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    The Cupcake Shoppe

    3.7 (308 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Cupcakes, Bars
    Closed 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Kathleen D.

    I noticed this spot was close to where I was working in Raleigh, so I walked over with a coworker to treat the team to a selection of cupcakes. Most folks, myself included, loved the pumpkin smores special. I also heard good things about the mint and the gluten free options. The sugar cookies they were selling here were incredible -- I wish I had purchased more! I'd definitely consider a return if I find myself in Raleigh again in the future.

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    Angela B.

    I hadn't heard of this place until recently. I came across it while searching for "gluten-free bakeries near Zebulon" on Google, and it stood out among the few I found. I ended up emailing back and forth with Arlen, who was incredibly professional and patient in answering all my questions. When I went to pick up my order, I was pleasantly surprised--the bakery/café is absolutely charming! I wasn't sure what to expect, but it definitely exceeded it.

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    Arrianna R.

    I ordered 3 dozen minis for a Valentine's day event I was hosting. We ended up having more people RSVP than expected so the day before pick up I called and they were so accommodating and able to add an additional 3 dozen to my order in the short notice! Prior to the event I tested 6 cupcakes to see which I wanted and it was a really tough choice. I ended up picking chocolate raspberry, chocolate with cream cheese frosting, lemon zinger, pink champagne, and red velvet. The event was such a hit, I was actually disappointed there weren't any leftover cupcakes for me to take home! The minis were an absolutely perfect ratio for our wine tasting and gave everyone enough stomach space to try multiple flavors. Thank you all for creating such beautiful cupcakes!

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    El H.

    I loved my vegan gluten-free chocolate cupcake! The cafe is also super cute. I'd love to come back :)

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    Paul V.

    It's a good thing I don't live at the hotel where I was staying across from this place because I might become a nonstop diner. Thanks to my alleged poor ability to make a decision, I made it out of there with "some to share". That gave me a chance to taste four delicious items. Summary: just go grab something you'll not be disappointed! Plenty of choices for you "picky dessert people", and of course coffee selections to pair. But if you want to get granular... The brownie was rich and of course chocolatey. Props for the effort as it's sometimes hard to pull off a brownie when your specialty is cupcakes. This is big enough to use as "firsts" and "seconds" (or just don't tell anybody and eat it all). Next was the cinnamon cupcake. The cake itself was light to balance the sweet but not overbearing (huge amount) of frosting. The sea salt caramel was also generous on the frosting, and had a nice mix of spice + salt. Today's winner was the oatmeal cookie, with tasty glaze leaving me wanting more. However I know there are plenty of the oat-averse wandering around Yelp, so just remember I didn't try about 15 other things today. They all looked good. Nice ambiance, plenty of pastel, giant old-time cash register, outdoor/indoor seats--I'll return.

    Jazmin R.

    Mad at myself for not taking a picture of my picture perfect cupcake! Got the flavor of the week which was a Spiced Chai. Frosting wasn't overpowering and had the perfect amount of cinnamon sprinkled in. Cupcake portion was moist and almost as if I had just gotten it fresh baked (it was end of day when I tried it). Service was great, a family owned business that treats you as such. The shop itself is cute!

    Gluten free vegan strawberry cupcake
    Shanelle Y.

    Today is my sisters birthday so we decided to celebrate with some cupcakes. First impressions, The Cupcake Shoppe is small, cute, and clean. There are a few tables available for those who choose to dine in, but overall not too much space. The shop was pretty busy and stayed busy the entire time we were there. I wouldn't recommend a large group dine in here. I am GF/DF so I was happy to see they two GF/vegan cupcakes available (chocolate and strawberry) and I chose the strawberry flavor. The frosting was a bit too sweet for me, but the cake itself didn't have much flavor so it paired well together. Overall it was a good cupcake. There were only 2 GF/Vegan cupcake options available when my group came in around 2, and by the time we left there were none left. It doesn't seem like they restock these once they're gone, so if you are hoping to get one I'd recommend coming early. None of the non-GF flavors ran out though so no worries there. I am not sure how many GF/V cakes they start their day with, but I would come back to try their other flavors!

    Renee P.

    Delicious vegan cupcake options! My favorites are the lemon and the vanilla. Love this cute cupcake shoppe.

    4 double chocolate 4 lemon 2 carrot cake and 2 cinnamon cupcakes!  Delivered complete with a card!
    Tim K.

    My daughter attends NC State and we could not be with her for her birthday. ENTER THE CUPCAKE SHOPPE! These folks were super helpful and friendly. They helped arrange for 12 cupcakes to be delivered to my daughter on her birthday complete with a card! Check out their website. They have a plethora of flavors. I sent my daughter double chocolate, lemon, carrot cake and cinnamon. Daughter said they are delicious! There folks were top-notch. They helped us celebrate our daughter's birthday over the span of 125 miles. Give them a look. Your tastebuds will thank you.

    John P.

    Phenomenal cakes, cupcakes, cookies, cake pops, and pastries. Very clean! The staff is always so friendly and goes above and beyond to make your experience special.

    Gluten Free Cupcake, cookie and Iced Mochas
    John Y.

    Holy crap, this place is amazing! We just moved to the area and I was in search of gluten free treats. Well I found a spot and it did not disappoint. I have never found a cupcake where the texture was still like a regular cake. I'm 100% a fan and will absolutely be going back. I highly recommend!!!

    Holly K.

    I'm a big fan of the cupcake shop! I can't believe I haven't reviewed them yet. I've headed in multiple times pre covid for cupcakes. I really haven't met one I didn't like, but I will say the lemon cupcake is probably my favorite of their options! I also thoroughly enjoy their simple chocolate cupcake with vanilla buttercream, simple and delicious. Recently my friend ordered a box of treats to be delivered for my birthday. They packaged everything beautifully and I appreciated the note they included. My toddler couldn't get enough of their lavender scone and I got to stuff my face with more lemon cupcakes. The strawberry cinnamon roll was also a great treat! I haven't tried their brownies yet, but those are next on my list since they look awesome. It's also the perfect spot to grab an iced coffee for an afternoon pick me up when grabbing some treats! They have specialty lemonades as well which are on my list for next time. During COVID you can just call to order for curbside pickup or delivery.

    Cinnamon roll and iced vanilla latte *chefs kiss*
    Madge E.

    Have been here a couple times over the weekend and it gets better and better! The iced lattes are incredible and this is quite possibly the best cinnamon roll I've ever had. The staff is so kind and the space has a great vibe. The little bistro patio outside is great!

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    Cupcake anyone? This is a cute shop. The cupcakes are very good. They are moist and rich. The buttercream is insanely good.

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    Best cinnamon roll of all time! My wife had the croissant and she loved it as well. Nice start to the day on a beautiful Saturday!

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    Yum!!!!! Staying in the hotel across the street and keep running over for coffee and sweets! Everything has been fantastic!

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    Unique cupcakes at a decent price. Definitely worth checking out. Good service and a decent amount to choose from.

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    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.

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