Sometime you just crave a cupcake! Walking by this grab and go spot I peered in and saw they had Devil Dog cupcakes, a flavor blast from my childhood. Had to get one. it was ok and satisfied enough. Be aware that nothing is freshly baked at this tiny location and it is a bit pricey for what it is. read more

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​I recently picked up a box of four cupcakes for $15. At $3.75 a piece, it's a fair price for specialty treats that are as visually appealing as these were. While the presentation was 10/10 across the board, the flavors ranged from "nostalgic perfection" to "a bit of a letdown." ​ ​Devil Dog (The Winner): This was by far my favorite. It was a trip down memory lane, perfectly capturing that nostalgic Hostess chocolate cupcake flavor I loved as a kid. ​Lemon Raspberry Meringue: Coming in a close second, this cupcake was bright, fruity, and incredibly fresh. It felt light and offered a great balance to the richer flavors in the box. ​Ube: This cupcake was stunning to look at. However, the flavor didn't quite live up to the exotic profile of a purple yam; it tasted like a traditional vanilla cupcake that just happened to be purple. Great for the aesthetic, but standard in taste. ​Hummingbird: This was the only real disappointment. I was expecting the signature tropical punch of pineapple, but it lacked that acidity. Instead, it felt more like a simple banana nut muffin with icing on top. ​Final Verdict: Overall, the experience was positive. The shop clearly has a talent for decor and nostalgia. I'd definitely return for the Devil Dog and the Lemon Raspberry, but I might skip the Hummingbird next time. Last Note: The woman working in the bakery was a bit rude and had an attitude and that alone will make me not com back no matter how good the cupcakes are. read more

Buttercup Bake Shop - Ube Cupcake (Bottom Left), Lemon raspberry meringue cupcake (top left), devil dog cupcake (Bottom Right), Hummingbird Cupcake (Top Right) - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

This is a mini storefront so nowhere to sit, but has a cute display of cupcakes and other desserts. I might have came at an off time, was a Sunday around 7PM, but the vibe of the person working there was so weird. When we walked in, she didn't get up from her seat at the cashier at all and then when she finally got up, she didn't say hello or anything. Just walked over and stood there in front of the display. We got the mini cupcakes which are 12 for $20. Honestly do not recommend these because most of them felt dry and did not taste fresh at all. I would not get these again. Although it's a variety pack, a lot of these tasted the same (esp the chocolate ones). I haven't had baked by Melissa but these might be a mid dupe of those. read more

Buttercup Bake Shop - 1 Dozen Mini Cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

These cupcakes were absolutely amazing!! Service was great. Super cute location. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Large variety of mostly cupcakes as well as other pastries. Home of the viral ube cupcake (which is quite good). The cupcakes are fairly priced. Helpful staff. Takeout only. read more

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This is a small storefront with no kitchen and no seating at all. It is just a grab and go type of place and the baked goods are made off premises somewhere. I tried another location over ten years ago, and I see that since then, they have tried to copy Baked by Melissa's mini cupcakes. The mini cupcakes here are sold as 12 assorted ones for $20. As cupcakes go, the ones here are just so so. A bit on the dry side and their selection is not as good as Baked by Melissa so I'd stick to the latter for mini cupcakes. They also sell regular size cupcakes at 12 for $45. For regular size cupcakes, I'd stick with Magnolia Bakery that offers better tasting and fresher cupcakes. read more

My mom was raving about this bakery and I finally was with her to try it out. It's not only the goodies but also the people! The brother- sister duo running the shop are some of the sweetest people I have ever met! I noticed one comment mentioning they were copying another shop but this is a bakery with many types and variations of desserts and is not a copy of anyone's shop. You can get inspiration from many places or just try to meet the needs of different clientele by varying your product, and I believe that's where the mini cupcakes came into play in this scenario. In any event, my mom loves the vanilla cake with the chocolate icing. My mom would want to ride up to the shop after her visit to MSK and as a treat to herself wanted a slice of cake, but not any cake. A slice from Buttercup Bake Shop. And it had to be the vanilla with chocolate frosting. This was soo soothing to her. So when I went and saw their huge selection I was amused at all they had to offer. I can't wait to try their hummingbird cake. I tried their brookie and warmed with some ice cream (specifically cherry vanilla) it was soo good. This is a grab and go shop so there aren't any chairs available but that doesn't take away from the experience at all. It's narrow but packed with options to choose from and I'm looking forward to my next visit! read more

Buttercup Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Got a cake here for a baby shower, it honestly was amazing but I will say i was disappointed in my pick up. I had asked for a 10am pick up and when I showed up to the bakery the cake was not there. I waited for over 30 mins until finally they told me they would just deliver it my location I was going. read more

Went to this place looking for cupcakes and possibly a brownie for my son's birthday. This was my first time in this bakery, and I mistakenly called the brookie a brownie, and the lady working was very snide and rude about it. Walked right out!! read more

Cute little shop selling cute little cupcakes. I would say that considering the size, these cupcakes are decent price and decently tasted. 6 for $21. Moist cupcakes. We found the icing more on the sweet size but not bad. We enjoy the . Much appreciated than other prepared cupcake shops. Iam ready to get some more. read more

Buttercup Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

The cupcakes and cake are fantastic! I had an issue with a delivery through a delivery app and when I called Kelly was quick to resolve it and was so kind! She sent me the missing item with a sweet handwritten note! Thank you! read more

Buttercup Bake Shop - Cake slice - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Buttercup Bakery is still one of my very favorites for mini cupcakes and magic cookies! I love coconut! I love anything with peanut butter and peanut butter chips. I often pick up a couple to take home to share with my daughter. I've been coming in here for years. It's always my last stop before I go home from shopping or other activities in the neighborhood. If you are nearby go ahead and indulge. There's lots of yummy items to choose from. read more

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A very cute, very small bake shop. It's more a storefront with cupcakes, pudding, mini cheesecakes and bars (lemon, butter cake). The cupcakes vary in flavor and there was a good selection. They are small so you finish quickly. Was it the best, no. Was it perfect for a sweet treat on the way back to our hotel, yes! I had the Twinkie. The frosting was more like a whipped cream than a frosting. I was hoping for more of a Twinkie flavor so it was just ok. Again, I'm craving more of a "cupcake" but it was a good sweet little treat. read more

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Cute little bake shop on the corner that is worth a try if you like cupcakes. A container of six cupcakes is $26. We got smores, lemon raspberry meringue, Ube, carrot cake, apple pie, and Yankee Doodle. My favorite was the s'mores cupcake. To be clear, these aren't my favorite cupcakes I ever had , however they are very good quality and would prefer these cupcakes over most others that are too sweet or not made truly homemade. The service was great and staff was very friendly and helpful read more

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Small brick-and-mortar shop by Ktown. Has a great selection of goodies - from cupcakes, to bars, cookies, and cheesecake. Picked up an ube cupcake (my usual go-to) and the smores bar. This is a pick-up and go spot but worth a visit to satisfy your sweet tooth. The smores bar was exactly what I needed - it was sweet from the crumbly graham base, brownie middle, and marshmallow topping. Shared with a friend but can easily be demolished by one. read more

Buttercup Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I had ordered cake for my daughter's birthday. The cupcakes were delivered on time. Very tasty cake . She liked the strawberry cake the most . I just found their delivery fee very steep $20.00 read more

Buttercup Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Loved it !! But they gave me dirty looks because I have an eyebrow slit and practically laughed me out the door when i tried to order an ube cupcake... read more

Sticker shock alert! These cupcakes are pricey. Not sure what they put in them but they are good. They have mini ones and regular. I don't know what is better I was just eating them because I felt like I had to at that price. Red velvet is good and so was the cookies and cream one. They have other bars and stuff as well. Solid spot but bring your wallet! read more

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A certain someone and I each promised each other cupcakes the last time we met, and that didn't happen, so we REALLY had to get cupcakes this time. In the pouring rain. Before getting dinner. Anyway, yes, we got cupcakes. In comparing this to other bakeries I know - and keeping in mind that this place is definitely in a more expensive area than the others: * Prices are similar but cupcakes are smaller for the price you pay. * There are actually quite a few other types of desserts here. Was thinking about the chocolate chip blondie square and maybe should have rolled that into my order. * Shop itself is standing room only, tiny inside, barely fits 3 customers. You should order ahead and pick up - their customer side is quite limited. So for now, riding on roughly 3-3.5 stars from the atmospheric elements. Time to bite into the cupcakes! * First off, we both finished all 3 of ours. And didn't share. Because they were too tasty to share. * They do have gluten-free cups. And some with artificial frosting color. Some without, as the 3 I ordered were. Apple pie cupcake: Has apples inside, has a nice creamy bit on top, spices within the cake itself. I ended up using 3-4 bites for this one because it was tasty enough not to gulp down in a single shot. Surprised there were a few of these left at the end of the day, since many of the flavors were sold out by the time I got there. S'mores cupcake: Marshmallow instead of frosting makes this a unique choice compared to other places. Chocolate part isn't super chocolatey but it all works together well. Lemon-raspberry meringue cupcake: One I wouldn't normally order, but it's what was left! There was really not much raspberry inside (even compared to their website photo), but the cake overall had a nice lemony tinge to it. Overall, quite honestly, I think the cupcakes need to be 50% larger to really make it. I want to support a local business. And the people inside. And the nice flavors. But in NYC I'm willing to take my wallet out a little more freely if you've really got the right stuff, and I can say I've got the same quality in NJ with larger sizes for the same price. You can do it, Buttercup. You can grow. read more

We ordered a baby shower cake from the bakery. We ordered the color blast cake with chocolate frosting and it was the perfect surprise for the soon to be mom. The cake was delicious, perfectly baked, moist, and not too sweet. They did an excellent job decorating the cake as well and it was ready in time. Everyone at the party enjoyed the cake and kept asking where we got it from. That's the true success of a good bakery. read more

Buttercup Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Out of all cupcake offerings in the city, Buttercup is a solid and consistent choice. I appreciate the moistness of the cupcakes that also have a good ratio of frosting to cake. I have yet to get a dry cupcake the several times I've been, so that's a definite plus. A variety of flavors, good presentation and not too cloyingly sweet or artificial tasting. Chocolate on chocolate is a win if you're a fan of chocolate (duh!) and the lemon raspberry meringue is lovely if that's your cup of tea. They have other flavors for those who'd like a variety. This is a grab-and-go location. These cupcakes were perfect as a midnight birthday treat when I wasn't wanting to bust out a full blown birthday shabang, but still want to acknowledge a birthday with a sweet treat. Recommend. read more

Buttercup Bake Shop - Lemon Raspberry Meringue + Choc Choc. - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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This is a cute little place in midtown area for cupcakes. I like to call it perfect size and sweetness is not over powering. I am not a cupcake person in general but recommend it for people who like cupcakes. I wish they had little more frosting on their cupcakes. read more

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it was great! however I was refused to get an ube cupcake because I was a girl with an eyebrow slit. I may have broken the rules by even coming into that place. They handled it very well though. read more

Ordered a carrot cake for a friend. Service is amazing and they called to confirm the cake pickup location and time beforehand. Cake layers slid a bit during pickup and I had to push the cake to make it less slanted before serving, but that was an easy fix. The writing came out perfect and was centered and spelled correctly. Cake itself is awesome, with thin layers of icing throughout that aren't too sweet. The icing is pretty light and adds a good contrast to the cakey-ness of the layers. The cake itself is very moist and fluffy, making it easy to eat wayyyy too much in one go. Awesome cake, friend was very happy. Will definitely come back if I had to order another carrot cake in the future! read more

Cake's are great but DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY. I paid $40 to have my wife's bday cake delivered between 5-6pm. Close to 6pm no contact from anyone. I then reached out and discovered it was delivered early that morning.... What if the destination did not have refrigeration facilities? It would have spoiled for sure! What did I pay $40 for? When I asked for only the full delivery fee refund I was refused and finally offered partial, not good enough. read more

This place is such a hidden gem, I'm so glad I stumbled upon Buttercup Bake Shop on my afternoon stroll. They have a huge selection of sweets to choose from, but I obviously had to give the cupcakes a try on my first visit. I ordered the cookies and cream cupcake and the cookie dough. Both were some of the best cupcakes I've ever had. Not overwhelmingly sweet and the icing was the cherry on top. The cookies and cream cupcake had an oreo cookie in it which was a nice surprise! Each cupcake is $3.50, and they're pretty small. I would definitely get a couple to share and try different flavors! Looking forward to revisiting the next time I'm in the area. read more

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There are few businesses in New York City as welcoming as the Buttercup Bake Shop. The staff is amazing ...very friendly & remember what my favorite cakes are! The owner of the business is very appoachable and is very good about special requests. The quality of all the cakes , cupcakes & mousse (s) are extraodinary !! Go early in the day , so you have the best selections. If you have a special event or just enjoy the highest quality baked goods , do not miss Buttercup !!! read more

I came in and this woman was on her phone the whole time and the place was a mess. I should have apologized for interrupting her face time. smh read more

Delicious cupcakes! Ube is my favorite! I highly recommend them! I wish they had one in the Bronx. I would visit more frequent!

Twinkie cupcakes had no cream inside as they state. Icing tasted like marshmellow and would skip next time. The slice of cake is very large and fresh but the buttercream icing is just way too sweet. read more

The cupcakes are average or below average. The best one is probably the cappuccino one or the cookie dough one. Now you should come here for the banana pudding as that is excellent and rivals magnolia bakery. Doesn't hurt that the cashier is pretty and thinks I'm cute. read more

I live two doors over from this location, and am extremely thankful that I do! They closed down for a bit due to the pandemic, and recently re-opened a couple months back! I was excited to see them not only re-open, but also sell out of cupcakes, quite often! I love seeing the indie restaurants/bakeries thrive in this time! Anyway, the service is always amazing! No matter who's working the counter, the staff is always super polite and informative on what I should try next! I've had a number of their cupcakes and Bundt cake slices! From the apple pie cupcake, to the birthday cake cupcake, to the lemon, strawberry, maple cinnamon, etc! I have NOT been disappointed in the least! The cake is always fresh, moist, and lite! The frosting is always lite and fresh, too! What more can you ask for from a bakery?! I'm always happy that I indulged in their cupcakes, and always impressed by their friendly staff and large selection! read more

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So glad they've reopened or maybe I just pass by too early. Anyway got a four pack for 14$. I couldn't resist and def wanted to get one of each. Darn my weekly budget. Got an ube , apple a la mode , devil dog and dulce de leche. Missed the moist sponge and the tasty frosting yum!! I wanna try their campfire bar Nxt time. read more

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The last time we went to Buttercup Bake Shop it was to the one that is on Second Avenue---and that was years ago. This trip to NYC, seeing that they opened a location that was not too far from our hotel, I decided to give them a try. This location is very small as they don't make any cupcakes there. Instead, they are baked elsewhere and delivered to this location. I was there on a Friday in the late afternoon and at that time of day, the selection was limited. However, I heard the clerk tell another customer that they had gotten another delivery but hadn't had time to get them in the display case. That said, I was happy with the selection that was out on display. I chose 2 lemon raspberry meringue cupcakes, 1 apple pie cupcake and 1 carrot cake. The clerk was very friendly and helpful. Later in the day, we each ate a lemon raspberry cupcake---and we really liked them. The cake was moist and you could clearly taste the lemon. In the center were macerated fresh raspberries. The meringue frosting was hit with a blow torch which added an interesting char flavor. All those flavorings worked very well together. Torching the top was, so to speak, the icing on the cake. The next day I had the apple pie one. It had a nice flavor to it with the apple coming through clearly as did the cinnamon. The frosting had a bit of caramel on top which worked very well with this cupcake. My husband had the carrot cake one. It had a wonderful cinnamon-y smell to it. He really liked the flavor and said he would have it again. So...we will be back when in town. Maybe next time we'll try some different flavors. read more

Buttercup Bake Shop - top: apple pie cupcake, lemon raspberry meringue. bottom: lemon raspberry meringue, carrot cake - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

We stopped by this shop amongst our travels in NYC and was glad we made it by! Overall the variety of items were great and the quality of the treats were good as well. Prices were normal relative to even dessert shops we have in TN as well. The folks in the shop were nice while we browsed (and went back and forth on making up our mind). Our faves were: - Funfetti Sugar Cookie - Funfetti Cereal Bar (w/ Fruity Pebbles) - Vanilla Vanilla Cupcake We also got a free mini cupcake when we checked in (thanks Yelp!). If you are in the area local or during your vacay defintely give it a shot. 4.5/5! read more

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My new favorite cupcakes. I have been to both the Fulton Street location (inside the Fulton Street subway station), and this location several times now. I love the cupcakes here and the staff are always willing to give their advice on what to choose. So many choices! I have tried the twinkie, hummingbird, and a chocolate peanut butter one. I like overly sweet desserts, so the hummingbird was my least favorite, as the cake is similar to a slice of banana bread or a carrot cake. However, I still devoured it! read more

Buttercup Bake Shop - Twinkie Cupcake one of the two cupcakes with filling - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Cupcake on the go!! Grab those cupcakes and go. Location: It is in Madison Avenue near 34th street! The store is very small but you will notice it because it's in the corner of the street! No dine in tho! You have to order and go! Good display of the cupcakes! Service: As soon as I enter the door there she is asking for my order. No time to look at the flavors. Lol maybe because it's a very a small store and it might get crowded. Food: The cupcakes are good and cheap! $3.50 each for the big one! I tried the UBE, RED VELVET and VANILLA, everything is good! SMORES too! They also sell different varieties of brownies! Price rating: 3 out of 10. Very cheap! Just get all the cupcake specially UBE! read more

Buttercup Bake Shop - Vanilla Vanilla Cupcake and Red Red Velvet Cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Overall, the cupcakes weren't bad here. Normally, the vanilla cupcakes tend to be sweeter than the chocolate ones. So I decided to get S'mores, which was a dark choc cake torched meringue, topped with toasted marshmallow, and the graham cracker crust. It had the right amount of sweetness. My husband got the salted caramel, which was Dulce de Leche cake with Swirls of salted caramel buttercream (sea salt). It was very sweet. And he was regretting of getting it. We got a free mini VanVan, which was a vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream, with the Yelp check-in. The cashier wanted to give us another one, which was very nice of her. read more

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They are amazing!!!! My boyfriend have birthday and he only eat gluten free cake. OMG! This store totally save my life!!! The guy was super nice, kind, very clean, and very carefully putting the cake in the box. Love the store so much. Will definitely recommend and 10/10!!!!! read more

Buttercup Bake Shop - Gluten Free Cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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The purple frosted cupcake is tops. Others are delicious as well. Person running the till was wonderfully friendly and answered all questions. Saw regulars in there. Service was wonderful, fast, and cupcake variety all wonderful. Best of all, they were delicious. read more