Cakeology

So the owner contacts me telling me That I lie and that my husband and I canceled our wedding. false she closed her shop down and never called her clients that she was closing.
She needs to take responsibility for her actions and repay her customers/​clients I’m not the only one who was screwed because she closed down.

Why oh why did you close? How did I not know so I could stock up on your delicious goodies?

My boyfriend and I randomly stumbled Cakeology when we were exploring downtown. The store front is very welcoming so we decided to check it out. We bought a six pack of cupcakes, which were delicious. We always get a variety of their cupcakes and try something new every time. They seem to change up their flavors frequently, which is nice. This is our go-​to for cupcakes for our birthdays or special occasions. I will sometimes surprise my bf and his residents with their mini cupcakes too, they love them! We have never been disappointed.

Cakeology, you opened in the midst of training for my first figure competition, and I couldn’t have you. But you waited patiently for me, and were there for me when I would have an occasional binge before the the competition. Then, the day after the competition, I took the Monday off of work so I could order a dozen of your vegan cupcakes and have a post-​competition binge. And now… you are gone. I feel as though I have lost a friend.
Upon reading that Crumbs (meh) was closed, I came back to Unilocal today to poke around, and learned Cakeology has closed.
Victoria, I’m not sure what happened but please try to come back.
What a bloody shame that Cakeology is closed, but places with garbage service and trash can cupcakes like SWEET remain open.
My heart breaks when my favorite vegan-​friendly places close. First it was Peace O’Pie. Now Cakeology.
I will have to find another reason to continue living.

If you want your wedding cake to be special and customized to your own taste, Cakeology is the way to go. Victoria Donelly, president of Cakeology knows how to listen and cater specifically to the customer (bride)‘s request. Not only does she make beautiful and delicious desserts but she is also not pushy nor makes you feel bad for not ordering the quantity /​size that works for the store. I brought a bunch of pictures at first and Victoria was happy to provide samples of each of them at the tasting session. I didn’t end up ordering all the items I requested after all, since my wedding was so small, but Victoria was still very kind and willing to accommodate my orders without raising the price nor making me feel guilty about not making a big order. With Cakeology, you will only have a good experience, which of course includes scrumptious cake and cupcakes !!!

Cakeology has closed. I bought a groupon a week ago, thinking I’d pick up an assortment of mini cupcakes to share with my coworkers (hey, I’m generous, but not full-​price generous!). I stopped by Cakeology about 5 times, at different days/​times, and the shop was always closed and dark. There was never an explanatory sign, nor any indication on their voicemail, website, or facebook page that they had closed. Finally, I received an email from Groupon saying that Cakeology had closed and my groupon woud be refunded. Cakeology has moved around a couple times recently, so I don’t know if this closing if final, but even if it reopens you may want to go somewhere more reliable…

Really great cupcakes. Highly recommend the peanut butter amd white chocolate coconut. Oreo was surprisingly disappointing, not bad, just not as good as the other. Sadly there isn’t any seating, so it’s really a grab and go place. Too bad, the décor is nice. They have cool wooden utensils. Place is very clean. No public bathroom. Friendly service :)

Like many others who reviewed this place before me, I prefer Georgetown Cupcake cupcakes. I tried Cakeology’s Oreo, red velvet, earl grey and white coconut — they’re all ok. Flavor isn’t that rich/​dense. Of the four I enjoyed the Oreo most though, it had a piece of Oreo inside ha.
Also don’t go here if you want to sit down and catch up with someone. There’s like one table and they don’t have any drinks except expensive fizzly fruity soda that I don’t particularly like. Not even water/​cups.

I’ve ordered delivery from their original storefront over on Province Street, which has been replaced as such by the 290 Washington Street site. But this was my first visit inside their new location, though I’ve passed by it time and time again.
I had a Groupon to use, and the $ 20 value was exchangeable for 6 regular cupcakes, or (I think she said) 11 small cupcakes. Go big or go home… I went with the 6 larger and got them boxed up in pairs in their cute black boxes with white dots all over them.
Wisely, I arrived before the lunch bunch, and obtained full pleasant attention of the staffer behind the counter. Questions were answered, cakes were boxed, left went I with my goodies conveniently tucked into a paper sack and a few free candles to boot! (Candles are available on the counter.)
Red Velvet and Carrot, both beneath cream cheese frostings, were going to a friend’s house, so no comment here. I sampled the peach melba and the banana cream pie first, however, as they were both topped with whipped cream frosting which is best to be consumed the day of. The banana cream pie was banana bread like, and the custard dense and not too sweet. Could almost be considered healthy, I guess. The peach melba was supposedly vanilla cake with fresh chopped fruit swirled into the batter, but I didn’t notice any bits in mine. I also tasted the peanut butter chocolate and the earl grey and honey with its purple frosted top. All the cakes I tried were moist enough.
The size of their cupcakes are similar to those at Georgetown Cupcakes, and thus smaller than Crumbs’. Sold per piece at $ 3.25, Georgetown beats them hands down at $ 2.75 each and offer a discount for larger counts besides. But Cakeology has proximity going for it if you’re in the Downtown area.

The cupcakes were fabulous and the location is posh, however the service wasn’t the friendliest. I had trouble deciding which six to choose for my half dozen, but I was not offered any advice or suggestions of which ones to try. The lady seemed to be annoyed by how long I was taking even though I was the only person there. I felt uncomfortable and nervous as I was attempting to make my selection. However, my anxiety washed away as I took my first bite into the cookie dough cupcake. Yummmmy!

Finally found this shop on a walk to dinner. Went inside and see various cupcakes from large to mini. Tried the strawberry shortcake and Earl grey and honey. The strawberry shortcake didn’t taste anything like the name. Just plain golden cake. The Earl grey icing was tasteful but cake was plain golden cake. I don’t think I’ll for back, I could get better tasting ones at Georgetown and cheaper. Cupcakes need to have taste in the cake, Not just the frosting.

As someone who is an avid baker, as well as the daughter and granddaughter of bakers, I know how a cupcake should taste, and the cupcakes at Cakeology do not make the grade. I have tried several of their cupcake flavors, including red velvet, and the cakes for all of them have been dry.
If you are in the mood for a cupcake, I recommend going to Georgetown Cupcakes on Newbury Street instead. Not only do the cupcakes taste better at Georgetown, but they also cost less ($ 2.75 vs. $ 3.25).

I love cupcakes. I loved them before it was trendy to love them, and before everybody and their mothers decided to open their own cutesy little cupcake boutique.
That said, OMG THE EARL GREY AND HONEY CUPCAKE. Yum. So so so tasty and perfect.

Sure these gorgeous treats are expensive, but they are also very welcome at celebratory events like baby showers, bridal showers and surprise parties. Do you like hearing squeals and giggles and lots of «Ohhhhhh… «sounds going on as a good looking man approaches your group with a tray full of cheerful cupcakes? I know that’s fun for me when I’m with the ladies and celebrating.
Free delivery is the best. I was amazed when Victoria told me they could deliver 200 mini cupcakes to a fairly distant location with only a week’s notice. That really helped me out, as I was planning a party that was so fine-​tuned that I would never have been able to pick up my little cupcakes. You will not find that free delivery option offered at similar spots.
Cakeology has lots of creative flavors (Root Beer, Guinness, Key Lime Pie) and one vegan offering. Buttery, sweet and tender, we have found these cupcakes to be among the best in Boston. The new location for their storefront is right in the middle of Downtown Crossing, sure to tempt the tourists with its colorful displays.
But I am not a tourist. I live here. And I love it, too. I tend to avoid sugar, but Cakeology’s cupcakes are hard to resist. Fortunately their mini cupcakes give me that little bit of sweetness I need without making my body fall apart with a nuclear sugar overload.

Due to the owner’s snarly comments, I have no choice to further downgrade to 1 star.
Which part of using the Groupon under «legitimate terms and condition» did the owner not understand in my original review? We tried to embarrass your employee? «argued loudly and rudely»? are you kidding me?! is that what she told you? First of all, no one was in your store but us. Second of all, we didn’t have to argue, it was clearly written in the fine print, rules that YOU set yourself that allowed us to use the Groupon. Your employee couldn’t even refuse our Groupon because of your so called «rules». So instead of taking the Groupon willingly, she made all these comments on us «taking advantage of the system». We were forced to stand there like 5 year olds listening to her rant for 15 minutes before getting our cupcakes. get it right, it’s the other way around, WE were the ones being humiliated by your snooty clerk.
it’s funny to see how this business runs, from top (owner) to bottom (employee), all arrogant and obnoxious. Just look at all of Victoria’s previous replies to the low rating reviews, it’s never their fault, always the customers own problem. read the tone in her responses, finger-​pointing mean, and you’ll get an idea how unpleasant these people are. Instead of writing condescending comments back to customers (customers who’ve been visiting since the opening of their province st original location), maybe the owner should spend more time training her employees on basic customer service and etiquette… oh wait, I forget, birds of a feather flock together.
I’m sorry that the only way for your store to survive is to use Groupons to attract patrons to your store. Unfortunately, you can’t even do that right… I wasn’t sure whether I would go back after all these years in my previous review; I’m glad that victoria’s reply made my decision easy, now I know I DEFINITELY will NOT go back.
Good luck with your business. Can’t wait to see another pretentious store close on Washington St.

So let me start by saying my friend and I came here so excited to get a cake for our history teacher for her birthday. We gave two girls ideas about how we wanted the cake and were not too concerned about pricing but we did ask for quotes just in case. They seemed a little shaken up when we asked about prices and it all went downhill from there. Gave them ideas, SIMPLE IDEAS, received the cake A WEEK LATER and it looked like and tasted like complete shit. I felt as though I was judged on my age and my ability to pay for a high quality cake so I got a cake that looked like I could have baked and decorated with my feet. Never coming here again. They were unprofessional and I felt disrespected. Nobody even liked the cake.

Cupcakes are the dessert of our day!
Cakeology offers a wide variety of fun flavors,
as well as custom cakes for any occasion.
The deal: they offer free delivery
to any address in Boston and Cambridge!
Check for half price offers on Groupon too.

I came here with my fiancé and two of my bridesmaids for a wedding cake tasting. Victoria didn’t look too pleased that I brought three other guests with me, but continued the tasting. My fiancé liked what he tried and we decided to go with Cakeology for our cake. Upon emailing Victoria three times and then speaking to her on the phone another time, we still haven’t gotten a contract. I find this to be rude and unprofessional.
Everyone should try sweet tooth instead. Glen is a super sweet man and goes far and beyond on flavor, freshness and design!

I felt compelled to write another review for Cakeology given that my original review was for the old location. I cannot comment on the custom made cakes as I have only had (too many) cupcakes here but I still stick to my original opinion that the cupcakes here are delicious! Yes, they don’t have as many flavors as Lulu’s in North End, but the location is super convenient and easy to find, right on Washington St. The cupcakes are among the moist-​est I’ve ever had. I still love the red velvet, pumpkin (seasonal, I tried it back in October and it’s not in the shop anymore), raspberry, mint chocolate chip, peanut butter n jelly… the list goes on and on. I don’t think there is a single one I tried that I didn’t like (though I’m avoiding German chocolate since I don’t like coconut).
In terms of service, I don’t necessarily think that the ladies here are the most welcoming, but they are not unfriendly. They don’t go out of their way like greet you when you come in, but they answer any and all (and I usually have a bunch) questions that you have and offer suggestions.
This shop definitely deserves more than the star rating this page is giving them.

So close to my office and I need some sweet savory moment in between my work load. Mediocre cupcakes which are dry, I tried the red velvet and strawberry ones but because of the customer service I am not sure i would ever give them another chance. Two ladies working there are inattentive and do not appreciate your business. Cute interior decoration but nothing special.