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CRAVE Cupcakes - West U

3.8 (504 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Brandea B.

Gotten through Too Good To Go, very tasty, gluten free options taste just as delicious as regular, quick service, friendly staff! I've gone to both locations and have had good experiences at both!

Tamara F.

Crave has always been a favorite of mine. The cupcakes are a bit pricey but I usually treat myself occasionally. I love the seasonal flavors and the service has also been good.

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Stephanie V.

Great service and selection of cupcakes! Parking is small and shared with other businesses (Chipotle, Restaurant,etc) but they do have some reserved parking spots in the front. The store was clean and ordering/checkout was easy.

Abigail L.

My MIL always serves crave cupcakes when we have family gatherings and now I'm a big fan. Their cupcakes are always so moist and delicious and so so cute. Crave is always such a treat!

Mmm... Coconut
Lou C.

I went to CRAVE Cupcakes for a quick bite after the gym last month. Everyone was so friendly and explaining which was popular and which ones got alcohol. I skipped all that and went straight to Protein Bar because it's vegan, sugar and gluten free. It was small but mighty with all the powerful ingredients: Walnuts, Steel Cut Oats, Almonds, Carob Chips, Soy Protein Powder, Agave, Vanilla Extract and Cinnamon. I really wanted to try the Carajillo cupcake, but I am kind of afraid I will get a ticket for intoxication. This CRAVE Cupcakes in West University gave me some good vibes. I felt like bringing a book and chill for an hour after work. The aroma filled the restaurant and I want to get one tasty cupcake and a cup of tea. Parking is a little tricky in the front, especially during rush hours. People coming and leaving to other businesses at the same strip mall. I would rather walk and park further away because of the entrance to the parking lot.

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Mel S.

Cute little bake shop and a strip mall not too hard to find. I thoroughly enjoyed the old school sour cream coffee cake and the almond sliced cake. The red velvet cupcake was a plus also. If you're looking for a little sweet they have cookies, cake pops, liquor infused cupcakes, doggie treats, cake pops etc. A little something for everyone. They also serve coffee, they do not have decaf in case you were looking for that or flavored creamer. The staff is very kind and helpful and assisting you with checking out or choosing a flavor.

Shveta A.

I love stopping by Crave when I'm craving (haha) something sweet. And Crave doesn't disappoint. The store, while being extremely cute and bright, just lifts your spirits when you enter. The staff at the counter are also so friendly and helpful, explaining the different flavors and new additions. And there is a plethora of options to try! My personal favorites are the classics: chocolate and strawberry. The cake is rich and hydrated, while the frosting manages to strike the perfect balance of sweetness without going overboard. I also like eating the sweet sugar candy symbol on the top! The attention to detail and consistent quality keeps me going back for more!

Cake pop, wedding cupcake, Coffee Pour Over
Linda S.

It was a very cute little place that looked modern and sleek. It was cool you could look back at the ovens and the baking setup. There were a lot of choices for desserts. They had a huge variety of cupcakes. I don't think i picked the best cupcake because there was a lot of frosting in comparison to cake but it was gorgeous. The only option for coffee was pour over and I wish they had more variety.

Red Velvet Cupcake and black and white cupcake
Mattie L.

I love coming to Crave. I got four cupcakes. I got two black and white cupcakes, carrot and red velvet cupcakes. Delicious. Ten stars.

Paid $5.99 plus tax for 4 cupcakes ( red velvet x 2 & chocolate x 2) with the Too Good To Go phone app.
Thomas S.

The Mrs scored the sweetest cup cake deal ever with the Too Good To Go app. For $5.99, the Mrs. received two red velvet and two chocolate cupcakes in in nice paper box. All four cupcakes were moist and tasty. All four tasted like fresh baked. The family loved them. The counter help was friendly and efficient. We will definitely buy again.

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Carolyn C.

Excellent cupcakes and friendly service in a cute shop decorated with stand mixers. Our favorites include red velvet, vanilla, carrot cake, salted caramel and coconut. You can order ahead on their web and pick up at a scheduled time. Plenty of parking in a free lot makes pick up a breeze.

Thuy P.

The cupcakes are good as usual but I was a bit disappointed that when we put in the order for expresso martini and Carajillo they didn't have them They were special edition for this month. Then we ordered for 6 and received only 5. There were 2 individually pack and one box of 4 but there were only 3 Overall cup cakes are good.

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Stephanie Z.

I picked up some cupcakes from Crave as a thank you treat for some staff at work and had a great experience! I decided to go with the mini options so people could sample multiple flavors easily if they wanted, and everyone reported all the flavors (strawberry, red velvet, dark chocolate, vanilla) were delicious! I liked how they labeled the flavors with little stickers in the box. The store is pretty small, with nowhere to sit and enjoy your treats. Also, they tend to run out of flavors later in the day. There are a couple designated parking spots in front of the store.

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We need a location in Cypress or Katy! Yall have the best cupcakes. My go to is the vanilla yesssss so delicious.

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I love their gluten free cupcakes. The red velvet is my favorite one. They have an amazing texture!

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These cupcakes are amazing!!! The gluten free cupcake I got was one of the best gluten free desserts Ive ever had!!

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Isabella was the cashier and she was amazing. Super sweet. Deserves a raise or a bonus.

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It's there a sugar free cupcake or something not as sweet?

Yes. As far as I know they offer a sugar free Chocolate on Vanilla cupcake every day of the week. You can check online for other cupcake flavors that might meet your dietary needs. They offer vegan and gluten free cupcakes everyday of the week too.

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