San Diego’s greatest variety of locally sourced, organic cupcakes.
We offer an amazing assortment of cupcake flavors, from classics like our famous PB&J and Vanilla Vixen, exotics such as Coco-Limey (topped with luscious kaffir lime ganache) and Zanzibar Chai, to modern twists on old favorites, such as the Brûlée J and Churros & Chocolate.
We also offer San Diego’s widest assortment of cupcakes for those with specific dietary needs, such as Limone-Ricotta (gf), Hoo Hoo (gf), Bottoms Up (gf), Chocolate Decadence (gf), Cookies n’ Cream (v), Great Pumpkin (v), Vanilla Bean (v), Harvest (lgi), Health Nut (lgi) and PB Cup (df), to name just a few.
Our chef is always dreaming up new cupcake combinations, so keep checking back here or come visit our store to see the latest and greatest! We offer at least twelve flavors baked fresh every day, all day long, including at least one vegan, one low glycemic and three gluten-free daily. But you can order two dozen of any flavor, any time – just give us two days notice to round up and prepare all the ingredients. | print-friendly schedule | full menu (pdf): page 1page 2
Today's special in the Lounge:
Cups Specials!
Happy Hrs: 9-11 am 20% off coffee drinks & 5-7 pm 20% off cupcakes (dine in only). 10% off for students & military (ID req.) Free drip coffee with purchase of re-usable eco-mug!
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Almond Dream
Pastry cream-filled almond cup topped with vanilla-almond buttercream and almonds
Arancia
Blood orange cup topped with blood orange buttercream
Banana Crème
Banana cup topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting
Berry Berry Good
Strawberry cup topped with creamy strawberry frosting (v)
Better with Bacon
Vanilla bean cup flavored with rich maple syrup topped with maple buttercream and crisp maple sugar-cured bacon
Bienenstich
Sweet cream-filled brioche cup topped with a honey-almond syrup (v)
Black Forest
Dark chocolate cup filled with marsala-dark cherry compote topped with ganache and whipped cream
Blueberry Bliss
Fresh blueberry cup topped oatmeal streusel and lemon glaze
Boston Cream Pie
Vanilla bean cup filled with crème anglais topped with chocolate glaze
Bottoms Up
Rich dark chocolate cup filled with chocolate chunks and mascarpone cheese topped with cream cheese frosting
Brownie Mac
Rich dark chocolate brownie cup filled with macadamia nut topped with dark chocolate ganache
Brûlée-J
Vanilla cup filled with sweet custard and topped with caramelized sugar
Bunny Love
Carrot cup with almonds and pecans topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting (gf)
Caramel Apple
Spiced apple cake with apple compote and caramel buttercream
Caramel Macchiato
Espresso-chocolate cup topped with caramel buttercream and caramel drizzle
Caramelicious
Vanilla bean cup filled with Fleur de sel caramel topped with creamy caramel mousse and caramel sauce
Choco Libre
Devil’s food cup topped with sweet vanilla frosting (gf)
Chocoholic
Chocolate cup filled and topped with chocolate frosting (v)
Chocolate Cheesecake
Chocolate cup topped with chocolatey “cream cheese” frosting (V)
Chocolate Decadence
Flourless Chocolate cup topped with cinnamon whipped cream (gf)
Chocolate Milk
Vanilla cup topped with light and creamy chocolate frosting (gf)
Chocotorte
Chocolate torte cup topped with rich chocolate frosting (gf)
Chris Jones
Marble-swirled cup topped with mocha frosting (v)
Chunky Monkey
Banana-walnut cup filled with chocolate chunks topped with creamy peanut butter frosting
Churros & Chocolate
Cinnamon cup filled with Mayan chocolate topped with spiced chocolate frosting and churros
Cinna-BB
Cardamom spiced cinnamon-swirl cup topped with sweet glaze
Claddagh Cup
Chocolate stout cup topped with whiskey ganache and Irish cream frosting
Coco Cabana
Almond macaroon cup topped with cream cheese frosting and sweetened coconut (gf)
Coco-Limey
Coconut-lime cup topped with creamy kaffir lime-white chocolate ganache
Coco-Nui
Delicate coconut cup topped with coconut buttercream and fresh toasted coconut
Cocoa-Ginger
Rich chocolate cup flavored with Ginger root topped with ginger-chocolate buttercream
Coconut Cream
Coconut cup topped with smooth coconut frosting garnished with toasted coconut. (gf)
Cookies n’ Cream
Chocolate cup topped with cookies n’ cream frosting (v)
Cozy Cup
Sweet chamomile cup topped with chamomile French meringue buttercream
Death by Chocolate
Truffle-filled chocolate cup topped with rich dark chocolate frosting
Deez Peanuts
Peanut butter cup topped with peanut butter frosting (v)
Devilish
Devil’s food cup topped with rich chocolate frosting
Eggnog
Eggnog cup filled with an eggnog infused pastry cream topped with whipped cream
Elvis
Banana cream-filled chocolate cup topped with creamy peanut butter frosting
Fig Leap
Fig cup topped with goat cheese frosting and candied fig
Gingerbread
Rich ginger cup topped with spiced cream cheese frosting
Going Bananas
Sweet vanilla cup filled with chunky banana puddin’ topped with whipped cream
Goober
Vanilla cup filled with jelly topped with peanut butter frosting (v)
Great Pumpkin
Spiced pumpkin cake topped with “cream cheese” frosting (v)
Green Tea
Matcha green tea-vanilla bean cup topped with honey-lemon glaze
Harvest
White whole wheat zucchini-carrot cup sweetened with agave syrup and topped with agave-cream cheese frosting (lgi)
Hazed and Confused
Rich chocolate cup topped with creamy chocolate hazelnut frosting
Health Nut
Whole wheat banana cup topped with peanut butter frosting sweetened with coconut sugar (lgi)
Honey Lavender
Rich honey cake drenched in a lavender-lemon verbena syrup topped with a lavender-white chocolate mousse
Hoo Hoo
Chocolate cup filled with marshmallow crème topped with chocolate glaze
Hummingbird
Southern-style cinnamon-spiced cake with bananas, pineapple, & walnuts topped with cream cheese frosting and candied walnuts. (gf)
Kahili
Sweet vanilla bean cup flavored with fresh ginger root topped with creamy ginger-vanilla bean frosting
Lemon Poppy Seed
Lemon poppy seed cup topped with lemon glaze (v)
Liliko'i
Passion fruit cup topped with light passion fruit buttercream
Limone Ricotta
Lemon ricotta torte cup made with ground almonds topped with lemon cream cheese frosting (gf)
Love Cup
Lemon-vanilla bean cup with lemon curd center topped with lemonade frosting
Minty Wonderland
Chocolate-mint cup topped with white chocolate-mint frosting and crushed peppermint candies
Monkey Ball
Fried brioche cup filled with vanilla pastry cream and tossed in cinnamon sugar
Mozart
Almond-scented cup filled with dark chocolate chunks topped with rich vanilla buttercream
Not-so-Red Velvet
Southern style chocolate buttermilk cup topped with sweet cream cheese frosting
Nuts Over Chocolate
Chocolate cup topped with peanut butter frosting, chocolate syrup and peanuts (v)
Old School Vanilla
Vanilla cup topped with sweet vanilla American buttercream (gf)
Orange Dream
Sweet orange-vanilla cup topped with orange-vanilla buttercream
PB Cup
Rich chocolate cup topped with creamy peanut butter frosting in a chocolate shell (df)
PB&J
Vanilla cup filled with strawberry preserves topped with creamy peanut butter frosting
Peaches ‘n Cream
Peach cup topped with Peach creamy Swiss meringue. (gf)
Piña Colada
Coconut cake glazed with coconut cream topped with pineapple buttercream
Piña Passion
Passion fruit cup topped with pineapple buttercream
Piñas Revueltas
Vanilla bean cup swirled with caramelized pineapple topped with creamy pineapple buttercream
Pineapple Cream
Vanilla cup topped with pineapple buttercream
Pumpkin Cardamom
Spiced pumpkin cup topped with cardamom-spiced chocolate frosting and pepita brittle(v)
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin cup with a graham cracker crust topped with cream cheese frosting. (gf)
Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin cup filled with pumpkin pie custard with a graham cracker crust topped with a dollop of whipped cream
Raspberry Cheesecake
Raspberry cup filled with raspberry mascarpone cheese topped with raspberry cream cheese frosting (gf)
Schokolade
Rich chocolate cups filled with “German chocolate” coconut-pecan frosting topped with ganache
Snowball
Devil’s food cup filled with marshmallow cream and topped with toasted coconut
Spiced Pumpkin
Spiced pumpkin cup topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting (gf)
Strawberry Lemonade
Lemon cup filled with strawberry and lemon curd topped with strawberry whipped swiss frosting
Strawberry Tea Cup
Vanilla cup filled with house-made jam, “cream cheese” and sliced fresh strawberries (v)
Summer Berry Splash
Lemon curd-filled vanilla bean cup brushed with fresh raspberry syrup topped with lemon cream cheese frosting
S’mores
Graham cracker crusted chocolate cup filled with rich chocolate buttercream topped with toasted marshmallow (gf)
Tarzan
Banana cup topped with peanut butter frosting and chocolate shavings
The Donut
Lightly spiced donut cup tossed in cinnamon sugar
Tiramisu
Almond-espresso cup topped with mascarpone frosting and shaved chocolate
Tres Leches
Spiced milk-drenched vanillla cake topped with whipped cream
Triple Chocolate
Chocolate cup filled with dark chocolate chunks topped with agave-sweetened chocolate frosting
Turkish Delight
Apricot-saffron compote-filled vanilla cup topped with apricot-saffron buttercream and shaved white chocolate
Vanilla Bean
Vanilla bean cup with creamy vanilla bean frosting (v)
Vanilla Vixen
Sweet vanilla cup topped with vanilla bean French buttercream
Velours Rouge
Southern style chocolate buttermilk cup topped with sweet cream cheese frosting. (gf)
Wine & Cheese
Cabernet chocolate cup topped with brie frosting and candied walnut
Zanzibar Chai
Vanilla bean cup topped with spicy-sweet chai frosting
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