Scratch Cupcakery Reviews

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• Sarah H. Sent on 10/22/2020
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  We Love Scratch!

  My husband and I love Scratch cupcakes, so we decided to order cupcakes and a cutting cake from them for our big day. Our cake and cupcakes were beautiful and well worth the money!

  My husband and I love Scratch cupcakes, so we decided to order cupcakes and a cutting cake from them for our big day. Our cake and cupcakes were beautiful and well worth the money!
• Kelsey Sent on 12/07/2016
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  Our Scratch Cupcakes were probably the biggest hit of our wedding. Half of them were gone before we even had our "cake cutting". We opted to provide to-go boxes in case people wanted to take theirs for later to the hotel room, which was a good call. We decided to do 7 different flavors, and it was no issue at all! Scratch even delivered an hour away directly to the venue for only $70. The only bummer is that there's not an easy way to try some of the off the wall flavors, as they bake the same flavors week to week and in order to try a new flavor you would have to order two dozen. But all of their cupcakes are amazing, so it's not really that big of a gamble. The best part was that the cupcakes, as elegant as they were, were easily half the price of a traditional cake, if not more. At only $2 per cupcake, you can't go wrong.

  Our Scratch Cupcakes were probably the biggest hit of our wedding. Half of them were gone before we even had our "cake cutting". We opted to provide to-go boxes in case people wanted to take theirs for later to the hotel room, which was a good call. We decided to do 7 different flavors, and it was no issue at all! Scratch even delivered an hour away directly to the venue for only $70. The only bummer is that there's not an easy way to try some of the off the wall flavors, as they bake the same flavors week to week and in order to try a new flavor you would have to order two dozen. But all of their cupcakes are amazing, so it's not really that big of a gamble. The best part was that the cupcakes, as elegant as they were, were easily half the price of a traditional cake, if not more. At only $2 per cupcake, you can't go wrong.
• Kelly Sent on 04/05/2016
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  Super easy to work with! Also the best cupcakes around!

  Super easy to work with! Also the best cupcakes around!
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• Amber Sent on 09/26/2016
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  These cupcakes were so delicious. I cannot say anything bad about Scratch. Our guests even took home cupcakes as a gift from our wedding.

  These cupcakes were so delicious. I cannot say anything bad about Scratch. Our guests even took home cupcakes as a gift from our wedding.
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  User2404976 Sent on 11/02/2015
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  We chose five different flavors for the wedding and they were great! Presentation was perfect for the wedding and looked great on the cake table. All the guests raved about the cupcakes and on how tasty they were. The staff were all very helpful and we were happy with the service!

  We chose five different flavors for the wedding and they were great! Presentation was perfect for the wedding and looked great on the cake table. All the guests raved about the cupcakes and on how tasty they were. The staff were all very helpful and we were happy with the service!
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  User2348504 Sent on 10/04/2015
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  I had Scratch Cupcakery cupcakes for my wedding and got them from the West Des Moines location. Everyone at the wedding enjoyed them and I received many compliments on them. They were amazing!

  I had Scratch Cupcakery cupcakes for my wedding and got them from the West Des Moines location. Everyone at the wedding enjoyed them and I received many compliments on them. They were amazing!
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  User2180855 Sent on 06/15/2015
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  We opted to do wedding cupcakes in lieu of a cake. My husband graduated from UNI and became a convert to Scratch while living in Cedar Falls. When a Coralville location opened we were among the first customers and have been regulars ever since. It was only fitting and right to choose our favorite dessert place!

  We opted to do wedding cupcakes in lieu of a cake. My husband graduated from UNI and became a convert to Scratch while living in Cedar Falls. When a Coralville location opened we were among the first customers and have been regulars ever since. It was only fitting and right to choose our favorite dessert place!
• Lindsey Sent on 05/18/2015
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  We ordered cupcakes for our wedding from Scratch Cupcakery in Iowa City. They were very easy to work with and dropped off our cupcakes and put them on display for us. Mini cupcakes were a big hit since we have lots of different desserts for people to try so they could have a small bite of each one to try.

  We ordered cupcakes for our wedding from Scratch Cupcakery in Iowa City. They were very easy to work with and dropped off our cupcakes and put them on display for us. Mini cupcakes were a big hit since we have lots of different desserts for people to try so they could have a small bite of each one to try.
• Merci Sent on 01/17/2015
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  We live in Cedar Falls, but the wedding was in Des Moines (college kid problems). We went into the Cedar Falls store, and while they couldn't offer a tasting, they were extremely helpful. One of the ladies spent a good 20 minutes just talking flavors and colors and possibilities with me. When my dad and I went to the West Des Moines store to order the cupcakes, they already knew who we were!! You can tell that there is a lot of communication between stores, which is really helpful if you're long distance planning. The lady sat down with us for a good half an hour answering our various questions or finding the answers out for us if she didn't know them. They were awesome and EVERYONE loved the cupcakes! We went with a summer theme, and had Wedding Day, Oh Happy Day, Lemon Love, Raspberry Love, Root Beer Float, Pina Colada, Orangsicle, and Strawberry Shortcake. We ordered a bunch of minis which were great since we had so many flavors! They also sell really cool wooden forks for really cheap! Make sure to buy the cupcakes using their cupcake card because you'll get points! If you want something done with the frosting or the sprinkles or a certain flavor, ASK! Most of the time they can accommodate you! They're delicious and affordable!

  We live in Cedar Falls, but the wedding was in Des Moines (college kid problems). We went into the Cedar Falls store, and while they couldn't offer a tasting, they were extremely helpful. One of the ladies spent a good 20 minutes just talking flavors and colors and possibilities with me. When my dad and I went to the West Des Moines store to order the cupcakes, they already knew who we were!! You can tell that there is a lot of communication between stores, which is really helpful if you're long distance planning. The lady sat down with us for a good half an hour answering our various questions or finding the answers out for us if she didn't know them. They were awesome and EVERYONE loved the cupcakes! We went with a summer theme, and had Wedding Day, Oh Happy Day, Lemon Love, Raspberry Love, Root Beer Float, Pina Colada, Orangsicle, and Strawberry Shortcake. We ordered a bunch of minis which were great since we had so many flavors! They also sell really cool wooden forks for really cheap! Make sure to buy the cupcakes using their cupcake card because you'll get points! If you want something done with the frosting or the sprinkles or a certain flavor, ASK! Most of the time they can accommodate you! They're delicious and affordable!
• Brianne Sent on 10/28/2014
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  We ordered thru the West Des Moines store. Our wedding guests LOVED the flavors! Best cupcakes ever - and at a great price too!

  We ordered thru the West Des Moines store. Our wedding guests LOVED the flavors! Best cupcakes ever - and at a great price too!
• Coby Sent on 09/22/2014
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  Definitely the best in the area, no question. Prices are a bit higher than others but you get what you pay for--and what better thing to spend a bit extra on than cupcakes?!

  Definitely the best in the area, no question. Prices are a bit higher than others but you get what you pay for--and what better thing to spend a bit extra on than cupcakes?!
• Tiffany Sent on 12/03/2013
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  Cupcakes were delicious! The staff at scratch was in constant contact with me so I never worried about not having my order just the way I wanted it. Cupcakes were done on time and were easy to transport.

  Cupcakes were delicious! The staff at scratch was in constant contact with me so I never worried about not having my order just the way I wanted it. Cupcakes were done on time and were easy to transport.
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  User1347676 Sent on 09/25/2013
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  Scratch does not turn wedding orders away and I'm so happy for that! These cupcakes are the best. Everyone loved them. Scratch was so easy to work with. I placed the order over the phone and you can either pick them up the day of or have them deliver them for you for a small fee. So glad I went with cupcakes instead of a cake!

  Scratch does not turn wedding orders away and I'm so happy for that! These cupcakes are the best. Everyone loved them. Scratch was so easy to work with. I placed the order over the phone and you can either pick them up the day of or have them deliver them for you for a small fee. So glad I went with cupcakes instead of a cake!
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  User1323297 Sent on 09/10/2013
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  Delicious. Tons of compliments!

  Delicious. Tons of compliments!
• Mary Sent on 07/19/2013
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  Absolutely Awesome!!!!!! People are still talking about how wonderful the cupcakes were. We ordered all Wedding Day and had them decorated in two different neutral colors with both silver and gold balls on top. They were very elegant. I was worried that the bride and groom (OK, obssessed) needed to "cut" a wedding cake and finally my daughter put her foot down and told me that they were going to just share a cupcake. Ok, it was wonderful to watch them share the cupcake and didn't even miss the whole cake cutting thing. Definately recommend!!

  Absolutely Awesome!!!!!! People are still talking about how wonderful the cupcakes were. We ordered all Wedding Day and had them decorated in two different neutral colors with both silver and gold balls on top. They were very elegant. I was worried that the bride and groom (OK, obssessed) needed to "cut" a wedding cake and finally my daughter put her foot down and told me that they were going to just share a cupcake. Ok, it was wonderful to watch them share the cupcake and didn't even miss the whole cake cutting thing. Definately recommend!!
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  User910978 Sent on 08/24/2012
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  The cupcakes were delicious of course. Everyone loved them!

  The cupcakes were delicious of course. Everyone loved them!
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  User1448170 Sent on 11/21/2013
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  Cupcakes were delicious, as always and the delivery for fee was well worth it!

  Cupcakes were delicious, as always and the delivery for fee was well worth it!
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  User1789301 Sent on 09/01/2014
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  Cupcakes were delicious, as always!! Their communication with me could've been better, however, I'm sure they are busy with other clients as well.

  Cupcakes were delicious, as always!! Their communication with me could've been better, however, I'm sure they are busy with other clients as well.
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  User1720975 Sent on 07/19/2014
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  We used the Des Moines location for our wedding. We ordered a variety of flavors (wedding day, lemon blueberry, raspberry love, Oreo truffle, and chocolate.) The cupcakes were delicious and were a big hit with our guests! The staff was very helpful.

  We used the Des Moines location for our wedding. We ordered a variety of flavors (wedding day, lemon blueberry, raspberry love, Oreo truffle, and chocolate.) The cupcakes were delicious and were a big hit with our guests! The staff was very helpful.
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  User1531796 Sent on 02/10/2014
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  While the cupcakes tasted and looked amazing, the delivery person arrived OVER 1 hr late.....to my wedding! To make matters worse, she never responded to my or my personal attendant's phone calls wondering about her whereabouts...we didnt hear of the delay until she was already 55 minutes late, and she finally decided to use her cell phone to call and let us know she was runing late.....unprofessional, rude, and a real good way to ruin a bride's day! When I tried to file a complaint, all she did was make excuses! No apologies, etc!

  While the cupcakes tasted and looked amazing, the delivery person arrived OVER 1 hr late.....to my wedding! To make matters worse, she never responded to my or my personal attendant's phone calls wondering about her whereabouts...we didnt hear of the delay until she was already 55 minutes late, and she finally decided to use her cell phone to call and let us know she was runing late.....unprofessional, rude, and a real good way to ruin a bride's day! When I tried to file a complaint, all she did was make excuses! No apologies, etc!
• Joel Sent on 09/20/2017
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  Don't believe the hype the 4.8 rating to me is a mystery. I was met by rude employees trying to rush my order and upset as if I had interrupted their gossip circle. The quality of the cupcakes is lack luster at best expect a soggy lumpy poorly flavored mess if you get one. Along with that if you're looking for a drink don't bother with the smoothies, unless you want a watered down flavorless fruit drink. Overall Scratch Cupcakery is highly overrated especially by the people who probably never had been to a cupcake place anywhere else, not worth the money.

  Don't believe the hype the 4.8 rating to me is a mystery. I was met by rude employees trying to rush my order and upset as if I had interrupted their gossip circle. The quality of the cupcakes is lack luster at best expect a soggy lumpy poorly flavored mess if you get one. Along with that if you're looking for a drink don't bother with the smoothies, unless you want a watered down flavorless fruit drink. Overall Scratch Cupcakery is highly overrated especially by the people who probably never had been to a cupcake place anywhere else, not worth the money.

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