Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Michaela's Quality Bake Shop

    4.1 (23 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries
    Closed Closed

    Michaela's Quality Bake Shop Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Michaela's Quality Bake Shop

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    They did a good job recreating this invite to a cake! Hoot Hoot!
    Maria T.

    Let them eat cake! Yes, at Michaela's you can eat cakes, pies, cupcakes and other fine confections! Their store has many "to go" sweets in the bakery cases or you can order one-of-a-kind cakes! Located in Brookland Park, this small, unassuming bakery can easily be overlooked. But don't let the facade fool you! This sweet shop creates some beautiful cakes that taste as good as they look! Let's face it, designing original cakes, is no cakewalk... but Michaela's rises to the challenge. I've ordered several cakes here and have always been impressed with the outcome! I showed the owner a picture of my niece's baby shower invitation and asked him to make a cake to match it and it was a show stopper! The decorating was spot on! We ordered a spice cake and it was amazing! I must say, it was probably one of the best cakes I've had in ages! What I love about these cakes, and I've had many of their cakes in my day, is that the icing is not overly sweet. Unlike those nasty store bought cakes where the icing is so sugary you can feel cavities forming with one bite, Michaela's cakes are flavorful, pleasantly sweet, and the consistency/density of the cake itself is boss! The prices are fair and the turn around time is pretty fast. No, the place is not much to look at, and the inside isn't fancy, but when it comes to taste, this bakery takes the cake! Good vibes!!

    a birthday cake
    Crystal H.

    I walked in last minute for a cake. The young lady was so understanding and so like and she said that she would do the best she could and to pick my cake up the next day right at closing.They exceeded my expectations and she had the most beautiful cake waiting for me. Thank you so much again for everything

    Pineapple upside down cake
    Steven Y.

    Another great recommendation from friends. I dropped in at Michaela's on a weekend afternoon and was instantly taken in by all of the delicious looking desserts in the display windows. Analysis paralysis became a real issue. In the end, I decided on the strawberry cake with strawberry frosting and the pineapple upside down cake. Apologies, the strawberry cake didn't last long enough for a photo op. It was delicious. The pineapple upside down was also great and I can understand why it's a top seller. Service was awesome and friendly. I can't wait to go back and try... absolutely everything.

    Pineapple coconut cake...less than $20!
    Polina W.

    Who needs all those designer cake and pie shop when Michaela's exists?!? My sister-in-law suggested we come here for some sweet potato pie. The day before Thanksgiving, they had some and for only $10! We saw some cakes, whole and slices, and decided we'd be back for when we need to customize our own cake. Well, we were back around 30 minutes later. When we realized other places charge $25 and up for the same sized pie, and that cakes were $40, we called Michaela's and found out we could get a pineapple coconut cake for $15. Yes please! It was an average round cake, with two fatty layers. We definitely got what we paid for. I'm gad we came here, which my husband had actually frequented when he lived in Richmond as a child. I'll be coming back here and bringing everyone I know!

    The cake was amazing, the cupcakes were fantastic, the PRICE was on budget and the service was phenomenal! They took my order of a full sheet cake an 40 cupcakes (which were huge & delicious) at the last minute. This bakery made my baby shower turn out amazing and I'm truly grateful!!!!! Thank you all!

    See all

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Good quality bakery items. It's so good. Service is wonderful. My number 1 place to go for sweets.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lisa G.
    566
    2407
    2098

    6 years ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 0
    Love this 8
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    The best multilayer chocolate cake & lemon chess tarts. A great your grandma's baking specials place. Most have.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    This is my favorite bakery in Richmond! The 6 layer, pineapple upside down, and marble cakes are my favorite. You will not be disappointed!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ryan F.
    6
    119
    2

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Carson B.
    375
    29
    2

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mario B.
    154
    23
    4

    11 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Michaela's Quality Bake Shop Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Michaela's Quality Bake Shop

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Bakeries 3,884 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Proper Pie - Chicken, Leek, & Mushroom Pie

    Proper Pie

    4.6(844 reviews)
    2.9 miChurch Hill
    $

    Stopped on Sunday during the Irish festival. Omg, yummy! I got the beef and Guinness, beans and…read morecheese, chocolate, and apple. They were all very delicious! The group had a hard time picking our favorite. Service was quick since I had cash.

    A fantastic experience after many years of having them on my list…read more Make no mistake. Proper Pie is a Richmond gem. Located in Church Hill neighborhood. Free off street parking is plentiful. There is good signage. It's now a take out only establishment since Covid. Two table are available for outdoor seating. Most customers took their orders and walked away. I visited them on a Sunday afternoon just after St. John's let out. It's just one block away and the church Patrick Henry gave a speech. There were a lot of church goers enjoying the business. Proper has a menu in the window to guide customers on choices of savory, or sweet. I wanted one of each. The man at the window was great in providing recommendations. I ordered the steak and cheese as well as the Banoffee. The preparation is already done and the man with assistant moved quickly to complete my order. I enjoyed my treats at their outdoor table and also enjoyed conversation with locals. I started with the steak & cheese which was loaded with meat and cheese. DELICIOUS! Then onto the Banoffee which smelled heavenly of cocoa. Another home run! I love bananas and if you do too this will be enjoyable. So glad I found them open on my visit. There hours are very good, but I have missed them in the Summer before on vacation. Just go, no brainer.

    Photos
    Proper Pie - Chicken, spinach, & artichoke savory pie

    Chicken, spinach, & artichoke savory pie

    Proper Pie - Cute packaging.

    Cute packaging.

    Proper Pie - Chicken & Mushroom Pie

    See all

    Chicken & Mushroom Pie

    Brecotea - | ORDER COUNTER |

    Brecotea

    4.4(43 reviews)
    10.8 mi
    $$

    Bright and airy space, almost like a spa!…read more Quiet when I came in weekday afternoon. Calming spot to grab a treat, get some work done/journal, or catch up with friends in an aesthetic and modern cafe. Ordered the paradise tea with mango and avocado. I loved the textures and layers of flavors. The drink was filling and lasted me a while, not watery but refreshing. The mango tasted fresh and avocado creamy. I haven't tried the pastries at this location, but have at their other Richmond cafe. Great cakes and buns made fresh in-house. Easy to find parking at the lot outside. Service is pretty quick.

    Came here to get a breakfast pastry while in the area. Brecotea is a Korean inspired bakery that…read morealso has hot and cold beverages, breads, cakes, and savory sandwiches as well. The ambiance was clean and orderly. Upon entering, you grab a serving tray lined with parchment and some tongs. The items are in a glass enclosed display that you have to open and place your selections on your tray for purchase. I settled on the pistachio cream filled pecan pastry, the almond twist, and strawberry shortcake. The beverage menu was extensive: matcha, flavored teas, cocoa, espresso/coffee, and more. We were greeted by pleasant staff at checkout and our orders placed in a parchment type bag for take out. They also have seating inside. The pastries were just sweet enough without being overly sweet, which I like. The pistachio cream was a perfect compliment to the pecan encrusted pastry. The almond twist was both flaky and crunchy with the sliced almonds on top, and the strawberry shortcake had layers of real strawberries, whipped topping and yellow cake that was moist. All were fresh. All in all, a great place to stop by for a morning pastry treat and tea/coffee while in the area,

    Photos
    Brecotea - Honey Danish

    Honey Danish

    Brecotea - Hot Dog Danish

    Hot Dog Danish

    Brecotea - Half Baked Cheese Cake

    See all

    Half Baked Cheese Cake

    Sugar & Salt RVA - wedding cake- photo by 88 love stories

    Sugar & Salt RVA

    4.9(62 reviews)
    1.8 miJackson Ward, Downtown

    Stopped by Sugar & Salt RVA for a little afternoon pick me up sweet treat. I had just finished a…read moremeeting nearby and wanted to treat myself. I had been here once before and ordered my friend a birthday mini fruit tart and myself a cake. I remember wishing the cake was a bit more moist and curious to try other desserts. I'm so happy I returned. This time I ordered the turtle cheesecake slice and a passionfruit tart for myself. I devoured these sweets. They were so yummy. They have more of a takeout situation here, so I ordered my sweets to go and ate them at home. It's pretty tiny shop. I loved the cheesecake the most. The passionfruit tart was fun, although with passionfruit as the base flavor I wish there were more tropical topping and then maybe a plain custard one with the berries. It was still tasty. I'd recommend stopping by if you're in the area looking for some dessert.

    MANNNN THE PASSION FRUIT TARTE WAS SO SO GOOD I THINK ABOUT IT OFTEN. I've never heard of anyone…read moreelse selling the passion fruit tarte, but it was definitely the best thing that I got. The cake I had was a red velvet cake beautifully decorated, but a little heavy and sugary for me al thought I usually eat cake from asian bakeries. The toffee cookie was also amazing! Inside the display cases were beautiful, the only downside is there isn't much room and you can't really sit in there! Service was good, very welcoming! I'm definitely coming back for the passion fruit tart, the other tarts do not compare and i'm so so serious about it .....

    Photos
    Sugar & Salt RVA - Wedding cake- photo by 88 love stories

    Wedding cake- photo by 88 love stories

    Sugar & Salt RVA - Chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting- photo by 88 love stories

    Chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting- photo by 88 love stories

    Sugar & Salt RVA

    See all

    Cameo Cakery and Cafe - This is my individual savoury Bundt with chicken, spinach and artichoke. The sesame crackers are deliche as are the kalamata olives.

    Cameo Cakery and Cafe

    4.3(141 reviews)
    4.7 miThree Chopt, Near West End
    $$

    I struggled to rate this place. Cute place, good coffee, not good cupcakes. I got an iced…read morecaramel macchiato and that was a solid 4.5 +. Very coffee forward and I can taste the caramel. The cupcakes were a 2.75. They look good- but they were dry (especially the almond raspberry) The vanilla cake was maybe the better of the four cupcakes - softer but tasty eggy / chewy. Not really soft and moist. The chocolates were both dry, dense, and not soft. The raspberry jam tasted chemically. The best part of the four cupcakes was the chocolate ganache on the double chocolate. The inside was extremely cute and cozy looking. The service was nice and friendly.

    Cameo is so lovely! We visited to experience the festive decorations and were pleasantly surprised…read moreby how delicious the food was. We made a reservation on their website and upon arrival, I was glad we did. There's limited seating indoors, about 10 tables mostly for parties of 2. There's also patio seating with a few space heaters. There was 1 server handling all the tables indoors and she was fantastic. We tried a couple lattes, croissant sammies, and the cinnamon roll. The chicken salad sammie was my favorite. The croissant was fluffy and buttery and the chicken salad was refreshing. The cinnamon roll was great too, though a tad too sweet for me, and is made with croissant dough.

    Photos
    Cameo Cakery and Cafe - Bar area

    Bar area

    Cameo Cakery and Cafe - Mocha and cappuccino!

    Mocha and cappuccino!

    Cameo Cakery and Cafe - White Almond Raspberry, Banana Pudding, Lemon Lovers Cookie Dough, Chocolate Salted Caramel with Heath, & Boston Cream Pie

    See all

    White Almond Raspberry, Banana Pudding, Lemon Lovers Cookie Dough, Chocolate Salted Caramel with Heath, & Boston Cream Pie

    Michaela's Quality Bake Shop - bakeries - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...