CRAVE Cupcakes - Galleria

I'll be honest with you, I've yet to find a cupcake place in Houston that I actually like. On second thought, there used to be a place over in Town & Country called Ooh La La and they absolutely devastated me by closing.Anyway. Crave. I do not crave the Crave cupcakes. I respect that the strawberry is ACTUAL strawberry and not the fake stuff (but tbh... I like that fake stuff), but the texture is just not great (kinda dry??) and the icing is--and I cannot stress this enough--horrible. And I LOVE all icing/frosting, my sweet tooth is wild and I have the dental records to prove it. Crave's icing is overly sweet, grainy, and it dries out a bunch as they wait for someone to buy them.So the cake itself is fine I GUESS, but do yourself a favor and scrape the icing off. Or, do yourself an even better favor and instead of spending $4 on one middling cupcake and take your craving over to HEB.

Judge me if you wish, but Crave and I have had a pretty rocky relationship. It took 3 trips to this location to snag my desired cupcakes. The first, I'll blame on a certain unnamed internet browser citing incorrect store hours. Arriving a cool 30 minutes after close, I left with my tail between my legs and my candy coated dreams crushed...until I realized that Van Leewen was next door :).The second snag was on me. As the saying goes, the early bird gets the worm, and in this case if you arrive to the location on a Friday, 30 minutes prior to close, you will not get the cupcake (well maybe if you're a fan of gluten free vanilla, but otherwise good luck.)Anyways, this particular location far from my home base, I'm glad I gave them a third try. I've previously dismissed Crave as overhyped and commercially acceptable, but you live and you learn, and as I was gently reminded by a coworker, it's all in what you choose. While I still can't stand for the lower calorie strawberries and cream (I think it's a the texture of the cake I have trouble with), the wedding cake cupcake was an outstanding sub for vanilla and the margarita was sublime (can you tell I just watched the Barbie movie). Both had a light, flavorful crumb, and the icing was spot on (which is saying something because I'm usually not a fan of buttercream and buttercream based frostings). Additionally, the dark chocolate was pretty solid. If I can make it before close, I'll def be back for some treats. The margarita cupcake is only available until May 5 after all!

We've been fans of Crave Cupcakes from the first bite. Straightforward yet reliably delicious, they stand out with creative flavors that keep us coming back. These cupcakes are perfect for special occasions and never fail to impress clients and out-of-state visitors, winning their hearts every time. Their packaging and presentation are top-notch, making them my go-to gift for clients. The shop itself is minimalist, but it's a well-organized and meticulously thought-out operation. Crave Cupcakes isn't just a bakery; it's a testament to how simplicity and creativity can create something truly delectable.

This location has some delicious cupcakes .Have been here a few times for their signature vanilla nd strawberry ones.Sometimes, the frosting is a little too sweet for me However, it won't stop me to come by for a little treat every once in a while.

Got 4 cupcakes 2 chocolate and 2 vanilla. Decently flavored a little dry. I dont think they are very worth it for the price.

Honestly these are probably the best cupcakes I had in Houston , I tried one of the red velvet before and I had to come back for more they were honestly amazing ! This time I had the rodeo bourbon and omg ! It is probably my new favorite! It is only for adults as it tastes a lot like alcohol, we also had the lemon cupcake and it doesn't taste like artificial food colluding at all , we honestly loved them , the service was amazing too and the ambiance is quiet they have chairs outside so you can enjoy your cupcakes and drinks , so overall 5/5 ! Totally loved these !

Tried crave cupcakes at last. The façade was certainly a looker and easily invites you in. It's an open kitchen so you can see the whole operation, and even then it's quite pleasant to look at. Had an oreo cupcake, which was beautiful - service was quick, for a total of $4.25+tax. I really appreciated the packaging - the holder makes sure there's no oopsies; great idea Crave. The taste is where it falls short for me - I was quite disappointed. It was a bit dry, no moisture whatsoever. The minis might be better, but having to get a dozen is quite a lot. I did really enjoy the oreo bits in the cake and how it carries over to thee frosting....till next taste

Been here more than couple times for my delivery service and I got to try for the first time today! I got a strawberry cupcake with cream etc The staff told me that half sugar less compared to just strawberry cupcakes but it was still very sweet to my mounts. Perhaps that's great for sweet tooth peep but twas still too much for me.Maybe goes well with coffee or tea but I had it independently. But for sure they are doing great job visually tho! I like it and maybe little less sugar will be appreciated Come for those who have sweet teeth Cheers

I wasn't much of a fan of cupcakes until CRAVE Cupcakes came into my life. Truth be told, ingesting unremarkable dry grocery store cupcakes with ridiculously sweet icing at a young age kinda ruined my enjoyment of them. However, these jumbo gourmet cupcakes are something else. The frosting is sweet but flavorful too. The cake to frosting ratio is nice, and the daily rotation of flavors inspires one to try a new concoction every time. I love how they also offer a gluten free and vegan option as well. The mini cupcakes are also a nice bite sized option! Great for parties!The plain vanilla bean and white cake option is simple but fabulous. I also enjoy the strawberry flavor as well. The cute packaging and presentation makes these cupcakes a great gift or splurge for yourself. Staff is always friendly. Storefront is bright and clean. Parking is plentiful at this location.

This cupcake bakery is a sweet spot that always hits the mark. Their cupcakes are nothing short of amazing - perfectly moist with just the right amount of frosting, and the flavors are out of this world. These cupcakes are a treat you can't resist. Whether you're grabbing one to go or sitting down to enjoy, this place is a must-visit for any cupcake lover.