Dorea is as good as a baker gets! Cakes that are not only beautifully crafted, aesthetically pleasing, but are absolutely delicious. The cupcakes and cake are light and moist and the buttercream is to DIE FOR. Seriously the best buttercream I have EVER tasted (inclusive of all the cake tastings I did at high end cake shops for our wedding). Beyond the cake and cupcakes, Dorea is a true gem of a professional who understands the meaning of customer service. She responds via email, phone and text quickly and in a detailed manner. She offers suggestions based on general ideas of what you are looking for and offers a true collaborative process to get to your perfect cake and/or cupcakes. I first used Good Morning Bakery when looking to order cupcakes for an office birthday. We ordered red velvet cupcakes with chocolate and vanilla buttercream swirl. This has become our go to as they are so good! For my birthday, I got a VERY decadent chocolate cake adorned with chocolate ganache, brownies and white chocolate pieces. Absolutely the best cake I have EVER had (not to mention how beautiful it was). Because of fantastic experience in working with Dorea and how much all of our guests always rave about her cakes and cupcakes, we did not hesitate to work with her for our son's 1st birthday which was Up Themed. Not only was the cake scrumptious (strawberry cake with strawberry jam and vanilla buttercream), she made a custom cake topper that was absolutely PERFECT. Some pictures of our cakes are attached. I almost hesitate to write this review because I don't want to let the secret out about how good Dorea is, but she is the real deal and deserves the business and the praise. We will be back for more cakes and cupcakes! Cheers, Danielle and Daton read more

See all

Okay okay, I'm about to word vomit all over this review for several reasons. 1) these cakes are amazing. Like for real amazing, 2) they aren't just amazing to look at, but delicious & 3) dorea is amazing, fantastic & I seriously just want to marry her, but I can't :( She is one heck of a home baker who really just does it all. From the get-go, Dorea is one of the most friendliest, outgoing people you will ever meet. You can tell she's passionate about her work because you can tell how excited she is & her ideas really come to life. I originally booked her for May 2019, but then life events popped up! So my first cake ordered was for my S.O's aunt in March & boy was everyone impressed. I received nonstop questions about who my cake person was now! All of his family members raves over how delicious the cake was and how dense it was. It wasn't too sweet (lemon) & the vanilla buttercream was a perfect pairing. I already have her booked for a few more events & I cannot wait to update this review with some more photos of all the goodies I get from her! read more

See all

Deliciously Amazing! I ordered a funfetti flavored cake with vanilla icing for my daughter's 20th birthday. From my initial inquiry to picking up my cake- it was a effortless and an enjoyable experience. Dorea was attentive and personable. She was detailed and concise, made my vision to reality. The cake was beautiful and tasted amazing. She put so much quality care and in her service it definitely showed and tasted in her cake. The cake was moist and flavorful. My daughter was super pleased along with the fussy cake snobs in my family. I definitely recommend and will use Good Morning Bakery again... read more

See all

My go to baker in years past was unavailable this year and I came to Yelp in search of someone with similar talents. I didn't find that, I found someone with so much more. I contacted the baker a few months back after seeing these gorgeous cakes and immediately received a response. All I sent to Ms. Luther was a picture of a favor bag and a request to make something in the same vein. Almost instantly, she came back with ideas that wowed me. Sign me up. The process with her was completely seamless, Ms. Luther laid everything out up front, had amazing recommendations and her flavors list had my mouth watering. Pickup was equally seamless. Packaging was done with care and not one thing was less than impeccable and stunning. My sole regret is that I didn't utilize her talents in more than just funfetti (which was absolutely amazing). I ordered a traditional sized cake in standard unicorn, and my dear child instantly told me that she also expected a boy unicorn cake, in addition to the boy and standard unicorn cupcakes. For the price of a smash cake, I was given a glorious and delicious cake that could have fed the whole party. And that's her smash cake. It was insanity. I regret zero calories today from this dessert table. Basically, buy all the cakes, but do yourself a favor and sample her extensive flavor menu. read more

See all

Dorea is just magic! She is amazing to work with - so quick to reply, an effective communicator and has an attention to detail and full of great ideas. She helped make a birthday so special with her peanut butter and vanilla frosted chocolate cupcakes. They were so rich and fluffy, its almost a sin. Packaged beautifully, she really put thought into everything including the color of the ribbon to how the toppers would be packaged for transport. I appreciate how easy she made the process, all businesses should be run like hers. I cannot wait to ask her to make beautiful cupcakes for my Mom's birthday coming up! read more

Dorea's customer service skills are second to none. The whole process of designing a cake for my friend's baby shower was incredible; she was meticulous in her creative process and went above and beyond to ensure I was satisfied before she began making my cake. Also, she is very reasonably priced. Dorea has a sincere enthusiasm for what she does and it is evident in every single message you'll trade with her. Friends' jaws dropped at the sight of the cake she made for my friend's baby shower. It was incredibly moist and delicious. Order from her & you will not regret it!!! read more

Good Morning Bakery - Bakeries Near Me

See all

I share the same sentiments as the other Yelp reviews regarding their happiness with Good Morning Bakery. I am beyond happy I found this gem of a baker - thanks Yelp! For my birthday, I was adamant about having a drip cake, and Dorea made it happen! From my initial reach out, all the way to picking up the cake, Dorea was extremely friendly, kind and made sure I had exactly what I needed. Her excitement made me even more excited! The cake tasted amazing (currently eating a piece as I'm writing my review ;)), and was a big hit at my birthday party. I will definitely be using Good Morning Bakery again!! No question about it! read more

Good Morning Bakery - Strawberry cake with buttercream icing! - Bakeries Near Me

Dorea is amazing! We've ordered two cakes and 2 sets of cupcakes from her for our children's birthdays. Our daughter wanted a rainbow unicorn cake that had candy spilling out of it. I sent Dorea 5 different pictures of cakes from Pinterest and she managed to make sense of all our wishes and created the beautiful cake and cupcakes in the pictures. My daughter was over the moon for this cake and it was a hit at her birthday party. All of the parents and children wanted to know who made this gorgeous and delicious creation. We just ordered another cake and cupcakes for my son's birthday. He loves all things green and wanted a Frankenstein cake. Again I sent Dorea a bunch of pictures from Pinterest and she had great recommendations. Everything came out looking even better than we could have possibly imagined. Dorea is so pleasant and professional to work with. She wants to make sure that she has all the details exactly right and has great attention to detail. For example, for the Frankenstein cake - the screws that go on the side of his head were carefully placed in a separate baggie (with a ribbon bow!!!) so that they would not get ruined in the box/during transportation. She also helps make sure that the boxes are placed just right in your car for optimal safe transportation. Thank you Dorea for helping make our little ones' special days EXTRA special. We are hooked on your lovely bakery creations :) read more

See all

Wow! Dorea outdid herself. I wanted to get a special cake for my husband's 40th birthday. I contacted a number of bakeries and ultimately chose Good Morning Bakery. Like other reviewers have noted, Dorea's professionalism - and more importantly her personality - set her apart from the rest. Unlike her competitors, Dorea took the time to correspond back and forth with me in a very detailed conversation to ensure she was making the perfect cake for the occasion. She was highly responsive and I never felt like I was asking too many questions or being too picky. She was very flexible with the pickup times (she is a home bakery so you need to determine pickup times in advance), even allowing me to change to an earlier time a couple days before. The cake was absolutely GORGEOUS and DELICIOUS. Honestly, it looked like it should be in a wedding magazine instead of on a plate in front of us! (Seriously, look at her pictures on instragram - you would not believe how perfect they are!!! Dorea is a true artist.) The cake itself was rich, moist, and had a great consistency. The frosting was sweet but not teeth-tingly. I really cannot say enough about Dorea and Good Morning Bakery. The whole experience, from ordering to consuming, was phenomenal. I cannot wait for my next excuse to order from her again! read more

I ordered a cake for my sister's baby shower. I had a general idea of what I wanted, and Dorea was able to work with me to make my vision a reality - and it was even better than what I had in mind! Through all our emails, she always sounded excited to make the cake and was happy to answer any questions I had. She was incredible and the cake was unbelievable. Her professionalism, charm, and talent simply make her a cut above the rest. She is fantastic!! read more

Dorea's cupcakes are both beautiful and delicious. They come a ribboned box all ready to be given as a gift. This bakery is well-priced and the service was wonderful. read more

I never write reviews but I am so happy over the cake Good Morning Bakery made for my baby shower that I couldn't resist sharing my experience. The owner, Dorea, is so delightful to work with. We told her our shower theme and had a few Pinterest photo ideas and she ended up creating the most beautiful cake to compliment our party. The cake not only looked fantastic for our photos - it also tasted incredible! I even had guests talking about how delicious it was weeks after the shower was over. We will definitely be using Good Morning Bakery again and again and again! read more

Omg, where do I start... I needed last minute cupcakes for my last minute birthday party and Dorea quickly responded to me and happy to make a dozen cupcakes. She also came up with this wonderful paint design to go with my paint and sip party. The design blew me away when I saw the cupcakes for the first time but the flavor of the chocolate cake and chocolate icing made me want to eat the entire box all by myself. Those cupcakes were the most moist and flavorful cupcakes I've ever had!! From now on, all of my cake needs will be going to Dorea! Best find ever! read more

Good Morning Bakery - Bakeries Near Me

See all

I was looking for someone to bake a cake for my husband's 50th and my dad's 80th birthday. Two huge milestone birthdays. We found Good Morning Bakery in a web search and couldn't believe our luck. Dorea's cakes and cupcakes were absolute works of art ... ALL of my guests were in AWE of her work and the succulence in each bite of cake. She's truly a talented baker and has an eye for creative design. She's so wonderful to work with too which made the whole experience so worthwhile! Dorea's cakes and cupcakes are by far the best I've ever tasted! read more

Good Morning Bakery - 70th birthday cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me

See all

These cakes are not only delicious, but fully instagram-worthy. The level of care and thought that is put into your order puts Good Morning Bakery well above those "other guys." I ordered a double layered dark chocolate cake adorned with home-made chocolate chip cookies...unbelievably decadent and a true crowd pleaser. Order your next baked good soon! read more

I had an excellent experience with Good Morning Bakery. For our daughter's birthday, I ordered a vanilla cake with strawberry jam filling and strawberry frosting. When I picked it up, it looked so beautiful and it made me feel proud to serve it. Our daughter absolutely loved, loved, loved it. The cake was moist and the frosting was delicious. The best cake we have ever had! The frosting, which was a pink rose design all around the cake was thick and delicious. We will continue to order cakes for special occasions from Good Morning Bakery. I should add that Dorea, the owner/baker is so kind, friendly and easy to deal with. When I placed my order she explained everything to me in a helpful manner. Many, many thanks to Dorea. Sylvia Reston, VA read more

Let's start off with that I don't normally do reviews and I almost never give a full 5 stars, and I am THAT PERSON that relies on reviews in trying something new. That being said, I am AMAZED by the quality of this cake that Dorea made for us! I had in mind an ombré feather themed caked with gold accents, and she delivered beautifully. She HAND-MADE EVERY FEATHER on that cake! A beautiful work of art. Now to the cake itself; it was a red velvet cake that was perfectly moist and not too sweet (I dislike super sweet cake to begin with) and was paired with a vanilla buttercream that was not too thick and delicious! I cannot give her enough kudos to making my SO's birthday that much more special. Everyone was super impressed! For the quality, creativity, and price that is offered, it hands down cannot be beat. She is also excellent at communicating with you, and any questions she will ask first before she continues, which I whole-heartedly appreciate, since that is an important aspect for me! It is evident that she loves what she does. I will for sure be coming back to Good Morning Bakery in the future for custom cake needs! Thank you, Dorea! read more

Good Morning Bakery - Bakeries Near Me

See all

I will order ALL baked goods from Good Morning Bakery from now on!! I ordered a smash cake for my daughter's first birthday and it was to die for! And it tasted out of this world. Dorea does outstanding work. Honestly. She gages what you want and goes above and beyond to deliver your dream cake or cupcakes. Talk about Pinterest worthy creations. Order from Good Morning Bakery!! You will NOT regret it and you will order again and again and again! Also, Dorea is just the sweetest lady. I felt so lucky to have found her! read more

I've had two cakes made by Good Morning Bakery now and I'm totally addicted. Dorea works with you to make sure that you're getting the design you want at the quality you deserve all while being upfront about the cost of each element. She is a pleasure to work with and never fails to get/keep you excited about your order. These cakes are a delicious, high-quality, work of art. read more

Dorea is absolutely amazing! I emailed her regarding a cake for my husband's birthday and she replied immediately. It took a while for me to decide what I wanted but she was so patient and understanding through the process. I eventually decided on a cake idea and sent it to her - she was enthusiastic and happy to make it which made the experience even more exciting! My husband and family loved the cake! It was perfect and looked exactly like the photo I had sent her. I was keen to have a beautiful cake that tasted amazing and Dorea delivered. The cake was Instagram worthy but still tasted amazing, it was moist and fresh and everything that I had hoped for. Dorea was super friendly during pick up and genuinely kind. I would love to order from her again! She's an extremely talented baker and has mastered her trade to a tee! I can't recommend her enough. read more

Good Morning Bakery is nothing short of magical - Dorea's creations are so delicious, while being uniquely decorated and personalized to you and your occasion. Her flavor combinations and attention to detail are fantastic - you'll never find or taste another one quite like it. It sounds cheesy, but you can truly taste the love and joy in every bite. My husband ordered a Twix (my favorite candy bar) cake for my birthday - it was ridiculously delicious, and she hand made the twix bars crumbled all over the top! I've also been lucky enough to try her lavender cake with honey cream cheese frosting - it was to die for! Moist, fluffy, and the *perfect* level of sweetness. She nails it EVERY. TIME. Don't believe me? Follow her instagram! read more

Dorea's culinary creations are EXQUISITELY DELICIOUS AND her artistry in design is breathtaking. Many bake shops can create something beautiful, but the design often surpasses the actual taste. Or they create something delicious that isn't very pleasant to look at. Dorea has mastered the art of both. Her attention to detail is unparalleled. She will bring whatever design you dream up for your cakes or cupcakes to life, no matter how challenging it may be. She takes the time to research, practice, and perfect every design she is requested to make. And when she designs something on her own, it's always a magical surprise and better than you could've imagined. Her cakes are so beautiful you won't want to eat them, but when you do, you won't want to stop! I can't speak highly enough of Dorea and her dedication to the beautiful treats she makes. I only wish I lived on the East Coast so I could order from her all the time! Maryland, you've got a treasure of a baker in your midst. Dorea is truly one of a kind and her creations are baked with a secret ingredient: Love. You can taste it in every bite!! read more

I ordered a cake for my son's first birthday from Dorea and it was INCREDIBLE. I am always so skeptical of beautiful cakes because many times they are dry, overbaked, tasteless, etc. But the cake Dorea made for us was absolutely delicious. It was moist, flavorful, and the decorations were breathtaking. I would highly highly recommend GMB for any special occasion. Her prices are fair, she is insanely responsive via email, she listens to exactly what you want and offers ideas of her own if you aren't really sure of an initial direction. She is actually going to be making another cake for me this month and I plan to use GMD many many times in the future! read more

Dorea's cakes (and cupcakes and brownies and everything else) are amazing! Not only do they taste amazing but they are some of the most gorgeous I've seen. Highly recommend for any occasion! read more

Wow! My daughter and I were soooo happy we chose Good Morning Bakery this year! Year after year we have used different bakers in the Northern Virginia area and this year we were very amazed by Dorea's beautiful cake. I had a tough time cutting into her artistic cake because I didn't want to ruin it. But once we did, we indulged in a strawberry cake (my daughter's choice), which was just the right amount of sweet and super moist. Not only was the cake out of this world but all of our communications with her with seamless and efficient. She was a pleasure to work with and I will definitely be Indulging in the near future again! Thank you Dorea! read more

These cakes are so incredible. The cake itself and the frosting (my god, the frosting!!) are both the most delicious I have had. But what truly makes the cakes special is working with the baker on your dream design. She is incredibly creative and will come up with something glorious, but if you have ideas of your own, she will help you realize that vision. I ordered a "treat yourself" cake for a girls' weekend with my best friends. I told her what we like, and what I hoped it might look like, and then she took that and ran with it and made it better than I could have dreamed! read more

I can't recommend this home-based bakery enough! I bought 2 cakes for an office function and they were a huge hit. Absolutely delicious cakes and they looked beautiful. Dorea was professional (and lovely) to work with. You pick up your order at her townhome during a pre-arranged time window (she completely accommodated my schedule). She was ready as scheduled and brought the cakes out to my car. So easy! Fairly-priced . . . prompt email replies . . . I could go on and on. If you are considering frequenting this business, don't hesitate! read more