Cupcakes are having a moment, and with good reason. The single-serving treats take well to intricate decorations as well as to unusual, even outlandish, flavor combinations. Bacon and coffee, anyone?
Hoodline rounded up Seattle's most popular cupcake sellers, using Yelp data and our own methodology, to help you decide where to spend your cupcake dollars on National Cupcake Day, also known as Dec. 15.
Choose wisely.
1. Cupcake Royale
Topping the list is Cupcake Royale. Located at 1111 E. Pike St. (between 11th and 12th avenues) in Capitol Hill, the bakery, which offers cupcakes and more, is the highest rated spot of its kind in Seattle, boasting four stars out of 767 reviews on Yelp.
Seasonal, holiday and themed creations are all on offer. Look for unique flavors like maple sweet potato, eggnog snickerdoodle, peppermint bark, lemon drop and more. Check out the website for a full line of options.
Yelper Monica W., who reviewed it on Aug. 22, said, "The cupcakes are just fantastic here. I regularly come here to get birthday cupcakes for friends and I never regret it! Every cupcake I've tried is so moist and delicious, plus they have gluten free options and other pastries."
2. Trophy Cupcakes And Party
Next up is Wallingford's Trophy Cupcakes and Party, situated at 1815 N. 45th St. (between North Wallingford and North Burke avenues). With four stars out of 756 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score cupcakes has proven to be a local favorite.
Trophy offers daily specials and a variety of flavored cupcakes. Look for choices like chocolate chip cookie dough, triple coconut and Almond Joy. Other favorites include chocolate candy cane, gingerbread orange and triple chocolate. Macarons, tarts and full-sized cakes round out this spot's offerings. Here's the website.
Elizabeth L. said, "This place is awesome. They have this Neapolitan cupcake I have dreams about. They also have a cookie dough cupcake I just tried today that is delicious too."
3. The Yellow Leaf
Belltown's The Yellow Leaf, located at 2209 Fourth Ave. (between Blanchard and Bell streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery that offers cupcakes and more, four stars out of 635 reviews.
Both sweet and savory cupcakes are available at the Yellow Leaf. Look for unique flavors like chocolate and bacon, apple pie and beer and pretzel. Individual options are available on a rotating basis. Current available creations includes flavors like Belgian chocolate, red velvet, pancakes and bacon and simply vanilla. This spot also delivers. Here's the website.
Jennifer P. wrote, "This little shop is a gem! I got a Chocolate Joy cupcake, which was a delicious vanilla cake, covered with a thin layer of chocolate, coconut and almond buttercream. Light, airy, not too sweet... perfect balance of flavors!"
