I have been a fan of designer desserts for over a decade now. My go to flavor is the Tuxedo…read moreCheesecake. They now even have vegan flavors! It is always very colorful inside the shop and they do have seating options. Sometimes the amount of options can be overwhelming so make sure you take your time to review all of the options before ordering. They also have cookies in addition to cupcakes and you can order cakes ahead of time. I recommend you go earlier as they don't replace the flavors that sell out for the day.

Designer Desserts really knows how to deliver an indulgent treat! We stopped by and couldn't resist…read morethe mini cherry cheesecake--just look at it! From the buttery graham cracker crust to the rich, creamy filling and that bright cherry on top, every bite was a sweet little moment of joy. The flavor was spot on--sweet but not overly sugary, and the texture was perfectly smooth. Presentation is a big win here too. The dessert came tucked into a cute little box that made it feel like opening a gift. You can tell there's real thought put into how they serve their treats. The only reason this isn't a full 5 stars? The wait was just a bit longer than expected, and we would've loved more variety available at the time we visited. But honestly, that cheesecake alone was worth it. Whether you're strolling downtown or just craving something sweet, Designer Desserts is a fun and flavorful stop worth it

Don't blink or you will miss out! Thank goodness they have a truck with their logo on it. It's on…read morean access road in an outdoor strip mall so you will have to turn into that to get there. Another place I have been meaning to get to but I don't come down this far often. But I will now! I have tried my fair share of cupcakeries and this ranks #1. I got the last caramel banana pudding (there was regular and I believe another flavor) Fantastic!! Between my husband and I this didn't last the night. I narrowed my cupcake choice to 3- toffee caramel, butterfinger and Dutch apple. Moist and delicious and creamy frosting OMG. It tasted as the title described and not too sweet or fake flavored in the least. I was stunned when I walked in as I wasn't expecting what was before my eyes. The owner was friendly and gave me the run down. They also have minimal ice cream flavors for winter but she said more in the warmer months. I will be back sooner than later and it is worth the extra gas I will use!

This area isn't a vegan mecca, so just short of driving up to Chitown, you pretty much have to take…read morewhat you can get. This cute little bakery offered one soy based ice cream and several vegan cupcakes. Cupcakes were ok and satisfied my sweet tooth. If you're vegan and in this area, show 'em a little love so they can keep offering these treats for us.

Today was my first time coming here. I had a coupon for a free cupcake. I really wanted to try…read moreeither cherry chip or cotton candy, but I did not see those. I asked the girl what she recommended and she said the top shelf was the best sellers. I got the crème brûlée and pink champagne. The pink champagne was really delicious. It has like a raspberry buttercream and raspberry cake flavor. I did really like that one. The crème brûlée was also good. It was filled inside as well. My only complaint is be careful when you are eating the decorations (sprinkle balls) on top of the pink champagne cupcake. One of them actually cut my gums a little when I bit down. Service was great, it was clean inside .

Odd location out of the way, but I was going to the pizza place in the same strip so we gave it a…read moretry. It's a small basic shop with 2 display cases of cupcakes. My husband went with the brownie which was coated in a thin layer of chocolate. It was quite rich but not too sweet which was nice. The 2 girls working the counter were courteous and pleasant. Prices were decent, maybe $6/ea. OG Chocolate Chocolate cupcake: chocolate cake with chocolate frosting cake was moist, frosting was fine, just too much of it Dark Chocolate Raspberry cupcake: the frosting was coated in chocolate and topped with a raspberry, a little light on the raspberry flavor but not bad My favorite was the Lemon cupcake, filled with a lemon curd it was sweet and tart and the perfect ending to a meal. While I won't necessarily go out of my way to go here, I'll stop in the next time I'm grabbing a pizza next door.

I had the opportunity to visit them this was not my first time but my phone was dead the last…read morevisits. The owner is AMAZING I had the opportunity to speak with her when I was coordinating an Event years ago. This is a hidden GEM and I would love to give her ideas to generate more business. I got 3 tasty treats today I got myself the red velvet, I got an Oreo and salted caramel. Sorry we ate them so fast I promise pics next time! Are you also Cute as a Cupcake? Do you like a great selection? Are you looking for a great place to meet a family member or a friend? If you answered YES, This is the place for you! I think it's also a good place to have a committee meeting! It's a great place to discuss a vacation! Perfect place to invite a neighbor, or someone that needs a taste of happiness. After all you see what the pink sign says......

The place is super cute. We got some cupcakes and a pudding. The pudding was very good, but the…read morecupcakes were small and dry. Very dry. I was surprised the price of the cupcake for how small it is. Other cupcakes shops might have the same price or little more but their cupcakes are very big. Her cupcakes are normal size.

Tried something different and went with an assortment of gourmet cupcakes to celebrate for my son's…read moregraduation today. The vibes here are awesome and the treats were DELICIOUS! NGL the carrot cake (cream cheese frosting - not overly sweet and not too dense which is what I prefer!) and double chocolate were perfection and I'm glad we got 2 of each. The salted caramel was also in my top 3 from the flavors we tried. DEFINITELY coming back here again to try other creations and flavors. Immediately followed all socials so I can get special updates. These went very quickly with our small family get together!! Haha we also tried a strawberry banana smoothie which was quite yummy! I highly recommend and always love supporting local small businesses.

I was craving something sweet, but I didn't want something as basic at Starbucks or Dunkin so I…read moregoogled around some nearby bakeries and I found this place. I'm not sure how new this place is to the area, but it is new to me as I moved away from Elgin and I've come back a year ago so this was a pleasant surprise. I decided to go in and the interior was very beautiful with pink and floral motifs all around. I was warmly greeted by the baker, as I'm sure he was busy in the back. I ordered a pack of four cupcakes. I was interested in as well as a smoothie and went on my merry way. When I got home, I enjoyed the almond wedding cake cupcake and it was very delicious! Not too sweet, but very elegant and just what I would definitely serve or like to see in a high-end party or event of some kind. I will definitely be coming back whenever my sweet tooth craving kicks in again!

My daughter ordered a cake for her birthday and it was decorated perfectly! Also delicious highly…read morerecommended

Kupkates is my go to bakery. I love the atmosphere of the shop and the friendly staff. The…read moreselection and tastes are always fabulous. My husband has been ordering my birthday cakes from Kupkates for the past three years, and they just keep getting better. Today's cake was perfect. I cannot recommend Kupkates enough - and make sure you try the macarons

Awesome Job. I knew I wanted a cupcake cake in the shape of the number 2 and Minnie Mouse themed…read more The rest I let her get creative and she really outdid herself. I get nervous about how beautiful cakes look but they not good. VERY TASTY. Communication was excellent. Always got back in a timely manner whenever I emailed. Will definitely be ordering again.

There is no respect at all, because I have called her and we have talked over the phone that she's…read moregoing to make a cake for me, and I asked if it's OK that I would send her a picture. After that she haven't answered my calls or text.

Great selection of treats. Tried multiple donuts and danish. All great. Kids loved the blueberry…read morefritter.

I did not really love this place. I found 3 edible items, and 2 out of the 3 were still not great…read more Baklava was soaked all the way through, soggy and missing that crispiness, and the cupcake did not really taste much like chocolate but it was ok. The red velvet cupcake was good and the cream cheese frosting was good. I did not like the apple bar, jelly donut, long John donut, brownie, or the apricot cookie. I threw most of what I bought away. Something is off with the dougnut dough. I did not like the apple bar frosting and the filling tastes like something canned from the store. The apricot filling on the cookie was very off tasting, not like apricot. They had cannoli but they were in a fridge case so I did not try them. They should always be fresh-filled. The staff were very nice but this was a miss for me.

Alisha, the owner of this bakery, said "No Problem!" when I asked her to make a cake that was a…read morereplica of my husband's race car for his birthday party. I sent many pictures so she knew what she was getting into. She raised the price but I said ok. Then, after 10am the morning of the party, she called to tell me the cake had broken during the night. She said not to worry, she made an extra and would have it THE NEXT DAY! What?! The party is TODAY and she knew that! Eventually she agreed to bring a sheet cake she had made for a wedding but guess what? She didn't do that either. She claimed to have gotten rear-ended on her way to the party and that the cake was now "all over her car". Honestly? I think she bit off more than she could chew and used this BS as a way to get out of it. I wouldn't suggest booking her for your cake.

AMAZING CREATIONS! Not only are the cakes incredible creations, but the taste is wonderful. Top…read morequality. Perfect customer service. I LOVE this company!!