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1.0 of 5 stars.
The woman yelled at me for whipping out my cell phone. "No photos allowed".Ok.The woman told me there was a $5 minimum on credit cards, after I finally made my selection.Ok.The cupcake, Mint chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
At best, these cupcakes are cute...but cupcakes aren't meant to be seen, they're meant to be eaten...or in my case, devoured in one swallow, leaving only traces of frosting on the corners of my lips...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The cupcakes aren't that moist and the people aren't that friendly! I was quite disappointed!
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dots is my FAVORITE cupcake place in Los Angeles county so far. That being said, they do have their limitations. I think they're the best, but only for two of their flavors - Vanilla Squared and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a galavanting trip with friends, I saw Dots and decided I wanted to try some cupcakes. The store is nicely decorated, the girls behind the counter were very funny, and the cupcakes... yumm!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
*sigh* so I'm updating, as I haven't been to Dots in over a year, and I figured it was time to revisit. I do remember that the place wasn't memorable, so I figured that I needed to give it another...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love dots!!! I crave their cupcakes almost every week!! My favorite cupcake flavors are Chip n Mint, Carrot, and Strawberry Shortcake!!! All the others are good as well!! The interior is very nicely...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ok cupcakes but not as tasty and heavenly as violet's....sorry!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmmm...yaaaah....not so much.Cupcakes sugar my world. Practically the only sugar that sugars my world, as a matter of fact.I'm always up for a taste from that new joint down the street or the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfection. Im addicted and buy about 2 cupcakes a week.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I first had their red velvet cupcake when a friend got one for me. I thought it was really good. Ive now had some of thier other cupcakes and they're kinda whatever. And now that Ive had cupcakes from...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Parking is definitely hard to find sometimes! The little boutique is at a random area, so it might be difficult to spot if you're going there for the first time. The decorations are gorgeous! I love...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Located in the fun and fashionable Old Town Pasadena, Dots is a tasty variation to the ice cream and fro yo shops that cluster on the infamous Colorado Street. My fellow cupcake companion, Christyn...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In the spirit of Cupcakes - the third in my Pasadena trilogy of cupcakes - Dots Cupcakes. Recently I posted my thoughts about Violet's Cakes and Polkatots, both in Pasadena.Each of these...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy cupcakes, and I enjoy Dots Cupcakes. I've been to cupcakeries all over SoCal and even NY, and I think Dots can hold its own.People can be mighty picky about their cupcake experience, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never ever been to this cupcake joint, although I've definitely been to plenty. At the annual BBQ party at Earthbound radio station in San Diego, one of my DJ friends came down from Pasadena and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
flavors worth trying: -chocolate mint chip - apple pie- strawberry shortcake- choc/choc- rasp cheesecakeflavor fail : -red velvet dry, not so flavorful & frosting was mehmost of their cakes are light...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This tasty dessert is great for all ages , Especially young ones i would recommend the Chocolate Mint cupcake it will make your mouth water plus cool it down even on a hot day with the taste of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i enjoyed their cupcakes here.. their apple pie & strawberry lemonade was pretty good. some were either too sweet or a little brittle..
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i gave it an extra star because it's close to my house and i only go there when i need a cupcake fix stat or i am bringing goodies to a potluck or dinner. in reality, the cupcakes are just kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Before Sprinkles and Crumbs, this was my go-to place for cup cakes. Their chocolate on chocolate is fabulous, although the red velvet is a little dry. Parking is a problem since this place is right...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yuck, yuck, yuck! Hey if you like dry, nasty, butt cupcakes then go to Dots in Pasadena. I have tried alot of thier flavors there and they all sucked. There flavors(which always seem to resemble the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've had a lot of cupcakes but dots has been my fav so far in terms of presentation and taste. isn't that what food is about? just look at those cupcakes and you'll see the simple, elegant designs...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
These cupcakes are so darned cute...you almost don't want to eat them. ALMOST. : )I've had the mini cupcakes thanks to my friend Joy! (The cupcakes are so adorable when lined up next to each other.)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK! So i read the reviews for Dots and couldnt believe it!!!I LOVE dots! Not only is the packaging and the store adorable but the cupcakes are up to par as well! I'm not a huge fan of more frosting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My cousin's girlfriend brought a whole cupcake tower over from Dot's for my uncle's birthday and I definitely understand why the average rating for Dot's is a 3: extremely mediocre cupcakes! I can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll give it 3 stars because they have nice wrapping, but the cupcakes in actuality are 2-2.5 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you're going to have a cupcake shop these days, you better be pretty good because they're almost as common as Starbucks. Dots has been around longer than most, but truth be told it's not nearly as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a disappointment. I'm a cupcake lover but first the store I found it lto be non-inviting, it was dark and dim.. second, the customer service was thumbs down. The person at the front...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Dots is one trendy ridiculous rip-off. The quality of the cupcakes does not warrant the price and the service (and attitude) of unskilled and untrained staff is unacceptable to me. I had tried both...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so there are two locations in pasadena, one on arroyo and one of busy colorado. this one is a very tiny store with a very heavy door. it usually doesn't get busy like the one on colorado, probably...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was so excited to visit this place, but it all came crashing down in less than two minutes when I entered the place. My smile went away after being talked and treated indifferently if not rudely....
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love all the chocolate cupcakes- the cake isn't overly sweet and is always moist. I'm not a fruity-cake girl but they have a great selection of flavors.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Today I tried the strawberry lemonade, tiramisu and pumpkin. Before I have had the red velvet and mint chocolate- these are to die for!The tiramisu was great, I would buy again however the strawberry...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Dots Cupcakes! They are so much better than Sprinkles in every way! Sprinkles is very sweet!!! TOO SWEET! And Dots is sweet too but less sweet than Sprinkles. They have a wide variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Since my last review was deleted, I'll keep it short. 1. The frosting is like disgusting plaster aiming for new diabetes patients. 2. The service needs to improve by 99.9%.3. You can't pay me to go...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the apple pie cupcake, it wasn't very apple pie like, just sweet, but not bad. It was a little dry, but it was also near the end of the night. I'll give this place another chance.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When Dots first opened, I was in there often, buying a different flavor each time and buying boxes to share with my friends. But each time I went in, I experienced not so great customer service....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Where did these 5-star reviews come from?! Now, I am willing to give Dots a second chance, I really am, because in its little shop the cupcakes are rather cute and look delicious. Unfortunately, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is my favorite place to come when I want a cupcake. I like it because when I don't feel like eating a huge one, they have the mini ones. my favorite cupcakes here are red velvet, strawberry...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I keep trying cupcake shops and getting my hopes up. I think it's time to give it a rest...My cousin lives across the street and my boyfriend and I stumbled into this shop because we were waiting on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dots wins the prize for most beautifully decorated cupcakes. The cupcakes are good, but I've never seen any other shop put as much effort into the appearance of every single cupcake as Dots. Like most...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was driving to eat with my boyfriend when we passed Dots. I wrote down the address to make sure we stopped in on the way back. I am the cupcake person not him. I was so excited to eat the cupcakes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They were OK!!! Nothing special. My favorite is the red velvet. Dots version was just ehhh! I still think Sprinkles can't be beat!!!Other than my personal cupcake preferences... The store was clean...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it that they have small size cupcakes that you can try...the lemon strawberry one is delicious. They also have custom decorations that they can put on top. Definitely worth a visit!
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First let me say I love cupcakes, I love them, I love them, I love them, I love them. I've tried many different shops and Dots was good. From the moment you walk in they were friendly. I ordered a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried several cupcake places around Los Angeles, and so far this one is my favorite. The cupcakes are delicious, moist, and not too sweet. I particularly like their intriguing assortment of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While shopping in Pasadena we happened to walk by here and thought we'd try it out. The place is super cute inside and the prices were not too bad. I got 2 mini cupcakes, Strawberry Shortcake which I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came in during the Womens Bike Ride event for a free cupcake. I've had some of the best cupcakes out there - Teacake Bakery, Auntie Em's, Citizen Cake - but these are THE BOMB! The right size, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It seemed SO promising .. but then all quickly came crashing down...The Strawberry Shortcake - Phenomenal!!! One of the best cupcakes I've ever had! I wish i bought the regular size rather than the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was okay. Because this place was small, and that I couldn't see the sign that parking was combined with the hotel next door, I drove for a good 5 minutes before finding out that they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just recently got into the cupcake craze and I'm glad I got into it because of Dots. My friend recommended to me the mint chocolate one and oh my goodness is it delicious! I'm not a fan of red...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had an affair. I made sure it happened away from my true love, so no one could catch me. I illegally parked in a different business's lot, I crept through bushes, and I used cash... all in the hopes...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're really craving a cupcake DOTS will satisfy...other than that, I'm still in search of the ultimate cupcake...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish yelp would let us use half-stars...then I could give this place 3.5.."A-ok..I might become a fan." In attempt to do my civil duty as an American, I was about to pump some money into the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those places I would only go because of YELP. Pasadena is on my way to work, so i decided to put it into the GPS and make a stop before getting there. Took me to a part of pasadena i've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would have given this shop two stars, but their cupcakes made unforgettable party invitations for me last year. You're able to buy either the small or large cupcakes and they'll put it into a cute...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend told me about this place. It is closer to me than my FAVORITE cupcakery. I really like the Strawberry ones! Yum! The only bad part is I had to park at the hotel which has small spaces & its...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The deliciousness of their cupcakes was eclipsed by the bad service I received. I arrived early this past Sunday morning and walked in probably a minute before 10 am (mind you the door was open) and I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After connecting the dots on my mental road map, I finally found the little gem of a bakery named Dots Cupcakes, in Pasadena. This small bakery is pretty nice with a touch of character and,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just luv luv their cupcakes! The Red Velvet is the best :)
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dots has nice presentation as well, and they offer mini versions of all their cupcakes for $1.50 or $1.75, but their cupcakes are not as moist as others I've had. I ordered the Apple Pie (good - my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, I tried this place afters eating at my favorite chain gang restaurang Houstons. Yelp-blind mind you--I was oblivious to previous rants about the biotchy service people. Boy were you ranters...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The cupcakes here definitely does not put a dot on my exclamation point. They're sweet and cute to look at but they still lack that Ooomph factor...you know that airy n' light (I live for cupcakes)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I shared my first cupcake with my new boyfriend walking the streets of Pasadena. We stumbled upon Dots when we were walking to the train station. We shared a chocolate mocha cupcake and it had a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, as other reviewers have pointed out: the cupcakes here aren't the best. I claim this place can be redeemed. Pros: -Their chocolate mint cupcake is TO DIE FOR. It's like a thin mint cookie in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just bought cupcakes here today. They're pretty good. The people were nice. Why are you people such haters? Why does Sprinkles have to be the only game in town? The beauty of cupcakes is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so cute! got a sampler from a friend of mine (thanks melissa!) and i was so impressed. they're all yummy (not yummier than any other cupcakery though) but i was really, really impressed by the mint...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh so much hate for Dots on here huh? Sorry but I just can't join in on the hating. I had a lovely experience here.Pros:Open till 10PM on Friday! Great dessert after dinner outOptions: Lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You can never really make red valvet cupcakes wrong unless you're an idiot = soft, moist, mmm.Prices = overrated.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, Dots (on Arroyo) is easy to miss. I went on Saturday to pick up a few cupcakes for my friend's birthday. The store is small & charming, but it stops right there. I would have to agree with the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's so funny that i'm going to bother reviewing this place since it has so many reviews already, but here goes:The service is terrible here- yeah, you don't go here for friendship or anything like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cupcakes here are cute, well proportioned, slightly dry and overcooked. Their frosting is tasty, but a little too sugary. I must agree with the majority of reviews regarding customer service. SOMEONE...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
These cupcakes were okay, at best. Also the employees at Dots Cupcakes were very unfriendly and slightly rude. In my opinion, Sprinkles is much better based on taste and customer service.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One star for the cute little decoration on the top of all of their cupcakes. One more star for ...... my generosity.I tried the red velvet cupcake. The cake themselves they had no significant...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is super tiny and cute. If you're on Arroyo driving by looking for the place you might miss it! so Keep on the look out!. But anyways they have good cupcakes...similar to Sprinkles....taste...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The cupcakes are very moist. The frosting is pretty sweet, but it doesn't make up for the lack of flavor in the cake itself.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Old Town Pasadena just taking a nice stroll and saw Dots. In my pursuit of trying all the cupcakes around town, I decided to try out Dots. The inside of the store looked too similar to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I bought a dozen assorted cupcakes last night for a friends birthday dinner. First off, I got there right as they were shutting the doors and had to plead with them to let me in...which they did....
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seems like this place is hit or miss for most people. I ordered a dozen minis, assorted flavors, as well as a large pina colada flavored cupcake, total about $17.50.The cakes were VERY moist (not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I received 3 Dots cupcakes as a valentines gift.The red velvet was really nice. The cream cheese frosting worked VERY well with it.The choco was moist, but lacked a lil bit in over all chocolatyness,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Bad customer service. They charge for everything, even when you spend hundreds of dollars on cupcakes,
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite cupcake place! I love how the cake is moist and that the frosting is not too sweet. Everything about it is just right! The Asian lady might not look too friendly but once you have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I hate bad customer service. I went here today at 1 PM, if there's a manager reading.. and may I just say, terrible, no greeting, nothing just me standing there, looking at the unlabeled cupcakes. So...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The cupcakes (for the price) are really not worth it. However, if you would like to impress a few ladies at the office with some pretty looking cupcakes then this is the ticket. The quality is ok....
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so maybe I have acquired a little taste for cupcakes. I've been here about six times in the last few months and it's good for my local cupcake fix. My favorite place is still in Vegas and I have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Coworker bought cupcakes from Dots for an office party. I tried a coffee cupcake and a mint chocolate cupcake. Both were good. I think Dots is better than crumbs. The cupcakes at Dots are moist and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMM! Even during the holiday season this place still had cupcakes to sell to walk-in's like me! So yummy! Loved the lemon drop. The apple pie left something more to be desired... but creative. Red...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You've read a host of negative reviews thus far, now you'll read a positive review without cupcake "cuteisms" from an undiscerning patron.I've come here one time only. The store attendants were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So, the first time I tried going to Dots it was closed. Okay, whatever, I'll come back. The second time I came, they were all out of cupcakes...at 4:30pm!! But the door was open and the owner was at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dots is a really cute place. like really cute. And their cupcakes are cute. like really cute. Only problem is.. their cupcakes aren't very good. I wish they can work on their recipe a bit. I usually...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ive been coming here for a LONG time its funny how i never got around to writing my review for this place.. lets see it all started almost a year ago when me and a co-worker were driving around...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
LIke most all other cupcake shops... this one is what I've come to expect. Flavorless cake with super sweet frosting. Not my style.. Cute packaging and shop.. really sensory overload when I went...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
had some today and i want some more!!!!! i love love love the black forest, very moist and the frosting is not too sweet. my nieces got the strawberry shortcake and vanila chocolate and they finished...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have experienced better! It is rare that I find a cupcakery that I don't like, but Dots is one of them...Sadness!! I know retail and I'm betting that the owners read Yelp...Please, owners, check...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't know what Felicia C. is talking about, I have tried cupcakes all over the country from Magnolia (NYC) on the east coast to Sprinkles (LA) and Kara's (SF) on the west coast, and so far...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a cake fan. All my childhood I'd been the weird kid who turned down the slice of cake at birthday parties. I have had a lifetime obsession with chocolate that, as an adult, I satisfy on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me tell you why I think these cupcakes are great. They dont just look great they taste great! The package is loveley and the the cake is perfect. My absolute favorite is the carrot cake cupcake....
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two friends had birthdays on the same day.Both had cupcakes brought to their parties.I took two to go from each party, took them home, cut them in half (since my brother was home that weekend), and we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
dot's red velvet cupcake is dense, very moist, and just the right amount of sweetness. I've had sprinkles many times before and its always sooo sweet! i have to take off half the frosting, but dots...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Blimey! I can't believe I haven't written a review for DOTS...because YUM x 5. but anyway who doesn't want cupcakes?? There are several reasons as to why I like this place...1. Fresh fruits in their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the popular Red Velvet cupcake, which was good but not $3 good. A dozen of these cupcakes would have cost $36 tax!!! Besides, the icing was a tad too sweet for my tastes. The high price tag...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum and cute! The cupcakes here aren't too sweet which is nice. I would agree with other people though, they are quite dense. I don't care for too much frosting but it is a nice presentation. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wonderful wonderful wonderful!positives: sweet, but not too sweet.not too much icing.super cute looking. negatives:I only bought one.one of the tastiest cupcakes I've ever had! Mainly because they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
dots cupcakes are dense but still moist and delicious. the consistency is a little surprising at first bite, but it allows you to actually taste the flavors. i mean, who wants to pay that much to wolf...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ordered the Pina Colada cupcakes (pineapple/coconut mix inside) with a toasted coconut frosting on top for hubby's birthday. The cupcakes were too dense and not moist enough to my liking. He liked...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
An "A " for a tidy little cupcake, with that neat *splort* of frosting and the Hello-Kitty-type decoration, but honestly, I just don't get the appeal, apart from the cute boxes and the expected jolt...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love these little cakes like no other! the owner is nothing but sweet to me and my family. we will always visit dots when family treats are in store!
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nicely decorated petite store with a small counter and a showcase of cupcakes. I tried out the Red Velvet which was comparable to Sprinkles. They have mini cupcakes for $1.25 to taste test,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my wife an 1-year old son in for a taste and was met with friendly staff who loved that our little guy was there for his first cupcake. We were VERY happy with the service even though the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beloved Dots, let me count the ways... and yes, you are better than Sprinkles.I've been here multiple times, and always had a good experience. The cupcakes have been consistently moist and quite...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I finished a work project super early and made my boss happy, so she bought us cupcakes. I ate one on Monday, and two on Tuesday, and three on Wednesday, like the very hungry caterpillar. I did not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a randomly on a Friday evening before I was on my way to visit a special someone.... She was craving chocolate like MAD... What kind of MAD you ask? Well it was her "time of the month"...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a tiny place and they are noway better than Sprinkles but if you want a cupcake and don't want to splurge too much then try their mini cupcakes. Unfortunately they cost almost as much as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The store is so cute!!!! The employees I saw were not friendly and were a bit snooty, but the store was cute. LOLBoxes, ribbons, cupcakes, mini cupcakes, color scheme, and store overall is Oh So Cute....
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to enjoy these cupcakes because the store is so darn cute, but unfortunately I've made way better cupcakes. The cake itself had very little flavor, but was moist. The frosting was just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm...Dots. I think their cupcakes are better than Sprinkles. They have different flavors on different days so be sure to check their website to see what they have. My favorites are the red...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I love trying cupcakes and I'm a big homemade cupcake kind of girl. But... for pretty cupcakes that are pretty damn yummy, I like Dots. Their apple pie cupcakes are super yummy and delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like these cupcakes a lot. Some say they're too plain but I think they're just fine.I enjoy the mint chip cupcake the most.
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty Good Cupcakes.Though I felt easier spending 2.75 for each cupcake versus Susie Cakes or the overly-sweet Sprinkle, which can be 40% higher in price and not as good, I still felt a little uneasy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan of Dots!!! The cupcakes are moist and flavorful. Their flavor offerings are wonderful - lemon drop, samoa, strawberry shortcake YUM!! Red Velvet is my favorite, not toooo sweet and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Cupcakes okay. Service bad. Being a Pasadena native, there is this eternal debate: Dot's vs. Violet's. Dot's is better for parties, one argues, because the icing is a bit more under control and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Stars These cupcakes are so cute and perfect for a gift to your girlfriends but as far as the taste, the are just okay. I gave a box of 6 cupcakes to a girlfriend to cheer her up from a slump and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we got there at around 630 when they closed at 7. most of the cupcakes were gone and we were left with only a couple of choices. we originally wanted red velvet, but they said that it's always teh...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can honestly say that Dots makes delicious cupcakes. I have tasted quite a few cupcakes since the Sprinkle craze and if I was blind tested I could clearly pick out the Dots cupcakes.Dots sales out...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i came back. specifically came on a tuesday to have their chocolate mint cupcake. haven't tried them yet, will wait til i fly back home to share with the bf.just wanted to mention, the service i had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Horrible. Don't even bother. The cake was dry and I think they tried to cover it up with as much frosting as possible. The bakery had strong strong odors of bleach. Gross.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We picked up 3 dozen of their cupcakes for dessert at our rehearsal dinner and everyone loved them. My favorite was definitely the red velvet. The staff are very friendly but parking can be a pain...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hey it's cupcakes...what can you say?This place is pretty, with pretty cupcakes....if you're into cupcakes like most of my chicka friends and don't mind paying $2.75 a pop then Dots is the place for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Dots...how I love thee!I hate the insufficient parking outside your structure but who cares when you taste so goood!! As I entered, you greeted me with a smile & a friendly "hello." I hate to say...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am a big fan of sweets and love the concept of cupcake, easy to eat on the go. Cupcakes have been a trend for the past several years so I got to try a lot of good and bad cupcakes. It is hard to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favourite flavors: Red Velvet and Chocolate Lovers -- quite moist!!! The Vanilla w/ Chocolate Frosting was a tad dry. Free parking is available in the motel's parking area next door. The Dots...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their red velvet cupcakes....its so delicious!!! It is kinda pricey for a cupcake though.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service wasn't great, but nothing as appalling as these reviews would suggest. I find them to taste way better than Sprinkles. How can anyone call Dots dry and say Sprinkles aren't?Of course they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is right next to my work which = dangerous. I love they're cupcakes. i like them better than sprinkles. they are sooo cute. the red velvet, pina colada, and vanilla chocolate are my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love my cake nice and moist and Dot's does it right! I'm not a big fan of icing and Dot's ratio of cake to frosting is just right for me. Unlike having a gob of stuff on the top, they have a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The cupcakes are okay. I did not think that they were anything to scream about. I felt that the cake was a bit dry, perhaps that was due to the extremely hot weather.I think that the frosting was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The red velvets were pretty good, I see some bad reviews but maybe I went on a good day when it was made right because my red velvets was pretty moist and yummy!
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't go here. If you have never indulged in the cupcake craze then this place might pass. However, if you have tried Sprinkles, and I imagine Magnolias, then this place sucks. The batter is very dry...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On my way home from downtown L.A., I took a shortcut through Pasadena hoping I wouldn't find this place. But alas, I did.So I park and walk in. The place is tiny, but with enough room for all their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A really cute cupcake place! I like their cupcakes because it's not too big and it's not too sweet like most Sprinkles cupcakes are. They're juuuust right! And they even have little mini ones that are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever seen the episode of Lucy at the chocolate factory? The one where there are chocolates on an assembly line and she has to stuff these little chocolates in their wrappers. And then the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
call me crazy, call me old fashioned, but i'm all about rich&creamy buttercream icing. while the cakes themselves are decently moist and flavorful, the icing has this weird almost plasticky taste that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I rushed over after work one night to get these cupcakes and I must have drove by the store 3 times before realizing that it was right there in front of me. The store was very cute and the cupcakes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i was craving some red velvet after work so i endured ~40 min of traffic from downtown LA to come here and try them out. i bought 2 red velvets and 2 vanilla minis. needing instant gratification on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Gross, disappointing cupcakes. This place is cute from the outside but don't be fooled. The cupcakes are dry and flavorless. I couldn't take more than 2 bites of mine. Honestly one of the worst...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed at Pasadena Inn for two nights, and beamed when I spotted Dot's tucked in next to my hotel. While my vanilla-on-vanilla was slightly dry, I had a cold, fresh bottle of milk on hand, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never knew cupcakes could taste so good! It's a cute little shop close to Houston's and Parkway Grill. The decor is so girly and cutesy. I love it! It was sort of hard to find though. I think it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, here's the thing...If I could give 3.5 stars I would, usually I'm an optimist so I round up, in this case I rounded down.I love the cup cakes, I love the convince factor being that I live not too...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its a cute little cupcake shop on arroyo that i heard about and had to try.The cupcakes are definately cheaper than sprinkles! Their cupcakes are pretty good. The frosting is always way too sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hope you don't end up with dog fur in your cupcake!Although the bakery was closed, the door was open and the owners were inside. Turns out Dots is closed on Sunday.To my surprise and disgust, they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
in a way i am tempted to give 3 stars...but i do enjoy the cupcakes. probably not the greatest i've ever had but still quite good. made my second trip today (the first was before my yelping days and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped into Dots just the other day and tried a few of their cupcakes, SO GOOD! The cake was so moist and the frosting wasn't overly sweet, just the right balance of flavors.The Chocobutter was my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best. Cupcakes. Ever. =)I've tried Sprinkles, Mani's, Joan's on Third. None of those compare to Dots! Went there yesterday and snagged a Chocolate Mint for the first time. Yum! Loved the mint...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
didn't know where to find parking for this little cupcake shop so my friends and i parked at Houston's. we didn't know there was a parking attendant with a golf cart driving around so we had to move...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Another deleted review here because of bad review.Yelp are you serious? I thought the point of all this is being able to put our opinion down.The point is, customer service is non-existence.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First things first... complimentary parking at Pasadena Inn. The reason why I stated that first is because you can blink and miss the shop and before you realize it , you pass the bakery and wonder...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cupcakes here are so pretty, adorable, delicious. The whole store is really pretty, clean, and cute. They have different selection of cupcakes everyday and I have to say the Apple Pie and the Red...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
soooooooo gooooooood,and they come in MINI version...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
five stars go to the...samoa, lemondrop and the red velvet! they were all so goooooood! and when i went today...the girl was nice&had no attitude.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the cupcakes only. I haven't actually made it into the store yet.I have two words for you: RED VELVET. The cupcakes were amazing; I made sure to have some for my love on Valentines...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Cupcakes were a little dry, but the frosting was alright. Red velvet food coloring wasn't even mixed all the way through! What really turned me off was all the clutter behind the counter! It was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The cupcakes here aren't anything to rave about or make a 2nd trip to. Customer service = sour faces w/ attitudeOnly thing I like is their cute calling card menu...which I tossed the same day.
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Dots has no right to be open at all!!! What kind of cupcake shop doesn't greet their customers with a smile?? Nevermind the smile, how about a greeting at all?? Arrogance, I tell ya! I shouldnt have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Disorganized in combination with bad customer service.Their menu always seem to change without notice b/c they don't bother to inform their customers about what's available. When you ask cashier...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Like some of the reviews below, the rude girl behind the counter ruined my day. She is such a biatch, I was like WTF? Excuses me if I don't know what flavors you are serving today. As for the cupcakes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for the first time yesterday and I had the cookies n cream and the chocolate vanilla. Sooo delicious! and moist! I loved the perfect balance of cupcake to frosting. I was amazed and will be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I made a trip to Dots today and regretted it.The cupcakes weren't bad...But the girl behind the counter was especially RUDE...I guess I was inconviencing her with my questions about what flavors the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i cannot believe i am giving a cupcake shop ONE STAR. this is slightly sacrilegeous on my part as a dessert whore who actually eats cupcakes for breakfast (as long as i have a glass of milk with, it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Dots Cupcakes is definitely NOT worth it. The cupcakes are okay, but the CUSTOMER SERVICE IS TERRIBLE. When you walk in, the cashier/counter person acted like I was bothering her when she was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dots is okay. I am not a major fan of their cupcakes. But don't get me wrong, the cupcakes are good, but not special. Customer service can be improved. Out of the 6 times I visited, I only received a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay i went to this place in January, the last stop on my cupcake weekend in Los Angeles, and the 2 stars that i give Dots is for the cute shop. I loved the colors and the design. When i wanted to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have some pretty interesting cupcake flavors here, but when I'm in the area, I always get my old standby, Red Velvet. Perfect magical red velvet flavor (okay, I know it's basically just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The owner/cashiers/cupcake makers are really rude and have NO customer service skills: no smile, no greetings and no thank you. I highly recommend not throwing our money on her! The place also...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently yummy and nice variety of flavors. I like that you can park in the Pasadena Hotel's lot, too...makes it easier for pick-ups. I dare you to walk into this place and NOT want a cupcake...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Dots. My perfect cupcake. The frosting is perfect not too sweet and not too thick. The cake is perfect as well. Customer service does suck! The worker seems miserable she doesn't match the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Understated taste. Elegant design. Reminds me of Japanese cake. But a molecule or two sweeter. The Red Velvet cupcake is the number one seller. I had the Red Velvet cupcake and a Bourbon vanilla...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been going to dot's since they opened and have never been disappointed. my favorite is the chocolate cheesecake flavor, closely followed by red velvet. the cake is always just right, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was going to go to Sprinkles in LA. But, it was a cold rainy day and my sister-in-law told me about Dots! It is really good! Looks like "KDOG" didn't know to park in the motel parketing just south...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little place. I ended up here when I was unable to find Violet's. I'm not a huge chocolate person, but decided to try the mini chocolate vanilla (chocolate cake w/ vanilla frosting). It was out...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
No stars is more like it. Parking sucks, and the worst part is that the owner/cashiers/cupcake makers are hideously rude and have no customer service skills. No greetings, no hello, what can I do for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The cupcakes are super cute and modern, but they're a little on the dry side. The frosting is a little too sweet for my taste, but then again, I like these cupcakes better than violets, sprinkles, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend got these cupcakes for my birthday last year and they were delicious. We got the tiny cupcakes in vanilla and chocolate!
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little place. Decent cupcakes. I ordered a dozen for the birthday girl and had them spell out: *HAPPY B-DAY*. I do agree that that owner is definitely NOT friendly! Where is the cutesy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Cupcakes; these are not your mother's cupcakes (if they are would you mind asking your mother to send me a couple). The "Desert Evolution" has provided opportunities for businesses such as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Dots thinking that it would be good. My friend had suggested it.But it was a letdown. We went in the afternoon and they were sold out for most of their flavors. My friend ended up ordering...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend is going to kill me but $2.50-4.50 for a cupcake? Either sugar and flour costs have risen oh so deliciously or it's just hype. Chocolate tastes like "betty-plain-croker". The coconut...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The cupcakes are great! But if you go in the afternoon, all the good ones are gone. I've never been there in the morning, but every time I go (around 2pm?) they didn't have many options to choose...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go for the mini cupcakes so you can enjoy more flavors, plus I thikn they're more moist than the regular ones. Dots is one of my favorite cupcakeries in socal. Moist, flavorful and the frosting is not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Granted, maybe I should preface this by saying we came 30 min before closing. The last remaining cupcakes of the day may not be representative of the store's best offerings... but here we go.Red...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dots "modern minimalist" meets "trendy girl" decor is right at home in the heart of Pasadena. The circular theming, pastel color scheme, clever display case and playful lighting fixtures give the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I'm not as particular as others when it comes to these cupcakes but I love Dot's! I especially love the minis. It's a half-size of regular cupcake. It's perfect when you want something sweet but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh the long awaited trip to Dot's finally came today and oh boy was I disappointed. I asked for the most popular flavor and was presented with the red velvet cupcake. It was a bit on the dry side...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went there last night since I was in the neighborhood and thought they'd be able to satisfy my cupcake craving. umm...not so much. I got 4 flavors; the ever so popular red velvet, hot chocolate,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What's with the cupcake crave? Is it because a cake is just too big when you want something sweet? Ah, the days when a Ding Dong would satisfy that urge. Now it's all gourmet or nothing at all....
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The cupcakes were okay. Nothing spectacular. My favorite was the banana split w/ walnuts. Mmm, it smelled so good and had actual chunks of banana in it. So good, I could def. go for another. Wish I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place 3.5 stars because I still prefer Sprinkles. I tried the following cupcakes:(*) red velvet - 2 stars (alittle on the dry side)(*) chocolate - 4 stars (so moist and airy)(*)...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, this place is just so-so. I didn't like their cupcakes too much and they always seems to be out of the ones we want. Red velvet is just okay, their apple cupcake tastes like something out of a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Screw you, Dot's.
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dots cupcakes are just right, the cake nice and moist, while the frosting not to sweet and nor to bland... What else is great about Dots, is its near by home and as of right now, no lines... unlike...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually hate cupcakes. Cupcakes to me are the cock teases of desserts. In third grade, when some kids mom brought cupcakes in for a birthday celebration, that bitch would only make one per student....
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If Yelp allowed for 1/2 stars, I'd give this place a 2 1/2 star rating. The BadCupcakes are dry and the frosting doesn't seem any better than Duncan Hines (nothing wrong with that, just mediocre)....
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dots is attempting to take cute to a new level. Their shop looks like Daily Candy incarnated physically. That means over the top swirly cutesy retro graphics and colors. I think it's all a bit too...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't get enough of the tasty baked goods that come out of Dots oven every day. I feel like a crack head needing another fix and Dots is my supplier! These cupcakes are amazing. The lemon cupcakes...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the red velvet was dry. the chocolate was good. like betty crocker chocolate cake. moist.the frosting isn't as sweet as sprinkles.i'd say its average, because the red velvet wasn't moist.
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big fan of cupcakes. As a matter of fact, I hate them. I hate children, too. I hate how they're always eating cupcakes with their filthy fat hands!. . .--Oh, yes, cupcakes. They're...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I liked Dots Cupcakes because they're 5 mins away from my house but unfortunately their cupcakes are comparable to the ones sold at your local supermarket. I think their frosting is way too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm no connoisseur of cupcakes but I know these were good. I've read some other reviews where people complain about cupcakes being made of cake mix but dude... they are cup-cakes. Cakes in the amount...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars instead of 5 because they are a bit expensive for what they are, but for special occasions they are worth it.we picked up an assortment of mini-cupcakes to celebrate a friend's birthday at the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i *heart* cupcakes. when i discovered dots, i was happy because it was a cupcake place that was nearby. this is a cute little place. adorable decor - but it is definitely tiny. not a problem if you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know why I like cupcakes? They're portable cakes. Yessssss. And this trend of cupcakes means lots of frosting and just a lil cake - perfecto. Anyway on to Dots. It's near work = one star....
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sweeter than sweet friends brought me these for my birthday. My friends rock, but the cupcakes are just a step below Leda's, which are a step below Auntie Em's or Delilah. Sprinkles? I don't hang...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The cupcakes taste great and the ratio of cake to frosting was perfect, but I really wish they would get some more flavors. Its the same old every time.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One great thing about being an adult is the ability to have dessert before dinner! Places like Dots make it easy to spoil your appetite. The store is barely noticeable, on a corner end of the Pasadena...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
***updated on 9/29/07*** Since I was in the Pasadena area, i decided to make a stop by dots to pickup yo some cupcakes. Pumpkin and german chocolate cake and let me tell you that these cupcakes were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Geez, what can you say about this place? It's hard to mess up on cupcakes so having said that, this place does the trick. My only complaint is that they run out of stuff fast. Really, all you girls...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a mess. They were out of cupcakes, their coffee was old and cold. The cashier did not know where the sugar or cream was. Heck, she did not even know if they had any more cupcakes. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have cravings for dots cupcakes at least once a week. My favorite is the double chocolate - chocolate cake w/ chocolate icing. I don't typically like icing but theirs is amazing! I haven't had a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so sometimes the cupcakes are a little dry, but for the most part they're pretty tasty. The red velvet is good. The one covered in coconuts (pina colada?) is also pretty good. It's definitely worth...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really tried to like the cupcakes at Dot's, but unfortunately, I couldn't. The cakes tasted a bit dry ( I had the red velvet and chocolate) and the frosting was just average. I think if you're a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who ever coined "great things come in small packages" must had Dots in mind. The place is hella small but it's so cute and most importantly, the cupcakes are DIVINE!. I love the Pina Colada and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very tiny place, but that's all you need. If you get lucky you could park right outside the door. There's one table outside, but since my mommy and grandma weren't planning on eating here,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the size of my parent's walk in closet. The display case looks like a shoe display case and the decor was a step above Ikea. Trying to be Sprinkles, this is like it's little retarded...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HOT DAMN! Red velvet (cup) cake! Excellent! It's not often you find a down home red velvet cake in a place as lemon-cool as this location. But, when you find a good red velvet cake you gotta jump on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
These cupcakes are DISGUSTING! They are dry and taste like Betty Crocker cake mix from a box. No, maybe even worse! The frosting is so sugary sweet that you can't even taste the flavor beyond the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Recently a pastry shop in my hometown closed, and since then I've been on a quest for cupcake perfection. I even tried a brief foray into baking and quickly decided to leave it to experts. When...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
***UPDATE***i went to dots to pick up some cupcakes for my gf's birthday since its walking distance from my casa but the problem is they're even WORSE theyve gotten all cheap with the frosting and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Violet's is SOO much better!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I too wanted to like Dots, especially after the reviews on here, but I was so disappointed. The store is cute, yes, but looks certainly aren't everything. My boyfriend and I went there on a Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand these 2 star reviews. You guys MUST have gone on an off day or something. Dots' cupcakes are the best ones I've had in a long, long time. I checked out Frosted Cupcakery in LBC, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
all i have to say is $3/cupcake is not worth it at all... the size is not that amazing and the taste was not so spectacular -_-'
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After work yesterday, I drove a few blocks to find out for myself if their cupcakes are really worth all the talk. I bought the Chocolate Lovers and Lemon Drop.I didn't really expect much as I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm coming back for more! First time here I tried the Red Velvet to get a good comparison to Sprinkles. Hmm. I can't compare. I liked it but I can't tell if it's better. It's just different. More red...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At my cousin's recent birthday party, we had Dots cupcakes. They were teeny tiny and so delicious. I loved the presentation, the taste, the consistency of their frosting. RED VELVET IS BOMB DIZZLE. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their red velvet cupcakes, they are the best I've tried around L.A. so far. But you have to get your ass there early to get what you want. I've gone there a couple of Fridays after work...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm just going to come straight out and say it. If you are looking for a cheap sweet deal, last time I checked, Pillsbury comes in a box for 99 cents at Pavilions. But if you are like me and prefer to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cupcakes are pretty good - not super sweet. that's where the frosting comes in i suppose. The cookies and cream and german chocolate cupcakes are pretty good - and i don't really like chocolate that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
after trying many of the "new" cupcake joints that have cropped up in LA specifically, and post-Magnolia Bakery ... this place is one of my faves.when i try a new place, i always get my "quartet": red...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my hubby and i sampled 4 yesterday...vanilla chocolate, german chocolate, oreo cookie, and red velvet...i would have to say the chocolate cupcakes did it for me. very moist and not too...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
after all this cupcake talk i had to ck things out for myself. i have to admit, other than the cupcake served to us at the yelp holiday bash, and one other time at the office, i have not had much...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This past Saturday, I went cupcake sampling in Pasadena, first at Dots Cupcakes followed by Violet's Cakes. After experiencing both within an hour of each other, the best analogy I could come up with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel embarrased that I previously left a one star review for Dots due to their cupcake shortage when I had a major sweet craving. I finally made it out to Dots while they had cupcakes today, after...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went looking for his cupcakery today because of all the great reviews from yelpers. It was pretty easy to miss --- I can't tell you how many times I've driven past this place and not notice it. We...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yum-o! I noticed when this place opened, since it's near Chandra Thai, one of my usual lunch spots. I finally tried it in late December when I was taking my intern to lunch. We had dessert there - the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was as if I was wearing my "I love sprinkles" shirt ready to dislike this place as I walked in. The decor was set up similarly to a pinkberry, except a little smaller, but I head straight to the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's the Red Velvet. We almost have to order one each time we go out of principle. I thought Buttercup Bakery back in NY has a the best Red Velvet cake until I had Dots.The fruit based cakes are also...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like cupcakes. Never have. My girlfriend made me go to "Magnolia's" in New York and bring some back for her. I wandered around the East Village for a couple of hours before I finally found it....
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wedding planner brought some mini red velvet ones one day to try and I loved them! The best red velvets I've tried. We've decided to go ahead and order some for the wedding.They're not too sweet,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute and tiny store... Probably it's still new, the operation is kind of unorganized. I tried apple caramel and my husband tried chocolate cupcake with cream cheese frosting. We like both of them....
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm...I was really hoping that after taking a bite into one of the mini cupcakes from this place I would be able to give it 5 stars on Yelp. Actually after finishing the cupcake I don't even know if I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went twice in two weeks, and i have to say this place beats Sprinkles, and Violet's combined. The cupcakes are moist, and the frosting's are to die for. My two favorites is the "chocolate lovers,"...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The store itself is cute: small, brightly lit by artsy chandeliers in the window, with a few wooden tables to sit at. The cupcakes are displayed attractively.And that's pretty much where my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow, a male reviewing a cupcake shop, i know what you are thinking...trust me, knowing cupcakes is one of the better reasons i have been married for 14 years. when the wife is having a bad day,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great! After comparing this feel-good joint to the masters out east, I would say this is one of the better ones! I like it better than Sprinkles because there is more variety and these are just more...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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