Sweet Encounter Bakery & Cafe

OHHHH MY! Literally the best cupcakes I have ever had. I bought four different flavors and a small red velvet cake and ALL of them would fool someone who doesn’t even have celiac. Thank you for your customer service and amazing cakes.

We ordered my son’s birthday cake from sweet encounter - he is gluten free and I was so happy to find a bakery that provided an amazing cake for him! They were able to make him a Fortnite themed cake and cupcakes from pictures I emailed. They were delicious! Definitely will order again. Thank you so so much!

Love, love, love this bakery. My new obsession is their GF/Vegan cupcakes in a jar. Red Velvet and Salted Caramel are my very favorite! Thanks so much for such an incredible delicious option for those of us with allergies!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic bakery and cafe. Tried soup sandwich & dessert. Proof that GF doesn’t have to be bland

The most delightful service and sweets!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The carrot cupcake was pure poetry! Great spice profile, perfect frosting, just right bake, light yet satisfying, gorgeous proportions, reasonably priced at 4.25 (I would pay more - it was that good)! The chocolate salted caramel cupcake was just as fantastic: terrific moist crumb, excellent chocolate, the caramel drizzle was very caramel-y and the salt hit my mouth at the end...perfect finish! Plus all the cupcakes are delectable in presentation, the whole pastry case is so tempting and attractive.. Easiest 5 stars I've ever given.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free SAFE but everyone would enjoy this all-GF place, I bet! Street parking, bring change or dollar bills (although you can pay by card)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carmel Cupcakes, Salted Caramel Cupcake

I love love love this place!! I've been diagnosed with celiac disease for quite some time now, but have never found a bakery as good as this one. I love to get their sweets, especially their cake rolls, but do love their other stuff as well. The staff is always so lovely and kind. I have never had a bad experience since coming there. I go to the college, so I usually walk there as it's only a 10 minute walk, so I go there frequently enough. Highly recommend if you have celiac or a gluten intolerance.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I purchased 4 dozen gluten-free mini cupcakes to celebrate January birthdays at my workplace, and the gluten-free cupcakes were more of a hit than the “regular” cupcakes! They were packed in a sturdy container designed to keep the cupcakes from tumbling around in the car, and they were BEAUTIFUL. Sweet Encounters did not sacrifice flavor, texture, or presentation with these delicious treats. I can’t wait to go back for other gluten-free goodies! Thank you thank you thank you for being here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sweet Encounter is a gluten free oasis in the general gluten free desert that is the Lansing area. The owners and other staff are SUPER sweet and always greet you with a big smile. Their cupcakes in a jar and regular cupcakes are the best I’ve had in a long time. I haven’t tried any of their lunch items, but plan to soon!

They also sell some baked goods at Hooked - can’t go wrong with a gluten free treat, wine/cocktail/cup of coffee or tea, and a good book!

Dietary restrictions: 100% gluten free establishment

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have celiac disease and this bakery is the best one I've even been to! Everything in the whole bakery is certified gf so we never have to worry about cross contamination. They have great options for a small brunch. Their cakes and cupcakes are heavenly. They taste just like gluten cakes, if not better! Their frosting is amazing too; definitely better than any other we've tried! They make awesome and delicious custom cakes and the employees are truly so kind and accommodating! Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I ordered a turkey slaw sandwich and peach cobbler cup cake. The cupcake was delicious. I had a hard time enjoying the sandwich because the person making it was also the cashier, was touching everything and talking all over my sandwich with a dirty nose. All I could think of was yuck. I ended up taking a bite of the sandwich and throwing it away. The staff was ok service-wise but not presentable, one of them had flour all over, I'm like you should have stayed in the back! But you could tell they had been baking all day. It took while to make my sandwich. The place feels like it could use a deep cleaning. Sorry, I really wanted to be positive but presentation is everything in the food industry.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 2

Excellent cake! Loved it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wow, I was so impressed with Sweet Encounter Bakery & Cafe! The selection, the food, and the atmosphere were all fantastic. The sweet potato roll (similar to a pumpkin roll) was absolutely fabulous. The staff member who helped us was very sweet and working hard, though it was clear she was still learning the ropes. This place is a gem—completely gluten-free and perfect for casual visits or even meetings. I’ll definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

When in Lansing, I always visit this establishment and I am never dissappinted. The food and service is always amazing. I have also taken my staff here for a team building baking event and we had a great time. I highly recommend for a team building event or just to stop in to grab lunch and something sweet!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A real gem of a find for a custom gluten-free, dairy-free (and DELICIOUS!) birthday cake. And then found lots of other tasty treats carefully frozen for later to stash back home. Super friendly and helpful service for planning and creating a custom cake. We are comeback customers FOR SURE!

Dietary restrictions: Many many gluten and dairy free food and dessert/treat options that all have been amazing. Seem well-prepared to help you create any custom cake to meet your dietary restrictions.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Chocolate Cupcake