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Red Velvet Cupcakery

Cupcake Shop and Bakery$$$$

Penn Quarter, Washington

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Ranked #3 for desserts in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown
"Awesome Southern Belle Red Velvet and Devil's Food Chocolate!"(16 Tips)
"Wow! The signature red velvet cupcakes are delicious!"(11 Tips)
"Best damn vegan cupcake in the city."(3 Tips)
"Best cupcakery in DC!!!! THE BEST!!!!"(2 Tips)

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Himanshu DesaiApril 3, 2013
If your in the Penn Quarter area, this is a must try destination. I can never just pick one, but gotta try the Southern Belle (red velvet) the first time. Always try and stop by on every visit to DC.
abigail.November 18, 2016
Obvs the red velvet is good (the southern version, with sugar). Also tried the vegan chocolate velvet and birthday cake cupcakes. All. Amazing.
Edward OJune 5, 2015
Quite simply the best cupcake I have ever had. Light, fresh and oh so flavorfully delicious.
Social News NetworkAugust 14, 2013
The red velvet cupcake (aka Southern Belle) is this shop's namesake for a reason: it's the best! The cake is moist and the cream cheese icing is to die for, making this cupcake truly scrumptious.
AngelaAugust 12, 2013
I absolutely love the Northern Beauty (the sugar-free version of their red velvet cupcake), but they only make a few a day. If I feel like splurging, I jump for the peanut butter chocolate cupcake.
Morgan ThomasNovember 11, 2014
The Southern Belle and the Carrot Cake are my fav. There are gluten free, sugar free and vegan options. This place itself is tiny, go eat your cupcakes somewhere else.
Nela LichtscheidlNovember 18, 2013
The Hot Mexican Chocolate cupcake is MAGNIFICENT! I highly recommend trying that one!
Nausheen HasanApril 20, 2013
Really, the best RVC out there. Don't even bother to try any of the others.
Rebecca BrownOctober 24, 2017
Pretty tasty cupcakes. No seating inside but you can go next door to a cafe.
BikaboutJanuary 28, 2017
Beautiful selection of regular and gluten-free cupcakes. Travel guide - www.bikabout.com/washington-dc
AbbyMarch 15, 2014
The gluten free/vegan black velvet cupcakes are to die for!
Divya MoolchandaniOctober 22, 2013
Their cupcakes are my go-to in the city when I'm craving one. $3.50 for one cupcake is at least a dollar too expensive for this size/quality cupcake.
Durrell L.August 18, 2012
Oh my gawd!! The hazelnut cafe cupcake is amazing...southern belle cupcake is a dream in your mouth!
Qiana McKoyFebruary 19, 2012
The carrot cake and the Southern Belle are must-haves! I bring all my out of town guests here for a sweet treat!
Tinu Abayomi-PaulApril 29, 2011
If you're a Chocoholic, try the Black Velvet. Best cupcake I've ever had in my life, down to the icing. And it's Vegan & Gluten-ftee.
Bobby RayApril 30, 2014
Been here 25+ times
The Southern Belle and Summertime are my regular menu favorites. Stop in each Friday for a new featured weekly cupcake!
Aaron SmithMay 13, 2015
Skip and head to Georgetown Cupcakes. If you stay, get the red velvet!
DC ShortsMay 27, 2014
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Cassandra LeszekFebruary 4, 2013
There are other Ref Velvet cupcake locations but NONE are half as amazing as these are! My favorite - classic Vanilla Bean :-)
Kimberly JohnsonJune 30, 2011
Southern Belle (aka Red Velvet) flavor is the absolute best red velvet cupcake in town! You gotta try it!
Jen MareckNovember 8, 2019
Cupcakes are muffins that believed in miracles!!! 👍😋🧁
Tinu Abayomi-PaulApril 29, 2011
Got friends with wheat allergies? Vegetarians? Not only ate their cupcakes fantastic, just about everyone can eat something on the menu.
Glow IngOctober 28, 2013
best red velvet cupcakes, although the last couple times the cake part was too dry.
Kia BSeptember 19, 2012
The best cupcakes I've ever had and I normally don't like sweets. Highly recommended.
Ronald BarbaJune 3, 2011
Definitely grab a Southern Belle since it is the traditional red velvet. Personal flavour recommendation: Summertime.
Jenelle GibbonsDecember 9, 2011
ALWAYS try the feature! If you don't like it, trade the 1/2 eaten one for another choice!
Shai Ben SadonAugust 29, 2017
Gluten-free and vegen cupcakes are great!
Jenn ValOctober 1, 2011
AMAZING Gluten Free options. I just had the white velvet and can't wait to go back for another.
Elizabeth WongApril 24, 2016
Get the southern belle it's delicious red velvet
Sonora BostianFebruary 26, 2011
Been here 5+ times
I adore the peanut butter chocolate - the cake has chocolate chips!
Danielle KimbleAugust 10, 2014
Red Velvet and the Carrot Cake was to die for
Amy GaskinsJanuary 23, 2012
Great cupcakes, especially the Southern Belle. Seating is available inside Tangysweet next door.
kazahelAugust 22, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Best cupcakes in DC. Southern Belle (red velvet) is great, but strawberry is unmissable when it's featured.
Loreal MonroeJune 21, 2014
Had the cookies and cream cupcake...tasty!
NumuqueJuly 13, 2015
their red velvet is over-delicious
Eric AndersenMay 13, 2012
Wow! The signature red velvet cupcakes are delicious!
Rumana SiddikyJuly 6, 2011
They earned their name with that red velvet cupcake. The cream cheese frosting is fantastic.
Tiina E-MApril 25, 2014
Black Velvet - glutein fee and vegan! Yammy.
Sonora BostianJune 25, 2011
Been here 5+ times
If you follow Red Velvet on Twitter, you get a secret password each Saturday that'll get you a free cupcake!
Andrru KMay 15, 2013
The carrot cake flavor is incredibly delicious!
Jimmy KastnerSeptember 9, 2014
There's a guy that comes by every night and cleans the place out. Try not to be behind him when this happens.
💫De'rick💫April 12, 2013
I've been hearing a lot about these cupcakes...I have to give them a try!!!
Chester BeltowskiMay 23, 2011
This place beats the pants off of Sprinkles Cupcakes. Get the Red Velvet!
JerryMay 19, 2019
The Vegan Chocolate was AMAZING!!!
IJ BellApril 17, 2014
Call before you go to make sure they're not closing early. Don't trust their sign.
Andrea YoasOctober 16, 2010
The molasses frosting on the special fall one sucked, but the red velvet and key lime were amazing!
Karan TamhaneOctober 6, 2015
Red velvet cupcakes are amazing, of course.
Vanessa PierrardNovember 8, 2011
Eh! Got the Red Velvet Namesake. Go early so you have more choices.
Al CWoodsNovember 2, 2013
Amazing cupcakes. Must go
Terrence GJanuary 12, 2013
Get the carrot cake cupcakes they are wonderful!!

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