Lavender Moon Cupcakery

$ • Bakery, Cupcakes

About Lavender Moon Cupcakery

Lavender Moon Cupcakery is a unique and whimsical boutique cupcake shop in Old Town Alexandria. You could walk right past it and not notice it, but inside is fun art and a delicious rotating assortment of cupcakes. The cupcakes are made with high-quality ingredients, resulting in a distinct texture and flavor. The menu changes weekly, offering a variety of unique flavors such as pistachio cherry, chocolate bourbon, and red velvet, which is noted for being unbelievably delicious without coloring. Recent flavors include banana chocolate chip, Italian love with chocolate and ricotta, and lemon with lavender. The shop also provides gluten-free options. While the prices may be higher than those of premade cupcakes at the grocery store, the quality and taste are worth the extra cost. The cupcakes are definitely the stars, with many customers praising their wonderful flavors and combinations, including popular choices like devil’s food with peanut butter frosting and Boston Creme. Customers also praised the lemon lavender cupcake and espresso cupcake. The staff is friendly, with great customer service, although the store is not always reliable to be open during posted hours. The shop has a small interior, making it ideal for take-out or small groups, though it is easy to miss. Parking can be challenging, but being in Old Town Alexandria makes it a worthwhile destination. The shop is kid-friendly, with a variety of flavors to delight children. Overall, Lavender Moon Cupcakery is a hidden gem worth discovering, and many customers express excitement about returning for more cupcake perfection.