Dollop Shop — Restaurant in Toledo

I was excited to order a cake from dollop shop for my daughter’s 3rd birthday party due to all the great reviews, but unfortunately I was a bit disappointed with my experience.

I requested a 10” confetti cake with cake flavored Italian buttercream and an ice cream cone on top with sprinkles. I indicated that the theme was ice cream, and color palette was pinks and included inspiration pics and a pic of the invite for inspiration.

When I received the invoice, before signing I emailed back to specify that I wanted the sprinkles to be rainbow colored, not pastel as the first invoice indicated. Clare was very accommodating, updated the detail and sent a new invoice which I promptly paid.

When I received the cake I was disappointed to see that the ganache was peach colored, not pink as I had hoped. Additionally, the sprinkles were pastel, with barely any pink, and not at all rainbow like I had specified. The icing was almond flavored, not cake flavored as I had ordered. That said, the guests seemed to enjoy it, and though they also commented on the almond flavored icing.

I hate to complain, and I can appreciate that there’s some artistic wiggle room, but it’s just disappointing to pay $170 for a cake that was not what...

Stopped by The Dollop Shop while visiting from out of town, and it was such a delightful find! The first thing that caught my eye was a sign outside advertising lavender scones—one of my absolute favorite flavors and pastries combined. Naturally, I had to try one, and it did not disappoint! Light, fragrant, and perfectly balanced without that soapy aftertaste some lavender treats can have. If you love lavender, this is a must-try.

I also picked up an Everything Bagel Danish, which was a fun and delicious surprise. The inside had the delicate, flaky layers of a croissant, while the topping gave it a crispy, savory finish. Such a unique twist on a classic flavor! There is even an option to have it warmed up!

Beyond the amazing pastries, the shop itself is absolutely adorable. The interior design is exactly my kind of aesthetic—cozy, stylish, and thoughtfully put together. It’s the kind of place I’d love to have in my own town, perfect for grabbing a treat and getting some work done. Plus, there are plenty of outlets, making it a great spot for anyone looking for a charming workspace.

Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area—delicious pastries and a beautiful space...

I am so glad that I went with Dollop Shop for the cake for my parents’ 60th birthday party!

Not only was it a beautiful cake, it was absolutely delicious. I know their order form says that they can’t guarantee an exact match to a photo you provide, but they very nearly did for me. It was exactly what I wanted. We are big fans of lemon cake in our family, so I had them do a lemon cake with lemon curd filling, lemon buttercream, and white chocolate ganache drizzle. Oh my goodness, it was incredible! One of our guests even commented that it was the best cake he had ever had. Everyone wanted to know where I had ordered it from.

If you are looking for a speciality cake that not only looks nice but actually tastes great as well, Dollop Shop is the place to go. Just be sure to order well in advance - as I had tried to order a cake for another event previously and they were already booked up a few weeks ahead of time. It’s worth the extra planning though!

Side note - I also tried their ham and cheese croissant on the day I picked up my cake, and that did not disappoint either. 5 stars...