For the best in the cake business in the Atlanta area, look no further than Lush Cakery! I…read moretypically never, ever care for wedding cakes... They're usually nothing special. But cakes from this shop are crowd-favorites! Everyone at my wedding raved about the cake, even months later people still brought it up. I highly recommend this business.

We had a great time tasting cakes with our wedding planner, Jordan Flowers of Wedding Belles, and…read moreKathryn ("Kat") Steed, sole owner and cake maker at Lush Cakery in Marietta. Jordan recommended Lush Cakery to my fiancee and me (our planner does not accept kickbacks, but instead passes on any discounts she may get on to us) and that is enough praise for me. My fiancee, through her own research, noticed that Lush Cakery has had a hand in a lot of nice weddings in Atlanta. She absolutely loves the look of Lush's cakes (she describes them as beautiful, fun, and creative). I asked Kat how many weddings she did last year and she told me, if I recall correctly, 185 (all by herself!). She doesn't plan on doing that many per year going forward, but she definitely has the experience and is well known in the Atlanta wedding community. Kat moved into a cute space just off Marietta Square a couple years ago. There's a retail space, open four days a week, and a tasting room, available by appointment only. The shop can also be booked for small events like bridal and baby showers. Kat was waiting for us promptly at our appointment time. My fiancee and I were accompanied by our planner for the tasting. The tasting room was quaint and charming. It reminded my fiancee of an attractive sitting room, like something you would see on HGTV. We got to know Kat and she got to know us. She let us swipe through cake designs on her iPad while talking to us about our wedding, our tastes/visions for our cake, and how our cake would align with our wedding overall. For example, we talked about the season of our wedding, whether it's going to be indoor or outdoor, etc. These kinds of things can affect the ingredients and flavors of our wedding cake. There was a menu at the table with Lush's most popular wedding cake flavors. We tasted the following six flavors: * Salted caramel * Amaretto white chocolate red raspberry * Triple chocolate hazelnut * Grand Marnier strawberries and cream * Cinnamon * Cream cheese pound with lemon curd Kat had the first five flavors in the list above ready to go on a plate for each of us. The last one was requested by my fiancee who was interested in trying the lemon curd after seeing it on the menu. My eyes lit up as I bit into these cakes. What impressed me most about them was actually not their flavor, but their consistency. Every single slice was perfectly fluffy and moist. They were tender and delicate with good crumb. Flavor-wise, they were sweet, but not too sweet. My favorite flavors were the salted caramel and the strawberries and cream. My fiancee's favorite flavors were the amaretto white chocolate red raspberry and the triple chocolate hazelnut. My fiancee thought both the strawberry and cinnamon tasted delicious, but were a little too simple for her tastes. The cream cheese pound cake with lemon curd was outstanding, but we agreed that we liked the lighter, less dense textures of the other cakes for our wedding cake. Everything we tried tasted great, so what it really came down to here was personal preference. We want a classic, elegant looking cake so Kat suggested a traditional three-tier round cake. We'll have it decorated with flowers from our florist, Julie Coffin of Unique Floral Expressions, who is one of the rock stars of the Atlanta wedding industry and whom Kat has worked many weddings with. We chose our cake and icing flavors, along with a fun design extra, and were quoted under $700 for our cake (tax and delivery included). The cake will serve 100. We'll have more than 100 guests, but there will be other dessert options too. Kat's quote is about $200 higher than another quote we recently received, so Lush is on the higher side. However, the other quote did not include an extra design element and the Lush quote also includes a "complimentary" anniversary tier a year after our wedding. A $150 non-refundable deposit is required to secure a date. We received Kat's proposal via email quickly after our meeting. My fiancee had a question and it didn't take long for Kat to respond. All in all, this was a wonderful experience. Now we just have to make a decision! Throughout our wedding planning process so far, this has turned out to be the most difficult decision yet.

Dry and not flavorful. A friend bought these for me and I was very disappointed. The texture was…read moreoff and the taste didn't match the quality I expected from this place.

One of the very best desert bakery's and wedding cake bakers in Georgia. Mamie is a gifted, super…read moreimaginative and talented cake artist you'll find. Kindhearted to boot! Whatever you can dream up this amazing lady will make both beautiful and delicious!

Wonderful experience from start to finish! I ordered a custom birthday cake and a dozen small…read morecupcakes for my SIL. The cake was not only beautiful and exactly what I wanted, but it was DELICIOUS! Everyone complemented how yummy it tasted. The cake decorator took time to speak with me and make sure she understood exactly what I wanted and she did not disappoint. I will definitely use Smallcakes again for my tasty treat needs.

Treated my children to a small box to celebrate the end of their school year. They were moist and…read moredelicious! Can't wait to return and try other flavors.

My daughter and I stopped in for a treat. The quality was really good, cupcakes were moist, fresh…read moreand had a good cake to frosting balance. Variety was excellent as they offered lots of cupcake flavors. Service was excellent, the staff was friendly and helpful with assisting us in making our choices.

Tasty cupcakes and even better ice cream! Located inside The Avenue shopping center, definitely…read moretake a break from ur shopping and enjoy a sweet treat from here.

Always great. Always grabbing something new and having a great drink. A nice spot to sit down and…read moreenjoy your drink for a few minutes.

Wish I came with more of an appetite but enjoyed a couple of bites of the chocolate mousse cake…read morenonetheless. Really nice space. Great place to hang out or get some work done. Parking was plenty. We came after 8pm so some items were sold out but they have a lot of dessert options on the menu. No lemon flavored desserts, which was a bummer. They have some savory foods also (not just sweets). Bathrooms had just been cleaned and I almost busted my a$$ on the wet floor - there was no signage.

Tasty Treats, But Lacking the Warmth…read more. If you're in Marietta and craving a sweet treat, Ali's Cookies is definitely worth a stop. Their cookies are fresh, flavorful, and have a great texture--but there's one letdown: none of them are warm. For a place that specializes in cookies, you'd expect that fresh-out-of-the-oven warmth, but instead, they offer a microwave to heat them up yourself. While it's a decent option, it's just not the same as biting into a warm, gooey cookie straight from the oven. The selection isn't huge, but the cookies they do have are well-made and taste great--even after a quick microwave session. The flavors are rich, and the texture holds up surprisingly well. If they ever started serving them warm, this place would easily go from good to amazing. Overall, if you don't mind taking an extra step to heat up your cookie, Ali's Cookies delivers on taste. Just don't go in expecting that fresh-baked experience. - Good cookies, but I wish they served them warm!

Even though this place is practically around the corner, it wasn't on my radar. Oddly enough, it…read moretook an Uber driver to tell me that his favorite cookie place was nearby. It's been a few weeks, but I finally had a chance to try Ali's cookies. And ... oooooh weeeee. YUM!!!!! It was a tough decision, but we narrowed it down to 7 cookies. They were all a-maz-ing. Yea, they're a little spendy, but so worth the calories. I wish I had a picture to share, but they didn't last that long. We tried: peach state, apple pie, turtle, Washington, mr house, s'mores, and ginger snap. Hands down, the turtle was my favorite. Second was the Washington and third the ginger snap. I imagine, you're gonna have to try a bunch and figure out your own favs too. On a side note - if you want to save a buck. They have a shelf of day-old cookies that are 1/2 off. We didn't try them, but I'd bet they're still great.

Vegan cupcakes looks just like the picture I gave them. They were delicious! The lady I met the…read morefirst time I went there went over and above to help me. She helped me find the right kind of cupcakes for my friend's shower. The cupcakes were ready for pick up at the right time

My daughter wanted a purple unicorn cake for her 3rd birthday. They delivered!! They were so…read moreamazing to work with- texted them a couple ideas and what I wanted it to say. Told them we wanted pink cake inside- so decided strawberry with purple buttercream frosting that wouldn't turn our teeth that color. It was perfect and exactly what we had asked for! So talented. And the cake was delicious!! We froze a bunch and it's still yummy a few months later! Will use them again for sure!

Loved as always working with the wonderful people at the bakery and love having a local female…read moreowned bakery being apart of our families celebrations

My husband and I recently got our gender reveal cupcakes from Confection Perfection. We were doing…read morea private reveal just for the two of us and wanted a way to make it special. Since we didn't know the gender of our baby, they allowed us to give them the sealed envelope from our doctor that contained the result and were able to fill the cupcakes with the appropriate color of frosting without us finding out beforehand. The cupcakes were absolutely delicious. They were fresh and had great flavor, and it was such a sweet way for us to find out we're having a baby girl. :) We have already talked about ordering cupcakes from them from time to time in the future, no special occasion needed, just because we loved them. I should also mention, their communication was excellent, and everyone with whom we interacted was so warm and kind. I'm so glad we chose Confection Perfection for our special occasion and can't wait for an excuse to order again soon.

I love Cupcakin!!! My friend introduced me to Cupcakin in Oakland and I've been hooked ever since…read more They have the fluffiest, sweetest, perfect cupcakes and so many flavors to choose from. I ordered the red velvet, salted caramel, bourbon vanilla caramel, and key lime. I've eaten two out of four and it's so delicious. It was very easy and quick to order. Highly, highly recommend trying them out!

I took advantage of the nice weather after my doc appointment on Fri and had lunch at Cava. As I…read morewas traveling down Peachtree, I felt my sweet tooth pulling me to turn into a private parking lot. inside, my eyes jumped for joy looking at all the yummy cupcakes displayed. Since it was here for a limited time, I selected the Dubai cupcake. Sooo very delicious with the right amount of frosting. The giver of happiness AKA Cupcakin staff even placed it in a lovely clear packaged bag. Next time I'm in the area I'll be sure to stop in again! 2221 Peachtree Rd location

Tres de Leches cake was the BOMB!!! Fantastic bakery with variety of breads, quesadillas, and…read moresandwiches. We went for the cake, and it was beyond our expectation!

I am beyond disappointed with my experience…read more On Monday, I placed an order for my grandmother's birthday cake. I specifically requested a tres leches cake with strawberry filling, mixed fruit on top, and "Happy Birthday" written in purple. I also clearly stated that I would be picking it up Friday evening. When I arrived Friday, I was told they didn't even have my order. No explanation, no apology beyond the bare minimum, just a suggestion that I choose from whatever pre-made cakes happened to be available. None of those cakes matched what I ordered, but since I needed a birthday cake that night, I settled for one that I was told had pineapple and strawberry filling. To make matters worse, when we cut into the cake, it wasn't even the filling I was told it had. Instead, it was mango and coconut. So let's recap: the cake I ordered was never made, the replacement wasn't what I wanted, and the replacement wasn't even what I was told it would be. At no point did anyone seem concerned that they had completely failed to deliver the order I placed days in advance. This was my grandmother's birthday cake. Not only was the entire experience frustrating and embarrassing, but it showed a complete lack of attention to detail and customer service. I understand mistakes happen, but forgetting the order, offering the wrong replacement, and then giving me a cake with entirely different flavors is unacceptable. I will not be ordering from here again.