw that the cupcakes were dairy and egg free as my first…read morethought was ewww. But the signage really got us so we went in and ordered 6 different cupcakes. My first thought when entering was wow! The way the shop was decorated with 50s retro artwork and furniture was adorable! The seating area was so fun and welcoming and the assortment and variety of cupcakes was great! The worker was very friendly and efficient. And the cupcakes themselves were absolutely delicious! If I didn't know they were allergen free, I wouldn't have been able to tell. The texture and taste were wonderful! I highly recommend this adorable shop in the heart of downtown Fredericksburg!

Fun little find with vegan cupcakes! They're very rich, but delicious! Great service fun vibe.read more

A great find in Downtown Charlottesville! My friend got an oatmeal cookie that she let me try, and…read moreit was the perfect texture and sweetness. There were oats in every bite, providing a subtle nuttiness. Honestly, this was the best oatmeal cookie I've had. The interior is cozy with a few tables. They do custom cakes and cupcakes -- lots of different flavors for each. I would definitely recommend stopping by.

Service, quality try, price, and response! Highly recommended!! We were in a jam and they were…read moreawesome to deal with.

Love this sweet shop in downtown Culpeper! First, follow them on Facebook. They post pictures of…read moreall of their sweets and stuff which will make you want to stop in! They have everything from cookies and cupcakes to fudge and tarts. Everything I've gotten has been delicious! Plus, they're super friendly and welcoming when you come in. It's a great little shop!

So goooood. There's a reason this little Culpeper cupcake shop has won numerous awards. Seriously…read moreSweet is seriously the best cupcakes I've had in Virginia..maybe anywhere! Go check em out. Totally worth it.

My favorite favorite place!!! I love getting my birthday cake from here, a Kentucky bourbon flavor…read more It's bourbon vanilla cake with pecans and chocolate chips with cream cheese frosting. I discovered the flavor through a "cake box" and have been going back for the flavor ever since. Behind birthday cake, the cupcakes are always fresh and moist, with generous amounts of frosting and fillings (as a good cupcake should be). With the exception of the chocolate frosting, which is more of a sticky ganache (in the best way), the frosting tends to be a buttercream consistency. The workers are always kind and knowledgeable of the flavors. Beyond the basic monthly flavors, they rotate monthly flavors and usually have even more flavors from the cake box and slice section.

Smallcake's friendly staff and eye‑catching, beautifully decorated cupcakes make every visit a…read moretreat. Even though we don't stop by often, it's one of our favorite cupcake spots. I love checking their daily specials - posted on Facebook - and discovering new flavors. The cupcakes stay wonderfully moist, and the icing is just sweet enough to enhance the cake without overwhelming it. Occasionally we get their puppy cupcakes for our dog, definitely no complaints

Professional baker, that wows you with taste and presentation. I had a petite wedding cake made…read morefor my daughter's wedding. I was from out of town, needed it quickly, so we worked with the baker, emailing pictures and talking on the phone. What could have been very stressful, was a wonderful experience. The cake was not only beautiful, just like the picture, but with our added ideas. It tasted phenomenal! We also were provided with a beautiful assortment of cake pops, which is her specialty!! They were just awesome and delicious. Everyone was impressed. I highly recommend Sweet Liadela, for any and all of your baking needs in and around Stafford, VA. She is professional, talented and affordable. It was a pleasure working with her.

From the owner: Sweet Liadela is a family owned and operated bakery from home. We specialize in everything sweet,…read morewith cake pops at the top of the list! At Sweet Liadela we pride ourselves with not only unique flavors but creativity as well. It has to look just as amazing as it tastes!