Cupcakes in Riverside, CA

“Although it was still delicious they seem to forgot to put the glaze on the bread“

“Downtown Riversides hidden gem!!! Stopped by this wonderful shop while shopping at the farmers market. I expected a nice cupcake but what I received was an outstandingly wonderful cupcake!! We ordered a lemon cupcake and a red velvet.
The Lemon was wonderfully light and moist and full of sunshine kissed lemon flavor. The red velvet was equally as light and moist with wonderful melt in your mouth chocolate flavor. The frosting was neither to dense nor to light, it's flavor perfectly complimented both cupcakes. Be sure to stop by Cupcakes and Curiosities on your next trip to downtown riverside.“

“I was just here I would give this place five stars, but I’m only giving it four because as I took my child here and went to use the bathroom there is no soap and when I asked them, she said they’re out of soap which is the same bathroom that the employees use, which means nobody is washing their hands because they’re all out of soap. That’s pretty unsanitary and you’re serving ice cream.“

“Freshly baked and so soft ♥️“

“My mom and I stopped by for a sweet treat and the workers here were lovely and patient. We chose to pick our ice cream from their signature creations and my mom went with the German chocolate cake while I picked the mud pie mojo. Both of our cups were packed to the brim with ice cream and after tasting both, I have to say the mud pie was my favorite since it was both creamy, sweet, and savory. The German chocolate cake is pretty good too but it fills like it’s missing something, not sure what.“

“I have ordered 9 times a variety of different candies. One order of orange sours were a little smushed in several places and they made it right. Customer service is top notch. My favorite is THE MYSTERY BAGS. I will continue to buy from this small business because of the customer service and the #1 reason is THE CANDY. It is so delicious.“

“Diana did an amazing job on my daughter’s custom birthday cake! It was exactly what we had imagined. She took the time to go over what details I wanted in the cake. And everyone absolutely loved the flavors and texture. I highly recommend Isabella’s Cupcakes to celebrate that special occasion.“

“I stopped by Mr. Baker in the late afternoon and ordered a caramel iced latte, lemon bar, almond croissant, coffee cake, and a dog cupcake.

Overall, everything tasted good. The caramel iced latte was refreshing, the lemon bar had a great balance of sweetness and citrus, and even my dog enjoyed the cupcake. The bakery has a welcoming atmosphere and an excellent selection of pastries and treats.

One thing that immediately stood out was how clean and inviting the shop is. I really love what they did with the building. The modern renovation gives it a fresh, bright, and welcoming appearance. In an area that has struggled with blight and homelessness, Mr. Baker has created a space that feels cared for and uplifting. It’s clear that a lot of effort was put into improving both the business and the surrounding neighborhood, and I genuinely appreciate that. Thank you, Mr. Baker, for investing in our community and helping make this part of Riverside a little better. For that reason alone, I strongly support you as a local business.

My only criticism is that the coffee cake and almond croissant were a bit hard by the time I visited. For comparison, I personally prefer the almond croissant at Lee’s Sandwiches because theirs tends to be soft and more flavorful.

That said, to be fair, Mr. Baker makes their baked goods in-house, and these items are at their best when they’re freshly made earlier in the day. Based on the quality and flavor, I would definitely return and try them again during the morning hours.

Overall, this was a very enjoyable visit with good coffee, tasty pastries, a clean environment, and a business that is clearly investing in the local community. I look forward to coming back.“

“Cute little place. Nice variety of cakes. I bought a festive travel mug and 4different mini cakes. Yummie 😋“