I stopped by The Cupcake Shoppe Thursday morning for breakfast while I was in town for a business trip. I ordered the almond croissant with butter and an iced Americano. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming, and the staff was pleasant from the moment we walked in. Even during breakfast hours, there wasn't a long wait. The shop itself is beautiful. There's an antique cash register near the counter that adds so much character, and I love that the menus are handwritten. Their merchandise is really cute, and they also make gourmet marshmallows. Everything in the case looks and tastes gourmet and made from scratch. They even offer wedding cakes. My total for breakfast for myself and coworker came to $18, which I found very reasonable. The iced Americano was strong in the best way. You can actually taste the espresso, and it didn't taste watered down or cheap at all. The only downside is that they don't serve whipped cream for iced coffee. The almond croissant was perfect. Sweet and buttery on the inside, crunchy on the outside with that lightly crisp, sugary layer that gives i texture. It was balanced and done just right. Overall, a solid breakfast spot with quality pastries and great pricing. I'd definitely stop in again. read more

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Arlen has been so helpful and professional with arranging cake flavor tastings and in the preparation of my mother's milestone birthday celebration. Free parking is available just in front of the bakery, as well as paid spots just past it along Glenwood. For the time being, you can also stop in next door at the temporary NC History Museum Shop. read more

The Cupcake Shoppe - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Love The Cupcake Shoppe! I have now ordered from them for 3 separate cakes, 2 of them custom, and they have always looked amazing and tasted delicious! I personally loved the cream cheese frosting on the What's Up Doc, and the subtle fruit jam in the Pretty in Pink was a big hit at my son's birthday party. My correspondence with them to design the cakes both times (almost 2 years apart) was quick and easy, as they had super helpful input regarding cake size, features, and overall details. They even had a few gluten free & vegan cupcakes I could pick up day-of so I didn't have to make another stop for alternative dessert options. Highly recommend this shop! read more

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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. read more

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Stumbled into this cute little shop. Was curious. There's so many cupcake shops in this town.... they usually aren't very good. I was intrigued with the cute white high tea looking tables. Every thing was very chic, clean, adorable. The cupcakes looked VERY moist just by looking at them. That was already a good sign. I decided to try a carrot cake and black forrest flavor. Carrot cake was VERY moist. Not too sweet, accompanied by a decadent balanced frosting. Oh but that black Forrest one..... the most airy whipped topping on a cupcake i ever had, paired with a rich yet light chocolate cake. HOW?!?. Yall you gotta try these I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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I stopped by and ordered a 12-ounce chai latte with oat milk. It was really good with a smooth, flavorful, and not overly sweet taste. I appreciate that they don't use the pre-boxed Tazo chai, but instead make their own special powder blend. That little detail made a big difference in the taste. I didn't try any cupcakes this time, but the drink alone made me glad I gave them another chance. read more

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

The Cupcake Shoppe - Vegan gluten-free chocolate cupcake with my romcom that features vegan gluten-free baked goods - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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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. read more

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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.

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! read more

The Cupcake Shoppe - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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! read more

The Cupcake Shoppe - Gluten free vegan strawberry cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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

The Cupcake Shoppe - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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. read more

The Cupcake Shoppe - 4 double chocolate 4 lemon 2 carrot cake and 2 cinnamon cupcakes! Delivered complete with a card! - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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. read more

The Cupcake Shoppe - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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!!! read more

The Cupcake Shoppe - Gluten Free Cupcake, cookie and Iced Mochas - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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. read more

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I have known of this shop for years and heard good things BUT upon arrival service was descent. The cupcakes it self was a little dry and the frosting was a bit hard. Other than that, I love the aesthetic of the shop. read more

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! read more

The Cupcake Shoppe - Cinnamon roll and iced vanilla latte *chefs kiss* - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I was really craving some cake for my birthday. So, we reached out to The Cupcake Shoppe a few days prior by phone and they were able to make it happen. I was super excited to see what they came up with. Not bad! It was a nice teal cake with a custom Happy Birthday sign. It was ready when we arrived a hour early and staff was friendly. Cake was yummy! You must follow the directions per owner. So, you get that nice soft wedding cake taste. read more

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Ordered a cake for a special occasion and it was delicious!!!!! I also grabbed a coffee when I went to pick it up and that was delicious as well. Service was friendly and the shop smells amazing and looks adorable! read more

The Cupcake Shoppe - a variety of cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

So I visit all the time but today when I asked for one of the windows to be opened....as they normally are. She basically tells me it would make it too hot... ?? She also said they only do it in Spring.. which is not true. I was just here last Saturday and one side was open. At least one is always open. It gives a nice inside-outside feel. Please read more

The Cupcake Shoppe - Cupcake Vibes - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I had them make a graduation cake for my graduation from NC State and it turned out even better than I imagined. Customer service was excellent and they helped me come up with a unique design and brought it to life in such a creative way. It made my day even more special. I choose the Pretty in Pink flavor which is strawberry cake and buttercream and the flavors were rich and the perfect amount of sweetness. It was not overly sweet and the cake was moist. It is rare to find a cake that tastes as good as it looks. I have tried many cake places over the years but I finally found a place that hits every mark: excellent customer service, great taste, and artistic ability. They also offered curbside pickup which was very helpful and made it very easy to pick up my cake. They made sure to provide directions on how to transport the cake safely as well as how long to set it out before serving. They have exceeded my expectations and I am so thankful for their hard work. I will definitely be back for future events and birthdays. I included pictures below of my cute little wolf cake to represent the Wolfpack at NC State! read more

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The team did an incredible job creating a beautiful cake for my friend's baby shower. They took the invitation and brought it to life with the detail of the decorations. Even better, it tasted delicious! We got so many compliments on the cake. Thank you so much!! read more

The Cupcake Shoppe - Perfect for the space themed shower! - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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!

Got a half dozen cupcakes for my baby shower - 4 red velvet and 2 strawberry. The red velvet flavor was very rich but I wish the strawberry flavor was a little stronger. Easy curbside pickup at their front window. Thank you Cupcake Shoppe! read more

The Cupcake Shoppe - Baby Shower Cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

What a cute little bakery! I have followed their instagram for a while and finally made it to try their namesake cupcakes, which were oh so good. They are not the largest in size, but the flavors are perfect. We tried a mocha chocolate and cookie dough flavors and would definitely recommend both. Their cakes also look great too, so I'm already planning to have them make my next birthday cake. Check them out! read more

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My wife and I used The Cupcake Shoppe for our wedding cake and dessert. We absolutely LOVED the cake and cupcakes they made for us. We were able to customize our flavors and cake design and the staff at the Shoppe were extremely helpful in guiding us through the process. We were also able to rent the cake and cupcake stands which was super helpful to not have to worry about that on our wedding day. We might just have to start a tradition of getting a wedding cake every year from the Cupcake Shoppe on our anniversary to celebrate! I cannot recommend them enough! read more

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

They were super accommodating to my special request. Thank you for helping me congratulate my daughter at NCSU with delicious cupcakes! read more

The Cupcake Shoppe - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I threw my sister a 50th birthday party down the street, at the Hibernian pub. The cupcake shoppe was instrumental in getting goodies in for the surprise! Arlen was wonderful to work with via email, I am from out of town and she made everything perfect and easy. I ultimately chose a chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting that served about 25 people, it was multi layered and beautiful! We also chose some minis that went really quickly, they were a big hit! Red velvet and carrot cake-- delish! read more

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This was an extra, totally unnecessary stop one afternoon for my friends and I. IT ENDED UP BEING SO NECESSARY, YOU HAVE TO TRY IT!! These are the cutest, yummiest little cupcakes and other treats. We went valentines weekend and could see all the hard work these individuals were putting in to wrap orders for pick up! I ended up with a red velvet cupcake and a big giant rice crispy treat. Staff were so friendly and helpful and patient waiting for us to choose our treats. The cupcakes feel expensive, but I've never seen such a high-quality cupcake that looks and tastes equally good. You're getting more than what you pay for. Thank you for the amazing sweets!!! read more

The Cupcake Shoppe - CUPCAKES!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I love The Cupcake Shoppe. I will always choose them for cakes and cupcakes. I actually used them for my son's send birthday cake and they did and amazing job so when I needed cupcakes for an event that I was hosting I knew that they could get the job done. I called the day before my event and the lady that answered the phone was so nice. I told her what I needed and she informed me that the cupcakes will be ready the following day which was great. When I first arrived to the Cupcake Shoppe was grateful to find a space right up front. But on busier days and later in the afternoon I can see parking being a hassle. When I walked in I was greeted by the store clerk. She was really sweet. I told her what I was there for and my order was ready. I ended up getting an assortment of cupcakes and it came up to about $36 dollars for a dozen and they worth it. The Cupcake Shoppe is well kepted and really cute I feel it's perfect for a date night or just a stop by with your friends. I would highly recommend them if you are looking for a quality cupcake. Overall I love this place and I would definitely go back. read more

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Delicious drinks and sweet treats! Staff is very nice and I love the ambiance. I usually order their dirty chai or London fog and they are spectacular read more

They made a lovely cutting cake for my daughter's wedding, along with mini cupcakes. From start to finish it was an excellent experience, everyone professional and the cake and cupcakes were delicious! read more

These cupcakes are amazing!!! Especially the Strawberry Buttercream one. We will definitely be back and order these for future events. Coffee was also pretty good too! read more

Two of my cupcakes were as dry as an Arizona summer. They tasted like they've been sitting in a car on a 90 degree day with all the windows up and *poof* all the moisture just evaporated and made them dusty-dry-cakes. They're still on the table and they're headed straight to the bin. But one of my cupcakes was *literally* the most deliciously moist and amazing chocolate cake that I have EVER eaten. Ever! It was so good I even ate the crumbs from the plate. That little morsel was a foodgasm of epic proportions! So I gave 4 stars because if they can make such a perfect chocolate cupcake then the other two dry-as-a-boners must've been a fluke. I am definitely going back to get another and to try one of their yummy looking brownies! We also ordered a lemon cupcake and a sugar cookie too and the cookie was really good! "Hell No" -- Peach cobbler flavor of the week cupcake, carrot cake cupcake "Omg yes give me more" -- "Brown Betty" chocolate cupcake read more

The Cupcake Shoppe - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My sister in law and I picked up a cake here recently for a party. The cake was SPECTACULAR. Gorgeous and detailed and exactly what we wanted. It also turned out to taste AMAZING. The only complaint is the way we were handed the cake to transport, which was completely open in a cupcake box. We were already so nervous about something happening to it before the bride could see it and being given this open, top heavy box made us both even more anxious. Picture attached is for some actual cupcakes we picked up when we dropped off the cake decorations the day before the cake was finished. Cupcakes were also phenomenal! read more

The Cupcake Shoppe - Us trying to transport the fully open and exposed cake - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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