The Cup

28 Maryland Plz Rear, St. Louis, MO

★★★★★4.7(570 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

The Cup is a St. Louis gem that's earned serious love from the community, particularly for their standout gluten-free cupcakes that actually rival traditional options in moisture and flavor. With a warm, family-friendly atmosphere and an impressive rotating selection of flavors—from classic devils food with crushed Oreos to creative seasonal offerings—this spot feels less like a quick grab and more like a neighborhood destination where the friendly staff genuinely helps you decide between taking one or several treats home.

What to expect

PastriesTraditional drinksFamily friendlyQuick grab

Google Reviews

Jason Bishop
★★★★★3 months ago

Average at best. The vanilla cupcake had a very chemical taste prob due to imitation flavors. The icing seemed to be shortening based icing. Sorry but not any better than grocery store cupcakes but twice the cost.

Heather Strickland
★★★★★6 months ago

Probably the best GLUTEN FREE cupcake I’ve ever had! Got the cookies and cream and sang it was good!!! Super moist! Yummy devils food cake with GF crushed Oreos on top of buttercream! Such a nice treat! Great service. Offered forks or spoons which was great because we were staying at hotel next door! Fabulous!

Theresa St. John
★★★★★10 months ago

Adorable place with so many choices for a cupcake treat! The staff was super friendly and it was hard to decide on one - so we had a couplle therre and brought a couple more home, haha. Size was good and flavor was great! Frosting!!!!!

Ali
★★★★★11 months ago

Hey there! As a proud local from St. Louis, I just have to say that the Cup has always been a delightful spot for me. Seriously, I've tried every cupcake they offer, and I can honestly say I’ve never had a bad one! I recently made my way back home from Miami and, of course, I had to stop by. You can find their cupcakes at Straubs, but nothing beats visiting the store to explore all the different flavors and admire how gorgeous they look! The café itself is super cute and cozy, and the staff are always so friendly and patient while you decide what to get. It’s tough to choose because everything is just so good! My go-to favorites are the Strawberry, Gold Rush, Confetti, and Tuxedo. But really, you can’t go wrong with any of them—trust me, I’m definitely not a size 2 or 6! 😂 Oh, and they even have treats for our furry friends! 🐾🩷🐶

annette fugitt
★★★★★11 months ago

What a gem! The Cup is an amazing little shop that delivers big on flavor. Their cupcakes are absolutely delicious--there's truly something for every palate. As someone who appreciates gluten-free options, I was thrilled to find treats that didn't compromise on taste at all. The staff was quick, courteous, and genuinely kind, making the whole experience even sweeter. Can't wait to come back and try more. Highly recommend for anyone with a sweet tooth (gluten-free or not)!

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