I love the interior and the owner is super nice, and the cakes look gorgeous, but I had the cupcakes twice and they were pretty dry both times. I wish they had a better selection to choose from. We were there quite a bit when they first opened, but their prices and limited selection (maybe I am going the wrong days?), and prettier to the eye but meh to the taste cupcakes/other pastries prevents me from going regularly. I was really looking forward to coming here regularly, but i am not surprised by the mixed reviews on the cakes here. I dare not order a custom cake here because their cupcakes aren't that great. Some of their things are pretty good though. Overall I expect more, but the desserts don't always live up to the hype. Mixed bag. 2.5 stars ish read more

Bright environment. Friendly workers. Amazing sweets and pastries. What more could you ask for?? read more

Hopscotch - Madame Quiche - Cupcakes Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Hopscotch is the champagne of bakeries and cafes. You will not lack for delicious croissants in Champaign.

Environment is pretty neat. Online order process is easy and they make your cake very quickly. Cake looks beautiful however the taste doesn't live up to the aesthetics. Price is little high as well. read more

I want to love this place, but they've given me too many reasons not to. Their drinks are truly sub-par. No, I'd rather not spend $4.50 on a lukewarm hot cocoa that has only a faint hint of chocolate flavor, or $5.00 on a dry brownie. The customer service is lacking as well, usually they just stare at you and wait for you to talk, without asking how they can help you, so it's quite an awkward experience. read more

Decided to try them again! Well I didn't think it could get much worse but it definitely did. Decided to get some French macaroons, a cupcake, and a croissant. The macaroon was the worst texture. You can tell they have no clue what they are doing when it comes to them. The cupcake was dry and crumbly with little to no flavor. My croissant was BURNT! Terrible experience and customer service. Will not be back. read more

I have been enjoying Hopscotch baked goods since their Art Mart days and have had plenty of great experiences. Unfortunately, the order this review is based on will be our last from this bakery due both to the quality of the cake and the awful customer service I experienced. I placed a custom order of a cake and 3 dozen cupcakes for my dad's 50th birthday party in May, which they estimated would feed around 60 people. This order cost $230, for price reference. At the end of the night we had all but 7 cupcakes and 1 slice of cake left due to the fact that the cake was almost inedible. The cake was supposed to be camouflage - I'm not sure if the bakery was confused on the coloring or if they were just too busy to care (I was told on two occasions that they had several wedding orders they were working on as well), but what we ended up with was three of the ugliest shades of green swirled together on the cake, and two shades of green dotted onto the cupcakes. My dad did not even know it was supposed to be camoflage and likely wouldn't have known it tied into the theme at all if I hadn't purchased duck toppers for it. The cake was dense, very dry and reminded me more of week-old muffins or scones than chocolate cake. I had requested 3 flavors of cupcakes but only received two (lemon and some variation of vanilla, we believe) - neither had much, if any, flavor. What was supposed to be buttercream icing was completely void of flavor and the texture was far too fluffy - I'm talking airy, flavorless goop - and ugly goop, at that. I tried a cupcake first and asked several close friends to taste as well, thinking my palate might have just been confused that night. The consensus was much the same - the cake was dry, had likely been either overcooked and/or frozen for too long and not properly thawed, and neither the cake nor the icing had any flavor at all. I was so embarrassed we just skipped dessert all together and I boxed up the cake to return to the bakery. I placed 4 calls to the bakery that next week. I believe all were answered by the same woman at the front counter, who relayed 3 separate stories about why the owner had not been in contact with me (not in today, has been on vacation, isn't in until this afternoon) but she insisted the owner would receive the message and call me back. She never did. To this day I have not received a phone call or apology. I happened to be reviewing my bank account and saw a full refund for my order a week after my first call to the bakery. While I am thankful for the refund, it just doesn't excuse the awful service and terrible quality of the cake. We have thankfully found a fantastic baker in Effingham to use instead for our upcoming wedding and wedding festivities, as Hopscotch was going to be our bakery of choice. If you are considering Hopscotch and are looking for good quality, tasty baked goods, I would sincerely suggest you keep looking. read more

I am in love with the cake from here! She made my sister's wedding cake that was absolutely gorgeous and delicious and now I can stop by to get occasional cupcakes! So amazing. Just had a blackberry lime cupcake that was so fresh and beautiful. Can't wait to go again with girlfriends. read more

Hopscotch - Blackberry lime cupcake and vanilla bean cheesecake! - Cupcakes Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Delicious baked goods with a variety of options! Artistically designed and so delicious. Fresh peach lavender coffee cake went great with a drip cup of coffee for my afternoon pick me up. read more

Hopscotch - Fresh (and local!) peach lavender coffee cake - Cupcakes Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

The absolute worst customer service. I tried to make a phone order and apparently because she was "too busy," she felt my order must not have been important. The lady on the phone was snarky and rude. Told me to go to their website, and the website said to call for what's available." It's clear they don't want you to call them. Absolute worst service I've ever received. Plenty of other local bakeries that would take my business. I am just astonished by the lack of professionalism and the horrid customer service. WILL NEVER RECOMMEND OR RETURN. read more

Where do I even start? I met Kaya and her husband at the Urbana Farmers Market and they were amazing and friendly. I probably had a million questions as I normally do and wanted to try everything. I started out by trying the cupcakes and I was blown away. Her stand immediately became a must stop every weekend. I believe there was one weekend they were off and my farmers market experience was just not the same. Now I'm not a professional Yelp reviewer, but I can say her baby cakes are amazing. If you tell Kaya some of your tastes, she tries her best to give you recommendations and/or make stuff for you. Also, you MUST try the marshmallows. They are to die for and you will never, or should never buy them from the store again. If I only had one suggestion it would be, in the holidays make smaller ones to put in hot cocoa. Actually, I take that back because I should just do a giant cup of hot cocoa so my marshmallow can fit. Keep doing what you are doing! I get that some people might not care about Kaya's views on life, but as a customer, I like to take my money to someone with a conscience. Which is why I take my business to Hopscotch. Thanks to Hopscotch and many of the amazing local shops, my husband and I fell in love with Urbana/Champaign and look forward to moving back there again some day! read more

This neighborhood cafe has all the ambiance you want for a cup of coffee and a their yummy cinnamon rolls. It's one place I can go by myself and feel peaceful. Their bakery it's look wonderful although I have not sample much. Love supporting this place. read more

I'm sorry but went to buy a fondant cake today and they didn't have any. Bought 12 macaroons only to find when I got home they were so dried out they crumbled. I know sometimes that just happens, but to pay $24. and have this happen stings. Had great Lavender lemonaid, and the person who took care of us was nice. Cute shop. read more

Tried croissants, scones, cinnamon rolls, pain au chocolat, "breakfast cakes" and all are amazing. I agree with the reviewer who said that they have the best croissants in town by far- crispy outside, tender and chewy inside. The order ahead service worked great. read more

I really wanted to like Hopscotch. The decor and ambiance is lovely, and I really like how you can purchase pieces from local artists and creators. However, the treats are rather lacking. I ordered a butterscotch cookie and a chocolate cupcake with strawberry frosting. For the quality, they are very overpriced. The chocolate cupcake, although pretty, was very lacking in any "chocolate" flavor, and honestly tasted similar to one from Schnucks. The frosting was okay. The cookie was better, but a little bit too tough. My jaw hurt after chewing. In addition, the customer service left something to be desired. The people at the counter seemed quite cool, almost judgmental. I hope Hopscotch will be able to improve their treats and cheer up a bit. Until then, I'll probably look somewhere else for coffee and dessert. read more

Many Gluten free, vegan options for pastries. The succulent cupcake was very pretty but mild in flavor - which would be good with tea. They also have a very interesting Coffee menu with new combos of coffee I've never heard of. read more

Vanilla bean cheesecake was decadent and yummy but did not have a hint of vanilla bean flavor. The crust was also rock hard and literally impossible to put my fork through. I really don't understand the point of having such a rock solid crust. Chocolate chip cookie sandwich was soft and tasty. Salted caramel coconut macaroon was delicious (I love caramel and coconut) but was sorely lacking in salt. Salted caramel brownie was very fudgey and decadent! The champagne cupcake was very pretty but bland, did not taste like anything special. Wish they had more cupcake choices. My friends really liked the peanut butter chocolate cake and the birthday macaron. I feel like I tried a good variety of things and wasn't exactly amazed, especially at these prices, but I didn't hate it either. It's essentially just a cute place to take good Instagram pictures and eat something sweet. Service was mediocre, cold and unfriendly. I don't expect people to be in my face with joy and excitement but such a harsh demeanor isn't really necessary. The women who work here definitely aren't giving customers the best experience. read more

I came here every week overall I enjoyed the environment and service every time but I had a bad experience today. I feel like I'm not respected by the barista/cashier - Jesse (that's what she told me not sure if she made it up). I'd like some milk for my dripped coffee but she did not seem like to help me with it. She was reluctant to get me the milk but instead trying to have me used the cream on the table. That is not something I need and when I insist on getting the milk, she took the milk out from the fridge with a lot of aversion on her face. I feel like being discriminated as she treats other caucasian customers with a MUCH MORE friendly manner. I feel like your store needs an ethical training especially for Jesse. read more

One of the best little hidden treasures in Champaign! I have never had anything I didn't like here. The drinks are all really good, and the treats, oh man the treats! They always have a great variety to choose from and if you have a sweet tooth then this is the place for you. The shop also has some really great little unique items, whether for gifts or just yourself. I've never had a bad experience here, the girls are all so sweet and helpful! Anytime anyone comes to town to visit I make sure to bring them to Hopscotch for a goodie! This business is just one great example of why you should support local businesses. read more

Although the shop itself and baked goods are very aesthetically pleasing, I'm sad to say I was disappointed. I paid $7 for their specialty drinks (I do have to pay extra for dairy free milk, to be fair) and it has been lukewarm on 2 separate occasions. It is also freezing in the building. Myself and everyone around me are wearing their winter coats. I rarely bring up complaints, but asked an employee if there was something that could be done and was pretty much brushed off. I thought seeing everyone wear their winter coats inside should have been a sufficient hint itself. For $7, I was hoping to escape the cold to settle in a cozy shop & warm up with a latte, but that is just not the experience you will get here. I also do not recommend going there to study or work. There is not much seating and I don't get the vibe that they want you to stay long. It's more for grabbing a treat, enjoying it, and then leaving. read more

I ordered 3 different bakery items and a drink. Because everything was so over priced I thought they charged me for all of it. I asked if they had butter for them. They told me yes, but, didn't include any in my order. Upon leaving I realized that they only heard me order two things. My supposed to be hot drink was tiny for $5 and only luke warm. I gave them 4 stars because, despite all this, the bakery items that I did receive were very tasty. read more

Very nice unisex bathroom with a urinal as well as a toilet. It has bright pink walls and low lighting which adds a lot to it's atmosphere. They also have a very inspiring Frida Painting about being yourself which fits the atmosphere of the place. Also a very interesting design choice is that there are several dozen reflective ornaments above the toilet which really caused me to ponder my place in the universe while defecating. My only complaint is that there was specks of poop coating the bowl of the toilet. With proper maintenance this would be 5 out of 5 stars. read more

Stopped in today for lavender-rose macarons and a lemon bar. The macarons were delicious, and the lemon bar is the only one I've gotten in a bakery that tasted as good as homemade ones. Everything in the cases looked delicious and well-presented. Will definitely return. read more

This is a great bakery when it comes to their baked goods. Unfortunately, their service leaves a lot to be desired. One usually comes to places like this to relax, but the two ladies behind the counter were apathetic at best and did not care how they packaged the goods before giving them to the customer. This experience takes away so much from the food. read more

Hopscotch is a small local bakery. Every day they feature different baked goods and have a selection of cake and seasonal beverages. The food tastes great but the opening time doesn't make sense. They open later in the morning and close at 5:30. This is the reason for the 4 stars...beyond that the food is great. read more

Awful awful experience with this bakery. My wedding cake was tossed in the trash. Icing tasted like, and felt like lard and the cake was so dry and hard! Really unfortunate for my wedding day. read more

Very cute shop! Great coffee, delicious baked goods, and a bright and cheerful atmosphere.

I would highly recommend this bakery! We moved to Champaign about a year ago and recently discovered it. Their sweets and drinks are delicious. After trying their lemon berry cupcake we decided to order the 10'' cake version for our small, backyard wedding. We were a little worried about not seeing the cake/it not being an actual wedding cake but it was AMAZING. It was beautiful and delicious and so reasonably priced. We will continue to support them! read more

We ordered some cheesecakes from here for a wedding. They weren't good at all about getting back to us when we called which was frustrating. They also didn't cut the cakes which made them hard to prepare and set out the day-of. They were beautiful and delicious but it probably wasn't worth all the hassle. read more

I'm 7 months pregnant, so this place opening in my neighborhood is pretty much the worst best thing to ever happen to me. There is some sort of chocolate salted caramel bar that will restore your faith in humanity. Lattes are stellar, made with homemade syrups and high quality espresso. Large ice cubes are also a nice touch. Scones are also killer. read more

Sweetest little neighborhood bakery!! Everything at hopscotch is so special. I pick up brownies and lemon bars every time I host a dinner!

Aesthetically pleasing bakery with some unique flavor combinations, but it lacks in the taste and quality department.

I love what's happening in this historic building. They have the spot looking very nice, and the treats I have had are nothing short of fucking amazing. Super nice and knowledgeable folks. I really enjoy their drip coffee. I'd love the option of walking out with a 16oz instead of the smallish size offered, but hey, whatever! The damn salted Caramel Brownie I left with last visit still has me whistling zippadee do dah like mug. read more

I bought a cake pre artmart location and it was phenomenal, I told everyone and anyone about how amazing the cake was. I recently got one for my children's birthday and it didn't taste as fresh and had so much filling in between the layers it was not much of a cake. It also didn't look as appealing as other cakes I have seen of hers. I asked for something simple but it looked like a cake from Schnuck's. For the price I paid I was not impressed or a happy customer the second time. Its very sad the quality has declined with such amazing ingredients and talent. read more

Tucked away in a neighborhood is this bakery and store (milk eggs and such. We shared a blackberry rosemary pastry it was moist fresh tasting. If we hadn't filled up with apple fritters at Curtis Orchard we would carry out. Best to just enjoy good drip coffee. read more

This is a cute little bakery with unique designs. Atmosphere is modest and comfortable but lacks seating. Make sure you have a table or order to go. Custom cakes are both delicious and aesthetically appealing. read more

The staff is so friendly and there is a wide variety of treats for vegan and gluten free customers.

I was very impressed with the cake I ordered from Kaya Tate at Hopscotch for the Mother's Day holiday. Kaya has a very creative approach to pastry cooking, and I love her design aesthetic and presentation. I would highly recommend Kaya's services for a wedding, holiday or other special occasion. Her small business recently moved into a new space on John Street in Champaign, and I'm excited to see Hopscotch continue to grow in the future. read more

I've been to this bakery many times and I am always satisfied with my order. I really like the aesthetic of the location, however it could use some more parking. I really enjoy the carrot cake and peanut cookies as well as the scones. read more

I was excited by the photos and so glad to see a new bakery choice in Champaign. I've tried several of the smaller items from the case to taste test for larger occasions. I have to say - I'm not particularly impressed. It pains me to say that because I really tried. The most lasting impression was a small cheesecake I tried a few weeks ago. The batch was so underdone that the bottom was soupy, which in turn made the crust (and the cake) inedible. When I went back a few days later, I mentioned it while pursuing the case to try something new. The woman behind the counter said she knew the batch was underdone. But no refund offer, replacement, or even an apology. Just an, "We know." I left with a bottle of wine and some cheese instead. There are other places to go for bakery items so maybe I'll try again after they've been settled for awhile. read more