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Favor Desserts

4.2 (98 reviews)
Closed 10:30 am - 4:00 pm

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a dozen cupcakes in a box
Lauren M.

Omgosh these cupcakes were amazing! I am usually a person who loves icing and then thinks the cake is just meh...but I loved every part of these. I bought 6 of them for my husband birthday - so it was fun to try a variety. I don't even know if I could pick a favorite because they were all so good. I expected to walk in and just see a bakery counter but they do also have some seating inside. I'll be back to fulfill my cravings for these cupcakes and I'll be telling my friends to check out this spot.

Cupcakes: carrot cake, chocolate, and red velvet
Stephanie S.

I've been wanting to try these desserts for a while now and finally got a chance to. The wait was well worth it as they were scrumptious and did not disappoint at all. This is by far the most moist cake I've ever had. It's an added bonus that the staff were all friendly with smiles on their faces. They officially have a new customer. If you haven't tried, add this to your "must do" list!!!

Mural by local artist Darius Quarles
Glenn G.

We really like the owner's story: from convict to baker to successful business owner. He recently purchased a building on S. Alston Avenue in Durham (the old Halgo deli) and relocated there. We stopped by and got some cupcakes to go after visiting the library across the street. We got strawberry, vanilla, carrot cake chocolate cupcakes. To be honest, the cupcakes and icing are a little too sweet for our tastes, but I know they have fans. At the counter, there was no sign indicating what the cupcakes and cake slices were, so the staff person had to list them for us. There are tables inside but we did not notice any coffee or other options. PS, we love the cupcake "selfie spot" mural from Darius Quarles, one of our favorite artists.

5 5-Flavor Pound Cake
Tiffany S.

OMG!!! I walked into favor desserts to pick up a red velvet cake for a friend. The smell of the pound cake as I walked in was heavenly. I could not resist buying a slice. It is full of flavor and very moist. 10/10 would highly recommend!!

Chef Sean Andre T.

Good Morning Family Baker Keijuane Hester is serving more than just sweet treats at his shop Favor Desserts. @favor_desserts "I pride myself on being a black business owner, a leader. Us being a black race, we can identify with our black leaders. I just want to be able to be a beacon of light. I stand on the shoulders of so many that have paved the way that I can have my business," Hester said. "Being able to glean from leaders and people that inspire me, African-Americans, I think it's my duty to be a beacon of hope." @favor_desserts Favor Desserts was established in July 2004 in Durham, North Carolina by Master Baker Keijuane Hester and continues to serve the Triangle area and beyond. While offering the traditional baker's products, we are known for our Red Velvet cupcakes, 5-Flavored pound cake, Carrot cake, and Italian Creme cake, just to name a few @favor_desserts #follow #share #bookme #repost #tag #like #support #blackownedbusiness #hustle #smallbusiness #contact #foodie #testimonial #educator #eat #eatrdu #food #black #blackfoodie #cheflife #entrepreneur #cake #blackownedbusiness #eat #raleigh #support #letseat #foodie #thankyou #blessed #eatingwithchefseanandre It's Gon Be Dope! @foodnetwork @raleighfoodtrap @foodie_sob @foodwonders.mnl @blackfoodiesnetwork

Yellow cake with buttercream
Melanie M.

Extremely underwhelming. My mom order one dozen carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, one dozen yellow cake with buttercream frosting, and one dozen assorted (cakes and frostings should have been assorted). We review one dozen of just chocolate cake with white frosting as our "assortment." Additionally, the cake and frosting sizes are all different. So far I've only tried the carrot cake and in my opinion the cream cheese frosting is way too sweet.

Carrot and Cream Cheese Cake Red Velvet and Cream Cheese Cake
Samantha W.

I really wanted to give them more than 3 stars. I came here after seeing such good ratings. Maybe I came on an off day. We came on a Saturday a little before 2pm. The lady working seemed really irritated with us for coming in. When we asked questions, she gave us the shortest answer possible. It made me feel bad to even ask anything, as if I was a bother. We ended up getting a slice of carrot cake & red velvet cake. They were ok. To pay $12 for 2 slices of cake, I think the packaging could've been better.. I wouldn't buy a slice of cake to take to anyone because of the packing. The cake slices are too big for the small container. I love a big slice of cake but these are squished into the container. The cakes were ok. We tried eating them right away & maybe they weren't too good because they were cold as my friend said they were better when she got home & they were more room temp. Anyways, I will come back to try the cupcakes and hopefully the staff is having a better day.

Cliff C.

Love it here. They have all the cakes, all the pies and all the cupcakes. I see they also sell the cupcakes at some local restaurants. I went in today and they had a good crowd. The best cake to me is the pineapple cake. But the carrot cake is banging. Go here people and eat.

Nikia C.

I absolutely love Favor Desserts!! They are my go to spot for sweet treats. The owner is always there & very hands on. The staff is friendly & welcoming. I come here often & everything I've tasted has been delicious! I mostly get cupcakes - red velvet, carrot cake, chocolate, Oreo, strawberry, vanilla! Not sure how they were operating during this social distancing, COVID-19 times so I called. The lady who answered let me know they were open! She was willing to take my order over the phone or said I could come in person. I went into the bakery & there were floor markings for safe distancing. The owner only allowed a limited amount of people in at a time. As always, everything was fresh & tasty. Oh, and there are Wednesday specials on cupcakes!!

They took all precautions due to the covid 19 padamic.
Charlena H.

My first time there. My daughter and I has been looking for a place to buy desserts welp here ya go. Please visit this bakery. You will not be disappointed. They were giving out free cupcakes just as a thank you gesture I almost got lucky but maybe next time. Just go already

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Holy moly! Amazing! The Italian cake with creamed cheese was the best! The owner is so sweet too. Love this place!

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I just had the pound cake, Oreo cupcake, red velvet cupcake, and carrot cupcake. All were AMAZING! You've got to check this place out!

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I love the pineapple cake, the strawberry cake shoot all the cakes!!! The best in Durham, besides my grandmother!!

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