Cupcake Lane Bakery
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Sat-Sun 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. - Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
13 Reviews for Cupcake Lane Bakery
Good cupcakes! Not cheap -- about $2 a cupcake, but it's a nice treat. I highly recommend the Red Velvet one (Savannah Street) .... it's GOOD!
I purchased a Hollywood Blvd cupcake as well as a Savannah Street treat. The Hollywood Blvd cake tasted like it was purchased at my local Vons - not that that is a bad thing, but if I am purchasing cupcakes from a cupcake shoppe, I have higher expectations. The frosting was extremely sugary - sort of like you want to barf after eating it. The cake was moist but its flavor was overpowered by the frosting.
The Savannah Street cupcake was very blah. The cake had a sort of waxy taste to it and the frosting flavor was much too weak.
I was glad I had the opportunity to sample, but I will not be driving down Cupcake Lane any time soon.
When taking a walk down Cupcake Lane, make sure you take your insulin or diabetic pills along and brace yourself for a sugar rollercoaster ride.
It was a friend's b-day so we thought we'd get him some cupcakes to celebrate. The box is pretty and the lavender/white polka dot ribbon is a great touch. As for the cupcakes themselves: the frosting on all of them was just way too sweet, in general. I couldn't really taste anything but the sugar.
We took a stroll down:
Savannah Street (aka Red Velvet): I'm a big fan of red velvet cake. This one just didn't do it at all or me.
Ghirardelli Square: chocolate cupcake, topped with chocolate buttercream and Ghirardelli chocolate shavings.
Las Vegas Boulevard: chocolate cupcake, covered with vanilla buttercream, rolled in toasted coconut and drizzled with chocolate.
Lake Tahoe Boulevard: a S'More cupcake, basically.
Cute streets that unfortunately do not take you to tastebud heaven.
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I happened upon Cupcake Lane Bakery a couple of weeks ago and gone back several times since. Their cupcakes are, hands down, the best I've ever tasted. The frosting is the key; rich, smooth, and flavorful. The cake is moist. Try my favorites, the Lombard and the Savannah. Can't get enough.
Located in yet another brand-spanking-new strip mall, the inside of Cupcake Lane Bakery has a strong, sugary sweet smell that reminds me of grocery store bakeries. The brightly colored frosting and airbrushed decorations give their cupcakes a bit of a "grocery store" look as well. There isn't any seating other than a couple of kid-sized armchairs so be prepared to take your cupcakes somewhere else to eat them. The bakery seems to be run by two very cheerful men, who gave me permission to snap pictures. My favorite part was definitely the stripper-man cupcake cake.
I got the Main Street (vanilla cake with chocolate chips baked inside topped with chocolate buttercream and rolled in mini chocolate chips) and the Michigan Avenue (lemon infused cake topped with lemon cream cheese frosting).
Main Street: Eating the soft chocolate frosting with the dry, artificial tasting cake is not unlike eating a cracker with peanut butter -- you NEED a glass of milk with this cupcake. Without a drink it feels like eating a melted Hershey bar on top of a dry grocery store muffin. Texture aside, the cupcake had a rich chocolate taste that was sweet and delicious, but ultimately tasted like a pre-packaged Otis Spunkmeyer chocolate chip muffin.
Michigan Avenue: This cupcake smells like lemon, but in a candy-extract sort of way. It has a bitter aftertaste that tastes artificial and reminds me of grocery store cupcakes. There is something almost plasticy about the artificial lemon flavor. Together the frosting and cake have a greasy, bitter lemon taste that's frankly kind of gross. I'm a huge fan of lemonheads and have been known to eat an entire box in one sitting, and this cupcake tastes exactly like the last couple of lemonheads in the box. You know, the lemonheads you eat anyway despite the fact that your tongue is raw and you feel like you're going to be sick from all the sugar?
At the end of the day, I'm going to have to recommend heading over to The Cupcakery -- although I loved the bakery and the friendly staff, the taste of these cupcakes is sub-grocery-store quality. You can read more details about these cupcakes here: http://www.cupcakefeti...
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I went to Vegas this november and had the best cupcakes I have ever eaten in my life!!! No trans fat, corn syrup, or fillers. Made entirely from scratch. Hands down the most satisfying sweet treat since Ghirardelli chocolate. For those of you Vegas residents who have not yet tried Cupcake Lane Bakery on I215 and Flamingo you have to get there. The flavor of the month which is amongst many other wonderful choices is Half Moon Bay, pumpkin cake with creamy whipped not too sweet frosting. I LOVED IT! I was so happy when I left that place. Your food lover and connoisseur ~Mary PS: If you have not yet seen Spamalot at the Wynn, it was really funny.
PSS: I thought I was late in posting my review. Shame on you Violet W. you are not being fair in you review based on your own posting back in August. You can't leave a cupcake out in the August heat for over an hour and expect it to be at its' best. Did you do that with any of the other places you tried? If you like the other places better, great, but BE FAIR in your reviews.
Cupcakes are my favorite.
The strawberry cupcake was the best.
The only thing was I asked how much the baby tee was and she said, "um, they're not for sale." I was very confused because they were placed on the shelf as if they were selling merchandise.
I am huge on customer service. Maybe we went on an off day but it wasn't that great.
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I received a package of these as a gift for the holidays and they are great! The packaging looks really nice and the cupcakes were very good.
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It looks like The Cupcakery http://www.yelp.com/bi... over in Henderson might have some competition in the world of fancy cupcakes!
Opening up only a week and a half ago, word is that Cupcake Lane Bakery has a franchise in mind. I spotted this little store as we whizzed past W. Flamingo Road and suggested, "Make a right turn!" to my bf. As we drove up, we noted the "Closed" sign and knew a return visit was a must.
Coming up with some cute names as "Road to Hana" and "Strawberry Fields Way", Cupcake Lane Bakery tantalizes your taste buds with their large selection of tasty morsels. After reading through each and every description, my friend chose the "Michigan Avenue", the bf chose the "Lake Tahoe Boulevard" in honor of his hometown, and I went for the "Hollywood Boulevard." (I technically should have gone for the "Lombard Street" or the "Ghiradelli Square" in tribute to my hometown!)
The "Michigan Avenue" is a "lemon-infused cupcake topped with a zesty lemon cream cheese frosting and garnished with yellow and blue sprinkles." My friend was impressed and knew she was in big trouble since this location was not too far from where she lived. Not being a huge lemon fan myself, I was hesitant. It was rather refreshing and light. Sweet without being tart, and actually, pretty darn good.
The "Lake Tahoe Boulevard" is described as "Sitting around the campfire and enjoying our take on the S'more. A chocolate cupcake with a marshmallow center, topped with chocolate ganache and crushed graham crackers and finished with a drizzle of chocolate." It tasted like a brownie with a gooey center. It was yummy, but not that special in my opinion.
Sticking with the basics, the "Hollywood Boulevard" is "a vanilla cupcake topped with vanilla buttercream and sprinkled with stars." I felt this was the best way to truly taste the cupcake and the cream on its own. The cupcake was moist, flavorful, and could stand alone. The buttercream was sweet, not overly done, and not dependent on the cupcake to stand. I was impressed.
Cupcake Lane Bakery has a lot of promise. The interior decor could use some help and they have two solo couches and two small chairs for sitting. They also offer monthly special cupcakes, like this month's was the "Times Square" which had champagne in it. At $2.25/each, or $23/dozen, they are definitely going to be fair competition. I'll be back to try the "Savannah Street" and the "Park Avenue."
Sidenote: They even offer a Pupcake, a cupcake made specifically for your furry four-legged friend!
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Last night the lady of the house threw me a party for my berfday. In lieu of a traditional birthday cake she brought home 2 -dozen of these gourmet Cupcakes. They looked so cool in the package- they tasted just as good as they looked.
My girlfriend said the shopping experience was a snap and the people behind the counter were very friendly. (Could you imagine being in a bad mood slingin' cupcakes, a cupcake Nazi?) Anyhoot, the cupcakes were the hit of the soiree and they were delicious.
If you ask me I'd say the coolest part of getting a dozen of these is watching a bunch of 30 something's fighting over a freakin' cupcake. Apparently the "Hollywood Cupcake" is the hot item of the month because they are selling out like hotcakes... Hot(cup)Cakes ;)
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I found this place from the first person who reviewed this place. It just so happened my Chiropractor's office is right up the street. It was interesting because it reminded me of this other cupcake place in Beverly Hills. I was curious if it was the same one. It's not Sprinkles. But Cupcake Lane Bakery. Sprinkles is about 36 a dozen. This Cupcakery is about 28 dollars a dozen with a 25 dollar delivery fee. This place was far less. Gourmet Cupcakes...new place. Interesting. After doing more research and a late night drive to survey this place so I can set a goal to indulge myself in comfort food goodness. I set out to see it this week.
It definitely is not easy to find if you don't know where you're going. Pickup Stix is it's welcoming landmark. The storefront looks basic until you walk in. The colors are bright and cheerful and it's warm and homey. What more would you ask for a comfort food extraveganza. You can ask for smells. The sweet aromas of baking and sugars linger around the store.
So cupcakes? Expensive? Why? It's really why not. Why not have a Red Velvet cake without having to feel like you indulged yourself in SIN? Lake Tahoo...According to Laura there, it's great when it's microwaved. Well she lied. It's not great. 15 seconds of radioactive poisoning brought forth a rush of memories from Hawthorne Youth Camp and fun campfire songs, good friends, and a explosive oral orgasm that lingered with s'more goodness.
I also had the Road To Hana. Great moist chocolate cake, wasn't too sweet. I was expecting a bit more chocolate in the middle. However it wasn't as much as I expected. The Ghirardelli Square --- had a great balance of Ghirardelli chocolate and sugar. There's this Savannah St Red Velvet Cupcake. Not overly sweet on the cream cheese frosting. Moist and Decadant like how red velvet should be. Yet still very familiar yet not too rich. The strawberry fields.....fanf*ckingtastic. Fresh fruit, whipped frosting and strawberry cake. It reminded me of a strawberry shortcake. The cupcakes here are not over the top. It's not like going to a grocery store and picking up store bought cupcakes where they all taste the same --- white cake or chocolate cake....This place gives you cupcake options. Options of buying a high end gourmet cake --- without feeling guilty of the calories. I would like to see maybe 1 new edgy flavors.
So yes I had 2 dr appointments this week.
1 dr appt = 1 doz cupcake visit.
2 = 2 doz cupcakes this week = FAT MYKE
Good thing I share!
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this place was not easy to find! just so yanno.. its next to pick up stix. anyhoo.. i went here last night and got a dozen. i think my favorite is the savannah. red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting. and strawberry fields way.. anything strawberry is okay in my book. my bf liked road to hana. i honestly ate so many i cant remember which ones were which. they are kinda pricey. 2 something each. and about $24 for a dozen. but they are delicious. i would never go just for one or two. its definately worth getting the dozen and tasting each one. explore! enjoy! and then go to the gym!
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it seems that the growing trend of specialty cupcake bakeries has finally hit las vegas. recently, my lovely dining companion randomly discovered the cupcake lane bakery. unfortunately, the place was closed, but we were determined to have a taste of their cupcakes. the cupcakes have been named with unique or actual street names. "Las Vegas Blvd, Park Avenue, and Strawberry Fields Way."
My lovely dining companion compares the classic/traditional cupcake in these type of specialty bakeries, so i had the opportunity to taste the "hollywood blvd"...vanilla cupcake topped with vanilla buttercream and sprinkles. i have to say for such a simple recipe, i really enjoyed the cupcake. yeah, the cake was moist on the inside, the buttercream was not overly sweet, but it had some type of crust on the cake that made it stand out in my mouth.
I also got to try the "michigan avenue", which was a cupcake with the perfect amount of lemon zest (not too sour...not too sweet) that was topped with lemon cream cheese frosting. i was really surprised b/c i dont eat lemon candy or dessert at all, but id actually order this again.
in support of my place of birth i had to get the "lake tahoe blvd." it was a chocolate cupcake filled with a melted marshmallow center and topped with chocolate ganache and crushed graham crackers. i thought it was ok. it tasted like a brownie, but filled with white frosting rather than actual marshmallow.
I will be back for the "Pike Place", rich mocha cupcake topped with cappuccino flavored butter- cream and my default favorite type of cupcake...anything red velvet..."Savannah Street" described as red velvet cupcake topped with cream cheese frosting and garnished with red velvet crumbles. oh yeah...that sounds real good.
i am disappointed with the interior decor. the place needs more decorations to make it feel warmer and cozier. once it bumps up the decor, the advertising, and customers, the cupcakery will have a run for its money.
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