I've tried nearly every cupcake on the menu with over 50+ flavors since the shop opened 15 years ago. The cupcakes are the perfect size, not too small or big and relatively cheap at $3.95. While the buttercream and cream cheese flavors are sickly sweet with a thick mound of frosting and the cake and cheesecake can be quite dense, the savory flavors like caramel and mocha and the fudge brownie cheesecakes are exceptionally good! My favorites: - Lavender - Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip - Mocha Chocolate Chip - Toffee Crunch - Salted Caramel Macchiato - Chocolate Coconut Caramel Fudge - Butterscotch Waffle Cone - Caramel Brownie Fudge Cheesecake - Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake - Peanut Butter Brownie Cheesecake - Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake - Chocolate Hazelnut Truffle - Chocolate Ganache Caramel Swirl - White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake - Coffee Toffee Chocolate Chip Cheesecake - Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecake - Chocolate Caramel Cookie Crunch - Chocolate Mint Crunch - Halloween Surprise - Chocolate Caramel Swirl - Chocolate Salted Caramel - Chocolate Coconut Caramel Fudge - Peanut Butter Ganache Chocolate Chip - Apple Cheesecake - Santa's Chocolate Chip - S'mores Cheesecake - Chocolate Mint Crunch - Raspberry Cupcake - Raspberry Chocolate Chips - Raspberry Cheesecake - Lemon Marshmallow - Strawberry Marshmallow Cupcake - Strawberry Shortcake - Strawberry Lava Fudge Cupcake - Christmas Cookie Least Favorite Cupcakes - Chai Latte - Pumpkin Spice - Cookies or Creme - Cookies or Creme Cheesecake - Coffee Cookies or Creme Cheesecake - Strawberry Sundae - Mocha Chocolate Chip Cheesecake - Peanut Butter Marshmallow - Lemon Lavender - Sticky Toffee Pudding - Gingerbread Cheesecake The store is pretty compact and there's very limited seating. There are no restrooms. It's more of a quick in/out shop. Walk-ins are welcome with hardly any lines and the shop usually doesn't quickly sell out of cupcakes. You can cut to the front of the line as a benefit/perk of an online order. read more

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This was our first time visiting this location. The shop was small but charming, with a cozy atmosphere. The service was adequate, but not particularly welcoming; there was no greeting upon entering. As the only customers at first, we found the environment quiet, with two other patrons arriving shortly after us. We placed our order, paid for the cupcakes, and left. There was little to no seating inside the shop. We sampled the cupcakes on the bench seating near the shop. We chose the carrot cake and red velvet varieties. Both cupcakes were enjoyable, with the standout feature being the cream cheese frosting--creamy, slightly tangy, and authentic. The carrot cake cupcake was a bit dry around the edges but moist in the center. It contained carrot pieces, yet differed from traditional carrot cakes, offering a more subtle flavor. Overall, the experience was pleasant. read more

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This location is better than Georgetown, believe it or not. Skip the line, come here. I know, you know, we all know Georgetown cupcakes are decent. Sometimes the hype is worth it, what can I say. Just look at this picture. It's a cupcake. I gave it 4/5, because I want more. read more

Georgetown Cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

The cupcakes here are delicious and moist. They have a large variety of cupcakes so you can choose the type of cupcake you want. I really like the caramel, coconut and strawberry cupcakes but you can't go wrong with any of them. There really isn't space to sit so you need to take the cupcakes to go. I liked that there wasn't a long wait and the service was good. read more

Georgetown Cupcake - Half dozen cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

First of all when you run a business even if this is a chain business you hire people who are going to greet and smile even if it fake. The service was awful. Two young girls well in their 20's were not in a great mood, no smiles no pleasant interactions with customers. It is my first time ever at this location I have never tried the cupcakes from this store. I will say the cupcakes were really good but the customer service was not there. read more

It has been about 10+ years between visits to Georgetown Cupcake. The first experience was so much better than thiss last trip. Their cupcakes are still beautiful and the frosting delicious. I love how they get it so creamy. The cakes themselves are not as food as I remember. The flavor wasn't as pronouced. I got there shortly before opening and there was already a small line waiting outside. A couple of people had to go orders. read more

I picked up my cupcakes and checked them in the store. When I opened the box, they were in terrible condition--upside down, melted, and stuck together, looking like a complete mess inside the box. I immediately asked for a replacement, but the manager did not come out to assist me. I eventually had to leave because I was parked directly in front of the store. I paid $98 for two boxes of cupcakes that were completely ruined and unusable. I had planned to gift them to my office, but now my plans are ruined. read more

Georgetown Cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Believe me or not, but I think the Bethesda location has better tasting cupcakes than the location in Georgetown. Most of the time I order my cupcakes from this location. I'm a cupcake fanatic and have been eating their cupcakes for years. Time and time again, the Bethesda location proves to be superior. My recommendations are any cheesecake flavor, the red velvet, and my favorite months for specialized cupcakes are February and October (for their red velvet flavors and their pumpkin!!). read more

Georgetown Cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Overall, the Georgetown Cupcake in Bethesda is a high 3* experience and certainly one worth visiting for a delicious cupcake. The shop could easily be a 4* if not for the decline in quality which is too considerable to overlook. The decline is in their presentation, attention to detail, and overall quality. That said, these cupcakes are as good, if not better than your average bakery cupcake. Again, the 3* is because the cupcake quality once was arguably most competitive in the region. They do offer traditional flavors which are available on specific days of the week and seasonal flavors that are themed. If you want a specific traditional flavor it is best to arrive early before they sell out. The same goes for their seasonal flavors. Customer service is OK. Street parking does exist, however, considering this is a busy street the parking along the storefront is almost always occupied. There is garage parking in the area down the street from the bakery. I will continue to visit when in the area. Give them a try. read more

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Georgetown Cupcakes are still my favorite even though the rest of the world seemed to have moved on to other bakeries. I'm still a die hard fan of their red velvet cupcake and continue to order boxes to gift to family and friends on special occasions. read more

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I love cupcakes , however, through the years , this place has disappointed me. The service is good, no complaints, there but the shop is so small. It's always cramped.. The door can easily smack someone waiting on the inside! Their menu has expanded, and it would be nice if some of the menu items had a short description, so we don't have to keep asking the staff what's in this or that. The taste, they changed the recipe and it doesn't taste the same. The cupcakes taste more artificial and more like it came from a Betty Crocker cake mix. What chapped my @ was when my cupcakes were placed in their iconic pink box, and they were tilted. Like seriously? So yeah. Unless someone else is treating. It's a no for me. I rather go to Sprinkles. read more

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I've never had to wait in line at this location. I love picking up cupcakes as a gift for a host. I love trying their new flavors. Staff is attentive and efficient. read more

The owners of this bakery are pretty well known for being on a couple of television shows. They opened up in the early 2000s ('07 or '08 I think). This is another one of those must-visit businesses whenever we're back in DC. Heads up, you don't even have to go to DC because they will ship all across the country. A friend in DC had some shipped to me last year as a surprise. I'd mentioned how much I missed the cupcakes and a couple of days later they were at my door I'm rambling now. Time for the cake talk. The cupcakes are absolutely never dry. Even the types that are more dense still have a fresher taste than what you might get at other bakeries. This last time we were in town we were in for a conference and had a surprise birthday party for someone. I ordered cupcakes from a couple of DC bakeries. They were all amazing but the ones from here seemed to take first place. The dozen purchased from here included chocolate ganache, milk chocolate, chocolate 2 (whipped frosting), red velvet, and vanilla birthday. Each cupcake is like a delicate work of art, perfectly frosted and adorned with edible beading, flakes, fondant, or candy flowers. The ganache shines so perfectly on the chocolate cupcake. I'm making myself crave them just writing this review. Might have to place an order for shipping. read more

Picked up my cupcakes and opened the box and they just looked like a mess, not sure if they were dropped or tilted too much when going into the bag but definitely should have checked them before leaving the store. So sad and not suitable for gifting. read more

Georgetown Cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Georgetown cupcake is a classic staple of the dmv area. The cake is fluffy as always. The flavor is distinct and shines through the cake well. The frosting is rich and thick. If you're not a frosting person, these cupcakes aren't for you. There is quite a bit of frosting, but it compliments the cake well. I like that for the whole month of February there are heart decorations! The service surprised me a little as when I opened my box there was a smoshed finger print in the frosting of two of my cupcakes. Probably when the server went to grab them they got the frosting. It was a bit upsetting as the most exciting part of the cupcake is the aesthetic appeal. read more

Georgetown Cupcake - Red Velvet Swirl Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

This is a very convenient location, located in high traffic downtown area, convenient parking garage right across the street. Service: efficient, line moves fast Cupcakes: delicious, it has been our favorite in comparison to all other cupcake shops, buttery bottom and creamy top. Price: not the cheapest, on the pricy side, but...you get what you pay for. Inside the shop: clean , tiny place, can get crowded with people who waiting for orders instead of order ahead just to pick up. Highly recommend by @WineDinenVacay read more

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My first experience with Georgetown cupcakes was when my wifes best friend sent us a dozen to us where we lived in California to celebrate the birth of our first child 11 years ago. Fast forward to today and we live close by and were out with some friends and stepped in. The shop is little on the small side so I could see it getting crowded easily. The cupcake selection was extensive. So much so we spent a lot of time talking with the guy behind the counter regarding the difference between the 4 different types of chocolate cupcakes. We got a bunch and I sampled the Red Velvet, Key Lime and the Lavender Earl Grey. The Key Lime was my favorite flavor wise. Also the cupcakes were little on the small side compared to some of the other bakeries that we have been to in the area. Overall the experience was good and we would probably swing back in if we were in the area. read more

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I used to be a regular at the Georgetown Cupcakes in Boston before the pandemic. I was sad to see the business had downsized but was ecstatic to visit again during a trip to DC. We decided to go to the Bethesda location instead of the Georgetown location thinking the parking situation would be more favorable. Of course, the street was blocked off for an event taking place the next day. I decided to get a half dozen cupcakes, not knowing the next time I'd be able to make it back to either location. I ordered two vanilla2, a vanilla birthday, a red velvet, a chocolate ganache, and a salted caramel. I couldn't quite remember which vanilla was my favorite but I went with my gut and got two of the cream cheese icing variety. I remembered enjoying the other flavors before and went out on a limb to try the salted caramel. The cupcakes were good. However, they did not quite rise to the level of deliciousness I remembered. And the chocolate ganache and the salted caramel were completely forgettable. In all fairness, it is hard to compete with a memory and something as simple as a change in elevation can affect baking results. I shared these cupcakes with first time Georgetown customers and they were very impressed. Overall, I'd give the vanillas and the red velvet 5 stars as they still rose above the quality of cupcake you can find at other bakeries and I'd be willing to try other flavors. read more

Georgetown Cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Georgetown Cupcakes are delicious and moist. The icing if rich with the perfect balance of sweetness not overpowering the cupcake. There's typically a line (short or long; depending on the location and time of day you go. The customer service is great and the line typically goes quick. All the cupcakes are highly enjoyable. ORDER: * Chocolate S'mores * Chocolate cupcake with a s'more flavor icing. I was told this is similar to the hot chocolate cupcake which was my original pick however they were all out. * Red Velvet * My favorite red velvet cupcake in the chocolate family was amazing. The icing tastes like a cross between buttercream and cream cheese icing. It's hard to say; nonetheless it was yummy. * Chocolate * OK, so clearly another chocolate cupcake; what difference can you possibly have and why choose a plain cupcake. Hear me out; a classic chocolate cupcake is pure bliss. This plain chocolate cupcake with buttercream icing was great. A chocolate lovers dream. SERVICE: The service was great. The gal at the register had a good handle on he flow considering their system was down requiring manually entry of debit/credit card transactions vs cash transactions. Despite the system being down, the staff was able to navigate through customers fairly well working under the pressure of the occasional questions from a customer regarding the system being down. Tip: always carry cash so you don't miss out on a sweet treat due to a system outage and not wanting to provide your card information manually. LOCATION/FACILITY: Bethesda location on Bethesda Avenue PARKING: Parking garage and street parking SEATING: Indoor and outdoor PAYMENT METHOD: Card or cash read more

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I arrived the last day of April to snag my all time favorite cupcake flavor here which is hummingbird! Service was friendly. The cupcake which is banana, pineapple and walnut flavored with walnut and cream cheese frosting is my favorite although just a smidge dry this time. It's a flavor I look forward to all year! I was a little surprised that the small cupcakes are now $4.19 including tax. And oh well, I guess there's inflation! read more

Georgetown Cupcake - Hummingbird cupcake only available in April! - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

The best! The best! The best Cupcakes. So while in the neighborhood after a great lunch we wanted dessert and landed on Georgetown cupcakes, No better choice right? So we walked into this beautiful shop it is and right away you can smell the delicious cupcakes, that's when you know you can't just eat one, you gotta get a few. So many delicious choices and it makes you want them all, so I went with a few flavors that I know you can't go wrong with, Red velvet! Chocolate birthday cake, cookies and cream, let me just say.... Amazing, and along with the taste of the cupcakes the customer service was great as well. Thank you Georgetown Cupcakes we will definitely be back. read more

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Over the years, I've ordered cupcakes here both online and in store several times and had only positive experiences. They are consistently fresh, not too heavy or sweet, and just absolutely delicious. Their winter holiday specials are amazing too (especially the peppermint ones). Definitely my favorite cupcakes of all time. I would get them all the time if I was closer, and if they were a bit cheaper - but every time my family gets them, I forget how much I love Georgetown Cupcake. This location is also pretty convenient in a large outdoor shopping area. read more

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Cupcakes are delicious! I tried a few of the cupcakes and my favorite was their chocolate. The cupcakes were very airy in texture and perfectly moist. I really enjoyed trying this with my family. The service is fast and very polite. Only thing that might steer you away is the price but it's worth it in my opinion. Not getting this every time so it was a treat. Also get there early so you can beat the wait! read more

Georgetown Cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Picked up some delicious cupcakes for my husband's 40th birthday. The staff greeted me with a warm welcome and my order was already ready to go since I ordered online. Smooth pickup with no wait time. Place is cute and clean in the perfect spot in Bethesda row. I love these cupcakes! Can't go wrong with them. So many flavors. read more

Georgetown Cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Sugary cupcakes.. the only good thing is the cute design. Nothing special. Remember the time when people found mice's leftover there, but now nobody knows it, huh read more

Georgetown Cupcake - Mermaid Vanilla - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

The cupcake flavor and icing are good, but something is not right about the texture. Slightly dry, and confirmed by the fact that it crumbles. read more

Georgetown Cupcake - I'm really disappointed and dissatisfied because my whole cupcake crumbled before I could get it out of the box! - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

First, I've been going to GC before we could imagine having a store in Bethesda, even before we could imagine placing pick up orders. I'm from the time when we had to stand in 3 mile long line on any given day to get inside the tiny store. Despite having a location so much closer to me and no more long lines I still won't recommend this place anymore. Before I list reasons I should also mention that I went there around 11am on a Sunday and it was empty. The college me would have died of happiness walking into an empty store. The much older me was meh. 1. I have been placing birthday cupcake order with them for years. The process used to be fun but now it's tedious. Look for clip art. Send it to them. They won't even bother coming up with any writing for you, you'll have to get photoshop to do that for you. Once they receive the order there will be a lot of back and forth. 2. The pic quality is C R A P. Absolutely bad. If Georgetown wasn't such a big name my guests would have thought I had bought them at Safeway or something. I didn't mind in the past but with each passing year their print quality seems to be declining. 3. The impersonal process. Halfway through the communication the person responding to my emails changed. I had to constantly explain and reexplain, while I was inflight too. I guess scrolling back to the top of the email thread was too much work for them. I was ready to cancel my order. 4. I don't remember the last time my cupcake didn't crumble. I get it, they are mass produced. They aren't fresh. But they shouldn't feel dry and shouldn't crumble. 5. The staff could not have been more uninterested. Very absentminded girl at checkout who literally chatted with her associate while checking me out the entire time. I don't think it's worth the hype anymore. If I had to stand in line for this mess I'd be upset. If I go to Georgetown I'll just go across the street to another local cupcake gem. I guess I'll have to kiss this one goodbye! read more

Love Georgetown Cupcakes! If there wasn't one in Bethesda, I would probably never go. So this location is very convenient. Depending on when you go there may be a line. So if you order online the day prior you won't have to wait in line. They have set flavors that are available all the time, monthly flavors and daily flavors. So check out their menu so you can plot on what you want to order. The vanilla, salted caramel, chocolate and red velvet are my favorite. But I haven't had one that I flat out disliked. Some people say its too much icing on the cupcakes but if you have a serious sweet tooth you will be unbothered. read more

Georgetown Cupcake - Red Velvet, Salted Caramel, Vanilla Birthday - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Been here three times in the last month (don't judge me, lol) and each time the cupcakes were moist and delicious. I'm a fan of the Cookies n' Creme, Salted Caramel, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake flavors -- though my family tried other options that they similarly enjoyed. Parking in Bethesda Row is always a pain, but it's been worth it every time to stop in this place! read more

Georgetown Cupcake - Salted Caramel and Pumpkin Spice cupcakes. Both looked better than they tasted. - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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This place is legit! Glad that I didn't end up going to the one in DC proper since I heard there is always a line there. But came to this location instead and was not disappointed. These cupcakes were all the rage a few years back and I can see why... they're really freaking good. Ordered a simple vanilla cupcake with chocolate frosting and it may have been one of the best I've ever had. The cupcake is a bit dense but really delicious and the frosting is rich and decadent. My only complaint is that I didn't get the red velvet cupcake as well (the one that they are famous for!) read more

Georgetown Cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Still one of my favorite cupcake places in the DMV. There are days when I want to indulge in these sweet treats and GTC delivers. Although the frosting is still a little too sweet for me, it's still pretty good. My favorites are the red velvet, vanilla and vanilla and chocolate. You have to preorder the cupcakes now which makes life easier as you don't have to wait in their long lines (pre-covid). You pick up your cupcakes during your pickup time window. Make sure to join their mailing list as they have 20% coupons once in a while. read more

Georgetown Cupcake - Happy New Year Dozen - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

I'm thinking I went on an off day, because there is no way the cupcake I had was "THE Georgetown cupcake." I've heard about this place for years- everyone knows about this famous cupcake shop. First, the cupcakes available didn't really "speak" to me. I'm a chocolate girl, and was hoping for more of a unique chocolate flavor instead of the many different versions of gingerbread- like a cookies and cream, something with nuts/ coconut, just a little more elevated. I also don't like peppermint flavored things. I ended up going with the gluten free lava. The cake part was dry, and lacking in flavor. It wasn't distinctly a chocolate flavor. The icing was a confusing mixture of textures and flavor- as if there were two types of icing on top. read more

Georgetown Cupcake - Gluten Gluten-Free Lava Fudge, gingerbread cheesecake, Gingerbread, and Chocolate Birthday - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Delicious cupcakes for a fair price ! I love the strawberry and cookies and cream ones but I'm sure they will have one that everyone will like. Would recommend and come back. read more

Very exspensive and they are good but not off the chart good . I the cupcake was bigger and they left the icing the same it would not drown out the cake flavor . I also ordered birthday cake vanilla and there was a real strong salt flavor in it and my mouth started burning , hope I don't get sick . Parking a nightmare waited 15 min to find a legal parking space right in front of the store because there's so many cops ticketing to only come out and have some jerk park me in while he was parked illegally ... people are so inconsiderate in this area . The staff didn't even answer the phone the first 2 times I called and there were zero people in the store they don't care about customer service . I explained I have handicap tags and if I placed an order online could they bring out to me. They said they weren't taking online orders and they wouldn't come out . Let me repeat , zero customers, and handicap tags, and I'm right inftt try not ....wow !!!! On another note I couldn't even taste the vanilla in the cupcake something went wrong , you need to watch your staff and quality control if you're gonna charge $30 bucks for 8 cupcakes , my bet . Should have known better, my bet . I don't see them really ever going out of the way for their customers . It's like the saying goes don't do the same thing and expect different results . read more

One of the best cupcake shops in the area. The service here was great. I picked up some for a birthday party and they were fast and so helpful. Explained all the flavors and gift wrapped my order. Creative and delicious options. read more

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Llegaron todos revueltos, algunos no encajan bien en la base, y se movieron mucho, pedí 10 y solo me dieron 9, están ricos, pero así no dan muchas ganas de comerlos read more

Georgetown Cupcake - Ayer fui y me llegaron todos revueltos, hay unos que no encajan bien en la base y se salieron, según compré 10 y solo me dieron 9. - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Today, GinaBee surprised me with a Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcake. She got herself the Double Chocolate Cupcake. Oh my gosh, guys! The Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcake was delish! Three layers of goodness! The bottom layer is a crust. The middle layer was a pumpkin cheesecake filling. The topping was a cheesecake frosting. In heaven! She liked her Double Chocolate Cupcake with a milk chocolate flavor. #GeorgetownCupcake #Boysan read more

Georgetown Cupcake - Left: Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcake Right: Double Chocolate Cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Well, maybe on the little pricier side, they do make some very tasty cupcakes. And I love the monthly/seasonal variety they have. (A)

I ordered the strawberry cupcake. I didn't actually taste the frosting, but the cake was dense and not too sweet. I enjoyed it. The space is relatively small, definitely in comparison to the Georgetown location. Seemed like young college kids were running the shop. Definitely more passive customer service, but nice people regardless. If you are looking for a decent cupcake in the area, this is a good option. read more

This was our first visit. We ordered on line the December birthday dozen assortment for $36. Each cupcake is a unique flavor and is specified on line. When we picked up the order, it is already boxed in a shopping bag. We assumed the flavors stated on line were in the box. When we arrived home, the cookies and cream cupcake was not in the box and was substituted with a coconut cupcake that no one in my family liked. Lessons learned - Ask the bakery employee to open the boxed order to assure the correct cupcake flavors are included. This is an expensive purchase that we got for a special occasion. If we were to return, the best cupcake flavor to try is cheesecake. read more

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