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Sprinkles

Cupcake Shop and Bakery$$$$
Palo Alto
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    Diane T.
    "Free cupcakes today!"(4 Tips)
    Spencer W.
    "Red velvet and a Vanilla Milk Chocolate cupcake really hits the spot"(16 Tips)
    Leah P.
    "Must try the chocolate marshmallow cupcake."(3 Tips)
    Nick F.
    "Twitter and find the word of the day"(3 Tips)
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  • Teena S.
    Teena S.September 25, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    You can download the sprinkles app on your phone to find the word of the day to get a free cupcake. Favorite cupcakes: German chocolate, chocolate marshmallow, strawberry, and lemon!
  • Alice F.heart icon on user image
    Alice FangJuly 2, 2015
    Red velvet is a favorite. Just about everything is good. There's even vegan and gluten-free options!
  • Sarah M.heart icon on user image
    Sarah MayJanuary 31, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Great selection and awesome "special" flavors throughout the year. Love these cupcakes, but, yes, they are very, very sweet. Follow them on social media for contests and BOGO deals!
  • Brynne F.
    Brynne FitzpatrickOctober 9, 2011
    Try their vanilla cupcakes and follow them on twitter for their secret word of the day to score a free treat!
  • Chenyi L.
    Chenyi L.March 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Irish chocolate - Belgian dark chocolate topped with Baileys Irish cream cheese frosting & Chocolate cake with raspberry frosting dipped in ganache. Amazing!
  • Jennifer O.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer OrmerodMarch 13, 2018
    Red Velvet Cupcakes are my top pick, followed by Chocolate Coconut, and Carrot.
  • Karolina 🦖heart icon on user image
    Karolina 🦖December 31, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing! Huge cupcakes, and they look so pretty... Red velvet cupcake is a must.
  • Stephen L.
    Stephen LeeDecember 17, 2011
    Different flavor cupcakes are available on different days of the week. Ask the friendly Sprinkles staff for a flavors chart by the week!
  • Ellen L.
    Ellen LaiJuly 1, 2010
    After sampling a number of high-end cupcake joints, I'd have to say Sprinkles's Red Velvet still takes the "cake". har har har. Seriously, amazing flavors and the frosting is so buttery.
  • Food & Wine
    Food & WineApril 25, 2011
    Candace Nelson's cupcake empire started with a Beverly Hills shop in 2005, serving creative varieties like Ginger Lemon and Chai Latte.
  • Mat
    MatMay 21, 2010
    The lines on the weekends can get insane. Go early am on saturdays and Sundays. If you come at the end of the day, a lot of their flavors will be sold out.
  • Kimberly S.heart icon on user image
    Kimberly SmileyJuly 15, 2015
    Order ahead online & then you can skip the line & your cupcakes will be bagged & ready to go.
  • Robert B.heart icon on user image
    Robert BrewerJuly 1, 2018
    Cupcakes are excellent. Drinking chocolate is nice too.
  • Nick F.heart icon on user image
    Nick FruendtDecember 10, 2011
    Follow them on Twitter and find the word of the day for a free cupcake,,, just be sure to say the right word AHEM ARIEL
  • Spencer W.heart icon on user image
    Spencer WiseAugust 7, 2014
    Red velvet and a Vanilla Milk Chocolate cupcake really hits the spot
  • Daniel O.
    Daniel O'LearyFebruary 1, 2014
    Delicious cupcakes but completely disorganized and painful ordering and pickup
  • Colin S.
    Colin SparksAugust 22, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Pumpkin cupcakes have returned! Fridays are Chai Cupcake days!
  • Jenny C.
    Jenny ChenMay 4, 2013
    It's funny how the Beverly Hills AND Newport Beach store gives you your cupcake in a box, but at this Palo Alto one, they put it in a doggie bag and tries to charge you for the box. Ridiculous.
  • Angela Y.
    Angela YuMay 20, 2011
    Black and white with a cold cup of skim milk. Take your cupcake and milk outside and sit at the tables in front of Sigona's/Max's.
  • Nichole M.heart icon on user image
    Nichole ManzanillaAugust 25, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Try a vegan red velvet or take a treat home for puppy!
  • Jazzzyone
    JazzzyoneSeptember 23, 2012
    Yummy vegan red velvet! :) Not soy-free. :(
  • Kapo T.
    Kapo TamMay 18, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    if you think their frosting is too much, try their chocolate marshmallow. no frosting on there. it's SO DELICIOUS!
  • Dj Slick D
    Dj Slick DOctober 11, 2011
    Mmmm!!! Love this place! Make sure to follow them on Twitter for that special treat.
  • ᴡ S.
    ᴡ SheehanNovember 8, 2012
    Chocolate coconut, strawberry and lime are the best!
  • Stephanie Y.
    Stephanie YuenSeptember 7, 2013
    If you have an A you get a free cupcake on Tuesday!
  • Diane T.
    Diane TooleApril 13, 2015
    Free cupcakes today! Happy Birthday Sprinkles!
  • Aliah A.
    Aliah AjJuly 31, 2015
    Milk Chocolate cake 👌and red velvet 😍😍
  • Helen E.
    Helen EvansApril 22, 2010
    Really nice cakes. Would love them to offer a mini size as standard to a bit too big.
  • Brett B.heart icon on user image
    Brett BullingtonAugust 10, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Cupcakes and fun people
  • Justin C.
    Justin CauchonSeptember 18, 2011
    Best cupcakes in the area. Lots of choices
  • Leah P.
    Leah Parker BruskiOctober 13, 2011
    Must try the chocolate marshmallow cupcake. It's to die for!
  • Juca
    JucaJuly 4, 2013
    Sprinkles Cupcakes now delivers. Visit fluc.com to order now. Read more
  • Lenny L.heart icon on user image
    Lenny LesserJuly 27, 2015
    Cupcakes are yummy.
  • Joni
    JoniAugust 11, 2010
    WOW! Pricey but amazing....wish there was a location in east bay.
  • Liam M.heart icon on user image
    Liam MayMarch 4, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Probably the best cupcakes ever!
  • Alicia
    AliciaAugust 2, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    lemon meringue is amazing.
  • Shirley L.
    Shirley LiuAugust 19, 2012
    Try the red velvet or lemon
  • Ben C.
    Ben CoffeeSeptember 16, 2014
    Red velvet cupcake = win
  • Kara
    KaraMay 4, 2012
    Chai Latte Cupcake on Fridays!
  • Michal P.heart icon on user image
    Michal PalmonDecember 2, 2017
    Beat cupcakes
  • Travis W.
    Travis WMay 24, 2011
    Peanut butter cupcake is the best!
  • Hana N.
    Hana NaJune 12, 2011
    Pick up a treat for your dog! :)
  • Nate L.
    Nate LaplanaApril 27, 2011
    Red velvet is overrated. Spend your money on a more unique flavor.
  • Natalie W.
    Natalie WeiApril 9, 2010
    Carrot cake cupcake and Red velvet. Enough said!
  • Aloka N.
    Aloka NMarch 26, 2011
    Chocolate marsallow. Must try.
  • Don P.
    Don PerezSeptember 28, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Cake walk for today.
  • Tristanheart icon on user image
    TristanJanuary 29, 2011
    Red velvet for the win!
  • Foodspotting
    FoodspottingJanuary 15, 2011
    Try the Red Velvet Cupcakes
  • Tim
    TimSeptember 2, 2012
    Get red velvet
  • Joey P.
    Joey PangilinanMay 28, 2011
    oh. hella sweet, but delicious
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