I stopped by yesterday afternoon. This small bakery in Berkeley has some of the BEST cupcakes that I have ever had. Previously, I have heard so many great things about this bakery, mostly from my mom LOL.. I ordered some for my dad's birthday last year but did not get to try them. Since I was in the area yesterday, I decided to stop by and give them a try. I ordered 9 cupcakes total for my family and I. We completely devoured them. I ate the red velvet and key lime pie cupcakes because those two flavours were the ones that I was really looking forward to. The red velvet was so rich and moist, one of the best red velvet cupcakes that I have ever tried. The key lime cupcake was very unique. I love the key lime filling in the middle. Cupcakes: 5/5 stars.... Some of the BEST cupcakes I have ever tried. So moist. Customer service: The lady was a little rude. My mom asked her the name of one of the cupcakes and she rudely responded " the name is right there on the glass." The name of that cupcake was not written clearly, so my mom genuinely couldn't read it. The lady also did not have a mask, which is kind of irresponsible considering we are in a pandemic and this is a bakery with food items. With that being said, I won't really rate the customer service. I'm assuming she was having a bad day. My mom and I plan on stopping by again tomorrow because it will be my dad's birthday this weekend, so we plan on buying some cupcakes for him from this bakery. For now, due to the rude customer service from yesterday, I will leave them a 4 star rating.... For now. I would definitely recommend Cupcakin' to others. I can't wait to stop by again and give them that 5 stars. read more

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Wondering what a taste of heaven is like? Hmmmmm baby! This is the spot. Who doesn't like a tasty cupcake? But just saying this is tasty is not doing these little bites of heaven justice. Today 11/19/21, I stopped in for my cupcake fix and found a sign hanging on the door saying out to lunch. Luckily, I only had 2 minutes to wait before the store opened and during that time quite the line formed. I ordered 2 velvet, 2 salted caramel, and 2 carrot cake cupcakes. The lady working the counter was in such a hurry she didn't give me a chance to peruse their other offerings. I figured I had patience waiting for her to finish her lunch that's the least she could do for me. That said this place gets 5 stars from me for serving up some of the best cupcakes I have ever had. They are about $4.00 each so the price adds up. While the service sucked on my visit today the cupcakes here are on hit. read more

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This place has the best cupcakes I've ever tasted. My personal favorites are the key lime, lemon, and vanilla salted caramel cupcakes. The crumb is so moist and light and the frosting is never too sweet; it's exactly what I look for in every cupcake I try now since they've set such a high standard! The staff at the Telegraph Ave. location are always so nice and the store is quite cute! Please give their cupcakes a try, you definitely won't regret it :) read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

I'm not much of a cupcake person. I always thought it was a mid tier kind of dessert. It was ahead of all pies except for cheesecake (that's technically a pie) and that it was below cake itself. But the cupcakes here have been telling me that I should reconsider my feelings about their level in my dessert ranking. I ordered four flavors and two sizes of cupcakes. I got the Carrot Cake cupcake, the Oreo cupcake, the Red Velvet cupcake (2 minis and 1 regular) and the vegan Sugar Cookie cupcake. I am astounded at how moist these cupcakes are. Like they tasted so fresh, so sweet, so good. And the flavoring for each was spot on! I controlled myself and ate only bits and pieces the day I bought them. I finished the rest the next day and the next day they were still so moist! They were kept out of the fridge and just hanging out on my countertop. I cannot wait to go back to Berkeley and get some more. It was worth every penny and then some! Out of the four flavors I would have to say that the Oreo cupcake was the best! 5/5 read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Pros: super cute shop, good location, good amount of cupcake choices with some vegan/gluten free options, cupcakes are fabulous - cake is moist and frosting isn't too heavy. Cons: they don't take cash, no bags available, and cashier seemed to rush customers through and had an unhelpful demeanor. I would go back for other cupcake flavors because they are very good, but would prepare myself for not very friendly service. read more

Y'all... I have a serious problem. It's THIS place. Yaaaaahhh! I... I just can't say no. I can't say no. Not now, not ever. It's getting to the point of where whenever I'm on Telegraph Ave, my mind just drifts into cupcake land. No lie. Sh*t is getting real. Soooo... today during my one hour lunch break, I had lunch at a nice little restaurant. And then... drove clear across town to get me some damn cupcakes afterward (sigh). Got back to work hella late, but I just needed to get my fix. And then I realized; these damn things are like drugs. I mean, honestly. Addictive. Too addictive. I've started coming here weekly. Sometimes I don't even check in because I feel so damn ashamed. Sneaking around eating all of these freakin' cupcakes. If that doesn't scream addict, then baby... I don't know what else will. I'm supposed to be on a weight lost... eeeerrr... "healthy lifestyle" change. But instead, I'm on a cupcake binge. Story of my life... I can't do this alone. I need someone else to fall in love with these cupcakes too. So, let me tell you about them :). They're so moist. So sweet. So soft. They'll instantly melt in your mouth at first bite. Like buttah, babyyy! The icing is whipped to perfection. The fillings will make your eyes roll to the back of your head. The flavors are not to be played with. Key Lime Pie. Lemon Creme. Carrot Cake. BOOM! Just. The BEST. The lemon and key lime have this incredible crust at the bottom too. It's like you're eating a little mini slice of pie... inside of a damn cupcake. LAAAWD have mercy! I'm having withdrawals as we speak, and I just had one earlier today. So yeah. I'mma need you to fall in love with these cupcakes too. We gotta do this together y'all. On a side note or two: *The STAFF is AMAZING! Each and every person that I've encountered has been so kind! They be hooking your girl up too. Not gonna name the specifics, but they have really blessed with the goods time and time again. *They have 1 and 2 day old cupcakes as well as their "ugly duckling" ones that are discounted and weigh a lot less on your pockets. These are usually $1 to $2 dollars cheaper per cupcake, and they still taste just as good. *They have a weekly schedule of their flavors and they also often have seasonal flavors. You can check on their website for what flavors that they'll be offering that day. *This is a cashless business but they do accept cash tips (I usually tip the hard working staff in cash when I can). If you haven't been here by now, you are missing out in life. Please pay them a visit! I promise that you'll be paying them many more visits after you do. read more

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We randomly walked into the cupcake shop. The ladies were super welcoming. They had a beautiful smile. The cupcakes were very delicious. We packed 6 cupcakes to go. We inhaled 4 of them and restocked 4 more cupcakes. I literally told the lady that "these cupcakes are better than Sprinkles and way fresher." Its a super clean place. Love the smell read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

The Best Cupcakes you will ever taste!! Love this place!! Thank you for the incredible and professional customer service!

*a review during the COVID-19 pandemic* I came here to get some cupcakes for my birthday and they did not disappoint! My parents grabbed some cupcakes for their anniversary at the Walnut Creek locations but thankfully this location is open on Mondays. Cupcakin' has a variety of cupcakes to choose from and they rotate their season flavors and be sure to check their website to see what cupcakes they're selling the day that you go. The cupcakes I had for my birthday were funfetti, red velvet, chocolate salted caramel, carrot cake, and chocolate peppermint. Out of the six my favorite has to be the red velvet. All their cupcakes are moist and stayed moist for the next couple of days in the fridge! The bake shop is small and parking can be tricky since it's either street or find a parking lot somewhere. I definitely recommend stopping by this place if you're in the area! read more

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Maybe it's my age. Telegraph Ave was a stomping ground for me when I was in high school and in college. But now? All of my favorite haunts (Blondies, Fat Slice, Noah's, GAP, etc.) are gone and this place makes me weary. That being said, I love their cupcakes and was excited to go in. But I was a bit underwhelmed with what I saw. And the grime of Telegraph Ave, may be outside, but I wasn't keen to order anything. So I walked out. The person working there was totally nice. And greeted me. But as usual, they were sold out of a lot and I wasn't inspired to read or even ask about their offerings. My go to spot is the Shattuck Ave location and I think I'll stick to that one. read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Bakeshop front. - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Went to 3 bakeries today, 9/21/21. Yes, doing a bakery tour with my daughter, who is an aspiring baker. Quality/Quantity - This was the best of the 3 bakeries; feel free to go see my other bakery reviews Caramel Apple - by far my favorite! Chocolate Salted Caramel Bourbon Vanilla Atmosphere - Very clean environment and I really like all the bright white welcoming interior design. Service - 2 employees who were friendly and acknowledged us. However, the server could have given us full attention, instead was multitasking and therefore, very easily distracted. Price - Well, I guess you have to pay for quality. No complaints. Owner Suggestion - 4 locations so far, keep up the good work! I am so happy when I see business owners thrive, especially in today's environment. Quality of the product is the best so far, let's get the service to the same level. read more

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Light, fluffy cupcakes with a cute shop interior! We ordered a red velvet and a carrot cake cupcake. The red velvet was a little overly sweet, but nonetheless had great texture to it. It was very soft and fluffy. The carrot cake decoration on top was really cute, and it was not too sweet. The texture was a bit heavier, due to more cream being used. Overall, cute neighborhood sweets shop! read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Red velvet (above), carrot cake (below) - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

After months of waiting I finally made it to Cupcakin! With Steph Curry advertising he made an appearance recently, made it look like fire. Thank goodness when I arrived the line went down to no one. Lots to choose from but I chose their monthly special chocolate dipped strawberry, carrot cake, and chocolate peanut butter. Results? Silky smooth, moist and dense. Not your average cupcake but my new go too! read more

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SALTED CARAMEL CUPCAKES!!! (my personal fav!) I could inhale half a dozen in one sitting! They're certainly good cupcakes! During the beginning of the pandemic, I started following them on IG and have been dreaming of stopping by their shop when in the area! Finally I had the opportunity to stop by a few months ago and I ended up buying about 2 dozen cupcakes! The cupcakes were all super moist and light! You could easily eat 4-6 at a time! These cupcakes are way better than Sprinkles, Kara's, Susies, etc. I wished they had a store in the South Bay or delivery to the South Bay! Parking can be a bit tricky in downtown Berkeley. Thankfully, we were able to have one person drive around looking for parking, while I walked in to order inside the shop! Really wished the had curbside pick up so I wouldn't have to get out of my car! They sometimes have day old cupcakes for about $1off. They still tasted great! read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - salted caramel cupcakes! my fav! - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Best cupcakes in the Bay! The cupcake base is super fluffy, light, and moist. They definitely tasted freshly made. There are a variety of flavors to choose from and have vegan options as well. I recommend that you check online on the flavors they have for that day. I tried the red velvet and the carrot cake. The red velvet is what sold me. It has the perfect cream cheese frosting to cake ratio and the sweetness of the frosting and cream cheese flavor are very well balanced. The carrot cake is delicious as well but I am just not a big fan of the strong nutmeg flavor. Also want to point out how nice and thoughtful the packaging they have here. My two cupcakes were nicely secured in the box and I didn't have to worry about them tipping over one another during my ride back home. Will definitely come back and try their other flavors! read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Red velvet - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Wrote a review about Cupcakin' years ago and the owner got in my DMs and basically bullied me into taking the post down...but I've decided to share my experience once again. What I can say is this: the cupcakes are delicious but because I had a negative experience with Cupcakin', I completely stopped buying them. My family and I used to purchase hundreds of dollars worth of cupcakes from Cupcakin' back in the day. We once ordered about two dozen cupcakes from them and they delivered us the wrong cupcakes. We literally spent all day going back and forth with them on the phone to either get the cupcakes we ordered or our money back. The staff basically tried to convince us to keep the cupcakes that we didn't order and didn't want to resolve the situation. It was all very unprofessional to say the least. What was more upsetting was that the person who we interacted with us on the phone noticed that we were black and tried to weaponize that against us and guilt trip us by saying "didn't you want to support a black business?" I'll never forget that. The owner of this business was very crass as well. She was very quick to "clap back" and never took accountability for anything that happened. She got in my DMs (I have receipts) and basically gaslit me and guilt tripped me into deleting my post. I told myself that I'd never support a person like that, black or otherwise. It seems she's doing well without my business and I'm not mad at it. I hope they actually changed and learned something. I can't bring myself to purchase anything from this place after such a jarring experience, but I wish them nothing but the best. read more

I'm not a sweet type of preference person but when I do that means I've been craving something sweet for a very long time. I've always wanted to try this shop as I love around the corner. The place always looks clean and very elegant with its white tile. Along with the decor and the cupcakes, it pops out the invitation to come in to a nice ambiance. Now...they're cupcakes. I didn't see anything else and I like that since they are true to their name. I enjoy the plethora of options that I can choose from. I did inform the staff member that it was my first time and usually I'm explained what is what. I was told based on what I would be craving from chocolate, to caramel, to vanilla, and beyond. I love red velvet and that was going to be my search and it is present. The cupcakes are very refined in image and aesthetically pleasing. Boxes are provided which is always nice. The cupcakes were so moist and fresh. The topping on the red velvet was extraordinarily to the max sweet. But I'm amazed on how high quality the sweets are. I would recommend this place for a sweet craving. You are paying for quality and satisfaction in life. read more

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Greater than 500 reviews with a 4.5 star average. Either it's really that good or one of the ingredients is crack. Let you decide why my friend an I made it a point to head over the Bay Bridge to get some on our recent visit to the Bay Area. On a serious note - we're in a pandemic. Cash only. I tried to pay cash but was denied. Safety precaution but if I were robbing the place, I'd want the cupcakes anyway. They were delicious and worth dealing with the traffic that comes with bridges and interchanges. I don't remember all the flavors we chose - but I do remember the Key Lime Pie and the Flavor of the month - Dirty South. Both were full of flavor and to my surprise, still tender (not hard) and moist (not dry) the next day. I'm not a big fan of cupcakes but I am a fan of these. Side note: they offer bite sized cupcakes too. So you don't have to feel guilty when you scarf them all down. Like I would. Also, It's Berkeley. Parking is what it is. read more

They delivered the cake and cupcakes to a restaurant for me giving me more time to set up for my daughter's graduation. The cupcakes were AMAZING! Gluten free cake was DELICIOUS! read more

I found this hidden gem on the way to my favorite pizza place, Square Pie Guys in Oakland. I parked and looked across the street, saw the sign that caught my eye. Pizza wasn't ready yet, so why not check out a dessert to go with dinner, right? As you walk up, you can see the buttery, beautiful cupcakes staring back at you! The young lady was very nice! I told her this was my first time, and she was patient in walking me through all of the delicious flavors! So many to choose from, I went with my favorite; Lemon. But this wasn't an ORDINARY lemon! This was a butter lemon, complete with a GRAHAM CRACKER crust! Say whaaaaat?? Might I add, I normally don't eat the frosting on any cupcake, but after tasting this one, I demolished the entire cupcake! They are doing DAMN GOOD cupcakes for sure! They definitely need an L.A. location! Looking forward to coming back again! read more

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Oh my ganache, cupcakin' cupcakes are bomb! Randomly came across this place as they're located close to TP tea. There was a line when my friend and I walked by, and after grabbing boba, the line had disappeared so we decided to venture in on a whim. There were about 6-8 different cupcake flavaflavs nicely displayed on 3-tier stands. They all looked delicious and tempting. I decided to treat myself and pick out 3 cupcakes. I chose double chocolate, salted caramel, and funfetti. As the lady was grabbing the cupcakes and putting it into the box, I noticed 4 wells. In my mind, I felt compelled to get one more cupcake to complete the set. AND I did just that! Red velvet it was! I was hella treating myself and I was of course going to share if anybody asked, lol. The cupcakes are on the expensive side at $4 a piece. It's been a while since I bought a gourmet cupcake and I don't recall paying that much. However, the quality of the cupcakes were pheNOMenal! The cupcakes were moist and you could tell what flavaflav was which. My favorite was the salted caramel and the funfetti. The double chocolate packed a punch-you-in-the-face explosion of chocolate--very rich. Overall, the cupcakes are a nice size to share or to eat all by yourself. Good frosting to cake ratio. It's a nice pick-me-up for sure. The lady helping me was very personable and kind and the cupcakes were scrumdiddlYUMptious! So glad we stopped by. Will definitely come back as the location is in a very poppin' foodie area! read more

AMAZING cupcakes! I don't think you can go wrong with any flavor from here. They have seasonal flavors so you can always try something new. The cake part is moist and well done. The proportion of frosting to cake is just right. Service is very friendly and quick. My go-to flavor here is the red velvet. It's perfect and beats other red velvet cupcakes I've tried. Giving four stars instead of five as the cupcakes are expensive and there is no seating inside. I wouldn't come here too often because of the price. read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Red Velvet Cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

These cupcakes are fluffy, moist, airy and packed with rich flavor not only in the cupcake itself but the buttercream icing as well!! I have frequented these cupcakes on multiple occasions in Berkeley and every-time the quality is consistent and delicious! On numerous occasions my friends and I have gotten these cupcakes for occasions, birthdays and every time the cupcakes always delivered a smile on the recipient. What truly captivated me was the red velvet cupcakes. Dare I say these red velvet cupcakes come in a close second to Susie Cake's red velvet cupcakes in San Francisco?! The red velvet cupcake has the perfect amount of cream cheese frosting and the sweetness of the frosting alongside the richness of the cake perfectly complement one another. The carrot cake was also delicious, however in comparison to the red velvet it does not even begin to compare. The cupcake however, was moist and soft with not a too strong carrot after taste and just the right amount of butter cream frosting topped with walnuts. All of the cupcakes come properly secured in a box with small cutouts that engulf the cupcake's base and keep them from moving and getting smooshed. They also tape and secure the boxes for an extra safety measure. This Bake Shop is a definite must visit if you have a sweet tooth, especially if you are a red-velvet lover! read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Red Velvet cupcake (left) - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

cupcakes were amazing, the service was amazing as well, worker was super nice. i recommend.

My aunt recommended this place. They did not disappoint! Good variety, price options on freshness of products. Delicious

Cupcake shop with classic and unique flavors. Minis and regular sizes available. Food: moist keylime cupcake has graham cracker bottom, cream cheese frosting, and just enough tartness to balance the sweet and richness. Graham cracker crust gives crunchy texture. Ambiance: walk in grab and go set up. Easy location near uc Berkeley. Parking can be tough to find. Downside the cupcakes are a tiny bit pricy. If you buy 10 it's almost $50. read more

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Black owned with sugary goods. SIGN ME UP! There is a reason this place almost has perfect 5 stars with hundreds of reviews. Simply they deserve it. I'm about to try my hardest to describe the deliciousness that these cupcakes provided for my taste buds! - cakes were moist! Soft and fluffy with no dryness at all. - the amount of icing on each one was perfect! Not overpowering or too sugary - the perfection of each cupcake's design was impressive! No flaws detective My favorite was the cookies and cream one. Like y'all dipped the chocolate cake in Oreo crust... BUSSIN! Go ahead and join the other fans of this place! read more

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Cupcakin makes the best cup cakes i've ever had! I've tried this place in the past but I recently scheduled as order for pickup for an event. I ordered 3 dozens of their mini cupcakes and my only ask was for 6 of them to be vegan. Cupcakin did an excellent job os choosing yummy flavors and following the directions. They provided me with red velvet, chocolate sprinkle, carmel chocolate, and a seasonal pumpkin flavor as well and key lime pie and a vegan chai flavor (not pictured). All of the flavors were very unique. My favorite was probably the key lime pie which says a lot because i don't even like pie! the bottom has a pie like crust and has filling in the center. Sooo good! All of the cupcakes were very moist and rich and the different frostings paired nicely with their respective batters. Placing a order ahead order was super simple and I will definitely be doing it again! read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

When in Berkeley, stop by Cupcakin' Bake Shop on Telegraph and you will not be disappointed! Their cupcakes are moist, decadent, and wickedly delicious! My favorite is the Gluten-free dark chocolate salted caramel cupcake...trust me you'll want to go back for more!!! Also, they offer day old cupcakes at discounted pricing which is a helpful option for those on a budget. Great customer service and cupcakes come in great packaging so cupcakes are secured and don't roll all over when you haul them back home in a car, like me! read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Gluten-free dark chocolate cupcake with caramel whipped cream, buttery caramel drizzle and slight sprinkles of sea salt! - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

OMG, tried summer berry which is good and has a strawberry filling. The cake as usual was moist and quite tasty. I also had to get my choc salted caramel, there was no PB which is my FAV. My friend that I brought whose never heard of Cupcakin got lemon and choc salted caramel. I'm waiting on his feedback read more

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[COVID REVIEW] #supportblackownedbusinesses - I've missed Cupcakin so much after I graduated a couple years ago since I don't live near Berkeley anymore. I got a couple friends together to do a group order since it's also a good opportunity to support a Black-owned business! We ordered about 18 cupcakes among 4 people for pick up, and I'm so excited to eat these again. Literally the BEST cupcakes ever. I never liked cupcakes until Cupcakin opened up shop in Berkeley during my undergrad years. I've tried *almost* every single flavor - my top 4 are cookies n cream, red velvet, key lime pie, and carrot cake. Super moist, super flavorful - they don't skimp on the ingredients so you can taste it is legit QUALITY. I also want to give a huge shoutout to Alyssa on the Cupcakin team for being so incredibly helpful and patient with me in our email thread, from helping me with my e-gift card inquiry to placing the actual order. Thank you! read more

Went here for the first time and got the Key Lime cupcake. It was very moist, very decadent, and overall was a great snack. The flavor was pretty subtle until I got to the key lime filling in the middle, which was a bit surprising - I expected the flavor to be stronger throughout the cupcake rather than being concentrated in the middle. 9/10. The shop itself is very cute and has a fair amount of Instagrammable spots for visitors to take pics of their cupcakes. I would definitely come here again to try out the various flavors. I'd recommend coming earlier in the day since they tend to sell out of flavors very quickly. read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Key lime cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

CUPCAKES ::: the yummiest moistest cupcakes everrr! Had these at a baby shower and they were a hit. We had the Summer Berry and Double Chocolate. These cupcakes will make you wanna do the happy dance. The summer berry was a vanilla cake and inside had these perfect blend of crushed berries and CREAM frosting and topped with berries too. The chocolate melted in your mouth the moment you sank your teeth in it. And had just the perfect frosting. I love their creativity and can't wait to try their other flavors! Great customer service they delivered to the park where we had the socially distant baby shower ! They have street parking at telegraph where they are located in Berkeley in a cute quaint shop! I high recommend them and will be coming back for more ! read more

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Negative stats if there was an option. We had a pick up time for 11, it's 11:52 and the store is still not open. Tried calling and texting. No help yet! We will be late to our son's birthday and will have no cake/cupcakes. Be careful to order from them! read more

Great customer service and cupcakes were Amazing. Love the atmosphere. User friendly ordering

We ordered the 4PACK "Customer Favorites", which was supposed to contain Red Velvet, Key Lime, Double Chocolate, and Vanilla Salted. Unfortunately, that's not what we got. To make matters worse, the cupcakes were completely destroyed upon arrival to our home, so we were not able to serve them. We reached out to both the delivery service (who offered a $2.00 refund, for a purchase that was completely destroyed?), and to the shop via both Facebook and email - and no refund was offered, nor any kind of apology offered. Terrible customer service; never again. read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Can't serve these! Also not the flavors advertised. - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

We ordered mini cupcakes for our wedding, as well as a six-inch cake to cut for photos. We bought a bunch of cupcakes in-store before placing the order online so we could test taste. Placing the order was easy and Cupcakin was responsive to my questions. They customized one of their standard six-inch cakes to be just the way we wanted. They confirmed the order the week before our wedding and the delivery was right on time. I've heard from lots of our guests about how much they loved the cupcakes. We froze what was left over of our six-inch cake and plan to eat it on our first anniversary. Highly recommend Cupcakin! read more

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My friends and I were next door waiting for boba when I saw this cute little cupcake shop next door. I decided to check it out since we were waiting anyway. Interior is cute and quite small. No seating. Each cupcake is $4.25 - a bit pricey especially since the cupcakes are a little on the smaller side but they are rather tasty so I guess it's fine. I got red velvet and vanilla. The box was packaged nicely with inserts that kept the cupcakes from moving around. My recommendation is to eat them ASAP and don't keep them out in heat for too long. I unfortunately had the box of cupcakes in a tote for like 45 minutes afterwards while walking around Berkeley in the sweltering heat, so unbeknownst to me, the frosting actually started melting and a lot of it fell off my cupcakes! I got home and was sad, but I put the box in the fridge and decided to eat them a few hours later. To my amazement the cupcakes were actually still good despite the frosting being mostly melted. My husband commented that he was just expecting yet another cupcake but he actually thought these were some of the better cupcakes in the area which is high praise. I thought the red velvet was quite good - it was very moist and sweet but not cloyingly so. The frosting and the chocolate bits were nice. The vanilla one was a little bit more dried out for some reason (could be because of the fridge) so if there is a next time I'll have to eat it right away and see how they are fresh. The frosting was a bit sweeter here and was pink. I liked the cupcakes overall and next time I'm just going to the eat them right away! read more

Stephanie (our yelp regional mgrbrought cupcakes from here for a Yelp Elite event. I ate a vanilla cupcake. I do consider myself a cupcake fiend. When a cupcake is gooooood like this one for some reason I get really angry when more are not available. I have to talk to myself that I don't need the extra love handle for my husband to squeeze. But you best believe if I could have more I woulda ate TEN. Man the vanilla flavor was so good and moist. I don't know what flavor the frosting was regardless it made me greedy for more. I tried the vanilla with salted caramel frosting. OMG!!!!! I was in ecstasy with every single bite! read more

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My hands down favorite cupcake in the Bay. It's that's simple. Never dry and not too sweet. I revisited the goddess of cupcakes (might rhyme with pringles) and you know what? I don't ever have to go back. I will never get tired of Cupcakin's Carrot Cake and Red Velvet, classic OGs. My GF friends are always very happy to receive a cupcake from here. Oh and Steph Curry likes you too?? Y'all win. read more