Small shop in the shopping center with a cute interior. No room it really sit and relax so plan on…read moreordering and going. I ended up picking up two cupcakes costing just under $8. I don't look at their order options for parties but I'm guessing that's what they are known for. The two cupcakes I got, the lady was super nice explaining what's inside them. Taste wise, they were just sweet enough and nice & moist.

Service is a 5. You're greeted as if you're a beloved customer, even when it's your first time…read more They encourage you to browse their wonderful tasty cupcakes and cakes on display. They're patient when you take your time since you can't make up your mind: should I get jumbo cupcakes? Or the regular sized ones? Should I go fruity like lemon or strawberry or go big on chocolate or Oreos or ?? I got the 3 regular sized cupcakes (not jumbo) : almond, chocolate grande and peach;best one is the almond. Wish they use buttercream instead of sugar frosting as it would have been more delicate and not too sweet. There are jumbo cupcakes for over $7 each, a little pricey.

Crystal's incredible cakes have been part of some monumental occasions for us. We first requested…read morethat she make a gender reveal cake a couple of years ago, which was so delicious and so beautiful that we have gotten a cake from her for each birthday since. She is very responsive by email and can turn pretty much any picture we send into exactly what we're looking for. She is incredibly talented and her prices are in line with other larger bakeries in the area. I think we've gotten almond for every cake and cupcake we've ordered - always with rave reviews. I genuinely look forward to being surprised by her creations as much as I enjoy eating the cake. It makes cutting into the artwork a little more bearable. We've commissioned her to do some 70th birthday cupcakes for us next month and my mouth is already watering!

We just had out daughter's Sweet 16 and the cake was both beautiful and delicious! Definitely…read morerecommend especially for special occasions!

Our wedding was on July 11th and we ordered from Storybook Bakery because they were the only bakery…read morewho had reasonable prices for a 3-tier wedding cake. Our cake was only $326 which was phenomenal because other places were charging $800-$1,000 for a 3-tier wedding cake. I really loved the user-friendly website they had. Ordering was so simple and easy and I was able to order a gorgeous pre-made, 3-tier cake, that Jessica and Erik were able to add our wedding colors to. The cake was a vintage style cake and it quite elegant. The top two layers were vanilla with the bottom being chocolate. The cake was delicious, moist, with the perfect amount of buttercream icing. The guests absolutely loved the chocolate as it had layers of what looked like fudge in between the layers or cake. The slices were a mile high tall and did I mentioned the moistness of the cake?! It was amazing. The vanilla was delicious as well, but the chocolate was the crowd favorite. Our guests loved the cake. We will be ordering from Jessica and Erik in the future for events and milestones. We also support veteran owned businesses. Look no further if you want a beautiful and reasonably priced wedding cake!

BUYER BEWARE! I would review this as ZERO if I could. I ordered 4 dozen cookies for my daughter's…read morebridal shower. They were delivered on time but EVERY SINGLE cookie was broken into pieces. I immediately contacted the owner, Jessica, via email (that's the only way to communicate with them), she stated that UPS probably mishandled the package and I should send her pictures. UPS had no fault in this, as the box they were in was small and not sturdy and FRAGILE was not marked on the box. The box was squished. It was the way they were packaged and sent that caused the entire contents to be smashed. Once I sent her pictures, she would not respond to me any further, I sent 3 more emails asking for a refund and never got any response. I don't understand how a business can operate like that. I had to file a claim with my CC and finally received the refund. This Jessica does not care about her customers in the least, I was devastated that I could not use the planned cookies as favours for my daughert's shower and scrambled to get something else, 3 days before the event.

**5-Star Google Review:**…read more I absolutely love this cupcake shop! They offer a *huge* variety of different cupcake flavors, and every one I've tried has been delicious and beautifully crafted. They also have actual cakes and cookies, so there's something for every sweet tooth. The staff is super friendly and always welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. The atmosphere is really inviting, and a cool bonus is the little green wall perfect for selfies--such a fun feature! They even have seasonal flavors that keep things exciting. Definitely a must-visit for any dessert lover!

This must be what Heaven tastes like... sweet to me!! Nothing but pure bliss…read more Well back in February 2020, I had the opportunity to try this baker out for myself. If you recall a few months prior, I only had a slice of cake and fell in love. This time around, I ordered a sheet cake and some cupcakes for the kiddos. Everyone was thoroughly pleased! I only kept raving about this baker for months... the day came for all to taste and see what the hype was about! I ordered a strawberry lemonade flavor for the children and a strawberry champagne for the adults. This cake was super rich, I could only eat one good sized slice. But I made sure I had more for later. I think the cake lasted a good week and every day I had a slice and it kept tasting better and better. Now if you want to treat yourself, check her out! Her customer service is on point as well. I placed an order online and receive word via email about someone contacting me about my order. It may have been an hour that went by before I noticed an email in my inbox from the bakery. My daughter kept changing her mind on what type of party(ies) she wanted. As a result, I at least reached out to the bakery via email three times before my order was final and the flavoring and design was set. Each time the contact person, I believe it was the owner, she was super professional and continued to work with me and my different arrangements until everything was final. I understand she has tens maybe hundreds of orders each month, but she was focused on getting my order right and making sure I was satisfied. All in all, I wholeheartedly recommend you give this baker a try. Make sure you check her office hours online, but I'm thinking someone is always monitoring the email. At this time with all the turmoil going on in the world, I believe she is offering delivery of baked goods. I noticed she's offering a KETO style cookie too. I think I am going to try those. real soon. Her masterpieces and gifted hands are worth every cent. Support local, Buy local! Have fun and enjoy life :)

Hidden Gem for Sweet Tooths & Pup Parents!…read more We visited House of Marmalade as part of the Hampton Roads Passport Series, and I am so glad we did -- I don't think I would've discovered this little gem otherwise! The shop is small and cozy with no indoor seating, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in charm and incredible sweets. The bakery case was absolutely stunning -- full of beautifully made cookies, macarons, and more. We tried three macarons (espresso, almond, and salted caramel), and every single one was perfection -- fresh, flavorful, and just the right size and sweetness. We also grabbed a shortbread cookie, which was buttery and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. And let's not forget our pup! Lexi got a pumpkin cupcake with peanut butter icing, topped with a tiny bone-shaped treat -- not only adorable, but she devoured it. Definitely pup-approved! The staff was fantastic -- super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. You can tell they care about their craft and their customers. Whether you're doing the Passport Tour or just looking for a place to grab something sweet, House of Marmalade is absolutely worth the stop. We'll definitely be back!

Immediately lost in smells and nostalgia upon walking in the door! We had the hardest time…read moreselecting just a few items so we purchased several. This tiny bakery did not disappoint and was better than expected and remembered from my childhood (Please just don't tell mom). The flavors were satisfying and took your tastebuds on a journey! So yummy! Go check this place out!

Recently I developed a bad habit of buying things and not taking pictures. Lol While I haven't…read moretried everything, I haven't had a cookie, pastry, croissant sammich or drink here that I haven't enjoyed. Service is always welcoming and efficient. Always take a peek at their Instagram first to see what's on the menu which will make things so much easier when it's time to order. There's also a few chairs and tables if you want to sip on your matcha or coffee while eating your delicious danish. Bathroom is always clean and there's usually light music playing in the background.

I visited Ginger's Sweets for their Bob's Burgers-inspired event, and it was such a fun concept!…read moreThey had several themed drinks and treats, along with their regular menu items. For the Bob's Burgers-inspired items, I tried the Hugo's Cheddar Hot Dog Croissant, which was definitely my favorite. It was a hot dog with cheese inside a croissant, and the flavor was really good. My only complaint is that everything was served room temperature. I really wish they had warmed it up because I honestly think it would have taken it to another level. A warm, flaky croissant with the melted cheese and hot dog would have been amazing. I also tried the Dutch Baby Cruffin. It was a cruffin with a filling inside (I'm guessing something like vanilla), but the flavor wasn't very strong to me. It wasn't bad it gave what it was supposed to give but it wasn't my favorite. Again, I think warming it up would have made a difference. For non-Bob's Burgers items, I tried the banana pudding cookie, and the dill pickle focaccia. The banana pudding cookie was good and tasted like banana pudding should. The dill focaccia wasn't really my favorite. It wasn't something I would go back specifically for, but I do think it could have been better heated up instead of being served cold/room temperature. For drinks, I tried the Marshmallow Blueberry Latte, which had house-made blueberry and marshmallow syrup, espresso, milk of choice, vanilla bean cold foam, and glitter. My sister tried the Gene's Chunky Blastoff Latte, which she described as tasting like chocolate milk mixed with coffee. Now, my latte was interesting. Personally, I did not love the blueberry flavor, but that is completely based on my own taste preferences. However, I will say the drink itself was actually a GOOD latte. The flavor was there. This is something I struggle with at a lot of coffee shops--places will advertise flavors like blueberry pie, cookies and cream, etc., and the drink just tastes like bitter coffee with milk and sugar. That was not the case here. You could actually taste the blueberry. I just personally didn't love that flavor combination. Someone who loves blueberry would probably really enjoy it. I would definitely come back and try another latte because I have confidence that they know how to make flavorful coffee. The shop itself was cute, clean, and had nice decor. There was enough seating, although it was busy when we went on a Saturday morning around 10 AM (not sure if that is typical or if it was because of the themed treats). There wasn't a line, but there were a lot of people inside, and we had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. Since they opened at 7 AM, some of the Bob's Burgers items were already sold out, so if you're coming for a special event, I would recommend going early. Overall, I think Ginger's Sweets makes good desserts and good coffee. I also like that they do themed events beyond just Bob's Burgers, like their upcoming Twilight-inspired event. It's a cute place to visit if you enjoy creative treats, themed events, and fun coffee drinks. I would definitely return to try more of their menu!

Virginia.Pie.shop is their Instagram handle. They are very popular at Old Beach Farmers Market…read more They have creative creations like watermelon empanadas, pies, etc. I took home a honey concha. The way they described it as a brioche like bread with honey mixed in dough. Baked the Mexican way with crunchy flaky top. I actually like the simplicity of the taste, pure and no fuss and truly made the honey taste the star. There was a crowd very interested in trying their baked treats. We were greeted with smiles and enthusiastic sales pitch of their goodies, what a welcoming gesture. Come out and support this from the heart business!

So, my day consisted of going to work and I was unexpectedly surprised when two of my customers…read moregave me a pie to try. I took this home and my family and I all said this was the best pie we have ever had!!!! It was beautifully made with love, absolutely down right yummy and we were left wanting more!! I work at Whole Foods and these two guys just made my day. Not only are they great pies but we live in a community where people care so much about their business and the people that live here. Let's support this great business!!!! I know I will!!!! Nancy Meekins

I am a sucker for desserts... so I had to stop by.. black owned.. newly opened.. great location…read more. I ordered 2 slices of cake and a cupcake.. very moist.. and flavorful.. you can tell she use good ingredients.. definitely recommend

Amazing local bakery. The cakes are so amazingly fresh! I got a Neapolitan cake for my birthday,…read moreand the family is still asking for slices. Big hit with everyone! Some of us didn't even know we liked strawberry cake until we tasted this one. Service always is top notch. This is the only place I will get cakes from now on. Love the atmosphere and cleanliness of the shop as well. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. I am very particular. We must support our community's small businesses. Happy to have found this gem and you will be too!

I was given some chicken empanadas and siopao as a thank you gift, I ordered a gorgeous wedding…read morecake from the owner's bakery, and omg these empanadas were the best empanadas I've ever had!! And believe me when I say I've had a lot in the Hampton Roads area! I have yet to taste the siopao but I just know they're amazing as well! These empanadas are baked not fried, which drew me in. This business is home based. You can find her information on Facebook. You can bet I will be ordering more goodies from her especially this upcoming holiday season!

It makes me really sad to write this review. I love to support small and local…read more I have only ever had their cupcakes sold individually at a Moyock farm market, but I've tried at least 5 different flavors. They always LOOK so delicious, fun and exciting! But...I have never in my life spit out a cupcake, or any kind of cake. I LOVE cake. First time trying them was a couple years ago, and they were unicorn-y looking, and sparkly, and gorgeous. But just not good. Thought I'd try them again 2 days ago and these 3 flavors: Ube, Strawberry (in case I didn't like the Ube), and Chocolate Cheesecake. The Ube was actually fine, and the best of the 3. But I still tossed half of it because it was so dry. SO dry, like sawdust. And sadly, I literally spit out the first bite of both the Strawberry and the Choc Cheesecake. Even drier than the Ube, but worse, they tasted...spoiled, if that's possible. Sadly, I only remembered to take a photo of the last one. I just don't understand! Most other reviews are so great! Maybe you have to order them fresh and not in a retail outlet. Or maybe the farm market gets them a week old or something... or the frosting is only good for one day. ?? Sad face.

I happened to be I. The area for a Yelp Elite event at the next shopping strip over. I saw Carolina…read moreCupcakery, and had 30 minutes to kill so we headed over there to get some sweet treats. Upon entering we were greeted warmly. She engaged in various conversations. She even helped me choose my cupcakes and answered any questions we had. I loved seeing all the examples of cakes they do, displayed throughout. I opted for a 4 pack. Whenever I am trying new cupcakes I have a method to my madness. I have to get a fruit one, a chocolate cake based, a vanilla cake based and a surprise. I ended up choosing a lemon cupcake, a vanilla cupcake, a chocolate cupcake and an Ube cupcake. The all tasted nice. The flavors were not over powering at all. I did not taste lemon in icing too much. Out of the 4 flavors I purchase, the Une was the best. Even my coworkers voted on the Ube cupcake being the best. The chocolate cupcake I chose... can't remember the flavor, but it was ok. It didn't wow me. I would definitely visit again.