One of the things I was most looking forward to when we got engaged was the cake tastings. I try to…read moreeat gluten free as much as possible as it triggers my migraines. Candice was incredibly communicative during the process and worked with us to create a cake flavor that was representative of one of our favorite vacation drinks (Lime in Da Coconut). She absolutely knocked that flavor out of the park! Since she doesn't do the Banana Pudding Cake as a sample, we ordered it for a mini celebration to try before making our final decisions. She was able to make the entire thing gluten free (she makes it all from scratch) and it was delicious! As I've been to several weddings where there were gluten incidents, I decided that we would have all of our cakes be gluten free to keep everyone safe (we have several friends with Celiacs). We did a cutting cake in the Lime in Da Coconut flavor and mini cupcakes in that flavor as well as Red Velvet. The mini cupcakes are perfect for grabbing and popping in your mouth while dancing! All of our guests loved them and we had some left over to take back with us to enjoy. I will definitely be ordering from her again!

Since we were there on vacation my wife rates all cupcakes on a Sweet Coast scale! Thanks for…read moremaking me a hero on her birthday

I stumbled onto this bakery during my visit to OBX and it did not disappoint. For one, the owner…read morewas incredibly kind and gracious. Then I tried the cinnamon roll and it blew me away. This one was but far the best I've had in quite some time. I also picked up a few different cookies. Haven't tried them all but the chocolate chip cookie was awesome. If you are in the area, please check this place out. Support local!

We ordered a carrot cake for a birthday celebration and it was Delish! Picked up on a day the…read morebakery wasn't open but nicely allowed us to pick up. Pleasant service for ordering and pick-up.

Consistently, year after year, Tullio's has amazing baked goods and breakfast sandwiches. We end up…read morehere multiple times each week we're at the beach because we just can't stay away! They also do a great job managing the hoards of people during rental season.

My favorite bakery when visiting the Outer Banks. We always make it a point to stop here at least…read moretwo or three times each week we're in town.

Tucked in the Scarborough Shopping center, this hidden gem makes the best desserts. We got to meet…read moreowner/baker and her little one on this Friday morning. When we walked in, the smell of fresh baked goods enticed us to purchase a couple of cake slices. The cream cheese frosting was so delicious and creamy. The fresh blueberries popped out with flavor when we ate the cake slices. They are in the back side of the upper shopping area. They sell cake slices, cupcakes, and other fun treats.

Y'ALL. I can't even put into words how much I LOVE this place…read more Tucked away here in Duck, NC on the beautiful Outer Banks, this little bakery is truly a hidden gem. Honestly, part of me wanted to keep it a secret... but it's way too good not to share! The cupcakes? Moist, soft, perfectly sweet, and topped with just the right amount of frosting + garnish. Absolute perfection. The cheesecake? Listen... it's "slap-your-mama" good. I'm talking about that close-your-eyes kind of bite that takes you straight back to a childhood memory. Pure magic. The red velvet? Heavenly. Moist, rich, and decadent enough to transport you to another time and place. I honestly believe food has the power to bring back memories -- and this bakery proves it. Every bite is a little trip down memory lane, and I promise, you'll feel it too. If you're visiting OBX or anywhere nearby... RUN, don't walk. ‍ Support local. Support passion. Support pure baking brilliance. Hash #DuckNC #OBX #OuterBanksEats #OuterBanksFoodie #OBXFoodie #OBXLife #DuckNCBakery #OBXEats #OuterBanksVacation #SupportLocal #Foodie #FoodieLife #FoodieFinds #SweetTooth #DessertGoals #CheesecakeLove #RedVelvetDreams #CupcakeCravings #BakeryMagic #HiddenGem

Unfortunately, we must leave a negative review. Claire's Cakes canceled on us 5 days before our…read morewedding. We hired Claire's Cakes in September 2025 to make our wedding desserts (6 dozen cupcakes and 3 cheesecakes). Everything seemed to be running smoothly until a few weeks before our wedding when her communication with us began to slow. We had arranged to pay extra to meet her on the Friday (11/28) before our Saturday (11/29) wedding to pick up our desserts. We confirmed this pick up date multiple times. On Friday, 11/21 (at 8:25 pm), she emails us: "I'm able to deliver on Wednesday 11/26/25 at whatever time is most convenient for you. As we get closer to the date, I'll provide an updated delivery window. I am currently out of town for the remainder of the weekend on business and will be back on Monday." So, despite multiple confirmations that the order was to be picked up on Friday, she now has the wrong pick up date. On Saturday, 11/22, we responded: "Enjoy your weekend (even if it is on business)! We had talked about delivery on Friday, November 28th (not Wednesday, 11/26). Let us know if that Friday still works -- we are at your disposal on that Friday (11/28) to meet to pick up the cupcakes/cheesecakes at whatever time is most convenient to you!" On Monday, 11/24 (at noon) -- the Monday before our Saturday wedding -- she writes us: "I wanted to reach out regarding your event. I've just been informed that a family member I am caring for has a scheduled surgery, and I will be unavailable for at least three days following Thanksgiving. Due to this family emergency, I am unable to work or dedicate the necessary time to create these items. Unfortunately, with the short notice and circumstances, I will not be able to accommodate your desserts for Friday." We find it a little odd that, between late Friday night and by noon on Monday (the day she returned from a business trip), a family member she is taking care of would suddenly have surgery scheduled for the day before Thanksgiving (or even the week of Thanksgiving). Given that she tried to change the pick up date to the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, was out of town on business until Monday, and then, at noon Monday, used a family member to avoid providing deserts the Friday after Thanksgiving (which was the agreed-upon date), it seems the most logical thing is this .... When she made the commitment to make the desserts, she did not realize it was Thanksgiving week and that she would be making our desserts on Thanksgiving for the Friday delivery. And, when she realized the promised Friday was the day after Thanksgiving, she used an excuse that garnered the most sympathy/understanding (family member surgery). We hate to sound uncaring about her situation or that a family member needed surgery, but it just seems like a made up excuse. If it is not, our prayers to her family member. If she had at least given us some advance notice that she was taking care of a family member or had circumstances that may interfere with her ability to make the desserts for our wedding, we could have made a contingency plan. For example, our caterer could have made the deserts with a little more notice. As it is, we had to scramble -- my daughter made 3 dozen cupcakes the night before the wedding and we ordered plain Harris Teeter sheet cakes for the rest. Perhaps the professional thing for Ms. Claire to have done was to call someone she knows who could have fulfilled the order or at least made the effort to find someone to cover for her. OR... if she had said she would need to change the delivery to Wednesday because of the situation, maybe we would have been okay with that (presumably the desserts would have still been okay on Saturday?), but she did not -- she just canceled.

Amazing key lime cake! Claire is very easy to work with, she is flexible and accommodating- kind &…read morefriendly. You can tell she is artistic is her craft and truly loves baking! The cake had an amazing lime taste and buttercream frosting was fantastic! We will be ordering more cakes from Claire! Loved that She walks the cake to your car- no better service than that!

I live in upstate NY and wanted to send a high school friend celebrating her 80th birthday in…read moreViridian Senior Living a pie. I asked AI who makes the best peach pie in New Bern and Sweet Bee was at the top of the list. The pie was delivered today, the picture of it was beautiful and it arrived warm. Thank you Kelly for making my friend's day.

Sweet Bees Bakery is the perfect place to indulge your sweet tooth! Whether you're going in to pick…read moreup your favorite cupcake, pastry or need something special for a birthday or celebration, Miss Kelly is the one to see! Her Key Lime cupcakes are my favorite! There must be a secret recipe to the perfect blend of sweet and citrus that makes this cupcake so moist and flavorful! If you want something on the savory side, ask Miss Kelly about her spinach and artichoke pastry. The crust is buttery, flaky and pairs perfectly with the savory filling. Pro Tip: place an order for several and freeze them. They're quick and easy to defrost and they reheat nicely in the toaster oven. Kelly truly outdoes herself with her special order cakes. For my birthday, my husband had her make a peanut butter cheesecake with an Oreo crust that was sinfully decadent. I asked her to make a chocolate on chocolate buttercream cake for a cat lover, and she created an elegant cake with the cutest kitty face! This little gem of a bakery is where Glenburnie dead ends into Village Square shopping center. It's in the corner, so don't overlook this wonderful little bakery.

Candice did a full size teddy bear cake (Rizzly bear) complete with gold chain, diamond stud earing…read moreand shades sitting next to a campfire for my son's 13th birthday at Dave and Busters. The cake received so much attention I wished Id had her business cards to hand out. Truly the best around and the cakes taste perfect! Thank you Cakes by Candice!!!!!

So many great things to say. I will do it chronological order:…read moreImmediate response to my initial request. Candice was able to provide many options to choose from. Once chosen, she was also very receptive to ideas and changes as my party plans continued. Payment was easy and fair, honestly I think I got much more than I expected! The cake was delivered on time and was absolutely beautiful. Almond three tier cake. Fading from Dark to purple (bottom) to white. Multiple shades of purple spotted mushrooms were placed on the side running the entire one side of the cake. Cutest things ever seen. The details were amazing. Many times a cake like this falls short on flavor. Not this one. Cake was moist, marbled (purple of course) almond cake. Icing was not too sweet and even the fondant was not overwhelming and was actually a pleasure to eat. I still did not test my sugar level the next morning because, I had a second piece. Don't tell on me!!! Candice, all 28 people that attended, loved that cake. My wife, Kimberley, the most! Thank you!!!

We had a fabulous time at this go to Bakery/ice-cream bar/candy/candies hot spot! It was full of…read moreoptions for local jams and sauces. It was so inviting and had so many options of candies, party decor, sweets and eats, and I had the best chocolate Heath malt (he let me design my own milkshake which was so much fun)! Their prices were much better then the other farmers markets nearby, and thoroughly enjoyed this family owned bakery and ice-cream bar that has so many options to see, enjoy, and purchase! If your a local they can take care of all your party needs from decor to birthday cakes! They provided stellar service and will definitely hop by here again with my family next we pass by!

From breads to cookies, cupcakes to cakes made to order, this place is amazing!! Not only has…read moreeverything I've ever had from there tasted great, Tiffany made a couple cakes for a special birthday party and they were a hit. I gave her cake flavors and general ideas of what I was looking for and she went to work to make super tasty creations that looked INCREDIBLE! The birthday lady didn't even want to cut the one because it looked so cool but with one bite she was extremely glad she did. Reach out to them for any of your bakery requests, you won't be disappointed!!

Oh man...where do I start?! If you love cinnamon rolls or cheese danish...just go...you won't be…read moredisappointed!! We went two days in a row! The Nutella ice coffee was good too! There will be a line out the door, but that's how you know you should go check them out! Get there early before they sell out!

After my experience at multiple Donut shops across the U.S I would rate Northern Lights Bakery one…read moreof the lesser experiences. To get straight to the point, the donuts are dense and not worth the wait/price. The worker was manning the cashier and putting donuts in boxes although she did have gloves, the gloves didn't seem to be getting changed. Not sure if some people down south have taste but the line to this place was long. There were flies everywhere. Although the staff were nice, they are understaffed and not clean. This place is another beach vacation money grab to travelers. Update: Found a baked in hair in one of the glazed donuts. Never Again DO NOT waste your $.