I stopped by The Cupcake Shoppe Thursday morning for breakfast while I was in town for a business…read moretrip. I ordered the almond croissant with butter and an iced Americano. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming, and the staff was pleasant from the moment we walked in. Even during breakfast hours, there wasn't a long wait. The shop itself is beautiful. There's an antique cash register near the counter that adds so much character, and I love that the menus are handwritten. Their merchandise is really cute, and they also make gourmet marshmallows. Everything in the case looks and tastes gourmet and made from scratch. They even offer wedding cakes. My total for breakfast for myself and coworker came to $18, which I found very reasonable. The iced Americano was strong in the best way. You can actually taste the espresso, and it didn't taste watered down or cheap at all. The only downside is that they don't serve whipped cream for iced coffee. The almond croissant was perfect. Sweet and buttery on the inside, crunchy on the outside with that lightly crisp, sugary layer that gives i texture. It was balanced and done just right. Overall, a solid breakfast spot with quality pastries and great pricing. I'd definitely stop in again.

Arlen has been so helpful and professional with arranging cake flavor tastings and in the…read morepreparation of my mother's milestone birthday celebration. Free parking is available just in front of the bakery, as well as paid spots just past it along Glenwood. For the time being, you can also stop in next door at the temporary NC History Museum Shop.

While visiting family, we stopped in to pick up dessert, but unfortunately left disappointed. We…read moreordered three slices of cake ($10.99 each) and a cupcake for $4.99. Given the price point, we were expecting something a bit more elevated. We tried the carrot cake, triple chocolate, and banana pudding cake. Each had a very thick layer of frosting, and overall the flavor and texture reminded us more of a boxed mix than a freshly made bakery product. Think Duncan Hines flavor and frosting. I genuinely like supporting small businesses and don't leave negative reviews lightly, but in this case, the quality didn't seem to match the cost.

The cupcakes and cakes were so amazing. Great environment and everyone was so nice and sweet. The…read morecupcakes just melted in my mouth and every last one of them got gone. I will definitely be coming back again real soon. Thanks Shanae you rock love!! Malonda

The cupcakes here are always good. The service is always great. And but I love how cute it is. This…read morebakery always brings me a little joy and a satisfied sweet tooth.

I'm not in downtown Raleigh much but when I am, Sugar Euphoria is a must! Creative, themed, and…read moredelicious sweets, coffee, and matcha drinks. I tried a themed valentines cupcake and matcha but her creations are always impressive. She also makes full size cakes and desserts for any special event.

This place takes cupcakes to a new level. The beauty of a well dressed, cupcake is impressive. The…read morelook does not out do the deliciousness of their cupcakes.

Cindy did a wonderful job on the cupcakes for our wedding reception. What I love about her cupcakes…read moreis that they taste as good as they look. I have been to many boutique cupcake shops in the area and have always found the cupcakes to be too dry, too sweet, etc. Hers are perfectly delicious and just right! She has awesome flavors that taste as good as they look. For our fall wedding we chose the Maple Bacon, Pumpkin Spice, S'Mores, and Lemon Lavender. They were a hit and eaten up quickly. My brother-in-law and his fiance also decided to use Bluebird for their wedding. I highly recommend Cindy and her cupcakes.

A fun concept bar of cocktails + desserts! We sat at the bar and received great service. Make sure…read moreto take the time to read the whole menu because there are some very unique offerings! We also learned the menu is updated seasonally, so it was a perfect pairing to the beautiful spring weather

Bittersweet was pretty bittersweet... we came for desserts for a friend's birthday and there was…read moreabout a twenty minute line outside. We were super excited to try these drinks and desserts and were surprised by the lack of flavor in everything. The presentation looked really appetizing but the cupcake was dry, the pecan pie was more like a chocolate with pecans on top and the ice cream sandwich looked cool but tasted like stale popcorn. The drink was okay also. I will say that the vibe was chill and has a really nice date atmosphere.

Had a meeting during the winter weather this week. Wanted to bring some treats. Was excited Bestow…read morewas open and had already made yummy treats for me to select from. Also had a gluten free option ready! Yummy and happy!

We needed a Gluten Free cake for an event. And Bestow…read moreBakery hit the mark. We ordered a GF cake and Regular cupcakes. Everything was a hit! They have beautiful amazing delicious gluten free cakes. They are the best GF in the area in my opion.

Many were the days that I lamented the lack of a proper dessertery when I worked in downtown…read moreRaleigh. So I filled my needs at Square Rabbit or went without. Little did I know Cupcake Stop Shop had quietly opened, tucked away in an indoor area of multi-vendors in Moore Square. I noticed they were listed as a vendor at the upcoming Yelper party, and finding myself in the area for First Friday, I eagerly pounced on a preview. It's a tiny and unassuming shop -- in many ways it feels like it's still growing into its decor and intended atmosphere. But the cheery tower cupcake display on the right and the filled cases at the cashier counter both pulled me in. I ended up with a half-dozen flavors (spurred on by the huge variety, as well as a Yelp deal!) and a couple of cake truffles (think: mini cake balls). The owner is incredibly nice and personable, and I have to credit her with having both the creativity and dedication to churn out so many different varieties... a definite strength of this shop. But I feel I'm becoming a bit of a cupcake snob -- as you may gather from my lengthy, growing list of cupcake reviews -- and there were a few things that fell short for me with these... size-wise, they are more petite than most, but I think that the reasonable price reflects this. The main fault with the cupcakes is in the sweetness. I know some will call me crazy: It's a cupcake -- of course it's sweet! But I think mastering the cupcake (and flavors like Chocolate Covered Strawberry) is all about mastering the balance of the flavors of the cake, the filling, the icing, and the chocolate drizzle. Instead of getting a harmonious blend of tangy strawberry, creamy whipped topping, sweet yet summery cake, chocolate bitters, I just felt like I got a lot of sugar. And this was true of most of the flavors. Of the bunch, my favorite was definitely the Snickerdoodle (in which the cinnamon really offset the cake nicely), followed by the Banana Puddin (a close taste resemblance of the traditional). I did think the cake truffles were winners -- fudgy, rich chocolate on the inside, and a light white chocolate candy coating on the outside... but they are quite small. Turn 'em in to fuller-sized cake balls, and they'd be irresistible to this sweet tooth!

Cute tiny shop close to moore square. A nice dessert to end a meal. The stawberry cupcake was…read moreprobably the best with an actual strawberry filling.

Amazing friendly service and the ambiance of the truck is friendly and draws you in. The dough…read morewhich I ordered was chocolate chip dough with vanilla ice cream and peanut butter sauce. My only complaint is the vessel in which I was given my dough which. It was a flimsy paper when it needed to be a stronger cardboard bowl. Loved the variety of options including doggie cookie treats.

If it's sweet that you want, then this food truck is for you!…read more Tried a pair of Doughwichs. These are disks of frozen chocolate chip cookie dough, filled with a scoop of - - - cookie dough! The PB Fluff is peanut butter cookie cough swirled with marshmallow fluff. The Brownie Batter is a scoop of frozen brownie batter. Definitely a unique dessert. Uber sweet, so much so that I couldn't eat more than 1/4 before it was too much. That's OK, the rest saved for the next day. Next time, I'll go for ice cream between the cookie dough instead.

I came here after somebody at the office brought a box to the office. I was blown away with how…read morethese tasty, especially when heated up. That meant I had to stop by the restaurant and get my own fresh box. It was really great that they would customize them in store for you. They made really good flavors of Cronuts. They service was really good, and they wanted to ensure our happiness. I will definitely be going back here for more. 2026-08 #584

Tasty sweets. Good service…read more Burney's is one of the hidden gems in Raleigh. Fresh sweets, made daily. We mainly order the glazed and cinnamon sugar croissants to go. These are great for pairing with coffee mid mornings. If you're hosting Brunch at home and don't want to cook every thing pick up a couple dozen of these, your quest will thank you.

The best cupcake I've ever had in my life! The icing and the cake are not too sweet, just right…read more Their flavors change daily and they update the menu on fb. This is more of a take out cupcake shop. You order from the window and they'll pack up the order and give it to you. There is a picnic table outside if you want to eat then there. They usually have a deal where if you buy 6, you get 1 for free. Their flavors are unique and delicious. They are super nice!

So after my 2nd time here, I decided I should review. This is the tiniest, cutest little shop! Our…read morefirst time here was on shop small Saturday and we ordered a cupcake for each of us (5 including kids). On my 2nd visit, just as pleasant as the first, we stopped by on our 3 mile run/walk through downtown and picked out 10 cupcakes for family visiting. I, love, love, love these cupcakes! Please make it a point to go try a cupcake here, you wont regret it!