We went to eat in Downtown Walnut Creek, I promised my little one a cupcake and she did not forget. As soon as we finished lunch, she was on it. Cupcakin' Bake Shop for the win. We ordered a couple mini cupcakes, which are the perfect size for a two bite dessert. We got a chocolate one and another with vanilla frosting and sprinkles. Cute mini cupcakes, not too pricey and delicious - smiles all around. read more

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I'm sad to have to drop by my rating. I honestly can no longer give the shop a 5-star review. While their cupcakes are still really good and I can give stars for good cupcakes, I have to lower the rating for customer service because I recently had a really challenging time trying to order a cake from the Walnut Creek branch. Receiving a texted coupon for 15% off my order, I was excited to use it since I needed a birthday cake. Though there was an online code, I could not use the discount online. I called the shop several times, but there was no answer, and I even left a voice message but never heard a call back. Finally I noticed there was number on the website to text so I did, and got a response. The response was that it was too late to order the cake, and the coupon couldn't be used online ordering system because the online ordering system was different from what was used in the store. BUT I was told I can still call my order in and pay in advance over the phone to get the 15% discount if I still wanted cupcakes, and if the store didn't answer, the person sending the text said he/she would contact the store. I appreciated that kind gesture. The next morning, I settled for cupcakes and decided to call the order in and pick up the cupcakes in the afternoon since I had no time that morning to go to the store. But lo and behold, I called and again no one answered. I texted the same number from the day before and a response came back that they would contact the store to give me a call. I checked in by calling the store two more times and still no answer. And no one called back that afternoon either. Sadly, I had to give up, but was glad to give business to a way more responsive bakery with delicious cakes. read more

1/31/2026 This place caught my eye strolling through Walnut Creek after a trip to Farmers Market and Warby Parker. Looking for something sweet for a birthday celebration and I walked in here. CUPCAKES // 5 stars, fire Holy moly. Extremely tasteful, every single cupcake was amazing! Almost had two of each flavor in the case. SERVICE // 3 stars Just one worker. Not very personable. Almost felt rushed so I picked my cupcakes and left. ATMOSPHERE // 3 stars (LOCATION, tho // 5 stars) The place itself was okay. Where the place was located was on point! Nice area, would stroll here again, for dinner. read more

Loved their vegan chocolate cupcake! Very elegant presentation and delicious! I also liked that it wasn't crazy sweet like a lot of others. 100% will come back. read more

My fav place for Cupcakes and things. Customer Service was A+ and the tastiest, moistest cupcakes you'll ever have. Enjoyed my FREE Birthday cupcakes and I love the coupons I receive every now and then especially around the holidays. read more

I was looking for a place to find some good desserts. I found this place on Yelp. When I entered the shop the staff were very helpful. I ordered a chocolate salted caramel and carrot cake cupcake. Both cupcakes were delicious and very soft. Ambiance was customer service friendly and very clean. The cupcake selection was great. read more

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I haven't had a fancy cupcake in a long time so this was such a treat! The inside is decorated simply with a focus on the cupcakes. I LOVED the creme brulee cupcake I had, the custard was delicious and I loved the caramelized sugar topping. I also loved the mini cupcakes to try other flavors, the double chocolate, carrot cake, and key lime were delicious too. The cake itself for all the flavors I tried was so moist and perfectly cooked. I can't wait to try more flavors! read more

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I loveeeeeee Cupcakin! I literally rave about their key lime cupcake, it is my favorite! I am just a little bummed with their reward program and how their system is set up. I wanted to place a custom order online for a birthday but I realized there was no way to confirm if the order was going to translate into earning rewards points. I called the Walnut Creek location and the associate was very nice but she explained that the only way to accumulate rewards points is to go in store and make a same day purchase. She did offer to have someone take my order over the phone but told me I still wouldn't accumulate points that way because there system just isn't designed like that. Seems a bit unfair to their customers...I decided not to order. read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

The review in time lapse: Service: Decent Ambiance: Okay Cupcakes: ON DANG POINT The review in detail: Located on Main St in Walnut Creek, this place has got to be one of the MAIN ATTRACTIONS on MAIN STREET! Listen, I'd circle the block like Nelly on Ashanti two times over for these cupcakes. The HONEST truth that I KNOW y'all gonna judge me about? Well, I ordered a mini cupcake in their Red Velvet flavor. I got it packaged up, walked back to my car, started the car up, opened the cupcake box, INHALED the cupcake, turned my car off, got back out the car, ordered a REGULAR size red velvet cupcake. AND you know what? I'd do it again. Ridiculously flavorful and moist, moderately priced, A-1 presentation. I couldn't settle for just ONE because I'm an overachiever and not an underachiever. SO, this time around I ordered: one mini carrot cupcake, one salted caramel, and one chocolate chip cookie. I immediately at the mini cupcakes. In order to my preference: Red Velvet, Carrot, Salted caramel. Both the red velvet and the carrot cupcakes carry the same great flavor of their cheesecake frosting. SO. DANG. GOOD. The salted caramel cupcake is topped with a cream frosting that I didn't like and I noticed the cupcake itself wasn't as flavorful and moist as my two favorites. Please don't take my word for it-go for yourself. Try the red velvet cupcake and come back and "like" this post if you agree. read more

This was my first time going to the WC location, and it was cute! I got the carrot cake cupcake and of course it did not disappoint. They also have a great deal on day old cupcakes (they still taste delicious). Definitely my go to cupcake spot. read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Ahhh, cupcakes. We love the Cupcakin' Bake Shop location in Berkeley on Shattuck and just had to check if the Walnut Creek location was just as good. The answer? Yes it is. We got six cupcakes as our sample size: strawberry, cookies n cream, key lime, carrot cake, Madagascar vanilla, chocolate chip (limited flavor). They were all fantastic! Moist, not too sweet, perfect ratio of frosting and cake. I do seem to recall that the strawberry we've had from Shattuck has a ribbon of strawberry jam through it, but maybe they just don't do that anymore. And honestly, it's ok if they don't because they are still freakin' amazing! Strawberry and key lime are my favorites. But you really can't go wrong with any of them. These tasty treats don't come cheap, but they are so worth it. And you can save a dollar of you get the "baked yesterday" cupcakes. They taste just as good and will still taste good even two days later than that (if they last that long!) Or get the mini cupcakes. They have the same attention to detail as the regular sized ones. Which is something I love about this bakery; their mini versions are exactly the same as the regular size, just smaller. If the regular is filled or has a cookie base, the mini will also be filled or have a cookie base. No shortcuts are taken. I'm so excited to have this location as an option. Both are about an hour (one way) from my house, but these cupcakes are so good I have no issues making the drive just to pick up a dozen or so. I love this place! read more

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OMG - how do I even begin to explain how good these cupcakes are. I stopped by randomly as I was in the area & wanted something sweet. I knew as soon as I tasted their oatmeal cookie that the cupcakes were not going to let me down! Everything was super flavorful & sweet but not overpoweringly sweet (if that makes sense). It's $4.50/each & at first to thought that was a bit pricey for 1 cupcake... but I totally get it & it's totally worth it. The staff is friendly & helpful, and the space is really cute. Looking forward to coming back & hopefully hosting a party soon which will give me a reason to place in another order! read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Carrot cake, Red Velvet & Strawberry - all 100/10 - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

The staff at this location is so friendly and the June flavor of the month (s'mores cupcakes) may just be the best cupcake flavor I've ever had from anywhere. Graham cracker bottom, chocolate cake and ganache, marshmallow merengue. It's so good, I'd love to see it back for more of the summer months! read more

Cupcakes have absolutely rich and delicious flavor and texture! Totally 5 star quality. I will be back! read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Hostess chocolate, lemon cream pie and coconut cupcake. - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Great cupcake spot that features alot of different and yummy flavors. They also sell older cupcakes for a discount and mini cupcakes, which is nice to sample. The double chocolate was very good as was the key lime. Service was fast and friendly. Place is small so can get crowded. read more

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The cupcakes at Cupcakin' Bake Shop were really good--moist, flavorful, and definitely worth trying! My favorites were the peanut butter and carrot cake, both had great texture and just the right amount of sweetness. The only reason for the 3-star rating is the customer service. The employee helping customers was on his phone with headphones in and having personal conversations while working, which made the experience feel a bit unprofessional. Other than that, the cupcakes were great, and I'd still come back for the treats! read more

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My friends and I were craving a little sweet treat after our dinner so we stopped by and got the strawberry cupcake and carrot cake cupcake. So delicious! The strawberry frosting was sweeter than the carrot cake frosting but neither of them were too sweet. I personally liked the carrot cake cupcake more. I wished we had gotten more to share but I'll just have to wait until we come back! read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Carrot cake and strawberry cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I'm posting a third review because I had no idea they sell day old cupcakes! The mini day olds sell for $1. And guys...they're hella moist snd scrumptious still! Everytime I come here I'm sad I didn't order more. When will I learn my lesson and get at least half a dozen?? Who knows. Anywho this time around I got the key lime and the Oreo. I'm not a key lime pie girl but I like some tart based pastries so figured I'd give it a try. I mean, what could I lose, it's $1. I bit into that thing and instantly regretted that I only bought one. FIRE! Love the crust on the bottom too. Adds a nice texture. I liked it more than the Oreo one. Wish I remembered to snag a pic of the key lime one. read more

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Stopped by on a whim during Father's Day and family birthdays week in June. The person was so helpful in advising what was available and popular, as well as their pricing. I was able to grab a strawberry, cookies and cream, red velvet, and crème brûlée. Lastly, a vegan option which was banana blueberry. The cupcakes were a hit, I do believe the crème brûlée was the favorite. The vegan cupcake was good, although tasted like something I'd prefer to eat for breakfast. So I did, with coffee. Would definitely return, and thanks for accommodating! read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Strawberry Cookies N' Cream Red Velvet crème brûlée - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Not sure if it was just an off day but the customer service here terrible. The lady that was working had an attitude and kept coughing. Also was not wearing a masks. For being in downtown Walnut Creek I would think that it would be a lot better. Yeah definitely would not recommend. Well how does cupcake taste you might ask. I'm too scared to at it now. With it being coughed on. Better off getting ice cream a few doors down. read more

Absolutely beautiful and incredibly delicious! My boyfriend surprised me with a cake from Cup Cakin' for my 35th birthday, and everyone raved about it! It was perfectly moist, full of flavor, and just the right amount of sweetness. I added my own gold edible glitter to it, it was perfect! The cake served around 12 people and was very reasonably priced. Since then, I've gone back for cupcakes and plan to keep supporting this wonderful business for future celebrations. Both the quality and service have been consistently excellent! read more

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Cupcakes pretty good ... I come here frequently to get manageable treats for a few elders in my family (mom, aunt, cousin). Elders love their sweet treats. And it's a nice treat for those living in nursing facilities. Every time I come, I buy three cupcakes and get them individually boxed. TODAY SHE WANTS TO CHARGE ME $1 PER BOX for them to be individually boxed. Wait -- What???? I have never been charged for individual boxes. Been coming here at least monthly plus for over a year. Not Ever......... That's horrible! Bad customer service! You just lost a customer. Back to Susie Cakes in Lafayette & Gregorys Gourmet in Oakland!!! read more

Never knew there were outstanding cupcakes until I tried Cupcakin'. They have an amazing selection of flavors and each cupcake is a work of art. I think I've tried every flavor at this point and can't pick a favorite. The bakery is very well kept and whoever is working is always friendly and ready to offer up recommendations. Cupcakin' is our family's new go-to for any and all celebrations now. :))) read more

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The cupcakes were WEIRDD. Like the taste and service was alright, but tell me why the icing is sweeter than Santa Clause and the base SO CRUMBLY. There was also no where to sit except these two tall chairs right in front of the register. So sure, have fun eating staring into your servers eyes! read more

Fresh, succulent, melt in your mouth delicious cupcakes. The team members are always prompt, personable and professional. My only go-to for cupcakes read more

Always delicious! Our family's go to for birthday treats. Our regular favorites are carrot cake, Oreo, red velvet, lemon, key lime, funfetti, chocolate and vanilla salted caramel and seasonal berries cupcakes. Every celebration we have you can almost always count on us having cupcakin as the deserts. Such a wonderful treat we look forward to having at our get togethers. read more

Great Quality & Consistent Flavor -- But Reward System Needs Improvement I would give it 4.7 Star if I could. I absolutely love Cupcakin' and have been a loyal supporter since the original Berkeley location -- especially because it's Black-owned and the quality has always been exceptional. The flavors continue to expand, the cupcakes are consistently delicious, and the brand has maintained its charm over the years. However, I do want to share one frustration: the rewards don't roll over to online purchases or custom cake orders. As someone who regularly shops in-store AND orders online, it's disappointing not to be able to use rewards across both. It feels like loyal customers should have full access to the benefits we earn. Pricing is a bit on the higher side, but I still choose Cupcakin' because the quality remains worth it. I just wish the reward system aligned with that same level of care. My only other suggestion is to increase the quantities of staple flavors -- especially Red Velvet. It's such a common favorite that it tends to sell out quickly (you need to come in or order via DoorDash before 1 PM), and it would be great if more batches were made to meet the demand. Overall, I'll continue to support because the product is consistently great -- I just hope the customer reward experience catches up to match the excellence of the cupcakes themselves. read more

Come early or else they're gonna be sold out of the best selection!! I've ordered from Cupcakin' a few times now -- mini cupcakes, standard cupcakes, and whole cakes -- all of which blew me away every time! They even offer rotating gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and nut-free flavors each month! I ordered a dozen gluten-free cupcakes once and the crowd loved it. They are a bit chewier, like mochi, but still incredible. Every visit has been a great experience with speedy and friendly service. Definitely check this place out for all your cake needs! read more

Honestly you just can't miss with any of their cupcakes. I personally love the minis because they're just fun to eat and you can try multiple. If you're lucky they might have day olds available. Their employees are always super sweet and helpful. I went in yesterday and they had Valentine's Day specials. My boyfriend is obsessed with the key lime cupcake. It even has graham crackers on the bottom. The devil is in the details! read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Located on Main Street in Downtown Walnut Creek! There is street parking but also garages near by. The store is very clean and aesthetically pleasing. No one was in front when we entered but someone came out from the back within a few minutes. There were many cupcakes on display to choose From but I was here to pick up a Key Lime Pie cake and Strawberries and cream cake. The key lime pie cake was ok. The cake was a vanilla cake with a key lime custard and a graham cracker crust. The crust was my favorite. The cake over all was way too sweet and there was not much curd in it. The Strawberries and cream cake was the same cake layers as the key lime pie cake but with strawberries in the middle. Not many strawberries but very few. Very awkward that they misspelled Birthday on the cake. I wish I caught it before I left the store. Both cakes VERY sweet. They're soaked in a sugar syrup so they were moist. Overall, at $45 a cake, the cakes were very mid. Nothing special or spectacular about the cakes. read more

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We're not really cupcake people, so even though we've walked by Cupcakin' Bake Shop dozens of times we've never stopped in, but that all changed this weekend. Stopping in there was a bit of a line, but we were able to spend those moments checking out the offerings and deciding which we wanted. To be blunt, Cupcakin's prices are fantastic. A day old mini cupcake for $1 is exactly my speed. The honey picked up a fresh caramel mini ($2) and I chose the day old mini ($1) and a two day old large bourbon vanilla ($2.75). I'm not really a fan of cream cheese frosting, so for me the two day old was my favorite because of the buttercream frosting. But not being people who lean towards cupcakes the mini was exactly the right amount for us. I will say they gave our small wares to us in a large box that seemed a bit of a waste, but overall we really enjoyed our cupcakes and would come back again. read more

Very delicious cupcakes. My favorites are the red velvet and keylime pie! Can't wait to go back

I simply will not get cupcakes from anywhere else ever again. Period. These are the kind of cupcakes that make you question every other dessert choice you've ever made. Moist cake, frosting that's basically a spiritual experience, and flavors that disappear faster than my willpower at a bake sale. I tell myself I'm buying them for the kids, but let's be honest--the kids are lucky if they even get one. Enough said. read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Stumbled upon this shop and got a slice of cake as well as 2 mini cupcakes. The cake was nice and moist but I was told it was one flavor when it was obviously not. The store associate was unsure of the flavor and guessed. Being it looked yummy I figured it was worth the shot of trying it. The frosting did not compliment the tasty cake or filling. If you have any kind of food allergies be warned employees are not sure what ingredients or flavors each item has. The two mini cupcakes were sadly very dry. Prices are ok. Could be better but definitely could be worse ($$$) Shop is kinda basic with awkward seating available. Wish they would put more attention to labeling the cupcakes in the showcase rather than just use a sharpie and post it note. Overall the service was lacking as the shop associate seemed aloof. read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Chocolate Lovers, Carrot Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Happen to be in the area doing a little shopping and stumbled on Cup Cakin , very disappointed, it was a Sunday, so the Cup Cakes did not taste fresh, matter of fact , they tasted like they were made the day before smh read more

I was visiting the area for one night and I had to stop here for my favorite cupcake place of all time. The cupcakes are absolutely delicious and the frosting is light and airy, but still really good. I can't get enough of this place hands-down my favorite cupcake place in California. read more

Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Red Velvet, Vanilla, Salted Caramel, and Cookies N' Cream - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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My favorite cupcake place here in downtown! The Keylime pie is the best, but overall they have amazing flavor options

While I don't have extensive experience with gourmet cupcakes, I can confidently say these are among the best--if not the absolute best--I've had. The cupcakes are wonderfully moist, and the flavors are rich and robust. They also feature creative monthly flavors that keep things exciting, and if you know what you want, you'll be in and out in no time. Plus, the convenience of online ordering is a nice touch. That said, I've noticed a few recent complaints regarding customer service. Having visited many times, I've interacted with nearly every staff member here. While you might not receive a Michelin-star-level greeting or an overly enthusiastic welcome, the service is fast, and any questions are answered promptly and thoroughly. I'd encourage readers not to be discouraged by some of the recent negative reviews about customer service. Everyone's experience is different, and some customers may be more sensitive to service nuances. Ultimately, the quality of the cupcakes makes this spot worth a visit. read more

Delicious! They do run out of flavors, so it's probably best to check them out earlier in the day. We tried a few. Our favorite was the key lime pie. read more

This location is probably the worst location that I've been to out of all the cupcakin' bake shop. Went in and they only had three flavors that were baked today. The rest were baked two days or three days ago. How do you only have two of your flavors red velvet and carrot and Keylime available and when I asked where all are the other flavors? They said they didn't bake it today. read more