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    Cupcakin' Bake Shop

    4.6 (749 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Key Lime Pie (Customer favorite) & Red Velvet (Our Top Seller)
    Adriana G.

    The most delicious cupcakes! I visited Berkeley recently after four years, and I had to make a stop for these cupcakes! My absolute favorite is the red velvet. I love how moist the bread is and the frosting is actually really good! The key lime cupcake has got to be my next favorite with a citrusy taste and graham cracker foundation (with a hidden filling inside)! The service is always great and the ambiance is cozy with a delicious smell in the air that welcomes you! Highly recommend!!

    Key Lime Pie (Customer favorite)
    Adrienne H.

    I cant believe I'm just finding out about this location. My friend asked if I wanted a sweet treat and we went here. They are so cute and small and bite size. I love that. I tried the carrot cake absolutely delicious and it was so moist. Im not even a key lime kinda girl but the key lime was really good. I also tried the red velvet which Im not a chocolate fan but I could see how someone would love it. I'll definitely be back to try more

    So yummy! I love that they have a wide variety of flavors and I also love that they have mini cupcakes!! They're a perfect size and you can try a bunch of the different flavors without getting an entire cupcake. The packaging is really cute too, I like that they have little cupcake holders in the box, that's smart. Pretty good prices, and they do have a bench to sit on inside which I appreciate.

    Flavor destruction between key lime and lemon blueberry
    Megan C.

    I saw a girl walking down the street with two cupcakes (in black) in her hand which made me think "hey, I haven't had or seen a cupcake establishment in a very long time...I cannot miss out on such a chance!" I ordered the key lime (presumably their best seller), lemon blueberry (because I love this combo) and funfetti (as a baseline). I should of have taken the picture of the box but it slipped my mind. I laid this box completely flat driving home. Subsequently, I somehow experienced a flavor disaster with each cupcake on top of each other (worker placed my three cupcakes in separate compartments in a 4 cupcake box and enclosed it with 3 lovely greased thumb prints on top). However, I did take a photo showing the mixing of the lemon blueberry and key lime... Anyways--I do not know if I received a bad batch due to how crumbling and grainy the cupcakes were. The flavors are there but the quality isn't. I miss that well built, well structured cupcake with a crunch on top. Therefore, one star. Very pricey with one cupcake the size between a mini and a full listed at the upwards of more than $4 each (typically $4.50) No one generally lurks or stays in the store but props to the very chic and modern decor! Usually a grab and go. Parking is complicated as it's located in downtown Berkeley. Am I coming back? Uh, no.

    Candace S.

    I love Cupcakin! My friend introduced me to this wonderful establishment last year and they have the BEST cupcakes I've ever had. Last time I went to the other Berkeley location and noticed there was a larger selection of cupcakes. Regardless, I still enjoyed thoroughly the cupcakes I bought!

    red velvet, salted caramel, strawberry, key lime pie
    Hannah P.

    Picked up some birthday cupcakes here and they were delicious! We don't usually find flavors like salted caramel at other cupcake shops, and it was our favorite of the ones we tried. We also really liked the key lime pie and red velvet. I like that they're not too sugary sweet.

    This review is long overdue. Ordered these for the amazing nursing staff at a local hospital. They looked amazing and they all loved it! They're the cutest and tastiest cupcakes around.

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    Natalie C.

    I love cupcakin bake shop, my favorite cupcake shop since the day they opened on telegraph. I used to come here for a quick sweet treat when I went to school at Cal, and my favorites were always the key lime pie and red velvet. The cakes were always so moist and not too sweet, pairing so well with the buttercream frosting. For the first time this past weekend, I tried ordering their full sized cakes for a friend's birthday. I got a custom cake (the heart shaped one with lots of piping) since I've seen these type of cake decorations on instagram and tiktok a lot. When I got to the store to pick up, the cake was ready for me and it was an extremely fast exchange. However keep in mind that the cake is going to be too tall for the box so you can't close the lid all the way or else the frosting will get squished -- so keep that in mind!! When you're transporting it make sure the lid is still popped open slightly. Other than that the cake was super cute and delicious, and I would buy more cakes from here in the future.

    Too good to go
    Ninnis B.

    Great cupcakes! Cake is moist, frosting isn't achingly sweet. Great flavors. My favorite is key lime pie!

    key lime pie cupcake, red velvet cupcake
    Jen T.

    Cupcakin' is such a cute spot for a quick treat for friends or family, but i found the cupcakes a bit too sweet key lime cupcake-- sweet tangy lime flavor & i found this one to be easier to eat than the red velvet. i'd order mini ones of this flavor again! red velvet cupcake-- really really moist with a thickk cream cheese frosting, but the frosting and cake together was an overwhelmingly sweet combo i think the mini cupcakes here are a the perfect portion and found the full-size ones a bit much. stellar service and very attentive when boxing up my cupcakes!!

    Carrot cake
    Susie D.

    Wow! Super cute, tidy, and well-stocked cupcake store that offers the traditional flavors like Red Velvet and Carrot, but also vegan and gluten free-free options! I bought 3 cupcakes to bring to a dinner tonight and they were packaged up so nicely and stayed perfectly fresh for 5 hours. They were a hit!! Thank you!! Lovely service, too. She was sweet and helpful.!

    Dirty South, creme burlee, Oreo, strawberry
    Mel L.

    Chill service where worker told me to let her know when I was ready so was nice didn't feel pressured to choose fast! I also liked that she asked if I wanted a sticker to close box which I declined to help the environment. I felt like there was a varied amount of cupcake flavors but not so many that was overwhelming! Very good cupcakes where I would purchase again based on flavor. One of the flavors I bought was the the creme brûlée cupcake and tried a bite the next day. It seemed too moist where I wasn't sure if it should have been refrigerated overnight so didn't want to run risk. I'm sure it would have been fine but my gut said to skip it. Perhaps should have called to ask!

    Lemon pie cupcake
    Molly L.

    We came here on a weekend evening and got cupcakes to eat there. It's nice there's a bench to sit on there but it would be great if there were more benches and maybe a small table. The cupcakes themselves are amazing. I ordered the lemon pie cupcake and there was a nice crispy graham cracker crust which I love. Everyone else loved their cupcakes too. Everyone was super kind and helpful and one staff member asked how we liked the cupcakes. Would definitely come back when I'm in the area.

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    cupcakes were amazing, the service was amazing as well, worker was super nice. i recommend.

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    My aunt recommended this place. They did not disappoint! Good variety, price options on freshness of products. Delicious

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    Cupcakin' Bake Shop

    4.4(187 reviews)
    0.9 miGourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley
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    I always love Cupcakin'. I particularly like this location because this part of Shattuck is less…read morechaotic than Telegraph up by Cal. They also have a small parking lot exclusively for customers which I just found out after my umpteenth visit. LOL! I purchased the Crème Brûlée cupcake for a friend who reviewed the crème brûlée topping as "not too sweet" and noted that the sugar still had a bit of crisp to it. The frosting on the Lemon Blackberry cupcake is sooooo delicious, but I was disappointed but the innards due to an absence of any blackberry filling. And then when I got to the BOTTOM of the cupcake, I found a flattened blackberry in the center. I suppose they get an A for effort on that one... As for the Key Lime Pie and Vanilla Salted Caramel cupcakes, I've had them multiple times before and they're so tasty. They're really good at what they do here. Unfortunately, if you don't get there early, you won't get to grab any of the limited/exclusive flavors they sometimes have; I missed out on the latest Banana Pudding cupcake and it still keeps me up at night... Ultimately, I don't have the heart to rate any less than 5 stars. Their cupcakes are so delicious, soft, and moist every time. One of my dessert pet peeves is dry cake--I can't stand a dry or underdressed cake. Cupcakin' makes sure I don't have to suffer. Even when they're sold out of my favorites, I'm leaving with something!

    Great food/baked goods, great customer service, in a quaint ambiance is how I can describe my…read morefavorite cupcake bakery! I walked in as soon as they opened, and secured my favorite flavors, and a new one. First, the Dubai Chocolate cupcake is prepared perfectly. The pistachio cream inside of a rich chocolate cupcake, with a combination of pistachio and chocolate on top with candied pistachios to finish it off. Every bite is heavenly! I also tried the Lemon Blackberry cupcake, which is a flavor of the month. I love new and exciting flavors, this one was pretty good. I would've preferred a lemon blueberry (which I would love to see on the menu regularly) but this was good nonetheless. Another favorite is the Chocolate Salted Caramel cupcake. The salted caramel is well pronounced and compliments the light, airy chocolate cupcake. I highly recommend what I believe is the "BEST CUPCAKES IN AMERICA"!!

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    Mini chocolate, chocolate salted caramel, and salted caramel

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    Easter cupcakes! Chocolate on top, strawberry on the bottom left, and vanilla on the bottom right

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    Sweet Bites Bakery & Brunch - Tres Leches Birthday Cake with Cookies and Crème Cream

    Sweet Bites Bakery & Brunch

    4.9(112 reviews)
    1.8 miWest Berkeley

    This place is hella cute! Popped my head in to get a treat for someone and was enticed by all their…read morebeautiful offerings. THEY HAVE ICE CREAM CAKE & ICE CREAM CUPCAKES. Beyond that, the service was genuinely sooo sweet. Above and beyond. I felt so much care during our brief interactions. They have a fun brunch / lunch menu I need to check out next. I'll def be back to try the tres leches options as well!

    I was searching on Google and Yelp for a place where I can order a Tres Leche birthday cake for my…read morehusband. It is not an option on their website (which it should be hehe) but I saw in one of the reviews that someone had ordered it...so I decided to call and they made it happen! This bakery is very cute. The customer service is excellent (on the phone and in person). It looks like a family owned business which I wanted to support. They were also very kind. They made the process easy since I had ordered this just days before and she also included a candle for me. I was very unprepared and sleep deprived with a newborn so I appreciate that they thought of everything for me and made it so easy. Very kind. So the birthday cake was VERY very good and cute. I couldn't resist getting a slice of strawberry cake myself which was also good but I prefer the tres leche. I also saw they have food (which I want to try) and ice cream cup cakes available and I think that would be another good party buy. I definitely will come again. This bakery is lovely and so are the people who work there.

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    Ice cream cake and cupcake

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    Chocolate raspberry cake

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    Third Culture Bakery - Berkeley - Strawberry lychee roasted matcha latte

    Third Culture Bakery - Berkeley

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    1.9 miWest Berkeley
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    the mochi donuts are soooo good! i'm still thinking about them a couple days later. i wish i got…read moremore to have for the rest of the week! although i didn't try every flavor, the guava one really takes it out of the park! love it! the texture is just so soft even when refrigerated. it's very different from the mochi donuts that everyone is used to but it's so much better. the banana bread pudding was also so amazing! we got it heated up and it was just so divine. it was not overly sweet which dissolved my worries. definitely will come back to try the other mochi donut flavors! the strawberry lychee matcha was also really good! never been to a place that offers a mix like that. the yuzu sparkler and the passionfruit sparkler were also very refreshing !

    Very cute little bakery in a quaint area surrounded by other small shops and plenty of outdoor…read moreseating! The bakery itself seems to mainly be a takeout spot, with minimal indoor seating which felt pretty inconvenient given the limited space for customers, however it did seem to serve more of a purpose as a waiting area anyways. The structure of the bakery leaves a bit to be desired as well, as we found the glass display cases as the only form of menu, so being in the front of the line while still deciding what to order caused some unnecessary anxiety. Regardless of those nitpicks, the baked goods themselves were pretty good! Service was instant, and all of the treats looked delicious--it was hard to choose what we wanted! Our favorites were the Thai Tea and Ube Coconut Mochi Donuts. Both had really strong flavors--the Ube in particular was very clear in comparison to most other Ube desserts in my experience. The textures of the mochi donuts were really well done too, with soft exteriors and chewy, glutinous interiors. The same can be said about the Mochi Muffins, though with crunchier parts around the edges. We found the contrast of textures to actually work really well! However, the flavors of the Muffins were lacking a bit--the Red Velvet didn't stand out much, with the frosting tasting a bit too sweet, and while the Five Spice had a really interesting flavor, it was also a bit too sweet, drowning out the more unique citrusy flavor. Overall, however, all four of the goods we had were enjoyable eats, and would definitely return some time to try out other flavors!

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    Third Culture Bakery - Berkeley - Strawberry Lychee Matcha Latte, matcha einspanner (06/2025)

    Strawberry Lychee Matcha Latte, matcha einspanner (06/2025)

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    Pandan Mochi Donut

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    Itty Bitty Patisserie - Jenn Tran's Coquette Style Birthday Cake Inspired by Taylor Swift's "Blank Space" Music Video

    Itty Bitty Patisserie

    4.9(29 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    I had dreamed about my son's 1st birthday more than 10 years before he was even born. I thought I…read morehad the theme and all the little details perfectly planned... but then I discovered Itty Bitty Pâtisserie and everything changed. Sadaf is beyond talented -- her creations are not only stunning works of art, but they taste absolutely delicious too. On top of that, she is one of the kindest, most genuine people you'll ever meet, which makes the whole experience even more special. My son's birthday theme may change every year, but one thing I know for sure is that Sadaf will be the one making his cakes. She made our very first milestone celebration unforgettable, and I'm so grateful I found her.

    I inquired a cake for my son's first birthday party and Sadaf really nailed it! She was easy to…read morework with and really listened to my ideas. On top of that she provided me sketches of the design for approval which gave me a piece of mind. The cake was really a stand out and fit so well with the party theme. I asked for a two tier cake with 2 different flavors and it was delicious! I also ordered another vegan cake for my son's smash cake since he had multiple food allergies and he loved it! She was very accommodating and assured me that the cake is free of the ingredients that my son is allergic to. I'm definitely a happy customer and will come back for future inquiries.

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    Rainbow Donuts

    Rainbow Donuts

    4.5(425 reviews)
    1.8 miWest Berkeley
    $$

    I work nearby rainbow donuts and decided to give it a try, and my expectations were exceeded! The…read moredonut texture is light and airy, and always tastes fresh. The prices are fair, I stopped by just for one donut an my total was $2.15. Workers are super nice and has a community-oriented vibe. I will be coming more often!

    I pass Rainbow Donuts quite regularly, located on San Pablo Ave in Berkeley. It's a pretty pink…read morebuilding from the outside and for a recent order, I actually chose a food delivery service instead of making it over in-person for my kiddos recent birthday breakfast surprise . We ordered two decorated donuts (we left a note that it was a birthday, and to choose something fun), hash browns, an egg and cheese croissant, and coffee. They were having a special if you spent x amount, your coffee was complimentary or in all reality, I think it came to about .25 cents! They chose the cutest panda bear donuts as the decorated donuts, and it was such a fun breakfast vibe full of all the whimsy. They included a bag with napkins and coffee creamer which was a nice touch. And omg, the egg/cheese croissant...so good! There is truly something special about the discovery of breakfast croissants at spots that don't typically market them. (See pic) but the croissant was hearty and layered high with gooey cheese and warm egg. The croissant was warm, buttery, and it seemed like potentially put in a press. Chefs kiss, no notes. I noticed you could add meat and/or avocado, but it was perfect paired down. All in all, a food delivery gone right! Hard to come by these days, and my first time ever executing a delivery order before 7am haha. Thank you for adding to a truly special day, can't wait to visit soon!

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    Sweet Adeline Bakeshop - Oatmeal raisin cookie

    Sweet Adeline Bakeshop

    4.3(821 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Love this little place. I am so glad they seem to be thriving in a place that can see so desolate…read moreon the edge of where Berkeley and Oakland intersect. I had always heard about this place but it was not until recently I was able to try them. I had there ham and cheese turnover and a pecan sticky bun one time I stopped by and then I had the ham and cheese turnover again with a slice of there apple harvest cake. One that ham and cheese turnover is the star of the show. Crust is so buttery and me being the savory queen that I am it is just so good. Go and get one and you will understand what I am trying to say. The stick bun was ok but that apple harvest cake! So moist and the apples are baked in so perfect. The team that serves you is always so kind and upbeat. Super intuitive. I have not had the opportunity to sit down as I am always on the way to work when I stop by here. Whether you are dining in or you are grabbing something to go. Stop in and you will not be disappointed.

    I am about as anti-vegan as they come, but the vegan chocolate chip cookies here are fantastic…read more I was attending a get together where are the host was vegan. She had picked up half a dozen of the vegan chocolate chip cookies from this place. I tried one very skeptically. And was completely blown away as to how good the cookie was. By virtual of being vegan, there is no butter, so I'm completely perplexed as to how they are able to get the cookie to come out. But it taste fantastic. Not too overly sweet. And pretty much taste like a normal cookie. After that experience, I went down a month later and got a couple of my own from the bake shop itself. The place is well decorated and homie. I'll be back!

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    My favorite carrot cake

    Sweet Adeline Bakeshop - The rose pistachio torte is top shelf.

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    The rose pistachio torte is top shelf.

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