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Crave Cupcakes

Cupcake Shop, Dessert Shop, and Coffee Shop$$$$
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    Tricia L.
    "My fave 5: hummingbird, pistachio, carrot, red velvet, and Nutella!"(19 Tips)
    Ryan J.
    "Strawberry cupcakes are the BEST!! Eager to try the Nutella, though."(3 Tips)
    Chris H.
    "Great with a Dark Chocolate cupcake!"(3 Tips)
    Aaron E.
    "Hands down the best cupcakes in Houston."(2 Tips)
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  • Houston Press
    Houston PressAugust 12, 2014
    Crave is one of the top purveyors of gourmet cupcakes in Houston, though the market has gotten more saturated since the trend hit its stride. Read more
  • Otilio G.heart icon on user image
    Otilio GonzalezApril 25, 2013
    Spectacular service each and every time. A single cupcake in one of their boxes makes an elegant gift. I love coming here. A gift from here lets anybody know how special they are to you.
  • Susan G.heart icon on user image
    Susan GSeptember 1, 2015
    Vanilla cupcake with chocolate frosting was delicious. The dough was moist and the frosting very tasty.
  • Local Houston Magazine
    Local Houston MagazineNovember 6, 2013
    Crave is debuting a new shipping service allowing customers within a 450-mile radius to taste their treats, and pre-order from a selection of handcrafted boxes for the month of December! Read more
  • Jenny E.heart icon on user image
    Jenny ElderApril 9, 2022
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the seasonal flavors while you can! The earlier you arrive, the better chance you'll have to snag them?
  • Jessica T.
    Jessica TranJanuary 25, 2013
    Hummingbirds are all that matter! They're only made Friday mornings and they are the best! Go early bc once they run out, they stop making them for the rest of the day.
  • Moe
    MoeFebruary 24, 2019
    Not a cupcake fan, but I assure you. you can’t find something better than their cupcakes especially the(red velvet & vanilla)!
  • Tricia L.
    Tricia LeeApril 1, 2013
    Don't be shy! Get a few! These are my fave cupcakes of all time. My fave 5: hummingbird, pistachio, carrot, red velvet, and Nutella!
  • Evelyn B.heart icon on user image
    Evelyn BautistaJuly 16, 2013
    Ordering was so precise it felt like a pharmacy. I got my prescription on one end and got my medication at the register. The hummingbird cupcake was delish! Tastes like zucchini bread with frosting!
  • Frankie D.
    Frankie DiazApril 14, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Wed & Saturday try the Pumpkin! Pumpkin is my favorite! The icing is perfect and the cupcake just melts in your mouth!
  • Houston Press
    Houston PressMay 31, 2012
    2011 Best of Houston Winner: Best Cupcakes. Check out more Houston Press Best of Houston Winners here: http://bit.ly/JCaGyR Or go mobile with the free Best Of app.
  • Candi M.heart icon on user image
    Candi MenvilleSeptember 28, 2015
    Buttercream Vanilla Bean Cupcakes are my favorite birthday present!!
  • Marwan M.heart icon on user image
    Marwan MzJuly 4, 2018
    Take the red velvet cup cake .. amazing amazing amazingly amazing
  • Miguel R.heart icon on user image
    Miguel ReverolFebruary 10, 2013
    The best tip received!!!! Crave Cupcakes are adictive!!!....not for people with sugar problems :(
  • Social News Network
    Social News NetworkAugust 14, 2013
    Hands down some of the most spectacular cupcakes you will ever eat in life.
  • Walaa T.heart icon on user image
    Walaa TahlawiApril 2, 2018
    Love it , the best cupcakes I had for a very long time
  • Aaron E.heart icon on user image
    Aaron EavesAugust 10, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Hands down the best cupcakes in Houston. Try the Nutella cupcake!
  • Heather B.
    Heather BAugust 4, 2012
    Stick to what you know & stay makin good cupcakes. Whenever you try to add all the others in it just cheapens the whole place.
  • Symone D.heart icon on user image
    Symone DejeanDecember 30, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    The cupcakes are so sweet and tasty I can't just leave with one lol
  • Samantha Mae
    Samantha MaeJuly 19, 2015
    Hummingbird, Nutella, strawberry, and red velvet are the best flavors
  • Sou S.heart icon on user image
    Sou S.August 11, 2016
    Strawberry and dulce de Leche. That is all.
  • Ryan J.
    Ryan JayyMay 3, 2012
    Strawberry cupcakes are the BEST!! Eager to try the Nutella, though.
  • Charity W.
    Charity WebbOctober 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Really good cupcakes. Strawberry is really good.
  • Apollo G.heart icon on user image
    Apollo GonzalezJune 24, 2012
    Best Chocolate cupcakes. Really most of their cupcakes are great.
  • Angeline B.
    Angeline BruneApril 22, 2012
    Red velvet and strawberries cup cakes are the best ! Try them !
  • Gagan S.heart icon on user image
    Gagan SinghOctober 28, 2016
    Good cup cakes and they keep on introducing new cakes.
  • CultureMap Houston M.
    Galleria-area workers also stop by in the mornings for the awesome muffins.
  • Lisa L.heart icon on user image
    Lisa LueraMay 4, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    In the month of May they will be having happy hour every Monday from 3pm-6pm
  • Di
    DiSeptember 15, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Dulce de leche cupcakes = heaven!! Only made on Thurs & Sun, but totally worth the wait!
  • Andrew C.heart icon on user image
    Andrew CongerJune 14, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    It really doesn't matter which cupcake you get -- they're ALL delicious!
  • Shanna L.heart icon on user image
    Shanna LaneDecember 22, 2015
    Love every flavor they make!!
  • Jen S.
    Jen SJanuary 30, 2011
    Get the chocolate on vanilla & a chilled Soy or Skim milk.. Fabulous!
  • Noel N.
    Noel NguyenMarch 7, 2014
    Great cupcakes. Try the red velvet!
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    MichaelAugust 24, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the red velvet cupcake. It is to die for!
  • Chris H.
    Chris HowardJanuary 9, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get your milk in a chilled old fashioned glass milk bottle. Great with a Dark Chocolate cupcake!
  • Melita W.
    Melita WashingtonApril 18, 2012
    Try the pecan roasted coffee. Way better than Starbucks!
  • Lucelle A.heart icon on user image
    Lucelle AgustinDecember 15, 2019
    Italian Cream Cupcake!!!
  • Chay D.heart icon on user image
    Chay DiggsJanuary 2, 2016
    Strawberry and red velvet cupcakes.
  • Laura C.
    Laura ChanOctober 2, 2011
    Houston Press Best of Houston 2011 - Reader's Choice - Best Cupcakes
  • Pattie
    PattieNovember 25, 2013
    Loved the cupcakes, the customer service was terrible!
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    JarrettAugust 17, 2014
    Go here to eat cupcakes
  • Susan G.heart icon on user image
    Susan GSeptember 1, 2015
    Classic Red Velvet!!
  • DesignBigger
    DesignBiggerJanuary 13, 2011
    The best cupcakes in town. Try the red velvet!
  • pgc
    pgcAugust 15, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Thursday's & Sunday's Dulce de Leche is the best!
  • Cansu K.
    Cansu KarakasDecember 22, 2012
    Wanderfull cupcakes, perfect location..
  • Jackie 🍸🎀👠 C.
    Jackie 🍸🎀👠 CAugust 22, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Vanilla bean always makes my day a little sweeter!! :)
  • Kathy C.
    Kathy CampaAugust 14, 2013
    I guess they're ok. Coming here right after being to SWEET!good golly miss holly in Orlando, didn't help.
  • Frances S.
    Frances St. CyrJune 4, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Order the minis in advance. They're so cute.
  • Jason C.
    Jason ChanDecember 15, 2009
    If you're a Nutella fan, they have freshly baked Nutella cupcakes on Wednesdays and Sundays. Read more
  • Sarah K.
    Sarah KorsmeyerApril 24, 2013
    Red velvet cupcakes are amazing!
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