This place is slightly off the main square, but it has so many options for cupcakes, its worth the stop in. The lady at the counter was super helpful with picking flavors and they even had gluten free options! The cupcakes are so pretty its like little art pieces but they are edible. Its a small cafe, very pink, more of a grab and go situation but you could sit if wanted, we took ours to the square though and I think that is a great plan for anyone else looking for just stop in. read more

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Took a friend who is from here but visiting on the first flights from Seattle and she's never had these cupcakes...a 6 pk is a must try for any visitor to the area!! The flavors are awesome and they are works of art. Great local biz with a quiet ambiance perfect for small parties or a quick bite. Service is fast and efficient . Staff is friendly and inviting read more

Mia Bella Cupcakes - Raspberry Lemonade - Cupcakes Near Me - Arcata, California

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What a treat it is to visit this bakery. They offer an extensive selection of beautifully decorated cupcakes. Not only are they beautiful but the taste does not disappoint. Pricier than other shops but no one I know of compares to them read more

We love this beautiful little store so much! It's a must visit when friends are in town, for special occasions and when just walking by. Most recently I needed three dozen for my husband's birthday. Told Bonnie a little about him (he has a long beard and does construction). The creativity and attention to detail blew me away! Highly recommend. read more

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As a tourist who tours here regularly, I was not impressed. I really was hoping for more. More of a warm greetings, more enthusiasm for supporting your small business, more flavor from your cupcakes. The store itself is aesthetically just darling. The customer service is lackluster. It seemed we were interrupting. Quiet Tuesday morning with no one but casual walk ins you didn't even have to work for it. Then there's the cupcakes. Immensely disappointed by the fact that the presentation did not match the flavor. Comparable to a chain grocery bakery at best. read more

Ordered a dozen via phone for my daughters birthday, she's a college student. She said they were yummy and pretty. I just know they were fair price, ready on time for Uber pickup guy, and the salesperson on phone was super nice both when I ordered and confirmed pickup time a few days later read more

Really beautiful little spot, the cashier was sweet, and the cupcake was a bit stale. But I could definitely taste the quality ingredients. I would rate a 3 stars, for the actual cupcake, but if it were fresh, it would be 5 stars. It's my fault, I need to ask when the items were baked. read more

Mia Bella Cupcakes - Blueberry coconut subtle flavors yet quality. - Cupcakes Near Me - Arcata, California

The best cupcake I've ever had in my life! I'm not a big sweets person, but the chai blueberry cupcake had the perfect balance of fluffiness, moisture, and sweetness. The frosting was spiced with Chai and the cake itself was extremely moist--a perfect balance between a blueberry muffin and a cake. Service was quick and the decorations inside are super cute! read more

We purchased 5 orders (2 dozen each) of mini cupcakes for our wedding reception, all Gluten free. I cannot express enough how happy we were from start to outstanding finish. We asked for light frosting and some kind of heart decor. They were perfect. They were on time, easy to work with and tasted AMAZING!! I think snickerdoodle is my favorite but there wasn't much left after the reception, so they were all a hit. They boxed them so they all stayed upright during transport and then we put them on a tiered stand. We order two regular cupcakes for the top as well. Turned out great! I highly recommend them for your cupcake needs. read more

Mia Bella Cupcakes - a display of cupcakes - Cupcakes Near Me - Arcata, California

Good tasting frosting would help. Maybe less sugar. Even the smell is unpleasant just walking by. The place feels like it should be in a mall not arcata read more

Great experience ordering with them! I ordered 8 carrot cake cupcakes for a birthday and they even gave me a $4 discount at check out. I'm not sure why but it's worth asking about their discounts. The frosting was thick and decadent and the cupcake tasted moist and delicious! They offer gluten free and vegan cupcakes with custom requests. So many fun flavors to try! read more

Mia Bella Cupcakes - Carrot cake cupcakes - Cupcakes Near Me - Arcata, California

Awesome ambiance, engaging employees, and cromulent cupcakes! What else could one ask for?

First off I just want to say that I love Mia Bella cupcakes & go there often, I have never had a problem with rude employees although today 9/24/24 I went in as usual trying to get some of their delicious cupcakes. The girl working at the counter was unwelcoming and looked she didn't want to be there, was rushing me to pick my cupcake and was rude. Not sure of her name but she was wearing a Sammy's bbq T-shirt. read more

A small bakery shop just off the plaza about a block, we stopped in one afternoon for a treat. first impression it's a small cupcake shop. What may have been a novel idea a decade ago is not today, unless it's really really good, this place is not. These are just average, and at $3 to $4 a copy, a bit of a let down. They are small cups for the price with just okay flavors and nothing special. I bought 4 little cupcakes for the wife and I on our visit, two for there and two to go, $12.00+ later... needless to say it'll be a once in a blue moon visit. As someone else wrote I don't expect them to be there long. Unless you're just craving a cupcake there are better options for that sweet fix around the plaza... arcata scoop and don's donuts both come to mind. Anyway, if you're just looking for cupcakes it's an option. Most likely will not be returning any time soon, and as such can't recommend this shop 2 Stars - a let down 00473 read more

Last week I was stampede by a herd of little kids clambering for their mini chocolate vegan gluten free cupcakes. Those kids may have every food allergy, but they swore by those cupcakes. read more

Usually have good cupcakes, just depends on the day and flavors available. Check menu online if you don't live in Arcata to be sure you are able to get something you like. read more

These changed my mind on frosting! Before them I hated any type of frosting, but there's isn't just a glob of sugar. It has flavor and texture to it. And it adds to the cupcake isn't of just adding sugar. They have a new assortment of cupcakes each day and they're all worth a try. For those of you who are vegan, they've got some up your alley as well. I highly recommend their turtle cupcake, lemon blueberry, and hummingbird. They post their menu on FB. read more

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I asked for a blackout cupcake and they came out SO MUCH better than expected!!!!!! Bonnie really hit this one out of the park! read more

Mia Bella Cupcakes - a dozen cupcakes in a box - Cupcakes Near Me - Arcata, California

Bought 4 cupcakes here today 2 were vegan cupcakes. Vegan strawberry and mint chip. Both were delicious but the strawberry was my absolute favorite. Very moist, strawberry in the cake. My husband got birthday cake and cookies&cream - traditional cupcakes. Both were moist and flavorful. An excellent find. read more

Oh my goodness this place exceeded my expectations. It's surprisingly tough to find vegan cupcakes around here but this place has vegan cupcakes every day! The flavors change but they have at least 3 different ones each day. I tried the birthday cake, strawberry, and chocolate and they were all amazing. The cashier did say to keep them in the fridge if you don't eat them right away- so keep that in mind if you're traveling. All in all this is a great little bakery and I love all of the options. They even have gluten free cupcakes, too. read more

Mia Bella Cupcakes - Vegan cupcakes. Birthday cake, strawberry, and chocolate. - Cupcakes Near Me - Arcata, California

While visiting Arcata we decided to stop here. I ended up going with the birthday cake option and it didn't disappoint. I would say it's one of the freshes cupcakes I've had. There wasn't a long line either so that was a plus. read more

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Seriously, they made the most beautiful, custom cupcakes for my son's birthday. Their work with fondant was pristine, and the cupcakes are so delicious as well! The chocolate filled chocolate cupcakes are to die for. I would recommend them to anyone! read more

Mia Bella Cupcakes - Cupcakes Near Me - Arcata, California

A coworker ordered some custom cupcakes for our dear friend who was retiring at the end of May. He is a person with a glorious black beard whose passion and retirement plan is to travel in a camper to various state parks. Mia Bella created amazing bearded faces and Winnebago campers out of fondant and placed them on the Birthday Cake flavor cupcakes. They presented incredibly and tasted amazing. They were a great conversation piece and one of the highlights of the party! This is a very talented baker!!! read more

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I received these cupcakes as a birthday gift and let me tell you, BEST GIFT I GOT. Holy cow these were delicious. I tried carrot cake, red velvet, cookies and cream, blackberry lemon and snickerdoodle. They were freaking incredible. Incredibly moist. Delicious frosting that was creamy and buttery and complemented every bite of the very moist cake. I was absolutely blown away. I am not usually a huge cake or cupcake person until now. So hard to choose a favorite for me but I think snickerdoodle and carrot cake took the win. Highly recommend this place. I will be purchasing more again very soon and will go back regularly. Absolutely phenomenal read more

The best cupcakes in town! These cupcakes are quite delicious and affordable. Perfect for an afternoon snack after walking around the plaza. Follow their Instagram page to check their daily cupcakes as it's a different batch per day. You can also check their website for all of their cupcakes that they make. Not only are there regular cupcakes and filled in ones, they also have a selection of gluten free and vegan cupcakes as well! So there's something for everyone! Additionally it's best to reserve a cupcake if there is a certain one you like as it might be gone before you get there! Cute set up and very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful when ordering which was a huge plus. Have been here twice but will definitely be coming more often in the future. Whether it be for a special occasion or just a nice snack, this place has my recommendation. read more

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Ohhhh my gosssshhh! I hate to say it but this place gives Sprinkles a run for The Title! These cupcakes are ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! I've had: Salted caramel Peanut butter cup Black Tie Snickerdoodle Triple chocolate Cookies and cream Maple bacon And I think one more but I can't remember. Holy cow I'm glad I don't live anywhere near this place! The cake itself is very moist with a delicate crumb. Well, except for the snicker doodle. That cupcake was horrible. NOT bc they "make a bad snicker doodle cupcake" mind you, but because it was disgustingly STALE. I should have known it was all bad when I ate the little mini cookie on top and it was hard and stale. But I'm hella greedy so I ate the cupcake anyway...blech! I went back on another occasion and the young lady apologized but said that the cupcakes are baked fresh each morning. I TOTALLY believe her...but THAT particular cupcake had been there for days! Anyway! Every single other cupcake I've had has been fresh and yummy. I also like that the frosting isn't crazy sweet. I mean it's sweet, but not overpowering. It's also very light. Hmmmm. I'm thinking if these cupcakes were bigger (like sprinkles) and I hadn't had that faulty snicker doodle...would it be a tie? Or would this place be... Cough...cough..BETTER than Sprinkles??? BLASPHEMY Now, with this fresh information in mind I have to go back to sprinkles to make a solid comparison...in the name of RESEARCH! BTW! Have you guys been on Cupcake Wars yet??? If not...GO! read more

Moist cupcake, variety of choices to make. Enjoyed it, it went very quick, defiantly expected more out of it. Not partial to go back but, very good effort on their part. read more

Mia Bella is Amazing, they go over and above for the customers. I highly recommend them and I live in Illinois. I ordered on line and Bonnie delivered to my son who lives in Mckinleyville, this made his Birthday extra special. Kasey Neff read more

Cupcakes are good a little on the high priced side The employees were nice Don't see this place staying open long read more

We tried the chocolate and a coconut cupcake. Pretty darn good! Chocolate frosting was sweet and buttery while the cake was moist and delicious too. Coconut cupcake was just as good! read more

So I requested some vegan cupcakes for my sister birthday and Bonnie helped me make that happen! I live in San Bernardino so I'm very far away but that doesn't mean I can't make my sister feel special on her birthday. Bonnie helped me pick out some great cupcakes and even wrote a birthday card for me saying exactly what I wanted it to say. My sister was very happy with her cupcakes and loved her card. Thank you for helping make my sisters day special. read more

Mia Bella Cupcakes - Mixed dozen of vegan cupcakes - Cupcakes Near Me - Arcata, California

The vegan cookies and cream cupcake was amazing. So good! Very moist cake and yummy frosting. My son got the birthday cake cupcake. He loved the frosting because it had a ton of sprinkles! We will return. Soon! read more

Mia Bella made the cupcakes for my wedding on May 20th 2017. They were super accommodating for such a large order and every cupcake was perfect and ready on time. We got so many compliments on our choice of flavors and all of our guests loved the cupcakes. I have loved going by this shop for cupcakes since they opened and I was so pleased they knocked our large order out of the park. read more

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I was walking into town looking to get coffee this morning when I stumbled upon Mia Bella Cupcakes. Excited to see a fresh pot of coffee through the window I decided to stop in. 7 cupcakes and a hot cup of coffee later I was on my way home. The cupcakes are delicious! You can taste the high quality ingredients and love in every bite! read more

Every cupcake I have had at Mia Bella has left me beyond satisfied. I was a customer of Bonnie's before the store front opened and I was thrilled when it finally did open. Being able to go in and pick out as many (or as little) as I need is awesome!! I love that every day is a surprise when it comes to the flavors because it keeps things interesting. :) Check them out, totally worth it! read more

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Hey a gluten free German chocolate cupcake so delicious. I also ate that frosting w a spoon. It's a big cupcake too for me anyway. Pretty great I ate it before dinner cause life's too short to pass up dessert read more

I rarely eat other cupcakes since I'm a baker but when I'm traveling and need a sugar fix I sure do! I was pleasantly surprised to find this bakery that has vegan options! I got the vanilla birthday cake one and it was delish! The frosting wasn't too sweet just how I enjoy it. Not sure why only the vegan cuppies are refrigerated, but even cold they were still moist and good. Thank you for having yummy vegan options! read more

My teenage daughter had a birthday coming up, she is vegan, it is super duper hard to find an already made vegan cake especially last minute! But thanks to Mia Bella, I could get vegan cupcakes! Mia Bella came through with 2 vegan varieties. I purchased a box full. They were a hit, everybody loved them (except my son who likes processed junk from a basic store, ugh, but his opinion doesn't count!) Mia Bella Cupcakes saved the day. We sure can't wait to go back. read more

Surprised that this place is still open when selling a single cupcake at $4 a piece. They're fairly small for the price with just okay flavors, nothing truly special. The cream cheese frosting is about the only tasty thing about them. Unless you've been specifically craving a cupcake, you could get much tastier sweets from Don's Donuts at a much more fair price and with better customer service. 10/ 10 do not recommend. read more

LET ME TELL YOU WHAT. Their creamsicle cupcakes literally taste like a orange creamsicle popsicle. And their mint chocolate tastes exactly like the ice cream. I HIGHLY recommend their cupcakes. moist and delicious! The pricing is a little high, but their cupcakes are true masterpieces. read more