Designer Desserts

Category:	Bakery
Address:	56 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA
Phone:	+1 219-465-0008
Site:	designerdessertsbakery.com
Rating:	4.3
Working:	9AM–7PM 9AM–8PM 9AM–8PM 9AM–8PM 9AM–8PM 9AM–8PM Closed

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Reviews 10

Tammy Spencer

I bragged up this place for years!! then a while back I took some Newbees in for a taste and everything CHANGED? The cream cheese frosting did NOT taste like real cream cheese...Dont get me wrong, the cupcakes still looked absolutely BEAUTIFUL>>>> BUT.... the taste was OFF...So I gave them the benefit of the doubt...I came back...Same experience..sucked again...then I hear from others...maybe a new owner, cheaper ingredients?? who knows, it just tasted like a WALMART bakery experience....I am so serious. I gave them one more chance at POPCORN FEST...which is a huge day for them...and again was let down with the flavors??? I had a chance to ask the staff/ owner...I heard you guys have a lot of business on popcorn fest...this was a much larger fest than lately..funny they told me that their sales were DOWN.... so ...maybe now they will figure out that they screwed up by changing recipes?...go back to the oldies but goodies? just saying....overly generous portions of nasty cheap frosting will not compensate for the flavor of fresh, homemade ingredients! It shows, and it is all OVER VALPO!!! I am not the only one, I heard it all over..the whole popcorn fest. This is constructive criticism...hopefully you will take it and go back to your roots..then ANNOUNCE IT...to get back your ol croud

A Private User

I have been to this bakery twice and have mixed feelings. The first time was on a Friday around lunchtime. I was the only customer and the staff was busy working on a rush order. I ordered a sandwich, a lemonade, and a vanilla cupcake for dine in and it took about 15 for the lady to make my meal. The sandwich was ok (pre-cooked bacon from the package was a negative), lemonade was ok, but the cupcake was delicious (perhaps a bit too much icing, but pretty easily scraped off). The second time I went was on a Saturday. I took my mom for a cupcake treat and this time it was really busy. We got ignored by the staff and had to ring the bell for service, but I guess thats why its there. I purchased a lemon cupcake for myself and a caramel cupcake for my mom. Both were super good and hit the spot. To sum it up, I would definitely stop by for a cupcake when I have time to wait for it, but would skip lunch menu.

Sarah Perez

I do not like cupcakes. I do not like cake. I went to designer cupcakes today to treat my 3 girls because we were in the area and I keep seeing post on FB about how great the place is. We bought two cupcakes- the Texan one (because it was on sale) and the red velvet (because I had to spend over $5 to use my debit card). Anyway, I did not have high expectations. I really thought the cupcakes would taste like a mouthful of overly sweetened blah. Oh my, was I surprised!! The Red velvet was good- I would say 4 stars, but the Texas cupcake was To. Die. For!!! Each bite was like opening a present with a new surprise under each layer of wrapping paper. Moist, chocolaty, creamy, with little bits of toffee... just pure deliciousness! I guess I have to admit that I do like cupcakes now. I have been won over. My tongue thanks you, Dessigner desserts.

A Private User

Went to Designer Desserts back in April and talked to them about creating me a cake with a Maneki Neko (lucky waving cat) design for the grooms cake for my sons wedding. I had a bride and groom figurine to show and they agreed to make the cake. The wedding was this past weekend on Oct. 1. We had the cake the night before at the rehearsal dinner. It was incredible. The cake was just beautiful and so good to eat. They delivered the cake to our venue for a reasonable charge. ( We were from out of town and it was worth every penny.) They set up the cake on the table and decorated with some edible flowers around the figurine. We enjoyed every bite and the decorating was just what I wanted. Many thanks for creating such a good memory for us.

A Private User

The cupcakes are cute and all, but the young women who work behind the counter are rude, and the older women who work the back are very unaware of what is going on in the business. They dont greet you when u walk through the door! I walked in the store before some other patrons came in, and the squirrels behind the counter waited on them first. Then one of the rude employees had the audacity to say to me "are u ready yet", when I had been ready to order since I walked through the door.... I dont think Ill be back. I might just send one of my besties (who told me about the place) in there when I need cupcakes again.

mindy kristensen

Ive been here a handful of times, mostly for the experience, not the food. I will not be going back which is a shame because this place could be great! The staff is SO rude and judging by past reviews and no change, apparently the owner doesnt care. The cupcakes are also lacking greatly. My 10 year old son refuses to go there after going twice because the cupcakes are so dry. I believe they have so much business because a lot of people still havent tried it yet and they are the only game in town, but Valpo is still growing and competition will come eventually.

Andrew Bozak

Cupcakes are great but their service isn;t....they could care less about the customer, I guess they have too much business to care. More power to them, but I would rather spend my money at a place that makes me feel like Im the customer...not at a place that tries to act like you should be lucky to order from them! If your that busy...raise your prices or hire help, dont push away LONG time customers, ya know? Anyway...what cake place makes you come in and pay when you order a cake? Ill tell you,,,one with their noses high in the air. Lol Moving on..

A Private User

First the cupcakes I had for the price were horrible. I could get the same cupcakes at a grocery store for half the price and would taste the same if not better. The owner was very rude to myself and my mother. Even if the cupcakes were wonderful I would not order from him because of how he treated us! He was distasteful and clearly did not have a business background. The only thing I was pleased about was how cute the store was decorated.

A Private User

1st I called and explained that I had an unusual request; wanted to know if they could recreate a charm bracelet into a cake. Was told comon down, baker would be glad to speak with you. Got there, he never came out. Only got negative responses like, "Itll be very expensive, too much work, not taking anymore orders for that week", although I was told on the phone that date was opened. Will not return! Felt my business was not wanted.

Cody Vogt

I tried them for the first time today. I have heard for the last year about people bragging about this place. Honestly I was underwhelmed. Maybe because I tried them off a food truck but whoever was running it was not the friendliest person and I have to say the flavors were very underwhelming. I can make better tasting cupcakes at home. I may try them out one other time at the store but Im kind of disappointed.