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Cupcake Cafe

Cupcake Cafe

Cupcake Shop, Coffee Shop, and Café$$$$
Garment District, New York
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    Has a stamp of approval from Village Voice and New York Habitat
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    Nanci B.
    "The dense cakey cupcakes are the best ever......."(5 Tips)
    New York Habitat
    "Try the Vanilla or Mocha Cupcake, it's a real treat!"(2 Tips)
    Yen C.
    "My favorite cupcakes in NYC."(2 Tips)
    honeywhatscooking.com
    "Love the Walnut Cupcake w/buttercream."(2 Tips)
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  • Hannah N.heart icon on user image
    Hannah NicdaoJanuary 29, 2015
    LOVE this place. My mom used to take me here when I'd get to go w/ her to work as a little 90s kid...way before cupcakes "got cool". The buttercream frosting is MINDBLOWINGLY good with unique flavors!
  • honeywhatscooking.comheart icon on user image
    Love the Walnut Cupcake w/buttercream. The cupcake has a hint of coffee and the frosting is to die for. Moist and delicious.
  • John A.heart icon on user image
    John AJanuary 18, 2016
    Ehm..."unique" is only description for this dusty antique shop/old bluegrass music/cupcake shop combo. Dense walnut cupcake with wax-like buttercream frosting seem made with the original antiques.
  • Nancy C.
    Nancy ChungMarch 9, 2016
    Delicious smooth butter cream frosting. It's a mess to eat be warned!! (Had the chocolate cupcake with vanilla frosting. The frosting has No shortening and is not frothy, it's actually cream!)
  • Zeba S.heart icon on user image
    Zeba SiddiqiFebruary 28, 2016
    Cute old school cafe near port authority terminal, Cupcakes are tasty & very pretty. Serves good coffee.
  • Rose G.
    Rose GMSeptember 15, 2010
    You can order one of the best cupcakes in New York, then sit down with a cappuccino at the giant marble table and read for hours with no one bothering you. In autumn, be sure to snag a pumpkin donut.
  • Compass
    CompassMay 15, 2014
    Coffee and pie go hand in hand at the Cupcake Cafe, where cakes and delicately dressed cupcakes are beloved by all neighbors.
  • Maribel L.
    Maribel LaraSeptember 24, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    The coffee here is fantastic, the cupcakes are beautiful to look and yummy to eat. On the weekends Mike makes delicious waffles, no frills because they're not needed. If you're looking for a place to
  • Fabioheart icon on user image
    FabioNovember 14, 2013
    In t mood for sweets: try spectacular hot cocoa n a lemon cup cake. ...... U will love it but u will have all t sugar dosis of week....
  • Nancerellaheart icon on user image
    NancerellaOctober 19, 2015
    Sad that their store looks a little too dim and gloomy but one of my favorite cupcake in NYC...
  • New York Habitat
    New York HabitatMarch 8, 2012
    These beautiful decorated cupcakes taste the same way they look! Try the Vanilla or Mocha Cupcake, it's a real treat!
  • Paulette O.
    Paulette OsborneMay 31, 2014
    Great place for a cupcake. But I hope the surly dude up front is the owner because I'd suggest he be fired.
  • Yen C.
    Yen CMarch 18, 2010
    My favorite cupcakes in NYC. Beware when they say "buttercream," though, it really means, well BUTTER. Those who are less than enthused with the taste of pure butter may want to go for the smaller c Read more
  • sadia
    sadiaSeptember 26, 2012
    Call ahead of time to make a cupcake order. The carrot cupcakes were the best I've ever had.
  • CS
    CSAugust 31, 2013
    One of the better cupcakes I've had. Friendly staff make it a good experience.
  • CS
    CSAugust 31, 2013
    One of the better cupcakes I have had. Friendly staff make it a good experience.
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceOctober 25, 2012
    Readers' Poll winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Cupcake!
  • Cynthia L.heart icon on user image
    Cynthia LinJanuary 26, 2016
    Still the prettiest cupcakes in town. Small is $3
  • Julia
    JuliaAugust 21, 2015
    Perfect not crowded cafe in midtown!
  • Fernando C.
    Fernando ClaroAugust 3, 2011
    good american spot between so many turistic places around the area! And order hot chokolate!! Beautiful
  • Harold C.heart icon on user image
    Harold CooperJanuary 30, 2015
    Chat with the barista Mike, he's both gruff and very friendly!
  • Ashley K.heart icon on user image
    Ashley KingMarch 11, 2016
    Neighborhood gem! Mike is worth warming up to :)
  • KillerHeels_UK
    KillerHeels_UKFebruary 7, 2010
    I use cupcake to round off a meal whilst on foot in Manhattan. MacD's or bagel with lox and then get a cupcake for dessert. Cheap treat and lovely! Read more
  • patrice t.
    patrice tanakaApril 25, 2010
    The best cupcakes in Manhattan! If you like dense, moist cake-y cupcakes, this one is for you. I love all of the flavors.
  • Nanci B.heart icon on user image
    Nanci BradshawFebruary 12, 2016
    The dense cakey cupcakes are the best ever.......
  • MoRizaheart icon on user image
    MoRizaNovember 14, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the Mike's Weekend Waffles - Like a littte piece of heaven in the hell's kitchen!
  • mariskaleh
    mariskalehOctober 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    the maple walnut is the best cupcake flav.
  • Jack R.heart icon on user image
    Jack RamosJanuary 24, 2015
    A mocha home made style! My best
  • Arpan
    ArpanJuly 14, 2013
    Be very particular about soy milk - I ordered soy cappuccino and I was served with regular milk.
  • Marc S.heart icon on user image
    Marc SMay 22, 2015
    The cupcakes are in the back.
  • Andy S.
    Andy SantamariaFebruary 22, 2012
    Just come here and hang out with Mike. Great guy. Tell him I sent you.
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    MoRizaOctober 31, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the Cafe Americano - With couple of cup brownies. Breakfast for scary people.
  • stacey l.
    stacey linMay 4, 2014
    This ancient&dusty place is the worst!Service is beyond horrible.Even when speaking to them w direct eye contact, somehow they still ignore the customer. Even if cupcakes are great,never coming back!
  • Margaret-Ellen J.
    Been told these are "true buttercream." Guess I don't like true buttercream. Dense, dry cake, frosting tastes like eating a stick of butter. They're beautiful, but I didn't eat mine, & won't be back.
  • MoRizaheart icon on user image
    MoRizaNovember 21, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the Vanilla cupcake - Beautifully delicious.
  • Saaya Rei R.heart icon on user image
    Saaya Rei RuizApril 20, 2015
    Went in try to get someone to take care of me... Not really friendly... I'm a bit annoyed how when I asked for help I got glared at... Sigh....
  • Brian M.heart icon on user image
    Brian MichaelNovember 11, 2013
    Get the Mocha Cupcake #LifeChanged
  • MoRizaheart icon on user image
    MoRizaAugust 13, 2009
    Been here 100+ times
    Order Mike's hot chocolate! He melted the chocolate himself for you. Then if it's any left grab one of those pumpkin donuts. Hmm!
  • MoRizaheart icon on user image
    MoRizaDecember 11, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the Sugar And Spice - To brighten your day...
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    MoRizaNovember 25, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the King Curtis - Friday morning needs a king!
  • Meli
    MeliAugust 25, 2013
    Save your money and go elsewhere for coffee and cupcakes. The cupcakes were not only dry, they each weigh a ton...like a brick. That's how thick they were. The butter cream is sub par. Avoid!
  • Sune K.
    Sune KaaeSeptember 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Best cappuccino around, double shot, of course...
  • Socks & U.
    Socks & UnderwearSeptember 15, 2010
    Donate an item of men's business attire to Career Gear at Herald Square Park on 9/16 from 10-4 and receive a pair of GOLDTOE!
  • MoRizaheart icon on user image
    MoRizaMay 9, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the Americano Coffee And Coffee Cake
  • MoRizaheart icon on user image
    MoRizaOctober 30, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the Raspberry Peach Muffin
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    MoRizaMay 19, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the coffeecake - Big slab of a sweet thang!
  • Y. H.
    Y. HagoodFebruary 19, 2012
    Try the Jam & Tosst
  • MoRizaheart icon on user image
    MoRizaNovember 21, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the Cafe Americano - In a mug this time...
  • MoRizaheart icon on user image
    MoRizaNovember 22, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the Vanilla cupcake
  • Sune K.
    Sune KaaeSeptember 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Best cappuccino around, do
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