I always come here when I come to visit my family in Morehead. The cupcakes are really great but I honestly come for the amazing cookies. They are huge and so tasty. I usually end up buying a couple to munch on. For the cupcakes I love the Italian sweet cream. This is another of those must stop in places read more

Delicious cupcakes! It smells amazing the second you walk in. We got three different flavors, top favorite was the chocolate peanut butter. AMAZING!!! Left to right: Oreo overload, chocolate pb, strawberry cream read more

HappyCakes Cupcakery - Oreo overload, chocolate peanut butter, strawberry cream - Bakeries Near Me - Morehead City, North Carolina

I was told they were making more oatmeal raisin cookies and that it would take about an hour. I waited the full hour, then came back only to be told they had decided to make only chocolate chip cookies instead. That is a complete lack of respect for customers and their time. If their customer service were as good as their treats, they'd have a much better business. Instead, they don't seem to care about customer service or keeping their word. They wasted my time, and I won't be back. If they're willing to lie to customers, I'd recommend staying away. read more

A fantastic cupcake place. It won cupcake wars and you can see why. Super friendly staff and "helped" us and pick the best cupcake! (We picked by ordering 6) haha! read more

HappyCakes Cupcakery - Cupcake list - Bakeries Near Me - Morehead City, North Carolina

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Was buying a dozen for my wife and sat in the car and somehow fumbled it right in front of the store, and it ruined the entire batch, Brandon was gracious enough to give me a second dozen at no cost, even though I was prepared to pay the cost of my mistake. You have a customer for life. Thank you for your kindness! read more

I think for the size of the cupcake the price is ridiculous and they're supposed to be moist they were not they were overcooked the peanut butter banana will definitely overcooked and as far as the lady behind the counter she wasn't very friendly she was very abrupt with the amount of cupcakes I wanted to get what size box she needed to put it in so no I would not recommend it I've been there twice and that was two times too many read more

I dont like cake but love these cupcakes. I get some everyone I visit my moms. I freeze them & take them back to florida with me. Take them out if the freezer 1 at a time. They taste just like the day I bought them. Best treat ever!! read more

The absolute best cupcakes I've ever had! The cake is so soft, and the icing is fluffy and not super sweet/heavy. The candy bar was amazing, with bits of all sorts of chocolate candy bars on top. The store was really cute and service was friendly and helpful with the day's selection and ingredients. My son requested cupcakes for his birthday, and HappyCakes more than delivered on his request! read more

HappyCakes Cupcakery - Carrot cake, chocolate strawberry, cookie dough, candy bar, vanilla dream, black velvet - Bakeries Near Me - Morehead City, North Carolina

I stumbled upon this place after a trip to Walmart. What a joy! Staff were friendly, prices are very reasonable. I bought one of every flavor. The cupcakes were fresh and just the right amount of sweetness. read more

HappyCakes Cupcakery - Orange velvet - Bakeries Near Me - Morehead City, North Carolina

There's not much more to say that hasn't already been said: these cupcakes rock!!! Every. Single. Cupcake. It's pretty miraculous that every flavor tastes exactly like what it's named...and every bite is so very moist....and the icing is so fluffy...and the additional toppings (or not) are perfectly deliciously combined. The staff are always friendly, and every once in a while, they run out of some flavors by early afternoon - so you may want to go early to secure specific flavors. Another caution: parking can also be tight at times in this small strip plaza. The BIGGEST caution: You will get addicted, for sure. Even their box packaging is pretty! read more

HappyCakes Cupcakery - Vanilla Tuxedos, Chocolate Indulgence and Coconut - Bakeries Near Me - Morehead City, North Carolina

I bought a variety of cupcakes for a housewarming party and they were all delicious!!! I bought them the day before and they were still so fresh and soft and perfect. The flavors were delicious and I will be back for every occasion even if it's just a single treat for me! read more

HappyCakes Cupcakery - Housewarming cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me - Morehead City, North Carolina

Delicious cupcakes and cookies! The oatmeal chocolate chip is a must! Huge cookie for $3.75! The half a dozen for $15 is a steal! It is only $3 a cupcake so getting a half a dozen is the way to go. Our favorite was the banana creme but everything was delicious. The cupcakes were moist and not too sweet. It actually reminded me of Molly's cupcakes in Chicago. Huge comparison and compliment if you've ever had Molly's cupcakes! read more

HappyCakes Cupcakery - Black velvet, coffee, banana creme, turtle, cherry creme, and coconut chocolate. - Bakeries Near Me - Morehead City, North Carolina

Morehead City, NC. What an amazing place for a cupcake! We've been here numerous times, and the service has always been 100% spot-on and friendly. These aren't your run of the mill dry cupcakes loaded with frosting. These are moist, through and through, with a bunch of flavors to choose from. My compliments to this business! Keep rockin' it! read more

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Light, fluffy, and moist cupcakes with right amount of sweetness. Cute little shop with nice staff. read more

HappyCakes Cupcakery - Ordered 2 to go - Bakeries Near Me - Morehead City, North Carolina

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I yelped "desserts" and found this cupcakery. Great reviews and the fact that they won Cupcake Wars made me hop in the car for a cupcake run. I would normally prefer a slice of cake to a cupcake because cupcakes often can be dry or have too much frosting, but these were like mini cakes and were quite yummy. The cake was moist with a nice crumb (not too dense, not crumbly) and the frosting was light and fluffy and not too sugary sweet. The cupcakes are little works of art - beautifully piped frosting and decorative touches. If I was hosting a party or reception, these cupcakes would be a delicious, elegant touch. All of the cupcake varieties looked delicious so we got four to try - black velvet, carrot cake, key lime, and chocolate strawberry. Our favorite of the four was the chocolate strawberry (chocolate cake with strawberry frosting). The store is clean and modern. We went in the late afternoon and it was empty and they were out of two varieties. One of the reviews I'd read mentioned this could happen, but there were still plenty to pick from. A review also mentioned cookies but they didn't have any available. The lady working was very nice. read more

HappyCakes Cupcakery - a variety of cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me - Morehead City, North Carolina

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Who doesn't love cupcakes They change it up daily on the types of cupcakes offered They are always delicious read more

Best cupcake I've ever eaten. I'm a pretty good baker and I've never tasted such a flavorful cupcake! Great service, kind employee. I'll be back. read more

Friendly service. Quant little shop. Different daily menu is wonderful. The best cupcakes we've ever eaten! A daily stop when vacation in the area! read more

Favorite cupcakes in the USA, and I've been to 48/50 states! You really can't get a bad cupcake here. Some of our favorite cupcakes are the Vanilla Dream, Black Velvet, Turtle, Fluffernutter, Chocolate Caramel Cream, Vanilla Latte, & Strawberry Lemonade. They won Cupcake Wars, and if you try them, you'll see why! The staff are all great too! We like to take our cupcakes to the Beaufort waterfront and look for dolphins and wild horses while we enjoy our treats. read more

HappyCakes Cupcakery - 2 each of Vanilla Dream, Black Velvet, & Fluffernutter - Bakeries Near Me - Morehead City, North Carolina

So, 5 stars for the cupcakes but concur with others that the lack of masks is absolutely reckless and unforgivable so I'm deducting a star. WEAR A MASK, CUPCAKE PEOPLE. Pandemic, in case you haven't heard. Responsibility for others, if you weren't aware. Cupcakes are in a little hand hug, right? So is wearing a mask to protect others. End of soapbox. Moist, airy, delicious, nice flavors. Clearly fresh, perfectly executed. Go early. They run out. CARE ABOUT YOUR CUSTOMERS, HappyCakes. They are telling you loud an clear to protect them as well as delight them. Be sensible and be loving. read more

This is the best cupcakes in NC hands down. They won cupcake wars for a reason. The customer service is always good as the employees are always super nice and polite. They also have some really good cookies as well. read more

HappyCakes Cupcakery - A half dozen todays flavors - Bakeries Near Me - Morehead City, North Carolina

Omg Yumm Yumm Yumm . I know they won cupcake wars; it's impressive, but the cupcakes themselves tell the story. OUTRAGEOUS. Best cupcakes on the East Coast, if not beyond. And they are so nice, genuine, and polite; makes it even better. Hubs and I come down several times a year from Greenville and always stop by. Great cakes, great people. Kudos read more

Gorgeous and amazing cupcakes. Where I'm from you can get cupcakes for $7 that aren't nearly as moist and delicious as these are. And only $3 a cupcake(they're huge!). Watched them on Cupcake Wars and they're a much deserved cupcakery. Definitely will be back soon to try more flavors! Thanks guys!! read more

HappyCakes Cupcakery - cute lil box they came in - Bakeries Near Me - Morehead City, North Carolina

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Amazing cupcakes!! My brother brings a dozen every time he goes to Morehead, and I always look forward to eating them. The flavors change daily, and I appreciate that they have a monthly calendar of the flavors that are available each day on their website. I'm usually not one for cupcakes but I have to admit I am a sucker for these. They are moist and fluffy without being cloyingly sweet, and the frosting is to die for. Also a huge bonus - they stay fresh even after freezing. You know what they say... a cupcake a day keeps the blues away (probably not the doctor though). Do yourself a favor, and stop by! read more

HappyCakes Cupcakery - Bakeries Near Me - Morehead City, North Carolina

My mom is a huge fan of this bakery and suggested we stop in after having lunch in Morehead. We went with the intent to get cupcakes but the gentleman working was putting out a warm pan of fresh baked cookies as we walked in and we were all quickly tempted to order them instead. Their cupcake flavors vary but they typically have 8 or so to choose from. The flavors of the day were listed on a chalkboard behind the counter and the different varieties were also labeled in the display case. They had chocolate chip and snickerdoodle cookies the day we stopped in. The cookies are HUGE, probably as big as two or three average size cookies. Although they are more soft baked than cooked crispy, the cookies were not too gooey or doughy in the middle which was a huge plus for me. This is a really cool spot that is tucked away towards the back of a strip of businesses but definitely worth seeking out if you are in the area. They had plenty of tables to enjoy a sweet treat there but also offered take out boxes for cupcakes and packaging for cookies if you just wanted to pop in and take them to go. As far as drinks go I would say this seemed to be much more of a bakery than a cafe, but they do offer coffee/hot tea ($2) and bottled water/milk ($1). There was also a coke cream soda on the drink menu but I didn't think to ask exactly what it was! read more

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Yassss!!!! Praaaaaaaaaise him!!! So this place does not have a red velvet but a black velvet (it's the same minus the dye) and it was ORGASMIC. The cake was perfect, the frosting, perfection. It was like they knew I was coming and make sure this batch wasn't near to close to a flub. Next, the mudpie. It's a chocolate cake with a chocolate mousse in the center, a buttercream icing with crushed Oreo on top. Although magnificent in theory, I'm not this kind of girl. The frosting was ALL butter and I could feel my arteries occluding. Normally, I'm ok with that but, it was team too much for my palate. (Just the buttercream... everything else was awesome sauce). Now, would I come back? Is the sky blue? Is water wet? Is Trump orange? Would I recommend to friends? My friends don't live here, but I would if they did. read more

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These cupcakes are SO good!! The fluffiest, smoothest buttercream frosting I've ever had. All flavors are balanced so well. $15 for half a dozen which is a great price for these indulgent delicacies! They also had cookies which are huge and so great! Can't say enough good things about this place. As of 7/21/2021 they were still doing takeout only. The gentleman helping us washed his hands thoroughly before fulfilling our order and was very helpful and kind. We are very happy with Happycakes! read more

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Let me start off by saying, THE WORKERS DO NOT WEAR MASKS. NONE OF THEM. They are operating as if COVID-19 is not an extremely serious health hazard by putting their customers at risk. There is a sign outside that states, "Some of our employees do not wear a face mask because of exceptions (as stated in the state mask mandate). If you feel uncomfortable entering, we completely understand." At least that was prefaced, right? But, I have travelled up and down the entirety of the East coast during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this is the first food place I have seen that does not have ANY of its staff members wearing masks. At the least, wear your mask below your nose. Is that way just as effective as wearing your mask properly to prevent COVID-19? NO. But at least it shows respect towards your customers and that you care about their safety. I did not like the customer service at this establishment. The customer service in the South is impeccable, and this establishment was severely lacking. There was no enthusiasm and no sincerity shown by its workers, they were just there doing their job and clearly wanted to get out ASAP. There was a lady who came in 7 minutes after closing asking for a to-go order, and this establishment refused to serve her. Literally all they had to do was put cupcakes that were already not going to be used (they make their cupcakes fresh daily) into a box, which would have taken an extra 2 minutes at MOST. Moorehead City is one that thrives during the summertime and during the off-season, it relies heavily on its local community. So, it's shocking to me that a small place like this wouldn't go out of their way to serve a customer who was clearly SO excited to buy a couple of cupcakes. The cupcakes were extremely overpriced and not that good, either. They were recommended to me by a local, so we tried them but were completely unimpressed. While it's cool that this place won on an episode of Cupcake Wars, I truly wondered how, as I could make cupcakes just as good on my own. I'm not a professional baker, but I am skilled, and these were definitely not out-of-this world. The Hummingbird flavor was delicious, but I paid $12 for 3 cupcakes. Those are New York City/San Francisco prices, not North Carolina prices. The lack of care towards their customers really off put me and I would not recommend anyone going here who cares about their health because they are putting their customers at risk by not wearing masks. If the employees even as much as get their temperatures checked daily, at least state that information somewhere in the store. But that was nowhere to be found, which shows me the workers simply do not want to wear masks because they can get away with it under North Carolina regulation. You can see the countless other Yelp reviewers who have stated the same thing in their reviews, and I've yet to see this company reply back to any one of us. Because they do not care about their customer. Do not waste your hard-earned money here and find another cupcake place, one that won't put your life at serious risk which could potentially lead to death. read more

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Don't pass this place up! We were in the area while traveling and actually came twice in the week! These cupcakes are delectable and let's not forget to talk about the cookies (not pictured bc quickly eaten)!!! read more

HappyCakes Cupcakery - a variety of cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me - Morehead City, North Carolina

Run don't walk! These cupcakes are the best I've ever had. I bring all my guests to the bakery to pick out and try them!

By far the best cupcakes I have ever consumed and I don't even like cupcakes that much. I got the vanilla cream one and I would travel from Jacksonville to this place often to get these! read more

Great cookies! Buttery melt in you mouth chocolate chips. Pricey-1 dozen $29. Cupcakes were fresh, moist and rich. When in town we would purchase agin if special occasion. read more

HappyCakes Cupcakery - Cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me - Morehead City, North Carolina

Loved it! Got a 1/2 a dozen and split them with my family we all loved them! Highly recommend the cupcakes and even their cookies are amazing:) read more

HappyCakes Cupcakery - the menu on the wall - Bakeries Near Me - Morehead City, North Carolina

So delicious !! They always have a variety of options- get there early though because by the afternoon they are sometimes sold out of certain flavors ! I also love their chocolate chip cookies- so buttery !!! And jumbo sized! Not too pricey either and they do special orders if you call in advance! Check their website for their flavors as well, they post a month in advance! read more

Always delicious cupcakes and cakes. Love all the flavors and quality of their product! Definitely a favorite for our family!

Absolutely the best cupcakes around! Have tried just about every flavor.....all simply delicious Always fresh and can make specialty cakes or cupcakes for those who need gluten-free. Whenever we are near Morehead we stop and pick up some!! read more

Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! These cupcakes were absolutely out of this world! Just one taste and you can tell that these cupcakes are something special. We have made pilgrimages to different states for cupcakes like these and lo-and-behold here they are in North Carolina! If you dont try these, you are seriously doing yourself a disservice. read more

HappyCakes Cupcakery - Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes, Fluffernutter Cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me - Morehead City, North Carolina

I have recommended this place and taken a lot of customers to them over the years. they have awesome cupcakes and cookie. The best I have ever had that being said don't expect to have any when you arrive 3 hours befor closing. I drove an hour and half one way just to pick up cupcakes for some family that had come into town and they were compl sold out. Now I realize a business wants to sell out before closing it's one thing to sell out 30 45 minutes before closing but 3-4 hours come on thats when you make another smaller batch. drove a total of 6 hours in one week to see them. On a different note i also found out any leftover product goes in to the trash how about finding a charity ie homeless shelter, woman's shelter or some other charity to donate your leftovers to eliminating food waste. read more

We ordered my daughters birthday cake here and it was seriously the best cake I've had in my whole life. It was so moist and flavorful and delicious. Black velvet cake on the bottom, marshmallow filling, vanilla cake on top and strawberry buttercream. This cake was amazing. Definitely stop in and try their cupcakes. I can't imagine that they make a bad one on any given day. Flavors change daily so check the website before you go! read more

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They are always amazing! I live in Jacksonville and make the trip at least weekly for those delicious cupcakes.