Cupcake Royale

This popular cupcake bakery and cafe first opened in 2003 and has since spread to numerous locations including those in Capitol Hill, Ballard and Madrona. Loyal fans return for the delicious, made-from-scratch-daily cupcakes and perks like a buttercream frosting made using only real and premium ingredients (like sweet local butter and dark Belgian chocolate). Gluten-free folks with a sweet tooth will enjoy the double fudge brownie delight made just for them. The cafe's cupcakes can be paired with delicious artisan espresso under the house brand of Verite Coffee. The business works with Washington farmers and producers, maintaining the belief that buying local is vital to building a strong community. Cupcake Royale is committed to giving back to the community and annually donates more than 40,000 cupcakes to help raise funds for local nonprofits.