Red velvet cupcake was delicious!! Loved the atmosphere and service. Marlha was very sweet just like the cupcake !
Sam S.
Another not so great experience getting cupcakes at Sprinkles, hence this review. Service has been going downhill for some time--you order on an iPad and when you check out, there's a huge screen asking for a 20% (middle option) tip. For what? Putting a cupcake in a box that took about 5 seconds and another 5 seconds to hand it to me? With higher prices, little to no service and inconsistent cupcakes, it's harder and harder justifying coming here. So to the inconsistent cupcakes...the red velvet remains consistently good for $5+ dollar per cupcake. I do try to mix it up so paid an extra 90 cents for the lemon blueberry cupcake. It was half the size of the red velvet. If you are going to charge more, don't give me the pupcake portion. For the time being, I'm going to skip Sprinkles and head over to the Wholefoods bakery section for better quality, service, and selection.
Jeff Cooperhouse
Delicious cupcakes at Sprinkles! All the flavors are amazing, and they have pupcakes too! Definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cupcake Dozen, Sprinkles Cupcakes, Red Velvet, Pupcake
Emmett T.
I used to enjoy indulging occasionally at a gourmet dessert spot like Sprinkles. This suite in The Shops at La Jolla Village is the only remaining brick-and-mortar location in the county. Interestingly, the business operates two cupcake ATMs at Westfield shopping malls, one at UTC and the other at Plaza Bonita. I wonder how well the products sell from a vending machine in which the goods may sit untouched for a while versus this store in which the inventory turns over more frequently. Inflation has been really noticeable for luxury products such as custom baked goods. For example, a single cupcake here now costs $5.10. There is no volume discount offered either as an order of a dozen cupcakes will set you back over $60. Such a price is insane because you can buy a very nice whole cake elsewhere for a fraction of the cost. The cookies sold for $4.50 apiece which was not cheap either. Everything by the dozen in a box was over $50. I wasn't interested in such a quantity so that limited my choices to either a single treat or a mini cupcake sampler. Sixteen different cupcakes were available, however two flavors (Salty Caramel, Gluten-Free Red Velvet) were sold out during my visit. Five types of cookies were also on the menu screen with one flavor (Salty Oatmeal Cornflake) sold out. For the month of March, the sampler included one Strawberry, one Dark Chocolate, and one Vanilla mini cupcake. It was priced at $7 which was reasonable compared to the rest of the products. I noshed on the Strawberry after I arrived home and saved the other two for later. Don't get me wrong, the cupcake was moist and good. It's humorous reading Elite reviews from over 10 years ago complaining about paying $3.50 for one cupcake. Welcome to 2024 as the price has increased by close to 50 percent. That was the main factor why I gave a three star rating for Sprinkles La Jolla.
Marisa G.
I had a large order placed a couple months prior to my birthday and they did an amazing job making sure everything was just right!
Emily N.
I love Sprinkles Cupcakes! At least the ones with cookie bottoms (ie the s'mores cupcake, the cookie cupcake). They are quite pricey (about $6 for a single cupcake), but they're one of the best cupcakes you can get. They're individually boxed so they make great gifts. You also get a free cupcake on your birthday if you sign up for their rewards! Sometimes their app is wonky though. They don't use their "pickup" window, so just head on in and let them know if you have a pickup!
VJ D.
Cupcakes are good, I wish they have more locations. Sprinkle cupcakes are too chewy sprinkles. Red velvets is the best!
sasha Lysi
I don't understand why there is so much sugar. There is so much sugar in the icing that you can't even taste the cream. Very disgusting for me, I didn't finish it. I give 1 star for the softness of the cake.Regarding the service, the salespeople were very friendly and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Eesha Saxena
It was decently good especially the dark chocolate cupcake, they’re not overloaded with sugar but a sweet savoury dessert.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Alex Sutedja
Just tried their Black & White cupcake and it was gooooood. I really enjoyed the dense icing. The cake itself was moist and soft and the contrast between the cake and the topping went together perfectly. It was so good, it's worth closing your eyes and savoring every bite.
I tried their cupcake (from a different location) years ago and it wasn't so utterly out of this world that I would wait in line forever just to get one, so I never really went back. But a friend brought some to share and I tried the Black & White one and it was gooooood. The icing is dense and the cake itself is moist and soft. The contrast between the chocolate and the topping went together perfectly. I took a moment to hmmmm out loud because it was so good.
Alexander Z.
My favorite dessert place. Their rotating selection of special cupcakes is unique and very tasty. They have a selection of vegan cupcakes that can easily stand on their own, so I don't have to get out my lactaid. If you want to order a special cupcake, make sure to do so early in the day as it's essentially guaranteed they'll run out of everything but their basic sellers by 2 hours before they close! The store is nice but small, don't eat on location, nowhere to sit. The service is very fast, just order at the iPad kiosk and 1-2 minutes later someone will come with your order. The only thing I don't love is the price but I have to allow that most desserts these days are rising in price in similar proportion...
Esmeralda Mosqueda
Forever my favorite cupcakes !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yasser
The dessert is
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
jjj visser
Fine, decent cupcakes in a cold environment. It felt more like a pharmacy.
Red velvet cupcake was delicious!! Loved the atmosphere and service. Marlha was very sweet just like the cupcake !
Another not so great experience getting cupcakes at Sprinkles, hence this review. Service has been going downhill for some time--you order on an iPad and when you check out, there's a huge screen asking for a 20% (middle option) tip. For what? Putting a cupcake in a box that took about 5 seconds and another 5 seconds to hand it to me? With higher prices, little to no service and inconsistent cupcakes, it's harder and harder justifying coming here. So to the inconsistent cupcakes...the red velvet remains consistently good for $5+ dollar per cupcake. I do try to mix it up so paid an extra 90 cents for the lemon blueberry cupcake. It was half the size of the red velvet. If you are going to charge more, don't give me the pupcake portion. For the time being, I'm going to skip Sprinkles and head over to the Wholefoods bakery section for better quality, service, and selection.
Delicious cupcakes at Sprinkles! All the flavors are amazing, and they have pupcakes too! Definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cupcake Dozen, Sprinkles Cupcakes, Red Velvet, Pupcake
I used to enjoy indulging occasionally at a gourmet dessert spot like Sprinkles. This suite in The Shops at La Jolla Village is the only remaining brick-and-mortar location in the county. Interestingly, the business operates two cupcake ATMs at Westfield shopping malls, one at UTC and the other at Plaza Bonita. I wonder how well the products sell from a vending machine in which the goods may sit untouched for a while versus this store in which the inventory turns over more frequently. Inflation has been really noticeable for luxury products such as custom baked goods. For example, a single cupcake here now costs $5.10. There is no volume discount offered either as an order of a dozen cupcakes will set you back over $60. Such a price is insane because you can buy a very nice whole cake elsewhere for a fraction of the cost. The cookies sold for $4.50 apiece which was not cheap either. Everything by the dozen in a box was over $50. I wasn't interested in such a quantity so that limited my choices to either a single treat or a mini cupcake sampler. Sixteen different cupcakes were available, however two flavors (Salty Caramel, Gluten-Free Red Velvet) were sold out during my visit. Five types of cookies were also on the menu screen with one flavor (Salty Oatmeal Cornflake) sold out. For the month of March, the sampler included one Strawberry, one Dark Chocolate, and one Vanilla mini cupcake. It was priced at $7 which was reasonable compared to the rest of the products. I noshed on the Strawberry after I arrived home and saved the other two for later. Don't get me wrong, the cupcake was moist and good. It's humorous reading Elite reviews from over 10 years ago complaining about paying $3.50 for one cupcake. Welcome to 2024 as the price has increased by close to 50 percent. That was the main factor why I gave a three star rating for Sprinkles La Jolla.
I had a large order placed a couple months prior to my birthday and they did an amazing job making sure everything was just right!
I love Sprinkles Cupcakes! At least the ones with cookie bottoms (ie the s'mores cupcake, the cookie cupcake). They are quite pricey (about $6 for a single cupcake), but they're one of the best cupcakes you can get. They're individually boxed so they make great gifts. You also get a free cupcake on your birthday if you sign up for their rewards! Sometimes their app is wonky though. They don't use their "pickup" window, so just head on in and let them know if you have a pickup!
Cupcakes are good, I wish they have more locations. Sprinkle cupcakes are too chewy sprinkles. Red velvets is the best!
I don't understand why there is so much sugar. There is so much sugar in the icing that you can't even taste the cream. Very disgusting for me, I didn't finish it. I give 1 star for the softness of the cake.Regarding the service, the salespeople were very friendly and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
It was decently good especially the dark chocolate cupcake, they’re not overloaded with sugar but a sweet savoury dessert.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Just tried their Black & White cupcake and it was gooooood. I really enjoyed the dense icing. The cake itself was moist and soft and the contrast between the cake and the topping went together perfectly. It was so good, it's worth closing your eyes and savoring every bite.
Food: 5
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I tried their cupcake (from a different location) years ago and it wasn't so utterly out of this world that I would wait in line forever just to get one, so I never really went back. But a friend brought some to share and I tried the Black & White one and it was gooooood. The icing is dense and the cake itself is moist and soft. The contrast between the chocolate and the topping went together perfectly. I took a moment to hmmmm out loud because it was so good.
My favorite dessert place. Their rotating selection of special cupcakes is unique and very tasty. They have a selection of vegan cupcakes that can easily stand on their own, so I don't have to get out my lactaid. If you want to order a special cupcake, make sure to do so early in the day as it's essentially guaranteed they'll run out of everything but their basic sellers by 2 hours before they close! The store is nice but small, don't eat on location, nowhere to sit. The service is very fast, just order at the iPad kiosk and 1-2 minutes later someone will come with your order. The only thing I don't love is the price but I have to allow that most desserts these days are rising in price in similar proportion...
Forever my favorite cupcakes !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The dessert is
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fine, decent cupcakes in a cold environment. It felt more like a pharmacy.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Strawberry