The Tastiest Cupcakes in Charlotte

Cold Stone Creamery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (15)

"The staff greets you with big smiles and tangier readiness to make your sundae is exceptional. I've visited this location twice, now. Once in the evening and once during the early opening hours on a Sunday. One visit required constant watch of my friends little boy, but the staff didn't mind him wandering about. Luckily, he was distracted from being too mischievous with a mouthful of ice cream, from time to time. We wrangled him up when other customers arrived, and thankfully, the shop isn't too big and doesn't have much other than a bathroom for him to get into. The ice cream is always delicious and the young ladies did an excellent job concocting our creations. I enjoyed both visits and am glad to have ice cream even closer to home."

Suárez Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (412) • $$

"Suarez Bakery - Park Road CharlotteNow I wish I had tried additional sweets! Only got four and they are absolutely phenomenal! We will definitely be back, on a Saturday to get the Cuban bread. Salted brownie cookie? Absolute favorite! The little almond horn was equal with the number one slot.Then came the apple fritter, that glazed doughnut was fabulous! Super nice girls at the counter. Now I wish I had tried additional sweets! Only got four and they are absolutely phenomenal! We will definitely be back, on a Saturday to get the Cuban bread. Salted brownie cookie? Absolute favorite! The little almond horn was equal with the number one slot. Then came the apple fritter, that glazed doughnut was fabulous! Super nice girls at the counter. I did drive past "not your mom's donuts" (hope I got the name right lol!) in the parking lot, but they were closed. Yet another reason to go back! I did drive past "not your mom's donuts" (hope I got the name right lol!) in the parking lot, but they were closed. Yet another reason to go back! Oh! The Tres, Leche, vanilla, bean, cheesecake, Oreo, cookie cupcake, absolutely on my list for the next visit!"

Nothing Bundt Cakes

★★★★☆ 4.3 (7)

"So excited to have this unique delicious cake shop open in Pineville. The cakes and cupcakes are amazing. Consistently delicious and always a treat to have or share with friends. If you haven't tried them yet- where have you been? These delicious cakes and cupcakes will make you a favorite at any party you bring them to ! Absolutely delicious desserts Two thumbs way up."

Edible Art Cake Shop

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"We ordered my son's cake smash cake and birthday cookies from the shop and was amazed by their attention to detail and delicious flavor. I sent them a picture of the nautical theme we were looking for and they were spot on with the design. The cookies were a hit at the party for their taste and the designs. We will be ordering from them again!"

Priester Pies

★★★★★ 5 (9)

"Excellent desserts. I had the opportunity to sample about four different cakes. All were good and I mean really good. The owner, Christine Priester is as sweet as her pies and cakes. She is most patient and kind. I have tried a few bakeries independent and franchises and to date none compare to Priester Pies. I never make post unless things are really good or really bad. This bakery is really really good. BTW. You should see the chocolate desserts."

Eat Cakes Bakery

★★★★★ 4.6 (16)

"Stumbled upon this gem and decided to order cakes for my little one and my husband as their birthdays are 2 days apart. Walking up to the store it has a super cute store front! I was greeted immediately upon walking in by two friendly faces. They answered all my many questions without judgement. They were so sweet and even gave my little one a chocolate covered strawberry. We ordered a cake pop and a cheese/spinach croissant, both were delicious! The prices are great! Cannot wait for the cakes! Highly recommend this place!"

All Mixed Up

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (9)

"Was driving by and thought o would try. So glad I did. These chocolate brownies with a ganache frosting were AMAZING! I originally ordered one took a bite in the car and went back to get four more for my family. Yum! Must try !"

Sweet It Is!

★★★★★ 5 (29) • $

"Thank you so much for the Panther Cake and Patriots cupcakes. They were AMAZING!!! All the guest asked where I got them from and I told them SWEET IT IS!!!Ordered on a Wednesday and received by Saturday! Can't thank you enough.My order was perfect and everyone was happy. Had to hide some cupcakes from the kids!!!Will be back for some more!!!LOVE IT!!!"

Desserts by Katrina

★★★★☆ 4.1 (13)

"I wanted to really enjoy her cakes but they were very dry. I ordered the red velvet and honeybun cake. This is just my opinion and preference on what I prefer in a cake The red velvet tasted like a very light chocolate cake with a very sweet icing with nuts. Its was an old cake and tasted as if it had been sitting a while. In my opinion it tasted nothing like a red velvet cake and that could have just been her preference but I didnt enjoy it. It had a refrigerator taste even after I let sit 2 hours.The honeybun cake was dry also. I believe it was a pound cake with a very tasty icing and a caramel sauce. The cake had a great flavor beside the dryness. Again this may be her recipe preference but I prefer moist pound cakes.I could have just came on the wrong day."

Sweet Boutique Bakery

★★★★★ 4.6 (8)

"Earlier this year I changed my diet after finding out I was intolerant to dairy, soy and gluten and it made a huge difference in quality of life. But that doesn't change my inexplicable love of cake. Cue the need for a custom cake for work and so I went to Yelp first looking for vegan gluten free cake and didn't have much luck. So I went to the Googly machine and found Sweet Boutique! Debbie saved my life. She bakes beautiful cakes and cupcakes (regular, wedding cakes and my hippy dippy specialty cakes) out of her nice home in South Charlotte so don't just show up on her porch for an after dinner slice. :) She does beautiful or custom art - I sent her my logo and she cut it out of surprisingly delicious edible fondant but she does sugar art too.We got a double chocolate vegan gluten free cake because my coworker also doesn't usually get to enjoy sweet treats. It was so dark it was almost black but the taste was incredible. It reminded me of brownie batter and my husband absolutely refused to believe it was either vegan or gluten free because the cake was so mouthwatering good without having the grittiness some GF cakes have. I don't know what she uses but it's magic. I will be ordering a GF Caramel cake for my birthday and likely will come back for any baby showers. I bet her regular ones and wedding cakes are phenomenal!"

Celestial Cakery

★★★★★ 4.5 (8) • $$$

"Ella and Curtis really are a dream team when it comes to cakes for any occasion. If you are interested in a beautiful and delicious cake, I suggested doing what I did and perusing Celestial Cake's Instagram page (@thecelestialcakery). It was impossible for us to choose a favorite cake on their Instagram page. We used the Celestial Cakery for my nieces 6th birthday cake. The flavor suggestions and design ideas sounded excellent for my niece who is currently obsessed with Disney's princess "Moana". The celebration was set for Friday around noon, and as promised, Curtis delivered the cake in a personal cake cooler on Thursday evening. Of course, once the cake was settled on our kitchen counter, I had to have a look at the cake. It was stunning! Not only was it a gorgeous cake, it smelled delicious. I kept catching hints of the salted caramel flavor from our living room. The next day at the party, the cake tasted just as amazing as it looked and smelled. I would recommend the Celestial Cakery to anyone looking for an amazing cake with a professional and courteous experience with Ella and Curtis. Thank you both so much!"

Bloom Cupcakes

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"These cupcakes are absolutely amazing from the beyond stunning decoration to the perfect amount of sweet buttercream!! The cake itself has a fabulous crumb and is super moist. These cupcakes would be fabulous for any occasion.We've purchased multiple 4 packs and the decorating is always on point. Bloom is continuing to work on new designs. Their current designs are so intricate that it makes the cake too pretty too eat. Then you bite into 1 and can't stop w/just 1. These cupcakes are the absolute bomb!!!"

Cupcrazed Cakery

★★★★☆ 3.9 (301) • $$

"Very cute shop in Baxter with delicious choices of desserts. We ordered three cupcakes for the kids and they loved them. They are pretty big and sweet so they ate about half, then took the rest home for later. The shop owner was there and she was friendly and helpful. There are places to eat inside. Cozy, cute ambiance."

Drip Cake Bar

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Oh my!! I've ordered two cakes from Drip Cakes and they have been amazing! Tanner is the owner and she currently hosts pop up shops around town so follow @dripcakebar on Instagram to stay up to date with her travels. Plus, on the weekend she will bring cupcakes to breweries and infuse them with alcohol!! Game changer!The cakes I've ordered have been medium size and server 10-12 people ($45). Drip cake does custom designs and cake flavors too. Both orders of mine have been custom. The first cake was for our anniversary. My husband ordered it and got almond cake with raspberry jam and chocolate ganache on the inside with a champagne butter icing and while chocolate Drip. It was delicious and the cake was designed beautifully. The second cake I ordered was for my husband's birthday. I let Tanner know the flavors my husband likes and told her I was planning a holiday themed birthday. I gave full control to her. She ended up designing the most perfect cake ever. Chocolate with with chocolate ganache and peanut butter chocolate pieces on the inside with a peanut butter cream frosting with white chocolate Drip. It was simply a peanut butter lovers dream! The cake was super moist and everyone loved the design. If you're looking for a unique cake designer here in Charlotte, Drip Cake bar has you covered! For inquiries, email Tanner at [email protected]."

Sugarlicious Desserts

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"Absolutely amazing. They are in the shopping plaza across from Copper Premium Pub. Ample parking. Friendly staff. Owners are fantastic and local!! This is their second location. Their original location is in Gastonia. We have had many items from them and they are all fantastic. So many cupcake varieties - too many list. For Thanksgiving, we had them supply our desserts. 1. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cake - this was just so amazing. A very tall cake so a smaller version was plenty. But they also have a more traditional size. 2. Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake - so good, I am concerned my wife is going to divorce me and marry this cheesecake. :-)Highly recommend you stop in."

Caked for You

★★★★★ 5 (2) • $$

"The cakes Tiffany makes not only look awesome, they also taste great. I have had several cakes that she has made for both myself and friends, each one has been delicious, flavorful, and moist. The creativity in the design of her cakes is amazing. She has made 3 cakes for me personally. Her pricing is in line with other customers cake makers....the big difference is that hers taste amazing. You won't be disappointed in a cake from Caked for You."

Dough New York Style Bakery

★★★★☆ 3.6 (62) • $

"Best NY bagels in town! No lie! The owners are amazing as well. We've been coming here for years. We highly recommend!"

B'zzz Cakes

★★★★☆ 4.3 (33)

"ordered a custom cake from B'zzz Cakes for my wife's birthday, and I couldn't be happier with the result. I provided a price range and a few parameters like "lots of chocolate," and let them get creative. The cake they made was amazing.One thing to note is that the cake is delivered frozen, so plan ahead to give it time to thaw. Overall, B'zzz Cakes did an excellent job, and I highly recommend them for any special occasion!"

Cupcake Delirium

★★★★★ 4.7 (128) • $

"This here is a review of the bakery itself, not the truck. Actually I'm not even sure if the truck is still a thing, but it would be cool to see it somewhere if so.Coming in is confusing at first. They're actually a part of the strip mall - at the very end. It's a cute set up. Very colorful and inviting. Parking is a pain. I recommend backing in. Inside they have a tall display case with about 8 different flavor concoctions. Seems like they change up most of these every day. They probably also have a daily limit where they shut down once sold out. They sell "day old" cupcakes on another shelf. I came in on Valentine's Day and they were going nonstop.I ordered a box of four which comes to $10. If the guy running the register didn't suggest it, I wouldn't have even known. (Even though there's a sign or it.) You can also buy just one for $3. So getting four is quite a deal. If I heard correctly, when you bring your box back in they'll give you a cupcake in exchange for it. I think that's awesome that they see the value in not wasting. Also, what a way to get people to come back in?I got a blueberry french toast cupcake with bacon on top. It was amazing. The bacon was just enough salt to pair up nicely with the sweet frosting. The filling of a sort of baked blueberry reduction was unexpected and scrumptious. I also got a banana pudding, red velvet and "death by chocolate" for my girlfriend. They were actually out of those but were making more in the back at that exact moment. They hooked me up. They put the cupcakes in plastic cups turned upside down. It's ingenious really. Clearly I'll be back!"

New York Pastries & Pasteleria

★★★★☆ 3.6 (26) • $

"This is the only New York bakery that truly is like a NY bakery with Italian pastries and more. I would highly recommend going here versus other bakeries in Charlotte."

Cosmic Cookie Bakery

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (80) • $

"Okay so I seem to have become addicted to this place. There are a few inconsistencies I need to point out though. First is that like other Yelpers have noticed this bakery has three different names. The name above the front door, the name on the receipts and the name on the emails. They need to pick a single name and stick with it.The second inconsistentcy is that you don't have any idea what's available from day to day and if it's moist or dry. You might think that I'm only talking about the cake being dry, but oddly I've also experienced frostings that are dry as well. So it's really hit or miss when you visit.. I've sampled almost everything they have and I think that I'll stick with what's been proven to be good.The carrot cake and the Hershey chocolate cake were excellent. My friend also enjoyed his cupcakes."

Candy’s Cheesecake Shoppe

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Some of the best cheesecake and the cookies are delicious! The people were nice and even came to my car as she knew it was our first visit and she wanted to make sure I received a punch card. Cute shop and great service! We will be back."

Jewell Treats

★★★★☆ 3.8 (28) • $$

"I ordered cupcakes from here for a company party. They were so good! I asked for a variety of cupcakes. My favorite was the carrot cake one but loved the red velvet cake as well. Everyone loved the way they were decorated! Also, so thankful for the nice lady who brought my cupcakes out to my car. Curbside pickup in uptown is a lifesaver!The only drawback is the size of the cupcakes versus the cost. $3 is a little high for such a small cupcake."

Sugarlicious Bakery

★★★★☆ 3.6 (54) • $$

"The struggle to adhere to a healthy diet is intense, the pitfalls and sugary temptations are plentiful. I want this bakery to be in the Charlotte city border, but that's bad news for my waistline. The only thing keeping me from more frequent trips to Sugarlicious is the rush hour traffic on 85S.I haven't had the cupcakes consistently enough to really comment on them fairly. What I always leave with, are the very tall cake slices. These are so very, very good. I like the rotating flavors, every trip I'm not sure what is going to be available. I have yet to be disappointed with any cake I've taken home with me. I love how their brownies have chocolate chips inside of them, and they are on the firm yet moist side. Unlike other brownies with the consistency of a brick, which makes them not my favorite treat. But not here. I'll be back again and again, unfortunately! ;)"

The Sweet Box CLT

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"The Sweet Box was aamazzing!!! They helped me with my sister's baby shower. It was jungle themed. I had a ton of inspo from Pinterest, but didn't know what to do with it. She reached out, we chatted about my ideas, and she came up with some great ideas. Sometimes you can get nervous about what ppl promise, but she DELIVERED! The cake pops, rice krispy treats and cupcakes were fantastic. Everyone loved them. Not only did they look good, they tasted good too!"

Picture Perfect Events & Creations

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"I just opened a kids spa & I needed cupcakes for a birthday party. I was expecting some regular kid-appropriate cupcakes. BUT no. These cupcakes were so good. Moist. Fluffy. Not too sweet & pretty close to perfect. The kids & the parents loved the cupcakes. I'm so glad I found Picture Perfect! I'll definitely be ordering again."

Sweet House Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (20) • $$

"They just moved to Uptown Shelby and this place is AH-MAZING! They had $2 cupcakes all week for their grand opening! I bought 2 Cherry Lemon Sundrop, a Banana Pudding, Pineapple Cherry Cheesecake, Cotton Candy and a Orange Creamsicle cupcake. They were all GOOD, but that cherry lemon sundrop cupcake was the BEST cupcake I've ever tasted! Definitely check this place out! So so so worth it!"

Audrey's Specialty Cakes

★★★★★ 4.8 (8)

"I needed something sweet to throw in with party favors for my nephew's 2nd birthday and I stumbled across Audrey's on Yelp. From the moment I reached out to her and inquired about specialty cookies, I knew I'd found the right person. Audrey was wonderfully pleasant and confident that she could provide what I was looking for. I explained to her that we were having "2 Legit to Quit" 90's themed party (because Halloween plus birthdays require extra-ness) and I thought some number "2" sugar cookies would be perfect. She asked if there were any specific colors I wanted and she took it from there. I ordered the cookies a week in advance and they were ready as scheduled and I was able to pick them up without hassle. I will definitely work with Audrey in the future, she's reasonably priced, detailed and just an overall joy to work with."

Cupcakery Bakerie

★★★★☆ 4 (2)

"I don't even know where to begin!!!! From the moment I saw her IG post come across my page, I just knew I had to have one of her new cheesecakes tacos and man was I right. The first bite was literally like Biting into the best dessert I've ever had. Now normally I'm a chocolate fan, but these cheesecake tacos are to die for!!! Not only could were the strawberries so sweet , but the crunchiness of the taco just added to the deliciousness!!!I drove from the southeast side of Charlotte to Ballantyne and it was absolutely worth it!!! I plan to use her for my bridal shower and 30th birthday coming up!!! Ooh and did I mention she was professional, on time, and brought them out to my car in the cutest box, and to put the icing on the cake, their were 2 chocolate candies inside the box ! This was definitely the perfect gift for my fiancé and I to celebrate anniversary!"

Mesha's Sweet Treats

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"My sisters and daughters met Mesha and her customer service was amazing! The ambiance felt welcoming! We participated in the Eat Black Charlotte event and I had no business going to the table (because it was sooo many sweets) but the table was set up to wear you couldn't say no. I took the red velvet chocolate brownies and peach cobbler in a cup and MY GOODNESS!!! It was amazing!!! Definitely recommend!"

Cake Affect

★★★★★ 4.8 (5)

"Angela goes above and beyond to make every customer feel like family. The quality and love she puts into each and every dessert is evident from the first bite. I have tried many different items from her selection and all have been delicious. The bakery itself is bright, inviting, and cozy. Highly recommend stopping by today or a few slices of cake or pie. Pictured: sweet potato pie, tropical yum yum pixie pie, and pineapple paradise cake."

The Cupcake Queen

★★★★☆ 4 (27) • $$

"I live in CA and have called twice and had a 1/2 dozen cupcakes delivered to my sweet niece in Waxhaw. The staff has been beyond kind and the cupcakes were a hit both times, by the entire family. I love that they offer this service - it is a great way for me to treat my family to something tasty, with the element of surprise, at a very reasonable cost. As long as I have family in the area, this is my go-to bakery for sending anything sweet."

Sweet Cakes Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.2 (66) • $$

"Wonderful Birthday Cake.Decorated tastefully and delicious too!A perfect dessert ending after dinner at Choplin's"

Swirl Dessert Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (32) • $$

"Brought the nibblings and my father for a cool treat. Now sure if there is parking on the lower level for quick in and out visits but we entered into the garage and parked. I did get my parking ticket validated but I forgot and has to go back. Once inside the space is a little bigger than the other location. They have the same high stools and table lining the wall. We couldn't decide so we got several things. My niece decided on the Pick me up shake but we definitely replaced the coffee powder with marshmallows. She loved it but in true kid style didn't finish it! It was a lot of shake for a small person. We got my go to the vanilla ice cream with Oreos, M&Ms and caramel. We also got a 4 pack of cookies. I went with the seasonal option lemon blueberry, my dad got the oatmeal raisin and both the nibblings got rainbow sprinkle. The cookies are huge and they are on the more dry side than chewy side. Overall we enjoyed everything we got but I probably will stick to my ice cream when I visit. Swirl2822 South BlvdUnit BCharlotte, NC 28209(Review 23 in 2023 and 764 overall)"

Delish Cakery

★★★★☆ 4.2 (31) • $$

"I like to proclaim myself as a bakery lover/expert, and I was SO pleased with this place! I cannot wait to go back when I'm in need of a quality treat!I had lunch at the Boardwalk area and searched Yelp for a sweet pick me up. There were a few choices if you wanted a bakery or ice cream, but cupcakes were calling my name!This is a super cute small bakery. They do a lot of special orders and things such as wedding cakes. They do have a store front though, and sell cupcakes, cookies, truffles which are like cake pops as well as macaroons.I am very picky with my cupcakes (really the frosting and density of the cake) and I have a favorite bakery but it is across town. Because I was in this area I was wanting to try this! I entered with no idea about what I wanted. A man working help me and answered a few questions and also spoke to me about their special order business. He was very helpful. I ended up with an almond truffle which was just amazing. Compare it to a very large cake pop. It had awesome almond flavor. I'm pretty upset of cookie dough, and they had a cupcake that was a cookie dough cupcake. The frosting looked like cookie dough, and let me tell you that's what it tasted like! I want to get another right now! It was the perfect combination of cookie dough and a cupcake! I wait can't to go back and try something else. Are usually only like vanilla or almond cupcakes but this cookie dough one took the cake."