Union General Cupcakery

Union General, unlike many others on this list, is not just a cupcake shop. It is, in fact, a modern-day general store. Visitors are treated to a shopping experience filled with old-world charm and whimsical curiosities, leaving with anything from bubble bath to toys and, of course, a freshly baked cupcake. Their signature cupcakes are piled high with a distinctive tower of frosting and have unique names such as the basie and bunnycake. You can't go wrong with the Delish, a chocolate cake with house-made caramel and truffle filling, salted caramel and chocolate icing. — Marilyn He, 11/8/2012