Carvel Reviews

Carvel has an overall rating of 3.4 based on 21 reviews. Customer feedback on Carvel is mixed.

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All Carvel Reviews (21)
robert.Mcmurray
May 19, 2026
"Exactly What I Wanted"
I picked the colors and the writing, and the cake came out exactly, exactly how I wanted it. It looked really, really right and I was super happy with it
hello_william934
May 12, 2026
"Staff really knew their stuff"
The staff was sooo helpful and answered all my cake questions super quick and easy. Made everything feel really simple.
Joseph-durham
May 10, 2026
"Cake arrived beat up"
The ice cream cake itself tasted good, so no complaint there. But the box was really flimsy and the cake must’ve slid around during delivery. By the time it got here, the sides were all smashed up, and that part was weird. I wouldn’t expect a cake like that to be packaged so poorly.
KOKOSKA
May 01, 2026
"I stopped by Carvel after dinner and..."
I stopped by Carvel after dinner and, the ice cream hit the spot. I had a feeling it would be a decent stop, and I’m glad I trusted my instinct on that part.
The only downside was checkout. There seemed to be just one person handling both orders and payments, so the line dragged a little. Once I got to the register, paying was okay, but the card reader needed a couple tries, and I wasn’t really sure how the rewards worked in-store.
Overall, it wasn’t a bad visit, just a little frustrating right at the end. I’d still go back because the ice cream was good, but I’d definitely hope the checkout moves faster next time.
Joy_howell88
April 29, 2026
"Friendly support, just a bit slow"
Customer service was really nice and friendly when I reached out about my order. It just, you know, took a little while before I got a clear answer. Not a bad experience at all... I just wish the response had been a bit quicker.
josephsaling2735
April 20, 2026
"Decent, But a Bit Too Sweet"
The taste was decent, but it was a little too sweet for me. The quality seemed fine overall, not bad at all, just not as creamy as I was expecting. Anyway, it’s okay if you like sweeter stuff, but I probably wouldn’t reach for it all the time.
LorraineRodriquez
April 13, 2026
"I’ve ordered from Carvel maybe a handful…"
I’ve ordered from Carvel maybe a handful of times now, and the ice cream has always tasted really fresh. I haven’t noticed any of that freezer-burn flavor you sometimes get, which I definitely appreciate. The cakes are soft and creamy, and they don’t taste dried out like they’ve been sitting around forever. Even the toppings seem like they were made recently. Overall, I’ve been really happy with the freshness so far. Easy 5 stars from me.
bessie_Pena90
April 04, 2026
"I order from Carvel.com every now..."
I order from Carvel.com every now and then, the portion sizes have been consistent each time. The sundaes and cakes usually look like what I’m expecting, not oversized one time and tiny the next. I did have one order where the toppings seemed a little light, but overall it’s been reliable and still really enjoyable. I’d give it 4 stars.
hello_norma273
March 31, 2026
"Carvel rewards are way more trouble than they’re worth"
I’ve tried using my carvel rewards twice now, and both times it was such a hassle. My points weren’t showing correctly, the coupon wouldn’t scan, and the app kept kicking me out and making me log back in. Like, how is this okay for something that’s supposed to be a simple discount? not worth the headache just to save a little.
warren1973
March 18, 2026
"quick service and barely any wait"
i ordered through carvel.com and it was faster than i thought it would be. when i got there, my order was already pretty much ready and the wait was super short. the staff kept the line moving too, which made everything easy. no complaints at all, definitely 5 stars from me
MichaelCarr_55
March 16, 2026
"Easy Cake Pickup"
I ordered a cake online from Carvel and, i thought the whole thing was easy. The website was simple enough for me to use, I picked my pickup time, paid quickly, and didn’t run into any problems. When I got there, the cake was ready and looked just like what I had ordered. From my experience, I’d definitely use it again.
virginia_Portis79
March 06, 2026
"Promo code worked right away on my Carvel cake order"
I used a promo code on carvel.com for a cake order, and it applied the discount immediately, which I always check for before moving past the cart. The total updated right away, no extra clicking around or weird error messages. Checkout was simple too, and everything looked correct before I placed the order. Happy with how smooth it was
Judith_ver93
March 06, 2026
"Not Sure What Happened With the Cake??"
I ordered a custom cake for pickup, but somehow the flavors were wrong?? The name was spelled correctly at least, so that part was fine, but it was still annoying since the whole point was getting the custom order right.
marsha1981
February 20, 2026
"Decent Taste, But Not Quite What I Expected"
It tasted fine overall, so I can’t really complain about the flavor. I guess I was just expecting it to feel a bit more consistent in quality. Some parts seemed better than others, which made the whole experience feel a little uneven.
robertmotl2939
February 12, 2026
"Stopped in for some ice cream…"
Stopped in for some ice cream and the place was clean overall. The tables looked like they’d been wiped down, which was nice. There was a little bit of a mess on the floor near the door, but nothing too bad. Still a good place to grab a treat.
KarinMiyamoto
February 11, 2026
"Nice little spot, just a bit busy"
I thought this was a really cozy store, and the seats were comfy too. It was a little busy when I went, which made it feel slightly hectic at first, but it wasn’t a big deal and the place still had a nice vibe overall.
Charles_tellez76
January 31, 2026
"Decent Cake, But Hard to Justify the Price"
I ordered from carvel and, to be fair, the cake wasn’t bad. It showed up fine and tasted okay, so I don’t want to make it sound like it was a disaster or anything. But for the price, especially after all the fees were added, I expected it to feel a little more special. It was smaller than I thought it would be, and didn’t taste much different from the cheaper ice cream cakes I’ve picked up at the grocery store. I don’t mind paying extra when it feels worth it, but this time it just didn’t really add up for me
david.Lindsey
January 13, 2026
"Tasty food, but a few items were missing"
The food itself was really tasty, and I can see why my friend recommended this place to me. That said, a couple of items were missing from my order, which was a bit disappointing. I’d probably give it another try, but I hope the order is checked more carefully next time
JacquelineWade_49
January 12, 2026
"Hours online were off"
I checked the hours online before heading to my local Carvel, but when I got there they were already closed. Kind of frustrating since I made the trip just for ice cream, lol. Would be great if the hours could be kept updated
Oliver.gable
December 12, 2025
"Usually fine, just not always on time"
I’ve ordered a few times and it seems like they’re usually reliable, though every now and then it shows up later than expected. I’m guessing it depends on how busy they are, because most of the time everything is okay

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