The Cupcake Shoppe - Hayward

Everyone who works here is so sweet just like the yummy cupcakes

We got the strawberry margarita, chocolate strawberry, churro cheesecake, and frosted banana cupcakes. We also got a lemon cheesecake and a brownie. The strawberry margarita came with a dropper of alchohol, an interesting addition which I admittedly got out of curiosity. I'm not much of a drinker, so I enjoyed most of the cupcake without it, but did think it has an interesting profile as a result. Injecting it into the cupcake a bit at a time would be best to avoid letting it get soggy, but a few drops on top, using a slight groove in the frosting does make the alchohol a bit more pronounced, changing the way you experience the flavors. The churro and frosted banana would have been best eaten fresh so the crisp textures would have been at their peak. Pretty obvious, but you can only have so much sugar in a day! The lemon cheesecake had a tart bright start with a smooth and rich end, leaving you ready for another bite. The brownies had a light crust of chocolate drizzles and pieces, which gave it a slightly firmer consistency. This was good be ause although I enjoyed the flavor, the brownie itself had a softer texture than I prefer. Soft to the point of falling apart. Great quality products, a variety of flavors, and pleasant sales people. A great spot for a sweet tooth.

Small place with great options. The best part is the cupcakes are not crazy sweet. They have daily specials. But on Saturdays go to try their Ube cupcakes, I am sure you will not regret it.

This place is so amazing. Aside from the cupcakes being the best I've EVER had, they are so artistic with everything. The cupcakes look beautiful, so pretty and cute. They vary in color and are always complemented with proper colors, ornaments and their trademark deliciousness. I really, really recommend trying this place out if you want some cupcakes (or a single cupcake or just have a sweet tooth!! . I heard they've been on the Food Network or something too.

After a decade on my must-try list, I finally had the chance to visit The Cupcake Shoppe, winners of Big Time Bake! We had moved away from Hayward before I could try their famous treats, but now that we're back, it was time to indulge. I had to try their renowned french toast cupcake, and the cinnamon frosting was absolutely delightful! I do wish there had been a bit more bacon flavor, though. The mocha cream cupcake, even a day old, was delicious, and I was pleasantly surprised to find caramel inside—definitely my favorite of the bunch. Oh, and that little shooter of tequila on top of the margarita cupcake? Fun touch! I just wish the lime flavor was a bit stronger. Overall, the color and novelty made it enjoyable. I’ll definitely be stopping by regularly when I’m downtown!