Sweet Cheats

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Sweet Cheats

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692 B Kirkwood Ave SE UNIT B1, Atlanta, GA 30316

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Imaginative cupcakes, cake pops, macarons, and other decadent treats.  

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692 B Kirkwood Ave SE UNIT B1, Atlanta, GA 30316 Get directions

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"Sweet Cheats is a centrally located bakery and coffee shop in the heart of Cabbagetown. Go for a stroll through the lovely Cabbagetown Park across the street after you pick up a tasty treat & drink. Sweet Cheat’s founder, Shirley Hughes, was a fitness competitor who was allowed one “cheat meal” per week, and hers was usually a sweet treat. She turned these sweet concoctions into a full-time business and we are all thankful she did!" - 3 Owl Media

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Leslie Dover

Google
I just want to say thank you so much for such a beautiful, delicious cake! We were all amazed at how pretty it was and couldn’t get over the flavor and texture—so moist! All agreed that it was the best cake we’ve ever had. Shirley was a pleasure to work with throughout the process of ordering my custom cake. Thank you for helping make my daughter’s graduation celebration a special one!

Johna Miller

Google
I just wanted to take a moment to extend my sincere thanks for your kindness and exceptional service this morning (06/18/2025) you welcomed me with such grace and warmth—it truly meant so much. Your cupcakes were absolutely divine—every bite was a reminder of why Sweet Cheats is such a hidden gem in your community. Not only was everything delicious, but your genuine care and attention to detail made the experience that much sweeter. Thank you again, Shirley, and to your whole team for going above and beyond. I’ll definitely be back—and I’ll be singing your praises to ANYONE in need of a special treat!

Abisola A

Google
We had a complicated wedding cake order with the 1st tier gluten free cake and a custom filling of Chantilly cream and fresh berries. They did a phenomenal job. The cake was beautiful and delicious and several wedding guests said it was the best cake they’ve ever eaten.

Sandra from Texas to Georgia

Google
Very pleasant and warm greeting as I arrived. Happy with the variety of choices in pastries, drinks and savory snacks. Can’t wait to come back and try other treats or order a birthday cake. The crust on the empanadas were buttery, soft and so delicious.

Alexis Person

Google
Sweet Cheats made my son's two-tiered 6th birthday cake (vanilla and strawberry) and it was absolutely beautiful and delicious!! I worked with Jalease, who was so kind and helpful in discussing my options and answering all my questions. And I was also fortunate enough to meet with the owner/pastry chef, Ms. Shirley. She was wonderful to work with. She walked me through a visual of cake, gave me suggestions to help pull my vision together, and was so kind and patient. On top of the excellent customer service, the cake was a huge hit and is one of the best tasting cakes I've ever had! I will definitely be ordering from them again. Last but not least, the delivery driver was on time, even though it was storming, and very professional! All around great experience!

Jade

Google
Shirley and her team did such an amazing job for my daughter’s 8th birthday Hello Kitty themed cake. They were super responsive and thorough from initial contact to pickup. I communicated mostly with Jalease when discussing what I was hoping for in a cake. She worked with me to make sure my vision stayed in my budget. I wanted to hug her and Shirley when I finally walked into the shop to pick the final product up — they executed everything perfectly!! My pictures don’t do it justice at all. It also tasted amazing!! 10/10

Aaron L. Miles

Google
I found Sweet Cheats while searching online for the “best chocolate cake in Atlanta”. While ordering online I learned that anything written on the cake cost an additional $10 and icing flowers were an extra $20. I purchased a 6” plain chocolate cake with a happy birthday message that advised would serve 10-12 people for $70.79. In my opinion, there was nothing special about the look or the taste of the cake that set them apart from any other cake shop or grocery store bakery. There were no embellishments or anything else to it to justify the price for such a small cake, so their name is appropriate for me …Sweet CHEATS.

Arielle Klebanoff

Google
Ordered for my daughters first birthday. the cupcakes and cake were BEAUTIFUL! Everyone said best cupcakes they ever had. icing is incredible. I will definitely be calling again and my friends wanted your name. Thank you so much. You made our party a hit and the delivery was so smooth. Thank you so much!!

Joy D.

Yelp
Best cake pops and cakes on the planet. And that's a fact. Also, I've been so impressed with the cake pops , decided that this place has the best Hand down cakes too . I have been ordering my Birthday cakes from them and them only no matter what design they always get it get it to the T.
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Dejone' D.

Yelp
They used to be amazing until after Covid. It's so ridiculously difficult to catch them when they're open. I've been craving these cupcakes for months and when I finally get the chance to go, they closed early. Made it at 5:29pm on a Sunday, after calling them around 4, just to be met with closed doors and some young lady standing behind the register. Today someone posted on their IG story with a picture of a wine glass but they couldn't take the time to post that they were closing early. I used to love coming here but I've been disappointed one too many times. Try your luck if you can catch them they're at least worth spending money on when they're actually open.
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Nina A.

Yelp
Definitely coming back! We got the build your own breakfast sandwiches on the spicy jalapeno cheddar bagels. Delicious! We had one ham and Swiss, and one bacon and cheddar--both great but highly recommend the ham and Swiss! Our favorite thing about the bagels was the quality of the bread. Just. Wow. The bagels are made right at sweet cheats and you can tell! We also snagged a cortado and a smores cappuccino--both delicious and espresso forward.
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Mishael L.

Yelp
Thank you so much for the beautiful cake. Everyone loved it. The family raved on how delicious the strawberry buttercream cake was. Plus the color contrast was a pleasant surprised. Thank you for making this occasion a special one.
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Janet W.

Yelp
This is a bakery with walk-up service near Cabbagetown Park and Krog Street. They make custom cakes, including wedding cakes. My husband ordered a Red Velvet cake for my daughter's birthday in advance. My son tried the Red Velvet Cake Pop which he recommends! It was quiet on early Saturday morning and I saw they serve coffees which I did not try. The cakes are so beautifully decorated, definitely worthwhile to plan in advance for a special occasion! Parking was street parking which was plentiful by the park on around 9:30 am on a Saturday.
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Bailey B.

Yelp
One of my best girls gave me a couple of cake pops from Sweet Cheats when she came into town from Atlanta. They were yummy! Can't comment on service or atmosphere, but friend tells me this is her favorite bakery in the neighborhood. The cake pops were beautifully decorated, with swirls of chocolate and spatters of color. The inside cake was moist and very chocolate-y. The chocolate coating wasn't waxy or any of the usual problems you encounter with that kinda stuff, either, so that was great! I look forward to stopping by when I go to visit in the future! I love single serving desserts and these were really solid. :)
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Laura A.

Yelp
It was nice supporting a black owned business. The desserts were ready and everyone enjoyed them. The cheesecake didn't look appetizing but was tasty.
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Sophie H.

Yelp
Wow so good! The best tasting cake we have ever tasted! We bought the cake for a friend's bday celebration and we will now be getting all our cakes here!
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Destinee D.

Yelp
Unfortunately, I am having to resort to review forums to get my point across about a recent experience I had with this bakery-- Recently ordered a cake for my bridal shower from this bakery & when we cut the cake at home, we realized it was extremely burned. We cut the cake in half to see if the entire cake was inedible or if it was just one area since we saw a thick brown layer (burned) throughout the cake. We have ate at numerous bakeries throughout Atlanta and assumed that our event planner could reach out to the bakery to rectify the situation. My event planner reached out to the bakery and they responded that the brown area was carmelized and informed us it was not burned, and since we ate half of the cake- they would only offer 6 cupcakes to make amends. The customer is always right and the image we sent was after we sliced it in half- assumptions are never a good choice when in customer service. The cake was NOT EDIBLE. We through the cake away and declined the inattentive offering of cupcakes from the bakery. This situation could have been easily rectified had they merely taken fault and asked how to make it better. It's an unfortunate experience and I am sharing to prevent anyone else from dealing with a company who delivers burned cakes to such special events and responds with such a poor attitude. Do better Sweet Cheats! Fix the attitude and be attentive to you customers.
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Tristyn B.

Yelp
They did a wonderful job with a custom baby shower order! I provided a picture of what I wanted and they executed it beautifully, beyond expectation.

Ron T.

Yelp
I took my nephew here last Saturday for cupcakes; I wasn't sure what to get. The owner guided me through all the selections and then made suggestions. The cupcakes were INCREDIBLE!!! We'll definitely be back.
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Tammi D.

Yelp
Bummer. Nothing like the anticipation for a delicious treat to satiate those sweet tooth cravings, only to be let down. My friend and I came here on a whim, after meeting the owner at one of the restaurants we ate at, and she insisted her cake pops were on another level than Starbucks. (If you haven't had a cake pop from Starbucks, you need to try them) I was sufficiently full from dinner, but hey, there's always room for dessert. While we were down that way, I decided we must stop here and try some dessert. Small, quaint shop with sweets and drinks. Funny, the owner was telling me she does bodybuilding competitions, and sure enough, I saw some trophies in there. Yet she owns a dessert shop. My kind of girl. There's lots to catch your attention like brownies, cupcakes, cheesecakes, and of course cake pops. I got two different kinds of pops, and sadly, can't remember one of them, but the darker one was Nutella. I think the other was either creme brulee or birthday cake? Either way, it was unmemorable. It really wasn't all that moist, and didn't have great flavor or richness. My friend got some red velvet cheesecake, and I tried a bite, but it was dry and not super creamy. I am glad this place was just right down the street from where we ate, because I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again. Maybe we hit it too close to closing time, so it wasn't super fresh? Just not sure, but I'll stick with Starbucks next time when I need a cake pop fix.
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Kevin C.

Yelp
After eating at and walking around Ponce City Market, R gave me directions so that we could "go get dessert." I assumed it was going to be ice cream, but he told me to enter "Sweet Cheats" into Waze, and we were on our way. After a short 1.5 zig-zag circuit, I parked on the one way street right in front of the store. R said, "Ok, let's get cupcakes." "Oh, is THAT what this place sells?" We walked through the front door, and were waiting while two young ladies were debating which sweets to get. They couldn't decide, so we ordered ahead of them. All of the cupcakes behind the glass looked great! I got a red velvet cupcake, and R got a lemon cupcake and an Americano to drink. I started eating my cupcake, and was kind of disappointed because I was expecting a cupcake that was at least halfway airy and moist. What I got was a very dense, solid, barely moist cupcake. The flavor was good, but it was heavy. The icing wasn't too sweet, which is the way I like it, so I liked it. R said that his cupcake was also heavy, very dense, well, basically he thought the same thing about his cupcake that I thought about mine. He also ate a cruffle, which is the same as a cakepop at Starbucks, and he had the champagne flavor. R said the cruffle was very good, and he added that the cruffle was also dense, but it should be dense to be able to stay on the stick. His Americano was also good. The cupcakes were placed into clear plastic clamshell containers that are probably very effective in protecting your cupcakes from getting crushed until it's time to eat them. We ate the cupcakes in the store. I've had gourmet cupcakes (from other places) that were lighter and more airy, and those are the types of cupcakes that I feel are better. Service was quick, but the employee behind the counter didn't welcome people as they came into the shop, nor did she smile. I may come back if I'm back in the Cabbagetown area, but I will have to try something different next time.
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Camille H.

Yelp
Delicious cupcakes! They are not too sweet and fake tasting like other "gourmet" cupcakes. They have really creative and interesting flavors. $4.25 per single cupcake. Will definitely be back!
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Carlos D.

Yelp
Came to sweet treats with my girlfriend at her request.. Its a quaint location on the corner. They have great pastries and coffee .
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Kiara N.

Yelp
Cute spot! There's a cake pop for each cupcake but they were out of some flavors on this day. They also have cinnamon rolls, muffins and some other type of cake.
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William H.

Yelp
Not sure what's going on here, but the time to get a coffee today was excessive. I waited for 15 minutes without barely an acknowledgment from the guy working. There were two staff there, but only one seemed to be trying to help customers. The man working spent 3 minutes in front of me organizing pastries without even looking up. I Just wanted to order two coffees but ended up leaving with nothing because it took so long. There was someone else behind me in line waiting and they left before I did. It's a shame for them to be losing business because there's nobody being mindful of the wait times, or customer experience. I will say that I usually have a better experience. If this happens again I probably will just stop going though.
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Karen T.

Yelp
Came by and got some of their cupcakes. They are very pretty and I highly recommend it for that. The cupcakes themselves are pretty sweet. The cake part also doesn't really have distinct flavors to them (e.g. strawberry didn't really taste like strawberry). Several people also commented that the beautiful toppings would have been better if it extended into the cupcake (e.g. half a cookie was a topper - would have liked the other half of the cookie in the cupcake or as part of the cupcake). They are priced at approximately $4 each and they have lots of different flavors. I wish they had more flavors/options for mini cupcakes!
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Jarsmon P.

Yelp
ALL OF THE REVIEWS with 3 stars or less are VERY MUCH SO ACCURATE. So eat here at your own risk! This was my first time here. Found them on google because I was REALLY craving cupcakes I definitely could've saved my $10! I am a cupcake gal. I lovvee cupcakes but these cupcakes weren't so good. The young lady didn't greet me, I greeted her. Her attitude wasn't the best ( I understand we all have bad days) so I won't complain too much about her mood. However, those cupcakes.... were NOT fresh or tasteful at all. They were cold and hard yuck first and LAST time customer. I won't visit here again nor will I refer anyone to them. p.s..I had the white chocolate and a caramel type cupcakes.
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Brittney C.

Yelp
Haven't been here in over a year. But I was having this type of day so off I went to get me some treats. The packaging is just so inviting! Each cupcake is beautifully wrapped and is packed with flavor. The salted Carmel is my favorite. I don't remember all the flavors but I did get an Oreo, strawberry, salted caramel, and a chocolate crunchy something lol. The cashier was happy and suggested many different treats. It's a one way street so I'm not Sure how Traffic is after hours. The only reason they did not receive a 5 is for the actual icing. It's overly sweet and two of the cupcakes were dry. Other than that. Presentation looks good and I appreciated the great service. Everyone has their off days so I'll definitely revisit again
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Hena A.

Yelp
Cute, quaint shop! The desserts are displayed in a clear case and serve as a great tease. They have a ton of flavors which can make choosing very difficult. I ordered the sweet and sinful - cheesecake filled cupcake with strawberry icing or something like that. It had a great strawberry flavor and the cake itself was moist and fluffy! Ordered the chocolate toffee brownie - really good with a ton of chocolate. Lastly, tried the carrot cake cake pop and that wasn't too much of a hit. the pop is made with cake and icing so the texture is really dense and just wasn't all that great. The chocolate caramel hazelnut latte is really really really sweet and hard to drink with the rest of the sweetness but am sure would be delicious by itself. There's no parking lot, it's just street parking but we got lucky and found a totally empty street in front to park, not even two steps away from the door. this place is located right in front of Castleberry park and would be great treat after a day at the park. It's not very cozy and very large so I would suggest taking your food to go.
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Deja W.

Yelp
I went here on my birthday to get a sweet treat. I decided to get the Luscious Lemon Cupcake. I decided to purchase it because it just looked appetising. The cupcake was extremely thick and sweet, and I definelty could've saved a piece of it for later if I wanted to. I honestly wouldn't go super often because this shop is kind of pricey, but it's a nice little splurge item for sure.

Syane F.

Yelp
Kinda bummed about the experience. I first went by to pickup some cupcakes so that I can try the flavors for my sisters birthday cake. The service there was amazing! Then I went online and ordered a custom cake with all the options that I wanted. I wanted the cake to be pink and green with a birthday message on it. Come to the day I pick up the cake, and there's no writing and it's only pink. The pink color was incorrect as well(I even added a picture to make sure they got the right color). The box didn't even fit the cake. Ended up having to add in green pearls myself. To be honest, for the location, price and the way the cake turned out, I should've made the cake myself. Not worth it to go through all the hassle and not get what I asked for. Won't be returning.
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Sassan H.

Yelp
Cupcakes look good, but the icings are extremely sweet to the level that you can't taste much other than sugar. But the main reason for my 1-star review is that I paid for a half dozen cupcakes and when opened the box in front of my guests, there were only 5. Very disappointed.

Dena B.

Yelp
We were in the area and I searched for a Cupcake place near me. OMG - so good. I had the Cream Brûlée and the Lemon cupcakes. I have eaten a lot of cupcakes from a variety of bakeries and these were hands down one of the best I've ever had. Loved the variety and creative types available. They also had food items, coffees and other baked goods. Didn't try these, but will next time!

Jan S.

Yelp
This year is a milestone birthday and original plans could not be executed. The only thing I was able to do that was on my wish list was custom decorated cupcakes. I had some ideas saved on Pinterest and consulted with Sweet Cheats to see if they could do it. I contacted them about a week ahead of time. I also went to the store and purchased a few flavors of cupcake to help me decide what flavors to get. Their staff was very responsive and helpful. When I picked up the order and saw the creations for the first time I was so impressed. They exceeded my expectations. And my guests were in awe. Thank you to Sweet Cheats for bringing joy to a special day in the middle of a pandemic. The cupcake flavors- creme brûlée cake with browned butter buttercream frosting on the flower designs and, since the coffee and Kahlúa cupcakes were so delicious, I got those as well.
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Tiff H.

Yelp
What a sweet little dessert shop! I was pleasantly delighted at what I found in Sweet Cheats. Consider me converted, this is my new favorite dessert stop, especially now that I'm in love with Cabbagetown. Located in a tiny shack of a place, Sweet Cheats houses the cutest cupcakes I've ever seen. Parking isn't the best but there's a small private lot behind Sweet Cheats. Thank goodness it wasn't busy. The guy working the counter was very nice and pointed out some of the more popular items, as well as his factories. We tried: Sweet and Sinful (strawberry) Chocolate Dream (cake pop with stripes) Flavor of the Month (dulce de leche) Heavenly Sin (coconut almond cake pop) I loved the Sweet and Sinful, which was light and delicious. The Cruffles (cake pops) were a little heavy for me, but still tasty. I also ordered a chai tea latte to wash down the sugary goodness. It was more chai than latte but it went perfectly without the sweets. I would definitely come back if the time was right and I was in the area. Sweet Cheats is one of those dessert shops that keeps you coming back!
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Bre R.

Yelp
Cute space.. we ordered the creme brûlée and the red velvet cupcake.. the red velvet tasted old as if it were sitting in the fridge for a while, not moist at all. Boyfriend said the creme brûlée was great.. we also had a strawberry champagne cake pop that reminded me of a little Debbie cake. I would go back but would request whatever is fresh baked.
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Kelli W.

Yelp
This is located right in Cabbagetown across from a park. It's a little quant neighborhood bakery with a small parking lot in the back. My wife and I went to grab something sweet to end our date night and we were pleasantly greeted. Everything looked super good so it was hard to choose. We ended up getting 2 cake pops: salted caramel and passionate kiss, a strawberry bar, and the idea brownie. They were all really really good!!! Of the 2 cake pops, the passionate kiss was the best as it's a cheesecake pop and the flavors were perfect. I really enjoyed to super rich idea brownie but the strawberry bar was a milder less sweet flavor that was also magnificent! I would absolutely go back here and I'm sure it's a nice neighborhood delight!! Hands down recommending! Be mindful if you drive that the parking lot is really small so finding a park may be a challenge.
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Kaneka R.

Yelp
I had planned on a last minute visit to mom's and wanted to bring a Sunday dessert. I was craving cupcakes so looked up bakeries still open on a Sunday after 6pm with great yelp reviews. I'm so glad I decided on Sweet treats! The family loved the cupcakes and we all raved about the yumminess of the cake. It was very similar to a pound cake. Great service and the perfect cupcake.
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Nelly A.

Yelp
My husband saw their Dulce De Leche cupcakes online and we were excited to try some. Unfortunately they didnt have any when we checked but they did have lots of other options! My husband opted for two cakepops (cruffles). They were very cute and my husband liked them. He did say that he couldn't tell much of difference between those and ones from starbucks, though. The beverage/coffee menu was extensive so definitely check if out if thats more of your thing. It is so quaint and located next to a beautiful park that adds to the atmosphere of the shop.
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Robin S.

Yelp
This could be trouble. It's bad enough I moved into a neighborhood with good pizza, beer, margaritas, biscuits & gravy and burgers. To have this a few blocks away, well ... it could be trouble. Small shop, small selection, large scrumptiousness.
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Daniel B.

Yelp
Sweet Cheats is a dessert cafe located in the heart of Cabbagetown. It's only a few years old and can be found on the north side of Cabbagetown Park, on the ground level of what looks like a modest-sized home. The store specializes in single serving size desserts and cafe beverages, such as coffees and teas. Cupcakes and cake pops are among the business' most popular items. They're baked fresh in-house every day and flavors rotate daily. Sweet Cheats likes to refer to their cake pops as "Cruffles." On any given day, you might see roughly 15 different cupcakes and 15 different cake pops beautifully presented and available for immediate purchase from behind a glass display. Examples of other goodies for sale are brownies, cookies, macarons, cheesecakes, chocolate mousse cups, and fruit tarts. Some of the non-sweet stuff consists of bread products like bagels, muffins, English muffins, croissants, and breakfast sandwiches. Several coffee beverages are offered, iced or hot, such as espresso, latte, and mocha. There are steamers (flavored steamed milk), teas (e.g. chai tea), and fancy or "gourmet" hot chocolate. Also, there's always special or seasonal sweets and beverages to try, such as hot apple cider in the winter. Each time you visit, it seems like there's always something new on the chalkboard. The prices at Sweet Cheats are comparable to other Atlanta area specialty cupcake shops, meaning they aren't cheap. A single cupcake is $4, a half dozen is $23, and one dozen is $40. Cake pops are $2 each, $12 for a half dozen, and $24 for a dozen (no discounts if you buy more). Expect to spend about $3-4 for a caffeinated drink. I've tried many of Sweet Cheats' creations. In general, the desserts are indeed very sweet -- admittedly, almost too sweet for me, but I'm not a big sweets person. Though flavors vary, the cupcakes (and other treats) seem to be quite rich and decadent. No corners are cut and I don't believe any artificial ingredients are used in the recipes. It's all real eggs, butter, cream, and sugar. Sweets I've tried include: Sweet & Sinful cupcake Creamy Crunchy Bliss cupcake Sweet & Sinful cake pop Blueberry macaron Heath bar cheesecake The "Sweet & Sinful" cupcake is a cheesecake-flavored cupcake with shortbread cookie, a strawberry, and a strawberry buttercream cheese icing. It's slightly "lighter" than the other cupcakes. Its cake pop counterpart is equivalent to putting the cupcake cake portion on a stick and dipping it in chocolate. No strawberry or icing, but the rest of the flavors are replicated. Both the cupcake and cake pop are delicious. The "Creamy Crunchy Bliss" cupcake is a white and chocolate cupcake with Oreo bits baked in. On top is an Oreo cookie and a buttercream cheese icing. It's addictive, luscious, and succulent. The blueberry macaron I tried was very good. I wouldn't put it among the best macarons I've tried in Atlanta, but it's right behind. Perhaps it's because I ordered the macaron towards the end of the day when it wasn't as fresh. Either way, one thing I noticed about Sweet Cheats' macarons is they are bigger than the average macaron. The macaron had great flavor, though I wasn't completely sold on it due to its relatively harder/firmer consistency. Don't let that steer you away though. If you're a fan or macarons, try one. The Heath bar cheesecake is stellar. It's hard to go wrong with crunchy chunks of toffee and milk chocolate melded together with tasty, creamy cheesecake. Of the sweets I've mentioned in this review, I recommend both the Heath bar cheesecake and the Creamy Crunchy Bliss cupcake. Good stuff. The beverages aren't bad. I've tried some of the seasonal drinks such as the pumpkin pie mocha in the fall and the caramel apple latte. I really enjoyed the caramel apple latte. It's soothing/refreshing and not overly sweet. The pumpkin pie mocha could've used some work. I could taste the pumpkin pie, but the drink was too bitter. Like other local dessert shops, Sweet Cheats has sturdy, stylish, and functional to-go containers for all of their sweets, down to containers tailor-made to store and protect single cupcakes. The business also ships (minimum order one dozen cupcakes) and delivers (minimum order $40). The store space is intimate and casual. It works well as a meet-up spot for small groups. Free Wi-Fi is available (password: sweet9512). Free parking can be found in the small parking lot behind the building or along any of Cabbagetown's residential roads. Service is great. You may be served directly by the owner, Shirley, or her husband, Robert.
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Matthew H.

Yelp
Delicious cupcakes! The strawberry champagne was probably my favorite of the four cupcakes I got. The frosting to cake ratio was perfect and the frosting was absolutely delicious.
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Sara S.

Yelp
This place is amazing. The cupcakes are absolutely beautiful and they are even more delicious! I'm so happy I live 20 minutes away because I would be here everyday. Get a cupcake here. It's so worth calories.

M A.

Yelp
My favorite bakery in Atlanta! I don't want to rave about it cause I want to keep it secret. But it deserves the business. The cake is moist and the icing tasty and they have an array of wonderful flavors.
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shari h.

Yelp
I was introduced to Sweet Cheats by a good friend and her family. There was a beautiful display of all types of cupcakes. JoJo was very kind and patient as we drooled over the menu. We will definitely be back , but this time I'm bringing my hubby. After I got home I shared, but next time is a different story. They even have mini cupcakes... now, there is a great opportunity to try more flavors!! See ya soon!
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Cat R.

Yelp
How to have a 5-star experience: 1. Don't be in a hurry. The place looked medium busy to me. I waited a little bit longer than I would for a cupcake normally. But the cashier was chatting with everyone like they were long time friends. She did the same with me. Even gave me a compliment about how trim I look. I'm a size 12, dessert eating gal so trim is not something I usually hear. But it sounded genuine and I felt guilt free when eating the cupcake I ordered. 2. So much frosting! You have been warned. Luckily I love frosting and theirs is a little sweeter than I'm used to. But it was still fabulous. I got the Red Velvet like a basic "B". No regrets. 3. Take the time to set up your cupcake photo for your Instagram. This is a mini piece of art. It deserves a side view using portrait mode. Place your purse of drink near it so people can see how large and beautiful this dessert you are about to eat is. Remember that it's ok to treat yourself. You're welcome.
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Loan L.

Yelp
I like the food. I'm definitely not a fan of the customer service. I'm not from Atlanta and very rarely do I get the chance to go on foodie adventures, but this past weekend, I finally got some down-time and I got lost twice and almost ran into other cars 1,000 times because of the tiny neighborhood. The atmosphere is nice and there's a lovely park right across the way which makes one feel better about overindulging on sweets. When I got here, however, I wasn't greeted by anyone, even though there were 3 girls at the register. When someone from the back finally noticed me, she rushed up and immediately asked if I needed help. She was nice, but I'm not too keen on having to wait a while to even be acknowledged... like I'm giving you my money, the least you can do is smile at me, dang. I ordered the brownie, the strawberry champagne cake pop, and the other strawberry cupcake. $4 for a cupcake was pretty over the top for me, considering the cupcakes are the same size as other places for way cheaper. The plus side is it wasn't dry and the frosting didn't leave a waxy aftertaste!!! The brownie wasn't too great; I'd just spend my money on the cupcakes and cake pops here. Don't expect amazing customer service, though.
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Shelley K.

Yelp
Omg this place is soo good... The Red Velvet Cheesecake had that homemade taste! And the Brownie smh def a new favorite
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Sadie J.

Yelp
I love this place! I had an iced latte with a caesar salad. Very delicious! Super fast service. I love the variety on the menu. It's really convenient and doesn't require going inside to place your order. My fiance and I just walked up, ordered for the menu, and got our food in under 15 minutes. We love sweet cheats! Go support your local eateries and coffee shops :)
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Allison B.

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Had two brownies delivered from Sweet Cheats--my initial selections were not available, but the substitutes (bacon caramel and toffee) were wonderful!
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Shani H.

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Looks better than it tastes, you can literally taste the flour in the cupcake. It was not worth the price, disgusting. The lady who helped us pick out the cupcakes was really helpful and kind. Other than that the cupcakes were unpleasant I don't know if they were old but they were not living up to my expectations!
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Melissa R.

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Sweet cheats did a custom order for me: 30 petits fours. I got vanilla Oreo, red velvet, and the third was maybe chocolate raspberry. I sent in a photo for the design. They replicated it relatively well. I'm a little conflicted in my review. The pros: My Easter guests loved them. The vanilla and Oreo were quite good. The design was close to what I sent and my guests thought they were beautiful. They were ready when they said they would be. The cons They requested to do them round because square is hard. Okay. I'm not sure what the flavor of the third was, but it didn't taste like what I tried in the shop before ordering. Communication was lacking. After sending the photo by email I never received a call or email to indicate that they had received it. They had no designs that they specialize in or could recommend. This is great if you want to choose your own, but typically I want a bakery to tell me what they are good at; To show me photos of their work. These were pretty and good and pricey. 30 petits fours/$80.
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Nicole S.

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This place is simply amazing and I couldn't have asked for more. From the moment I walked in the customer service was pleasant and friendly. The cupcakes were amazing and I will definitely be back!!!!
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Jones H.

Yelp
This was my first time here, this is a nice lil dessert spot located in Cabbagetown. The cupcakes are the cutest sweetest lil dessert. I had strawberry champagne and my friend had red velvet cupcakes. Both were very good, the only thing I wish was different is I wish the cupcakes were served at room temperature instead of coming out of the refrigerator display only because I like my cupcakes soft and at room temperature and not cold however that's minor. These cupcakes are very delicious with the right amount of icing. The girl working today, I can't remember her name was very nice and informative of the different flavors of everything in the display. I enjoyed my dining experience and my cupcake.

Ron-mysha O.

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I've been coming here since my daughter was born, it's been seven years now and I'm Never disappointed. Everything tasted amazing and the work and details are beautiful. This is most definitely the best pastry shop you'll ever visit.

Nancy R.

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I've been to Sweet Cheats twice. The owner is the most arrogan proprietor I've ever encountered. She has the attitude that she's better than everyone and doesn't bother to look anyone in the eye, black or white. My friend and I were there on a festival weekend and I ncoticed none of the locals were in line to purchase any of her so-called " Sweet Cheats. Maybe the "cheat" is the stingy, less than quality products she offers. Her empanadas were tasteless like they were two weeks old, had less than a teaspoon of filler with an abundance of stale crust I threw away. It was hard to tell if it was real meat or not there was such a microscopic portion. The egg and croissant sandwich was dry and mediocre at best. I noticed her preparing some kind of $4.00 minute dessert for a corporate order but was not inspired by her cooking or the high prices enough to taste one. Everything we tasted was bland. Maybe she's getting corporate business, but they need to know there are other places where there are first quality, delicious sandwiches and baked goods in downtown Atlanta served graciously with sincere respect and friendliness. Even if the place has the convenience of an on-the-street order window. Her locals are the ones who will maintain her business. It's not worth the quick stop to be treated like an insignificant mole. I guess she's another one of those merchants that are in it just for the money.
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Brandy M.

Yelp
Really nice people, but the tasts of the baked goods just weren't that great to me! I tried a cookie and cupcake.

Courtney W.

Yelp
I'm sorry but these are not good. 1. Salted Carmel l: the icing was hard and too sweet. I ended up taking the icing off because it didn't taste good. The cake itself looked like cornbread, was dry and I had to fight to get the paper off. 2. Strawberry Lemonade: icing was hard. Once you got past the outer layer (tasted hard like it was in the fridge) the icing tasted just like lemonade but was really really sweet. The cake itself was, again, hard to separate from the paper. The cake also tasted like cleaning products (like the bowl they mixed the batter in wasn't rinsed well). I ordered 6, ate 2 and I'm throwing the other 4 away. It just didn't hit spot. No wow factor. To pay $25 for 6 cupcakes is a lot. Maybe COVID has impacted their process but theses are nasty.