Norfolk welcomes gourmet cupcakes, with a twist

Carolina Cupcakery became the first gourmet cupcakery in Downtown Norfolk when they sponsored a Valentine Day kiosk at MacArthur Center.


Almost 2 years ago they opened as Hampton Road’s first cupcake shoppe and now they are testing the market to be one of the first in a shopping mall. Successful sales will move them closer to a full-time presence in Norfolk.

Timed to coincide with Valentine’s Day, beautifully packaged cupcakes are offered in traditional and “spiked” flavors. Last Fall, their “Hard Lemonade” cupcake was featured in a photo spread in Modern Bride magazine, establishing them as the area’s gold standard.

Sales begin with frosting shots and mini cupcakes Thursday January 28. Weekly hours of operation are Mon.-Thur. 11-6, Fri-Sat 10-7, Sun 12-6. Look for the kiosk on the lower level in front of Victoria’s Secret, Express and Express Men.

Flavors include: Strawberry Daiquiri frosting shots, “spiked” minis in 3-packs of Kahlua and Cream, Pink Champagne and Chocolatini. Unspiked flavors are Almond I Do, Chocolate Fix and Reese Cup with jumbo-sized cupcakes available in any flavor listed above.

Custom orders are not accepted at the kiosk but orders placed at the Chesapeake location, in person or by phone, are eligible for pickup in Norfolk with 48 hours advance notice.

Carolina Cupcakery’s original location, products and hours remain the same in Chesapeake, at 237 Carmichael Way Suite #221 off Hillcrest Pkwy exit 8a at Edinburgh Commons. Store hours are Mon.-Sat. 9am-7pm Sun.12pm-5pm

For more information on Carolina Cupcakery call us at 757-204-4775, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit online at www.carolinacupcakery.com