Cupcake craving? Come here! Crave cupcakes has been one of my go to spots for cupcakes for years now in Houston. Sprinkles cupcakes recently announced their closure, which was sad, but I've always liked Crave more. Walking in, the staff is always friendly, and you immediately smell freshly baked cupcakes. The ambiance is clean, but casual with a few seats to enjoy an afternoon treat, although a majority of people take the cupcakes to go. Flavor wise, you really can't go wrong with any of them. I'm a sucker for chocolate so that's usually my go to, but I personally like bringing the box of minis to parties because it comes with flavors for everyone. 10/10 would recommend! I'll be back soon Crave cupcakes! read more

CRAVE Cupcakes - West U - Valentine's Day cupcake flavors available - Cupcakes Near Me - Houston, Texas

If I waa being honest, I do prefer a nice slice of cake over a cupcake. However, in the end, they are both cake so each one is delicious. During my Staycation I saw a Crave Cupcakes and made up my mind I was going to get one. I waited until after church to get a coconut cupcake, which is delightful The strawberry one was a scrumptious choice. Glad I got these two. Now, they have hot drinks and I guess chilled as well but I for sure got the hot chocolate! It was a smooth cocoa that had that nostalgic flavor of marshmallow as well. That cocoa really hit the spot! They have a large selection of Cupcakes so I'm sure if you step in to look around, you will come out with a treat It's nice and clean in this bakery and staff are genuinely pleasant. read more

Great service and selection of cupcakes! Parking is small and shared with other businesses (Chipotle, Restaurant,etc) but they do have some reserved parking spots in the front. The store was clean and ordering/checkout was easy. read more

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Gotten through Too Good To Go, very tasty, gluten free options taste just as delicious as regular, quick service, friendly staff! I've gone to both locations and have had good experiences at both! read more

CRAVE Cupcakes - West U - Cupcakes Near Me - Houston, Texas

Crave has always been a favorite of mine. The cupcakes are a bit pricey but I usually treat myself occasionally. I love the seasonal flavors and the service has also been good. read more

CRAVE Cupcakes - West U - Cupcakes Near Me - Houston, Texas

My MIL always serves crave cupcakes when we have family gatherings and now I'm a big fan. Their cupcakes are always so moist and delicious and so so cute. Crave is always such a treat! read more

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I love stopping by Crave when I'm craving (haha) something sweet. And Crave doesn't disappoint. The store, while being extremely cute and bright, just lifts your spirits when you enter. The staff at the counter are also so friendly and helpful, explaining the different flavors and new additions. And there is a plethora of options to try! My personal favorites are the classics: chocolate and strawberry. The cake is rich and hydrated, while the frosting manages to strike the perfect balance of sweetness without going overboard. I also like eating the sweet sugar candy symbol on the top! The attention to detail and consistent quality keeps me going back for more! read more

CRAVE Cupcakes - West U - Cupcakes Near Me - Houston, Texas

I went to CRAVE Cupcakes for a quick bite after the gym last month. Everyone was so friendly and explaining which was popular and which ones got alcohol. I skipped all that and went straight to Protein Bar because it's vegan, sugar and gluten free. It was small but mighty with all the powerful ingredients: Walnuts, Steel Cut Oats, Almonds, Carob Chips, Soy Protein Powder, Agave, Vanilla Extract and Cinnamon. I really wanted to try the Carajillo cupcake, but I am kind of afraid I will get a ticket for intoxication. This CRAVE Cupcakes in West University gave me some good vibes. I felt like bringing a book and chill for an hour after work. The aroma filled the restaurant and I want to get one tasty cupcake and a cup of tea. Parking is a little tricky in the front, especially during rush hours. People coming and leaving to other businesses at the same strip mall. I would rather walk and park further away because of the entrance to the parking lot. read more

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The service here is pretty good but the cupcakes are not for me. We ordered a box of 6 and after eating the hummingbird, lemon, and strawberry - I decided to give the other 3 away. The hummingbird was particularly offensive. Overly sweet and one note. The caramel taste was too much. The frosting on all the cupcakes is just too much in every way. Too thick, too sweet, too little nuance. read more

It was a very cute little place that looked modern and sleek. It was cool you could look back at the ovens and the baking setup. There were a lot of choices for desserts. They had a huge variety of cupcakes. I don't think i picked the best cupcake because there was a lot of frosting in comparison to cake but it was gorgeous. The only option for coffee was pour over and I wish they had more variety. read more

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Cute little bake shop and a strip mall not too hard to find. I thoroughly enjoyed the old school sour cream coffee cake and the almond sliced cake. The red velvet cupcake was a plus also. If you're looking for a little sweet they have cookies, cake pops, liquor infused cupcakes, doggie treats, cake pops etc. A little something for everyone. They also serve coffee, they do not have decaf in case you were looking for that or flavored creamer. The staff is very kind and helpful and assisting you with checking out or choosing a flavor. read more

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I love coming to Crave. I got four cupcakes. I got two black and white cupcakes, carrot and red velvet cupcakes. Delicious. Ten stars. read more

CRAVE Cupcakes - West U - Red Velvet Cupcake and black and white cupcake - Cupcakes Near Me - Houston, Texas

The Mrs scored the sweetest cup cake deal ever with the Too Good To Go app. For $5.99, the Mrs. received two red velvet and two chocolate cupcakes in in nice paper box. All four cupcakes were moist and tasty. All four tasted like fresh baked. The family loved them. The counter help was friendly and efficient. We will definitely buy again. read more

CRAVE Cupcakes - West U - Paid $5.99 plus tax for 4 cupcakes ( red velvet x 2 & chocolate x 2) with the Too Good To Go phone app. - Cupcakes Near Me - Houston, Texas

We need a location in Cypress or Katy! Yall have the best cupcakes. My go to is the vanilla yesssss so delicious.

Excellent cupcakes and friendly service in a cute shop decorated with stand mixers. Our favorites include red velvet, vanilla, carrot cake, salted caramel and coconut. You can order ahead on their web and pick up at a scheduled time. Plenty of parking in a free lot makes pick up a breeze. read more

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The cupcakes are good as usual but I was a bit disappointed that when we put in the order for expresso martini and Carajillo they didn't have them They were special edition for this month. Then we ordered for 6 and received only 5. There were 2 individually pack and one box of 4 but there were only 3 Overall cup cakes are good. read more

CRAVE Cupcakes - West U - Cupcakes Near Me - Houston, Texas

These cupcakes are amazing!!! The gluten free cupcake I got was one of the best gluten free desserts Ive ever had!!

Popped in here last week before a show at Jones Hall. The parking lot is a little bit chaotic, with a lot of spots marked off for different businesses. The roads around are also tore up so proceed with caution! Despite those things (out of CRAVE's control) I will be back! I really liked how they had vegan options. I actually ate two. I got the vegan chocolate & red velvet. They were really yummy. I also got a cold brew coffee. It tasted great. No creamer necessary. The staff was friendly and actively cleaning the space. There is not a whole lot of seating, but a few places. You can also get do treats, protein bars and cookies. They do not take cash payments and it didn't look like there was a customer restroom so plan accordingly! read more

I love their gluten free cupcakes. The red velvet is my favorite one. They have an amazing texture!

I picked up some cupcakes from Crave as a thank you treat for some staff at work and had a great experience! I decided to go with the mini options so people could sample multiple flavors easily if they wanted, and everyone reported all the flavors (strawberry, red velvet, dark chocolate, vanilla) were delicious! I liked how they labeled the flavors with little stickers in the box. The store is pretty small, with nowhere to sit and enjoy your treats. Also, they tend to run out of flavors later in the day. There are a couple designated parking spots in front of the store. read more

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Not a fan of their cupcakes. Ordered the red velvet, salted caramel, and vanilla. The icing was terrible and the cupcakes tasted like oil. Ver disappointed especially since they are quite pricey. I will say the employees were very pleasant and the cupcakes are pretty but that's where it ends. Unfortunately not a fan. read more

This review focuses on the vegan and Gluten Free options available at Crave, which are plentiful and very well priced. I actually drove out of my way to get the vegan red velvet cupcake. I remembered it having a different taste than what I received today. Additionally, since I am really trying to minimize my gluten and choose vegan options as much as possible, I decided to pick up the vegan and Gluten Free chocolate chip cookie. I have to tell ya- I miss Gluten and chocolate eating this cookie. It just wasn't enough of a replacement for me to be determined that I could go without the real thing without complaints. It just was more cake than cookie consistency for me. I missed the crunch of the cookie with bits of melted chocolate between. bites. But thats just personal preference. The dessert was edible and filling. I'm carb sensitive but this cookie didn't leave me wanting my pillow after eating it, which is a good thing. It just was really sweet for my taste. Like drink a whole bottle of water sweet. That alone is the only real reason I wouldn't suggest this dessert. The vegan red velvet was a little dry. I needed water to devour it. I had to take breaks eating it in fact. It too was not my cup of tea, but for those whose only option is vegan desserts, it's a great replica of the real thing. Again however the frosting is way too thick and sweet for my taste. I believe my experiment with vegan desserts was not a complete fail, but I think I rather eat non vegan cupcakes and cookies in extreme moderation and soothe my sweet tooth whenever possible. read more

CRAVE Cupcakes - West U - Vegan and Gluten Free Choc Chip - Cupcakes Near Me - Houston, Texas

I RSVP for the Crave Elite event at the Kirby drive location. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I was giving the option to choose any flavored cupcake, cake pop and coffee of my choice. I choose the strawberry cupcake, the birthday cupcake and a hot latte. Everything was sweet and delicious. I also added in a lemon cupcake, which was to die for!! The ambiance was very clean and modern. read more

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Very clean/chic bakery with ample curbside parking! Delicious baked goods-- I got a carrot cake cupcake with real carrot bits inside read more

CRAVE Cupcakes - West U - Cupcakes Near Me - Houston, Texas

I visited the Crave on West U and grabbed a cupcake to try. I was greeted and assisted with flavor recommendations by the staff. It was an overall wonderful experience outstanding customer service, very clean and well organized. I tried out the classic Vanilla cupcake. This cupcake had a unique frosting not too sweet a perfect texture and not too much on the cupcake itself. it was $4.50 which is a very fair price considering how large 1 cupcake is. I enjoyed Crave cupcakes and recommend to anyone looking for a sweet treat! read more

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Wonderful cupcakes! Tried the lemon and the chocolate with vanilla icing while visiting Houston and both were excellent. Planning to order a couple more before leaving town or during my next visit! read more

Beautiful clear display of cupcakes. Clean and neat interior. It is an inviting vibe. They have large selection of different flavors for everyone. I had the confetti, salted caramel, and vanilla cupcakes. The bases of the 3 cupcakes are the same. The icing on top of the cupcakes were a little too sweet for me. However, I prefer the salted caramel one because of the contrast of sweet and salt, also there was a small amount of caramel injected in the middle of the cupcake base. I will go back to try other flavors like the dark chocolate to see if there will be surprise inside. read more

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I was craving a red velvet cupcake today and I definitely found the best place , the frosting on their red velvet cupcakes is so soft and creamy it was definitely amazing ! The filling was soft but not too sweet! Definitely going back again soon, the ambiance was quiet and they have chairs and tables to enjoy cupcakes or coffee in a nice quiet ambiance , the service was definitely outstanding , they also have reserved parking specially for the costumers , overall I definitely give it 5 stars and I'll go back again . read more

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I've visited numerous times over a span of several years. Always friendly service and very bright & clean inside. Cupcakes always taste fresh. I've gotten the mini cupcakes for a baby shower too which you can personalized the topping. Their limited edition Vietnamese coffee flavor was my absolute favorite cupcake! It was their second time offering it and I really hope it can come back for limited runs again or even as a permanent flavor! read more

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Cupcakes are still good! I got the old fashioned birthday cake, which was fun to try, but I personally wouldn't get it again. A plus was that the cupcake wasn't as dry as last time, but the yellow cake flavor wasn't really giving YELLOW CAKE. Idk how to explain it lol, but it just tasted like a very very basic vanilla cupcake. Also, the milk chocolate frosting was underwhelming. I see the vision, but the execution wasn't the best. Both the cake and frosting need a stronger flavor profile. The sprinkles were great ofc. Service is always just okay or superb. Today, it was just okay. Not sure if the worker couldn't hear me, but I had asked her for the cupcake with the blue fondant topping like multiple times, and she just proceeded to grab the other one, which is not a problem, but it was a bit embarrassing cuz I was like hellloooooooo??? It's fine tho! One thing I still hate is the parking lot. Wayyyy too tight and packed. read more

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Isabella was the cashier and she was amazing. Super sweet. Deserves a raise or a bonus.

We try not to indulge in Crave Cupcakes too often. They always have the most decadent and beautiful cupcakes in their display. We visited this location during Rodeo season hoping to find some special treats to split with friends/family. This location has limited parking, but with a little patience you might get lucky and find something. The staff is friendly and efficient. The menu has rotating seasonal and regular items for the whole family, but if you want something specific it is probably best to call ahead. We enjoy the following: - Cupcake latte - Chai Tea Latte - Old fashipned birthday cake cupcake - Salted caramel cupcake - Wedding cake cupcake - Rodeo confetti - Rodeo yellow rose bourbon - Cotton candy cupcake - Crave doggie treats We try not to order the same thing. If you are in the area and craving something sweet and shareable, we hope you give them a try. read more

One of the best places to get cup cakes. It's a good treat to bring to a party or office. It's recommended to come early so you get first dibs on the variety of flavors. They usually run out of their best flavors toward the end of the day. The staff here are very friendly and sweet. If you can't decide what flavors to get then just ask the staff. They always know best. The plaza is a bit small with a limited parking but you will be in and out. The service is pretty quick. I also like that the cupcakes are always packed in a cute blue box to keep your cupcake intact. Would highly recommend. read more

CRAVE Cupcakes - West U - Red velvet, strawberry, and chocolate coconut - Cupcakes Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came in on fourth of July and got a salted caramel cupcake and a red velvet lollipop as well as a coffee. Location was brightly lit and clean. Service was great and accommodating read more

This West U location delivers a consistent flavorful product and usually keeps a good supply of the favorites on stock. The special occasion cupcakes are usually well-decorated. I had vanilla icing chocolate cake, strawberry, and plain vanilla. Icing is a little sweet and grainy, but the cake was moist. Staff are professional and friendly and don't do that annoying thing with their tablet where they hover over it in expectation of a tip. I tried their coffee for the first time as a part of Yelp Elite week, and I was surprised to find it was quite delicious and brewed fresh. I had just come from a coffee shop donwtown and theirs compared favorably despite being a cupcake bakery. There is limited seating, but this strip of shops is mostly in and out, with parking changing over frequently. read more

I came on Saturday morning right at opening to avoid crowds/people. I got an espresso martini cupcake and carrot cake cupcake. The worker there was very nice and explained each item thoroughly (I asked about the cupcakes and coffee). He told me all the ingredients in the cupcake and how the coffee tasted (two options, one with cinnamon notes, and one that was just plain). The espresso martini and carajillo cupcakes were both limited editions and a collab with Maven, which were not advertised at Crave at all. No signage or anything and you wouldn't know about it unless you follow Maven and/or Lance McCullers (which I do both). The espresso martini cupcake was perfect. Chocolatey, espressoey, and decadent. The carrot cake (the worker's favorite, and one of my preferred cakes) was not bad, but not the best I've had, the frosting was too sweet. I've come a few times in the past and never had a bad experience here. Only negative thing is that it's pricey! read more

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Sweet and fast transactions. The biggest flaw for me, was finding out Crave only hold cupcakes with payment over the phone, but would not collect payment over the phone after 5pm. They had 21 limited edition cupcakes, while I was driving from Katy, and when I arrived they had 3 lucky green cupcake left. (Which are Birthday cake flavor, & green color.) No Irish rum marshmillows cream cupcakes available. No military discounts. read more

CRAVE Cupcakes - West U - Lucky green - Cupcakes Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is my favorite cupcake shop in houston! Everytime I have come in, the service is great and everyone is friendly. They have so many options to choose from, but it is limited later in the day. The strawberry one is my favorite. It has strawberry pieces in the cake part, and the icing is so light and fluffy with just the right amount on top. I also got the red velvet and very much enjoyed that one. Make sure to watch out for special flavors they put out! read more

CRAVE Cupcakes - West U - Cupcakes Near Me - Houston, Texas

I just found this out recently, but they do half off their cupcakes around closing time and they stay open a few minutes after closing too in case someone wants to get their cupcakes half off. Normally their cupcakes are a bit pricey ranging from 3.75 to 4.75 per cupcake. However, even one cupcake is very filling since they are so rich and have a large amount of cream on top. My personal favorites are the red velvet and the vanilla cupcakes. At this location, their service is pretty quick and I usually do not have to wait long to get my cupcakes. They also have festive or birthday cupcakes that cost a dollar or so more than their regular cupcakes. If you are into the cute decorations on cupcakes or might need the cupcakes for a party or event, then these are worth a try! read more

CRAVE Cupcakes - West U - Red velvet and vanila - Cupcakes Near Me - Houston, Texas

The service here was great and the red velvet cupcake is amazing! It was recommended so I tried it 10/10