Cupcake Junkie Bakery & Cafe

Sorry to say but I really don’t get the appeal of this place.
We arrived at 5pm on a Saturday and the place was empty… and so were the display cases.
We were told they just hadn’t had a chance to fill the cases but were given a choice of what was available in the back which we ordered.
For $ 3.50 each, firstly I would expect something bigger. Secondly, I would hope for something that didn’t taste like it was made from a box. The saving grace was the buttercream icing which was quite good but again, as a whole I wasn’t overwhelmed.
I don’t think we’ll be back again :(

I always love dropping by and browsing the options for the day and picking up a little treat for after dinner! On numerous occasions we have ordered cupcakes for family birthdays or events and they have always been delicious :)

I would give this 3 stars if I was strictly reviewing just their cupcakes. From a place that has «cupcake» in their name, I expected a little better. The flavours are appealing and the cake itself is surprisingly moist however the cream is something less to be desired. There is a grainy texture about it that ruins it a bit. I find that the end product is quite overly sweet but that’s probably a personal preference of mine. Nonetheless, it’s a decent cupcake and with a bit of tweaking (smoother icing and a lot less sweet) this will be a winner!
What really saves this place are the sandwiches (oddly enough). The chicken was very flavourful and reminds me of shawarma chicken along with the garlicky mayo. I liked the fact that they pulled the chicken so that it allowed it to really absorb the sauce to make it deceptively moist. The bread held it’s own, it was pillowy but still able to handle all that chicken and sauce thrown at it.
I had one of their butter cookies and it’s one of the better ones I’ve tasted. Firm yet crumbly and oh so buttery!
This is definitely a gem in this town and I hope they do improve their icing. I know where to stop by for a great sandwich the next time I head out east!

I ‘forced’ myself to have multiple visits before I reviewed it. I know, cupcakes are tough.
I went to Cupcake Junkie twice to get cupcakes for a fam jam. I ordered a dozen fresh ones and they were fantastic. I also bought day-​old cupcakes and there were also fantastic! Don’t shun the day-​olds! The variety isn’t as good as the fresh ones, but I didn’t hear one person complain as they were quickly devoured. What I enjoy the most about their cupcakes is that the cake isn’t sweet, the icing and filling take care of the sweet. I’m not saying the cake is blah, I’m saying the cake not being sugary balances them so your teeth don’t hurt.
The 3^rd visit was to pickup my Valentine’s Day treats! I ordered 6 vanilla minis, 6 chocolate minis and a heart shaped Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake. As a chocolate addict, I thought I would like the chocolate ones more, but the vanilla minis stole my heart. The picture of the cake is deceiving. I expected it to be just a heart shaped cookie, but it really is a cake! The best way to describe it is a fluffy cookie; it was freaking awesome. I should’ve got one for myself. ;)
My last visit was for a light supper. I had some time to kill, so I ordered a pulled pork sandwich on a kaiser combo and took a seat. It’s a very cozy venue, but not crowded. All of the tables were clean and the large windows let lots of natural light in.
I had a coffee while I waited and they brought me a housemade marinara sauce and flatbread. Delightful! It was warmed up and had a little heat; I could’ve eaten the whole thing, but I had to leave room for my sandwich. Their coffee is fantastic; it comes from a local roaster called Trebilock. The kaiser was fresh and the pork was slow-​cooked to perfection. The coleslaw on the sandwich was a nice twist. It was crisp and saucy, just how I like it. It was a great meal. I’d love to try their other sandwiches!
I’m not done! I got a combo, so it’s cupcake time! So many choices, but their Facebook posts convinced me the try the Cupcake of the Month. Each month they have a creative cupcake featured that you must try. From all of their cupcakes I’ve tried, my favourites are Red Velvet, Banana Chip, Maple Bacon, Chocolate Mint and Vanilla. I haven’t tried them all, but I haven’t had one I didn’t like!
The warm weather is coming, so I know I’ll be back for their Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream!
A welcome addition to Whitby. It’s got great food and friendly service. They will make you a cupcake junkie!

Soon to drop the «bakery» part of their name because they want to have business after 5pm, this is a quaint little spot to have a cupcake between friends and a coffee, if you please. Comfortable seating, nice sofa chairs and a pleasant patio the cupcakes are delicious, made with care. I like the place and would return for the friendly atmosphere.

Who doesn’t love a good cupcake? The Cupcake Junkie Bakery & Café in Whitby is a great place for all kinds of desserts, ice cream, cookies and of course cupcakes. Excellent service.

Delicious cupcakes, beautiful cakes! Loved what Cupcake Junkie has to offer! Highly recommend their products for parties or just treating yourself!

The cupcake place is the best! Their gluten free cupcakes are so tasty! And you can just buy one if you aren’t tempted to eat more! Their salmon is smoked in house and is amazing!

Yum! Amazing pulled pork and the salmon is to die for! The cupcakes are equally as delicious and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!