Cupcakes in Austin

by Joshua Hinsdale - Citysearch Contributor - 289 Reviews - 77 Lists

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Updated: February 03, 2009

Why settle for a boring, plain Jane slice when you can nibble on a hand-held morsel of icing-topped cake? Even if you shy away from food trends, it's hard to argue that a really good cupcake can turn a frown upside down. Check out the best of the batch.

Cupcake Craze

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bountiful Bakery & Cafe
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    3201 Bee Caves RD., Austin, TX 78746 (map)

    Cupcakes are the true jewel of the dessert case at this neighborhood bakery and cafe in Westlake known for its friendly atmosphere, grilled shrimp BLTs, fried green tomatoes and blue plate specials.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Hey Cupcake
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    1600 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704 (map)

    Look for the signature Airstream trailer crowning a South Congress street corner and you'll find great big cupcakes, kitschy decor and daily specials that entice your adventurous side. For a real treat, order the free bonus whip cream injection.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Lux Bakery & Cafe
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    3601 W William Cannon Dr Ste 175, Austin, TX 78749 (map)

    Stop in for a vegetarian-friendly lunch and top off your tasty meal with a made-from-scratch dessert of peanut butter cookies, sugar cookies, brownies and--or most scrumptious of all--cupcakes topped with buttercream icing.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Sugar Mama's Bake Shop
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    1905 S 1st St, Ste A, Austin, TX 78704 (map)

    Full of Austin charm and plenty of flavor, these creative cupcakes (try the vanilla Marilyn Monroe, Jack's Lemon or the red velvet Southern Belle) also come with vegan options.

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