Sprinkles Cupcakes

This is my 2^nd time here and both times my cupcakes were more on the dry side (why I took off 1 star) other than that all flavors are pretty delicious. I took of 1 more star because I definitely don’t think they’re worth their price, if you want a cute «alright» cupcake this place can fix a sweet tooth craving no problem!

Cute shop.
I had a small red velvet cupcake. It was ok. I could taste the cocoa. The top was a little crisp.
I like the location, next to cocola and a produce market.
Lol.
I can’t say much about the cupcake because it was basic…
Back on the hunt for good cupcakes.

$ 3.5 a cupcake. Decent size. Not that much selection on weekday.
Red Velvet — there is GF or non GF option. My little chick really like it and she is a hugh RV lover.
Chocolate Marshmallow — My baby chick usually do not like cupcake but she ate it up. That shows it is a good cupcake.

Oh the things I would do with a MULTI (and I mean MULTI) purchase visit!
Too bad this is so far away but HEYyh (their cupcake-​ice cream-​cookie (S) are not the only BEST one to eat!)
My first times (hehehe) here was a treat BUT no one and I mean NOBODY told me about the multi purchase deals, half Birthday and On Your Birthday «Happy Trails» to you???
I still like eating their cupcakes. Cheers.
UPDATE: I had one of their Gluten-​Free Chocolate Chip cookies and what an adventurous treat. I could sort of tell the difference but the chocolate never let’s me down.

One of the original cupcake exclusive bake shops. And, still one of the best! I love their standard offerings and, especially their short term flavors that come up over the year. Salted Caramel is my «kryptonite».
The team there is friendly and helpful, being very knowledgeable of each and every variety.

So many options to choose from, it makes me crazy! But crazy in a good way. just have to order more!
I just received a delivery of 5 dozen cupcakes for a company event, and Sprinkles did not disappoint. It’s great that they have vegan, gluten free and sugar free options! Everyone had a choice, which was awesome. I ordered online a day ahead, and also spoke to someone on the phone, who was very helpful. Overall a super successful treat for everyone at work! We can’t wait to order more next month!

I have been watching cupcake wars recently and learned that one of the judges is the owner of Sprinkles, which is the first cupcake establishment ever! Ooooo… Ahhhh…
I used to come here maybe twice a month when I used to work in Palo Alto. Now that I work in San Francisco, I don’t go out of my way to come here. But I was in town on Saturday to see the Pace Gallery, so I made sure to stop by here afterwards.
My go-​to flavors are always red velvet and the white & black cupcake. Since I don’t come here as often as I used to, when I do I usually make sure to leave with at least 4 cupcakes. So I also got the marshmallow dark chocolate and another red velvet for the bf. These cupcakes never disappoint me. They’re always moist and the frosting is dense but not overly sweet which I like because it compliments the cake well.
Service is always very friendly and even though there is almost always a long line, the workers do move quickly so the wait is never really that long. Only downside is that it’s 3.75 for one cupcake which is a little expensive. But considering how delicious these are, I would say it’s worth it.

Sprinkles/​Stanford shopping center is a bit of a drive for me, but I’ve been here multiple times since I have a huge sweet tooth and I love their cupcakes. They seem slightly bigger than most other cupcakes I’ve had, and they’re soft, fluffy, and packed with flavor without being overwhelmingly sweet. No matter the flavor, the frosting is also delicious, flavorful, and creamy. It’s not too sweet and consistency wise, you can’t tell at all that they probably pack a bunch of sugar in there.
I always get either their carrot or red velvet cupcake, and both are yummy. I’ll make it a goal to branch out and try more flavors though, since they offer so many! I usually sit inside and even though there is very limited seating, I’ve found spots all the times that I’ve been. Most people seem to take it to go.

The red velvet cupcakes are a must get. I get these every time and am never disappointed. If this is your first time here, I would suggest getting at least one red velvet, but highly suggest getting multiple red velvet cupcakes as they disappear fast.
We also tried the new black velvet cupcake. This one has a chocolate ganache frosting and was a bit too rich/​chocolatey for our taste.
Although the cupcakes are delicious, they are also quite expensive at $ 3.75 each.

The Cuban Coffee cupcake was the best cupcake in a very very long time (take this remark with a grain of salt b/​c I don’t eat cupcakes that often: x) There are cupcakes and there are SPRINKLES CUPCAKES. These cupcakes had fresh (dare I say crispy?) frosting with a big punch of flavor. You don’t get the cheap runny frosting and dry cake that crumbles onto your lap with every bite like the ones found at Safeway. To me, none of the cupcakes I tried were overly sweet at all.
The three dollar signs on Unilocal is no joke. It’s $ 3.75/cake so if you’re looking to buy a dozen for the office, get ready to empty out your pockets. I can’t complain b/​c I got mine FREE when I signed up for an account with them online. If I lived near the area, I imagine that I would definitely be a somewhat regular because since coming here, I have developed a cupcake craving. It’s that good! Again, can’t complain too much on price since it’s the price of a boba…(now I’m thinking that they should really start selling milk tea to compliment their cupcakes but I digress)
I must add:
–I don’t have a dog but they sell DOGGY CUPCAKES for $ 2.50! That’s so cute! Is it really for dogs or for human consumption? I need answers!
–The workers are hecka cheerful: D
–Busy day? The eating area was dusted with sprinkles and crumbs (not THAT much b/​c like I said, these cakes are moist and won’t fall apart and leave a huge mess)
–Also…am I the only one that thing their cupcakes look like boobs and nipples?

What can I say-​sprinkles makes the best red velvet cupcakes. Out of all the cupcakes I’ve tried, this one is still the best (its like I had to kiss many frogs to realize this one is my prince). The cream cheese frosting is creamy and sweet, and the cake itself is moist and has a rich chocolatey/​red velvet flavor.
You also can’t go wrong with their carrot cake flavor or lemon (but red velvet is my favorite). They also have limited edition flavors that they update regularly, and I really liked their s’mores one in the past. Cuban coffee was really good too! There was a nice strong coffee flavor in the frosting. I recently tried their Salted Caramel flavor and was disappointed with that one (didn’t taste the salted part, so it just tasted like boring caramel/​butterscotch).
I only wish they would open one in San Francisco. I don’t go to Sprinkles often since it is so far. and so every time I come here I end up buying a bunch… its like «TAKE MY MONEY TAKE IT ALL»… hmm maybe they know this is what happens and this is why they haven’t opened one in SF
Tip: Sign up for their Sprinkles Perks program! (I think this is a relatively new program, finally you are rewarding us cupcake addicts thank you) You get a free cupcake just for signing up and then you get points towards more free cupcakes: D
you get a cupcake. and you get a cupcake… everyone gets a cupcake!

Love their red velvet cupcakes! Super moist and perfect amount of frosting to cake ratio. The frosting is perfect when eaten with the cake but gets a tad sweet by itself. The cupcake is a bit top heavy since the cake is so moist that it crumbles easily and cannot support the frosting on top. I tried to be fancy in eating the cupcake with a fork but I ended up making more of a mess.
The carrot and cuban coffee were also very good. The carrot had actual carrot pieces inside and the cuban coffee had a delicious creamy coffee frosting on top. I also tried the salted caramel which I liked on the first bite but it was a bit too sweet in general. Tasted like butterscotch candy. Most of their cupcakes have this circle/​dot thing in the center that I think is the «sprinkle» but I haven’t tasted it because it didn’t look that edible to me.
The décor is very simple and minimalist much like the design of their cupcakes. There’s a counter against the window where you can sit on a high chair and eat your cupcake. There’s even a kid’s table shaped almost like a Reese’s cup with little chairs to go along with it.
And you know what’s better than a cupcake? A FREE cupcake! If you sign up for the Sprinkles Perks program online, you can redeem one free cupcake good to use within the 30 days after you sign up.

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The first time I had a Sprinkles cupcake, was when my sissy brought some home to my brother and I while she attended SJSU. But now, we rarely go get some but I thought it was an amazing cupcake tbh.
So when our little nephew from Canada came to visit us, we decided to take him around the Bay Area. This particular location came to mind when he told us he needed the cupcakes lol.
Pros:
— Located in the Stanford Shopping Center so you can pretty much shop while you nibble on a cupcake.
— Very simplistic and minimal interior, and the cupcakes are all lined up on display for you to ogle at.
— They do offer sugar free and gluten free cupcakes as well.
— Their menu consists of different types of cupcakes
— They offer the standard sized cupcakes or the mini sized ones
— The worker working was nice and attentive, she didn’t rush us when we couldn’t decide what we wanted.
Cons:
— A tad bit pricey for a cupcake. ($ 3.75 for a normal sized one and I think $ 2 for a tiny one)
— Not for those who don’t have an extreme sweet tooth. A lot of their cupcakes, especially the frosting, are really sweet imo.
Definitely a neat place to splurge at once in a while if you want moist cupcakes :).

This place has one of those cupcakes you taste the first time and will never forget mouthgasm it gave you ;) Sprinkles has the BEST red velvet cupcakes I’ve ever taste in my life so far — and I’m a dessert snob.
CUPCAKES:
This was my 3^rd time having Sprinkles and it taste just as good as the first time. I know for $ 3.75 a piece it’s a tad pricey — but it’s SO worth it. I don’t like airy frosting because from expereince, those just taste so artificial. That’s why I love Sprinkles so much — their frosting is dense and balances with their moist cake so well. Not to mention their impeccable flavors. The only complaint I have is with their sprinkle on top, it taste like pure plastic — they should change it to a different texture.
Side Notes:
— they have a perks reward program and you get 1 free cupcake for signing up!
— they have doggie cupcakes for $ 2.5 (not sure about the ingredients)
— they have mini cupcakes for $ 2
— they offer vegan cupcakes for selected cupcakes
AMBIANCE:
Very minimalist and modern décor. I love how they have a theme with their circles. It’s very fitting.
SERVICE:
Super friendly and very helpful!
If they had a shop in the bay, I would see myself as a frequent customer trying all their flavors!

It smells so good in here when you walk in. And all of the cupcakes look yummy and enticing, as they should.
I did get a strange feeling from the gal behind the counter though, like she wasn’t really happy to be there and to serve me.
I bought a vanilla vanilla cupcake and a cupcake that was being called, «red velvet.» The vanilla cupcake sponge was completely tasteless and the icing on the top was so extremely greasy, I ended up wiping it off and throwing the icing into a trash can as we walked down the street.
The red velvet cupcake was definitely NOT red velvet. the sponge was very dry and the icing again, was the greasy icing. I would have expected it to be cream cheese frosting, as is typical with red velvet.
The prices are not cheap in these type of bakeries and it is disappointing to pay $ 7.00 for cupcakes and literally not even like them and end up throwing them away.
Its a shame.

Sprinkles is A-​ok. They created the cupcake phenomenon, so thumbs up for that. The cupcakes taste alright. A little expensive for $ 3.75 each, but that seems to be the going rate these days. I, for one, don’t mind paying a few bucks to satisfy my sweet tooth.
The thing is I don’t like their decorative toppings. What are those colorful circles that look like hard plastic, but have the texture of cardboard, and are kind of bland?
The last time I was here around closing time. Usually there’s a line, but there weren’t many people around, so I decided to give it another try. There wasn’t much of a selection left, so we chose…
Cinnamon Sugar — lightly spiced buttermilk cake dusted with cinnamon sugar.
The cake itself was already very dry and on top of that, there was no frosting, just a lot of cinnamon sugar on top, which made it even more dry. I do not recommend.
Black & White — Belgian dark choc w/​vanilla frosting
It was fluffy, much better. Good balance of flavor with the very sweet frosting, since dark chocolate is deeper. It may be too sweet for some.
The red velvet and the strawberry ones are good too.
I appreciate that the packaging is very travel-​friendly. The boxes come with cupcake holders inside. I also like the venue. It’s very bright, clean, colorful, and inviting. They make a good cupcake, just not my favorite.
If you are a fan and live near a Sprinkles location, their rewards program is pretty good, lots of freebies to earn.

I thinks this place is overrated. There’s a great amount of people that come by. I, myself, have been here for 2 times. Plenty of parking but the mall/​area is hard to navigate. I like the little area though. The cupcake flavors are cool like they have maple bacon, chai latte etc. but 3.75 for a cupcake is pretty pricey. The taste is mediocre, lots and lots of frosting, and the cake is not moist. They sell bottled water for 2 dollars I think and a variety of other drinks. Cut little place. And they charge 50 cent for a box for one cupcake. They also give out stickers for cupcake boxes.

Sprinkles makes me nostalgic for my college days where we would always get bogo deals and overindulge. Now that I’m a little older… I still can’t resist the over indulgence.
There is always a wide variety of flavors including several that rotate with the seasons and holidays. I have yet to have a cupcake I don’t love. I will say that I am not always a fan of the frosting, but I’m not much of a frosting person. All of my friends love it.
The shop can fill up pretty quickly, but the staff is always good at keeping the line moving. I often see the flavors that run out get replenished, so everyone leaves happy. I have yet to be disappointed with a cupcake from here. One time I got a free cupcake of a flavor I’d never tried and was extremely nervous about it, but now it’s a favorite.
Go. You won’t regret it… unless you have problems with expensive cupcakes. They are a little pricy.

Love this place!
If I’m craving moist not so sweet cupcakes this is my spot. I live 30min away and the drive is worth it.
Sprinkles offers different flavors and they change often. I assure you that any flavor you choose you won’t be disappointed! They offer special cupcakes for your dog too! And they have mini cupcakes as well.
You can also place orders for parties and can help with flavors and decorating the cupcakes to your taste.
The staff is friendly and works pretty fast, so don’t get discouraged if you come in and there is a long line. it’s definitely worth the wait.
Parking in the shopping center (Stanford Shopping center) is always busy. I’ve never came here when the parking was dead. It takes time to find a spot.

A more accurate rating from me is probably 3.5 stars but I’ll round up.
My first Sprinkles experience was in New York. Their display case was so beautiful and the red velvet and vanilla cupcakes I got were very moist. Hence I was happy to find a Sprinkles location closer to my current home!
This location doesn’t feel as quaint as the one I visited in New York. Seating is a bit awkward and the display case didn’t look as nice.
I did get my beloved red velvet cupcake. Yes the cupcake itself is super moist. One curious fact about these cupcakes is that they’re very top heavy. One you remove the cupcake liner you’ll be surprised to find very little cupcake hiding in there. They’re still good though. Don’t eat the sugar piece on top of the frosting though — it’s hard and just tastes fake.
Also DO NOT get the drinking chocolate! It’s small (like 3oz) and it’s literally just melted chocolate (not hot chocolate). It was pretty nasty.

LOVE Their cupcakes!!! SOOO YUMMY!