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Love + Sugar Custom Wedding Cake Bakery

Cake shop · McKinney, TX · reviewed since 2017

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%100+69.2Reliability 31%96+29.5Experts Score= 99Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.99SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#2 of 89 wedding cake bakersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 99%
5.0 ★★★★★ 165 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
99%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Love + Sugar Custom Wedding Cake Bakery at a glance

Customers consistently praise the bakery for delivering custom cakes and cookies that meet specific design requests while maintaining high flavor quality. Reviewers highlight the owner's professional communication, responsiveness to inquiries, and flexibility in accommodating last-minute changes or unique themes. The business also offers cookie classes and cake tastings, with clients noting reasonable pricing and clear handling instructions. With a perfect five-star average from one hundred sixty-five reviews, the owner actively engages with feedback, replying to ninety-nine percent of comments.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 165 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 165 Google reviews (160 with written comments, 72 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 99% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 14, 2026.
  • Service: Wedding Cake Baker serving McKinney, Texas.

Data from Google, last updated November 5, 2026.

Score profile vs other wedding cake bakers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction100Reliability96Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 100 (median 83)Reliability: 96 (median 79)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
This companyWedding Cake Bakers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Love + Sugar Custom Wedding Cake Bakery: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
100
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Love + Sugar Custom Wedding Cake Bakery: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.A
96
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Love + Sugar Custom Wedding Cake Bakery: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 39.–
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Star ratings

165 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars165100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 160 written reviews

  • Praise17698%
  • Complaints42%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Would recommend4626%
  • Staff & attitude3922%
  • Communication3117%
  • Quality & results2715%
  • Speed & response2212%
  • Price & value106%
  • Honesty & trust53%

What customers talk about

We read 160 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I would recommend her to absolutely anyone looking for wedding or special occasion cakes.”
    “We cannot recommend Kim enough!”
  • “From the very beginning, she was incredibly kind, patient, and flexible.”
  • “She was so easy to work with, pick up was easy, and her instructions on handling the cake were very clear and helpful.”
  • “Her attention to detail, kindness, and dedication made the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable.”
  • “Instead of trying to upsell us or make a quick dollar, she actually helped us choose options that saved us money while still giving us exactly what we wanted.”
  • “The whole process is stress free and very affordable.”
  • “She was knowledgeable, attentive, and never once pushy—just genuinely wanting to help us find the perfect cake.”

People customers mention

  • Kim 52 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Maia3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

100% recommend Kim and Love+Sugar! Kim prepared and delivered our wedding cake and it was perfect! We loved the classic design, and it was delicious!!

Customer photo from Maia's reviewCustomer photo from Maia's review
Mario2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

She makes the best homemade sweats that you can easily tell with one bite are homemade with a passion.

Angie1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

We have had 2 cakes made for our daughter’s birthday parties. Absolutely gorgeous, exactly what we asked for and delicious! Highly recommend!

Amanda6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

My husband and I absolutely loved our wedding cake! The decorations were perfect and exactly what I had in mind, and our guests couldn’t stop talking about how delicious the flavor was!

AlexLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Not only was the cake the best tasting wedding cake I have ever had, she made it so beautiful and really captured the design I was looking for. Kim was so sweet to work with and everyone had nothing but compliments on the cake. I am so glad we chose her for our wedding day.

Customer photo from Alex's review
MJLocal Guide · 28 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

We ordered cupcakes from Kim for a wedding, and they were absolutely beautiful and delicious. She perfectly matched the topping colors to the bridal palette, which added a special touch. We even ordered more than we thought we’d need and still only came home with five! Kim also kindly offered to help set them up,…

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 165 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Maia Rondinelli3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Maia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

100% recommend Kim and Love+Sugar! Kim prepared and delivered our wedding cake and it was perfect! We loved the classic design, and it was delicious!!

Mario Rosas III2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mario has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

She makes the best homemade sweats that you can easily tell with one bite are homemade with a passion.

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you so much for the kind review. It was a pleasure baking for you! Kim Overholt Love + Sugar

Angie Swanner1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Angie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We have had 2 cakes made for our daughter’s birthday parties. Absolutely gorgeous, exactly what we asked for and delicious! Highly recommend!

  • Meal type: Other
  • Recommended dishes: Wedding Cake, Birthday Cake
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Hi Angie, Thank you so much for making the time to leave a review! It means the world to me that you have returned for several cake orders, not just your daughter's birthday cakes. I look forward to working with you again. Kim Overholt Love + Sugar

Amanda Deno6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My husband and I absolutely loved our wedding cake! The decorations were perfect and exactly what I had in mind, and our guests couldn’t stop talking about how delicious the flavor was!

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Amanda, Thank you so much for making time time to write a review! It was a pleasure to work with you and create your wedding cake. Kim Overholt Love + Sugar

Rylie4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rylie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience! She made both our wedding cake and groom’s cake, and everything turned out absolutely beautiful. From the very beginning, she was incredibly kind, patient, and flexible. I completely changed my mind on the wedding cake design, and she was so accommodating and supportive throughout the entire process. You can truly tell that she loves what she does and takes so much pride in her work. She took the time to sit down with us and carefully go over all of the pricing and options. Instead of trying to upsell us or make a quick dollar, she actually helped us choose options that saved us money while still giving us exactly what we wanted. That level of honesty and care is so hard to find. The cakes themselves were stunning and tasted amazing. We received so many compliments from our guests throughout the night. She even personally delivered the cakes and placed all of our cake toppers herself to make sure everything looked absolutely perfect before the reception started. Her attention to detail, kindness, and dedication made the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable. I would recommend her to absolutely anyone looking for wedding or special occasion cakes. We are so thankful we chose her!

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Rylie, Thank you so much for the wonderfully detailed review and the beautiful photos! It warms my heart to see you both enjoy the cake so much! Thank you for the opportunity to serve you! Many blessings for a long and wonderful life together! Kim Overholt Love + Sugar

Alex GordonLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alex has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Not only was the cake the best tasting wedding cake I have ever had, she made it so beautiful and really captured the design I was looking for. Kim was so sweet to work with and everyone had nothing but compliments on the cake. I am so glad we chose her for our wedding day.

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Hi Alex, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! I truly appreciate the kind words. It was a pleasure working with you! I am so glad you loved the cake and your guests did too. Kim Overholt Love + Sugar

MJLocal Guide · 28 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews MJ has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We ordered cupcakes from Kim for a wedding, and they were absolutely beautiful and delicious. She perfectly matched the topping colors to the bridal palette, which added a special touch. We even ordered more than we thought we’d need and still only came home with five! Kim also kindly offered to help set them up, going above and beyond. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for stunning, tasty treats for a special occasion.

Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Hi Mary, Thank you so much for your kind review! It was such a joy creating cupcakes for your daughter's wedding, and I’m so glad they were both beautiful and a hit with your guests. Matching the bride's color palette is one of my favorite details. I truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to work with you again in the future! Kim Overholt Love + Sugar

Courtney BLocal Guide · 275 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Courtney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The review is long overdue! I reached out to Kim to make my mom a tropical themed cake for her birthday and Kim went above and beyond. I sent her inspo pics and the cake came out amazing. My mom loved it! She was so easy to work with, pick up was easy, and her instructions on handling the cake were very clear and helpful. I ordered red velvet and cream cheese buttercream frosting. The cake was one of the best I’ve ever had, so rich! So good I barely got a slice myself. I look forward to working with her again!

  • Recommended dishes: Birthday Cake
Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Hi Courtney, Thank you so much for your kind words—it truly means a lot! I loved bringing your mom’s tropical birthday cake to life, and I’m so glad it was such a hit (especially that red velvet with cream cheese buttercream!). It’s always my goal to make the process easy and the final result both beautiful and delicious. I’m already looking forward to creating something special for you again! With sweetness, Kim Overholt

Lora Gantt9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lora has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We reached out to Kim to get a quote on my son's 8th birthday cake. Her communication, response time and professionalism are unrivaled. She was very responsive and took the theme to heart. She went above and beyond to make the cake special, confirming details and ideas efficiently. The flavor and texture was perfect! I would highly recommend Love + Sugar for your next event-- we had the best experience.

Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Lora, Thank you so much for the kind words! It was a pleasure to bake for your son's 8th birthday. I'm so glad we could make the buttercream details work with his party theme. I look forward to working with you again! Kim Overholt Love + Sugar

Heather VirgoeLocal Guide · 35 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Heather has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Kim was super helpful in picking out flavors and was able to do the design I wanted FLAWLESSLY. I love that she also does an anniversary cake for her wedding couples. The cake tasted amazing!!

Response from the owner · 10 months ago

Thank you Heather for the kind words and photo! I am delighted you enjoyed the process so much. I look forward to seeing you for your anniversary cake. Kim Overholt Love + Sugar

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